GREAT NECK, N.Y., July 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Manhattan Bridge Capital, Inc. (Nasdaq: LOAN) (the “Company”) announced today that its total revenues for the three months ended June 30, 2025 were approximately $2,355,000, compared to approximately $2,443,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2024, a decrease of $88,000, or 3.6%. The decrease in revenue was primarily attributable to lower interest income, resulting from a reduction in loans receivable, period-over-period, partially offset by an increas ...

Core Viewpoint - Manhattan Bridge Capital, Inc. reported a slight increase in net income for the year ended December 31, 2024, despite a decrease in total revenue, primarily due to reduced interest expenses and a challenging lending environment for real estate investors [1][2][5]. Financial Performance - Net income for 2024 was approximately $5,591,000, or $0.49 per share, compared to $5,476,000, or $0.48 per share in 2023, marking an increase of $115,000, or 2.1% [1][12]. - Total revenue for 2024 was approximately $9,689,000, down from $9,796,000 in 2023, a decrease of $107,000, or 1.1% [2]. - Interest income from loans increased to approximately $8,047,000 in 2024 from $7,976,000 in 2023, while origination fees decreased to approximately $1,642,000 from $1,820,000 [2][11]. Operating Costs and Expenses - Total operating costs and expenses for 2024 were approximately $4,115,000, down from $4,353,000 in 2023, a decrease of $238,000, or 5.5% [3][11]. - The decrease in operating costs was mainly due to reduced interest expenses and a decrease in special bonuses to officers [3]. Shareholders' Equity - As of December 31, 2024, total shareholders' equity was approximately $43,265,000, compared to approximately $42,933,000 as of December 31, 2023 [4]. Market Environment - The CEO noted that 2024 was a challenging year for real estate lenders due to high-interest rates affecting borrowers' liquidity and profitability [5]. - The company’s underwriting and operational policies were tested during this period, and the management expressed hope for a smoother 2025 [5]. Company Overview - Manhattan Bridge Capital, Inc. specializes in providing short-term secured loans to real estate investors for property acquisition and improvement in the New York metropolitan area and Florida [6].