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First Citizens Bank

Luverne, Alabama · FDIC Cert #23152

This is the FDIC profile for First Citizens Bank, an FDIC-insured bank (Certificate #23152) with $362M in total assets and $310M in total deposits per its most recent FDIC Call Report filing (Q2 2024). Headquartered in Luverne, Alabama, the bank maintains a Tier 1 capital ratio of 13.42% (Well-Capitalized) and a nonperforming loan ratio of 3.14%. BankHealthData assigns a composite Health Grade of B (76/100) based on quarterly FDIC filings. All deposits up to $250,000 per depositor per ownership category are FDIC insured.

First Citizens Bank (FDIC cert 23152) is a community bank — $362M in total assets, $310M in deposits, serving the Luverne, Alabama area. Community banks make up the largest share of U.S. banks by count but a much smaller share by assets.

Capital position is strong: Tier 1 capital ratio of 13.42% sits comfortably above the 8% well-capitalized regulatory threshold and the 10% well-capitalized-plus floor for community banks. Strong capital is the first line of defense against unexpected loan losses. Asset quality is elevated: non-performing loan ratio of 3.14% runs above 2%, suggesting the loan book carries more credit risk than peer banks. Elevated NPL can reflect specific portfolio concentrations or broader credit-cycle pressure. Liquidity is comfortable: 34.2% of assets in liquid form — sufficient to cover meaningful deposit-outflow scenarios without forced asset sales.

Profitability is strong: return on assets of 1.77% 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 declining materially over the most recent quarters. Declining trends warrant attention — banks in this pattern often face follow-on regulatory engagement and elevated supervisory scrutiny. First Citizens Bank carries a composite BankHealth grade of B (76/100) 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.

Reviewed by BankHealthData Editorial Team · Updated
B
Health Score
76/100

Key Facts: First Citizens Bank

Total Assets
$362M
Total Deposits
$310M
Tier 1 Capital Ratio
13.42%
Capital Status
Well-Capitalized
Nonperforming Loans
3.14%
Liquidity Ratio
34.23%
Return on Assets
1.77%
Headquarters
Luverne, Alabama
FDIC Certificate
#23152
Health Grade
B (76/100)
Latest Call Report
Q2 2024

FDIC Filings & Call Report Data

First Citizens Bank files quarterly Call Reports with the FDIC under Certificate #23152. The figures on this page reflect the Q2 2024 Call Report, which is the most recent FDIC filing currently available. Historical filings and Uniform Bank Performance Reports (UBPR) are accessible directly from the FDIC BankFind directory and the FFIEC Central Data Repository.

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Capital & Safety Analysis

Regulatory Status:Well-Capitalized

According to FDIC financial data, First Citizens Bank holds a Tier 1 capital ratio of 13.42%. This exceeds the 8% threshold regulators consider "well-capitalized," meaning First Citizens Bank has a strong buffer to absorb potential losses.

Key Financial Metrics

3.14%
Nonperforming Loans
High, significant loan problems
34.23%
Liquidity Ratio
Strong, can meet withdrawal demands
1.77%
Return on Assets
Profitable, earning well on assets
$310M
Domestic Deposits
Total domestic deposits held

What This Means For Your Money

First Citizens Bank shows strong financial health indicators. With $362M in assets and a Health Score of 76/100, this bank demonstrates solid capital reserves, manageable loan risk, and adequate liquidity to serve its depositors.

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 First Citizens Bank Compares

First Citizens Bank’s Health Score of 76 is 6 points below the Alabama state average of 82 across 78 FDIC-insured banks. Its 13.42% Tier 1 capital ratio is 0.6 points below the US banking industry average near 14%. The 3.14% nonperforming loan ratio is higher than the industry norm (~0.8%), indicating more credit stress than peers. Return on assets of 1.77% is in line with or above the national ROA benchmark of ~1.1%. Among 1555 similarly-sized banks, the average Health Score is 80, meaning this bank ranks below its size cohort. Site-wide, First Citizens Bank is 4 points below the portfolio average of 80.

Frequently Asked Questions

First Citizens Bank has a Bank Health Score of B (76/100), placing it in solid financial health. It holds a Tier 1 capital ratio of 13.42%, which is above 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. First Citizens Bank's Tier 1 capital ratio of 13.42% and nonperforming loan ratio of 3.14% indicate a low 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 First Citizens Bank is FDIC-insured up to $250,000 per depositor per ownership category (FDIC Cert #23152). 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.

First Citizens Bank holds $362M in total assets and $310M in total deposits. It is headquartered in Luverne, Alabama (FDIC Certificate #23152).

First Citizens Bank's FDIC filings — including quarterly Call Reports and Uniform Bank Performance Reports — are filed under FDIC Certificate #23152 and available through the FDIC BankFind directory and the FFIEC Central Data Repository. The data on this page reflects the Q2 2024 Call Report.

First Citizens Bank has a Tier 1 capital ratio of 13.42%, classifying it as "Well-Capitalized." Federal regulators consider 8% the threshold for "well-capitalized." The bank's nonperforming loan ratio is 3.14%, and the return on assets is 1.77%.

Yes. First Citizens Bank is FDIC-insured (Certificate #23152). 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 B grade on our Bank Health Score means 70-84/100 — solid financial position with no major stress signals. The grade combines Tier 1 capital ratio (35% weight), nonperforming loan ratio (30%), liquidity ratio (25%), and return on assets (10%).

First Citizens Bank's metrics indicate solid financial health with no major stress signals — there's no current data-driven reason to move insured deposits. The FDIC's $250K-per-depositor insurance applies regardless of the bank's health.

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