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

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 4/11 event in Portland.

 

 

Edmonds, Washington

Wednesday, April 15, 2026
2:00PM - 3:00PM 

Location: Cogir of Kirkland (6505 Lakeview Dr, Kirkland, WA 98033)
Hosted by: Fernando Espina, Residential Loan Officer (NMLS# 846379) 
Details: Lunch will be provided. Space is limited to 20 people.
RSVP with Fernando at 206-849-6297 to learn more about the 4/15 event in Edmonds.

 

 

Bellingham, WA

Wednesday, April 15, 2026
5:00PM – 7:00PM

Location: Banner Bank (1250 Barkley Blvd, Bellingham, WA 98226)
Hosted by: Heidi Kenerson, Residential Loan Officer (NMLS# 422228)
Details: Refreshments will be provided.
RSVP with Heidi at 360-201-2958 to learn more about the 4/15 event in Bellingham.

 

 

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.

 

 

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. 

 

 

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.

 

 

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.