LYNNWOOD, WA / ACCESSWIRE / October 26, 2021 / U & I Financial Corp. (OTCQX:UNIF), the holding company for UniBank, today reported record quarterly earnings of $2.3 million or $0.42 per share in the third quarter, as compared to $1.6 million or $0.28 per share for the same quarter of 2020, increasing by $768 thousand or 48.9%, primarily from not having to recognize the provision of loan losses this quarter and from generating higher net interest income.
As of September 30, 2021, total assets reached a record, $437.6 million, increasing by $44.7 million or 11.4% from the year earlier period of $393.0 million. Net loans ended at a record $318.2 million, increasing by $37.5 million or 13.4% from the year earlier period of $280.7 million. Finally, total deposits grew by $36.6 million or 11.1% to a record, $365.2 million, from the year earlier period of $328.6 million.
As of September 30, 2021, the SBA PPP loans totaled $12.9 million. During the year, a total of $40.8 million PPP loans was forgiven, of which $6.2 million was during the third quarter.
"We are very proud of our employees for attaining another quarter of record performance despite the current economic and public health challenges," said Peter Park, President and CEO. He added that, "Our business model of serving the minority and other underserved business communities through government guaranteed loans has proven to be exceptionally favorable during these uncertain times. Net loans increased by 13.4% from the prior year, despite $40.8 million total SBA PPP loans forgiven this year. As we look forward to passing the $500 million total assets milestone in the near future, we will continue to invest in our people and infrastructure to deliver consistent returns for our shareholders."
2021 Third Quarter Financial Highlights
Total assets grew 11.4% to $437.6 million as compared to $393.0 million a year ago.
Net loans increased 13.4% to $318.2 million as compared to $280.7 million a year ago.
Total deposits grew 11.1% to $365.2 million as compared to $328.6 million a year ago.
Net income quarter-to-date grew 48.9% to $2.3 million as compared to $1.6 million one year ago.
Net income year-to-date grew 41.1% to $6.2 million as compared to $4.4 million one year ago.
Net interest margin for the year was 4.40% as compared to 4.30% one year ago.
Gain on sale of SBA/USDA loans for the year was $2.9 million as compared to $2.0 million a year ago.
Return on average equity for the year was 13.41% as compared to 11.04% a year ago.
Return on average assets for the year was 2.07% as compared to 1.61% a year ago.
The allowance for loan losses to loans, excluding PPP loans, was 1.48% as compared to 1.77% a year ago.
Nonperforming assets to total assets was 0.07% as compared to 0.20% a year ago.
Efficiency ratio (noninterest expense divided by revenue) for the year was 53.33% as compared to 51.82% a year ago.
About U & I Financial Corp.
UniBank, the wholly-owned subsidiary of U & I Financial Corp. (OTCQX:UNIF), is one of the highest performing banks in Washington state in terms of return on assets. Based in Lynnwood, Washington, the Bank was founded in 2006 to serve the small to medium-sized businesses, professionals, and residents with a particular emphasis on Korean and other ethnic minority communities. Customers can access their accounts in any of the 4 branches - Lynnwood, Bellevue, Federal Way and Tacoma - online, or through the Bank's ATM network.
For more information, visit www.unibankusa.com or call (425) 275-9700.
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| STATEMENT OF INCOME (Unaudited) | ||||||||||||||
| Sep-21 | Jun-21 | Sep-20 | Sep-21 | Sep-20 | ||||||||||
(Dollars in thousands except EPS) | QTD | QTD | QTD | YTD | YTD | |||||||||
Interest Income | $ | 4,639 | $ | 4,334 | $ | 4,316 | $ | 12,909 | $ | 12,811 | ||||
Interest Expense | 179 | 182 | 379 | 575 | 1,752 | |||||||||
Net Interest Income | 4,460 | 4,152 | 3,937 | 12,334 | 11,059 | |||||||||
Provision for Loan Losses | - | - | 800 | - | 1,500 | |||||||||
Gain on Sale of SBA/USDA Loans | 1,191 | 933 | 974 | 2,852 | 1,996 | |||||||||
Loan Servicing Fees, Net of Amortization | 139 | 198 | 163 | 483 | 498 | |||||||||
Other Non-interest Income | 252 | 218 | 109 | 727 | 412 | |||||||||
Non-interest Income | 1,582 | 1,349 | 1,246 | 4,062 | 2,906 | |||||||||
Salaries & Benefits | 2,290 | 1,925 | 1,627 | 6,240 | 4,820 | |||||||||
Occupancy Expense | 171 | 167 | 176 | 514 | 513 | |||||||||
Other Expense | 689 | 647 | 642 | 1,990 | 1,864 | |||||||||
Non-interest Expense | 3,150 | 2,739 | 2,445 | 8,744 | 7,197 | |||||||||
Net Income before Income Taxes | 2,892 | 2,762 | 1,938 | 7,652 | 5,268 | |||||||||
Income Taxes | 553 | 521 | 367 | 1,454 | 875 | |||||||||
Net Income/(Loss) | $ | 2,339 | $ | 2,241 | $ | 1,571 | $ | 6,198 | $ | 4,393 | ||||
Total Outstanding Shares (in thousands) | 5,579 | 5,579 | 5,581 | 5,579 | 5,581 | |||||||||
Basic Earnings per Share | $ | 0.42 | $ | 0.41 | $ | 0.28 | $ | 1.12 | $ | 0.80 | ||||
Statement of Condition (Unaudited) | ||||||||||||||
| Sep-21 | Jun-21 | Variance | Sep-20 | Variance | ||||||||||
(Dollars in thousands) | Qtr End | Qtr End | Prior Qtr | Qtr End | Prior Year | |||||||||
Cash and Due from Banks | $ | 25,092 | $ | 41,671 | $ | (16,579) | $ | 16,089 | $ | 9,003 | ||||
Investments | 57,041 | 57,603 | (562) | 58,490 | (1,449) | |||||||||
Loans Held for Sale | 13,946 | 20,294 | (6,348) | 18,296 | (4,350) | |||||||||
Gross Loans | 322,810 | 279,058 | 43,752 | 285,010 | 37,800 | |||||||||
Allowance for Loan Losses | (4,577) | (4,568) | (9) | (4,304) | (273) | |||||||||
Net Loans | 318,233 | 274,490 | 43,743 | 280,706 | 37,527 | |||||||||
Fixed Assets | 5,676 | 5,800 | (124) | 5,864 | (188) | |||||||||
Other Assets | 17,632 | 17,233 | 399 | 13,524 | 4,108 | |||||||||
Total Assets | $ | 437,620 | $ | 417,091 | $ | 20,529 | $ | 392,969 | $ | 44,651 | ||||
Checking | $ | 103,786 | $ | 88,562 | $ | 15,224 | $ | 77,163 | $ | 26,623 | ||||
NOW | 12,154 | 9,441 | 2,713 | 14,768 | (2,614) | |||||||||
Money Market | 137,030 | 123,436 | 13,594 | 117,795 | 19,235 | |||||||||
Savings | 16,130 | 12,915 | 3,215 | 10,998 | 5,132 | |||||||||
Certificates of Deposit | 96,107 | 113,438 | (17,331) | 107,919 | (11,812) | |||||||||
Total Deposits | 365,207 | 347,792 | 17,415 | 328,643 | 36,564 | |||||||||
Borrowed Funds | 5,000 | 5,000 | - | 6,000 | (1,000) | |||||||||
Other Liabilities | 2,400 | 1,548 | 852 | 1,790 | 610 | |||||||||
Total Liabilities | 372,607 | 354,340 | 18,267 | 336,433 | 36,174 | |||||||||
Shareholders' Equity | 65,013 | 62,751 | 2,262 | 56,536 | 8,477 | |||||||||
Total Liabilities & Equity | $ | 437,620 | $ | 417,091 | $ | 20,529 | $ | 392,969 | $ | 44,651 | ||||
Financial Ratios | |||||||||||
| Sep-21 | Jun-21 | Sep-20 | Sep-21 | Sep-20 | |||||||
(Dollars in thousands except BVS) | QTD | QTD | QTD | YTD | YTD | ||||||
Performance Ratios | |||||||||||
Return on Average Assets | 2.22% | 2.29% | 1.64% | 2.07% | 1.61% | ||||||
Return on Average Equity | 14.43% | 14.65% | 11.20% | 13.41% | 11.04% | ||||||
Net Interest Margin | 4.55% | 4.55% | 4.37% | 4.40% | 4.30% | ||||||
Efficiency Ratio | 53.36% | 49.79% | 47.17% | 53.33% | 51.82% | ||||||
Capital | |||||||||||
Tier 1 Leverage Ratio | 15.21% | 15.55% | 14.45% | ||||||||
Common Equity Tier 1 Ratio | 19.73% | 20.83% | 20.06% | ||||||||
Tier 1 Risk-Based Capital Ratio | 19.73% | 20.83% | 20.06% | ||||||||
Total Risk-Based Capital Ratio | 20.98% | 22.08% | 21.31% | ||||||||
Book Value per Share | $11.65 | $11.25 | $10.13 | ||||||||
Asset Quality | |||||||||||
Net Loan Charge-Offs (Recoveries) | ($9) | $0 | ($9) | ||||||||
Allowance for Loan Losses to Loans | 1.42% | 1.64% | 1.51% | ||||||||
Allowance Ratio, Excluding PPP Loans | 1.48% | 1.76% | 1.77% | ||||||||
Nonperforming Assets to Total Assets | 0.07% | 0.15% | 0.20% | ||||||||
U & I Financial Corp.
Investor Relations
Stephanie Yoon, 425-275-9727
SOURCE: U & I Financial Corp.