Blue Foundry Bancorp is showing encouraging signs of financial improvement based on its latest quarterly results. The New Jersey-based bank reported a loss per share of $0.10, significantly better than the expected $0.12 loss. Revenue exceeded forecasts, reaching $12.04 million, while the interest margin expanded by 12 basis points to 2.28 percent. The bank has strategically diversified its lending portfolio, growing overall loan volume by $47.4 million to $1.67 billion. This included a targeted purchase of $45 million in asset-backed consumer loans. Meanwhile, the company reduced its multi-family housing portfolio by $37 million while expanding its more profitable commercial real estate business by $20.8 million.
Capital Position Remains Strong
Customer deposits increased by $29.1 million to $1.42 billion, with core deposits growing by $25.2 million, indicating renewed business client confidence. The bank’s funding costs decreased by 13 basis points, further strengthening its financial position. With a healthy equity ratio of 15.1 percent and a robust credit pipeline exceeding $40 million in signed letters of intent, management remains optimistic about future quarters. Most new loans are yielding returns above 7 percent. The stock responded positively, rising 1.81 percent to $8.98 in pre-market trading, still trading well below its book value of $14.87 per share.
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