Founded in 1917 as Ballard Savings and Loan Association in Seattle, Washington, WaFd Bank has grown from a small neighborhood institution into a significant regional bank. Operating as a community-focused bank, its mission is to offer straightforward, commonsense banking solutions. WaFd provides a full suite of financial products, including checking and savings accounts, consumer and commercial loans, mortgages, treasury management, and wealth management services to individuals and businesses. The company officially rebranded from Washington Federal to WaFd Bank in 2019 to reflect its modern approach while maintaining its long-standing history of financial stability and customer service.

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