### Question
How is the term affiliate defined?


### Answer
The term **affiliate** is defined in *12 U.S.C. § 2279aa* as the following:

> an entity effectively controlled or owned by the Corporation, except that such term shall not include an originator (as defined in section 2279aa(7) of this title).

#### Citation:
  - *12 U.S.C. § 2279aa*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 22-TYING ARRANGEMENTS > SUBCHAPTER VIII-AGRICULTURAL MORTGAGE SECONDARY MARKET > Part A-Establishment and Activities of Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation**

