In this title, the term “mortgage lending business” means an organization which finances or refinances any debt secured by an interest in real estate, including private mortgage companies and any subsidiaries of such organizations, and whose activities affect interstate or foreign commerce.

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Terms Used In 18 USC 27

  • foreign commerce: as used in this title , includes commerce with a foreign country. See 18 USC 10
  • Mortgage: The written agreement pledging property to a creditor as collateral for a loan.
  • organization: means a person other than an individual. See 18 USC 18