311 Woodworth Avenue
Alma, MI 48801
www.firstbank-alma.com



Firstbank - Alma is headquartered in Alma and is the 27th largest bank in the state of Michigan. It is also the 1,721st largest bank in the nation. It was established in 1880 and as of March of 2012, it had grown to 84 employees at 12 locations. Firstbank - Alma has a 4-star health rating.

Firstbank - Alma Routing Number: 072403211


Data for Q1 2012


Institution Statistics


Firstbank - Alma
FDIC Certificate #9108
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Year Established1880
Employees84
Primary RegulatorFDIC

Assets and Liabilities

Assets$387.06 million
Loans$196.87 million
Deposits$312.69 million
Equity Capital$32.56 million
Loan Loss Allowance$5.18 million
Unbacked Noncurrent Loans$4.55 million
Real Estate Owned$149,000

Historic Data - March 2011

Assets$266.95 million
Equity Capital$21.56 million
Loan Loss Allowance$2.54 million
Unbacked Noncurrent Loans$2.09 million

Profit Margin - Quarterly

Net Interest Margin3.59%
Return on Assets0.77%
Return on Equity8.92%
Interest Income$3.56 million

Institution Health


Overall Score:
4 out of 5
4
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, 2012 Firstbank - Alma had $4.7 million in non-current loans and owned real-estate with $37.73 million in equity and loan loss allowances on hand to cover it. This gives Firstbank - Alma a Texas Ratio of 12.45% which is above average. Any bank with a Texas Ratio near or greater than 100% is considered at risk.
Texas Ratio Trend3
The Texas Ratio for Firstbank - Alma held steady from 8.66% as of March 31, 2011 to 12.45% as of March 31, 2012, resulting in a negative change of 43.69%. This indicates that the balance sheet and financial strength for Firstbank - Alma has held steady in recent periods.
Deposit Growth5
In the past year, Firstbank - Alma has increased its total deposits by $94.76 million, resulting in 43.48% 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 Firstbank - Alma has shown is excellent.
Capitalization3
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. Firstbank - Alma has $387.06 million in assets with $37.73 million in equity, resulting in a capitalization level of 9.75%, which is average.
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