As you may be aware, Horizon Bank was closed by the Washington Department of Financial Institutions on January 8, 2010. Most of Horizon’s deposits and assets were assumed by Washington Federal. Click here to read Washington Federal’s press release.


Washington Federal’s Commitment to Business Banking

Tom Kenney

Dear Valued Business Banking Client:


Welcome to Washington Federal! We are Locally-based, rock-solid and have been serving customers in the Northwest since 1917.  We are excited to serve you, our newest clients.  These can be challenging times for local business borrowers and users of bank services – especially in light of recurring news concerning the capital problems affecting a number of lenders in the state of Washington and elsewhere in the country.  Here at Washington Federal, we are indeed fortunate that our board and management stuck by the company’s guiding principles of ample capital and sound  underwriting that served this company so well during previous economic downturns.  We have and will continue to grow the business, despite the “Great Recession.”  


Contrary to what you may have heard, Washington Federal is serious about Business Banking, not just here in Whatcom, Skagit, or Snohomish County, but throughout Western Washington.  We’re leveraging the experience of our business bankers with Washington Federal’s resources, financial strength and proven record of stability to provide you with solid banking solutions and trusted advice you can rely on for years to come.


Today, we have commercial banking teams in Bellingham, Burlington, Everett, Seattle, and Bellevue.    The executive leadership team charged with expanding Washington Federal’s Business Banking footprint consists of veteran Western Washington commercial bankers Roy Whitehead, President& CEO, Rick Collette, EVP, Tom Kasanders, EVP and myself.   We are actively seeking to grow Business Banking in Northern Washington and look forward to continually enhancing the products offered to small and mid-sized businesses:



Over the next several months, you’ll notice that we’re upgrading our company brand, website and online banking services to better reflect our product and service offerings. I think you’ll like what you see, and look forward to earning your trust. As one of America’s strongest banks (ranked 4th in capital among the largest 100 banks), I encourage you to provide us the opportunity to demonstrate the capabilities of Washington Federal Business Banking.


 

Tom Kenney's Signature

Tom Kenney

Senior Vice President

Washington Federal


Welcome to Washington Federal

Washington Federal is focused on keeping things simple. Our reputation is based on offering a common sense approach and easy-to-use accounts and services combined with personal attention to your financial goals. Our approach has helped neighborhoods flourish for almost a century.


Headquarters

425 Pike Street, Seattle, Washington


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