### Question
How is the term single family mortgage defined?


### Answer
The term **single family mortgage** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 1452c* as the following:

> a mortgage that covers property that includes a 1- to 4-family residence

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 1452c*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 8A-SLUM CLEARANCE, URBAN RENEWAL, AND FARM HOUSING > SUBCHAPTER II-SLUM CLEARANCE AND URBAN RENEWAL > Part A-Urban Renewal Projects, Demolition Programs, and Code Enforcement Programs**

