TellerScore

United Valley Bank is a state-chartered bank headquartered in Cavalier, North Dakota, in business for about 121 years. At the end of Q2 2026 it reported $751.6M in total assets and $628.5M in deposits, with 9 offices across 2 states.

United Valley Bank has a TellerScore of 72 out of 100 (strong) based on Q2 2026 data — higher than 50% of its 2,650 banks with $100 million – $1 billion. Among 60 banks headquartered in North Dakota, it ranks 26th. Problem-loan coverage contributes the most (98/100, 0.9%); capital cushion contributes the least (55/100, 10.50%).

TellerScore · Q2 2026

Scorecard

Capital cushion55/100
Tier 1 leverage ratio: 10.50%
Loan quality96/100
Noncurrent loans ÷ total loans: 0.13%
Earnings64/100
Return on assets (annualized): 1.10%
Funding & liquidity62/100
Loans ÷ deposits and uninsured-deposit share: 86.5% · 25.2% uninsured
Problem-loan coverage98/100
"Texas ratio": (noncurrent loans + foreclosed property) ÷ (equity + loan-loss reserves): 0.86%

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 (75 → 72), mostly because the earnings component weakened by 13 points.

TellerScore
516375Q2 2024Q4 2024Q2 2025Q4 2025Q2 2026
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QuarterTellerScore
Q2 202453
Q3 202451
Q4 202452
Q1 202558
Q2 202575
Q3 202575
Q4 202575
Q1 202671
Q2 202672
Tier 1 leverage ratio
5.00%7.93%10.85%well-capitalized benchmarkQ2 2024Q4 2024Q2 2025Q4 2025Q2 2026
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QuarterTier 1 leverage ratio
Q2 20249.10%
Q3 20248.93%
Q4 20248.84%
Q1 202510.70%
Q2 202510.85%
Q3 202510.80%
Q4 202510.69%
Q1 202610.60%
Q2 202610.50%
Noncurrent loans
0.13%0.94%1.74%Q2 2024Q4 2024Q2 2025Q4 2025Q2 2026
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QuarterNoncurrent loans
Q2 20241.69%
Q3 20241.72%
Q4 20241.70%
Q1 20251.74%
Q2 20250.27%
Q3 20250.18%
Q4 20250.19%
Q1 20260.18%
Q2 20260.13%
Return on assets
0.86%1.14%1.42%Q2 2024Q4 2024Q2 2025Q4 2025Q2 2026
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QuarterReturn on assets
Q2 20241.01%
Q3 20240.95%
Q4 20241.00%
Q1 20251.06%
Q2 20251.42%
Q3 20251.36%
Q4 20251.34%
Q1 20260.86%
Q2 20261.10%
Quarter-by-quarter figures
QuarterScoreAssetsCapitalProblem loansROALoans/deposits
Q2 202672$751.6M10.50%0.13%1.10%86.5%
Q1 202671$723.0M10.60%0.18%0.86%81.4%
Q4 202575$722.8M10.69%0.19%1.34%83.3%
Q3 202575$700.4M10.80%0.18%1.36%85.1%
Q2 202575$687.4M10.85%0.27%1.42%83.8%
Q1 202558$672.1M10.70%1.74%1.06%79.1%
Q4 202452$669.9M8.84%1.70%1.00%76.5%
Q3 202451$653.6M8.93%1.72%0.95%78.5%
Q2 202453$631.0M9.10%1.69%1.01%78.6%

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 ratio10.50%
41st
Total risk-based capital0.00%
24th
Problem loans0.13%
70th
Net charge-offs0.00%
60th
Return on assets1.10%
40th
Net interest margin3.63%
34th
Efficiency ratio65.8%
40th
Loans to deposits86.5%
34th
Uninsured deposits25.2%
45th
Loan-loss reserves1.16%
46th
Texas ratio0.9%
71st

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InstitutionScoreAssetsCapitalProblem loansCompare
American Federal BankBank Fargo, ND66 out of 100, Moderate$795.8M9.3%0.00%vs
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First United BankBank Park River, ND78 out of 100, Strong$810.8M10.1%0.01%vs
American State Bank & Trust Company of WillistonBank Williston, ND68 out of 100, Moderate$643.5M12.1%2.07%vs
Unison BankBank Jamestown, ND67 out of 100, Moderate$596.9M10.0%0.44%vs
KodaBankBank Drayton, ND75 out of 100, Strong$559.8M10.3%0.30%vs

Deposit insurance

Is my money safe at United Valley Bank?

Yes. United Valley Bank is an FDIC-insured institution (FDIC certificate #15478). Deposits are insured up to $250,000 per depositor, per insured bank, for each account ownership category.

An estimated 25.2% of deposits ($158.4M) are above the $250,000 FDIC insurance limit, close to the peer median of 24%. Insured balances are protected regardless of the score.

The tier 1 leverage ratio is 10.50%, 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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9 locations

Branches

United Valley Bank lists 8 offices in 8 cities across 2 states. Most locations:

  • Argyle, MN (1)
  • Cavalier, ND (1)
  • Crookston, MN (1)
  • Fargo, ND (1)
  • Grand Forks, ND (1)
  • Hallock, MN (1)
  • Mahnomen, MN (1)
  • Twin Valley, MN (1)

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Identity & history

Profile

Legal name
United Valley Bank
Former names
First State Bank of Cavalier; First Merchants and Farmers Bank of Cavalier; First Bank Cavalier, National Association; Merchants & Farmers Bank of Cavalier
Type
State-chartered bank
FDIC certificate #
15478
RSSD ID
922559
Primary regulator
FDIC
Holding company
First Holding Co Cavalier Inc
Established
August 25, 1905
Headquarters
211 Division Ave S, Cavalier, ND 58220
Employees
84

Quick answers

United Valley Bank: common questions

Is United Valley Bank FDIC insured?

Yes. United Valley Bank is an FDIC-insured institution (FDIC certificate #15478). Deposits are insured up to $250,000 per depositor, per insured bank, for each account ownership category.

What is United Valley Bank's TellerScore?

72 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 United Valley Bank ever failed?

There is no failure record for FDIC certificate #15478 in the FDIC failed bank list.

How many branches does United Valley Bank have?

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

Nearby

Highest-scoring banks and credit unions with branches near Cavalier

InstitutionScoreAssetsCapitalProblem loansCompare
First United BankBank Park River, ND78 out of 100, Strong$810.8M10.1%0.01%vs
KodaBankBank Drayton, ND75 out of 100, Strong$559.8M10.3%0.30%vs
Choice Financial GroupBank Fargo, ND73 out of 100, Strong$6.4B10.8%0.68%vs
North Star Community Credit UnionCredit union Maddock, ND61 out of 100, Moderate$464.8M14.3%2.87%vs
Citizens State Bank of LankinBank Lankin, ND57 out of 100, Moderate$72.1M10.1%1.58%vs