Primebank (FDIC certificate #8101) is based in Le Mars, Iowa. Its Q2 2026 call report shows $800.6M in total assets and $692.5M in deposits and 4 offices.
Based on its Q2 2026 filing, Primebank scores 61/100, which we describe as moderate. That is higher than only 20% of 2,650 banks with $100 million – $1 billion. Among 226 banks headquartered in Iowa, it ranks 186th. Its strongest component is earnings (100/100; 2.15%), and its lowest is loan quality (38/100; 1.86%).
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 11 points (50 → 61), mostly because the loan quality component improved by 27 points.
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| Quarter | TellerScore |
|---|---|
| Q2 2024 | 58 |
| Q3 2024 | 60 |
| Q4 2024 | 63 |
| Q1 2025 | 63 |
| Q2 2025 | 50 |
| Q3 2025 | 60 |
| Q4 2025 | 58 |
| Q1 2026 | 60 |
| Q2 2026 | 61 |
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| Quarter | Tier 1 leverage ratio |
|---|---|
| Q2 2024 | 9.92% |
| Q3 2024 | 10.10% |
| Q4 2024 | 10.15% |
| Q1 2025 | 10.11% |
| Q2 2025 | 10.43% |
| Q3 2025 | 10.71% |
| Q4 2025 | 10.70% |
| Q1 2026 | 10.89% |
| Q2 2026 | 10.99% |
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| Quarter | Noncurrent loans |
|---|---|
| Q2 2024 | 1.22% |
| Q3 2024 | 1.17% |
| Q4 2024 | 0.90% |
| Q1 2025 | 1.12% |
| Q2 2025 | 2.68% |
| Q3 2025 | 1.89% |
| Q4 2025 | 1.82% |
| Q1 2026 | 1.96% |
| Q2 2026 | 1.86% |
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| Quarter | Return on assets |
|---|---|
| Q2 2024 | 1.16% |
| Q3 2024 | 1.25% |
| Q4 2024 | 1.28% |
| Q1 2025 | 1.53% |
| Q2 2025 | 1.71% |
| Q3 2025 | 1.88% |
| Q4 2025 | 1.66% |
| Q1 2026 | 2.04% |
| Q2 2026 | 2.15% |
| Quarter | Score | Assets | Capital | Problem loans | ROA | Loans/deposits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | 61 | $800.6M | 10.99% | 1.86% | 2.15% | 104.4% |
| Q1 2026 | 60 | $783.8M | 10.89% | 1.96% | 2.04% | 102.9% |
| Q4 2025 | 58 | $772.9M | 10.70% | 1.82% | 1.66% | 103.1% |
| Q3 2025 | 60 | $770.5M | 10.71% | 1.89% | 1.88% | 98.6% |
| Q2 2025 | 50 | $747.3M | 10.43% | 2.68% | 1.71% | 99.1% |
| Q1 2025 | 63 | $753.9M | 10.11% | 1.12% | 1.53% | 97.4% |
| Q4 2024 | 63 | $732.4M | 10.15% | 0.90% | 1.28% | 102.0% |
| Q3 2024 | 60 | $722.7M | 10.10% | 1.17% | 1.25% | 102.1% |
| Q2 2024 | 58 | $710.4M | 9.92% | 1.22% | 1.16% | 102.0% |
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 Iowa
| Institution | Score | Assets | Capital | Problem loans | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Decorah Bank & Trust CompanyBank Decorah, IA | 74 out of 100, Strong | $794.1M | 10.4% | 0.49% | vs |
| CUSB BankBank Cresco, IA | 74 out of 100, Strong | $812.1M | 12.3% | 0.65% | vs |
| City State BankBank Norwalk, IA | 72 out of 100, Strong | $787.9M | 9.4% | 0.27% | vs |
| Premier BankBank Rock Valley, IA | 60 out of 100, Moderate | $826.5M | 9.5% | 1.51% | vs |
| First Central State BankBank Dewitt, IA | 83 out of 100, Strong | $772.4M | 13.4% | 0.21% | vs |
| Midwest Heritage Bank, FSBBank West Des Moines, IA | 68 out of 100, Moderate | $768.3M | 12.8% | 1.78% | vs |
Deposit insurance
Is my money safe at Primebank?
Yes. Primebank is an FDIC-insured institution (FDIC certificate #8101). Deposits are insured up to $250,000 per depositor, per insured bank, for each account ownership category.
An estimated 27.6% of deposits ($191.3M) 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 10.99%, well above the 5% level regulators use as the "well capitalized" benchmark for this measure. Its total risk-based capital ratio is 13.47% (benchmark: 10%).
4 locations
Branches
Primebank lists 4 offices in 3 cities. Most locations:
- Sioux City, IA (2)
- Le Mars, IA (1)
- Sioux Center, IA (1)
HMDA 2025
Mortgage lending
In 2025, Primebank reported 368 home-loan applications under HMDA (LEI 549300EP58VNEJR7BV48): 342 originated ($77,440,000 total), 15 denied, and 7 withdrawn or closed by the applicant. Its denial rate on decided applications was 4.2%, 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
- Primebank
- Former names
- Le Mars Savings Bank; Le Mars Bank and Trust Company
- Type
- State-chartered bank (Fed member)
- FDIC certificate #
- 8101
- RSSD ID
- 671147
- Primary regulator
- FED
- Holding company
- Primebank Inc
- Established
- January 1, 1901
- Headquarters
- 37 1st Ave Nw, Le Mars, IA 51031
- Website
- www.primebank.bank
- Employees
- 86
Quick answers
Primebank: common questions
Is Primebank FDIC insured?
Yes. Primebank is an FDIC-insured institution (FDIC certificate #8101). Deposits are insured up to $250,000 per depositor, per insured bank, for each account ownership category.
What is Primebank's TellerScore?
61 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 Primebank ever failed?
There is no failure record for FDIC certificate #8101 in the FDIC failed bank list.
How many branches does Primebank have?
4 offices as of the latest FDIC data.
Nearby
Highest-scoring banks and credit unions with branches near Le Mars
| Institution | Score | Assets | Capital | Problem loans | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Security National Bank of South DakotaBank Dakota Dunes, SD | 93 out of 100, Very strong | $251.5M | 14.1% | 0.00% | vs |
| The Farmers State BankBank Marcus, IA | 88 out of 100, Very strong | $77.2M | 13.2% | 0.51% | vs |
| The Security National Bank of Sioux City, IowaBank Sioux City, IA | 81 out of 100, Strong | $1.7B | 12.8% | 0.26% | vs |
| Midstates Bank, National AssociationBank Council Bluffs, IA | 79 out of 100, Strong | $653.9M | 11.6% | 0.29% | vs |
| Iowa State BankBank Hull, IA | 78 out of 100, Strong | $1.3B | 11.7% | 0.06% | vs |
| American Bank, National AssociationBank Le Mars, IA | 78 out of 100, Strong | $533.0M | 10.7% | 0.00% | vs |