Through local partnerships, the Washington State Housing Finance Commission helps homebuyers learn how to purchase and maintain a
home.  Commission-sponsored homebuyer education seminars are the
first step in purchasing a home.  They are free and open to the public.

      Classes include information about the Commission's first mortgage programs, down payment assistance, and other loan programs (programs
for disability); and are accepted by all affordable housing loan programs
​as meeting or exceeding educational requirements.

Upcoming Classes

Presenters:

Josh Henry - Loan Consultant, Movement Mortgage
OR
RJ Bennett - Mortgage Lender, Canopy Mortgage
Dave Hiller - Realtor, eXp Realty
​Three additional guests in title/escrow, home inspection, and homeowner insurance.  All with many years plus experience in Whatcom County (Bellingham, Blaine/Birch Bay, Lynden, Ferndale, Nooksack, Everson, Sumas, Deming, Lummi Island, Pt. Roberts....)

Location, Dates and times:
       
 1.  The Way Cafe Conference Room
4823 Alderson Rd. #108 Birch Bay/Blaine 98230

Saturday, March 21, 2026.  10 - 3:30.  Need to pre-register.  Capacity 16 people.  Lunch to be provided - 12:30-1:00.  Please arrive 10 minutes early for
additional check-in/registration, getting settled and then begin class right on time.  Snacks/coffee and tea provided at start of class.  

2.  Movement Mortgage Conference Room
2200 Rimland #250 Bellingham, WA 98226

Saturday, April 18, 2026.  10 - 3:30.  Need to pre-register.  Capacity 16 people.  Lunch on your own in - 12:30-1:00.  Please arrive 10 minutes early for
additional check-in/registration, getting settled and then begin class right on time.  Snacks/coffee and tea provided at start of class.  

3.  Movement Mortgage Conference Room
2200 Rimland #250 Bellingham, WA 98226

Saturday, May 16, 2026.  10 - 3:30.  Need to pre-register.  Capacity 16 people.  Lunch on your own in - 12:30-1:00.  Please arrive 10 minutes early for
additional check-in/registration, getting settled and then begin class right on time.  Snacks/coffee and tea provided at start of class.  

4.  More dates and with different locations to be scheduled Summer 2026.
  • Class and materials are free.  Bring a notebook or laptop for notes if you would like.
  • Come with questions and the mindset to participate - makes the class more interesting for everyone.  (Not required if you are more reserved!)
  • Reservations are required, space is limited to 16.  Classroom seating with desks. Please notify if cancellation needs to happen - we may have a waiting list.
  • Allow 10-15 minutes early arrival, if possible, prior to class for check-in, getting situated with coffee/tea and then we start right on time.
  • Come to be empowered by knowledge!

Register here on website here to the above left.
More information please call 360.820.4636
​or email [email protected]

For more information visit Washington State Housing Finance Commission at the following web address: www.wshfc.org
- Homeownership dropdown for the link to homebuyer down payment assistance.
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Disclaimer: 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.