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.
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: 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 4/11 event in Portland.
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.
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.
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.