Shawna Sanders - Banner Bank Home Loans

06/18/2026

Homeownership is one of the most powerful ways to build long-term wealth—for yourself and for your family. Every payment builds equity, and that equity can create opportunities for generations to come. Let’s start building yours.

06/16/2026

From home renovations and business ideas to down payments and dream trips, what would you do with $100,000? Enter our Dream Big sweepstakes daily for a chance to find out! We’ll also draw monthly $2,500 cash winners May through August.

You can enter once every 24 hours from now through 09/08/26 at https://www.dreambigwithbannerbank.com/.

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER. Ends 09/08/26. Open only to legal residents of CA, ID, OR, & WA who are eighteen (18) years of age or older at the time of entry. For Official Rules, prize descriptions, and odds disclosure, click here https://ow.ly/rC9130sVOaM. Sponsor: Banner Bank, 10 S First Ave., Walla Walla, WA 99362.

06/15/2026

I’ll be hosting a Mortgage Ready Workshop on Tuesday, June 16, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Five Mary’s Burgerhouse located at 11825 Main St. Fort Jones, CA. This interactive session will help you prepare financially for a home purchase and there will be time for Q&A. Please contact me for more information and to RSVP.

06/12/2026

Truth: Rates are temporary, but equity is long-term. When rates drop, you can refinance. But waiting means missing out on building equity and potentially paying more as home values rise. The best time to buy is when you're financially ready. Let's talk about your options.

06/10/2026

Whether you're looking to buy, refinance or just curious about where things stand, a quick check-in can go a long way. Rates change often, and timing matters. Let's review your situation and see what makes sense right now.

06/08/2026

Closing day is the finish line. You'll do a final walkthrough, sign the paperwork and pay your closing costs. It typically takes about an hour. When it’s time, I'll make sure you know exactly what to bring and what to expect.

06/05/2026

Summer is the busiest time of year for real estate, and the best deals go to the most prepared buyers. If homeownership is on your radar, now is the time to get your finances in order and get pre-qualified. Let's make sure you're ready to move when the right home comes along.

06/04/2026

Rural America is increasingly in the U.S. housing market spotlight, as shifts in lifestyle and remote work drive buyers to seek more affordable homes outside urban areas. This article delves into how federal housing programs, particularly from the USDA, are facilitating homeownership in these areas. Ready to explore a rural relocation? Message me.

In this excerpt from MortgagePoint magazine’s January cover story, we put federal rural lending and liquidity programs in the spotlight. In this first segment, we take a look at the USDA’s loan programs.

06/03/2026

Truth: Having student loans doesn’t disqualify you. We look at your full financial picture including your debt-to-income ratio, credit history and income stability all matter more than a single balance. Let’s review your options.