Maryland homebuyer program finder

Find homebuyer programs you may qualify for.

Answer a few questions and discover Maryland down-payment assistance, first-time homebuyer programs, specialty mortgage options and local programs that may fit your situation.

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How it works

A simpler way to understand your options.

Homebuyers Hub organizes complicated program rules into a guided path built around your location and buyer profile.

1

Tell us where you’re buying

Choose your Maryland county or Baltimore City so the finder can include statewide and local programs.

2

Answer eligibility questions

First-time status, income, household size, credit range, student debt, occupation and other factors help narrow the match.

3

See potential matches

Get program names, potential benefits and the key rules that matter before a lender confirms eligibility.

Examples

More than one kind of assistance.

The best fit depends on the buyer. Maryland currently offers percentage-based DPA, fixed-dollar assistance, student-debt payoff help, disability-focused financing and occupation-specific options.

MMP 1st Time Advantage 5%

5% DPA

Potential down-payment and closing-cost assistance equal to 5% of the first mortgage for eligible first-time buyers.

HomeStart

6% DPA

Potential assistance equal to 6% of the first mortgage for qualifying buyers at or below 50% AMI.

Maryland SmartBuy 3.0

Up to $25,000

Potential student-loan payoff assistance for eligible buyers who meet SmartBuy requirements.

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See which programs may fit you.

The finder takes only a few minutes and keeps the important program information on Homebuyers Hub.

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