Berner Kantonalbank

Berner Kantonalbank, abbreviated BEKB or BCBE, is a cantonal bank serving private clients, homebuyers, and small and mid-sized businesses. Unlike many cantonal banks, it operates without a state guarantee. The nearest branch can be found through the branch locator on the website.

For financing home ownership, clients can choose between a fixed-rate mortgage, a variable mortgage and a SARON rollover mortgage. Added to that are a renovation mortgage and variants for energy-efficient upgrades, for instance in connection with GEAK or Minergie standards, as well as a construction loan for the building phase. Advice can be booked online as an in-person or phone appointment, complemented by financial planning and a retirement analysis. The website also has a mortgage calculator, a property barometer and an interest rate forecasting tool. The site is available in German and French.