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Third-Party Originator (TPO)

FHA Single Family Housing Policy Handbook Glossary November 26 2025

Updated 08-20-2026

Third-Party Originator (TPO)

A Third-Party Originator (TPO) is an entity that originates FHA Mortgages for an FHAnon-FHA-approved entity.

FHA Single Family Housing Policy Handbook Glossary November 26 2025

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