Hometown Heroes

Each day, you make our hometowns safer, better, and brighter. We’re here to recognize that.

Hometown Heroes is our program that offers banking benefits for individuals who work (or have worked) in the fields of: Education (K-12 and post-secondary education), Emergency Medical Service, Fire, Law Enforcement, Medical, and Military.

Program benefits

Our Hometown Heroes receive^*:

VIP Checking account, without a monthly minimum balance requirement
Automatic reimbursements on ATM fees
Up to $500 off mortgage closing costs (on a purchase or refinance)

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"Turning to Western State Bank was the best choice we made for our mortgage. The process was quick, always friendly, caring, and very professional."

Kim Taxdahl, Mortgage Customer, Arizona

"Chezy has had tremendous growth over the past couple of years and Western has been there every step of the way! We pride ourselves on providing quality video marketing content while being budget conscious. We chose Western to be our bank because of their great service, their ability to scale with Chezy as we’ve grown, and their ability to save us money on our banking services!"

Joe Tjosvold, Founder of Chezy

"I wanted to reach out to say thank you. Western has been a very good bank to us and this is just another example of the help you provide!"

Chris and Samantha Bachmeier, Bachmeier Homes

Hometown Heroes

Feel appreciated for your public service.

Program benefits

You deserve to be recognized.

Another option for military members.

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