Bank Forward in North Dakota vs the state
1.0%Denial rate-10.45 pts vs state
1.1%Decision denial rate-12.66 pts vs state
92.1%Origination rate+22.39 pts vs state
—Median rate
—Rate spread (pts)
$94kMedian applicant income
93Loans originated
1Denied
Trend in North Dakota
| Year | Applications | Originated | Denial rate | Median rate | Rank in state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 100 | 84 | 2.0% | 7.15% | #39 |
| 2024 | 104 | 81 | 1.9% | — | #42 |
| 2025 | 101 | 93 | 1.0% | — | #47 |
What Bank Forward lends in North Dakota
By loan purpose
By loan type
Where in North Dakota
Counties with the most Bank Forward applications in 2025.
| County | Applications | Originated | Denied | Denial rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cass County | 34 | 34 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Barnes County | 21 | 19 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Grand Forks County | 15 | 12 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Stutsman County | 11 | 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Eddy County | 6 | 4 | 1 | 16.7% |
| Griggs County | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Foster County | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Ramsey County | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Walsh County | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Steele County | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
Other large lenders in North Dakota
| Lender | Grade | Applications | Denial rate | Median rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gate City Bank | C | 3,106 | 11.3% | 6.65% |
| First International Bank & Trust | B | 1,112 | 4.0% | 6.63% |
| United Shore Financial Services | B | 881 | 7.5% | 6.25% |
| Rocket Mortgage | C | 827 | 21.6% | 6.63% |
| Bell Bank | A | 806 | 7.7% | 6.99% |
| First Community Credit Union | B | 675 | 7.1% | 6.49% |
| Capital | C | 646 | 3.7% | 7.00% |
| TOWN AND COUNTRY Credit Union | B | 571 | 2.1% | 6.25% |
| Mortgage Research Center | C | 500 | 13.6% | 6.25% |
| Fairway Independent Mortgage | B | 497 | 3.0% | 6.40% |
Frequently asked questions
North Dakota: 101 applications in 2025, of which 93 were originated and 1 denied.
1.0% of all applications, or 1.1% of the applications it actually decided on. The North Dakota statewide average across all lenders was 11.4%.
This lender did not report interest rates on its originated loans (some institutions are exempt from HMDA pricing fields).
About this data. Figures are Bank Forward's own HMDA filing for properties located in North Dakota, 2025. The grade is national; state-level figures are shown for context and are not separately graded. Methodology