Maryland Mortgage Program (MMP)

Helping Maryland buyers make homeownership possible
through down payment assistance and special loan products.

Helpful Tools & Resources

Official state resources to guide your application.

Loan Programs Explained

1st Time Advantage

For first-time buyers only.

  • Advantage 6000: $6,000 for down payment & closing costs (0% interest).
  • Advantage 3%, 4%, 5%: Loan amount % provided as a 0% second loan.
  • HomeStart: 6% DPA for borrowers earning 50% or less of AMI.

Flex Loans (Repeat Buyers)

Open to repeat buyers.

  • Flex 5000: $5,000 second loan (0% interest, due at sale/refinance).
  • Flex 3%: 3% of first mortgage amount as a 0% second loan.
  • Flex Direct: Competitive rates with no DPA attached.

Specialty & Student Debt Programs

Maryland SmartBuy 3.0

Buy a home and pay off student debt at the same time.

  • Get up to 15% of purchase price (max $20k) to pay off student debt.
  • Must fully pay off existing balance for at least one borrower.

Montgomery County Specials

Exclusive to Montgomery County buyers.

  • Homeownership Program: Up to $25,000 for down payment/closing (0% interest).
  • County Employees: $25,000 forgivable loan for eligible employees.

Ready to Apply?

Contact me for guidance on using the Maryland Mortgage Program to buy your next home.