Weiss Ratings' Guide to Banks
Over 500 banks have failed since the 2008 financial crisis. It is more important than ever for consumers to make sure that their money is safe. Plus, with the ease of online banking, your patron’s bank does not have to be down the street anymore. Weiss Ratings Guide to Banks provides accurate, unbiased ratings on the financial strength of over 6,000 U.S. banks.
Updated quarterly, Weiss Ratings’ Guide to Banks provides accurate, unbiased ratings and data to help consumers and businesses make educated decisions when choosing a commercial bank, savings bank, or lender.
This new edition is divided into five sections: Introduction, Index of Banks, Weiss Recommended Banks by State, Ratings Upgrades and Downgrades, and an Appendix Section.
The Introduction includes “How to Use This Guide” as well as an explanation about Weiss Safety Ratings and Important Warnings and Cautions when it comes to banks.
Section I, Index to Banks, contains Weiss Safety Ratings, key rating factors, and a summary of financial data for all U.S. federally-insured commercial banks and savings banks. Companies are sorted in alphabetical order, first by company name, then by city and state.
Section II provides a list of Weiss Recommended Banks by State and contains all financial institutions receiving a Safety Rating of A+, A, A-, or B+. Recommended institutions are listed in each state in which they currently operate one or more branches.
Section III, Ratings Upgrades and Downgrades, identifies those institutions receiving a rating change since the previous edition of this publication, whether it be a rating upgrade, rating downgrade, newly rated company or the withdrawal of a rating.
The Appendix section includes Recent Bank Failures of 2020-2025, a Comparison Guide between banks and credit unions, and a Glossary
Weiss Ratings Guide to Banks is a must-have for individuals who are concerned about the safety of their CD or savings account, need to be sure that an existing line of credit will be there when they need it, or simply want to avoid the hassles of dealing with a failing or troubled institution. More than ever, consumers need this important information. This guide is a must for all reference collections and is available in print and online database formats.
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