(a) There is established as a special account within the mining loan fund the foreclosure expense account. This account is established as a reserve from fund equity.
(b) The commissioner of commerce, community, and economic development may expend money credited to the foreclosure expense account when necessary to protect the state's security interest in collateral on loans made under AS 27.09.010 or to defray expenses incurred during foreclosure proceedings after a default by an obligor.