The leading bank rating firm in the country has given high marks to a Washington financial institution. Washington State Bank received five stars, which is the highest rating given out by Bauer Financial. It’s a level only reached by three percent of the nation’s banks. Bauer Financial President Karen Dorway says “(WSB) has avoided the lending and underwriting problems that have plagued much of the banking industry.” For more information on institution ratings visit Bauer-Financial-Dot-Com.