Finward Bancorp Debt Disclosure
| (Dollars in thousands) | |||||||||||
| December 31, 2025 | December 31, 2024 | ||||||||||
FHLB Fixed rate advance with outstanding rate of 4.85%, maturing May 16, 2025 | $ | - | $ | 10,000 | |||||||
FHLB Fixed rate advance with outstanding rate of 4.77%, maturing May 19, 2025 | - | 10,000 | |||||||||
FHLB Fixed rate advance with outstanding rate of 3.63%, maturing March 7, 2028 (1) | 10,000 | - | |||||||||
FHLB Fixed rate advance with outstanding rate of 3.46%, maturing June 26, 2028 (1) | 10,000 | - | |||||||||
FHLB Fixed rate advance with outstanding rate of 3.38%, maturing August 7, 2028 (1) | - | 10,000 | |||||||||
FHLB Fixed rate advance with outstanding rate of 3.84%, maturing February 28, 2029 (1) | 15,000 | 15,000 | |||||||||
FHLB Fixed rate advance with outstanding rate of 3.74%, maturing February 28, 2029 (1) | 10,000 | 10,000 | |||||||||
FHLB Fixed rate advance with outstanding rate of 3.22%, maturing August 7, 2029 (1) | - | 10,000 | |||||||||
| Total | $ | 45,000 | $ | 65,000 | |||||||
| (Dollars in thousands) | |||||
| 2026 | $ | - | |||
| 2027 | - | ||||
| 2028 | 20,000 | ||||
| 2029 | 25,000 | ||||
| 2030 | - | ||||
| Total | $ | 45,000 | |||
Historical Timeline
| Fiscal Year | Filed | |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Mar 25, 2026 | Showing above |
| 2024 | Mar 31, 2025 | |
About Debt Disclosures
Debt disclosures detail a company's borrowing structure — the types of instruments, interest rates, maturity schedule, and covenant restrictions that define its financial obligations and flexibility. This section is essential for assessing refinancing risk, interest rate exposure, and the margin of safety against financial distress.
Key signals: the maturity schedule reveals concentration risk — large maturities within 1-2 years during tight credit markets can force dilutive refinancing or asset sales. Compare the fair value of debt against carrying amount to gauge whether the market views the company's credit risk differently than the balance sheet suggests. Watch covenant compliance disclosures for tightening cushions, especially leverage and interest coverage ratios. Variable-rate debt exposure quantifies sensitivity to interest rate changes. Secured versus unsecured mix affects recovery rates and future borrowing capacity. Compare net debt-to-EBITDA against industry peers and covenant limits to assess financial health.