- (a) The minimum leverage capital for an institution or association shall be a ratio of Tier 1 capital to total assets of 4%.
(b) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (a), the Secretary may establish for an institution or association a minimum ratio of Tier 1 capital to total assets of more than 4% based upon inadequate or substandard performance in the following categories, as determined by examination by the Department, and following an opportunity for response by the institution or association:
- (1) The financial history and condition of the institution or association.
- (2) The earnings prospects of the institution or association.
- (3) The managerial resources of the institution or association.
- (4) The liquidity ratio standards applicable to the institution or association.
- (5) The interest rate risk exposure rating applicable to the institution or association.
- (6) The concentration of assets, including limitations on or amount of loans to one borrower or group of borrowers, either related or unrelated, of the institution or association.
- (7) The volume of classified assets.
- (c) If the Secretary establishes, under subsection (b), a minimum capital ratio for an institution or association, the minimum capital ratio shall be imposed under section 501 of the Department of Banking and Securities Code (71 P. S. § 733-501), section 1404 of the Savings Association Code (7 P. S. § 6020-224), or by other means agreed to by the institution or association.
Cross References
This section cited in 10 Pa. Code § 10.5 (relating to unsafe operations).