N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 3, § 77.4
(b) which, if originated by any other lender, is made either:
(2) to a natural person for purposes other than personal, family or household use.
Any participation or investment made pursuant to the provisions of this section shall be deemed to be a commercial, corporate or business loan made by the participating institution for purposes of this Part. No authority to participate in letters of credit shall be deemed granted hereunder.
A savings bank or savings and loan association may participate in and invest in any loan: