F.N.B. Corporation reported a decrease in net income available to common stockholders to $70.2 million, or $0.22 per diluted common share, compared to $93.2 million, or $0.29 per diluted common share in Q4 2019. However, on an operating basis, earnings per diluted common share (non-GAAP) was $0.28, up 8% from Q4 2019, excluding significant items. The company achieved record total non-interest income and maintained an efficiency ratio of 56%.
Total average loans grew by $2.4 billion, or 10.4%, driven by commercial loan growth.
Total average deposits increased by $4.1 billion, or 16.6%, primarily due to growth in non-interest-bearing deposits.
Net interest income rose by $8.0 million, or 3.5%, supported by asset growth and reduced deposit costs.
Mortgage banking income increased by $4.9 million, or 47.0%, due to strong production and expanded gain-on-sale margins.
While the earnings report does not explicitly provide forward guidance, the CEO expresses optimism for improved results in 2021.