The form is completed by employees of
lending institutions to determine the veteran-borrower's ability to
qualify for a VA guaranteed loan authorized by 38 U.S.C. 3710(a).
VA reviews the form to verify the lender's adherence to VA credit
standards.
The burden hours decrease based
on our estimate of higher loan volume this year but a shorter
response time. Due to low interest rates, loan volume is
increasing. Low rates make refinancing attractive and also
encourage persons wanting to purchase. The majority of lenders have
automated loan origination systems which facilitate completion of
the form.
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.