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  • Buying Smart in Today's Housing Market
    Home Owner News, Podcast

    Buying Smart in Today's Housing Market

    By: Ryan Schlabs
    Ryan Schlabs returns to the show to discuss ways that homebuyers can be smart and best prepare themselves for their next home purchase by offering some tips that have helped him and his clients find success.
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  • Mortgage Professionals Awarded
    Congraulations To Our Iowa Mortgage Association President's Club - Mortgage Professionals!
    Bank News, Home Owner News

    Mortgage Professionals Awarded

    The Iowa Mortgage Association is pleased to announce that several Mortgage Professionals from Northwest Bank were accepted into the IMA’s 2024 President’s Club and Winner’s Circle!
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  • What to Expect as a First Time Homebuyer
    Home Owner News, Podcast

    What to Expect as a First Time Homebuyer

    By: Noah Slagter
    No matter where you are at in the homebuying process, Northwest Bank can help. Visit NW.bank to find tools and resources to help you prepare for the homebuying journey or to find a lender near you who can help answer any questions that you may have! Connect with Northwest Bank: · Follow us on IG · Subscribe on YouTube: Northwest Bank - YouTube
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  • Northwest Bank Offers Guide to Saving for Home Purchase
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    Home Owner News

    Northwest Bank Offers Guide to Saving for Home Purchase

    Homeownership is a way to invest in your future, but it doesn’t have to be a daunting venture. Even in today’s market, owning a home is an attainable goal when you have a plan and are willing to work diligently to save.
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  • Keep Your Home in A-List Condition This Spring
    Image Of A Family Watching A Movie In Their Home
    Home Owner News

    Keep Your Home in A-List Condition This Spring

    You don’t have to be a movie award nominee to shine this season! Just knock out these tasks and consider yourself a celebrity in the world of home maintenance.
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  • Northwest Bank Receives 2024 Platinum Lender Designation from Iowa Finance Authority
    Image Of Mortgage Bankers Noah Slagter And Collin Snyder From West Des Moines Accepting the IFA Award
    Bank News, Home Owner News

    Northwest Bank Receives 2024 Platinum Lender Designation from Iowa Finance Authority

    The Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) based out of Des Moines, IA recently announced that Northwest Bank has earned IFA’s Platinum Lender designation for their outstanding efforts in assisting homebuyers in 2024.
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  • Make Your Home Upgrade Wishlist (and Check it Twice!)
    Home Checklist: Prepare Your Home for the Holidays Blog
    Home Owner News

    Make Your Home Upgrade Wishlist (and Check it Twice!)

    It's one of the hardest-working rooms in your house — and most of the time, it's not even a room unto its own! Your entryway should help you get organized as you're heading out the door and help you stay organized when you get home.
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  • Spring Homebuying Season
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    Home Owner News, Podcast

    Spring Homebuying Season

    By: Ryan Schlabs
    The housing market is starting to heat up. If you’re in the market for new home in 2024 here are some tips that may help you get ready to purchase your next home. Mortgage Loan Originator, Ryan Schlabs, talks about his expectations for the housing market in 2024, he discusses the pros and cons of locking in your rate early, and offers details on tools to help stay on top of current interest rates! Connect with Northwest Bank: · NW.bank · Subscribe on YouTube: Northwest Bank - YouTube Member FDIC | Equal Housing Lender
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  • What NOT to Do When Purchasing or Refinancing a Home
    Image of a Couple talking with a Realtor
    Home Owner News

    What NOT to Do When Purchasing or Refinancing a Home

    Whether you want to refinance your current home mortgage or you are preparing to purchase a new home, there are some things you should never do during the loan application process. Here are the most common no-nos that you need to avoid to ensure your financing goes smoothly
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