What is a HUD-Held Loan?
HUD-held loans are loans that were originally insured by HUD , and are now owned by HUD itself. HUD-held loans are different than HUD-owned properties, as these are properties in which the title of the property is now held by HUD as the result of a borrower foreclosure.
What is a HUD-Approved Lender?
HUD-approved lenders are those that can offer HUD multifamily financing and other HUD-insured home loans to borrowers. In order to qualify to become a HUD-approved lender, a lender must meet specific requirements, including having a specific net worth, maintaining good credit, and having employees
What is the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)?
Founded by President Lyndon Johnson in 1965, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development is part of the Executive Cabinet. HUD develops, oversees, and executes housing policies, specifically in regards to affordable and sustainable housing.