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Federal Housing Administration

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noun

  1. a governmental agency created in 1934 to help homeowners finance the purchase and repair of their homes and to stimulate housing construction. FHA


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HUD Secretary Scott Turner said the Federal Housing Administration, which is popular among first-time home buyers and falls under his purview, would soon also begin accepting alternative scores.

From Barron's Apr. 22, 2026

Federal Housing Administration and Veterans Affairs home loans are experiencing higher delinquency rates than conventional loans.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 6, 2026

If a buyer is using a mortgage backed by the Federal Housing Administration, which are often used by first-time buyers, the math changes.

From MarketWatch Jan. 15, 2026

They are originated by private lenders and insured by the Federal Housing Administration.

From MarketWatch Dec. 1, 2025

I recommend consideration of every sound method for expansion in facilities for insurance of privately financed housing by the Federal Housing Administration and resumption of previously authorized low-rent public housing projects suspended during the war.

From State of the Union Address by Truman, Harry S.

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