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Montezuma State Bank

Montezuma, Iowa · FDIC Cert #1860

This is the FDIC profile for Montezuma State Bank, an FDIC-insured bank (Certificate #1860) with $53M in total assets and $46M in total deposits per its most recent FDIC Call Report filing (Q2 2024). Headquartered in Montezuma, Iowa, the bank maintains a Tier 1 capital ratio of 13.20% (Well-Capitalized) and a nonperforming loan ratio of 3.42%. BankHealthData assigns a composite Health Grade of B (74/100) based on quarterly FDIC filings. All deposits up to $250,000 per depositor per ownership category are FDIC insured.

Montezuma State Bank (FDIC cert 1860) is a community bank — $53M in total assets, $46M in deposits, serving the Montezuma, Iowa 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 13.20% 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 3.42% 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 very high: 55.5% of assets in liquid form, well above peer norms. Very high liquidity sometimes reflects a bank still building out its loan portfolio or one operating under specific regulatory liquidity requirements.

Profitability is strong: return on assets of 1.90% 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 improving: the bank's composite score is up materially over the most recent quarters in the dataset. Improving trends usually reflect either capital strengthening, asset-quality recovery, or sustained profitability gains. Montezuma State Bank carries a composite BankHealth grade of B (74/100) 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
74/100

Key Facts: Montezuma State Bank

Total Assets
$53M
Total Deposits
$46M
Tier 1 Capital Ratio
13.20%
Capital Status
Well-Capitalized
Nonperforming Loans
3.42%
Liquidity Ratio
55.53%
Return on Assets
1.90%
Headquarters
Montezuma, Iowa
FDIC Certificate
#1860
Health Grade
B (74/100)
Latest Call Report
Q2 2024

FDIC Filings & Call Report Data

Montezuma State Bank files quarterly Call Reports with the FDIC under Certificate #1860. 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, Montezuma State Bank holds a Tier 1 capital ratio of 13.20%. This exceeds the 8% threshold regulators consider "well-capitalized," meaning Montezuma State Bank has a strong buffer to absorb potential losses.

Key Financial Metrics

3.42%
Nonperforming Loans
High, significant loan problems
55.53%
Liquidity Ratio
Strong, can meet withdrawal demands
1.90%
Return on Assets
Profitable, earning well on assets
$46M
Domestic Deposits
Total domestic deposits held

What This Means For Your Money

Montezuma State Bank shows strong financial health indicators. With $53M in assets and a Health Score of 74/100, 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 Montezuma State Bank Compares

Montezuma State Bank’s Health Score of 74 is 5 points below the Iowa state average of 79 across 162 FDIC-insured banks. Its 13.20% Tier 1 capital ratio is 0.8 points below the US banking industry average near 14%. The 3.42% nonperforming loan ratio is higher than the industry norm (~0.8%), indicating more credit stress than peers. Return on assets of 1.90% is in line with or above the national ROA benchmark of ~1.1%. Among 595 similarly-sized banks, the average Health Score is 83, meaning this bank ranks below its size cohort. Site-wide, Montezuma State Bank is 6 points below the portfolio average of 80.

Frequently Asked Questions

Montezuma State Bank has a Bank Health Score of B (74/100), placing it in solid financial health. It holds a Tier 1 capital ratio of 13.20%, 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. Montezuma State Bank's Tier 1 capital ratio of 13.20% and nonperforming loan ratio of 3.42% 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 Montezuma State Bank is FDIC-insured up to $250,000 per depositor per ownership category (FDIC Cert #1860). 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.

Montezuma State Bank holds $53M in total assets and $46M in total deposits. It is headquartered in Montezuma, Iowa (FDIC Certificate #1860).

Montezuma State Bank's FDIC filings — including quarterly Call Reports and Uniform Bank Performance Reports — are filed under FDIC Certificate #1860 and available through the FDIC BankFind directory and the FFIEC Central Data Repository. The data on this page reflects the Q2 2024 Call Report.

Montezuma State Bank has a Tier 1 capital ratio of 13.20%, classifying it as "Well-Capitalized." Federal regulators consider 8% the threshold for "well-capitalized." The bank's nonperforming loan ratio is 3.42%, and the return on assets is 1.90%.

Yes. Montezuma State Bank is FDIC-insured (Certificate #1860). 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%).

Montezuma State 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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