### Question
How does BANK SERVICE COMPANIES define principal investor?


### Answer
Under *12 U.S.C. § 1861*, **principal investor** is defined as:

> the insured depository institution that has the largest dollar amount invested in the equity of a bank service company

#### Citation:
  - *12 U.S.C. § 1861*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 18-BANK SERVICE COMPANIES**

