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Frederick County House Keys 4 Employees (HK4E)

Maryland route through Frederick County Division of Housing. Use this page to confirm the core public facts first, then decide whether you need deeper comparison output and lender-call prep.

Deferred second mortgage Check official rules 2026-04-19
Agency Frederick County Division of Housing
Support type Deferred second mortgage
Amount highlight Matches the Maryland Mortgage Program $8,500 zero-percent deferred loan with an additional $8,500 deferred loan for a total of $17,000 in down payment and closing cost assistance.
Last verified 2026-04-19

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Amount

Matches the Maryland Mortgage Program $8,500 zero-percent deferred loan with an additional $8,500 deferred loan for a total of $17,000 in down payment and closing cost assistance.

Type

Deferred second mortgage

Repayment

The official Frederick County page states the HK4E match is a 0% deferred loan until the home is sold or refinanced, with no monthly payments required.

First-time buyer

Not required

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What to know before you click through

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Who qualifies?

Full-time regular Frederick County employees, Borrowers using Maryland Mortgage Program 1st Time Advantage or Flex 6000

What support do you get?

Matches the Maryland Mortgage Program $8,500 zero-percent deferred loan with an additional $8,500 deferred loan for a total of $17,000 in down payment and closing cost assistance.

Do you repay it?

The official Frederick County page states the HK4E match is a 0% deferred loan until the home is sold or refinanced, with no monthly payments required.

How do you apply?

Have the first lender submit the HK4E application on the homebuyer's behalf while using the qualifying Maryland Mortgage Program first mortgage product.

Official source evidence

The official Frederick County page states that House Keys 4 Employees matches Maryland Mortgage Program assistance with an additional $8,500 deferred loan for a total of $17,000 and that the loan stays deferred until sale or refinance with no monthly payments.

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Last verified

2026-04-19

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Frederick County House Keys 4 Employees (HK4E)

Amount: Matches the Maryland Mortgage Program $8,500 zero-percent deferred loan with an additional $8,500 deferred loan for a total of $17,000 in down payment and closing cost assistance.

Repayment: The official Frederick County page states the HK4E match is a 0% deferred loan until the home is sold or refinanced, with no monthly payments required.

First-time buyer: Not required

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What gets flagged before you call a lender

  • Frederick County House Keys 4 Employees (HK4E) must be paired with a specific first mortgage.
  • Frederick County House Keys 4 Employees (HK4E) can trigger repayment on sale or refinance.

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Questions tied to this exact path

  • Which first-mortgage product must be paired with Frederick County House Keys 4 Employees (HK4E), and can it be combined with the saved options?
  • Which events trigger repayment for Frederick County House Keys 4 Employees (HK4E): sale, refinance?

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What you would do next

  • Verify the required first-mortgage pairing for Frederick County House Keys 4 Employees (HK4E).
  • Review the official Program page for Frederick County House Keys 4 Employees (HK4E).

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