Stewardship Financial Corporation Reports Results for the Second Quarter of 2012
(firmenpresse) - MIDLAND PARK, NJ -- (Marketwire) -- 08/14/12 -- Stewardship Financial Corporation (NASDAQ: SSFN), parent of Atlantic Stewardship Bank, reported results for the second quarter of 2012. Although the Corporation remains profitable on a year to date basis, the Corporation had a net loss for the three months ended June 30, 2012 of $324,000, or $0.06 per diluted common share, as compared to net income of $585,000, or $0.08 per diluted common share, for the three months ended June 30, 2011. For the six months ended June 30, 2012, the Corporation reported net income of $452,000 compared to net income of $1.1 million for the corresponding six month period in 2011. After dividends on preferred stock and accretion, net income available to common shareholders was $339,000 for the first six months of 2012, or $0.06 per diluted common share, compared to $792,000, or $0.14 per diluted common share, during the same period in 2011.
The Corporation recorded a $2.9 million provision for loan losses for the three months ended June 30, 2012 bringing the year to date provision for loan losses to $4.7 million. These amounts compare to provision for loan losses of $1.9 million and $3.6 million for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2011, respectively. Paul Van Ostenbridge, Stewardship Financial Corporation's President and Chief Executive Officer stated, "The current period loan loss provision is indicative of continuing economic conditions that have contributed to an increase in loan delinquencies and the softness in the real estate market. In addition, based on recent developments occurring in August, 2012 surrounding a single borrower, a $3.0 million loan was placed on nonaccrual retroactive to June 30, 2012. Management's evaluation of the collectability of this loan is based on the best information available at this time." The Corporation monitors its loan portfolio and intends to continue to provide for loan loss reserves based on its ongoing periodic review of the loan portfolio and general market conditions. As a measurement of the allowance coverage, the total allowance for loan losses was 2.68% of total loans compared to ratios of 2.54% at December 31, 2011 and 2.40% at June 30, 2011.
Nonperforming loans totaled $29.7 million at June 30, 2012, an increase from $27.7 million at December 31, 2011. As noted previously, included in nonperforming loans at June 30, 2012 is one loan for $3.0 million. Although the loan was not delinquent, the loan was placed on a nonaccrual status based on recent developments surrounding the borrower which may impact the borrower's repayment ability. The increase in nonaccruals due to this loan was partially offset by payments being received on other nonaccrual loans.
While nonperforming loans reflected an increase, positive results were seen in other real estate owned. The balance in other real estate owned at June 30, 2012 of $2.0 million reflects a substantial decrease from the $5.3 million held at December 31, 2011. "Although the legal process can be long and difficult, once a property is acquired through foreclosure or deed-in-lieu of foreclosure, the Corporation has been successful in quickly disposing of the properties," stated Van Ostenbridge.
For the three and six months ended June 30, 2012, the Corporation reported net interest income of $6.0 million and $12.0 million compared to $6.2 million and $12.2 million for the equivalent prior year periods. The net interest margin for the current three and six months ended June 30, 2012 of 3.69% and 3.70%, respectively, compared to 3.89% and 3.86% for the three and six months ended June 30, 2011, respectively.
For the six months ended June 30, 2012, the Corporation reported noninterest income of $2.5 million compared to $2.0 million for the equivalent prior year period. The 2012 period includes increased gains realized primarily from the sale of securities.
Noninterest expenses for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012 was $4.5 million and $9.2 million, respectively -- comparable to the prior year periods.
Total assets at June 30, 2012 were $700.1 million, a slight decrease from assets of $708.8 million at December 31, 2011. Additional liquidity was provided by an increase in cash and cash equivalents. Gross loans receivable decreased $11.1 million from December 31, 2011, reflecting the current reduced demand for loans and our continued emphasis on thorough credit underwriting.
In total, deposits of $593.5 million at June 30, 2012 were relatively unchanged from total deposits at December 31, 2011. However, the composition of deposits reflected a shift from interest-bearing to noninterest-bearing. From December 31, 2011 to June 30, 2012 the Corporation's noninterest-bearing deposit balances increased $8.2 million.
Van Ostenbridge concluded, "We continue to be challenged by a weak economy and problematic credit environment. The need for an elevated loan loss provision and its impact on our current earnings is disappointing. And, as always, our solid capital position provides us the ability to safely manage through this difficult time."
Stewardship Financial Corporation's subsidiary, the Atlantic Stewardship Bank, has 13 banking offices in Midland Park, Hawthorne (2), Montville, North Haledon, Pequannock, Ridgewood, Waldwick, Wayne (3), Westwood and Wyckoff, New Jersey. The bank is known for tithing 10% of its pre-tax profits to Christian and local charities. To date, the Bank's tithe donations total $7.7 million.
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Contact:
Claire M. Chadwick
SVP and Chief Financial Officer
630 Godwin Avenue
Midland Park, NJ 07432
201-444-7100
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