Note 15 - Legal Contingencies	3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2026
Notes to Financial Statements
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]	Note 15 - Legal contingencies In the normal course of business, the Company may have various legal claims and other similar contingent matters outstanding for which a loss may be realized. For these claims, the Company establishes a liability for contingent losses when it is probable that a loss has been incurred and the amount of loss can be reasonably estimated. For claims determined to be reasonably possible but not probable of resulting in a loss, a liability will not be reserved but the amount of loss or a range of possible losses may be disclosed if the amount can be reasonably estimated. 3\|5\|2 Capital Litigation As the Company previously disclosed, on June 10, 2025, 3\|5\|2 Capital GP LLC, on behalf of 3\|5\|2 Capital ABS Master Fund LP (collectively, "3\|5\|2 Capital"), filed a complaint (the "3\|5\|2 Complaint") against First Fed, in the Superior Court of the State of Washington for King County, arising from 3\|5\|2 Capital’s alleged investment in bonds of Water Station Management. The 3\|5\|2 Complaint alleges that Water Station Management and certain affiliated individuals and entities misappropriated over $100 million by using the proceeds from a bond offering to repay earlier investors and creditors, including the Bank, rather than for the disclosed purpose of expanding Water Station Management’s business. The 3\|5\|2 Complaint asserts claims against the Bank for aiding and abetting the alleged fraud, conspiracy to commit fraud, unjust enrichment, and constructive trust, and seeks various forms of relief, including not less than $106.9 million in compensatory damages plus interest, unspecified punitive damages, and attorneys' fees and costs. The Company strongly disputes the allegations contained in the 3\|5\|2 Complaint and is vigorously defending against the claims. On September 30, 2025, First Fed filed its Answer, Affirmative Defenses, and Counterclaims, which include a counterclaim alleging that 3\|5\|2 Capital aided and abetted a fraudulent scheme perpetrated by Ryan Wear, Water Station, and certain affiliated entities, causing damage to the Bank. On January 30, 2026, First Fed filed its Amended Answer, Affirmative Defenses, and Counterclaims adding Leucadia Asset Management, LLC ("Leucadia") to the litigation with 3\|5\|2 Capital. On March 17, 2026, 3\|5\|2 Capital and Leucadia filed a Motion to Dismiss the Bank's counterclaims, which First Fed opposes. The motion is pending. Socotra REIT I Litigation On October 17, 2025, Socotra REIT I, LLC ("Socotra") filed a complaint (the "Socotra Complaint") against First Fed, in the Superior Court of the State of Washington for King County. The Socotra Complaint alleges that First Fed made misrepresentations, committed fraudulent acts, converted funds, and violated Washington’s Consumer Protection Act in connection with a $7.7 million commercial loan from Socotra to Ideal Property Investments LLC that paid down $4.0 million in First Fed secured obligations, and seeks unspecified damages including restitution, statutory penalties, and attorneys' fees and costs. The Company strongly disputes the allegations contained in the Socotra Complaint and is vigorously defending against the claims made therein. On December 8, 2025, First Fed filed its Answer and Affirmative Defenses. The Bank and Socotra are currently engaged in discovery.

Note 15 - Legal Contingencies

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2026

Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]

Note 15 - Legal contingencies

In the normal course of business, the Company may have various legal claims and other similar contingent matters outstanding for which a loss may be realized. For these claims, the Company establishes a liability for contingent losses when it is probable that a loss has been incurred and the amount of loss can be reasonably estimated. For claims determined to be reasonably possible but not probable of resulting in a loss, a liability will not be reserved but the amount of loss or a range of possible losses may be disclosed if the amount can be reasonably estimated.

3|5|2 Capital Litigation

As the Company previously disclosed, on June 10, 2025, 3|5|2 Capital GP LLC, on behalf of 3|5|2 Capital ABS Master Fund LP (collectively, "3|5|2 Capital"), filed a complaint (the "3|5|2 Complaint") against First Fed, in the Superior Court of the State of Washington for King County, arising from 3|5|2 Capital’s alleged investment in bonds of Water Station Management. The 3|5|2 Complaint alleges that Water Station Management and certain affiliated individuals and entities misappropriated over $100 million by using the proceeds from a bond offering to repay earlier investors and creditors, including the Bank, rather than for the disclosed purpose of expanding Water Station Management’s business. The 3|5|2 Complaint asserts claims against the Bank for aiding and abetting the alleged fraud, conspiracy to commit fraud, unjust enrichment, and constructive trust, and seeks various forms of relief, including not less than $106.9 million in compensatory damages plus interest, unspecified punitive damages, and attorneys' fees and costs. The Company strongly disputes the allegations contained in the 3|5|2 Complaint and is vigorously defending against the claims.

On September 30, 2025, First Fed filed its Answer, Affirmative Defenses, and Counterclaims, which include a counterclaim alleging that 3|5|2 Capital aided and abetted a fraudulent scheme perpetrated by Ryan Wear, Water Station, and certain affiliated entities, causing damage to the Bank.

On January 30, 2026, First Fed filed its Amended Answer, Affirmative Defenses, and Counterclaims adding Leucadia Asset Management, LLC ("Leucadia") to the litigation with 3|5|2 Capital. On March 17, 2026, 3|5|2 Capital and Leucadia filed a Motion to Dismiss the Bank's counterclaims, which First Fed opposes. The motion is pending.

Socotra REIT I Litigation

On October 17, 2025, Socotra REIT I, LLC ("Socotra") filed a complaint (the "Socotra Complaint") against First Fed, in the Superior Court of the State of Washington for King County. The Socotra Complaint alleges that First Fed made misrepresentations, committed fraudulent acts, converted funds, and violated Washington’s Consumer Protection Act in connection with a $7.7 million commercial loan from Socotra to Ideal Property Investments LLC that paid down $4.0 million in First Fed secured obligations, and seeks unspecified damages including restitution, statutory penalties, and attorneys' fees and costs. The Company strongly disputes the allegations contained in the Socotra Complaint and is vigorously defending against the claims made therein. On December 8, 2025, First Fed filed its Answer and Affirmative Defenses. The Bank and Socotra are currently engaged in discovery.