Farmer Mac reported a strong first quarter of 2022, marked by consistent results and successful execution of its multi-year growth plan. The company saw growth in net interest income and net effective spread, with a stable-to-improving credit performance.
Added $3.0 billion of gross business volume, resulting in net growth of $628.9 million.
Net interest income grew $8.6 million year-over-year to $61.9 million.
Net effective spread increased 7% from the prior-year period to $57.8 million and remained 0.97% of the overall portfolio.
Net income of $41.0 million compared to $28.0 million in first quarter 2021.
Management's expectations for Farmer Mac's future necessarily involve assumptions and estimates and the evaluation of risks and uncertainties.