This form letter is used by VA to
secure information from holders regarding a loan to be foreclosed.
The information is used to specify the amount, if any, to be bid at
the foreclosure sale as required by 38 CFR 36.4283 and
36.4320.
US Code:
38
USC 3720 Name of Law: Powers of Secretary
US Code: 38
USC 3732 Name of Law: Procedure on Default
The decrease in burden hours is
the result of fewer loans approaching foreclosure due to improved
Foreclosure Avoidance Through Servicing (FATS)by VA Loan Service
Representatives.
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.