Northrim BanCorp reported a net income of $7.2 million, or $1.20 per diluted share, for the first quarter of 2022. The decline in profitability compared to previous quarters was attributed to lower net interest income and mortgage banking income, a reduced benefit for credit loss provisions, and an increased provision for income taxes. These declines were partially offset by a decrease in expenses, primarily due to reduced mortgage loan origination commissions.
Net income decreased to $7.2 million, or $1.20 per diluted share, compared to $12.2 million, or $1.94 per diluted share in the first quarter of 2021.
Community Banking revenue was $22.8 million, compared to $21.0 million in the first quarter of 2021.
Mortgage banking income was $7.0 million, compared to $13.6 million in the first quarter of 2021.
Core net interest income increased 11% to $17.0 million compared to $15.3 million in the first quarter of 2021.
Company expects net interest margin improvement with increases in interest rates in 2022, as nearly 73% of the loan portfolio has adjusting rates and the large cash position will reprice immediately upon any rate increases.