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Investigation of Coastal Financial Corporation's Troubling Practices

Coastal Financial Corporation (NASDAQ: CCB) is under the microscope of Hagens Berman, a national shareholder rights law firm, due to alarming failures in corporate governance and risk management. This scrutiny comes in the wake of a staggering 43% drop in share price, triggered by substantial losses reported in the company’s Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS) sector. Investors are left reeling as the firm investigates whether Coastal Financial was transparent regarding its risk management practices.

Background and Current Situation

Coastal Financial, known for enabling fintech partners to offer banking services, reported significant financial setbacks in their recent quarterly results. On July 30, 2026, the company disclosed a net loss amounting to $42.1 million, which was drastically lower than projected profit expectations. Contributing to these losses were $68.8 million in pre-tax charges associated with a problematic partnership and its corresponding consumer loan portfolios. Such a shocking announcement led to an immediate stock collapse; shares fell from $70.66 to $39.91 in just one trading day.

The Catalyst for Investigation

Hagens Berman's investigation focuses on whether Coastal Financial's executives misled investors regarding the credit quality and risk profile of loans originated through their CCBX BaaS operations. The firm posits that the company may have issued materially false statements or failed to provide critical information about its risk management practices and underwriting oversight.

Historically, Coastal insisted that it maintained rigorous internal controls designed to protect its assets. Their strategy included strict partner screening and promised ongoing oversight from independent third parties to ensure compliance with internal standards, a claim now clouded by the recent losses and market skepticism.

The Specifics of the Financial Deterioration

The breakdown of key financial figures from their Q2 2026 disclosure paints a troubling picture:

• - Net Loss: Coastal reported a staggering net loss of $42.1 million, equivalent to -$2.76 per diluted share, significantly missing analysts' profit forecasts.
• - Credit Loss Provisions: The company faced an unexpected surge in credit loss expenses, attributed mainly to issues related to a specific partner, leading to further downgrades in asset valuations. Notably, a $46 million valuation adjustment on credit enhancement assets was reported, alongside a $22.8 million increase in provisions for credit loss.
• - Leadership Instability: The impending resignation of their Chief Financial Officer just before these financial results were announced further rattled investor confidence and heightened concerns about the company's internal control measures.

Call to Action for Investors

Hagens Berman is urging anyone who invested in Coastal Financial and experienced substantial losses to step forward with their trading information. Moreover, they welcome whistleblowers and insiders with insight into the company’s internal processes related to loan underwriting and partner risk management to contact the firm.

The investigation is particularly focused on when management was aware of the issues related to their partner's financial dealings and if they misrepresented the effectiveness of their loan underwriting processes. If substantial lapses in governance or disclosure are found, it could lead to significant repercussions for the firm and its leadership team.

About Hagens Berman

Hagens Berman is committed to holding corporations accountable, especially when they fail investors. With a history of achieving substantial recoveries for clients harmed by corporate negligence, the firm is well-positioned to navigate this intricate investigation into Coastal Financial. They invite all affected shareholders to contact them to potentially participate in pursuing any recoveries.

For more information, stakeholders may visit www.hbsslaw.com/ccb or reach out via email at [email protected] or by calling 844-916-0895.