### Question
Can you define what material loss means?


### Answer
**Material loss** is defined as the following in *12 U.S.C. § 1831o*:

> any estimated loss in excess of—


(i) $200,000,000, if the loss occurs during the period beginning on January 1, 2010, and ending on December 31, 2011

#### Citation:
  - *12 U.S.C. § 1831o*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 16-FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION**

