Peoria, IL — September 11, 2012 — METEC’s Mortgage Awareness Week is a one-stop shop where participants can get information about the home buying process or seek help if they are facing foreclosure.
Mortgage Awareness Week is made possible by Governor Pat Quinn’s Foreclosure Prevention Network program that was created to service Illinois residents and bring resources that guide borrowers with options of staying in their home.
METEC’s Mortgage Awareness Week offers two days of free mortgage loan assistance to help homeowners struggling to make their mortgage payment and take advantage of programs to avoid foreclosure and keep their home. Home Buying Seminar walks borrowers through the entire home buying process. Anyone interested in purchasing a home and using down payment funds will able to obtain their certification at the event if they pre-register.
PNC and Bank of America representatives will meet one-on-one with each borrower, discuss their situation individually and any mortgage assistance solutions.
SCHEDULE:
Tuesday, September 18, 2012 10:00am-7:00pm — Mortgage Loan Assistance Meet with PNC Reps
Thursday, September 20, 2012 10:00am-7:00pm — Mortgage Loan Assistance Meet with Bank of America Reps
Saturday, September 22, 2012 9:00am-2:30pm — Homebuyers Seminar
Free housing counseling and HUD-Certified Housing Counselors will review homeowners’ documents required to apply for loan modifications, and other default prevention programs. Several workshops will be conducted throughout the day explaining how the foreclosure process works in Illinois, mandated court mediation in Peoria County, and other available options that prevent foreclosures from occurring.
The Mortgage Loan Assistance, workshops, and home buying seminars will take place at METEC Housing Resource Center in Peoria, Illinois – 2605 W Krause Ave, Peoria, IL 61605.
For foreclosure help, participants should bring the following:
1.Two most recent pay stubs
2.Most recent tax returns – 2011
3.Recent mortgage statement
4.Two recent bank statements
5.Most recent utility bill
ABOUT METEC: METEC Housing Counseling Resource Center is a non-for-profit 501c (3) organization created in 2001 to provide economic opportunities for families in Peoria, Tazewell, Woodford, Knox, Fulton, and Stark County. METEC’s is a HUD-approved housing counseling agency with expertise in financial education, homeownership, and community outreach. METEC’s mission is to provide the tools and resources that that put individuals in control of their financial future.
For more information on METEC, please visit their website, www.metecresourcecenter.org
For more information Mortgage Awareness Week, download the flyer at: https://metecresourcecenter.org/downloads/HomeOwnershipFair2012-small.pdf