West Bancorporation, Inc. Overview
Pro stress-test →West Bancorporation is a financial holding company that owns West Bank, a business-focused community bank providing full-service community banking and trust services. The company serves individuals and small- to medium-sized businesses across the United States.
Strategic Profile
Pro stress-test →The bank is expanding in Midwest urban centers with digital banking investments and branch efficiency gains, while conservative lending and high credit quality strengthen competitive positioning against larger banks. West Des Moines-based operations focus on Iowa and Minnesota markets with total assets of $4.1 billion and deposits of $3.5 billion as of 2025.
Competitive Landscape
Pro stress-test →West Bancorporation competes against larger regional and national banks, as well as community banks in the Midwest. Conservative lending practices and high credit quality provide competitive differentiation against larger institutions. The bank's scale positions it as a niche player focused on SMB lending rather than competing directly with mega-cap regional banks.
Industry Context
West Bancorporation, Inc. operates in Regional Community Banking.
Key facts
Founded: 1984 · Headquarters: West Des Moines, Iowa, United States · Employees: 185 · Revenue: $0.1B · Market cap: $0.445B