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This table shows an overview of some financial health metrics for the top 5 community banks in New Jersey ranked by total deposits. This data is sourced from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation's (FDIC) BankFind Suite. The table shows data as of 3/31/24.
| Bank Name | Year Founded | Branches | Total Deposits | Net Interest Margin | Return on Assets | Loan to Deposit Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Oceanfirst Bank, National Association | 1902 | 42 | $10.30b | 1.45% | 0.45% | 66.9% | |
Columbia Bank | 1926 | 65 | $7.70b | 1.22% | 0.01% | 89.7% | |
Connectone Bank | 2005 | 23 | $7.62b | 0.95% | -4.98% | 27.5% | |
Peapack-Gladstone Bank | 1921 | 18 | $5.50b | 3.44% | 1.05% | 41.9% | |
Kearny Bank | 1884 | 43 | $5.25b | 1.47% | 0.63% | 42.0% |
*Source: Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation's (FDIC) BankFind Suite for reporting period ending 3/31/24
Understanding Financial Health Indicators
Total Deposits: Deposits are the primary source of liquidity for a bank. They are used to fund loans and other investments, which generate income for the bank. A higher amount of deposits indicates a greater capacity to lend and invest, which can lead to higher profitability.
Net Interest Margin: A key profitability indicator for banks. It measures the difference between the interest income generated by the bank (from loans and other interest-earning assets) and the amount of interest paid out to their lenders (such as depositors), relative to the amount of their interest-earning assets.
Return on Assets: Measures the efficiency of a bank in using its assets to generate profit. It is calculated by dividing the net income of the bank by its total assets. A higher return on assets indicates that the bank is more efficiently managing its assets to produce income.
Loan to Deposit Ratio: Calculated by dividing the total loans and net leases of the bank by its total deposits. A higher ratio indicates that the bank is lending out more of its deposits, which can lead to higher profitability. However, a higher ratio also indicates that the bank has less liquidity to meet its obligations to depositors.
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