Md. Code, Fin. Inst. § 11-205 : FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS — CONSUMER CREDIT — CONSUMER LOANS - LICENSING PROVISIONS —205 - Qualifications of applicant for license TEXT PDF To qualify for a license, an applicant shall satisfy the Commissioner that: (1) The applicant has at least $20,000 in liquid assets available to be used in the business to be covered by the license; (2) The business will promote the convenience and advantage of the community in which the place of business will be located; and (3) The applicant or, if the applicant is not an individual, the owners, officers, directors, or members have sufficient experience, character, financial responsibility, and general fitness to: (i) Command the confidence of the public; and (ii) Warrant the belief that the business will be operated lawfully, honestly, fairly, and efficiently. Md. Code, FI § 11-205