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Maryland’s legislature has been busy in both its regular and special sessions and some new laws went into effect in June and July that will be of interest to businesses and lenders. 1. Tax on Indemnity Deeds of Trust. Traditionally,

With the American economy limping along, a great deal of attention has been focused recently on the availability of credit. Borrowers complain that bankers aren’t making loans, and bankers complain that their willingness and ability to make loans

Today, lenders across Maryland are facing stiff headwinds. From my perspective, lenders can’t seem to catch a break. Regulators want them to limit risks while at the same time increasing business. Management must tightly control expenses to maintain