### Question
What is the definition of Secretary-held single family mortgage?


### Answer
The definition of **Secretary-held single family mortgage** is as follows in *12 U.S.C. § 1710*:

> a single-family mortgage held by the Secretary or by a contract mortgagee at the time of initiation of foreclosure that—


(i) was formerly insured by the Secretary under any section of this subchapter

#### Citation:
  - *12 U.S.C. § 1710*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 13-NATIONAL HOUSING > SUBCHAPTER II-MORTGAGE INSURANCE**

