### Question
How is the "smaller insured depository institution" defined?


### Answer
The term **smaller insured depository institution** is defined in *12 U.S.C. § 5371* as follows -

> an insured depository institution with total consolidated assets of $5,000,000,000 or less

#### Citation:
  - *12 U.S.C. § 5371*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 53-WALL STREET REFORM AND CONSUMER PROTECTION > SUBCHAPTER I-FINANCIAL STABILITY > Part C-Additional Board of Governors Authority for Certain Nonbank Financial Companies and Bank Holding Companies**

