THE DEPARTMENT THROUGH ITS MONITORING
DIVISION CONDUCTS PERIODIC ON-SITE REVIEWS OF HUD/FHA APPROVED
LENDERS AND THEIR BRANCH OFFICES T DETERMINE COMPLIANCE WITH
HUD/FHA ORIGINATION AND SERVICING REQUIREMENTS AND POLICIES. THESE
REVIEWS ARE NECESSARY TO PROTECT FHA BORROWERS AND THE DEPARTMENT'S
INSURANCE FUNDS FROM LENDER ABUSE THROU NEGLIGENCE AND FRAUDULENT
BUSINESS PRACTICES.
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.