Washington State Housing Finance Commission (WSHFC) Homebuyer Education

Earn a certificate*

Our certified Loan Officers lead Washington State Housing Finance Commission-sponsored homebuyer education seminars so you can earn the certificate required to access the state’s affordable housing programs. WSHFC course topics include everything you need to know about becoming a homeowner such as budgeting, your credit score, loan qualifications, low-down payment loans, down payment assistance, insurance and how the loan process works.

We are currently offering WSHFC seminars in the following locations. Registration is required. Please reach out to the event host with questions and to RSVP. We hope to see you there!

*This seminar meets current FHA, FNMA and FHLMC requirements for many affordable housing programs. Participants who complete the seminar will qualify for a certificate from the Washington State Housing Finance Commission (WSHFC), valid for two years. The sponsorship by the Commission of a homebuyer education seminar does not endorse a person, business practice, product or service other than those of the Commission.
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Washington State Housing Finance Commission (WSHFC) 5-Hour Course with Certificate of Completion

Spokane, Washington

Saturday, February 21, 2026
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Location: Habitat for Humanity (1805 E Trent Ave, Spokane, WA 99202)
Hosted by: Monica Lay, Residential Loan Officer (NMLS# 720624) and Galina Pearson, Residential Loan Officer (NMLS# 1393487)
Details: Lunch will be provided.
RSVP with Monica at 509-435-5639 or Galina 509-789-0308 to learn more about the 2/21 event in Spokane.

 

Burlington, Washington

Saturday, February 21, 2026
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Location: Banner Bank (301 E Fairhaven Ave, Burlington, WA 98233)
Hosted by: Cody Ellison, Residential Loan Officer (NMLS# 1115516)
Details: Food & Beverages will be provided.
RSVP with Cody at 360-707-5907 to learn more about the 2/21 event in Burlington.

 

Edmonds, Washington

Saturday, February 21, 2026
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Location: Banner Bank (7009 212th St SW, Edmonds, WA 98026)
Hosted by: Fernando Espina, Residential Loan Officer (NMLS# 846379)
Details: Lunch will be provided.
RSVP with Fernando at 206-849-6297 to learn more about the 2/21 event in Edmonds.

 

Edmonds, Washington

Sunday, February 22, 2026
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Location: Banner Bank (7009 212th St SW, Edmonds, WA 98026)
Hosted by: Fernando Espina, Residential Loan Officer (NMLS# 846379)
Details: Lunch will be provided.
RSVP with Fernando at 206-849-6297 to learn more about the 2/22 event in Edmonds.

 

Tacoma, Washington

Wednesday, February 25, 2026
4:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Location: Banner Bank 1015 A St. Suite 100, Tacoma, WA 98402)
Hosted by: Ken Jangard, Residential Loan Officer (NMLS# 315756)
Details: Lunch will be provided.
RSVP with Ken at 253-312-3022 to learn more about the 2/25 event in Tacoma.

 

Bellingham, Washington

Saturday, February 28, 2026
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Location: Whatcom County Association of Realtor (3323 Northwest Ave, Bellingham, WA 98225)
Hosted by: Heidi Kenerson, Residential Loan Officer (NMLS# 422228)
Details: Lunch will be provided. Space is limited.
RSVP with Heidi at 360-201-2958 to learn more about the 2/28 event in Bellingham.

 

Kennewick, Washington

Saturday, February 28, 2026
9:30 AM - 2:30 PM

Location: Banner Bank (5920 W. Clearwater Ave, Kennewick, WA 99336)
Hosted by: Monica Lay, Residential Loan Officer (NMLS# 720624) and Ruben Garcia, Residential Loan Officer, (NMLS# 506477)
Details: Lunch will be provided.
RSVP with Monica at 509-435-5639 or Ruben at 509-543-7171 to learn more about the 2/28 event in Kennewick.

 

Spokane, Washington

Saturday, February 28, 2026
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Location: Keller Wiliams (534 E Spokane Falls Blvd, Spokane, WA 99202)
Hosted by: Jenny Scott, Residential Loan Officer (NMLS# 487531)
Details: Coffee and lunch will be provided.
RSVP with Jenny at 509-842-2676 to learn more about the 2/28 event in Spokane.