This collection of information is required in connection with the Multiclass Securities Program. The intent of the Multiclass Securities program is to increase liquidity in the secondary mortgage market and to attract new sources of capital for federally insured or guaranteed residential loans.
The increase in burden hours was a result of the implementation of the Mulitclass Stripped Mortgage-Backed Securities program (ÂSMBSÂ). The Multiclass program now has three types of participants: REMIC, Platinum and SMBS. The previous collection of information was for two types of participants: REMIC and Platinum.
$5,500,000
No
No
Uncollected
Uncollected
Uncollected
Uncollected
Kirk Freeman 202 401-8970
No
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.