5 Tips to Avoid Financial Frostbite this Holiday Season
Consumers spent more than $700 billion on holiday shopping in 2018. With this year’s holiday shopping season launching in full force, West Bank is highlighting five tips to help consumers keep their holiday spending under control. “There are so many people to shop for during the holidays, and big sales can make it easy to overextend […]
Become a Savvy Charitable Giver
According to an article on Forbes.com, 16% of organizations say they receive more than half of their total contributions for the year between the months of October and December and 11% of online charitable donations will be made in just the three final days of the year. As a community bank, giving back to the community […]
Holiday Spending
With the holidays rapidly approaching, it’s important for consumers to develop a holiday spending plan to avoid financial headaches in the future, says the American Bankers Association. ABA highlighted seven tips to help consumers minimize their holiday spending debt. “It’s a special feeling to make loved ones happy with the perfect holiday gift or to […]
6 Ways to Avoid Holiday Shopping Scams
In the wake of recent data breaches, shoppers should be on high alert while purchasing their presents this holiday season. “While millions of credit and debit card transactions are conducted safely every day, it’s important that consumers are aware of the potential for holiday scams,” said Zach Stubbs, West Bank Vice President/Central Iowa Retail Manager. […]
West Bancorporation, Inc. Announces Record Quarterly Net Income, Declares Quarterly Dividend, Appoints New Director
West Bancorporation, Inc. (Nasdaq: WTBA; the “Company”), parent company of West Bank, today reported that third quarter 2019 net income was $7.5 million, or $0.46 per diluted common share, which is the highest quarterly net income ever recorded by the Company. This is compared to third quarter 2018 net income of $7.1 million, or $0.43 […]
Protect Yourself Online
Though the internet has many advantages, it can also make users vulnerable to fraud, identity theft and other scams. According to a Norton Cybercrime Report, 378 million adults worldwide were victims of cybercrime in 2013. The American Bankers Association recommends the following tips to keep you safe online: Keep your computers and mobile devices up […]
Avoid Phishing
Avoid Phishing West Bank wants you to be armed against phishing scams. Here’s a great infographic provided by the American Bankers Association. Share This Article Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Posted: 2019-08-07 Categories: Identity Theft, Internet Security
Therese M. Vaughan joins West Bank Board of Directors
West Bank is pleased to announce Therese Vaughan has joined the West Bancorporation, Inc. and West Bank Board of Directors. “I am honored to join the West Bank Board of Directors,” Vaughan commented. “As a longtime customer, I have watched the organization closely and value the Bank’s commitment to relationships and our communities. I look forward to […]
Minnesota Expansion
On March 4, 2019, West Bancorporation Inc. announced that, through its subsidiary West Bank, it is initiating a growth strategy in three new Minnesota markets. West Bank has opened branches in Owatonna, Mankato and St. Cloud, Minnesota. “We are excited about our recent expansion in Minnesota,” commented Dave Nelson, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company. “We […]
How Much House Can I Afford?
The VA Loan is a home-mortgage option available to United States Veterans, Service Members and not remarried spouses. VA Loans are issued by qualified lenders and guaranteed by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The USDA Guarantee loan is a 100% financing mortgage for moderate-to-low income homebuyers in eligible rural and suburban areas. Loans are issued through the USDA Rural Development Guaranteed Housing Loan […]