### Question
Can you define what depository institution holding company means?


### Answer
**Depository institution holding company** is defined as the following in *12 U.S.C. § 1813*:

> a bank holding company or a savings and loan holding company

#### Citation:
  - *12 U.S.C. § 1813*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 15-FEDERAL LOAN AGENCY**

