§ 12-801. Definitions

MD Comm L Code § 12-801 (2019) (N/A)
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(a)    In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.

(b)    “Borrower” means an individual who obtains a loan or advance of money.

(c)    “Commissioner” means the Commissioner of Financial Regulation.

(d)    “Finder’s fee” means any compensation or commission directly or indirectly imposed by a broker and paid by or on behalf of the borrower for the broker’s services in procuring, arranging, or otherwise assisting a borrower in obtaining a loan or advance of money.

(e)    “Lender” means a person defined as a mortgage lender under § 11–501(j)(1)(ii) of the Financial Institutions Article.

(f)    “Mortgage broker” means a person defined as a mortgage lender under § 11–501(j)(1)(i) of the Financial Institutions Article.

(g)    “Person” includes an individual, corporation, business trust, statutory trust, estate, trust, partnership, association, two or more persons having a joint or common interest, or any other legal or commercial entity.