State unveils new program for homebuyers, refinancers

Dubbed @HomeIllinois, the new program will offer a 30-year, fixed-rate, affordable loan and grants of $5,000 to help with a down payment or closing costs. Buyers must contribute $1,000 or 1 percent of the purchase price, whichever is greater…Please click here to read Mary Ellen Podmolik’s story in the Tribune, here for the press announcement or here to learn more about @HomeIllinois.