Skip to main content
bank

The Commercial Bank

Honea Path, SC · Est. 1934 · Website ↗
B
Trust Grade
Strong
Score: 87/100

The Commercial Bank is a bank based in Honea Path, South Carolina, established in 1934, with $290 million in total assets across 8 branches. By Trust Grade it ranks 38th of 44 banks we track in South Carolina. Its capital ratio of 7.8% trails most similarly sized banks (13th percentile), versus a South Carolina median of 9.8%. It was profitable over the most recent period, with a 0.69% return on assets. No consumer complaints against The Commercial 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
$289.6M
$100M–1B institution
Deposits
$257.5M
Branches
8
Capital ratio
7.8%
Bottom 13% of $100M–1B peers · South Carolina median 9.8%
Return on assets
0.7%
Bottom 20% of $100M–1B peers · South Carolina median 1.1%
Rank in South Carolina
#38
of 44 banks

How The Commercial Bank compares to South Carolina peers

Capital ratio
Bottom 13% of $100M–1B peers
The Commercial
7.8%
South Carolina median
9.8%
Higher capital ratio = stronger financial cushion
Return on assets
Bottom 20% of $100M–1B peers
The Commercial
0.7%
South Carolina median
1.1%
Higher ROA = more profitable relative to asset base

How we graded The Commercial Bank

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

Financial strength
87/100
Customer experience
n/a
Overall
B · 87
  • Well-capitalized (7.8% capital ratio)
  • Profitable (ROA 0.69%)
  • No CFPB complaints on record

Consumer complaints (CFPB)

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

Branch locations (8)

  • 104 Main Street, Donalds, SC 29638
  • 105 N Main St, Due West, SC 29639
  • 6 Church St, Honea Path, SC 29654
  • 8016 Augusta Rd, Piedmont, SC 29673
  • 710 Anderson St, Belton, SC 29627
  • 1224 Bypass 72 Ne, Greenwood, SC 29649
  • 808 N Greenwood Ave, Ware Shoals, SC 29692
  • 4 Church St, Honea Path, SC 29654

Are deposits at The Commercial Bank insured?

Yes. The Commercial Bank is an FDIC-insured bank (FDIC certificate #14642). 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 Commercial Bank: frequently asked questions

Is The Commercial Bank a good bank?

The Commercial Bank earns a Bankzia Trust Grade of B (87/100, "Strong"), based on a financial-strength score of 87/100 (it has no CFPB complaints on record). Well-capitalized (7.8% capital ratio); Profitable (ROA 0.69%).

Is The Commercial Bank FDIC-insured?

Yes. The Commercial Bank is a FDIC-insured bank (FDIC certificate #14642). Deposits are protected up to the standard FDIC limit of $250,000 per depositor, per ownership category.

How big is The Commercial Bank?

The Commercial Bank holds $290 million in total assets, ranking 38th of 44 banks we track in South Carolina. It operates 8 branches.

Does The Commercial Bank have CFPB complaints?

No CFPB complaints against The Commercial Bank appear in our data over the analysis window, which is typical for a bank of this size.

Similar Banks

Bank Of York
bank · York, SC · $309M assets
First National Bank Of South Carolina
bank · Holly Hill, SC · $310M assets
Blue Ridge Bank
bank · Walhalla, SC · $195M assets
Cbl State Savings Bank
bank · Greer, SC · $188M assets
Southern Bank
bank · Spartanburg, SC · $400M assets
Bank Of Greeleyville
bank · Greeleyville, SC · $158M assets

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.

From the Blog

View all guides →