N.J.S.A. 17:9A-24.11 — Interest rate or other compensation

17:9A-24.11. Interest rate or other compensation In making a loan, a banking institution, as defined in section 1 of "The Banking Act of 1948," P.L.1948, c. 67 (C. 17:9A-1), may, providing it is otherwise empowered to make such a loan, contract for and receive interest or other compensation on or for the loan at such rate or in such amount as the bank and the borrower may agree upon, notwithstanding the provisions of any other law of this State limiting the interest rate or finance charge which would otherwise be applicable to the loan. L.1980, c. 183, s. 2, eff. Jan. 6, 1981. 17:9A-24.12. Additional investment authority of banks In addition to investments otherwise authorized by law, a bank or savings bank may invest in any kind or kinds of assets, wherever located, of any person, partnership, corporation, other business entity, association or body politic, in amounts not exceeding in the aggregate more than 3% of the bank's or savings bank's total assets, or 50% of its capital, surplus, reserves, undivided profits and capital notes, whichever is the lesser. The aggregate amount invested pursuant to this act in an asset or assets of any one person, partnership, corporation, other business entity, association or body politic shall not exceed 1% of the bank's or savings bank's total assets. L. 1985, c. 168, s. 1, eff. May 17, 1985. 17:9A-24.13. Regulations The commissioner may make, amend and repeal regulations prescribing the amount, location, required collateral or purpose of any investment made in accordance with this act as the commissioner may from time to time deem advisable to foster safe and sound banking practices in this State and to promote the public interest. No regulations shall be deemed to expand the powers granted to banks or savings banks in this act. L. 1985, c. 168, s. 2, eff. May 17, 1985. 17:9A-24.14. Bank loans authorized for business enterprises Any bank, bank holding company, or savings bank may establish a subsidiary for the purpose of originating loans or loans and technical assistance packages for purchase by the New Jersey Development Authority for Small Businesses, Minorities, and Women's Enterprises established pursuant to P.L. 1985, c. 386 (C. 34:1B-47 et seq.) or may originate those loans directly, if the loans and assistance packages meet the underwriting standards established by that act, and the businesses to which the loans are made and assistance is provided are eligible businesses as defined by that act. L. 1985, c. 385, s. 1, eff. Dec. 18, 1985.

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