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This table shows an overview of some financial health metrics for the top 5 community banks in Illinois ranked by total deposits. This data is sourced from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation's (FDIC) BankFind Suite. The table shows data as of 3/31/24.
| Bank Name | Year Founded | Branches | Total Deposits | Net Interest Margin | Return on Assets | Loan to Deposit Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Byline Bank | 1972 | 60 | $7.38b | 7.36% | 1.77% | 76.6% | |
Midland States Bank | 1881 | 61 | $6.33b | 3.08% | 1.43% | 61.8% | |
First American Bank | 1901 | 59 | $4.82b | 4.03% | 1.38% | 53.0% | |
Old Second National Bank | 1887 | 51 | $4.64b | 4.02% | 0.90% | 62.2% | |
Morton Community Bank | 1961 | 53 | $4.61b | 3.33% | 0.13% | 66.5% |
*Source: Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation's (FDIC) BankFind Suite for reporting period ending 3/31/24
Understanding Financial Health Indicators
Total Deposits: Deposits are the primary source of liquidity for a bank. They are used to fund loans and other investments, which generate income for the bank. A higher amount of deposits indicates a greater capacity to lend and invest, which can lead to higher profitability.
Net Interest Margin: A key profitability indicator for banks. It measures the difference between the interest income generated by the bank (from loans and other interest-earning assets) and the amount of interest paid out to their lenders (such as depositors), relative to the amount of their interest-earning assets.
Return on Assets: Measures the efficiency of a bank in using its assets to generate profit. It is calculated by dividing the net income of the bank by its total assets. A higher return on assets indicates that the bank is more efficiently managing its assets to produce income.
Loan to Deposit Ratio: Calculated by dividing the total loans and net leases of the bank by its total deposits. A higher ratio indicates that the bank is lending out more of its deposits, which can lead to higher profitability. However, a higher ratio also indicates that the bank has less liquidity to meet its obligations to depositors.
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