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Peoplefirst Bank

Joliet, IL · Est. 2007 · Website ↗
A
Trust Grade
Excellent
Score: 98/100

Peoplefirst Bank is a bank based in Joliet, Illinois, established in 2007, with $244 million in total assets across 2 branches. By Trust Grade it ranks 116th of 328 banks we track in Illinois. Its capital ratio of 12.6% is stronger than 78% of similarly sized banks, versus a Illinois median of 10.3%. It was profitable over the most recent period, with a 0.99% return on assets. No consumer complaints against Peoplefirst 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
$244.4M
$100M–1B institution
Deposits
$191.3M
Branches
2
Capital ratio
12.6%
Top 22% of $100M–1B peers · Illinois median 10.3%
Return on assets
1.0%
Bottom 37% of $100M–1B peers · Illinois median 1.1%
Rank in Illinois
#116
of 328 banks

How Peoplefirst Bank compares to Illinois peers

Capital ratio
Top 22% of $100M–1B peers
Peoplefirst Bank
12.6%
Illinois median
10.3%
Higher capital ratio = stronger financial cushion
Return on assets
Bottom 37% of $100M–1B peers
Peoplefirst Bank
1.0%
Illinois median
1.1%
Higher ROA = more profitable relative to asset base

How we graded Peoplefirst Bank

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

Financial strength
98/100
Customer experience
n/a
Overall
A · 98
  • Strongly capitalized (12.6% capital ratio)
  • Profitable (ROA 0.99%)
  • No CFPB complaints on record

Consumer complaints (CFPB)

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

Branch locations (2)

  • 3100 Theodore St, Joliet, IL 60435
  • 1226 W Jefferson St, Shorewood, IL 60404

Are deposits at Peoplefirst Bank insured?

Yes. Peoplefirst Bank is an FDIC-insured bank (FDIC certificate #58597). 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.

Peoplefirst Bank: frequently asked questions

Is Peoplefirst Bank a good bank?

Peoplefirst Bank earns a Bankzia Trust Grade of A (98/100, "Excellent"), based on a financial-strength score of 98/100 (it has no CFPB complaints on record). Strongly capitalized (12.6% capital ratio); Profitable (ROA 0.99%).

Is Peoplefirst Bank FDIC-insured?

Yes. Peoplefirst Bank is a FDIC-insured bank (FDIC certificate #58597). Deposits are protected up to the standard FDIC limit of $250,000 per depositor, per ownership category.

How big is Peoplefirst Bank?

Peoplefirst Bank holds $244 million in total assets, ranking 116th of 328 banks we track in Illinois. It operates 2 branches.

Does Peoplefirst Bank have CFPB complaints?

No CFPB complaints against Peoplefirst 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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