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NorthEast Community Bancorp, Inc. Reports Results for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2024

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NorthEast Community Bancorp, Inc. reported net income of $11.4 million for Q1 2024, with a strong loan portfolio performance. Key metrics include a return on average assets of 2.50%, a return on average equity of 15.88%, and an efficiency ratio of 37.91%. Total assets increased to $1.9 billion, with net interest income up by 9.4% to $25.0 million. Deposits rose by $112.0 million, and stockholders' equity increased by $9.6 million. Non-performing assets remained low at 0.31% of total assets, and the Company's capital position is strong.
NorthEast Community Bancorp, Inc. ha riportato un utile netto di 11,4 milioni di dollari per il primo trimestre del 2024, con una solida performance del portafoglio di prestiti. I principali indicatori includono un rendimento sugli asset medi del 2,50%, un ritorno sul patrimonio medio del 15,88% e un rapporto di efficienza del 37,91%. Gli asset totali sono aumentati a 1,9 miliardi di dollari, con un reddito netto da interessi aumentato del 9,4% a 25,0 milioni di dollari. I depositi sono aumentati di 112,0 milioni di dollari, e il patrimonio degli azionisti è cresciuto di 9,6 milioni di dollari. Gli attivi non performanti sono rimasti bassi allo 0,31% degli asset totali, e la posizione patrimoniale della società è forte.
NorthEast Community Bancorp, Inc. reportó una utilidad neta de 11,4 millones de dólares para el primer trimestre de 2024, con un sólido desempeño de su cartera de préstamos. Las métricas clave incluyen un retorno sobre activos medios del 2,50%, un retorno sobre el patrimonio medio del 15,88% y un ratio de eficiencia del 37,91%. Los activos totales aumentaron a 1,9 mil millones de dólares, con un ingreso neto de intereses que aumentó un 9,4% hasta los 25,0 millones de dólares. Los depósitos aumentaron en 112,0 millones de dólares, y el patrimonio de los accionistas se incrementó en 9,6 millones de dólares. Los activos no productivos se mantuvieron bajos en el 0,31% de los activos totales, y la posición de capital de la compañía es sólida.
NorthEast Community Bancorp, Inc는 2024년 1분기에 1140만 달러의 순이익을 보고했습니다. 이는 강력한 대출 포트폴리오 성과를 반영하는 것입니다. 주요 지표로는 평균 자산수익률 2.50%, 평균 자기자본수익률 15.88%, 효율성 비율은 37.91%입니다. 총 자산은 19억 달러로 증가했으며, 순이자수익은 94% 증가하여 2500만 달러에 달했습니다. 예금은 1억 1200만 달러 증가했고, 주주자본은 960만 달러 증가했습니다. 부실 자산은 전체 자산의 0.31%에 불과하며, 회사의 자본 위치는 강합니다.
NorthEast Community Bancorp, Inc. a déclaré un bénéfice net de 11,4 millions de dollars pour le premier trimestre de 2024, avec une solide performance de son portefeuille de prêts. Les principaux indicateurs comprennent un retour sur les actifs moyens de 2,50%, un retour sur les capitaux propres moyens de 15,88% et un ratio d'efficience de 37,91%. Les actifs totaux ont augmenté pour atteindre 1,9 milliard de dollars, avec un revenu net d'intérêts en hausse de 9,4% à 25,0 millions de dollars. Les dépôts ont augmenté de 112,0 millions de dollars, et les capitaux propres des actionnaires ont augmenté de 9,6 millions de dollars. Les actifs non performants sont restés faibles à 0,31% du total des actifs, et la position en capital de l'entreprise est forte.
NorthEast Community Bancorp, Inc. meldete für das erste Quartal 2024 einen Nettogewinn von 11,4 Millionen Dollar, bei einer starken Leistung des Kreditportfolios. Wichtige Kennzahlen umfassen eine Rendite auf durchschnittliche Vermögenswerte von 2,50%, eine Rendite auf durchschnittliches Eigenkapital von 15,88% und eine Effizienzquote von 37,91%. Die Gesamtvermögenswerte stiegen auf 1,9 Milliarden Dollar, mit einem Anstieg des Nettozinsenertrags um 9,4% auf 25,0 Millionen Dollar. Die Einlagen erhöhten sich um 112,0 Millionen Dollar, und das Eigenkapital der Aktionäre stieg um 9,6 Millionen Dollar. Nicht leistungsfähige Vermögenswerte blieben bei 0,31% der Gesamtvermögenswerte niedrig, und die Kapitalposition des Unternehmens ist stark.
Positive
  • Net income for Q1 2024 was $11.4 million, with earnings per share of $0.87 for basic shares and $0.86 for diluted shares.
  • Return on average assets was 2.50%, return on average equity was 15.88%, and efficiency ratio was 37.91% for the quarter.
  • Total assets increased to $1.9 billion, with net interest income rising by 9.4% to $25.0 million.
  • Deposits increased by $112.0 million, and stockholders' equity grew by $9.6 million.
  • Non-performing assets remained low at 0.31% of total assets.
  • Capital position is strong, with a tier 1 leverage capital ratio of 14.65% and a total risk-based capital ratio of 13.78%.
  • Completed stock repurchase programs, repurchasing 10% of issued and outstanding common stock.
  • Company is considered a well-capitalized institution under the Prompt Corrective Action framework.
Negative
  • Net interest margin decreased by 88 basis points to 5.75% in Q1 2024.
  • Non-interest income decreased by 50.3% to $554,000 for the quarter.
  • Non-interest expense increased by 18.2% to $9.7 million in Q1 2024.
  • Credit loss expense reduction was $165,000 compared to an expense of $1,000 in Q1 2023.
  • Effective income tax rates were 29.0% for Q1 2024.
  • The Company had two non-performing construction loans totaling $4.4 million secured by the same project in Q1 2024.

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., April 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NorthEast Community Bancorp, Inc. (Nasdaq: NECB) (the “Company”), the parent holding company of NorthEast Community Bank (the “Bank”), reported net income of $11.4 million, or $0.87 per basic share and $0.86 per diluted share, for the three months ended March 31, 2024 compared to net income of $11.2 million, or $0.77 per basic and diluted share, for the three months ended March 31, 2023.

Kenneth A. Martinek, NorthEast Community Bancorp’s Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, stated “We are pleased to report another quarter of strong earnings due to the strong performance of our loan portfolio. Despite the high interest rate environment during 2023 that continued into 2024, loan demand remained strong with originations and outstanding commitments remaining robust. As has been in the past, construction lending in high demand-high absorption areas continues to be our focus.”

Highlights for the three months ended March 31, 2024 are as follows:

  • Performance metrics continue to be strong with a return on average assets ratio of 2.50%, a return on average equity ratio of 15.88%, and an efficiency ratio of 37.91%.
  • Net interest income increased by $2.1 million, or 9.4%, to $25.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024 compared to the same periods in 2023.
  • Our commitments, loans-in-process, and standby letters of credit outstanding totaled $731.3 million at March 31, 2024 compared to $719.6 million at December 31, 2023.

Balance Sheet Summary

Total assets increased by $102.8 million, or 5.8%, to $1.9 billion at March 31, 2024, from $1.8 billion at December 31, 2023. The increase in assets was primarily due to an increase in net loans of $67.8 million and an increase in cash and cash equivalents of $38.8 million, partially offset by a decrease in other assets of $3.7 million.

Cash and cash equivalents increased by $38.8 million, or 56.5%, to $107.4 million at March 31, 2024 from $68.7 million at December 31, 2023. The increase in cash and cash equivalents was a result of an increase in deposits of $112.0 million, partially offset by a decrease in borrowings of $17.0 million, an increase of $67.8 million in net loans, and stock repurchases of $1.2 million.

Equity securities decreased by $82,000, or 0.5%, to $18.0 million at March 31, 2024 from $18.1 million at December 31, 2023. The decrease in equity securities was attributable to market depreciation of $82,000 due to market interest rate volatility during the three months ended March 31, 2024.

Securities held-to-maturity decreased by $125,000, or 0.8%, to $15.7 million at March 31, 2024 from $15.9 million at December 31, 2023 due to $128,000 in maturities and pay-downs of various investment securities, partially offset by a decrease of $3,000 in the allowance for credit losses for held-to-maturity securities.

Loans, net of the allowance for credit losses, increased by $67.8 million, or 4.3%, to $1.6 billion at March 31, 2024 from $1.6 billion at December 31, 2023. The increase in loans, net of the allowance for credit losses, was primarily due to loan originations of $180.5 million during the three months ended March 31, 2024, consisting primarily of $170.9 million in construction loans with respect to which approximately 34.0% of the funds were disbursed at loan closings, with the remaining funds to be disbursed over the terms of the construction loans. In addition, during the three months ended March 31, 2024, we originated $9.5 million in commercial and industrial loans.

Loan originations during the first quarter of 2024 resulted in a net increase of $74.5 million in construction loans and $410,000 in consumer loans. The increase in our loan portfolio was partially offset by decreases of $2.2 million in commercial and industrial loans, $2.0 million in non-residential loans, $1.1 million in mixed-use loans, $981,000 in multi-family loans, and $605,000 in residential loans, coupled with normal pay-downs and principal reductions.

The allowance for credit losses related to loans decreased to $4.9 million as of March 31, 2024 from $5.1 million as of December 31, 2023. The decrease in the allowance for credit losses related to loans was due to a credit to the provision for credit losses totaling $145,000 and charge-offs of $21,000.

Premises and equipment decreased by $229,000, or 0.9%, to $25.2 million at March 31, 2024 from $25.5 million at December 31, 2023 primarily due to the depreciation of fixed assets.

Investments in Federal Home Loan Bank stock decreased by $315,000, or 33.9%, to $614,000 at March 31, 2024 from $929,000 at December 31, 2023 due primarily to the mandatory redemption of Federal Home Loan Bank stock in connection with the maturity of $7.0 million in advances in 2024.

Bank owned life insurance (“BOLI”) increased by $157,000, or 0.6%, to $25.2 million at March 31, 2024 from $25.1 million at December 31, 2023 due to increases in the BOLI cash value.

Accrued interest receivable increased by $641,000, or 5.2%, to $13.0 million at March 31, 2024 from $12.3 million at December 31, 2023 due to an increase in the loan portfolio.

Foreclosed real estate was $1.5 million at both March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023.

Right of use assets — operating decreased by $139,000, or 3.0%, to $4.4 million at March 31, 2024 from $4.6 million at December 31, 2023, primarily due to amortization.

Other assets decreased by $3.7 million, or 46.6%, to $4.3 million at March 31, 2024 from $8.0 million at December 31, 2023 due to a decrease in tax assets of $3.6 million and a decrease in suspense accounts of $236,000, partially offset by an increase of $126,000 in prepaid expenses.

Total deposits increased by $112.0 million, or 8.0%, to $1.5 billion at March 31, 2024 from $1.4 billion at December 31, 2023. The increase in deposits was primarily due to the Bank offering competitive interest rates to attract deposits. This resulted in a shift in deposits whereby certificates of deposit increased by $90.9 million, or 11.9% and NOW/money market accounts increased by $60.1 million, or 41.5%, partially offset by decreases in savings account balances of $27.4 million, or 14.3%, and non-interest bearing demand deposits of $11.6 million, or 3.9%.

Federal Home Loan Bank advances decreased by $7.0 million, or 50.0%, to $7.0 million at March 31, 2024 from $14.0 million at December 31, 2023 due to the maturity of borrowings in 2024. Federal Reserve Bank borrowings decreased by $10.0 million, or 20.0%, to $40.0 million at March 31, 2024 from $50.0 million at December 31, 2023.

Advance payments by borrowers for taxes and insurance increased by $326,000, or 16.1%, to $2.3 million at March 31, 2024 from $2.0 million at December 31, 2023 due primarily to remittance of real estate tax payments from our borrowers.

Lease liability – operating decreased by $128,000, or 2.8%, to $4.5 million at March 31, 2024 from $4.6 million at December 31, 2023, primarily due to amortization.

Accounts payable and accrued expenses decreased by $2.0 million, or 14.7%, to $11.6 million at March 31, 2024 from $13.6 million at December 31, 2023 due primarily to a decrease in accrued expense of $2.5 million, partially offset by an increase in accounts payable of $486,000 and deferred compensation of $132,000. The allowance for credit losses for off-balance sheet commitments was $1.0 million at March 31, 2024 and at December 31, 2023.

Stockholders’ equity increased by $9.6 million, or 3.4% to $288.9 million at March 31, 2024, from $279.3 million at December 31, 2023. The increase in stockholders’ equity was due to net income of $11.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024, $444,000 in the amortization of restricted stock and stock options granted under the Company’s 2022 Equity Incentive Plan, a reduction of $217,000 in unearned employee stock ownership plan shares coupled with an increase of $135,000 in earned employee stock ownership plan shares, an exercise of stock options totaling $14,000, and $3,000 in other comprehensive income, partially offset by stock repurchases totaling $1.2 million and dividends paid and declared of $1.3 million.

Net Interest Income

Net interest income totaled $25.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024, as compared to $22.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2023. The increase in net interest income of $2.2 million, or 9.4%, was primarily due to an increase in interest income offset by an increase in interest expense.

The increase in interest income is attributable to increases in the average balances of loans and interest-bearing deposits, partially offset by decreases in the average balances of investment securities and FHLB stock. The increase in interest income is also attributable to a rising interest rate environment due to the Federal Reserve’s interest rate increases in 2023.

The increase in market interest rates in 2023 also caused an increase in our interest expense. As a result, the increase in interest expense for the three months ended March 31, 2024 was due to an increase in the cost of funds on our deposits and borrowed money. The increase in interest expense was also due to an increase in the average balances on our certificates of deposits, our interest-bearing demand deposits, and our borrowed money, offset by a decrease in the average balances on our savings and club deposits.

Total interest and dividend income increased by $9.6 million, or 33.7%, to $38.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024 from $28.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2023. The increase in interest and dividend income was due to an increase in the average balance of interest earning assets of $361.6 million, or 26.3%, to $1.7 billion for the three months ended March 31, 2024 from $1.4 billion for the three months ended March 31, 2023 and an increase in the yield on interest earning assets by 49 basis points from 8.28% for the three months ended March 31, 2023 to 8.77% for the three months ended March 31, 2024.

Interest expense increased by $7.4 million, or 131.5%, to $13.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024 from $5.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2023. The increase in interest expense was due to an increase in the cost of interest bearing liabilities by 155 basis points from 2.74% for the three months ended March 31, 2023 to 4.29% for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and an increase in average interest bearing liabilities of $398.9 million, or 48.2%, to $1.2 billion for the three months ended March 31, 2024 from $827.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2023.

Net interest margin decreased by 88 basis points, or 13.3%, to 5.75% during the three months ended March 31, 2024 compared to 6.63% during the three months ended March 31, 2023. The decrease in the net interest margin was due to the increase in the cost of interest-bearing liabilities outpacing the increase in the yield on interest-earning assets.

Credit Loss Expense

The Company recorded a credit loss expense reduction totaling $165,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2024 compared to a credit loss expenses totaling $1,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2023. The credit loss expense reduction of $165,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2024 was comprised of a credit loss expense reduction for loans of $145,000, a credit loss expense reduction for held-to-maturity investment securities of $3,000, and a credit loss expense reduction for off-balance sheet commitments of $17,000. The credit loss expense reduction for loans of $145,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2024 was primarily attributed to favorable trend in the economy.

We charged-off $21,000 during the three months ended March 31, 2024 as compared to charge-offs of $21,000 during the three months ended March 31, 2023. The charge-offs of $21,000 during the three months ended March 31, 2024 and March 31, 2023 were against various unpaid overdrafts in our demand deposit accounts.

We recorded no recoveries from previously charged-off loans during the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023.

Non-Interest Income

Non-interest income for the three months ended March 31, 2024 was $554,000 compared to non-interest income of $1.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2023. The decrease of $561,000, or 50.3%, in total non-interest income was primarily due to an increase of $307,000 in unrealized gain/loss on equity securities, a decrease of $145,000 in other loan fees and service charges, and a decrease of $117,000 in investment advisory fees.

The increase in unrealized gain/loss on equity was due to an unrealized loss of $82,000 on equity securities during the three months ended March 31, 2024 compared to an unrealized gain of $225,000 on equity securities during the three months ended March 31, 2023. The unrealized loss of $82,000 on equity securities during the three months ended March 31, 2024 was due to market interest rate volatility during the quarter ended March 31, 2024.

The decrease of $145,000 in other loan fees and service charges was due to a decrease of $138,000 in other loan fees and loan servicing fees and a decrease of $7,000 in ATM/debit card/ACH fees.

The decrease in investment advisory fees was due to the disposition in January 2024 of the Bank’s assets relating to the Harbor West Wealth Management Group. Consequently, the Bank no longer generates investment advisory fees following the completion of the transaction.

Non-Interest Expense

Non-interest expense increased by $1.5 million, or 18.2%, to $9.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024 from $8.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2023. The increase resulted primarily from increases of $809,000 in salaries and employee benefits, $543,000 in other operating expense, $122,000 in outside data processing expense, $39,000 in advertising expense, and $38,000 in occupancy expense, partially offset by decreases of $51,000 in equipment expense and $10,000 in real estate owned expense.

Income Taxes

We recorded income tax expense of $4.7 million and $4.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. For the three months ended March 31, 2024, we had approximately $195,000 in tax exempt income, compared to approximately $182,000 in tax exempt income for the three months ended March 31, 2023. Our effective income tax rates were 29.0% and 28.7% for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

Asset Quality

Non-performing assets totaled $5.8 million at March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023. At March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, we had two non-performing construction loans totaling $4.4 million secured by the same project located in the Bronx, New York. The other non-performing assets consisted of one foreclosed property at March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023. Our ratio of non-performing assets to total assets remained low at 0.31% at March 31, 2024 as compared to 0.33% at December 31, 2023.

The Company’s allowance for credit losses related to loans totaled $4.9 million, or 0.30% of total loans as of March 31, 2024, compared to $5.1 million, or 0.32% of total loans as of December 31, 2023. Based on a review of the loans that were in the loan portfolio at March 31, 2024, management believes that the allowance for credit losses related to loans is maintained at a level that represents its best estimate of inherent losses in the loan portfolio that were both probable and reasonably estimable.

In addition, at March 31, 2024, the Company’s allowance for credit losses related to off-balance sheet commitments totaled $1.0 million and the allowance for credit losses related to held-to-maturity debt securities totaled $133,000.

Capital

The Company’s total stockholders’ equity to assets ratio was 15.48% as of March 31, 2024. At March 31, 2024, the Company had the ability to borrow $928.8 million from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, $32.1 million from the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York and $8.0 million from Atlantic Community Bankers Bank.

The Bank’s capital position remains strong relative to current regulatory requirements and the Bank is considered a well-capitalized institution under the Prompt Corrective Action framework. As of March 31, 2024, the Bank had a tier 1 leverage capital ratio of 14.65% and a total risk-based capital ratio of 13.78%.

The Company completed its first stock repurchase program on April 14, 2023 whereby the Company repurchased 1,637,794 shares, or 10%, of the Company’s issued and outstanding common stock. The cost of the stock repurchase program totaled $23.0 million, including commission cost and Federal excise taxes. Of the total shares repurchased under this program, 957,275 of such shares were repurchased during 2023 at a total cost of $13.7 million, including commission costs and Federal excise taxes.

The Company commenced its second stock repurchase program on May 30, 2023 whereby the Company will repurchase 1,509,218, or 10%, of the Company’s issued and outstanding common stock. The Company has repurchased 1,015,980 shares of common stock under its second repurchase program, at a cost of $16.0 million, including commission costs and Federal excise taxes, at March 31, 2024.

About NorthEast Community Bancorp

NorthEast Community Bancorp, headquartered at 325 Hamilton Avenue, White Plains, New York 10601, is the holding company for NorthEast Community Bank, which conducts business through its eleven branch offices located in Bronx, New York, Orange, Rockland, and Sullivan Counties in New York and Essex, Middlesex, and Norfolk Counties in Massachusetts and three loan production offices located in New City, New York, White Plains, New York, and Danvers, Massachusetts. For more information about NorthEast Community Bancorp and NorthEast Community Bank, please visit www.necb.com.

Forward Looking Statement

This press release contains certain forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements include statements regarding anticipated future events and can be identified by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. They often include words such as “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” and “intend” or future or conditional verbs such as “will,” “would,” “should,” “could,” or “may.” These statements are based upon the current beliefs and expectations of the Company’s management and are subject to significant risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from those set forth in the forward-looking statements as a result of numerous factors. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from expected results include, but are not limited to, changes in market interest rates, regional and national economic conditions (including higher inflation and its impact on regional and national economic conditions), legislative and regulatory changes, monetary and fiscal policies of the United States government, including policies of the United States Treasury and the Federal Reserve Board, the quality and composition of the loan or investment portfolios, demand for loan products, decreases in deposit levels necessitating increased borrowing to fund loans and securities, competition, demand for financial services in NorthEast Community Bank’s market area, changes in the real estate market values in NorthEast Community Bank’s market area, the impact of failures or disruptions in or breaches of the Company’s operational or security systems, data or infrastructure, or those of third parties, including as a result of cyberattacks or campaigns, and changes in relevant accounting principles and guidelines. Additionally, other risks and uncertainties may be described in our annual and quarterly reports filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), which are available through the SEC’s website located at www.sec.gov. These risks and uncertainties should be considered in evaluating any forward-looking statements and undue reliance should not be placed on such statements. Except as required by applicable law or regulation, the Company does not undertake, and specifically disclaims any obligation, to release publicly the result of any revisions that may be made to any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of the statements or to reflect the occurrence of anticipated or unanticipated events.

CONTACT:    Kenneth A. Martinek
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
   
PHONE: (914) 684-2500
   


NORTHEAST COMMUNITY BANCORP, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
(Unaudited)
 
  March 31, December 31,
  2024 2023
  (In thousands, except share
  and per share amounts)
ASSETS      
Cash and amounts due from depository institutions $9,940  $13,394 
Interest-bearing deposits  97,508   55,277 
Total cash and cash equivalents  107,448   68,671 
Certificates of deposit  100   100 
Equity securities  18,020   18,102 
Securities held-to-maturity ( net of allowance for credit losses of $133 and $136, respectively )  15,735   15,860 
Loans receivable  1,654,626   1,586,721 
Deferred loan costs, net  (52)  176 
Allowance for credit losses  (4,927)  (5,093)
Net loans  1,649,647   1,581,804 
Premises and equipment, net  25,223   25,452 
Investments in restricted stock, at cost  614   929 
Bank owned life insurance  25,239   25,082 
Accrued interest receivable  12,952   12,311 
Real estate owned  1,456   1,456 
Property held for investment  1,398   1,407 
Right of Use Assets – Operating  4,427   4,566 
Right of Use Assets – Financing  350   351 
Other assets  4,299   8,044 
Total assets $1,866,908  $1,764,135 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY      
Liabilities:      
Deposits:      
Non-interest bearing $288,589  $300,184 
Interest bearing  1,223,413   1,099,852 
Total deposits  1,512,002   1,400,036 
Advance payments by borrowers for taxes and insurance  2,346   2,020 
Borrowings  47,000   64,000 
Lease Liability – Operating  4,497   4,625 
Lease Liability – Financing  580   571 
Accounts payable and accrued expenses  11,559   13,558 
Total liabilities  1,577,984   1,484,810 
       
Stockholders’ equity:      
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value; 25,000,000 shares authorized; none issued or outstanding $  $ 
Common stock, $0.01 par value; 75,000,000 shares authorized; 14,065,796 shares and 14,144,856 shares outstanding, respectively  141   142 
Additional paid-in capital  109,267   109,924 
Unearned Employee Stock Ownership Plan (“ESOP”) shares  (6,346)  (6,563)
Retained earnings  185,542   175,505 
Accumulated other comprehensive gain  320   317 
Total stockholders’ equity  288,924   279,325 
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $1,866,908  $1,764,135 
       


NORTHEAST COMMUNITY BANCORP, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(Unaudited)
 
  Quarter Ended March 31,
  2024 2023
  (In thousands, except per share amounts)
INTEREST INCOME:       
Loans $36,703  $27,575 
Interest-earning deposits  1,200   703 
Securities  218   233 
Total Interest Income  38,121   28,511 
INTEREST EXPENSE:       
Deposits  12,394   5,552 
Borrowings  731   112 
Financing lease  10   9 
Total Interest Expense  13,135   5,673 
Net Interest Income  24,986   22,838 
Provision for credit loss  (165)  1 
Net Interest Income after Credit Loss Expense  25,151   22,837 
NON-INTEREST INCOME:       
Other loan fees and service charges  462   607 
Earnings on bank owned life insurance  157   150 
Investment advisory fees  -   117 
Realized and unrealized (loss) gain on equity securities  (82)  225 
Other  17   16 
Total Non-Interest Income  554   1,115 
NON-INTEREST EXPENSES:       
Salaries and employee benefits  5,351   4,542 
Occupancy expense  707   669 
Equipment  253   304 
Outside data processing  637   515 
Advertising  88   49 
Real estate owned expense  11   21 
Other  2,634   2,091 
Total Non-Interest Expenses  9,681   8,191 
INCOME BEFORE PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES  16,024   15,761 
PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES  4,650   4,517 
NET INCOME $11,374  $11,244 
         


NORTHEAST COMMUNITY BANCORP, INC.
SELECTED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL DATA
(Unaudited)
 
  Quarter Ended March 31,
  2024 2023
  (In thousands, except per share amounts)
Per share data:      
Earnings per share - basic $0.87  $0.77 
Earnings per share - diluted  0.86   0.77 
Weighted average shares outstanding - basic  13,118   14,649 
Weighted average shares outstanding - diluted  13,191   14,696 
Performance ratios/data:      
Return on average total assets  2.50%  3.10%
Return on average shareholders' equity  15.88%  16.98%
Net interest income $24,986  $22,838 
Net interest margin  5.75%  6.63%
Efficiency ratio  37.91%  34.20%
Net charge-off ratio  0.00%  0.00%
       
Loan portfolio composition:  March 31, 2024  December 31, 2023
One-to-four family $4,647  $5,252 
Multi-family  197,946   198,927 
Mixed-use  28,500   29,643 
Total residential real estate  231,093   233,822 
Non-residential real estate  19,130   21,130 
Construction  1,293,871   1,219,413 
Commercial and industrial  108,882   111,116 
Consumer  1,650   1,240 
Gross loans  1,654,626   1,586,721 
Deferred loan (fees) costs, net  (52)  176 
Total loans $1,654,574  $1,586,897 
Asset quality data:      
Loans past due over 90 days and still accruing $-  $- 
Non-accrual loans  4,385   4,385 
OREO property  1,456   1,456 
Total non-performing assets $5,841  $5,841 
       
Allowance for credit losses to total loans  0.30%  0.32%
Allowance for credit losses to non-performing loans  112.34%  116.15%
Non-performing loans to total loans  0.27%  0.28%
Non-performing assets to total assets  0.31%  0.33%
       
Bank's Regulatory Capital ratios:      
Total capital to risk-weighted assets  13.78%  14.11%
Common equity tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets  13.47%  13.78%
Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets  13.47%  13.78%
Tier 1 leverage ratio  14.65%  16.21%
         


NORTHEAST COMMUNITY BANCORP, INC.
NET INTEREST MARGIN ANALYSIS
(Unaudited)
                     
  Quarter Ended March 31, 2024 Quarter Ended March 31, 2023
  Average  Interest and Average Average  Interest and Average
  Balance dividend Yield Balance dividend Yield
  (In thousands, except yield/cost information) (In thousands, except yield/cost information)
Loan receivable gross $1,612,343  $36,703   9.11% $1,269,850  $27,575   8.69%
Securities  33,848   197   2.33%  44,523   211   1.90%
Federal Home Loan Bank stock  842   21   9.98%  1,150   22   7.65%
Other interest-earning assets  91,552   1,200   5.24%  61,484   703   4.57%
Total interest-earning assets  1,738,585   38,121   8.77%  1,377,007   28,511   8.28%
Allowance for credit losses  (5,091)         (5,459)       
Non-interest-earning assets  88,859          80,900        
Total assets $1,822,353         $1,452,448        
                     
Interest-bearing demand deposit $171,483  $1,817   4.24% $90,199  $428   1.90%
Savings and club accounts  182,771   1,202   2.63%  286,510   1,913   2.67%
Certificates of deposit  810,586   9,375   4.63%  431,259   3,211   2.98%
Total interest-bearing deposits  1,164,840   12,394   4.26%  807,968   5,552   2.75%
Borrowed money  61,092   741   4.85%  19,056   121   2.54%
Total interest-bearing liabilities  1,225,932   13,135   4.29%  827,024   5,673   2.74%
Non-interest-bearing demand deposit  291,909          345,298        
Other non-interest-bearing liabilities  18,090          15,181        
Total liabilities  1,535,931          1,187,503        
Equity  286,422          264,945        
Total liabilities and equity $1,822,353         $1,452,448        
                     
Net interest income / interest spread    $24,986   4.48%    $22,838   5.54%
Net interest rate margin         5.75%         6.63%
Net interest earning assets $512,653         $549,983        
Average interest-earning assets to interest-bearing liabilities  141.82%         166.50%       
                       

FAQ

What was NorthEast Community Bancorp, Inc.'s net income for the three months ended March 31, 2024?

NorthEast Community Bancorp, Inc. reported net income of $11.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024.

What were the key metrics for NorthEast Community Bancorp, Inc. in Q1 2024?

Key metrics for NorthEast Community Bancorp, Inc. in Q1 2024 included a return on average assets of 2.50%, a return on average equity of 15.88%, and an efficiency ratio of 37.91%.

How much did total assets increase by at NorthEast Community Bancorp, Inc. for March 31, 2024?

Total assets increased by $102.8 million, or 5.8%, to $1.9 billion at NorthEast Community Bancorp, Inc. for March 31, 2024.

What was the increase in net interest income at NorthEast Community Bancorp, Inc. for the three months ended March 31, 2024?

Net interest income increased by $2.1 million, or 9.4%, to $25.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024 at NorthEast Community Bancorp, Inc.

How much did deposits increase by at NorthEast Community Bancorp, Inc. for March 31, 2024?

Deposits increased by $112.0 million at NorthEast Community Bancorp, Inc. for March 31, 2024.

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