VA has set forth at 38 CFR 36.4340 credit standards to be used by lenders in underwriting VA guaranteed loans. The standards require lenders to collect certain specific information concerning the veteran and the veteran's credit history.
US Code:
38 USC 3710
Name of Law: Housing and Small Business Loans
US Code:
38 USC 3702(c)
Name of Law: Basic entitlement
The change in burden is due to the increase in VA-guaranteed home loans and each loan package includes a VA Form 26-1820. There is no change in the burden for VA Forms 26-8497 or 26-8497a, as VA does not require lenders to exclusively use these form to provide these verifications, and no change has been identified in use.
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.