### Question
How is the term mortgage loan defined?


### Answer
The term **mortgage loan** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 5511* as the following:

> a loan which is made to finance the purchase or construction of a residence or any other building or structure

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 5511*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 71-SOLAR ENERGY > SUBCHAPTER I-HEATING AND COOLING**

