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.
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.
Mt. Vernon, Washington
Thursday, May 14, 2026
5:30PM - 6:30PM
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 5/14 event in Mount Vernon.
Renton, Washington
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
12:00PM - 1:00PM
Location: Banner Bank (54 Rainier Ave S, Renton, WA 98057)
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 5/20 event in Renton.
Kirkland, Washington
Wednesday, May 20, 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 5/20 event in Kirkland.
Vancouver, Washington
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
5:30PM - 6:30PM
Hosted by: James Pham, Residential Loan Officer (NMLS# 2463678)
Details: Light refreshments will be provided. This class is limited to 8 people.
RSVP with James at 509-521-5491 to learn more about the 5/20 event in Vancouver.
Seattle, Washington
Thursday, May 21, 2026
12:00PM - 1:00PM
Hosted by: Susan Romei, Residential Loan Officer (NMLS# 487522)
Details: Lunch will be provided.
RSVP with Susan at 425-422-5175 to learn more about the 5/21 event in Seattle.
Ashland, Oregon
Thursday, May 21, 2026
6:30PM - 8:00PM
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 5/21 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: This class will be offered in Spanish. 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.
Vancouver, Washington
Sunday, May 31, 2026
9:00AM - 11:00AM
Hosted by: Ajay Vinson, Residential Loan Officer (NMLS# 1659922)
Details: Light refreshments will be provided. This class is limited to 10 people.
RSVP with Ajay at 702-756-5623 to learn more about the 5/31 event in Vancouver.
Des Moines, Washington
Monday, June 1, 2026
12:00PM - 1:00PM
Hosted by: Jeannett Gil, Residential Loan Officer (NMLS# 889009)
Details: This class is part of a lunch & learn series the topic of this class will be renting vs owning.
Lunch will be provided.
RSVP with Jeannet at 206-650-5525 to learn more about the 6/1 event in Des Moines.
Yakima, Washington
Monday, June 8, 2026
6:00PM – 8:00PM
Location: Banner Bank (502 W Yakima Ave, Yakima, WA 98902)
Hosted by: Ricardo Gonzalez, Residential Loan Officer (NMLS# 1850305)
Details: This class will be offered in Spanish. Pizza will be provided.