Application for Authority to Close Loans on an Automatic Basis Nonsupervised Lenders (26-8736-1), Request for Agent Recognition (26-8736c-1)

Forms and Documents

Forms and supporting documents for this ICR

Document	Type	Status	Availability
Form VA Form 26-8736c-1 Request for Agent Recognition	Form and Instruction	Modified	Available
Form VA 26-8736-1 (Elec Application for Authority to Close Loans on an Automatic Basis Non-sup Lenders	Form	Modified	Available
30-Day (published) 2900-0252.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2026-06-09	Available
60-Day FR Publication (04-01-2026).pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2026-04-09	Available
OMB 2900-0252 60-Day Combined Public Comment and LGY Response.docx	Public Comments	Uploaded 2026-04-06	Available
OMB 2900-0252 - 60-Day Comment Response _04-06-2026 LGY signed.pdf	Public Comments	Uploaded 2026-04-06	Available
VA-2026-VACO-0001-0128_Public Comment Notice.pdf	Public Comments	Uploaded 2026-04-06	Available
2900-0252 Supporting Statement 2026 - v5.docx	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2026-06-09	Available

IC Document Collections

Information collection document groups

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
258838	Annual Recertification		Modified
258837	Request for Agent Recognition (if applicable)	Form and Instruction	Modified	Request for Agent Recognition
258836	Application for Authority to Close Loans on an Automatic Basis Non-Supervised Lenders	Form	Modified	Application for Authority to Close Loans on an Automatic Basis Non-sup Lenders
258836	Application for Authority to Close Loans on an Automatic Basis Non-Supervised Lenders	Other-New Landing Page	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2900-0252	ICR Reference No: 202601-2900-010
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 202404-2900-012
Agency/Subagency: VA	Agency Tracking No: VBA-LGY-KM
Title: Application for Authority to Close Loans on an Automatic Basis Nonsupervised Lenders (26-8736-1), Request for Agent Recognition (26-8736c-1)
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 06/10/2026

table that charts list comparision

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved	06/30/2026
Responses	10,560	4,820
Time Burden (Hours)	893	440
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0

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Abstract: Application for Authority to Close Loans on an Automatic Basis Non-supervised Lenders and Request for Agent Recognition application are used for making acceptability determinations as to lenders who shall be approved for this privilege and for yearly recertifications and agent applications. Application submitted by non-supervised lenders desiring authority to process loans under 38 U.S.C. 3710 on automatic basis. Information collected is essential to VA application of standards required by 38 U.S.C. 3702(d)(3).

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 38 USC 3702(d)(3) Name of Law: Basic entitlement
   US Code: 38 USC 3710 Name of Law: Purchase of construction of homes
  

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:
	91 FR 16281	04/01/2026
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	91 FR 34891	06/09/2026
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 3

table that charts list of burden

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Annual Recertification
Application for Authority to Close Loans on an Automatic Basis Non-Supervised Lenders	VA 26-8736-1 (Electronic)	Application for Authority to Close Loans on an Automatic Basis Non-sup Lenders
Request for Agent Recognition (if applicable)	VA Form 26-8736c-1 (Electronic)	Request for Agent Recognition

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ICR Summary of Burden

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	Total Request	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	10,560	4,820	0	5,740	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	893	440	0	453	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

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

Burden Increase Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

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

Burden Reduction Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Short Statement: The overall burden increased from 440 to 893 primarily due to a significant rise in respondents for the Request for Agency Recognition collection, offset by decreases in the other collections resulting from streamlined electronic processing and reduced lender application. Please refer to section 15 of the supporting Statement for complete details.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $27,643

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.     No

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.     No

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: 06/10/2026

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