About Northeast Bank
Northeast Bank (NASDAQ: NBN) is a bank headquartered in Portland, Maine. It offers personal and business banking services to the Maine market via seven branches. Its National Lending Division purchases and originates commercial loans on a nationwide basis and the SBA division originates government-guaranteed SBA loans on a nationwide basis. ableBanking, a division of Northeast Bank, offers online savings products to consumers nationwide.
Earnings Growth
Northeast Bank reported net income of $22.5 million, or $2.67 per diluted common share, for the quarter ended September 30, 2025, compared to net income of $17.1 million, or $2.11 per diluted common share, for the quarter ended September 30, 2024.
Dividend
The Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of $0.01 per share, payable on November 25, 2025, to shareholders of record as of November 11, 2025.
Balance Sheet
Total assets declined modestly to $4.17 billion, down 2.5% from June 30, 2025.
Loan Production
The National Lending Division generated $278.4 million in loans, split between purchased and originated loans, while the SBA Division generated $42.0 million.
Deposits
Total deposits decreased 3.7%, mainly due to a reduction in brokered time deposits, partially offset by growth in community banking time deposits.
Equity & Capital
Shareholders’ equity rose 3.9% to reflect strong earnings. Capital ratios improved, with a Tier 1 leverage ratio of 12.2% and a total risk-based capital ratio of 15.1%, driven by higher retained earnings.
Asset Quality
Credit quality improved modestly, with nonperforming assets at 0.8% of total assets and stable past-due loan levels.
Taxes
Income tax expense increased to $8.9 million, while the effective tax rate declined to 28.3% due to changes in state tax laws.
Summary
Northeast Bank delivered strong year-over-year earnings growth, improved capital strength, stable asset quality, and disciplined balance sheet management during the quarter.