First Fed Bank Launches Apiture for Elevated Business Banking Experience

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Apiture Digital Banking Platform delivers advanced capabilities and a personalized experience for businesses of all sizes

WILMINGTON, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Apiture, a leading provider of digital banking solutions, today announced that First Fed Bank, a trusted Washington institution since 1923 with $2 billion in assets and a commitment to local impact, has launched the Apiture Digital Banking Platform to enhance the online and mobile banking experience for its business customers.

As part of its ongoing commitment to business banking, First Fed is continuously investing in digital solutions that empower businesses of all sizes. With Apiture’s Business Banking solution, the bank has enhanced its existing digital features—offering greater functionality for sophisticated commercial clients while maintaining the intuitive experience that small businesses rely on. The upgraded platform equips account holders with advanced cash flow and forecasting tools, a unified view of accounts for easy money movement, enhanced security, improved self-service and administrative controls, and a seamless, consistent experience across desktop and mobile devices.

First Fed also implemented the Apiture Data Intelligence solution, giving the bank deeper insight into its business customers’ banking behaviors and preferences. These insights drive more strategic and customized financial solutions and strengthen customer engagement through a personalized digital experience—all while maintaining strict safeguards to ensure customer data remains private and secure.

“First Fed is proud to support our small business and commercial customers with modern digital tools that complement our long-standing local relationships,” said First Fed Chief Innovation Officer David Edelstein. “The implementation process went smoothly, and we’re excited to offer an upgraded business banking experience. Partnering with a forward-thinking provider positions us to continue evolving and meeting the needs of our business community for years to come.”

"We are thrilled to support First Fed Bank as it brings a new era of business banking to its customers," said Chris Babcock, CEO, Apiture. “Our partnership underscores Apiture’s commitment to providing financial institutions with the leading-edge solutions they need to stand out in their communities.”

About First Fed Bank

First Fed is a community bank headquartered in Washington and a subsidiary of First Northwest Bancorp (NASDAQ: FNWB), serving Western Washington since 1923. With 12 full-service branches, three business centers, and a focus on personalized service, First Fed is committed to helping individuals and businesses thrive. Over the past eight years, the bank and its foundation have contributed over $9 million and 28,000 volunteer hours to local nonprofits. Recognized as one of Forbes’ Best-in-State Banks for 2025, First Fed has also earned honors as Best Bank, Best Lender, and Best Workplace from regional publications and the Puget Sound Business Journal. Through innovative tools, community partnerships, and a mission to foster well-being and prosperity, First Fed continues to go beyond banking to support the communities it serves. First Fed is a Member FDIC bank and Equal Housing Lender.

About Apiture

Apiture delivers award-winning digital banking solutions to banks and credit unions throughout the U.S. Our flexible, highly configurable solutions meet a wide range of financial institutions’ needs, from leveling the playing field with larger institutions to supporting growth through innovative data intelligence and embedded banking strategies. With our API-first approach, our clients can maximize the capabilities of their platform while preserving a seamless user experience. Our exclusive focus on digital banking, and a team with hundreds of years of collective experience working at U.S. financial institutions, means we are dedicated to meeting the unique needs of our clients while providing a level of support that is unmatched in the industry. Apiture is headquartered in Wilmington, North Carolina. To learn more, visit www.apiture.com and follow Apiture on LinkedIn.