Free to Use Business Checking Accounts in Oregon (August 2024 Update)
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This table shows an overview of some financial health metrics for the top 5 community banks in Oregon 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bank Of Eastern Oregon | 1945 | 21 | $763m | 5.80% | 1.86% | 71.5% | |
Citizens Bank | 1957 | 15 | $727m | 4.60% | 0.44% | 53.8% | |
Oregon Pacific Banking Company Dba Oregon Pacific Bank | 1979 | 6 | $698m | 5.11% | 0.56% | 90.7% | |
People'S Bank Of Commerce | 1998 | 11 | $646m | 7.76% | -5.73% | 29.6% | |
Pioneer Trust Bank, National Association | 1924 | 2 | $568m | 4.14% | 2.32% | 36.5% |
*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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