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Young couple moving in new house, holding keys
Young couple moving in new house, holding keys
Young couple moving in new house, holding keys
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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Stellar Plus Checking arrow-right
Open an Account
Green Checking arrow-right
Open an Account
**Free Checking arrow-right
Open an Account
Only $25 Initial Deposit
Monthly Fee

$0, $3, or $8

Per Month

$6

Per Month

FREE

Minimum Balance Requirement

$20,000

See more details
$0$0
Earns Interest
Checking Rewards (My WaFd Wins)
Contactless Debit Card
Digital Banking
Free Overdraft Protection(Connect your Savings or Money Market for overdraft protection.)
Overdraft Line of Credit(Subject to credit approval.)
Free Checks
Free 3"x5" Safe Deposit Box(Where available.)
Daily Cap of NSF Fees(3 per day or $90.)

Select an Account to See Details

Stellar Plus Checking arrow-right

Open an Account

Green Checking arrow-right

Open an Account

Free Checking arrow-right

Open an Account

Only $25 Initial Deposit
Monthly Fee$0, $3, or $8Per Month
Minimum Balance Requirement$20,000See more details
Earns Interest
Checking Rewards (My WaFd Wins)
Free Overdraft Protection(Connect your Savings or Money Market for overdraft protection.)
Contactless Debit Card
Digital Banking
Online Banking
Overdraft Line of Credit(Subject to credit approval.)
Free Checks
Free 3”x5” Safe Deposit Box(Where available)
Daily Cap of NSF Fees(3 per day or $90.)
Only $25 Initial Deposit
Monthly Fee$6Per Month
Minimum Balance Requirement$0See more details
Checking Rewards (My WaFd Wins)
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
Free Overdraft Protection(Connect your Savings or Money Market for overdraft protection.)
Contactless Debit Card
Digital Banking
Online Banking
Overdraft Line of Credit(Subject to credit approval.)
Daily Cap of NSF Fees(3 per day or $90.)
Only $25 Initial Deposit
Monthly FeeFREEPer Month
Minimum Balance Requirement$0See more details
Free Overdraft Protection(Connect your Savings or Money Market for overdraft protection.)
Contactless Debit Card
Digital Banking
Online Banking
Daily Cap of NSF Fees(3 per day or $90.)

*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.