Meet Our Mortgage Bankers

  • Brian Klaas
    Regional Mortgage Lending Manager, VP
    Office: 515.327.5100
    Cell: 515.210.8780
    5700 University Avenue, Suite 100, West Des Moines, IA 50266
    NMLS# 488164
    Brian Klaas
    Brian Klaas has specialized in Financial Services and Banking since 2003. He has been with the Northwest Bank team for 10+ years as a mortgage lender. Brian specializes in working with homeowners to educate them on the mortgage loan process to make their home financing experience simple and worry-free. He is actively involved in the Urbandale community through coaching youth sports as well as participating in various chamber and volunteer activities.
  • Collin Snyder
    Mortgage Loan Originator
    Office: 515.223.2215
    Cell: 712.301.3218
    5700 University Avenue, West Des Moines, IA 50266
    NMLS# 2019688
    Collin Snyder

    Snyder is a 2019 graduate of Iowa State University with a bachelor’s degree in Business Marketing.  Prior to joining Northwest Bank, Collin was employed at Morningside University in Sioux City, IA where he was an admissions counselor. Collin recently relocated to West Des Moines and is eager to become involved in the community.

    News about Collin:

    2024 Iowa Mortgage Association Awards

  • Dana Christiansen
    Mortgage Loan Originator
    Office: 515-223-2218
    5700 University Ave., Suite 100, West Des Moines, IA 50266
    NMLS# 488156
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    Dana has been a Mortgage Loan Originator since 1986 and specializes in Private Mortgage Banking assisting affluent and high net worth individuals to properly structure the financing of their primary residence, vacation home and investment properties. Dana is a graduate of the University of Iowa. He is a member of Lutheran Church of Hope, Animal Rescue League and Blood Center of Central Iowa.
  • Deborah Andersen
    Mortgage Loan Originator
    Office: 515.223.2216
    5700 University Avenue, Suite 100, West Des Moines, IA 50266
    NMLS# 1134945
    Deborah Andersen
    Deb Andersen brings over 30 years of banking experience to the Northwest Bank team. The last 25+ years have been in the mortgage and construction lending industry.  Her focus is providing excellent customer service and making the process of purchasing, refinancing, or building a dream home a smooth and pleasant experience for her customers.  Deb is a member at St. Augustin Church and is involved with Dowling Catholic High school.
  • Noah Slagter
    Mortgage Loan Originator
    Office: 515.327.5107
    Cell: 515.326.1141
    5700 University Avenue, West Des Moines, IA 50266
    NMLS# 2402065
    Noah Slagter
    Noah graduated from Northwestern College in Orange City, IA with a bachelor’s degree in finance.  He enjoys developing relationships with customers and helping them reach their home ownership goals.  Noah completed the Management Trainee program at Northwest Bank where he followed an accelerated training path allowing him to learn important banking and mortgage functions preparing him to help customers navigate the mortgage process.  He is an active member of both the West Des Moines and Waukee Young Professionals.