First National Bank of America is a national bank headquartered in East Lansing, Michigan, in business for about 71 years. At the end of Q2 2026 it reported $6.8B in total assets and $3.9B in deposits, with 3 offices.
First National Bank of America has a TellerScore of 51 out of 100 (below average) based on Q2 2026 data — higher than only 8% of its 897 banks with $1 billion – $10 billion. Among 72 banks headquartered in Michigan, it ranks 68th. Earnings contributes the most (100/100, 2.79%); capital cushion contributes the least (31/100, 8.13%).
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 3 points (54 → 51), mostly because the loan quality component weakened by 4 points.
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| Quarter | TellerScore |
|---|---|
| Q2 2024 | 60 |
| Q3 2024 | 59 |
| Q4 2024 | 56 |
| Q1 2025 | 55 |
| Q2 2025 | 54 |
| Q3 2025 | 54 |
| Q4 2025 | 52 |
| Q1 2026 | 51 |
| Q2 2026 | 51 |
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| Quarter | Tier 1 leverage ratio |
|---|---|
| Q2 2024 | 8.85% |
| Q3 2024 | 8.64% |
| Q4 2024 | 8.14% |
| Q1 2025 | 8.29% |
| Q2 2025 | 8.27% |
| Q3 2025 | 8.15% |
| Q4 2025 | 8.14% |
| Q1 2026 | 8.04% |
| Q2 2026 | 8.13% |
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| Quarter | Noncurrent loans |
|---|---|
| Q2 2024 | 1.32% |
| Q3 2024 | 1.38% |
| Q4 2024 | 1.46% |
| Q1 2025 | 1.62% |
| Q2 2025 | 1.76% |
| Q3 2025 | 1.74% |
| Q4 2025 | 1.82% |
| Q1 2026 | 1.88% |
| Q2 2026 | 1.90% |
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| Quarter | Return on assets |
|---|---|
| Q2 2024 | 2.90% |
| Q3 2024 | 2.94% |
| Q4 2024 | 2.95% |
| Q1 2025 | 3.27% |
| Q2 2025 | 3.02% |
| Q3 2025 | 2.92% |
| Q4 2025 | 2.94% |
| Q1 2026 | 2.71% |
| Q2 2026 | 2.79% |
| Quarter | Score | Assets | Capital | Problem loans | ROA | Loans/deposits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | 51 | $6.8B | 8.13% | 1.90% | 2.79% | 160.1% |
| Q1 2026 | 51 | $6.8B | 8.04% | 1.88% | 2.71% | 161.0% |
| Q4 2025 | 52 | $6.7B | 8.14% | 1.82% | 2.94% | 160.1% |
| Q3 2025 | 54 | $6.6B | 8.15% | 1.74% | 2.92% | 157.4% |
| Q2 2025 | 54 | $6.4B | 8.27% | 1.76% | 3.02% | 157.8% |
| Q1 2025 | 55 | $6.4B | 8.29% | 1.62% | 3.27% | 155.0% |
| Q4 2024 | 56 | $6.3B | 8.14% | 1.46% | 2.95% | 157.0% |
| Q3 2024 | 59 | $6.1B | 8.64% | 1.38% | 2.94% | 155.0% |
| Q2 2024 | 60 | $6.0B | 8.85% | 1.32% | 2.90% | 153.5% |
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 Michigan
| Institution | Score | Assets | Capital | Problem loans | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercantile BankBank Grand Rapids, MI | 73 out of 100, Strong | $6.2B | 11.6% | 0.10% | vs |
| Northpointe BankBank Grand Rapids, MI | 58 out of 100, Moderate | $7.5B | 9.5% | 1.23% | vs |
| Independent BankBank Grand Rapids, MI | 63 out of 100, Moderate | $5.7B | 9.7% | 0.99% | vs |
| ChoiceOne BankBank Sparta, MI | 61 out of 100, Moderate | $4.5B | 9.3% | 1.00% | vs |
| Macatawa Bank, National AssociationBank Holland, MI | 76 out of 100, Strong | $3.7B | 10.7% | 0.08% | vs |
| Bank of Ann ArborBank Ann Arbor, MI | 82 out of 100, Strong | $3.5B | 13.2% | 0.27% | vs |
Deposit insurance
Is my money safe at First National Bank of America?
Yes. First National Bank of America is an FDIC-insured institution (FDIC certificate #17438). Deposits are insured up to $250,000 per depositor, per insured bank, for each account ownership category.
An estimated 18.7% of deposits ($723.6M) are above the $250,000 FDIC insurance limit, below the peer median of 31%. Insured balances are protected regardless of the score.
The tier 1 leverage ratio is 8.13%, above the 5% level regulators use as the "well capitalized" benchmark for this measure. Its total risk-based capital ratio is 16.54% (benchmark: 10%).
3 locations
Branches
First National Bank of America lists 3 offices in 3 cities. Most locations:
HMDA 2025
Mortgage lending
In 2025, First National Bank of America reported 4,216 home-loan applications under HMDA (LEI 254900WTZC5SSKIN2M11): 2,709 originated ($790,275,000 total), 560 denied, and 910 withdrawn or closed by the applicant. Its denial rate on decided applications was 16.9%, 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 of America
- Former names
- First National Bank of Michigan; First National Bank of East Lansing
- Type
- National bank
- FDIC certificate #
- 17438
- RSSD ID
- 413141
- Primary regulator
- OCC
- Holding company
- First National Bancshares Inc
- Established
- May 6, 1955
- Headquarters
- 241 E Saginaw St, East Lansing, MI 48823
- Website
- www.fnba.com
- Employees
- 412
Quick answers
First National Bank of America: common questions
Is First National Bank of America FDIC insured?
Yes. First National Bank of America is an FDIC-insured institution (FDIC certificate #17438). Deposits are insured up to $250,000 per depositor, per insured bank, for each account ownership category.
What is First National Bank of America's TellerScore?
51 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 National Bank of America ever failed?
There is no failure record for FDIC certificate #17438 in the FDIC failed bank list.
How many branches does First National Bank of America have?
3 offices as of the latest FDIC data.
Nearby
Highest-scoring banks and credit unions with branches near East Lansing
| Institution | Score | Assets | Capital | Problem loans | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auto-Owners Associates Credit UnionCredit union Lansing, MI | 96 out of 100, Very strong | $43.8M | 18.6% | 0.25% | vs |
| DFCU Financial Credit UnionCredit union Dearborn, MI | 82 out of 100, Strong | $8.0B | 12.6% | 0.63% | vs |
| Consumers Professional Credit UnionCredit union Lansing, MI | 81 out of 100, Strong | $149.7M | 16.8% | 1.28% | vs |
| Farm Bureau Family Credit UnionCredit union Lansing, MI | 81 out of 100, Strong | $26.6M | 12.5% | 0.64% | vs |
| Pfcu Credit UnionCredit union Portland, MI | 77 out of 100, Strong | $873.2M | 11.3% | 0.37% | vs |
| Capitol National BankBank Lansing, MI | 75 out of 100, Strong | $209.3M | 16.7% | 1.49% | vs |