Mortgage Ready Homebuyer Education
Prepare to buy your first or next home
Our Mortgage Ready topics vary by event and may include:
- Determining how much you can afford
- Understanding credit
- Budgeting for a down payment and other expenses
- Tips during the loan process
- Q&A – answers to your home loan questions
Please see the complete Mortgage Ready event list below and reach out to the host with questions. We hope to see you at an upcoming event!
See (or go back to) all homebuyer event options including construction and lot financing and Washington State Housing loan required courses.
Banks, Oregon
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
7:15PM – 8:15PM
Location: Banks Public Library (42461 NW Market Street, Banks, OR 97106)
Hosted by: Trevor Taylor, Residential Loan Officer (NMLS# 1044319)
Details: Light refreshments will be provided. This class is limited to 15 people.
RSVP with Trevor at 503-708-4351 to learn more about the 3/17 event in Banks.
Spokane, Washington
Thursday, March 19, 2026
5:00PM – 6:00PM
Location: Shadle Park Library (2111 W Wellesley Ave, Suite A, Spokane, WA 99205)
Hosted by: Lisa Castoldi, Residential Loan Officer (NMLS# 785378)
Details: This class is limited.
RSVP with Lisa at 619-206-7019 to learn more about the 3/19 event in Spokane.
Virtual/Online
Thursday, March 19, 2026
6:30PM – 7:30PM
Location: Virtual/Online
Hosted by: Michael Maguire, Residential Loan Officer (NMLS# 220652)
Details: Once your RSVP is received, you will be emailed a registration link.
RSVP with Michael at 503-806-0113 to learn more about the 3/19 event.
Seattle, Washington
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
12:00PM – 1:00PM
Location: Banner Bank – Ballard (2237 NW 57th St, Seattle, WA 98107)
Hosted by: Susan Romei, Residential Loan Officer (MNLS# 487522)
Details: This class is part of a lunch & learn series that focuses on debunking homebuyer myths. Lunch will be provided.
RSVP with Susan at 425-422-5175 to learn more about the 3?25 event in Seattle.
Mt. Vernon, Washington
Thursday, March 26, 2026
5:30PM – 6:30PM
Location: Banner Bank (1301 Memorial Highway, Mount Vernon, WA 98273)
Hosted by: Kara Gonzalez, Residential Loan Officer (NMLS# 713581)
Details: Food will be provided. This class is limited to 10 people.
RSVP with Kara at 360-855-5431 to learn more about the 3/26 event in Mount Vernon.
Virtual/Online
Thursday, March 26, 2026
7:00PM – 8:00PM
Location: Virtual/Online
Hosted by: Ken Luckett, Residential Loan Officer (NMLS# 1447405)
Details: Once your RSVP is received, you will be emailed a registration link.
RSVP with Ken at 360-600-9089 to learn more about the 3/26 event.
Vancouver, Washington
Tuesday, April 7, 2026
12:30PM – 2:30PM
Location: Banner Bank (3100 SE 164th Ave, Vancouver, WA 98683)
Hosted by: James Pham, Residential Loan Officer (NMLS# 2463678), Ajay Vinson, Residential Loan Officer (NMLS# 1659922), Steven Martinez, Residential Loan Officer (NMLS# 1539506)
Details: Details: Snacks will be provided.
RSVP with James at 509-521-5491, Ajay at (702) 756-5623, Steven at (503) 560-9588 to learn more about the 4/7 event in Vancouver.
Portland, Oregon
Saturday, April 11, 2026
11:30AM – 1:00PM
Location: Renaissance Common (2133 N Argyle St, Portland, OR 97217)
Hosted by: Deona DeLong, Residential Loan Officer (NMLS# 716338)
Details: Light refreshments will be provided.
RSVP with Deona at 503-329-7301 to learn more about the 3/12 event in Portland.
Grants Pass, Oregon
Thursday, April 16, 2026
5:30PM – 7:00PM
Location: Banner Bank (1409 NE 7th Street, Grants Pass, OR 97526)
Hosted by: Rebecca Vietz, Residential Loan Officer (NMLS# 1489334)
Details: Pulled pork sandwiches, chips and a beverage will be provided.
RSVP with Rebecca at 541-951-4036 to learn more about the 4/16 event in Grants Pass.