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WaFd, Inc. reports recurring developments for WaFd Bank, a federally insured Washington state chartered commercial bank serving consumer, commercial, small- to middle-market, commercial real estate, and residential real estate customers. The bank operates in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Utah, Nevada, Arizona, Texas, New Mexico, and California and also offers insurance products through a subsidiary.
Company news commonly covers quarterly earnings, net interest income and margin, deposit mix, credit quality, dividends, share repurchase authorization, and capital returns. Updates also include board and regional leadership changes, Community Reinvestment Act matters, investor presentations, and partnerships tied to WaFd Bank’s banking infrastructure and community-focused services.
WaFd Bank (Nasdaq: WAFD) has achieved a significant milestone by receiving Preferred Lender status from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). This designation enables WaFd Bank to independently approve, close, and service SBA-guaranteed loans, significantly streamlining the lending process for small businesses.
The prestigious status, granted to lenders with proven SBA lending success, allows WaFd Bank to offer faster loan approvals, an efficient application process, and expanded access to SBA financing programs including 7(a) and 504 loans. The bank can now provide comprehensive loan amounts with reduced collateral requirements compared to traditional loans.
WaFd Inc (NASDAQ:WAFD) has declared its 170th consecutive quarterly cash dividend of $0.27 per share, payable on September 5, 2025, to shareholders of record as of August 22, 2025.
WaFd Inc, the parent company of Washington Federal Bank (dba WaFd Bank), operates 208 branches across nine states. As of June 30, 2025, the bank reported $26.7 billion in assets, $21.4 billion in deposits, and $3.0 billion in shareholders' equity. The bank, established in 1917, provides consumer and commercial banking services, including business financing, real estate lending, and insurance products.
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WaFd Inc. (WAFD) has declared its 169th consecutive quarterly cash dividend of $0.27 per share, payable on June 6, 2025, to shareholders of record as of May 23, 2025. WaFd Inc., the parent company of Washington Federal Bank (dba WaFd Bank), operates 209 branches across nine states and provides consumer and commercial banking services.
As of March 31, 2025, the company reported strong financial metrics with $27.6 billion in assets, $21.4 billion in deposits, and $3.0 billion in shareholders' equity. Founded in 1917, WaFd Bank offers various services including consumer and commercial deposit accounts, business financing, real estate lending, and insurance products through its subsidiary.
WaFd (WAFD) reported Q2 fiscal 2025 earnings of $56.25 million, representing a 19% increase from the previous quarter and a 254% increase year-over-year. The bank achieved diluted earnings per share of $0.65, up from $0.54 in Q1.
Key highlights include:
- Net interest income of $161 million with a net interest margin of 2.55%
- 20% increase in non-interest income driven by WaFd Insurance revenue
- Non-performing assets decreased to 0.26% of total assets
- 726,082 shares repurchased during the quarter
- Paid $0.27 per share quarterly dividend
The bank reported success in its business banking initiative with 382 new small business loans originated through branches and a 125% increase in merchant processing referrals quarter-over-quarter. WaFd Insurance showed 53% year-over-year profit growth.
WaFd Inc (Nasdaq: WAFD) has announced an increase in its quarterly cash dividend to 27 cents per share, payable on March 7, 2025, to shareholders of record as of February 21, 2025. This marks the company's 168th consecutive quarterly cash dividend.
The parent company of Washington Federal Bank operates 210 branches across nine states, including Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Utah, Nevada, Arizona, Texas, New Mexico, and California. As of December 31, 2024, the company reported $27.7 billion in assets, $21.4 billion in deposits, and $3.0 billion in shareholders' equity. The bank, established in 1917, provides consumer and commercial deposit accounts, business financing, real estate lending, and insurance products.
WaFd (WAFD) reported Q1 FY2025 earnings of $47.3 million, with diluted EPS of $0.54, marking a 23% decrease from the previous quarter's $61.1 million and a 19% decline from $58.5 million year-over-year. The quarter included $5.4 million in one-time restructuring charges.
Key financial metrics show net interest margin contracted to 2.39% from 2.62% in Q4 FY24, while net interest income decreased to $155 million from $173 million. Credit quality remained stable with non-performing assets at 0.3% of total assets.
The company announced a significant strategic shift, exiting the single-family mortgage lending market by June 2025, expecting annual savings of $17 million. This restructuring will result in an 8% workforce reduction. WaFd will focus on business banking and commercial real estate lending, while maintaining existing home loans and HELOCs.
WaFd Bank (Nasdaq: WAFD) announces its partnership as the official banking partner for the Network of Giving, a purpose-driven digital commerce platform launching in Seattle. The platform enables merchant-funded micro-donations to four designated nonprofits: United Way of King County, Special Olympics of Washington, Make-A-Wish Alaska and Washington, and Northwest Harvest. Users can link their existing credit and debit cards from any financial institution to participate. The system allows merchants to define donation amounts, with 100% of donations directed to the nonprofits at no additional cost to consumers.
WaFd announced a regular quarterly cash dividend of 26 cents per share, marking its 167th consecutive quarterly dividend payment. The dividend will be paid on December 6, 2024, to shareholders of record as of November 22, 2024. As of September 30, 2024, WaFd operates 210 branches across nine states and reported $28.1 billion in assets, $21.4 billion in deposits, and $3.0 billion in shareholders' equity. The company provides consumer and commercial banking services, including business financing, real estate lending, and insurance products.
WaFd Inc. announced annual earnings of $200 million for fiscal year 2024, with net income available for common shareholders at $2.50 per share. The year included the acquisition of Luther Burbank , adding $7.7 billion in assets and resulting in $26 million in acquisition-related expenses. Key highlights:
- Loans receivable increased 19.7% to $20.9 billion
- Deposits grew 33.0% to $21.4 billion
- Total assets reached $28.1 billion, up 24.9%
- The company repurchased 1,070,207 shares at an average price of $25.29
- Paid $1.03 in cash dividends during the year
Credit quality remained stable with non-performing assets at 0.3% of total assets. The net interest margin decreased to 2.69% from 3.40% the previous year due to higher interest expense growth.