An ancient Chinese design philosophy in which the positioning and physical characteristics of the home are believed to affect the fortunes of the owner. …
FHA Loan
An FHA loan is a mortgage loan insured by the Federal Housing Administration (FHA), a U.S. government agency. These loans are designed to help homebuyers with lower credit scores or limited funds for …
Fair Housing Act
Landmark federal law that makes it illegal to refuse to rent or sell to anyone based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. The 1988 amendments to the act expanded the protections to …
Fannie Mae
The official name of the Federal National Mortgage Association, it is a congressionally chartered, shareholder-owned company that buys mortgages from lenders and resells them as securities on the …
Farmer’s Home Administration (FmHA)
A U.S. Department of Agriculture agency that provides credit to farmers and rural residents. …
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Fair Credit Billing Act
A federal law that governs credit and charge card billing errors. If a credit or charge card company violates any provision, consumers can sue to recover damages. …