First Choice Bank (NJ)

First Choice Bank (NJ) Locations
669 Whitehead Road
Lawrenceville, NJ 08648
609-989-9000
www.firstchoice-bank.com



First Choice Bank (NJ) is headquartered in Lawrenceville and is the 34th largest bank in the state of New Jersey. It is also the 951st largest bank in the nation. It was established in 2007 and as of March of 2012, it had grown to 614 employees at 5 locations. First Choice Bank (NJ)'s money market rates are 93% higher than the national average, and it boasts a 5-star health rating.

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First Choice Bank (NJ) Checking Account Rates

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0.70%--First Choice Platinum Checking
0.70%--Choice Interest Checking
0.70%--Senior Interest Checking

First Choice Bank (NJ) Savings Account Rates

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0.80%$100-Statement Savings

First Choice Bank (NJ) Money Market Rates

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1.10%$250k-Money Market Account

First Choice Bank (NJ) CD Rates

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2.00%$1k-60 Month CD
1.75%$1k-48 Month CD
1.50%$1k-36 Month CD
1.25%$1k-24 Month CD
1.10%$1k-18 Month CD
1.00%$1k-14 Month CD
0.90%$1k-12 Month CD
0.80%$1k-6 - 9 Month CD
0.55%$1k-Under 6 Months CD

First Choice Bank (NJ) IRA Rates

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2.00%$1k-60 Month IRA
2.00%$1k-60 Month Roth IRA
2.00%$1k-60 Month SEP IRA
1.75%$1k-48 Month IRA
1.75%$1k-48 Month Roth IRA
1.75%$1k-48 Month SEP IRA
1.50%$1k-36 Month IRA
1.50%$1k-36 Month Roth IRA
1.50%$1k-36 Month SEP IRA
1.25%$1k-24 Month IRA
1.25%$1k-24 Month Roth IRA
1.25%$1k-24 Month SEP IRA
1.10%$1k-18 Month IRA
1.10%$1k-18 Month Roth IRA
1.10%$1k-18 Month SEP IRA
1.00%$1k-14 Month IRA
1.00%$1k-14 Month Roth IRA
1.00%$1k-14 Month SEP IRA
0.90%$1k-12 Month IRA
0.90%$1k-12 Month Roth IRA
0.90%$1k-12 Month SEP IRA
0.80%$1k-6 - 9 Month IRA
0.80%$1k-6 - 9 Month Roth IRA
0.80%$1k-6 - 9 Month SEP IRA

Rates updated: 5/25/2012

Data for Q1 2012


Institution Statistics


First Choice Bank
FDIC Certificate #58471
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Year Established2007
Employees614
Primary RegulatorFDIC

Assets and Liabilities

Assets$698.66 million
Loans$429.89 million
Deposits$610.10 million
Equity Capital$65.07 million
Loan Loss Allowance$5.21 million
Unbacked Noncurrent Loans$4.04 million
Real Estate Owned$678,000

Historic Data - March 2011

Assets$480.27 million
Equity Capital$51.25 million
Loan Loss Allowance$3.87 million
Unbacked Noncurrent Loans$5.01 million
Real Estate Owned$2.55 million

Profit Margin - Quarterly

Net Interest Margin2.8%
Return on Assets1.14%
Return on Equity12.2%
Interest Income$6.73 million

Institution Health


Overall Score:
5 out of 5
5
Texas Ratio5
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, 2012 First Choice Bank (NJ) had $4.72 million in non-current loans and owned real-estate with $70.27 million in equity and loan loss allowances on hand to cover it. This gives First Choice Bank (NJ) a Texas Ratio of 6.71% which is excellent. Any bank with a Texas Ratio near or greater than 100% is considered at risk.
Texas Ratio Trend5
The Texas Ratio for First Choice Bank (NJ) decreased significantly from 13.71% as of March 31, 2011 to 6.71% as of March 31, 2012, resulting in a positive change of 51.05%.This indicates that the balance sheet and financial strength for First Choice Bank (NJ) has improved significantly in recent periods.
Deposit Growth5
In the past year, First Choice Bank (NJ) has increased its total deposits by $194.08 million, resulting in 46.65% 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 First Choice Bank (NJ) 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. First Choice Bank (NJ) has $698.66 million in assets with $70.27 million in equity, resulting in a capitalization level of 10.06%, which is above average.
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