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Young couple moving in new house, holding keys
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Save on Mortgage Costs When You Open a WaFd Bank Checking Account

Enjoy a great start with WaFd Bank by saving up to $600 on your loan closing costs.*

Follow these three simple steps:

  1. Choose your best fit checking account. See below to review your options, including interest-earning, free and low minimum balance accounts.
  2. Provide the new account verification email to your Loan Officer.
  3. Complete the EZ-Pay sign up form with your Loan Officer.
WaFd Walt Bank

Save $400

when you set up autopay, pulling your mortgage payment from your checking account at WaFd or any other bank.

Save another $200

if you make your mortgage payments from a WaFd Bank checking account (with direct deposit).

Save $400

when you set up autopay, pulling your mortgage payment from your checking account at WaFd or any other bank.

Save another $200

if you make your mortgage payments from a WaFd Bank checking account (with direct deposit).

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POPULAR

STELLAR PLUS
Checking

GREEN
Checking

**FREE
Checking

Open an AccountOpen an AccountOpen an Account
Boost your benefits with Stellar Plus Checking!It's time you had a checking account that's really got you covered!No minimum balance or monthly maintenance fees!
Only $25 initial depositOnly $25 initial depositOnly $25 initial deposit
  • ATM / Debit Card
  • Online Banking
  • Bill Pay & External Transfers
  • Mobile Banking
  • Person-to-Person Payments
  • MyTransfer

My WaFd Wins Benefits1

  • Credit Monitoring and Identity Theft Resolution Service
  • Mobile Phone Protection
  • Buyer's Protection/Extended Warranty
  • AD&D Insurance
  • Shopping Discounts
  • Health Discounts
  • Travel & Leisure Discounts
  • Activation and registration are required

My WaFd Wins Benefits1

  • Credit Monitoring and Identity Theft Resolution Service
  • Mobile Phone Protection
  • Buyer's Protection/Extended Warranty
  • AD&D Insurance
  • Shopping Discounts
  • Health Discounts
  • Travel & Leisure Discounts
  • Activation and registration are required
 
$0, $3 or $8 Per Month$6 Per MonthFREE**

Balance to waive monthly fee $20,000.

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No minimum balance requirement.

No minimum balance requirement.

Nonsufficient funds charge may apply.

Earn interest on all balancesNo interest earnedNo interest earned

STELLAR PLUS Checking

$0, $3 or $8 Per Month
Boost your benefits with Stellar Plus Checking!
Only $25 initial deposit

My WaFd Wins Benefits1

  • Credit Monitoring and Identity Theft Resolution Service
  • Mobile Phone Protection
  • Buyer's Protection/Extended Warranty
  • AD&D Insurance
  • Shopping Discounts
  • Health Discounts
  • Travel & Leisure Discounts
  • Activation and registration are required
Balance to waive monthly fee $20,000.
Earn interest on all balances See today's interest rates

Open an Account

GREEN Checking

$6 Per Month
It's time you had a checking account that's really got you covered!
Only $25 initial deposit

My WaFd Wins Benefits1

  • Credit Monitoring and Identity Theft Resolution Service
  • Mobile Phone Protection
  • Buyer's Protection/Extended Warranty
  • AD&D Insurance
  • Shopping Discounts
  • Health Discounts
  • Travel & Leisure Discounts
  • Activation and registration are required
No minimum balance requirement.
No interest earned.

Open an Account

**FREE Checking

FREE**
It's time you had a checking account that's really got you covered!
Only $25 initial deposit
  • ATM / Debit Card
  • Online Banking
  • Bill Pay & External Transfers
  • Mobile Banking
  • Person-to-Person Payments
  • MyTransfer
No minimum balance requirement.
No interest earned.

Open an Account

*To qualify for a credit back on closing costs, prior to closing, you must (1) open a new consumer checking account with WaFd Bank using the link above, (2) register for EZ-Pay service to automatically pull your mortgage payment from this checking account, and (3) include one form of direct deposit (payroll, social security, or other monthly recurring source of income). This credit may not be combined with other offers or discounts. Direct deposit must be verified. All loans subject to credit approval.

**Requires eStatement registration and direct deposit. Nonsufficient/returned item fees may apply. $25 minimum to open. Inactivity Fee May Apply.