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
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
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 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.
Edmonds, Washington
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
12:30PM - 1:30PM
Location: Farmers Insurance Agency (152 3rd Ave S. Suite 150, Edmonds, WA 98020)
Hosted by: Fernando Espina, Residential Loan Officer (NMLS# 846379)
Details: This class will discuss renting vs. owning. Lunch will be provided. Space is limited to 20 people.
RSVP with Fernando at 206-849-6297 to learn more about the 6/3 event in Edmonds.
Bothell, Washington
Saturday, June 6, 2026
12:00PM - 1:00PM
Location: Banner Bank (18203 Bothell Way NE, Bothell, WA 98011)
Hosted by: Dianna Johnson, Residential Loan Officer (NMLS# 302844)
Details: This class will cover buying your next home or investment property. Lunch will be provided.
RSVP with Dianna at 425-577-3573 to learn more about the 6/06 event in Bothell.
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.
RSVP with Ricardo at 509-910-0594 to learn more about the 6/08 event.
Fort Jones, California
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
1:30PM - 1:00PM
Location: Five Mary’s Burgerhouse (11825 Main St., Fort Jones, CA 96032)
Hosted by: Shawna Sanders, Residential Loan Officer (NMLS# 16395)
Details: Refreshments will be provided.
RSVP with Shawna at 541-326-8558 to learn more about the 6/16 event in Fort Jones.
Portland, Oregon
Saturday, June 20, 2026
11:30PM - 1:00PM
Location: Renaissance Common (2133 N Argyle St., Portland, OR 97217)
Hosted by: Deona DeLong, Community Mortgage Loan Officer (NMLS# 716338)
Details: Strategies to achieve financial empowerment through financial beginnings. Refreshments will be provided.
RSVP with Deona at 503-329-7301 to learn more about the 6/20 event in Portland.
Renton, Washington
Tuesday, June 30, 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 down payment options.
RSVP with Jeannett at 206-650-5525 to learn more about the 6/30 event in Renton.