### Question
How is the term approved lender defined?


### Answer
The term **approved lender** is defined in *7 U.S.C. § 1983a* as the following:

> a lender approved prior to October 28, 1992, by the Secretary under the approved lender program established by exhibit A to subpart B of part 1980 of title 7, Code of Federal Regulations (as in effect on January 1, 1991), or a lender certified under section 1989 [1](#1983a_1_target) of this title

#### Citation:
  - *7 U.S.C. § 1983a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 50-AGRICULTURAL CREDIT > SUBCHAPTER IV-ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS**

