§ 9-20A-09. Use of Fund for credit enhancement.

MD State Govt Code § 9-20A-09 (2019) (N/A)
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(a)    The Administration may use the Fund to enhance the credit of a financing offered by a bank or other financial institution for a project.

(b)    A credit enhancement issued in accordance with subsection (a) of this section shall:

(1)    carry out the purpose of the Program in a manner the Administration considers appropriate;

(2)    facilitate financing of at least one project of a local jurisdiction, nonprofit organization, or eligible business; and

(3)    be offered only to a bank or other financial institution in good standing with the State Department of Assessments and Taxation that is:

(i)    incorporated in the State; or

(ii)    registered to do business in the State.

(c)    The Administration may assess a reasonable fee to a participating bank or financial institution for the administration of this section.

(d)    The Administration shall adopt regulations to carry out this section.