COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE LOANS
Turn Your Business Property
Vision into Reality
Are you ready to expand, relocate, or upgrade your business space? Whether you’re purchasing an existing property, building something new, or refinancing to free up capital, First Fed offers a wide range of commercial real estate (CRE) loan solutions tailored to meet your unique business needs across Washington.
Our experienced, local commercial lending team is here to guide you every step of the way—from initial consultation to loan closing—so you can focus on what matters: running and growing your business.
What We Finance
We can help you secure financing for:
Existing commercial properties: retail, office, industrial, mixed-use
Vacant lots or future-build sites: ideal for ground-up development
Multi-family properties: for rental income or investment purposes
Plus, we offer flexible structures such as business lines of credit and term loans for added versatility when you need it.
Why Choose First Fed for your CRE Loans?
Local Experts, Personalized Guidance
Our team of dedicated commercial real estate professionals understands the challenges and opportunities unique to Washington businesses. With local insight and hands-on support, we make the loan process as smooth and transparent as possible.
Flexible Terms to Fit Your Goals
From purchase and refinance to construction and development, we tailor loan terms that meet your cash-flow and growth plans — helping you maximize opportunity while preserving flexibility.
A Partner in Your Growth Journey
Whether you’re growing a startup, expanding an established business, or making a strategic investment, our CRE loan offerings grow with you. We’re committed to being more than a lender — we’re a long-term partner in your success.
Getting Started Is Easy
- Connect with our Commercial Lending Team
We’ll walk you through options, answer your questions, and help you determine what type of loan fits your business best. - Gather paperwork & financials
We’ll guide you on what’s needed so the process can move efficiently. (We may ask for information like business financials, credit history, and property details.) - Review your loan structure & terms
We help you evaluate what works best for your purchase, construction, refinance, or investment. - Close and build
Once approved, you’re ready to move forward with confidence.
Meet our Commercial Lending Team
Have questions or want to get started? Get in touch with any of our local team members to discuss your real estate goals and explore your financing options.
Ben Buhler
Commercial Market Leader
Rainier Award Winner
Whatcom County
[email protected]
360-671-5496
Paul Evans
Commercial Relationship Manager
Commercial Real Estate, Acquisition / Renovation, Construction
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Susan Whitmire
Commercial Relationship Manager
Olympus Award Winner
Clallam and Jefferson Counties
[email protected]
360-344-4918
Ready to chat?
Contact us today to discuss current rates, loan types, and what would best suit your business’s real estate objectives. Our team is here to help, offering expertise, flexibility, and a long-term partner to support your growth.