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HomeFinancial CodeDiv. 1.1Ch. 14Art. 1§ 1460 Bank Asset Borrowing Limits

§ 1460 Bank Asset Borrowing Limits

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§ 1460 Bank Asset Borrowing Limits

This law stops banks from using their own assets as collateral for loans unless the law specifically allows it and they follow the rules in this division.

Key Takeaways

  • •Banks cannot pledge their assets as security for borrowed money unless the law permits it.
  • •They must stick to the limits and conditions set out in this division.
  • •If they do it without permission, they could be breaking the law.

Example

A small business owner wants a loan from a local bank, and the bank thinks about using its own property as security for the loan.

The bank can only do that if the law says it’s okay and they follow the exact conditions written in this part of the law.

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

Official Source
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§ 1460 Bank Asset Borrowing Limits

A commercial bank shall not rediscount, borrow money, or hypothecate its assets as security for money borrowed except to the extent and upon the conditions set forth in this division. (Added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 243, Sec. 3. (SB 664) Effective January 1, 2012.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

commercial bankrediscounthypothecateStats. 2011, Ch. 243, Sec. 3 (SB 664)

Related Statutes

  • § 1465 Bank Borrowing And Collateral
  • § 1463 Bank Asset Hypothecation Rules
  • § 1461 Bank Asset Hypothecation Limits
  • § 1462 Bank Borrowing Limits
  • § 1464 Bank Borrowing For U.S. Bonds

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Financial Code. Section 1460.
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