Section 1022 Of Chapter 2. Application From California Financial Code >> Division 1.1. >> Chapter 2.
1022
. Upon the filing of an application the commissioner shall make
or cause to be made a careful investigation and examination relative
to the following:
(a) The character, reputation, and financial standing of the
organizers or incorporators and their motives in seeking to organize
the proposed bank or trust company.
(b) The need for banking or trust facilities or additional banking
or trust facilities, as the case may be, giving particular
consideration to the adequacy of existing banking or trust facilities
and the need for further banking or trust facilities.
(c) The character, financial responsibility, banking or trust
experience, and business qualifications of the proposed officers of
the bank or trust company.
(d) The character, financial responsibility, business experience,
and standing of the proposed stockholders and directors.
(e) Other facts and circumstances bearing on the proposed bank or
trust company and its relation to the locality as in the opinion of
the commissioner may be relevant.