Northfield Bancorp reported a diluted earnings per share of $0.34 for Q4 2021, compared to $0.26 for Q4 2020. Net income was $16.1 million, compared to $13.1 million for the same period in the previous year. The increase in earnings was influenced by a decrease in the provision for credit losses on loans and an increase in net interest income.
Diluted earnings per share were $0.34 for Q4 2021, up from $0.26 in Q4 2020.
Net interest margin increased by 13 basis points to 2.96% compared to Q4 2020.
Loans held-for-investment, excluding PPP loans, increased at an annualized rate of 2.4% during the quarter.
Deposits, excluding brokered deposits, increased at an annualized rate of 3.4% during the quarter.
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