Washington State Housing Finance Commission (WSHFC) Homebuyer Education
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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!
Edmonds, Washington
Thursday, March 12, 2026 10:00AM -3:00PMLocation: Banner Bank (7009 212th St SW, Edmonds, WA 98026)
Hosted by: Fernando Espina, Residential Loan Officer (NMLS# 846379)
Details: Lunch will be provided. Space is limited to 15 people.
RSVP with Fernando at 206-849-6297 to learn more about the 3/12 event in Edmonds.
Bellingham, Washington
Saturday, March 14, 2026
9:00AM - 2:00PM
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 3/14 event in Bellingham.
Edmonds, Washington
Saturday, March 14, 2026
10:00AM - 3:00PM
Location: Banner Bank (7009 212th St SW, Edmonds, WA 98026)
Hosted by: Fernando Espina, Residential Loan Officer (NMLS# 846379)
Details: Lunch will be provided. Space is limited to 15 people.
RSVP with Fernando at 206-849-6297 to learn more about the 3/14 event in Edmonds.
Kennewick, Washington
Saturday, March 14, 2026
9:30AM - 2:30PM
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 Garcia at 509-543-7171 to learn more about the 3/14 event in Kennewick.
Puyallup, Washington
Wednesday, March 25, 20264:30PM - 9:30PM
Location: Terrafin Resource Center (410 N Meridian, Puyallup, WA 98371)
Hosted by: Ken Jangard, Residential Loan Officer (NMLS# 315756)
Details: Pizza and refreshments will be provided.
RSVP with Ken at 253-229-0229 to learn more about the 3/25 event in Puyallup.
Wenatchee, Washington
Saturday, March 28, 2026
8:30AM - 2:30PM
Location: Banner Bank (501 N Misson St, Wenatchee, WA 98801)
Hosted by: Cori Bautista, Residential Loan Officer (NMLS# 500340)
Details: Lunch and refreshments will be provided.
RSVP with Cori at 509-630-0650 to learn more about the 3/28 event in Wenatchee.
Edmonds, Washington
Saturday, March 28, 2026 10:00AM -3:00PMLocation: Banner Bank (7009 212th St SW, Edmonds, WA 98026
Hosted by: Fernando Espina, Residential Loan Officer (NMLS# 846379)
Details: Lunch will be provided. Space is limited to 15 people.
RSVP with Fernando at 206-849-6297 to learn more about the 3/28 event in Edmonds.