Banking

By Jessica Lembo, VP District Branch Manager, Peoples Bank

5 things you might not know you could purchase with a HELOC

How the equity in your home can help your money work harder

 

While fraudsters are working overtime at this time of year, the good news is that some simple steps can keep you and your hard-earned money safe. Courtesy Peoples Bank

Don’t let scammers dim the sparkle of your holiday season

Peoples Bank shares how to prevent becoming the victim of fraud during the holidays and year-round

 

Jon Walsh, Mortgage Loan Manager, Peoples Bank Everett Financial Center. Photo courtesy Peoples Bank

Is now a good time to buy a home? (Spoiler: Yes!)

The right home plus the right home loan is a winning combination

 

Coastal Community Bank has partnered with ZSuite Technologies to offer complimentary subaccounting solutions to business customers.

Coastal provides complimentary subaccounting technology for businesses

Coastal Community Bank has partnered with ZSuite Technologies to offer complimentary subaccounting solutions to business customers. Subaccounting allows businesses to organize their financial information into… Continue reading

Coastal Community Bank has partnered with ZSuite Technologies to offer complimentary subaccounting solutions to business customers.
Mike Cross, Commercial Banking Officer at Peoples Bank

Bridge the way to small business ownership

Designed for small businesses, SBA 7(a) loans can help build generational wealth

Mike Cross, Commercial Banking Officer at Peoples Bank
Erika Heer is an EVP, Chief Human Resources Officer at Coastal Community Bank.

Tips for Businesses to Prepare for the Pay Transparency Law, Effective Jan. 1

A recent amendment to Washington law will soon require employers to disclose information about pay and other benefits in job postings. The new law, which… Continue reading

Erika Heer is an EVP, Chief Human Resources Officer at Coastal Community Bank.
Erika Heer, EVP, Chief Human Resources Officer at Coastal Community Bank

Quiet Quitting – the good, bad and what to do about it

Mid-summer, the term ‘quiet quitting’ became a part of the vocabulary of many companies and employees. Sparked by a social media post, the term has… Continue reading

Erika Heer, EVP, Chief Human Resources Officer at Coastal Community Bank
Renee Naidu, Deposit Operations Director at Peoples Bank

5 strategies to avoid being the victim of fraud

From phishing scams to check fraud, here’s what to watch for – and how to keep your money safe

Renee Naidu, Deposit Operations Director at Peoples Bank
Jon Stewart is VP, Retail Team Leader at Coastal Community Bank.

Why Savings Interest Rates Aren’t Increasing like Loan Interest Rates

Rising interest rates have been a hot topic the past year, as the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) raises interest rates for the Federal Reserve… Continue reading

Jon Stewart is VP, Retail Team Leader at Coastal Community Bank.
Patrick Novack, VP, Relationship Manager at Coastal Community Bank can help you plan for the present and the future.

Business planning tips during an uncertain economy

Managing a business and planning during an economic landscape of rising interest rates, inflation, and possible recession is challenging. Patrick Novack, VP, Relationship Manager at… Continue reading

Patrick Novack, VP, Relationship Manager at Coastal Community Bank can help you plan for the present and the future.
Stacy Morse is a Mortgage Loan Representative at the Peoples Bank Everett Real Estate Loan Center.

That fixer-upper could be your dream home

Boost your buying power with a HomeStyle Renovation Loan

Stacy Morse is a Mortgage Loan Representative at the Peoples Bank Everett Real Estate Loan Center.
Alex Sansoni, Commercial Banking Officer with Peoples Bank in Everett

3 simple steps to protect your business from fraud

By Alex Sansoni, Commercial Banking Officer with Peoples Bank in Everett As the owner of a small to medium-sized business, you likely know your product… Continue reading

Alex Sansoni, Commercial Banking Officer with Peoples Bank in Everett
Russ Keithley, Chief Banking Officer at Coastal Community Bank. As a local business bank, the Coastal Community team meet regularly with businesses to help them prepare and plan for market and economic changes like inflation and supply chain issues.

Tips for businesses to navigate the inflation storm

Snohomish County business owners are feeling the effects of price increases. They are adjusting and planning for increased inflationary costs that are an inevitable part… Continue reading

Russ Keithley, Chief Banking Officer at Coastal Community Bank. As a local business bank, the Coastal Community team meet regularly with businesses to help them prepare and plan for market and economic changes like inflation and supply chain issues.
It's extremely challenging to buy a home right now, but there are many creative lending solutions to help potential home buyers achieve their goals.

Beyond the Mortgage: Lending Options to Land your Dream Home

By Gina Walsh, Peoples Bank There’s no denying it’s extremely challenging to buy a home right now. Low inventory and increased demand have pushed home… Continue reading

It's extremely challenging to buy a home right now, but there are many creative lending solutions to help potential home buyers achieve their goals.
LaVonne Olsen from Peoples Bank says strenghtening company culture, even through screens, is one way to improve employee hiring and retention.

4 Keys to hiring and retaining employees in a challenging job market

including new challenges in hiring and retaining… Continue reading

LaVonne Olsen from Peoples Bank says strenghtening company culture, even through screens, is one way to improve employee hiring and retention.
Bereket Abraha is a Vice President and Business Development Officer at the Peoples Bank Everett Financial Center.

Banking strategies for managing market uncertainty

By Bereket Abraha, Peoples Bank

Bereket Abraha is a Vice President and Business Development Officer at the Peoples Bank Everett Financial Center.
Melissa Siv is the new Vice President and Branch Manager for the Peoples Bank at Everett Financial Center. (Photo: Mary Grace Long)

Branch Manager sees growth and change in Everett and Downtown

New Peoples Bank Everett branch manager is excited to be a part of the downtown’s reopening

Melissa Siv is the new Vice President and Branch Manager for the Peoples Bank at Everett Financial Center. (Photo: Mary Grace Long)
An advisor at Peoples Bank can help you manage short-term supply shortages with flexible loans.

Helping Washington businesses manage supply shortages

Local banker explains how loans bring flexibility and stability to businesses in an uncertain time

An advisor at Peoples Bank can help you manage short-term supply shortages with flexible loans.
Fraud in the Coronavirus Era

Fraud in the Coronavirus Era

From bogus unemployment claims to fake COVID-19 supplies, fraud is big business

Fraud in the Coronavirus Era
Business Continuity Planning During a Pandemic

Business Continuity Planning During a Pandemic

As the spread of COVID-19 and measures to contain it bring drastic changes to workplaces across our area, businesses must find a way to continue… Continue reading

Business Continuity Planning During a Pandemic