ONE Mortgage Program

Administered by: Massachusetts Housing Partnership (MHP) · State · Zero-Interest Loan

Funding status: Active

How much assistance

30-year fixed-rate mortgage with 3% down payment and no PMI; qualified borrowers below 80% AMI receive an additional subsidy to lower monthly payments (Zero-Interest Loan)

Not applicable — this is a first mortgage product, not a forgivable loan.

Eligibility

  • Income limits: Up to 100% of Area Median Income; borrowers below 80% AMI may qualify for additional MHP subsidy
  • First-time buyer required: Yes — Must not have owned a home in the past 3 years.
  • Credit score minimum: 640
  • Geographic restrictions: Available statewide through over 40 participating lenders.
  • Homebuyer education required: Yes

How to Apply for ONE Mortgage Program

Step 1: Complete homebuyer education, contact a participating ONE Mortgage lender, and apply. Total household assets must be under $100,000. Credit score minimum is 640 for single-family or condo, 660 for two- or three-family.

Notes

ONE Mortgage eliminates PMI, which can save borrowers hundreds of dollars per month. Over 40 lenders participate statewide. Contact MHP at 1-800-752-7131 for details.

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