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Company Description
First Capital Inc. (NASDAQ: FCAP) is a bank holding company headquartered in Corydon, Indiana. The company operates through its wholly-owned subsidiary, First Harrison Bank, providing community banking services to customers across southern Indiana and the Louisville, Kentucky metropolitan area.
Business Model and Operations
First Capital Inc. generates revenue through traditional community banking activities. First Harrison Bank accepts deposits from individuals and businesses, then deploys those funds primarily through commercial and consumer lending. The bank's loan portfolio includes commercial real estate loans, residential mortgages, agricultural loans, and consumer credit products. Interest income from the loan portfolio represents the primary revenue source, supplemented by fee income from deposit accounts, wealth management services, and other banking activities.
Market Position and Geographic Focus
First Harrison Bank serves customers through a network of branch locations concentrated in the southern Indiana region, including Harrison County, Floyd County, and surrounding communities. This geographic concentration allows the bank to develop deep relationships within local markets while maintaining operational efficiency. The bank also serves customers in the Greater Louisville area, providing access to a larger metropolitan market adjacent to its Indiana core territory.
Products and Services
The bank offers a range of deposit products including checking accounts, savings accounts, money market accounts, and certificates of deposit. On the lending side, First Harrison Bank provides:
- Commercial real estate financing for business properties
- Residential mortgage loans for home purchases and refinancing
- Agricultural loans supporting local farming operations
- Consumer loans including auto financing and personal credit lines
- Small business lending and lines of credit
Additional services include online and mobile banking platforms, treasury management for business customers, and wealth management services for individuals seeking investment guidance.
Community Banking Philosophy
As a community bank, First Harrison Bank emphasizes relationship-based banking with local decision-making authority. This approach distinguishes community banks from larger regional and national institutions by enabling faster loan approvals and personalized service tailored to individual customer circumstances. The bank's management and lending officers possess familiarity with local economic conditions and can evaluate credit applications with knowledge of the communities they serve.
Regulatory Framework
First Capital Inc. operates as a registered bank holding company subject to oversight by the Federal Reserve Board. First Harrison Bank is a state-chartered bank supervised by the Indiana Department of Financial Institutions and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). Customer deposits are insured by the FDIC up to applicable limits, providing depositor protection consistent with federal banking regulations.
Capital Management
The company maintains capital levels designed to support lending growth while providing a buffer against potential credit losses. First Capital Inc. returns capital to shareholders through quarterly cash dividends and periodic stock repurchase programs. The board of directors evaluates capital allocation decisions based on loan demand, regulatory capital requirements, and shareholder return objectives.