Banner (NASDAQ:BANR) (NASDAQ: BANR) is a bank holding company headquartered in Walla Walla, Washington, that provides a full spectrum of banking and financial services through its primary subsidiary, Banner Bank. The company offers retail and commercial deposit products, including checking and savings accounts, certificates of deposit, money market accounts, and treasury management solutions. It also provides a variety of lending services such as residential and commercial real estate loans, construction and development financing, equipment financing, agricultural lending, and lines of credit tailored to small and middle‐market businesses.
Founded in 1890 as the Bank of Walla Walla, Banner has grown organically and through strategic acquisitions to serve customers across Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Utah. Over the years, the company has expanded its footprint to include more than 150 full‐service branch locations and lending offices, reflecting its commitment to community banking and local decision-making. Banner’s geographic diversification is designed to balance mature markets on the West Coast with high-growth opportunities in the Intermountain West.
Beyond traditional banking, Banner is active in mortgage origination and servicing, offering fixed- and adjustable-rate residential loans, construction mortgages, and home equity lines of credit. Through Banner Investment Services, a registered broker-dealer and investment adviser subsidiary, the company provides wealth management, trust, retirement planning and brokerage services for individuals, families and institutional clients. Banner also offers insurance products, including property, casualty, life and health insurance, through its affiliate Banner Insurance Services.
Under the leadership of President and Chief Executive Officer David N. Turner, Banner emphasizes community engagement, customer satisfaction and prudent risk management. The company’s board of directors comprises experienced professionals from finance, agriculture, real estate and public service, supporting Banner’s objective of delivering consistent earnings growth and sustainable shareholder value while maintaining strong capital and liquidity positions.
