### Question
What is the definition of State housing finance agency?


### Answer
The definition of **State housing finance agency** is as follows in *12 U.S.C. § 1831q*:

> the public agency, authority, corporation, or other instrumentality of a State that has the authority to provide residential mortgage loan financing throughout the State

#### Citation:
  - *12 U.S.C. § 1831q*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 15-FEDERAL LOAN AGENCY**

