### Question
How does the law define eligible lender?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 1490p*, **eligible lender** is defined as:

> a lender determined by the Secretary to meet the requirements of subparagraph (A), (B), (C), or (D) of subsection (e)(1)

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 1490p*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 8A-SLUM CLEARANCE, URBAN RENEWAL, AND FARM HOUSING > SUBCHAPTER III-FARM HOUSING**

