Forward Financing reviews

4.8

96% would recommend to a friend

(288 total reviews)
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Jason Mullins

99% approve of CEO

97% positive business outlook

Forward Financing has an employee rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars, based on 288 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Forward Financing employee rating is 33% above average for employers within the Financial Services industry (3.6 stars).

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288 reviews
5.0
Apr 15, 2025

Awesome company & great culture!

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Pros

- Great people - Strong work culture - Motivating work environment - Good Compensation framework and benefits - Company rewards strong performers - Fun company events and in-office collaboration - Leadership is nimble and reactive to Market Trends

Cons

- fast-paced environment that can feel disjointed at times - Lagging performers are often weeded out + higher turnover due to this

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Forward Financing Response
1y
Thank you so much for sharing – we really appreciate the insights! It's fantastic to hear that the great people, strong culture, and motivating work environment at Forward stand out to you. We're also happy that our compensation, benefits, and focus on rewarding performance are pros, and that you enjoy our company events and team collaboration. Knowing that you see our leadership as nimble and reactive to the market is great feedback, too! We recognize that our fast-paced environment can sometimes feel disjointed, and we’re actively working to improve communication, coordination, and support to help every team member feel aligned and equipped for success. Our pace is intentional, but so is our commitment to continuous improvement. Regarding performance expectations and turnover, maintaining a high-performing team is critical to our long-term success. We set clear goals and provide ongoing feedback and development opportunities to support our employees’ growth. However, when expectations are not met despite coaching and support, we do make the difficult decision to part ways. We believe that holding a high standard benefits both the business and the team - ensuring that those who are committed and excelling are surrounded by equally driven coworkers. This also helps create an environment of trust, accountability, and opportunity for those who want to grow and thrive here. We understand that turnover can be challenging, but we view it as a necessary part of building a healthy, high-performance culture where employees are both supported and empowered to do their best work. We appreciate your feedback and will continue using it to evolve and improve the employee experience. Thanks again for sharing your honest perspective and for being part of the team!
5.0
Apr 14, 2025
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Pros

Supportive Team Environment: The company fosters a collaborative atmosphere where teamwork is prioritized, making it easy to share ideas and grow together. Professional Growth Opportunities: There are plenty of chances to develop new skills, advance in your career, and take on new challenges. Autonomy and Trust: I have the freedom to manage my accounts with confidence, knowing that I'm trusted to make decisions and drive outcomes. Work-Life Balance: The company values its employees’ well-being, offering flexibility that helps maintain a healthy work-life balance.

Cons

Communication Gaps Between Teams: At times, there may be delays or miscommunications between departments.

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Forward Financing Response
1y
Thank you for taking the time to share about your journey at Forward! We're so happy to hear that you're experiencing a supportive team environment where collaboration and growing together are key. It's also wonderful that you see plenty of opportunities for growth and development, and feel trusted with the autonomy to manage your work effectively. Knowing that our focus on work/life balance and flexibility makes a positive impact in your life really means a lot to us, too. We also genuinely appreciate you pointing out the challenge of communication gaps between teams. Effective cross-departmental communication is crucial, and your feedback highlighting potential delays or missteps is really helpful as we continuously focus on improving in this area. Thanks again for your valuable feedback and for being part of the Forward team!
5.0
Apr 14, 2025

My Dream Job

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Pros

-The underwriting department is led by bright visionaries with great emotional intelligence. These leaders are crucial in providing the initiatives, goals and targeted guidance necessary for success -The underwriting department is sustained by an incredible culture of motivated hard working underwriters -The Chief People Officer is charismatic, transparent and people first. She truly cares about every single employee and will go above and beyond to make sure these employees are appreciated and rewarded for their hard work -The People & Culture team work so diligently to maintain a truly special culture and keep employee satisfaction high. Their employee recognition and appreciation programs are exceptional -The culture of Forward Financing is truly one of one. Hard work is always seen and appreciated. It’s a job you truly wake up excited to work -Having the the flexibility to work remotely and commute into a beautiful office space at your leisure is a very rare benefit among its contemporaries in the industry. As I'm 50+ miles away from the office space, this is a very appreciated perk -I feel very thankful to have a job that helps positively impact real people and small businesses by giving them the access to the capital they need to sustain and expand their businesses

Cons

There are absolutely no cons

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Forward Financing Response
1y
Wow! Thank you so much for your incredibly detailed and glowing review! It's absolutely amazing to hear your high praise about Underwriting leadership, our People team efforts, perks like remote work flexibility, and our overall company culture. We're especially proud to hear you highlight the positive impact we're making on small businesses - that's what we're here for after all! And seeing "absolutely no cons" is just incredible. Honestly, we can't thank you enough for taking the time to write such a thoughtful and enthusiastic review. We truly appreciate your contributions and passion for Forward!
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