2017 US Code
Title 12 - Banks and Banking
Chapter 23 - Farm Credit System
Subchapter VIII - Agricultural Mortgage Secondary Market
Part B - Regulation of Financial Safety and Soundness of Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation
Sec. 2279bb-7 - Recapitalization of Corporation

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Citation 12 U.S.C. § 2279bb-7 (2017)
Section Name §2279bb–7. Recapitalization of Corporation
Section Text (a) Mandatory recapitalization

The Corporation shall increase the core capital of the Corporation to an amount equal to or greater than $25,000,000, not later than the earlier of—

(1) the date that is 2 years after February 10, 1996; or

(2) the date that is 180 days after the end of the first calendar quarter that the aggregate on-balance sheet assets of the Corporation, plus the outstanding principal of the off-balance sheet obligations of the Corporation, equal or exceed $2,000,000,000.

(b) Raising core capital

In carrying out this section, the Corporation may issue stock under section 2279aa–4 of this title and otherwise employ any recognized and legitimate means of raising core capital in the power of the Corporation under section 2279aa–3 of this title.

(c) Limitation on growth of total assets

During the 2-year period beginning on February 10, 1996, the aggregate on-balance sheet assets of the Corporation plus the outstanding principal of the off-balance sheet obligations of the Corporation may not exceed $3,000,000,000 if the core capital of the Corporation is less than $25,000,000.

(d) Enforcement

If the Corporation fails to carry out subsection (a) by the date required under paragraph (1) or (2) of subsection (a), the Corporation may not purchase a new qualified loan or issue or guarantee a new loan-backed security until the core capital of the Corporation is increased to an amount equal to or greater than $25,000,000.

Source Credit

(Pub. L. 92–181, title VIII, §8.38, as added Pub. L. 104–105, title I, §117, Feb. 10, 1996, 110 Stat. 168.)

Publication Title United States Code, 2012 Edition, Supplement 5, Title 12 - BANKS AND BANKING
Category Bills and Statutes
Collection United States Code
SuDoc Class Number Y 1.2/5:
Contained Within Title 12 - BANKS AND BANKING
CHAPTER 23 - FARM CREDIT SYSTEM
SUBCHAPTER VIII - AGRICULTURAL MORTGAGE SECONDARY MARKET
Part B - Regulation of Financial Safety and Soundness of Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation
Sec. 2279bb-7 - Recapitalization of Corporation
Contains section 2279bb-7
Date 2017
Laws In Effect As Of Date January 12, 2018
Positive Law No
Disposition standard
Statutes at Large References 110 Stat. 168
Public Law References Public Law 92-181, Public Law 104-105
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