Program promises help for Illinois homeowners facing foreclosure

Realtor Joyce Johnston says the number of foreclosed Homes for Sale in Belleville is a good barometer of the number of families hurting because one or both parents lost their jobs. To qualify for help paying their mortgage, a homeowner has to have at least a 25 percent drop in income, and household income cannot be more than 120 percent of the local median income. Recipients can get a maximum of $25,000 over 18 months. Clair already had 40 applicants by the time the program was announced Thursday. Off-topic comments, personalattacks, and inappropriate language may be flagged and removed, and commentprivileges blocked, per our Terms of Service. Showing:Newest firstOldest firstNoneYou have indicated this comment should be removed. I've hit rough times many, many times in my life and had to get 2 part time jobs to keep my home. And how many people bought homes that were way to expensive anyway and knew all along it would be a struggle to pay for it. My brother in law just got a 30-year fixed loan at 3. Please send me exclusive discounts and special offers from retailers and businesses. Please send me exclusive discounts and special offers from retailers and businesses. Place a checkbox next to the newsletters you wish to subscribe to. You now have full access to the best local coverage and late breaking news from KMOV. Soon you will be redirected to the page you were seeking, and a confirmation email will be delivered to you. You will need to respond to the confirmation e-mail for your account to be activated. Homes for Sale