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- First Berlin Bancorp, Inc. First Berlin Bancorp, Inc. (OTCQX: FTFI) serves as the holding company for Fortifi Bank, a state-chartered community bank headquartered in Berlin, Wisconsin, and founded in 1876. Fortifi Bank provides a comprehensive range of banking products and services to businesses and consumers primarily in Wisconsin, including checking and savings accounts, certificates of deposit, personal loans, home loans, auto loans, business credit and loans, debit and credit cards, treasury management, online and mobile banking, and wealth management services; its loan portfolio encompasses agricultural and commercial real estate loans, construction and development loans, multifamily loans, residential real estate loans, commercial and industrial loans, and consumer loans. The bank emphasizes community-focused lending, such as financing expansions for local businesses like millwork distributors in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, and offers innovative deposit products like Checking+ accounts featuring rewards options including 5% cash back or up to 4.07% APY, no monthly fees, ATM refunds, and optional round-up savings. Recent developments include Fortifi Capital, an associated small business lending initiative, surpassing $175 million in funded loans within two years as of August 2025, reflecting rapid growth and technological investments in supporting regional small businesses.