The expiration
date for this information collection remains uncha nged since this
represents a change to a recently approved inform ation collection
without provision for further public comment.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
10/31/1996
10/31/1996
10/31/1996
39,550,000
0
0
5,308,417
0
5,308,417
0
0
0
THE REAL ESTATE SETTLEMENT PROCEDURES
ACT AT U.S.C. SECTION 2609(C) REQUIRES MORTGAGE ORIGINATORS TO
SUBMIT AN INITIAL ESCROW ACCOUNT STATEMENT DESCRIBING PAYMENTS TO
AND DISBURSEMENTS FROM THE ACCOUNT. MORTGAGE SERVICERS ARE REQUIRED
TO SUBMIT ANNUAL ESCROW ACCOUNT STATEMENTS DESCRIBING THE PAST
YEAR'S ACTIVITY AND CERTIFYING THAT THE ACCOUNT WAS OPERATED
LEGALLY.
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that
the collection of information encompassed by this request complies
with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR
1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding
the proposed collection of information, that the certification
covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a
benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control
number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of
these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked
and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.