First Nb of Fort Smith
Fort Smith, Arkansas · FDIC Cert #3864
This is the FDIC profile for First Nb of Fort Smith, an FDIC-insured bank (Certificate #3864) with $2.1B in total assets and $1.9B in total deposits per its most recent FDIC Call Report filing (Q2 2024). Headquartered in Fort Smith, Arkansas, the bank maintains a Tier 1 capital ratio of 11.34% (Well-Capitalized) and a nonperforming loan ratio of 0.28%. BankHealthData assigns a composite Health Grade of A (81/100) based on quarterly FDIC filings. All deposits up to $250,000 per depositor per ownership category are FDIC insured.
First Nb of Fort Smith (FDIC cert 3864) is a mid-sized bank with $2.1B in total assets and $1.9B in deposits, based in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Mid-sized banks typically operate regionally with a mix of commercial and consumer lending.
Capital position is adequate: Tier 1 capital ratio of 11.34% meets the 8% well-capitalized threshold but does not provide substantial buffer above it. Adequate capital is regulatory-acceptable but leaves less room for absorbing unexpected losses. Asset quality is clean: non-performing loan ratio of 0.28% is below 0.5% — well within the healthy range for U.S. community and regional banks. Clean NPL ratios reflect either disciplined underwriting, a low-credit-risk loan mix, or both. Liquidity is in the normal range: 22.9% liquid assets relative to total assets — adequate for standard operating needs and routine deposit outflows.
Profitability is strong: return on assets of 2.26% 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 negative across recent quarters. Mild declines can reflect either specific quarterly events (large one-time provisions, deposit shifts) or the early stages of broader pressure. First Nb of Fort Smith carries a composite BankHealth grade of A (81/100) 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.
Key Facts: First Nb of Fort Smith
- Total Assets
- $2.1B
- Total Deposits
- $1.9B
- Tier 1 Capital Ratio
- 11.34%
- Capital Status
- Well-Capitalized
- Nonperforming Loans
- 0.28%
- Liquidity Ratio
- 22.93%
- Return on Assets
- 2.26%
- Headquarters
- Fort Smith, Arkansas
- FDIC Certificate
- #3864
- Health Grade
- A (81/100)
- Latest Call Report
- Q2 2024
FDIC Filings & Call Report Data
First Nb of Fort Smith files quarterly Call Reports with the FDIC under Certificate #3864. 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
According to FDIC financial data, First Nb of Fort Smith holds a Tier 1 capital ratio of 11.34%. This exceeds the 8% threshold regulators consider "well-capitalized," meaning First Nb of Fort Smith has a strong buffer to absorb potential losses.
Key Financial Metrics
What This Means For Your Money
First Nb of Fort Smith shows strong financial health indicators. With $2.1B in assets and a Health Score of 81/100, 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 Nb of Fort Smith Compares
First Nb of Fort Smith’s Health Score of 81 is 3 points above the Arkansas state average of 78 across 57 FDIC-insured banks. Its 11.34% Tier 1 capital ratio is 2.7 points below the US banking industry average near 14%. The 0.28% nonperforming loan ratio is lower than the industry norm (~0.8%), indicating cleaner loan quality than peers. Return on assets of 2.26% is in line with or above the national ROA benchmark of ~1.1%. Among 585 similarly-sized banks, the average Health Score is 78, meaning this bank ranks above its size cohort. Site-wide, First Nb of Fort Smith is 1 points above the portfolio average of 80.
Frequently Asked Questions
First Nb of Fort Smith has a Bank Health Score of A (81/100), placing it one of the safest banks in our analysis. It holds a Tier 1 capital ratio of 11.34%, 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 Nb of Fort Smith's Tier 1 capital ratio of 11.34% and nonperforming loan ratio of 0.28% 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 Nb of Fort Smith is FDIC-insured up to $250,000 per depositor per ownership category (FDIC Cert #3864). 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 Nb of Fort Smith holds $2.1B in total assets and $1.9B in total deposits. It is headquartered in Fort Smith, Arkansas (FDIC Certificate #3864).
First Nb of Fort Smith's FDIC filings — including quarterly Call Reports and Uniform Bank Performance Reports — are filed under FDIC Certificate #3864 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 Nb of Fort Smith has a Tier 1 capital ratio of 11.34%, classifying it as "Well-Capitalized." Federal regulators consider 8% the threshold for "well-capitalized." The bank's nonperforming loan ratio is 0.28%, and the return on assets is 2.26%.
Yes. First Nb of Fort Smith is FDIC-insured (Certificate #3864). 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 A grade on our Bank Health Score means 85+/100 — top-tier capital, low loan losses, strong liquidity. The grade combines Tier 1 capital ratio (35% weight), nonperforming loan ratio (30%), liquidity ratio (25%), and return on assets (10%).
First Nb of Fort Smith'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.