Housing Finance
/ˈhaʊzɪŋ ˈfaɪnæns/
Definitions
- (n.) The system of funding and managing loans and investments for the acquisition, construction, and improvement of residential properties.
Housing finance plays a critical role in enabling individuals to purchase homes through mortgage lending.
- (n.) Legal and regulatory framework governing the provision and regulation of funds for residential real estate.
The government introduced new housing finance laws to ensure fair lending practices.
Forms
- housing finance
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Commentary
The term encompasses both the practical financial mechanisms and the legal regulations surrounding residential property funding; clear distinction in context is important in legal drafting.
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