### Question
How is the term Secretary defined?


### Answer
The term **Secretary** is defined in *12 U.S.C. § 1715z* as the following:

> the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development

#### Citation:
  - *12 U.S.C. § 1715z*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 13-NATIONAL HOUSING > SUBCHAPTER II-MORTGAGE INSURANCE**

