First Western Federal Savings Bank
BankingSouth Dakota, United States2-10 Employees
First Western Federal Savings Bank is a federally chartered, FDIC-insured bank based in Rapid City, South Dakota, established in 1979 as a Savings and Loan Association. The bank focuses on specialized lending for real estate investors, offering loans across all 50 states for non-owner-occupied properties, including single-family homes, apartments, commercial buildings, and income-producing agricultural land, to individuals, LLCs, or corporate entities. It also facilitates the use of retirement plan assets to purchase real estate through self-directed IRAs or 401(k)s and has positioned itself as a leading non-recourse loan provider in this space since 2008. In addition, the bank offers a CRP purchase program for agricultural producers, enabling lump-sum payments rather than installment receipts. The organization emphasizes a hands-on, partner-like approach to loan management, aiming to maintain sound investments for borrowers and the bank alike, while serving clients with specialized financing needs.