### Question
What does eligible intermediary mean?


### Answer
**Eligible intermediary** has the following meaning in *12 U.S.C. § 4145*:

> a State, regional, or national organization (including a quasi-public organization) or a State or local housing agency that—


(1) has as a central purpose the preservation of existing affordable housing and the prevention of displacement

#### Citation:
  - *12 U.S.C. § 4145*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 42-LOW-INCOME HOUSING PRESERVATION AND RESIDENT HOMEOWNERSHIP > SUBCHAPTER II-TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND CAPACITY BUILDING**

