REGULATION IS BEING AMENDED TO
IMPLEMENT THE PROVISIONS OF THE CRANSTON-GONZALEZ NATIONAL
AFFORDABLE HOUSING ACT, TO PROVIDE FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF AN
INTEREST ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR GUARANTEED LOANS, TO FURTHER
CONFORM THE GUARANTEED PROGRAM WITH THE INSURED 502 RURAL HOUSING
PROGRAM. TO REVISE THE METHOD OF GUARANTEEING LOANS MADE BY OTHER
LENDERS, AND TO REMOVE CERTAIN OBSTACLES IN GUARANTEED
LOAN
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.