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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".02" citation="COMAR 05.19.03.02" title_num="05" subtitle_num="19" chapter_num="03" heading="Objective.">
  <text>The objectives of the Programs are to:</text>
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>Make NFMC operating assistance grants to eligible entities that:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Provide housing counseling assistance to owner-occupants of single-family properties, primarily in areas of the State with high rates of defaults and foreclosures; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Provide housing counseling assistance in other areas when there is a demonstrated need for such assistance;</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Make HCFMF operating assistance grants to eligible entities that provide housing counseling services to existing and prospective owner-occupants of single-family properties across the State; and</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>Make other operating and housing counseling assistance grants to eligible entities as resources become available.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>