Headquartered in Headland, Alabama, HNB First Bank is a state-chartered bank with $282.4M in total assets and $253.7M in deposits as of Q2 2026. It operates 4 offices across 2 states. Its charter dates back to 1933.
HNB First Bank has a TellerScore of 64 out of 100 (moderate) based on Q2 2026 data — higher than only 26% of its 2,650 banks with $100 million – $1 billion. Among 93 banks headquartered in Alabama, it ranks 68th. Problem-loan coverage contributes the most (89/100, 5.7%); capital cushion contributes the least (45/100, 9.53%).
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
The score has been essentially flat from Q2 2025 to Q2 2026 (63 → 64).
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| Quarter | TellerScore |
|---|---|
| Q2 2024 | 74 |
| Q3 2024 | 77 |
| Q4 2024 | 76 |
| Q1 2025 | 68 |
| Q2 2025 | 63 |
| Q3 2025 | 70 |
| Q4 2025 | 66 |
| Q1 2026 | 63 |
| Q2 2026 | 64 |
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| Quarter | Tier 1 leverage ratio |
|---|---|
| Q2 2024 | 9.84% |
| Q3 2024 | 10.29% |
| Q4 2024 | 9.87% |
| Q1 2025 | 9.84% |
| Q2 2025 | 9.73% |
| Q3 2025 | 9.74% |
| Q4 2025 | 9.20% |
| Q1 2026 | 9.23% |
| Q2 2026 | 9.53% |
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| Quarter | Noncurrent loans |
|---|---|
| Q2 2024 | 0.01% |
| Q3 2024 | 0.01% |
| Q4 2024 | 0.08% |
| Q1 2025 | 0.68% |
| Q2 2025 | 1.16% |
| Q3 2025 | 0.47% |
| Q4 2025 | 0.46% |
| Q1 2026 | 0.43% |
| Q2 2026 | 0.63% |
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| Quarter | Return on assets |
|---|---|
| Q2 2024 | 1.24% |
| Q3 2024 | 1.37% |
| Q4 2024 | 1.46% |
| Q1 2025 | 1.25% |
| Q2 2025 | 1.42% |
| Q3 2025 | 1.40% |
| Q4 2025 | 1.26% |
| Q1 2026 | 1.00% |
| Q2 2026 | 1.15% |
| Quarter | Score | Assets | Capital | Problem loans | ROA | Loans/deposits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | 64 | $282.4M | 9.53% | 0.63% | 1.15% | 87.0% |
| Q1 2026 | 63 | $280.6M | 9.23% | 0.43% | 1.00% | 86.8% |
| Q4 2025 | 66 | $285.1M | 9.20% | 0.46% | 1.26% | 79.4% |
| Q3 2025 | 70 | $283.4M | 9.74% | 0.47% | 1.40% | 76.6% |
| Q2 2025 | 63 | $257.3M | 9.73% | 1.16% | 1.42% | 79.9% |
| Q1 2025 | 68 | $249.4M | 9.84% | 0.68% | 1.25% | 75.9% |
| Q4 2024 | 76 | $240.4M | 9.87% | 0.08% | 1.46% | 77.6% |
| Q3 2024 | 77 | $233.6M | 10.29% | 0.01% | 1.37% | 80.0% |
| Q2 2024 | 74 | $230.3M | 9.84% | 0.01% | 1.24% | 78.7% |
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 Alabama
| Institution | Score | Assets | Capital | Problem loans | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22nd State Banking CompanyBank Mobile, AL | 41 out of 100, Below average | $292.2M | 11.1% | 3.39% | vs |
| The Citizens Bank of WinfieldBank Winfield, AL | 83 out of 100, Strong | $301.3M | 17.5% | 0.26% | vs |
| Liberty BankBank Geraldine, AL | 81 out of 100, Strong | $258.6M | 11.3% | 0.15% | vs |
| Farmers and Merchants BankBank Lafayette, AL | 70 out of 100, Strong | $307.6M | 11.6% | 0.98% | vs |
| Farmers and Merchants BankBank Piedmont, AL | 75 out of 100, Strong | $308.7M | 12.7% | 0.78% | vs |
| First Financial BankBank Bessemer, AL | 61 out of 100, Moderate | $248.1M | 10.7% | 1.52% | vs |
Deposit insurance
Is my money safe at HNB First Bank?
Yes. HNB First Bank is an FDIC-insured institution (FDIC certificate #2805). Deposits are insured up to $250,000 per depositor, per insured bank, for each account ownership category.
An estimated 29.9% of deposits ($75.8M) 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 9.53%, 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%).
4 locations
Branches
HNB First Bank lists 4 offices in 3 cities across 2 states. Most locations:
- Headland, AL (2)
- Abbeville, AL (1)
- Marianna, FL (1)
HMDA 2025
Mortgage lending
In 2025, HNB First Bank reported 113 home-loan applications under HMDA (LEI 254900VH8KY0194IAU87): 81 originated ($10,945,000 total), 15 denied, and 3 withdrawn or closed by the applicant. Its denial rate on decided applications was 13.6%, 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
- HNB First Bank
- Former names
- The Headland National Bank
- Type
- State-chartered bank
- FDIC certificate #
- 2805
- RSSD ID
- 117038
- Primary regulator
- FDIC
- Holding company
- Hnb Holding Co Inc
- Established
- August 16, 1933
- Headquarters
- 40 S Main St, Headland, AL 36345
- Website
- www.hnbfirst.com
- Employees
- 51
Quick answers
HNB First Bank: common questions
Is HNB First Bank FDIC insured?
Yes. HNB First Bank is an FDIC-insured institution (FDIC certificate #2805). Deposits are insured up to $250,000 per depositor, per insured bank, for each account ownership category.
What is HNB First Bank's TellerScore?
64 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 HNB First Bank ever failed?
There is no failure record for FDIC certificate #2805 in the FDIC failed bank list.
How many branches does HNB First Bank have?
4 offices as of the latest FDIC data, in 2 states.
Nearby
Highest-scoring banks and credit unions with branches near Headland
| Institution | Score | Assets | Capital | Problem loans | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friend BankBank Slocomb, AL | 85 out of 100, Very strong | $221.0M | 13.5% | 0.48% | vs |
| Southern Energy Credit UnionCredit union Birmingham, AL | 84 out of 100, Strong | $3.6B | 14.6% | 0.23% | vs |
| BankSouthBank Dothan, AL | 84 out of 100, Strong | $221.5M | 19.1% | 0.02% | vs |
| Georgia Community BankBank Albany, GA | 78 out of 100, Strong | $375.0M | 13.7% | 1.25% | vs |
| The First National Bank of HartfordBank Hartford, AL | 75 out of 100, Strong | $173.0M | 12.9% | 1.19% | vs |
| Five Star Credit UnionCredit union Dothan, AL | 72 out of 100, Strong | $1.3B | 13.8% | 1.50% | vs |