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A federal tax credit equal to 25% of the borrower's annual mortgage interest payments, up to a maximum credit of $2,000 in a single year.
Mortgage tax credit
No loan repayment is described on the official Maryland HomeCredit page. Eligible homeowners claim the federal tax credit annually while the home remains their primary residence, subject to federal tax rules.
Not required
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First-time homebuyers, Veterans using the one-time exemption, Buyers purchasing in targeted areas
A federal tax credit equal to 25% of the borrower's annual mortgage interest payments, up to a maximum credit of $2,000 in a single year.
No loan repayment is described on the official Maryland HomeCredit page. Eligible homeowners claim the federal tax credit annually while the home remains their primary residence, subject to federal tax rules.
Work with a Maryland approved lender to obtain a Maryland HomeCredit in connection with an eligible mortgage, confirm the home meets Maryland Mortgage Program income and purchase-price limits, and secure approval before closing.
The official Maryland HomeCredit page states that eligible borrowers can receive a federal tax credit equal to 25% of annual mortgage interest payments up to $2,000 per year, and that buyers must meet Maryland Mortgage Program limits and work through an approved lender.
2026-04-19
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Amount: A federal tax credit equal to 25% of the borrower's annual mortgage interest payments, up to a maximum credit of $2,000 in a single year.
Repayment: No loan repayment is described on the official Maryland HomeCredit page. Eligible homeowners claim the federal tax credit annually while the home remains their primary residence, subject to federal tax rules.
First-time buyer: Not required
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