Connection Bank is a bank based in Fort Madison, Iowa, established in 1854, with $544 million in total assets across 5 branches. By Trust Grade it ranks 106th of 226 banks we track in Iowa. Its capital ratio of 10.0% trails most similarly sized banks (47th percentile), versus a Iowa median of 10.2%. It was profitable over the most recent period, with a 1.75% return on assets. No consumer complaints against Connection Bank appear in the CFPB database over our analysis window — common for an institution of this size and a point in its favor.
How Connection Bank compares to Iowa peers
How we graded Connection Bank
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- Strongly capitalized (10.0% capital ratio)
- Strongly profitable (ROA 1.75%)
- No CFPB complaints on record
Consumer complaints (CFPB)
No CFPB complaints are on file for Connection Bank over the analysis window. For a smaller institution this is common and counts in its favor.
Branch locations (5)
- 2119 Main St, Keokuk, IA 52632
- 1206 48th St, Fort Madison, IA 52627
- 121 S 1st St, Montrose, IA 52639
- 115 Legacy Dr, Burlington, IA 52601
- 636 Avenue G, Fort Madison, IA 52627
Are deposits at Connection Bank insured?
Yes. Connection Bank is an FDIC-insured bank (FDIC certificate #955). 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.
Connection Bank: frequently asked questions
Is Connection Bank a good bank?
Connection 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 (10.0% capital ratio); Strongly profitable (ROA 1.75%).
Is Connection Bank FDIC-insured?
Yes. Connection Bank is a FDIC-insured bank (FDIC certificate #955). Deposits are protected up to the standard FDIC limit of $250,000 per depositor, per ownership category.
How big is Connection Bank?
Connection Bank holds $544 million in total assets, ranking 106th of 226 banks we track in Iowa. It operates 5 branches.
Does Connection Bank have CFPB complaints?
No CFPB complaints against Connection 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.
