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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".03" citation="COMAR 05.03.03.03" title_num="05" subtitle_num="03" chapter_num="03" heading="Definitions.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>The following terms have the meanings indicated.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Terms Defined.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>“Act” means Housing and Community Development Article, Title 4, Subtitle 8, Annotated Code of Maryland, as amended.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>“Adjusted annual income” means 100 percent of the projected annual gross income, based on the income from all members of the household 18 years old or older, including social security, retirement income, pensions, wages, overtime, bonuses, commissions, investment and interest income, rental income, disability or unemployment insurance, alimony and support payments, and all other income from any source, less:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Abnormal expenses of a long-term unusual nature such as extraordinary unreimburseable medical, rehabilitation, or special education expenses; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Unusual or temporary one-time income items, such as judgments or gifts, as determined by the Program.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>“Borrower” means an applicant who receives a loan through the Program.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>“Closing costs” mean:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Fees or premiums for property and judgment reports, title examination, or other similar expenses;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Fees for preparation of a deed, settlement statement, or other documents;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>Payments owed at the time of the loan closing for property taxes, hazard insurance premiums, or ground rent;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(d)">
        <text>Fees for notarizing deeds or other documents;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(e)">
        <text>Appraisal and survey fees;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(f)">
        <text>Recordation taxes and fees;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(g)">
        <text>Fees or premiums for mortgage insurance;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(h)">
        <text>Loan application fees;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(i)">
        <text>Fees for credit reports;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(j)">
        <text>Reasonable legal fees;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(k)">
        <text>Payoff of prior liens or mortgages; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(l)">
        <text>Other closing costs as approved by the Department.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>“Controlled dangerous substance” means a controlled dangerous substance as that term is defined in Criminal Law Article,§5-101, Annotated Code of Maryland, as amended.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(6)">
      <text>“Department” means the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development, a principal department of the State.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(7)">
      <text>“Household” means the individual or individuals who occupy the eligible residence securing the loan.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(8)">
      <text>“Household of limited income” means a household for which the adjusted annual income does not exceed the upper income limit established by the Secretary in accordance with Housing and Community Development Article, §§4-806 and 4-807, Annotated Code of Maryland.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(9)">
      <text>“Loan” means a loan made by the Department to a borrower through the Program, and secured by a lien on the eligible residence as defined in Regulation .04.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(10)">
      <text>“Mortgage” means a mortgage or deed of trust.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(11)">
      <text>“Program” means the Emergency Mortgage Assistance Program.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(12)">
      <text>“Secretary” means the Secretary of the Department.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>