### Question
What is the definition of lower income?


### Answer
The definition of **lower income** is as follows in *12 U.S.C. § 1831a*:

> income that is less than or equal to the median income based on statistics from State or Federal sources

#### Citation:
  - *12 U.S.C. § 1831a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 15-FEDERAL LOAN AGENCY**

