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HomeFinancial CodeDiv. 1Ch. 5Art. 1§ 504 Commissioner Appraisal Authority

§ 504 Commissioner Appraisal Authority

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§ 504 Commissioner Appraisal Authority

Key Takeaways

  • •The boss (commissioner) can hire experts to check how much something is worth if it's used as security for a loan.
  • •The bank or company that owns the thing must pay for this check when asked.
  • •This can happen anytime if there's a good reason.

Example

You own a house and use it to get a loan from the bank. The bank says the house is worth $300,000.

The boss might hire someone to check if the house is really worth $300,000. You (the bank) have to pay for this check if the boss asks.

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

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§ 504 Commissioner Appraisal Authority

The commissioner, for good cause, at any time and from time to time may employ appraisers to appraise the value of any investment, asset, or property held or upon which a lien is held as security for a loan. The bank, trust company, or foreign banking corporation shall pay to the commissioner on demand the cost of such appraisal. (Added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 243, Sec. 2. (SB 664) Effective January 1, 2012.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

corporationcommissionpropertyliensecuritythe californiainstitutioninvestment

Related Statutes

  • § 4928 Bank Conversion Certification Authority
  • § 4950 Corporate Conversion Rights Transfer
  • § 503 Bank Audit Requirements
  • § 2082 Eligible Security Definition
  • § 4922 Conversion Articles Bylaws Approval

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Financial Code. Section 504.
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