VA is required by 38 U.S.C. 3710(b)(5) to determine the reasonable value of properties proposed as security for guaranteed or direct home loans authorized by 38 U.S.C. 3710 or 3711, and to require minimum property standards pursuant to 38 U.S.C. 3704(a). The request provides information to permit assignment of appraisal and inspection of the property for these purposes.
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.