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Current as of January 01, 2022 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
In addition to the powers conferred upon corporations by the general corporations law of this State, an industrial bank shall have the power to:
1. Borrow and lend. Borrow and to lend money, and discount notes and bills of exchange including trade acceptances;
2. Investments. Purchase, invest in, hold and sell such notes, bonds and securities as are legal for investments in accordance with the provisions of chapter 55. 1
3. FHA insured loans. Make such loans as are eligible for insurance pursuant to Title I of the National Housing Act, as amended, 2 and to apply for and obtain insurance on said loans pursuant to said Act.
4. Certificates of investment. Sell certificates of investment, either of fixed or of uncertain term; and
5. Branches. Establish branch or agency offices in accordance with chapter 33; 3 provided that the powers set forth in subsection 4 may only be exercised at branch or agency offices authorized and doing business on or before June 1, 1967.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Maine Revised Statutes Title 9-B. Financial Institutions § 913. Powers - last updated January 01, 2022 | https://codes.findlaw.com/me/title-9-b-financial-institutions/me-rev-st-tit-9-b-sect-913/
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