Coastal Community Bank Commits $5 Million to Support Small Business Growth and Economic Opportunity
The investment directs capital toward small-business financing in Snohomish and King Counties, including businesses facing traditional financing barriers.
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Coastal Financial (CCB) subsidiary Coastal Community Bank announced a $5 million investment in the Solomon Hess SBA Loan Fund.
The investment supports the SBA 7(a) small-business loan program in Snohomish and King Counties and advances the bank's Federal Reserve-approved Community Reinvestment Act strategic plan. Through purchases of federally guaranteed portions of SBA loans, the investment supports access to capital for businesses that may not qualify for traditional financing. Coastal expects the investment to support economic development across its assessment area, including opportunities for business growth and workforce development.
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Hollow bars mark forward-looking points. How the balance works
Positive
- Moderate point$5 million investment in the Solomon Hess SBA Loan Fund supports small-business access to capital.
- Minor point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.Economic development support is expected across Coastal's assessment area, including business growth and workforce development.
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- None.
Key Figures
- Investment
- $5 million
- Investment in the Solomon Hess SBA Loan Fund
Key Terms
community reinvestment act (cra) regulatory
sba 7(a) loan program technical
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Investment in SBA loan fund expands access to capital for local businesses and job creation
EVERETT, Wash., Oct. 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Coastal Community Bank (the “Bank”, “Coastal”, “us”, “our”, “we”) announced a
The investment supports the SBA 7(a) loan program, which helps small businesses secure financing needed to grow, create jobs, and contribute to local economic development. By purchasing federally guaranteed portions of SBA loans, Coastal helps increase the availability of capital to entrepreneurs and small business owners while supporting economic opportunity throughout the communities it serves.
“Small businesses are the backbone of our local economy,” said Cinnamon Chambers, SVP and CRA Officer at Coastal Community Bank. “When entrepreneurs have access to capital, they create jobs, expand services, and help build vibrant local communities. This investment allows us to support economic opportunity while fulfilling our commitment to making a measurable impact through our CRA Strategic Plan.”
“The SBA Loan Fund’s primary mission is to support job creation and retention in low- and moderate-income communities by investing in the guaranteed portion of SBA 7(a) loans. We’re proud to partner with Coastal Community Bank to support local small businesses in King and Snohomish Counties” - Bill Einstein, Founder and CFO.
The investment is expected to support economic development activities that benefit communities throughout Coastal's assessment area while strengthening opportunities for business growth and workforce development.
“Economic opportunity begins with access. By supporting the SBA 7(a) program, we are helping provide financing solutions that enable businesses to overcome barriers, pursue growth opportunities, and create positive economic impact throughout Snohomish and King Counties. Supporting small business success is one of the most meaningful investments we can make in the future of our communities,” said Chris Adams, Executive Chair at Coastal Community Bank.
About Coastal Financial
Coastal Financial Corporation (Nasdaq: CCB) (the “Company”), is an Everett, Washington based bank holding company whose wholly owned subsidiaries are Coastal Community Bank (“Bank”) and Arlington Olympic LLC. The
Contact
Chris D. Adams, Executive Chair of Coastal Financial Corporation, cadams@coastalbank.com
Eric Sprink, Chief Executive Officer, esprink@coastalbank.com
Joel G. Edwards, Chief Financial Officer, jedwards@coastalbank.com
Forward-Looking Statements
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