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§ 41-05 — First Time Homebuyer Education Requirement.

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Prior to qualification as an Eligible Buyer, each applicant for a Homeownership Affordable Housing Unit shall attend a first-time homebuyer course given by a provider that is approved by HPD, and must provide evidence of completion of such course to the Administering Agent. Approved providers of first-time homebuyer co

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§ 41-05 First Time Homebuyer Education Requirement.

RCNY § 41-05

Prior to qualification as an Eligible Buyer, each applicant for a Homeownership Affordable Housing Unit shall attend a first-time homebuyer course given by a provider that is approved by HPD, and must provide evidence of completion of such course to the Administering Agent. Approved providers of first-time homebuyer courses are listed on HPD's web site.

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