Low Pay - Anonymous employee WaFd Bank Employee Review

3.0
Nov 24, 2017
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

They have great portfolio loan programs

Cons

Inconsistent underwriting, Low pay, no management support

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WaFd Bank Response
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Thanks for the feedback, underwriting is an art not a science. One of the things that sets us apart is we still have human beings doing the underwriting versus machines. With regards to you comments on pay, we take that to heart. The cost of living is increasing particularly in Seattle and other metro areas. We are considering our options in terms of mix of compensation to help. More and better training is coming!

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