Forte Bank in Wisconsin vs the state
5.2%Denial rate-8.85 pts vs state
5.3%Decision denial rate-11.06 pts vs state
84.5%Origination rate+16.37 pts vs state
—Median rate
—Rate spread (pts)
$116kMedian applicant income
131Loans originated
8Denied
Trend in Wisconsin
| Year | Applications | Originated | Denial rate | Median rate | Rank in state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 102 | 80 | 10.8% | — | #215 |
| 2024 | 111 | 93 | 11.7% | — | #219 |
| 2025 | 155 | 131 | 5.2% | — | #188 |
What Forte Bank lends in Wisconsin
By loan purpose
By loan type
Why it denied Wisconsin applicants
Where in Wisconsin
Counties with the most Forte Bank applications in 2025.
| County | Applications | Originated | Denied | Denial rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington County | 79 | 60 | 5 | 6.3% |
| Milwaukee County | 24 | 24 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Dodge County | 16 | 14 | 2 | 12.5% |
| Waukesha County | 9 | 8 | 1 | 11.1% |
| Sheboygan County | 8 | 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Winnebago County | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kenosha County | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Racine County | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Fond du Lac County | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Door County | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0.0% |
Other large lenders in Wisconsin
| Lender | Grade | Applications | Denial rate | Median rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summit Credit Union | A | 15,483 | 13.8% | 6.75% |
| University of Wisconsin Credit Union | A | 11,781 | 13.8% | 6.50% |
| Landmark Credit Union | A | 9,393 | 17.7% | 6.50% |
| Rocket Mortgage | C | 7,819 | 18.0% | 6.63% |
| Associated Bank | B | 7,451 | 23.7% | 6.88% |
| BMO Bank | F | 5,202 | 25.3% | 8.23% |
| Educators Credit Union | B | 4,930 | 24.3% | 6.95% |
| U.S. Bank | D | 4,710 | 26.0% | 6.88% |
| Covantage Credit Union | B | 4,581 | 7.7% | 6.50% |
| United Shore Financial Services | B | 4,421 | 11.8% | 6.38% |
Frequently asked questions
Wisconsin: 155 applications in 2025, of which 131 were originated and 8 denied.
5.2% of all applications, or 5.3% of the applications it actually decided on. The Wisconsin statewide average across all lenders was 14.0%.
This lender did not report interest rates on its originated loans (some institutions are exempt from HMDA pricing fields).
About this data. Figures are Forte Bank's own HMDA filing for properties located in Wisconsin, 2025. The grade is national; state-level figures are shown for context and are not separately graded. Methodology