Citizens 1st Bank (FDIC certificate #1715) is based in Tyler, Texas. Its Q2 2026 call report shows $811.0M in total assets and $615.5M in deposits and 4 offices.
Based on its Q2 2026 filing, Citizens 1st Bank scores 83/100, which we describe as strong. That is higher than 84% of 2,650 banks with $100 million – $1 billion. Among 349 banks headquartered in Texas, it ranks 60th. Its strongest component is capital cushion (100/100; 20.52%), and its lowest is funding & liquidity (34/100; 78% loans-to-deposits, 58% 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
From Q2 2025 to Q2 2026, the score rose 14 points (69 → 83), mostly because the loan quality component improved by 39 points.
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| Quarter | TellerScore |
|---|---|
| Q2 2024 | 75 |
| Q3 2024 | 75 |
| Q4 2024 | 75 |
| Q1 2025 | 75 |
| Q2 2025 | 69 |
| Q3 2025 | 70 |
| Q4 2025 | 75 |
| Q1 2026 | 80 |
| Q2 2026 | 83 |
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| Quarter | Tier 1 leverage ratio |
|---|---|
| Q2 2024 | 20.78% |
| Q3 2024 | 21.06% |
| Q4 2024 | 20.89% |
| Q1 2025 | 20.35% |
| Q2 2025 | 20.84% |
| Q3 2025 | 21.19% |
| Q4 2025 | 20.28% |
| Q1 2026 | 20.28% |
| Q2 2026 | 20.52% |
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| Quarter | Noncurrent loans |
|---|---|
| Q2 2024 | 0.96% |
| Q3 2024 | 0.99% |
| Q4 2024 | 0.95% |
| Q1 2025 | 0.92% |
| Q2 2025 | 1.70% |
| Q3 2025 | 1.64% |
| Q4 2025 | 1.06% |
| Q1 2026 | 0.76% |
| Q2 2026 | 0.53% |
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| Quarter | Return on assets |
|---|---|
| Q2 2024 | 1.04% |
| Q3 2024 | 1.08% |
| Q4 2024 | 1.12% |
| Q1 2025 | 1.09% |
| Q2 2025 | 1.30% |
| Q3 2025 | 1.34% |
| Q4 2025 | 1.24% |
| Q1 2026 | 1.60% |
| Q2 2026 | 1.71% |
| Quarter | Score | Assets | Capital | Problem loans | ROA | Loans/deposits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | 83 | $811.0M | 20.52% | 0.53% | 1.71% | 77.8% |
| Q1 2026 | 80 | $828.4M | 20.28% | 0.76% | 1.60% | 78.0% |
| Q4 2025 | 75 | $819.8M | 20.28% | 1.06% | 1.24% | 76.6% |
| Q3 2025 | 70 | $763.4M | 21.19% | 1.64% | 1.34% | 82.5% |
| Q2 2025 | 69 | $756.3M | 20.84% | 1.70% | 1.30% | 79.8% |
| Q1 2025 | 75 | $772.9M | 20.35% | 0.92% | 1.09% | 73.9% |
| Q4 2024 | 75 | $768.1M | 20.89% | 0.95% | 1.12% | 74.1% |
| Q3 2024 | 75 | $729.2M | 21.06% | 0.99% | 1.08% | 76.9% |
| Q2 2024 | 75 | $728.0M | 20.78% | 0.96% | 1.04% | 75.7% |
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 Texas
| Institution | Score | Assets | Capital | Problem loans | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maverick BankBank Fort Davis, TX | 76 out of 100, Strong | $809.1M | 8.8% | 0.01% | vs |
| First Community BankBank San Benito, TX | 81 out of 100, Strong | $794.4M | 10.4% | 0.01% | vs |
| Plains State BankBank Humble, TX | 59 out of 100, Moderate | $828.4M | 16.5% | 4.41% | vs |
| Bank of the WestBank Grapevine, TX | 74 out of 100, Strong | $829.8M | 9.7% | 0.00% | vs |
| American Bank, National AssociationBank Dallas, TX | 77 out of 100, Strong | $773.8M | 10.8% | 0.28% | vs |
| Schertz Bank & TrustBank Schertz, TX | 90 out of 100, Very strong | $770.1M | 15.2% | 0.05% | vs |
Deposit insurance
Is my money safe at Citizens 1st Bank?
Yes. Citizens 1st Bank is an FDIC-insured institution (FDIC certificate #1715). Deposits are insured up to $250,000 per depositor, per insured bank, for each account ownership category.
An estimated 58.3% of deposits ($358.6M) 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 20.52%, well above the 5% level regulators use as the "well capitalized" benchmark for this measure. Its total risk-based capital ratio is 39.10% (benchmark: 10%).
4 locations
Branches
Citizens 1st Bank lists 4 offices in 4 cities. Most locations:
- Jacksonville, TX (1)
- Nacogdoches, TX (1)
- Rusk, TX (1)
- Tyler, TX (1)
HMDA 2025
Mortgage lending
In 2025, Citizens 1st Bank reported 99 home-loan applications under HMDA (LEI 254900TSSJ6QLFK4C243): 68 originated ($41,470,000 total), 8 denied, and 18 withdrawn or closed by the applicant. Its denial rate on decided applications was 9.9%, 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
- Citizens 1st Bank
- Former names
- Citizens Bank; Citizens State Bank
- Type
- State-chartered bank (Fed member)
- FDIC certificate #
- 1715
- RSSD ID
- 869663
- Primary regulator
- FED
- Established
- April 24, 1920
- Headquarters
- 2001 E Southeast Loop 323, Tyler, TX 75701
- Website
- www.citizens1stbank.com
- Employees
- 60
Quick answers
Citizens 1st Bank: common questions
Is Citizens 1st Bank FDIC insured?
Yes. Citizens 1st Bank is an FDIC-insured institution (FDIC certificate #1715). Deposits are insured up to $250,000 per depositor, per insured bank, for each account ownership category.
What is Citizens 1st Bank's TellerScore?
83 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 Citizens 1st Bank ever failed?
There is no failure record for FDIC certificate #1715 in the FDIC failed bank list.
How many branches does Citizens 1st Bank have?
4 offices as of the latest FDIC data.
Nearby
Highest-scoring banks and credit unions with branches near Tyler
| Institution | Score | Assets | Capital | Problem loans | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First State Bank of Ben Wheeler, TexasBank Ben Wheeler, TX | 95 out of 100, Very strong | $185.1M | 15.7% | 0.07% | vs |
| East Texas Professional Credit UnionCredit union Longview, TX | 90 out of 100, Very strong | $1.4B | 19.4% | 0.41% | vs |
| Austin Bank, Texas National AssociationBank Jacksonville, TX | 88 out of 100, Very strong | $3.3B | 15.1% | 0.60% | vs |
| The First National Bank of WinnsboroBank Winnsboro, TX | 86 out of 100, Very strong | $158.2M | 22.7% | 1.10% | vs |
| Highway Employees Credit UnionCredit union Tyler, TX | 81 out of 100, Strong | $1.8M | 29.2% | 0.04% | vs |
| Keystone Credit UnionCredit union Tyler, TX | 80 out of 100, Strong | $40.2M | 27.4% | 0.68% | vs |