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BayFirst Financial Corp. (NASDAQ: BAFN) is a bank holding company based in St. Petersburg, Florida, and the parent of BayFirst National Bank. The company’s news flow centers on its community banking activities in the Tampa Bay–Sarasota region, its loan and deposit trends, and its strategic decisions in areas such as SBA lending and balance sheet management.
Visitors to this BayFirst news page can review company-issued press releases and related announcements. These include quarterly earnings reports that discuss net interest income, noninterest income, noninterest expense, loan originations, deposit growth, asset quality metrics, and capital ratios. The company also announces conference calls and webcasts where management discusses financial results and strategic priorities.
BayFirst’s news has highlighted its historical role in SBA 7(a) lending, the development and later discontinuation of its Bolt SBA 7(a) loan program, and its comprehensive strategic review aimed at derisking unguaranteed SBA 7(a) balances. Announcements describe the company’s decision to exit the SBA 7(a) lending business, the sale of SBA 7(a) loan portfolios to Banesco USA, and the shift toward a stronger emphasis on community banking in its Florida markets.
Other news items include updates on restructuring charges, workforce changes linked to strategic initiatives, and actions taken to support credit quality and regulatory expectations. The company has also reported on a cybersecurity incident at a third-party marketing services provider and the steps taken in response. Investors and analysts can use this page to follow how BayFirst’s management describes its operating environment, risk management, and long-term strategic direction.
BayFirst Financial Corp. announced the promotions of Tom Zernick to President of First Home Bank and Robin Oliver to Chief Operating Officer and CFO. These changes follow the company’s record-breaking earnings for 2021, which saw a 93.80% increase in net income, totaling $24.62 million. Zernick will enhance loan and deposit generation, while Oliver will improve operational efficiencies. BayFirst reported total assets of $917.10 million as of December 31, 2021, and is now trading under the NASDAQ symbol 'BAFN'.
BayFirst Financial Corp. (NASDAQ: BAFN) announced a 14% increase in its quarterly cash dividend to $0.08 per share, payable on March 15, 2022. This marks the 23rd consecutive quarterly dividend since 2016, signifying a 240% increase over that period. The company reported fourth-quarter earnings of $2.81 million or $0.61 per diluted share, with a rise in gains from SBA loan sales, despite reduced fee income from the PPP program. The total assets of BayFirst stood at $917.10 million as of December 31, 2021.
BayFirst Financial Corp (NASDAQ: BAFN) reported a fourth-quarter 2021 net income of $2.81 million, equating to $0.61 per diluted share. This reflects a significant increase from $1.28 million in Q3 2021 but a decline from $5.61 million in Q4 2020. Annual net income surged 93.8% to $24.62 million, aided by higher SBA loan sales and PPP origination fees. The tangible book value rose 35.8% to $21.75 per share. Despite a 16.5% drop in net interest income from the previous quarter due to reduced PPP fees, total deposits climbed 29.15% year-over-year, indicating strong growth momentum.
BayFirst Financial Corp. (Nasdaq: BAFN) has amended its stock repurchase program, allowing up to $450,000 of its common stock to be repurchased each quarter. This change, effective immediately, follows earlier increases in the program's limits, initially set at $100,000 per quarter and raised to $400,000. The program will continue until a total of $1,000,000 is repurchased or until October 1, 2022. BayFirst's total assets stood at $943.74 million as of September 30, 2021.
BayFirst Financial Corp. (OTCQX: FHBI) announced that its common stock will begin trading on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbol "BAFN" starting November 30, 2021. This milestone positions BayFirst as the only Nasdaq-listed bank holding company on Florida's west coast and one of only seven in the state. The company reported significant growth in its SBA lending division, becoming the No. 1 SBA lender in the Tampa Bay area. Additionally, BayFirst's mortgage division surpassed $2 billion in mortgage loans in 2021, furthering its expansion with new banking centers.