COVID-19 Resources

Access to Timberland Bank branch lobbies may be restricted in accordance with Washington State's COVID-19 response plan. If you need to access a safe deposit box, require special assistance with a financial matter, or want to schedule a loan appointment please call us at 1-800-562-8761 or contact us online. 

We are committed to serving our communities as a trusted financial partner, especially during these uncertain times. We encourage you to use the drive through facilities available at most Timberland Branches as well as online and mobile banking resources to access accounts. 

Timberland Bank Drive-ups, ATMs, night deposits and online banking services will remain available. Additionally, Timberland Bank staff will continue to be available via phone and email to assist customers. Thank you for your cooperation in helping us protect our customers and staff during the current COVID-19 outbreak.

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Economic Impact Payments

Stimulus payments will begin posting to customer accounts on Wednesday, March 17. The IRS expects to deposit a majority of stimulus payments the week of March 15^th and will continue depositing payments weekly on Wednesdays until complete. 

Check Your Payment Status

The IRS has provided a tool to check the status of your payment. Please visit the IRS online for information on the stimulus payments and click Get My Payment for updates on the status of your payment.

Get My Payment is updated once a day, usually overnight. When you log in to Get My Payment, you may see one of the following statuses: 

• A payment has been processed. A payment date is available and a payment will be sent either by direct deposit or mail. If your payment is being mailed, you may be issued an EIP Card or a paper check. 
• You're eligible, but a payment has not been processed and a payment date is not yet available.
• Payment status not available means that the IRS has not yet processed your payment, or that you are not eligible for a payment. 
• Need more information may mean that your payment has been returned to the IRS because the Postal Service was unable to deliver it. 

Frequently Asked Questions

• When should I expect to see the payment in my Timberland Bank account? Stimulus payments will begin posting to customer accounts on Wednesday, March 17. The IRS expects to deposit a majority of stimulus payments the week of March 15th and will continue depositing payments weekly on Wednesdays until complete. We recommend that you set up transaction alerts within online and mobile banking, which will tell you when deposits post to your account.
• I didn't receive a direct deposit yet. Will I get a third Economic Impact Payment? We recommend checking the Get My Payment webpage from the IRS. 
  
• If I recently closed my Timberland Bank account, what will happen to my direct deposit payment? If an account is closed, your payment will be returned to the government and you will receive your payment in the mail. 
• Will I receive a paper check or debit card? Payments will also be sent through the mail as a check or debit card. The IRS began issuing paper checks the week of March 15th. 

EIP Cards

2020 Recovery Rebate Credit 

Protect Yourself from Scams

1. IRS Impersonation Telephone Scams: In this particular scam, callers claim to be employees of the IRS, but are not. These scammers may sound convincing and usually alter the caller ID to make it appear that the IRS is calling. Victims may be told that they owe money to the IRS, or they may be told that they have a refund due. Scammers often leave voicemails with "urgent" callback requests. 
2. Email, Text Message, Phishing and Malware Schemes: The IRS has reported an increase in scam emails and text messages that are designed to trick taxpayers into thinking the IRS, tax professionals, or others in the tax industry are contacting them. These fraudulent emails and texts may seek information related to refunds, filing status, PIN numbers or personal information. They often include links to websites that are designed to look like official sites. These sites may ask for your personal information or contain malware. 
3. Email Phishing Scam - "Update Your IRS e-File": This scam took off during the first round of Economic Impact Payments in 2020. This phishing scam involved emails that contained the direction "you are to update your IRS e-File immediately." While these emails were fraudulent and not sent from the IRS, the emails mentioned USA.gov and IRSgov (without a dot between "IRS" and "gov") and appeared to be official. 

In addition to traditional Small Business Administration lending programs, the CARES Act created several new, temporary programs to address the economic challenges facing small businesses during the COVID-19 outbreak. These programs include: the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), Economic Injury Disaster Loan Emergency Advance (EIDL), SBA Express Bridge Loans, and SBA Debt Relief. To learn more about each option, please visit www.sba.gov. 

Timberland Bank has a team dedicated to helping qualifying businesses obtain PPP loans. Learn more about applying for a PPP loan through Timberland Bank. 

PPP Loan Forgiveness 

We encourage you to monitor legislative actions and additional SBA amendments to current PPP guidelines at www.sba.gov and www.treasury.gov. 

Our PPP forgiveness team is here to help borrowers navigate the forgiveness process. If have already received a PPP loan through Timberland and you have questions regarding the forgiveness process, please email our forgiveness team at sbaPPPforgiveness@timberlandbank.com.

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Deposit checks into your personal accounts anytime, anywhere using a smartphone or web-enabled mobile device! Mobile check Deposit is secure and easy to use.

1. Enroll in Online Banking and download the Mobile Banking App in the Apple or Google Play app stores.
2. Sign in to your mobile app and select ‘deposit’. First time Mobile Deposit users will be prompted to enroll in Mobile Deposit. Once enrolled, click ‘make a deposit’.
3. Enter the amount of the check and select which account you would like to deposit into.
4. Endorse your check and write, for mobile deposit at Timberland Bank only.
5. When prompted, take a photo of the front and back of your check.
6. You will receive an email notification from customerservice@timberlandbank.com when your mobile deposit has been successfully submitted and received by Timberland Bank.