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Reasonable Diligence Time Frame

FHA Single Family Housing Policy Handbook Glossary November 26 2025

Updated 08-20-2026

Reasonable Diligence Time Frame

The Reasonable Diligence Time Frame is the time period beginning at the earlier of the date the first legal action should have been filed in accordance with HUD time frames or the date the actual first legal action required by the jurisdiction to commence foreclosure was taken, and ending with the later date of acquiring good marketable title to, and possession of, the Property.

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