The Bank Of Forest is a bank based in Forest, Mississippi, established in 1900, with $298 million in total assets across 3 branches. By Trust Grade it ranks 41st of 57 banks we track in Mississippi. Its capital ratio of 8.6% trails most similarly sized banks (22th percentile), versus a Mississippi median of 10.9%. It was profitable over the most recent period, with a 1.26% return on assets. No consumer complaints against The Bank Of Forest appear in the CFPB database over our analysis window — common for an institution of this size and a point in its favor.
How The Bank Of Forest compares to Mississippi peers
How we graded The Bank Of Forest
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- Well-capitalized (8.6% capital ratio)
- Strongly profitable (ROA 1.26%)
- No CFPB complaints on record
Consumer complaints (CFPB)
No CFPB complaints are on file for The Bank Of Forest over the analysis window. For a smaller institution this is common and counts in its favor.
Branch locations (3)
- 1698 Old Fannin Rd, Flowood, MS 39232
- 101 Chadwick Ave E, Walnut Grove, MS 39189
- 211 W Third St, Forest, MS 39074
Are deposits at The Bank Of Forest insured?
Yes. The Bank Of Forest is an FDIC-insured bank (FDIC certificate #898). 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.
The Bank Of Forest: frequently asked questions
Is The Bank Of Forest a good bank?
The Bank Of Forest earns a Bankzia Trust Grade of A (93/100, "Excellent"), based on a financial-strength score of 93/100 (it has no CFPB complaints on record). Well-capitalized (8.6% capital ratio); Strongly profitable (ROA 1.26%).
Is The Bank Of Forest FDIC-insured?
Yes. The Bank Of Forest is a FDIC-insured bank (FDIC certificate #898). Deposits are protected up to the standard FDIC limit of $250,000 per depositor, per ownership category.
How big is The Bank Of Forest?
The Bank Of Forest holds $298 million in total assets, ranking 41st of 57 banks we track in Mississippi. It operates 3 branches.
Does The Bank Of Forest have CFPB complaints?
No CFPB complaints against The Bank Of Forest 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.
