Category: Money Matters

You’ve likely heard the words community banking, but what does that really mean? And why does banking with a local bank matter? Community banks are

A commercial lender is a critical partner for any business owner. Asking the right questions up front and establishing a lending relationship can save you

There are many banking options to choose from these days, but not all financial institutions are created equal. When it comes to what’s most valuable in helping local businesses and nonprofits succeed, there are big benefits in banking with a community bank.

Oregon Pacific Bank’s mission began in 1979 with five people operating out of a single-wide mobile home in Florence. They set out to fulfill a need that was missing in the community.

During the pandemic, Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans became a lifeline for many small businesses, allowing them to pay their employees and survive the economic

Approximately one in four people are solo agers, which means they have no spouse, partner or children who will be able to assist them with their needs as they grow older. The key to thriving as a solo ager in your later years is to start planning now. 

As the owner of Umpqua Valley Tractor in Roseburg, Guy Kennerly knows what it takes to run a successful small business and understands the value of having a good relationship with his bank, Oregon Pacific Bank.

Tanci VanCamp was in the process of buying a house in 2020 when the business where she had been working for a decade closed. Suddenly unemployed, she switched gears quickly, using the money set aside as the house down payment to start a nonprofit business, 4 A Cause Thrift Shop, in southwest Medford.