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 (Boise, Twin Falls)
  • Oregon (Banks, Grants Pass)
  • Washington (Toppenish, 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)
Saturday, March 1, 2025
10:00-11:30 AM
Location: Zoom
Hosted by 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 3/1 virtual event.

 

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.

 

Boise, Idaho
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
6:00-7:00 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 3/12 event in Boise.

 

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.

 

Twin Falls, Idaho
Thursday, March 13, 2025
5:30-7:00 PM MT
Location: TitleOne Title & Escrow Co. (1411 Falls Ave E, Suite 1131, Twin Falls, ID 83301)
Hosted by: Jason Iversen, Residential Loan Officer (NMLS# 1970751)
Details: Food and beverages will be provided.
RSVP with Jason at jason.iversen@bannerbank.com or (253) 961-4843 to learn more about the 3/13 event in Twin Falls.

 

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.

 

Toppenish, Washington
Thursday, March 20, 2025
5:00-6:30 PM
Location: Eagle S Seelatsee Center (401 Fort Road, Toppenish, WA 98948)
Hosted by: Rachel Leonard, Residential Loan Officer (NMLS# 195314)
Details: Featuring Native American home loans and grant funds.
RSVP with Rachel (rachel.leonard@bannerbank.com) to learn more about the 3/20 event in Toppenish.

 

Virtual (online)
Thursday, March 27, 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)
RSVP online for the 3/27 virtual event.

 

Banks, Oregon
Thursday, March 27, 2025
7:15-8:15 PM
Location: Banks Public 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 trevor.taylor@bannerbank.com or (503) 708-4351 to learn more about the 3/27 event in Banks.