WaFd (NASDAQ:WAFD) (NASDAQ: WAFD), formerly known as Washington Federal, is the holding company for WaFd Bank, a regional financial institution serving individuals, families, businesses and commercial real estate customers. The bank provides deposit accounts, residential and commercial real estate lending, consumer loans, business banking, treasury management and online and mobile banking services.
Founded in 1917, WaFd began as a savings and loan institution in Seattle and has expanded into a full-service regional bank. Its operations primarily serve communities across the western United States, including Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Utah, Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico and Texas, with additional reach developed through strategic expansion.
WaFd Bank serves customers through a network of branches and digital banking platforms, while its commercial banking activities include financing for businesses, multifamily properties and other commercial real estate projects. Brent J. Beardall serves as the company's president and chief executive officer.
