(a) If real property securing any evidence of indebtedness held by an insurer is used for agricultural purposes and a proceeding to foreclose the security instrument or an insolvency proceeding relating to the mortgagor has been commenced or, if the mortgagor has made an assignment for the benefit of creditors, the insurer may, for the purpose of preserving or enhancing the earnings of the property:

(1) Purchase agricultural livestock or equipment and utilize the same or cause the same to be utilized in the operation of the property by the mortgagor, or a receiver or trustee, or by the insurer-creditor; or

(2) Lend up to the value of any agricultural equipment or livestock which may be used in the operation of the property, on the security of a first lien on the equipment and livestock.

(b) Nothing in this Code section shall be deemed to limit any right which the insurer may otherwise have under or with respect to any loan, mortgage, or investment.