DATA ARE COLLECTED AS PART OF A
COMPREHENSIVE DATA SYSTEM DESIGNED TO COVER MORE THAN 95% OF ALL
U.S. MORTGAGE LENDING ACTIVITY DETAIL INCLUDES COMMITMENTS, NEW AND
OUTSTANDING, PLUS HOLDINGS, ORIGINATIONS, SALES, PURCHASERS AND
REPAYMENTS BY TYPE OF PROPERTY AND FINANCING. THE DATA ARE INTENDED
TO FACILITATE DETAILED STUDY OF BOTH THE PRIMARY AND SECONDARY
MORTGAGE MARKET.
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.