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The First National Bank Of Orwell

Orwell, VT · Est. 1863 · Website ↗
A
Trust Grade
Excellent
Score: 98/100

The First National Bank Of Orwell is a bank based in Orwell, Vermont, established in 1863, with $90 million in total assets across 2 branches. By Trust Grade it ranks 3rd of 12 banks we track in Vermont. Its capital ratio of 11.7% trails most similarly sized banks (46th percentile), versus a Vermont median of 10.2%. It was profitable over the most recent period, with a 1.54% return on assets. No consumer complaints against The First National Bank Of Orwell appear in the CFPB database over our analysis window — common for an institution of this size and a point in its favor.

Total assets
$90.1M
<$100M institution
Deposits
$79.5M
Branches
2
Capital ratio
11.7%
Bottom 46% of <$100M peers · Vermont median 10.2%
Return on assets
1.5%
Top 21% of <$100M peers · Vermont median 0.75%
Rank in Vermont
#3
of 12 banks

How The First National Bank Of Orwell compares to Vermont peers

Capital ratio
Bottom 46% of <$100M peers
The First
11.7%
Vermont median
10.2%
Higher capital ratio = stronger financial cushion
Return on assets
Top 21% of <$100M peers
The First
1.5%
Vermont median
0.8%
Higher ROA = more profitable relative to asset base

How we graded The First National Bank Of Orwell

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

Financial strength
98/100
Customer experience
n/a
Overall
A · 98
  • Strongly capitalized (11.7% capital ratio)
  • Strongly profitable (ROA 1.54%)
  • No CFPB complaints on record

Consumer complaints (CFPB)

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

Branch locations (2)

  • 441 Main St, Orwell, VT 05760
  • 2936 Vt Route 22a, Shoreham, VT 05770

Are deposits at The First National Bank Of Orwell insured?

Yes. The First National Bank Of Orwell is an FDIC-insured bank (FDIC certificate #6280). 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.

The First National Bank Of Orwell: frequently asked questions

Is The First National Bank Of Orwell a good bank?

The First National Bank Of Orwell earns a Bankzia Trust Grade of A (98/100, "Excellent"), based on a financial-strength score of 98/100 (it has no CFPB complaints on record). Strongly capitalized (11.7% capital ratio); Strongly profitable (ROA 1.54%).

Is The First National Bank Of Orwell FDIC-insured?

Yes. The First National Bank Of Orwell is a FDIC-insured bank (FDIC certificate #6280). Deposits are protected up to the standard FDIC limit of $250,000 per depositor, per ownership category.

How big is The First National Bank Of Orwell?

The First National Bank Of Orwell holds $90 million in total assets, ranking 3rd of 12 banks we track in Vermont. It operates 2 branches.

Does The First National Bank Of Orwell have CFPB complaints?

No CFPB complaints against The First National Bank Of Orwell 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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