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The First Western Blog


The First Western Way

October 1, 2024
Experience The First Western Way—our commitment to exceptional service and genuine relationships. Join us in celebrating a legacy of support for your financial journey. See how we can help you thrive!

First Western Flag

October 1, 2024
Discover the meaning behind the First Western flag, a symbol of strength and stability representing our core services: Banking, Mortgage, Insurance, and Investments. Learn more about our commitment to your financial well-being.

Play Your Cards Right!

October 1, 2024
Boost your business with First Western’s comprehensive payment solutions! Enhance security, streamline transactions, and gain valuable insights to thrive in today’s competitive market.

URFirst Advantage Checking

October 1, 2024
Discover peace of mind with First Western’s URFirst Advantage Checking! Enjoy robust identity protection, smart spending discounts, and comprehensive benefits.

What's On Your Wish List?

October 1, 2024

Dreaming of something special? Discover how First Western's Wish List Savings Account can help you achieve your goals. Start saving today and make your wishes come true!

Teaching Children Financial Goal setting

September 1, 2024
Teaching children financial literacy helps them develop good money habits and goal-setting skills. By breaking down goals into steps and addressing challenges, they learn patience and effective money management. Discover how to start this valuable practice by reading the full post!

Get a $5000 bonus or rate buydown from First Western

August 1, 2024
Looking to purchase a new home this summer? You can always count on First Western for competitive interest rates, local expertise, fast and friendly service. And, for a limited time, we’re offering home buyers a $5,000 credit at closing, or a $5,000 buydown credit for the life of your loan!

Mortgage Rates Keeping you Sidelined?

August 1, 2024
Real estate and mortgage lending professionals yearn for rates at the historic lows experienced in recent years. On any given day, you can find financial experts predicting with certainty rates to fall, rise, and stay the same. The fact is no one knows for sure.  Let's find out the right time to buy!

Six Reasons to Refinance Your Mortgage

August 1, 2024
You may be surprised to learn that refinancing a mortgage can be a wise move for many homeowners, even at today’s mortgage rates.

Let’s look at six reasons a homeowner may benefit from refinancing.

Insurance – Industry Trends

May 1, 2024
Everybody seems to be talking about insurance these days. Unusual premium price hikes, changes in coverage, increasing deductibles, new requirements for property and maintenance improvements.... What’s influencing these changes and what should you do about them?

Cyber-Risk Tips for Small Businesses

May 1, 2024
While technology allows us to operate efficiently, it also leaves us susceptible to cyber-attacks and data breaches. Here are a few ways to stay safe out there.