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FHA - Federal Housing Administration

Fannie Mae

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FHA - Federal Housing Administration

A mortgage by the FHA; may be referred to as a "government" mortgage.

Fannie Mae Glossary of Terms

Fannie Mae · p. 16

California Association of Realtors

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FHA - Federal Housing Administration

A division of the Department of Housing and Urban Development whose main activity is insuring residential mortgage loans made by private lenders. FHA also sets standards for underwriting mortgages.

California Association of Realtors Glossary

California Association of Realtors · p. 5

FTC

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FHA - Federal Housing Administration

A loan that is in-sured by the Federal Housing Adminis-tration (FHA) of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

FTC Real Estate Terms

FTC · p. 8

FHA Single Family Housing Policy Handbook Glossary November 26 2025

Updated 08-20-2026

FHA - Federal Housing Administration

Federal Housing Administration

HUD 4000.1 Glossary

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FHA - Federal Housing Administration

FHA Home Affordable Modification Program

HUD 4000.1 Glossary

p. 62

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