Va. Code § 6.2-872 For What Purpose Banks May Purchase, Hold, and Convey Real Estate

• Library: Virginia Statutes
• Edition: 2023
• Currency: Current with changes from the 2023 Special Legislative Session
• Year: 2023
• Citation: Va. Code § 6.2-872

A. In addition to the authority provided in § 6.2-873, every bank incorporated under the laws of the Commonwealth may purchase, hold, and convey the following real estate for the purposes stated and for no other:

1. Real estate that is desirable and prudent for its present or future accommodation in the transaction of its business;

2. Real estate that is mortgaged or otherwise encumbered to it in good faith by way of security for debts contracted;

3. Real estate that is conveyed to it in satisfaction of debts previously contracted in the course of its dealings; and