32-2-103. Application of chapter. (1) The provisions of this chapter shall apply to and be enforceable against all corporations, persons, firms, partnerships, associations, trustees, or combinations of persons, whether foreign or domestic and whether citizens of this state or otherwise, that transact or attempt to transact a building and loan business or a business of like kind or character or where, by its or their charter, constitution, bylaws, or by a declaration of trust or other device or by a contract or agreement, the members or customers are required to pay regular installments to a common fund or series from which loans are made to said members, customers, or to others for the purpose of building homes or buildings, purchasing building sites, paying off liens or debts against real estate, or for other purposes within the boundaries of this state.

(2) The name association when used in this chapter shall be deemed to include any of the above-named.

(3) This chapter does not apply to foreign associations with relation to the purchasing of or participating in loans secured by mortgages, trust indentures, or other security interests in real or personal property if there is no activity conducted by the out-of-state lender in Montana with respect to the loan except periodic inspection of the security.