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Wintrust Financial Corporation Reports Fourth Quarter 2020 Net Income of $101.2 million and Full-Year 2020 Net Income of $293.0 million

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Wintrust Financial Corporation (Nasdaq: WTFC) reported a net income of $101.2 million in Q4 2020, representing a 2% decrease sequentially but a 13% increase year-over-year. For the full year, net income totaled $293 million, down from $355.7 million in 2019. Key highlights include a $1.3 billion rise in total assets and $1.2 billion in total deposits. Non-performing loans declined by 26%, while net interest income increased by $3.5 million. Mortgage banking revenue dropped by $21.7 million. The company plans to close 10 branches, projecting annual savings of $5 million.

Positive
  • Net income increased by 13% year-over-year.
  • Total assets grew by $1.3 billion.
  • Total deposits rose by $1.2 billion.
  • Non-performing loans decreased by 26%.
  • Net interest income increased by $3.5 million.
Negative
  • Net income decreased by 2% compared to the previous quarter.
  • Full-year net income down 17.6% from 2019.
  • Mortgage banking revenue decreased by $21.7 million.
  • Provision for credit losses totaled $1.2 million, indicating potential challenges.

ROSEMONT, Ill., Jan. 20, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wintrust Financial Corporation (“Wintrust”, “the Company”, "we" or "our") (Nasdaq: WTFC) announced net income of $101.2 million or $1.63 per diluted common share for the fourth quarter of 2020, a decrease in diluted earnings per common share of 2% compared to the third quarter of 2020 and an increase of 13% compared to the fourth quarter of 2019. The Company recorded net income of $293.0 million or $4.68 per diluted common share for the year ended December 31, 2020 compared to net income of $355.7 million or $6.03 per diluted common share for the same period of 2019.

Highlights of the Fourth Quarter of 2020:
Comparative information to the third quarter of 2020

  • Total assets increased by $1.3 billion.
  • Total loans, excluding Paycheck Protection Program ("PPP") loans, increased by $607 million primarily due to growth in commercial loans and life insurance premium finance receivables. This growth also included a $71 million net increase in residential real estate loans for investment as the Company decided to allocate a portion of its current and future mortgage production for investment.
    • In addition, during the fourth quarter of 2020, the Company exercised its early buy-out option on $248 million of eligible loans previously sold to the Government National Mortgage Association ("GNMA") recorded in mortgage loans held-for-sale. See Table 1 for more information.
    • PPP loans originated in 2020 declined by $663 million in the fourth quarter of 2020 primarily as a result of processing forgiveness payments. As of January 15, 2021, approximately 23% of PPP loan balances originated in 2020 have been forgiven, approximately 45% of balances are in the forgiveness review or submission process, and approximately 32% of balances have yet to apply.
  • Total deposits increased by $1.2 billion, notwithstanding the return of approximately $666 million in wholesale deposits during the fourth quarter of 2020.
  • Net interest income increased by $3.5 million primarily due to a reduction in the rate on interest-bearing deposits and loan growth.
    • The rate on interest-bearing deposits declined by 10 basis points in the fourth quarter of 2020 as compared to the third quarter of 2020. This improvement more than offset a two basis point decline in the yield on total loans in the fourth quarter of 2020 as compared to the third quarter of 2020.
    • The Company recognized $16.8 million of PPP loan fee accretion in the fourth quarter of 2020 as compared to $17.4 million in the third quarter of 2020 on PPP loans originated in 2020. As of December 31, 2020, the Company had approximately $32.5 million of PPP loan fees that have yet to be recognized in income.
  • The loans to deposits ratio ended the fourth quarter of 2020 at 86.5% as compared to 89.7% as of September 30, 2020. Excluding PPP loans, the loans to deposits ratio ended the fourth quarter of 2020 at 79.2%.
  • Mortgage banking revenue decreased by $21.7 million to $86.8 million for the fourth quarter of 2020 as compared to $108.5 million in the prior quarter.
  • Outstanding COVID-19 related loan modifications for customers totaled approximately $345 million or 1.2% of total loans, excluding PPP loans, as of December 31, 2020 as compared to $413 million or 1.4% as of September 30, 2020.
  • Provision for credit losses totaled $1.2 million in the fourth quarter of 2020 as compared to $25.0 million in the third quarter of 2020.
  • Recorded net charge-offs of $10.3 million in the fourth quarter of 2020, of which $5.9 million were reserves on individually assessed loans as of the prior quarter end, as compared to net charge-offs of $9.3 million in the third quarter of 2020. Net charge-offs as a percentage of average total loans, totaled 13 basis points in the fourth quarter of 2020 on an annualized basis compared to 12 basis points on an annualized basis in the third quarter of 2020.
  • The allowance for credit losses on our core loan portfolio is approximately 1.82% of the outstanding balance as of December 31, 2020, down from 1.88% as of September 30, 2020. See Table 12 for more information.
  • Non-performing loans declined by $45.6 million, or 26%, and totaled $127.5 million, or 0.40% of total loans, as of December 31, 2020 as compared to $173.1 million, or 0.54% of total loans, as of September 30, 2020.

Other items of note from the fourth quarter of 2020

  • The following items had a $13.2 million unfavorable pre-tax income impact on the fourth quarter of 2020:
    • Recorded a decrease in the value of mortgage servicing rights related to changes in fair value model assumptions of $5.2 million in the fourth quarter of 2020 as compared to a decrease of $3.0 million in the third quarter of 2020.
    • Accrued $6.6 million of contingent consideration expense in the fourth quarter of 2020 related to the previous acquisition of mortgage operations as compared to $6.3 million in the third quarter of 2020, which was recorded in other non-interest expense.
    • Recorded an impairment charge of $1.4 million in occupancy expense related to the planned closure of 10 bank branches.
  • Repurchased 974,150 shares of our common stock at a cost of $54.9 million, or an average price of $56.40 per share.

Edward J. Wehmer, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, commented, "Wintrust reported net income of $101.2 million for the fourth quarter of 2020, down from $107.3 million in the third quarter of 2020. The fourth quarter of 2020 was characterized by significant loan growth, increased net interest income, strong mortgage banking revenue, a significant reduction in non-performing loans and a continued focus to increase franchise value in our market area."

Reflecting on the year, Mr. Wehmer stated, "I am very appreciative of our staff's tireless efforts to make the best of a difficult year. The year offered many challenges and I could not be more proud of our results. Pre-tax income, excluding provision for credit losses (non-GAAP), increased by 13% to $604 million in 2020 as compared to $534 million in 2019. We finished 2020 with a lot of momentum and look forward to serving our communities and being responsive to our customers in the new year."

Mr. Wehmer continued, "The Company experienced significant loan growth, excluding PPP loans, in the fourth quarter of 2020, including growth in its commercial, commercial real estate, residential real estate loans for investment and life insurance premium finance receivable portfolios. In addition, the Company supplemented loan growth by exercising its early buy-out option on eligible GNMA loans. The majority of the loan growth was in the latter part of the quarter as total period end loans, excluding PPP loans, were $678 million higher than average total loans, excluding PPP loans, in the fourth quarter of 2020. Our loan pipelines remain strong and we expect to continue to grow loans in 2021 without compromising our credit standards. Total deposits increased by $1.2 billion as compared to the third quarter of 2020 even with the return of approximately $666 million in wholesale deposits. Additionally, the mix of deposit growth during the quarter was favorable evidenced by $1.3 billion of growth in non-interest bearing deposits. We continue to emphasize growing our franchise, including gathering low cost deposits, which we believe will drive value in the long term. Our loans to deposits ratio ended the quarter at 86.5% and we believe that we have sufficient liquidity to meet customer loan demand."

Mr. Wehmer commented, "Net interest income increased in the fourth quarter of 2020 primarily due to lower interest expense on interest-bearing deposits and loan growth. The rate on interest-bearing deposits declined 10 basis points in the fourth quarter of 2020 as compared to the third quarter of 2020. This improvement more than offset a two basis point decline in the yield on total loans in the fourth quarter of 2020 as compared to the third quarter of 2020. PPP loan fee accretion was relatively flat as the Company recognized $16.8 million of PPP loan fee accretion in the fourth quarter of 2020 as compared to $17.4 million in the third quarter of 2020. The three basis point decline in the net interest margin in the fourth quarter of 2020 as compared to the third quarter of 2020 was primarily due to increased levels of liquidity as average interest-bearing cash increased by $1.0 billion. We have accumulated excess liquidity in recent quarters and believe that, if conditions allow for suitable deployment of such excess liquidity, we could potentially increase our net interest margin by 15 to 30 basis points, depending on the mix of earning assets of such reinvestment."

Mr. Wehmer noted, “Our mortgage banking business delivered another strong quarter of mortgage banking revenue in light of the demand associated with historically low long-term interest rates. Loan volumes originated for sale in the fourth quarter of 2020 were $2.4 billion, up from $2.2 billion in the third quarter of 2020. Production revenue decreased during the quarter as the origination pipeline declined as compared to the end of the third quarter of 2020. This decline was partially due to the Company increasing its allocation of pipeline to originations for investment in order to increase earning assets on the balance sheet. Additionally, the Company recorded a $5.2 million decline in the value of mortgage servicing rights related to changes in fair value model assumptions. We are leveraging efficiencies in our delivery channels and staffing strategies to keep pace with unprecedented demand. The strong quarter of mortgage performance contributed to reporting a 1.12% net overhead ratio for the fourth quarter of 2020. We believe the first quarter of 2021 will provide another strong quarter for mortgage banking production."

Commenting on credit quality, Mr. Wehmer stated, "The Company recorded provision for credit losses of $1.2 million reflecting improvement in credit quality in the fourth quarter of 2020. We expended significant effort in the quarter diligently reviewing and addressing our credit portfolio. The Company's population of loans with a rating below "pass" as of December 31, 2020 declined by $273 million, or 14%, as compared to the prior quarter end primarily due to a note sale, pay-offs and risk rating upgrades. The level of non-performing loans decreased by $45.6 million primarily due to non-performing loan pay-offs. Additionally, net charge-offs remained relatively low totaling $10.3 million in the fourth quarter of 2020 as compared to $9.3 million in the third quarter of 2020. The allowance for credit losses on our core loan portfolio as of December 31, 2020 is approximately 1.82% of the outstanding balance. We believe that the Company’s reserves remain appropriate and we remain diligent in our review of credit."

Mr. Wehmer added, "In addition to the previously announced sale of three branches in southwestern Wisconsin, we continue to review our branch footprint and have initiated plans to close an additional 10 branches. These are predominantly smaller locations in close proximity to other Wintrust locations. As such, we do not expect any material attrition or customer disruption. We expect the noted branches to close prior to the end of the second quarter and the branch sale in Wisconsin to close in the second quarter. In the fourth quarter of 2020, we recorded an impairment charge of $1.4 million associated with the closing of the 10 locations. Collectively, the reduction of 13 locations represents approximately 7% of the Wintrust retail banking locations and will result in a reduction in expenses of approximately $5 million annually on an ongoing basis. It is important to note that while we see increased use of electronic services and are investing heavily in digital capabilities to allow clients to choose how they want to be served, Wintrust will continue to selectively open branches in areas where we are not represented."

Mr. Wehmer concluded, "We remain committed to supporting our community, including the well-being and safety of our customers and employees. We are participating in the latest round of PPP having opened our application portal on January 11, 2021. As of January 19, 2021, we have received approximately 5,400 applications aggregating in excess of $1.1 billion of loans with associated fees of approximately $44 million. We are focused on taking advantage of market opportunities to prudently deploy excess liquidity into earning assets. In particular, we expect to grow PPP loans, organic loans, residential real estate loans for investment and investment securities while maintaining an interest rate sensitive asset portfolio. We continue to evaluate our operating expense base to enhance future profitability. We also continue to carefully monitor the COVID-19 pandemic and evaluate the impact that it could have on the economy, our customers and our business. We remain focused on navigating the current environment by actively monitoring and managing our credit portfolio."

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SUMMARY OF RESULTS:

BALANCE SHEET

Total asset growth of $1.3 billion in the fourth quarter of 2020 was primarily comprised of a $977 million increase in interest-bearing deposits with banks, a $312 million increase in mortgage loans held-for-sale, and a $128 million increase in investment securities, partially offset by a $56 million decrease in loans. The Company believes that the $4.8 billion of interest-bearing deposits with banks held as of December 31, 2020 provides more than sufficient liquidity to operate its business plan.

The $56 million decrease in loans was primarily a result of processing forgiveness payments, as PPP loans declined by $663 million in the fourth quarter of 2020. Total loans, excluding PPP loans, increased by $607 million primarily due to growth in commercial loans and life insurance premium finance receivables. This growth also included a $71 million net increase in residential real estate loans for investment as the Company decided to allocate a portion of its current and future mortgage production for investment.

Total liabilities increased $1.3 billion in the fourth quarter of 2020 resulting primarily from a $1.2 billion increase in total deposits, which included the return of approximately $666 million in wholesale deposits. The increase in deposits was primarily due to a $1.3 billion increase in non-interest-bearing deposits. Our loans to deposits ratio ended the quarter at 86.5%. Management believes in substantially funding the Company's balance sheet with core deposits and utilizes brokered or wholesale funding sources as appropriate to manage its liquidity position as well as for interest rate risk management purposes.

For more information regarding changes in the Company’s balance sheet, see Consolidated Statements of Condition and Tables 1 through 3 in this report.

NET INTEREST INCOME

For the fourth quarter of 2020, net interest income totaled $259.4 million, an increase of $3.5 million as compared to the third quarter of 2020 and a decrease of $2.5 million as compared to the fourth quarter of 2019. The $3.5 million increase in net interest income in the fourth quarter of 2020 compared to the third quarter of 2020 was primarily due to a 10 basis point decline in the rate on interest-bearing deposits in the fourth quarter of 2020 and loan growth.

Net interest margin was 2.53% (2.54% on a fully taxable-equivalent basis, non-GAAP) during the fourth quarter of 2020 compared to 2.56% (2.57% on a fully taxable-equivalent basis, non-GAAP) during the third quarter of 2020 and 3.17% (3.19% on a fully taxable-equivalent basis, non-GAAP) during the fourth quarter of 2019. The three basis point decrease in net interest margin in the fourth quarter of 2020 as compared to the third quarter of 2020 was attributable to a 10 basis point decline in the yield on earning assets and a two basis point decrease in the net free funds contribution partially offset by a nine basis point decrease in the rate paid on interest-bearing liabilities. The 10 basis point decline in the yield on earning assets in the fourth quarter of 2020 as compared to the third quarter of 2020 was primarily due to a $1.0 billion increase in average interest-bearing deposits with banks and cash equivalents. The decrease in the rate paid on interest-bearing liabilities in the fourth quarter of 2020 as compared to the prior quarter is primarily due to a 10 basis point decrease in the rate paid on interest-bearing deposits as management initiated various deposit rate reductions given the low interest rate environment.

For more information regarding net interest income, see Tables 4 through 8 in this report.

ASSET QUALITY

The allowance for credit losses totaled $380.0 million as of December 31, 2020, a decrease of $9.0 million as compared to $389.0 million as of September 30, 2020. The allowance for credit losses decreased primarily due to portfolio changes and was partially offset by changes in the macroeconomic forecasted conditions. The Commercial, Industrial and Other portfolio realized a decrease in the allowance for credit losses as compared to the prior quarter-end, which was primarily driven by improving portfolio credit characteristics.  There was an increase in the allowance for credit losses in the Commercial Real Estate portfolios driven by deterioration in the Commercial Real Estate Price Index forecast, partially offset by improvement in Baa Corporate Credit Spreads. Other key drivers of allowance for credit losses changes in these portfolios include, but are not limited to, decreases in COVID-19 related loan modifications and loan risk rating migration.

The provision for credit losses totaled $1.2 million for the fourth quarter of 2020 compared to $25.0 million for the third quarter of 2020 and $7.8 million for the fourth quarter of 2019. For more information regarding the provision for credit losses, see Table 11 in this report.

Management believes the allowance for credit losses is appropriate to account for expected credit losses. The Current Expected Credit Losses ("CECL") standard requires the Company to estimate expected credit losses over the life of the Company’s financial assets at a certain point in time. There can be no assurances, however, that future losses will not significantly exceed the amounts provided for, thereby affecting future results of operations. A summary of the allowance for credit losses calculated for the loan components in the core loan portfolio, the niche and consumer loan portfolio and the purchased loan portfolio as of December 31, 2020 and September 30, 2020 is shown on Table 12 of this report.

Net charge-offs totaled $10.3 million in the fourth quarter of 2020, a $1.0 million increase from $9.3 million in the third quarter of 2020 and a $2.4 million decrease from $12.7 million in the fourth quarter of 2019. Net charge-offs as a percentage of average total loans, totaled 13 basis points in the fourth quarter of 2020 on an annualized basis compared to 12 basis points on an annualized basis in the third quarter of 2020 and 19 basis points on an annualized basis in the fourth quarter of 2019. For more information regarding net charge-offs, see Table 10 in this report.

As of December 31, 2020, $41.6 million of all loans, or 0.1%, were 60 to 89 days past due and $139.1 million, or 0.4%, were 30 to 59 days (or one payment) past due. As of September 30, 2020, $49.9 million of all loans, or 0.2%, were 60 to 89 days past due and $186.5 million, or 0.6%, were 30 to 59 days (or one payment) past due. Many of the commercial and commercial real-estate loans shown as 60 to 89 days and 30 to 59 days past due are included on the Company’s internal problem loan reporting system. Loans on this system are closely monitored by management on a monthly basis.

The Company’s home equity and residential real estate loan portfolios continue to exhibit low delinquency rates as of December 31, 2020. Home equity loans at December 31, 2020 that are current with regard to the contractual terms of the loan agreement represent 98.3% of the total home equity portfolio. Residential real estate loans at December 31, 2020 that are current with regards to the contractual terms of the loan agreements comprised 96.8% of total residential real estate loans outstanding. For more information regarding past due loans, see Table 13 in this report.

Outstanding COVID-19 related loan modifications for customers totaled approximately $345 million or 1.2% of total loans, excluding PPP loans as of December 31, 2020 as compared to $413 million or 1.4% as of September 30, 2020 and $1.7 billion or 6.2% as of June 30, 2020. The outstanding modifications primarily changed terms to interest-only payments.

The ratio of non-performing assets to total assets was 0.32% as of December 31, 2020, compared to 0.42% at September 30, 2020, and 0.36% at December 31, 2019. Non-performing assets totaled $144.1 million at December 31, 2020, compared to $182.3 million at September 30, 2020 and $132.8 million at December 31, 2019. Non-performing loans totaled $127.5 million, or 0.40% of total loans, at December 31, 2020 compared to $173.1 million, or 0.54% of total loans, at September 30, 2020 and $117.6 million, or 0.44% of total loans, at December 31, 2019. The decrease in non-performing loans as of December 31, 2020 as compared to September 30, 2020 is primarily due to $30.1 million in payments received throughout the quarter. The payment activity was primarily driven by sales of underlying real property collateral, sales of operating businesses, and refinance activity. Other real estate owned ("OREO") of $16.6 million at December 31, 2020 increased by $7.4 million compared to $9.2 million at September 30, 2020 and increased $1.4 million compared to $15.2 million at December 31, 2019. Management is pursuing the resolution of all non-performing assets. At this time, management believes OREO is appropriately valued at the lower of carrying value or fair value less estimated costs to sell. For more information regarding non-performing assets, see Table 14 in this report.

NON-INTEREST INCOME

Wealth management revenue increased by $1.8 million during the fourth quarter of 2020 as compared to the third quarter of 2020 primarily due to increased trust and asset management fees and brokerage commissions. Wealth management revenue is comprised of the trust and asset management revenue of The Chicago Trust Company and Great Lakes Advisors, the brokerage commissions, managed money fees and insurance product commissions at Wintrust Investments and fees from tax-deferred like-kind exchange services provided by the Chicago Deferred Exchange Company.

Mortgage banking revenue decreased by $21.7 million in the fourth quarter of 2020 as compared to the third quarter of 2020, primarily due to a $23.3 million decrease in production revenue. Production revenue decreased as origination pipelines designated for sale declined as compared to the prior quarter, due in part to the Company's intention to retain more loans for investment. Loans originated for sale were $2.4 billion in the fourth quarter of 2020, an increase of $124.7 million as compared to the third quarter of 2020. The percentage of origination volume from refinancing activities was 65% in the fourth quarter of 2020 as compared to 59% in the third quarter of 2020. Mortgage banking revenue includes revenue from activities related to originating, selling and servicing residential real estate loans for the secondary market.

During the fourth quarter of 2020, the fair value of the mortgage servicing rights portfolio increased primarily due to the capitalization of $20.3 million of servicing rights during the fourth quarter of 2020. This increase was partially offset by a negative fair value adjustment of $5.2 million as well as a reduction in value of $9.0 million due to payoffs and paydowns of the existing portfolio. No economic hedges were outstanding relative to the mortgage servicing rights portfolio during the third or fourth quarter of 2020.

Other non-interest income increased by $6.4 million in the fourth quarter of 2020 as compared to the third quarter of 2020 primarily due to increased bank owned life insurance ("BOLI") revenue and income on partnership investments.

For more information regarding non-interest income, see Tables 15 and 16 in this report.

NON-INTEREST EXPENSE

Salaries and employee benefits expense increased by $7.1 million in the fourth quarter of 2020 as compared to the third quarter of 2020. The $7.1 million increase is comprised of an increase of $3.9 million in commissions and incentive compensation, an increase of $3.7 million in salaries expense, partially offset by a decrease of $520,000 in employee benefits expense.

The increase in commissions and incentive compensation is primarily due to increased commissions expense from higher levels of mortgage loan originations in the current quarter. The increase in salaries expense is primarily related to increased staffing costs to support mortgage origination and investment in technology related services to satisfy customer demands and create efficiencies in operations.

Occupancy expense totaled $19.7 million in the fourth quarter of 2020, an increase of $3.9 million as compared to the third quarter of 2020. This increase is primarily associated with an impairment charge of $1.4 million related to the planned closure of 10 bank branches, increased real estate tax assessment estimates and a higher level of utility charges.

Equipment expense totaled $20.6 million in the fourth quarter of 2020, an increase of $3.3 million as compared to the third quarter of 2020. This increase is primarily due to increased software licensing expenses.

Advertising and Marketing expense totaled $9.9 million in the fourth quarter of 2020, an increase of $2.0 million as compared to the third quarter of 2020. The increase in the fourth quarter relates primarily to increased digital advertising campaigns and corporate sponsorship costs. Marketing costs are incurred to promote the Company's brand, commercial banking capabilities and various products, to attract loans and deposits and to announce new branch openings as well as the expansion of the Company's non-bank businesses. The level of marketing expenditures depends on the timing of sponsorship programs utilized which are determined based on the market area, targeted audience, competition and various other factors.

Miscellaneous expense in the fourth quarter of 2020 increased by $302,000 as compared to the third quarter of 2020. The fourth quarter of 2020 included $6.6 million of contingent consideration expense related to the previous acquisition of mortgage operations as compared to $6.3 million in the prior quarter. The liability for contingent consideration expense related to the previous acquisition of mortgage operations is based upon forward looking mortgage origination volumes and the estimated profitability of that operation. Should those assumptions change going forward, the liability may need to be increased or decreased. The contractual period covering contingent consideration ends in January 2023 and the final two years of the contract contemplate a lower ratio of contingent consideration relative to financial performance. As a result, the Company does not expect to have material adjustments to the contingent consideration liability in future periods. Miscellaneous expense also includes ATM expenses, correspondent bank charges, directors fees, telephone, travel and entertainment, corporate insurance, dues and subscriptions, problem loan expenses and lending origination costs that are not deferred.

For more information regarding non-interest expense, see Table 17 in this report.

INCOME TAXES

The Company recorded income tax expense of $33.5 million in the fourth quarter of 2020 compared to $30.0 million in the third quarter of 2020 and $30.7 million in the fourth quarter of 2019. The effective tax rates were 24.87% in the fourth quarter of 2020 compared to 21.83% in the third quarter of 2020 and 26.33% in the fourth quarter of 2019. The effective tax rate in the third quarter of 2020 reflects the impact of a $9.0 million state income tax benefit related to the settlement of an uncertain tax position.

BUSINESS UNIT SUMMARY

Community Banking

Through its community banking unit, the Company provides banking and financial services primarily to individuals, small to mid-sized businesses, local governmental units and institutional clients residing primarily in the local areas the Company services. In the fourth quarter of 2020, this unit expanded its loan portfolio, excluding PPP loans, and its deposit portfolio. However, the banking segment also experienced net interest margin compression primarily due to increased levels of liquidity as average interest bearing cash increased by $1.0 billion in the fourth quarter of 2020 as compared to the third quarter of 2020.

Mortgage banking revenue was $86.8 million for the fourth quarter of 2020, a decrease of $21.7 million as compared to the third quarter of 2020 primarily due to a $23.3 million decrease in production revenue as origination pipelines declined as compared to the prior quarter. Service charges on deposit accounts totaled $11.8 million in the fourth quarter of 2020, an increase of $344,000 as compared to the third quarter of 2020 primarily due to higher account analysis and overdraft fees. The Company's gross commercial and commercial real estate loan pipelines remained strong as of December 31, 2020. Before the impact of scheduled payments and prepayments, gross commercial and commercial real estate loan pipelines were estimated to be approximately $1.1 billion to $1.3 billion at December 31, 2020. When adjusted for the probability of closing, the pipelines were estimated to be approximately $650 million to $750 million at December 31, 2020.

Specialty Finance

Through its specialty finance unit, the Company offers financing of insurance premiums for businesses and individuals, equipment financing through structured loans and lease products to customers in a variety of industries, accounts receivable financing and value-added, out-sourced administrative services and other services. Originations within the insurance premium financing receivables portfolio were $2.9 billion during the fourth quarter of 2020 and average balances increased by $49.9 million as compared to the third quarter of 2020. The increase in average balances was more than offset by margin compression in this portfolio resulting in a $3.6 million decrease in interest income attributed to the lower market rates of interest associated with the insurance premium finance receivables portfolio. The Company's leasing business grew during the fourth quarter of 2020, with its portfolio of assets, including capital leases, loans and equipment on operating leases, increasing by $95.2 million to $2.1 billion at the end of the fourth quarter of 2020. Revenues from the Company's out-sourced administrative services business were $1.3 million in the fourth quarter of 2020, an increase of $186,000 from the third quarter of 2020.

Wealth Management

Through four separate subsidiaries within its wealth management unit, the Company offers a full range of wealth management services, including trust and investment services, tax-deferred like-kind exchange services, asset management, securities brokerage services and 401(k) and retirement plan services. Wealth management revenue totaled $26.8 million in the fourth quarter of 2020, an increase of $1.8 million compared to the third quarter of 2020. Increases in asset management fees were primarily due to favorable equity market performance during the fourth quarter of 2020. At December 31, 2020, the Company’s wealth management subsidiaries had approximately $30.1 billion of assets under administration, which included $3.5 billion of assets owned by the Company and its subsidiary banks, representing a $1.9 billion increase from the $28.2 billion of assets under administration at September 30, 2020.

ITEMS IMPACTING COMPARATIVE FINANCIAL RESULTS

Paycheck Protection Program

On March 27, 2020, the President of the United States signed the CARES Act, which authorized the Small Business Administration ("SBA") to guarantee loans under the PPP for small businesses who met the necessary eligibility requirements in order to keep their workers on the payroll. The Company began accepting applications on April 3, 2020. From such date through the end of 2020, the Company secured authorization from the SBA for and funded over 12,000 PPP loans with a carrying balance of approximately $3.4 billion. As of December 31, 2020, the carrying balance of such loans was reduced to approximately $2.7 billion primarily resulting from forgiveness by the SBA.

Acquisitions

On November 1, 2019, the Company completed its acquisition of SBC, Incorporated (“SBC”).  SBC was the parent company of Countryside Bank. Through this business combination, the Company acquired Countryside Bank's six banking offices located in Countryside, Burbank, Darien, Homer Glen, Oak Brook and Chicago, Illinois. As of the acquisition date, the Company acquired approximately $620 million in assets, including approximately $423 million in loans, and approximately $508 million in deposits. The Company recorded goodwill of approximately $40 million on the acquisition.

On October 7, 2019, the Company completed its acquisition of STC Bancshares Corp. (“STC”).  STC was the parent company of STC Capital Bank. Through this business combination, the Company acquired STC Capital Bank's five banking offices located in the communities of St. Charles, Geneva and South Elgin, Illinois. As of the acquisition date, the Company acquired approximately $250 million in assets, including approximately $174 million in loans, and approximately $201 million in deposits. The Company recorded goodwill of approximately $19 million on the acquisition.

On May 24, 2019, the Company completed its acquisition of Rush-Oak Corporation ("ROC"). ROC was the parent company of Oak Bank. Through this business combination, the Company acquired Oak Bank's one banking location in Chicago, Illinois. As of the acquisition date, the Company acquired approximately $223 million in assets, including approximately $125 million in loans, and approximately $161 million in deposits. The Company recorded goodwill of approximately $12 million on the acquisition.

Adoption of New Credit Losses Accounting Standard

Beginning in 2020, the Company adopted the CECL standard, which impacted the measurement of the Company’s allowance for credit losses (including the allowance for unfunded lending-related commitments). CECL replaced the previous incurred loss methodology, which delayed recognition until such loss was probable, with a methodology that reflects an estimate of lifetime expected credit losses considering current economic condition and forecasts. Though other assets, including investment securities and other receivables, were considered in-scope of the standard and required a measurement of the allowance for credit loss, the most significant impact of CECL remains within the Company’s loan portfolios and related lending commitments. For more information regarding the adoption of CECL, see the "Asset Quality" section and the asset quality Tables 10-14 in this report.

WINTRUST FINANCIAL CORPORATION
Selected Financial Highlights

  Three Months EndedYears Ended
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data) Dec 31, 2020 Sep 30, 2020 Jun 30, 2020 Mar 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019Dec 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019
Selected Financial Condition Data (at end of period):   
Total assets $45,080,768  $43,731,718  $43,540,017  $38,799,847  $36,620,583    
Total loans (1) 32,079,073  32,135,555  31,402,903  27,807,321  26,800,290    
Total deposits 37,092,651  35,844,422  35,651,874  31,461,660  30,107,138    
Junior subordinated debentures 253,566  253,566  253,566  253,566  253,566    
Total shareholders’ equity 4,115,995  4,074,089  3,990,218  3,700,393  3,691,250    
Selected Statements of Income Data:   
Net interest income $259,397  $255,936  $263,131  $261,443  $261,879 $1,039,907  $1,054,919 
Net revenue (2) 417,758  426,529  425,124  374,685  374,099 1,644,096  1,462,091 
Net income 101,204  107,315  21,659  62,812  85,964 292,990  355,697 
Pre-tax income, excluding provision for credit losses (non-GAAP) (3) 135,891  162,310  165,756  140,044  124,508 604,001  533,965 
Net income per common share – Basic 1.64  1.68  0.34  1.05  1.46 4.72  6.11 
Net income per common share – Diluted 1.63  1.67  0.34  1.04  1.44 4.68  6.03 
Selected Financial Ratios and Other Data:   
Performance Ratios:   
Net interest margin 2.53% 2.56% 2.73% 3.12% 3.17%2.72% 3.45%
Net interest margin - fully taxable equivalent (non-GAAP) (3) 2.54  2.57  2.74  3.14  3.19 2.73  3.47 
Non-interest income to average assets 1.44  1.58  1.55  1.24  1.25 1.46  1.23 
Non-interest expense to average assets 2.56  2.45  2.48  2.58  2.78 2.51  2.79 
Net overhead ratio (4) 1.12  0.87  0.93  1.33  1.53 1.05  1.57 
Return on average assets 0.92  0.99  0.21  0.69  0.96 0.71  1.07 
Return on average common equity 10.30  10.66  2.17  6.82  9.52 7.50  10.41 
Return on average tangible common equity (non-GAAP) (3) 12.95  13.43  2.95  8.73  12.17 9.54  13.22 
Average total assets $43,810,005  $42,962,844  $42,042,729  $36,625,490  $35,645,190 $41,371,339  $33,232,083 
Average total shareholders’ equity 4,050,286  4,034,902  3,908,846  3,710,169  3,622,184 3,926,688  3,461,535 
Average loans to average deposits ratio 87.8% 89.6% 87.8% 90.1% 88.8%88.8% 91.4%
Period-end loans to deposits ratio 86.5  89.7  88.1  88.4  89.0    
Common Share Data at end of period:   
Market price per common share $61.09  $40.05  $43.62  $32.86  $70.90    
Book value per common share 65.24  63.57  62.14  62.13  61.68    
Tangible book value per common share (non-GAAP) (3) 53.23  51.70  50.23  50.18  49.70    
Common shares outstanding 56,769,625  57,601,991  57,573,672  57,545,352  57,821,891    
Other Data at end of period:   
Tier 1 leverage ratio (5) 8.1% 8.2% 8.1% 8.5% 8.7%   
Risk-based capital ratios:             
Tier 1 capital ratio (5) 10.0  10.2  10.1  9.3  9.6    
Common equity tier 1 capital ratio(5) 8.8  9.0  8.8  8.9  9.2    
Total capital ratio (5) 12.6  12.9  12.8  11.9  12.2    
Allowance for credit losses (6) $379,969  $388,971  $373,174  $253,482  $158,461    
Allowance for loan and unfunded lending-related commitment losses to total loans 1.18% 1.21% 1.19% 0.91% 0.59%   
Number of:             
Bank subsidiaries 15  15  15  15  15    
Banking offices 181  182  186  187  187    

(1)  Excludes mortgage loans held-for-sale.
(2)  Net revenue includes net interest income and non-interest income.
(3)  See “Supplemental Non-GAAP Financial Measures/Ratios” at Table 18 for additional information on this performance measure/ratio.
(4)  The net overhead ratio is calculated by netting total non-interest expense and total non-interest income, annualizing this amount, and dividing by that period’s total average assets. A lower ratio indicates a higher degree of efficiency.
(5)  Capital ratios for current quarter-end are estimated.
(6)  The allowance for credit losses includes both the allowance for loan losses and the allowance for unfunded lending-related commitments. Effective January 1, 2020, the allowance for credit losses also includes the allowance for investment securities as a result of the adoption of Accounting Standard Update ("ASU") 2016-13, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses.

WINTRUST FINANCIAL CORPORATION

Key Operating Measures

Wintrust’s key operating measures and growth rates for the fourth quarter of 2020, as compared to the third quarter of 2020 (sequential quarter) and fourth quarter of 2019 (linked quarter), are shown in the table below:

  Three Months Ended% or(1)
basis point (bp)
change from
3rd Quarter
2020

 % or
basis point (bp)
change from
4th Quarter
2019
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data) Dec 31, 2020 Sep 30, 2020 Dec 31, 2019 
Net income $101,204   $107,315  $85,964 (6)% 18 %
Pre-tax income, excluding provision for credit losses (non-GAAP) (2) 135,891   162,310  124,508 (16)  9  
Net income per common share – diluted 1.63   1.67  1.44 (2)  13  
Net revenue (3) 417,758   426,529  374,099 (2)  12  
Net interest income 259,397   255,936  261,879 1   (1) 
Net interest margin 2.53 % 2.56% 3.17%(3)bps (64)bps
Net interest margin - fully taxable equivalent (non-GAAP) (2) 2.54   2.57  3.19 (3)  (65) 
Net overhead ratio (4) 1.12   0.87  1.53 25   (41) 
Return on average assets 0.92   0.99  0.96 (7)  (4) 
Return on average common equity 10.30   10.66  9.52 (36)  78  
Return on average tangible common equity (non-GAAP) (2) 12.95   13.43  12.17 (48)  78  
At end of period           
Total assets $45,080,768   $43,731,718  $36,620,583 12 % 23 %
Total loans (5) 32,079,073   32,135,555  26,800,290 (1)  20  
Total deposits 37,092,651   35,844,422  30,107,138 16   23  
Total shareholders’ equity 4,115,995   4,074,089  3,691,250 13   12  

(1)  Period-end balance sheet percentage changes are annualized.
(2)  See "Supplemental Non-GAAP Financial Measures/Ratios" at Table 18 for additional information on this performance measure/ratio.
(3)  Net revenue is net interest income plus non-interest income.
(4)  The net overhead ratio is calculated by netting total non-interest expense and total non-interest income, annualizing this amount, and dividing by that period's average total assets. A lower ratio indicates a higher degree of efficiency.
(5)  Excludes mortgage loans held-for-sale.

Certain returns, yields, performance ratios, or quarterly growth rates are “annualized” in this presentation to represent an annual time period. This is done for analytical purposes to better discern, for decision-making purposes, underlying performance trends when compared to full-year or year-over-year amounts. For example, a 5% growth rate for a quarter would represent an annualized 20% growth rate. Additional supplemental financial information showing quarterly trends can be found on the Company’s website at www.wintrust.com by choosing “Financial Reports” under the “Investor Relations” heading, and then choosing “Financial Highlights.”

WINTRUST FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CONDITION

  (Unaudited) (Unaudited) (Unaudited) (Unaudited)  
  Dec 31, Sep 30, Jun 30, Mar 31, Dec 31,
(In thousands) 2020 2020 2020 2020 2019
Assets          
Cash and due from banks $322,415  $308,639  $344,999  $349,118  $286,167 
Federal funds sold and securities purchased under resale agreements 59  56  58  309  309 
Interest-bearing deposits with banks 4,802,527  3,825,823  4,015,072  1,943,743  2,164,560 
Available-for-sale securities, at fair value 3,055,839  2,946,459  3,194,961  3,570,959  3,106,214 
Held-to-maturity securities, at amortized cost 579,138  560,267  728,465  865,376  1,134,400 
Trading account securities 671  1,720  890  2,257  1,068 
Equity securities with readily determinable fair value 90,862  54,398  52,460  47,310  50,840 
Federal Home Loan Bank and Federal Reserve Bank stock 135,588  135,568  135,571  134,546  100,739 
Brokerage customer receivables 17,436  16,818  14,623  16,293  16,573 
Mortgage loans held-for-sale 1,272,090  959,671  833,163  656,934  377,313 
Loans, net of unearned income 32,079,073  32,135,555  31,402,903  27,807,321  26,800,290 
Allowance for loan losses (319,374) (325,959) (313,510) (216,050) (156,828)
Net loans 31,759,699  31,809,596  31,089,393  27,591,271  26,643,462 
Premises and equipment, net 768,808  774,288  769,909  764,583  754,328 
Lease investments, net 242,434  230,373  237,040  207,147  231,192 
Accrued interest receivable and other assets 1,351,455  1,424,728  1,437,832  1,460,168  1,061,141 
Trade date securities receivable       502,207   
Goodwill 645,707  644,644  644,213  643,441  645,220 
Other intangible assets 36,040  38,670  41,368  44,185  47,057 
Total assets $45,080,768  $43,731,718  $43,540,017  $38,799,847  $36,620,583 
Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity          
Deposits:          
Non-interest bearing $11,748,455  $10,409,747  $10,204,791  $7,556,755  $7,216,758 
Interest bearing 25,344,196  25,434,675  25,447,083  23,904,905  22,890,380 
Total deposits 37,092,651  35,844,422  35,651,874  31,461,660  30,107,138 
Federal Home Loan Bank advances 1,228,429  1,228,422  1,228,416  1,174,894  674,870 
Other borrowings 518,928  507,395  508,535  487,503  418,174 
Subordinated notes 436,506  436,385  436,298  436,179  436,095 
Junior subordinated debentures 253,566  253,566  253,566  253,566  253,566 
Trade date securities payable 200,907         
Accrued interest payable and other liabilities 1,233,786  1,387,439  1,471,110  1,285,652  1,039,490 
Total liabilities 40,964,773  39,657,629  39,549,799  35,099,454  32,929,333 
Shareholders’ Equity:          
Preferred stock 412,500  412,500  412,500  125,000  125,000 
Common stock 58,473  58,323  58,294  58,266  57,951 
Surplus 1,649,990  1,647,049  1,643,864  1,652,063  1,650,278 
Treasury stock (100,363) (44,891) (44,891) (44,891) (6,931)
Retained earnings 2,080,013  2,001,949  1,921,048  1,917,558  1,899,630 
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) 15,382  (841) (597) (7,603) (34,678)
Total shareholders’ equity 4,115,995  4,074,089  3,990,218  3,700,393  3,691,250 
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity $45,080,768  $43,731,718  $43,540,017  $38,799,847  $36,620,583 

WINTRUST FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (UNAUDITED)

 Three Months EndedYears Ended
(In thousands, except per share data)Dec 31, 2020 Sep 30, 2020 Jun 30, 2020 Mar 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019Dec 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019
Interest income            
Interest and fees on loans$280,185  $280,479  $294,746  $301,839  $308,055 $1,157,249   $1,228,480 
Mortgage loans held-for-sale6,357  5,791  4,764  3,165  3,201 20,077   11,992 
Interest-bearing deposits with banks1,294  1,181  1,310  4,768  8,971 8,553   29,803 
Federal funds sold and securities purchased under resale agreements    16  86  390 102   700 
Investment securities18,243  21,819  27,105  32,467  27,611 99,634   108,046 
Trading account securities11  6  13  7  6 37   39 
Federal Home Loan Bank and Federal Reserve Bank stock1,775  1,774  1,765  1,577  1,328 6,891   5,416 
Brokerage customer receivables116  106  97  158  169 477   666 
Total interest income307,981  311,156  329,816  344,067  349,731 1,293,020   1,385,142 
Interest expense            
Interest on deposits32,602  39,084  50,057  67,435  74,724 189,178   278,892 
Interest on Federal Home Loan Bank advances4,952  4,947  4,934  3,360  1,461 18,193   9,878 
Interest on other borrowings2,779  3,012  3,436  3,546  3,273 12,773   13,897 
Interest on subordinated notes5,509  5,474  5,506  5,472  5,504 21,961   15,555 
Interest on junior subordinated debentures2,742  2,703  2,752  2,811  2,890 11,008   12,001 
Total interest expense48,584  55,220  66,685  82,624  87,852 253,113   330,223 
Net interest income259,397  255,936  263,131  261,443  261,879 1,039,907   1,054,919 
Provision for credit losses1,180  25,026  135,053  52,961  7,826 214,220   53,864 
Net interest income after provision for credit losses258,217  230,910  128,078  208,482  254,053 825,687   1,001,055 
Non-interest income            
Wealth management26,802  24,957  22,636  25,941  24,999 100,336   97,114 
Mortgage banking86,819  108,544  102,324  48,326  47,860 346,013   154,293 
Service charges on deposit accounts11,841  11,497  10,420  11,265  10,973 45,023   39,070 
Gains (losses) on investment securities, net1,214  411  808  (4,359) 587 (1,926) 3,525 
Fees from covered call options—       2,292  1,243 2,292   3,670 
Trading (losses) gains, net(102) 183  (634) (451) 46 (1,004) (158)
Operating lease income, net12,118  11,717  11,785  11,984  12,487 47,604   47,041 
Other19,669  13,284  14,654  18,244  14,025 65,851   62,617 
Total non-interest income158,361  170,593  161,993  113,242  112,220 604,189   407,172 
Non-interest expense            
Salaries and employee benefits171,116  164,042  154,156  136,762  145,941 626,076  546,420 
Equipment20,565  17,251  15,846  14,834  14,485 68,496  52,328 
Operating lease equipment depreciation9,938  9,425  9,292  9,260  9,766 37,915  35,760 
Occupancy, net19,687  15,830  16,893  17,547  17,132 69,957  64,289 
Data processing5,728  5,689  10,406  8,373  7,569 30,196  27,820 
Advertising and marketing9,850  7,880  7,704  10,862  12,517 36,296  48,595 
Professional fees6,530  6,488  7,687  6,721  7,650 27,426  27,471 
Amortization of other intangible assets2,634  2,701  2,820  2,863  3,017 11,018  11,844 
FDIC insurance7,016  6,772  7,081  4,135  1,348 25,004  9,199 
OREO expense, net(114) (168) 237  (876) 536 (921) 3,628 
Other28,917  28,309  27,246  24,160  29,630 108,632  100,772 
Total non-interest expense281,867  264,219  259,368  234,641  249,591 1,040,095  928,126 
Income before taxes134,711  137,284  30,703  87,083  116,682 389,781  480,101 
Income tax expense33,507  29,969  9,044  24,271  30,718 96,791  124,404 
Net income$101,204  $107,315  $21,659  $62,812  $85,964 $292,990  $355,697 
Preferred stock dividends6,991  10,286  2,050  2,050  2,050 21,377  8,200 
Net income applicable to common shares$94,213  $97,029  $19,609  $60,762  $83,914 $271,613  $347,497 
Net income per common share - Basic$1.64  $1.68  $0.34  $1.05  $1.46 $4.72  $6.11 
Net income per common share - Diluted$1.63  $1.67  $0.34  $1.04  $1.44 $4.68  $6.03 
Cash dividends declared per common share$0.28  $0.28  $0.28  $0.28  $0.25 $1.12  $1.00 
Weighted average common shares outstanding 57,309   57,597   57,567   57,620   57,538  57,523   56,857 
Dilutive potential common shares588  449  414  575  874 496  762 
Average common shares and dilutive common shares57,897  58,046  57,981  58,195  58,412 58,019  57,619 

TABLE 1: LOAN PORTFOLIO MIX AND GROWTH RATES AND COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE BY STATE

          % Growth From
(Dollars in thousands)Dec 31, 2020 Sep 30, 2020 Jun 30, 2020 Mar 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019Sep 30, 2020 (1) Dec 31, 2019
Balance:            
Mortgage loans held-for-sale, excluding early buy-out exercised loans guaranteed by U.S. Government Agencies$927,307  $862,924  $814,667  $642,386  $361,309 30% 157%
Mortgage loans held-for-sale, early buy-out exercised loans guaranteed by U.S. Government Agencies344,783  96,747  18,496  14,548  16,004 1020  2054 
Total mortgage loans held-for-sale$1,272,090  $959,671  $833,163  $656,934  $377,313 130% 237%
             
Commercial            
Commercial, industrial, and other$9,240,046  $8,897,986  $8,523,864  $9,025,886  $8,285,920 15% 12%
Commercial PPP loans2,715,921  3,379,013  3,335,368     (78) 100 
Commercial real estate            
Construction and development1,371,802  1,333,149  1,285,282  1,237,274  1,200,783 12  14 
Non-construction7,122,330  7,089,993  6,915,463  6,948,257  6,819,493 2  4 
Home equity425,263  446,274  466,596  494,655  513,066 (19) (17)
Residential real estate            
Residential real estate loans for investment1,214,744  1,143,908  1,186,768  1,244,690  1,231,123 25  (1)
Residential mortgage loans, early buy-out eligible loans guaranteed by U.S. Government Agencies44,854  240,902  240,661  132,699  123,098 (324) (64)
Premium Finance receivables            
Commercial insurance4,054,489  4,060,144  3,999,774  3,465,055  3,442,027 (1) 18 
Life insurance5,857,436  5,488,832  5,400,802  5,221,639  5,074,602 27  15 
Consumer and other32,188  55,354  48,325  37,166  110,178 (166) (71)
Total loans, net of unearned income$32,079,073  $32,135,555  $31,402,903  $27,807,321  $26,800,290 (1)% 20%
Mix:            
Mortgage loans held-for-sale, excluding early buy-out exercised loans guaranteed by U.S. Government Agencies73% 90% 98% 98% 96%   
Mortgage loans held-for-sale, early buy-out exercised loans guaranteed by U.S. Government Agencies27  10  2  2  4    
Total mortgage loans held-for-sale100% 100% 100% 100% 100%   
             
Commercial            
Commercial, industrial, and other29 % 28% 28% 32% 31%   
Commercial PPP loans  11  11        
Commercial real estate            
Construction and development  4  4  4  4    
Non-construction22   22  22  25  26    
Home equity  1  1  2  2    
Residential real estate            
Residential real estate loans for investment  3  3  4  5    
Residential mortgage loans, early buy-out eligible loans guaranteed by U.S. Government Agencies  1  1  1  0    
Premium Finance receivables            
Commercial insurance13   13  13  13  13    
Life insurance18   17  17  19  19    
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FAQ

What were Wintrust Financial Corporation's Q4 2020 earnings?

Wintrust reported a net income of $101.2 million or $1.63 per diluted common share for Q4 2020.

How did Wintrust's total assets change in Q4 2020?

Total assets increased by $1.3 billion in Q4 2020.

What was the total deposit growth for Wintrust in Q4 2020?

Total deposits grew by $1.2 billion in Q4 2020.

How did mortgage banking revenue perform in Q4 2020?

Mortgage banking revenue decreased by $21.7 million in Q4 2020.

What is the current status of Wintrust Financial's non-performing loans?

Non-performing loans decreased by 26% as of December 31, 2020.

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