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VANCOUVER, BC, March 14, 2011 – Today BMO Bank of Montreal announced the opening of a new personal and commercial banking branch in the heart of Kitsilano at 2388 4th Avenue West near Balsam Street. This is a relocation of the former BMO branch at Broadway and Arbutus.
BMO's newest branch is located in one of Vancouver's most popular, high density residential neighbourhoods; the vast majority of residents, 89 per cent, live in low-rise condos and apartment buildings.
“We are excited to be opening at this time leading into the spring home purchasing season,” said Gary Kang, Branch Manager, BMO Bank of Montreal. “We encourage new and existing customers to come in and speak with one of our available mortgage specialists who can discuss options such as BMO's five-year fixed low-rate mortgage with a maximum 25-year amortization. This will save homeowners thousands over time and pay off their mortgage sooner.”
The 4th & Balsam branch is equipped to meet the needs of those in the community with an experienced team of in-house experts, including financial planners, a resident BMO Nesbitt Burns investment advisor and a small business banker; along with available mortgage specialists and financial service managers.
Customers can also expect:
- Service provided in nine languages: English and French, as well as Mandarin, Cantonese, Punjabi, Farsi, Japanese, Urdu, and Tagalog
- Access to commercial account and deposit services;
- Two Instabank automated banking machines (ABM), a free coin counting machine; and
- Full wheelchair accessibility.
BMO's new 4th & Balsam branch hours of operation are:
9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday to Wednesday;
9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Thursday and Friday; and
9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Saturday
The 4th & Balsam grand opening celebration will take place on April 30th 2011.
BMO in Kitsilano, BC:
Since its founding in 1817 as Bank of Montreal , BMO Financial Group has been committed to corporate and social responsibility. Locally, BMO provides major donations to organizations such as the University of British Columbia, the VGH Grandview Woodlands Health Centre, Canucks Autism Network, Arts Club Theatre Granville Island, Union Gospel Mission, the United Way of the Lower Mainland and in 2008 BMO announced its largest donation to date in the province - $2 million to BC Children's Hospital.
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Media inquires please contact:
Laurie Grant, laurie.grant@bmo.com, (604) 665-7596