Maryland Commercial Law Section 12-310

      (a)      For purposes of this subtitle, any profit or advantage which a person contracts for, collects, receives, or obtains by a collateral sale, purchase, or agreement in connection with negotiating, arranging, or making a loan is considered a charge for the loan.

      (b)      This section does not apply to any commission, dividend, retrospective rating credit, or other consideration received by a licensee or a licensed insurance producer who is an officer, director, agent, employee, or affiliate of a licensee on insurance sold under this subtitle in accordance with the applicable provisions of the Insurance Article.