BANK FORWARD
BANK FORWARD is an FDIC-insured commercial bank headquartered in FARGO, ND, established in 1927. As of , the bank reported total assets of $1.1B and total deposits of $926M. Profitability stands at 1.42% ROA and 12.98% ROE, with a net interest margin of 3.71%. CET1 capital ratio: 10.33%, well above regulatory minimums. NPL ratio: 2.03% · Texas Ratio: 15.37%. Operates 12 domestic branches.
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More than half of deposits are uninsured (above the $250K FDIC threshold). Worth understanding the depositor concentration in stressed scenarios.
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Quarterly trend — last 8 quarters
Quarter-over-quarter movement in the five most-watched ratios. Sourced from the bank's own FFIEC call report filings.
| Quarter | CET1 | ROA | NPL | Texas | NIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 10.33% | 1.42% | 2.03% | 15.37% | 3.71% |
| 2025-09-30 | 10.73% | 1.98% | 1.90% | 14.83% | 3.80% |
| 2025-06-30 | 10.54% | 1.68% | 1.55% | 13.01% | 3.78% |
| 2025-03-31 | 10.46% | 1.93% | 1.39% | 10.07% | 3.40% |
| 2024-12-31 | 10.11% | 1.26% | 1.06% | 8.30% | 3.40% |
| 2024-09-30 | 10.02% | 1.72% | 0.74% | 5.64% | 3.36% |
| 2024-06-30 | 9.79% | 1.36% | 0.54% | 4.18% | 3.22% |
| 2024-03-31 | 9.94% | 1.28% | 0.02% | 0.12% | 3.15% |
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Frequently asked about BANK FORWARD
What are Bank Forward's total assets?
As of the Q4 2025 filing, Bank Forward reported total assets of $1.14 billion in its most recent FFIEC call report. All figures come directly from the bank's quarterly Schedule RC filing.
Where is Bank Forward headquartered?
Bank Forward is headquartered in FARGO, ND, United States. It files quarterly FFIEC call reports as required of all FDIC-insured commercial banks.
When was Bank Forward founded?
Bank Forward was established in 1927, per the FDIC institution directory.
Is Bank Forward FDIC-insured?
Yes. Bank Forward is an FDIC-insured commercial bank (FDIC Certificate #8941). Deposits are insured up to $250,000 per depositor, per insured bank, for each account ownership category, per FDIC rules.
Who regulates Bank Forward?
Bank Forward's primary federal regulator is the FDIC. All FDIC-insured banks also report to the FDIC and, depending on charter, the Federal Reserve.
What is Bank Forward's CET1 capital ratio?
Bank Forward reported a Common Equity Tier 1 (CET1) capital ratio of 10.33% in its most recent quarterly filing — above regulatory minimums.
How many branches does Bank Forward operate?
Bank Forward operates 12 domestic branches, per the most recent FDIC Summary of Deposits filing.
What is Bank Forward's Texas Ratio?
Bank Forward's Texas Ratio is 15.37% — within the healthy range (under 25%). The Texas Ratio measures non-performing assets against the bank's capital and reserves; see our /glossary/texas-ratio/ page for the full definition.