1. Help Topics
Contents:
- a. Search for general topics
- b. Narrow any search results
- c. Find commonly used FHA terms
- d. Find the Handbook/ Chapter/ Section/ Topic that relates to the piece of or block of information I am looking at
- e. Print the page or information I am looking at
- f. Print a specific block or small piece of information
- g. Email a block of information to a third party
- h. Save a page or return to a specific block of information at a later date
- i. Find more resources
- j. Contact FHA to discuss a specific piece or block of information I am looking at
1.aa. Search for general topics
Quick Search
- This search will only return results that contain the exact words you searched for, be less specific and use broader search terms to return more results.
- Do not use any hyphens, symbols or numbers in any of your searches; this will not produce any results
Advanced Search
- To return results for a general topic, click Advanced Search from the Contents bar on the left side of the screen.
- This search will allow you to scroll through the handbook index of each topic from A-Z. This search function is best used to conduct general searches.
- Do not use any hyphens, symbols or numbers in any of your searches; this will not produce any results.
1.bb. Narrow any search results
Quick Search
- Narrow your search on a specific topic by using quotations.
- Type the topic/keyword(s) with double
quotation marks (i.e.: "borrower eligibility") in the Quick
Search field (in the Contents box on the left hand side), and
click Go.
Advanced Search
- This search will allow you to scroll through the handbook index of each topic from A-Z. This search function is best used to conduct general searches, enter a keyword to return more specific results.
1.cc. Find commonly used FHA terms
Quick Search
- Using the Quick Search, type the FHA term into the search field and click "Go", this will return all blocks titles with the FHA term.
- To assist you in finding commonly FHA terms use the following list as a guideline:
- One to four
- Two to four
- Coborrower
- Cosigner
- No Cash Out Refinance
- Down Payment
1.dd. Find the Handbook/ Chapter/ Section/ Topic that relates to the piece of or block of information I am looking at
Breadcrumb Trail
- In order to understand where the block is located within the hierarchy of the handbook you may use the breadcrumb trail to identify the topic, section, chapter and handbook that the block belongs to.
- The breadcrumb trail identifies the hierarchy of information in the following order:
- Handbook
- Chapter
- Section
- Topic
1.ee. Print the page or information I am looking at
Print Feature
- Write down the Chapter, Section and Topic where the piece of information you would like to print is located.
- Click on the "Print" link on the left sidebar. This will take you to the table of contents.
- Select which chapter you would like to print using the table of contents. A print version of the handbook will appear as an Adobe PDF.
- Select Print from the file menu or using the print icon
1.ff. Print a specific block or small piece of information
Browse Print Function
- You can only print a chapter or a section within individual chapters. The print function does not allow you to print topics or blocks at this time.
- You can print a specific piece of information by making a selection and using the print function on your browser
1.gg. Email a block of information to a third party
Copy and Paste
Currently there is no email function on the online portal that will allow you to directly email a block. However, you can email a copy of the block you are viewing by copying and pasting the block into the body of your email or copying and pasting the URL (web address) into the body of your email as a link.
1.hh. Save a page or return to a specific block of information at a later date
Bookmark Feature
- Use the bookmark feature to save and reference frequently viewed blocks.
- Click on the "Bookmark" icon and link at the bottom right corner of the block you wish to save and select a location of your choice
1.ii. Find more resources
FHA Resource Center FHA Knowledge Base
Access over 1000 frequently asked questions or speak with an FHA representative using the following resources:
- Resource Center: http://www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/sfh/fharesourcectr.cfm
- Knowledge base: http://www.fhaoutreach.gov/
1.jj. Contact FHA to discuss a specific piece or block of information I am looking at
Get Help
Access over 1000 frequently asked questions or speak with an FHA representative using the following resources:
- Resource Center: http://www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/sfh/fharesourcectr.cfm
- Knowledge base: http://www.fhaoutreach.gov/
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