Archive for Grant Programs

Free Home Buyer Seminar for John Hopkins Bayview Employees!

On November 18th, 20th, and 21st, I will be conducting free seminars for John Hopkins Bayview employees along with Brian Kesler with SunTrust Mortgage. Our topics will be; Understanding the real estate market. How property taxes affect your monthly payment. Buyers Agent vs Listing Agent- know the difference. 10 mistakes home buyers make. How escrow […]

Posted by: najirashid on Tuesday, November 4th, 2008

What Are The MMP+2% and MMP+3% Programs?

The MMP+ 2% program is a premium priced first mortgage program that offers a first mortgage (at a slightly higher interest rate) that provides borrowers with a 2% closing cost assistance grant. The grant is repayable in full upon sale, transfer, or refinance within the first four years from date of closing; it is completely […]

Posted by: najirashid on Monday, February 18th, 2008

What Is DSELP?

DSELP stands for the Downpayment Settlement Expense Loan Program. The program helps eligible borrowers who are purchasing a home with a purchase price of $200,000 or less by funding a portion of their downpayment and closing costs. Individuals or families who are approved to purchase a home using a Maryland Mortgage Program first mortgage loan […]

Posted by: najirashid on Tuesday, February 12th, 2008

What Is CDA?

I have received emails from prospective buyers asking me what is CDA? CDA stands for the Community Development Administration. CDA offers three standard downpayment and closing cost assistance products for any borrower who is eligible for a Maryland Mortgage Program loan. Borrowers can choose to receive a closing cost assistance grant from either the MMP+ […]

Posted by: najirashid on Monday, February 11th, 2008

Baltimore County’s New Mortgage Assistance Loan Program (MALP) Up to $35,000

The pilot program is an effort to encourage first time homebuyers to consider homeownership in existing residential communities in Baltimore County. The program is administered by nonprofit groups and is available in designated communities. Home Buyer’s Workshops and homeownership counseling are offered to potential homeowners. Mortgage Assistance loans up to $35,000 are available to families […]

Posted by: najirashid on Friday, February 8th, 2008

Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta

The Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta First Time Home Buyer Program is back in Maryland starting this month. The First Time Home Buyer Program (FHP) provides matching funds for down-payment and closing cost assistance to low and moderate income home buyers. In partnership with member financial institutions, The First Time Home Buyer Program awards […]

Posted by: najirashid on Monday, January 28th, 2008