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Home » US Law » 2022 Maryland Statutes » Commercial Law » Title 12 - Credit Regulations » Subtitle 12 - Reverse Mortgage Loans Act

Section 12-1201 – Definitions

    (a)    In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.     (b)    “Arranger of financing” means a person that:         (1)    For a fee or other valuable consideration, whether received directly or indirectly, aids or assists a borrower in obtaining a reverse mortgage loan; and         (2)    Is not named as the lender in the reverse mortgage loan agreement.     (c)    “Borrower” means […]

Section 12-1202 – Scope of Subtitle

    (a)    The provisions of this subtitle:         (1)    Apply to a reverse mortgage loan secured by a borrower’s principal dwelling in the State; and         (2)    Are in addition to any other applicable provisions of law.     (b)    If a provision of this subtitle conflicts with any provision of this title, the provision of this subtitle applies.

Section 12-1204 – Conformance to Requirements of Federal Law

    (a)    Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, a lender that offers or makes a reverse mortgage loan secured by a dwelling in the State shall conform to the requirements of 12 U.S.C. § 1715z–20, and any regulations and guidance adopted under 12 U.S.C. § 1715z–20, regardless of whether the reverse mortgage loan is insured under […]

Section 12-1205 – Inapplicability of Federal Provisions — Uninsured Loans

    (a)    A reverse mortgage loan that is not insured under 12 U.S.C. § 1715z–20 is not subject to the provisions in 12 U.S.C. § 1715z–20, or in any regulations or guidance adopted under 12 U.S.C. § 1715z–20, that:         (1)    Limit origination fees to $6,000 as adjusted under 12 U.S.C. § 1715z–20(r);         (2)    Impose maximum claim amounts or other […]

Section 12-1206 – Requirements for Purchasers

    (a)    (1)    Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, a lender or an arranger of financing may not require a borrower to purchase an annuity, a long–term care policy, or other financial or insurance product as a condition to obtaining a reverse mortgage loan.         (2)    A lender or an arranger of financing may require a borrower […]

Section 12-1207 – Counseling Agency Checklists

    (a)    On receiving an application for a reverse mortgage loan, a lender or an arranger of financing shall provide a prospective borrower with a written checklist, written in 12 point type or larger, advising the borrower to discuss the following issues with a counseling agency counselor:         (1)    How unexpected medical or other events that cause the borrower […]

Section 12-1208 – Violations; Penalties

    (a)    Except as otherwise provided in this section:         (1)    A lender or arranger of financing for a reverse mortgage loan insured under 12 U.S.C. § 1715z–20 that violates this subtitle is subject to the penalties provided in 12 U.S.C. § 1715z–20, and in any regulations and guidance adopted under 12 U.S.C. § 1715z–20; and         (2)    A lender or […]