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From: ravenseye11/7/2007 12:12:31 AM
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New Illinois Law to Help Protect Homeowners From Foreclosures
Posted : Tue, 06 Nov 2007 22:44:11 GMT
Author : AARP
Category : PressRelease
CHICAGO, Nov. 6 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- In the midst of the foreclosure crisis striking the nation, Illinois homeowners received some good news; Governor Rod Blagojevich has delivered a state law to help protect consumers from losing their homes.
The AARP-backed Homeowner Protection Act...
earthtimes.org
......"Nearly 30% of older borrowers have their home loans at a sub-prime rate, leaving them at an increased risk of losing their most valuable asset, their home," said Bob Gallo, State Director for AARP Illinois....

Among the key provisions, the Homeowner Protection Act:
-- Requires mortgage brokers and mortgage lenders to assess the borrowers' ability to repay the loan, including the initial monthly payment and the higher balloon payment.
-- Holds the broker accountable to provide the borrower with the best loan.
-- Requires the borrower to be informed of changes in loan terms and provided with a copy of the appraisal, prior to closing.
-- Prohibits misleading statements implying a "low monthly payment" includes taxes and insurance.
According to the Center for Responsible Lending, 20% of Illinois homeowners with sub-prime mortgage loans were forced into foreclosure in 2006. Nationwide, over 7 million families hold sub-prime mortgages, with nearly 15% in default.
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