Section 701.31 requires Federal credit unions (FCUs) to maintain a copy of the real estate appraisal used to support an applicant's real estate-related loan application and to make it available to that member/applicant for a period of 25 months. The regulation also requires FCUs that use the collateral's location as a factor in evaluating real estate-related loan applications to disclose such fact on the appraisal, along with a statement justifying its use. NCUA and consumers use the information to ensure compliance with Fair Housing Act nondiscrimination requirements that prohibit consideration of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, handicap, or familial status in real estate appraisals.
This is an extension of a previously approved collection. This submission reflects an adjustment in the number of respondents attributable to a decrease in the number of FCUs.
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.