Branch Feasibilty Studies

In an increasingly competitive banking environment, the location of a new branch can be a critical success factor.  Inappropriate placement due to misunderstood traffic patterns, unfavorable economic and demographic trends, insufficient business and consumer bases and other keyfactors can be the ultimate downfall of a de novo facility.  To maximize the sucess opportunities of the new branch, a thorough and methodical approach to the selection of the branch site is justified, especially in comparison to the overall financial commitment that will be made to purchase the land, construct the facility and equip the branch.  AFSI's site analysis services incorporate each of the following:

t Economic and Demographic Trends

t Competition and Deposit Concentration Characteristics

t Traffic Counts and Road Construction Plans

t Visual Inspection

t Other Factors

This thorough analysis provides critical information regarding the feasibility and potential for successfully establishing a new branch in the target area.  AFSI's report will identify the most attractive area(s) in which to establish a branch office.  In addition in keeping with the visual inspection, real estate acquisiton advisors are identified for consultation with regarding available sites in the target area and related factors.

t 1690 Woodlands Drive, Suite 210  Maumee, OH  43537  (419)531.9559

t 1213 Culbreth Drive  Wilmington, NC  28405                (910)256.6155