First Community Bank is a state-chartered bank headquartered in San Benito, Texas, in business for about 47 years. At the end of Q2 2026 it reported $794.4M in total assets and $697.4M in deposits, with 9 offices.
First Community Bank has a TellerScore of 81 out of 100 (strong) based on Q2 2026 data — higher than 80% of its 2,650 banks with $100 million – $1 billion. Among 349 banks headquartered in Texas, it ranks 77th. Loan quality contributes the most (100/100, 0.01%); capital cushion contributes the least (54/100, 10.36%).
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 4 points (77 → 81), mostly because the earnings component improved by 9 points.
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| Quarter | TellerScore |
|---|---|
| Q2 2024 | 74 |
| Q3 2024 | 74 |
| Q4 2024 | 76 |
| Q1 2025 | 77 |
| Q2 2025 | 77 |
| Q3 2025 | 77 |
| Q4 2025 | 79 |
| Q1 2026 | 80 |
| Q2 2026 | 81 |
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| Quarter | Tier 1 leverage ratio |
|---|---|
| Q2 2024 | 9.23% |
| Q3 2024 | 9.21% |
| Q4 2024 | 9.47% |
| Q1 2025 | 9.79% |
| Q2 2025 | 9.91% |
| Q3 2025 | 9.82% |
| Q4 2025 | 10.13% |
| Q1 2026 | 10.21% |
| Q2 2026 | 10.36% |
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| Quarter | Noncurrent loans |
|---|---|
| Q2 2024 | 0.00% |
| Q3 2024 | 0.00% |
| Q4 2024 | 0.00% |
| Q1 2025 | 0.00% |
| Q2 2025 | 0.06% |
| Q3 2025 | 0.06% |
| Q4 2025 | 0.06% |
| Q1 2026 | 0.06% |
| Q2 2026 | 0.01% |
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| Quarter | Return on assets |
|---|---|
| Q2 2024 | 1.37% |
| Q3 2024 | 1.41% |
| Q4 2024 | 1.49% |
| Q1 2025 | 1.52% |
| Q2 2025 | 1.55% |
| Q3 2025 | 1.62% |
| Q4 2025 | 1.70% |
| Q1 2026 | 1.71% |
| Q2 2026 | 1.78% |
| Quarter | Score | Assets | Capital | Problem loans | ROA | Loans/deposits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | 81 | $794.4M | 10.36% | 0.01% | 1.78% | 66.1% |
| Q1 2026 | 80 | $794.0M | 10.21% | 0.06% | 1.71% | 65.7% |
| Q4 2025 | 79 | $778.9M | 10.13% | 0.06% | 1.70% | 67.6% |
| Q3 2025 | 77 | $792.6M | 9.82% | 0.06% | 1.62% | 67.5% |
| Q2 2025 | 77 | $761.4M | 9.91% | 0.06% | 1.55% | 70.7% |
| Q1 2025 | 77 | $734.1M | 9.79% | 0.00% | 1.52% | 72.2% |
| Q4 2024 | 76 | $734.5M | 9.47% | 0.00% | 1.49% | 71.3% |
| Q3 2024 | 74 | $766.4M | 9.21% | 0.00% | 1.41% | 69.4% |
| Q2 2024 | 74 | $777.4M | 9.23% | 0.00% | 1.37% | 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 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 |
| Citizens 1st BankBank Tyler, TX | 83 out of 100, Strong | $811.0M | 20.5% | 0.53% | 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 |
| Sage Capital Bank,Bank Gonzales, TX | 76 out of 100, Strong | $768.9M | 10.4% | 0.01% | vs |
| Liberty Capital BankBank Addison, TX | 73 out of 100, Strong | $767.9M | 10.9% | 0.07% | vs |
Deposit insurance
Is my money safe at First Community Bank?
Yes. First Community Bank is an FDIC-insured institution (FDIC certificate #22964). Deposits are insured up to $250,000 per depositor, per insured bank, for each account ownership category.
An estimated 29.3% of deposits ($204.3M) 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 10.36%, 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%).
9 locations
Branches
First Community Bank lists 9 offices in 7 cities. Most locations:
- Harlingen, TX (2)
- San Benito, TX (2)
- Brownsville, TX (1)
- Los Fresnos, TX (1)
- Mcallen, TX (1)
- Raymondville, TX (1)
- South Padre Island, TX (1)
HMDA 2025
Mortgage lending
In 2025, First Community Bank reported 39 home-loan applications under HMDA (LEI 549300XUMLWCTTKR4B35): 38 originated ($22,840,000 total), 0 denied, and 1 withdrawn or closed by the applicant. Its denial rate on decided applications was 0.0%, 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 Community Bank
- Former names
- First National Bank of San Benito; First Community Bank, National Association
- Type
- State-chartered bank
- FDIC certificate #
- 22964
- RSSD ID
- 334264
- Primary regulator
- FDIC
- Holding company
- First San Benito Bancshares
- Established
- October 1, 1979
- Headquarters
- 1151 W Us Highway 77, San Benito, TX 78586
- Website
- www.fcbtx.com
- Employees
- 132
Quick answers
First Community Bank: common questions
Is First Community Bank FDIC insured?
Yes. First Community Bank is an FDIC-insured institution (FDIC certificate #22964). Deposits are insured up to $250,000 per depositor, per insured bank, for each account ownership category.
What is First Community Bank's TellerScore?
81 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 Community Bank ever failed?
There is no failure record for FDIC certificate #22964 in the FDIC failed bank list.
How many branches does First Community Bank have?
9 offices as of the latest FDIC data.
Nearby
Highest-scoring banks and credit unions with branches near San Benito
| Institution | Score | Assets | Capital | Problem loans | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naft Federal Credit UnionCredit union Pharr, TX | 93 out of 100, Very strong | $162.3M | 16.4% | 0.50% | vs |
| Members First Credit UnionCredit union Corpus Christi, TX | 87 out of 100, Very strong | $183.2M | 24.0% | 1.04% | vs |
| Bank of South TexasBank Mcallen, TX | 86 out of 100, Very strong | $174.5M | 16.6% | 0.23% | vs |
| Falcon International BankBank Laredo, TX | 85 out of 100, Very strong | $2.2B | 13.4% | 0.00% | vs |
| Texas Community BankBank Laredo, TX | 84 out of 100, Strong | $2.2B | 12.8% | 0.20% | vs |
| Brownsville City Employees Federal Credit UnionCredit union Brownsville, TX | 83 out of 100, Strong | $6.9M | 31.9% | 0.40% | vs |