Banner merger with Pacific Financial wins FDIC approval, awaits Fed sign-off
BANR•Merger wins FDIC approval
Banner is set to acquire Pacific Financial through a merger, with closing targeted for Q3 2026.
Pacific Financial shareholders voted to support the merger agreement at a special meeting on Aug. 12.
Washington state bank regulators cleared the deal on Aug. 11, subject to FDIC and Federal Reserve sign-offs. FDIC clearance followed on Aug. 12, with Federal Reserve approval still pending.




