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First Choice Bank Rates & Review November 2026

First Choice Bank's CD - 60-Month rates are at 1.95%, CD - 48-Month rates are at 1.75%, CD - 36-Month rates are at 1.65%, CD - 12-Month rates are at 1.60%, CD - 24-Month rates are at 1.55%. First Choice Bank's savings rates are at 0.25%. First Choice Bank's checking rates are as high as 2.00%. First Choice Bank's top CD rate of 2.75% APY on a 5 year CD is 6% lower than the MonitorBankRates national average of 2.93% APY for that term, and it has an A+ health rating. MonitorBankRates evaluates the financial stability of First Choice Bank with a 5.0 Star Rating, an A+ Overall Health Grade, and a Texas Ratio of 4.35%. Rates last updated and verified on 11/06/2026.

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Overall Health & Safety Grade ?
A+
Exceptional Health Score: 98/100
MonitorBankRates Rating ?
5.0
Exceptional Out of 5.0 Stars
Texas Ratio ?
4.35%
Excellent Lower than avg
Health Trend ?
Very strong 12 quarters
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First Choice Bank
19 S Main St
Pontotoc, MS 38863
https://www.firstchoice.bank
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Financial health data as of Q2 2026 (FDIC call report for the quarter ended June 30, 2026). This is the most recent call report available. The FDIC publishes bank call reports about eight weeks after each quarter ends.

First Choice Bank CD Rates

Product Rate APY Term Min. Deposit View More
IRA CD 60-month 2.75% 2.75% 60 Months $50
Min Deposit $50
Min Balance $1,000
Details IRA Certificate Rates (with a minimum balance of $1000.00); $50.00 minimum deposit required; A penalty may be applied for early withdrawal
Last Updated 11/06/2026
Rate History
No change since Sep 14, 2026 · 2.75% APY · checked 11 times
2.25%2.75%3.25%Sep 14, 2026: 2.75% APYSep 14, 2026Nov 9, 2026
Institution Ratings
5.0
Star Rating
A+
Health Grade
◈ Texas Ratio: 4.35%
IRA CD 48-month 2.45% 2.45% 48 Months $50
Min Deposit $50
Min Balance $1,000
Details IRA Certificate Rates (with a minimum balance of $1000.00); $50.00 minimum deposit required; A penalty may be applied for early withdrawal
Last Updated 11/06/2026
Rate History
No change since Sep 14, 2026 · 2.45% APY · checked 11 times
1.95%2.45%2.95%Sep 14, 2026: 2.45% APYSep 14, 2026Nov 9, 2026
Institution Ratings
5.0
Star Rating
A+
Health Grade
◈ Texas Ratio: 4.35%
IRA CD 36-month 2.40% 2.40% 36 Months $50
Min Deposit $50
Min Balance $1,000
Details IRA Certificate Rates (with a minimum balance of $1000.00); $50.00 minimum deposit required; A penalty may be applied for early withdrawal
Last Updated 11/06/2026
Rate History
No change since Sep 14, 2026 · 2.40% APY · checked 11 times
1.90%2.40%2.90%Sep 14, 2026: 2.40% APYSep 14, 2026Nov 9, 2026
Institution Ratings
5.0
Star Rating
A+
Health Grade
◈ Texas Ratio: 4.35%
IRA CD 24-month 2.35% 2.35% 24 Months $50
Min Deposit $50
Min Balance $1,000
Details IRA Certificate Rates (with a minimum balance of $1000.00); $50.00 minimum deposit required; A penalty may be applied for early withdrawal
Last Updated 11/06/2026
Rate History
No change since Sep 14, 2026 · 2.35% APY · checked 11 times
1.85%2.35%2.85%Sep 14, 2026: 2.35% APYSep 14, 2026Nov 9, 2026
Institution Ratings
5.0
Star Rating
A+
Health Grade
◈ Texas Ratio: 4.35%
IRA CD 12-month 2.00% 2.00% 12 Months $50
Min Deposit $50
Min Balance $1,000
Details IRA Certificate Rates (with a minimum balance of $1000.00); $50.00 minimum deposit required; A penalty may be applied for early withdrawal
Last Updated 11/06/2026
Rate History
No change since Sep 14, 2026 · 2.00% APY · checked 11 times
1.50%2.00%2.50%Sep 14, 2026: 2.00% APYSep 14, 2026Nov 9, 2026
Institution Ratings
5.0
Star Rating
A+
Health Grade
◈ Texas Ratio: 4.35%
IRA CD 18-month 2.00% 2.00% 18 Months $50
Min Deposit $50
Min Balance $1,000
Details IRA Certificate Rates (with a minimum balance of $1000.00); $50.00 minimum deposit required; A penalty may be applied for early withdrawal
Last Updated 11/06/2026
Rate History
No change since Sep 14, 2026 · 2.00% APY · checked 11 times
1.50%2.00%2.50%Sep 14, 2026: 2.00% APYSep 14, 2026Nov 9, 2026
Institution Ratings
5.0
Star Rating
A+
Health Grade
◈ Texas Ratio: 4.35%
CD - 60-month 1.95% 1.95% 60 Months -
Min Balance $1,000
Details Minimum balance $1000.00; penalty may be applied for early withdrawal
Last Updated 11/06/2026
Rate History
1 change since Sep 14, 2026 · 1.85% → 1.95% ▲ 0.10 pts · high 1.95% / low 1.85%
1.35%1.90%2.45%Sep 14, 2026: 1.85% APYOct 22, 2026: 1.95% APYSep 14, 2026Nov 9, 2026
  • Oct 22, 20261.95%▲ from 1.85%
  • Sep 14, 20261.85%first recorded
Institution Ratings
5.0
Star Rating
A+
Health Grade
◈ Texas Ratio: 4.35%
CD - 48-month 1.75% 1.75% 48 Months -
Min Balance $1,000
Details Minimum balance $1000.00; penalty may be applied for early withdrawal
Last Updated 11/06/2026
Rate History
No change since Sep 14, 2026 · 1.75% APY · checked 11 times
1.25%1.75%2.25%Sep 14, 2026: 1.75% APYSep 14, 2026Nov 9, 2026
Institution Ratings
5.0
Star Rating
A+
Health Grade
◈ Texas Ratio: 4.35%
CD - 36-month 1.65% 1.65% 36 Months -
Min Balance $1,000
Details Minimum balance $1000.00; penalty may be applied for early withdrawal
Last Updated 11/06/2026
Rate History
No change since Sep 14, 2026 · 1.65% APY · checked 11 times
1.15%1.65%2.15%Sep 14, 2026: 1.65% APYSep 14, 2026Nov 9, 2026
Institution Ratings
5.0
Star Rating
A+
Health Grade
◈ Texas Ratio: 4.35%
CD - 12-month 1.60% 1.60% 12 Months -
Min Balance $1,000
Details Minimum balance $1000.00; penalty may be applied for early withdrawal
Last Updated 11/06/2026
Rate History
No change since Sep 14, 2026 · 1.60% APY · checked 11 times
1.10%1.60%2.10%Sep 14, 2026: 1.60% APYSep 14, 2026Nov 9, 2026
Institution Ratings
5.0
Star Rating
A+
Health Grade
◈ Texas Ratio: 4.35%
CD - 24-month 1.55% 1.55% 24 Months -
Min Balance $1,000
Details Minimum balance $1000.00; penalty may be applied for early withdrawal
Last Updated 11/06/2026
Rate History
No change since Sep 14, 2026 · 1.55% APY · checked 11 times
1.05%1.55%2.05%Sep 14, 2026: 1.55% APYSep 14, 2026Nov 9, 2026
Institution Ratings
5.0
Star Rating
A+
Health Grade
◈ Texas Ratio: 4.35%
CD - 18-month 1.25% 1.25% 18 Months -
Min Balance $1,000
Details Minimum balance $1000.00; penalty may be applied for early withdrawal
Last Updated 11/06/2026
Rate History
1 change since Sep 14, 2026 · 1.15% → 1.25% ▲ 0.10 pts · high 1.25% / low 1.15%
0.65%1.20%1.75%Sep 14, 2026: 1.15% APYOct 22, 2026: 1.25% APYSep 14, 2026Nov 9, 2026
  • Oct 22, 20261.25%▲ from 1.15%
  • Sep 14, 20261.15%first recorded
Institution Ratings
5.0
Star Rating
A+
Health Grade
◈ Texas Ratio: 4.35%
CD - 182 Days 1.10% 1.10% 182 Days -
Min Balance $1,000
Details Minimum balance $1000.00; penalty may be applied for early withdrawal
Last Updated 11/06/2026
Rate History
No change since Oct 22, 2026 · 1.10% APY · checked 4 times
0.60%1.10%1.60%Oct 22, 2026: 1.10% APYOct 22, 2026Nov 9, 2026
Institution Ratings
5.0
Star Rating
A+
Health Grade
◈ Texas Ratio: 4.35%
CD - 90 Days 1.00% 1.00% 90 Days -
Min Balance $1,000
Details Minimum balance $1000.00; penalty may be applied for early withdrawal
Last Updated 11/06/2026
Rate History
No change since Oct 22, 2026 · 1.00% APY · checked 4 times
0.50%1.00%1.50%Oct 22, 2026: 1.00% APYOct 22, 2026Nov 9, 2026
Institution Ratings
5.0
Star Rating
A+
Health Grade
◈ Texas Ratio: 4.35%

First Choice Bank Savings Rates

Product Rate APY View More
Christmas Club Savings 0.25% 0.25%
No additional details.
Last Updated 11/06/2026
Rate History
No change since Sep 14, 2026 · 0.25% APY · checked 11 times
0.00%0.38%0.75%Sep 14, 2026: 0.25% APYSep 14, 2026Nov 9, 2026
Institution Ratings
5.0
Star Rating
A+
Health Grade
◈ Texas Ratio: 4.35%
Kids Club Savings 0.25% 0.25%
Min Balance $25
Details Balance: $25.00 and over
Last Updated 11/06/2026
Rate History
No change since Sep 14, 2026 · 0.25% APY · checked 11 times
0.00%0.38%0.75%Sep 14, 2026: 0.25% APYSep 14, 2026Nov 9, 2026
Institution Ratings
5.0
Star Rating
A+
Health Grade
◈ Texas Ratio: 4.35%
Regular Savings 0.25% 0.25%
Min Balance $100
Details Balance: $100.00 and over
Last Updated 11/06/2026
Rate History
No change since Sep 14, 2026 · 0.25% APY · checked 11 times
0.00%0.38%0.75%Sep 14, 2026: 0.25% APYSep 14, 2026Nov 9, 2026
Institution Ratings
5.0
Star Rating
A+
Health Grade
◈ Texas Ratio: 4.35%

First Choice Bank Checking Rates

Product Rate APY View More
Kasasa Cash Checking 2.00% 2.00%
Details Balance: less than $30,000.00 & qualifications met; APY for Kasasa Cash ranges from 2.00% to 0.58% depending on balance and qualifications met
Last Updated 11/06/2026
Rate History
1 change since Sep 14, 2026 · 0.05% → 2.00% ▲ 1.95 pts · high 2.00% / low 0.05%
0.00%1.98%3.95%Sep 14, 2026: 0.05% APYOct 14, 2026: 2.00% APYSep 14, 2026Nov 9, 2026
  • Oct 14, 20262.00%▲ from 0.05%
  • Sep 14, 20260.05%first recorded
Institution Ratings
5.0
Star Rating
A+
Health Grade
◈ Texas Ratio: 4.35%

First Choice Bank Other Rates

Product Rate Points APY/APR Term View More
Perks Platinum 0.50% - 0.50%
Min Balance $1,000
Details Balance: $1,000.00 and over
Last Updated 11/06/2026
Rate History
No change since Sep 14, 2026 · 0.50% APY · checked 11 times
0.00%0.50%1.00%Sep 14, 2026: 0.50% APYSep 14, 2026Nov 9, 2026
Institution Ratings
5.0
Star Rating
A+
Health Grade
◈ Texas Ratio: 4.35%

Financial Health History

First Choice Bank’s Texas Ratio rose from 0.86% in Q3 2023 to 4.35% in Q2 2026, so its financial health has stayed very strong over the past 12 quarters. Over the same period its Star Rating moved from 5.0 to 5.0. Lower Texas Ratios are healthier; the green zone below the amber 15% line is where a bank must stay to qualify for the MBR Verified Healthy badge. Hover over or tap a point for that quarter’s figures.

0% 1.0★ 4.1% 2.0★ 8.3% 3.0★ 12.4% 4.0★ 16.5% 5.0★ 15% Verified Healthy limit – lower is healthier Healthy zone 0.86% A+ Q3 2023 A+ Q4 2023 A+ Q1 2024 A+ Q2 2024 A+ Q3 2024 A+ Q4 2024 A+ Q1 2025 A+ Q2 2025 A+ Q3 2025 A+ Q4 2025 A Q1 2026 4.35% A+ Q2 2026
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How to read this chart: the two lines move in opposite directions by design. The Texas Ratio (blue) measures trouble, so a rising blue line means more non-performing assets against capital. The Star Rating (green) and Health Grade chips measure strength, so they fall when the Texas Ratio climbs and recover when it drops.

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QuarterTotal assetsTexas RatioStar RatingHealth Grade
June 30, 2026$561M4.35%5.0A+
March 31, 2026$559M6.88%5.0A
December 31, 2025$516M3.83%5.0A+
September 30, 2025$499M3.24%5.0A+
June 30, 2025$500M3.79%5.0A+
March 31, 2025$513M4.20%5.0A+
December 31, 2024$484M4.74%5.0A+
September 30, 2024$486M4.74%5.0A+
June 30, 2024$490M1.50%5.0A+
March 31, 2024$489M1.68%5.0A+
December 31, 2023$466M1.08%5.0A+
September 30, 2023$452M0.86%5.0A+
Source: FDIC call reports, MonitorBankRates analysis. Ratings shown are recomputed for each quarter with the current methodology and exclude member reviews.

Methodology & Data Sources

MonitorBankRates Star Rating: Our rating for First Choice Bank is derived from comprehensive financial data published quarterly by the FDIC. Our proprietary rating system evaluates financial stability (including the Texas Ratio and capitalization) and combines it with customer feedback (user reviews) to help you make informed banking decisions.

Texas Ratio: We calculate the Texas Ratio using standard industry methodology. This ratio compares the bank's non-performing assets to its tangible common equity and loan loss reserves to assess financial health.

Rate Data Aggregation: We gather First Choice Bank rates using proprietary online rate aggregation technology. Our systems scan constantly to provide the most recent rates available to our visitors.

Disclaimer: Interest rates are variable and subject to change without notice. While we strive for accuracy, rates can change rapidly based on market conditions. It is always advisable to check with First Choice Bank's official website for the most current offers and terms.

Bank Profile & Overview

Bank Name First Choice Bank
Address 19 S Main St, Pontotoc, MS 38863  ·  Pontotoc
Bank Holding Company PONTOTOC BANCSHARES CORP
FDIC Certificate # 5006
Regulator FED
Established January 1, 1900
FDIC Insurance Date January 1, 1934
Domestic Offices 6
Total Branches 6
FDIC Insured ✓ Yes, up to $250,000 per depositor

Financials

MonitorBankRates Star Rating
5.0 / 5.0 ★
Overall Health & Safety Grade
A+ (98/100)
Texas Ratio
4.35%
National Average Texas Ratio
5.85%
Return on Assets (ROA)
0.3797%
Return on Equity (ROE)
4.6000%
Non-Performing Loans Ratio (NPL)
0.22%
Total Assets
$561,000,000
Total Deposits
$510,008,000
Equity Capital
$45,933,000
Net Income
$1,035,000
Headquarters
Pontotoc
Total Branches and Offices
6
Source: FDIC — Last Updated June 30, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions About First Choice Bank

Does First Choice Bank offer CDs?

Yes. First Choice Bank current CD rates include its CD - 60-Month at 1.95% APY, its CD - 48-Month at 1.75% APY and its CD - 36-Month at 1.65% APY, verified by MonitorBankRates as of November 6, 2026.

Are CDs from First Choice Bank FDIC insured?

Yes. First Choice Bank is insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), so CDs opened there are insured up to $250,000 per depositor, per ownership category.

What is the highest CD rate at First Choice Bank?

The highest First Choice Bank CD rate is its IRA Certificate 60-Month at 2.75% APY, verified by MonitorBankRates as of November 6, 2026.

What CD terms does First Choice Bank offer?

First Choice Bank CD rates are 1.60% APY for a 12 month CD, 1.25% APY for an 18 month CD, 1.55% APY for a 2 year CD, 1.65% APY for a 3 year CD, 1.75% APY for a 4 year CD and 1.95% APY for a 5 year CD, verified by MonitorBankRates as of November 6, 2026. The institution may offer other terms or specials that are not listed here, so check with First Choice Bank for its full lineup.

What is the highest savings rate at First Choice Bank?

The highest First Choice Bank savings rate is its Christmas Club Savings at 0.25% APY, verified by MonitorBankRates as of November 6, 2026.

What is the highest checking rate at First Choice Bank?

The highest First Choice Bank checking rate is its Kasasa Cash Checking at 2.00% APY, verified by MonitorBankRates as of November 6, 2026.

How many branches does First Choice Bank operate?

First Choice Bank currently maintains approximately 6 branch location(s). Physical branches allow members to access in-person services such as notary consultations and safe deposit boxes.

Is there a first-time homebuyer program?

Currently, First Choice Bank does not list a specific first-time homebuyer program, but they provide a range of mortgage and home equity products to assist members with property financing.

Are credit management and repair services offered?

While formal credit repair services are not currently listed, First Choice Bank provides members with tools to manage their accounts and build a solid financial history.

Does First Choice Bank offer online and mobile banking?

Most modern institutions like First Choice Bank provide digital access. This includes the ability to check balances, transfer funds, deposit checks via mobile app, and view statements online. You can usually find these services at their official website: https://www.firstchoice.bank.

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How do First Choice Bank rates compare?

First Choice Bank's top CD rate of 2.75% APY on a 5 year CD is 6% lower than the MonitorBankRates national average of 2.93% APY for that term, and it has an A+ health rating. First Choice Bank's top rates are its 60-Months IRA Certificate 60-Month at 2.75% APY, its Christmas Club Savings at 0.25% APY and its Kasasa Cash Checking at 2.00% APY, verified by MonitorBankRates on November 6, 2026.

Current First Choice Bank Rates

  • 12-Month CD1.60%
  • 18-Month CD1.25%
  • 24-Month CD1.55%
  • 36-Month CD1.65%
  • 48-Month CD1.75%
  • 60-Month CD1.95%
  • Savings0.25%
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