The First, A National Banking Association

The First, A National Banking Association Locations
6480 U.S. Highway 98 West
Hattiesburg, MS 39402
(601) 268-8998
www.thefirstbank.com



The First, A National Banking Association is headquartered in Hattiesburg and is the 12st largest bank in the state of Mississippi. It is also the 919st largest bank in the nation. It was established in 1996 and as of March of 2012, it had grown to 209 employees at 20 locations. The First, A National Banking Association has a 4-star health rating.



See Rates for: Checking | Savings | Money Market | CD | IRA

The First, A National Banking Association Checking Account Rates

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0.25%$2,500-First Secure Checking
0.20%$20k-FIRST Prime Gold Checking
0.20%$20k-FIRST Money Manager Checking

The First, A National Banking Association Savings Account Rates

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0.20%$500k-First Savings
0.20%$500k-Business First Savings
0.10%$10k-First Friends Money Manager
0.05%$25-Piggy Bank Savings

The First, A National Banking Association Money Market Rates

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0.50%$250k-Treasury Money Market
0.50%$250k-Business Treasury Money Market
0.20%$500k-First Money Market
0.20%$500k-Business First Money Market

The First, A National Banking Association CD Rates

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1.50%$1k-60 Month CD
1.26%$1k-48 Month CD
1.05%$1k-36 Month CD
0.90%$1k-30 Month CD
0.85%$1k-24 Month CD
0.70%$100k-3 Year CDARS
0.65%$1k-18 Month CD
0.55%$100k-2 Year CDARS
0.50%$1k-12 Month CD
0.30%$1k-6 Month CD
0.05%$100k-26 Week CDARS
0.05%$100k-52 Week CDARS

The First, A National Banking Association IRA Rates

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1.50%$1k-60 Month IRA
1.50%$1k-60 Month Roth IRA
1.26%$1k-48 Month IRA
1.26%$1k-48 Month Roth IRA
1.05%$1k-36 Month IRA
1.05%$1k-36 Month Roth IRA
0.90%$1k-30 Month IRA
0.90%$1k-30 Month Roth IRA
0.85%$1k-24 Month IRA
0.85%$1k-24 Month Roth IRA
0.65%$1k-18 Month IRA
0.65%$1k-18 Month Roth IRA
0.50%$1k-12 Month IRA
0.50%$1k-12 Month Roth IRA

Rates updated: 5/27/2012

Data for Q1 2012


Institution Statistics


The First, A National Banking Association
FDIC Certificate #34217
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Year Established1996
Employees209
Primary RegulatorOCC

Assets and Liabilities

Assets$720.80 million
Loans$378.37 million
Deposits$604.98 million
Equity Capital$70.40 million
Loan Loss Allowance$4.37 million
Unbacked Noncurrent Loans$5.63 million
Real Estate Owned$6.39 million

Historic Data - March 2011

Assets$539.72 million
Equity Capital$55.54 million
Loan Loss Allowance$4.30 million
Unbacked Noncurrent Loans$4.50 million
Real Estate Owned$3.91 million

Profit Margin - Quarterly

Net Interest Margin3.49%
Return on Assets0.61%
Return on Equity6.11%
Interest Income$6.66 million

Institution Health


Overall Score:
4 out of 5
4
Texas Ratio3
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 The First, A National Banking Association had $12.02 million in non-current loans and owned real-estate with $74.77 million in equity and loan loss allowances on hand to cover it. This gives The First, A National Banking Association a Texas Ratio of 16.07% which is average. Any bank with a Texas Ratio near or greater than 100% is considered at risk.
Texas Ratio Trend3
The Texas Ratio for The First, A National Banking Association held steady from 14.07% as of March 31, 2011 to 16.07% as of March 31, 2012, resulting in a negative change of 14.26%. This indicates that the balance sheet and financial strength for The First, A National Banking Association has held steady in recent periods.
Deposit Growth5
In the past year, The First, A National Banking Association has increased its total deposits by $172.43 million, resulting in 39.86% 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 The First, A National Banking Association 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. The First, A National Banking Association has $720.8 million in assets with $74.77 million in equity, resulting in a capitalization level of 10.37%, which is above average.
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