TellerScore

First Southern National Bank (FDIC certificate #2700) is based in Lancaster, Kentucky. Its Q2 2026 call report shows $1.3B in total assets and $1.1B in deposits and 17 offices.

First Southern National Bank has a TellerScore of 68 out of 100 (moderate) based on Q2 2026 data — higher than only 49% of its 897 banks with $1 billion – $10 billion. Among 120 banks headquartered in Kentucky, it ranks 81st. Problem-loan coverage contributes the most (94/100, 3.2%); earnings contributes the least (53/100, 0.82%).

TellerScore · Q2 2026

Scorecard

Capital cushion58/100
Tier 1 leverage ratio: 10.85%
Loan quality80/100
Noncurrent loans ÷ total loans: 0.61%
Earnings53/100
Return on assets (annualized): 0.82%
Funding & liquidity73/100
Loans ÷ deposits and uninsured-deposit share: 69.8% · 30.5% uninsured
Problem-loan coverage94/100
"Texas ratio": (noncurrent loans + foreclosed property) ÷ (equity + loan-loss reserves): 3.16%

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 7 points (75 → 68), mostly because the earnings component weakened by 41 points.

TellerScore
627078Q2 2024Q4 2024Q2 2025Q4 2025Q2 2026
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QuarterTellerScore
Q2 202462
Q3 202466
Q4 202467
Q1 202575
Q2 202575
Q3 202578
Q4 202575
Q1 202665
Q2 202668
Tier 1 leverage ratio
5.00%7.99%10.98%well-capitalized benchmarkQ2 2024Q4 2024Q2 2025Q4 2025Q2 2026
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QuarterTier 1 leverage ratio
Q2 20248.66%
Q3 20249.06%
Q4 20249.14%
Q1 20259.63%
Q2 20259.57%
Q3 202510.18%
Q4 202510.92%
Q1 202610.98%
Q2 202610.85%
Noncurrent loans
0.38%1.00%1.63%Q2 2024Q4 2024Q2 2025Q4 2025Q2 2026
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QuarterNoncurrent loans
Q2 20240.98%
Q3 20240.74%
Q4 20240.51%
Q1 20250.38%
Q2 20250.49%
Q3 20250.43%
Q4 20250.94%
Q1 20261.63%
Q2 20260.61%
Return on assets
0.82%1.64%2.46%Q2 2024Q4 2024Q2 2025Q4 2025Q2 2026
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QuarterReturn on assets
Q2 20241.32%
Q3 20241.30%
Q4 20241.17%
Q1 20251.80%
Q2 20251.86%
Q3 20252.03%
Q4 20252.46%
Q1 20261.57%
Q2 20260.82%
Quarter-by-quarter figures
QuarterScoreAssetsCapitalProblem loansROALoans/deposits
Q2 202668$1.3B10.85%0.61%0.82%69.8%
Q1 202665$1.3B10.98%1.63%1.57%70.8%
Q4 202575$1.3B10.92%0.94%2.46%71.0%
Q3 202578$1.3B10.18%0.43%2.03%68.6%
Q2 202575$1.2B9.57%0.49%1.86%67.7%
Q1 202575$1.2B9.63%0.38%1.80%68.0%
Q4 202467$1.2B9.14%0.51%1.17%69.8%
Q3 202466$1.2B9.06%0.74%1.30%69.7%
Q2 202462$1.2B8.66%0.98%1.32%69.0%

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).

Capital ratio10.85%
58th
Total risk-based capital19.58%
91st
Problem loans0.61%
42nd
Net charge-offs0.05%
42nd
Return on assets0.82%
20th
Net interest margin4.95%
94th
Efficiency ratio62.4%
39th
Loans to deposits69.8%
85th
Uninsured deposits30.5%
51st
Loan-loss reserves1.71%
92nd
Texas ratio3.2%
54th

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Deposit insurance

Is my money safe at First Southern National Bank?

Yes. First Southern National Bank is an FDIC-insured institution (FDIC certificate #2700). Deposits are insured up to $250,000 per depositor, per insured bank, for each account ownership category.

An estimated 30.5% of deposits ($340.6M) 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 10.85%, well above the 5% level regulators use as the "well capitalized" benchmark for this measure. Its total risk-based capital ratio is 19.58% (benchmark: 10%).

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17 locations

Branches

First Southern National Bank lists 14 offices in 13 cities. Most locations:

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Identity & history

Profile

Legal name
First Southern National Bank
Former names
First Southern National; The National Bank of Lancaster; First Southern National Bank of Garrard County
Type
National bank
FDIC certificate #
2700
RSSD ID
702612
Primary regulator
OCC
Holding company
First Southern Bcorp Inc
Established
April 13, 1865
Headquarters
27 Public Sq, Lancaster, KY 40444
Employees
230

Quick answers

First Southern National Bank: common questions

Is First Southern National Bank FDIC insured?

Yes. First Southern National Bank is an FDIC-insured institution (FDIC certificate #2700). Deposits are insured up to $250,000 per depositor, per insured bank, for each account ownership category.

What is First Southern National 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 Southern National Bank ever failed?

There is no failure record for FDIC certificate #2700 in the FDIC failed bank list.

How many branches does First Southern National Bank have?

17 offices as of the latest FDIC data.

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