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Ponce Financial Group, Inc. reports news as the holding company for Ponce Bank, National Association, a community banking institution that takes deposits and invests those funds in residential, multifamily, non-residential, construction, business and consumer loans, as well as securities and mortgage-backed securities. Recurring updates cover quarterly operating results, net interest income, net interest margin, loan and deposit activity, credit quality, capital ratios and preferred-stock-related capital disclosures.
Company news also includes governance changes at the company and bank boards, community-development activity, Ponce De Leon Foundation grants, Federal Home Loan Bank of New York small-business grant participation, and progress tied to the U.S. Treasury Emergency Capital Investment Program and deep impact lending commitments.
Ponce Financial Group (Nasdaq: PDLB) reported first-quarter 2026 results. Net income available to common was $8.3M, or $0.36 diluted EPS; total net income was $8.6M. Net interest income was $28.2M and net interest margin 3.61%. Loans were $2.70B and deposits $2.13B. Total assets rose to $3.30B; non-performing assets were $23.6M (0.62% of assets). Book value per share was $13.49, up 12% year-over-year. Capital ratios remain well above regulatory requirements.
Ponce Bank (PDLB) was ranked #40 among S&P Global Market Intelligence’s Top 50 Best-Performing U.S. Community Banks for 2025 in the $3 billion–$10 billion asset category. The ranking highlights returns, growth, funding and balance-sheet strength while emphasizing risk profile and long-term stability.
Ponce Bank will be formally recognized at the S&P Community Bankers Conference, May 5–7, 2026, in Fort Worth, Texas.
Ponce Financial Group (NASDAQ:PDLB) appointed Marlene Cintron to its board of directors effective March 26, 2026. Cintron, a longtime Bronx leader, brings 30+ years in public policy, economic development, finance, and government relations, including SBA Region 2 leadership and prior service on Ponce Bank’s board.
Her record includes overseeing a reported 20% regional small-business growth as SBA Region 2 Administrator and roles delivering >$9 billion in private investment and over 44,000 housing units in Bronx development efforts.
Ponce Financial Group (NASDAQ: PDLB) reported strong fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results. Q4 net income available to common stockholders was $9.9M ($0.42 diluted), up from $2.7M a year earlier; full-year net income available to common was $27.6M ($1.20 diluted).
Net interest income rose to $27.9M in Q4 and $99.8M for 2025, with net interest margin at 3.57% in Q4. Loans grew to $2.60B and capital ratios remain well above regulatory minima.
Ponce De Leon Foundation (PDLB) announced grants totaling $635,000 awarded to nonprofit organizations on January 8, 2026. Since 2017 the foundation has provided over $3.6 million in grants. Awards range from $15,000 to $30,000 and support programs including education, workforce development, senior services, arts, refugee economic mobility, housing assistance, and health-related community services across New York and neighboring communities.
Ponce Bank (PDLB) announced the appointment of Marlene Cintron to its Board of Directors effective January 5, 2026. Cintron brings over three decades of public policy, economic development, finance, and government relations experience focused on underserved communities.
Her background includes leadership of the Bronx Overall Economic Development Corporation where Bronx unemployment fell from 14% to under 6%, attracting more than $9 billion in private investment and enabling over 44,000 new housing units. She served as SBA Region 2 Administrator through January 2025, a role tied to a reported 20% regional small-business growth, and has held senior roles in city, state, and private-sector finance. Cintron holds a law degree from Georgetown and a master’s from Fordham.
Ponce Bank (PDLB) announced on Nov 17, 2025 it was awarded $50,000 from the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York Small Business Recovery Grant program. The funds were distributed to 12 small businesses and nonprofits across Ponce Bank's service area to support payroll, equipment, and working capital.
The award supports economic inclusion and community development across New York, New Jersey, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands and reflects Ponce Bank's focus on providing fair banking access to underserved communities.
Ponce Financial Group (NASDAQ: PDLB) reported third quarter 2025 results for the period ended September 30, 2025. Q3 net income available to common was $6.2M or $0.27 diluted EPS; nine‑month net income available to common was $17.7M or $0.77 diluted EPS. Net interest income was $25.2M in Q3 (net interest margin 3.30%), up 32.7% YoY for the quarter. Loans and deposits grew: net loans $2.49B (+8.90% vs Dec 31, 2024) and deposits $2.06B (+8.86% vs Dec 31, 2024). Total assets were $3.16B at Sept 30, 2025.
Ponce Bank (PDLB) celebrated the grand opening of its new Inwood branch on October 6, 2025, at 3876 9th Avenue in Upper Manhattan. The ribbon-cutting gathered community leaders, local business owners, and elected officials including Congressman Adriano Espaillat and Senator Robert Jackson.
The bank emphasized its mission-driven focus on providing accessible, dignified banking to families, street vendors, and small businesses in Inwood, and thanked local organizations and agencies that supported the expansion.
Ponce Financial Group (NASDAQ:PDLB) announced that effective October 10, 2025 its subsidiary Ponce Bank completed a conversion from a federally chartered stock savings association to a national bank and commenced operations as Ponce Bank, National Association. The company also commenced operations as a bank holding company and elected to become a financial holding company, enabling engagement in additional financial activities. The bank sought national status to increase bank powers, including eligibility to receive municipal deposits in New York. Management indicated they do not expect material changes to core business operations as a result of the conversions.