We are proud to support the Utah Microloan Fund and their work to help small business owners turn their ideas into reality!
Big ideas need smart funding. From personal savings, support from friends or family to grants, there are multiple ways to fund your next move. The right choice depends on your goals and what fits your business best.
WaFd Bank has been named to the 2026 Empowering Women list by Idaho Business Review. We’re grateful to be part of a community that recognizes the importance of building workplaces where women can thrive. 💚
When small businesses grow, communities grow. Jeffree Serl of Splash Tech LLC shares how WaFd Bank helped him access the financing and support needed to take on bigger jobs and expand his operations seeing results in just six weeks. We're proud to be a partner in his success.
WaFd Bank stopped by the new Downtown Seattle Association headquarters on second and Pine with 200 Top Pot doughnuts and fresh coffee to kick off the holiday season and offer a warm thank you and neighborly welcome to their new location. The DSA/MID Ambassadors work tirelessly, helping keep our downtown streets clean, safe, and friendly year-round, contributing to our continued investment of a vibrant downtown community.
Yesterday afternoon, our CEO Brent Beardall joined the Downtown Seattle Association/MID Ambassadors luncheon to personally share our gratitude for the incredible work these teams do every single day. As part of our continued welcome to their new headquarters, WaFd Bank also provided warm meals to the Ambassador team, our way of saying thank you for all they do to keep downtown clean, safe, and welcoming.
We're honored to share that WaFd Bank has been recognized as Most Philanthropic Company and CEO Brent Beardall as Leader of the Year in the 2025 425 Business Best in Business Awards. These honors highlight our shared belief that doing good and doing well go hand in hand. Thank you to our incredible teams, clients, and communities who make this possible. 💚
We’re proud to celebrate four new Co.Starters graduates from our Henderson, NV program! 🎓 This collaboration with FINSYNC empowers local entrepreneurs with tools, mentorship, and community connections to build stronger businesses and stronger communities. Thank you to our chamber partners, colleagues, and facilitator Andi Graham-Mendoza for supporting these local innovators!
Congratulations to the recent CO.STARTERS graduates from our North Salem cohort! 👏 Thanks to Branch Manager Brooke Herbert and our partnership with the Keizer Chamber of Commerce, four local entrepreneurs completed the program, gaining insights, mentorship, and a strong community network to help their businesses grow.
Jamie Sherbondy joins WaFd Bank as our new Sr. SBA Analyst, bringing 17 years of experience in SBA lending. Her background spans both the 7(a) and 504 programs, with expertise across sales, credit, and underwriting. Early in her career, she helped revitalize rural lending programs at a 504 Certified Development Company that grew into a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI). Over the years, Jamie has built a reputation for strengthening SBA programs and supporting business growth through thoughtful, community-focused financial solutions. Beyond her professional work, Jamie is dedicated to economic empowerment. She has served on Boards and Loan Committees, advised her local high school’s vocational department, judged FBLA and DECA competitions, and taught through Financial Beginnings.
