Pacific Crest awarded 5-stars

Through Increasingly Difficult Environment
Pacific Crest Savings Bank Boasts Top Safety Rating

August 2008: Pacific Crest Savings Bank, Lynnwood, Washington stands strong in the current environment. You don't have to take their word for it, though; Pacific Crest Savings Bank has earned a 5-Star Superior rating from BauerFinancial, Inc. of Coral Gables, FL, the nation's leading independent bank rating and research firm. The 5-Star rating is based on the overall financial picture of the bank and indicates that Pacific Crest Savings Bank is one of the strongest banks in the nation.

"In a climate where it is increasingly difficult to shine, Pacific Crest Savings Bank proves it can be done," remarks Karen L. Dorway, president of the research firm. "In fact, local residents should be proud that their community bank is one of the elite financial institutions in the nation. They can rest assured that their deposits are well-placed in this 5-Star bank."

Established in 1998, Pacific Crest Savings Bank has been pleased to fulfill the financial needs of its neighbors and friends in the Pacific Northwest for ten years. It operates through a conveniently located office in Lynnwood and can be found on the internet at www.pacificcrestbank.com.

Pacific Crest Savings Bank: "Your 5-Star Community Bank."

BauerFinancial, Inc., Coral Gables, Florida, the nation's leading independent bank rating and research firm, has been reporting on and analyzing the performance of U.S. banks and credit unions since 1983. No institution pays for its rating, nor can they elude it. Consumers may obtain star-ratings by visiting www.bauerfinancial.com

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For more information on Pacific Crest Savings Bank, or any other U.S. bank or credit union, contact Karen Dorway directly at 800.388.6686 or e-mail her at kdorway@bauerfinancial.com