North Carolina program
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A federal tax credit equal to 30% of annual mortgage interest on existing homes or 50% on new construction, up to $2,000 per year.
Mortgage tax credit
No loan repayment is described in the official MCC PDF. Eligible borrowers may claim the federal tax credit annually while they remain eligible and occupy the home as their principal residence.
Not required
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First-time homebuyers, Military veterans, Buyers purchasing in targeted areas
A federal tax credit equal to 30% of annual mortgage interest on existing homes or 50% on new construction, up to $2,000 per year.
No loan repayment is described in the official MCC PDF. Eligible borrowers may claim the federal tax credit annually while they remain eligible and occupy the home as their principal residence.
Apply through a participating lender, satisfy North Carolina income and home sales price limits, and obtain MCC approval before purchasing the home.
The official NC Home Advantage Tax Credit PDF states that eligible buyers can receive a federal tax credit equal to 30% of mortgage interest on existing homes or 50% on new construction, capped at $2,000 per year, through participating lenders.
2026-04-19
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Amount: A federal tax credit equal to 30% of annual mortgage interest on existing homes or 50% on new construction, up to $2,000 per year.
Repayment: No loan repayment is described in the official MCC PDF. Eligible borrowers may claim the federal tax credit annually while they remain eligible and occupy the home as their principal residence.
First-time buyer: Not required
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