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The purchase of a home is the most important financial decision and investment most people will make in their lifetime. In order to ensure that consumers are adequately prepared and educated, it is important that they are given sufficient resources.
The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation has created a
Financial Literacy site where consumers can obtain information on topics such as:
- How much house can you afford
- Buying vs. renting
- How to improve your credit score
- Investing
- Common problems
Always make sure that your mortgage broker/company is licensed and your loan originator is registered in the State of Illinois. To link to our licensees,
click here.
The
Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) has programs available for home buyers in the State of Illinois.
For those seeking to purchase a home in the City of Chicago, the
Chicago Department of Housing (DOH) has programs for home buyers and owners.
The
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) provides information on HUD-certified/approved housing counselor agencies and HUD homes.
The
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is a good resource where consumers can file Identity Theft and other complaints online.