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.

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Mortgage-Ready Events

Virtual (online)
Saturday, December 27, 2025
9:00 AM-5:00 PM
Presented by: Jeff Keeney, Residential Loan Officer (NMLS# 487475)
Details: This event is hosted by FACE LA. There is a $50 registration fee.
RSVP online for the 12/27 virtual event.

 

Spokane, Washington
Monday, December 29, 2025
5:00-6:00 PM
Location: Shadle Park Library (2111 W. Wellesley Ave, Suite A, Spokane, WA 99205)
Hosted by: Lisa Castoldi, Residential Loan Officer (NMLS# 785378)
Details: Topics for buying your first home.
RSVP with Lisa at (619) 206-7019 to learn more about the 12/29 event in Spokane.

 

Spokane, Washington
Tuesday, January 6, 2026
5:00-6:00 PM
Location: Shadle Park Library (2111 W. Wellesley Ave, Suite A, Spokane, WA 99205)
Hosted by: Lisa Castoldi, Residential Loan Officer (NMLS# 785378)
Details: Topics for buying your first home.
RSVP with Lisa at (619) 206-7019 to learn more about the 1/6 event in Spokane.

 

Everett, Washington
Thursday, January 22, 2026
12:30-1:30 PM
Location: Banner Bank (2531 Colby Ave, Everett, WA 98201)
Hosted by: Terri Montana, Residential Loan Officer (NMLS# 507145)
Details: Featuring Veterans (VA) loans, lunch will be provided
RSVP with Terri at (360) 914-0002 to learn more about the 1/22 event in Everett.

 

Mount Vernon, Washington
Thursday, January 29, 2026
5:30-6:30 PM
Location: Banner Bank (1301 Memorial Highway, Mount Vernon, WA 98273)
Hosted by: Kara Gonzalez, Residential Loan Officer (NMLS# 713581)
Details: Refreshments will be provided.
RSVP with Kara at (360) 855-5431 to learn more about the 1/29 event in Mount Vernon.

 

Seattle, Washington
Saturday, January 31, 2026
10:30 AM-12:30 PM
Location: Banner Bank (4219 Othello Street, Suite 111-A, Seattle, WA 98118)
Hosted by: Hengly Lim, Residential Loan Officer (NMLS# 2150001)
Details: Snacks will be provided.
RSVP with Hengly at (206) 849-6297 to learn more about the 1/31 event in Seattle.