WaFd preferred shares now offer a 7.5% yield, trading at a 35% discount to par, presenting an attractive entry for income investors. WAFD's net interest income has risen for five consecutive quarters, supported by consistent declines in interest expense and stabilization of the loan-to-deposit ratio at 93%. Loan growth remains sluggish post-merger, but Q1 saw a modest 0.6% uptick; deposits are stable, with minimal quarterly fluctuations.