Dime Community Bancshares reported a strong fourth quarter, with net income available to common stockholders increasing significantly year-over-year. Loan originations grew, and the company's balance sheet is well-positioned for a rising interest rate environment.
Net income available to common stockholders was $33.5 million, or $0.83 per diluted common share, compared to $3.3 million, or $0.16 per diluted common share, for the quarter ended December 31, 2020.
Loan originations increased to $505 million, representing a linked quarter increase of approximately 9%.
The non-interest-bearing deposits to total deposits ratio increased to 37.5% at December 31, 2021.
The reported efficiency ratio for the fourth quarter of 2021 was 49.9%, and the adjusted efficiency ratio was 48.2%.
The company did not provide specific forward guidance in the provided document.