{"data":{"id":"us-md/md.-code-economic-development-5-457","jurisdiction":"us-md","citation":"Md. Code, Economic Development § 5–457","heading":"","body":"In determining whether to accept a linked deposit loan package, the Authority shall confirm the eligibility of the applicant and consider:\n(1) the number and kinds of jobs to be created or retained as a result of providing the linked deposit;\n(2) the amount of the loan;\n(3) the amount of money in the Fund and the amount committed to linked deposits;\n(4) whether the availability of linked deposit financing is essential for the economic feasibility of the acquisition;\n(5) the economic needs of the area in which the eligible business is located;\n(6) the financial feasibility of the loan; and\n(7) other factors that the Authority considers relevant.","path":["Article - Economic Development"],"source_url":"https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Laws/StatuteText?article=gec\u0026section=5-457","current_through":"2026-01-01","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-14T19:57:28Z","sha256":"02cfbb6699e735f71ed5d0fd063cdfb6a2573eea28d214eecc650f9f16880f6d","source_id":"us-md","stale":false,"prev":"us-md/md.-code-economic-development-5-456","next":"us-md/md.-code-economic-development-5-458"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}