(BOISE) U.S. Bancorp recently contributed $10,000 to the Finally Home!® Homebuyer Education Program administered by the Idaho Partners for Homebuyer Education, Inc. (IPHBE, Inc.). The contribution will assist with educational contract expenses, program administration, textbooks, and other class materials. U.S. Bancorp has contributed $120,000 to IPHBE, Inc. since 2000.

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

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

"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! ."

More than 17,700 Idahoans have graduated from the Finally Home!® program since its inception in 1999.

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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.