FIRST RESOURCE BANCORP, INC. ANNOUNCES 2025 THIRD QUARTER RESULTS; NET INCOME GREW 39% OVER PRIOR YEAR, NET INTEREST MARGIN EXPANDS

EXTON, Pa., Oct. 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- First Resource Bancorp, Inc. (OTCQX: FRSB), the holding company for First Resource Bank, announced financial results for the three months ended September 30, 2025. 

Lauren C. Ranalli, President and CEO, stated, "We achieved record net income during the third quarter of 2025, continuing the trend of exceptional performance established in the first half of the year. The net interest margin has steadily climbed this year, accelerating from 3.60% in the first quarter and 3.72% in the second quarter to 3.87% in the third quarter of 2025. We also surpassed the $700 million asset threshold, fueled by strong loan and deposit growth.  These results reflect our unwavering commitment to providing exceptional customer service, fostering a thriving workplace culture, and supporting our local communities, all of which continue to generate exceptional value for our shareholders."

Highlights for the third quarter of 2025 included:

• Net income reached $2.3 million, a remarkable 39% increase year-over-year and 19% growth over the prior quarter
• Net interest margin expanded 15 basis points over the prior quarter to 3.87%
• Total interest income rose 16% compared to the third quarter of 2024
• Net interest income grew 27% over the prior year third quarter
• Earnings per share climbed 42% to $0.75, compared to the same quarter last year
• Total loans grew 5% during the quarter, or 19% annualized
• Total deposits also rose 5%, or 21% annualized
• Book value per share increased 4% to $18.79
• Total assets expanded by $27.6 million, or 4%, ending the quarter at $724.9 million
• There were no non-accrual or non-performing loans as of September 30, 2025

"Our record year to date performance through September 30, 2025, positions us for what we anticipate being our most successful year yet," said Ranalli. "We're seeing sustained growth momentum and consistently strong profitability, which continue to strengthen our balance sheet. Disruption caused by an uptick in bank merger activity across our region will open the door to meaningful new business development opportunities and we are ready to seize them."

The company delivered outstanding financial performance in the third quarter of 2025, reporting net income totaling $2.3 million, or $0.75 per common share, a significant increase from $1.9 million, or $0.63 per share, in the previous quarter, and up considerably from $1.6 million, or $0.53 per common share, in the same period last year. This impressive growth was reflected in key profitability metrics, with the annualized return on average assets climbing to 1.29% for the third quarter of 2025, compared to 1.04% in the third quarter of 2024. Similarly, the annualized return on average equity also improved, reaching 16.19%, up from 13.08% year-over-year, underscoring the Bank's continued strength and strategic execution. 

Total interest income for the third quarter of 2025 reached $11.0 million, reflecting a $720 thousand or 7% increase over the prior quarter. This growth was fueled by a 5% increase in loans during the third quarter, coupled with an overall increase in loan yields.

Total interest income increased by $1.5 million, marking a 16% increase from $9.5 million in the third quarter of 2024 to $11.0 million in the corresponding period of 2025. This growth was driven by a 12% year-over-year expansion in loans, complemented by an overall increase in loan yields. 

Total interest income grew $4.1 million, or 15%, from $26.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, to $31.0 million for the corresponding period in 2025. This growth was primarily driven by loan portfolio expansion and an increased rate environment, as previously noted.

Total interest expense rose 3% in the third quarter of 2025 compared to the prior quarter, primarily due to greater volumes of interest-bearing deposits. This was partially offset by an 11 basis point reduction in the cost of interest-bearing deposits. Consequently, interest expense on borrowings decreased by 9%, driven by a 34 basis point reduction in the cost of FHLB borrowings during the third quarter.

Total interest expense increased by 2%, climbing from $4.3 million in the third quarter of 2024 to $4.4 million in the third quarter of 2025. This increase was primarily attributable to greater volumes of interest-bearing deposits, partially offset by a 36 basis point decrease in the cost of interest-bearing deposits year-over-year. Interest expense on subordinated debt grew by 11%, while interest expense on borrowings declined by 68% when compared to the third quarter of 2024.

Total interest expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2025 increased by 7%, to $13.0 million, up from $12.1 million in the same period of 2024. Primary factors of this increase include greater volumes of interest-bearing deposits and subordinated debt. These increases were partially offset by a reduction in FHLB borrowings and declines in the cost of funds, including a 14 basis point decrease in the cost of money market accounts, a 48 basis point drop in the cost of time deposits, and a 65 basis point decline in the cost of FHLB borrowings.

In the third quarter of 2025, net interest income grew by $608 thousand, or 10%, compared to the previous quarter. The net interest margin also improved, rising to 3.87% from 3.72% in the second quarter of 2025. The overall yield on interest-earning assets climbed by 7 basis points, primarily driven by a 9 basis point increase in loan yields to 6.64% for the quarter. Meanwhile, the cost of interest-bearing deposits declined 11 basis points to 3.25%, primarily due to a 19 basis point drop in the cost of time deposit accounts. This decrease was partially offset by higher volumes of interest-bearing deposit accounts. As a result, the total cost of deposits fell by 8 basis points for the quarter, from 2.82% to 2.74%.

Net interest income for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, totaled $18.0 million, reflecting a 22% improvement from $14.8 million for the same period in 2024. This growth was fueled by a $4.0 million, or 15%, increase in loan interest income, a $284 thousand, or 54%, decline in interest expense on borrowings, and a $122 thousand, or 133%, increase in other interest income, partially offset by a $1.1 million, or 10%, increase in deposit interest expense and a $97 thousand, or 32%, increase in interest expense on subordinated debt.

The provision for credit losses in the third quarter of 2025 was $189 thousand, up from $130 thousand in the prior quarter. A $215 thousand charge-off for a non-accrual commercial loan relationship was recorded in the third quarter of 2025, bringing total non-accrual loans to zero. Year over year, the provision for credit losses increased $176 thousand from $13 thousand in the third quarter of 2024 to $189 thousand in the third quarter of 2025.

As of September 30, 2025, the allowance for credit losses to total loans stood at 0.72%, down from 0.93% as of December 31, 2024. The reserve decreased due to a first-quarter charge-off of a previously reserved credit. There were no non-performing assets as of September 30, 2025, after the prior quarter end's total of a $215 thousand non-accrual commercial loan relationship was charged off. Non-performing assets to total assets stood at 0.00% as of September 30, 2025, compared to 0.19% as of December 31, 2024, and 0.00% at September 30, 2024.

Non-interest income totaled $349 thousand in the third quarter of 2025, representing a 6% decrease from $372 thousand in the previous quarter, and a 22% increase from $286 thousand in the same period of 2024. Notably, swap referral fee income contributed $97 thousand in the third quarter of 2025, down from $108 thousand in the second quarter of 2025 and up from zero in the third quarter of 2024. No gains on the sale of SBA loans were recorded in the third quarter of 2025, compared to $26 thousand in the previous quarter, and $59 thousand in the third quarter of 2024.

Non-interest income for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, totaled $1.1 million, up from $973 thousand in the same period of 2024. Swap referral fee income was $229 thousand in the first nine months of 2025, compared to $245 thousand in the first nine months of 2024. Gains on the sale of SBA loans totaled $113 thousand in the first nine months of 2025, compared to $59 thousand in the prior year period.

Non-interest expenses increased $80 thousand, or 2%, in the third quarter of 2025 compared to the prior quarter. This increase was driven by higher salaries & benefits, data processing, and other costs, partially offset by decreases in occupancy & equipment, professional fees, and advertising. 

Non-interest expenses increased $486 thousand, or 14%, in the third quarter of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024. Increases in salaries & benefits, professional fees, advertising, data processing, and other costs were partially offset by a decrease in occupancy & equipment costs. The ratio of non-interest expenses to average assets was 2.21% in the third quarter of 2025, down from 2.29% in the previous quarter and up from 2.17% in the third quarter of the prior year.

Non-interest expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, were $11.3 million compared to $10.0 million for the same period in the prior year. The increase of $1.2 million, or 12%, was mostly attributed to increases in salaries & benefits associated with an expanded workforce, along with professional fees, advertising, data processing, and other expenses.

Total deposits increased by $31.0 million, or 5% during the third quarter of 2025, rising from $599.7 million as of June 30, 2025, to $630.8 million on September 30, 2025. Non-interest-bearing deposits rose $278 thousand to $99.7 million, up from $99.4 million in the previous quarter. Interest-bearing checking balances increased by $12.3 million, or 28%, to $55.9 million, up from $43.6 million in the prior quarter. Money market deposits grew $823 thousand, rising from $256.7 million at the end of the second quarter of 2025, to $257.5 million by the close of the third quarter, while time deposits grew $17.7 million, or 9%, from $200.0 million on June 30, 2025, to $217.7 million on September 30, 2025. Year-to-date, total deposits grew $78.6 million, or 14%.

Between September 30, 2024, and September 30, 2025, total deposits grew 15%, driven by increases in all deposit categories. As of September 30, 2025, approximately 82% of total deposits were insured or otherwise collateralized, up from 81% in the prior quarter.

The loan portfolio expanded by $30.5 million, representing a 5% increase, from $624.8 million on June 30, 2025, to $655.3 million on September 30, 2025, with strong growth in commercial real estate, commercial business, and consumer loans, partially offset by a decline in construction loans. Year-to-date, total loans grew $56.9 million, or 10%, reflecting continued strength and diversification in lending activity.

Between September 30, 2024, and September 30, 2025, total loans expanded by 12%, with strong growth noted in all commercial loan categories.

The following table illustrates the composition of the loan portfolio:

Investment securities totaled $19.1 million on September 30, 2025, compared to $16.5 million on June 30, 2025. The held-to-maturity investment portfolio had a book value of $9.2 million and a fair market value of $8.5 million, resulting in an unrealized loss of $677 thousand, compared to an unrealized loss of $961 thousand as of June 30, 2025. After tax, this loss amounts to $535 thousand, representing approximately 0.9% of total equity as of September 30, 2025. The remainder of the investment portfolio was classified as available-for-sale, with a book value of $10.7 million and a fair value of $9.9 million, resulting in an unrealized loss of $808 thousand, compared to $970 thousand as of June 30, 2025. This unrealized loss, net of tax, totals $638 thousand and is reflected in accumulated other comprehensive loss on the balance sheet.

On August 12, 2024, the Company announced a stock repurchase program authorizing the repurchase of up to 155,922 shares of its common stock. The Company did not repurchase any shares during the quarter ended September 30, 2025. The stock repurchase program expired on July 16, 2025.

Total stockholders' equity increased by $2.4 million, or 4%, rising from $54.0 million on June 30, 2025, to $56.4 million on September 30, 2025, largely driven by net income. During the quarter ended September 30, 2025, book value increased by 79 cents, or 4%, reaching $18.79 per share. Year-to-date, total stockholders' equity grew $6.1 million, or 12%.

About First Resource Bancorp, Inc.

First Resource Bancorp, Inc. is the holding company of First Resource Bank. First Resource Bank is a locally owned and operated Pennsylvania state-chartered bank with three full-service branches, serving the banking needs of businesses, professionals and individuals in the Delaware Valley. The Bank offers a full range of deposit and credit services with a high level of personalized service. First Resource Bank also offers a broad range of traditional financial services and products, competitively priced and delivered in a responsive manner to small businesses, professionals and residents in the local market. For additional information visit our website at www.firstresourcebank.com. Member FDIC.

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