×
Sign In Sign Up

Find Homeownership Incentives

Baltimore Maryland Settlement Expense Loan Program (SELP)

Low to Moderate Income (LMI) Closing Costs

Type Of Program

Closing Costs

Program distribution

Forgivable Second Mortgage

Program Originator

Baltimore County Department of Planning

Amount

$10.00

Contact

SingleFamilyHousing@dhcd.state.md.us

Blocks

Location
Nationwide
Description

Settlement Expense Loan Program (SELP) provides assistance to moderate to low income, first-time homebuyers up to $10,000 to help pay closing costs within the designated Community Conservation Areas of Baltimore City. A deferred loan that is forgivable if the homeowner occupies the property as their principal residence during a time of affordability as required by the Home Investment Partnerships Act for 15 years. Must attend a first time home buyer two-part; workshop and have an individual; financial counseling with a housing counselor.

AMI Limit

No

AMI

Employer Participation Required

No

Must Earn Counseling Certificate

No

Eligibility Limitations

Forgivable loan if homebuyer occupies the property as their principal residence during a time of affordability as required by the Home Investment Partnerships Act for 15 years.

Cash Sale Permitted

No

Cosigner Permitted

No

Owner Financing Permitted

No

Must be Primary Residence

No

Program Provider's Contact Name

Program Provider's Address

Program Provider's Phone

Program Provider's Email

mdwilliams@baltimorecountymd.gov