Approved consistent with the following terms of clearance: VA will continue to work toward the development of forms that utilize electronic signatures.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
01/31/2011
36 Months From Approved
01/31/2008
1,500
0
7,500
375
0
1,875
0
0
0
Application required by 38 U.S.C. 3713(a) and 3702(b)(2) for determinations necessary for release of liability and substitution of entitlement of veteran-sellers to the government on guaranteed, insured and direct loans. Information collected permits VA review for compliance with requirements of 38 U.S.C. 3713(a)(1) & (2) on status of loan, purchaser's assumption of full liability under the loan instruments and credit worthiness as well as credit underwriting.
US Code:
38 USC 3702
Name of Law: Basic entitlement
US Code:
38 USC 3710
Name of Law: Purchase or construction of homes
US Code:
38 USC 3713
Name of Law: Release from liability under guaranty
Loan Guaranty Service is developing an initiative to modernize its supplemental servicing and claims payment functions. As a byproduct of the delegated authority and electronic reporting directed by this initiative, the paperwork burden will be dramatically reduced for servicers who serve the 2.1 million VA-guaranteed home loans. This initiative will change the reporting of delinquent loans and submission of claims from a paper-based system to a completely electronic system, allow servicers to take many actions that previously would have required filling out OMB-approved forms for VA approval, and eliminate reporting to VA of certain events.
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.