Agribusiness
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Our Roots

How we began

Agriculture has always been at the root of who we are. From the first loan made to a farmer back in 1907, Great Western Bank has evolved from a small town bank to a regional leader with over 100 locations.

Deep Roots

Along with a deep love of the land, National Australia Bank (NAB) has a proven global agribusiness record, 150 years to be precise.

So when the opportunity to join the NAB Group presented itself in 2007, we jumped at the chance to provide our customers the benefits of global expertise and an international network.

Not Your Garden Variety Agribusiness

We continually ask ourselves how we can serve our customers better. What if we created not just another place to obtain financing, but a new approach to making agribusiness great? And not just the finance part of it—all of it.

The idea began taking on a life of its own and Great Western Bank Agribusiness was created. We're turning the process on its head. You don't have to fit into our products, we tailor them to you. Financial solutions are built from a deeper understanding of what you want to achieve. We'll establish long-lasting local relationships that also include access to global specialists in your specific industry segment. Now that's understanding what you really need.

Our group at a glance*

  • Over 10 million1 customers across North and South America, Asia, Australia, United Kingdom, and New Zealand
  • More than 40,0001 employees
  • Greater than $353 billion2 in loans and advances
  • Greater than $18 billion3 in agricultural financing
  • Dedicated to making our communities better through local sponsorships, employee volunteering and investing in low-to-moderate income areas
  • Committed to a green future
  • NAB is a AA rated financial services institution, one of about 11 banks worldwide to hold this distinguished credit rating
  • Great Western Bank is One of America’s Safest Banks due to sound and prudent banking practices

1: Reported as of December 31, 2008.
2: Reported in Australian dollars as of September 30, 2008.
3: Reported in Australian dollars as of December 31, 2008.

* National Australia Bank Limited consolidated information which includes Great Western Bank.