Section 1106-D. Selection of eligible applicants for grants or loans under this article

1. Prior to providing  grants  or  loans  to  an  eligible
  applicant  pursuant  to  this  article,  the corporation shall determine
  that:
    (a) eligible applicants can demonstrate by their past  performance  or
  other   objective   factors,   that   they   are   able  to  complete  a
  turnkey/enhanced  rental  project  in  a  timely,  efficient  and   cost
  effective manner;
    (b) the turnkey/enhanced rental project will be managed by an eligible
  owner  or  other  entity  who can demonstrate by its past performance or
  other objective factors that it is capable of effectively managing  such
  a project for the benefit of persons of low income; and
    (c)  the eligible applicant shall not borrow any funds for the project
  without the prior approval of the corporation.
    2. In selecting eligible applicants who will obtain  grants  or  loans
  pursuant  to  this  article,  the  corporation  shall give preference to
  proposals for turnkey/enhanced rental projects which:
    (a) will be located in an area which is experiencing a severe shortage
  of affordable housing for persons of low income;
    (b) will be located in a municipality  which  will  utilize  steps  to
  simplify or expedite processing, where applicable;
    (c) will result in the greatest number of quality units and the lowest
  costs per unit; and
    (d) will rehabilitate or construct small scale, low rise buildings.