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Bankwest

Rockford, MN · Est. 1948 · Website ↗
A
Trust Grade
Excellent
Score: 90/100

Bankwest is a bank based in Rockford, Minnesota, established in 1948, with $238 million in total assets across 3 branches. By Trust Grade it ranks 165th of 224 banks we track in Minnesota. Its capital ratio of 8.0% trails most similarly sized banks (15th percentile), versus a Minnesota median of 9.5%. It was profitable over the most recent period, with a 1.16% return on assets. No consumer complaints against Bankwest appear in the CFPB database over our analysis window — common for an institution of this size and a point in its favor.

Total assets
$238.4M
$100M–1B institution
Deposits
$216.9M
Branches
3
Capital ratio
8.0%
Bottom 15% of $100M–1B peers · Minnesota median 9.5%
Return on assets
1.2%
Bottom 47% of $100M–1B peers · Minnesota median 1.24%
Rank in Minnesota
#165
of 224 banks

How Bankwest compares to Minnesota peers

Capital ratio
Bottom 15% of $100M–1B peers
Bankwest
8.0%
Minnesota median
9.5%
Higher capital ratio = stronger financial cushion
Return on assets
Bottom 47% of $100M–1B peers
Bankwest
1.2%
Minnesota median
1.2%
Higher ROA = more profitable relative to asset base

How we graded Bankwest

The Trust Grade blends financial strength with complaint history. Full methodology →

Financial strength
90/100
Customer experience
n/a
Overall
A · 90
  • Well-capitalized (8.0% capital ratio)
  • Strongly profitable (ROA 1.16%)
  • No CFPB complaints on record

Consumer complaints (CFPB)

No CFPB complaints are on file for Bankwest over the analysis window. For a smaller institution this is common and counts in its favor.

Branch locations (3)

  • 5921 Main St, Rockford, MN 55373
  • 11000 River Rd Ne, Hanover, MN 55341
  • 311 10th Ave S, Buffalo, MN 55313

Are deposits at Bankwest insured?

Yes. Bankwest is an FDIC-insured bank (FDIC certificate #16704). Deposits are federally insured up to $250,000per depositor, per ownership category — regardless of this institution's Trust Grade. The grade reflects financial strength and complaint history for comparison, not the safety of insured deposits.

Bankwest: frequently asked questions

Is Bankwest a good bank?

Bankwest earns a Bankzia Trust Grade of A (90/100, "Excellent"), based on a financial-strength score of 90/100 (it has no CFPB complaints on record). Well-capitalized (8.0% capital ratio); Strongly profitable (ROA 1.16%).

Is Bankwest FDIC-insured?

Yes. Bankwest is a FDIC-insured bank (FDIC certificate #16704). Deposits are protected up to the standard FDIC limit of $250,000 per depositor, per ownership category.

How big is Bankwest?

Bankwest holds $238 million in total assets, ranking 165th of 224 banks we track in Minnesota. It operates 3 branches.

Does Bankwest have CFPB complaints?

No CFPB complaints against Bankwest appear in our data over the analysis window, which is typical for a bank of this size.

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Financial data from FDIC call reports; complaint data from the CFPB Consumer Complaint Database. Bankzia is an independent resource and is not affiliated with any government agency or financial institution. Figures are for general information, not financial advice.

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