About Wayne Bank

Our History

Wayne Bank was founded in Honesdale, Pennsylvania on November 4, 1871, with the modest capital of $25,000, and was known as the Wayne County Savings Bank. It was named after Major General Anthony Wayne, who was a prominent solider, officer, and statesman in American history. During the later portion of the 19th Century, Honesdale was a burgeoning canal town at the terminus of the Delaware and Hudson Canal. Led by President, W.W. Weston, a Honesdale merchant and businessman, the Bank’s early financing included everything from boat building and harness manufacturing to tanneries and farming.

As time went on, the Bank helped finance the progression of Wayne County into the glassworks, textile, and logging industries. The headquarters also moved to four different locations within Honesdale, until finally building and moving into the Bank’s present Corporate Office in 1924, located between Seventh and Eighth Streets on Main Street in Honesdale.

The Bank continued to expand throughout the remainder of the 20th Century, acquiring and opening additional locations throughout Wayne, Pike, and Monroe Counties in Pennsylvania. The name was also officially changed to Wayne Bank in 1993.

In 1996, the Bank’s holding company, Norwood Financial Corp, was created. Stock began trading on the Nasdaq National Market under the symbol, NWFL.

Additional acquisitions helped Wayne Bank to continue its tradition of expansion during the 21st Century with significant growth into Lackawanna and Luzerne Counties in Pennsylvania, and finally into Delaware, Sullivan, Otsego, Ontario, and Yates Counties in New York State.

OUR PROMISE
To make every day better by providing the tools, support, and expertise to help our customers reach their goals, both big and small.

OUR MISSION
To help our customers and communities build strong financial futures, so that every day, every year, every generation, is better than the last.

OUR VISION
To be an essential and beloved part of every community we serve.

Our Values

Boldness

We are confident and courageous in our actions, leading the way for our customers and colleagues. We're the first to raise a hand, to lend a hand, to act from a place of power. 

Enthusiasm

We're excited to come to work, passionate about helping people, and motivated by service. Helping people isn't a chore, it's a privilege. When we say we're happy to help, we mean it.

Teamwork

Together, we can go anywhere, do anything. We collaborate and leverage each other's strengths to help our customers realize their dreams. We know that the whole we create is much greater than the sum of its parts. 

Trust

Our customers know that we'll always act with their best interests in mind. Our colleagues know that we'll always have their back. Integrity is our most precious asset. 

Education

We are lifelong learners. If we don't know the answer, we'll find out. We know that everyone has something to teach us, so we approach each interaction with open minds and open hearts.

Resilience

We are problem solvers. No matter what, we'll find a way. Our strength is in our ability to thrive when faced with new challenges.

Every Day Better™