Maryland Financial Institutions Section 6-605
§ 6-605.
  (a)   A credit union may make a loan, including a business loan, to a member with or without security in accordance with the written lending policies established by the board that cover all secured and unsecured loans.
  (b)   A credit union may accept as security for a loan:
    (1)   An endorsed note;
    (2)   A note secured by a lien on real, leasehold, or personal property;
    (3)   An assignment of shares or deposits in the credit union; or
    (4)   Any other kind of security that is approved by the Commissioner.
  (c)   The Commissioner may review the lending policies of the credit union and order changes.