THERE ARE APPROXIMATELY 16000 LENDERS
WHO PARTICIPATE WITH SBA IN THE GUARANTY PROGRAM. MANY LENDERS WILL
NOT REQUIRE A VISIT BY A LOAN SPECIALIST, WHILE OTHERS WILL REQUIRE
SEVERAL VISITS. THE ESTIMATED HOURS INCLUDE THE VISIT TO LENDERS AS
WELL AS THE COMPLETION OF THE FORM WHICH IS BY SBA LOAN OFFICERS
AND NOT THE LENDER.
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.