Maryland · Deferred 0% loan

MMP Flex ($5K or 3%)

$5,000

$5,000 or 3% of mortgage as 0% deferred DPA. Available to first-time AND repeat buyers.

Maryland's Flex program provides $5,000 or 3% of the purchase price (whichever is greater) in DPA, and it's available to repeat buyers — not just first-timers. This makes it one of the most accessible DPA programs in the Mid-Atlantic region.

The assistance is structured as a 0% interest deferred second mortgage. Maryland's housing market spans from affordable rural areas on the Eastern Shore to the expensive DC suburbs, and Flex's percentage-based structure scales the assistance to match local prices.

Amount$5,000
TypeDeferred 0% loan
Available inMaryland
First-time buyer requiredNo
Minimum credit score640
Multi-unit eligibleYes — 1-4 units

House-hack eligible

One of few state programs open to repeat buyers. Stack with local county programs.

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