New York Community Bancorp reported a strong third quarter with solid net income and EPS growth, driven by strong loan growth and double-digit net interest margin expansion. Loan deferrals declined significantly, and asset quality metrics remained strong.
Diluted EPS of $0.23, up 10% compared to the second quarter of the year and up 21% compared to the year-ago third quarter.
Net income available to common shareholders for the third quarter was $107.6 million, up 11% compared to the second quarter of the year and up 18% compared to the year-ago third quarter.
95% of $3.1 billion in eligible loan deferrals returned to payment status.
Net interest margin increased 11 bps to 2.29% compared to the second quarter.
The company expects strong payment performance of loan deferrals through the remainder of the year and anticipates continued loan growth in the fourth quarter.