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Definition The Federal Direct Loan Program is a U.S. federal government program that provides low-interest loans to eligible students and their parents to finance postsecondary

Definition The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) is a government agency within the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Established in 1934, it

Definition The Federal Discount Rate, also known as the discount rate, is the interest rate at which eligible financial institutions can borrow from the Federal

Definition Federal funds refer to the funds held at the Federal Reserve that commercial banks and financial institutions can borrow from one another on an

Definition The Federal Home Loan Bank System (FHLB) is a government-sponsored network of 11 regional banks situated throughout the U.S. Established in 1932, its primary

Definition The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) is an independent agency created by the U.S. government to maintain stability and public confidence in the nation’s

Definition The Federal Funds Rate is the interest rate at which banks and credit unions lend reserve balances to other depository institutions overnight on an

Definition A Federal Housing Administration (FHA) loan is a government-backed mortgage product designed to assist potential homebuyers in obtaining affordable financing. The FHA insures these

Definition Federal agencies are government entities that operate under the authority of the United States federal government. These agencies are established to implement specific legislation,

Definition The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) is a United States federal law enacted in 1977 to protect consumers from abusive, misleading, or deceptive