Farmer Mac reported a strong first quarter in 2023, achieving new all-time records for revenue, earnings, and net effective spread. Net income attributable to common stockholders was $40.2 million and core earnings reached $38.9 million.
Added $1.7 billion of gross business volume, resulting in net growth of $0.6 billion.
Net interest income grew 21% year-over-year to $79.1 million.
Net effective spread increased 33% from the prior-year period to a record $77.2 million.
Record core earnings of $38.9 million, or $3.56 per diluted common share, reflecting 51% growth year-over-year.
Management's expectations for Farmer Mac's future necessarily involve assumptions and estimates and the evaluation of risks and uncertainties.