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


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

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

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

