Pacific Northwest Tribal Lending (formerly Lummi CDFI) is a Native CDFI serving Native entrepreneurs throughout Northwest Washington with business loans, financial education, technical assistance, and credit-building opportunities rooted in sound financial principles.
We support positive generational change within Native Communities by helping tribal members and entrepreneurs navigate opportunities to help Native Communities thrive.
Lending
We invest in people…their values, vision, and potential.
Resources
Our staff is here to support you on your entrepreneurial journey through mentorship, training, and connect you with the appropriate resources.
Community
Thank you to organizations who provide funding and support to allow us to continue to grow our northwest Washington Native economies.
The Circle of Life:
The Story Behind Our New Logo
When Cyaltsa, a Lummi Native artist, sat down to design the new logo for Pacific Northwest Tribal Lending, she asked a simple but profound question: What does PNTL mean to the community? The answer revealed itself as a narrative of nurturing and growth—an extended hand that plants seeds for new beginnings and helps them flourish.
Current Events, Announcements & News
NNDF – Fall Business Cohort
Building a successful business doesn’t happen alone. We’re always excited to see opportunities that bring Native entrepreneurs together to learn,…
3rd Annual Native Small Business Fair
Save the date for September 25, 2025 Native Small Business Fair at Squalicum Boathouse in Bellingham
partner for tribal members and entrepreneurs
Advocating for Economic Self-Sufficiency & Sovereignty
Pacific Northwest Tribal Lending (PNTL) is culturally rooted in Native values and principles created by the First Peoples of the Pacific Northwest. We are expanding our work to create entrepreneurial opportunities that bring positive, generational change to the Native Communities we serve. We are an advocate and partner for the tribal members and entrepreneurs we assist, and a long-term resource.
- We are a key difference-maker in the lives of the tribal members and entrepreneurs we serve.
- We are absolutely rooted in our cultural values and aligned with the communities and people we assist.
- We help tribal members and entrepreneurs build healthy financial practices to bolster their communities.