Idaho

The Idaho Partners for Homebuyer Education, Inc., a 501(c)(3) created by IHFA and several organizations statewide, has designed an education program called Finally Home!® to help address many issues that potential home owners face. The program covers all the steps involved in making that big investment, from qualifying for a mortgage and choosing a Realtor®, to making an offer and closing costs.Participants who successfully complete Finally Home!® may be eligible for the following incentives:

Down payment and closing cost assistance

Programs that accept higher debt ratios

Using “gifted funds” at closing

More than 14,000 students statewide have been educated through the program since its inception in 1999. Approximately 200 classes are offered statewide each year through eight regional training partners. The Idaho Partners for Homebuyer Education, Inc. anticipate educating 2,500 during 2006.

CLASS SCHEDULE:

Designed specifically for first-time home buyers, classes are taught throughout the state by regional training partners. Click on a location near you for class schedules:

The fee for the classroom course is $10 per student except the classes held in Lewiston. Community Action Partnership, the Regional Training Partner is Lewiston, initially charges $10 for the class but refunds it upon completion.

	Adams County and Valley County
	Boise
	Caldwell
	Coeur d’Alene
	Idaho Falls
	Lewiston
	Nampa
	Pocatello
	Post Falls
	Hailey
	Valley County

An online course is also available statewide. The online course can be accessed at: www.ihfa.org/FinallyHomeOnlineCourse, and the fee for the online course is $50.

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