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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).

Compare Checking Accounts and Open an Account Online Today

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Service Charge
$12 Per Month
Charge waived with $5,000 average daily balance or $50,000 in eligible accounts
$9 Per Month$6 Per MonthFREE
Minimum Balance Requirement
$5,000
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Free Overdraft Protection
Connect your Savings or Money Market for overdraft protection.
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Overdraft Line of Credit
Subject to credit approval.
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Daily Cap of NSF Fees
3 per day or $90.
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Only $25 Initial Deposit
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Service Charge
  • Interest Checking $12 Per Month Charge waived with $5,000 average daily balance or $50,000 in eligible accounts
  • Premium Rewards Checking $9 Per Month
  • Rewards Checking $6 Per Month
  • *Free Checking FREE
Minimum Balance Requirement
  • Interest Checking $5,000 See more details
  • Premium Rewards Checking $0
  • Rewards Checking $0
  • *Free Checking $0
Earns Interest
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Free 3x5 safe deposit box where available
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Contactless Debit Card
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Digital Banking
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Start Savings
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check*Free Checking
Free Overdraft Protection
Connect your Savings or Money Market for overdraft protection.
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checkPremium Rewards Checking
checkRewards Checking
check*Free Checking
Overdraft Line of Credit
Subject to credit approval.
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checkPremium Rewards Checking
checkRewards Checking
check*Free Checking
Daily Cap of NSF Fees
3 per day or $90.
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For more information, see Rewards FAQs.

*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.