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MaineHousing First Home + Advantage

MaineHousing First Home + Advantage is a 0% advantage 2nd from MaineHousing. Available statewide in Maine. Up to $5,000 toward a home purchase. For first-time buyers. Income limit: County-based.

Up to $5,000
Listed as open as of May 2026

Available statewide in Maine.

First-time buyerRequired
Income limitCounty-based
Minimum credit score640
Maximum DTI33%
Homebuyer educationRequired (HFA-approved (Framework, eHome, NeighborWorks, etc.))
OccupationsStatewide ME
Property types1-4 family, condo, mobile
OccupancyOwner-occupied primary
Eligible loan productsFHA/Conv/VA/USDA
Sales price capPer county
Repayment0% int, due on sale/refi
StackingLayers with Salute ME
Source MaineHousing·official program page·Listed
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Provider: MaineHousing · program details at the provider’s site.

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