### Question
Can you define what eligible mortgage means?


### Answer
**Eligible mortgage** is defined as the following in *12 U.S.C. § 1715z*:

> a mortgage—


(A) the mortgagor of which—


(i) occupies such property as his or her principal residence

#### Citation:
  - *12 U.S.C. § 1715z*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 13-NATIONAL HOUSING > SUBCHAPTER II-MORTGAGE INSURANCE**

