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First Business Bank

Madison, WI · Est. 1909 · Website ↗
A
Trust Grade
Excellent
Score: 98/100

First Business Bank is a bank based in Madison, Wisconsin, established in 1909, with $4.3 billion in total assets across 5 branches. By Trust Grade it ranks 30th of 154 banks we track in Wisconsin. Its capital ratio of 10.0% trails most similarly sized banks (44th percentile), versus a Wisconsin median of 10.4%. It was profitable over the most recent period, with a 1.29% return on assets. No consumer complaints against First Business 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
$4.3B
$1B–10B institution
Deposits
$3.6B
Branches
5
Capital ratio
10.0%
Bottom 44% of $1B–10B peers · Wisconsin median 10.4%
Return on assets
1.3%
Top 44% of $1B–10B peers · Wisconsin median 1.2%
Rank in Wisconsin
#30
of 154 banks

How First Business Bank compares to Wisconsin peers

Capital ratio
Bottom 44% of $1B–10B peers
First Business
10.0%
Wisconsin median
10.4%
Higher capital ratio = stronger financial cushion
Return on assets
Top 44% of $1B–10B peers
First Business
1.3%
Wisconsin median
1.2%
Higher ROA = more profitable relative to asset base

How we graded First Business Bank

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

Financial strength
98/100
Customer experience
n/a
Overall
A · 98
  • Strongly capitalized (10.0% capital ratio)
  • Strongly profitable (ROA 1.29%)
  • No CFPB complaints on record

Consumer complaints (CFPB)

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

Branch locations (5)

  • 3913 W Prospect Ave, Appleton, WI 54914
  • 3850 Priority Way South Dr, Indianapolis, IN 46240
  • 11141 Overbrook Rd, Leawood, KS 66211
  • 17335 Golf Pkwy, Brookfield, WI 53045
  • 401 Charmany Dr, Madison, WI 53719

Are deposits at First Business Bank insured?

Yes. First Business Bank is an FDIC-insured bank (FDIC certificate #15229). 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 Business Bank: frequently asked questions

Is First Business Bank a good bank?

First Business Bank 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 (10.0% capital ratio); Strongly profitable (ROA 1.29%).

Is First Business Bank FDIC-insured?

Yes. First Business Bank is a FDIC-insured bank (FDIC certificate #15229). Deposits are protected up to the standard FDIC limit of $250,000 per depositor, per ownership category.

How big is First Business Bank?

First Business Bank holds $4.3 billion in total assets, ranking 30th of 154 banks we track in Wisconsin. It operates 5 branches.

Does First Business Bank have CFPB complaints?

No CFPB complaints against First Business 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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