# Real Property (GRP)

## Title 7. Mortgages, Deeds of Trust, and Vendor's Liens

### Subtitle 4. Maryland Mortgage Fraud Protection Act

#### Section 7-403

For the purpose of venue under this subtitle, a violation of this subtitle shall be considered to have been committed:

(1) In the county in which the residential real property is located for which a mortgage loan is being sought;

(2) In the county in which an act was performed in furtherance of the violation;

(3) In the county in which a person alleged to have violated this subtitle had control or possession of any proceeds of the violation;

(4) If a closing occurred, in the county in which the closing occurred; and

(5) In the county in which a document containing a deliberate misstatement, misrepresentation, or omission is filed in the land records.

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Md. Code Ann., Real Prop. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)