MARITIME LENDING

Trusted Maritime Lending Solutions

From fishing fleets to shipyards, maritime businesses power the Pacific Northwest. Our dedicated Maritime Banking team brings decades of industry knowledge to help you secure the financing you need—whether you’re purchasing a vessel, expanding operations, or investing in permits and quota.

Commercial Fishing Boat

Taryn Rose in the harbor

Powering Maritime Success in the PNW

In an industry shaped by tides, seasons, and generations of experience, you need a financial partner who can keep pace. First Fed understands the unique demands of maritime work and brings the specialized insight needed to support long-term success.
Whether you are looking to buy, construct, or refinance commercial vessels, or you need a loan to help expand your operations, our experts can help find the best solutions for your needs. We can also provide lending solutions for fishing rights, maritime equipment providers, and shipyards.

Some of our maritime lending specialties include:

  • Commercial Vessels

  • Fishing Rights - Quota and Permits

  • Maritime Equipment Providers

  • Shipyards

Lending terms for vessels and fishing rights include:

  • Up to 30 Year Loan Amortization

  • Flat Loan Fees

  • Annual Payments

“Working with the First Fed Maritime Banking Team has been a great experience. They know the fishing industry and made everything easy—from refinancing our boat and permit loans to setting up deposit accounts. The loan funds helped us upgrade our refrigeration system and purchase an additional permit. First Fed is flexible, efficient, and truly understands how our business runs.”

- Stuart Schuttpelz, Owner of Taryn Rose

Taryn Rose
The maritime industry is a vital and celebrated part of economic life in the Pacific Northwest, and it’s important to work with a lender that has specialized knowledge of the industry. Our team is local and has a deep understanding of solutions that benefit maritime businesses.

Connect with one of our team members today to get started.

Arne Arnesen

Sr. Director of Commercial Banking
arne.arnesen@ourfirstfed.com
206-790-2742

Jake Dixon

Government Programs Manager
jake.dixon@ourfirstfed.com
206-718-0254

Scott Montgomery

Commercial Market Leader
Maritime Manager
scott.montgomery@ourfirstfed.com
206-769-6089

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