### Question
How is the "financial institution" defined?


### Answer
The term **financial institution** is defined in *15 U.S.C. § 1691c* as follows -

> any partnership, company, corporation, association (incorporated or unincorporated), trust, estate, cooperative organization, or other entity that engages in any financial activity

#### Citation:
  - *15 U.S.C. § 1691c*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 41-CONSUMER CREDIT PROTECTION > SUBCHAPTER IV-EQUAL CREDIT OPPORTUNITY**

