Headquartered in Luverne, Alabama, First Citizens Bank is a state-chartered bank with $402.6M in total assets and $344.1M in deposits as of Q2 2026. It operates 5 offices. Its charter dates back to 1980.
First Citizens Bank has a TellerScore of 87 out of 100 (very strong) based on Q2 2026 data — higher than 91% of its 2,650 banks with $100 million – $1 billion. Among 93 banks headquartered in Alabama, it ranks 8th. Earnings contributes the most (100/100, 2.01%); loan quality contributes the least (75/100, 0.76%).
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 10 points (77 → 87), mostly because the loan quality component improved by 21 points.
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| Quarter | TellerScore |
|---|---|
| Q2 2024 | 59 |
| Q3 2024 | 59 |
| Q4 2024 | 59 |
| Q1 2025 | 62 |
| Q2 2025 | 77 |
| Q3 2025 | 75 |
| Q4 2025 | 76 |
| Q1 2026 | 79 |
| Q2 2026 | 87 |
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| Quarter | Tier 1 leverage ratio |
|---|---|
| Q2 2024 | 13.42% |
| Q3 2024 | 13.47% |
| Q4 2024 | 13.37% |
| Q1 2025 | 13.81% |
| Q2 2025 | 13.91% |
| Q3 2025 | 14.12% |
| Q4 2025 | 13.85% |
| Q1 2026 | 13.92% |
| Q2 2026 | 14.30% |
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| Quarter | Noncurrent loans |
|---|---|
| Q2 2024 | 3.14% |
| Q3 2024 | 3.11% |
| Q4 2024 | 3.10% |
| Q1 2025 | 3.35% |
| Q2 2025 | 1.38% |
| Q3 2025 | 1.54% |
| Q4 2025 | 1.38% |
| Q1 2026 | 1.25% |
| Q2 2026 | 0.76% |
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| Quarter | Return on assets |
|---|---|
| Q2 2024 | 1.37% |
| Q3 2024 | 1.33% |
| Q4 2024 | 1.36% |
| Q1 2025 | 1.55% |
| Q2 2025 | 1.66% |
| Q3 2025 | 1.58% |
| Q4 2025 | 1.56% |
| Q1 2026 | 1.83% |
| Q2 2026 | 2.01% |
| Quarter | Score | Assets | Capital | Problem loans | ROA | Loans/deposits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | 87 | $402.6M | 14.30% | 0.76% | 2.01% | 66.4% |
| Q1 2026 | 79 | $401.3M | 13.92% | 1.25% | 1.83% | 67.0% |
| Q4 2025 | 76 | $400.5M | 13.85% | 1.38% | 1.56% | 64.6% |
| Q3 2025 | 75 | $392.4M | 14.12% | 1.54% | 1.58% | 65.0% |
| Q2 2025 | 77 | $378.5M | 13.91% | 1.38% | 1.66% | 64.2% |
| Q1 2025 | 62 | $373.6M | 13.81% | 3.35% | 1.55% | 64.9% |
| Q4 2024 | 59 | $378.3M | 13.37% | 3.10% | 1.36% | 64.6% |
| Q3 2024 | 59 | $370.4M | 13.47% | 3.11% | 1.33% | 67.7% |
| Q2 2024 | 59 | $362.1M | 13.42% | 3.14% | 1.37% | 67.8% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Independent BankBank Opp, AL | 87 out of 100, Very strong | $395.3M | 13.6% | 0.08% | vs |
| The Exchange Bank of AlabamaBank Altoona, AL | 91 out of 100, Very strong | $392.5M | 15.3% | 0.04% | vs |
| State Bank & TrustBank Winfield, AL | 63 out of 100, Moderate | $413.0M | 9.0% | 0.51% | vs |
| Pinnacle BankBank Jasper, AL | 76 out of 100, Strong | $384.5M | 11.3% | 0.02% | vs |
| First National BankBank Hamilton, AL | 97 out of 100, Very strong | $372.7M | 19.0% | 0.25% | vs |
| Premier Bank of the SouthBank Cullman, AL | 72 out of 100, Strong | $370.6M | 9.4% | 0.00% | vs |
Deposit insurance
Is my money safe at First Citizens Bank?
Yes. First Citizens Bank is an FDIC-insured institution (FDIC certificate #23152). Deposits are insured up to $250,000 per depositor, per insured bank, for each account ownership category.
An estimated 29.5% of deposits ($101.5M) 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 14.30%, 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 Citizens Bank lists 5 offices in 5 cities. Most locations:
- Fort Deposit, AL (1)
- Greenville, AL (1)
- Hayneville, AL (1)
- Highland Home, AL (1)
- Luverne, AL (1)
HMDA 2025
Mortgage lending
In 2025, First Citizens Bank reported 105 home-loan applications under HMDA (LEI 549300ZX7CMZ93QCZQ91): 103 originated ($13,015,000 total), 1 denied, and 0 withdrawn or closed by the applicant. Its denial rate on decided applications was 1.0%, 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 Citizens Bank
- Type
- State-chartered bank
- FDIC certificate #
- 23152
- RSSD ID
- 541231
- Primary regulator
- FDIC
- Holding company
- First Citizens-Crenshaw Bancshares
- Established
- July 8, 1980
- Headquarters
- 100 W 3rd St, Luverne, AL 36049
- Website
- www.fcbl.com
- Employees
- 59
Quick answers
First Citizens Bank: common questions
Is First Citizens Bank FDIC insured?
Yes. First Citizens Bank is an FDIC-insured institution (FDIC certificate #23152). Deposits are insured up to $250,000 per depositor, per insured bank, for each account ownership category.
What is First Citizens Bank's TellerScore?
87 out of 100 (Very 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 Citizens Bank ever failed?
There is no failure record for FDIC certificate #23152 in the FDIC failed bank list.
How many branches does First Citizens Bank have?
5 offices as of the latest FDIC data.
Nearby
Highest-scoring banks and credit unions with branches near Luverne
| 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 |
| First Cahawba BankBank Selma, AL | 74 out of 100, Strong | $205.7M | 10.8% | 0.12% | vs |
| Dozier BankBank Dozier, AL | 73 out of 100, Strong | $54.8M | 26.8% | 1.84% | vs |
| Community Neighbor BankBank Camden, AL | 69 out of 100, Moderate | $193.2M | 11.1% | 1.30% | vs |
| Troy Bank & Trust CompanyBank Troy, AL | 67 out of 100, Moderate | $1.6B | 12.8% | 1.35% | vs |
| Regions BankBank Birmingham, AL | 64 out of 100, Moderate | $159.8B | 9.5% | 0.93% | vs |