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

We are currently offering Mortgage Ready events in the following locations:

  • Virtual (online)
  • California (no events at this time - check back soon)
  • Idaho (no events at this time - check back soon)
  • Oregon (Cottage Grove, Creswell)
  • Washington (Bellingham, Vancouver)

Please see the complete Mortgage Ready event list below and reach out to the host with questions. We hope to see you there!

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Mortgage-Ready Events

Cottage Grove, Oregon
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
6:00-7:30 PM
Location: Banner Bank (25 Gateway Blvd, Cottage Grove, OR 97424)
Hosted by: Dylan Bunten, Residential Loan Officer (NMLS# 1822071)
Details: Light refreshments will be provided
RSVP with Dylan (541) 334-5860 to learn more about the 4/29 event in Cottage Grove.

 

Virtual (online)
Saturday, May 10, 2025
9:00 AM-5:00 PM
Presented by: Laura Monteon, Residential Loan Officer (NMLS# 1169787)
Details: This event is hosted by FACE LA. There is a $50 registration fee.
RSVP online for the 5/10 virtual event.

 

Creswell, Oregon
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
6:00-7:30 PM
Location: Banner Bank (265 E Oregon Ave, Creswell, OR 97426)
Hosted by: Dylan Bunten, Residential Loan Officer (NMLS# 1822071)
Details: Light refreshments will be provided
RSVP with Dylan (541) 334-5860 to learn more about the 5/13 event in Creswell.

 

Vancouver, Washington
Saturday, May 17, 2025
9:00-10:00 AM
Location: Banner Bank (3100 SE 164th Ave, Vancouver, WA 98683)
Hosted by: Ajay Vinson, Residential Loan Officer, Banner Bank (NMLS# 1659922)
Details: Light refreshments will be provided
RSVP with Ajay Vinson at (702) 756-5623 to learn more about the 5/17 event in Vancouver.

 

Virtual (online)
Thursday, May 22, 2025
6:00-7:00 PM
Presented by: Mark Rowley, Community Reinvestment Production Coordinator, NMLS# 507148
Details: This event is hosted by Epicenter Foundation (learn more here: https://www.epicenterfoundation.org)
RSVP online for the 5/22 virtual event.

 

Bellingham, Washington
Saturday, May 31, 2025
9:00-11:00 AM
Location: Banner Bank (1250 Barkley Blvd, Bellingham, WA 98226)
Hosted by: Residential Loan Officers Marty Schroder (NMLS# 463575) and Heidi Kenerson (NMLS# 422228)
Details: Refreshments will be provided.
RSVP with Marty at (360) 752-8286 or Heidi (360) 201-2958 to learn more about the 5/31 event in Bellingham.

 

Virtual (online)
Saturday, June 14, 2025
9:00 AM-5:00 PM
Presented by: Mark Rowley, Community Reinvestment Production Coordinator, NMLS# 507148
Details: This event is hosted by FACE LA. There is a $50 registration fee.
RSVP online for the 6/14 virtual event.

 

Virtual (online)
Thursday, June 26, 2025
6:00-7:00 PM
Presented by: Mark Rowley, Community Reinvestment Production Coordinator, NMLS# 507148
Details: This event is hosted by Epicenter Foundation (learn more here: https://www.epicenterfoundation.org)
RSVP online for the 6/26 virtual event.

 

Virtual (online)
Saturday, June 28, 2025
9:00 AM-5:00 PM
Presented by: Laura Monteon, Residential Loan Officer (NMLS# 1169787)
Details: This event is hosted by FACE LA. There is a $50 registration fee.
RSVP online for the 6/28 virtual event.