### Question
Can you define what loan means?


### Answer
**Loan** is defined as the following in *12 U.S.C. § 4713a*:

> any credit instrument that is extended under the Program for any eligible community or economic development purpose

#### Citation:
  - *12 U.S.C. § 4713a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 47-COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BANKING > SUBCHAPTER I-COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BANKING AND FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS**

