Is AmTrust Direct a safe and sound financial institution?
AmTrust Bank enjoys a rich and successful history. Founded in Cleveland, Ohio in 1889 and originally known as Ohio Savings, AmTrust Bank has grown from a local savings and loan. Today, after 118 years in business, we maintain a national presence in retail banking, mortgage and commercial/construction lending. We are on of the 20 largest mortgage lenders in the United States. Our assets are over $17 billion and our return on equity (ROE) is between 16% and 17%, making us one of the most profitable banks. We have $1.4 billion in capital and our core tangible ratio is 7.60%. AmTrust Direct division is a safe and sound financial institution. Veribanc and Bauer Financial give us their highest ratings, three green stars and Excellent, respectively.