### Question
How does the law define transfer?


### Answer
Under *12 U.S.C. § 4617*, **transfer** is defined as:

> every mode, direct or indirect, absolute or conditional, voluntary or involuntary, of disposing of or parting with property or with an interest in property, including retention of title as a security interest and foreclosure of the equity of redemption of the regulated entity

#### Citation:
  - *12 U.S.C. § 4617*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 46-GOVERNMENT SPONSORED ENTERPRISES > SUBCHAPTER II-REQUIRED CAPITAL LEVELS FOR REGULATED ENTITIES, SPECIAL ENFORCEMENT POWERS, AND REVIEWS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES**

