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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".02" citation="COMAR 05.03.08.02" title_num="05" subtitle_num="03" chapter_num="08" heading="Definitions.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>In this chapter, 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 20, Annotated Code of Maryland.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>“Administration” means the Community Development Administration, an agency in the Division of Development Finance of the Department of Housing and Community Development.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Closing Costs.</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>“Closing costs” means the costs incurred in connection with obtaining a loan from the Department under the Program.</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>“Closing costs” includes:</text>
        <paragraph num="(i)">
          <text>Credit report fees;</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(ii)">
          <text>Appraisal fees;</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(iii)">
          <text>Survey fees;</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(iv)">
          <text>Loan origination and application fees;</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(v)">
          <text>Title examination and insurance fees;</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(vi)">
          <text>Property taxes and ground rent;</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(vii)">
          <text>Hazard insurance and mortgage insurance premiums;</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(viii)">
          <text>Attorney's fees;</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(ix)">
          <text>Document preparation fees;</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(x)">
          <text>Recording fees; and</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(xi)">
          <text>Transfer and recordation taxes.</text>
        </paragraph>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>“Credit enhancement” means any form of insurance, guarantee, or agreement that increases the credit strength of a loan and reduces the risk of lending to a borrower.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>“Department” means the Department of Housing and Community Development, a principal department of the State of Maryland.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(6)">
      <text>Development Costs.</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>“Development costs” means the costs incurred in carrying out all works and undertakings which the Department deems reasonable and necessary for the acquisition and construction of a project.</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>“Development costs” includes the costs for:</text>
        <paragraph num="(i)">
          <text>Acquisition of land and any buildings on it;</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(ii)">
          <text>Closing costs;</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(iii)">
          <text>Necessary studies, surveys, plans, and specifications;</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(iv)">
          <text>Architectural, engineering, or special services;</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(v)">
          <text>Site preparation and development;</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(vi)">
          <text>Labor and materials for construction;</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(vii)">
          <text>Fees incurred in connection with financing the project;</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(viii)">
          <text>Construction period interest on the loan;</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(ix)">
          <text>Indemnity and surety bonds;</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(x)">
          <text>Premiums on insurance; and</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(xi)">
          <text>Other costs the Department deems reasonable and necessary.</text>
        </paragraph>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(7)">
      <text>“Director” means the Director of the Administration.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(8)">
      <text>“Home” means a single family residence or a multifamily building used by the occupants as their residence.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(9)">
      <text>“Low-energy home” means a home that achieves a Home Energy Rating System (HERS) Index rating of 50 or lower.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(10)">
      <text>“Net–zero home” means a home that is designed to produce an amount of energy in 1 year that is equal to the amount of energy that the home uses in 1 year.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(11)">
      <text>“Program” means the Energy-Efficient Homes Construction Loan Program.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(12)">
      <text>“Program Manager” means the Manager of the Program as assigned by the Department.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(13)">
      <text>“Project” means any undertaking or project, or portion thereof, including land, buildings, and improvements, that constitutes a low-energy home or net-zero home upon completion.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(14)">
      <text>“Secretary” means the Secretary of Housing and Community Development.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>