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
Please see the complete Mortgage Ready event list below and reach out to the host with questions. We hope to see you at an upcoming event!
See (or go back to) all homebuyer event options including construction and lot financing and Washington State Housing loan required courses.
Banks, Oregon
Tuesday, August 25, 2026
7:00PM - 8:00PM
Location: Banks Library (42461 NW Market St, Banks, OR 97106)
Hosted by: Trevor Taylor, Residential Loan Officer (NMLS# 1044319)
Details: Light refreshments will be provided.
RSVP with Trevor at 503-708-4351 to learn more about the 8/25 event in Banks.
Seattle, Washington
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
12:00PM – 1:00PM
Location: Banner Bank (2237 NW 57th St, Seattle, WA 98107)
Hosted by: Susan Romei, Residential Loan Officer (NMLS# 487522)
Details: Lunch will be provided.
RSVP with Susan at 425-422-5175 to learn more about the 8/26 event in Seattle.
Vancouver, Washington
Thursday, August 27, 2026
5:30PM – 6:30PM
Location: Banner Bank (3100 SE 164th Ave, Vancouver, WA 98683)
Hosted by: James Pham, Residential Loan Officer (NMLS# 2463678)
Details: Light refreshments will be provided.
RSVP with James at 509-521-5491 to learn more about the 8/27 event in Vancouver.
Virtual/Online
Thursday, August 27, 2026
6:00PM – 7:00PM
Location: Virtual/Online
Hosted by: Michael Maguire, Residential Loan Officer (NMLS# 220652)
Details: Once your RSVP is received, you will be emailed a registration link.
RSVP with Michael at 503-806-0113 to learn more about the 8/27 event.
Woodinville, Washington
Saturday, August 28, 2026
12:00PM - 2:00PM
Location: Banner Bank (17530 132nd Ave NE, Woodinville, WA 98072)
Hosted by: Dianna Johnson, Residential Loan Officer (NMLS# 302844)
Details: Refreshments will be provided.
RSVP with Dianna at 425-577-3573 to learn more about the 8/28 event in Bothell.
Florence, Oregon
Friday, August 28, 2026
4:00PM – 5:00PM
Location: Cascade Title and Escrow (715 US-101 N, Florence, OR 97439)
Hosted by: Kelley Walker, Residential Loan Officer (NMLS# 1066510)
Details: Appetizers and beverages will be provided.
RSVP with Kelley at 541-554-3075 to learn more about the 8/28 event in Florence.
Etna, California
Tuesday, September 1, 2026
5:30PM - 7:00PM
Location: Farmhouse Bakery (445 Main St. Etna, CA 96027)
Hosted by: Shawna Sanders, Residential Loan Officer (NMLS# 1639582)
Details: Refreshments will be provided.
RSVP with Shawna at 541-326-8558 to learn more about the 9/1 event in Etna.
Yreka, California
Tuesday, September 8, 2026
5:30PM - 7:00PM
Location: The Wine Bar and Bistro (314 S Broadway St. Yreka, CA 96097)
Hosted by: Shawna Sanders, Residential Loan Officer (NMLS# 1639582)
Details: Refreshments will be provided.
RSVP with Shawna at 541-326-8558 to learn more about the 9/8 event in Yreka.
Banks, Oregon
Tuesday, September 22, 2026
7:00PM - 8:00PM
Location: Banks Library (42461 NW Market St, Banks, OR 97106)
Hosted by: Trevor Taylor, Residential Loan Officer (NMLS# 1044319)
Details: Light refreshments will be provided.
RSVP with Trevor at 503-708-4351 to learn more about the 9/22 event in Banks.