government
mortgage
A mortgage that is insured by the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) or guaranteed by
the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) or the Rural Housing Service (RHS). Government
National Mortgage Association
A government-owned corporation within the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
(HUD). Created by Congress on September 1, 1968, GNMA assumed responsibility for the
special assistance loan program formerly administered by Fannie Mae. Popularly known as
Ginnie Mae.
grantee
The person to whom an interest in real property is conveyed.
grantor
The person conveying an interest in real property. |