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

Edmonds, Washington
Sunday, November 2, 2025
10:30 AM-3:30 PM
Location: Banner Bank (7009 212th St SW, Edmonds, WA 98026)
Hosted by: Fernando Espina, Residential Loan Officer (NMLS# 846379)
Details: Lunch will be provided.
RSVP with Fernando at (206) 849-6297 to learn more about the 11/2 event in Edmonds.

 

Edmonds, Washington
Sunday, November 9, 2025
10:30 AM-3:30 PM
Location: Banner Bank (7009 212th St SW, Edmonds, WA 98026)
Hosted by: Fernando Espina, Residential Loan Officer (NMLS# 846379)
Details: Lunch will be provided.
RSVP with Fernando at (206) 849-6297 to learn more about the 11/9 event in Edmonds.

 

Vancouver, Washington
Saturday, November 15, 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 11/15 event in Vancouver.

 

Kennewick, Washington
Wednesday, November 19 and Thursday, November 20 (split class)
6:00-8:30 PM (both days)
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: Refreshments will be provided.
RSVP with Monica at (509) 435-5639 or Ruben at (509) 543-7171to learn more about the 11/19 and 11/20 event in Kennewick.

 

Edmonds, Washington
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
10:00 AM-3:00 PM
Location: Banner Bank (7009 212th St SW, Edmonds, WA 98026)
Hosted by: Fernando Espina, Residential Loan Officer (NMLS# 846379)
Details: Lunch will be provided.
RSVP with Fernando at (206) 849-6297 to learn more about the 12/10 event in Edmonds.

 

Edmonds, Washington
Saturday, December 13, 2025
10:00 AM-3:00 PM
Location: Banner Bank (7009 212th St SW, Edmonds, WA 98026)
Hosted by: Fernando Espina, Residential Loan Officer (NMLS# 846379)
Details: Lunch will be provided.
RSVP with Fernando at (206) 849-6297 to learn more about the 12/14 event in Edmonds.