Bank Safety Analysis
Is Waterman Bank Safe?
Waterman Bank meets regulatory minimums but is on the watch band for 2 of 5 safety dimensions. Analysis based on the Q2 2026 call report.
Net interest margin fell 0.19 percentage points from Q1 2026 to Q2 2026, ending at 4.58% against 4.77%. It was the largest change among the key lines on this page. Within Illinois, Waterman Bank is 71st of 323 on leverage ratio, 13.20% as of Q2 2026, above the middle of the field. Waterman Bank reported 13.20% on leverage ratio for Q2 2026, 2.28 points above the 10.92% median for banks in the $100M-1B asset tier. From Q3 2023 to Q2 2026, Waterman Bank's CET1 ratio ranged between 18.01% (Q2 2024) and 22.95% (Q1 2025) and its Texas ratio ranged between 3.17% (Q3 2025) and 13.09% (Q2 2026). Compared with Q2 2025, Waterman Bank's noncurrent loans to total loans from 0.66% to 2.39%, Texas ratio from 3.39% to 13.09%, return on assets from 0.39% to 0.42% in Q2 2026.
Data as of · sourced from FFIEC call reports. How we update
A relative risk score, not a calibrated probability: it ranks this bank against every other filer. Model AUC 0.988 (v20261005_114304). Trained on credit-driven community-bank failures, it carries little signal for interest-rate or deposit-flight risk, and its accuracy above roughly $10B in assets is not established, so a low score is not evidence of safety. See the methodology. This is not investment advice or a credit rating.
Scorecard by dimension
Peer cohort: banks with $100M to $1B in assets (2,672 banks) · Industry averages as of Q2 2026.
Leverage ratio of 13.20% exceeds the 9% Community Bank Leverage Ratio threshold. The bank is deemed well-capitalized under CBLR.
Tier 1 leverage of 13.20% is above the 5% well-capitalized threshold.
Nonperforming loans at 2.39% are elevated; merits closer attention.
Texas Ratio of 13.1% is well below the 100% historical failure threshold.
Efficiency ratio of 84.1% is elevated, suggesting cost-to-revenue pressure.
Note: This bank has elected the Community Bank Leverage Ratio framework, a simplified capital regime for community banks meeting size and complexity criteria. Banks under CBLR don't report CET1 separately; the CBLR leverage threshold serves as the well-capitalized benchmark.
Risk screens
Latest filing (Q2 2026), passing screens included.
| Screen | Value | Trigger | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| CET1 capital ratio supervisory threshold | — | Flags below 7% | Not reported |
| Texas ratio BankRegReports band | 13.09% | Watch at 50%, concern at 100% | Within range |
| Non-performing loan ratio BankRegReports band | 2.39% | Flags at 3% or above | Within range |
| Uninsured deposit share BankRegReports band | — | Watch at 50%, concern at 70% | Not reported |
| Loan-to-deposit ratio BankRegReports band | 87.00% | Flags at 100% or above | Within range |
| Commercial real estate to capital supervisory threshold | 210.64% | Watch at 200%, concern at 300% | Flagged |
| Held-to-maturity unrealized loss to equity BankRegReports band | 0.00% | Watch at 10%, concern at 25% | Within range |
Capital ratio: last 10 quarters
| Quarter | CET1 (%) |
|---|---|
| Q4 2025 | 19.28% |
| Q3 2025 | 21.04% |
| Q2 2025 | 20.82% |
| Q1 2025 | 22.95% |
| Q4 2024 | 18.61% |
| Q3 2024 | 18.07% |
| Q2 2024 | 18.01% |
| Q1 2024 | 18.24% |
| Q4 2023 | 18.42% |
| Q3 2023 | 19.40% |
Texas Ratio: last 12 quarters
| Quarter | Texas Ratio (%) |
|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | 13.09% |
| Q1 2026 | 11.55% |
| Q4 2025 | 12.55% |
| Q3 2025 | 3.17% |
| Q2 2025 | 3.39% |
| Q1 2025 | 3.52% |
| Q4 2024 | 8.11% |
| Q3 2024 | 7.68% |
| Q2 2024 | 8.66% |
| Q1 2024 | 10.22% |
| Q4 2023 | 10.29% |
| Q3 2023 | 6.82% |
Waterman Bank by quarter
| Quarter end | CET1 | Noncurrent loans | Texas ratio | ROA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2026 | — | 2.39% | 13.09% | 0.42% |
| Mar 31, 2026 | — | 2.34% | 11.55% | 0.53% |
| Dec 31, 2025 | 19.28% | 0.47% | 12.55% | 0.70% |
| Sep 30, 2025 | 21.04% | 0.63% | 3.17% | 0.58% |
| Jun 30, 2025 | 20.82% | 0.66% | 3.39% | 0.39% |
| Mar 31, 2025 | 22.95% | 0.81% | 3.52% | 0.31% |
| Dec 31, 2024 | 18.61% | 1.58% | 8.11% | 0.62% |
| Sep 30, 2024 | 18.07% | 1.37% | 7.68% | 1.01% |
| Jun 30, 2024 | 18.01% | 1.02% | 8.66% | 0.97% |
| Mar 31, 2024 | 18.24% | 1.20% | 10.22% | 0.28% |
| Dec 31, 2023 | 18.42% | 0.99% | 10.29% | 1.17% |
| Sep 30, 2023 | 19.40% | 0.93% | 6.82% | 0.47% |
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Frequently asked
Is Waterman Bank FDIC insured?
Yes. Waterman Bank is an FDIC-insured commercial bank (FDIC Certificate #10878). Customer deposits are protected up to the standard FDIC insurance limit of $250,000 per depositor, per ownership category.
Is Waterman Bank well capitalized?
Yes. Waterman Bank reports a Community Bank Leverage Ratio of 13.20%, comfortably above the regulatory well-capitalized threshold that its primary federal regulator, the FDIC, applies under Prompt Corrective Action.
What is Waterman Bank's nonperforming loan ratio?
As of the most recent call report, Waterman Bank's nonperforming loan ratio is 2.39%. Nonperforming loans at 2.39% are elevated; merits closer attention.
What is Waterman Bank's Texas Ratio?
Waterman Bank's Texas Ratio is 13.09%. It compares nonperforming assets with tangible equity plus reserves; above 100% has historically signaled elevated failure risk.
How safe is my money at any FDIC-insured bank?
FDIC insurance covers up to $250,000 per depositor, per insured bank, per ownership category. If an insured bank fails, the FDIC typically pays insured depositors within one business day.
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Methodology & disclaimer
Based on the latest FFIEC call report. Model output is an estimate, not a credit rating, and this page is not investment advice. FDIC insurance covers deposits up to $250,000 per depositor per ownership category at any FDIC-insured bank, whatever its safety profile. See the methodology and full profile.
Regulator records: FDIC BankFind (cert 10878) · FFIEC NIC profile (RSSD 604640)
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