Online Training: Home Ownership Opportunities
2025-02-05 11:00 - 12:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Washington
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

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Online Training: Managing Money and Cash Flow
2025-02-12 11:00 - 12:30 | Washington
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

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Online Training: Credit Scores - Everything You Need to Know
2025-02-19 11:00 - 12:30 | Washington
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: Reading Credit Reports and Scores
2025-02-26 11:00 - 12:30 | Washington
We are still working on course description for this.

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: Debt Repayment Options & Debt Collections
2025-03-05 11:00 - 12:30 | Washington

Online Training: Home Ownership Opportunities
2025-03-07 11:00 - 13:00 | Washington
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: Choosing Financial Services & Products
2025-03-12 11:00 - 12:30 | Washington

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

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: Protecting Your Identity
2025-04-02 11:00 - 12:30 | Washington

Online Training: Paying for College
2025-04-09 11:00 - 12:30 | Washington

2 Day Native Empowerment Training - Credit Building
2025-04-17 09:00 - 2025-04-18 15:30 | Fourth Plain Forward, 3101 E 4th Plain Blvd, Vancouver, 98661, United States
Presented in partnership with the Northwest Native Asset Building Coalition, United Way and Co-Sponsor NAYA Family Center.

Credit affects much more than loans—it can influence job opportunities, housing, and even the cost of insurance.

Join us for this two-day training designed to strengthen your financial skills and build confidence in managing your credit. You’ll learn how to protect, build, and rebuild credit while understanding what credit bureaus look for when calculating your score.

Walk away with tools and knowledge to make informed decisions and create a more secure financial future for yourself and your family. Our trainers utilize resources and training curriculum provided by the Oweesta Corporation.

Event goes from April 17 through April 18, 2025. Register Below.

Gratitude with Attitude - Honoring Lunch
2025-06-09 15:00 - 19:00 | Daybreak Star Indian Cultural Center, 5011 Bernie Whitebear Way, Seattle, Washington, 98199, United States
The Northwest Native Asset Building Coalition invites you to a special luncheon honoring the partners, collaborators, and supporters who make our work possible.Join us for a meaningful afternoon of connection, appreciation, and celebration at Daybreak Star Indian Cultural Center in Seattle, WA.

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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.

Homebuyer Training - at Tulalip
2026-04-10 10:00 - 16:00 | Tulalip Administration Building, 6406 Marine Dr, Tulalip, Washington, 98271
Ready to take the next step toward homeownership? Our Homebuyers class is designed to guide you through the home buying process with confidence. Whether you’re exploring your options or preparing to purchase, this session will provide practical tools and knowledge to support your journey.

Led by experienced professionals, the class covers essential topics including mortgage fundamentals, the home search and purchase process, and closing procedures. Participants will also learn about available down payment assistance programs including the Washington State Covenant Homeownership Program and how these resources can be leveraged to reduce upfront costs and improve affordability.

This is an opportunity to ask questions, gain clarity, and connect with experts who are committed to supporting your success. Participants will leave with a stronger understanding of the process and the resources available to help them achieve their homeownership goals. Hosted Lunch by Banner Bank.

Class is located at the Tulalip Administration Building on the Tulalip Reservation.

Lead Trainer

Susan Romei

Loan Officer – Banner Bank

Susan Romei is an experienced banking professional with Banner Bank, bringing a strong background in mortgage lending and financial services. In partnership with the Northwest Native Asset Building Coalition, She serves as a trusted instructor in the Coalition’s Homeownership Education Program, where she supports Native community members in preparing for successful and sustainable homeownership.

Susan provides thoughtful guidance and clear, practical insight into the homebuying process, helping participants understand financing options, navigate lending requirements, and make informed decisions. Her commitment to financial education and community empowerment makes her a valued resource for both first-time and experienced homebuyers.

Susan Romei425-422-5175susan.romei@bannerbank.comNMLS #487522

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