Western Alliance: Mortgage Headwinds And Credit Cracks Appear In A Mixed Q1

  • Western Alliance faces significant challenges, including a 35% stock decline in 2025, mixed earnings, and a cautious outlook due to economic and mortgage market weaknesses. WAL's financials show some strengths, like deposit growth and stable capital, but potentially higher provisions and credit risks, especially in commercial real estate, are concerning. The company's net interest income and margins are under pressure due to falling asset yields, and its mortgage servicing business faces headwinds from a weak housing market.