Homebuyers in Rantoul may be eligible to take advantage of downpayment assistance and tax credits, making homeownership more affordable.

Assist

Assist offers individuals and families with a FHA/VA/RD, 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage a full 3% cash grant on the amount borrowed to qualified homebuyers. The cash assistance may be used to offset some or all of the down payment and closing costs.

Mortgage Credit Certificates (MCC)

MCCs allow the homebuyer to qualify for a federal income tax credit equal to a percentage of the interest paid on their home loan each year. MCC holders still qualify for a regular deduction of the remaining interest paid on their home loan.

What type of home can I buy and how much can I spend?

Homes that meet the program guidelines are new or existing, owner-occupied, single family, town homes, and condominiums

Qualified Illinois Assist Lenders

In Champaign County

Busey Bank
(217) 892-4121
1231 E Grove Ave, Rantoul, IL 61866
http://www.buseymortgage.com/

Caliber Home Loans
(309) 419-8139
303 E Main St. Unit C, Mahomet, IL 61853
http://www.caliberhomeloans.com/bdawson

Central Illinois Bank (CIBM)
(217) 328-7000
1514 N Cunningham Ave, Urbana, IL 61802
https://www.centralillinoisbank.com/loans.html#mortgage

First Midwest
(217) 378-7640
812 W Springfield Ave, Champaign, IL 61820
https://www.firstmidwest.com/mortgage/

Heartland Bank and Trust Company
(217) 359-5555
602 S Vine St, Urbana, IL 61801
https://www.hbtbank.com/mortgage-loans

PrimeLending, a Plains Capital Company
2009 Fox Dr a, Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 355-3800
https://lo.primelending.com/champaign

Online

LoanDepot.com, LLC
(888) 983-3240
https://www.loandepot.com

Guaranteed Rate Inc 
(866) 934-7283
https://www.guaranteedrate.com