### Question
How does the law define debt service?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 1437f*, **debt service** is defined as:

> the required payments for principal and interest made with respect to a mortgage secured by housing assisted under this chapter

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 1437f*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 8-LOW-INCOME HOUSING > SUBCHAPTER I-GENERAL PROGRAM OF ASSISTED HOUSING**

