### Question
How does NATIONAL HOUSING define nonprofit organization?


### Answer
Under *12 U.S.C. § 1710*, **nonprofit organization** is defined as:

> a private organization that—


(i) is organized under State or local laws

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

