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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".06" citation="COMAR 05.03.01.06" title_num="05" subtitle_num="03" chapter_num="01" heading="Eligible Uses.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>The proceeds of a loan made to purchase an eligible residence may be used to pay for:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>The purchase price of the eligible residence; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Closing costs.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>The proceeds of a loan made under Regulation .05A and B of this chapter to purchase and rehabilitate an eligible residence may be used to pay for:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>The purchase price of the eligible residence;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Closing costs; plus</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Any of the following rehabilitation costs, which shall total $5,000 or more to be eligible for a loan under this regulation:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>The reasonable cost of correcting major structural defects,</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>The reasonable cost of repairing or replacing plumbing, HVAC, or electrical systems,</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>The reasonable cost of correcting any violations of local planning, zoning, or building codes, or other applicable laws,</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(d)">
        <text>The reasonable costs of eliminating health and safety hazards including correcting or removing defective paint surfaces and lead-based paint problems; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(e)">
        <text>The reasonable cost of demolition, construction, or lot consolidation as may be approved by the Program; and</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Any of the following costs:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>The reasonable cost of inspections performed in accordance with Regulation .08D of this chapter; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Other reasonable rehabilitation costs as may be approved by the Program, such as the cost of developer fees, cosmetic repairs, energy conservation improvements, accessibility modifications, or major appliances.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>The proceeds of a loan made to refinance an eligible residence may be used to pay for:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>The payoff and release of the existing mortgage loan or loans, including:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>The remaining principal balance of the existing mortgage loan or loans, and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Unpaid interest due on an existing mortgage loan or loans at the time the Program loan closes;</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>The cost of buying out the equity interest of a co-owner;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Any of the following fees, taxes, premiums, or costs which are unpaid and overdue at the time the Program loan closes, up to a limit of 20 percent of the amount of the loan:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Late fees,</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Real property taxes,</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>Insurance premiums,</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(d)">
        <text>Fees or costs, such as condominium or homeowners association fees, as approved by the Program, or</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(e)">
        <text>Reasonable costs previously expended by a mortgage lienholder in connection with initiating foreclosure proceedings, if approved by the Program;</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Closing costs that are associated with the refinancing;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>Program fees such as application fees and loan review fees;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(6)">
      <text>Fees for financial counseling received in accordance with Regulation.14D of this chapter;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(7)">
      <text>In extraordinary individual cases, as determined in the discretion of the Director of DDF, the payoff and release of liens other than mortgage liens.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>