"Working with MountainSeed was an exceptional experience. Their expertise and professionalism throughout the process were outstanding. We look forward to seeing the positive impact this capital will have on our balance sheet."

Don Robinson
President of MVB Bank

"The MountainSeed team demonstrated exceptional insight and dedication during the acquisition process. Their approach not only educated our team but also established them as a trusted and reliable partner."

Scott McKim
CFO of Bayfirst National Bank

"Insight is pleased about our partnership with MountainSeed. Being good stewards of our members’ trust is vital, and we believe leveraging the value in our previously owned locations is a wise decision. It allows us to continue our long-term commitments to the communities we serve while freeing up financial assets to invest in additional product and service offerings for our growing membership. Serving and helping our members is always our focus, and this sale leaseback provides more opportunities to do just that."

George Davis
CEO of Insight Credit Union

“This was a very seamless transaction and MountainSeed was very easy to work with.”

Chris Strimple
President at 1st Federal Savings Bank of SC, Inc.

“First Fed is pleased to close this transaction with MountainSeed to enhance our balance sheet positioning and improve earnings. While we are selling six of our branch facilities, this transaction is a strong example of First Fed’s commitment to its communities on the Olympic Peninsula for the long term — 15 years with an option for an additional 15. We look forward to serving our customers throughout the Peninsula and across the Northwest Quadrant of Washington State.”

Matt Deines
President and CEO of First Fed and FNWB

“This sale-leaseback transaction is a unique opportunity to enhance shareholder value as we convert non-earning assets to cash available for investment and provides balance sheet flexibility in support of our long-term strategic objectives.”

James R. Brannen
President and Chief Executive Officer at First Seacoast Bancorp, Inc.

“MountainSeed has been a great partner to the Bank for many years and they were first to the table with this sale/leaseback that has been utilized around the country by many institutions, big and small. For us, it was an easy choice to turn a non-earning asset into an earning asset when liquidity is key in the eyes of the regulatory agencies.”

Chad Jones
President and CEO at First Bank of Alabama

This transaction was an opportunity for CIBM Bank to pursue important strategic objectives while continuing to build shareholder value. We appreciate the dedication and professionalism of MountainSeed in working with us to achieve this result.”

Brian Chaffin
President and Chief Executive Officer of CIB Marine Bancshares, Inc.

"The expected increase in capital from our sale-leaseback transaction and a moderating interest rate environment increase optionality as we work to improve our earnings profile..."

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“For our communities, this transaction commits us to serving them for the long term — 15 years with an option for 15 more. MountainSeed’s expertise helped to facilitate a powerful sales-leaseback transaction which supports our long-term objectives.”

Andrew J. Ryback

Director, President and CEO of Plumas Bank and Plumas Bancorp.

“Through the sale-leaseback with MountainSeed, the Bank has monetized non-earning assets, enhancing balance sheet flexibility and positioning the Bank to better execute on our long-term, strategic plan. We value MountainSeed’s partnership and look forward to exploring further strategic opportunities in the future.”

Phillip Branch
Chief Financial Officer, at The Citizens Bank