First National Bank is a bank based in Damariscotta, Maine, established in 1864, with $3.2 billion in total assets across 18 branches. By Trust Grade it ranks 19th of 22 banks we track in Maine. Its capital ratio of 8.2% trails most similarly sized banks (10th percentile), versus a Maine median of 10.5%. It was profitable over the most recent period, with a 1.18% return on assets. No consumer complaints against First National 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 National Bank compares to Maine peers
How we graded First National Bank
The Trust Grade blends financial strength with complaint history. Full methodology →
- Well-capitalized (8.2% capital ratio)
- Strongly profitable (ROA 1.18%)
- No CFPB complaints on record
Consumer complaints (CFPB)
No CFPB complaints are on file for First National Bank over the analysis window. For a smaller institution this is common and counts in its favor.
Branch locations (18)
- 350 Main St, Southwest Harbor, ME 04679
- 319 North St, Calais, ME 04619
- 194 Beechland Rd, Ellsworth, ME 04605
- 102 Washington St, Eastport, ME 04631
- 3 Summit Road, Northeast Harbor, ME 04662
- 1471 Atlantic Hwy, Waldoboro, ME 04572
- 77 Oak St, Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538
- 39 Gardiner Rd, Wiscasset, ME 04578
- 114 Commercial St, Rockport, ME 04856
- 44 Elm St, Camden, ME 04843
- 1b Belmont Ave, Belfast, ME 04915
- 102 Main St, Bar Harbor, ME 04609
- 223 Main St, Damariscotta, ME 04543
- 1 South St, Blue Hill, ME 04614
- 132 Park St, Rockland, ME 04841
- 63 Union St, Rockland, ME 04841
- 145 Exchange St, Bangor, ME 04401
- 5 Parkway S, Brewer, ME 04412
Are deposits at First National Bank insured?
Yes. First National Bank is an FDIC-insured bank (FDIC certificate #4256). 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 National Bank: frequently asked questions
Is First National Bank a good bank?
First National Bank earns a Bankzia Trust Grade of A (91/100, "Excellent"), based on a financial-strength score of 91/100 (it has no CFPB complaints on record). Well-capitalized (8.2% capital ratio); Strongly profitable (ROA 1.18%).
Is First National Bank FDIC-insured?
Yes. First National Bank is a FDIC-insured bank (FDIC certificate #4256). Deposits are protected up to the standard FDIC limit of $250,000 per depositor, per ownership category.
How big is First National Bank?
First National Bank holds $3.2 billion in total assets, ranking 19th of 22 banks we track in Maine. It operates 18 branches.
Does First National Bank have CFPB complaints?
No CFPB complaints against First National 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.
