### Question
How is the "single family mortgage" defined?


### Answer
The term **single family mortgage** is defined in *12 U.S.C. § 3752* as follows -

> a mortgage that covers property on which there is located a 1- to 4-family residence, and that—


(A) is held by the Secretary pursuant to title I or title II of the National Housing Act [12 U.S.C. 1702 et seq., 1707 et seq.]

#### Citation:
  - *12 U.S.C. § 3752*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 38A-SINGLE FAMILY MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE**

