### Question
Can you define what guarantee means?


### Answer
**Guarantee** is defined as the following in *12 U.S.C. § 2279aa*:

> the guarantee of timely payment of the principal and interest on securities representing interests in, or obligations backed by, pools of qualified loans, in accordance with this subchapter

#### Citation:
  - *12 U.S.C. § 2279aa*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 22-TYING ARRANGEMENTS > SUBCHAPTER VIII-AGRICULTURAL MORTGAGE SECONDARY MARKET**

