Northrim BanCorp announced the acquisition of Sallyport Commercial Finance in an all cash transaction that closed on October 31, 2024 and is valued at approximately $53.9 million. Sallyport Commercial Finance, LLC is a leading provider of factoring, asset based lending and alternative working capital solutions to small and medium sized enterprises in the United States and Canada. The transaction is expected to provide earnings accretion of approximately 15% to Northrim’s 2025 operating results.
“Having worked with Nick and the Sallyport team for several years, we have been impressed by the quality of the business they have built,” said Mike Huston, President and CEO of Northrim. “We view this as an opportunity to partner with a company that has similar core values of customer service, tailored solutions, creativity and responsiveness without distracting from our growing Alaskan banking franchise. We believe our 20 year history in the factoring business through Northrim Funding Services and our low cost deposit base makes us the ideal partner to help Sallyport capture an increased share of a dynamic market segment.”
SCF was founded in 2014 and in 2023 the company surpassed $5 billion in debts factored. SCF’s mission is to provide access to capital through tailored funding solutions to fuel growth and provide entrepreneurs opportunities to create value. SCF has generated consistent profitability since inception including through periods of macroeconomic disruption by cultivating relationships with an approach based on a thorough understanding of each of their clients’ business operations, opportunities, and challenges.
SCF will operate as a wholly-owned subsidiary, and is expected to complement the products currently offered by Northrim Funding Services, a factoring division of Northrim Bank. Executive management at SCF has over 100 years of combined industry experience and will remain in their current positions.
“The time working closely with Northrim as a lender and partner to Sallyport has given me a unique insight into how the team operates at all levels. I have been very impressed with Northrim’s ability to develop solutions and deliver on commitments which have provided growth and opportunity for customers. We are excited to be joining the Northrim team and look forward to what we can learn and accomplish together,” said Nick Hart, Co-Founder and President of SCF.
Northrim has previously invested in related financial enterprises as part of its growth and diversification strategy. Current affiliates include wholly-owned Residential Mortgage, LLC, as well as a non-controlling interest in Pacific Wealth Advisors and Pacific Portfolio Consulting based in Seattle.
Northrim was advised in this transaction by Janney Montgomery Scott LLC, and Accretive Legal, PLLC served as its legal counsel. Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, A Stifel Company, acted as financial adviser for Sallyport, while Latham & Watkins LLP served as its legal counsel.