Bank Safety Analysis
Is Forward Bank Safe?
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Forward Bank passes all 5 safety dimensions, with capital, asset quality, and stress buffers above the concern bands. Analysis based on the Q2 2026 call report.
In Q2 2026, nonperforming loan ratio (nonaccrual plus 90+ days past due) edged down by 0.10 percentage points, from 0.97% to 0.87%, the largest move among the key lines here. Within Wisconsin, Forward Bank is 75th of 85 on CET1 ratio, 10.94% as of Q2 2026. Forward Bank reported 10.94% on CET1 ratio for Q2 2026, 2.55 points below the 13.49% median for banks in the $1B-10B asset tier. From Q3 2023 to Q2 2026, Forward Bank's CET1 ratio ranged between 10.65% (Q4 2023) and 11.73% (Q3 2025) and its Texas ratio ranged between 1.29% (Q4 2023) and 4.03% (Q4 2024). Between Q2 2025 and Q2 2026, Forward Bank's CET1 ratio fell from 11.22% to 10.94%, nonperforming loan ratio (nonaccrual plus 90+ days past due) rose from 0.84% to 0.87%, Texas ratio fell from 3.56% to 2.41% and return on assets fell from 0.93% to 0.87%.
Data as of · sourced from FFIEC call reports. How we update
An exploratory screening score that ranks relative failure risk across filers. It is not a calibrated probability, not a credit rating, and not a CAMELS rating. Held-out test AUC 0.904 for the 1-year horizon (v20261005_114304). Trained on credit-driven community-bank failures, it carries little signal for interest-rate or deposit-flight risk. The score covers every FDIC-insured bank in the latest run, but the model was trained on community and regional banks and its accuracy above roughly $10 billion in assets is not established, so a low score is not evidence of safety. See the model evidence and limits and the methodology. This is not investment advice or a credit rating.
Scorecard by dimension
Peer cohort: banks with $1B to $10B in assets (941 banks) · Industry averages as of Q2 2026.
CET1 of 10.94% sits comfortably above the 6.5% well-capitalized threshold under Prompt Corrective Action and the 7.0% level required once the capital conservation buffer is included.
Tier 1 leverage of 9.18% is above the 5% well-capitalized threshold.
Nonperforming loans at 0.87% are within industry-normal range.
Texas Ratio of 2.4% is well below the 100% historical failure threshold.
Efficiency ratio of 74.3% is inside the 75% pass line, though above the 65% level typical of lower-cost banks.
Risk screens
Latest filing (Q2 2026), passing screens included.
| Screen | Value | Trigger | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| CET1 capital ratio supervisory threshold | 10.94% | Flags below 7% | Within range |
| Texas ratio BankRegReports band | 2.41% | Watch at 50%, concern at 100% | Within range |
| Non-performing loan ratio BankRegReports band | 0.87% | Flags at 3% or above | Within range |
| Uninsured deposit share BankRegReports band | 32.18% | Watch at 50%, concern at 70% | Within range |
| Loan-to-deposit ratio BankRegReports band | 91.34% | Flags at 100% or above | Within range |
| Commercial real estate to capital supervisory threshold | 95.88% | Watch at 200%, concern at 300% | Within range |
| Held-to-maturity unrealized loss to equity BankRegReports band | 0.00% | Watch at 10%, concern at 25% | Within range |
Capital ratio: last 12 quarters
| Quarter | CET1 (%) |
|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | 10.94% |
| Q1 2026 | 11.28% |
| Q4 2025 | 11.29% |
| Q3 2025 | 11.73% |
| Q2 2025 | 11.22% |
| Q1 2025 | 11.22% |
| Q4 2024 | 10.94% |
| Q3 2024 | 11.28% |
| Q2 2024 | 11.15% |
| Q1 2024 | 10.68% |
| Q4 2023 | 10.65% |
| Q3 2023 | 10.97% |
Texas Ratio: last 12 quarters
| Quarter | Texas Ratio (%) |
|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | 2.41% |
| Q1 2026 | 2.71% |
| Q4 2025 | 3.48% |
| Q3 2025 | 3.44% |
| Q2 2025 | 3.56% |
| Q1 2025 | 3.27% |
| Q4 2024 | 4.03% |
| Q3 2024 | 2.37% |
| Q2 2024 | 2.00% |
| Q1 2024 | 1.89% |
| Q4 2023 | 1.29% |
| Q3 2023 | 2.51% |
Forward Bank by quarter
| Quarter end | CET1 | NPL ratio | Texas ratio | ROA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2026 | 10.94% | 0.87% | 2.41% | 0.87% |
| Mar 31, 2026 | 11.28% | 0.97% | 2.71% | 0.91% |
| Dec 31, 2025 | 11.29% | 1.11% | 3.48% | 0.90% |
| Sep 30, 2025 | 11.73% | 0.84% | 3.44% | 1.06% |
| Jun 30, 2025 | 11.22% | 0.84% | 3.56% | 0.93% |
| Mar 31, 2025 | 11.22% | 0.71% | 3.27% | 0.84% |
| Dec 31, 2024 | 10.94% | 0.80% | 4.03% | 0.27% |
| Sep 30, 2024 | 11.28% | 0.63% | 2.37% | 0.94% |
| Jun 30, 2024 | 11.15% | 0.23% | 2.00% | 1.49% |
| Mar 31, 2024 | 10.68% | 0.18% | 1.89% | 0.68% |
| Dec 31, 2023 | 10.65% | 0.30% | 1.29% | 0.32% |
| Sep 30, 2023 | 10.97% | 0.31% | 2.51% | 0.85% |
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Frequently asked
Is Forward Bank FDIC insured?
Yes. Forward Bank is an FDIC-insured savings bank (FDIC Certificate #28530). Customer deposits are protected up to the standard FDIC insurance limit of $250,000 per depositor, per ownership category.
Is Forward Bank well capitalized?
Yes. Forward Bank reports a CET1 Ratio of 10.94%, comfortably above the regulatory well-capitalized threshold that its primary federal regulator, the FDIC, applies under Prompt Corrective Action.
What is Forward Bank's nonperforming loan ratio?
As of the most recent call report, Forward Bank's nonperforming loan ratio is 0.87%. Nonperforming loans at 0.87% are within industry-normal range.
What is Forward Bank's Texas Ratio?
Forward Bank's Texas Ratio is 2.41%. It compares nonperforming assets with tangible equity plus reserves; above 100% has historically signaled elevated failure risk.
How safe is my money at any FDIC-insured bank?
FDIC insurance covers up to $250,000 per depositor, per insured bank, per ownership category. If an insured bank fails, the FDIC typically pays insured depositors within one business day.
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Methodology & disclaimer
Based on the latest FFIEC call report. Model output is an estimate, not a credit rating, and this page is not investment advice. FDIC insurance covers deposits up to $250,000 per depositor per ownership category at any FDIC-insured bank, whatever its safety profile. See the methodology and full profile.
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