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Climate First Bank today announces that it has been designated as a preferred lender as part of the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Preferred Lender Program.

Climate First Bank, a leading advocate for sustainability in the financial sector, secured a dismissal with prejudice in a lawsuit concerning age discrimination. The lawsuit, filed by James Hennessey, alleged discriminatory practices within Climate First Bank's hiring and promotion processes.

Climate First Bank, the world’s first FDIC-insured community bank founded to combat the climate crisis, today announces, through its holding company Climate First Bancorp, its latest round of capital raise to boost values-based banking efforts and initiatives across the nation supporting the company’s growth plans. This comes after the company announced reaching over $540 million in assets in its 2024 Annual Shareholder Letter and more recently exceeding $600 million in assets.

Climate First Bank releases its annual financial and operational successes in a letter to stakeholders that highlights the consistent demand for comprehensive, sustainable banking solutions and its strategic growth initiatives. The values-based, community-driven bank surpassed $540 million in assets in the last year, making a substantial impact on the banking industry and the environment.

Climate First Bank today announces its re-envisioned Residential Solar Loan product featuring a new 30-year term with an interest rate of 7.83% and a 7.99% APR*. It is the first time a financial institution has decreased its solar loan rates and extended the loan term. The move embodies the bank’s commitment to making sustainable finance accessible to everyone.

We're proud to announce that we're expanding our ATM network with NCR Atleos’ Allpoint Network, a surcharge-free cash access solution with more than 40,000 ATMs in the United States, to accommodate our growing customer base nationwide and conveniently provide sustainable banking options. Now with customers in 49 states, we have also onboarded five new team members to support our rapid growth.