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In an attempt to help struggling homeowners and stem the rising tide of foreclosures in Ohio, the Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) of Cincinnati is doling out $1.3 million in grants to neighborhood housing groups and local banks as part of its “Preserving the American Dream” program.

One out of every 375 Ohio homeowners received a foreclosure filing in July, according to the most recent data from RealtyTrac. On a year-over-year basis, bank repossessions in the state were up by 33 percent. RealtyTrac ranked Ohio as having the fifth highest foreclosure rate in the nation, based on July's figures.