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Your Mortgage Process - Step by Step

Follow these six easy steps on your journey to "home sweet home."

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BankWest Corporate News
BankWest Welcomes Joel Van Batavia as Business Development Officer
BankWest is pleased to announce the addition of Joel Van Batavia to their team as Business Development Officer.
Home Ownership
Celebrating National Homeownership Month
By Darla Jones, Rapid City Mortgage Originator, NMLS # #747401
BankWest Corporate News
Nicole C. Nachtigal Named VP Investment Management & Trust
BankWest is pleased to announce the appointment of Nicole C. Nachtigal as VP Investment Management & Trust
Personal Finance
Better Your Mental Health: A Focus On Financial Wellbeing
Explore the often-overlooked connection between financial stress and mental health.
BankWest Corporate News
BankWest Awards 24 Scholarships to Area Students
BankWest Chairman and CEO Charles H. Burke III recently announced the awarding of 24 BankWest Scholarships to students from across South Dakota for the 2025-26 school year.
BankWest Corporate News
Keith Robbennolt Joins BankWest as Business Development Officer

With over 25 years of experience in the financial services industry and 20 years of expertise in commercial lending, Robbennolt brings a depth of knowledge and professional insight to his role.

Home Ownership
The Construction Loan Process
by Jace Connor, BankWest Mortgage Originator
NMLS #2029228
BankWest Corporate News
Baxter Named BankWest Chief Financial Officer

Douglas Baxter has been named as BankWest's Chief Financial Officer, a position which oversees the finances and budgeting for the bank.

BankWest Corporate News
Baloun Named Emerging Training Leader, BankWest Ranks #20 in the 2025 Training APEX Awards

BankWest employees accept their Training APEX award at the banquet. Pictured (L-R): Ari Schofield, Learning & Development Assistant Manager; Becky Burke, VP Learning & Strategic Development and Jennifer Baloun, VP Sales/Marketing Manager