### Question
How does the law define federally related transaction?


### Answer
Under *12 U.S.C. § 3350*, **federally related transaction** is defined as:

> any real estate-related financial transaction which—


(A) a federal financial institutions regulatory agency or the Resolution Trust Corporation engages in, contracts for, or regulates

#### Citation:
  - *12 U.S.C. § 3350*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 34A-APPRAISAL SUBCOMMITTEE OF FEDERAL FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS EXAMINATION COUNCIL**

