(a) The activities described in paragraphs (1) - (7) of this subsection are prohibited in relation to the origination of a HTF loan, but may be charged as an allowable cost by a third (3rd) party lender for the origination of all other loans originated in connection with an HTF loan:
- (1) payment of delinquent property taxes or related fees or charges on properties to be assisted with HTF funds;
- (2) loan origination fees;
- (3) application fees;
- (4) discount fees;
- (5) underwriter fees;
- (6) loan processing fees; and
- (7) other fees not approved by the Department in writing prior to expenditure.
- (b) Persons receiving or benefiting from HTF funds, as determined by the Department, may not be currently in delinquency or in default with child support and/or government loans.
Source Note:The provisions of this §26.5 adopted to be effective November 1, 2012, 37 TexReg 8502.