Northpointe Bancshares, Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2025 Results

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Northpointe Bancshares, Inc. (NYSE: NPB) ("Northpointe" or the "Company"), holding company for Northpointe Bank, today reported net income to common stockholders of $18.0 million, or $0.51 per diluted share, for the second quarter of 2025. This compares to $15.0 million, or $0.49 per diluted share, for the first quarter of 2025, and $11.4 million, or $0.44 per diluted share, for the second quarter of 2024.

"We continued to gain momentum and deliver on our strategic plan during the second quarter of 2025," remarked Chuck Williams, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. "Our Mortgage Purchase Program business channel continued its robust growth with a 42% increase in average balances over the prior quarter, in addition to funding over $9 billion in total loans during the quarter." Williams continued, "In the retail lending channel, we originated over $665 million in total residential mortgages. We also recently completed an initiative to bring in approximately $250 million in new custodial deposits, which is expected to occur during the third quarter of 2025. Our book value and tangible book value per share increased by 12% and 14%, respectively, on an annualized basis, reflecting the strong quarterly operating performance and organic capital generation."

Second Quarter 2025 Highlights (Compared to First Quarter 2025)

• Net income to common stockholders of $18.0 million, up $3.0 million, or 20%, from the prior quarter.
• Delivered improved financial performance from the prior quarter, including:
  • Return on average assets of 1.34%, compared to 1.31% in the prior quarter.
  • Return on average equity of 13.60%, compared to 13.17% in the prior quarter.
  • Return on average tangible common equity of 14.49%, compared to 14.32% in the prior quarter (see non-GAAP reconciliation).
  • Efficiency ratio of 53.80%, compared to 55.15% in the prior quarter.
• Net interest income increased by $6.1 million from the prior quarter, reflecting strong growth in average interest-earning assets and a 9 basis point expansion in net interest margin, while provision for credit losses decreased by $712,000 from the prior quarter.
• Non-interest income decreased by $435,000 from the prior quarter due to the $2.0 million gain from extinguishment of FHLB borrowings in the first quarter of 2025. This decrease was partially offset by higher net gain on sale of loans and loan servicing fees in the second quarter of 2025.
• Non-interest expense increased by $2.4 million from the prior quarter due to higher salaries and benefits and professional fees.
• Loans held for investment increased by $349.6 million, or 27% annualized, from the prior quarter, reflecting strong growth in Mortgage Purchase Program ("MPP") and first-lien home equity lines which are tied seamlessly to a demand deposit sweep account through our proprietary technology (we commonly refer to these loans as “All-in-One” or “AIO” loans) balances.
• Total deposits increased by $651.4 million from the prior quarter driven primarily by higher brokered deposits to fund MPP growth.
• Wholesale funding ratio increased to 70.71% from 66.59% in the prior quarter.
• The Company's Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.025 per share, payable on August 4, 2025 to shareholders of record as of July 15, 2025.
• Entered into an agreement to sell $40.3 million in unpaid principal balance of home equity (non AIO) loans, resulting in a $1.4 million increase in fair value on the loans, which was recorded in net gain on sale of loans this quarter.

Net Interest Income

Net interest income before provision was $36.5 million for the second quarter of 2025, an increase of $6.1 million compared to the first quarter of 2025. The linked quarter increase reflects a 9 basis point improvement in net interest margin and a $766.2 million increase in average interest-earning assets. As compared to the second quarter of 2024, net interest income increased by $7.9 million, driven primarily by an 11 basis point improvement in net interest margin and a $1.07 billion increase in average interest-earning assets.

Net interest margin was 2.44% for the second quarter of 2025, an increase of 9 basis points compared to the first quarter of 2025 level of 2.35%. This increase was driven primarily by an improvement in loan yields and the mix of interest-earning assets, along with lower overall funding costs. The rate on interest-bearing liabilities decreased by 3 bps from the prior quarter, reflecting lower average rates paid on time and money market deposits, partially offset by higher rates paid on borrowings. As compared to the second quarter of 2024, net interest margin increased by 11 bps, as the decrease in the yield earned on interest-earning assets was outpaced by a larger decrease in the rate paid on interest-bearing liabilities.

Average interest-earning assets increased by $766.2 million from March 31, 2025 and by $1.07 billion as compared to June 30, 2024. The increases from both comparable periods reflect the strong growth in MPP and AIO balances, partially offset by continued run-off in the remainder of the loan portfolio.

Provision for Credit Losses

The Company recorded a provision for credit losses of $583,000 in the second quarter of 2025, compared to $1.3 million in the first quarter of 2025 and $298,000 in the second quarter of 2024. The Company's quarterly provision for credit losses reflects loan growth, portfolio mix, reserves on individually evaluated loans, credit migration trends, and changes in the economic forecasts used in the credit models. The linked quarter decrease in provision for credit losses was driven primarily by a decrease in total delinquent loans and the continued run-off of loans which carry higher loss rates. As compared to the second quarter of 2024, the increase was largely attributable to worsening economic forecasts, partially offset by a lower level of net charge-offs.

Non-interest Income

Non-interest income was $22.4 million for the second quarter of 2025, a decrease of $435,000 compared to the first quarter of 2025 and an increase of $5.5 million compared to the second quarter of 2024.

MPP fees were $1.4 million for the second quarter of 2025, an increase of $214,000 compared to the first quarter of 2025 and an increase of $14,000 compared to the second quarter of 2024. The increases from both comparable periods reflect growth in the MPP portfolio.

Loan servicing fees were $1.5 million for the second quarter of 2025, an increase of $530,000 compared to the first quarter of 2025. This increase was driven primarily by the increase in fair value of mortgage servicing rights ("MSRs") primarily attributable to the movement in market interest rates during the second quarter of 2025. As compared to the second quarter of 2024, loan servicing fees decreased by $872,000, driven primarily by a lower level of servicing fees, down $1.5 million, due largely to a bulk sale of MSRs in early 2024. This was partially offset by an increase in fair value of MSRs, which were up $613,000 compared to the second quarter of 2024.

Net gain on sale of loans was $19.4 million for the second quarter of 2025, compared to $18.6 million for the first quarter of 2025 and $13.7 million for the second quarter of 2024. Net gain on sale of loans includes the capitalization of new MSRs, changes in fair value of loans, and gains on the sale of loans. The net gain on sale of loans for the second quarter of 2025 included a $1.4 million increase in fair value from the home equity (non AIO) loan sale noted above. It also included an increase of $363,000 from the combined change in fair value of loans held for investment and lender risk account ("LRA"), which are both attributable to changes in market interest rates during the second quarter of 2025. This compares to an increase of $3.7 million for the first quarter of 2025 and a decrease of $787,000 for the second quarter of 2024. Excluding the combined impact of the gain from the sale of home equity loans, and the changes in fair value on the loans held for investment and LRA, net gain on sale of loans increased by $2.6 million and $3.0 million over the prior quarter and prior year quarter, respectively. The increases for both comparable periods reflect higher saleable residential mortgage rate lock commitments and originations.

Other non-interest income was a loss of $32,000 for the second quarter of 2025, compared to a gain of $2.0 million for the first quarter of 2025 and a loss of $1.1 million for the second quarter of 2024. The first quarter of 2025 reflected a gain from the extinguishment of lower-rate Federal Home Loan Bank ("FHLB") borrowings. The second quarter of 2024 reflected a loss on the sale of MSRs.

Non-interest Expense

Total non-interest expense was $31.7 million for the second quarter of 2025, an increase of $2.4 million compared to the first quarter of 2025. This increase was driven primarily by higher salaries and benefits and professional fees. As compared to the second quarter of 2024, non-interest expense increased by $3.9 million, driven primarily by higher salaries and benefits expense, professional fees, and other non-interest expense.

Salaries and benefits expense was $22.2 million for the second quarter of 2025, an increase of $1.8 million compared to the first quarter of 2025. This increase was driven primarily by variable compensation on mortgage production which increased by $1.7 million, or 28%, on a linked quarter basis, consistent with the increase in residential mortgage originations, which increased by 37% over the same period. As compared to the second quarter of 2024, salaries and benefits expense increased by $2.2 million, driven primarily by higher bonus and incentive compensation and variable compensation on mortgage production, both reflecting the improvement in business activity over the same period.

Professional fees increased by $565,000 on a linked quarter basis, and by $711,000 compared to the second quarter of 2024. The increase for both compared periods was driven primarily by higher costs associated with the additional work required in connection with the Company’s initial public offering and ongoing customary public company compliance costs.

Other taxes and insurance decreased by $597,000 on a linked quarter basis, and by $292,000 compared to the second quarter of 2024. The decrease for both compared periods was driven primarily by lower FDIC assessment expense due to the improvement in financial performance and lower wholesale funding ratio.

Other categories of non-interest expense increased by $591,000 on a linked quarter basis and by $1.3 million compared to the second quarter of 2024. The linked quarter increase was driven primarily by additional expense from the Company's private label outsourcing of its non-specialized mortgage servicing to a scaled sub-servicer. The incremental expense was more than offset by the savings in salaries and benefits expense achieved as a result of the strategic initiative. As compared to the second quarter of 2024, the increase was driven primarily by additional sub-servicing expense, as well as a credit of $1.0 million recorded in the second quarter of 2024 related to the Company's repurchase reserve.

Taxes

Income tax expense for the second quarter of 2025 was $6.3 million, compared to $5.3 million for the first quarter of 2025 and $4.2 million for the second quarter of 2024. The Company's effective tax rate was 23.67% for both the second and first quarter of 2025, and 24.03% for the second quarter of 2024.

Balance Sheet Highlights

Total assets were $6.43 billion at June 30, 2025, representing an increase of $571.2 million compared to March 31, 2025 and an increase of $1.27 billion compared to June 30, 2024. The increase in total assets at June 30, 2025, compared to both March 31, 2025 and June 30, 2024, was driven primarily by an increase in total loans, particularly MPP.

Gross loans held for investment were $5.50 billion at June 30, 2025, an increase of $349.6 million, or 27% annualized, compared to March 31, 2025 and an increase of $1.09 billion, or 25%, compared to June 30, 2024. The linked quarter increase in gross loans held for investment was driven primarily by growth in MPP balances, which were up 69% annualized and growth in AIO loans, which were up 12% annualized. These increases were partially offset by decreases in the remainder of the loan portfolio. Loans held for sale totaled $331.2 million at June 30, 2025, compared to $207.6 million at March 31, 2025 and $207.7 million at June 30, 2024. The increase for both compared periods was driven primarily by an increase in total saleable residential mortgage originations.

The Company continues to focus on growing its two main loan portfolios, AIO and MPP. Outside of these two portfolios, no other significant loans are being added to the loans held for investment portfolio. At June 30, 2025, virtually all of the loan portfolio was comprised of loans collateralized by residential property.

Total deposits were $4.47 billion at June 30, 2025, an increase of $651.4 million, or 68% annualized, compared to March 31, 2025 and an increase of $1.18 billion, or 36%, compared to June 30, 2024. The linked quarter increase was driven primarily by higher brokered CDs. As compared to June 30, 2024, the increase reflected higher brokered CDs, along with increases in the Company's diversified digital deposit banking platform including non-interest bearing demand, interest-bearing demand, retail CDs and rateboard CDs.

Total borrowings were $1.27 billion at June 30, 2025, a decrease of $96.2 million compared to March 31, 2025 and a decrease of $48.8 million compared to June 30, 2024. The decrease for both compared periods was driven primarily by a decrease in short-term line of credit borrowings.

Asset Quality

The Company’s allowance for credit losses was $12.4 million at June 30, 2025, $12.3 million at March 31, 2025 and $12.3 million at June 30, 2024. The allowance for credit losses represented 0.23% of period-end loans at June 30, 2025, 0.24% of period-end loans at March 31, 2025 and 0.28% of period-end loans at June 30, 2024.

Net charge-offs remained historically low at $488,000, or 4 basis points annualized as a percentage of average loans held for investment, for the second quarter of 2025. This compares to $260,000, or 2 basis points annualized as a percentage of average loans held for investment, for the first quarter of 2025 and $742,000, or 7 basis points annualized as a percentage of average loans held for investment, for the second quarter of 2024.

A substantial portion of the Company's non-performing loans are wholly or partially guaranteed by the U.S. Government, so asset quality metrics within this earnings release are shown with and without these guaranteed loans. Non-performing assets were $87.1 million at June 30, 2025 ($58.5 million excluding guaranteed loans), $87.8 million at March 31, 2025 ($57.7 million excluding guaranteed loans) and $80.0 million at June 30, 2024 ($40.9 million excluding guaranteed loans). Non-performing assets represented 1.35% of total assets at June 30, 2025 (0.91% excluding guaranteed loans), 1.50% at March 31, 2025 (0.99% excluding guaranteed loans) and 1.55% at June 30, 2024 (0.80% excluding guaranteed loans). Loans past due 31 to 89 days also decreased by $1.8 million from the prior quarter level.

Capital

At June 30, 2025, the estimated capital levels for the Company and its subsidiary bank, Northpointe Bank (the “Bank”), remained well in excess of the minimum amounts needed for capital adequacy purposes and the Bank’s capital levels met the necessary requirements to be considered "well-capitalized". The regulatory capital ratios as of June 30, 2025 are estimates, pending completion and filing of the Bank's regulatory reports.

Earnings Presentation and Conference Call

Northpointe will host its second quarter of 2025 earnings conference call on July 23, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. E.T. During the call, management will discuss the second quarter of 2025 financial results and provide an update on recent activities. There will be a live question-and-answer session following the presentation. It is recommended you join 10 minutes prior to the start time. Participants may access the live conference call by dialing 1-877-413-2414 and requesting “Northpointe Bancshares Inc. Conference Call”. The conference call will also be webcast live at ir.northpointe.com. An audio archive will be available on the website following the call.

Forward Looking Statements

Statements in this earnings release regarding future events and our expectations and beliefs about our future financial performance and financial condition, as well as trends in our business and markets, constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of, and subject to the protections of, Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Forward-looking statements are not historical in nature and may be identified by references to a future period or periods by the use of the words “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “plan,” “estimate,” “project,” “outlook,” or words of similar meaning, or future or conditional verbs such as “will,” “would,” “should,” “could,” or “may.” The forward-looking statements in this earnings release should not be relied on because they are based on current information and on assumptions that we make about future events and circumstances that are subject to a number of known and unknown risks and uncertainties that are often difficult to predict and beyond our control. As a result of those risks and uncertainties, and other factors, our actual financial results in the future could differ, possibly materially, from those expressed in or implied by the forward-looking statements contained in this earnings release and could cause us to make changes to our future plans. Factors that might cause such differences include, but are not limited to: the impact of current and future economic conditions, particularly those affecting the financial services industry, including the effects of declines in the real estate market, tariffs or trade wars (including reduced consumer spending, lower economic growth or recession, reduced demand for U.S. exports, disruptions to supply chains, and decreased demand for other banking products and services), high unemployment rates, inflationary pressures, increasing insurance costs, elevated interest rates, including the impact of changes in interest rates on our financial projections, models and guidance and slowdowns in economic growth, as well as the financial stress on borrowers as a result of the foregoing; uncertain duration of trade conflicts; potential impacts of adverse developments in the banking and mortgage industries, including impacts on deposits, liquidity and the regulatory rules and regulations; risks arising from media coverage of the banking and mortgage industries; risks arising from perceived instability in the banking and mortgage sectors; changes in the interest rate environment, including changes to the federal funds rate, which could have an adverse effect on the Company’s profitability; changes in prices, values and sales volumes of residential real estate; developments in our mortgage banking business, including loan modifications, general demand, and the effects of judicial or regulatory requirements or guidance; competition in our markets that may result in increased funding costs or reduced earning assets yields, thus reducing margins and net interest income; legislation or regulatory changes which could adversely affect the ability of the consolidated Company to conduct business combinations or new operations; changes in tax laws; significant turbulence or a disruption in the capital or financial markets and the effect of a fall in stock market prices on our investment securities; the ability to keep pace with technological changes, including changes regarding maintaining cybersecurity and the impact of generative artificial intelligence; increased competition in the financial services industry, particularly from regional and national institutions; the impact of a failure in, or breach of, the Company's operational or security systems or infrastructure, or those of third parties with whom the Company does business, including as a result of cyber-attacks or an increase in the incidence or severity of fraud, illegal payments, security breaches or other illegal acts impacting the Company or the Company's customers; the effects of war or other conflicts; and adverse results from current or future litigation, regulatory examinations or other legal and/or regulatory actions, including as a result of the Company’s participation in and execution of government programs.

Therefore, the Company can give no assurance that the results contemplated in the forward-looking statements will be realized. Additional information regarding these and other risks and uncertainties to which our business and future financial performance are subject is contained in the sections titled “Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” and “Risk Factors” in the Company’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q on file with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), and in other documents that we file with the SEC from time to time, which are available on the SEC’s website, http://www.sec.gov. In addition, our actual financial results in the future may differ from those currently expected due to additional risks and uncertainties of which we are not currently aware or which we do not currently view as, but in the future may become, material to our business or operating results. Due to these and other possible uncertainties and risks, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements contained in this earnings release or to make predictions based solely on historical financial performance. Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which it is made, and we do not undertake any obligation to update or review any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise, except as required by law. All forward-looking statements, express or implied, included in this earnings release are qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement.

About Northpointe

Headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Northpointe Bancshares, Inc. is the holding company of Northpointe Bank, a client-focused company that provides home loans and retail banking products to communities across the nation. Our mission is to be the best bank in America by bringing value and innovation to the people we serve. To learn more visit www.northpointe.com.