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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".07" citation="COMAR 24.05.04.07" title_num="24" subtitle_num="05" chapter_num="04" heading="Loan Insurance Application and Processing Procedures.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>Loan Insurance Application. Loan insurance applications shall be made upon standard forms prescribed by the Authority. Each application shall include the following documentation:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>A fully completed and properly executed application;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>A copy of the articles of incorporation, bylaws, partnership agreement, or other organizational documents;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>A detailed description of the proposed use or uses of the proceeds of the loan including projected cash flow analyses, marketing plans, or descriptions and appraisals;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Information that relates to the financial status of the applicant, including:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Annual financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles for 3—5 of the most recent years,</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>A current balance sheet,</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>A recent profit and loss statement,</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(d)">
        <text>Financial projections for the next 3 years,</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(e)">
        <text>Credit references,</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(f)">
        <text>Personal financial statements of any individual applicants and personal guarantors, and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(g)">
        <text>The status of outstanding indebtedness;</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>A detailed description of the applicant's experience in the trade or business for which the loan and insurance are sought;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(6)">
      <text>Information that relates to the economic impact to be created by the loan; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(7)">
      <text>Any other relevant information that the Authority requests.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Processing of Application.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>After execution of the application, the applicant shall submit it to the Authority along with a copy of an executed commitment letter from the lender to provide financing which, at the minimum, shall state the amount, rate, and terms of the financing or a letter of intent from the lender on a form prescribed by the Authority.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Each application shall be subject to an initial review to make a preliminary determination of the eligibility of the applicant and the project in accordance with these regulations.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Each application shall be submitted to the Authority for review by its staff at least 14 business days before any Authority meeting date.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>Approval. Approval of insurance shall be evidenced by a signed resolution of the Authority. The Authority is not obligated to take further action after approval of a resolution until an applicant executes and returns a copy of the lender's commitment letter.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>