### Question
Can you define what lender means?


### Answer
**Lender** is defined as the following in *42 U.S.C. § 4121*:

> a regulated lending institution or Federal agency lender

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 4121*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 50-NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE > SUBCHAPTER IV-GENERAL PROVISIONS**

