First Financial Northwest, Inc. is a Washington corporation headquartered in Renton, Washington, and is the holding company for First Financial Northwest Bank and First Financial Diversified. First Financial Northwest, Inc. was formed on June 1, 2007, in connection with the conversion from a mutual holding company to a stock holding company structure completed on October 9, 2007. First Financial Northwest shares trade on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the ticker symbol FFNW.
Established in 1923 on the shores of Lake Washington, 12 miles south of Seattle, as the Renton Savings and Loan Association, First Financial Northwest Bank transformed over the years from a single branch thrift to a full-fledged community bank delivering unique and innovative solutions. The Bank has earned the trust of its customers and the communities it serves for 95 years by holding true to its values of building long-term banking relationships, offering high-quality banking products and services, providing exceptional customer service, and demonstrating a strong commitment to community.
From a single location for most of its history to 11 branch locations today, First Financial Northwest Bank has expanded its presence in the Puget Sound region in recent years as a component of its long-term business strategy. First Financial Northwest Bankâs award-winning branch model implements a smaller footprint, leverages technology for efficient transaction flow, and incorporates the talents of highly-skilled bankers.
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