### Question
How is the "solvent" defined?


### Answer
The term **solvent** is defined in *12 U.S.C. § 5612* as follows -

> that the value of the assets of an entity exceed its obligations to creditors

#### Citation:
  - *12 U.S.C. § 5612*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 53-WALL STREET REFORM AND CONSUMER PROTECTION > SUBCHAPTER VI-FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM PROVISIONS**

