N.D. Cent. Code § 6-03-05

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6-03-05. Loans on real estate - Regulation - Limitation

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6-03-05. Loans on real estate - Regulation - Limitation

1. Before any real estate loan equal to or more than four hundred thousand dollars is

made, an appraisal must be conducted by a licensed or certified appraiser if required

by the federal Financial Reform, Recovery, and Enforcement Act of 1989 [Pub. L.

101-73; 103 Stat. 512; 12 U.S.C. 3332 et seq.].

2. Before any real estate loan that does not meet the requirements of subsection 1 is

made, a bank must obtain an appropriate evaluation of real property collateral for

transactions if an appraisal by a licensed or certified appraiser is not obtained.

3. Regardless of the value of a real estate loan, the commissioner may issue an order

requiring an appraisal by a licensed or certified appraiser when necessary to address

safety and soundness concerns. Any real estate loan made must conform to

loan-to-value limits as established by rule by the state banking board under chapter

28-32.

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