UMB Financial Corp. received good marks recently in two financial strength ratings.

UMB, with headquarters in Kansas City, Mo., earned a “stable” rating from Moody’s Investors Service. The rating goes to those institutions that can absorb a level of stress beyond Moody’s expected loss assumptions and remain appropriately capitalized at their current rating level.

In addition, Bank Director magazine placed UMB 15th in its Top 150 Performers. UMB was listed at seventh in nonperforming assets.

“To maintain a stable rating, particularly in this environment, confirms UMB’s approach to the banking business is a sound one,” said UMB chairman and chief executive Mariner Kemper.

UMB has 138 banks in several states, including Kansas, with one in Lawrence.