With the new online presence also comes increased access to down payment assistance funding of up to $5,000.  Income-eligible participants can use this forgivable grant towards either down payment funds on a first home or closing costs incurred as the result of the purchase of a first home.

Anyone interested in learning more about this new on-line class may visit the Homebuyer Education page, or contact the housing department directly at (309) 834-9245 (English) or  (309) 834-9254 (Spanish).

Regardless of whether you are a first-time home buyer or an existing home owner ready to make your next home purchase, MCCA urges you to seek home ownership education from a HUD-approved nonprofit organization, like MCCA, before purchasing a home.