The assumption of responsibility, pursuant to Article L. 1511-3, by one or more local authorities or their groupings, of the fees payable by the beneficiaries of loan guarantees granted by one or more credit institutions or by one or more finance companies takes place under agreements entered into by local authorities or their groupings with lenders, credit institutions or finance companies acting as guarantors.
These agreements define:
1° The nature of the transactions and the categories of borrowers eligible for this aid;
2° The rates at which commissions are covered, up to the ceiling mentioned in Article R. 1511-25 ;
3° The duration of their application and, where applicable, the arrangements for their renewal.
They shall expressly mention the provisions of the third paragraph of Article L. 1511-3 and those of this sub-section.
They shall be approved by the deliberative assemblies of the local authorities or their groupings.