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NHS of Baltimore BRNI Down Payment Assistance

NHS of Baltimore BRNI Down Payment Assistance is a deferred second loan for homebuyers in Baltimore, Maryland, administered by Neighborhood Housing Services of Baltimore, Inc. (NHS of Baltimore).

Last verified Source: Neighborhood Housing Services of Baltimore, Inc. (NHS of Baltimore)

The program asks for

  • The home is occupied as a primary residence
  • A completed homebuyer education course, through HUD-approved NHS Homebuyer Workshop plus NHS one-on-one counseling
  • Complete NHS homebuyer workshop and one-on-one counseling; eligibility based on total household income; funds subject to availability; purchase must be in Baltimore City.
  • A home inside Baltimore city limits

It doesn’t cover

  • Homes outside Baltimore

These are the program's own published rules, not a decision about any individual — the administering agency and a lender determine who actually qualifies.

Where it applies

Baltimore’s homes

  • 14.7% single-family
  • 50.4% townhouse
  • 9.9% 2–4 units
  • 24.7% 5+ units
  • 0.3% mobile & other

$229,600

Baltimore median home value

81.6%

built before 1980

U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-year. More about buying in Baltimore

How to apply

  1. Take a homebuyer education course

    Required by the program, through HUD-approved NHS Homebuyer Workshop plus NHS one-on-one counseling.

  2. Contact Neighborhood Housing Services of Baltimore, Inc. (NHS of Baltimore) to reserve funds

    Funds are reserved with the provider and are subject to availability.

  3. Work with a lender who handles the program

    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.

Questions about this program

What is NHS of Baltimore BRNI Down Payment Assistance?

NHS of Baltimore BRNI Down Payment Assistance is a deferred second loan for homebuyers in Baltimore, Maryland, administered by Neighborhood Housing Services of Baltimore, Inc. (NHS of Baltimore). The BRNI (Baltimore Regional Neighborhood Initiative) Down Payment Assistance program offered through NHS of Baltimore is a $10,000 deferred loan at 0% interest for eligible buyers purchasing in Baltimore City. Funds assist with down payment and closing costs and are repayable upon sale or refinance of the home. Eligibility is based on total household income and funds are subject to availability. $10,000 deferred loan. 0% interest. Repayable upon sale or refinance. Down payment and closing cost assistance. Funding comes from Baltimore Regional Neighborhood Initiative (BRNI).

How much assistance does it provide?

NHS of Baltimore BRNI Down Payment Assistance offers up to $10,000 in assistance. The program can be combined with other assistance, subject to the rules of each. Amounts are the program's published maximums, not an offer — Neighborhood Housing Services of Baltimore, Inc. (NHS of Baltimore) determines any individual award.

Do you have to pay it back?

NHS of Baltimore BRNI Down Payment Assistance is deferred, so no payments are due until the home is sold, refinanced, or the first mortgage is paid off. Repayment is triggered by Deferred loan at 0% interest, repayable upon sale or refinance of the home. Forgiveness and repayment terms are set by the program and can change — confirm them on the official program page before applying.

Who qualifies?

NHS of Baltimore BRNI Down Payment Assistance is open to homebuyers who will live in the home as their primary residence. A homebuyer education course is required, through HUD-approved NHS Homebuyer Workshop plus NHS one-on-one counseling. Complete NHS homebuyer workshop and one-on-one counseling; eligibility based on total household income; funds subject to availability; purchase must be in Baltimore City.

Where does it apply?

NHS of Baltimore BRNI Down Payment Assistance serves homebuyers purchasing in Baltimore, Maryland.

How do you apply?

Applications for NHS of Baltimore BRNI Down Payment Assistance go through Neighborhood Housing Services of Baltimore, Inc. (NHS of Baltimore), which publishes the current terms and the application steps on its own site. 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.

Program terms are set by Neighborhood Housing Services of Baltimore, Inc. (NHS of Baltimore) and can change; confirm on the official site before you apply.