What is the FHA Connection?

The FHA Connection is a service that provides lenders and business partners approved by the Federal Housing Administration with access to the computer systems of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, according to the department's website. The service enables over 100 functions, available in a guide at ENTP.HUD.gov.

The FHA Connection helps lenders facilitate a multitude of functions through the online, direct and secure access to the resources of the Department of Housing and Urban Development, or HUD. The service allows lender to originate and service mortgages, access lender approval and certification services, maintain cash flow accounts, and view information about families and premiums.