MainStreet Bancshares, Inc. - MNSB STOCK NEWS

MainStreet Bancshares, Inc. (MNSB, MNSBP) reported a net income of $5.4 million for Q1 2022, reflecting strong financial performance. The net interest income rose by 13% to $15.2 million, boosting the net interest margin to 3.91%. Total assets reached $1.75 billion, a growth of 6.3% year-over-year. The loan portfolio increased by 5.3%, with $111 million in commercial loans. Avenu™, the bank's BaaS subsidiary, is gaining traction among fintechs, enhancing profitability with significant non-interest income and deposits.

MainStreet Bancshares, Inc. (Nasdaq: MNSB) announced that its subsidiary, MainStreet Bank, received the Galaxy Award from the Dulles Regional Chamber of Commerce as the outstanding large business of the year. With $1.7 billion in assets, the bank was recognized for its community focus and support for local businesses, particularly during the pandemic through initiatives like the Paycheck Protection Program. The bank aims to enhance its community impact through the new subsidiary, MainStreet Community Capital, targeting distressed areas in the Washington, D.C. region.

MainStreet Bancshares, Inc. (MNSB, MNSBP) has received an A rating from Egan-Jones Ratings Company, indicating a high level of creditworthiness and low sensitivity to credit conditions. As of December 31, 2021, the company reported $1.65 billion in assets and $189 million in stockholders' equity. The community bank operates six branches in the Washington D.C. area and plans to launch its Fintech Banking as a Service solution called Avenu™ this year. The bank focuses on technology and personalized service to enhance customer experience.

MainStreet Bancshares, Inc. (MNSB, MNSBP) announced the repurchase of 50,000 shares on February 8, 2022, as part of its ongoing buyback program, which allows for 1.25 million shares in total. Since the plan's inception, 885,785 shares have been repurchased. The Company is well-capitalized, with $1.65 billion in assets and $189 million in equity as of December 31, 2021. Additionally, MainStreet launched Avenu™, a Banking as a Service platform aimed at fintech partners, enhancing its technological offerings.

MainStreet Bancshares (Nasdaq: MNSB, MNSBP) has declared its first cash dividend of $0.05 per share, payable on February 10, 2022, to stockholders of record by February 3, 2022. As of December 31, 2021, the company reported $1.65 billion in assets and $189 million in stockholders' equity. The Board of Directors plans to review and consider future dividends quarterly, depending on the company's financial condition. MainStreet Bank also launched its new Banking as a Service platform, Avenu, to enhance services for fintech partners.

MainStreet Bancshares reported record net income of $22.2 million for 2021, yielding a 12.38% return on average equity and a 1.32% return on average assets. Key highlights include a 16% increase in net interest income, rising to $53.5 million, and a net interest margin improvement to 3.61%. The company’s loan portfolio grew by 4.1%, benefitting from significantly lower nonperforming assets at 0.05%. Additionally, the upcoming launch of the Avenu™ BaaS platform is anticipated to enhance low-cost deposits and generate new fee income.

MainStreet Bank has launched Avenu™, a fintech-focused technology solution aimed at enhancing banking and payment processes for financial technology clients. With a proven track record of providing Banking as a Service (BaaS), the bank seeks to capture a share of the $97 trillion noncash payment market. Avenu™ offers a streamlined platform for fintechs, allowing for quick setup, compliance management, and transaction processing. This innovation is expected to generate fee income and access low-cost deposits, ultimately boosting shareholder value.