NW Native Asset Building Coalition

Online Training: Paying for College
2025-04-09 11:00 - 12:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
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Resource Partner & Special Guest

Daniel Abrego

Community Lending Officer for WaFd Bank

Daniel brings 4+ years of experience in home loans and is a first-time homebuyer and purchase specialist. He loves helping the community find their first homes.

Daniel will go over the home buying process with a focus on the resources for Native Americans to take advantage of when purchasing a home with down payment assistance.

Meeting Registration

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Online Training: Protecting Your Identity
2025-04-02 11:00 - 12:30

First Time Homebuyer Class
2025-03-29 13:00 - 15:00 | Tlingit & Haida, 20700 44th Ave W, Lynwood, Washington, 98036
Ready to make your dream of homeownership a reality? Our First-Time Homebuyer Class is designed to guide you through every step of the home buying journey with confidence. Whether you’re just starting to explore your options or preparing to take the leap, this informative session will provide you with the tools and knowledge you need to succeed.

Led by experienced professionals, the class covers essential topics including mortgage basics, the home search and purchase process, closing procedures, and available down payment assistance programs that can help make homeownership more affordable.

This is a great opportunity to ask questions, gain clarity, and connect with experts who are here to support you. Walk away feeling empowered, informed, and ready to take the next step toward buying your first home.

Class is located in Lynnwood, WA at the Tlingit & Haida Office. Seats are limited (12 total) Please register as soon as possible.

Lead Trainer

Titus Davis

Community Lending Officer – Washington Trust Bank

Titus Davis is a Community Lending Officer with Washington Trust Bank who brings deep knowledge of the homebuying process and a passion for financial empowerment.

As our trainer for the First-Time Homebuyer Class, Titus will walk you through the essentials of securing a mortgage, understanding loan options, and accessing down payment assistance programs. With years of experience supporting first-time buyers, Titus is committed to helping you feel confident and prepared as you take the first step toward homeownership.

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Online Training: Savings Success
2025-03-26 11:00 - 12:30

Online Training: Choosing Financial Services & Products
2025-03-12 11:00 - 12:30

Online Training: Home Ownership Opportunities
2025-03-07 11:00 - 13:00
This course helps people prepare for homeownership and the home buying process. This class will cover the following topics surrounding homeownership: Understand the role of professionals in the process.

Identify the steps in the homebuyingprocess

Determining readiness

Prequalifying and preapprovals

Negotiating, making an offer, and closing

Use calculations to estimate mortgage costs

Understand the role of professionals in the process.

Resource Partner & Special Guests

Daniel Abrego

Community Lending Officer for WaFd Bank

Daniel brings 4+ years of experience in home loans and is a first-time homebuyer and purchase specialist. He loves helping the community find their first homes.

Daniel will go over the home buying process with a focus on the resources for Native Americans to take advantage of when purchasing a home with down payment assistance.

Tracy Brown

Founder, Healthy Smart Homes

Tracy has over 20 years of experience across the private, government, and nonprofit sectors, focusing on equitable community development. She is the founder of Healthy Smart Homes, Inc., a nonprofit dedicated to promoting environmentally healthy homes and preventing wealth displacement in marginalized communities. Established in 2014, HSH partners with nonprofits, government agencies, and foundations to advocate for home and commercial real estate ownership, addressing systemic barriers that contribute to economic inequities. Tracy’s work spans the Greater Seattle and Boston areas, driving transformative strategies for social and economic justice.

Meeting Registration

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Online Training: Debt Repayment Options & Debt Collections
2025-03-05 11:00 - 12:30

Online Training: Reading Credit Reports and Scores
2025-02-26 11:00 - 12:30

Online Training: Credit Scores - Everything You Need to Know
2025-02-19 11:00 - 12:30
Your credit impacts many aspects of your financial well-being—from employment opportunities to the interest rates you pay on loans and insurance. In this course, you’ll gain essential skills to manage, protect, build, and even rebuild your credit. Learn how credit bureaus calculate your score and what steps you can take to improve it. Equip yourself with the knowledge needed for a stronger, more secure financial future.

Understand how credit works and why it’s crucial for financial health.

Learn strategies to maintain and improve your credit score for better financial opportunities.

Discover effective methods to establish, build, or repair credit and take control of your financial future.

Resource Partner & Special Guest

Daniel Abrego

Community Lending Officer for WaFd Bank

Daniel brings 4+ years of experience in home loans and is a first-time homebuyer and purchase specialist. He loves helping the community find their first homes.

Daniel will go over the home buying process with a focus on the resources for Native Americans to take advantage of when purchasing a home with down payment assistance.

Meeting Registration

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Online Training: Managing Money and Cash Flow
2025-02-12 11:00 - 12:30
Join us for an interactive course on managing your income effectively! Learn how to balance household and personal expenses while setting aside money for future goals. We’ll explore practical strategies for budgeting, discuss how to set realistic financial goals, and develop a step-by-step action plan to help you achieve them. Whether you’re looking to save for a major purchase, build an emergency fund, or simply gain more control over your finances, this class will equip you with the tools you need to succeed!

Discover practical tools to track and manage your income and expenses effectively.

Evaluate your current spending and saving habits to identify areas for improvement.

Discuss common financial challenges and opportunities and learn strategies to overcome them.

Explore ways to cut unnecessary expenses or boost your income to create a more secure financial future.

Resource Partner & Special Guest

Daniel Abrego

Community Lending Officer for WaFd Bank

Daniel brings 4+ years of experience in home loans and is a first-time homebuyer and purchase specialist. He loves helping the community find their first homes.

Daniel will go over the home buying process with a focus on the resources for Native Americans to take advantage of when purchasing a home with down payment assistance.

Meeting Registration

Zoom Link

Online Training: Home Ownership Opportunities
2025-02-05 11:00 - 12:30
This course helps people prepare for homeownership and the home buying process. This class will cover the following topics surrounding homeownership: Understand the role of professionals in the process.

Identify the steps in the homebuyingprocess

Determining readiness

Prequalifying and preapprovals

Negotiating, making an offer, and closing

Use calculations to estimate mortgage costs

Understand the role of professionals in the process.

Resource Partner & Special Guest

Daniel Abrego

Community Lending Officer for WaFd Bank

Daniel brings 4+ years of experience in home loans and is a first-time homebuyer and purchase specialist. He loves helping the community find their first homes.

Daniel will go over the home buying process with a focus on the resources for Native Americans to take advantage of when purchasing a home with down payment assistance.

Meeting Registration

Zoom Link

OWEESTA Train-the-Trainers Financial Literacy Training
2024-10-15 00:00 - 2024-10-18 23:59 | Hotel Interurban – Tukwila, 223 Andover Park E, Tukwila, Washington, 98188, United States
Hosted by the Northwest Native Asset Building Coalition (NativeABC) and led by financial experts from the Oweesta Corporation, this training will cover a range of topics essential for financial empowerment, including budgeting, saving strategies, understanding credit, managing debt, and planning for long-term financial goals. The sessions are designed to equip participants with practical tools and knowledge to build and sustain financial health.

While this training is not restricted to enrolled tribal members, we prioritize participation from Native and other minority communities in Washington State.

Training will be held at Hotel Interurban in Tukwila, WA.

Sponsorship may be available for hotel and other travel costs. Inquire at info@nativeabc.org.

Please complete the registration form below to secure your spot in our Financial Literacy Training, scheduled for October 15-18, 2024.

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Reserve your room at Hotel Interurban in Tukwila, WA. Use group Code 0050370 for our discounted room block.
