FDIC Cert #11767 · Elkader, Iowa · Est. 1903

FreedomBank - FDIC Bank Health Profile

Free, sourced directly from the FDIC BankFind Suite and quarterly Call Report, capital, profitability, and safety metrics, refreshed each quarter.

$441M
Total assets
A
Health grade · Excellent
1.18%
Return on assets
13.3%
Tier 1 capital

The verdict

FreedomBank earns a PlainBankData health grade of A (83/100), with well-capitalized at 13.28% Tier 1, profitable at 1.18% ROA, 62% efficiency ratio.

#1,955
largest of 4,313 FDIC banks by assets
55th
percentile by asset size, nationally
13.28%
Tier 1 ratio - above the 10% well-capitalized line
56th
percentile for profitability (ROA), nationally

Health grades are PlainBankData's interpretation of FDIC Call Report data — not official FDIC ratings. Every dollar on deposit remains FDIC-insured to $250,000 per depositor, per category, regardless of grade.

Balance sheet at a glance

Total Assets

$441M

Total balance-sheet footings

Total Deposits

$378M

Customer-funded liabilities

Net Loans

$324M

Outstanding loan book

Net Income

$5M

Bottom-line earnings

Capital adequacy vs federal thresholds

Basel III capital ratios - FreedomBank

0% 3% 6% 9% 12% 15% CET1 (≥6.5% req.) Tier 1 (≥8.0% req.) Total (≥10.0% req.) 11.876042561834971% 13.276042561834972% 14.676042561834972%
Basel III capital ratios - FreedomBank

Safety metrics

Tier 1 capital ratio
Well-capitalized 10%

13.28% of risk-weighted assets — above the federal "well-capitalized" threshold of 10%.

Tier 1 Capital Ratio
Core capital ÷ risk-weighted assets. Well-capitalized: ≥10%
13.28%
Texas Ratio
Non-performing loans ÷ equity. Danger zone: >100%
3.26%
Equity Capital
Tangible book value as a capital buffer
$46M

Profitability metrics

Return on Assets (ROA)
Net income ÷ assets. Healthy: ≥1% · 55.8th pct nationally
1.18%
Return on Equity (ROE)
Net income ÷ equity. Industry avg: ~10%
11.72%
Efficiency Ratio
Operating costs ÷ revenue. Efficient: <60%
61.51%

What the numbers say about FreedomBank

FreedomBank is an FDIC-insured institution (Certificate #11767) headquartered in Elkader, Iowa, established in 1903. It holds $441M in total assets — 1,955th of 4,313 FDIC-insured banks, $378M in customer deposits, and $324M in net loans. On safety, its Tier 1 capital ratio of 13.28% is above the 10% well-capitalized threshold, and its Texas Ratio of 3.26% sits in the healthy range below 50%. It earns a PlainBankData health grade of A (83/100), a composite of Tier 1 capital, ROA, the Texas Ratio, and efficiency. These figures come directly from the bank's quarterly FDIC Call Report.

Not financial advice. Health grades are PlainBankData's interpretation of regulatory filings, not official FDIC ratings or predictions. Every dollar on deposit is FDIC-insured to $250,000 per depositor, per ownership category — regardless of grade.

Income & expense breakdown

$21M
Interest Income
$1M
Non-Interest Income
$9M
Non-Interest Expense

Asset quality — Texas Ratio detail

The Texas Ratio compares troubled assets to the capital available to absorb losses. FreedomBank reports a Texas Ratio of 3.26% — comfortably in the healthy band; non-performing loans are a small fraction of the bank’s loss-absorbing capital.

Texas Ratio
Caution 50%

3.26% — lower is safer; 100% is the level at which troubled assets equal loss-absorbing capital.

FDIC deposit insurance

FreedomBank is FDIC-insured (Certificate #11767). Your deposits are protected up to $250,000 per depositor, per account category regardless of this bank's health grade.

Top banks in Iowa by total assets

Largest banks headquartered in Iowa
  1. 1

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  2. 2

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  3. 3

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  4. 4

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  5. 5
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Top 5 banks in Iowa ranked by total assets · FDIC Call Report Q4 2025.

Source: FDIC BankFind Suite — Call Report (FFIEC 031/041) FreedomBank (FDIC Cert #11767) — Tier 1 capital ratio, total assets, deposits, ROA/ROE · 2025 FDIC Call Reports filed quarterly; latest publicly-available vintage shown. Health grades are PlainBankData's interpretation of regulatory filings and are not official FDIC ratings.

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Principal BankDes Moines $9.3B A 1.24%
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MidWestOne BankIowa City $6.3B A 1.12%
Hills Bank and Trust CompanyHills $4.6B C 1.33%
West BankWest Des Moines $4.1B A 0.94%
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Frequently asked questions

What is FreedomBank's health grade?
FreedomBank receives a health grade of A (83/100) based on four FDIC financial metrics: Tier 1 Capital Ratio (40%), Return on Assets (25%), Texas Ratio (20%), and Efficiency Ratio (15%). This bank demonstrates excellent financial health with strong capital ratios and profitability.
How large is FreedomBank?
FreedomBank holds $441M in total assets and $378M in deposits, ranking 1,955th of 4,313 FDIC-insured banks by asset size. It is headquartered in Elkader, Iowa.
Is my money safe at FreedomBank?
Yes. FreedomBank is FDIC-insured (Certificate #11767). Your deposits are protected up to $250,000 per depositor, per account category, regardless of the bank's health grade. If a bank fails, the FDIC typically makes insured deposits available within one business day.
What is FreedomBank's Tier 1 Capital Ratio?
FreedomBank has a Tier 1 Capital Ratio of 13.28%. This exceeds the 10% threshold for "well-capitalized" status under federal banking regulations.
What is the Texas Ratio for FreedomBank?
FreedomBank has a Texas Ratio of 3.26%. A ratio below 50% is generally considered healthy. The Texas Ratio measures non-performing loans against equity and reserves, a higher ratio signals greater exposure to loan losses.
How efficient is FreedomBank?
FreedomBank has an Efficiency Ratio of 61.51%. Above 60% means a larger share of revenue goes to operating costs. This metric compares non-interest expenses to total revenue.

What to do with this

How to read FreedomBank's profile as a depositor or analyst.

  • FreedomBank's grade reflects capital, profitability, and asset quality — read the four pillars before drawing conclusions. How grades work
  • Deposits are FDIC-insured to $250,000 per depositor, per category — confirm your coverage if balances are large. FDIC insurance explained
  • Compare FreedomBank against other Iowa banks before moving funds. Iowa banks

Not financial advice. Health grades are PlainBankData's interpretation of public FDIC Call Report data, not official FDIC ratings or predictions. Verify the latest figures at the FDIC BankFind Suite.

Data compiled from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) (FDIC BankFind Suite, Call Report FFIEC 031/041). See our methodology for the full ETL pipeline, source vintage, and column lineage.

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