First National Bank (FDIC certificate #6811) is based in Altavista, Virginia. Its Q2 2026 call report shows $1.1B in total assets and $1.0B in deposits and 20 offices.
Based on its Q2 2026 filing, First National Bank scores 73/100, which we describe as strong. That is higher than 70% of 897 banks with $1 billion – $10 billion. Among 56 banks headquartered in Virginia, it ranks 30th. Its strongest component is problem-loan coverage (97/100; 1.5%), and its lowest is capital cushion (38/100; 8.84%).
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 2 points (71 → 73), mostly because the earnings component improved by 29 points.
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| Quarter | TellerScore |
|---|---|
| Q2 2024 | 68 |
| Q3 2024 | 68 |
| Q4 2024 | 68 |
| Q1 2025 | 70 |
| Q2 2025 | 71 |
| Q3 2025 | 69 |
| Q4 2025 | 69 |
| Q1 2026 | 68 |
| Q2 2026 | 73 |
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| Quarter | Tier 1 leverage ratio |
|---|---|
| Q2 2024 | 9.14% |
| Q3 2024 | 9.21% |
| Q4 2024 | 9.21% |
| Q1 2025 | 9.35% |
| Q2 2025 | 9.63% |
| Q3 2025 | 8.82% |
| Q4 2025 | 8.89% |
| Q1 2026 | 8.63% |
| Q2 2026 | 8.84% |
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| Quarter | Noncurrent loans |
|---|---|
| Q2 2024 | 0.20% |
| Q3 2024 | 0.14% |
| Q4 2024 | 0.22% |
| Q1 2025 | 0.14% |
| Q2 2025 | 0.13% |
| Q3 2025 | 0.18% |
| Q4 2025 | 0.20% |
| Q1 2026 | 0.20% |
| Q2 2026 | 0.19% |
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| Quarter | Return on assets |
|---|---|
| Q2 2024 | 0.92% |
| Q3 2024 | 0.91% |
| Q4 2024 | 0.97% |
| Q1 2025 | 0.92% |
| Q2 2025 | 1.01% |
| Q3 2025 | 1.08% |
| Q4 2025 | 1.08% |
| Q1 2026 | 1.15% |
| Q2 2026 | 1.76% |
| Quarter | Score | Assets | Capital | Problem loans | ROA | Loans/deposits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | 73 | $1.1B | 8.84% | 0.19% | 1.76% | 71.3% |
| Q1 2026 | 68 | $1.1B | 8.63% | 0.20% | 1.15% | 73.7% |
| Q4 2025 | 69 | $1.1B | 8.89% | 0.20% | 1.08% | 75.6% |
| Q3 2025 | 69 | $1.0B | 8.82% | 0.18% | 1.08% | 77.2% |
| Q2 2025 | 71 | $1.0B | 9.63% | 0.13% | 1.01% | 76.7% |
| Q1 2025 | 70 | $1.0B | 9.35% | 0.14% | 0.92% | 76.0% |
| Q4 2024 | 68 | $1.0B | 9.21% | 0.22% | 0.97% | 74.2% |
| Q3 2024 | 68 | $1.0B | 9.21% | 0.14% | 0.91% | 73.1% |
| Q2 2024 | 68 | $996.1M | 9.14% | 0.20% | 0.92% | 73.0% |
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 Virginia
| Institution | Score | Assets | Capital | Problem loans | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trustar BankBank Great Falls, VA | 58 out of 100, Moderate | $1.1B | 9.4% | 0.39% | vs |
| The Freedom Bank of VirginiaBank Fairfax, VA | 40 out of 100, Below average | $1.0B | 11.1% | 3.26% | vs |
| Bank of the JamesBank Lynchburg, VA | 69 out of 100, Moderate | $1.0B | 9.4% | 0.16% | vs |
| Skyline National BankBank Independence, VA | 66 out of 100, Moderate | $1.3B | 8.8% | 0.34% | vs |
| Farmers & Merchants BankBank Timberville, VA | 70 out of 100, Strong | $1.4B | 9.1% | 0.43% | vs |
| Benchmark Community BankBank Kenbridge, VA | 75 out of 100, Strong | $1.4B | 9.8% | 0.17% | vs |
Deposit insurance
Is my money safe at First National Bank?
Yes. First National Bank is an FDIC-insured institution (FDIC certificate #6811). Deposits are insured up to $250,000 per depositor, per insured bank, for each account ownership category.
An estimated 32.3% of deposits ($336.7M) are above the $250,000 FDIC insurance limit, close to the peer median of 31%. Insured balances are protected regardless of the score.
The tier 1 leverage ratio is 8.84%, above the 5% level regulators use as the "well capitalized" benchmark for this measure. Its total risk-based capital ratio is 13.76% (benchmark: 10%).
20 locations
Branches
First National Bank lists 19 offices in 10 cities. Most locations:
- Danville, VA (5)
- Lynchburg, VA (4)
- Altavista, VA (2)
- Forest, VA (2)
- Amherst, VA (1)
- Charlottesville, VA (1)
- Chatham, VA (1)
- Rustburg, VA (1)
- South Boston, VA (1)
- Timberlake, VA (1)
HMDA 2025
Mortgage lending
In 2025, First National Bank reported 188 home-loan applications under HMDA (LEI 5493007WCJ9R6VLLYR82): 159 originated ($46,155,000 total), 15 denied, and 13 withdrawn or closed by the applicant. Its denial rate on decided applications was 8.6%, 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 National Bank
- Former names
- The First National Bank of Altavista
- Type
- National bank
- FDIC certificate #
- 6811
- RSSD ID
- 979629
- Primary regulator
- OCC
- Holding company
- Pinnacle Bankshares Corp
- Established
- March 1, 1908
- Headquarters
- 622 Broad St, Altavista, VA 24517
- Website
- www.1stnatbk.com
- Employees
- 193
Quick answers
First National Bank: common questions
Is First National Bank FDIC insured?
Yes. First National Bank is an FDIC-insured institution (FDIC certificate #6811). Deposits are insured up to $250,000 per depositor, per insured bank, for each account ownership category.
What is First National Bank's TellerScore?
73 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 National Bank ever failed?
There is no failure record for FDIC certificate #6811 in the FDIC failed bank list.
How many branches does First National Bank have?
20 offices as of the latest FDIC data.
Nearby
Highest-scoring banks and credit unions with branches near Altavista
| Institution | Score | Assets | Capital | Problem loans | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Bank of Charlotte CountyBank Phenix, VA | 87 out of 100, Very strong | $222.8M | 12.8% | 0.33% | vs |
| Kemba Roanoke Federal Credit UnionCredit union Salem, VA | 82 out of 100, Strong | $76.7M | 16.4% | 0.74% | vs |
| Lynchburg Municipal Employees Federal Credit UnionCredit union Lynchburg, VA | 81 out of 100, Strong | $31.4M | 12.1% | 0.28% | vs |
| Carter Bank & TrustBank Martinsville, VA | 76 out of 100, Strong | $4.8B | 11.7% | 1.01% | vs |
| The Farmers Bank of AppomattoxBank Appomattox, VA | 76 out of 100, Strong | $374.6M | 12.6% | 0.59% | vs |
| United BankBank Fairfax, VA | 74 out of 100, Strong | $33.6B | 11.6% | 0.44% | vs |