Whether communicating in English or another language, using accurate and consistent terminology can improve the mortgage process for all parties involved. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, FHFA, Fannie Mae, and Freddie Mac have collaborated to create standardized glossaries in Spanish and traditional Chinese. Glossaries in Vietnamese, Korean, and Tagalog are now available.
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's Glossaries of English-Spanish and English-Chinese Financial Terms are also available at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau website.
| English | Translated Glossary |
|---|---|
| Home inspection | Inspección de la vivienda |
| Home inspector | Inspector de viviendas, inspector de casa |
| Home Mortgage Disclosure Act of 1975 (HMDA) | Ley de Divulgación de Hipotecas para Viviendas de 1975 (HMDA, por sus siglas en inglés) |
| Home ownership | Propiedad de la vivienda |
| Home Ownership and Equity Protection Act of 1994 | Ley de Protección de Propiedad del Valor Neto de la Vivienda de 1994 |
LEGAL DISCLAIMER
This Mortgage Translations clearinghouse is intended to serve as a resource for institutions serving consumers with limited proficiency in English. The material presented is for informational purposes only. FHFA is not liable for any inaccuracies in translated materials or misunderstandings due to language usage or dialect. The Mortgage Translations clearinghouse may include material created by parties other than FHFA. While the Mortgage Translations clearinghouse provides a centralized location for relevant materials and information, FHFA does not endorse or guarantee the accuracy of any such third-party materials and information. Recent updates to third-party materials and information may not be reflected immediately on the Mortgage Translations clearinghouse.
Last updated: December 2, 2022