Headquartered in Elk River, Minnesota, The Bank of Elk River is a state-chartered bank with $719.1M in total assets and $661.2M in deposits as of Q2 2026. It operates 5 offices. Its charter dates back to 1885.
Based on its Q2 2026 filing, The Bank of Elk River scores 59/100, which we describe as moderate. That is higher than only 17% of 2,650 banks with $100 million – $1 billion. Among 223 banks headquartered in Minnesota, it ranks 174th. Its strongest component is funding & liquidity (90/100; 68% loans-to-deposits, 17% uninsured), and its lowest is capital cushion (41/100; 9.14%).
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 fell 10 points (69 → 59), mostly because the loan quality component weakened by 32 points.
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| Quarter | TellerScore |
|---|---|
| Q2 2024 | 68 |
| Q3 2024 | 69 |
| Q4 2024 | 70 |
| Q1 2025 | 71 |
| Q2 2025 | 69 |
| Q3 2025 | 72 |
| Q4 2025 | 73 |
| Q1 2026 | 61 |
| Q2 2026 | 59 |
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| Quarter | Tier 1 leverage ratio |
|---|---|
| Q2 2024 | 8.42% |
| Q3 2024 | 8.52% |
| Q4 2024 | 8.67% |
| Q1 2025 | 8.77% |
| Q2 2025 | 8.76% |
| Q3 2025 | 8.84% |
| Q4 2025 | 8.96% |
| Q1 2026 | 9.04% |
| Q2 2026 | 9.14% |
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| Quarter | Noncurrent loans |
|---|---|
| Q2 2024 | 0.04% |
| Q3 2024 | 0.04% |
| Q4 2024 | 0.04% |
| Q1 2025 | 0.07% |
| Q2 2025 | 0.24% |
| Q3 2025 | 0.04% |
| Q4 2025 | 0.03% |
| Q1 2026 | 0.90% |
| Q2 2026 | 1.20% |
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| Quarter | Return on assets |
|---|---|
| Q2 2024 | 0.66% |
| Q3 2024 | 0.71% |
| Q4 2024 | 0.79% |
| Q1 2025 | 0.89% |
| Q2 2025 | 0.88% |
| Q3 2025 | 0.97% |
| Q4 2025 | 0.99% |
| Q1 2026 | 0.66% |
| Q2 2026 | 0.83% |
| Quarter | Score | Assets | Capital | Problem loans | ROA | Loans/deposits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | 59 | $719.1M | 9.14% | 1.20% | 0.83% | 68.4% |
| Q1 2026 | 61 | $714.7M | 9.04% | 0.90% | 0.66% | 67.9% |
| Q4 2025 | 73 | $717.6M | 8.96% | 0.03% | 0.99% | 65.6% |
| Q3 2025 | 72 | $703.7M | 8.84% | 0.04% | 0.97% | 64.0% |
| Q2 2025 | 69 | $702.5M | 8.76% | 0.24% | 0.88% | 63.7% |
| Q1 2025 | 71 | $696.8M | 8.77% | 0.07% | 0.89% | 64.2% |
| Q4 2024 | 70 | $677.5M | 8.67% | 0.04% | 0.79% | 63.7% |
| Q3 2024 | 69 | $690.1M | 8.52% | 0.04% | 0.71% | 62.9% |
| Q2 2024 | 68 | $675.5M | 8.42% | 0.04% | 0.66% | 66.2% |
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).
Similar-size banks in Minnesota
| Institution | Score | Assets | Capital | Problem loans | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FM BankBank Waseca, MN | 66 out of 100, Moderate | $738.4M | 7.7% | 0.00% | vs |
| Platinum BankBank Oakdale, MN | 55 out of 100, Moderate | $739.1M | 8.5% | 0.81% | vs |
| HomeTown BankBank Carver, MN | 64 out of 100, Moderate | $691.9M | 8.3% | 0.37% | vs |
| Premier Bank MinnesotaBank Hastings, MN | 77 out of 100, Strong | $691.5M | 10.0% | 0.04% | vs |
| Alliance BankBank Lake City, MN | 70 out of 100, Strong | $755.9M | 10.1% | 0.01% | vs |
| Highland BankBank Saint Paul, MN | 34 out of 100, Low | $775.9M | 8.6% | 2.51% | vs |
Deposit insurance
Is my money safe at The Bank of Elk River?
Yes. The Bank of Elk River is an FDIC-insured institution (FDIC certificate #1607). Deposits are insured up to $250,000 per depositor, per insured bank, for each account ownership category.
An estimated 16.6% of deposits ($109.6M) 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 9.14%, above the 5% level regulators use as the "well capitalized" benchmark for this measure. Its total risk-based capital ratio is 14.80% (benchmark: 10%).
5 locations
Branches
The Bank of Elk River lists 5 offices in 4 cities. Most locations:
- Elk River, MN (2)
- Andover, MN (1)
- Otsego, MN (1)
- Zimmerman, MN (1)
HMDA 2025
Mortgage lending
In 2025, The Bank of Elk River reported 117 home-loan applications under HMDA (LEI 549300M5DZ6P9KNT7H33): 95 originated ($40,835,000 total), 5 denied, and 2 withdrawn or closed by the applicant. Its denial rate on decided applications was 4.3%, 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
- The Bank of Elk River
- Type
- State-chartered bank
- FDIC certificate #
- 1607
- RSSD ID
- 10250
- Primary regulator
- FDIC
- Holding company
- Metro North Bancshares Inc
- Established
- January 1, 1885
- Headquarters
- 630 Main St Nw, Elk River, MN 55330
- Website
- www.thebankofelkriver.com
- Employees
- 94
Quick answers
The Bank of Elk River: common questions
Is The Bank of Elk River FDIC insured?
Yes. The Bank of Elk River is an FDIC-insured institution (FDIC certificate #1607). Deposits are insured up to $250,000 per depositor, per insured bank, for each account ownership category.
What is The Bank of Elk River's TellerScore?
59 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 The Bank of Elk River ever failed?
There is no failure record for FDIC certificate #1607 in the FDIC failed bank list.
How many branches does The Bank of Elk River have?
5 offices as of the latest FDIC data.
Nearby
Highest-scoring banks and credit unions with branches near Elk River
| Institution | Score | Assets | Capital | Problem loans | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty Bank MinnesotaBank Saint Cloud, MN | 86 out of 100, Very strong | $290.2M | 12.9% | 0.00% | vs |
| PrinsBankBank Prinsburg, MN | 85 out of 100, Very strong | $308.3M | 12.0% | 0.29% | vs |
| The First National Bank of MilacaBank Milaca, MN | 81 out of 100, Strong | $293.2M | 10.8% | 0.37% | vs |
| Center National BankBank Litchfield, MN | 80 out of 100, Strong | $242.6M | 11.1% | 0.00% | vs |
| Sherburne BankBank Becker, MN | 78 out of 100, Strong | $351.1M | 9.5% | 0.02% | vs |
| Premier Bank MinnesotaBank Hastings, MN | 77 out of 100, Strong | $691.5M | 10.0% | 0.04% | vs |