### Question
How is the "material loss" defined?


### Answer
The term **material loss** is defined in *12 U.S.C. § 1831o* as follows -

> any estimated loss in excess of—


(i) $200,000,000, if the loss occurs during the period beginning on January 1, 2010, and ending on December 31, 2011

#### Citation:
  - *12 U.S.C. § 1831o*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 16-FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION**

