### Question
How does the law define eligible multifamily housing?


### Answer
Under *12 U.S.C. § 1715l*, **eligible multifamily housing** is defined as:

> any housing financed by a loan or mortgage that is (A) insured or held by the Secretary under subsection (d)(3) of this section and assisted under section 1701s of this title or section 8 of the United States Housing Act of 1937 [42 U.S.C. 1437f]

#### Citation:
  - *12 U.S.C. § 1715l*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 12-SAVINGS ASSOCIATIONS > SUBCHAPTER II-MORTGAGE INSURANCE**

