### Question
How does HOMEOWNERS PROTECTION define private mortgage insurance?


### Answer
Under *12 U.S.C. § 4901*, **private mortgage insurance** is defined as:

> mortgage insurance other than mortgage insurance made available under the National Housing Act [12 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.], title 38, or title V of the Housing Act of 1949 [42 U.S.C. 1471 et seq.]

#### Citation:
  - *12 U.S.C. § 4901*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 49-HOMEOWNERS PROTECTION**

