TellerScore

The First National Bank of Fort Smith (FDIC certificate #3864) is based in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Its Q2 2026 call report shows $2.3B in total assets and $2.0B in deposits and 26 offices across 2 states.

The First National Bank of Fort Smith has a TellerScore of 78 out of 100 (strong) based on Q2 2026 data — higher than 86% of its 897 banks with $1 billion – $10 billion. Among 78 banks headquartered in Arkansas, it ranks 20th. Earnings contributes the most (100/100, 2.04%); funding & liquidity contributes the least (60/100, 77% loans-to-deposits, 36% uninsured).

TellerScore · Q2 2026

Scorecard

Capital cushion61/100
Tier 1 leverage ratio: 11.08%
Loan quality85/100
Noncurrent loans ÷ total loans: 0.44%
Earnings100/100
Return on assets (annualized): 2.04%
Funding & liquidity60/100
Loans ÷ deposits and uninsured-deposit share: 77.4% · 35.6% uninsured
Problem-loan coverage95/100
"Texas ratio": (noncurrent loans + foreclosed property) ÷ (equity + loan-loss reserves): 2.36%

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 3 points (81 → 78), mostly because the loan quality component weakened by 8 points.

TellerScore
788183Q2 2024Q4 2024Q2 2025Q4 2025Q2 2026
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QuarterTellerScore
Q2 202478
Q3 202480
Q4 202480
Q1 202583
Q2 202581
Q3 202581
Q4 202578
Q1 202680
Q2 202678
Tier 1 leverage ratio
5.00%8.58%12.15%well-capitalized benchmarkQ2 2024Q4 2024Q2 2025Q4 2025Q2 2026
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QuarterTier 1 leverage ratio
Q2 202411.34%
Q3 202411.74%
Q4 202411.78%
Q1 202512.15%
Q2 202511.65%
Q3 202512.02%
Q4 202511.17%
Q1 202611.32%
Q2 202611.08%
Noncurrent loans
0.21%0.32%0.44%Q2 2024Q4 2024Q2 2025Q4 2025Q2 2026
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QuarterNoncurrent loans
Q2 20240.28%
Q3 20240.24%
Q4 20240.24%
Q1 20250.25%
Q2 20250.21%
Q3 20250.25%
Q4 20250.26%
Q1 20260.27%
Q2 20260.44%
Return on assets
1.67%1.85%2.04%Q2 2024Q4 2024Q2 2025Q4 2025Q2 2026
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QuarterReturn on assets
Q2 20241.73%
Q3 20241.72%
Q4 20241.67%
Q1 20251.92%
Q2 20251.88%
Q3 20251.85%
Q4 20251.86%
Q1 20262.01%
Q2 20262.04%
Quarter-by-quarter figures
QuarterScoreAssetsCapitalProblem loansROALoans/deposits
Q2 202678$2.3B11.08%0.44%2.04%77.4%
Q1 202680$2.3B11.32%0.27%2.01%79.0%
Q4 202578$2.3B11.17%0.26%1.86%79.8%
Q3 202581$2.3B12.02%0.25%1.85%79.7%
Q2 202581$2.3B11.65%0.21%1.88%79.2%
Q1 202583$2.2B12.15%0.25%1.92%79.6%
Q4 202480$2.2B11.78%0.24%1.67%79.6%
Q3 202480$2.2B11.74%0.24%1.72%81.1%
Q2 202478$2.1B11.34%0.28%1.73%80.1%

897 peers · $1 billion – $10 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 ratio11.08%
62nd
Total risk-based capital0.00%
13th
Problem loans0.44%
57th
Net charge-offs0.03%
51st
Return on assets2.04%
90th
Net interest margin4.52%
88th
Efficiency ratio47.7%
82nd
Loans to deposits77.4%
73rd
Uninsured deposits35.6%
37th
Loan-loss reserves1.43%
82nd
Texas ratio2.4%
65th

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InstitutionScoreAssetsCapitalProblem loansCompare
First National BankBank Paragould, AR71 out of 100, Strong$2.6B11.1%0.19%vs
First Financial BankBank El Dorado, AR50 out of 100, Below average$2.0B11.2%3.64%vs
The Farmers & Merchants BankBank Stuttgart, AR67 out of 100, Moderate$2.0B9.8%0.39%vs
Signature Bank of ArkansasBank Fayetteville, AR67 out of 100, Moderate$1.6B9.6%0.04%vs
The Citizens BankBank Batesville, AR70 out of 100, Strong$1.6B8.9%0.37%vs
Southern Bancorp BankBank Arkadelphia, AR61 out of 100, Moderate$3.0B11.9%1.42%vs

Deposit insurance

Is my money safe at The First National Bank of Fort Smith?

Yes. The First National Bank of Fort Smith is an FDIC-insured institution (FDIC certificate #3864). Deposits are insured up to $250,000 per depositor, per insured bank, for each account ownership category.

An estimated 35.6% of deposits ($715.4M) are above the $250,000 FDIC insurance limit, above the peer median of 31%. Insured balances are protected regardless of the score.

The tier 1 leverage ratio is 11.08%, 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%).

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26 locations

Branches

The First National Bank of Fort Smith lists 24 offices in 14 cities across 2 states. Most locations:

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HMDA 2025

Mortgage lending

In 2025, The First National Bank of Fort Smith reported 669 home-loan applications under HMDA (LEI 549300BREPLU2KKPI102): 512 originated ($171,220,000 total), 40 denied, and 112 withdrawn or closed by the applicant. Its denial rate on decided applications was 7.2%, 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
The First National Bank of Fort Smith
Type
National bank
FDIC certificate #
3864
RSSD ID
397540
Primary regulator
OCC
Holding company
First Bank Corp
Established
February 29, 1872
Headquarters
602 Garrison Ave, Fort Smith, AR 72901
Employees
373

Quick answers

The First National Bank of Fort Smith: common questions

Is The First National Bank of Fort Smith FDIC insured?

Yes. The First National Bank of Fort Smith is an FDIC-insured institution (FDIC certificate #3864). Deposits are insured up to $250,000 per depositor, per insured bank, for each account ownership category.

What is The First National Bank of Fort Smith's TellerScore?

78 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 The First National Bank of Fort Smith ever failed?

There is no failure record for FDIC certificate #3864 in the FDIC failed bank list.

How many branches does The First National Bank of Fort Smith have?

26 offices as of the latest FDIC data, in 2 states.

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