WaFd Bank receives SBA preferred lender designation
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WaFd Bank Approved for SBA Preferred Lender Status
September 16, 2025 1:00 PM EDTSEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- WaFd, Inc. (Nasdaq: WAFD) (the Company), parent company of Washington Federal Bank (WaFd Bank), today announced that it has been designated as a Preferred Lender with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), a significant milestone that allows the bank to deliver faster, more efficient financing solutions to small businesses.
The SBA Preferred Lender Program grants select financial institutions increased authority to approve, close, and service SBA-guaranteed loans. This designation streamlines the lending process, reducing wait times and providing small businesses with faster access to the capital... More

