This information collection (IC) is used by individual home owners or renters to apply for physical disaster loans. SBA analyzes the information from the application to determine whether the application is eligible for a SBA Disaster loan and repayment.
Burden and cost estimates decreased in this submission compared to the prior one due to a lower total number of applications received across the five fiscal years used in the calculation. Although FY 2025 experienced a notable surge in applications driven by several major disasters (e.g., Hurricane Helene, Hurricane Milton, and the California wildfires), the overall multi year volume declined, resulting in reduced burden and cost figures.
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.