First Bank of Alabama is a state-chartered bank headquartered in Talladega, Alabama, in business for about 178 years. At the end of Q2 2026 it reported $1.4B in total assets and $1.2B in deposits, with 18 offices.
First Bank of Alabama has a TellerScore of 45 out of 100 (below average) based on Q2 2026 data — higher than only 4% of its 897 banks with $1 billion – $10 billion. Among 93 banks headquartered in Alabama, it ranks 88th. Earnings contributes the most (72/100, 1.31%); loan quality contributes the least (0/100, 3.40%).
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 fell 26 points (71 → 45), mostly because the loan quality component weakened by 92 points.
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| Quarter | TellerScore |
|---|---|
| Q2 2024 | 66 |
| Q3 2024 | 60 |
| Q4 2024 | 50 |
| Q1 2025 | 62 |
| Q2 2025 | 71 |
| Q3 2025 | 71 |
| Q4 2025 | 47 |
| Q1 2026 | 49 |
| Q2 2026 | 45 |
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| Quarter | Tier 1 leverage ratio |
|---|---|
| Q2 2024 | 9.85% |
| Q3 2024 | 10.08% |
| Q4 2024 | 9.90% |
| Q1 2025 | 10.05% |
| Q2 2025 | 10.32% |
| Q3 2025 | 11.05% |
| Q4 2025 | 10.58% |
| Q1 2026 | 10.65% |
| Q2 2026 | 9.82% |
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| Quarter | Noncurrent loans |
|---|---|
| Q2 2024 | 0.73% |
| Q3 2024 | 1.74% |
| Q4 2024 | 2.43% |
| Q1 2025 | 1.23% |
| Q2 2025 | 0.23% |
| Q3 2025 | 0.92% |
| Q4 2025 | 3.38% |
| Q1 2026 | 2.93% |
| Q2 2026 | 3.40% |
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| Quarter | Return on assets |
|---|---|
| Q2 2024 | 1.42% |
| Q3 2024 | 1.86% |
| Q4 2024 | 1.54% |
| Q1 2025 | 1.60% |
| Q2 2025 | 1.33% |
| Q3 2025 | 1.95% |
| Q4 2025 | 1.64% |
| Q1 2026 | 1.44% |
| Q2 2026 | 1.31% |
| Quarter | Score | Assets | Capital | Problem loans | ROA | Loans/deposits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | 45 | $1.4B | 9.82% | 3.40% | 1.31% | 65.9% |
| Q1 2026 | 49 | $1.4B | 10.65% | 2.93% | 1.44% | 65.9% |
| Q4 2025 | 47 | $1.2B | 10.58% | 3.38% | 1.64% | 65.8% |
| Q3 2025 | 71 | $1.1B | 11.05% | 0.92% | 1.95% | 72.8% |
| Q2 2025 | 71 | $1.1B | 10.32% | 0.23% | 1.33% | 68.5% |
| Q1 2025 | 62 | $1.1B | 10.05% | 1.23% | 1.60% | 67.6% |
| Q4 2024 | 50 | $1.1B | 9.90% | 2.43% | 1.54% | 66.2% |
| Q3 2024 | 60 | $1.1B | 10.08% | 1.74% | 1.86% | 69.1% |
| Q2 2024 | 66 | $1.1B | 9.85% | 0.73% | 1.42% | 71.8% |
897 peers · $1 billion – $10 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 Alabama
| Institution | Score | Assets | Capital | Problem loans | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SouthPoint BankBank Birmingham, AL | 21 out of 100, Low | $1.4B | 6.9% | 3.54% | vs |
| Peoples Bank of AlabamaBank Cullman, AL | 76 out of 100, Strong | $1.4B | 11.2% | 0.56% | vs |
| United BankBank Atmore, AL | 74 out of 100, Strong | $1.5B | 15.8% | 1.35% | vs |
| Citizens Bank & TrustBank Guntersville, AL | 67 out of 100, Moderate | $1.2B | 8.9% | 0.08% | vs |
| Metro BankBank Pell City, AL | 80 out of 100, Strong | $1.2B | 14.7% | 1.18% | vs |
| First US BankBank Birmingham, AL | 67 out of 100, Moderate | $1.1B | 9.2% | 0.15% | vs |
Deposit insurance
Is my money safe at First Bank of Alabama?
Yes. First Bank of Alabama is an FDIC-insured institution (FDIC certificate #2832). Deposits are insured up to $250,000 per depositor, per insured bank, for each account ownership category.
An estimated 34.8% of deposits ($422.8M) are above the $250,000 FDIC insurance limit, above the peer median of 31%. Insured balances are protected regardless of the score.
The tier 1 leverage ratio is 9.82%, above the 5% level regulators use as the "well capitalized" benchmark for this measure. Its total risk-based capital ratio is 14.35% (benchmark: 10%).
18 locations
Branches
First Bank of Alabama lists 18 offices in 18 cities. Most locations:
- Anniston, AL (1)
- Ashland, AL (1)
- Childersburg, AL (1)
- Clanton, AL (1)
- Fort Payne, AL (1)
- Heflin, AL (1)
- Ider, AL (1)
- Jacksonville, AL (1)
- Lincoln, AL (1)
- Munford, AL (1)
- Oxford, AL (1)
- Rainsville, AL (1)
Identity & history
Profile
- Legal name
- First Bank of Alabama
- Former names
- The First National Bank of Talladega; First National Bank of Talladega; The Isbell National Bank of Talladega
- Type
- State-chartered bank
- FDIC certificate #
- 2832
- RSSD ID
- 257233
- Primary regulator
- FDIC
- Holding company
- Firstbanc of Alabama Inc
- Established
- January 1, 1848
- Headquarters
- 120 North St E, Talladega, AL 35160
- Website
- fbal.bank
- Employees
- 183
Quick answers
First Bank of Alabama: common questions
Is First Bank of Alabama FDIC insured?
Yes. First Bank of Alabama is an FDIC-insured institution (FDIC certificate #2832). Deposits are insured up to $250,000 per depositor, per insured bank, for each account ownership category.
What is First Bank of Alabama's TellerScore?
45 out of 100 (Below average), based on its Q2 2026 publicly reported figures. The TellerScore is our own summary and is not issued by any government agency.
Has First Bank of Alabama ever failed?
There is no failure record for FDIC certificate #2832 in the FDIC failed bank list.
How many branches does First Bank of Alabama have?
18 offices as of the latest FDIC data.
Nearby
Highest-scoring banks and credit unions with branches near Talladega
| Institution | Score | Assets | Capital | Problem loans | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aod Federal Credit UnionCredit union Bynum, AL | 89 out of 100, Very strong | $466.7M | 16.4% | 0.53% | vs |
| Coosa Pines Federal Credit UnionCredit union Childersburg, AL | 88 out of 100, Very strong | $420.8M | 16.2% | 0.87% | vs |
| Chem Family Credit UnionCredit union Anniston, AL | 88 out of 100, Very strong | $4.1M | 28.1% | 0.00% | vs |
| Sycamore Federal Credit UnionCredit union Sycamore, AL | 87 out of 100, Very strong | $77.1M | 16.4% | 0.89% | vs |
| NobleBank & TrustBank Anniston, AL | 81 out of 100, Strong | $444.0M | 11.3% | 0.26% | vs |
| Metro BankBank Pell City, AL | 80 out of 100, Strong | $1.2B | 14.7% | 1.18% | vs |