A HUD-Approved Housing Counseling Agency
GROWTH is a HUD-approved Housing Counseling agency dedicated to serving Illinois residents. We provide expanded access to essential financial services and housing programs, all for free. Our certified housing counselors undergo rigorous  training and receive certificates to deliver expert guidance on financial education, housing counseling, and foreclosure prevention.

Our Services
GROWTH offers a comprehensive range of housing counseling services, including:
  • Homebuyer Education (pre-purchase and post-purchase) Counseling
  • Homebuyer Downpayment Assistance
  • Financial Education & Literacy Counseling
  • Foreclosure prevention counseling
  • Purchase-rehabilitation programs
  • Down payment and closing cost assistance

Homebuyer Education
To ensure homebuyers are fully informed, GROWTH provides pre-purchase counseling and homebuyer education workshops. Homebuyers participating in GROWTH's programs must complete a one-day homebuyer education class before making an offer on a home.

Foreclosure Prevention
For homeowners facing financial hardship, GROWTH offers foreclosure prevention counseling to help navigate challenges and explore available options.
📞 Schedule an appointment today: (309) 788-6311

About the class

Information is provided to potential Illinois homebuyers on how to prepare to buy a home, and includes valuable information about options that are often overlooked or misunderstood by homebuyers. 

Class topics

Course curriculum includes the following topics, allowing for an individualized approach for Illinois homebuyers learning the process of obtaining a mortgage: 
  • Analyzing your Budget
  • Understanding your Credit
  • Assistance Programs
  • Obtaining a Mortgage
  • Home Shopping
  • Finding Insurance
  • The Closing
  • Life as a Homeowner 

Post purchase counseling

Along with many advantages of homeownership there are many responsibilities. Our counselors help Illinois homebuyers understand those responsibilities and avoid things that pose a risk to ensure long-term success. Topics covered include: 
  • Maintaining, repairing and improving your home
  • Refinancing
  • How do homeowners get into trouble
  • Avoiding financial traps
  • Avoiding foreclosure
100 19th Street, STE 109
Rock Island, IL 61201
309-794-6711
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Economic Growth Corporation and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Providers.

Fair Housing/ Equal Opportunity Statements:
We are pledged to the letter and spirit of U.S. Policy for the achievement of equal housing opportunity throughout the nation. ​​In accordance with federal law and the U.S. Department of the Treasury policy, Central States Development Partners, Inc. is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability.  

Conflict of Interest Statement:
Economic Growth Corporation and its affiliates (collectively, GROWTH) require staff and members of the Board of Directors to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations pertaining to GROWTH’s activities, to conduct themselves ethically and with integrity; and to avoid any conflict between their own interests and the interests of GROWTH.