State officials said they hope new interest rates will help jumpstart the housing market.

The Maine State Housing Authority is offering new interest rates as low as 4.45 percent along with a package of incentives worth up to $3,000.

Officials said they hope to convince potential first-time homebuyers to act in time to receive the federal tax credit worth $8,000, as well as improve the efficiency of their homes.

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