Sustainable Businesses

Sustainable online banking for the sustainability community

As a bank that exists to drive positive and lasting change, we're here to partner with sustainability-minded organizations of all shapes and sizes.

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The New Bank Designed for the Sustainability Industry

Let us help co-create a more sustainable future together

Tailored Solutions

With our mission as our mandate, we can create customized solutions that meet your unique needs. You can finally stop explaining (and re-explaining) your business to bankers who view you as a square peg that needs to fit their round hole.

Aligned Community

We're building a community, thousands strong, bound together by a shared passion for a more sustainable, equitable, and culturally vibrant future.

Uncommon Support

We're well-connected in the sustainability industry, and love introducing our friends to each other. Make the connections you need to unlock growth.

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Trusted Partner to the Most Innovative Organizations in the Sustainability Industry

Products to Fit Your Needs

Designed with your organization in mind

Spend Local Business Accounts

Simple, transparent operating accounts with no monthly maintenance fees and a $0.01 minimum balance5.

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Save Local Business Accounts

Earn competitive interest on your excess cash without restricting your liquidity.

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Local Impact Business CDs

Earn higher returns on our certificates of deposit (CDs) with terms ranging from three months to 100 years (no - not a typo).

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Loans

Financing solutions for every situation - from smaller ticket equipment loans...to high-dollar commercial mortgages.

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Products to Fit Your Needs

Designed with your organization in mind

Spend Local Community Accounts

Simple, transparent operating accounts with no monthly maintenance fees and a $0.01 minimum balance.

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Save Local Business Accounts

Earn competitive interest on your excess cash without restricting your liquidity.

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Local Impact Business CDs

Earn higher returns on our certificates of deposit (CDs) with terms ranging from three months to 100 years (no - not a typo).

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Loans

Financing solutions for every situation - from smaller ticket equipment loans...to high-dollar commercial mortgages.

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Upstart gelato and coffee brand seeking capital to ease the pressure on cash flow that comes from harsh winter seasonality.

"After our first meeting with Charley, we knew Walden was very different in the world of banking...it seems we finally found a bank who values the local community of farmers and makers."

Robb Duncan, Co-Founder

Dolcezza Gelato & Coffee

Entrepreneur turned farmer, looking for financing to establish two-businesses-in-one: a community farm, and an overnight agrotourism destination.

"This unique bank you have created was a perfect match for what I needed and will have a lasting positive influence on the community for a long time to come. The property I purchased was unique with a unique set of challenges during the purchasing process. When I say Patrick went above and beyond what I would think his role would be, I'm underselling his help. This is a life changing project for me, so his help literally changed the course of my future."

Andrew Kane, Owner

Rumney Acres

Candle brand based in the Hudson Valley, driven by their mission to facilitate reconnection to ourselves and nature - looking for a bank partner more closely aligned with their values.

"We had other banking relationships, and I would say they felt a little bit like dealing with Verizon or some other big conglomerate monopoly. Our point of contact kept changing, and none of them were that knowledgeable about our business or about the services that would really make sense for us...[At Walden] Charley knows my business inside out and is able to be a truly integrated advisor for our whole business. When we speak, we're not just running through the list of loan products on offer."

Harry Doull, Chief Candle Officer

Keap Candles

Craft chocolate brand expanding into a multi-product retail concept, looking for a bank partner to help fuel their growth. After the loan closed, a devestating fire challenged the viability of their business.

"I consider myself a Walden evangelist, no doubt about it. We would not be where we are right now with them, especially with our terrible fire...It was a nightmare scenario for any small business owner, but Walden was with us every step of the way...We are more passionate than ever about helping our communities have more convenient access to local, healthy, and sustainable foods and Walden plays a major role in making it a reality."

Rick Mast, Co-Founder

Mast Market

Gourmet dog treat producer (their signature treat - dehydrated cod skins - involves upcycling fish byproducts) needed a better bank partner to continue their growth.

“Relationships and sustainability are a core part of what we care about at Polkadog. We were drawn to Walden because of their mission to support the local agricultural community. We were also at a stage where we were looking to refinance our current loan. And everyone we met was great - they were so approachable, we felt very welcome. Everyone was surprisingly creative, and showed a special, considerate understanding of our specific needs!”

Deb Suchman, Co-Founder

Polkadog

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Access to Industry Leaders

Shizu Okusa

Borrower

Shizu left a career on Wall Street burned out and ready for a sabbatical, before pivoting to entrepreneurship. She eventually founded an Apothekary, a plant-based "farmacy" providing natural alternatives to synthetic skincare and drugs.

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Corporate Strategy
Consumer Brands

Harry Doull

Borrower

After an early career at Google, Harry jumped ship to help found Keap Candles in response to a philosophical question: In an always-on world, how can we reconnect with ourselves and restore our balance with nature?

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Marketing
Sustainability
Consumer Brands

Mike Farber

Corporator

Mike combines a long career in corporate communications, public relations, and brand building with a passion for environmental sustainability. His latest project - GreenStory - is an environmental storytelling agency supporting companies and organization taking on the climate crisis.

Ask about:

Sustainability
Brand Strategy
Climate

Plus co-marketing to our growing community of thousands of individuals

Examples of our brand amplifying your story

Partner Perks

Cashback on debit card purchases

We partner with a growing number of community organizations to incentivize our depositors to use their Walden Mutual debit cards for purchases.

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Our Blog

Your story, our community

We regularly feature partner organizations on our blog (and email newsletter), bringing to life your mission for our individual depositors.

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Sign-Up Incentives

Our acquisition spend drives your growth

When partner organizations market us to their communities, we offer win-win sign-up incentives for funded accounts like gift cards at your business or donations to your cause.

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