COEUR d'ALENE — Sunflower Bank is expanding its mortgage lending footprint in the Inland Northwest.

The bank recently added 21 mortgage professionals to its Idaho team in addition to a downtown Coeur d’Alene office at 105 N. Fourth St., Suite 301. Sunflower Bank also opened an office in Meridian.

According to a recent press release, the goal is to position the bank to work more closely with local homebuyers, homeowners and real estate professionals across the region. 

“The Inland Northwest continues to see strong demand for mortgage expertise, and our growth is a direct response to the needs of the communities we serve,” said Josh Martin, managing director of mortgage lending for Sunflower Bank. “By bringing together top-producing teams in Spokane and Idaho, we are strengthening our ability to deliver local insight, competitive solutions and long-term value for our customers.”

Sunflower Bank has also opened a new mortgage lending branch in Spokane at 244 W. Main Ave. The location consolidates two existing Spokane offices and is expected to serve as a regional hub for Sunflower Bank’s mortgage operations, bringing together established lenders in Washington with newly added Idaho teams.

Sunflower Bank first entered the Spokane market in 2019 through its Guardian Mortgage division, which rebranded under the Sunflower Bank name in 2025. In 2021, the bank received regulatory approval to register its West Main office as a licensed depository branch, reflecting its expanding customer base in the area.

Since then, the bank has continued to grow its mortgage lending, private banking and wealth management services throughout the Inland Northwest.

With $8.5 billion in assets as of Dec. 31, Sunflower Bank is headquartered in Dallas, Texas, and has 71 licensed depository branches in seven states in addition to mortgage capabilities in 44 states.

Info: sunflowerbank.com

Now the TidBits

New and Upcoming

• The grand opening of Raising Cane's at 163 W. Neider Ave. is this Tuesday, March 17.

• Big Red's Barn will soon open Capy Hour Café, which is described as "a relaxed, boutique-style wildlife experience." Small-group reservations will be required; check Capy Hour Café on Facebook for updates. 

• Super 1 Foods will anchor Prairie Crossing, a major shopping and mixed-use center under development at Highway 41 and Prairie Avenue.

• Spill the Tea and Benzo Box will soon open a combined brick and mortar location at the southwest corner of Greensferry Road and Seltice Way in Post Falls.

• A new location for Syringa Dental and Implants is under construction at 7533 W. Prairie Ave. Their current location at 1850 E. Seltice Way, Post Falls, remains fully operational at this time. 

• Coeur Dance Arts is a new dance studio under development at 4131 Early Dawn Ave. Suite 105B, Post Falls. Classes are anticipated to begin in May; check coeurdancearts.com. 

• A five-story, 173-room Hilton Dual Brand Hotel is planned for a 2.71-acre parcel of land off Lee Court and Appleway Avenue in Coeur d'Alene. The project's start and completion dates have not yet been set.

• A new facility for One Place Church is under construction at Prairie Avenue and Huetter Road. 

• American Universal Storage is planned for Spirit Lake along Highway 41, across from the Jifi Stop.

• Crunch Fitness is taking over the former Big Lots space at 101 E. Appleway Ave., Coeur d'Alene.

• A new location for The Man Shop, a regional chain of family-owned barber shops, is under construction at Highway 41 and Prairie Avenue.

• A nomnom location is coming to 5231 W. Riverbend Ave., Post Falls. 

• Ross Point Gas Station, a fueling station and convenience store, is planned for 310 N. Ross Point Road in Post Falls.

Ongoing Projects

• An Idaho Central Credit Union (ICCU) branch location is scheduled to open later this year across from Super 1 Foods along Highway 53 in Rathdrum.

• A second Jersey Mike's restaurant is listed as "under development" at 201 W. Neider Ave. in Coeur d'Alene. An estimated opening date has not yet been disclosed.

• A new commercial building is planned for the Riverstone development at 1570 W. Tilford Lane and will bring at least one new dining option to the area. The 7,500-square-foot mixed-use building's targeted finish date is this summer.

• El Jefe's Grill in Coeur d'Alene is expanding with a new venture in Post Falls, called Jefe's Tacos and Tequila. An opening date has not yet been determined, but the restaurant is in the former Bullet Bar and Grill space.

• Les Schwab Tires is under construction at the northwest corner of Highway 41 and 16th Street in Post Falls.

• A flex space development is planned for Schrieber Way in Coeur d'Alene. Plans include six separate spaces, with one to be used directly by Atlas Building Group, the project's developer. The spaces will be located in two separate buildings and will offer approximately 2,000 to 2,300 square feet of shop space, plus an office in each unit. Construction may begin as early as spring 2026.

• The 33-unit, mixed-use "Nonna" building across from Post Falls City Hall on Spokane Street is anticipated to be completed by October of 2026. 

• Construction is also underway on Rooted Social House at 310 N. Spokane St. The project is described as "an elevated space offering food, coffee, tea and entertainment in a social house setting." A completion date for Rooted has not been announced.

• A Jiffy Stop is under construction at Highway 41 and Lancaster Road in Rathdrum.

• A state-of-the-art pickleball facility called The Flying Pickle is coming to The Pointe at Post Falls at 140 N. Beck Road. Opening is anticipated by mid-2026.

• An AutoZone auto parts shop is under construction at U.S. 95 and Dakota Avenue in Hayden, next to Dirty Birdy Car Wash.

• Spokane-based Golden Rule Brake is under construction at 3627 N. Government Way, Coeur d'Alene.

• The Habit Burger & Grill is taking the place of the former Pizza Hut at 212 W. Appleway Ave. The chain, known for its "Charburgers," is eyeing an opening sometime in late spring or early summer 2026. This location will be a first for North Idaho.

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