Fortifi Bank Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Berlin, WI

LEI: 254900TQL77TN5I01K05

Tax ID: 39-0280510

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    • Review & Overview

    Fortifi Bank is a smaller bank specializing in Cash Out Refi, Refi, and Home Purchase loans. Fortifi Bank has a high proportion of conventional loans. They have a low ratio of USDA loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Oshkosh, Green Bay, Madison, Fond Du Lac, and Appleton among others. We have data for 27 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

    Fortifi 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. Fortifi Bank is typically a low fee lender. (We use the term "fees" to include things like closing costs and other costs incurred by borrowers-- whether they are paid out of pocket or rolled into the loan.) They typically have about average rates.

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    Mortgage Type     		Simulated Rate Simulation Date
    30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.62% 4/21/24
    30 Year Conventional Refi 6.43% 4/21/24
    30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.62% 4/21/24
    30 Year USDA Purchase 7.03% 4/21/24
    15 Year Conventional Purchase 5.57% 4/21/24
    15 Year Conventional Refi 5.65% 4/21/24
    15 Year Cash-out Refi 5.65% 4/21/24
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    Originations

    682

    Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

    $139,820,000

    Employee count

    101 Show all (8) awards

    Top Markets

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    Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Outside of Metro Areas 295 $52,495,000 $177,949 $1,582 3.14%
    OSHKOSH-NEENAH, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 121 $25,835,000 $213,512 $1,523 3.11%
    GREEN BAY, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 103 $21,625,000 $209,951 $1,392 3.20%
    MADISON, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 66 $18,650,000 $282,576 $1,479 2.97%
    FOND DU LAC, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 40 $6,610,000 $165,250 $1,462 3.15%
    APPLETON, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 21 $5,505,000 $262,143 $1,785 2.96%
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $1,635,000 $233,571 $1,566 3.02%
    Manitowoc, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $1,325,000 $1,325,000 $0 4.50%
    MILWAUKEE-WAUKESHA, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $985,000 $197,000 $1,453 3.21%
    Wisconsin Rapids-Marshfield, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $670,000 $335,000 $1,669 3.13%
    Platteville, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $605,000 $605,000 $0 4.50%
    Shawano, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $475,000 $158,333 $800 3.92%
    Iron Mountain, MI-WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $440,000 $220,000 $1,833 2.56%
    PHOENIX-MESA-CHANDLER, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $390,000 $195,000 $1,810 3.25%
    TUCSON, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $375,000 $375,000 $2,374 3.38%
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $375,000 $375,000 $2,345 2.75%
    Marinette, WI-MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $355,000 $355,000 $1,522 2.63%
    MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL-BLOOMINGTON, MN-WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $285,000 $285,000 $3,030 2.88%
    HOUSTON-THE WOODLANDS-SUGAR LAND, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $185,000 $185,000 $0 4.50%
    CAPE CORAL-FORT MYERS, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $185,000 $185,000 $3,103 3.50%
    EAU CLAIRE, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $165,000 $165,000 $1,485 2.50%
    Beaver Dam, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $135,000 $135,000 $1,547 2.25%
    SHEBOYGAN, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $115,000 $115,000 $1,762 2.50%
    Stevens Point, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $115,000 $115,000 $1,947 2.38%
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $115,000 $115,000 $1,667 2.75%
    Baraboo, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $115,000 $115,000 $0 4.75%
    ROCKFORD, IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $55,000 $55,000 $0 3.25%
    Fortifi Bank's top markets include Oshkosh, Green Bay, Madison, Fond Du Lac, and Appleton among others.

    Their top states include:
  • Wisconsin (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Illinois (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Arizona (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Massachusetts (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Florida (FHA|USDA|VA)

    • Similar Lenders

    We use machine learning to identify the top lenders compared against Fortifi Bank based on their rates and fees, along with other useful metrics. A lower similarity rank signals a stronger match.

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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 681 $139,675,000 $205,103 $1,542 3.13%
    USDA 1 $145,000 $145,000 $3,761 3.50%

    For 2021, Fortifi Bank's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 681 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was USDA, with 1 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Cash Out Refi 262 $52,060,000 $198,702 $1,371 3.11%
    Refi 255 $50,915,000 $199,667 $1,403 2.91%
    Home Purchase 164 $36,840,000 $224,634 $2,124 3.48%
    Other 1 $5,000 $5,000 $100 4.75%

    For 2021, Fortifi Bank's most frequently cited loan purpose was Cash Out Refi, with 262 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 255 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 318 $72,860,000 $229,119 $1,706 3.15%
    15 Year 200 $36,430,000 $182,150 $1,474 2.49%
    Other 73 $8,255,000 $113,082 $1,071 4.48%
    20 Year 62 $12,680,000 $204,516 $1,543 2.94%
    3 Year 13 $6,025,000 $463,462 $0 4.92%
    5 Year 9 $2,625,000 $291,667 $0 4.78%
    10 Year 7 $945,000 $135,000 $1,498 2.52%

    For 2021, Fortifi Bank's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 318 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 200 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 612 $123,060,000 $201,078
    $1k-2k 1 $905,000 $905,000
    $4k-5k 1 $175,000 $175,000

    Fortifi Bank's average total fees were $1,706, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 612 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    2.5-3% 274 $58,990,000 $215,292
    3-4% 167 $37,355,000 $223,683
    <2.5% 144 $26,600,000 $184,722
    4-5% 74 $14,520,000 $196,216
    5-6% 20 $2,140,000 $107,000
    6-7% 2 $90,000 $45,000

    During 2021, Fortifi Bank's average interest rate for loans was 3.15%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 2.5-3%, with 274 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-200k 270 $40,240,000 $149,037 $1,639 3.00%
    $200k-400k 216 $60,520,000 $280,185 $1,581 2.99%
    $100,000 or less 143 $9,325,000 $65,210 $1,283 3.53%
    $400k-600k 45 $21,995,000 $488,778 $1,540 3.02%
    $600k-1MM 5 $3,665,000 $733,000 $3,627 4.20%
    $1MM+ 3 $4,075,000 $1,358,333 $0 4.62%

    2021 saw Fortifi Bank place emphasis on $100k-200k loans with 270 originations, totaling $40,240,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k-75k 139 $20,655,000 $148,597 $1,654 3.12%
    $100k-150k 134 $30,520,000 $227,761 $1,547 2.99%
    $75k-100k 122 $22,520,000 $184,590 $1,559 3.09%
    $50k or less 95 $9,975,000 $105,000 $1,548 3.30%
    $150k-250k 89 $23,765,000 $267,022 $1,578 3.04%
    $250k+ 62 $19,650,000 $316,935 $1,495 2.98%

    Fortifi Bank lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 139 originations. The second most popular income band? $100k-150k, with 134 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 198 $37,330,000 $188,535 $1,545 3.02%
    30-36% 125 $26,795,000 $214,360 $1,516 3.05%
    <20% 98 $17,810,000 $181,735 $1,515 2.87%
    37% 26 $5,240,000 $201,538 $1,622 3.12%
    39% 21 $4,165,000 $198,333 $1,673 3.04%
    43% 19 $4,545,000 $239,211 $1,610 3.22%
    42% 18 $2,900,000 $161,111 $1,247 3.12%
    38% 18 $3,260,000 $181,111 $1,463 3.41%
    44% 17 $3,185,000 $187,353 $1,433 3.16%
    41% 15 $3,265,000 $217,667 $1,638 3.33%
    40% 15 $3,005,000 $200,333 $1,683 3.56%
    36% 15 $3,375,000 $225,000 $1,548 3.18%
    45% 15 $3,065,000 $204,333 $1,805 3.15%
    46% 13 $3,405,000 $261,923 $1,597 3.03%
    48% 13 $2,395,000 $184,231 $1,618 2.85%
    49% 11 $2,495,000 $226,818 $1,801 3.01%
    47% 10 $2,390,000 $239,000 $1,403 2.97%
    >60% 7 $1,245,000 $177,857 $1,587 4.05%
    50-60% 7 $1,065,000 $152,143 $1,466 4.34%

    Fortifi Bank lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 198 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 125 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 605 $120,505,000 $199,182 $1,546 3.09%
    Not provided 51 $10,205,000 $200,098 $1,575 2.94%
    Not applicable 19 $8,095,000 $426,053 $0 4.90%
    Asian 3 $555,000 $185,000 $1,145 3.39%
    Black 2 $300,000 $150,000 $1,574 2.50%
    American Indian 2 $160,000 $80,000 $1,168 2.56%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    96.70%

    Fortifi 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
    88.12%

    Fortifi Bank has an average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 682 $139,820,000 $205,015

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    682 $139,820,000 $205,015

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 58 $7,850,000 $135,345 $1,376 3.07%
    40-60% 157 $27,065,000 $172,389 $1,525 2.85%
    60-80% 319 $75,635,000 $237,100 $1,610 3.10%
    80-100% 117 $27,445,000 $234,573 $1,800 3.27%
    Over 100% 1 $515,000 $515,000 $0 4.40%
    Under 20% 30 $1,310,000 $43,667 $366 4.36%

    Bank Details

    Branches

    Bank Name Branch Branch Type Deposits (000's)
    Fortifi Bank 1092 W. Fond Du Lac St Ripon, WI 54971 Full Service B&M $16,915
    Fortifi Bank 120 Alder Avenue Omro, WI 54963 Full Service B&M $48,571
    Fortifi Bank 1330 Montondon Avenue, P.O. Box 311 Waunakee, WI 53597 Full Service B&M $37,376
    Fortifi Bank 140 W Huron St Berlin, WI 54923 Limited, Administrative $0
    Fortifi Bank 240 Broadway Berlin, WI 54923 Full Service B&M $200,256
    Fortifi Bank 240 Broadway Street Berlin, WI 54923 Full Service B&M $0
    Fortifi Bank 408 Main Street Montello, WI 53949 Full Service B&M $59,124
    Fortifi Bank 701 Cormier Rd Green Bay, WI 54304 Full Service B&M $53,323
    Fortifi Bank 908 East Main Street Winneconne, WI 54986 Full Service B&M $28,576
    Fortifi Bank N6230 State Road 49 Green Lake, WI 54941 Full Service B&M $43,124

    For 2021, Fortifi Bank had 10 branches.

    Yearly Performance Overview

    Bank Income

    Item Value (in 000's)
    Total interest income $21,194
    Net interest income $20,079
    Total noninterest income $7,089
    Gross Fiduciary activities income $0
    Service charges on deposit accounts $597
    Trading account gains and fees $0
    Additional Noninterest Income $6,492
    Pre-tax net operating income $11,733
    Securities gains (or losses, -) $7
    Income before extraordinary items $8,620
    Discontinued Operations (Extraordinary gains, net) $0
    Net income of bank and minority interests $8,620
    Minority interest net income $0
    Net income $8,620
    Sale, conversion, retirement of capital stock, net $0
    Net operating income $8,614

    Fortifi Bank's gross interest income from loans was $21,194,000.
    Fortifi Bank's net interest income from loans was $20,079,000.
    Fortifi Bank's fee based income from loans was $597,000.
    Fortifi Bank's net income from loans was $8,620,000.

    Bank Expenses

    Item Value (in 000's)
    Total interest expense $1,115
    Provision for credit losses $300
    Total noninterest expense $15,135
    Salaries and employee benefits $8,913
    Premises and equipment expense $1,353
    Additional noninterest expense $4,869
    Applicable income taxes $3,120
    Net charge-offs $478
    Cash dividends $1,440

    Fortifi Bank's interest expense for loans was $1,115,000.
    Fortifi Bank's payroll and benefits expense were $8,913,000.
    Fortifi Bank's property, plant and equipment expenses $1,353,000.

    Loan Performance

    Type of Loan % of Loans Noncurrent (30+ days, end of period snapshot)
    All loans 1.0%
    Real Estate loans 0.0%
    Construction & Land Development loans 0.0%
    Nonfarm, nonresidential loans 0.0%
    Multifamily residential loans 11.0%
    1-4 family residential loans 0.0%
    HELOC loans 0.0%
    All other family 0.0%
    Commercial & industrial loans 5.0%
    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 $518,047
    Deposits held in domestic offices $518,047
    Deposits by Individuals, partnerships, and corporations $458,287
    Deposits by U.S. Government $1
    Deposits by States and political subdivisions in the U.S. $57,772
    Deposits by Commercial banks and other depository institutions in U.S. $1,987
    Deposits by Banks in foreign countries $0
    Deposits by Foreign governments and official institutions $0
    Transaction accounts $241,363
    Demand deposits $140,666
    Nontransaction accounts $276,684
    Money market deposit accounts (MMDAs) $154,220
    Other savings deposits (excluding MMDAs) $72,235
    Total time deposits $50,231
    Total time and savings deposits $377,381
    Noninterest-bearing deposits $140,744
    Interest-bearing deposits $377,303
    Retail deposits $507,901
    IRAs and Keogh plan accounts $8,396
    Brokered deposits $0
    Deposits held in foreign offices $0

    Assets

    Asset Value (in 000's)
    Total Assets $602,553
    Cash & Balances due from depository institutions $122,102
    Interest-bearing balances $104,751
    Total securities $107,178
    Federal funds sold & reverse repurchase $262
    Net loans and leases $349,008
    Loan and leases loss allowance $4,760
    Trading account assets $0
    Bank premises and fixed assets $5,601
    Other real estate owned $912
    Goodwill and other intangibles $2,196
    All other assets $15,294

    Liabilities

    Liabilities Value (in 000's)
    Total liabilities and capital $602,553
    Total Liabilities $537,424
    Total deposits $518,047
    Interest-bearing deposits $377,303
    Deposits held in domestic offices $518,047
    % insured (estimated) $74
    Federal funds purchased and repurchase agreements $0
    Trading liabilities $0
    Other borrowed funds $15,133
    Subordinated debt $0
    All other liabilities $4,244

    Issued Loan Types

    Type Value (in 000's)
    Net loans and leases $349,008
    Loan and leases loss allowance $4,760
    Total loans and leases (domestic) $353,768
    All real estate loans $290,417
    Real estate loans in domestic offices $290,417
    Construction and development loans $55,489
    Residential 1-4 family construction $10,713
    Other construction, all land development and other land $44,776
    Loans secured by nonfarm nonresidential properties $149,829
    Nonfarm nonresidential secured by owner-occupied properties $78,156
    Commercial real estate & other non-farm, non-residential $71,673
    Multifamily residential real estate $10,470
    1-4 family residential loans $69,803
    Farmland loans $4,826
    Loans held in foreign offices $0
    Farm loans $1,061
    Commercial and industrial loans $55,900
    To non-U.S. addressees $0
    Loans to individuals $6,162
    Credit card loans $0
    Related Plans $1,350
    Consumer Auto Loans $36
    Other loans to individuals $4,776
    All other loans & leases $227
    Loans to foreign governments and official institutions $0
    Other loans $46
    Loans to depository institutions and acceptances of other banks $0
    Loans not secured by real estate $0
    Loans secured by real estate to non-U.S. addressees $0
    Restructured Loans & leases $672
    Non 1-4 family restructured loans & leases $672
    Total loans and leases (foreign) $0

    Fortifi Bank had $349,008,000 of loans outstanding in 2021. $290,417,000 of loans were in real estate loans. $55,489,000 of loans were in development loans. $10,470,000 of loans were in multifamily mortgage loans. $69,803,000 of loans were in 1-4 family mortgage loans. $1,061,000 of loans were in farm loans. $0 of loans were in credit card loans. $36,000 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 235 $59,739 $254,209
    Nonfarm, nonresidential loans - <$100k 55 $2,630 $47,818
    Nonfarm, nonresidential loans - $100-250k 66 $8,805 $133,409
    Nonfarm, nonresidential loans - $250k-1MM 114 $48,304 $423,719
    Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - <$1MM 399 $31,972 $80,130
    Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - <$100k 234 $5,164 $22,068
    Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - $100-250k 79 $6,898 $87,316
    Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - $250k-1MM 86 $19,910 $231,512
    Farmland loans - <$1MM 23 $2,394 $104,087
    Farmland loans - <$100k 9 $358 $39,778
    Farmland loans - $100-250k 9 $971 $107,889
    Farmland loans - $250k-1MM 5 $1,065 $213,000
    Agriculture operations loans - <$1MM 28 $1,061 $37,893
    Agriculture operations loans - <$100k 21 $669 $31,857
    Agriculture operations loans - $100-250k 4 $131 $32,750
    Agriculture operations loans - $250k-1MM 3 $261 $87,000