### Question
How does the law define real estate-related financial transaction?


### Answer
Under *12 U.S.C. § 3350*, **real estate-related financial transaction** is defined as:

> any transaction involving—


(A) the sale, lease, purchase, investment in or exchange of real property, including interests in property, or the financing thereof

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

