### Question
What does transfer mean?


### Answer
**Transfer** has the following meaning in *12 U.S.C. § 1821*:

> every mode, direct or indirect, absolute or conditional, voluntary or involuntary, of disposing of or parting with property or with an interest in property, including retention of title as a security interest and foreclosure of the depository institution's equity of redemption

#### Citation:
  - *12 U.S.C. § 1821*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 16-FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION**

