WTIA has partnered with HomeStreet Bank. This affiliation brings member-company employees access to trusted, industry-leading services, savings on a home purchase, sale or refinance, and access to first-time homebuyers classes.

Robert te Winkel, our Senior Director of Finance and Administration, and his wife recently bought a home through HomeStreet Bank and were pleased with their experience from start to finish. Here’s what they had to say

From the beginning, we were impressed with the customer service, dedication, and attention to detail that our broker gave us.

When we were approved for a home loan through HomeStreet Bank and presented our letter of approval to real estate agents, we knew that we were in good hands. Once real estate agents saw that we had gotten our loan through HomeStreet, it was clear—because they said so—that this is a recognized institution that sellers and agents alike see as reputable and trustworthy.

The same was true when it came to the closing process. With Seattle’s housing market being so tight and fast-paced, title companies breathe a sigh of relief when they see that HomeStreet’s on the case.

One thing that was very impressive to us was that during the thirty– to forty-day approval process, our representative tirelessly worked to assure that every detail of our paperwork was in line and accurate. This, in turn, made it very easy for the title company to accept the paperwork knowing that there would be little to no back-and-forth in finalizing the purchase.

Additionally, being WTIA members ourselves, we were able to take advantage of the savings given to us through the HomeStreet–WTIA partnership.

I would recommend working with HomeStreet to anyone, especially WTIA members!

The Hometown benefits are available through Affinity loan officers who are exclusively dedicated to serving WTIA members and other participating organizations. For more information about HomeStreet Bank and its WTIA member benefits, visit our WTIA Member Discounts page today.

WTIA offers a myriad of member benefits including employee benefits—health insurance and 401k plans—member discounts with Alaska Airlines, Galvanize, and General Assembly, and now HomeStreet Bank, and so much more! Learn more about these and other membership benefits by contacting us today!