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Central Bank

Little Rock, AR · Est. 1912 · Website ↗
A
Trust Grade
Excellent
Score: 94/100

Central Bank is a bank based in Little Rock, Arkansas, established in 1912, with $938 million in total assets across 3 branches. By Trust Grade it ranks 54th of 78 banks we track in Arkansas. Its capital ratio of 9.1% trails most similarly sized banks (31th percentile), versus a Arkansas median of 10.7%. It was profitable over the most recent period, with a 1.18% return on assets. No consumer complaints against Central Bank appear in the CFPB database over our analysis window — common for an institution of this size and a point in its favor.

Total assets
$937.6M
$100M–1B institution
Deposits
$736.2M
Branches
3
Capital ratio
9.1%
Bottom 31% of $100M–1B peers · Arkansas median 10.7%
Return on assets
1.2%
Bottom 49% of $100M–1B peers · Arkansas median 1.24%
Rank in Arkansas
#54
of 78 banks

How Central Bank compares to Arkansas peers

Capital ratio
Bottom 31% of $100M–1B peers
Central Bank
9.1%
Arkansas median
10.7%
Higher capital ratio = stronger financial cushion
Return on assets
Bottom 49% of $100M–1B peers
Central Bank
1.2%
Arkansas median
1.2%
Higher ROA = more profitable relative to asset base

How we graded Central Bank

The Trust Grade blends financial strength with complaint history. Full methodology →

Financial strength
94/100
Customer experience
n/a
Overall
A · 94
  • Strongly capitalized (9.1% capital ratio)
  • Strongly profitable (ROA 1.18%)
  • No CFPB complaints on record

Consumer complaints (CFPB)

No CFPB complaints are on file for Central Bank over the analysis window. For a smaller institution this is common and counts in its favor.

Branch locations (3)

  • 1506 Market St, Little Rock, AR 72211
  • 5000 W Markham St, Little Rock, AR 72205
  • 3001 Se J St, Bentonville, AR 72712

Are deposits at Central Bank insured?

Yes. Central Bank is an FDIC-insured bank (FDIC certificate #1756). Deposits are federally insured up to $250,000per depositor, per ownership category — regardless of this institution's Trust Grade. The grade reflects financial strength and complaint history for comparison, not the safety of insured deposits.

Central Bank: frequently asked questions

Is Central Bank a good bank?

Central Bank earns a Bankzia Trust Grade of A (94/100, "Excellent"), based on a financial-strength score of 94/100 (it has no CFPB complaints on record). Strongly capitalized (9.1% capital ratio); Strongly profitable (ROA 1.18%).

Is Central Bank FDIC-insured?

Yes. Central Bank is a FDIC-insured bank (FDIC certificate #1756). Deposits are protected up to the standard FDIC limit of $250,000 per depositor, per ownership category.

How big is Central Bank?

Central Bank holds $938 million in total assets, ranking 54th of 78 banks we track in Arkansas. It operates 3 branches.

Does Central Bank have CFPB complaints?

No CFPB complaints against Central Bank appear in our data over the analysis window, which is typical for a bank of this size.

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Financial data from FDIC call reports; complaint data from the CFPB Consumer Complaint Database. Bankzia is an independent resource and is not affiliated with any government agency or financial institution. Figures are for general information, not financial advice.

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