(BOISE) U.S. Bancorp recently contributed $10,000 to the Finally Home!® Home Buyer Education Program administered by the Idaho Partners for Home Buyer Education, Inc. (IPHBE, Inc.). The contribution will assist with educational contract expenses, textbooks, other class materials and program administration. U.S. Bancorp has contributed $110,000 to IPHBE, Inc. since 2000.

"U.S. Bancorp has been a valued partner since our inception," said Sue Pisani, Finally Home Administrator. "Their support extends beyond financial to representation on our Board of Directors and service by U.S. Bank employees as volunteer instructors in our classes. It is through the support of organizations like U.S. Bancorp that our program is able to fully serve the citizens of Idaho."

The Home Buyer Education program is provided by the IPHBE, Inc., a nonprofit organization that has joined with local partners in Idaho to offer Finally Home!® classes every month statewide. Class content covers everything from qualifying for a mortgage and choosing a real estate professional, to making an offer on a home and closing.

"Foundation grants are the cornerstone to the U.S. Bank philosophy of giving back to the community," said Eric Bouchard, U.S. Bancorp's Regional Production Manager and Vice President. "Supporting programs that provide financial literacy and specifically home ownership are a funding priority for U.S. Bank. We are proud to be a founding partner of Finally Home! "

Finally Home!® has graduated more than 16,000 future Idaho home owners since its inception.

For more information, visit our link at www.FinallyHomeIdaho.com.

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The Idaho Housing and Finance Association, a financial services and housing business organization, provides funding for affordable housing in communities where it is most needed and when economically feasible.