### Question
How does BANK HOLDING COMPANIES define affiliate?


### Answer
Under *12 U.S.C. § 1841*, **affiliate** is defined as:

> any company that controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with another company

#### Citation:
  - *12 U.S.C. § 1841*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 17-BANK HOLDING COMPANIES**

