TellerScore

Morganton Savings Bank, S.S.B. is a si headquartered in Morganton, North Carolina, in business for about 123 years. At the end of Q2 2026 it reported $114.5M in total assets and $77.7M in deposits, with 1 office.

Based on its Q2 2026 filing, Morganton Savings Bank, S.S.B. scores 81/100, which we describe as strong. That is higher than 80% of 2,650 banks with $100 million – $1 billion. Among 38 banks headquartered in North Carolina, it ranks 8th. Its strongest component is capital cushion (100/100; 25.46%), and its lowest is earnings (35/100; 0.37%).

TellerScore · Q2 2026

Scorecard

Capital cushion100/100
Tier 1 leverage ratio: 25.46%
Loan quality93/100
Noncurrent loans ÷ total loans: 0.21%
Earnings35/100
Return on assets (annualized): 0.37%
Funding & liquidity72/100
Loans ÷ deposits and uninsured-deposit share: 84.7% · 18.3% uninsured
Problem-loan coverage99/100
"Texas ratio": (noncurrent loans + foreclosed property) ÷ (equity + loan-loss reserves): 0.47%

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 2 points (79 → 81), mostly because the loan quality component improved by 5 points.

TellerScore
778592Q2 2024Q4 2024Q2 2025Q4 2025Q2 2026
Show as table
QuarterTellerScore
Q2 202492
Q3 202488
Q4 202481
Q1 202577
Q2 202579
Q3 202580
Q4 202579
Q1 202679
Q2 202681
Tier 1 leverage ratio
5.00%16.14%27.28%well-capitalized benchmarkQ2 2024Q4 2024Q2 2025Q4 2025Q2 2026
Show as table
QuarterTier 1 leverage ratio
Q2 202426.45%
Q3 202427.08%
Q4 202426.96%
Q1 202527.28%
Q2 202527.25%
Q3 202527.04%
Q4 202526.94%
Q1 202626.55%
Q2 202625.46%
Noncurrent loans
0.10%0.23%0.37%Q2 2024Q4 2024Q2 2025Q4 2025Q2 2026
Show as table
QuarterNoncurrent loans
Q2 20240.10%
Q3 20240.32%
Q4 20240.34%
Q1 20250.37%
Q2 20250.37%
Q3 20250.27%
Q4 20250.25%
Q1 20260.27%
Q2 20260.21%
Return on assets
0.20%1.02%1.84%Q2 2024Q4 2024Q2 2025Q4 2025Q2 2026
Show as table
QuarterReturn on assets
Q2 20241.84%
Q3 20241.60%
Q4 20240.69%
Q1 20250.26%
Q2 20250.36%
Q3 20250.45%
Q4 20250.21%
Q1 20260.20%
Q2 20260.37%
Quarter-by-quarter figures
QuarterScoreAssetsCapitalProblem loansROALoans/deposits
Q2 202681$114.5M25.46%0.21%0.37%84.7%
Q1 202679$109.2M26.55%0.27%0.20%88.6%
Q4 202579$107.4M26.94%0.25%0.21%90.7%
Q3 202580$106.9M27.04%0.27%0.45%92.5%
Q2 202579$107.8M27.25%0.37%0.36%90.2%
Q1 202577$104.4M27.28%0.37%0.26%95.9%
Q4 202481$105.4M26.96%0.34%0.69%93.8%
Q3 202488$104.1M27.08%0.32%1.60%97.8%
Q2 202492$111.7M26.45%0.10%1.84%93.2%

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 ratio25.46%
98th
Total risk-based capital0.00%
24th
Problem loans0.21%
64th
Net charge-offs0.00%
68th
Return on assets0.37%
9th
Net interest margin3.79%
42nd
Efficiency ratio89.3%
6th
Loans to deposits84.7%
39th
Uninsured deposits18.3%
71st
Loan-loss reserves3.50%
99th
Texas ratio0.5%
77th

Similar-size banks in North Carolina

InstitutionScoreAssetsCapitalProblem loansCompare
Belmont Savings Bank, SSBBank Belmont, NC69 out of 100, Moderate$161.0M12.9%0.37%vs
New Republic BankBank Roanoke Rapids, NC92 out of 100, Very strong$176.3M15.8%0.15%vs
American Bank of the CarolinasBank Monroe, NC80 out of 100, Strong$214.0M12.3%0.00%vs
Taylorsville Savings Bank, SSBBank Taylorsville, NC63 out of 100, Moderate$232.4M8.1%0.40%vs
First Federal BankBank Dunn, NC59 out of 100, Moderate$275.6M9.2%0.47%vs
Nantahala Bank & Trust CompanyBank Franklin, NC73 out of 100, Strong$288.8M9.4%0.32%vs

Deposit insurance

Is my money safe at Morganton Savings Bank, S.S.B.?

Yes. Morganton Savings Bank, S.S.B. is an FDIC-insured institution (FDIC certificate #30434). Deposits are insured up to $250,000 per depositor, per insured bank, for each account ownership category.

An estimated 18.3% of deposits ($14.2M) 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 25.46%, 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%).

Check how much of your own balance is covered

1 location

Branches

Morganton Savings Bank, S.S.B. lists 1 office in 1 city. Most locations:

All branch addresses and map

Identity & history

Profile

Legal name
Morganton Savings Bank, S.S.B.
Former names
Morganton Federal Savings and Loan Association
Type
SI
FDIC certificate #
30434
RSSD ID
332671
Primary regulator
FDIC
Established
January 1, 1903
Headquarters
100 S King St, Morganton, NC 28655
Employees
11

Quick answers

Morganton Savings Bank, S.S.B.: common questions

Is Morganton Savings Bank, S.S.B. FDIC insured?

Yes. Morganton Savings Bank, S.S.B. is an FDIC-insured institution (FDIC certificate #30434). Deposits are insured up to $250,000 per depositor, per insured bank, for each account ownership category.

What is Morganton Savings Bank, S.S.B.'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 Morganton Savings Bank, S.S.B. ever failed?

There is no failure record for FDIC certificate #30434 in the FDIC failed bank list.

How many branches does Morganton Savings Bank, S.S.B. have?

1 office as of the latest FDIC data.

Nearby

Highest-scoring banks and credit unions with branches near Morganton

InstitutionScoreAssetsCapitalProblem loansCompare
Members Credit UnionCredit union Winston Salem, NC85 out of 100, Very strong$477.1M14.8%0.82%vs
Summit Credit UnionCredit union Greensboro, NC82 out of 100, Strong$368.8M15.4%0.71%vs
Nova Credit UnionCredit union Charlotte, NC79 out of 100, Strong$120.7M17.6%0.56%vs
First Federal Savings Bank of LincolntonBank Lincolnton, NC79 out of 100, Strong$485.8M17.6%0.46%vs
Telco Community Credit UnionCredit union Candler, NC76 out of 100, Strong$429.3M12.4%1.23%vs
Shuford Federal Credit UnionCredit union Hickory, NC75 out of 100, Strong$36.1M13.7%0.89%vs