Popular Bank (FDIC certificate #34967) is based in New York, New York. Its Q2 2026 call report shows $15.0B in total assets and $11.9B in deposits and 36 offices across 3 states.
Popular Bank has a TellerScore of 70 out of 100 (strong) based on Q2 2026 data — higher than 73% of its 132 banks with $10 billion – $100 billion. Among 121 banks headquartered in New York, it ranks 39th. Problem-loan coverage contributes the most (96/100, 2.1%); funding & liquidity contributes the least (44/100, 98% loans-to-deposits, 31% uninsured).
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
From Q2 2025 to Q2 2026, the score rose 6 points (64 → 70), mostly because the earnings component improved by 18 points.
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| Quarter | TellerScore |
|---|---|
| Q2 2024 | 61 |
| Q3 2024 | 61 |
| Q4 2024 | 62 |
| Q1 2025 | 63 |
| Q2 2025 | 64 |
| Q3 2025 | 64 |
| Q4 2025 | 66 |
| Q1 2026 | 70 |
| Q2 2026 | 70 |
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| Quarter | Tier 1 leverage ratio |
|---|---|
| Q2 2024 | 10.39% |
| Q3 2024 | 10.44% |
| Q4 2024 | 10.64% |
| Q1 2025 | 10.95% |
| Q2 2025 | 10.96% |
| Q3 2025 | 11.01% |
| Q4 2025 | 11.26% |
| Q1 2026 | 11.48% |
| Q2 2026 | 11.80% |
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| Quarter | Noncurrent loans |
|---|---|
| Q2 2024 | 0.53% |
| Q3 2024 | 0.69% |
| Q4 2024 | 0.54% |
| Q1 2025 | 0.47% |
| Q2 2025 | 0.48% |
| Q3 2025 | 0.43% |
| Q4 2025 | 0.34% |
| Q1 2026 | 0.32% |
| Q2 2026 | 0.39% |
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| Quarter | Return on assets |
|---|---|
| Q2 2024 | 0.36% |
| Q3 2024 | 0.51% |
| Q4 2024 | 0.55% |
| Q1 2025 | 0.41% |
| Q2 2025 | 0.51% |
| Q3 2025 | 0.50% |
| Q4 2025 | 0.60% |
| Q1 2026 | 0.99% |
| Q2 2026 | 0.98% |
| Quarter | Score | Assets | Capital | Problem loans | ROA | Loans/deposits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | 70 | $15.0B | 11.80% | 0.39% | 0.98% | 97.9% |
| Q1 2026 | 70 | $15.0B | 11.48% | 0.32% | 0.99% | 94.2% |
| Q4 2025 | 66 | $15.1B | 11.26% | 0.34% | 0.60% | 96.3% |
| Q3 2025 | 64 | $14.9B | 11.01% | 0.43% | 0.50% | 94.0% |
| Q2 2025 | 64 | $14.9B | 10.96% | 0.48% | 0.51% | 94.5% |
| Q1 2025 | 63 | $14.5B | 10.95% | 0.47% | 0.41% | 92.4% |
| Q4 2024 | 62 | $14.3B | 10.64% | 0.54% | 0.55% | 92.8% |
| Q3 2024 | 61 | $14.3B | 10.44% | 0.69% | 0.51% | 87.4% |
| Q2 2024 | 61 | $14.3B | 10.39% | 0.53% | 0.36% | 87.4% |
132 peers · $10 billion – $100 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 New York
| Institution | Score | Assets | Capital | Problem loans | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dime Commercial BankBank Hauppauge, NY | 64 out of 100, Moderate | $15.0B | 10.7% | 0.64% | vs |
| Israel Discount Bank of New YorkBank New York, NY | 58 out of 100, Moderate | $14.4B | 11.0% | 1.18% | vs |
| Safra National Bank of New YorkBank New York, NY | 66 out of 100, Moderate | $15.7B | 8.6% | 0.00% | vs |
| NBT Bank, National AssociationBank Norwich, NY | 64 out of 100, Moderate | $16.1B | 9.5% | 0.55% | vs |
| Bank of BarodaBank New York, NY | 42 out of 100, Below average | $16.2B | 0.0% | 0.00% | vs |
| Community Bank, National AssociationBank Canton, NY | 62 out of 100, Moderate | $17.4B | 7.9% | 0.50% | vs |
Deposit insurance
Is my money safe at Popular Bank?
Yes. Popular Bank is an FDIC-insured institution (FDIC certificate #34967). Deposits are insured up to $250,000 per depositor, per insured bank, for each account ownership category.
An estimated 31.2% of deposits ($3.7B) are above the $250,000 FDIC insurance limit, below the peer median of 38%. Insured balances are protected regardless of the score.
The tier 1 leverage ratio is 11.80%, well above the 5% level regulators use as the "well capitalized" benchmark for this measure. Its total risk-based capital ratio is 15.14% (benchmark: 10%).
36 locations
Branches
Popular Bank lists 36 offices in 21 cities across 3 states. Most locations:
- Brooklyn, NY (6)
- New York, NY (6)
- Bronx, NY (3)
- Miami, FL (3)
- North Miami Beach, FL (2)
- Astoria, NY (1)
- Aventura, FL (1)
- Coral Gables, FL (1)
- Elizabeth, NJ (1)
- Elmhurst, NY (1)
- Forest Hills, NY (1)
- Ft. Lauderdale, FL (1)
HMDA 2025
Mortgage lending
In 2025, Popular Bank reported 289 home-loan applications under HMDA (LEI 549300E0WPRCJMXMUM09): 196 originated ($497,530,000 total), 54 denied, and 39 withdrawn or closed by the applicant. Its denial rate on decided applications was 21.6%, 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
- Popular Bank
- Former names
- Banco Popular, New York; Banco Popular North America
- Type
- State-chartered bank (Fed member)
- FDIC certificate #
- 34967
- RSSD ID
- 2736291
- Primary regulator
- FED
- Holding company
- Popular Inc
- Established
- January 2, 1999
- Headquarters
- 85 Broad St, New York, NY 10004
- Website
- www.popularbank.com
- Employees
- 798
Quick answers
Popular Bank: common questions
Is Popular Bank FDIC insured?
Yes. Popular Bank is an FDIC-insured institution (FDIC certificate #34967). Deposits are insured up to $250,000 per depositor, per insured bank, for each account ownership category.
What is Popular Bank's TellerScore?
70 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 Popular Bank ever failed?
There is no failure record for FDIC certificate #34967 in the FDIC failed bank list.
How many branches does Popular Bank have?
36 offices as of the latest FDIC data, in 3 states.
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