Puerto Rico-based Popular Bank announced it is exiting home lending, the second institution to make the decision in a little over a month. The company said competitive pressure and the wish to focus on areas with greater revenue potential motivated their exit from the mortgage segment.   "As part of our ongoing efforts to improve profitability, we decided to exit the U.S. residential mortgage origination business," said Jorge Garcia, chief financial officer of parent company, Popular Inc., in its third-qua ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported net earnings of $6.8 million, or $0.28 per share, compared to core income of $2 million and $0.08 per share in Q3 2024 [5] - Return on Assets (ROA) improved to 70 basis points, and Return on Tangible Common Equity (ROTCE) improved to 9.45% [5] - Core ROA adjusted for certain non-permanent items is closer to 90 basis points, aligning with the target of 1% ROA [6] - Net interest margin increased to 3.18%, up from 2.86% in the previous quarter and 2.97% year-over-year [21] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The mortgage division's production increased from $20 million per month to $100 million - $120 million per month over the past few years, with a 10% annual production increase in Q3 [11] - Mortgage warehouse average balances grew to $210 million, with ending balances at $327 million, and pretax earnings of $1.6 million [12] - Panacea's loan balances increased to $530 million, with deposits growing 50% year-over-year to $132 million [13] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Non-interest bearing checking accounts grew by 16% year-over-year, improving the deposit mix and reducing the cost of deposits by almost 20% [7] - Average earning assets increased by 10% annualized in Q3, positioning the company to replace earning assets sold a year ago [20] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on increasing the proportion of non-interest bearing deposits to 20% of total deposits, currently at about 20% in the core bank [36] - The strategy emphasizes core funding through checking accounts rather than brokered CDs or institutional borrowings, aiming for sustainable growth and profitability [46] - The company is leveraging technology and customer service to enhance deposit growth and maintain competitive margins [14] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in achieving a 1% ROA, citing strong operational leverage and a focus on core relationships [6][26] - The company anticipates continued growth in profitability with minimal operating expense increases, despite inflationary pressures [24] - Management noted that the current quarter's results reflect a positive trend, with expectations for further improvements in the coming quarters [26] Other Important Information - The company experienced limited impacts on net interest margin due to interest reversals on loans moving to non-accrual status [22] - The provision for the quarter was a small release, driven by growth in the loan portfolio and low core charge-off activity [23] Q&A Session Summary Question: Thoughts on overall loan growth for Q4 and 2026 - Management indicated potential runoff in mortgage warehouse but expects to sustain levels, with Panacea loans projected to reach $150 million in annual production [30][32] Question: Timing for reaching a 3.3% margin - Management expects to be closer to a 3.3% margin by the first quarter of next year, focusing on increasing non-interest bearing deposits [35][36] Question: Impact of interest rates on deposit costs - Management noted that competition is likely to use falling rates to drive margins, but the company's growth in checking accounts allows for competitive positioning [45] Question: Stickiness of digital customers - Management confirmed that digital customers are stickier than expected, with high retention rates and strong deposit relationships [47][51] Question: Resolution of asset quality issues - Management indicated that one loan could be resolved in the current quarter, while others may take longer, with expectations for improved debt coverage [56][57] Question: Future expense trends - Management anticipates continued improvement in expense management over the next few quarters [59]

East West Bancorp, Inc. 3Q Earnings Presentation October 21, 2025 3Q 25 Forward-Looking Statements and Additional Information In this presentation, "we", "our", "us", "East West" and the "Company" refer to East West Bancorp, Inc., and its consolidated subsidiaries unless the context indicates otherwise. Forward-Looking Statements This presentation contains forward-looking statements that are intended to be covered by the safe harbor for such statements provided by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Ac ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Net income for the third quarter totaled $10.1 million or $0.59 per share, representing a 9% increase from the previous quarter and a 45% increase year-over-year [3][5] - Net interest income increased for the fifth consecutive quarter, rising by $1.9 million to $29.3 million, driven by higher interest income of $3.2 million [6][8] - Net interest margin expanded by six basis points to 2.98%, marking a 30 basis point increase over the last four quarters [3][7] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Loans held for investment grew by $68 million or 8% on an annualized basis, primarily from the in-house mortgage origination business [4] - Third quarter loan originations totaled $188 million at a blended yield of 6.70%, which is 67 basis points above the prior quarter's blended loan portfolio yield [4][9] - Non-performing loans decreased by $11.3 million or 20% to $44.5 million, attributed to charge-offs and upgrades [9][10] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total deposits increased by $178 million from the end of the second quarter to $3.4 billion, with growth across all deposit categories [11] - The allowance for loan losses to total loans held for investment ratio stood at 1.36% as of September 30, indicating appropriate risk coverage [11] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on addressing remaining credit issues and improving asset quality, with a goal of resolving significant non-accrual loans [20][21] - There is an ongoing effort to shift the loan portfolio mix towards commercial and industrial (C&I) loans while maintaining strong growth in residential mortgages [34][36] - The company is considering opportunities for share buybacks and refinancing sub-debt, while also investing in business growth and technology [55] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about core earnings growth and lower credit costs, viewing these as positive signs for the future [3] - The competitive landscape for liquidity remains challenging, impacting the ability to reduce funding costs significantly [7][30] - The company anticipates continued loan growth, although Q4 may see some seasonal moderation [34] Other Important Information - The tangible book value per share increased to $25.89, reflecting a 12% annualized increase [11] - The company repurchased 660,000 shares, or 4% of shares outstanding, during the third quarter [11] Q&A Session Summary Question: Asset quality improvement metrics - Management acknowledged progress in asset quality but indicated that more work is needed, particularly in resolving non-accrual loans [18][19] Question: Capital and share repurchase authorization - Approximately $4 million remains in the current share repurchase program, with management open to future buybacks depending on stock price and market conditions [22][23] Question: Deposit beta and interest rates - Management noted that deposit beta has slowed due to fierce competition for liquidity, and they expect to capitalize on upcoming maturing time deposits [28][30] Question: Loan growth and portfolio mix - The pipeline remains healthy, with a focus on residential mortgages and a gradual shift towards C&I loans, although government shutdowns may impact SBA loan funding [35][36] Question: Interest recovery and FHLB advances - No significant interest recovery was noted in Q3, and FHLB advances were replaced with brokered deposits at higher rates [42][43]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Net income for the third quarter totaled $10.1 million or $0.59 per share, representing a 9% increase from the previous quarter and a 45% increase year-over-year [3][5] - Net interest income increased for the fifth consecutive quarter, rising by $1.9 million to $29.3 million, driven by higher interest income of $3.2 million [6][8] - Net interest margin expanded by six basis points to 2.98%, marking a 30 basis point increase over the last four quarters [3][7] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Loans held for investment grew by $68 million or 8% on an annualized basis, primarily from the in-house mortgage origination business [4] - Third quarter loan originations totaled $188 million at a blended yield of 6.70%, which is 67 basis points above the prior quarter's blended loan portfolio yield [4][9] - Non-performing loans decreased by $11.3 million or 20% to $44.5 million, attributed to charge-offs and upgrades [9][10] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total deposits increased by $178 million from the end of the second quarter to $3.4 billion, with growth across all deposit categories [11] - The allowance for loan losses to total loans held for investment ratio stood at 1.36% as of September 30, indicating appropriate risk coverage [11] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on addressing remaining credit issues and improving asset quality, with a goal of resolving significant non-accrual loans [20][21] - There is an ongoing effort to deepen relationships in existing markets and explore opportunities for sub-debt refinancing next year [55] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism regarding core earnings growth and lower credit costs, viewing these as positive signs for the future [3] - The company remains vigilant in addressing credit issues and is focused on maintaining loan growth while managing operating costs [20][21] Other Important Information - The tangible book value per share increased to $25.89, reflecting a 12% annualized increase [11] - The company repurchased 660,000 shares, or 4% of shares outstanding, during the third quarter [11] Q&A Session Summary Question: Asset quality improvement and future expectations - Management acknowledged progress in asset quality but indicated that more work is needed, with a focus on resolving significant non-accrual loans [18][20] Question: Capital and share repurchase authorization - The company has about $4 million left in the current share repurchase program and is considering future buyback opportunities [22][23] Question: Deposit beta and interest rates - Management noted that deposit beta has slowed due to fierce competition for liquidity, and they expect to capitalize on upcoming rate cuts [28][30] Question: Loan growth and portfolio mix - The pipeline remains healthy, with a focus on residential mortgage and commercial loans, although seasonality may moderate growth in Q4 [34][35] Question: Interest recovery and FHLB advances - There was no significant interest recovery in Q3, and FHLB advances were replaced with brokered deposits at a higher rate [42][43] Question: Margin expansion and future rate cuts - Management believes they can continue to expand margins despite potential rate cuts, driven by loan growth and origination yields [48][50]

Core Insights - Northfield Bancorp reported strong Q2 2025 results, with GAAP EPS of $0.24 exceeding analyst estimates of $0.23 and GAAP revenue of $38.9 million surpassing expectations of $36.53 million, reflecting significant year-over-year improvements in profitability and efficiency [1][2] Financial Performance - Q2 2025 GAAP EPS increased by 71.4% from $0.14 in Q2 2024 to $0.24 [2] - GAAP revenue rose by 23.5% from $31.6 million in Q2 2024 to $38.9 million [2] - Net income for the quarter was $9.6 million, up from $6.0 million in the prior-year period [5] - Non-interest income increased by 58.3% to $4.5 million, driven by higher trading activity and insurance income [11] Efficiency and Margins - Net interest margin improved to 2.57%, up from 2.09% a year earlier, due to lower costs on interest-bearing liabilities and higher yields on interest-earning assets [6] - The efficiency ratio decreased to 59.02% from 72.89% in Q1 2025, indicating improved operational efficiency [7] Asset Quality - Non-performing loans declined to 0.36% of total loans from 0.51% a year earlier, reflecting better asset quality [8] - The allowance for credit losses covered 256% of non-performing loans, with net charge-offs falling to $887,000 [8] Loan Portfolio and Funding - The loan portfolio saw a decline, particularly in multifamily loans, which decreased by $114.4 million from December 31, 2024, to June 30, 2025 [9] - Core non-brokered deposits increased by $36.0 million, while total deposits contracted due to a runoff of brokered deposits [10] Strategic Focus - The company is actively managing its loan book to reduce concentrations in higher-risk segments, aiming to maintain strong asset quality and regulatory capital standards [4] - Management emphasized a focus on margin expansion, careful portfolio risk management, and cost control, without providing formal guidance for future quarters [12][13]