Limited purpose bank
Limited purpose bank means a bank that is not in the business of extending closed-end home mortgage loans, small business loans, small farm loans, or automobile loans evaluated under 228.22 to retail customers, except on an incidental and accommodation basis, and for which a designation as a limited purpose bank is in effect, pursuant to 228.26.
Source
12 CFR § 228.12
Scoping language
For purposes of this part, the following definitions apply: