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Financing

Affordable Mortgages For Home Buyers

In a continuing effort to increase the Homeownership rate in the City of Hagerstown, the Community Development Department is highly recommending that home buyers seek assistance through the Maryland Mortgage Program. The Department now offers affordable Second Mortgages to low-moderate income households who are qualified for Maryland Mortgage Program. The City's second mortgages can help with closing costs, settlement fees, and other related costs.

Maryland Mortgage Program (MMP) 5.5% Mortgages

Home buyers can recieve 5.5% mortgages for up to $133,918.

Income Limits

Gross annual household income for a one-member houehold may not exceed $66,900 or $133,918 for two or more members.

To apply for the Maryland Mortgage Program contact these participating lenders:

B.F. Saul Mortgage Co.
Attn: Nikkie Roy
7605 Arlington Rd., Suite 200
Bethesda, MD 20814
Phone: 301-695-4497 or
toll free 800-985-7285
Fax: 301-907-5144
Columbia National Mortgage
Attn: Hugh Gordon
420 East Patrick St., Suite 100
Frederick, MD 21701
Phone: 800-753-8386, Ext. 226
Fax: 301-663-8367
Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corp.
Attn Mike Auldridge
70 Thomas Johnson Dr.
Frederick, MD 21701
Phone: 800-985-7285
Fax: 301-663-8367
F&M Bank
Attn: Mary Clopper
59 West Washington St.
Hagerstown, MD 21740
Phone: 301-714-7860
Fax: 301-620-0153
First Home Mortgage
Attn: Cathy Ocharzak
1825 Howell Road, Suite #2
Hagerstown, MD 21740
Phone: 240-420-6400
Fax: 240-420-6400
First Home Mortgage
Attn Richard E. Beckwith
1825 Howell Rd.
Hagerstown, MD 21740
Phone: 301-730-8549
Fax: 240-420-6400
Hagerstown Trust
Attn: John Menard
83 West Washington St.
Hagerstown, MD 21740
Phone: 301-791-8468
Fax: 301-791-8560
Home Federal
Attn: Donna Staggers
1700 Dual Highway
Hagerstown, MD 21740
Phone: 301-791-5200
Fax: 301-733-5174
MNC Mortgage
Attn: Mark Ebinger
5301 Buckeystown Pike
Frederick, MD 21704-8307
Phone: 800-858-7484
Fax: 301-620-0153
National City Mortgage
Attn: Kate Daney
101 Baugman's Lane, Suite 202
Frederick, MD 21702
Phone: 800-225-2647
Fax: 301-663-4329
The Huntington Mortgage Corp.
Attn: Barbara Kershner
186 Eastern Blvd.
Hagerstown, MD 21740
Phone: 301-739-3944
Fax: 301-739-3803
Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Inc.
Attn: Johnna Maravelis
10628 Honeyfield Rd.
Williamsport, MD 21795
Phone: 301-665-0586
Fax: 301-223-5776

Mortgage Assistance

Buy a home with $500 down using a Community Development Block Grant Second Mortgage. Buyers in Hagerstown's three Smart Growth Homeownership Areas may apply for variable rate loans (maximum $10,000) for settlement costs. Loan terms are determined by affordability and may be 0-4% interest with deferred to 30 year terms. To participate:

  • Buyers must obtain a 5% first mortgage through the Maryland Mortgage Program.
  • The house must be located in Hagerstown's Smart Growth Areas. Please call or E-Mail the Department of Community Development to see if the house you are looking for qualifies.
  • Buyers must meet HUD's income requirements shown below.
Household Size Gross Annual Household Income
1 person $38,850
2 persons $44,400
3 persons $49,950
4 persons $55,500
5 persons $59,950
6 persons $64,400
7 persons $68,850
(effective May 2010)




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