Deferral Period (applicable to HECMs only)
FHA Single Family Housing Policy Handbook Glossary November 26 2025
Updated 08-20-2026
Deferral Period (applicable to HECMs only)
A Deferral Period refers to the period of time following the death of the last surviving Borrower for a HECM with an FHA case number assigned on or after August 4, 2014, during which the Due and Payable status of a HECM is deferred for an Eligible NBS or Eligible Surviving NonBorrowing Spouse provided that the Qualifying Attributes and all other FHA requirements continue to be satisfied. Delinquent A Mortgage is Delinquent any time a Mortgage Payment is due and not paid. Detached Condominium Housing Project (DCHP) A Detached Condominium Housing Project (DCHP) refers to a Condominium Project that has owned and maintained by the homeowner.
FHA Single Family Housing Policy Handbook Glossary November 26 2025
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