Specifications include, but are not limited to: The Department of Housing and Community Development (“DHCD” or the “Department”), a principal department of the State of Maryland (“State”), is seeking qualified Contractors to perform Loan Title Services for properties owned by individuals, corporations, not-for-profit organizations, limited partnerships, general partnerships and limited liability companies who are recipients of financing from the Department. As a lender, DHCD is required to confirm that a property is, in fact, owned by the borrower and that there are no unreported liens, judgements, or unreported debt associated with the property that would impact its ability to lien or encumber the property. As a lender, DHCD is also required to record a security in the property in the form of a deed of trust, mortgage or other instrument.