WaFd Bank operates under its legal corporate identity as Washington Federal Bank, serving as a prominent regional bank headquartered in Seattle, Washington. Founded initially as Washington Federal Savings and Loan Association, the institution officially transitioned its consumer-facing and operational brand name to WaFd Bank to reflect a modern, streamlined identity while honoring its deep historical roots in the Pacific Northwest. Despite the shortened moniker used across its extensive branch network spanning multiple Western states, its official chartered corporate name remains Washington Federal Bank, National Association.