### Question
What is the definition of lender?


### Answer
The definition of **lender** is as follows in *12 U.S.C. § 1701j*:

> a person or government agency making a real property loan or any assignee or transferee, in whole or in part, of such a person or agency

#### Citation:
  - *12 U.S.C. § 1701j*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 12-SAVINGS ASSOCIATIONS**

