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Bank of Vernon

Vernon, Alabama · FDIC Cert #51

Bank of Vernon is an FDIC-insured bank (Certificate #51) with $339M in total assets and $279M in total deposits as of the Q2 2024 Call Report. Headquartered in Vernon, Alabama, the bank maintains a Tier 1 capital ratio of 0.00% (Critically Undercapitalized) and a nonperforming loan ratio of 0.70%. BankHealthData assigns a composite Health Grade of C (61/100). All deposits up to $250,000 per depositor per ownership category are FDIC insured.

Bank of Vernon (FDIC cert 51) is a community bank — $339M in total assets, $279M in deposits, serving the Vernon, Alabama area. Community banks make up the largest share of U.S. banks by count but a much smaller share by assets.

Tier 1 capital ratio is not disclosed in the most recent Call Report — unusual but possible for new institutions or those filing under specific regulatory exemptions. Asset quality is normal: non-performing loan ratio of 0.70% sits in the typical 0.5-2% range for healthy U.S. banks. Some NPL is unavoidable in any meaningful lending portfolio. Liquidity is comfortable: 32.4% of assets in liquid form — sufficient to cover meaningful deposit-outflow scenarios without forced asset sales.

Profitability is strong: return on assets of 1.96% is well above the 1.0% benchmark most analysts use as the threshold for a healthy bank. Strong ROA usually reflects disciplined cost management, healthy net interest margins, or both. Health-score trend is mildly positive across the recent-quarters window. The directional signal is favorable but not dramatic. Bank of Vernon carries a composite BankHealth grade of C (61/100) as of the 2024-06 Call Report filing. The grade combines capital ratios (Tier 1), asset quality (non-performing loans), liquidity, and profitability into a single signal.

Source: FDIC BankFind API — Call Report data.

C
Health Score
61/100

Key Facts: Bank of Vernon

Total Assets
$339M
Total Deposits
$279M
Tier 1 Capital Ratio
0.00%
Capital Status
Critically Undercapitalized
Nonperforming Loans
0.70%
Liquidity Ratio
32.36%
Return on Assets
1.96%
Headquarters
Vernon, Alabama
FDIC Certificate
#51
Health Grade
C (61/100)
Latest Call Report
Q2 2024

Capital & Safety Analysis

Regulatory Status:Critically Undercapitalized

According to FDIC financial data, Bank of Vernon holds a Tier 1 capital ratio of 0.00%. This falls below the 6% threshold regulators require, which may subject Bank of Vernon to additional regulatory scrutiny.

Key Financial Metrics

0.70%
Nonperforming Loans
Low, healthy loan portfolio
32.36%
Liquidity Ratio
Strong, can meet withdrawal demands
1.96%
Return on Assets
Profitable, earning well on assets
$279M
Domestic Deposits
Total domestic deposits held

What This Means For Your Money

Bank of Vernon shows average financial health. While not alarming, its Health Score of 61/100 suggests some areas could be stronger. Your FDIC-insured deposits (up to $250,000) remain fully protected regardless.

Remember: FDIC insurance covers up to $250,000 per depositor, per bank, per ownership category. Even if a bank fails, insured depositors typically have access to their funds within two business days.

How Bank of Vernon Compares

Bank of Vernon’s Health Score of 61 is 5 points below the Alabama state average of 66 across 78 FDIC-insured banks. Its 0.00% Tier 1 capital ratio is 14.0 points below the US banking industry average near 14%. The 0.70% nonperforming loan ratio is lower than the industry norm (~0.8%), indicating cleaner loan quality than peers. Return on assets of 1.96% is in line with or above the national ROA benchmark of ~1.1%. Among 1593 similarly-sized banks, the average Health Score is 69, meaning this bank ranks below its size cohort. Site-wide, Bank of Vernon is 9 points below the portfolio average of 70.

Frequently Asked Questions

Bank of Vernon has a Bank Health Score of C (61/100), placing it in average financial health. It holds a Tier 1 capital ratio of 0.00%, which is below the 8% "well-capitalized" threshold. All deposits up to $250,000 per depositor are FDIC insured regardless of the bank's health.

Bank failures are uncommon — only ~5 of 4,000+ FDIC-insured banks fail in a typical year. Bank of Vernon's Tier 1 capital ratio of 0.00% and nonperforming loan ratio of 0.70% indicate an average risk profile relative to the industry. Even in a failure scenario, insured deposits ($250K per depositor per ownership category) are typically available within two business days.

Money in checking, savings, money market, and CD accounts at Bank of Vernon is FDIC-insured up to $250,000 per depositor per ownership category (FDIC Cert #51). Joint accounts get $250K per co-owner. Funds above the limit are not insured — for higher balances, consider spreading across multiple banks or using a CDARS-like network.

Bank of Vernon holds $339M in total assets and $279M in total deposits. It is headquartered in Vernon, Alabama (FDIC Certificate #51).

Bank of Vernon has a Tier 1 capital ratio of 0.00%, classifying it as "Critically Undercapitalized." Federal regulators consider 8% the threshold for "well-capitalized." The bank's nonperforming loan ratio is 0.70%, and the return on assets is 1.96%.

Yes. Bank of Vernon is FDIC-insured (Certificate #51). The FDIC insures deposits up to $250,000 per depositor, per bank, per ownership category — covering checking, savings, money market deposit accounts, and CDs. Even if a bank fails, insured depositors typically regain access to funds within two business days.

An C grade on our Bank Health Score means 55-69/100 — average across capital, loan quality, and profitability. The grade combines Tier 1 capital ratio (35% weight), nonperforming loan ratio (30%), liquidity ratio (25%), and return on assets (10%).

Bank of Vernon's metrics are around average for the industry. There's no urgent action needed for FDIC-insured deposits, but it's worth monitoring quarterly updates. The FDIC's $250K-per-depositor insurance applies regardless of the bank's health.

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