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HomeFinancial CodeDiv. 1.1Ch. 14Art. 1§ 1462 Bank Borrowing Limits

§ 1462 Bank Borrowing Limits

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§ 1462 Bank Borrowing Limits

A commercial bank can borrow money up to the amount of its shareholders' equity, but must get written approval from the commissioner before borrowing more than that.

Key Takeaways

  • •Borrowing cannot exceed shareholders' equity without commissioner approval
  • •The total of borrowed funds plus any secured deposits must also stay within equity limits
  • •Special permission is required to go above the equity cap

Example

A bank wants to borrow $6 million to expand its operations, but its shareholders' equity is only $5 million.

Because the loan would be larger than its equity, the bank must obtain prior written approval from the commissioner to borrow the extra amount.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 1462 Bank Borrowing Limits

A commercial bank may borrow money by discounting or otherwise, and may borrow money secured by real property owned by the bank, to an amount not in excess of its shareholders’ equity, but shall not borrow money except as provided in Sections 1464 and 1465 in excess of such amount without the prior written approval of the commissioner. The amounts of moneys so borrowed by a commercial bank together with the amount of any of its deposits secured by surety bonds shall not at any one time exceed the amount of its shareholders’ equity without the prior written approval of the commissioner. (Added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 243, Sec. 3. (SB 664) Effective January 1, 2012.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

commercial bankshareholders’ equityprior written approvalcommissioner

Related Statutes

  • § 1461 Bank Asset Hypothecation Limits
  • § 1463 Bank Asset Hypothecation Rules
  • § 1467 Small Bank Insurance Loans
  • § 1460 Bank Asset Borrowing Limits
  • § 1464 Bank Borrowing For U.S. Bonds

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Financial Code. Section 1462.
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