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Ponce Financial Group (NASDAQ: PDLB) grows earnings and eyes ECIP preferred repurchase

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Ponce Financial Group reported Q2 2026 net income available to common stockholders of $8.2 million, or $0.35 per diluted share, compared with $5.8 million, or $0.25, a year earlier. Net interest income rose to $30.1 million and net interest margin improved to 3.66%, while non-interest income fell to $1.5 million and provision for credit losses increased to $2.1 million.

For the six months ended June 30, 2026, net income available to common stockholders was $16.6 million, or $0.71 per diluted share, up from $11.5 million, or $0.50. Net loans receivable reached $2.88 billion and deposits $2.27 billion, with non-performing assets and accruing modifications at $26.8 million, or 0.67% of assets. Capital ratios remained high, including a 20.00% total capital ratio at the holding company. Management believes it has met lending conditions to qualify to repurchase $225 million of ECIP preferred stock, but any repurchase remains subject to additional conditions and timing and pricing are uncertain.

Positive

  • Net income available to common stockholders for the six months ended June 30, 2026 was $16.6 million, up from $11.5 million a year earlier, with diluted EPS rising to $0.71 from $0.50.
  • Net loans receivable reached $2.88 billion at June 30, 2026, an increase of 17.1% from June 30, 2025, while deposits grew 10.6% to $2.27 billion.
  • Net interest margin was 3.64% for the six months ended June 30, 2026, up from 3.12% a year earlier, driving a 25.0% increase in net interest income to $58.3 million.

Negative

  • Provision for credit losses for the six months ended June 30, 2026 rose to $3.8 million from $1.3 million a year earlier, an increase of 183.67%.
  • Non-interest income declined to $3.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2026 from $4.4 million in the prior-year period, a 19.64% decrease.

Filing Explained

As of June 30, the $225 million ECIP preferred stock remained outstanding; a possible third-quarter repurchase was still conditional.

Form 8-K reports specified material events; this filing furnishes Ponce Financial Group’s second-quarter results and an investor presentation, rather than filing that information under Section 18. The $225 million ECIP preferred stock remained outstanding at June 30, 2026, so no repurchase had been completed.

The disclosed ECIP agreement is an option for a future repurchase, subject to eligibility and other conditions—not an executed repurchase. The company reports 16 consecutive quarters meeting an 80% deep-impact lending rate against a 60% requirement, but says the transaction could occur as soon as the third quarter of 2026 only if remaining conditions are satisfied.

The stated resolution path is a subsequent confirmation of eligibility and consummation with the U.S. Treasury; the filing provides no assurance about whether or when that will occur.

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition Financial
Disclosure of earnings results, typically an earnings press release or preliminary financials.
Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure Disclosure
Material non-public information disclosed under Regulation Fair Disclosure, often investor presentations or guidance.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Q2 2026 net income available to common $8.2 million Three months ended June 30, 2026
Q2 2026 diluted EPS $0.35 Three months ended June 30, 2026
Net interest margin Q2 2026 3.66% Quarter ended June 30, 2026; up from 3.27% a year earlier
Net loans receivable $2.88 billion Balance as of June 30, 2026
Deposits $2.27 billion Balance as of June 30, 2026
Non-performing assets to total assets 0.67% Total non-performing assets to total assets at June 30, 2026
Total capital ratio (holding company) 20.00% Ponce Financial Group total capital to risk-weighted assets at June 30, 2026
Tangible book value per common share $13.89 As of June 30, 2026
Net interest margin financial
"Net interest margin was 3.66% for the second quarter of 2026"
Net interest margin measures how much a bank earns from lending and investing compared with what it pays for funding, expressed as a percentage of its interest-earning assets. Think of it like a grocery store’s markup: it shows the gap between buying cost and selling price per dollar of goods — here, the cost is interest paid and the sale is interest received. Investors watch it because a higher margin usually means a bank is more profitable and better at managing interest rate and credit conditions.
Efficiency ratio financial
"Efficiency ratio (3) | | 57.41 % for the three months ended June 30, 2026"
A measure of how much a company spends to produce each dollar of revenue, usually shown as operating expenses divided by revenue and expressed as a percentage. Think of it as a household’s budget: a lower percentage means more of each dollar earned stays as profit, while a higher number means costs are eating into returns. Investors use it to judge cost control and compare how efficiently companies turn revenue into earnings, especially in banks and financial firms.
Emergency Capital Investment Program (ECIP) financial
"such as the Emergency Capital Investment Program (ECIP), which the Company benefitted from in the form of a $225 million investment"
Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) financial
"The Bank is designated as both a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) and a Minority Deposit Institution"
A community development financial institution (CDFI) is a specialized lender—such as a bank, credit union, or loan fund—whose main purpose is to provide loans and financial services to low‑income neighborhoods, small businesses, and underserved people who often lack access to traditional banking. Think of it as a neighborhood-focused bank that blends a social mission with financial services; investors watch CDFIs for their potential combination of steady community-driven lending, government or philanthropic support, and impact-oriented returns that differ from mainstream commercial lenders.
Minority Depository Institution (MDI) financial
"One of 32 banks in the country designated as both an MDI and a CDFI"
tangible book value per common share financial
"Tangible book value per common share is a non-GAAP financial measure and is calculated"
A per-share measure of the company’s tangible net asset value available to common shareholders after removing intangible items (like goodwill, brand value, and patents) and any preferred shareholder claims. Think of it as the amount each common share would get if the company sold only its physical and financial assets and settled priority claims. Investors use it as a conservative baseline to judge whether a stock is cheaply priced relative to the company’s hard-asset backing.
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FAQ

How did Ponce Financial Group (PDLB) perform in Q2 2026?

Ponce Financial Group posted Q2 2026 net income available to common of $8.2 million, or $0.35 diluted EPS, versus $5.8 million, or $0.25, in Q2 2025. Net interest income was $30.1 million and non-interest income was $1.5 million for the quarter.

What were PDLB’s results for the six months ended June 30, 2026?

For the first half of 2026, net income available to common stockholders was $16.6 million, or $0.71 diluted EPS, compared with $11.5 million, or $0.50, in 2025. Net interest income rose 25.0% to $58.3 million over the same period.

How did PDLB’s loans and deposits change by June 30, 2026?

At June 30, 2026, net loans receivable totaled $2.88 billion, up 17.1% from June 30, 2025, and deposits were $2.27 billion, up 10.6%. Balance-sheet growth was driven mainly by mortgage lending and money market and other interest-bearing deposits.

What is PDLB’s net interest margin and asset quality for Q2 2026?

Net interest margin was 3.66% in Q2 2026, up from 3.27% a year earlier. Non-performing assets plus accruing modifications were $26.8 million, or 0.67% of total assets, and allowance coverage of nonperforming loans was 116.91%.

How strong are PDLB’s capital ratios as of June 30, 2026?

At June 30, 2026, Ponce Financial Group’s total capital to risk-weighted assets was 20.00%, and the bank’s was 18.88%. Tier 1 capital to total assets was 16.85% at the holding company and 15.81% at the bank, all above well-capitalized levels.

What is the ECIP preferred stock repurchase opportunity for PDLB?

The company holds $225 million of ECIP preferred stock issued to the U.S. Treasury and has an option agreement to repurchase it. Management believes lending conditions are met, but any repurchase depends on additional conditions and the final price and timing are uncertain.

What is PDLB’s tangible book value per common share?

As of June 30, 2026, tangible book value per common share was $13.89, based on tangible common equity of $336.0 million and 24,187,901 common shares outstanding. During the periods presented, no adjustments for goodwill or other intangibles were required.
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 8-K

 

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 27, 2026

 

 

Ponce Financial Group, Inc.

(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

 

 

Maryland

001-41255

87-1893965

(State or Other Jurisdiction
of Incorporation)

(Commission File Number)

(IRS Employer
Identification No.)

 

 

 

 

 

2244 Westchester Avenue

 

Bronx, New York

 

10462

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

 

(Zip Code)

 

Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: (718) 931-9000

 

 

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:


Title of each class

 

Trading
Symbol(s)

 


Name of each exchange on which registered

Common stock, par value $0.01 per share

 

PDLB

 

The Nasdaq Global Market

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§ 230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§ 240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.

 


Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On July 27, 2026, Ponce Financial Group, Inc. (the "Company"), the holding company for Ponce Bank, National Association ("Ponce Bank" or the "Bank"), issued a press release announcing its financial results with respect to its second quarter ended June 30, 2026. The Company’s press release is included as Exhibit 99.1 to this report.

 

The information set forth in this Item 2.02 and in the attached Exhibit 99.1 is deemed to be “furnished” and shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section.

Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.

The Company is scheduled to make presentations to current and prospective investors after July 27, 2026. Attached as Exhibit 99.2 of this Form 8-K is a copy of the presentation which Ponce Financial Group, Inc. will make available at these presentations and will post on its website at www.poncebank.com. This report is being furnished to the SEC and shall not be deemed "filed" for any purpose.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)Exhibits.

Exhibit Number

Description

99.1

Press release dated July 27, 2026

99.2

 

Presentation of Ponce Financial Group

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SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

 

 

 

Ponce Financial Group, Inc.

 

 

 

 

Date:

July 27, 2026

By:

/s/ Carlos P. Naudon

 

 

 

Carlos P. Naudon
President and Chief Executive Officer

 


 

Exhibit 99.1

Ponce Financial Group, Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results

 

NEW YORK, July 27, 2026 - Ponce Financial Group, Inc., (the “Company”) (Nasdaq: PDLB), the holding company for Ponce Bank, National Association ("Ponce Bank" or the “Bank”), today announced results for the second quarter of 2026.

Second Quarter 2026 Highlights (Compared to Prior Periods):

Net income available to common stockholders was $8.2 million, or $0.35 per diluted share for the three months ended June 30, 2026, as compared to net income available to common stockholders of $8.3 million, or $0.36 per diluted share for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and net income available to common stockholders of $5.8 million, or $0.25 per diluted share for the three months ended June 30, 2025. Total net income for the three months ended June 30, 2026 was $8.5 million. The Company paid dividends of $0.3 million on its preferred stock during the three months ended June 30, 2026.
Included in the $8.2 million of net income available to common stockholders for the second quarter of 2026 results is $51.7 million in total interest and dividend income and $1.5 million in non-interest income, offset by $21.6 million in interest expense, $18.1 million in non-interest expense, $2.8 million in provision for income taxes, $2.1 million in provision for credit losses and $0.3 million in dividends on preferred shares.
Net interest income of $30.1 million for the second quarter of 2026 increased $1.8 million, or 6.50%, from the prior quarter and increased $5.6 million, or 23.07%, from the same quarter last year.
Net interest margin was 3.66% for the second quarter of 2026, versus 3.61% for the prior quarter and 3.27% for the same quarter last year.

 

Six Months 2026 Highlights (Compared to 2025)

Net income available to common stockholders was $16.6 million, or $0.71 per diluted share for the six months ended June 30, 2026, as compared to net income available to common stockholders of $11.5 million, or $0.50
per diluted share for the six months ended June 30, 2025. The Company paid dividends of $0.6 million on its preferred stock during each of the six months ended June 30, 2026 and June 30, 2025.
Net interest income for the six months ended June 30, 2026 was $58.3 million, an increase of $11.7 million, or 25.0%, compared to $46.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025.
Non-interest income for six months ended June 30, 2026 was $3.6 million, a decrease of $0.9 million, or 19.6%, from $4.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025.
Non-interest expense for the six months ended June 30, 2026 was $35.4 million, an increase of $1.6 million, or 4.8%, compared to $33.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025.
Cash and equivalents were $140.0 million as of June 30, 2026, an increase of $13.9 million, or 10.98%, from $126.2 million as of December 31, 2025.
Securities totaled $338.4 million as of June 30, 2026, a decrease of $26.8 million, or 7.34%, from $365.2 million as of December 31, 2025 primarily due to regular principal payments and the maturity of one available-for-sale security in the amount of $3.0 million.
Net loans receivable were $2.88 billion as of June 30, 2026, an increase of $280.5 million, or 10.79%, from $2.60 billion as of December 31, 2025.
Deposits were $2.27 billion as of June 30, 2026, an increase of $225.2 million, or 11.00%, from $2.05 billion as of December 31, 2025.

President and Chief Executive Officer’s Comments

Carlos P. Naudon, Ponce Financial Group, Inc.’s President and CEO, stated “The consistent execution of our strategy continues to produce strong growth and financial results. Our diluted earnings per share of $0.71 year to date are up 42% versus the same period last year and our book value per share of $13.89 is up $1.55 or 13% over the same period. Net interest margin is up 5 basis points versus last quarter and 39 basis points versus the same quarter last year. Our capital ratios continue to be well in excess of regulatory requirements. We remain committed to the communities we serve, and we’ll continue investing in our people and in technology to improve our efficiency.”

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Executive Chairman’s Comment

 

Steven A. Tsavaris, Ponce Financial Group’s Executive Chairman added “We’re pleased with our strong loan and deposit growth this quarter. We’ve filed our 2nd quarter of 2026 QSR (Quarterly Supplemental Report) and believe we have met the necessary lending conditions to repurchase our Preferred Stock under the terms of the ECIP Purchase Option Agreement that we previously entered into with the U.S. Department of the Treasury in late 2024. We are excited about this milestone and the possibilities that the repurchase regulatory process will bring to the Company.”

 

ECIP

The consummation of any such repurchase of our Preferred Stock is subject to the satisfaction of additional conditions, including satisfying certain eligibility criteria. Although the Company currently expects that it will satisfy all other necessary conditions, there can be no assurance if and when such repurchase will be consummated with Treasury.

The table below indicates the Key Metrics at or for the three months ended:

 

 

At or for the Three Months Ended

 

 

June 30,

 

 

March 31,

 

 

December 31,

 

 

September 30,

 

 

June 30,

 

 

2026

 

 

2026

 

 

2025

 

 

2025

 

 

2025

 

Performance Ratios:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Return on average assets (1)

 

1.00

%

 

 

1.07

%

 

 

1.26

%

 

 

0.82

%

 

 

0.79

%

Return on common equity (1)

 

9.81

%

 

 

10.37

%

 

 

12.50

%

 

 

8.10

%

 

 

7.88

%

Net interest margin (1) (2)

 

3.66

%

 

 

3.61

%

 

 

3.57

%

 

 

3.30

%

 

 

3.27

%

Non-interest expense to average assets (1)

 

2.14

%

 

 

2.14

%

 

 

2.06

%

 

 

2.10

%

 

 

2.18

%

Efficiency ratio (3)

 

57.41

%

 

 

56.96

%

 

 

52.95

%

 

 

62.15

%

 

 

63.69

%

Capital Ratios:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total capital to risk-weighted assets (Ponce Financial Group)

 

20.00

%

 

 

21.23

%

 

 

23.00

%

 

 

24.08

%

 

 

22.65

%

Common equity Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets (Ponce Financial Group)

 

11.51

%

 

 

12.11

%

 

 

12.98

%

 

 

13.39

%

 

 

12.49

%

Tier 1 capital to total assets (Ponce Financial Group)

 

16.85

%

 

 

17.22

%

 

 

17.27

%

 

 

17.33

%

 

 

17.13

%

Total capital to risk-weighted assets (Bank only)

 

18.88

%

 

 

20.00

%

 

 

21.63

%

 

 

21.79

%

 

 

21.22

%

Common equity Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets (Bank only)

 

17.87

%

 

 

18.97

%

 

 

20.53

%

 

 

20.66

%

 

 

20.15

%

Tier 1 capital to total assets (Bank only)

 

15.81

%

 

 

16.09

%

 

 

16.12

%

 

 

16.08

%

 

 

15.99

%

Asset Quality Ratios:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Allowance for credit losses on loans as a percentage of total loans

 

0.95

%

 

 

0.96

%

 

 

0.97

%

 

 

0.98

%

 

 

0.97

%

Allowance for credit losses on loans as a percentage of nonperforming loans

 

116.91

%

 

 

128.93

%

 

 

94.74

%

 

 

88.88

%

 

 

101.01

%

Net (charge-offs) recoveries to average outstanding loans (1)

 

(0.05

%)

 

 

(0.08

%)

 

 

(0.13

%)

 

 

(0.03

%)

 

 

(0.04

%)

Non-performing loans as a percentage of total assets

 

0.67

%

 

 

0.62

%

 

 

0.83

%

 

 

0.88

%

 

 

0.76

%

Other:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Number of offices

 

17

 

 

 

17

 

 

 

17

 

 

 

18

 

 

 

17

 

Number of full-time equivalent employees

 

229

 

 

 

218

 

 

 

216

 

 

 

209

 

 

 

206

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(1)
Annualized.
(2)
Net interest margin represents net interest income divided by average total interest-earning assets.
(3)
Efficiency ratio represents noninterest expense divided by the sum of net interest income and noninterest income.

 

 

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Summary of Results of Operations

 

Net income for the three months ended June 30, 2026 was $8.5 million compared to net income of $8.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and net income of $6.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2025.

 

The $0.1 million decrease of net income for the three months ended June 30, 2026 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2026 was attributed mainly to an increase of $0.9 million non-interest expense, a decrease of $0.5 million in non-interest income and an increase of $0.5 million in provision for credit losses, offset by an increase of $1.8 million in net interest income.

The $2.4 million increase of net income for the three months ended June 30, 2026 compared to the three months ended June 30, 2025 was largely due to an increase of $5.6 million in net interest income, offset by increases of $1.3 million in non-interest expense, $0.9 million in provision for income taxes and $0.5 million in provision for credit losses and a decrease of $0.5 million in non-interest income recognized in the second quarter of 2025.

 

Net income for the six months ended June 30, 2026 was $17.1 million compared to net income of $12.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025. The $5.1 million increase in net income was attributed mainly to an increase of $11.7 million in net interest income, offset by increases of $2.5 million in provision for credit losses, $1.6 million in non-interest expense, $1.6 million in provision for income taxes and a decrease of $0.9 million in non-interest income.

 

 

Net Interest Income and Net Interest Margin

 

Net interest income for the three months ended June 30, 2026, increased $1.8 million, or 6.50%, to $30.1 million compared to $28.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and increased $5.6 million, or 23.07%, compared to $24.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2025.

 

The $1.8 million increase in net interest income from the three months ended March 31, 2026 was attributable to an increase of $3.0 million in total interest and dividend income, offset by an increase of $1.2 million in total interest expense. The $5.6 million increase in net interest income from the three months ended June 30, 2025 was attributable to an increase of $5.8 million in total interest and dividend income, offset by an increase of $0.2 million in total interest expense.

 

Net interest income for the six months ended June 30, 2026, increased $11.7 million, or 25.00%, to $58.3 million compared to $46.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025. The $11.7 million increase in net interest income from the six months ended June 30, 2025 was attributable to an increase of $10.5 million in total interest and dividend income and a decrease of $1.2 million in total interest expense.

 

Net interest margin was 3.66% for the three months ended June 30, 2026 compared to 3.61% for the prior quarter, an increase of 5bps and 3.27% for the same period last year, an increase of 39bps.

 

Net interest margin was 3.64% for the six months ended June 30, 2026 compared to 3.12% for the six months ended June 30, 2025, an increase of 52bps.

 

 

Non-interest Income

 

Non-interest income for the three months ended June 30, 2026, was $1.5 million, a decrease of $0.5 million, or 25.22%, compared to $2.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2026, and a decrease of $0.5 million, or 25.87%, compared to the three months ended June 30, 2025.

The $0.5 million decrease in non-interest income from the three months ended March 31, 2026 was largely attributable to a decrease of $0.6 million in late and prepayment charges.

 

The $0.5 million decrease in non-interest income from the three months ended June 30, 2025 was largely attributable to decreases of $0.4 million in late and prepayment charges and $0.4 million in grant income recognized in the second quarter of 2025, offset by an increase of $0.2 million in other non-interest income.

 

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Non-interest income for the six months ended June 30, 2026, was $3.6 million, a decrease of $0.9 million, or 19.64%, compared to $4.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025. The $0.9 million decrease in non-interest income from the six months ended June 30, 2025 was largely attributable to decreases of $0.4 million in late and prepayment charges, $0.4 million in income on sale of SBA loans and $0.4 million in grant income recognized in the second quarter of 2025, offset by increases on $0.3 million in other non-interest income and $0.1 million in service charges and fees.

 

Non-interest Expense

 

Non-interest expense for the three months ended June 30, 2026 was $18.1 million, an increase of $0.9 million, or 5.19%, compared to $17.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and an increase of $1.3 million, or 7.50%, compared to $16.9 million for the three months ended June 30, 2025.

 

The $0.9 million increase in non-interest expense from the three months ended March 31, 2026 was mainly attributable to increases of $0.4 million in compensation and benefits, $0.2 million in occupancy and equipment, $0.2 million in other non-interest expenses and $0.1 million in professional fees.

 

The $1.3 million increase in non-interest expense from the three months ended June 30, 2025 was mainly attributable to an increase of $1.4 million in compensation and benefits, partially offset by a decrease of $0.1 million in federal deposit insurance and regulatory assessment.

 

Non-interest expense for the six months ended June 30, 2026 was $35.4 million, an increase of $1.6 million, or 4.79%, compared to $33.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025. The $1.6 million increase in non-interest expense from the six months ended June 30, 2025 was mainly attributable to an increase of $2.3 million in compensation and benefits, partially offset by decreases of $0.3 million in direct loan expenses, $0.2 million in occupancy and equipment, $0.2 million in other non-interest expenses and $0.2 million in federal deposit insurance and regulatory assessment.

 

 

Credit Quality:

 

Total non-performing assets and accruing modifications to borrowers experiencing financial difficulty were $26.8 million at June 30, 2026 compared to $23.6 million at March 31, 2026 and $28.5 million at June 30, 2025.

 

During the three months ended June 30, 2026, a credit loss provision of $2.1 million on loans was recorded, consisting of $1.7 million charged on the funded portion and $0.4 million charged on the unfunded portion on loans. During the three months ended March 31, 2026, a credit loss provision of $1.7 million on loans was recorded, consisting of $1.3 million charged on the funded portion and $0.4 million charged on the unfunded portion on loans. During the three months ended June 30, 2025, a credit loss provision of $1.6 million on loans was recorded, consisting of $1.3 million charged on the funded portion on loans and $0.3 million charged on the unfunded portion on loans.

 

During the six months ended June 30, 2026, a credit loss provision of $3.8 million on loans was recorded, consisting of $3.0 million charged on the funded portion and $0.8 million charged on the unfunded portion on loans. During the six months ended June 30, 2025, a credit loss provision of $1.3 million on loans was recorded, consisting of $2.0 million charged on the funded portion on loans and a $0.7 million benefit on the unfunded portion on loans.

 

Balance Sheet Summary

 

Total assets increased $270.7 million, or 8.40%, to $3.49 billion as of June 30, 2026 from $3.22 billion as of December 31, 2025. The increase in total assets is largely attributable to increases of $280.5 million in net loans receivable, $13.9 million in cash and cash equivalents, $2.0 million in accrued interest receivable, $1.5 million in deferred tax assets, $1.4 million in Federal Home Loan Bank of New York stock and $0.1 million in other assets, partially offset by decreases of $19.4 million in held-to-maturity securities, $7.4 million in available-for-sale securities, $1.0 million in premises and equipment, net, $0.5 million in right of use assets and $0.3 million in mortgage loans held for sale, at fair value.

 

Total liabilities increased $251.3 million, or 9.37%, to $2.93 billion as of June 30, 2026 from $2.68 billion as of December 31, 2025. The increase in total liabilities was largely attributable to increases of $225.2 million in deposits, $25.0 million in borrowings and $1.6 million in other liabilities, partially offset by a decrease of $0.5 million in operating lease liabilities.

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Total stockholders’ equity increased $19.4 million, or 3.59%, to $561.0 million as of June 30, 2026, from $541.5 million as of December 31, 2025. The $19.4 million increase in stockholders’ equity was largely attributable to $17.1 million in net income, $0.2 million from exercise of stock options, $1.3 million impact to additional paid in capital as a result of share-based compensation, $1.2 million from release of ESOP shares, and $0.1 million in other comprehensive income, offset by $0.6 million related to the dividend paid on preferred shares during the six months ended June 30, 2026.

 

About Ponce Financial Group, Inc.

Ponce Financial Group, Inc. is the holding company for Ponce Bank, N.A. Ponce Bank, N.A. is a Minority Depository Institution, a Community Development Financial Institution, and a certified Small Business Administration lender. Ponce Bank, N.A.’s business primarily consists of taking deposits from the general public and to a lesser extent alternative funding sources and investing those funds, together with funds generated from operations and borrowings, in mortgage loans, consisting of 1-4 family residences (investor-owned and owner-occupied), multifamily residences, nonresidential properties, construction and land, and, to a lesser extent, in business and consumer loans. Ponce Bank. N.A. also invests in securities, which consist of U.S. Government and federal agency securities and securities issued by government-sponsored or government-owned enterprises, as well as, mortgage-backed securities, corporate bonds and obligations, Federal Home Loan Bank stock and Federal Reserve Bank stock.

Forward Looking Statements

Certain statements herein constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Exchange Act and are intended to be covered by the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements may be identified by words such as “believes,” “will,” “would,” “expects,” “project,” “may,” “could,” “developments,” “strategic,” “launching,” “opportunities,” “anticipates,” “estimates,” “intends,” “plans,” “targets” and similar expressions. These statements are based upon the current beliefs and expectations of 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 such differences to exist include, but are not limited to, adverse conditions in the capital and debt markets and the impact of such conditions on business activities; changes in interest rates; competitive pressures from other financial institutions; the effects of general economic conditions on a national basis or in the local markets in which Ponce Bank, N.A. operates, including changes that adversely affect borrowers’ ability to service and repay Ponce Bank, N.A.’s loans; changes in U.S. trade policies, including the imposition of tariffs and retaliatory tariffs, and their related impacts on the economy; changes in the global economy, including negative changes that may arise from armed conflict and geopolitical instability; changes in the value of securities in the investment portfolio; changes in loan default and charge-off rates; fluctuations in real estate values; the adequacy of loan loss reserves; decreases in deposit levels necessitating increased borrowing to fund loans and investments; operational risks including, but not limited to, cybersecurity, fraud and natural disasters; changes in government regulation; changes in accounting standards and practices; the risk that intangibles recorded in the financial statements will become impaired; demand for loans in Ponce Bank, N.A.’s market area; Ponce Bank, N.A.’s ability to attract and maintain deposits; risks related to the implementation of acquisitions, dispositions, and restructurings; the risk that Ponce Financial Group, Inc. may not be successful in the implementation of its business strategy; changes in assumptions used in making such forward-looking statements and the risk factors described in Ponce Financial Group, Inc.’s Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), which are available at the SEC’s website, www.sec.gov. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this release. Ponce Financial Group, Inc. disclaims any obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect changes in underlying assumptions or factors, new information, future events or other changes, except as may be required by applicable law or regulation.

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Ponce Financial Group, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition

(Dollars in thousands, except for share data)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

As of

 

 

June 30,

 

 

March 31,

 

 

December 31,

 

 

September 30,

 

 

June 30,

 

 

2026

 

 

2026

 

 

2025

 

 

2025

 

 

2025

 

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and due from banks:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash

$

25,567

 

 

$

27,429

 

 

$

28,511

 

 

$

29,296

 

 

$

35,767

 

Interest-bearing deposits

 

114,443

 

 

 

89,817

 

 

 

97,643

 

 

 

117,283

 

 

 

90,872

 

Total cash and cash equivalents

 

140,010

 

 

 

117,246

 

 

 

126,154

 

 

 

146,579

 

 

 

126,639

 

Available-for-sale securities, at fair value

 

84,774

 

 

 

87,150

 

 

 

92,196

 

 

 

94,822

 

 

 

96,562

 

Held-to-maturity securities, at amortized cost

 

253,616

 

 

 

263,514

 

 

 

272,982

 

 

 

285,125

 

 

 

336,879

 

Placement with banks

 

249

 

 

 

249

 

 

 

249

 

 

 

249

 

 

 

249

 

Mortgage loans held for sale, at fair value

 

3,050

 

 

 

2,127

 

 

 

3,388

 

 

 

5,794

 

 

 

5,703

 

Loans receivable, net

 

2,879,740

 

 

 

2,698,649

 

 

 

2,599,258

 

 

 

2,490,046

 

 

 

2,458,712

 

Accrued interest receivable

 

19,939

 

 

 

19,274

 

 

 

17,905

 

 

 

18,903

 

 

 

19,126

 

Premises and equipment, net

 

14,645

 

 

 

15,159

 

 

 

15,638

 

 

 

16,129

 

 

 

16,067

 

Right of use assets

 

27,055

 

 

 

27,633

 

 

 

27,583

 

 

 

28,295

 

 

 

28,806

 

Federal Home Loan Bank of New York stock (FHLBNY), at cost

 

30,689

 

 

 

28,180

 

 

 

29,309

 

 

 

25,945

 

 

 

26,620

 

Federal Reserve Bank of New York stock (FRBNY), at cost

 

10,714

 

 

 

10,706

 

 

 

10,698

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Deferred tax assets

 

12,979

 

 

 

11,729

 

 

 

11,501

 

 

 

12,402

 

 

 

12,143

 

Other assets

 

17,251

 

 

 

19,141

 

 

 

17,109

 

 

 

32,790

 

 

 

26,363

 

Total assets

$

3,494,711

 

 

$

3,300,757

 

 

$

3,223,970

 

 

$

3,157,079

 

 

$

3,153,869

 

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Deposits

$

2,271,809

 

 

$

2,133,795

 

 

$

2,046,635

 

 

$

2,063,081

 

 

$

2,053,151

 

Borrowings

 

621,100

 

 

 

571,100

 

 

 

596,100

 

 

 

521,100

 

 

 

536,100

 

Operating lease liabilities

 

28,874

 

 

 

29,429

 

 

 

29,353

 

 

 

30,028

 

 

 

30,501

 

Accrued interest payable

 

3,837

 

 

 

4,338

 

 

 

3,788

 

 

 

4,372

 

 

 

4,161

 

Other liabilities

 

8,121

 

 

 

10,732

 

 

 

6,545

 

 

 

8,663

 

 

 

8,868

 

Total liabilities

 

2,933,741

 

 

 

2,749,394

 

 

 

2,682,421

 

 

 

2,627,244

 

 

 

2,632,781

 

Commitments and contingencies

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stockholders' Equity:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Preferred stock, $0.01 par value; 100,000,000 shares authorized

 

225,000

 

 

 

225,000

 

 

 

225,000

 

 

 

225,000

 

 

 

225,000

 

Common stock, $0.01 par value; 200,000,000 shares authorized

 

249

 

 

 

249

 

 

 

249

 

 

 

249

 

 

 

249

 

Treasury stock, at cost

 

(5,738

)

 

 

(5,738

)

 

 

(6,164

)

 

 

(7,270

)

 

 

(7,404

)

Additional paid-in-capital

 

210,339

 

 

 

209,219

 

 

 

208,604

 

 

 

208,909

 

 

 

208,275

 

Retained earnings

 

151,887

 

 

 

143,674

 

 

 

135,332

 

 

 

125,477

 

 

 

119,250

 

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

 

(10,698

)

 

 

(10,680

)

 

 

(10,820

)

 

 

(11,586

)

 

 

(13,047

)

Unearned compensation ─ ESOP

 

(10,069

)

 

 

(10,361

)

 

 

(10,652

)

 

 

(10,944

)

 

 

(11,235

)

Total stockholders' equity

 

560,970

 

 

 

551,363

 

 

 

541,549

 

 

 

529,835

 

 

 

521,088

 

Total liabilities and stockholders' equity

$

3,494,711

 

 

$

3,300,757

 

 

$

3,223,970

 

 

$

3,157,079

 

 

$

3,153,869

 

 

 

 

 

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Ponce Financial Group, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Consolidated Statements of Operations

(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

June 30,

 

 

March 31,

 

 

December 31,

 

 

September 30,

 

 

June 30,

 

 

2026

 

 

2026

 

 

2025

 

 

2025

 

 

2025

 

Interest and dividend income:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest on loans receivable

$

46,835

 

 

$

43,982

 

 

$

43,599

 

 

$

41,486

 

 

$

40,291

 

Interest on deposits due from banks

 

954

 

 

 

770

 

 

 

1,209

 

 

 

978

 

 

 

807

 

Interest and dividend on securities and FHLBNY stock

 

3,863

 

 

 

3,910

 

 

 

4,013

 

 

 

4,383

 

 

 

4,762

 

Total interest and dividend income

 

51,652

 

 

 

48,662

 

 

 

48,821

 

 

 

46,847

 

 

 

45,860

 

Interest expense:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest on certificates of deposit

 

6,785

 

 

 

6,415

 

 

 

6,706

 

 

 

6,553

 

 

 

7,382

 

Interest on other deposits

 

9,544

 

 

 

8,630

 

 

 

9,106

 

 

 

9,996

 

 

 

9,058

 

Interest on borrowings

 

5,262

 

 

 

5,391

 

 

 

5,075

 

 

 

5,050

 

 

 

4,994

 

Total interest expense

 

21,591

 

 

 

20,436

 

 

 

20,887

 

 

 

21,599

 

 

 

21,434

 

Net interest income

 

30,061

 

 

 

28,226

 

 

 

27,934

 

 

 

25,248

 

 

 

24,426

 

Provision for credit losses

 

2,148

 

 

 

1,656

 

 

 

1,078

 

 

 

1,364

 

 

 

1,626

 

Net interest income after provision for credit losses

 

27,913

 

 

 

26,570

 

 

 

26,856

 

 

 

23,884

 

 

 

22,800

 

Non-interest income:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Service charges and fees

 

600

 

 

 

539

 

 

 

542

 

 

 

539

 

 

 

511

 

Brokerage commissions

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

23

 

 

 

8

 

 

 

 

Late and prepayment charges

 

138

 

 

 

726

 

 

 

1,173

 

 

 

385

 

 

 

530

 

Income on sale of mortgage loans

 

161

 

 

 

120

 

 

 

139

 

 

 

166

 

 

 

169

 

Grant income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

428

 

 

 

429

 

 

 

428

 

Other

 

628

 

 

 

657

 

 

 

1,174

 

 

 

(35

)

 

 

422

 

Total non-interest income

 

1,527

 

 

 

2,042

 

 

 

3,479

 

 

 

1,492

 

 

 

2,060

 

Non-interest expense:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Compensation and benefits

 

9,070

 

 

 

8,663

 

 

 

8,113

 

 

 

7,868

 

 

 

7,627

 

Occupancy and equipment

 

3,901

 

 

 

3,672

 

 

 

4,033

 

 

 

3,934

 

 

 

3,907

 

Data processing expenses

 

1,195

 

 

 

1,219

 

 

 

1,223

 

 

 

1,296

 

 

 

1,188

 

Direct loan expenses

 

187

 

 

 

121

 

 

 

116

 

 

 

155

 

 

 

241

 

Insurance and surety bond premiums

 

332

 

 

 

333

 

 

 

324

 

 

 

318

 

 

 

297

 

Office supplies, telephone and postage

 

152

 

 

 

193

 

 

 

186

 

 

 

170

 

 

 

174

 

Professional fees

 

1,470

 

 

 

1,346

 

 

 

1,392

 

 

 

1,409

 

 

 

1,367

 

Marketing and promotional expenses

 

190

 

 

 

228

 

 

 

94

 

 

 

184

 

 

 

266

 

Federal deposit insurance and regulatory assessment

 

408

 

 

 

409

 

 

 

97

 

 

 

266

 

 

 

546

 

Other operating expenses

 

1,230

 

 

 

1,056

 

 

 

1,056

 

 

 

1,018

 

 

 

1,256

 

Total non-interest expense

 

18,135

 

 

 

17,240

 

 

 

16,634

 

 

 

16,618

 

 

 

16,869

 

Income before income taxes

 

11,305

 

 

 

11,372

 

 

 

13,701

 

 

 

8,758

 

 

 

7,991

 

Provision for income taxes

 

2,810

 

 

 

2,749

 

 

 

3,565

 

 

 

2,250

 

 

 

1,891

 

Net income

$

8,495

 

 

$

8,623

 

 

$

10,136

 

 

$

6,508

 

 

$

6,100

 

Dividends on preferred shares

 

282

 

 

 

281

 

 

 

281

 

 

 

281

 

 

 

282

 

Net income available to common stockholders

$

8,213

 

 

$

8,342

 

 

$

9,855

 

 

$

6,227

 

 

$

5,818

 

Earnings per common share:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

$

0.36

 

 

$

0.36

 

 

$

0.43

 

 

$

0.27

 

 

$

0.26

 

Diluted

$

0.35

 

 

$

0.36

 

 

$

0.42

 

 

$

0.27

 

 

$

0.25

 

Weighted average common shares outstanding:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

23,053,460

 

 

 

22,988,317

 

 

 

22,837,044

 

 

 

22,766,195

 

 

 

22,716,615

 

Diluted

 

23,508,153

 

 

 

23,331,314

 

 

 

23,263,708

 

 

 

23,135,448

 

 

 

22,947,769

 

 

 

 

 

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Ponce Financial Group, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Consolidated Statements of Operations

(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

 

 

 

For the Six Months Ended June 30,

 

 

 

2026

 

 

2025

 

 

Variance $

 

 

Variance %

 

Interest and dividend income:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest on loans receivable

 

$

90,817

 

 

$

77,427

 

 

$

13,390

 

 

 

17.29

%

Interest on deposits due from banks

 

 

1,724

 

 

 

2,475

 

 

 

(751

)

 

 

(30.34

%)

Interest and dividend on securities and FHLBNY stock

 

 

7,773

 

 

 

9,955

 

 

 

(2,182

)

 

 

(21.92

%)

Total interest and dividend income

 

 

100,314

 

 

 

89,857

 

 

 

10,457

 

 

 

11.64

%

Interest expense:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest on certificates of deposit

 

 

13,200

 

 

 

15,136

 

 

 

(1,936

)

 

 

(12.79

%)

Interest on other deposits

 

 

18,174

 

 

 

17,612

 

 

 

562

 

 

 

3.19

%

Interest on borrowings

 

 

10,653

 

 

 

10,480

 

 

 

173

 

 

 

1.65

%

Total interest expense

 

 

42,027

 

 

 

43,228

 

 

 

(1,201

)

 

 

(2.78

%)

Net interest income

 

 

58,287

 

 

 

46,629

 

 

 

11,658

 

 

 

25.00

%

Provision for credit losses

 

 

3,804

 

 

 

1,341

 

 

 

2,463

 

 

 

183.67

%

Net interest income after provision for credit losses

 

 

54,483

 

 

 

45,288

 

 

 

9,195

 

 

 

20.30

%

Non-interest income:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Service charges and fees

 

 

1,139

 

 

 

1,036

 

 

 

103

 

 

 

9.94

%

Brokerage commissions

 

 

 

 

 

4

 

 

 

(4

)

 

 

(100.00

%)

Late and prepayment charges

 

 

864

 

 

 

1,227

 

 

 

(363

)

 

 

(29.58

%)

Income on sale of mortgage loans

 

 

281

 

 

 

317

 

 

 

(36

)

 

 

(11.36

%)

Income on sale of SBA loans

 

 

 

 

 

404

 

 

 

(404

)

 

 

(100.00

%)

Grant income

 

 

 

 

 

428

 

 

 

(428

)

 

 

(100.00

%)

Other

 

 

1,285

 

 

 

1,025

 

 

 

260

 

 

 

25.37

%

Total non-interest income

 

 

3,569

 

 

 

4,441

 

 

 

(872

)

 

 

(19.64

%)

Non-interest expense:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Compensation and benefits

 

 

17,733

 

 

 

15,407

 

 

 

2,326

 

 

 

15.10

%

Occupancy and equipment

 

 

7,573

 

 

 

7,820

 

 

 

(247

)

 

 

(3.16

%)

Data processing expenses

 

 

2,414

 

 

 

2,340

 

 

 

74

 

 

 

3.16

%

Direct loan expenses

 

 

308

 

 

 

629

 

 

 

(321

)

 

 

(51.03

%)

Insurance and surety bond premiums

 

 

665

 

 

 

612

 

 

 

53

 

 

 

8.66

%

Office supplies, telephone and postage

 

 

345

 

 

 

344

 

 

 

1

 

 

 

0.29

%

Professional fees

 

 

2,816

 

 

 

2,731

 

 

 

85

 

 

 

3.11

%

Marketing and promotional expenses

 

 

418

 

 

 

349

 

 

 

69

 

 

 

19.77

%

Federal deposit insurance and regulatory assessments

 

 

817

 

 

 

1,007

 

 

 

(190

)

 

 

(18.87

%)

Other operating expenses

 

 

2,286

 

 

 

2,518

 

 

 

(232

)

 

 

(9.21

%)

Total non-interest expense

 

 

35,375

 

 

 

33,757

 

 

 

1,618

 

 

 

4.79

%

Income before income taxes

 

 

22,677

 

 

 

15,972

 

 

 

6,705

 

 

 

41.98

%

Provision for income taxes

 

 

5,559

 

 

 

3,913

 

 

 

1,646

 

 

 

42.06

%

Net income

 

$

17,118

 

 

$

12,059

 

 

$

5,059

 

 

 

41.95

%

Dividends on preferred shares

 

 

563

 

 

 

563

 

 

 

 

 

 

0.00

%

Net income available to common stockholders

 

$

16,555

 

 

$

11,496

 

 

$

5,059

 

 

 

44.01

%

Earnings per common share:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

$

0.72

 

 

$

0.51

 

 

$

0.21

 

 

 

41.18

%

Diluted

 

$

0.71

 

 

$

0.50

 

 

$

0.21

 

 

 

42.00

%

Weighted average common shares outstanding:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

 

23,021,069

 

 

 

22,689,914

 

 

 

331,155

 

 

 

1.46

%

Diluted

 

 

23,419,915

 

 

 

22,920,841

 

 

 

499,074

 

 

 

2.18

%

 

 

8


 

Ponce Financial Group, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Loans Receivable excluding Mortgage Loans Held for Sale

 

 

 

As of

 

 

 

June 30,

 

 

March 31,

 

 

December 31,

 

 

September 30,

 

 

June 30,

 

 

 

2026

 

 

2026

 

 

2025

 

 

2025

 

 

2025

 

 

 

Amount

 

 

Percent

 

 

Amount

 

 

Percent

 

 

Amount

 

 

Percent

 

 

Amount

 

 

Percent

 

 

Amount

 

 

Percent

 

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

Mortgage loans:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1-4 family residential

 

$

426,343

 

 

 

14.65

%

 

$

431,377

 

 

 

15.82

%

 

$

434,374

 

 

 

16.54

%

 

$

444,602

 

 

 

17.67

%

 

$

452,350

 

 

 

18.21

%

Multifamily residential

 

 

1,057,612

 

 

 

36.35

%

 

 

915,333

 

 

 

33.58

%

 

 

756,542

 

 

 

28.83

%

 

 

688,574

 

 

 

27.39

%

 

 

693,670

 

 

 

27.96

%

Nonresidential properties

 

 

535,521

 

 

 

18.41

%

 

 

534,256

 

 

 

19.60

%

 

 

526,210

 

 

 

20.05

%

 

 

436,175

 

 

 

17.35

%

 

 

404,512

 

 

 

16.30

%

Construction and land

 

 

817,151

 

 

 

28.08

%

 

 

763,990

 

 

 

28.03

%

 

 

854,096

 

 

 

32.54

%

 

 

886,369

 

 

 

35.25

%

 

 

883,462

 

 

 

35.59

%

Total mortgage loans

 

 

2,836,627

 

 

 

97.49

%

 

 

2,644,956

 

 

 

97.03

%

 

 

2,571,222

 

 

 

97.96

%

 

 

2,455,720

 

 

 

97.66

%

 

 

2,433,994

 

 

 

98.06

%

Non-mortgage loans:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Business loans

 

 

72,438

 

 

 

2.49

%

 

 

80,366

 

 

 

2.95

%

 

 

53,063

 

 

 

2.02

%

 

 

58,012

 

 

 

2.31

%

 

 

47,372

 

 

 

1.91

%

Consumer loans

 

 

577

 

 

 

0.02

%

 

 

596

 

 

 

0.02

%

 

 

625

 

 

 

0.02

%

 

 

727

 

 

 

0.03

%

 

 

840

 

 

 

0.03

%

Total non-mortgage loans

 

 

73,015

 

 

 

2.51

%

 

 

80,962

 

 

 

2.97

%

 

 

53,688

 

 

 

2.04

%

 

 

58,739

 

 

 

2.34

%

 

 

48,212

 

 

 

1.94

%

Total loans, gross

 

 

2,909,642

 

 

 

100.00

%

 

 

2,725,918

 

 

 

100.00

%

 

 

2,624,910

 

 

 

100.00

%

 

 

2,514,459

 

 

 

100.00

%

 

 

2,482,206

 

 

 

100.00

%

Net deferred loan origination (fees) costs

 

 

(2,348

)

 

 

 

 

 

(1,031

)

 

 

 

 

 

(203

)

 

 

 

 

 

351

 

 

 

 

 

 

606

 

 

 

 

Allowance for credit losses on loans

 

 

(27,554

)

 

 

 

 

 

(26,238

)

 

 

 

 

 

(25,449

)

 

 

 

 

 

(24,764

)

 

 

 

 

 

(24,100

)

 

 

 

Loans, net

 

$

2,879,740

 

 

 

 

 

$

2,698,649

 

 

 

 

 

$

2,599,258

 

 

 

 

 

$

2,490,046

 

 

 

 

 

$

2,458,712

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

9


 

Ponce Financial Group, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Allowance for Credit Losses on Loans

 

 

For the Three Months Ended

 

 

June 30,

 

 

March 31,

 

 

December 31,

 

 

September 30,

 

 

June 30,

 

 

2026

 

 

2026

 

 

2025

 

 

2025

 

 

2025

 

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

Allowance for credit losses on loans at beginning of the period

$

26,238

 

 

$

25,449

 

 

$

24,764

 

 

$

24,100

 

 

$

22,974

 

Provision for credit losses on loans

 

1,669

 

 

 

1,293

 

 

 

1,526

 

 

 

864

 

 

 

1,348

 

Charge-offs:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mortgage loans:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1-4 family residential

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(32

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non-mortgage loans:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Business

 

(354

)

 

 

(504

)

 

 

(801

)

 

 

(200

)

 

 

(222

)

Consumer

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(44

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total charge-offs

 

(354

)

 

 

(504

)

 

 

(877

)

 

 

(200

)

 

 

(222

)

Recoveries:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mortgage loans:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1-4 family residential

 

1

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non-mortgage loans:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Business

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

35

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total recoveries

 

1

 

 

 

 

 

 

36

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net (charge-offs) recoveries

 

(353

)

 

 

(504

)

 

 

(841

)

 

 

(200

)

 

 

(222

)

Allowance for credit losses on loans at end of the period

$

27,554

 

 

$

26,238

 

 

$

25,449

 

 

$

24,764

 

 

$

24,100

 

 

10


 

 

Ponce Financial Group, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Deposits

 

 

 

As of

 

 

 

June 30,

 

 

March 31,

 

 

December 31,

 

 

September 30,

 

 

June 30,

 

 

 

2026

 

 

2026

 

 

2025

 

 

2025

 

 

2025

 

 

 

Amount

 

 

Percent

 

 

Amount

 

 

Percent

 

 

Amount

 

 

Percent

 

 

Amount

 

 

Percent

 

 

Amount

 

 

Percent

 

 

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

Demand

 

$

251,919

 

 

 

11.10

%

 

$

241,012

 

 

 

11.29

%

 

$

208,250

 

 

 

10.18

%

 

$

192,595

 

 

 

9.34

%

 

$

197,671

 

 

 

9.63

%

Interest-bearing deposits:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NOW/IOLA accounts

 

 

71,987

 

 

 

3.17

%

 

 

78,192

 

 

 

3.66

%

 

 

84,012

 

 

 

4.10

%

 

 

75,051

 

 

 

3.64

%

 

 

63,626

 

 

 

3.10

%

Money market accounts (1)

 

 

929,002

 

 

 

40.89

%

 

 

811,982

 

 

 

38.05

%

 

 

779,532

 

 

 

38.09

%

 

 

821,844

 

 

 

39.84

%

 

 

790,939

 

 

 

38.52

%

Reciprocal deposits

 

 

164,883

 

 

 

7.26

%

 

 

162,926

 

 

 

7.64

%

 

 

152,630

 

 

 

7.46

%

 

 

154,548

 

 

 

7.49

%

 

 

136,693

 

 

 

6.66

%

Savings accounts (2)

 

 

115,233

 

 

 

5.07

%

 

 

118,373

 

 

 

5.55

%

 

 

117,708

 

 

 

5.75

%

 

 

117,401

 

 

 

5.69

%

 

 

113,701

 

 

 

5.53

%

Total NOW, money market, reciprocal and savings accounts

 

 

1,281,105

 

 

 

56.39

%

 

 

1,171,473

 

 

 

54.90

%

 

 

1,133,882

 

 

 

55.40

%

 

 

1,168,844

 

 

 

56.66

%

 

 

1,104,959

 

 

 

53.81

%

Certificates of deposit of $250K or more

 

 

194,462

 

 

 

8.56

%

 

 

258,093

 

 

 

12.10

%

 

 

202,500

 

 

 

9.89

%

 

 

209,819

 

 

 

10.17

%

 

 

220,671

 

 

 

10.75

%

Brokered certificates of deposit (3)

 

 

94,557

 

 

 

4.16

%

 

 

54,553

 

 

 

2.56

%

 

 

67,942

 

 

 

3.32

%

 

 

67,952

 

 

 

3.29

%

 

 

69,531

 

 

 

3.39

%

Listing service deposits (3)

 

 

994

 

 

 

0.04

%

 

 

1,243

 

 

 

0.06

%

 

 

4,150

 

 

 

0.20

%

 

 

4,150

 

 

 

0.20

%

 

 

6,140

 

 

 

0.30

%

All other certificates of deposit less than $250K

 

 

448,772

 

 

 

19.75

%

 

 

407,421

 

 

 

19.09

%

 

 

429,911

 

 

 

21.01

%

 

 

419,721

 

 

 

20.34

%

 

 

454,179

 

 

 

22.12

%

Total certificates of deposit

 

 

738,785

 

 

 

32.51

%

 

 

721,310

 

 

 

33.81

%

 

 

704,503

 

 

 

34.42

%

 

 

701,642

 

 

 

34.00

%

 

 

750,521

 

 

 

36.56

%

Total interest-bearing deposits

 

 

2,019,890

 

 

 

88.90

%

 

 

1,892,783

 

 

 

88.71

%

 

 

1,838,385

 

 

 

89.82

%

 

 

1,870,486

 

 

 

90.66

%

 

 

1,855,480

 

 

 

90.37

%

Total deposits

 

$

2,271,809

 

 

 

100.00

%

 

$

2,133,795

 

 

 

100.00

%

 

$

2,046,635

 

 

 

100.00

%

 

$

2,063,081

 

 

 

100.00

%

 

$

2,053,151

 

 

 

100.00

%

 

(1)
At June 30, 2026, there was $50.2 million in brokered deposits. At March 31, 2026, December 31, 2025, September 30, 2025 and June 30, 2025, there were $0.3 million each in brokered deposits.
(2)
As of June 30, 2025, Advance payments by borrowers for taxes and insurance in the amounts of $10.9 million were reclassified to Deposits.
(3)
At June 30, 2026, March 31, 2026, December 31, 2025 and September 30, 2025. there were no individual listing service deposits amounting to $250,000 or more. At June 30, 2025, there was $1.5 million in individual listing service deposits amounting to $250,000 or more. All other brokered certificates of deposit individually amounted to less than $250,000.

11


 

Ponce Financial Group, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Nonperforming Assets

 

 

As of

 

 

June 30,

 

 

March 31,

 

 

December 31,

 

 

September 30,

 

 

June 30,

 

 

2026

 

 

2026

 

 

2025

 

 

2025

 

 

2025

 

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

Non-accrual loans:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mortgage loans:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1-4 family residential

$

5,843

 

 

$

3,158

 

 

$

4,427

 

 

$

3,176

 

 

$

1,859

 

Multifamily residential

 

12,133

 

 

 

9,228

 

 

 

13,112

 

 

 

14,202

 

 

 

11,703

 

Nonresidential properties

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

405

 

Construction and land

 

5,040

 

 

 

7,061

 

 

 

8,247

 

 

 

8,907

 

 

 

8,907

 

Non-mortgage loans:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Business

 

77

 

 

 

427

 

 

 

667

 

 

 

880

 

 

 

276

 

Consumer

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total non-accrual loans (not including non-accruing modifications to borrowers experiencing financial difficulty) (1)

$

23,093

 

 

$

19,874

 

 

$

26,453

 

 

$

27,165

 

 

$

23,150

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non-accruing modifications to borrowers experiencing financial difficulty (1):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mortgage loans:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1-4 family residential

 

475

 

 

 

477

 

 

 

410

 

 

 

698

 

 

 

708

 

Total non-accruing modifications to borrowers experiencing financial difficulty (1)

 

475

 

 

 

477

 

 

 

410

 

 

 

698

 

 

 

708

 

Total non-performing assets (2)

$

23,568

 

 

$

20,351

 

 

$

26,863

 

 

$

27,863

 

 

$

23,858

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accruing modifications to borrowers experiencing financial difficulty (1):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mortgage loans:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1-4 family residential

 

2,456

 

 

 

2,481

 

 

 

2,574

 

 

 

3,725

 

 

 

3,791

 

Multifamily residential

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nonresidential properties

 

618

 

 

 

613

 

 

 

621

 

 

 

629

 

 

 

655

 

Construction and land

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non-mortgage loans:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Business

 

175

 

 

 

185

 

 

 

190

 

 

 

196

 

 

 

203

 

Consumer

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total accruing modifications to borrowers experiencing financial difficulty (1)

$

3,249

 

 

$

3,279

 

 

$

3,385

 

 

$

4,550

 

 

$

4,649

 

Total non-performing assets and accruing modifications to borrowers experiencing financial difficulty (1)

$

26,817

 

 

$

23,630

 

 

$

30,248

 

 

$

32,413

 

 

$

28,507

 

Total non-performing assets to total assets

 

0.67

%

 

 

0.62

%

 

 

0.83

%

 

 

0.88

%

 

 

0.76

%

 

 

(1) Balances include both modifications to borrowers experiencing financial difficulty, in accordance with ASU 2022-02 adopted on January 1, 2023, and previously existing troubled debt restructurings.

 

(2) Includes nonperforming mortgage loans held for sale.

12


 

Ponce Financial Group, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Average Balance Sheets

 

 

 

For the Three Months Ended June 30,

 

2026

 

2025

 

Average

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Average

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Outstanding

 

 

 

 

 

Average

 

Outstanding

 

 

 

 

 

Average

 

Balance

 

 

Interest

 

 

Yield/Rate (1)

 

Balance

 

 

Interest

 

 

Yield/Rate (1)

 

(Dollars in thousands)

Interest-earning assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loans (2)

$

2,801,281

 

 

$

46,835

 

 

6.71%

 

$

2,447,713

 

 

$

40,291

 

 

6.60%

Securities (3)

 

345,599

 

 

 

3,160

 

 

3.67%

 

 

449,858

 

 

 

4,246

 

 

3.79%

Other (4)

 

146,919

 

 

 

1,657

 

 

4.52%

 

 

102,252

 

 

 

1,323

 

 

5.19%

Total interest-earning assets

 

3,293,799

 

 

 

51,652

 

 

6.29%

 

 

2,999,823

 

 

 

45,860

 

 

6.13%

Non-interest-earning assets

 

98,497

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

104,059

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total assets

$

3,392,296

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

3,103,882

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest-bearing liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NOW/IOLA

$

75,589

 

 

$

118

 

 

0.63%

 

$

68,155

 

 

$

100

 

 

0.59%

Money market

 

1,028,044

 

 

 

9,398

 

 

3.67%

 

 

864,688

 

 

 

8,930

 

 

4.14%

Savings (5)

 

120,801

 

 

 

28

 

 

0.09%

 

 

119,177

 

 

 

28

 

 

0.10%

Certificates of deposit

 

744,298

 

 

 

6,785

 

 

3.66%

 

 

772,363

 

 

 

7,382

 

 

3.83%

Total deposits

 

1,968,732

 

 

 

16,329

 

 

3.33%

 

 

1,824,383

 

 

 

16,440

 

 

3.61%

Borrowings

 

575,496

 

 

 

5,262

 

 

3.67%

 

 

521,375

 

 

 

4,994

 

 

3.84%

Total interest-bearing liabilities

 

2,544,228

 

 

 

21,591

 

 

3.40%

 

 

2,345,758

 

 

 

21,434

 

 

3.66%

Non-interest-bearing liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non-interest-bearing demand

 

244,483

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

203,349

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other non-interest-bearing liabilities

 

45,560

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

36,435

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total non-interest-bearing liabilities

 

290,043

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

239,784

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total liabilities

 

2,834,271

 

 

 

21,591

 

 

 

 

 

2,585,542

 

 

 

21,434

 

 

 

Total equity

 

558,025

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

518,340

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total liabilities and total equity

$

3,392,296

 

 

 

 

 

3.40%

 

$

3,103,882

 

 

 

 

 

3.66%

Net interest income

 

 

 

$

30,061

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

24,426

 

 

 

Net interest rate spread (6)

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.89%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.47%

Net interest-earning assets (7)

$

749,571

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

654,065

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net interest margin (8)

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.66%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.27%

Average interest-earning assets to interest-bearing liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

129.46%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

127.88%

 

(1)
Annualized where appropriate.
(2)
Loans include loans and mortgage loans held for sale, at fair value.
(3)
Securities include available-for-sale securities and held-to-maturity securities.
(4)
Includes FHLBNY demand account, FHLBNY stock dividends and FRBNY demand deposits.
(5)
For the three months ended June 30, 2025, Advance payments by borrowers for taxes and insurance in the amount of $14.9 million, were reclassified to Savings.
(6)
Net interest rate spread represents the difference between the weighted average yield on interest-earning assets and the weighted average rate of interest-bearing liabilities.
(7)
Net interest-earning assets represent total interest-earning assets less total interest-bearing liabilities.
(8)
Net interest margin represents net interest income divided by average total interest-earning assets.

 

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Ponce Financial Group, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Average Balance Sheets

 

 

 

For the Six Months Ended June 30,

 

 

2026

 

 

2025

 

 

Average

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Average

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Outstanding

 

 

 

 

 

Average

 

 

Outstanding

 

 

 

 

 

Average

 

 

Balance

 

 

Interest

 

 

Yield/Rate (1)

 

 

Balance

 

 

Interest

 

 

Yield/Rate (1)

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

Interest-earning assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loans (2)

$

2,740,985

 

 

$

90,817

 

 

 

6.68

%

 

$

2,408,788

 

 

$

77,427

 

 

 

6.48

%

Securities (3)

 

352,985

 

 

 

6,407

 

 

 

3.66

%

 

 

458,660

 

 

 

8,767

 

 

 

3.85

%

Other (4)

 

138,299

 

 

 

3,090

 

 

 

4.51

%

 

 

143,905

 

 

 

3,663

 

 

 

5.13

%

Total interest-earning assets

 

3,232,269

 

 

 

100,314

 

 

 

6.26

%

 

 

3,011,353

 

 

 

89,857

 

 

 

6.02

%

Non-interest-earning assets

 

95,873

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

106,600

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total assets

$

3,328,142

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

3,117,953

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest-bearing liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NOW/IOLA

$

76,705

 

 

$

252

 

 

 

0.66

%

 

$

70,243

 

 

$

215

 

 

 

0.62

%

Money market

 

988,744

 

 

 

17,866

 

 

 

3.64

%

 

 

846,420

 

 

 

17,341

 

 

 

4.13

%

Savings (5)

 

120,505

 

 

 

56

 

 

 

0.09

%

 

 

118,400

 

 

 

56

 

 

 

0.10

%

Certificates of deposit

 

731,371

 

 

 

13,200

 

 

 

3.64

%

 

 

783,256

 

 

 

15,136

 

 

 

3.90

%

Total deposits

 

1,917,325

 

 

 

31,374

 

 

 

3.30

%

 

 

1,818,319

 

 

 

32,748

 

 

 

3.63

%

Borrowings

 

579,774

 

 

 

10,653

 

 

 

3.71

%

 

 

544,857

 

 

 

10,480

 

 

 

3.88

%

Total interest-bearing liabilities

 

2,497,099

 

 

 

42,027

 

 

 

3.39

%

 

 

2,363,176

 

 

 

43,228

 

 

 

3.69

%

Non-interest-bearing liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non-interest-bearing demand

 

232,834

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

200,007

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other non-interest-bearing liabilities

 

44,804

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

40,155

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total non-interest-bearing liabilities

 

277,638

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

240,162

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total liabilities

 

2,774,737

 

 

 

42,027

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,603,338

 

 

 

43,228

 

 

 

 

Total equity

 

553,405

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

514,615

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total liabilities and total equity

$

3,328,142

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.39

%

 

$

3,117,953

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.69

%

Net interest income

 

 

 

$

58,287

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

46,629

 

 

 

 

Net interest rate spread (6)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.87

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.33

%

Net interest-earning assets (7)

$

735,170

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

648,177

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net interest margin (8)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.64

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.12

%

Average interest-earning assets to

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

interest-bearing liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

129.44

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

127.43

%

 

(1)
Annualized where appropriate.
(2)
Loans include loans and mortgage loans held for sale, at fair value.
(3)
Securities include available-for-sale securities and held-to-maturity securities.
(4)
Includes FHLBNY demand account, FHLBNY stock dividends and FRBNY demand deposits.
(5)
For the six months ended June 30, 2025, Advance payments by borrowers for taxes and insurance in the amount of $13.7 million, were reclassified to Savings.
(6)
Net interest rate spread represents the difference between the weighted average yield on interest-earning assets and the weighted average rate of interest-bearing liabilities.
(7)
Net interest-earning assets represent total interest-earning assets less total interest-bearing liabilities.
(8)
Net interest margin represents net interest income divided by average total interest-earning assets.

 

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Ponce Financial Group, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Other Data

 

 

As of

 

 

June 30,

 

 

March 31,

 

 

December 31,

 

 

September 30,

 

 

June 30,

 

 

2026

 

 

2026

 

 

2025

 

 

2025

 

 

2025

 

Other Data

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common shares issued

 

24,886,711

 

 

 

24,886,711

 

 

 

24,886,711

 

 

 

24,886,711

 

 

 

24,886,711

 

Less treasury shares

 

698,810

 

 

 

698,810

 

 

 

750,785

 

 

 

885,586

 

 

 

901,911

 

Common shares outstanding at end of period

 

24,187,901

 

 

 

24,187,901

 

 

 

24,135,926

 

 

 

24,001,125

 

 

 

23,984,800

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Book value per common share

$

13.89

 

 

$

13.49

 

 

$

13.12

 

 

$

12.70

 

 

$

12.34

 

Tangible book value per common share (1)

$

13.89

 

 

$

13.49

 

 

$

13.12

 

 

$

12.70

 

 

$

12.34

 

 

 

(1)
Tangible book value per common share is a non-GAAP financial measure and is calculated by dividing tangible common equity by common shares outstanding. Tangible common equity is defined as total shareholders’ equity less goodwill and other intangible assets, net of applicable deferred taxes. The Company believes that tangible book value per common share is a useful measure for investors, regulators, and analysts because it reflects the Company’s capital position excluding the impact of goodwill and other intangible assets, which may not be realizable in a liquidation scenario. This measure is commonly used in the banking industry to assess financial condition and capital adequacy. Tangible book value per common share should not be considered a substitute for book value per common share, which is calculated in accordance with GAAP, and the Company’s definition of tangible book value per common share may differ from similarly titled measures used by other companies. During the periods presented, the Company did not make any adjustments for goodwill and other intangible assets, so tangible book value per common share is equal to the book value per common share as calculated in accordance with GAAP.

 

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Slide 1

President & Chief Executive Officer Carlos P. Naudon Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer Sergio J. Vaccaro Exhibit 99.2 Presentation of


Slide 2

Cautionary Statements Certain statements herein constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Exchange Act and are intended to be covered by the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements may be identified by words such as “believes,” “will,” “would,” “expects,” “project,” “may,” “could,” “developments,” “strategic,” “launching,” “opportunities,” “anticipates,” “estimates,” “intends,” “plans,” “targets” and similar expressions. These statements are based upon the current beliefs and expectations of 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 such differences to exist include, but are not limited to, adverse conditions in the capital and debt markets and the impact of such conditions on business activities; changes in interest rates; competitive pressures from other financial institutions; the effects of general economic conditions on a national basis or in the local markets in which Ponce Bank, N.A. operates, including changes that adversely affect borrowers’ ability to service and repay Ponce Bank, N.A.’s loans; changes in U.S. trade policies, including the imposition of tariffs and retaliatory tariffs, and their related impacts on the economy; changes in the global economy, including negative changes that may arise from armed conflict and geopolitical instability; changes in the value of securities in the investment portfolio; changes in loan default and charge-off rates; fluctuations in real estate values; the adequacy of loan loss reserves; decreases in deposit levels necessitating increased borrowing to fund loans and investments; operational risks including, but not limited to, cybersecurity, fraud and natural disasters; changes in government regulation; changes in accounting standards and practices; the risk that intangibles recorded in the financial statements will become impaired; demand for loans in Ponce Bank, N.A.’s market area; Ponce Bank, N.A.’s ability to attract and maintain deposits; risks related to the implementation of acquisitions, dispositions, and restructurings; the risk that Ponce Financial Group, Inc. may not be successful in the implementation of its business strategy; changes in assumptions used in making such forward-looking statements and the risk factors described in Ponce Financial Group, Inc.’s Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), which are available at the SEC’s website, www.sec.gov. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this release. Ponce Financial Group, Inc. disclaims any obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect changes in underlying assumptions or factors, new information, future events or other changes, except as may be required by applicable law or regulation. Forward Looking Statements The market and industry data used throughout this presentation is based, in part, on third-party sources, as indicated. Although management believes these third-party sources are reliable, they have not independently verified the information and cannot guarantee its accuracy and completeness. Market and Industry Data Copyright © 2026. All Right Reserved


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Corporate Headquarters and Office Location Branch Locations On October 10, 2025, the Company wholly-owned subsidiary, Ponce Bank (formerly a federally chartered stock savings association), has completed its previously announced conversion to a national bank and commenced operations as Ponce Bank, National Association (the “Bank”).  In connection with the conversion of the Bank, the Company also commenced operations as a bank holding company as of the same date.  Further, the Company also became a financial holding company, which is an additional election that allows the Company to engage in activities that are financial in nature or incidental to a financial activity. Aim to provide long-term value to stakeholders by executing a safe and sound business strategy that produces increasing value. Number of full-time equivalent employees as of June 30th, 2026, was 229 equating to $15.3 million in assets per employee. The Company provides a full range of financial services in a community-focused manner. Ticker NASDAQ: PDLB Established 1960 Headquarters Bronx, NY Branches 13 full-service branches, 3 loan production / representative offices and 1 ATM center Total Assets $3.49 billion (as of 6/30/26) Total Loans $2.88 billion (as of 6/30/26) Total Deposits $2.27 billion (as of 6/30/26) Earnings Per Share (Basic) $0.36 (for three months ended 6/30/26) Market Cap TBV Per Common Share* $482 million (as of 6/30/26) $13.89 (as of 6/30/26) Copyright © 2026. All Right Reserved (*) TBV Per Common Share is a Non-GAAP financial measure. Non-GAAP financial measures are not a substitute for GAAP financial measures. See the appendix of this presentation for a reconciliation to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure.


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Franchise Evolution 2015 - 2022 Carlos P. Naudon named President in 2015; CEO in 2018 Certified SBA lender Continued to remain focused on residential and commercial real estate Optimized real estate footprint by improving loan efficiency Certification as an MDI & CDFI Grew assets from $700 million to $2+ billion Path to Conversion 2022 - Present Converted from Mutual Holding Company on January 27, 2022 PFG became a Bank Holding Company and a Financial Holding Company and Ponce Bank became a National Bank Established a robust capital base to continue executing on strategic initiatives Continued focusing on residential and commercial lending with an emphasis on technological integration Received low-cost funding Preferred Stock in the amount of $225 million from the ECIP Public Ownership 1960 - 2015 Established 65-year-old institution focused on residential and nonresidential lending Headquartered in the Bronx, NY with branch presence in the Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, New Jersey, and Manhattan Grew assets from de novo to $700 million Mutual Bank Copyright © 2026. All Right Reserved


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PFG Executive Management Executive Chairman of the Board Steven A. Tsavaris Executive Vice President and Chief Lending Officer Ioannis Kouzilos Madeline V. Marquez President and Chief Executive Officer Carlos P. Naudon Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Sergio J. Vaccaro Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Luis G. Gonzalez Jr. Copyright © 2026. All Right Reserved 50+ years of experience Former President and CEO of Ponce De Leon Federal Savings Bank Former Chairman and CEO of PDLB Community Bancorp 15+ years of experience Former VP of Credit Administration Experienced at various financial institutions 50+ years of experience Retired Attorney and CPA Former Acting CEO and Director of Open Solutions, Inc., a fintech public company 25+ years of experience Former CFO of Private Bank Americas at HSBC Former US Head of FP&A at HSBC Former CFO of Home Loans at Morgan Stanley 17+ years of experience Former Bank Examiner Former Acting Assistant Deputy Comptroller, OCC Executive Vice President and Chief External Affairs Officer Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer Melissa DeLeon 15+ years of experience Former SVP of Human Resources Driver of people strategy Led culture transformation Retail banking operations expertise Executive Vice President and Chief Banking Officer Betty Campiz 15+ years of experience Former SVP of Digital Banking Led Ponce’s digital transformation (Salesforce, nCino) Extensive retail banking and CX expertise 25+ years of experience Former SVP of SBA & CDFI Initiatives Former Vice President at Business Initiative Corporation of New York Former Managing Director at Brooklyn Economic Development Corp.


Slide 6

Highlights – six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025 Strong loan growth. Net loans receivable were $2.88 billion as of June 30, 2026, an increase of $421.0 million, or 17.1%, from June 30, 2025. Higher NIM and stable expenses YoY. Net interest margin at 3.64% for six months ended June 30, 2026, an increase of 52bps from prior period. The non-interest expenses were $35.4 million for six months ended June 30, 2026, a slight increase of $1.6 million from June 30, 2025. Strong deposit growth. Deposits were $2.27 billion as of June 30, 2026, an increase of $218.7 million, or 10.6%, from June 30, 2025. Increasing profitability. Net income available to common stockholders of $16.6 million, or $0.71 per diluted share for six months ended June 30, 2026. Copyright © 2026. All Right Reserved Six Month Highlight Overview YTD 2026 YTD 2025 Change % Net interest income $58.3M $46.6M 25.0% Net income available to common stockholders $16.6M $11.5M 44.0% Deposits $2.27B $2.05B 10.6% Net loans receivable $2.88B $2.46B 17.1% Earnings per diluted share $0.71 $0.50 44.0%


Slide 7

Our Vision Growing alongside fastest growing, best clients Reaching Capital Deployment Capabilities Qualify for ECIP disposition Grow core deposits, with an emphasis on cross-selling commercial customers, growing Ponce Direct, mission driven and specialty deposits Grow our loan portfolio Increase our utilization of technology Increase profitability and continue to manage expenses Robust capital position, inclusive of $225 million in ECIP funds provided by the U.S. Treasury Focused on growing loan book: Expanding CRE & Non-Residential Loans Stay with successful clients as they grow Low-Cost, Excess Capital - Ready to Deploy The Bank is designated as both a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) and a Minority Deposit Institution (MDI) MDI and CDFI Status; Mission Driven Business Model Aligns with ESG Completed the second-step in January 2022 Ability to return capital to shareholders – priorities De-Mutualization Opportunity The Company is well-positioned with a weighted average loan-to-value ratio of 53.8% as of June 30, 2026 Total CRE Loans comprise 425.1% of Risk Based Capital Financial Strength Strategies and Focus Growth Drivers Accelerating Loan Growth Through Deployment of Excess Capital CRE and Residential Markets – Single Family & Multi-family markets Net Interest Income Growth Upgrading electronic infrastructure Expanding digital banking services Creating greater resiliency, capacity, and redundancies Modernization Program Across Company Infrastructure Restructure/Refocus the retail business model Upgrade sales force Attract, develop and retain an engaged workforce Ensure risk management and controls are aligned with strategic priorities Manage credit risk to maintain a low level of nonperforming assets. Copyright © 2026. All Right Reserved 61% 111%


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ECIP Disposition – Executed Agreement On December 20, 2024, PFG entered into an ECIP securities purchase option agreement with the US Department of the Treasury, allowing repurchase at a future date, subject to compliance with certain qualifications Determination of sale price: based on the dividend discount model While there can be no assurance as to the final repurchase price, the price could be as low as 6.73% under the current guidelines, (assuming a dividend rate of 0.50%, RFR of 4.93% (20 Yr Treasury as of 6/30/26), Beta of 0.50 and ERP of 5.00% and satisfaction of the deep impact condition) Impact of ~8.68 $ per share, under the above assumptions, $225 million ECIP, 24.2 million common shares outstanding The repurchase date could occur as soon as 3Q 2026, assuming satisfaction of the necessary conditions(1) Status on progress: Have achieved 16 consecutive quarters with an 80% rate of deep impact lending (vs 60% requirement for 16 consecutive quarters to qualify for repurchase) Copyright © 2026. All Right Reserved (1) The consummation of any such repurchase of our Preferred Stock is subject to the satisfaction of additional conditions, including satisfying certain eligibility criteria. Although the Company currently expects that it will satisfy all other necessary conditions, there can be no assurance if and when such repurchase will be consummated with Treasury


Slide 9

Community Development Financial Institution The CDFI Program offers both Financial Assistance and Technical Assistance awards to CDFIs. These competitive awards support and enhance the ability of the Company to meet the needs of the communities they serve. Financial Assistance awards are made in the form of loans, grants, equity investments, and deposits, which CDFIs are required to match dollar-for-dollar with non-federal funds. This requirement enables the Company to multiply the impact of federal investment to meet the demand for affordable financial products in economically distressed communities. Technical Assistance grants are offered to CDFIs and Certifiable CDFIs to build their organizational capacity. Out of the 20 top CDFI Banks (in Total Assets): in housing focus in DLI-HMDA (% of housing lending in LMI communities) in total loans in total assets As a CDFI, the Company has received over $5 million in federal grants As of June 30, 2025, there were approximately 1,400 CDFI’s operating nationwide, but fewer than 200 are banks, and the Bank ranks amongst the largest The CDFI designation qualifies the Company for grants and capital opportunities such as the Emergency Capital Investment Program (ECIP), which the Company benefitted from in the form of a $225 million investment from the U.S. Treasury for Senior Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock; only CDFIs and MDIs were able to participate in this program – it comes at no cost (to capital) for the first two years and includes rate reduction incentives after that with a cap of 2.00% Ponce Bank has won awards and mandates for community development and ranks as one of the largest and most housing focused CDFIs in the country. Rankings as of 2Q 2025 5th 6th Copyright © 2026. All Right Reserved


Slide 10

Minority Depository Institution One of 32 banks in the country designated as both an MDI and a CDFI. As of September 30, 2025, the FDIC recognized 156 MDIs across the United States and its territories, with collective assets of approximately $385 billion. As an MDI the Bank can provide financial services to and for underserved communities as designated by the federal government including African, Asian, Hispanic, and Native Americans. MDI designation allows the Bank to provide many benefits to low-to-moderate income communities, including access to credit, values-driven banking, international languages and locations, financial education, and community-specific services. Out of all the MDI Banks in Assets, the Bank ranks: Rankings as of 3Q 2025 The Bank is designated an MDI, classified under the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). The FDIC defines an MDI as a federally insured depository institution for which (1) 51% or more of the voting stock is owned by minority individuals; or (2) majority of the board of directors is a minority and the community that the institution serves is predominantly minority. in total assets New York in total assets out of 156 MDIs 3rd 22nd Copyright © 2026. All Right Reserved


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Appendix


Slide 12

Total Assets Total Deposits Financial Highlights (in thousands) Net Loans Revenue (NII + Non-interest income) & Non-interest expense Copyright © 2026. All Right Reserved


Slide 13

Appx. 1 Portfolio Composition 14.7% 28.1% 18.4% 36.4% 1-4 Family Residential Construction and Land Multifamily Residential Nonresidential Property $ 2,286,599 $ 2,599,258 $ 2,879,740 $ 1,525,668 $ 1,895,886 Loan Portfolio Growth (in thousands) Net Loans Receivable Loans Portfolio As of June 30, 2026 Other Copyright © 2026. All Right Reserved


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Total Securities - as of June 30, 2026 Amortized Cost Gross Unrealized Gains Gross Unrealized Losses Fair Value Available-for-Sale Securities: Corporate Bonds $13,500 - $(406) $13,094 Mortgage-Backed Securities: Collateralized Mortgage Obligations¹ 29,262 - (4,780) 24,482 FHLMC Certificates 7,391 - (818) 6,573 FNMA Certificates 48,148 - (7,595) 40,553 GNMA Certificates 71 1 - 72 Total available-for-sale securities $98,372 $1 $(13,599) $84,774 Amortized Cost Gross Unrealized Gains Gross Unrealized Losses Fair Value Held-to-Maturity Securities: Corporate Bonds $7,500 $21 $(98) $7,423 Mortgage-Backed Securities: Collateralized Mortgage Obligations¹ 148,066 35 (4,374) 143,727 FHLMC Certificates 2,924 34 (122) 2,836 FNMA Certificates 84,975 0 (2,417) 82,558 SBA Certificates 10,361 60 - 10,421 Allowance for Credit Losses (210) - - - Total available-for-sale securities $253,616 $150 $(7,011) $246,965 (1) Comprised of Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (“FHLMC”), Federal National Mortgage Association (“FNMA”) and Ginnie Mae (“GNMA”) issued securities. (in thousand) (in thousand) Copyright © 2026. All Right Reserved


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Actual Amount Ratio For Capital Adequacy Purposes Amount Ratio To Be Well Capitalized Under Prompt Corrective Action Provisions Amount Ratio December 31, 2025 (in thousands) Ponce Financial Group, Inc. Total Capital to Risk-Weighted Assets $ 579,833 23.00% $ 201,663 8.00% $ 252,079 10.00% Tier 1 Capital to Risk-Weighted Assets 552,260 21.91% 151,247 6.00% 201,663 8.00% Common Equity Tier 1 Capital Ratio 327,260 12.98% 113,436 4.50% 163,851 6.50% Tier 1 Capital to Total Assets 552,260 17.27% 127,880 4.00% 159,850 5.00% Ponce Bank Total Capital to Risk-Weighted Assets $ 543,076 21.63% $ 200,847 8.00% $ 251,059 10.00% Tier 1 Capital to Risk-Weighted Assets 515,502 20.53% 150,635 6.00% 200,847 8.00% Common Equity Tier 1 Capital Ratio 515,502 20.53% 112,976 4.50% 163,188 6.50% Tier 1 Capital to Total Assets 515,502 16.12% 127,945 4.00% 159,931 5.00% Actual Amount Ratio For Capital Adequacy Purposes Amount Ratio To Be Well Capitalized Under Prompt Corrective Action Provisions Amount Ratio June 30, 2026 (in thousands) Ponce Financial Group, Inc. Total Capital to Risk-Weighted Assets $ 602,120 20.00% $ 240,794 8.00% $ 300,993 10.00% Tier 1 Capital to Risk-Weighted Assets 571,574 18.99% 180,596 6.00% 240,794 8.00% Common Equity Tier 1 Capital Ratio 346,574 11.51% 135,447 4.50% 195,645 6.50% Tier 1 Capital to Total Assets 571,574 16.85% 135,688 4.00% 169,610 5.00% Ponce Bank Total Capital to Risk-Weighted Assets $ 566,435 18.88% $ 239,968 8.00% $ 299,959 10.00% Tier 1 Capital to Risk-Weighted Assets 535,888 17.87% 179,976 6.00% 239,968 8.00% Common Equity Tier 1 Capital Ratio 535,888 17.87% 134,982 4.50% 194,974 6.50% Tier 1 Capital to Total Assets 535,888 15.81% 135,618 4.00% 169,522 5.00% Regulatory Capital Ratios Copyright © 2026. All Right Reserved


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Reconciliation to GAAP June 30, 2026 Common shares issued 24,886,711 Less treasury shares 698,810 Common shares outstanding at end of period 24,187,901 Total Equity $ 560,969,969 Common shares outstanding 24,187,901 Total equity per share - GAAP $ 23.19 Total Equity $ 560,969,969 Less Preferred Stock $ (225,000,000) Tangible book value $ 335,969,969 Tangible book value per common share -Non-GAAP $ 13.89 Copyright © 2026. All Right Reserved Tangible book value per common share is a non-GAAP financial measure and is calculated by dividing tangible common equity by common shares outstanding. Tangible common equity is defined as total shareholders’ equity less goodwill and other intangible assets, net of applicable deferred taxes. The Company believes that tangible book value per share is a useful measure for investors, regulators, and analysts because it reflects the Company’s capital position excluding the impact of goodwill and other intangible assets, which may not be realizable in a liquidation scenario. This measure is commonly used in the banking industry to assess financial condition and capital adequacy. Tangible book value per share should not be considered a substitute for book value per common share, which is calculated in accordance with GAAP, and the Company’s definition of tangible book value per share may differ from similarly titled measures used by other companies. During the periods presented, the Company did not make any adjustments for goodwill and other intangible assets, so tangible book value per common share is equal to the book value per common share as calculated in accordance with GAAP.


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Community Sponsorships and Donations Includes Sponsorships and Donations by the Company and the Ponce De Leon Foundation Sponsorships & Scholarships Small Business Bootcamp (PB$BB) Over 173 grants to charitable causes since 2017 $3.6 million was given to Ponce Bank Branch communities focusing on youth services, education, housing, healthcare, social services, senior services, economic development, and the Arts Ponce De Leon Foundation   Financial Mastery Workshops American Cancer Society Morris Heights Health Center Urban Youth Alliance Int Castle Hill Little League Southern Boulevard BID Phipps Neighborhood InHisName United YMCA of Greater NY Washington Heights BID Unique People Services Hostos Community College Foundation New Bronx Chamber of Commerce POINT Community Development Corp. Castle Hill BID Business Initiative Corporation Neighborhood SHOPP VIP Community Services Bronx Tourism Council NYS CDFI Coalition Part of the Solution, Inc Bronx Arts Ensemble Inc Bronx Overall Economic Development Corp Unique People Services Opportunities for a Better Tomorrow Union Settlement LSA Covid Relief Citivas LIFT Inc Hope Community AHRC Daniels Music Foundation NYC Hispanic Chamber Upper Manhattan Mental Health Center New Heights Youth Inc Emma’s Torch LTD Comite Noviembre RAICES Spanish Speaking Elderly Council Braata Productions MyTime Inc Brooklyn Hospital Foundation Brooklyn Children’s Museum CommonPoint Queens Immaculate Conception Catholic Academy Hellenic Orthodox Community of Astoria Greater Jamaica Development Corp Queens Economic Development Corporation Andromeda Community Initiative Inc Palisades Emergency Residence Corp Jersey City Theatre Center Inc Queens Women's Chamber of Commerce Union City Music Project First Jamaica Community & Urban Development Corp Forest Hills Chambers of Commerce Greater NY Chamber of Commerce Sharing and Caring Inc Educational Video Center The Possibility Project Chamber Of Commerce of Washington Heights and Inwood in Manhattan & MANY MORE Save Latin America NY Women Chamber of Commerce Women for Afghan Women Copyright © 2026. All Right Reserved Total 259 Sponsorships Over $558,,000 contributed in the communities we serve 22 Scholarships awarded 37 volunteer events, 146 volunteers Series 1 total registered 245, with 179 participants, and 66 graduated Series 2 total registered 63, with 54 participants, and 41 graduated Series 3 total registered 35, with 32 participants, and 26 graduated First Time Homebuyers Program Non-Profit Grassroots Program PB$BB Program Protect Your Legacy Program 74 sessions, 1,487 participants


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