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Illinois could pay off up to $40,000 of your student loans to help you buy a house

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If you live in Illinois and have outstanding student loans, the state could pay off some of your debt to help you buy a house. 

The SmartBuy program, offered by the Illinois Housing Development Authority, helps anyone who wants to buy a home in Illinois by paying off up to $40,000 in student debt, or a loan amount equal to 15% of the home purchase price. According to the Chicago Tribune, between the start of the program in December and early April, it has paid off an average of $24,100 in student debt for each buyer, details ⇒

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