WaFd Bank

WaFd Bank is a regional bank headquartered in the Western United States, publicly traded on Nasdaq under the symbol WAFD. Founded in 1917 as the Ballard Savings and Loan Association in Ballard, Washington, the bank has grown to more than 200 offices across nine Western states, offering personal and business banking products including deposit accounts, loans and lines of credit, and commercial services.

The bank's business spans consumer banking, business banking and commercial banking. Its product range covers checking and savings accounts for personal and business customers, consumer and business lending, banking services for commercial clients, and straightforward personal banking solutions. The company positions itself as a community-focused institution that emphasises one-on-one service, direct human contact rather than automated phone systems, and customised financial advice.

WaFd Bank describes its role as supporting customers' long-term financial health as a reliable neighbour. Community engagement is conducted through the WaFd Bank Foundation, which facilitates giving to local nonprofits supporting low- and moderate-income individuals.