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First State Bank Of Forsyth

Forsyth, MT · Est. 1917 · Website ↗
A
Trust Grade
Excellent
Score: 94/100

First State Bank Of Forsyth is a bank based in Forsyth, Montana, established in 1917, with $168 million in total assets across 1 branch. By Trust Grade it ranks 27th of 36 banks we track in Montana. Its capital ratio of 9.0% trails most similarly sized banks (30th percentile), versus a Montana median of 10%. It was profitable over the most recent period, with a 1.51% return on assets. No consumer complaints against First State Bank Of Forsyth appear in the CFPB database over our analysis window — common for an institution of this size and a point in its favor.

Total assets
$167.8M
$100M–1B institution
Deposits
$145.9M
Branches
1
Capital ratio
9.0%
Bottom 30% of $100M–1B peers · Montana median 10%
Return on assets
1.5%
Top 32% of $100M–1B peers · Montana median 1.36%
Rank in Montana
#27
of 36 banks

How First State Bank Of Forsyth compares to Montana peers

Capital ratio
Bottom 30% of $100M–1B peers
First State
9.0%
Montana median
10.0%
Higher capital ratio = stronger financial cushion
Return on assets
Top 32% of $100M–1B peers
First State
1.5%
Montana median
1.4%
Higher ROA = more profitable relative to asset base

How we graded First State Bank Of Forsyth

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

Financial strength
94/100
Customer experience
n/a
Overall
A · 94
  • Strongly capitalized (9.0% capital ratio)
  • Strongly profitable (ROA 1.51%)
  • No CFPB complaints on record

Consumer complaints (CFPB)

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

Branch locations (1)

  • 880 Main St, Forsyth, MT 59327

Are deposits at First State Bank Of Forsyth insured?

Yes. First State Bank Of Forsyth is an FDIC-insured bank (FDIC certificate #8317). 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 State Bank Of Forsyth: frequently asked questions

Is First State Bank Of Forsyth a good bank?

First State Bank Of Forsyth earns a Bankzia Trust Grade of A (94/100, "Excellent"), based on a financial-strength score of 94/100 (it has no CFPB complaints on record). Strongly capitalized (9.0% capital ratio); Strongly profitable (ROA 1.51%).

Is First State Bank Of Forsyth FDIC-insured?

Yes. First State Bank Of Forsyth is a FDIC-insured bank (FDIC certificate #8317). Deposits are protected up to the standard FDIC limit of $250,000 per depositor, per ownership category.

How big is First State Bank Of Forsyth?

First State Bank Of Forsyth holds $168 million in total assets, ranking 27th of 36 banks we track in Montana. It operates 1 branch.

Does First State Bank Of Forsyth have CFPB complaints?

No CFPB complaints against First State Bank Of Forsyth 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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