In addition to obligations permitted under ORS 708A.295, an Oregon commercial bank may acquire obligations of a person, not to exceed 15 percent of the bank's capital, as an indorser or guarantor of notes, other than commercial or business paper excepted under ORS 708A.310, having a maturity of not more than six months, and owned by the person indorsing and negotiating the same.
ORS 708A.315