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title: How can I get started with Homebuyer Education (HBE)?
description: "Attend a Homebuyer Education (HBE) class. Contact dpa@cedproject.org or 970-363-6051 to register for a Homebuyer Education class. Classes are available in-person, virtually, in English and Spanish. Each borrower must register individually. CEDP classes are free. \nSubmit the Pre-Purchase Counseling Intake Form to schedule your one-on-one housing counseling session.\nParticipate in one-on-one pre-purchase counseling to review your homeownership goals, budget, credit, and mortgage readiness.\nComplete the one-on-one pre-purchase counseling and obtain your Certificate of Completion.\nReceive your Certificate of Completion, which will be required for certain mortgages and the Community-First Mortgage Assistance Program."
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# How can I get started with Homebuyer Education (HBE)?

- Attend a Homebuyer Education (HBE) class. Contact [dpa@cedproject.org](mailto:dpa@cedproject.org) or 970-363-6051 to register for a Homebuyer Education class. Classes are available in-person, virtually, in English and Spanish. Each borrower must register individually. CEDP classes are free.
- Submit the Pre-Purchase Counseling Intake Form to schedule your one-on-one housing counseling session.
- Participate in one-on-one pre-purchase counseling to review your homeownership goals, budget, credit, and mortgage readiness.
- Complete the one-on-one pre-purchase counseling and obtain your Certificate of Completion.
- Receive your Certificate of Completion, which will be required for certain mortgages and the Community-First Mortgage Assistance Program.

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