This PRA package provides reporting burden for individuals to apply to be placed on the HECM counselor roster. Individuals are required to successfully pass a standardized HECM exam and provide information collected on proposed form HUD 92904. HUD uses the information provided to determine the applicants' eligibility to be placed on the HECM counselor roster.
US Code:
12 USC 1708
Name of Law: National Housing Act
This final rule amends HUDÂs HECM program regulations by establishing testing standards to qualify individuals as HECM counselors eligible to provide HECM counseling to prospective HECM borrowers. The rule also establishes a HECM Counseling Roster (Roster) of eligible HECM counselors and provides for their removal for cause. This rule is intended to contribute to improving the quality of HECM counseling. HECM counseling enables elderly homeowners to make more informed decisions when considering mortgage options and whether to pursue a HECM loan.
$27,000
No
No
Uncollected
Uncollected
No
Uncollected
Betsy McDaniel 202 708-0614 ext. 4465
No
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.