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Delaware Emergency Mortgage Assistance Program (DEMAP)
Commonly referred to as the DEMAP Program, this statewide program provides Delaware homeowners with assistance in preventing residential mortgage foreclosure(s) that result from circumstances beyond the homeowner's control.
How To Apply
- Contact a participating Housing Counselor.
- Make sure you meet all borrower requirements.
- Ensure the property meets all requirements.
- Please view the DEMAP Brochure
Borrower Qualifications
- To qualify, a borrower's current gross family income cannot exceed:
| County | Maximum Household Income |
| New Castle | $89,470 |
| Kent & Sussex | $81,420 |
- Be 90 days or more delinquent in monthly mortgage payments at the time of the application submission.
- Have held a good mortgage/credit history prior to the current delinquency.
- Be suffering financial hardship beyond his/her control.
- Demonstrate a reasonable prospect of being able to resume mortgage payments in the near future.
- Currently have no more than two mortgages on the subject property.
Property Qualifications
- Eligible properties include single and two family residences, condominiums, cooperatives, and manufactured housing (if located on property secured by the homeowner).
- Property must be located in Delaware.
- Commercial, rental, or any other form of business property is not eligible.
Loan Terms
- Interest rate is fixed @ 3% simple interest.
- Maximum loan amount is $15,000.
- There are two types of loans:
- Continuing Loan: pays delinquent balance and ongoing monthly payments not to exceed 12 months or $15,000.
- Non-Continuing: pays only past due balance not to exceed 12 months of accrued payments or $15,000.
- May be recorded in 2nd or 3rd lien position.
- Monthly payments are not required however it is recommended that when their financial circumstances allow, borrowers begin repayment. Interest continues to accrue until the loan is paid in full. Payoff is required when the property is refinanced, sold or title is transferred.
DEMAP Counseling Agencies
Once you know you have met all requirements for this program, contact the Housing Counseling Agency of your choice.
First State Community Action Agency
655 South Bay Road, Suite 4J
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 674-1355
Hockessin Community Center
4266 Mill Creek Road
Hockessin, DE 19707
(302) 239-2363
Housing Opportunities of Northern Delaware, Inc.
100 West 10th Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 429-0794
Interfaith Community Housing
613 Washington Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 652-3991
NCALL Research
363 Saulsbury Road
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 678-9400
Neighborhood House, Inc.
1218 B. Street
Wilmington, DE 19081
(302) 652-3928
YWCA Centers for Homeownership Education
153 East Chestnut Hill Road, Suite 102
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 224-4060
DSHA Contact Person
If you have questions about this program, please contact DSHA at 302.577.5001
