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Commonwealth of MassachusettsMAFirst-Time HomeownerState supported affordable mortgage program administered by Massachusetts Housing Partnership that provides a 30 year fixed rate first mortgage with low down payment, no private mortgage insurance and built in interest subsidy and in some variants access to additional down payment or closing cost assistance.

Updated: Dec 6, 2025

Flagship affordable mortgage program offering first-time buyers a low down payment, below-market fixed rate, no PMI, and built-in interest subsidy to keep payments manageable.

Eligible for: Low- and moderate-income first-time homebuyers in Massachusetts who meet MHP income and purchase price limits, complete approved homebuyer e…

Funding: Rather than a flat grant, the program lowers total housing costs through below market interest rates, elimination of private mortgage insurance and, in some cases, layered subsidies and assistance such as ONE plus and ONE plus Boston that together can save borrowers thousands of dollars over the life of the loan and may include targeted down payment or closing cost help.Deadline: Rolling; available through participating ONE Mortgage lenders while program funding and interest-subsidy allocations remain.RollingStatewidehomebuyerfirst-time homebuyerlow-income homebuyerMassachusetts residentlow down paymentno PMIinterest subsidyaffordable mortgagehomebuyer education

Commonwealth of MassachusettsMAFirst-Time HomeownerState information portal describing MassHousing 30 year fixed rate mortgage products delivered through partner lenders with features such as low down payment requirements, competitive interest rates, optional mortgage payment protection and the ability to pair loans with MassHousing down payment assistance up to 30000 dollars.

Updated: Dec 6, 2025

State information page summarizing MassHousing mortgage products: safe, fixed-rate loans with low down payment requirements and optional down payment assistance.

Eligible for: Massachusetts homebuyers with modest incomes who purchase 1–4 unit primary residences in the state, meet MassHousing income and purchase pri…

Funding: The page highlights that MassHousing mortgages can be combined with agency down payment assistance of up to 30000 dollars when paired with an eligible MassHousing first loan, even though the mortgage products themselves do not provide a flat grant amount.Deadline: Rolling; MassHousing loans are available year-round through participating lenders, subject to program terms and funding.RollingStatewidehomebuyerfirst-time homebuyerrepeat homebuyerlow-income homebuyerMassachusetts residentaffordable mortgagelow down paymentdown payment assistancepayment protectionhomebuyer education

MassHousingMAFirst-Time HomeownerState housing finance agency second mortgage program that offers structured deferred and amortizing loans layered on top of MassHousing first mortgages to cover a portion of the buyer's down payment and closing costs.

Updated: Dec 6, 2025

MassHousing’s flagship down payment assistance program providing up to $30,000 statewide via structured second mortgages layered on top of MassHousing first loans.

Eligible for: Income-eligible first-time homebuyers purchasing a 1–4 unit primary residence (single-family, condo, or 2–4 family) in Massachusetts who pai…

Funding: Provides up to 30000 dollars in down payment assistance as a second mortgage when combined with a MassHousing first loan, including a zero percent deferred option up to 30000 dollars with no monthly payments until payoff, sale or refinance and additional options that offer up to 25000 dollars as 15 year amortizing second mortgages at fixed 2 or 3 percent interest with modest monthly payments.Deadline: Rolling; available in every city and town in Massachusetts while borrowers qualify for an underlying MassHousing first mortgage and DPA funds remain.RollingStatewidehomebuyerfirst-time homebuyerlow-income homebuyerMassachusetts residentowner-occupantdown payment assistanceclosing cost assistancesecond mortgagedeferred loanaffordable mortgage

Prince George’s County Department of Housing and Community DevelopmentMDFirst-Time HomeownerCounty level down payment and closing cost assistance provided as a subordinate loan of up to 50000 dollars that is layered with a Maryland Mortgage Program 1st Time Advantage first mortgage for eligible buyers in Prince George's County.

Updated: Dec 6, 2025

Large county-level down payment and closing-cost assistance program layered with the Maryland Mortgage Program to help first-time buyers purchase in Prince George’s County.

Eligible for: First-time homebuyers (no ownership in prior 3 years) purchasing an owner-occupied home anywhere in Prince George’s County; must meet income…

Funding: Offers up to 50000 dollars in down payment and closing cost assistance as a subordinate loan for eligible first time buyers in Prince George's County, with repayment or forgiveness terms defined by county policy when the home is sold, refinanced or no longer owner occupied.Deadline: Rolling; funds are limited and available first-come, first-served while annual allocations remain (current guideline updates published 2024–2025).RollingCountyhomebuyerfirst-time homebuyerlow-income homebuyerPrince George's County residentdown payment assistanceclosing cost assistancesubordinate loancounty programaffordable mortgage

Frederick County Division of Housing / Department of Housing and Community DevelopmentMDFirst-Time HomeownerCounty administered zero percent interest deferred payment second loan that provides down payment and closing cost assistance up to 12000 dollars for qualifying first time buyers in Frederick County.

Updated: Dec 6, 2025

Frederick County’s HAP program offers zero-interest, deferred loans up to $12,000 to help limited-resource first-time buyers cover down payment and closing costs on homes in the county.

Eligible for: First-time homebuyers who live and/or work in Frederick County, have total gross household income at or below 80% of the Washington, DC MSA …

Funding: Provides up to 12000 dollars in down payment and closing cost assistance as a 0 percent interest deferred loan with no monthly payments, repayable when the home is sold, transferred, refinanced or ceases to be the buyer's primary residence.Deadline: Rolling; assistance available while Frederick County HAP funds remain and subject to annual allocations.RollingCountyhomebuyerfirst-time homebuyerlow-income homebuyerFrederick County residentlocal workerdown payment assistanceclosing cost assistance0% interestdeferred loancounty program

Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development – Maryland Mortgage ProgramMDFirst-Time HomeownerState housing finance platform that delivers affordable 30 year fixed rate mortgages through approved lenders and layers in down payment and closing cost assistance, Partner Match funds, mortgage credit certificates and specialty offerings such as SmartBuy for eligible Maryland homebuyers.

Updated: Dec 6, 2025

Landing hub for the Maryland Mortgage Program, connecting homebuyers to approved lenders, loan options, down payment assistance, SmartBuy student-debt relief and homebuyer education.

Eligible for: Maryland buyers who meet household income and purchase-price limits, qualify for an eligible first mortgage under MMP guidelines, complete a…

Funding: The program provides multiple forms of assistance including no interest deferred loans, grants, partner matching funds and mortgage credit certificates that together can supply thousands of dollars in upfront and ongoing savings, but there is no single flat assistance amount on this main overview page.Deadline: Rolling; MMP loans and assistance are available statewide via a network of approved lenders while program allocations last.RollingStatewidehomebuyerfirst-time homebuyerrepeat homebuyerlow-income homebuyerMaryland residentdown payment assistanceclosing cost assistancetax creditaffordable mortgagestudent debt relief

Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development – Maryland Mortgage ProgramMDFirst-Time HomeownerStatewide menu of 30 year fixed rate government and conventional mortgages bundled with multiple down payment and closing cost assistance options including Loan Assist, Grant Assist, Partner Match and specialty products such as HomeAbility and Maryland SmartBuy.

Updated: Dec 6, 2025

Statewide overview of MMP’s 1st Time Advantage, Flex, Loan Assist, Grant Assist, Partner Match, and specialty products that bundle affordable mortgages with down payment and closing-cost help.

Eligible for: Maryland homebuyers who meet MMP income and purchase-price limits, qualify for an eligible government or conventional 30-year fixed mortgage…

Funding: Describes program tracks such as 1st Time Advantage and Flex loans along with Loan Assist and Grant Assist options that provide funds for down payment and closing costs either as no interest deferred loans or non repayable grants and additional Partner Match and specialty assistance, but specific dollar caps vary by product and are not summarized as a single flat amount on this page.Deadline: Rolling; programs operate statewide year-round through approved MMP lenders, subject to funding and product availability.RollingStatewidehomebuyerfirst-time homebuyerrepeat homebuyerlow-income homebuyerMaryland residentdown payment assistanceclosing cost assistancegrantdeferred loanaffordable mortgage

Michigan State Housing Development AuthorityMIFirst-Time HomeownerStatewide zero percent interest, non amortizing second mortgage of up to 10000 dollars that is layered on top of an MI Home Loan first mortgage and can be used toward down payment, closing costs and prepaid items for eligible buyers.

Updated: Dec 6, 2025

Statewide 0% second-mortgage assistance that adds up to $10,000 in flexible funds on top of an MI Home Loan to cover down payment and closing costs.

Eligible for: Homebuyers using an MI Home Loan who meet MSHDA income and purchase price limits and credit guidelines; must obtain financing through an MSH…

Funding: Provides up to 10000 dollars in down payment, closing cost and prepaid expense assistance as a 0 percent interest second mortgage with no monthly payment, typically due only when the home is sold, refinanced or the first mortgage is paid off.Deadline: Rolling; available statewide while program funding remains, and only when combined with an MI Home Loan first mortgage.RollingStatewidehomebuyerfirst-time homebuyerlow-income homebuyerMichigan residentdown payment assistanceclosing cost assistance0% interestdeferred loansecond mortgage

Michigan State Housing Development AuthorityMIFirst-Time HomeownerFlagship Michigan State Housing Development Authority first mortgage program that offers 30 year fixed rate FHA, VA, USDA RD or conventional loans through approved lenders and can be paired with MSHDA down payment assistance such as the MI 10K DPA Loan for eligible buyers.

Updated: Dec 6, 2025

Statewide fixed-rate mortgage product for Michigan first-time and targeted-area buyers, with optional down payment assistance to reduce upfront costs.

Eligible for: First-time homebuyers statewide and repeat buyers in federally targeted areas; must meet MSHDA income and purchase price limits, minimum cre…

Funding: Provides an affordable 30 year fixed rate mortgage foundation that can be combined with up to 10000 dollars in MI 10K DPA assistance and other MSHDA or local programs to reduce upfront costs, but the mortgage itself does not have a single flat grant amount.Deadline: Rolling; available year-round through participating lenders, subject to MSHDA funding.RollingStatewidehomebuyerfirst-time homebuyerrepeat homebuyerlow-income homebuyerMichigan residentaffordable mortgagefixed-rate mortgagedown payment assistance eligiblestate HFA loan

Michigan State Housing Development AuthorityMIFirst-Time HomeownerState administered deferred payment loan of up to 25000 dollars funded with a limited statewide allocation that covers down payment, closing costs and prepaid expenses for qualifying first generation homebuyers and is typically layered with an MI Home Loan first mortgage.

Updated: Dec 6, 2025

Pilot statewide program offering up to $25,000 in assistance to first-generation Michigan homebuyers to overcome generational wealth and savings gaps.

Eligible for: First-generation homebuyers in Michigan whose parents or legal guardians have never owned a home; must meet MSHDA income and purchase price …

Funding: Offers up to 25000 dollars per eligible household as a deferred payment loan with no monthly payments that can be used for down payment, closing costs and prepaid items, repayable under program terms when the home is sold, refinanced or otherwise ceases to be the buyer's primary residence.Deadline: Limited-time pilot; rolling statewide while the $8 million in program funding remains available.RollingStatewidehomebuyerfirst-time homebuyerfirst-generation homebuyerlow-income homebuyerMichigan residentdown payment assistanceclosing cost assistancedeferred loanfirst-generation buyersequity-focused

City of Grand RapidsMIFirst-Time HomeownerCity of Grand Rapids administered zero percent interest deferred loan of up to 7500 dollars that can be used for down payment, closing costs and prepaid expenses and is typically forgiven after a minimum owner occupancy period for income eligible buyers.

Updated: Dec 6, 2025

City of Grand Rapids HAF program providing up to $7,500 in zero-interest, forgivable assistance to help income-eligible buyers with down payment and closing costs.

Eligible for: Low- to moderate-income homebuyers purchasing a primary residence within Grand Rapids city limits; must complete a homebuyer education cours…

Funding: Provides up to 7500 dollars as a zero percent interest deferred loan that can be applied to down payment, closing costs and prepaid items and is generally forgiven after about five years of continuous owner occupancy, effectively turning the assistance into a grant for long term residents.Deadline: Rolling; first-come, first-served while HAF funds remain available.RollingLocalhomebuyerfirst-time homebuyerlow-income homebuyerGrand Rapids residentdown payment assistanceclosing cost assistance0% interestforgivable loancity program

Clark County Treasurer’s Office in partnership with Washington State Housing Finance CommissionWAFirst-Time HomeownerClark County American Rescue Plan funded and Washington State Housing Finance Commission partnered downpayment assistance program that provides up to 60,000 dollars as a simple interest deferred second mortgage layered on a WSHFC first mortgage.

Updated: Dec 6, 2025

County-level DPA program in partnership with WSHFC providing up to $60,000 in low-interest, deferred assistance for income-eligible first-time buyers in Clark County.

Eligible for: First-time homebuyers (no home owned in past three years) purchasing a primary residence in Clark County with a purchase price ≤$600,000, ap…

Funding: Provides up to 60,000 dollars in total downpayment and closing cost assistance, typically structured as 45,000 dollars from Clark County and 15,000 dollars from the Washington State Housing Finance Commission in a 2 percent simple interest deferred second mortgage repaid when the primary mortgage is paid off or the home is sold, refinanced, transferred, or no longer owner-occupied.RollingLocalhomebuyerfirst-time homebuyerlow-income homebuyerClark County residentdown payment assistanceclosing cost assistance2% interestdeferred loansecond mortgagecounty programARPA funded