TellerScore

First Secure State Bank (FDIC certificate #22971) is based in Wonder Lake, Illinois. Its Q2 2026 call report shows $305.6M in total assets and $249.3M in deposits and 7 offices.

First Secure State Bank has a TellerScore of 68 out of 100 (moderate) based on Q2 2026 data — higher than only 37% of its 2,650 banks with $100 million – $1 billion. Among 326 banks headquartered in Illinois, it ranks 191st. Problem-loan coverage contributes the most (87/100, 6.5%); earnings contributes the least (46/100, 0.64%).

TellerScore · Q2 2026

Scorecard

Capital cushion80/100
Tier 1 leverage ratio: 13.03%
Loan quality56/100
Noncurrent loans ÷ total loans: 1.31%
Earnings46/100
Return on assets (annualized): 0.64%
Funding & liquidity81/100
Loans ÷ deposits and uninsured-deposit share: 79.7% · 11.0% uninsured
Problem-loan coverage87/100
"Texas ratio": (noncurrent loans + foreclosed property) ÷ (equity + loan-loss reserves): 6.54%

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 17 points (51 → 68), mostly because the loan quality component improved by 56 points.

TellerScore
506069Q2 2024Q4 2024Q2 2025Q4 2025Q2 2026
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QuarterTellerScore
Q2 202469
Q3 202462
Q4 202450
Q1 202564
Q2 202551
Q3 202566
Q4 202568
Q1 202656
Q2 202668
Tier 1 leverage ratio
5.00%9.01%13.03%well-capitalized benchmarkQ2 2024Q4 2024Q2 2025Q4 2025Q2 2026
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QuarterTier 1 leverage ratio
Q2 202412.06%
Q3 202411.87%
Q4 202412.21%
Q1 202512.45%
Q2 202512.65%
Q3 202512.69%
Q4 202512.64%
Q1 202612.87%
Q2 202613.03%
Noncurrent loans
0.87%2.98%5.08%Q2 2024Q4 2024Q2 2025Q4 2025Q2 2026
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QuarterNoncurrent loans
Q2 20240.87%
Q3 20241.62%
Q4 20243.18%
Q1 20251.74%
Q2 20255.08%
Q3 20251.63%
Q4 20251.30%
Q1 20262.66%
Q2 20261.31%
Return on assets
0.48%0.57%0.66%Q2 2024Q4 2024Q2 2025Q4 2025Q2 2026
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QuarterReturn on assets
Q2 20240.48%
Q3 20240.48%
Q4 20240.52%
Q1 20250.58%
Q2 20250.52%
Q3 20250.55%
Q4 20250.61%
Q1 20260.66%
Q2 20260.64%
Quarter-by-quarter figures
QuarterScoreAssetsCapitalProblem loansROALoans/deposits
Q2 202668$305.6M13.03%1.31%0.64%79.7%
Q1 202656$304.6M12.87%2.66%0.66%75.9%
Q4 202568$301.9M12.64%1.30%0.61%74.8%
Q3 202566$301.1M12.69%1.63%0.55%64.9%
Q2 202551$299.0M12.65%5.08%0.52%67.1%
Q1 202564$296.8M12.45%1.74%0.58%67.8%
Q4 202450$294.2M12.21%3.18%0.52%69.6%
Q3 202462$290.5M11.87%1.62%0.48%71.3%
Q2 202469$286.1M12.06%0.87%0.48%71.3%

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).

Capital ratio13.03%
75th
Total risk-based capital18.53%
82nd
Problem loans1.31%
21st
Net charge-offs0.01%
50th
Return on assets0.64%
17th
Net interest margin3.88%
47th
Efficiency ratio74.9%
21st
Loans to deposits79.7%
50th
Uninsured deposits11.0%
92nd
Loan-loss reserves1.10%
39th
Texas ratio6.5%
29th

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InstitutionScoreAssetsCapitalProblem loansCompare
Holcomb BankBank Rochelle, IL72 out of 100, Strong$304.8M8.8%0.03%vs
Hometown National BankBank La Salle, IL78 out of 100, Strong$307.2M11.3%0.17%vs
Tompkins State BankBank Avon, IL73 out of 100, Strong$303.5M9.8%0.20%vs
Community BankBank Winslow, IL75 out of 100, Strong$310.8M16.0%1.50%vs
Flanagan State BankBank Flanagan, IL67 out of 100, Moderate$300.3M9.6%0.23%vs
State Bank of GraymontBank Graymont, IL51 out of 100, Below average$312.7M11.8%3.61%vs

Deposit insurance

Is my money safe at First Secure State Bank?

Yes. First Secure State Bank is an FDIC-insured institution (FDIC certificate #22971). Deposits are insured up to $250,000 per depositor, per insured bank, for each account ownership category.

An estimated 11.0% of deposits ($27.3M) are above the $250,000 FDIC insurance limit, below the peer median of 24%. Insured balances are protected regardless of the score.

The tier 1 leverage ratio is 13.03%, well above the 5% level regulators use as the "well capitalized" benchmark for this measure. Its total risk-based capital ratio is 18.53% (benchmark: 10%).

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7 locations

Branches

First Secure State Bank lists 6 offices in 5 cities. Most locations:

  • Wonder Lake, IL (2)
  • Harvard, IL (1)
  • Johnsburg, IL (1)
  • Lakemoor, IL (1)
  • Spring Grove, IL (1)

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Identity & history

Profile

Legal name
First Secure State Bank
Former names
State Bank; Wonder Lake State Bank
Type
State-chartered bank
FDIC certificate #
22971
RSSD ID
285348
Primary regulator
FDIC
Holding company
First Secure Bank Group Inc
Established
October 22, 1979
Headquarters
7526 Hancock Dr, Wonder Lake, IL 60097
Employees
43

Quick answers

First Secure State Bank: common questions

Is First Secure State Bank FDIC insured?

Yes. First Secure State Bank is an FDIC-insured institution (FDIC certificate #22971). Deposits are insured up to $250,000 per depositor, per insured bank, for each account ownership category.

What is First Secure State Bank's TellerScore?

68 out of 100 (Moderate), based on its Q2 2026 publicly reported figures. The TellerScore is our own summary and is not issued by any government agency.

Has First Secure State Bank ever failed?

There is no failure record for FDIC certificate #22971 in the FDIC failed bank list.

How many branches does First Secure State Bank have?

7 offices as of the latest FDIC data.

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