This information collection is in the
form of an application, re-certification, and or reporting criteria
for nonprofit organizations seeking approval to participate as FHA
insured mortgagors or provide downpayment assistance to homebuyers
in the form of secondary financing. It provides for standardized
information and procedures to ensure equal treatment of applicants
throughout the nation and gives HUD sufficient information to
ascertain an organizations management and fiscal
abilities.
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.