Regulation 8 Decision on an application
The Secretary of State must issue a written decision on an application for an integration loan which sets out the following—
whether the application is valid;
if the application is valid, whether or not an integration loan will be made;
if an integration loan is to be made, the amount of that loan, the conditions of that loan and the terms of repayment;
the date by which the applicant must inform the Secretary of State that he would like the loan to be made.
In making a decision the Secretary of State may take such steps, make such inquiries, and require from the applicant such further information as he considers necessary—
to verify the information provided in the application;
to satisfy himself that the applicant is eligible for an integration loan;
to determine whether to make an integration loan, and if so the amount of the loan and the terms of repayment.