Headquartered in Selma, Alabama, First Cahawba Bank is a state-chartered bank with $205.7M in total assets and $186.6M in deposits as of Q2 2026. It operates 5 offices. Its charter dates back to 2007.
Based on its Q2 2026 filing, First Cahawba Bank scores 74/100, which we describe as strong. That is higher than 57% of 2,650 banks with $100 million – $1 billion. Among 93 banks headquartered in Alabama, it ranks 45th. Its strongest component is problem-loan coverage (98/100; 0.9%), and its lowest is capital cushion (58/100; 10.81%).
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 → 74).
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| Quarter | TellerScore |
|---|---|
| Q2 2024 | 73 |
| Q3 2024 | 73 |
| Q4 2024 | 71 |
| Q1 2025 | 73 |
| Q2 2025 | 74 |
| Q3 2025 | 73 |
| Q4 2025 | 74 |
| Q1 2026 | 75 |
| Q2 2026 | 74 |
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| Quarter | Tier 1 leverage ratio |
|---|---|
| Q2 2024 | 10.21% |
| Q3 2024 | 10.30% |
| Q4 2024 | 9.89% |
| Q1 2025 | 10.02% |
| Q2 2025 | 10.06% |
| Q3 2025 | 9.97% |
| Q4 2025 | 10.30% |
| Q1 2026 | 10.73% |
| Q2 2026 | 10.81% |
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| Quarter | Noncurrent loans |
|---|---|
| Q2 2024 | 0.08% |
| Q3 2024 | 0.04% |
| Q4 2024 | 0.04% |
| Q1 2025 | 0.11% |
| Q2 2025 | 0.00% |
| Q3 2025 | 0.07% |
| Q4 2025 | 0.00% |
| Q1 2026 | 0.00% |
| Q2 2026 | 0.12% |
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| Quarter | Return on assets |
|---|---|
| Q2 2024 | 1.00% |
| Q3 2024 | 1.01% |
| Q4 2024 | 0.96% |
| Q1 2025 | 1.17% |
| Q2 2025 | 1.19% |
| Q3 2025 | 1.24% |
| Q4 2025 | 1.21% |
| Q1 2026 | 1.20% |
| Q2 2026 | 1.13% |
| Quarter | Score | Assets | Capital | Problem loans | ROA | Loans/deposits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | 74 | $205.7M | 10.81% | 0.12% | 1.13% | 78.7% |
| Q1 2026 | 75 | $199.4M | 10.73% | 0.00% | 1.20% | 77.7% |
| Q4 2025 | 74 | $198.9M | 10.30% | 0.00% | 1.21% | 76.2% |
| Q3 2025 | 73 | $206.3M | 9.97% | 0.07% | 1.24% | 71.5% |
| Q2 2025 | 74 | $201.4M | 10.06% | 0.00% | 1.19% | 67.9% |
| Q1 2025 | 73 | $201.5M | 10.02% | 0.11% | 1.17% | 68.3% |
| Q4 2024 | 71 | $187.7M | 9.89% | 0.04% | 0.96% | 73.6% |
| Q3 2024 | 73 | $187.9M | 10.30% | 0.04% | 1.01% | 72.8% |
| Q2 2024 | 73 | $178.3M | 10.21% | 0.08% | 1.00% | 70.5% |
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 Alabama
| Institution | Score | Assets | Capital | Problem loans | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Millennial BankBank Leeds, AL | 64 out of 100, Moderate | $201.3M | 8.8% | 0.00% | vs |
| PeoplesTrust BankBank Hamilton, AL | 73 out of 100, Strong | $201.2M | 11.1% | 0.45% | vs |
| Union State BankBank Pell City, AL | 50 out of 100, Below average | $212.5M | 9.6% | 2.00% | vs |
| Community Neighbor BankBank Camden, AL | 69 out of 100, Moderate | $193.2M | 11.1% | 1.30% | vs |
| Friend BankBank Slocomb, AL | 85 out of 100, Very strong | $221.0M | 13.5% | 0.48% | vs |
| BankSouthBank Dothan, AL | 84 out of 100, Strong | $221.5M | 19.1% | 0.02% | vs |
Deposit insurance
Is my money safe at First Cahawba Bank?
Yes. First Cahawba Bank is an FDIC-insured institution (FDIC certificate #58636). Deposits are insured up to $250,000 per depositor, per insured bank, for each account ownership category.
An estimated 33.0% of deposits ($61.6M) 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 10.81%, 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
First Cahawba Bank lists 5 offices in 4 cities. Most locations:
- Selma, AL (2)
- Gulf Shores, AL (1)
- Oxford, AL (1)
- Troy, AL (1)
HMDA 2025
Mortgage lending
In 2025, First Cahawba Bank reported 76 home-loan applications under HMDA (LEI 254900W5FNEFKJ3R5088): 55 originated ($14,945,000 total), 15 denied, and 6 withdrawn or closed by the applicant. Its denial rate on decided applications was 21.4%, 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
- First Cahawba Bank
- Type
- State-chartered bank
- FDIC certificate #
- 58636
- RSSD ID
- 3633016
- Primary regulator
- FDIC
- Holding company
- First Cahawba Bancshares Inc
- Established
- September 10, 2007
- Headquarters
- 2610 Citizens Pkwy, Selma, AL 36701
- Website
- www.firstcahawba.com
- Employees
- 42
Quick answers
First Cahawba Bank: common questions
Is First Cahawba Bank FDIC insured?
Yes. First Cahawba Bank is an FDIC-insured institution (FDIC certificate #58636). Deposits are insured up to $250,000 per depositor, per insured bank, for each account ownership category.
What is First Cahawba Bank's TellerScore?
74 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 First Cahawba Bank ever failed?
There is no failure record for FDIC certificate #58636 in the FDIC failed bank list.
How many branches does First Cahawba Bank have?
5 offices as of the latest FDIC data.
Nearby
Highest-scoring banks and credit unions with branches near Selma
| Institution | Score | Assets | Capital | Problem loans | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama State Employees Credit UnionCredit union Montgomery, AL | 80 out of 100, Strong | $471.2M | 12.0% | 0.31% | vs |
| West Alabama Bank & TrustBank Reform, AL | 77 out of 100, Strong | $929.0M | 12.2% | 0.44% | vs |
| Mutual Savings Credit UnionCredit union Birmingham, AL | 65 out of 100, Moderate | $242.8M | 9.1% | 0.19% | vs |
| Regions BankBank Birmingham, AL | 64 out of 100, Moderate | $159.8B | 9.5% | 0.93% | vs |
| Trustmark BankBank Jackson, MS | 62 out of 100, Moderate | $19.2B | 10.4% | 1.14% | vs |
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