Forward Bank Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Marshfield, WI

LEI: 254900IER2H3R8YLBW04

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Review & Overview

Forward Bank is a smaller bank specializing in Home Purchase, Cash Out Refi, and Refi loans. Forward Bank has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Wisconsin Rapids, Wausau, Eau Claire, Stevens Point, and Madison among others. We have data for 10 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Forward Bank has an above average approval rate when compared to the average across all lenders. They have a below average pick rate when compared to similar lenders.

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Mortgage Type
Simulated Rate Simulation Date
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.35% 4/21/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.40% 4/21/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.64% 4/21/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 5.90% 4/21/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 5.99% 4/21/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 5.99% 4/21/24
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Originations

385

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$65,885,000

Employee count

132

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
Outside of Metro Areas 203 $36,925,000 $181,897 $0 0.00%
Wisconsin Rapids-Marshfield, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 96 $15,350,000 $159,896 $0 0.00%
WAUSAU-WESTON, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 59 $9,405,000 $159,407 $0 0.00%
EAU CLAIRE, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 20 $2,970,000 $148,500 $0 0.00%
Stevens Point, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $360,000 $180,000 $0 0.00%
MADISON, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $235,000 $235,000 $0 0.00%
APPLETON, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $205,000 $205,000 $0 0.00%
DULUTH, MN-WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $205,000 $205,000 $0 0.00%
GREEN BAY, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $125,000 $125,000 $0 0.00%
Shawano, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $105,000 $105,000 $0 0.00%
Forward Bank's top markets include Wisconsin Rapids, Wausau, Eau Claire, Stevens Point, and Madison among others.

Their top states include:
  • Wisconsin (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Minnesota (FHA|USDA|VA)
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 385 $65,885,000 $171,130 $0 0.00%

    For 2019, Forward Bank's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 385 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 203 $28,935,000 $142,537 $0 0.00%
    Cash Out Refi 93 $20,495,000 $220,376 $0 0.00%
    Refi 69 $15,235,000 $220,797 $0 0.00%
    Home Improvement 11 $585,000 $53,182 $0 0.00%
    Other 9 $635,000 $70,556 $0 0.00%

    For 2019, Forward Bank's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 203 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Cash Out Refi, with 93 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Other 385 $65,885,000 $171,130 $0 0.00%

    For 2019, Forward Bank's most frequently cited loan duration was Other, with 385 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-200k 167 $23,955,000 $143,443 $0 0.00%
    $100,000 or less 138 $8,160,000 $59,130 $0 0.00%
    $200k-400k 67 $16,955,000 $253,060 $0 0.00%
    $400k-600k 8 $3,490,000 $436,250 $0 0.00%
    $1MM+ 4 $12,370,000 $3,092,500 $0 0.00%
    $600k-1MM 1 $955,000 $955,000 $0 0.00%

    2019 saw Forward Bank place emphasis on $100k-200k loans with 167 originations, totaling $23,955,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k-75k 83 $9,945,000 $119,819 $0 0.00%
    $50k or less 75 $6,595,000 $87,933 $0 0.00%
    $75k-100k 69 $9,135,000 $132,391 $0 0.00%
    $100k-150k 62 $10,430,000 $168,226 $0 0.00%
    $250k+ 37 $8,255,000 $223,108 $0 0.00%
    $150k-250k 24 $3,920,000 $163,333 $0 0.00%

    Forward Bank lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 83 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k or less, with 75 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Exempt% 385 $65,885,000 $171,130 $0 0.00%

    Forward Bank lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of Exempt%, with 385 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 358 $49,790,000 $139,078 $0 0.00%
    Not applicable 23 $15,885,000 $690,652 $0 0.00%
    Asian 2 $110,000 $55,000 $0 0.00%
    American Indian 2 $100,000 $50,000 $0 0.00%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    96.82%

    Forward Bank has an exceptionally high approval rate. They either target their audience very well or may have lax underwriting protocols.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    89.35%

    Forward Bank has an average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Exempt 385 $65,885,000 $171,130

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Multifamily:Site-Built 7 $11,235,000 $1,605,000
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Manufactured 14 $1,200,000 $85,714
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 364 $53,450,000 $146,841

    Bank Details

    Branches

    Bank Name Branch Branch Type Deposits (000's)
    Forward Bank 1001 North Central Avenue Marshfield, WI 54449 Full Service B&M $173,073
    Forward Bank 105 South Washington Street Thorp, WI 54771 Full Service B&M $42,311
    Forward Bank 1122 Division Street Colby, WI 54421 Full Service B&M $30,510
    Forward Bank 1142 4th Avenue South Park Falls, WI 54552 Full Service B&M $1,673
    Forward Bank 212 South Main Street Greenwood, WI 54437 Full Service B&M $41,842
    Forward Bank 240 South Broadway Stanley, WI 54768 Limited, Administrative $0
    Forward Bank 240 South Broadway Stanley, WI 54768 Full Service B&M $18,324
    Forward Bank 366 North Lake Avenue Phillips, WI 54555 Full Service B&M $26,979
    Forward Bank 410 Division Street Withee, WI 54498 Full Service B&M $33,543
    Forward Bank 721 South 8th Street Medford, WI 54451 Full Service B&M $42,623
    Forward Bank Second Avenue And Division Street Park Falls, WI 54552 Full Service B&M $84,181

    For 2019, Forward Bank had 11 branches.

    Yearly Performance Overview

    Bank Income

    Item Value (in 000's)
    Total interest income $23,576
    Net interest income $19,308
    Total noninterest income $4,639
    Gross Fiduciary activities income $0
    Service charges on deposit accounts $549
    Trading account gains and fees $0
    Additional Noninterest Income $4,090
    Pre-tax net operating income $4,120
    Securities gains (or losses, -) $88
    Income before extraordinary items $3,283
    Discontinued Operations (Extraordinary gains, net) $0
    Net income of bank and minority interests $3,283
    Minority interest net income $0
    Net income $3,283
    Sale, conversion, retirement of capital stock, net $0
    Net operating income $3,213

    Forward Bank's gross interest income from loans was $23,576,000.
    Forward Bank's net interest income from loans was $19,308,000.
    Forward Bank's fee based income from loans was $549,000.
    Forward Bank's net income from loans was $3,283,000.

    Bank Expenses

    Item Value (in 000's)
    Total interest expense $4,268
    Provision for credit losses $606
    Total noninterest expense $19,221
    Salaries and employee benefits $11,361
    Premises and equipment expense $2,584
    Additional noninterest expense $5,276
    Applicable income taxes $925
    Net charge-offs $92
    Cash dividends $750

    Forward Bank's interest expense for loans was $4,268,000.
    Forward Bank's payroll and benefits expense were $11,361,000.
    Forward Bank's property, plant and equipment expenses $2,584,000.

    Loan Performance

    Type of Loan % of Loans Noncurrent (30+ days, end of period snapshot)
    All loans 0.0%
    Real Estate loans 0.0%
    Construction & Land Development loans 0.0%
    Nonfarm, nonresidential loans 0.0%
    Multifamily residential loans 0.0%
    1-4 family residential loans 0.0%
    HELOC loans 0.0%
    All other family 0.0%
    Commercial & industrial loans 0.0%
    Personal loans 0.0%
    Credit card loans 0.0%
    Other individual loans 0.0%
    Auto loans 0.0%
    Other consumer loans 0.0%
    Unsecured commercial real estate loans 0.0%

    Deposits

    Type Value (in 000's)
    Total deposits $512,414
    Deposits held in domestic offices $512,414
    Deposits by Individuals, partnerships, and corporations $468,387
    Deposits by U.S. Government $0
    Deposits by States and political subdivisions in the U.S. $33,591
    Deposits by Commercial banks and other depository institutions in U.S. $10,436
    Deposits by Banks in foreign countries $0
    Deposits by Foreign governments and official institutions $0
    Transaction accounts $187,335
    Demand deposits $123,592
    Nontransaction accounts $325,079
    Money market deposit accounts (MMDAs) $106,596
    Other savings deposits (excluding MMDAs) $78,323
    Total time deposits $140,160
    Total time and savings deposits $388,822
    Noninterest-bearing deposits $117,079
    Interest-bearing deposits $395,335
    Retail deposits $480,165
    IRAs and Keogh plan accounts $23,664
    Brokered deposits $7,294
    Deposits held in foreign offices $0

    Assets

    Asset Value (in 000's)
    Total Assets $593,817
    Cash & Balances due from depository institutions $36,186
    Interest-bearing balances $27,366
    Total securities $55,046
    Federal funds sold & reverse repurchase $1,492
    Net loans and leases $442,843
    Loan and leases loss allowance $4,250
    Trading account assets $0
    Bank premises and fixed assets $25,583
    Other real estate owned $234
    Goodwill and other intangibles $14,354
    All other assets $18,079

    Liabilities

    Liabilities Value (in 000's)
    Total liabilities and capital $593,817
    Total Liabilities $531,696
    Total deposits $512,414
    Interest-bearing deposits $395,335
    Deposits held in domestic offices $512,414
    % insured (estimated) $82
    Federal funds purchased and repurchase agreements $0
    Trading liabilities $0
    Other borrowed funds $11,000
    Subordinated debt $0
    All other liabilities $8,282

    Issued Loan Types

    Type Value (in 000's)
    Net loans and leases $442,843
    Loan and leases loss allowance $4,250
    Total loans and leases (domestic) $447,093
    All real estate loans $325,360
    Real estate loans in domestic offices $325,360
    Construction and development loans $12,479
    Residential 1-4 family construction $5,341
    Other construction, all land development and other land $7,138
    Loans secured by nonfarm nonresidential properties $94,360
    Nonfarm nonresidential secured by owner-occupied properties $53,333
    Commercial real estate & other non-farm, non-residential $41,027
    Multifamily residential real estate $16,931
    1-4 family residential loans $108,358
    Farmland loans $93,232
    Loans held in foreign offices $0
    Farm loans $22,898
    Commercial and industrial loans $70,159
    To non-U.S. addressees $0
    Loans to individuals $15,063
    Credit card loans $202
    Related Plans $942
    Consumer Auto Loans $8,404
    Other loans to individuals $5,515
    All other loans & leases $13,613
    Loans to foreign governments and official institutions $0
    Other loans $194
    Loans to depository institutions and acceptances of other banks $0
    Loans not secured by real estate $98
    Loans secured by real estate to non-U.S. addressees $0
    Restructured Loans & leases $1,127
    Non 1-4 family restructured loans & leases $1,127
    Total loans and leases (foreign) $0

    Forward Bank had $442,843,000 of loans outstanding in 2019. $325,360,000 of loans were in real estate loans. $12,479,000 of loans were in development loans. $16,931,000 of loans were in multifamily mortgage loans. $108,358,000 of loans were in 1-4 family mortgage loans. $22,898,000 of loans were in farm loans. $202,000 of loans were in credit card loans. $8,404,000 of loans were in the auto loan category.

    Small Business Loans

    Categorization # of Loans in Category $ amount of loans (in 000's) Average $/loan
    Nonfarm, nonresidential loans - <$1MM 440 $57,475 $130,625
    Nonfarm, nonresidential loans - <$100k 213 $8,374 $39,315
    Nonfarm, nonresidential loans - $100-250k 141 $17,100 $121,277
    Nonfarm, nonresidential loans - $250k-1MM 86 $32,001 $372,105
    Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - <$1MM 779 $45,119 $57,919
    Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - <$100k 568 $12,780 $22,500
    Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - $100-250k 135 $13,495 $99,963
    Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - $250k-1MM 76 $18,844 $247,947
    Farmland loans - <$1MM 359 $47,555 $132,465
    Farmland loans - <$100k 156 $6,477 $41,519
    Farmland loans - $100-250k 128 $17,542 $137,047
    Farmland loans - $250k-1MM 75 $23,536 $313,813
    Agriculture operations loans - <$1MM 452 $18,013 $39,852
    Agriculture operations loans - <$100k 376 $8,568 $22,787
    Agriculture operations loans - $100-250k 62 $6,377 $102,855
    Agriculture operations loans - $250k-1MM 14 $3,068 $219,143