Forte Bank Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Hartford, WI

LEI: 549300RTMAIJNRX52596

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Review & Overview

Forte Bank is a smaller bank specializing in Home Purchase and Refi loans. Forte Bank has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Milwaukee, Beaver Dam, Appleton, Oshkosh, and Marinette among others. We have data for 15 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Forte 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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Originations

189

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$68,445,000

Employee count

55

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
MILWAUKEE-WAUKESHA, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 154 $47,540,000 $308,701 $0 0.00%
Beaver Dam, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 15 $4,245,000 $283,000 $0 0.00%
APPLETON, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $3,805,000 $3,805,000 $0 0.00%
OSHKOSH-NEENAH, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $3,405,000 $3,405,000 $0 0.00%
Marinette, WI-MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $1,805,000 $1,805,000 $0 0.00%
Platteville, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $1,330,000 $665,000 $0 0.00%
Wisconsin Rapids-Marshfield, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $1,255,000 $1,255,000 $0 0.00%
Shawano, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $1,075,000 $1,075,000 $0 0.00%
SHEBOYGAN, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $1,065,000 $1,065,000 $0 0.00%
FOND DU LAC, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $920,000 $230,000 $0 0.00%
RACINE, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $645,000 $645,000 $0 0.00%
Watertown-Fort Atkinson, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $530,000 $265,000 $0 0.00%
GREEN BAY, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $435,000 $435,000 $0 0.00%
MADISON, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $255,000 $85,000 $0 0.00%
Outside of Metro Areas 1 $135,000 $135,000 $0 0.00%
Forte Bank's top markets include Milwaukee, Beaver Dam, Appleton, Oshkosh, and Marinette among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 189 $68,445,000 $362,143 $0 0.00%

    For 2019, Forte Bank's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 189 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 94 $42,750,000 $454,787 $0 0.00%
    Refi 65 $18,995,000 $292,231 $0 0.00%
    Cash Out Refi 28 $6,080,000 $217,143 $0 0.00%
    Home Improvement 1 $135,000 $135,000 $0 0.00%
    Other 1 $485,000 $485,000 $0 0.00%

    For 2019, Forte Bank's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 94 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 65 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Other 189 $68,445,000 $362,143 $0 0.00%

    For 2019, Forte Bank's most frequently cited loan duration was Other, with 189 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-200k 80 $12,050,000 $150,625 $0 0.00%
    $200k-400k 62 $16,960,000 $273,548 $0 0.00%
    $100,000 or less 18 $1,240,000 $68,889 $0 0.00%
    $400k-600k 14 $6,520,000 $465,714 $0 0.00%
    $1MM+ 10 $27,960,000 $2,796,000 $0 0.00%
    $600k-1MM 5 $3,715,000 $743,000 $0 0.00%

    2019 saw Forte Bank place emphasis on $100k-200k loans with 80 originations, totaling $12,050,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k-75k 37 $7,235,000 $195,541 $0 0.00%
    $100k-150k 36 $9,860,000 $273,889 $0 0.00%
    $75k-100k 26 $5,700,000 $219,231 $0 0.00%
    $150k-250k 19 $5,385,000 $283,421 $0 0.00%
    $50k or less 17 $2,285,000 $134,412 $0 0.00%
    $250k+ 5 $1,865,000 $373,000 $0 0.00%

    Forte Bank lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 37 originations. The second most popular income band? $100k-150k, with 36 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Exempt% 189 $68,445,000 $362,143 $0 0.00%

    Forte Bank lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of Exempt%, with 189 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Not applicable 48 $35,950,000 $748,958 $0 0.00%
    White 138 $31,550,000 $228,623 $0 0.00%
    Not provided 3 $945,000 $315,000 $0 0.00%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    98.21%

    Forte 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
    88.36%

    Forte Bank has an average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Exempt 189 $68,445,000 $362,143

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Multifamily:Site-Built 18 $32,140,000 $1,785,556
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 171 $36,305,000 $212,310

    Bank Details

    Branches

    Bank Name Branch Branch Type Deposits (000's)
    The First National Bank of Hartford 116 West Sumner Street Hartford, WI 53027 Full Service B&M $137,589
    The First National Bank of Hartford 1297 State Highway 175 Hubertus, WI 53033 Full Service B&M $21,768
    The First National Bank of Hartford 439 East Washington Street Slinger, WI 53086 Full Service B&M $35,456

    For 2019, Forte Bank had 3 branches.

    Yearly Performance Overview

    Bank Income

    Item Value (in 000's)
    Total interest income $8,969
    Net interest income $7,821
    Total noninterest income $1,439
    Gross Fiduciary activities income $0
    Service charges on deposit accounts $88
    Trading account gains and fees $0
    Additional Noninterest Income $1,351
    Pre-tax net operating income $2,371
    Securities gains (or losses, -) $0
    Income before extraordinary items $1,848
    Discontinued Operations (Extraordinary gains, net) $0
    Net income of bank and minority interests $1,848
    Minority interest net income $0
    Net income $1,848
    Sale, conversion, retirement of capital stock, net $0
    Net operating income $1,848

    Forte Bank's gross interest income from loans was $8,969,000.
    Forte Bank's net interest income from loans was $7,821,000.
    Forte Bank's fee based income from loans was $88,000.
    Forte Bank's net income from loans was $1,848,000.

    Bank Expenses

    Item Value (in 000's)
    Total interest expense $1,148
    Provision for credit losses $165
    Total noninterest expense $6,724
    Salaries and employee benefits $4,049
    Premises and equipment expense $800
    Additional noninterest expense $1,875
    Applicable income taxes $523
    Net charge-offs $-10
    Cash dividends $484

    Forte Bank's interest expense for loans was $1,148,000.
    Forte Bank's payroll and benefits expense were $4,049,000.
    Forte Bank's property, plant and equipment expenses $800,000.

    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 $206,569
    Deposits held in domestic offices $206,569
    Deposits by Individuals, partnerships, and corporations $193,425
    Deposits by U.S. Government $0
    Deposits by States and political subdivisions in the U.S. $13,144
    Deposits by Commercial banks and other depository institutions in U.S. $0
    Deposits by Banks in foreign countries $0
    Deposits by Foreign governments and official institutions $0
    Transaction accounts $77,453
    Demand deposits $45,840
    Nontransaction accounts $129,116
    Money market deposit accounts (MMDAs) $45,987
    Other savings deposits (excluding MMDAs) $37,753
    Total time deposits $45,375
    Total time and savings deposits $160,729
    Noninterest-bearing deposits $45,840
    Interest-bearing deposits $160,729
    Retail deposits $201,526
    IRAs and Keogh plan accounts $7,442
    Brokered deposits $0
    Deposits held in foreign offices $0

    Assets

    Asset Value (in 000's)
    Total Assets $236,866
    Cash & Balances due from depository institutions $22,431
    Interest-bearing balances $15,902
    Total securities $26,356
    Federal funds sold & reverse repurchase $3,624
    Net loans and leases $168,935
    Loan and leases loss allowance $1,649
    Trading account assets $0
    Bank premises and fixed assets $4,400
    Other real estate owned $0
    Goodwill and other intangibles $0
    All other assets $11,120

    Liabilities

    Liabilities Value (in 000's)
    Total liabilities and capital $236,865
    Total Liabilities $210,631
    Total deposits $206,569
    Interest-bearing deposits $160,729
    Deposits held in domestic offices $206,569
    % insured (estimated) $88
    Federal funds purchased and repurchase agreements $0
    Trading liabilities $0
    Other borrowed funds $3,000
    Subordinated debt $0
    All other liabilities $1,062

    Issued Loan Types

    Type Value (in 000's)
    Net loans and leases $168,935
    Loan and leases loss allowance $1,649
    Total loans and leases (domestic) $170,584
    All real estate loans $147,147
    Real estate loans in domestic offices $147,147
    Construction and development loans $13,384
    Residential 1-4 family construction $4,306
    Other construction, all land development and other land $9,078
    Loans secured by nonfarm nonresidential properties $50,560
    Nonfarm nonresidential secured by owner-occupied properties $38,543
    Commercial real estate & other non-farm, non-residential $12,017
    Multifamily residential real estate $30,528
    1-4 family residential loans $49,990
    Farmland loans $2,685
    Loans held in foreign offices $0
    Farm loans $58
    Commercial and industrial loans $21,766
    To non-U.S. addressees $0
    Loans to individuals $1,080
    Credit card loans $0
    Related Plans $3
    Consumer Auto Loans $376
    Other loans to individuals $701
    All other loans & leases $533
    Loans to foreign governments and official institutions $0
    Other loans $4
    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 $0
    Non 1-4 family restructured loans & leases $0
    Total loans and leases (foreign) $0

    FORTE BANK had $168,935,000 of loans outstanding in 2019. $147,147,000 of loans were in real estate loans. $13,384,000 of loans were in development loans. $30,528,000 of loans were in multifamily mortgage loans. $49,990,000 of loans were in 1-4 family mortgage loans. $58,000 of loans were in farm loans. $0 of loans were in credit card loans. $376,000 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 99 $30,908 $312,202
    Nonfarm, nonresidential loans - <$100k 11 $703 $63,909
    Nonfarm, nonresidential loans - $100-250k 30 $3,981 $132,700
    Nonfarm, nonresidential loans - $250k-1MM 58 $26,224 $452,138
    Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - <$1MM 246 $12,933 $52,573
    Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - <$100k 179 $3,764 $21,028
    Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - $100-250k 43 $3,935 $91,512
    Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - $250k-1MM 24 $5,234 $218,083
    Farmland loans - <$1MM 8 $1,294 $161,750
    Farmland loans - <$100k 2 $99 $49,500
    Farmland loans - $100-250k 4 $637 $159,250
    Farmland loans - $250k-1MM 2 $558 $279,000
    Agriculture operations loans - <$1MM 4 $58 $14,500
    Agriculture operations loans - <$100k 4 $58 $14,500