Montgomery Employee Down Payment Assistance Loan (MEDPAL)

Administered by: Maryland Mortgage Program / Montgomery County · County · Deferred Loan

Funding status: Active

How much assistance

$25,000 (Deferred Loan)

Zero-interest deferred loan for the life of the first mortgage. Any funds not needed for down payment and closing costs are applied to the principal of the mortgage.

Eligibility

  • Income limits: Must meet Maryland Mortgage Program income limits for Montgomery County.
  • First-time buyer required: Yes — Must be a first-time homebuyer.
  • Credit score minimum: 640
  • Geographic restrictions: Must purchase a home in Montgomery County. Must be a Montgomery County Government employee (MCGEO or unrepresented) or a member of a Montgomery County Public School Union.
  • Homebuyer education required: Yes

How to Apply for Montgomery Employee Down Payment Assistance Loan (MEDPAL)

Step 1: Contact an MMP-approved lender to get pre-qualified. Verify your employer eligibility as a Montgomery County Government or MCPS union employee.

Notes

Montgomery County has funded $1 million over two years for this program. Available to MCGEO, unrepresented county employees, and MCPS union members.

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