Forward Bank

  • Bank Name:Forward Bank
  • Bank Class:Stock and Mutual Savings Bank
  • Member FDIC:Certificate #28530
  • Routing Number:N/A
  • Locations:14 Branches in 2 states
  • Web Address:forward.bank
Headquarters:1001 North Central Avenue, Marshfield, Wisconsin 54449

Forward Bank Information

Forward Bank was founded in January 1919 and is based in Marshfield, Wisconsin. The bank operates as a subsidiary of Forward Mutual Holding Company. According to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation records and based on the institution's charter type, Forward Bank is classified as a FDIC insured stock and mutual savings bank. Forward Bank is a FDIC-insured bank with certificate number of 28530. The assigned Fed RSSD ID of Forward Bank is 313577.

Forward Bank currently operates with 14 branches located in 2 states. The bank has most branches in Wisconsin and Minnesota. Forward Bank is the 27th largest bank in Wisconsin with 13 branches; 229th in Minnesota with 1 branches.

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The full address of bank headquarters is 1001 North Central Avenue, Marshfield, WI 54449. You can visit the official website of the bank at https://www.forward.bank for more information and online banking service if available. For a comprehensive list of Forward Bank branches, including detailed information such as hours of operation, contact numbers, addresses, available services, and more, please narrow your search by selecting a location from the map or list below.

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History Of Forward Bank

Forward Bank, originally established as Marshfield Savings and Loan Association in 1919, has undergone several name changes and organizational transformations throughout its history. In 1989, the institution rebranded itself as Marshfield Savings Bank, Savings Association. In 1993, it transitioned to a mutual savings bank and adopted the name Marshfield Savings Bank. The institution changed its name to Forward Financial Bank in 2013, and in 2018, it further rebranded to Forward Bank. During this time, the bank also relocated its main office several times, with a significant move to 1001 North Central Avenue in Marshfield, Wisconsin, occurring in February 2018. Over the years, Forward Bank has expanded its operations through a series of acquisitions, including Community Bank of Central Wisconsin in February 2013, the State Bank of Withee in December 2008, and most recently, Lake City Federal Bank in May 2024. Notable changes in organizational structure included a shift to a stock savings bank in October 2006. The bank continues to serve various communities in Wisconsin and has established itself as a prominent financial institution in the region.

Below is a list of some important events in bank's history, including mergers and acquisitions.

05-03-2024Acquired Lake City Federal Bank in Lake City, MN.

05-03-2019Acquired The First National Bank of Park Falls in Park Falls, WI.

02-20-2018Changed Institution Name to Forward Bank.

02-20-2018Main Office moved to 1001 North Central Avenue, Marshfield, WI 54449.

06-24-2013Changed Institution Name to Forward Financial Bank.

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Popular Branches
1001 North Central Avenue, Marshfield, WI 54449
721 South 8th Street, Medford, WI 54451
240 South Broadway, Stanley, WI 54768
105 South Washington Street, Thorp, WI 54771
410 Division Street, Withee, WI 54498
366 North Lake Avenue, Phillips, WI 54555
177 4th Avenue South, Park Falls, WI 54552
Newly Opened Branches
6990 W. School St, Three Lakes, WI 54562
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