Washington's FS Bancorp to enter Portland with deal
American Banker·2026-02-26 21:26
Supporting data: FS Bancorp in Mountlake Terrace, Wash., announced its first whole-bank acquisition since 2019 on Thursday. Key insight: The deal for the four-branch Pacific West Bank moves FS and its 1st Security Bank subsidiary into the Portland, Ore., market. Expert Quote: "This partnership with Pacific West represents a compelling step forward in our continued expansion across the Pacific Northwest." — FS President Matthew MulletFS Bancorp, the Mountlake Terrace, Wash.-based holding company for 1st Secu ...