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First Western Trust Bank

Denver, CO · Est. 2004 · Website ↗
95/ 100
Trust Grade
Excellent
95 out of 100

First Western Trust Bank is a bank based in Denver, Colorado, established in 2004, with $3.2 billion in total assets across 15 branches. By Trust Grade it ranks 37th of 64 banks we track in Colorado. Its capital ratio of 9.5% trails most similarly sized banks (35th percentile), versus a Colorado median of 10.8%. It was profitable over the most recent period, with a 0.86% return on assets. No consumer complaints against First Western Trust 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
$3.2B
$1B–10B institution
Deposits
$2.8B
Branches
15
Capital ratio
9.5%
Bottom 35% of $1B–10B peers · Colorado median 10.8%
Return on assets
0.9%
Bottom 24% of $1B–10B peers · Colorado median 1.04%
Rank in Colorado
#37
of 64 banks

How First Western Trust Bank compares to Colorado peers

Capital ratio
Bottom 35% of $1B–10B peers
First Western
9.5%
Colorado median
10.8%
Higher capital ratio = stronger financial cushion
Return on assets
Bottom 24% of $1B–10B peers
First Western
0.9%
Colorado median
1.0%
Higher ROA = more profitable relative to asset base

How we graded First Western Trust Bank

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

Financial strength
95/100
Customer experience
n/a
Overall
95/100
  • Strongly capitalized (9.5% capital ratio)
  • Profitable (ROA 0.86%)
  • No CFPB complaints on record

The Trust Grade is Bankzia’s independent, documented opinion computed from public FDIC/NCUA/CFPB data — not an official rating, and not a statement about the safety of insured deposits. Report a data error or dispute this grade →

Consumer complaints (CFPB)

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

Branch locations (15)

  • 890 W Broadway Ave, Jackson, WY 83001
  • 1900 16th St, Denver, CO 80202
  • 3003 E Harmony Rd, Fort Collins, CO 80528
  • 240 Saint Paul St, Denver, CO 80206
  • 145 East Pine Street, Pinedale, WY 82941
  • 2515 Foothill Blvd, Rock Springs, WY 82901
  • 7025 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85253
  • 1155 Canyon Blvd, Boulder, CO 80302
  • 6501 E Belleview Ave, Englewood, CO 80111
  • 2425 E Camelback Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85016
  • 1901 Avenue Of The Stars, Los Angeles, CA 90067
  • 201 N Mill St, Aspen, CO 81611
  • 390 Interlocken Cres, Broomfield, CO 80021
  • 137 Benchmark Rd Ste C, Avon, CO 81620
  • 211 East Oak Street, Bozeman, MT 59715

Are deposits at First Western Trust Bank insured?

Yes. First Western Trust Bank is an FDIC-insured bank (FDIC certificate #57607). 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.

First Western Trust Bank: frequently asked questions

Is First Western Trust Bank a good bank?

First Western Trust Bank earns a Bankzia Trust Grade of A (95/100, "Excellent"), based on a financial-strength score of 95/100 (it has no CFPB complaints on record). Strongly capitalized (9.5% capital ratio); Profitable (ROA 0.86%).

Is First Western Trust Bank FDIC-insured?

Yes. First Western Trust Bank is a FDIC-insured bank (FDIC certificate #57607). Deposits are protected up to the standard FDIC limit of $250,000 per depositor, per ownership category.

How big is First Western Trust Bank?

First Western Trust Bank holds $3.2 billion in total assets, ranking 37th of 64 banks we track in Colorado. It operates 15 branches.

Does First Western Trust Bank have CFPB complaints?

No CFPB complaints against First Western Trust 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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