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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".11" citation="COMAR 05.03.02.11" title_num="05" subtitle_num="03" chapter_num="02" heading="Loan Purchase Program — Approval of Mortgage Lender.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>A mortgage lender may apply to be approved to participate as an eligible lender under the Program to originate mortgage loans for purchase by the Administration.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>An eligible mortgage lender shall certify at the time of application for approval, and shall update the certifications as required by the Administration, that the lender is:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>In compliance with all applicable State and federal laws and regulations governing the business of the mortgage lender and the making of residential mortgage loans for residential housing; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Except as provided in §F of this regulation, approved by the Federal National Mortgage Association (FNMA) or the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (FHLMC).</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>The Administration may approve eligible mortgage lenders that:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Meet the Administration's standards in §B of this regulation;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>In the estimation of the Administration, are reputable and financially sound;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Provide all required documentation, information, and counsel opinions acceptable to the Administration as set forth in §D of this regulation;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Execute all program documents for participating mortgage lenders in the form prescribed by the Administration; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>Meet additional requirements of the Administration established from time to time.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>A mortgage lender shall provide the Administration with:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>A counsel's opinion in form and substance satisfactory to the Administration; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Any financial data, documents, or other information that the Administration requires.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="E.">
    <text>A mortgage lender approved by the Administration shall:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Enter into a mortgage purchase agreement with the Administration, as amended from time to time, stating the general terms and conditions on which the Administration will purchase mortgage loans from the mortgage lender;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>At the request of the Administration, provide supplemental opinions, documents, and information in order to remain approved by the Administration for participation in the Program; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Meet any additional requirements of the Administration.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="F.">
    <text>A mortgage lender that is not an FNMA or FHLMC approved seller of mortgage loans may be approved to sell mortgage loans to the Administration if the:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Lender qualifies to participate under all other Program requirements;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Lender meets any minimum origination requirements of the Administration; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Lender meets any additional requirements of the Administration.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>