Ohio § 1109.16

Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 1109.16, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 1109.16.

(A) The superintendent of financial institutions shall adopt rules prescribing standards

for extensions of credit that are either of the following: (1) Secured by liens on interests in real estate; (2) Made for the purpose of financing the construction of either a building or improvements

to real estate. (B) In prescribing the standards required by division (A) of this section, the superintendent

shall consider all of the following: (1) The risk the extensions of credit pose to the federal deposit insurance funds; (2) The need for state banks to operate in a safe and sound manner; (3) The availability of credit; (4) Any other factors the superintendent considers appropriate. (C) In prescribing the standards required by division (A) of this section, the superintendent

may differentiate among types of loans on the basis of any of the following: (1) Statutory requirements; (2) Risk to the federal deposit insurance funds; (3) The safety and soundness of state banks. (D) The superintendent shall not adversely evaluate an investment or a loan made by a

state bank, or consider a loan to be nonperforming, solely because the loan is secured

by or the investment is in commercial, residential, or industrial property, unless

the investment or loan may affect the bank's safety and soundness.

Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 1109.16

What does Ohio Revised Code § 1109.16 cover?

Section 1109.16 is part of the Ohio Revised Code, the codified statutory law of Ohio. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

How do I cite Ohio § 1109.16?

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Is this the official text of Ohio law?

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How does Ohio § 1109.16 apply to my situation?

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