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

Tacoma, Washington
Thursday, May 15, 2025
4:00-9:00 PM
Location: Banner Bank (1015 A St, Suite 100, Tacoma, WA 98402)
Hosted by: Kyle Millsap, Residential Loan Officer (NMLS# 1715220)
Details: Light dinner will be provided.
RSVP with Kyle at (253) 355-6623 to learn more about the 5/15 event in Tacoma.

 

Burlington, Washington
Saturday, May 31, 2025
9:00 AM-2:00 PM
Location: Banner Bank (301 E. Fairhaven Ave, Burlington, WA 98233)
Hosted by: Cody Ellison, Residential Loan Officer (NMLS# 720624)
Details: Lunch will be provided.
RSVP with Cody at (360) 707-5907 to learn more about the 5/31 event in Burlington.

 

Edmonds, Washington
Saturday, May 31, 2025
9:30 AM-3:00 PM
Location: Banner Bank (7009 212th St SW, Edmonds, WA 98026)
Hosted by: Susan Romei, Residential Loan Officer (NMLS# 720624)
Details: Lunch will be provided.
RSVP with Susan at (425) 422-5175 to learn more about the 5/31 event in Edmonds.

 

Kennewick, Washington
Wednesday, June 4, 2025 and Thursday, June 5, 2025 (split class)
6:00 PM-8:30 PM (both days)
Location: Banner Bank (5920 W Clearwater Ave, Kennewick, WA 99336)
Hosted by: Monica Lay, Residential Loan Officer (NMLS# 720624)
Details: Refreshments will be provided.
RSVP with Monica at monica.lay@bannerbank.com or (509) 435-5639 to learn more about the 6/4 and 6/5 event in Kennewick.

 

Spokane, Washington
Saturday, June 7, 2025
9:00 AM-2:00 PM
Location: Spokane Valley Public Library (22 N Herald Rd, Spokane Valley, WA 99206)
Hosted by: Monica Lay, Residential Loan Officer (NMLS# 720624)
Details: Lunch will be provided.
RSVP with Monica Lay at (509) 435-5639 to learn more about the 6/7 event in Spokane.

 

Virtual (online)
Saturday, June 21, 2025
10:00 AM-3:30 PM
Hosted by: Lisa Knight, Residential Loan Officer (NMLS# 785378)
Details: A Parkview Services HUD counselor will available for this event.
RSVP with Lisa Knight at (619) 206-7019 for the 6/21 virtual event.