Fortress Bank is a bank based in Peoria, Illinois, established in 1904, with $853 million in total assets across 10 branches. By Trust Grade it ranks 171st of 328 banks we track in Illinois. Its capital ratio of 9.9% trails most similarly sized banks (46th percentile), versus a Illinois median of 10.3%. It was profitable over the most recent period, with a 0.83% return on assets. No consumer complaints against Fortress Bank appear in the CFPB database over our analysis window — common for an institution of this size and a point in its favor.
How Fortress Bank compares to Illinois peers
How we graded Fortress Bank
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- Strongly capitalized (9.9% capital ratio)
- Profitable (ROA 0.83%)
- No CFPB complaints on record
Consumer complaints (CFPB)
No CFPB complaints are on file for Fortress Bank over the analysis window. For a smaller institution this is common and counts in its favor.
Branch locations (10)
- 407 Buchanan St, Carthage, IL 62321
- 500 E Jackson St, Macomb, IL 61455
- 1035 Broadway St, Hamilton, IL 62341
- 122 W Boston Ave, Monmouth, IL 61462
- 135 S Main St, Blandinsville, IL 61420
- 128 E Main St, La Harpe, IL 61450
- 3260 E 53rd St, Davenport, IA 52807
- 9000 N Knoxville Ave, Peoria, IL 61615
- 2544 N County Road 1750, Niota, IL 62358
- 433 Main St, Carthage, IL 62321
Are deposits at Fortress Bank insured?
Yes. Fortress Bank is an FDIC-insured bank (FDIC certificate #9632). 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.
Fortress Bank: frequently asked questions
Is Fortress Bank a good bank?
Fortress Bank earns a Bankzia Trust Grade of A (96/100, "Excellent"), based on a financial-strength score of 96/100 (it has no CFPB complaints on record). Strongly capitalized (9.9% capital ratio); Profitable (ROA 0.83%).
Is Fortress Bank FDIC-insured?
Yes. Fortress Bank is a FDIC-insured bank (FDIC certificate #9632). Deposits are protected up to the standard FDIC limit of $250,000 per depositor, per ownership category.
How big is Fortress Bank?
Fortress Bank holds $853 million in total assets, ranking 171st of 328 banks we track in Illinois. It operates 10 branches.
Does Fortress Bank have CFPB complaints?
No CFPB complaints against Fortress 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.
