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Peoplefirst Bank

Joliet, Illinois · FDIC Cert #58597

Peoplefirst Bank is an FDIC-insured bank (Certificate #58597) with $268M in total assets and $228M in total deposits as of the Q2 2024 Call Report. Headquartered in Joliet, Illinois, the bank maintains a Tier 1 capital ratio of 14.39% (Well-Capitalized) and a nonperforming loan ratio of 1.19%. BankHealthData assigns a composite Health Grade of A (85/100). All deposits up to $250,000 per depositor per ownership category are FDIC insured.

Peoplefirst Bank (FDIC cert 58597) is a community bank — $268M in total assets, $228M in deposits, serving the Joliet, Illinois 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 14.39% 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 normal: non-performing loan ratio of 1.19% 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: 26.6% of assets in liquid form — sufficient to cover meaningful deposit-outflow scenarios without forced asset sales.

Profitability is solid: ROA of 1.36% sits at or near the 1% benchmark for healthy U.S. banks. Net interest income, fee income, and operating efficiency are all in workable shape. 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. Peoplefirst Bank carries a composite BankHealth grade of A (85/100) 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.

A
Health Score
85/100

Key Facts: Peoplefirst Bank

Total Assets
$268M
Total Deposits
$228M
Tier 1 Capital Ratio
14.39%
Capital Status
Well-Capitalized
Nonperforming Loans
1.19%
Liquidity Ratio
26.55%
Return on Assets
1.36%
Headquarters
Joliet, Illinois
FDIC Certificate
#58597
Health Grade
A (85/100)
Latest Call Report
Q2 2024

Capital & Safety Analysis

Regulatory Status:Well-Capitalized

According to FDIC financial data, Peoplefirst Bank holds a Tier 1 capital ratio of 14.39%. This exceeds the 8% threshold regulators consider "well-capitalized," meaning Peoplefirst Bank has a strong buffer to absorb potential losses.

Key Financial Metrics

1.19%
Nonperforming Loans
Moderate, some loan stress
26.55%
Liquidity Ratio
Strong, can meet withdrawal demands
1.36%
Return on Assets
Profitable, earning well on assets
$228M
Domestic Deposits
Total domestic deposits held

What This Means For Your Money

Peoplefirst Bank shows strong financial health indicators. With $268M in assets and a Health Score of 85/100, 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 Peoplefirst Bank Compares

Peoplefirst Bank’s Health Score of 85 is 13 points above the Illinois state average of 72 across 333 FDIC-insured banks. Its 14.39% Tier 1 capital ratio is 0.4 points above the US banking industry average near 14%. The 1.19% nonperforming loan ratio is higher than the industry norm (~0.8%), indicating more credit stress than peers. Return on assets of 1.36% is in line with or above the national ROA benchmark of ~1.1%. Among 1586 similarly-sized banks, the average Health Score is 69, meaning this bank ranks above its size cohort. Site-wide, Peoplefirst Bank is 15 points above the portfolio average of 70.

Frequently Asked Questions

Peoplefirst Bank has a Bank Health Score of A (85/100), placing it one of the safest banks in our analysis. It holds a Tier 1 capital ratio of 14.39%, 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. Peoplefirst Bank's Tier 1 capital ratio of 14.39% and nonperforming loan ratio of 1.19% 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 Peoplefirst Bank is FDIC-insured up to $250,000 per depositor per ownership category (FDIC Cert #58597). 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.

Peoplefirst Bank holds $268M in total assets and $228M in total deposits. It is headquartered in Joliet, Illinois (FDIC Certificate #58597).

Peoplefirst Bank has a Tier 1 capital ratio of 14.39%, classifying it as "Well-Capitalized." Federal regulators consider 8% the threshold for "well-capitalized." The bank's nonperforming loan ratio is 1.19%, and the return on assets is 1.36%.

Yes. Peoplefirst Bank is FDIC-insured (Certificate #58597). 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%).

Peoplefirst 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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