### Question
What is the definition of Bank Insurance Fund reserve ratio?


### Answer
The definition of **Bank Insurance Fund reserve ratio** is as follows in *12 U.S.C. § 1817*:

> the ratio of the net worth of the Bank Insurance Fund to the value of the aggregate estimated insured deposits held in all Bank Insurance Fund members

#### Citation:
  - *12 U.S.C. § 1817*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 16-FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION**

