### Question
How is the term family defined?


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

> one or more persons maintaining a household, as the Secretary shall by regulation provide

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

