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.
Medford, Oregon
Saturday, April 18, 2026
10:00AM – 12:00PM
Location: Ford Real Estate (624 S. Riverside Ave, Medford, OR 97501)
Hosted by: Natalie Williams, Residential Loan Officer (NMLS# 418861)
Details: Featuring financing for investment properties. Refreshments will be provided.
RSVP with Natalie at 541-621-8943 to learn more about the 4/18 event in Medford.
Seattle, Washington
Thursday, April 23, 2026
12:00PM - 1:00PM
Location: Banner Bank (5701 1st Ave S, Seattle, WA 98108)
Hosted by: Jeannet Gil, Residential Loan Officer (NMLS# 889009)
Details: This class is a lunch & learn about understanding credit as you prepare for a mortgage
RSVP with Jeannett at 206-650-5525 to learn more about the 4/23 event in Seattle.
Virtual/Online
Thursday, April 23, 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 4/23 event.
Seattle, Washington
Sunday, April 26, 2026
11:00AM - 2:00PM
Location: Banner Bank (4219 Othello Street, Suite 111-A, Seattle, WA 98118)
Hosted by: Hengly Lim, Residential Loan Officer (NMLS# 2150001)
Details: Light refreshments will be provided. This class is limited to 6 people.
RSVP with Hengly at 206-579-1230 to learn more about the 4/26 event in Seattle.
Mt. Vernon, Washington
Tuesday, April 28, 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 4/28 event in Mount Vernon.
Bellingham, Washington
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
5:30PM – 7:30PM
Location: Banner Bank (1250 Barkley Blvd, Bellingham, WA 98226)
Hosted by: Marty Schroder, Residential Loan Officer (NMLS# 463575)
Details: Light refreshments will be provided.
RSVP with Marty at 360-752-8286 to learn more about the 4/28 event.
Virtual/Online
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
6:00PM – 7:00PM
Location: Virtual/Online
Hosted by: Steven Martinez, Residential Loan Officer (NMLS# 1539506)
Details: Once your RSVP is received, you will be emailed a registration link.
RSVP with Steven at (503) 560-9588 to learn more about the 4/28 event.
Des Moines, Washington
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
12:00PM - 1:00PM
Location: Highline College – Building 2 (2400 S 240th St, Des Moines, WA 98198)
Hosted by: Jeannett Gil, Residential Loan Officer (NMLS# 889009)
Details: This class is part of a lunch & learn series that focuses on understanding credit and banking basics for homebuyers.
Lunch will be provided.
RSVP with Jeannet at 206-650-5525 to learn more about the 4/29 event in Des Moines.
Seattle, Washington
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
12:00PM - 1:00PM
Location: Banner Bank – Ballard (2237 NW 57th St, Seattle, WA 98107)
Hosted by: Susan Romei, Residential Loan Officer (NMLS# 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 4/29 event in Seattle.
Bellevue, Washington
Thursday, April 30, 2026
12:00PM - 2:00PM
Location: Banner Bank (13033 Bel-Red Rd, Suite 110, Bellevue, WA 98005)
Hosted by: Ray Woo, Residential Loan Officer (NMLS# 518808)
Details: Light refreshments will be provided.
RSVP with Ray at 206-779-8988 to learn more about the 4/30 event in Bellevue.
Prospect, Oregon
Thursday, April 30, 2026
5:00PM - 7:00PM
Location: Prospect Community Center (305 Red Blanket Rd, Prospect, OR 97536)
Hosted by: Natalie Williams, Residential Loan Officer (NMLS# 418861)
Details: Featuring an ACCESS Homeownership Programs Representative. Refreshments will be provided.
RSVP with Natalie at 541-621-8943 to learn more about the 4/30 event in Prospect.
Virtual/Online
Thursday, April 30, 2026
6:00PM – 7:00PM
Location: Virtual/Online
Hosted by: Steven Martinez, Residential Loan Officer (NMLS# 1539506)
Details: Once your RSVP is received, you will be emailed a registration link.
RSVP with Steven at (503) 560-9588 to learn more about the 4/30 event.
Virtual/Online
Tuesday, May 12, 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 5/12 event.
Des Moines, Washington
Thursday, May 14, 2026
12:00PM - 1:00PM
Location: Highline College – Building 8 Room 207 (2400 S 240th St, Des Moines, WA 98198)
Hosted by: Jeannett Gil, Residential Loan Officer (NMLS# 889009)
Details: This class is part of a lunch & learn series that focuses on understanding credit and banking basics for homebuyers.
Lunch will be provided.
RSVP with Jeannet at 206-650-5525 to learn more about the 5/14 event in Des Moines.
Ashland, Oregon
Thursday, May 16, 2026
10:00AM - 11:30AM
Location: Ashland Library, Gresham Room (410 Siskiyou Blvd, Ashland, OR 97250)
Hosted by: Natalie Willams, Residential Loan Officer (NMLS# 418861)
Details: Light refreshments will be provided.
RSVP with Natalie at (541) 621-8943 to learn more about the 5/16 event in Ashland.
Virtual/Online
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
6:00PM – 7:00PM
Location: Virtual/Online
Hosted by: Steven Martinez, Residential Loan Officer (NMLS# 1539506)
Details: Once your RSVP is received, you will be emailed a registration link.
RSVP with Steven at (503) 560-9588 to learn more about the 5/26 event.
Virtual/Online
Thursday, May 28, 2026
6:00PM – 7:00PM
Location: Virtual/Online
Hosted by: Steven Martinez, Residential Loan Officer (NMLS# 1539506)
Details: Once your RSVP is received, you will be emailed a registration link.
RSVP with Steven at (503) 560-9588 to learn more about the 5/28 event.


