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Weststar Bank

El Paso, Texas · FDIC Cert #32941

Weststar Bank is an FDIC-insured bank (Certificate #32941) with $3.3B in total assets and $2.7B in total deposits as of the Q2 2024 Call Report. Headquartered in El Paso, Texas, the bank maintains a Tier 1 capital ratio of 12.18% (Well-Capitalized) and a nonperforming loan ratio of 0.86%. BankHealthData assigns a composite Health Grade of A (83/100). All deposits up to $250,000 per depositor per ownership category are FDIC insured.

Weststar Bank (FDIC cert 32941) is a mid-sized bank with $3.3B in total assets and $2.7B in deposits, based in El Paso, Texas. Mid-sized banks typically operate regionally with a mix of commercial and consumer lending.

Capital position is strong: Tier 1 capital ratio of 12.18% 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 0.86% 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: 27.1% of assets in liquid form — sufficient to cover meaningful deposit-outflow scenarios without forced asset sales.

Profitability is strong: return on assets of 1.67% 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. Weststar Bank carries a composite BankHealth grade of A (83/100) 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
83/100

Key Facts: Weststar Bank

Total Assets
$3.3B
Total Deposits
$2.7B
Tier 1 Capital Ratio
12.18%
Capital Status
Well-Capitalized
Nonperforming Loans
0.86%
Liquidity Ratio
27.06%
Return on Assets
1.67%
Headquarters
El Paso, Texas
FDIC Certificate
#32941
Health Grade
A (83/100)
Latest Call Report
Q2 2024

Capital & Safety Analysis

Regulatory Status:Well-Capitalized

According to FDIC financial data, Weststar Bank holds a Tier 1 capital ratio of 12.18%. This exceeds the 8% threshold regulators consider "well-capitalized," meaning Weststar Bank has a strong buffer to absorb potential losses.

Key Financial Metrics

0.86%
Nonperforming Loans
Low, healthy loan portfolio
27.06%
Liquidity Ratio
Strong, can meet withdrawal demands
1.67%
Return on Assets
Profitable, earning well on assets
$2.7B
Domestic Deposits
Total domestic deposits held

What This Means For Your Money

Weststar Bank shows strong financial health indicators. With $3.3B in assets and a Health Score of 83/100, 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 Weststar Bank Compares

Weststar Bank’s Health Score of 83 is 9 points above the Texas state average of 74 across 321 FDIC-insured banks. Its 12.18% Tier 1 capital ratio is 1.8 points below the US banking industry average near 14%. The 0.86% nonperforming loan ratio is higher than the industry norm (~0.8%), indicating more credit stress than peers. Return on assets of 1.67% is in line with or above the national ROA benchmark of ~1.1%. Among 427 similarly-sized banks, the average Health Score is 73, meaning this bank ranks above its size cohort. Site-wide, Weststar Bank is 13 points above the portfolio average of 70.

Frequently Asked Questions

Weststar Bank has a Bank Health Score of A (83/100), placing it one of the safest banks in our analysis. It holds a Tier 1 capital ratio of 12.18%, 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. Weststar Bank's Tier 1 capital ratio of 12.18% and nonperforming loan ratio of 0.86% 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 Weststar Bank is FDIC-insured up to $250,000 per depositor per ownership category (FDIC Cert #32941). 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.

Weststar Bank holds $3.3B in total assets and $2.7B in total deposits. It is headquartered in El Paso, Texas (FDIC Certificate #32941).

Weststar Bank has a Tier 1 capital ratio of 12.18%, classifying it as "Well-Capitalized." Federal regulators consider 8% the threshold for "well-capitalized." The bank's nonperforming loan ratio is 0.86%, and the return on assets is 1.67%.

Yes. Weststar Bank is FDIC-insured (Certificate #32941). 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%).

Weststar 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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