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MHDC publishes three possible tax-credit rates under the MCC structure. Your lender and final certificate determine the exact percentage and annual credit you can claim.
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A federal tax credit worth 25%, 35%, or 45% of annual mortgage interest, up to a maximum credit of $2,000 in a single year.
Mortgage tax credit
No separate loan repayment is described in MHDC's current overview materials. Eligible homeowners claim the federal tax credit on their federal tax return while they continue to qualify and use the home as their primary residence, subject to federal tax rules.
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Missouri first-time homebuyers, Borrowers using a certified MHDC lender, Buyers meeting current MHDC income and purchase-price limits, Borrowers using the MCC as a standalone credit or pairing it with Next Step
A federal tax credit worth 25%, 35%, or 45% of annual mortgage interest, up to a maximum credit of $2,000 in a single year.
No separate loan repayment is described in MHDC's current overview materials. Eligible homeowners claim the federal tax credit on their federal tax return while they continue to qualify and use the home as their primary residence, subject to federal tax rules.
Work with an MHDC Certified Lender, confirm that you qualify as a first-time homebuyer under current MHDC rules, and obtain the MCC either as a standalone tax-credit product or alongside an eligible Next Step mortgage before closing.
The current MHDC Homebuyer Programs Overview PDF says the Mortgage Credit Certificate allows a first-time homebuyer to claim a federal tax credit equal to 25%, 35%, or 45% of mortgage interest, up to $2,000 per year, and can be used as a standalone credit or paired with Next Step. The current Next Step brochure also says some first-time borrowers may pair Next Step with an MCC worth up to $2,000 per year.
2026-04-19
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Amount: A federal tax credit worth 25%, 35%, or 45% of annual mortgage interest, up to a maximum credit of $2,000 in a single year.
Repayment: No separate loan repayment is described in MHDC's current overview materials. Eligible homeowners claim the federal tax credit on their federal tax return while they continue to qualify and use the home as their primary residence, subject to federal tax rules.
First-time buyer: Required
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