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Economic Event

FHA Single Family Housing Policy Handbook Glossary November 26 2025

Updated 08-20-2026

Economic Event

Economic Event refers to any occurrence beyond the Borrower’s control that results in loss of employment, loss of income, or a combination of both, which causes a reduction in the Borrower’s household income of 20 percent or more for a period of at least six months.

FHA Single Family Housing Policy Handbook Glossary November 26 2025

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