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Eagle Bancorp Inc. (symbol: EGBN) is a prominent bank holding company that operates through its wholly-owned subsidiary, EagleBank. Positioned in the local community banking sector, EagleBank has established 21 offices across Maryland, Northern Virginia, and Washington, D.C. The bank is known for providing superior customer service and custom financial solutions tailored to meet the unique needs of the local business community.
At its core, EagleBank offers an extensive range of commercial banking services designed for business and professional clients. These services include:
- Commercial loans for various business purposes such as working capital, equipment purchases, and real estate lines of credit
- Government contract financing
- Asset-based lending and accounts receivable financing
- Construction and commercial real estate loans
- Business equipment financing
In addition to these, EagleBank provides a plethora of consumer banking services aimed at individuals. These include:
- Consumer home equity lines of credit
- Personal lines of credit and term loans
- Consumer loans and personal credit cards
- Residential mortgage loans
Eagle Bancorp Inc. has been recognized for its recent achievements, including raising nearly $6.0 million in total funds. The company's commitment to financial stability and growth is evident in its thorough reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures to the nearest GAAP measures, ensuring transparency and reliability for its stakeholders.
With a focus on fostering local economic growth, EagleBank continues to form strategic partnerships and offer competitive personal banking products and services. The bank's dedication to excellence in customer service and innovative financial solutions makes it a cornerstone of the local business community.
EagleBank has announced financing for the construction of Residences at The Six, a 316-unit, 7-story apartment complex in Hyattsville, MD, developed by Perseus TDC, Transwestern Development, and Griffin Capital. Project completion is expected by late summer 2024. The complex will feature ground-floor retail, a parking garage, and various amenities.
Located near the University of Maryland and accessible transit, this project aims for NGBS Gold certification and is set in an Opportunity Zone, aligning with regional housing goals.
Eagle Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: EGBN) has declared a cash dividend of $0.45 per share for the second quarter of 2022, reflecting a $0.05 increase from the previous quarter. The dividend will be payable on July 29, 2022, to shareholders of record as of July 11, 2022. This announcement underscores the company's commitment to enhancing shareholder value amid ongoing economic uncertainties.
EagleBank has provided $48.45 million in acquisition financing to the Montgomery County Housing Opportunities Commission (HOC) for three multifamily properties in downtown Bethesda, MD. The properties, comprising 212 apartment units, are classified as naturally affordable housing with all rents below 70% of the area median income. HOC plans to implement affordability restrictions, ensuring 10% of the units are reserved for households earning 70%% or less of the area median, and 20%% for those earning 50%% or less. The acquisition aims to preserve housing stock and prevent displacement amid future redevelopment.
EagleBank has announced a financing deal of $54.25 million to support the construction of The Margaux, a 291-unit affordable housing project in New Carrollton, Maryland. This project, developed in partnership with Urban Atlantic Development, aims to provide housing for essential workers near a Metro station, addressing rising housing costs. Notably, it is the first project funded by Amazon’s Housing Equity Fund with $25.4 million in low-rate loans. Completion is expected in 2023, contributing to a larger mixed-use development.
Eagle Bancorp reported net income of $45.7 million for Q1 2022, up from $41.6 million in Q4 2021, driven by reduced non-interest expenses and an increase in loans by $48.2 million. Net income per diluted share improved to $1.42. However, noninterest income fell to $7.5 million, a 29.5% decline. Despite strong asset quality, shareholders’ equity decreased by 6.3% due to unrealized losses in investment securities. A dividend of $0.40 per share was declared, maintaining a 28% payout ratio based on earnings.
Eagle Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: EGBN) announced a cash dividend of $0.40 per share for Q1 2022, payable on April 29, 2022 to shareholders of record as of April 11, 2022. The Company, headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, has been operating since 1998 and focuses on fostering relationships with businesses and individuals across its market. The release also contains forward-looking statements related to risks and uncertainties affecting future operations, urging caution against placing undue reliance on these projections.
EagleBank has announced a financing deal of $52 million for the development of a new 5-acre middle school campus in Washington, D.C., supporting DC Preparatory Academy. The funding will cover Phase I development costs for the Anacostia Middle Campus Project, which includes essential structural updates and renovations. This partnership aims to empower educational access in D.C., reinforcing EagleBank’s commitment to community development. DC Prep, recognized as the highest-performing network of public charter schools, serves more than 2,000 students.