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Gala Bank

Ocala, FL · Est. 2024 · Website ↗
C
Trust Grade
Average
Score: 73/100

Gala Bank is a bank based in Ocala, Florida, established in 2024, with $34 million in total assets across 2 branches. By Trust Grade it ranks 79th of 83 banks we track in Florida. Its capital ratio of 27.5% is stronger than 92% of similarly sized banks, versus a Florida median of 9.3%. It posted a loss over the most recent period (-2.18% return on assets), a point to watch. No consumer complaints against Gala 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
$34.1M
<$100M institution
Deposits
$24.7M
Branches
2
Capital ratio
27.5%
Top 8% of <$100M peers · Florida median 9.3%
Return on assets
-2.2%
Bottom 5% of <$100M peers · Florida median 1.01%
Rank in Florida
#79
of 83 banks

How Gala Bank compares to Florida peers

Capital ratio
Top 8% of <$100M peers
Gala Bank
27.5%
Florida median
9.3%
Higher capital ratio = stronger financial cushion
Return on assets
Bottom 5% of <$100M peers
Gala Bank
-2.2%
Florida median
1.0%
Higher ROA = more profitable relative to asset base

How we graded Gala Bank

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

Financial strength
73/100
Customer experience
n/a
Overall
C · 73
  • Strongly capitalized (27.5% capital ratio)
  • Unprofitable over the period (ROA -2.18%)
  • No CFPB complaints on record

Consumer complaints (CFPB)

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

Branch locations (2)

  • 517 Sw 27th Ave, Ocala, FL 34471
  • 7515 W University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32607

Are deposits at Gala Bank insured?

Yes. Gala Bank is an FDIC-insured bank (FDIC certificate #59358). 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.

Gala Bank: frequently asked questions

Is Gala Bank a good bank?

Gala Bank earns a Bankzia Trust Grade of C (73/100, "Average"), based on a financial-strength score of 73/100 (it has no CFPB complaints on record). Strongly capitalized (27.5% capital ratio); Unprofitable over the period (ROA -2.18%).

Is Gala Bank FDIC-insured?

Yes. Gala Bank is a FDIC-insured bank (FDIC certificate #59358). Deposits are protected up to the standard FDIC limit of $250,000 per depositor, per ownership category.

How big is Gala Bank?

Gala Bank holds $34 million in total assets, ranking 79th of 83 banks we track in Florida. It operates 2 branches.

Does Gala Bank have CFPB complaints?

No CFPB complaints against Gala 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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