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Certification Period

FHA Single Family Housing Policy Handbook Glossary November 26 2025

Updated 08-20-2026

Certification Period

The Certification Period is the one-year period, beginning on the first day of the Mortgagee’s prior fiscal year and ending on the last calendar day thereof.

FHA Single Family Housing Policy Handbook Glossary November 26 2025

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