Bank of the Bluegrass and Trust Company (FDIC certificate #21161) is based in Lexington, Kentucky. Its Q2 2026 call report shows $407.0M in total assets and $346.0M in deposits and 5 offices.
Bank of the Bluegrass and Trust Company has a TellerScore of 75 out of 100 (strong) based on Q2 2026 data — higher than 61% of its 2,650 banks with $100 million – $1 billion. Among 120 banks headquartered in Kentucky, it ranks 47th. Problem-loan coverage contributes the most (100/100, 0.2%); funding & liquidity contributes the least (52/100, 88% loans-to-deposits, 34% uninsured).
TellerScore · Q2 2026
Scorecard
The TellerScore is our own summary of the figures this institution reports publicly; it is not issued or endorsed by any government agency. It is not a prediction, and deposits within insurance limits are protected either way.
9 quarters
Health trend
The score has been essentially flat from Q2 2025 to Q2 2026 (74 → 75).
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| Quarter | TellerScore |
|---|---|
| Q2 2024 | 72 |
| Q3 2024 | 71 |
| Q4 2024 | 72 |
| Q1 2025 | 75 |
| Q2 2025 | 74 |
| Q3 2025 | 73 |
| Q4 2025 | 73 |
| Q1 2026 | 74 |
| Q2 2026 | 75 |
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| Quarter | Tier 1 leverage ratio |
|---|---|
| Q2 2024 | 10.42% |
| Q3 2024 | 9.96% |
| Q4 2024 | 10.41% |
| Q1 2025 | 10.19% |
| Q2 2025 | 10.24% |
| Q3 2025 | 10.27% |
| Q4 2025 | 10.46% |
| Q1 2026 | 10.55% |
| Q2 2026 | 10.80% |
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| Quarter | Noncurrent loans |
|---|---|
| Q2 2024 | 0.04% |
| Q3 2024 | 0.05% |
| Q4 2024 | 0.03% |
| Q1 2025 | 0.03% |
| Q2 2025 | 0.03% |
| Q3 2025 | 0.05% |
| Q4 2025 | 0.05% |
| Q1 2026 | 0.03% |
| Q2 2026 | 0.03% |
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| Quarter | Return on assets |
|---|---|
| Q2 2024 | 0.99% |
| Q3 2024 | 1.13% |
| Q4 2024 | 1.15% |
| Q1 2025 | 1.63% |
| Q2 2025 | 1.43% |
| Q3 2025 | 1.33% |
| Q4 2025 | 1.33% |
| Q1 2026 | 1.31% |
| Q2 2026 | 1.35% |
| Quarter | Score | Assets | Capital | Problem loans | ROA | Loans/deposits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | 75 | $407.0M | 10.80% | 0.03% | 1.35% | 87.7% |
| Q1 2026 | 74 | $415.2M | 10.55% | 0.03% | 1.31% | 87.3% |
| Q4 2025 | 73 | $393.1M | 10.46% | 0.05% | 1.33% | 91.2% |
| Q3 2025 | 73 | $405.6M | 10.27% | 0.05% | 1.33% | 82.0% |
| Q2 2025 | 74 | $403.3M | 10.24% | 0.03% | 1.43% | 82.6% |
| Q1 2025 | 75 | $386.5M | 10.19% | 0.03% | 1.63% | 87.2% |
| Q4 2024 | 72 | $375.3M | 10.41% | 0.03% | 1.15% | 87.5% |
| Q3 2024 | 71 | $378.9M | 9.96% | 0.05% | 1.13% | 83.9% |
| Q2 2024 | 72 | $366.2M | 10.42% | 0.04% | 0.99% | 86.9% |
2,650 peers · $100 million – $1 billion
How it compares with peers
Percentile against banks of similar size nationwide (100th = best among peers; for ratios where lower is better, the scale is flipped).
Similar-size banks in Kentucky
| Institution | Score | Assets | Capital | Problem loans | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bank of Lexington, Inc.Bank Lexington, KY | 74 out of 100, Strong | $410.8M | 11.5% | 0.01% | vs |
| First State BankBank Irvington, KY | 70 out of 100, Strong | $402.0M | 11.2% | 1.33% | vs |
| Cumberland Security Bank, Inc.Bank Somerset, KY | 87 out of 100, Very strong | $420.1M | 14.1% | 0.16% | vs |
| Citizens Bank & Trust CompanyBank Campbellsville, KY | 79 out of 100, Strong | $383.4M | 13.1% | 0.57% | vs |
| Town & Country Bank and Trust CompanyBank Bardstown, KY | 82 out of 100, Strong | $433.7M | 12.7% | 0.42% | vs |
| Morgantown Bank & Trust Company, IncorporatedBank Morgantown, KY | 63 out of 100, Moderate | $439.7M | 8.2% | 0.24% | vs |
Deposit insurance
Is my money safe at Bank of the Bluegrass and Trust Company?
Yes. Bank of the Bluegrass and Trust Company is an FDIC-insured institution (FDIC certificate #21161). Deposits are insured up to $250,000 per depositor, per insured bank, for each account ownership category.
An estimated 33.7% of deposits ($116.5M) are above the $250,000 FDIC insurance limit, above the peer median of 24%. Insured balances are protected regardless of the score.
The tier 1 leverage ratio is 10.80%, well above the 5% level regulators use as the "well capitalized" benchmark for this measure. Its total risk-based capital ratio is 0.00% (benchmark: 10%).
5 locations
Branches
Bank of the Bluegrass and Trust Company lists 4 offices in 1 city. Most locations:
- Lexington, KY (4)
HMDA 2025
Mortgage lending
In 2025, Bank of the Bluegrass and Trust Company reported 120 home-loan applications under HMDA (LEI 549300FORCF9PNPUG275): 82 originated ($44,880,000 total), 9 denied, and 27 withdrawn or closed by the applicant. Its denial rate on decided applications was 9.7%, compared with 22.2% for all lenders nationwide.
Denial rates depend heavily on loan type and applicant mix and are not a measure of fairness or of your own odds.
Identity & history
Profile
- Legal name
- Bank of the Bluegrass and Trust Company
- Former names
- Bank of the Bluegrass
- Type
- State-chartered bank
- FDIC certificate #
- 21161
- RSSD ID
- 1006513
- Primary regulator
- FDIC
- Holding company
- Bluegrass Bancshares Inc
- Established
- April 10, 1972
- Headquarters
- 101 E High St, Lexington, KY 40507
- Website
- www.bankofthebluegrass.com
- Employees
- 63
Quick answers
Bank of the Bluegrass and Trust Company: common questions
Is Bank of the Bluegrass and Trust Company FDIC insured?
Yes. Bank of the Bluegrass and Trust Company is an FDIC-insured institution (FDIC certificate #21161). Deposits are insured up to $250,000 per depositor, per insured bank, for each account ownership category.
What is Bank of the Bluegrass and Trust Company's TellerScore?
75 out of 100 (Strong), based on its Q2 2026 publicly reported figures. The TellerScore is our own summary and is not issued by any government agency.
Has Bank of the Bluegrass and Trust Company ever failed?
There is no failure record for FDIC certificate #21161 in the FDIC failed bank list.
How many branches does Bank of the Bluegrass and Trust Company have?
5 offices as of the latest FDIC data.
Nearby
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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