A. A state bank may assume secondary liability as an endorser of a negotiable or nonnegotiable instrument, which it owns or has received for collection. A state bank may assume the liability of the guarantor of the genuineness of a signature.

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Terms Used In New Mexico Statutes 58-1-31

  • Guarantor: A party who agrees to be responsible for the payment of another party's debts should that party default. Source: OCC
  • Obligation: An order placed, contract awarded, service received, or similar transaction during a given period that will require payments during the same or a future period.

B. Except as expressly permitted in the Banking Act, a state bank shall not assume liability as an insurer or as a guarantor or indorser [endorser] of any security instrument or obligation.