New Jersey Community Bank Reports Second Quarter 2016 Results
(firmenpresse) - FREEHOLD, NJ -- (Marketwired) -- 08/04/16 -- New Jersey Community Bank (OTCQB: NJCB) (the "Bank") reported a net loss of $580 thousand, or ($0.30) per common share for the three months ended June 30, 2016, compared to a net loss of $41 thousand, or ($0.02) per common share in the second quarter of 2015. For the first six months of 2016, the Bank reported net loss of $863 thousand, or ($0.45) per common share compared with a net loss of $87 thousand, or ($0.05) per common share for the same period in the prior year. The losses for first six months and the second quarter 2016 were negatively impacted by higher level of consulting expense associated with complying with the Consent Orders among the Bank, the FDIC and the NJ Department of Banking and Insurance during 2016.
The results for the quarter were further negatively impacted by a decline in interest income on loans as a result of a decrease in total loans, coupled with increased non-interest expenses. Net interest margin during the second quarter 2016, declined 26 basis points year over year primarily due to a decline in yield on earning assets resulting from the reduction in interest income on loans.
Management''s focus remains on maintaining sound underwriting standards, monitoring certain concentrations of commercial real estate loans, continuing to improve asset quality and credit metrics while attempting to grow other segments of the loan portfolio. Simultaneously, management continuous to seek out additional efficiencies within its operations to return the Bank to profitability.
At June 30, 2016, total assets were $103.3 million, a decrease of $7.8 million from December 31, 2015. Total cash and cash equivalents and due from banks-time deposits decreased $610 thousand and $258 thousand, respectively, compared to year end 2015, largely as a result of decrease in overnight federal funds sold. Total investment securities decreased $5.0 million from year-end 2015, resulting from the calls of certain available-for-sale investment securities. Total loans receivable decreased $1.3 million compared to year end 2015, reflecting principal payoffs exceeding new loan originations, as the Bank continues to focus on resolving existing credit issues.
Total deposits decreased $7.0 million compared to the levels at year end 2015. Of the total decrease, non-interest bearing deposits decreased $2.5 million and savings, NOW and money market deposits combined decreased $8.1 million, partially offset by $3.6 million increase in total time deposits. The decline in total deposits resulted from the general outflow of deposits and, in part, due to the anticipated closure of one of the bank''s branch in Cranbury, NJ.
Shareholders'' equity totaled $11.0 million at June 30, 2016, decreasing $804 thousand from year-end 2015, due to the reported net loss. The Bank''s capital ratios remain strong and exceed the regulatory requirements to be deemed a well-capitalized financial institution.
For the quarter ended June 30, 2016, net interest income totaled $752 thousand, decreasing $270 thousand over the same period in the prior year. The decrease in net interest income was a direct result of declining average loans receivables which impacted the interest income on loans. Net interest margin decreased 26 basis points to 3.14% for the quarter ended June 30, 2016, over the comparable quarter in 2015. Average yield on earning assets was 3.85%, decreasing 27 basis points over the prior year and average rate on paying liabilities was 0.87%, a moderate decline over the comparable quarter in the prior year.
The Bank did not record any provision for loan loss during the second quarter 2016 or 2015, primarily due to declining balances in the loan portfolio coupled with slight improvement in asset quality. The allowance for loan loss at period-end was $1.6 million, or 2.20% of total loans. Asset quality continues to be monitored and management estimates the current level of allowance for loan loss to be adequate.
Non-interest income totaled $116 thousand for the quarter ended June 30, 2016, an increase of $30 thousand compared with the same quarter in the prior year. The increase in non-interest income was the direct result of $53 thousand in gain on sale of other real estate owned recorded during the second quarter 2016, in part offset by decreased levels of fees and service charges on deposit accounts.
Non-interest expense totaled $1.4 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2016, an increase of $273 thousand from the year-ago same quarter. The increase in non-interest expense was directly related to the consulting expenses associated with satisfying the requirements of the FDIC Consent Orders. Salaries and employee benefits decreased $23 thousand due to a reduction in executive level compensation. Professional and other fees, which includes consulting costs, increased $300 thousand, due to consulting services utilized by the Bank in connection with complying with the Consent Orders among the Bank, the FDIC and the NJ Department of Banking and Insurance during the first six months of 2016. All other expenses combined decreased moderately compared with the second quarter of 2015.
About the Bank
New Jersey Community Bank is a state-chartered commercial bank headquartered in Freehold, New Jersey. The Bank opened for business in July 2008 and operates three full-service banking offices in the central New Jersey counties of Monmouth and Middlesex. The Bank provides traditional commercial and retail banking services to small businesses and consumers. For additional information about New Jersey Community Bank, please visit or call 732-431-2265.
Forward-Looking Statements
This release contains forward-looking statements relating to present or future trends or factors affecting the banking industry, and specifically the financial condition and results of operations, including without limitation, statements relating to the earnings outlook of the Bank, as well as its operations, markets and products. Actual results could differ materially from those indicated. Among the important factors that could cause results to differ materially are interest rate changes, change in economic climate, which could materially impact credit quality trends and the ability to generate loans, changes in the mix of the Bank''s business, competitive pressures, changes in accounting, tax or regulatory practices or requirements, resolution of tax reviews, and those risk factors detailed in the Bank''s periodic reports. The Bank undertakes no obligation to release revisions to these forward-looking statements or reflect events or circumstances after the date of this release.
Contacts at New Jersey Community Bank:
William H. Placke
President and CEO
Naqi A. Naqvi
Executive Vice President & CFO
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