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WAFD BANK

248 consumer complaints recorded in the CFPB Consumer Complaint Database, with breakdowns by product, state, and complaint year.

248 consumer complaints filed with the CFPB

This profile shows WAFD BANK's complaint history from CFPB public records. 248 consumers have filed complaints since 2011. The company has a 97.6% timely response rate and has provided relief in 7.7% of cases.

248
Total Complaints
97.6%
Timely Response
10.1%
Disputed
7.7%
Relief Provided
20
States Active
2011
Since

Total complaints

248

Filed since 2011

Timely response

97.6%

CFPB-tracked response window

Relief rate

7.7%

Closed with monetary or non-monetary relief

Timely response rate 97.6%
Federal benchmark

CFPB benchmark: response within 15 calendar days of filing.

Relief rate 7.7%
Industry median

Share closed with monetary or non-monetary relief.

WAFD BANK complaint mix by product

Total complaints: 248

WAFD BANK complaint mix by product Horizontal strip chart. Width of each segment is proportional to that category's share of the 248 total complaints. Trend arrow shows rolling 12-month direction. Inline badge shows resolution rate (% closed with relief). Checking or: 96 complaints (40.3%), resolution 8.3% Checking or 40.3% Mortgage: 83 complaints (34.9%), resolution 8.4% Mortgage 34.9% Bank account: 45 complaints (18.9%), resolution 8.9% Bank account 18.9% Debt collection: 4 complaints (1.7%), resolution 0.0% Credit reporting,: 4 complaints (1.7%), resolution 0.0% Money transfer,: 3 complaints (1.3%), resolution 0.0% Credit card: 3 complaints (1.3%), resolution 0.0%
  • Checking or 96 40.3% 8% relief
  • Mortgage 83 34.9% 8% relief
  • Bank account 45 18.9% 9% relief
  • Debt collection 4 1.7% 0% relief
  • Credit reporting, 4 1.7% 0% relief
  • Money transfer, 3 1.3% 0% relief
  • Credit card 3 1.3% 0% relief

How WAFD BANK's 248 complaints split across CFPB product categories. Resolution rate badge = % closed with monetary or non-monetary relief.

Complaints by Product

Product Complaints
Checking or savings account 96
Mortgage 83
Bank account or service 45
Debt collection 4
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports 4
Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service 3
Credit card or prepaid card 3
Credit card 2
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 2
Payday loan, title loan, personal loan, or advance loan 2
Debt or credit management 1
Consumer Loan 1
Prepaid card 1
Payday loan, title loan, or personal loan 1

Top States

State Complaints
WA 74
OR 38
AZ 32
NM 22
CA 19
ID 15
NV 12
TX 6
CO 4
UT 4
GA 3
FL 3
OK 3
LA 2
NE 1
TN 1
IA 1
MN 1
MO 1
IL 1

Top Issues

Issue Complaints
Managing an account 66
Loan modification,collection,foreclosure 22
Account opening, closing, or management 21
Closing an account 18
Trouble during payment process 17
Deposits and withdrawals 16
Loan servicing, payments, escrow account 14
Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage 7
Application, originator, mortgage broker 7
Opening an account 6
Using a debit or ATM card 4
Making/receiving payments, sending money 4
Closing on a mortgage 4
Struggling to pay mortgage 4
Problem with a purchase shown on your statement 4
Settlement process and costs 4
Credit decision / Underwriting 4
Incorrect information on your report 4
Problem with a lender or other company charging your account 3
Problem caused by your funds being low 3

Yearly Trend

Year Complaints Timely
2011 1 0%
2012 4 75%
2013 23 95.7%
2014 21 100%
2015 22 100%
2016 22 100%
2017 12 100%
2018 15 100%
2019 16 100%
2020 13 100%
2021 14 100%
2022 17 100%
2023 19 84.2%
2024 20 100%
2025 16 100%
2026 13 100%

Source: CFPB Consumer Complaint Database CFPB Consumer Complaint Database

What the CFPB Record Shows About WAFD BANK

WAFD BANK has accumulated 248 consumer complaints in the CFPB public database, with filings active across 20 U.S. states. Of those submissions, 52 include a consumer narrative — the verbatim description of the reported problem that the CFPB collects alongside each filing. The earliest complaint on file dates back to 2011, and the most recent logged activity is 2026-03-24, giving this record a multi-year window of observable consumer sentiment.

Looking at response behavior, WAFD BANK reports a 97.6% timely-response rate and has closed 91.5% of cases with a written explanation to the consumer. 7.7% of complaints were closed with monetary or non-monetary relief — an outcome signal that tracks how often consumers walked away with some form of remediation. A further 10.1% of responses were formally disputed by the consumer after the company replied, a useful marker of resolution quality independent of sheer volume. The most-reported product category for this record is "Checking or savings account", and the single most common underlying issue is "Managing an account".

Complaint volume is heavily influenced by company size, customer base, and market footprint — larger financial institutions routinely carry more filings purely because they serve more consumers. A complaint is a consumer-reported allegation, not proven wrongdoing, and a timely or relief-flagged closure does not by itself confirm fault. Use this page as one input among many when evaluating WAFD BANK: cross-check against the CFPB Consumer Complaint Database directly, review your own contract terms, and consult a licensed professional for financial, legal, or regulatory advice. This page is informational only.

Disclaimer: This data is from CFPB public records. PlainComplaint does not provide financial advice. A complaint does not indicate that a company has violated any law or regulation. Complaint volumes are influenced by company size, customer base, and market presence. Use this data as one of many inputs when evaluating a company.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many CFPB complaints does WAFD BANK have?

WAFD BANK has received 248 consumer complaints filed with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

Does WAFD BANK respond to complaints on time?

WAFD BANK has a 97.6% timely response rate to CFPB complaints.

What is the most common complaint about WAFD BANK?

The most common issue reported against WAFD BANK is "Managing an account" in the "Checking or savings account" product category.

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