Verification of VA Benefits (VA Form 26-8937)

Forms and Documents

Forms and supporting documents for this ICR

Document	Type	Status	Availability
Form 26-8937 Verification of VA Benefits	Form	Modified	Available
Form 26-8937 Verification of VA Benefits	Form	Modified	Repair queued
30-Day FRN - 2900-0406 (2025).pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2025-04-18	Repair queued
30-Day FRN - 2900-0406 (2025).pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2025-04-18	Repair queued
60 DAY FRN published 11625.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2025-01-16	Available
60 DAY FRN published 11625.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2025-01-16	Repair queued
2900-0406 Supporting Statement 26-8937 (4-8-25).docx	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2025-04-18	Available
2900-0406 Supporting Statement 26-8937 (4-8-25).docx	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2025-04-18	Repair queued

IC Document Collections

Information collection document groups

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
28623	Verification of VA Benefits	Form	Modified	Verification of VA Benefits
28623	Verification of VA Benefits	Form	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2900-0406	ICR Reference No: 202411-2900-012
Status: Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 202203-2900-003
Agency/Subagency: VA	Agency Tracking No: VBA-LGY-YA
Title: Verification of VA Benefits (VA Form 26-8937)
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 05/20/2025
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)	Date Received in OIRA: 04/18/2025
Terms of Clearance: OMB is approving this information collection request for a period of three years during which time the agency will request approval to extend or revise the collection if the agency seeks to continue the information collection activity beyond the period approved under this action.

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	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	05/31/2028	36 Months From Approved	07/31/2025
Responses	3,000	0	5,500
Time Burden (Hours)	250	0	440
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: VA Form 26-8937 is used by lenders authorized to close VA-guaranteed loans on the automatic basis pursuant to 38 U.S.C. 3702(d) for submission to VA prior to loan closing as a means of obtaining information on any existing benefit-related indebtedness of veteran home loan applicant.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 38 USC 3702(d) Name of Law: Housing and Small Business Loan
   US Code: 38 USC 5314(c) Name of Law: Special Provisions Relating to Benefits
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	90 FR 4852	01/16/2025
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	90 FR 16595	04/18/2025
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

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IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Verification of VA Benefits	26-8937	Verification of VA Benefits

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ICR Summary of Burden

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	Total Approved	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	3,000	5,500	0	-2,500	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	250	440	0	-190	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Increase Due to:

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Reduction Due to: Using Information Technology

Short Statement: Use of improved information technology is applicable as lenders can download this form on the Internet. The form is uploaded via the WebLGY portal at which point it is automatically assigned to a Loan Specialist to review. VA enhanced the COE and system functionality to reduce the number of VA Form 26-8937s required to be completed. The appropriate exemption and prior approval conditions are now generally reflected on the COE, reducing form usage for these purposes.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $36,880

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see OMB Circular No. A-130 for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     Yes

Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see 5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3))? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     Yes

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? No

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Common Form ICR:  No

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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:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(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;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

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.

Certification Date: 04/18/2025

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