Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported a net loss of 1.3 million or 13.4%, driven by a 27 basis point expansion in net interest margin [9][10] - Tangible book value per share increased to 90 million during the quarter with a weighted average yield of approximately 7.1% [5] - The company achieved 3% loan growth, with 33 million in commercial real estate loans, 7 million in construction loans [5] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Deposits increased by 24.4 million or 3.8% [13][14] - The company maintained a strong liquidity position with 28 million in liquidity from unencumbered available-for-sale securities and unrestricted cash [7] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The strategic priorities for 2025 focus on driving loan growth, maintaining strong credit quality, and diversifying low-cost funding sources [3] - The company is emphasizing higher-yielding asset classes and portfolio diversification to enhance earnings and long-term franchise value [6] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the momentum of lending and deposit gathering activities, despite reporting a net loss [4] - The company expects additional margin expansion of 5 to 10 basis points in the second quarter [18] - Management highlighted the importance of maintaining expense discipline while anticipating operating expenses to remain in the high 14 million range [11] Other Important Information - The company repurchased 464,000 shares at a weighted average price of 9.52, enhancing shareholder value [6] - Nonperforming assets increased slightly but remain low at 27 basis points of total assets [15] Q&A Session Summary Question: Margin for the quarter - Management expects margin expansion of 5 to 10 basis points in the second quarter [18] Question: Loan maturities and resets - Approximately 220 million in loans will mature or reprice within 2025, with yields just shy of 7% [19] Question: Deposit rates and margin expansion - The company has room to lower rates on core deposits as they transition from CDs [21] Question: Unsecured consumer loans - The yield on unsecured consumer loans is around 7%, and they come with credit reserves [24] Question: Future loan purchases - The company will consider additional loan purchases to augment organic growth but does not have a set cap on this strategy [26] Question: Expense outlook - Additional bankers may be hired to support organic loan growth, impacting expenses [41] Question: Share buyback program - The company plans to continue executing the share buyback program while being mindful of capital deployment [53]
Blue Foundry Bancorp(BLFY) - 2025 Q1 - Earnings Call Transcript