Maryland Mortgage Program

Maryland Mortgage Program is a deferred second loan for homebuyers in Maryland. Maryland's state homeownership program offering down payment and closing cost assistance of up to 3% of the first mortgage loan amount as a 0% interest deferred subordinate loan. Administered by the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) and available statewide to income-eligible first-time homebuyers. Down payment and closing cost assistance equal to 3% of the first mortgage loan amount. 0% interest deferred subordinate loan with no monthly payments. repayment deferred until sale, refinance, or when property is no longer owner-occupied. must be paired with Maryland Mortgage Program first mortgage. available statewide to income-eligible first-time homebuyers. Funding comes from State.

Maryland Mortgage Program is deferred, so no payments are due until the home is sold, refinanced, or the first mortgage is paid off. Repayment is triggered by Sale, Refinance, and No Longer Primary. The assistance is recorded in 2nd Lien position. Forgiveness and repayment terms are set by the program and can change — confirm them on the official program page before applying.

Maryland Mortgage Program is open to first-time homebuyers and homebuyers who will live in the home as their primary residence. "First-time homebuyer" usually means not having owned a home in the last three years, but the program sets its own definition. The program lists a minimum credit score of 640. A homebuyer education course is required. Residency requirement: No Requirement. Citizenship or immigration status: U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident.

Maryland Mortgage Program limits household income to 100% of the area median income, which varies by county and household size. The limit applies to total household income, not only the borrower’s. Area median income figures are published by HUD and updated annually, so check the current table for the county before relying on a number.

Maryland Mortgage Program can be used for Single Family, Condo, and Townhouse.

Maryland Mortgage Program serves homebuyers purchasing anywhere in Maryland.

Applications for Maryland Mortgage Program go through the administering agency, which publishes the current terms and the application steps on its own site. Funds are reserved through First-Come-First-Served. Hey Prescott is not a lender and does not accept applications; this page describes the program so a homebuyer can take it to a lender or housing counselor.