Liberty Bank is a state-chartered bank headquartered in Geraldine, Alabama, in business for about 55 years. At the end of Q2 2026 it reported $258.6M in total assets and $229.9M in deposits, with 7 offices.
Liberty Bank has a TellerScore of 81 out of 100 (strong) based on Q2 2026 data — higher than 80% of its 2,650 banks with $100 million – $1 billion. Among 93 banks headquartered in Alabama, it ranks 20th. Problem-loan coverage contributes the most (98/100, 0.9%); capital cushion contributes the least (63/100, 11.30%).
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 (82 → 81).
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| Quarter | TellerScore |
|---|---|
| Q2 2024 | 79 |
| Q3 2024 | 81 |
| Q4 2024 | 80 |
| Q1 2025 | 81 |
| Q2 2025 | 82 |
| Q3 2025 | 82 |
| Q4 2025 | 80 |
| Q1 2026 | 79 |
| Q2 2026 | 81 |
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| Quarter | Tier 1 leverage ratio |
|---|---|
| Q2 2024 | 11.69% |
| Q3 2024 | 12.08% |
| Q4 2024 | 11.57% |
| Q1 2025 | 11.96% |
| Q2 2025 | 11.88% |
| Q3 2025 | 11.99% |
| Q4 2025 | 11.26% |
| Q1 2026 | 11.59% |
| Q2 2026 | 11.30% |
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| Quarter | Noncurrent loans |
|---|---|
| Q2 2024 | 0.34% |
| Q3 2024 | 0.31% |
| Q4 2024 | 0.20% |
| Q1 2025 | 0.40% |
| Q2 2025 | 0.20% |
| Q3 2025 | 0.27% |
| Q4 2025 | 0.25% |
| Q1 2026 | 0.42% |
| Q2 2026 | 0.15% |
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| Quarter | Return on assets |
|---|---|
| Q2 2024 | 1.27% |
| Q3 2024 | 1.34% |
| Q4 2024 | 1.33% |
| Q1 2025 | 1.55% |
| Q2 2025 | 1.47% |
| Q3 2025 | 1.57% |
| Q4 2025 | 1.52% |
| Q1 2026 | 1.62% |
| Q2 2026 | 1.69% |
| Quarter | Score | Assets | Capital | Problem loans | ROA | Loans/deposits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | 81 | $258.6M | 11.30% | 0.15% | 1.69% | 79.3% |
| Q1 2026 | 79 | $238.5M | 11.59% | 0.42% | 1.62% | 83.1% |
| Q4 2025 | 80 | $235.9M | 11.26% | 0.25% | 1.52% | 79.5% |
| Q3 2025 | 82 | $231.5M | 11.99% | 0.27% | 1.57% | 78.1% |
| Q2 2025 | 82 | $217.4M | 11.88% | 0.20% | 1.47% | 80.2% |
| Q1 2025 | 81 | $213.3M | 11.96% | 0.40% | 1.55% | 79.6% |
| Q4 2024 | 80 | $206.9M | 11.57% | 0.20% | 1.33% | 76.0% |
| Q3 2024 | 81 | $205.8M | 12.08% | 0.31% | 1.34% | 76.9% |
| Q2 2024 | 79 | $202.6M | 11.69% | 0.34% | 1.27% | 75.9% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Financial BankBank Bessemer, AL | 61 out of 100, Moderate | $248.1M | 10.7% | 1.52% | vs |
| First Bank of BoazBank Boaz, AL | 88 out of 100, Very strong | $239.8M | 19.7% | 0.05% | vs |
| The First National Bank and TrustBank Atmore, AL | 74 out of 100, Strong | $238.6M | 11.5% | 0.10% | vs |
| HNB First BankBank Headland, AL | 64 out of 100, Moderate | $282.4M | 9.5% | 0.63% | vs |
| The Citizens BankBank Enterprise, AL | 70 out of 100, Strong | $233.3M | 10.6% | 0.42% | vs |
| Community Spirit BankBank Red Bay, AL | 77 out of 100, Strong | $228.8M | 9.7% | 0.00% | vs |
Deposit insurance
Is my money safe at Liberty Bank?
Yes. Liberty Bank is an FDIC-insured institution (FDIC certificate #20429). Deposits are insured up to $250,000 per depositor, per insured bank, for each account ownership category.
An estimated 21.0% of deposits ($48.3M) 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 11.30%, well 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%).
7 locations
Branches
Liberty Bank lists 7 offices in 7 cities. Most locations:
- Albertville, AL (1)
- Altoona, AL (1)
- Collinsville, AL (1)
- Crossville, AL (1)
- Geraldine, AL (1)
- Guntersville, AL (1)
- Sardis City, AL (1)
HMDA 2025
Mortgage lending
In 2025, Liberty Bank reported 207 home-loan applications under HMDA (LEI 254900GYV99GSRS94462): 196 originated ($33,990,000 total), 0 denied, and 11 withdrawn or closed by the applicant. Its denial rate on decided applications was 0.0%, 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
- Liberty Bank
- Former names
- Bank of Geraldine
- Type
- State-chartered bank
- FDIC certificate #
- 20429
- RSSD ID
- 386432
- Primary regulator
- FDIC
- Holding company
- First Bcorp of Geraldine Inc
- Established
- May 29, 1971
- Headquarters
- 40956 Alabama Highway 75, Geraldine, AL 35974
- Website
- www.libertybankal.com
- Employees
- 56
Quick answers
Liberty Bank: common questions
Is Liberty Bank FDIC insured?
Yes. Liberty Bank is an FDIC-insured institution (FDIC certificate #20429). Deposits are insured up to $250,000 per depositor, per insured bank, for each account ownership category.
What is Liberty Bank's TellerScore?
81 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 Liberty Bank ever failed?
There is no failure record for FDIC certificate #20429 in the FDIC failed bank list.
How many branches does Liberty Bank have?
7 offices as of the latest FDIC data.
Nearby
Highest-scoring banks and credit unions with branches near Geraldine
| Institution | Score | Assets | Capital | Problem loans | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Family Security Credit UnionCredit union Decatur, AL | 95 out of 100, Very strong | $1.1B | 19.9% | 0.61% | vs |
| First Bank of BoazBank Boaz, AL | 88 out of 100, Very strong | $239.8M | 19.7% | 0.05% | vs |
| First State Bank of DeKalb CountyBank Fort Payne, AL | 86 out of 100, Very strong | $353.8M | 14.1% | 0.84% | vs |
| Nucor Employees Federal Credit UnionCredit union Fort Payne, AL | 86 out of 100, Very strong | $2.2M | 30.7% | 0.00% | vs |
| Redstone Federal Credit UnionCredit union Huntsville, AL | 85 out of 100, Very strong | $8.6B | 13.9% | 0.70% | vs |
| Solutions Plus BankBank Albertville, AL | 79 out of 100, Strong | $43.9M | 56.7% | 0.00% | vs |