Learn About The Law
Get help with your legal needs
FindLaw’s Learn About the Law features thousands of informational articles to help you understand your options. And if you’re ready to hire an attorney, find one in your area who can help.
Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) Upon receipt of an application for approval of a proposed association the department shall conduct such investigation as it may deem necessary to ascertain whether:
(1) The articles and supporting items satisfy the requirements of this act,
(2) The convenience and needs of the public will be served by the proposed association,
(3) The population density or other economic characteristics of the area primarily to be served by the association afford reasonable promise of adequate support for the association,
(4) The character and fitness of the incorporators, of the directors and of the proposed officers are such as to command confidence of the community and to warrant the belief that the business of the association will be honestly and efficiently conducted,
(5) There has not been nor will there be any violation of section 202, 1
(6) The amount of savings, which will be attracted to the association, shall be adequate properly to operate the association with safety to prospective members, and such savings will be insured by the Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corporation or by any other public or private corporation authorized by law to insure accounts of savings associations and approved by the Department of Banking,
(7) The proposed association will have sufficient personnel with adequate knowledge and experience to administer the business of the association, and
(8) In the case of a permanent reserve fund stock association, the capital and capital surplus thereof are adequate in relation to the amount and character of the anticipated business of the association.
(b) Within sixty days after receipt of the articles, the department shall make a determination whether to approve or disapprove the proposed association on the basis of its investigation. In giving approval, the department may impose conditions to be satisfied prior to the issuance of a certificate of authorization under section 209. 2 If the department shall approve the proposed association with or without conditions, it shall deliver the articles with its written approval to the Department of State and notify the incorporators of its action. If the department shall disapprove the association it shall give written notice to the incorporators of its disapproval and a statement in detail of the reasons for its decision.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Pennsylvania Statutes Title 7 P.S. Banks and Banking § 6020-26. Approval of proposed association by department - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/pa/title-7-ps-banks-and-banking/pa-st-sect-7-6020-26/
FindLaw Codes may not reflect the most recent version of the law in your jurisdiction. Please verify the status of the code you are researching with the state legislature before relying on it for your legal needs.
A free source of state and federal court opinions, state laws, and the United States Code. For more information about the legal concepts addressed by these cases and statutes, visit FindLaw’s Learn About the Law.
Get help with your legal needs
FindLaw’s Learn About the Law features thousands of informational articles to help you understand your options. And if you’re ready to hire an attorney, find one in your area who can help.
Search our directory by legal issue
Enter information in one or both fields (Required)