Blue Foundry Bancorp reported a net loss of $1.4 million for the third quarter of 2023, compared to a net loss of $1.8 million in the previous quarter and net income of $1.2 million in the same quarter of the previous year. The company focused on managing expenses and diversifying its lending franchise, with a decrease in non-interest expenses and growth in the commercial portfolio. The net interest margin decreased to 1.94%, and the company executed interest rate hedges to reduce sensitivity to interest rate changes.
Non-interest expense decreased by $574 thousand, or 4.4%, sequentially, driven by lower compensation and benefits expenses.
A release of provision for credit losses of $717 thousand was recorded due to forecast changes and portfolio declines.
Uninsured deposits to third-party customers totaled approximately 10% of total deposits as of September 30, 2023.
Net interest margin decreased 23 basis points from the prior quarter to 1.94%.
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