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OMB Control No:
2900-0252
ICR Reference No:
202601-2900-010
Status:
Received in OIRA
Previous ICR Reference No:
202404-2900-012
Agency/Subagency:
VA
Agency Tracking No:
VBA-LGY-KM
Title:
Application for Authority to Close Loans on an Automatic Basis Nonsupervised Lenders (26-8736-1), Request for Agent Recognition (26-8736c-1)
Type of Information Collection:
Revision of a currently approved collection
Common Form ICR:
No
Type of Review Request:
Regular
Date Submitted to OIRA:
06/10/2026
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
36 Months From Approved
06/30/2026
Responses
10,560
4,820
Time Burden (Hours)
893
440
Cost Burden (Dollars)
0
0
Abstract:
Application for Authority to Close Loans on an Automatic Basis Non-supervised Lenders and Request for Agent Recognition application are used for making acceptability determinations as to lenders who shall be approved for this privilege and for yearly recertifications and agent applications. Application submitted by non-supervised lenders desiring authority to process loans under 38 U.S.C. 3710 on automatic basis. Information collected is essential to VA application of standards required by 38 U.S.C. 3702(d)(3).
Authorizing Statute(s):
US Code:
38 USC 3702(d)(3)
Name of Law: Basic entitlement
US Code:
38 USC 3710
Name of Law: Purchase of construction of homes
Citations for New Statutory Requirements:
None
Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:
Stage of Rulemaking:
Federal Register Citation:
Date:
Not associated with rulemaking
Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
91 FR 16281
04/01/2026
30-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
91 FR 34891
06/09/2026
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR?
No
Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR:
3
IC Title
Form No.
Form Name
Annual Recertification
Application for Authority to Close Loans on an Automatic Basis Non-Supervised Lenders
VA 26-8736-1 (Electronic)
Application for Authority to Close Loans on an Automatic Basis Non-sup Lenders
Request for Agent Recognition (if applicable)
VA Form 26-8736c-1 (Electronic)
Request for Agent Recognition
ICR Summary of Burden
Total Request
Previously Approved
Change Due to New Statute
Change Due to Agency Discretion
Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate
Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses
10,560
4,820
0
5,740
0
0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
893
440
0
453
0
0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)
0
0
0
0
0
0
Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion:
Yes
Burden Increase Due to:
Miscellaneous Actions
Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion:
Yes
Burden Reduction Due to:
Miscellaneous Actions
Short Statement:
The overall burden increased from 440 to 893 primarily due to a significant rise in respondents for the Request for Agency Recognition collection, offset by decreases in the other collections resulting from streamlined electronic processing and reduced lender application. Please refer to section 15 of the supporting Statement for complete details.
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$27,643
Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods?
No
Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see
OMB Circular No. A-130
for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.
No
Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see
5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3)
)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.
No
Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]?
No
Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]?
No
Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)?
No
Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response?
No
Agency Contact:
Dorothy Glasgow 240 205-5190 dorothy.glasgow@va.gov
Common Form ICR:
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:
(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;
(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;
(c) It reduces burden on small entities;
(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;
(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;
(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;
(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:
(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;
(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.
(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and
(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.
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.
Certification Date:
06/10/2026
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