### Question
How is the "qualified issuer" defined?


### Answer
The term **qualified issuer** is defined in *12 U.S.C. § 4713a* as follows -

> a community development financial institution (or any entity designated to issue notes or bonds on behalf of such community development financial institution) that meets the qualification requirements of this paragraph

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

