First Financial Northwest (NASDAQ:FFNW) is the bank holding company of Community First Bank, headquartered in Spokane Valley, Washington. Established in the late 1980s, the company has grown steadily through both organic expansion and strategic acquisitions, focusing on community banking services across Eastern Washington and Northern Idaho. Through its network of branches, First Financial Northwest aims to deliver personalized financial solutions to individuals, families and local businesses.
The company’s primary business activities include deposit-taking, commercial and consumer lending, mortgage origination and wealth management. Retail clients can access a range of checking and savings accounts, certificates of deposit and electronic banking services. Commercial customers benefit from tailored lending products, treasury management solutions and industry-specific expertise in sectors such as agriculture, healthcare and professional services. In addition, Community First Bank provides residential and commercial real estate financing, as well as home equity loans and lines of credit.
Complementing its traditional banking operations, First Financial Northwest offers investment advisory and trust services through its wealth management division, helping clients plan for retirement, education funding and estate transition. The bank’s mortgage team works with homebuyers and refinancers to navigate lending requirements in a region characterized by both urban growth and rural communities. Emphasis on local decision-making and community engagement underpins the company’s approach to customer service.
Leadership at First Financial Northwest consists of President and Chief Executive Officer Jeffrey J. Thomas, supported by a senior management team with deep experience in regional banking and finance. The board of directors includes business and civic leaders committed to economic development and philanthropy in the Pacific Northwest. With a focus on building long-term relationships, First Financial Northwest continues to reinforce its role as a community‐oriented financial partner.
