Notice2026-06233
Agency Information Collection Activity: Application for Authority To Close Loans on an Automatic Basis Nonsupervised Lenders
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Published
April 1, 2026
Issuing agencies
Veterans Affairs Department
Abstract
Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), is announcing an opportunity for public comment on the proposed collection of certain information by the agency. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, Federal agencies are required to publish notice in the Federal Register concerning each proposed collection of information, including each proposed extension of a currently approved collection, and allow 60 days for public comment in response to the notice.
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[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 62 (Wednesday, April 1, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Page 16281]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-06233]
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
[OMB Control No. 2900-0252]
Agency Information Collection Activity: Application for Authority
To Close Loans on an Automatic Basis Nonsupervised Lenders
AGENCY: Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans
Affairs.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans
Affairs (VA), is announcing an opportunity for public comment on the
proposed collection of certain information by the agency. Under the
Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, Federal agencies are required to
publish notice in the Federal Register concerning each proposed
collection of information, including each proposed extension of a
currently approved collection, and allow 60 days for public comment in
response to the notice.
DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection
of information should be received on or before June 1, 2026.
ADDRESSES: Comments must be submitted through <a href="http://www.regulations.gov">www.regulations.gov</a>.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Program-Specific information: Kendra McCleave, 202-461-9760,
Kendra. <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#e3ae80a08f86829586a39582cd848c95"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="85c8e6c6e9e0e4f3e0c5f3e4abe2eaf3">[email protected]</span></a>.
VA PRA information: Dorothy Glasgow, 202-461-1084, <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#80d6c1d0d2c1c0f6e1aee7eff6"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="81d7c0d1d3c0c1f7e0afe6eef7">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the PRA of 1995, Federal agencies must
obtain approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for each
collection of information they conduct or sponsor. This request for
comment is being made pursuant to Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the PRA.
With respect to the following collection of information, VBA
invites comments on: (1) whether the proposed collection of information
is necessary for the proper performance of VBA's functions, including
whether the information will have practical utility; (2) the accuracy
of VBA's estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of
information; (3) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of
the information to be collected; and (4) ways to minimize the burden of
the collection of information on respondents, including through the use
of automated collection techniques or the use of other forms of
information technology.
Title: Application for Authority to Close Loans on an Automatic
Basis Nonsupervised Lenders and Request for Agent Recognition
application.
OMB Control Number: 2900-0252. <a href="https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRASearch">https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRASearch</a> Once at this link, you can enter the OMB Control Number to
find the historical versions of this Information Collection).
Type of Review: Revision of a Currently Approved Collection.
Abstract: The Application for Authority to Close Loans on an
Automatic Basis Nonsupervised 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). The
Application For Authority to Close Loans on An Automatic Basis
Nonsupervised Lenders and Request for Agent Recognition (formerly VA
forms 26-8736 and 26-8736c) Information Collection transitioned to
electronic collections, resulting in a reduced estimated completion
time. The efficiency gains from electronic processing increased
submission volume, resulting in a reduced estimated completion time and
a net change in total burden hours. The Application for Authority to
Close Loans on an Automatic Basis, the number of respondents decreased
from 120 to 40, reflecting a reduced lender applications for automatic
authority during this reporting period. The Request for Agent
Recognition, the number of respondents increased from 4,000 to 10,000,
attributable to enhanced system visibility into lender-agent
relationships and lenders expanding their business models to include
more agents to source more loans. The Annual Certification decreased
from 700 to 520 due to streamlined requirements and improved data
accuracy resulting from electronic processing.
Affected Public: Individuals and households.
Estimated Annual Burden: 893 hours.
Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 35 minutes.
Frequency of Response: One time.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 10,560 per annually.
(Authority: 44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.)
Shunda Willis,
Alternate, VA PRA Clearance Officer, Office of Information Technology/
Data Governance Analytics, Department of Veterans Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2026-06233 Filed 3-31-26; 8:45 am]
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