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Ponce Financial Group Inc (PDLB), a leading Minority Depository Institution and Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), provides essential banking services while driving economic growth in underserved communities. This dedicated news hub offers investors and stakeholders timely access to official updates, strategic developments, and regulatory disclosures.
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Ponce Financial Group (NASDAQ: PDLB) reported a net income of $0.3 million, or $0.01 per diluted share, for Q1 2023, a notable recovery from net losses of $9.2 million in Q4 2022 and $6.8 million in Q1 2022. The increase was largely driven by an improved provision recovery related to Grain Technology. Net interest income fell to $15.2 million, down 5.7% from the previous quarter and 12.1% year-over-year, primarily due to rising funding costs. The net interest margin decreased to 2.75%, while total deposits increased by 6.74% to $1.34 billion. Cash and equivalents surged 239.75% to $184.7 million. The company’s total assets rose 9.84% to $2.54 billion. Ponce Financial also highlighted its commitment to investing in technology and community support, being awarded a $3.7 million grant from the U.S. Treasury.
Ponce Financial Group (NASDAQ: PDLB) announced that Ponce Bank has received a $3.7 million grant from the U.S. Treasury under the Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) Equitable Recovery Program. The grant will support CDFIs in helping low-income communities recover from COVID-19 impacts. The funds are set to be disbursed in June 2023 and will be used for eligible activities as per the program guidelines. This grant is part of a larger initiative, with $1.73 billion awarded to 603 CDFIs, aimed at facilitating investments in small businesses, home loans, and community resources. Ponce Bank, founded in the Bronx in 1960, has a history of serving low-to-moderate income communities with its network of branches across New York City.
Ponce Financial Group, as the successor of PDL Community Bancorp (NASDAQ: PDLB), reported a net loss of ($9.2) million for Q4 2022, improving from a net loss of ($14.7) million in Q3 2022, but a decline from a net income of $15.0 million in Q4 2021. The net interest income decreased by 8.21% to $16.2 million, influenced by rising funding costs. Total assets surged by 39.82% to $2.31 billion, largely due to securities purchases funded by a $225 million equity raise. The allowance for loan losses increased to $15.4 million, with a focus on mitigating risks from consumer microloans. The company is winding down its partnership with Grain while exploring new partnerships.