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1st Constitution Bank

1st Constitution Bank Locations
2650 Route 130
Cranbury, NJ 08512
609-655-4500
www.1stconstitution.com

FDIC


1st Constitution Bank is headquartered in Cranbury and is the 29th largest bank in the state of New Jersey. It is also the 817st largest bank in the nation. It was established in 1989 and as of March of 2013, it had grown to 141 employees at 14 locations. 1st Constitution Bank's savings rates are 25% higher than the national average, and it boasts a 5-star health rating.

1st Constitution Bank Routing Number: 021207154

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1st Constitution Direct Increases Savings Account Rate for New Customers (Forum) - 3/27/2010

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1st Constitution Direct Savings Account Promo Rate Falls (Forum) - 2/4/2010

The 3mo promo rate fell from 1.50% to 1.25% APY. That's the same as the standard rate for balances over $10K (which can't be a good sign). The standard rate below $10K is now 0.50%. Refer to my 1st Constitution Direct review for more info and the rate hi

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1st Constitution Bank Checking Account Rates

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0.65%$10k-1st Choice Checking

1st Constitution Bank Savings Account Rates

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0.65%$10k-1st Choice Super Savings

Rates updated: 6/18/2013

Data for Q1 2013


Institution Statistics


1st Constitution Bank
FDIC Certificate #27552
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Year Established1989
Employees141
Primary RegulatorFDIC

Assets and Liabilities

Assets$812.72 million
Loans$439.73 million
Deposits$711.12 million
Equity Capital$81.58 million
Loan Loss Allowance$6.02 million
Unbacked Noncurrent Loans$2.01 million
Real Estate Owned$8.30 million

Historic Data - March 2012

Assets$749.60 million
Equity Capital$71.56 million
Loan Loss Allowance$5.88 million
Unbacked Noncurrent Loans$2.96 million
Real Estate Owned$11.84 million

Profit Margin - Quarterly

Net Interest Margin3.32%
Return on Assets0.67%
Return on Equity6.83%
Interest Income$7.47 million

Institution Health


Overall Score:
5 out of 5
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Texas Ratio4
The Texas Ratio is an indicator of how much funds a bank has available compared to the total value of loans considered at risk. As of March 31, 2013 1st Constitution Bank had $10.31 million in non-current loans and owned real-estate with $87.6 million in equity and loan loss allowances on hand to cover it. This gives 1st Constitution Bank a Texas Ratio of 11.77% which is above average. Any bank with a Texas Ratio near or greater than 100% is considered at risk.
Texas Ratio Trend4
The Texas Ratio for 1st Constitution Bank decreased slightly from 19.11% as of March 31, 2012 to 11.77% as of March 31, 2013, resulting in a positive change of 38.43%.This indicates that the balance sheet and financial strength for 1st Constitution Bank has improved slightly in recent periods.
Deposit Growth5
In the past year, 1st Constitution Bank has increased its total deposits by $51.99 million, resulting in 7.89% growth for the year. A strong track record of growth is an indicator of consumer confidence and the bank's ability to strengthen its balance sheet. The growth 1st Constitution Bank has shown is excellent.
Capitalization4
Both FDIC and NCUA consider capitalization levels of banks and credit unions to be of high importance. Higher capitalization allows for a greater buffer when cover loans that may fail in the future. 1st Constitution Bank has $812.72 million in assets with $87.6 million in equity, resulting in a capitalization level of 10.78%, which is above average.
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We Have Been Dealing With This Bank For Many Years Without A Problem
1 stars - Anonymous - Friday, February 19, 2010 - 6:08 PM

We have been dealing with this bank for many years without a problem.  However we recently had a problem with an account and two employees blew us off.  First they told us we were wrong, then later on they admitted that we were correct and they would fix the problem.  They didn't take care of it.  We went to a third employee who we'd known for many years and she said she qould help and eventually she did.

I was very disappointed in not only the lack of expertise of bank "managers" but also the lack of concern over my account.  The fact that the two employees were incorrect was not as bothersome as the fact that they told me that it had been corrected when in fact it hadn't.

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1St Constitution's Customer Service Is.....
1 stars - Anonymous - Thursday, June 30, 2011 - 2:06 PM

We have banked with many banks over the years and found this bank to be below what is reasonably acceptable when it comes to customer service. Yes, they do make mistakes and they are not willing to fix or apologize for them. Not sure how they are "growing" with this type of customer service. I suggest you read all the fine print and ask to meet upper management before you make any sizable investment of your time and money at their bank. This bank is totally micro-managed and the branch level employees are merely there to meet and greet. Making any decisions or helping you work through a problem may land you in the "please don't bother" department. Beware!

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