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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".06" citation="COMAR 24.05.18.06" title_num="24" subtitle_num="05" chapter_num="18" heading="Loan Terms and Requirements.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>Loans shall meet the following requirements in §§B—F of this regulation.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Interest Rate. The minimum interest rate to be paid on loans shall be a fixed rate of 4 percent per annum.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>Security. The Department may require that a loan be secured by:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Liens and security interests in real and personal property;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Personal guarantees;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Any other collateral required by the Department; or</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>A combination of the items in this section.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>Repayment Terms. The loan documents shall include provisions for repayment of the loan, provided that the provisions for repayment may be based on a flexible repayment schedule.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="E.">
    <text>Late Charges. Late charges, as permitted by law, may be imposed.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="F.">
    <text>Additional Documentation. The Department may require the applicant to provide title insurance, surveys, insurance, appraisals, and any other documentation that the Department determines is necessary or advisable.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>