Sandy Spring Bancorp reported a record net income of $56.7 million for Q4 2020, a significant increase compared to the previous quarter and the same quarter of the prior year. The growth was driven by the Revere Bank acquisition and increased mortgage banking activities.
Net income for the fourth quarter of 2020 was $56.7 million ($1.19 per diluted common share), compared to $28.5 million ($0.80 per diluted common share) for the fourth quarter of 2019.
Total assets grew 48% to $12.8 billion compared to December 31, 2019, primarily due to the Revere Bank acquisition and PPP participation.
Net interest margin was 3.38% for the fourth quarter of 2020, unchanged from the same quarter of 2019.
Non-interest income increased by 68% due to a 248% increase in income from mortgage banking activities and 28% growth in wealth management income.
Sandy Spring Bancorp announced its intention to close three branch locations in 2021 as part of a continuing analysis of its branch network.
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