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Our Customers & Our Communities
We strive to improve our communities by driving positive economic growth for businesses and individuals of all income levels while ensuring the privacy and security of customer information. We continuously demonstrate our commitment to our customers and the communities, as exemplified by the array of loan, deposit accounts and service options that we offer.
Digital banking services that are secure, cost-effective and sustainable:
– Online & mobile banking
– Online bill pay
– Online statements
Deposit products, such as Fresh Start Checking, that provide our customers the opportunity to reestablish a positive checking account history
Flexible mortgage lending options, such as RDA, FHA, VA and first-time homebuyer loans
Flexible small business lending options:
– In-house quick-decision small business lending
– Small Business Administration lending (primarily 7(a) and 504 programs)
Community development loans, investments and grants with a focus on:
– Affordable housing and community services: Working with multiple stakeholders to maximize lending and tax credits to construct multi-family housing and wellness facilities for those most in need, such as struggling families, homeless youth, elders, disabled persons and veterans
– Economic development: Partnering with the SBA for higher dollar small business lending
– Revitalization and stabilization: Main Street Tax Credit program and lending in opportunity zones
A few employees spent their day volunteering at the Lakewood Lions Club annual Easter Egg Hunt. Caring For Kids, a nonprofit that helps underserved children, filled eggs with candy, books and gift cards; the Lions Club provided a hot dog lunch; and there was a food pantry on-site for those needing to take food home.
Our Camano Island branch “flocked” the Stanwood branch in support of Stanwood High School. A long-time fundraiser put on by the parents of the current graduating class, individuals and businesses can make a donation and send a flock of flamingos to a friend’s, family member’s or business’ front yard.