Mercantile Bank Corporation reported a net income of $14.1 million, or $0.87 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter of 2020, compared to $13.3 million, or $0.81 per diluted share, for the same period last year. Total revenue was $46.2 million, up 20.0 percent from the prior-year fourth quarter. The increase was mainly due to increased mortgage banking income.
Net income increased to $14.1 million, or $0.87 per diluted share.
Total revenue increased by 20.0 percent to $46.2 million.
Net interest income increased by 2.2 percent to $31.8 million.
Noninterest income increased to $14.3 million, mainly due to increased mortgage banking income.
The company is focused on positioning itself to produce solid mortgage banking income in future periods and is continually exploring options to enhance other noninterest income revenue streams. Mercantile is committed to meeting growth objectives in a cost-conscious, efficient manner and continue to monitor our branch network and associated customer behaviors and preferences.