Hanmi Financial Corporation reported a net income of $18.6 million for the fourth quarter of 2023, with an annualized return on average assets of 0.99% and a return on average equity of 9.70%. The company saw a decrease in net interest income but optimized its banking network with new branch locations.
Net income for the fourth quarter of 2023 was $18.6 million, or $0.61 per diluted share.
Opened two new branch locations, optimizing the banking network.
New loan production was $389.5 million for the fourth quarter of 2023 at an average rate of 8.10%.
Nonperforming loans improved to 0.25% at quarter-end.
Hanmi will continue to take a selective and disciplined approach to lending, focusing on attractively priced loans and high-quality borrowers.