(A) A state bank may purchase, acquire by lease, or otherwise invest in the real estate and interests in real estate the board of directors considers necessary or convenient for transaction of the bank’s business, including by ownership of an entity having as its exclusive authority the ownership and management of the bank’s real estate interests.

Terms Used In Ohio Code 1109.31

  • Assets: (1) The property comprising the estate of a deceased person, or (2) the property in a trust account.
  • Foreclosure: A legal process in which property that is collateral or security for a loan may be sold to help repay the loan when the loan is in default. Source: OCC
  • Lease: A contract transferring the use of property or occupancy of land, space, structures, or equipment in consideration of a payment (e.g., rent). Source: OCC
  • state: means the state of Ohio. See Ohio Code 1.59

(B) A state bank may invest an amount equal to the greater of the bank’s capital or ten per cent of its total assets in any other real estate. This limitation does not apply, however, to real estate acquired by foreclosure, conveyance in lieu of foreclosure, or other legal proceedings relating to loan security interests or otherwise in satisfaction of a debt previously contracted.

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