Washington Financial hired Anthony Cardone as a Vice President and Business Banking Officer. Mr. Cardone is responsible for managing new and existing commercial relationships.
BAUERFINANCIAL, Inc., Coral Gables, Florida, is pleased to announce that Washington Financial Bank, Washington, Pennsylvania has earned its highest 5-Star Superior rating for financial strength and stability. It is heartening to know that there are still well run community banks, like Washington Financial Bank, that have risen above the calamity that has befallen so many others. The 5-Star Superior rating is based on the overall financial picture of the bank and indicates that Washington Financial Bank is one of the strongest banks in the nation.
On December 7, 2009, Washington Federal Savings Bank received official notification that its application to convert to a Pennsylvania state savings bank had been approved. Effective December 28, 2009, the Bank became Washington Financial Bank – a state chartered savings bank regulated by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the FDIC.
From November 15 - December 31, all FreeE-Checking customers will receive 20 cents for every debit card signature transaction and 10 cents for each PIN transaction. Additionally, all new FreeE accounts opened through December 22 will be entered to win 1 of 8 official NFL footballs, autographed by Charlie Batch.
Washington Federal hired Victor Bell as a Registered Representative for its Wealth Management Division. Mr. Bell will work primarily at the Bank’s Canonsburg branch, where he will assist Division Vice President Rob Vettorel in helping customers to meet their financial and investment goals.
Washington Federal's new, money management tool helps consumers view a more complete picture of their finances. Powered by Quicken®, this tool aggregates accounts from thousands of financial institutions and credit card sites into one, safe location.
The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) and Washington Federal Savings Bank - as part of the annual celebration of Community Banking Month in April - are leading the chorus of community banks nationwide asserting that community banks are vital to the nation and its economic health.
Washington Federal Savings Bank is building the first certified "Green Building" in Peters Township and the second in all of Washington County. The Bank is relocating its current McMurray Towne Center office to 430 Valley Brook Road, just less than a quarter mile from its current location.
Washington Federal Savings Bank named Rob Vettorel as Vice President of Wealth Management. Vettorel will head the Bank’s new Wealth Management Division with the primary office located at the 77 South Main Street branch in Washington.
Washington County is home to 22 of Pennsylvania's 210 covered bridges.