Forte Bank W Sumner St, Hartford, Wisconsin

Forte Bank Reviews

4.0 stars based on 2 reviews

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  Derek Bickford

  4.0

  This is a helpful and friendly Hometown Bank. I have always had great customer service. There's adequate parking and it is handicap accessible. It has a beautifully decorated interior it makes you feel confident that your money is protected. Easy to access from Sumner Street in Hartford Wisconsin. Recent Renovations remodeling have made this an even more customer-centric Bank. Nice layout and Design.

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  Response from the owner

  Thanks so much for your kind words, Derek!

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  Dr. B. (Dr. B)

  1.0

  I had to give them one star. It should be zero. These guys claim to be a small hometown bank but look no differently at you than a big bank. I brought them a business purchase acquisition that Bob looked at and said, “This looks great! I see no reason why you shouldn’t buy this business.” This would have been an opportunity to grow and expand. “Oh but let’s look at the big picture.” Which means, “We are actually a big bank that could care less what you could do for the community.” Big picture is that I started my businesses during the recession and even though they are successful and make money- not enough for them. Funny how the banks got the bailout during the recession but us small business people are still just trying to dig themselves out with no help from them. He didn’t ask what my business does or ask how I operate or how I intend to grow and transform the new business, making an already profitable business grow exponentially. The last one I purchased using a women’s only micro-lender grew 500% in the last three years. There was no personalized service at this bank. No support for local, small business here.

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  Response from the owner

  Dr. B, we are sorry that your request did not result in the outcome you were hoping for. Our lenders do everything they can to try and help make business ventures successful, especially for small businesses, as we too are a small business. Our board of directors, made up of local community members, has established minimum qualifications and requirements involving revenue, credit, and collateral for your protection as well as ours. We strive to partner with our business customers to ensure a successful relationship. We welcome another opportunity to talk with you about our evaluation of your business and request.