(a) If real property securing any evidence of indebtedness held by an insurer is used for agricultural purposes and a proceeding to foreclose the mortgage or an insolvency proceeding relating to the mortgagor has been commenced or if the mortgagor has made an assignment for the benefit of creditors, the insurer may, for the purpose of preserving or enhancing the earnings of such property:

Terms Used In Alabama Code 27-41-32

  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Lien: A claim against real or personal property in satisfaction of a debt.
  • Mortgage: The written agreement pledging property to a creditor as collateral for a loan.
  • Mortgagor: The person who pledges property to a creditor as collateral for a loan and who receives the money.
  • property: includes both real and personal property. See Alabama Code 1-1-1
  • Trustee: A person or institution holding and administering property in trust.
(1) Purchase agricultural livestock or equipment and utilize the same or cause the same to be utilized in the operation of the property by the mortgagor or by a receiver or trustee or by the insurer; or
(2) Lend up to the value of any agricultural equipment or livestock which may be utilized in the operation of the property on the security of such equipment and livestock as a first lien.
(b) Nothing in this section shall be deemed to limit any right which the insurer may otherwise have under or with respect to any such loan, mortgage, or investment.
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