### Question
How does the law define bridge financial company?


### Answer
Under *12 U.S.C. § 5381*, **bridge financial company** is defined as:

> a new financial company organized by the Corporation in accordance with section 5390(h) of this title for the purpose of resolving a covered financial company

#### Citation:
  - *12 U.S.C. § 5381*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 53-WALL STREET REFORM AND CONSUMER PROTECTION > SUBCHAPTER II-ORDERLY LIQUIDATION AUTHORITY**

