FS Bancorp, Inc.

FS Bancorp, Inc. is the holding company for 1st Security Bank of Washington, a community-based savings bank serving households and small-to-middle-market businesses in Washington and Oregon. The bank gathers deposits and originates a mix of consumer, mortgage, commercial real estate, construction, and business loans through branches and loan production offices concentrated in the Puget Sound and nearby regional markets.

— FS Bancorp, Inc.
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Deposit activities25% Core funding products including checking, savings, and other deposit accounts used to support lending.
Residential mortgage lending30% Home loans originated for purchase, refinance, and related mortgage banking activity.
Commercial real estate lending25% Owner-occupied and non-owner-occupied CRE loans, including related construction exposure.
Commercial and industrial lending10% Business-purpose loans and lines of credit for small and middle-market companies.
Consumer and other lending10% Smaller-balance consumer loans and other banking services to retail customers.

The bank primarily serves small- and middle-market businesses and individuals in its local branch footprint...

  • Small and middle-market businessesprimary

    Borrow commercial loans, CRE financing, and lines of credit for working capital and expansion.

  • Individual and household customersprimary

    Open deposit accounts and obtain residential mortgage and consumer loans.

  • Real estate investors and developersprimary

    Use owner-occupied and non-owner-occupied CRE loans plus construction financing.

  • Local communities in branch marketssecondary

    Choose the bank for local presence, deposit convenience, and faster credit decisions.

FS Bancorp operates mainly in Washington and Oregon, with branches and loan production offices concentrated in the...

  • Primary footprint is Washington State, especially Puget Sound
  • Also serves Tri-Cities, Vancouver, Goldendale, and White Salmon
  • Oregon presence includes Manzanita, Newport, Ontario, Tillamook, and Waldport
  • Branch network and loan offices tie growth to local market health
  • Regional concentration increases sensitivity to housing and employment cycles

The company’s strategy centers on relationship banking in defined local markets, using branches and loan production...

01
Deposit growth and funding mix improvementshort-term

Stable core deposits reduce funding volatility and support loan growth.

02
Credit quality and underwriting disciplineshort-term

Loan losses and reserve needs are central to earnings in a lending-heavy bank.

03
Selective market expansion in the Pacific Northwestmedium-term

Adding branches or offices can deepen local relationships and broaden origination capacity.

04
Technology and cybersecurity resiliencemedium-term

Digital banking and third-party systems are essential to customer retention and operations.

FS Bancorp is exposed to regional economic weakness, especially in its Washington and Oregon markets, where employment...

high

Local economic downturn in core markets

Borrowers are concentrated in Washington and Oregon communities, so weaker employment or spending can hurt repayment and growth.

Scope
Puget Sound and surrounding counties in Washington and Oregon
Materiality
high
high

Commercial real estate and construction credit losses

A meaningful part of the loan book is tied to CRE and development activity, which is cyclical and collateral-sensitive.

Scope
Owner-occupied and non-owner-occupied CRE, construction and development loans
Materiality
high
high

Cybersecurity and technology disruption

The bank relies on online systems and third-party vendors for core operations and customer access.

Scope
Internet banking, internal systems, third-party service providers
Materiality
high
medium

Interest-rate and funding pressure

Deposit pricing and asset yields can reprice at different speeds, affecting net interest income.

Scope
Deposit activities and loan portfolio repricing
Materiality
medium
medium

Goodwill impairment

Acquisition-related goodwill can be written down if performance or market conditions weaken.

Scope
Reported goodwill of $3.6 million at year-end 2025
Materiality
medium
Allowance for credit losses
Can materially change provision expense and net income
Mortgage servicing rights
Can create fair value gains or losses
Derivative and hedging activity
May introduce volatility in noninterest income and expense
Goodwill impairment
Could produce a non-cash charge to earnings
Fair value of securities and acquired assets
Affects balance sheet carrying values and capital ratios

: 28/04/2026