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Specialized Banking
Products
We have financial solutions to help small
business and midsize companies achieve
financial success
Equipment Finance
Bank of the West finances a wide range of equipment
from agriculture and aircraft to technology and trans-
portation. We help customers through both direct and
indirect equipment finance programs, the latter through
a nationwide broker network for brokers and independent
leasing companies. We offer vendor finance programs
for equipment manufacturers that supply equipment to
automotive repair shops, bakeries, dry cleaners, tool
operators and printing companies. Floor plan financing
is now available for RV, marine, auto, construction,
transportation and agricultural equipment dealers.
Insurance
BW Insurance Agency, Inc. (BWIA)operates in more
than 60 Bank of the West branch and other locations.
BWIA provides property and casualty insurance both to
individuals and businesses. Products range from
automobile, homeowners and life insurance to group
health, commercial property, bonding and worker’s
compensation insurance. BWIA is one of the 25 largest
bank-owned insurance companies in the nation.
SBA Loans
As one of the largest bank SBA lenders in the nation,
Bank of the West offers a variety of government-backed
loan programs ranging from $25,000 to $5 million.
SBA-guaranteed loans are available for construction, real
estate or equipment purchase, or for operating capital.
As a “Preferred SBA Lender”, Bank of the West can
accelerate the approval process.
Global Trade Services
Our trade specialists offer importers, exporters and
international corporations a comprehensive range of
advisory and transaction services, including international
financing, foreign banking, and local market intelligence.
Capital Markets
We offer a full suite of services such as fixed income
products and sweep accounts to help set and achieve
your investment and liquidity goals, and satisfy your
interest rate risk-management.
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