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Buying a Home - Down Payment and Settlement Expense Loan Program (DSELP)

Purpose of Program

The Downpayment and Settlement Expense Program (DSELP) provides 0% deferred second mortgage loans to eligible homebuyers to help cover settlement expenses not covered by the first mortgage loan. A borrower may not have sufficient assets that would enable him/her to pay the settlement expenses and any downpayment required for the mortgage, as prescribed by the insurer/guarantor. The borrower must make a minimum equity capital contribution, as prescribed by the Program. Refer to the DSELP Fact Sheet for more information.

 

Who is Eligible to Apply?

To qualify for a DSELP loan, applicants must be using a CDA Maryland Mortgage Program first mortgage, and meet the guidelines in the Maryland Lender’s Manual. Income limits and maximum acquisition costs are the same as those listed on the CDA Maryland Mortgage Program Fact Sheet for Borrowers.

 

Houses the Funds May Be Used For

To be eligible, a new home must be located in a Priority Funding Area. Existing homes do not have to be in a Priority Funding Area.

 

How to Apply

Information on participating lenders and program openings can be obtained from Single Family Housing. Interested applicants should contact a participating lender in the county for which they wish to purchase a home. Participating lenders will provide all necessary information and application forms.

 

Related Links: DSELP Fact Sheet

 

For More Information, Contact:

Single Family Housing
Community Development Administration
Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development
100 Community Place Crownsville, MD 21032-2023
SingleFamilyHousing@dhcd.state.md.us
410-514-7530
Toll Free (Maryland Only): 800-638-7781
Fax: 410-987-4136

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