Any bank, bank holding company, or savings bank may establish a subsidiary for the purpose of originating loans or loans and technical assistance packages for purchase by the New Jersey Development Authority for Small Businesses, Minorities, and Women’s Enterprises established pursuant to P.L. 1985, c. 386 (C. 34:1B-47 et seq.) or may originate those loans directly, if the loans and assistance packages meet the underwriting standards established by that act, and the businesses to which the loans are made and assistance is provided are eligible businesses as defined by that act.

L. 1985, c. 385, s. 1, eff. Dec. 18, 1985.