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First Bank

Clewiston, FL · Est. 1922 · Website ↗
A
Trust Grade
Excellent
Score: 95/100

First Bank is a bank based in Clewiston, Florida, established in 1922, with $823 million in total assets across 7 branches. By Trust Grade it ranks 32nd of 83 banks we track in Florida. Its capital ratio of 9.2% trails most similarly sized banks (33th percentile), versus a Florida median of 9.3%. It was profitable over the most recent period, with a 1.44% return on assets. No consumer complaints against First Bank appear in the CFPB database over our analysis window — common for an institution of this size and a point in its favor.

Total assets
$822.6M
$100M–1B institution
Deposits
$740.8M
Branches
7
Capital ratio
9.2%
Bottom 33% of $100M–1B peers · Florida median 9.3%
Return on assets
1.4%
Top 36% of $100M–1B peers · Florida median 1.01%
Rank in Florida
#32
of 83 banks

How First Bank compares to Florida peers

Capital ratio
Bottom 33% of $100M–1B peers
First Bank
9.2%
Florida median
9.3%
Higher capital ratio = stronger financial cushion
Return on assets
Top 36% of $100M–1B peers
First Bank
1.4%
Florida median
1.0%
Higher ROA = more profitable relative to asset base

How we graded First Bank

The Trust Grade blends financial strength with complaint history. Full methodology →

Financial strength
95/100
Customer experience
n/a
Overall
A · 95
  • Strongly capitalized (9.2% capital ratio)
  • Strongly profitable (ROA 1.44%)
  • No CFPB complaints on record

Consumer complaints (CFPB)

No CFPB complaints are on file for First Bank over the analysis window. For a smaller institution this is common and counts in its favor.

Branch locations (7)

  • 301 W. Hickpochee Ave, La Belle, FL 33935
  • 101 S Berner Rd, Clewiston, FL 33440
  • 11741 Palm Beach Blvd, Fort Myers, FL 33905
  • 24704 Us Highway 27, Moore Haven, FL 33471
  • 325 S Main St, Belle Glade, FL 33430
  • 316 N 15th St, Immokalee, FL 34142
  • 300 E Sugarland Hwy, Clewiston, FL 33440

Are deposits at First Bank insured?

Yes. First Bank is an FDIC-insured bank (FDIC certificate #9620). 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 Bank: frequently asked questions

Is First Bank a good bank?

First Bank earns a Bankzia Trust Grade of A (95/100, "Excellent"), based on a financial-strength score of 95/100 (it has no CFPB complaints on record). Strongly capitalized (9.2% capital ratio); Strongly profitable (ROA 1.44%).

Is First Bank FDIC-insured?

Yes. First Bank is a FDIC-insured bank (FDIC certificate #9620). Deposits are protected up to the standard FDIC limit of $250,000 per depositor, per ownership category.

How big is First Bank?

First Bank holds $823 million in total assets, ranking 32nd of 83 banks we track in Florida. It operates 7 branches.

Does First Bank have CFPB complaints?

No CFPB complaints against First 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.

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