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First State Bank

Socorro, NM · Est. 1947 · Website ↗
A
Trust Grade
Excellent
Score: 97/100

First State Bank is a bank based in Socorro, New Mexico, established in 1947, with $186 million in total assets across 4 branches. By Trust Grade it ranks 12th of 29 banks we track in New Mexico. Its capital ratio of 14.1% is stronger than 86% of similarly sized banks, versus a New Mexico median of 9.8%. It was profitable over the most recent period, with a 0.90% return on assets. No consumer complaints against First State 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
$185.7M
$100M–1B institution
Deposits
$158.8M
Branches
4
Capital ratio
14.1%
Top 14% of $100M–1B peers · New Mexico median 9.8%
Return on assets
0.9%
Bottom 32% of $100M–1B peers · New Mexico median 1.95%
Rank in New Mexico
#12
of 29 banks

How First State Bank compares to New Mexico peers

Capital ratio
Top 14% of $100M–1B peers
First State
14.1%
New Mexico median
9.8%
Higher capital ratio = stronger financial cushion
Return on assets
Bottom 32% of $100M–1B peers
First State
0.9%
New Mexico median
1.9%
Higher ROA = more profitable relative to asset base

How we graded First State Bank

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

Financial strength
97/100
Customer experience
n/a
Overall
A · 97
  • Strongly capitalized (14.1% capital ratio)
  • Profitable (ROA 0.90%)
  • No CFPB complaints on record

Consumer complaints (CFPB)

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

Branch locations (4)

  • 103 Manzanares Ave E, Socorro, NM 87801
  • 697 New Mexico Highway 12, Reserve, NM 87830
  • 200 N California St, Socorro, NM 87801
  • 1st And Main Street, Magdalena, NM 87825

Are deposits at First State Bank insured?

Yes. First State Bank is an FDIC-insured bank (FDIC certificate #16600). 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: frequently asked questions

Is First State Bank a good bank?

First State Bank earns a Bankzia Trust Grade of A (97/100, "Excellent"), based on a financial-strength score of 97/100 (it has no CFPB complaints on record). Strongly capitalized (14.1% capital ratio); Profitable (ROA 0.90%).

Is First State Bank FDIC-insured?

Yes. First State Bank is a FDIC-insured bank (FDIC certificate #16600). Deposits are protected up to the standard FDIC limit of $250,000 per depositor, per ownership category.

How big is First State Bank?

First State Bank holds $186 million in total assets, ranking 12th of 29 banks we track in New Mexico. It operates 4 branches.

Does First State Bank have CFPB complaints?

No CFPB complaints against First State 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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