SECTION 942 OF P.L. 101-625 ADDS A NEW
SEC. 10(C)(1) TO RESPA, WHICH REQUIRES THE SERVICER OF A FEDERALLY
RELATED MORTGAGE LOAN TO PROVIDE THE BORROWER WITH AN INITIAL
ESCROW ACCOUNT STATEMENT, AND REQUIRES HUD TO PRESCRIBE A FORMAT
FOR SUCH. SECTION 942 ALSO ADDS A NEW SECTION 10(C)(2) REQUIRING AN
ANNUAL ESCROW ACCOUNT STATEMENT. THIS NOTICE PROVIDES INFORMATION
ON SUCH.
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.