This form is required to be completed at the time of first disbursement by lenders and small business owners for all 7(a) loans that are closed and disbursed with the exception of 7(a) Small, Community Advantage, SBA Express and Export Express loans. SBA uses the information to help determine whether loans were disbursed in compliance with SBA requirements, to obtain certifications to such compliance. The form also notifies lenders of their obligation to retain completed forms.
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.