Midland States Bancorp, Inc. reported a strong fourth quarter with net income of $8.3 million, or $0.36 diluted earnings per share. The results were driven by significant growth in net interest income due to loan growth and a higher net interest margin. The company also saw improvement in asset quality during the quarter.
Net income for the fourth quarter of 2020 was $8.3 million, or $0.36 diluted earnings per share.
Total loans outstanding were $5.10 billion at December 31, 2020, compared with $4.94 billion at September 30, 2020.
Net interest margin for the fourth quarter of 2020 was 3.47%, compared to 3.33% for the third quarter of 2020.
Nonperforming loans decreased to $54.1 million, or 1.06% of total loans, at December 31, 2020, compared with $67.4 million, or 1.36% of total loans, at September 30, 2020.
Midland States Bancorp believes they are in a much stronger position to realize more operating leverage, continue to grow the balance sheet, and deliver higher earnings and improved returns for shareholders in the future.
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