### Question
How does the law define community development financial institution?


### Answer
Under *15 U.S.C. § 636*, **community development financial institution** is defined as:

> given the term in section 4702 of title 12); [5](#636_5_target)


(xi) the term "community financial institutions" means—


(I) a community development financial institution;

#### Citation:
  - *15 U.S.C. § 636*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 14A-AID TO SMALL BUSINESS**

