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Washington Federal Bank d/b/a WaFd Bank
SEATTLE, WA · Active Lender · National rank #159
WaFd Bank approved 52 SBA 7(a) loans in FY2025, ranking #159 nationally among SBA lenders, with its lending concentrated in Washington, Arizona, and Idaho.
Washington Federal Bank, doing business as WaFd Bank, is an SBA 7(a) lender headquartered in Seattle, Washington. According to FY2025 SBA 7(a) lender activity data, WaFd Bank approved 52 SBA 7(a) loans totaling $1,392,800 in gross approved dollars during the fiscal year. The SBA guaranty portion of this activity totaled $696,400. The average loan size across these approved loans was $26,785, indicating the bank's FY2025 SBA lending activity concentrated on smaller loan amounts.
WaFd Bank ranks #159 among SBA 7(a) lenders nationally by FY2025 volume, based on this data set. The bank's SBA lending activity was most concentrated in its home state of Washington, with 19 loans, followed by Arizona with 10 loans and Idaho with 7 loans. Beyond these top three states, WaFd Bank's SBA 7(a) lending footprint extended into Oregon, Utah, Nevada, Texas, and New Mexico, reflecting a regional presence across the western United States rather than a nationwide concentration.
These figures represent FY2025 SBA 7(a) lender activity data only and do not reflect interest rates, loan terms, approval likelihood, or any other lending criteria. Borrowers should confirm current program details directly with the lender.
Where Washington Federal Bank d/b/a WaFd Bank lends
| State | Loans | Dollars |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 19 | $572,300 |
| Arizona | 10 | $221,500 |
| Idaho | 7 | $215,000 |
| Oregon | 5 | $120,000 |
| Texas | 2 | $115,000 |
| Utah | 5 | $75,000 |
| Nevada | 3 | $59,000 |
| New Mexico | 1 | $15,000 |
Questions people ask
Is Washington Federal Bank d/b/a WaFd Bank an SBA lender?
Yes, WaFd Bank participates in the SBA 7(a) loan program and approved loans under it in FY2025.
How many SBA 7(a) loans did WaFd Bank approve in FY2025?
WaFd Bank approved 52 SBA 7(a) loans in FY2025.
What was WaFd Bank's total SBA 7(a) loan volume in FY2025?
Total approved dollars were $1,392,800, with $696,400 in SBA guaranty dollars.
What is WaFd Bank's average SBA loan size?
The average SBA 7(a) loan size was $26,785 in FY2025.
Where is WaFd Bank most active for SBA lending?
WaFd Bank's top states for SBA 7(a) loans in FY2025 were Washington (19 loans), Arizona (10 loans), and Idaho (7 loans).
Is WaFd Bank a national or regional SBA lender?
Based on FY2025 data, WaFd Bank operates as a regional SBA lender, primarily active in western states including WA, AZ, ID, OR, UT, NV, TX, and NM.
How does WaFd Bank rank by SBA loan volume?
WaFd Bank ranked #159 nationally among SBA 7(a) lenders in FY2025.
Where is WaFd Bank headquartered?
WaFd Bank is headquartered in Seattle, Washington.
Which states does WaFd Bank serve for SBA loans?
According to FY2025 data, WaFd Bank served WA, AZ, ID, OR, UT, NV, TX, and NM.
Source: SBA 7(a) Lender Activity Report, FY2025 (data.sba.gov). GetFundedUSA is independent and not affiliated with Washington Federal Bank d/b/a WaFd Bank; loan terms, rates and eligibility are set by the lender and the SBA, not GetFundedUSA.