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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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Personal Finance
Fiscal Fitness 101

There’s no time like the present to get your personal finances organized and under control. Take a look at these ideas to strengthen your portfolio and make your money start working (out) for you!

Privacy & Security
Fraud Awareness Week: 8 Ways to Reduce Your Fraud and Cybersecurity Risk

Here are some important tips to consider to help protect your information.

Home Ownership
6 Tips to Increase Your Likelihood for Mortgage Loan Approval

Since getting a mortgage requires that you show your creditworthiness and financial stability, here are a few steps you can take to position yourself as a good candidate for a mortgage.

Personal Finance
7 Ways to Boost Your Credit Score

Your credit score is crucial to your financial health. At BankWest, we're here to remind you of its significance and offer practical tips to boost your score.

Insurance
Renters Insurance: A Few Things to Consider

When considering renters insurance, most think of protecting their pocketbook after theft or damage of their belongings, but there are additional reasons to look into getting a policy.

Home Ownership
Closing On Your New Home

Here are a few tips on what you should do before you close on a home and what to expect at closing.

Home Ownership
To Refi or Not To Refi?

There are many reasons you might choose to refinance your home mortgage. Here are some scenarios to consider.

Insurance
How Much Life Insurance Do I Need?

The amount of life insurance you need depends upon what you wish to accomplish. Here is some helpful information to help you make that determination.

Personal Finance
How to Make a Mobile Deposit: In 7 Easy Steps

If you haven’t made a mobile deposit using BankWest’s mobile app now is the perfect time. Here's how!