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Equivalent System

FHA Single Family Housing Policy Handbook Glossary November 26 2025

Updated 08-20-2026

Equivalent System

A system equivalent to the Credit Alert Verification Reporting System (CAIVRS) provided by HUD that Mortgagees may use to obtain information on delinquent Federal Debts from public records, credit reports, or other sources.

FHA Single Family Housing Policy Handbook Glossary November 26 2025

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