First Financial Northwest, Inc., a Washington corporation headquartered in Renton, Washington, is the
holding company for First Financial Northwest Bank and First Financial Diversified. First Financial
Northwest, Inc. was formed on June 1, 2007, in connection with the conversion from a mutual holding
company to a stock holding company structure completed on October 9, 2007. First Financial Northwest
shares trade on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the ticker symbol FFNW.
Established in 1923 on the shores of Lake Washington, 12 miles south of Seattle, as the
Renton Savings and Loan Association, First Financial Northwest Bank transformed over the years from a
single branch thrift to a full-fledged community bank delivering unique and innovative solutions. The
Bank has earned the trust of its customers and the communities it serves for more than 95 years by
holding true to its values of building long-term banking relationships, offering high-quality banking
products and services, providing exceptional customer service, and demonstrating a strong commitment to
community.
From a single location for most of its history to 15 branch locations today, First Financial Northwest
Bank has expanded its presence in the Puget Sound region in recent years as a component of its long-term
business strategy. First Financial Northwest Bank’s award-winning branch model implements a smaller
footprint, leverages technology for efficient transaction flow, and incorporates the talents of
highly-skilled bankers.
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