Maryland Mortgage Program (MMP)

Buying in Maryland? Get help with your down payment.

The Maryland Mortgage Program offers down payment assistance and special loan products that make homeownership possible. I'll help you find the right fit.

Maryland help for Maryland buyers.
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Today's rates

See current MMP interest rates.

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Income & price limits

Check if your household qualifies.

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Homebuyer education

Take the required homebuyer class.

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Approved lenders

Find a lender who offers MMP loans.

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Loan programs

Programs to know

1st Time Advantage (first-time buyers)

  • Advantage 6000: $6,000 for down payment and closing costs (0% interest)
  • Advantage 3%, 4%, 5%: that % of your loan as a 0% second loan
  • HomeStart: 6% DPA for borrowers earning 50% or less of area median income

Flex loans (repeat buyers)

  • Flex 5000: $5,000 second loan, 0% interest, due at sale or refinance
  • Flex 3%: 3% of your first mortgage as a 0% second loan
  • Flex Direct: competitive rates without DPA

Maryland SmartBuy 3.0

  • Up to 15% of the purchase price (max $20,000) to pay off student debt

Montgomery County specials

  • Homeownership Program: up to $25,000 for down payment and closing costs (0% interest)
  • County employees: $25,000 forgivable loan for eligible employees

Program terms, amounts, and limits change. Check current details with MMP and an approved lender.

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