### Question
How is the term express lender defined?


### Answer
The term **express lender** is defined in *15 U.S.C. § 636* as the following:

> any lender authorized by the Administration to participate in the Express Loan Program

#### Citation:
  - *15 U.S.C. § 636*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 14A-AID TO SMALL BUSINESS**

