CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement on
Form S-8 pertaining to the 1995 Key Employee Stock Compensation Program and the
1995 Directors' Stock Option Plan of Bank West Financial Corporation of our
report dated August 9, 2000, with respect to the consolidated financial
statements of Bank West Financial Corporation incorporated by reference in the
Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 2000.
/s/Crowe, Chizek and Company LLP
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Crowe, Chizek and Company LLP
Grand Rapids, Michigan
September 26, 2000
