Leader Bank Financial Soundness
Leader Bank is a community-based financial institution dedicated to providing our clients and the communities we serve with innovative financial products and customized solutions to help them achieve financial prosperity for themselves, their families, and their businesses. The Bank’s goal is to serve as a truly entrepreneurial community financial institution that approaches banking and lending differently by prioritizing constant innovation of our products and services alongside a modern client experience with a personal touch.
Financial Strength:
With total assets over $4.4 billion, strong liquidity, strong asset quality, and capital ratios well in excess of regulatory minimums, the Bank remains one of the top community banks in the Commonwealth and country. As of December 31, 2023, Leader Bank’s capital ratios significantly exceeded the amount to be considered “well capitalized” under the prompt corrective action standards from the FDIC. The Bank once again received a Five Star Rating from Bauer Financial, Inc., marking eleven years of national recognition for our robust performance. The Bank has maintained a prudent and conservative lending culture which has been conducive to developing a high-quality, locally-based, and diversified loan portfolio. Risky or sub-prime lending has never been part of the Bank’s lending strategy.
Community Impact & Recognition:
The Bank is deeply committed to the communities we serve, as reflected in the overall "Outstanding" rating in its most recent Community Reinvestment Act performance evaluation. For the seventh year in a row Leader Bank was recognized as one of the most charitable contributors in all of Massachusetts in 2023, receiving a Corporate Citizenship Award from Boston Business Journal. The Bank was recognized by both the Boston Globe and BuiltIn.com as one of the Best Places to Work in Boston.
Selected Financial Data: |
12/31/21 |
12/31/22 |
12/31/23 |
Total Assets ($ In Thousands) |
$3,077,235 |
$3,907,360 |
$4,434,341 |
Tier 1 Leverage Ratio |
12.25% |
12.51% |
11.69% |
Total Risked Based Ratio |
19.48% |
19.73% |
19.65% |
Non-Performing Assets to Total Assets |
0.03% |
0.01% |
0.02% |
Michael F. Carotenuto
Chief Financial Officer