THE REAL ESTATE SETTLEMENT PROCEDURES ACT (12 USC 2601 ET SEQ) REQUIRES SETTLEMENT AGENTS TO PROVIDE PARTICIPANTS WITH SETTLEMENT COSTS IN FEDERALLY RELATED MORTGATE TRANSACTIONS ON A STANDARD FORM PRESCRIBED BY HUD. THE PURPOSE IS TO PROTECT CONSUMERS FROM INFLATED SETTLEMENT COSTS. HUD-9596, WITH HUD-1, IS REQUIRED IN THE CLOSING OF SALES OF HUD-HELD PROPERTIES AND PROVIDES THE REQUIRED CERTIFICATION AND ACCOUNTING DATA THAT ARE NOT AVAILABLE ON HUD-1
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.