Western Alliance Bancorporation (WAL) Stock Analysis

What Western Alliance Bancorporation does

Western Alliance Bancorporation serves as the holding entity for Western Alliance Bank, offering a broad spectrum of banking products and related financial services, with its primary operations centered in Arizona, California, and Nevada. The company structures its business across Commercial, Consumer Related, and Corporate & Other segments. Its deposit offerings include checking, savings, and money market accounts, as well as fixed-rate and fixed-maturity certificates of deposit. Additionally, it delivers treasury management and residential mortgage services. The company's lending activities are diverse, encompassing commercial and industrial loans such as working capital lines of credit, financing for technology companies, inventory and accounts receivable lines, mortgage warehouse facilities, and equipment loans and leases. Western Alliance also provides commercial real estate loans, secured by properties like multi-family residential units, professional offices, industrial sites, retail centers, and hotels. Its construction and land development loans support projects ranging from single and multi-family residential developments to industrial/warehouse facilities, office buildings, retail spaces, medical offices, and residential lot developments. Consumer loan products are also available. Beyond core banking, Western Alliance offers a variety of other financial services, including internet banking, wire transfers, electronic bill payment and presentment, lock box services, courier services, and comprehensive cash management solutions. Furthermore, the company holds various investment securities, municipal and non-profit loans, and leases, and makes strategic investments in low-income housing tax credits and small business investment corporations, alongside real estate loans and related securities. Founded in 1994 and based in Phoenix, Arizona, Western Alliance Bancorporation operates a network of 36 branch locations and several loan production offices.

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What is the ticker symbol for Western Alliance Bancorporation?

Western Alliance Bancorporation trades under the ticker WAL on NYSE.

Which exchange is WAL listed on?

WAL is listed on NYSE.

What sector does Western Alliance Bancorporation operate in?

Western Alliance Bancorporation is classified in the Financial Services sector (Banks - Regional industry).

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