Republic Bancorp, Inc. reported a net income of $20.3 million for the fourth quarter of 2020, resulting in Diluted Earnings Per Class A Common Share of $0.98. The company's net income results for the fourth quarter of 2020 represents an 11% increase over the company's fourth quarter 2019 adjusted net income of $18.3 million.
Net income for the quarter was $20.3 million, with diluted EPS of $0.98.
Core Bank net interest income increased by $3.6 million, or 8%, driven by PPP portfolio fee income and Warehouse segment growth.
Mortgage Banking income increased by $5.4 million, driven by improved origination volume and pricing.
The company's effective tax rate decreased to 13.9% due to recording additional deferred tax assets from Kentucky HB354.