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Great. And Growing.

Banks grow when they're strong. At Great Western Bank, we have a proud history of prudent, reliable banking practices backed by a solid financial network. And that's helping us - and our customers - grow stronger every day.

What makes us one of America's strongest, safest banks:

1. Growth fueled by strength.

Great Western Bank is growing stronger every day. Due to a history of prudent, reliable banking practices backed by a solid financial network, we're adding new locations, ATMs and hundreds of employees. 

We’re also continuing to fuel the growth of our communities through personal, business and agricultural lending and programs that give back to local causes, like the GreaterThan CD. 

2. Financial staying power.

Our history of producing strong earnings results, along with our capital strength, establishes Great Western Bank’s operating staying power well into the future. As of September 31, 2009, Great Western Bank had capital of over $950 million according to GAAP accounting standards.

 

3. A solid foundation.

Growth is fueled by strength - and security. On August 25, 2009, Global Finance magazine rated our parent company, National Australia Bank, 11th in a listing of the world's safest banks. View Global Finance article.

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In addition, NAB is a AA rated financial services institution, one of only 9 banks globally to currently hold this distinguished credit rating, with over 10 million customers and 150 years of global success.
 

4. Our conservative approach. 

Many of the issues facing the financial services industry today are tied to subprime lending practices, which Great Western Bank has not been exposed to or participated in. Great Western Bank continues to focus on traditional safe and sound banking practices, such as gathering deposits, making loans and investing in the communities we serve.
 

5. Guaranteed protection.

Deposits at Great Western Bank that share the same ownership are insured by the FDIC for up to $250,000 per customer, effective through December 31, 2013.  Deposits that a customer maintains in different ownership categories may be separately insured up to the insurance limit. By carefully structuring account ownership, a customer can have more than $250,000 in FDIC protection, and in some cases up to $3,000,000 or more. Speak with a banker for available options.

 

By carefully structuring account ownership, you can maximize FDIC protection.

Great Western Bank is as strong as the communities we serve and continues to be a leading community bank with over 250,000 customers. In uncertain times, you can always be certain about one thing – the safe and sound place for your money continues to be Great Western Bank.

Still have questions?

Contact us or stop by your nearest Great Western Bank location to talk with your banker today.