First Western Bank is a bank based in Booneville, Arkansas, established in 1910, with $786 million in total assets across 11 branches. By Trust Grade it ranks 56th of 78 banks we track in Arkansas. Its capital ratio of 8.7% trails most similarly sized banks (25th percentile), versus a Arkansas median of 10.7%. It was profitable over the most recent period, with a 1.10% return on assets. No consumer complaints against First Western Bank appear in the CFPB database over our analysis window — common for an institution of this size and a point in its favor.
How First Western Bank compares to Arkansas peers
How we graded First Western Bank
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- Well-capitalized (8.7% capital ratio)
- Strongly profitable (ROA 1.10%)
- No CFPB complaints on record
Consumer complaints (CFPB)
No CFPB complaints are on file for First Western Bank over the analysis window. For a smaller institution this is common and counts in its favor.
Branch locations (11)
- 575 Memorial Dr, Bella Vista, AR 72714
- 9418 West State Hwy 22, Caulksville, AR 72951
- 89 E Priddy St, Magazine, AR 72943
- 1663 E Main St, Booneville, AR 72927
- 2722 W Walnut St, Rogers, AR 72756
- 401 W Walnut St, Rogers, AR 72756
- 3914 Massard Rd, Fort Smith, AR 72903
- 2600 S Pinnacle Hills Pkwy, Rogers, AR 72758
- 1108 S Walton Blvd, Bentonville, AR 72712
- 7322 W Sunset Ave, Springdale, AR 72762
- 80 W Main St, Booneville, AR 72927
Are deposits at First Western Bank insured?
Yes. First Western Bank is an FDIC-insured bank (FDIC certificate #13083). Deposits are federally insured up to $250,000per depositor, per ownership category — regardless of this institution's Trust Grade. The grade reflects financial strength and complaint history for comparison, not the safety of insured deposits.
First Western Bank: frequently asked questions
Is First Western Bank a good bank?
First Western Bank earns a Bankzia Trust Grade of A (93/100, "Excellent"), based on a financial-strength score of 93/100 (it has no CFPB complaints on record). Well-capitalized (8.7% capital ratio); Strongly profitable (ROA 1.10%).
Is First Western Bank FDIC-insured?
Yes. First Western Bank is a FDIC-insured bank (FDIC certificate #13083). Deposits are protected up to the standard FDIC limit of $250,000 per depositor, per ownership category.
How big is First Western Bank?
First Western Bank holds $786 million in total assets, ranking 56th of 78 banks we track in Arkansas. It operates 11 branches.
Does First Western Bank have CFPB complaints?
No CFPB complaints against First Western Bank appear in our data over the analysis window, which is typical for a bank of this size.
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Financial data from FDIC call reports; complaint data from the CFPB Consumer Complaint Database. Bankzia is an independent resource and is not affiliated with any government agency or financial institution. Figures are for general information, not financial advice.
