Introducing Growth Savings
With Forbright Bank’s high-yield savings account, there are even more ways to save and support a brighter future.
Personal Banking
Save more than money with a bank focused on sustainability.
Business Banking
A full suite of lending, deposit, and checking products with a mission-driven bank.
Lending
Financing for visionary entrepreneurs and innovators with a unique commitment to decarbonization.
Personal Banking Benefits
FDIC Insured
Your money is seamlessly insured by the full faith and credit of the federal government up to FDIC established limits.
Easy to Open
Apply for an account in minutes.
Competitive Rates
Easier than recycling and earns interest. Your savings go further while we support a cleaner economy.
Our Personal Banking Products
Growth Savings
Grow your savings with a competitive APY.
Save even more with our competitive rate and flexibility, with no minimum deposit, fees, or hidden charges.
Certificates of Deposit
You earn for the future; we invest in a brighter future.
Every cent you save with our online Certificate of Deposit earns interest for you and help supports a brighter future.
Branch Products
Get help from our experienced team of bankers.
Branch banking customers in the local DC-area can visit one of our branches for services like retirement saving, updating account information, or reviewing statements.
01. Growth Savings
02. Certificates of Deposit
03. Branch Products
Awards and Recognition
Bankrate
“Forbright Bank offers a full range of personal bank accounts… The one-year CD earns one of the best rates around.” – Bankrate
MoneyRates
For 2024, Forbright Bank was awarded Best CD by MoneyRates.com due to our commitment to sustainability.
GOBankingRates
“Forbright Bank, a traditional bank that offers high-yield online CDs, is one of just seven U.S. banks that is a signatory to the United Nations Principles for Responsible Banking.” – GOBankingRates
BestCashCow
“As Forbright takes aggressive action to create a template for how banks should be addressing the climate crisis, BestCashCow has chosen to name it as the first bank in the US to receive our Sustainable Bank badge.” – BestCashCow
Business Insider
“Forbright is a bank and lender with a strong emphasis on sustainability and decarbonization.” – Business Insider
Business Banking Benefits
Low Carbon, High Performance
Grow your business faster with a high-performing, full-service bank invested in low-carbon projects.
A Full Suite of Personalized Services
All the services of a traditional bank supported by a customer care team that’s there for you when you need it.
An Unwavering Commitment to Decarbonization
With our sustainability initiatives, doing good can also be good business.
Our Business Banking Products and Services
Business Checking & Money Market
Business checking for the future you’re building.
A range of checking account options for businesses of any size. No matter what you need to help run your business, we have a checking solution to match.
Business Savings
Helping your business save in more ways than one.
Enjoy a variety of flexible saving account options with high yield returns to help your business grow. From traditional commercial savings to Certificates of Deposit, we have everything you need & more.
Business Credit Cards
Empowering you to grow your business on your terms.
Our popular business credit card options offer the flexibility you need to operate your business the way you see best. Choose from a variety of incentives including low-rate, cash back or flexible rewards. Subject to credit approval. Terms and conditions apply.
Treasury Services
Options to help manage your cash flow.
Improve your cash flow, create efficiencies and mitigate ACH and check fraud risk with cash management services by Forbright. Our treasury service solutions are customized to meet your banking needs. Fees may apply.
01. Business Checking & Money Market
02. Business Savings
03. Business Credit Cards
04. Treasury Services
Additional Services
Watch Our Demo
Check out our interactive business banking demo to learn more about how our offerings can help your business grow.
Title Company Banking
Get in touch with responsive account officers who understand the title company business and the importance of a true partnership.
Property Management & HOA
Contact account officers specializing in opening and servicing accounts for property management companies and homeowner’s associations.
Secure Large Deposits
ICS® (IntraFi Cash Service SM) and CDARS® (Certificate of Deposit Account Registry Service®) are smart, secure, and convenient ways for our customers to access multimillion-dollar deposit insurance on large deposits through a network of banks.
Online Wire Transfer
Initiate domestic & international wires directly from Business eBanking. Wires may be sent on the same business day if submitted by 5:30 p.m. ET.
Why Partner with Forbright?
Our Vision
We’re a values-driven bank committed to financing a brighter, greener, and more sustainable future.
Our Mission
We strive to accelerate progress toward a low-carbon economy and drive prosperity through sustainable financing.
Our Promise
To be a trusted lender that moves as fast and as smart as you do.
Our Lending
Verticals
Energy Loan Network
Helping you plug into your sustainable energy goals.
Forbright Solar and Home Improvement connects contractors and residential homeowners to affordable financing options for home energy upgrades including solar, HVAC, roofing, doors, windows, and more.
Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy
Helping businesses do their part.
Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (CPACE) offers financing for renewable energy projects like solar power, energy efficiency upgrades, conversation projects, and seismic strengthening. CPACE financing options support a variety of commercial properties such as hospitals, multi-family homes, office spaces, and retail buildings.
Healthcare
Taking care of those who take care of others
With a dedicated team of experts, we support healthcare companies both large and small. Offering custom solutions to clients including nursing and assisted living facilities, behavioral health centers, and other healthcare service providers with flexible options and competitive rates.
Housing and Urban Development
Protecting healthcare infrastructure. Protecting the future.
Our Healthcare & Seniors Housing loans allow Forbright to offer financing for the purchase or refinance of existing licensed nursing, assisted living and memory care facilities.
Lender Finance
Financing solutions that let you be part of the solution
Forbright’s experienced Lender Finance team offers custom financing solutions to our clients across the nation, including Real Estate loans, Private Investment funds, and more.
Real Estate Finance
Real estate financing that supports real change
Our Commercial Real Estate team originates bridge and construction loans, as well as structured A-notes on commercial real estate across the country with an emphasis on sustainability and decarbonization.
Corporate Finance
Invested in solutions that work for everyone
Forbright’s experienced corporate finance team specializes in financing solutions to support to acquisition, recapitalization, and growth investments efforts of borrowers across North America.
01. Energy Loan Network
02. Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy
03. Healthcare
04. Housing and Urban Development
05. Lender Finance
06. Real Estate Finance
07. Corporate Finance
Additional Products and Services
Secure Large Deposits
ICS® (IntraFi Cash Service SM) and CDARS® (Certificate of Deposit Account Registry Service®) are smart, secure, and convenient ways for our customers to access multimillion-dollar deposit insurance on large deposits through a network of banks.
Business Credit Cards
Our business credit card options offer you the flexibility you need to operate your business efficiently and smoothly.
Treasury Services
Improve your cash flow, create efficiencies and reduce ACH and check fraud risk with cash management services by Forbright.
Calculate Your Impact
See how your deposit can make a difference in carbon emissions
Your deposit of:
$25,000
Can translate to:
2.5
metric tons of carbon
equivalent emissions estimated to be avoided in the atmosphere annually.
Calculated based on Forbright’s estimated 99 annual metric tons of CO2 equivalents avoided per $1MM in financing. This estimate is based on inception-to-date renewable energy & energy efficiency projects financed by Forbright as of 12/31/22.
That’s like avoiding:
278
gallons of gasoline
Equivalent CO2 emissions from gallons of gasoline consumed calculated based the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (“US EPA”) Greenhouse Gas Equivalencies Calculator.
At Forbright, we specifically calculate the estimated annual carbon emissions avoided by the renewable energy & energy efficiency projects we finance. Here are some of the types of energy efficiency projects we support across commercial and residential buildings:
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Renewable Energy
Renewable Energy
Commercial Property-Assessed Clean Energy can finance solar PV, solar thermal, wind turbines, gray water recycling, EV charging stations and battery storage systems. -
Lighting and Electricity
Lighting and Electricity
High-efficiency (LED) lighting and control systems, SMART project pathway lighting, wireless lighting controls -
Water Efficiency
Water Efficiency
Indoor and outdoor water efficiency, including high-efficiency sprinkler systems, irrigation systems, low-flow fixtures, on-demand hot water appliances -
HVAC
HVAC
High-efficiency boilers/chillers, mini-split cooling systems, tankless water heaters -
Building Envelope
Building Envelope
Roof installation, building automation and zoning control systems, air sealing and weather stripping, window film and door replacement -
Resiliency
Resiliency
Rain catchment systems, storm water management, seismic upgrades and wind-resistance measures
Stories
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Press Releases
Apr 16, 2024
Forbright Bank Healthcare Team Closes Three Deals to Kick Off 2024
Financing will help expand and improve access to healthcare
Resources
Mar 27, 2024
How to Create a Savings Plan
Wondering how much to put in your Forbright Bank Growth Savings account? Keep reading to learn how your unique financial goals can help guide your savings plan.
Resources
Mar 22, 2024
How Banks Think About Rate
High-yield savings accounts are known for having high yet variable interest rates. Keep reading to learn more about a bank’s rate offerings and what can make them change.
1 Annual Percentage Yield (APY) is accurate as of April 1, 2024. Rates and APYs are subject to change at any time, even after account opening. Available only online.