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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
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)

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

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