### Question
How does NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATIONS define residential mortgage?


### Answer
Under *12 U.S.C. § 1717*, **residential mortgage** is defined as:

> given the term in section 1451 of this title.

#### Citation:
  - *12 U.S.C. § 1717*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 13-NATIONAL HOUSING > SUBCHAPTER III-NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATIONS**

