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 (Zoom)
  • California (no events at this time - check back soon)
  • Idaho (Boise)
  • Oregon (Grants Pass, Medford)
  • Washington (Vancouver, Yakima)

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

Virtual (online)
Thursday, January 23, 2025
6:00-7:00 PM
Presented by: Mark Rowley, Community Reinvestment Production Coordinator, NMLS# 507148 (509-735-0812)
Details: This event is hosted by Epicenter Foundation (learn more here: https://www.epicenterfoundation.org)
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/epicenter-fair-housing-pre-purchase-education-workshop-tickets-1104909266359?aff=oddtdtcreator

 

Virtual (online)
Saturday, February 1, 2025
10:00-11:30 AM
Location: Zoom
Hosted by: Kari Summerall, Residential Loan Officer (NMLS# 892196)
Details: Once your RSVP is received, you will be emailed a registration link.
RSVP with Kari at kari.summerall@bannerbank.com or (503) 473-4999 to learn more about the 2/1 virtual event.

 

Boise, Idaho
Tuesday, February 11, 2025
5:45-6:45 PM MT
Location: Library! at Bown Crossing, David Eberle Room (2153 E. Riverwalk Drive, Boise, ID 83706)
Hosted by: Jeff Enrico, Residential Loan Officer (NMLS# 19784)
Details: Light refreshments will be provided.
RSVP with Jeff at jenrico@bannerbank.com or (208) 866-0320 to learn more about the 2/11 event in Boise.

 

Medford, Oregon
Thursday, February 20, 2025
5:15-6:45 PM
Location: Banner Bank (1455 E McAndrews, Medford OR 97504)
Hosted by: Residential Loan Officers: Rebecca Vietz (NMLS# 1489334) and Shawna Sanders (NMLS# 1639582)
Details: Pulled pork sandwiches will be provided.
RSVP with Rebecca (rebecca.vietz@bannerbank.com) or Shawna (shawna.sanders@bannerbank.com) to learn more about the 2/20 event in Medford.

 

Yakima, Washington
Monday, March 10, 2025
6:00-8:00 PM
Location: Banner Bank (502 W Yakima Ave, Yakima, WA 98902)
Hosted by: Residential Loan Officers: Ricardo Gonzalez (NMLS# 1850305) and Greg Visser (NMLS# 507152)
Details: Pizza and beverages will be provided.
RSVP with Ricardo (rgonzalez@bannerbank.com) or Greg (gvisser@bannerbank.com) to learn more about the 3/10 event in Yakima.

 

Vancouver, Washington
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
6:00-7:00 PM
Location: Banner Bank (3100 SE 164th Ave, Vancouver, WA 98683)
Hosted by: Residential Loan Officers: Michael Maguire (NMLS# 220652) and Ken Luckett (NMLS# 1447405)
Details: Light dinner and beverages will be provided.
RSVP with Mike (michael.maguire@bannerbank.com) or Ken (ken.luckett@bannerbank.com) to learn more about the 3/12 event in Vancouver.

 

Grants Pass, Oregon
Tuesday, March 18, 2025
5:30-7:00 PM
Location: Banner Bank (1409 NE 7th Street, Grants Pass, OR 97526)
Hosted by: Residential Loan Officers: Rebecca Vietz (NMLS# 1489334) and Shawna Sanders (NMLS# 1639582)
Details: Pulled pork sandwiches will be provided.
RSVP with Rebecca (rebecca.vietz@bannerbank.com) or Shawna (shawna.sanders@bannerbank.com) to learn more about the 3/18 event in Grants Pass.