Headquartered in Lexington, Kentucky, Whitaker Bank is a state-chartered bank (fed member) with $1.9B in total assets and $1.6B in deposits as of Q2 2026. It operates 46 offices. Its charter dates back to 1990.
Whitaker Bank has a TellerScore of 84 out of 100 (strong) based on Q2 2026 data — higher than 95% of its 897 banks with $1 billion – $10 billion. Among 120 banks headquartered in Kentucky, it ranks 11th. Problem-loan coverage contributes the most (98/100, 1.1%); earnings contributes the least (77/100, 1.42%).
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
The score has been essentially flat from Q2 2025 to Q2 2026 (84 → 84).
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| Quarter | TellerScore |
|---|---|
| Q2 2024 | 84 |
| Q3 2024 | 86 |
| Q4 2024 | 85 |
| Q1 2025 | 86 |
| Q2 2025 | 84 |
| Q3 2025 | 84 |
| Q4 2025 | 83 |
| Q1 2026 | 84 |
| Q2 2026 | 84 |
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| Quarter | Tier 1 leverage ratio |
|---|---|
| Q2 2024 | 13.23% |
| Q3 2024 | 13.45% |
| Q4 2024 | 13.12% |
| Q1 2025 | 13.16% |
| Q2 2025 | 13.14% |
| Q3 2025 | 13.18% |
| Q4 2025 | 12.79% |
| Q1 2026 | 12.86% |
| Q2 2026 | 12.89% |
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| Quarter | Noncurrent loans |
|---|---|
| Q2 2024 | 0.12% |
| Q3 2024 | 0.15% |
| Q4 2024 | 0.17% |
| Q1 2025 | 0.11% |
| Q2 2025 | 0.13% |
| Q3 2025 | 0.15% |
| Q4 2025 | 0.10% |
| Q1 2026 | 0.21% |
| Q2 2026 | 0.21% |
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| Quarter | Return on assets |
|---|---|
| Q2 2024 | 1.08% |
| Q3 2024 | 1.24% |
| Q4 2024 | 1.32% |
| Q1 2025 | 1.25% |
| Q2 2025 | 1.20% |
| Q3 2025 | 1.23% |
| Q4 2025 | 1.21% |
| Q1 2026 | 1.42% |
| Q2 2026 | 1.42% |
| Quarter | Score | Assets | Capital | Problem loans | ROA | Loans/deposits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | 84 | $1.9B | 12.89% | 0.21% | 1.42% | 67.3% |
| Q1 2026 | 84 | $1.9B | 12.86% | 0.21% | 1.42% | 65.1% |
| Q4 2025 | 83 | $1.9B | 12.79% | 0.10% | 1.21% | 66.6% |
| Q3 2025 | 84 | $1.9B | 13.18% | 0.15% | 1.23% | 64.7% |
| Q2 2025 | 84 | $1.9B | 13.14% | 0.13% | 1.20% | 63.4% |
| Q1 2025 | 86 | $1.9B | 13.16% | 0.11% | 1.25% | 60.9% |
| Q4 2024 | 85 | $1.9B | 13.12% | 0.17% | 1.32% | 61.5% |
| Q3 2024 | 86 | $1.9B | 13.45% | 0.15% | 1.24% | 63.5% |
| Q2 2024 | 84 | $1.9B | 13.23% | 0.12% | 1.08% | 61.6% |
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).
Similar-size banks in Kentucky
| Institution | Score | Assets | Capital | Problem loans | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Planters Bank, Inc.Bank Hopkinsville, KY | 77 out of 100, Strong | $2.0B | 12.4% | 0.11% | vs |
| Heritage Bank, Inc.Bank Burlington, KY | 65 out of 100, Moderate | $2.0B | 9.0% | 0.47% | vs |
| Forcht Bank, National AssociationBank Lexington, KY | 66 out of 100, Moderate | $1.6B | 8.2% | 0.05% | vs |
| South Central Bank, Inc.Bank Glasgow, KY | 72 out of 100, Strong | $2.3B | 9.9% | 0.30% | vs |
| The Cecilian BankBank Cecilia, KY | 77 out of 100, Strong | $1.6B | 11.0% | 0.40% | vs |
| Traditional Bank, Inc.Bank Mount Sterling, KY | 73 out of 100, Strong | $2.4B | 10.6% | 0.25% | vs |
Deposit insurance
Is my money safe at Whitaker Bank?
Yes. Whitaker Bank is an FDIC-insured institution (FDIC certificate #32912). Deposits are insured up to $250,000 per depositor, per insured bank, for each account ownership category.
An estimated 26.8% of deposits ($432.9M) are above the $250,000 FDIC insurance limit, below the peer median of 31%. Insured balances are protected regardless of the score.
The tier 1 leverage ratio is 12.89%, 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%).
46 locations
Branches
Whitaker Bank lists 44 offices in 21 cities. Most locations:
- Berea, KY (4)
- Corbin, KY (4)
- Lexington, KY (4)
- Frankfort, KY (3)
- Georgetown, KY (3)
- Mount Sterling, KY (3)
- Richmond, KY (3)
- Danville, KY (2)
- Harrodsburg, KY (2)
- Hazard, KY (2)
- Lancaster, KY (2)
- Morehead, KY (2)
Identity & history
Profile
- Legal name
- Whitaker Bank
- Former names
- Whitaker Bank, National Association; The National Bank of Corinth
- Type
- State-chartered bank (Fed member)
- FDIC certificate #
- 32912
- RSSD ID
- 1445943
- Primary regulator
- FED
- Holding company
- Whitaker Bank Corp of Kentucky
- Established
- April 19, 1990
- Headquarters
- 2001 Pleasant Ridge Dr, Lexington, KY 40509
- Website
- www.whitakerbank.com
- Employees
- 382
Quick answers
Whitaker Bank: common questions
Is Whitaker Bank FDIC insured?
Yes. Whitaker Bank is an FDIC-insured institution (FDIC certificate #32912). Deposits are insured up to $250,000 per depositor, per insured bank, for each account ownership category.
What is Whitaker Bank's TellerScore?
84 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 Whitaker Bank ever failed?
There is no failure record for FDIC certificate #32912 in the FDIC failed bank list.
How many branches does Whitaker Bank have?
46 offices as of the latest FDIC data.
Nearby
Highest-scoring banks and credit unions with branches near Lexington
| Institution | Score | Assets | Capital | Problem loans | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Health & Education Federal Credit UnionCredit union Lexington, KY | 97 out of 100, Very strong | $125.8M | 17.7% | 0.23% | vs |
| Republic Bank & Trust CompanyBank Louisville, KY | 84 out of 100, Strong | $7.1B | 14.8% | 0.56% | vs |
| Guardian Savings BankBank West Chester, OH | 83 out of 100, Strong | $1.4B | 11.4% | 0.20% | vs |
| Transcend Credit UnionCredit union Louisville, KY | 83 out of 100, Strong | $588.3M | 13.4% | 0.13% | vs |
| Community Trust Bank, Inc.Bank Pikeville, KY | 80 out of 100, Strong | $6.9B | 13.4% | 0.58% | vs |
| Citizens Bank of Kentucky, Inc.Bank Paintsville, KY | 79 out of 100, Strong | $669.9M | 13.5% | 0.85% | vs |