# COMAR Title 05 — Department of Housing and Community Development

## Subtitle 06 — Housing Insurance

### Chapter 08 — General Reserve Insurance

#### Regulation .05 Mortgage Loan.

*COMAR 05.06.08.05*

A. A mortgage loan shall be secured by a lien against the mortgaged property.

B. Real property securing a loan shall meet the requirements of the Fund.

C. An escrow account for payment of taxes, insurance, homeowner association fees, condominium fees, or other customary expenses related to a mortgage loan, as applicable, shall be satisfactory to the Fund.

D. A mortgage may not exceed a term of 40 years unless the Secretary, by written determination for a particular loan or category of loans, agrees to a term exceeding 40 years.

E. A mortgage shall bear interest at the rate agreed on by the lender and the borrower, and committed to by the Fund.

F. A mortgage shall conform to the required documentation and eligibility criteria required by the Fund.