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Helm Bank Usa

Miami, FL · Est. 1989 · Website ↗
A
Trust Grade
Excellent
Score: 95/100

Helm Bank Usa is a bank based in Miami, Florida, established in 1989, with $1.2 billion in total assets across 2 branches. By Trust Grade it ranks 26th of 83 banks we track in Florida. Its capital ratio of 9.2% trails most similarly sized banks (28th percentile), versus a Florida median of 9.3%. It was profitable over the most recent period, with a 1.11% return on assets. No consumer complaints against Helm Bank Usa appear in the CFPB database over our analysis window — common for an institution of this size and a point in its favor.

Total assets
$1.2B
$1B–10B institution
Deposits
$1.0B
Branches
2
Capital ratio
9.2%
Bottom 28% of $1B–10B peers · Florida median 9.3%
Return on assets
1.1%
Bottom 41% of $1B–10B peers · Florida median 1.01%
Rank in Florida
#26
of 83 banks

How Helm Bank Usa compares to Florida peers

Capital ratio
Bottom 28% of $1B–10B peers
Helm Bank
9.2%
Florida median
9.3%
Higher capital ratio = stronger financial cushion
Return on assets
Bottom 41% of $1B–10B peers
Helm Bank
1.1%
Florida median
1.0%
Higher ROA = more profitable relative to asset base

How we graded Helm Bank Usa

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 1.11%)
  • No CFPB complaints on record

Consumer complaints (CFPB)

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

Branch locations (2)

  • 999 Brickell Ave, Miami, FL 33131
  • 201 S Orange Ave, Orlando, FL 32801

Are deposits at Helm Bank Usa insured?

Yes. Helm Bank Usa is an FDIC-insured bank (FDIC certificate #32718). 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.

Helm Bank Usa: frequently asked questions

Is Helm Bank Usa a good bank?

Helm Bank Usa 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 1.11%).

Is Helm Bank Usa FDIC-insured?

Yes. Helm Bank Usa is a FDIC-insured bank (FDIC certificate #32718). Deposits are protected up to the standard FDIC limit of $250,000 per depositor, per ownership category.

How big is Helm Bank Usa?

Helm Bank Usa holds $1.2 billion in total assets, ranking 26th of 83 banks we track in Florida. It operates 2 branches.

Does Helm Bank Usa have CFPB complaints?

No CFPB complaints against Helm Bank Usa 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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