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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