Finward Bancorp

Finward Bancorp operates as the bank holding company for Peoples Bank, an Indiana-chartered commercial bank that represents its primary business activity. Operating as a single reportable business segment, the institution focuses on gathering deposits from retail and commercial customers and originating loans. Its credit offerings encompass single-family residential mortgages, home equity lines, commercial real estate loans, multi-family housing loans, construction financing, and commercial business credit. Additionally, the organization serves individuals, businesses, and municipalities by extending public sector loans and providing wealth management services, including trust administration, retirement plan management, and estate planning.

The company conducts its banking operations through a network of 26 branch locations. Its primary geographic market spans Lake and Porter counties in Northwest Indiana alongside Cook County in northeastern Illinois, with extended lending reach into select neighboring counties across Indiana and Illinois. Finward Bancorp maintains its corporate headquarters in Munster, Indiana.

Summary of the business section of Finward Bancorp's latest annual report, written by StockData.

“Actually paid” adjusts reported pay for changes in the value of equity awards. Shareholder return assumes $100 invested at the start of the measurement period, as disclosed by the company.

“loyees and, wherever possible, strive to fill positions from within the organization. As of December 31, 2025, the Bank had 296 full-time and 22 part-time employees. The employees are not represented by a collective bargaining agreement. Management believes its employee relations are”