### Question
How is the term Federal depository institution defined?


### Answer
The term **Federal depository institution** is defined in *12 U.S.C. § 1813* as the following:

> any national bank, any Federal savings association, and any Federal branch

#### Citation:
  - *12 U.S.C. § 1813*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 15-FEDERAL LOAN AGENCY**

