(a)Any organization organized under the laws of any State and subject to inspection and regulation under the banking or similar laws of such State shall be eligible to become a member under this chapter if—
(1)it is organized solely for the purpose of supplying credit to its members;
(2)its membership
(A) is confined exclusively to building and loan associations, savings and loan associations, cooperative banks, and homestead associations; or
(B) is confined exclusively to savings banks; and
(3)of the institutions to which its membership is confined which are organized within the State, its membership includes a majority of such institutions.
(b)In all respects, but subject to such additional rules and regulations as the Board may provide, any such organization shall be a member for the purposes of this chapter.