Westsound Bank

edited October 2007 in The Economy
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Even the little guys are getting into trouble. Not too much detail, but sources suggest that WSB problems include inadequate reserves and a significant number of past due loans.

Bremerton bank's stock dives on news of fraud probe

Investors dumped shares of WSB Financial on Wednesday, after the Bremerton-based parent of Westsound Bank said state and federal regulators are looking into possible fraud and misconduct in its real-estate lending.

The shares plunged 42.9 percent, making WSB the day's worst-performing Nasdaq stock.

In a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission, WSB said examiners from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. and the Washington Department of Financial Institutions recently told management they believed the bank "violated certain banking laws and regulations which are primarily related to the origination, administration and monitoring of construction and mortgage loans.".....

.......Westsound Bank has nine full-service branches, mostly in Kitsap County.
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Comments

  • At least Bremerton isn't in Washington!

    Phew
  • Bremerton never gets any respect!

    I just want you to know that Bremerton now has brand new expensive condos by the ferry terminal! Some of which will undoubtedly have a panoramic view of the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard.
  • TJ_98370 wrote:
    Bremerton never gets any respect!

    I just want you to know that Bremerton now has brand new expensive condos by the ferry terminal! Some of which will undoubtedly have a panoramic view of the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard.

    Can I have a panoramic view of Mt. Rainier? Otherwise, no deal.
  • Who wants to look at a mountain when you have the option of viewing an industrial site!
  • When I first heard that a small bank over in the Bremerton area got hit I got worried for a moment, then realized that it wasnt one of my clients (as my two small Seattle area Bank clients dont even do subprime loans).
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