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Webster Raises Prime Lending Rate to 6.25 Percent
September 21, 2022
Webster Financial Corporation (NYSE: WBS), the holding company for Webster Bank, N.A. and its HSA Bank division, announced today that it has raised its prime lending rate to 6.25 percent from 5.50 percent, effective Sept. 22, 2022.
Webster Creates Innovative Partnership Bringing Banking Services to Underserved Bronx Residents
September 1, 2022
Webster recently announced an innovative partnership with a Bronx-based citizen advocacy group, as the Bronx People’s Federal Credit Union mobile branch in the Bronx officially opened.
Webster Provides $21.8M Senior Financing to AEW Capital Management and Senior Lifestyle Corporation
August 24, 2022
Webster Bank is pleased to announce it has provided a $21.8 million senior mortgage loan to AEW Capital Management and Senior Lifestyle Corporation (SLC) in connection with the refinancing of a 71-unit Assisted Living and Memory Care community located in Newtown, Connecticut.
McKernan Joins Webster Bank as Managing Director, ABL Originations
July 28, 2022
Webster Bank is pleased to announce that it is expanding its commitment to its Asset Based Lending division with the addition of Chris McKernan as Managing Director, ABL Originations.
Webster Raises Prime Lending Rate to 5.50 Percent
July 27, 2022
Webster Financial Corporation (NYSE: WBS), the holding company for Webster Bank, N.A. and its HSA Bank division, announced today that it has raised its prime lending rate to 5.50 percent from 4.75 percent, effective July 28, 2022.
Webster Reports Second Quarter 2022 Eps Of $1.00; Adjusted Eps Of $1.29
July 21, 2022
Webster Financial Corporation (NYSE: WBS), the holding company for Webster Bank, N.A. and its HSA Bank division, today announced net income available to common shareholders of $178.1 million, or $1.00 per diluted share, for the quarter ended June 30, 2022, compared to $92.1 million, or $1.01 per diluted share, for the quarter ended June 30, 2021.
July 21, 2022
July 18, 2022
Webster Financial Corporation Declares Common and Preferred Dividends
July 12, 2022
Webster Financial Corporation Announces Q2 2022 Earnings Release and Conference Call
June 15, 2022
Webster Raises Prime Lending Rate to 4.75 Percent
June 14, 2022
Webster Announces $6.5B Commitment to Community Support
June 10, 2022
Webster Appoints Vikram Nafde to Executive Vice President, Chief Information Officer
May 25, 2022
Ferretti Joins Webster Bank as SVP, Market Manager Commercial & Industrial Middle Market Banking
May 17, 2022
Webster Bank Joins Newly Launched Banking as a Service (BaaS) Association
May 12, 2022
Webster Bank Announces Launch of Finance Lab with Yonkers Partners in Education
May 4, 2022
Webster Raises Prime Lending Rate to 4.00 Percent
April 28, 2022
Webster Financial Corporation Declares Common and Preferred Dividends
April 28, 2022
Webster Reports First Quarter 2022 EPS of $(0.14); Adjusted EPS OF $1.24
April 12, 2022
Webster Financial Corporation Announces First Quarter 2022 Earnings Release and Conference Call
April 1, 2022
Webster Financial Corporation Declares Preferred Dividend
March 16, 2022
Webster Raises Prime Lending Rate to 3.50 Percent
February 16, 2022
Webster Signs Definitive Agreement to Acquire Bend Financial
February 1, 2022
Webster, Sterling Complete Merger
January 20, 2022
Webster Reports Fourth Quarter 2021 Earnings of $1.20 Per Diluted Share
January 18, 2022
Webster Financial Corporation Declares Common and Preferred Dividends
January 7, 2022
Webster Bank Recognized as Top SBA Lender for New England
December 20, 2021
Webster, Sterling Announce Receipt of All Required Regulatory Approvals for Merger
October 26, 2021
Webster Financial Corporation Declares Common and Preferred Dividends
October 21, 2021
Webster Reports Third Quarter 2021 Earnings Of $1.03 Per Diluted Share
October 8, 2021
Webster Financial Corporation Announces Third Quarter 2021 Earnings Release and Conference Call
September 2, 2021
August 17, 2021
Webster, Sterling Stockholders Approve Merger
July 22, 2021
Webster Reports Second Quarter 2021 Earnings of $1.01 per Diluted Share
July 19, 2021
Webster Financial Corporation Declares Common and Preferred Dividends
June 15, 2021
Webster to Recognize Juneteenth with National, Regional Investments
June 8, 2021
May 10, 2021
Webster Expands Focus on Healthcare Financing
April 19, 2021
Webster + Sterling: Creating Scale, Unlocking Growth and Value
Webster Reports First Quarter 2021 Earnings Of $1.17 Per Diluted Share
March 4, 2021
Webster SVP named Five Star Wealth Manager for 8th consecutive year
February 16, 2021
Webster’s Philip Picillo Joins Nacha National Board of Directors
February 12, 2021
Webster Sets Date for Virtual Annual Shareholders Meeting
January 28, 2021
Webster Bank Earns 'Outstanding' Rating from Federal Regulator
January 27, 2021
January 26, 2021
Webster Financial Corporation Declares Common and Preferred Dividends
January 21, 2021
Webster Reports Fourth Quarter 2020 Earnings of $0.64 Per Diluted Share
January 6, 2021
Webster Financial Corporation Announces Fourth Quarter 2020 Earnings Release
November 23, 2020
Webster Banker Named to American Bankers Association Foundation Board
November 4, 2020
Webster Promotes Jonathan W. Roberts to Lead Retail Banking and Consumer Lending
October 27, 2020
Webster Financial Corporation Declares Common and Preferred Dividends
October 26, 2020
Webster Investments SVP Named Among Top Retirement Advisors
October 22, 2020
Webster Reports Third Quarter 2020 Earnings Of $0.75 Per Diluted Share
October 14, 2020
Webster Banker Named Chief Information Security Officer of the Year
October 14, 2020
Yonkers Advocate Named 2020 Webster Way Pride Champion
September 18, 2020
Webster Bank Continues Support for East Coast Greenway Alliance
September 17, 2020
Webster Investment's Sales Manager Named to National Advisor Inclusion Council
August 27, 2020
Webster Announces $100,000 Grant to Women’s Business Development Council
August 12, 2020
Webster Bank Donates $25,000 Disaster Relief Grant to American Red Cross
July 23, 2020
Webster Reports Second Quarter 2020 Earnings Of $0.57 Per Diluted Share
July 21, 2020
Webster Financial Corporation Declares Common and Preferred Dividends
July 14, 2020
Webster “Frontline Heroes” Program Offers Banking Support to Hartford HealthCare Employees
July 6, 2020
Webster Among First Banks Nationwide to Offer Financial Program for 'Frontline Heroes'
July 2, 2020
Webster Financial Corporation Announces Second Quarter 2020 Earnings Release and Conference Call
June 22, 2020
Webster Bank SVP Named Among the Nation’s Top 30 Investment Program Managers
June 17, 2020
Webster Appoints James P. Bush to Board of Directors
June 16, 2020
Webster to recognize Juneteenth with early closing of banking centers, offices
June 15, 2020
Webster announces $100,000 commitment to fight racial inequality
May 14, 2020
Webster Elects Linda Ianieri to Board of Directors
April 22, 2020
Webster Bank Sponsors New Program to Keep Mentors and Youth Connected During Pandemic
April 21, 2020
Webster Financial Corporation Declares common Dividend
April 21, 2020
Webster Reports First Quarter 2020 Earnings Of $0.39 Per Diluted Share
April 15, 2020
Webster Donates $100,000 to United Ways to Aid COVID-19 Response Funds
April 3, 2020
Webster Financial Corporation Announces Location Change for its 2020 Annual Meeting of Shareholders
March 18, 2020
Webster Donates $100,000 to Feeding America Partners to Assist During COVID-19 Outbreak
March 17, 2020
Webster Bank Announces Support for Customers and Communities in Response to COVID-19
March 16, 2020
Webster Lowers Prime Lending Rate to 3.25 Percent
February 27, 2020
Webster Recognized as Platinum-Level Healthy Workplace Employer
February 14, 2020
Webster Sets Date for Annual Shareholders Meeting
February 12, 2020
Webster Promotes Jason Soto to Executive Vice President, Chief Credit Officer
January 31, 2020
Webster Bank Again Named to Forbes’ List of America’s Best Banks
January 28, 2020
Webster Financial Corporation Declares Common Dividend
January 23, 2020
Webster Reports Fourth Quarter 2019 Earnings of $0.96 Per Diluted Share
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