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

Seattle, Washington
Thursday, September 25, 2025
1:00-5:00 PM
Location: Banner Bank (4219 Othello Street, Suite 111-A, Seattle, WA 98118)
Hosted by: Residential Loan Officer Hengly Lim (NMLS# 2150001)
Details: Light refreshments will be provided.
RSVP with Hengly at (206) 579-1230 to learn more about the 9/25 event in Seattle.

 

Wenatchee, Washington
Saturday, September 27, 2025
8:30 AM-2:00 PM
Location: Banner Bank (501 N. Mission St, Wenatchee, WA 98801)
Hosted by: Cori Bautista, Residential Loan Officer (NMLS# 500340)
Details: Lunch will be provided.
RSVP with Cori at cbautista@bannerbank.com or (509) 630-0650 to learn more about the 9/27 event in Wenatchee.

 

Bellingham, Washington
Saturday, September 27, 2025
9:00 AM-2:00 PM
Location: Whatcom County Association of Realtors (3323 Northwest Ave, Bellingham, WA 98225)
Hosted by: Cody Ellison, Residential Loan Officer (NMLS# 1115516)
Details: Food/beverages will be provided.
RSVP with Cody at cellison@bannerbank.com or (360) 707-5907 to learn more about the 9/27 event in Bellingham.

 

Vancouver, Washington
Sunday, September 28, 2025
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Location: Banner Bank (3100 SE 164th Ave, Vancouver, WA 98683)
Hosted by: Ajay Vinson, Residential Loan Officer (NMLS# 1659922)
Details: Light refreshments will be provided.
RSVP with Ajay at (702) 756-5623 to learn more about the 9/28 event in Vancouver.

 

Spokane, Washington
Wednesday, October 22, 2025 and October 23, 2025 (split class)
6:00-8:30 PM (both days)
Location: Moran Public Library (6004 S. Regal St, Spokane, WA 99223)
Hosted by: Monica Lay, Residential Loan Officer (NMLS# 720624)
Details: Refreshments will be provided.
RSVP with Monica at (509) 435-5639 to learn more about the 10/23-10/24 event in Spokane.