### Question
What does loan mean?


### Answer
**Loan** has the following meaning in *12 U.S.C. § 4713a*:

> any credit instrument that is extended under the Program for any eligible community or economic development purpose

#### Citation:
  - *12 U.S.C. § 4713a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 47-COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BANKING > SUBCHAPTER I-COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BANKING AND FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS**

