North Carolina · Annual tax credit

NC Mortgage Credit Certificate

Annual tax credit for life of loan

Federal tax credit on a portion of annual mortgage interest paid, reducing your taxes every year you own.

North Carolina's Mortgage Credit Certificate provides a 30% credit rate on annual mortgage interest, translating to meaningful annual tax savings. On a $250,000 mortgage at 6.5%, that's approximately $4,875 in tax credits in year one.

The MCC can be combined with NC Home Advantage DPA for a powerful stack of upfront and ongoing benefits. North Carolina's 30% rate is higher than the national median, providing above-average annual savings for qualifying homebuyers.

AmountAnnual tax credit for life of loan
TypeAnnual tax credit
Available inNorth Carolina
First-time buyer requiredYes
Minimum credit score640
Multi-unit eligibleSingle-family only

Programs that pair with this

FHA Loan Saves ~$33,000 on a $200K home vs 20% down
Federal · Subsidized loan
VA Loan $0 down + no monthly mortgage insurance
Federal · Federal benefit
NACA Program $0 down + $0 closing + $0 PMI + below-market rate
National · Nonprofit program
NC Home Advantage Mortgage 3% of loan amount — repeat buyers welcome
North Carolina · Deferred 0% loan
NC 1st Home Advantage Down Payment $15,000
North Carolina · Forgivable loan
NC Community Partners Loan Pool (CPLP) Up to 25% of price — stackable to $65K+
North Carolina · Deferred loan
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