First Independent Bank

Sterling Bank ("Sterling") is the largest commercial bank headquartered in Washington State and one of the largest regional community banks in the western United States. Since opening in 1983, Sterling Bank has grown to more than $9 billion in assets with more than 170 branches throughout Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and California. In February 2007, Argent Bank became a member of the Sterling family with 13 branch locations, offering Sterling Bank's products and services.

As a leading community bank in the Pacific Northwest, Sterling's culture reflects its spirit of relationship banking. Our business model centers on offering the full product suite of a large regional institution with the personalized service of a local community bank. Sterling's various business units (retail banking, commercial banking, private banking, and home loans) come together in partnership to provide outstanding service to our customers.
The Sterling approach is simple. We get to know our customers and offer innovative solutions to help our customers achieve their financial objectives. Our local, knowledgeable bankers promise the individual attention our customers expect and deserve.. Wherever you're going and whatever your life stage,Sterling Bank has a solution that fits your life. In addition to offering a variety of checking account options,Sterling helps you achieve your goals with FDIC-insured savings options,including savings accounts,CDs and IRAs. When you're ready to purchase,refinance or build a new home,Sterling has a loan that's right for you.

At Sterling Bank,we help write success stories because we understand the unique challenges businesses face. Our experienced team of professionals works with businesses of all sizes,in all kinds of industries. We are here to help with the right checking and savings accounts,loans and lines of credit,real estate financing,and cash management solutions to help your business succeed. Member FDIC,Equal Housing Lender.

Additional Business Services:
Cash Management Services
Payment Solutions
Real Estate Financing
Commercial Loans & Lines of Credit
SBA Loans
Treasury Management Services