Senator Bush and AG Madigan to host Foreclosure Prevention Workshop

GRAYSLAKE—Attorney General
Lisa Madigan and Senator Melinda Bush (D-Grayslake) will host a foreclosure
prevention workshop from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, November 2 at Lake
County High Schools Technology Campus , 19525 W. Washington St.,
Grayslake. 

“There
is no doubt that the recession has impacted all of us and although we hope that
the worst is over, many people are still feeling its effects,” Senator Bush
said.  “Attorney General Lisa Madigan and I are working to bring
homeowners and lenders together to prevent foreclosure and possibly lower
homeowners’ monthly payments.”

The
Attorney General’s Office provides a variety of services to help homeowners
including information on homeowner’s legal rights, credit counseling and
avoiding scam artists. In addition, one-on-one housing counseling with
HUD-certified counselors will be provided during the workshop.

“Every
year, thousands of homeowners struggling to stay in their homes come to my
office for help. Last year alone, we assisted more than 5,000 consumers who
filed complaints with my office,” Madigan said. “We host these events so that
the experienced housing counselors in my office can work with homeowners
personally, free of charge, and help them determine their best path forward.”

Homeowners
interested in attending the event should bring the following documentation in
order for the Attorney General’s Office to best serve them:

•
Mortgage Statement

•
2011 & 2012 W-2 & tax return with all schedules

•
Copy of rental agreement, if necessary

•
2 months of recent paystubs

•
Budget of household expenses

•
Documentation of other income

•
2 months of recent bank statements

•
Recent utility bill

•
Profit/Loss, if self-employed (last 6 months)

To
register in advance for the event, for more information or to receive immediate
foreclosure prevention assistance, please call the Attorney General’s Homeowner
Helpline at (866) 544-7151.