### Question
What does equity capital mean?


### Answer
**Equity capital** has the following meaning in *7 U.S.C. § 2009cc*:

> common or preferred stock or a similar instrument, including subordinated debt with equity features

#### Citation:
  - *7 U.S.C. § 2009cc*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 50-AGRICULTURAL CREDIT > SUBCHAPTER VIII-RURAL BUSINESS INVESTMENT PROGRAM**

