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First National Bank, Ames, Iowa

Ames, IA · National commercial bank

63

Sonar Score

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out of 100 · from public FDIC data

Reported March 31, 2026. The Sonar Score is an informational signal from public FDIC data — not a rating or financial advice.

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Key figures

Total assets
$1.1B
Total deposits
$939.3M
Branches
10
Return on assets
1.17%
Return on equity
12.42%
Charter type
National commercial bank
Established
1903
FDIC cert #
1545

How the 63 breaks down

Capital adequacyweight 40%

Capital ratio not reported.

Profitability (ROA)weight 30%

Strong returns on its asset base.

Return on equityweight 15%

Efficient use of shareholder capital.

Scale & stabilityweight 15%

Mid-size institution.

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Your deposits at First National Bank, Ames, Iowa

First National Bank, Ames, Iowa is an FDIC-insured institution (Cert #1545). Deposits are insured up to $250,000 per depositor, per ownership category, by the full faith and credit of the US government. Learn how to maximize your coverage →

10 branch locations

405 5th St

Ames, IA 50010

3334 Lincoln Way

Ames, IA 50014

2406 Grand Ave

Ames, IA 50010

301 5th St

West Des Moines, IA 50265

1320 Jeffreys Drive

Osceola, IA 50213

5625 Mills Civic Pkwy

West Des Moines, IA 50266

1205 N Ankeny Blvd

Ankeny, IA 50023

2200 Hamilton Dr

Ames, IA 50014

9225 Cascade Ave

West Des Moines, IA 50266

139 S Main St

Osceola, IA 50213

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