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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".08" citation="COMAR 05.03.02.08" title_num="05" subtitle_num="03" chapter_num="02" heading="Refinancing.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>Tax-Exempt Bond Refinancing. In order to comply with the Code, mortgage loans financed with tax-exempt mortgage revenue bonds may not be used to refinance an existing mortgage or a land installment contract except:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>In limited circumstances involving construction of a home on a lot owned by the borrower, or to refinance temporary bridge financing, or in connection with a qualified rehabilitation loan, in any case as may be approved by the Administration; or</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>For refinance loans permitted by the Code, if any, and the applicable bond documents, to the extent offered by the Administration.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Financing from Taxable Bonds or Other Sources.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Mortgage loans financed with taxable mortgage revenue bonds or other sources may be used to refinance an existing mortgage.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>A refinancing loan may be used to pay for:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>The payoff and release of existing mortgages and all liens; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Closing costs, settlement costs, real property taxes, homeowners and mortgage insurance premiums, homeowner association fees, and other closing expenses as determined by the Program.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>A refinancing loan may not be used to provide money directly to the borrower or pay debts that are not secured by the residence.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>The Program may set terms and conditions for refinancing loans, including:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>A requirement that the borrower's current first mortgage have an interest rate subject to change or a balloon payment; or</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>A maximum or minimum on the loan-to-value ratio, including all existing debt secured by the residence.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>The Program may set interest rates for loans financed by taxable bonds or other sources that are higher than rates for tax-exempt mortgage loans.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>