The Bancorp, Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Financial Results and Updates 2025 Guidance

WILMINGTON, Del.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Bancorp, Inc. (“The Bancorp” or the “Company” or “we” or “our”) (NASDAQ: TBBK), a financial holding company, today reported its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year of 2024. Recent Developments On December 31, 2024, the Company's wholly owned subsidiary, The Bancorp Bank, National Association (the "Bank"), closed on the sale of an $82 million real estate bridge loan (“REBL”) portfolio, collateralized by apartment buildings. The sale included a $32.5 million classified loan, which was current with respect to monthly payments. The Bank provided financing to a third-party purchaser, which provided a 25% payment guaranty. The leverage and guaranty provided were consistent with market terms, and the Bank’s general underwriting standards for similar loans. The resulting weighted average look-through loan to values (“LTVs”), of the related mortgaged properties are no more than 57% as-is and 55% as-stabilized, which are further supported by the 25% payment guaranty. The look-through LTVs are the weighted average of LTVs multiplied by the leverage provided by the Company, based upon appraisals performed within the past 15 months. There was no loss of principal in connection with the sale, although $1.3 million of accrued interest was reversed in connection therewith. We believe that the sale is an indication of the liquidity of the portfolio, as further evidenced by “as is” and “as stabilized” LTVs, respectively, of 77% and 68% for total special mention and substandard REBL loans, based upon appraisals performed within the past 12 months. Primarily as a result of the aforementioned $32.5 million substandard loan in that sale, total substandard loans decreased 14%, to $134.4 million at December 31, 2024, from $155.4 million at September 30, 2024. Substandard loans were further reduced on January 2, 2025 on which date a $12.3 million substandard loan was repaid without loss of principal, as a result of the sale of the underlying apartment building collateral in Plainfield New Jersey. As noted in the third quarter earnings release, a significant portion of the REBL portfolio was reviewed during that quarter by a firm specializing in such analysis, which resulted in no additional Special Mention or Substandard determinations. Additionally, the 100 basis points of Federal Reserve rate reductions may provide cash flow benefits to floating rate borrowers. Underlying property values as supported by the LTVs noted above, also continue to facilitate the recapitalization of certain loans from borrowers experiencing cash flow issues, to borrowers with greater financial capacity. At December 31, 2024, special mention real estate bridge loans amounted to $84.4 million which was unchanged from September 30, 2024. The majority of the Company’s real estate owned is comprised of an apartment complex, with a balance as of December 31, 2024 of $41.1 million. That property is under agreement of sale with a sales price that is expected to cover the Company’s current balance plus the forecasted cost of improvements to the property. The purchaser has increased the total of earnest money deposits to $1.6 million, from $500,000, in consideration of extending the closing date to March 21, 2025. The Company believes that the purpose for the extension is to allow time for this sale to be included in a larger transaction. There can be no assurance that the purchaser will consummate the sale of the property, but if not consummated, the earnest money deposits of $1.6 million would accrue to the Company. Highlights The Bancorp reported net income of $55.9 million, or $1.15 per diluted share (“EPS”), for the quarter ended December 31, 2024, compared to net income of $44.0 million, or $0.81 per diluted share, for the quarter ended December 31, 2023, or an EPS increase of 42%. While net income increased 27% between these periods, outstanding shares were reduced as a result of repurchases, which were significantly increased in 2024. Return on assets and return on equity for the quarter ended December 31, 2024, amounted to 2.6% and 28%, respectively, compared to 2.4% and 22%, respectively, for the quarter ended December 31, 2023 (all percentages “annualized”). Net interest income increased 2% to $94.3 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2024, compared to $92.2 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2023. Fourth quarter 2024 net interest income was reduced by the reversal of $1.3 million of interest related to the sale of $82.0 million loans as described in “Recent Developments” above. Net interest margin amounted to 4.55% for the quarter ended December 31, 2024, compared to 5.26% for the quarter ended December 31, 2023, and 4.78% for the quarter ended September 30, 2024. Net interest margin for fourth quarter 2024 was reduced by the interest reversal noted directly above. Loans, net of deferred fees and costs were $6.11 billion at December 31, 2024, compared to $5.36 billion at December 31, 2023 and $5.91 billion at September 30, 2024. Those changes reflected an increase of 4% quarter over linked quarter and an increase of 14% year over year. Gross dollar volume (“GDV”), representing the total amounts spent on prepaid and debit cards, increased $6.36 billion, or 19%, to $39.66 billion for the quarter ended December 31, 2024, compared to the quarter ended December 31, 2023. The increase reflected continued organic growth with existing partners and the impact of clients added within the past year. Total prepaid, debit card, ACH, and other payment fees increased 16% to $29.2 million for the fourth quarter of 2024 compared to the fourth quarter of 2023. Consumer credit fintech fees amounted to $3.0 million for the fourth quarter 2024, as a result of our initial entry into credit sponsorship in 2024. Small business loans (“SBLs”), including those held at fair value, amounted to $987.0 million at December 31, 2024, or 12% higher year over year, and 3% higher quarter over linked quarter, excluding the impact of loans with related secured borrowings. Direct lease financing balances increased 2% year over year to $700.6 million at December 31, 2024, and decreased 2% from September 30, 2024. Reflecting the aforementioned sale of $82.0 million of loans on December 31, 2024, real estate bridge loans of $2.11 billion decreased 4% compared to a $2.19 billion balance at September 30, 2024, and increased 5% compared to the December 31, 2023 balance of $2.00 billion. These real estate bridge loans consist entirely of rehabilitation loans for apartment buildings. Security backed lines of credit (“SBLOC”), insurance backed lines of credit (“IBLOC”), and investment advisor financing loans collectively decreased 1% year over year and increased 3% quarter over linked quarter to $1.84 billion at December 31, 2024. The average interest rate on $7.70 billion of average deposits and interest-bearing liabilities during the fourth quarter of 2024 was 2.31%. Average deposits of $7.55 billion for the fourth quarter of 2024 increased $1.30 billion, or 21% over fourth quarter 2023. As of December 31, 2024, tier 1 capital to average assets (leverage), tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets, total capital to risk-weighted assets and common equity tier 1 to risk-weighted assets ratios were 9.41%, 13.88%, 14.46% and 13.88%, respectively, compared to well-capitalized minimums of 5%, 8%, 10% and 6.5%, respectively. The Bancorp Bank, National Association, remains well capitalized under banking regulations. Book value per common share at December 31, 2024 was $16.55 compared to $15.17 per common share at December 31, 2023, an increase of 9%. The Bancorp repurchased 919,584 shares of its common stock at an average cost of $54.37 per share during the quarter ended December 31, 2024. As a result of share repurchases, outstanding shares at December 31, 2024 amounted to 47.7 million, compared to 53.2 million shares at December 31, 2023, or a reduction of 10%. The Bancorp emphasizes safety and soundness and its balance sheet has a risk profile enhanced by the special nature of the collateral supporting its loan niches, related underwriting, and the characteristics of its funding sources, including those highlighted in the bullets below. Those loan niches and funding sources have contributed to increased earnings levels, even during periods in which markets have experienced various economic stresses. The vast majority of The Bancorp’s funding is comprised of FDIC-insured and/or small balance accounts, which adjust to only a portion of changes in rates. The Company also has lines of credit with U.S. government sponsored agencies totaling approximately $3.00 billion as of December 31, 2024, as well as access to other forms of liquidity. In its REBL portfolio, the Company has minimal exposure to non-multifamily commercial real estate such as office buildings, and instead has a portfolio largely comprised of rehabilitation bridge loans for apartment buildings. These loans generally have three-year terms with two one-year extensions to allow for the rehabilitation work to be completed and rentals stabilized for an extended period, before being refinanced at lower rates through U.S. Government Sponsored Entities or other lenders. The REBL portfolio consists primarily of workforce housing, which we consider to be working class apartments at more affordable rental rates. Related collateral values should accordingly be more stable than higher rent properties, even in stressed economies. While the macro-economic environment has challenged the multifamily bridge space, the stability of the Company’s REBL portfolio is evidenced by the estimated values of the underlying collateral. The Company’s $2.1 billion apartment bridge lending portfolio at December 31, 2024, has a weighted average origination date “as is” loan-to-value ratio of 70%, based on third-party appraisals. Further, the weighted average origination date “as stabilized” LTV, which measures the estimated value of the apartments after the rehabilitation is complete may provide even greater protection. As part of the underwriting process, The Bancorp reviews prospective borrowers’ previous rehabilitation experience in addition to overall financial wherewithal. These transactions also include significant borrower equity contributions with required performance metrics. Underwriting generally includes, but is not limited to, assessment of local market information relating to vacancy and rental rates, review of post rehabilitation rental rate assumptions against geo-specific affordability indices, negative news searches, lien searches, visitations by bank personnel and/or designated engineers, and other information sources. Rehabilitation progress is monitored through ongoing draw requests and financial reporting covenants. This generally allows for early identification of potential issues, and expedited action to address on a timely basis. Operations and ongoing loan evaluation are overseen by multiple levels of management, in addition to the REBL team’s experienced professional staff and third-party consultants utilized during the underwriting and asset management process. This oversight includes a separate loan committee specific to REBL, which is comprised of seasoned and experienced lending professionals who do not directly report to anyone on the REBL team. There is also a separate loan review department, a surveillance committee and additional staff which evaluate potential losses under the current expected credit losses methodology (“CECL”), all of which similarly do not report to anyone on the REBL team. SBLOC and IBLOC portfolios are respectively secured by marketable securities and the cash value of life insurance. The majority of SBA 7(a) loans are government guaranteed, while SBA 504 loans are made with 50%-60% LTVs. Additional details regarding our loan portfolios are included in the related tables in this press release, as is the summarization of the earnings contributions of our payments businesses, which further enhances The Bancorp’s risk profile. The Company’s risk profile inherent in its loan portfolios, funding and earnings levels, may present opportunities to further increase stockholder value, while still prudently maintaining capital levels. In the second quarter of 2024, the Company purchased approximately $900 million of fixed rate government sponsored entity backed commercial and residential mortgage securities of varying maturities, with an approximate 5.11% weighted average yield, and estimated weighted average lives of eight years, to reduce its exposure to lower levels of net interest income. Such purchases would also reduce the additional net interest income which will result if the Federal Reserve increases rates. While there are many variables and limitations to estimating exposure to changes in rates, such purchases and continuing fixed rate loan originations are projected to reduce such exposure to modest levels. In prior years, The Bancorp deferred adding fixed rate securities when yields were particularly low, which has afforded the flexibility to benefit from, and secure, more advantageous securities and loan rates. “2024 was another year of significant Fintech business expansion and earnings per share growth of 23%,” said Damian Kozlowski, President and CEO of The Bancorp. “Led by the growth in our Fintech solutions group, we are affirming 2025 guidance of $5.25 a share. The guidance does not include $150 million share of planned buybacks in 2025, or $37.5 million per quarter. Planned buybacks have been reduced $100 million in 2025 from 2024 to facilitate the repayment of $96 million of senior secured debt.” Conference Call Webcast You may access the LIVE webcast of The Bancorp's Quarterly Earnings Conference Call at 8:00 AM ET Friday, January 31, 2025, by clicking on the webcast link on The Bancorp's homepage at www.thebancorp.com. or you may dial 1.800.549.8228, conference ID 18739. You may listen to the replay of the webcast following the live call on The Bancorp's investor relations website (archived for one year) or telephonically until Friday, February 7, 2025, by dialing 1.888.660.6264, playback code 18739#. About The Bancorp The Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: TBBK), headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, through its subsidiary, The Bancorp Bank, National Association provides a variety of services including providing non-bank financial companies with the people, processes, and technology to meet their unique banking needs. Through its Fintech Solutions, Institutional Banking, Commercial Lending, and Real Estate Bridge Lending businesses, The Bancorp provides partner-focused solutions paired with cutting-edge technology for companies that range from entrepreneurial startups to Fortune 500 companies. With over 20 years of experience, The Bancorp has become a leader in the financial services industry, earning recognition as the #1 issuer of prepaid cards in the U.S., a nationwide provider of bridge financing for real estate capital improvement plans, an SBA National Preferred Lender, a leading provider of securities-backed lines of credit, with one of the few bank-owned commercial vehicle leasing groups. By its company-wide commitment to excellence, The Bancorp has also been ranked as one of the 100 Fastest-Growing Companies by Fortune, a Top 50 Employer by Equal Opportunity Magazine and was selected to be included in the S&P Small Cap 600. For more about The Bancorp, visit https://thebancorp.com/. Forward-Looking Statements Statements in this earnings release regarding The Bancorp’s business that are not historical facts, are “forward-looking statements.” These statements may be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology, including, but not limited to the words “intend,” “may,” “believe,” “will,” “expect,” “look,” “anticipate,” “plan,” “estimate,” “continue,” or similar words. Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding our annual fiscal 2024 results, our anticipated 2025 profitability, increased growth and the impact of stock buybacks, relate to our current assumptions, projections and expectations about our business and future events, including current expectations about important economic, political, and technological factors, among other factors, and are subject to risks and uncertainties, which could cause the actual results, events, or achievements to differ materially from those set forth in or implied by the forward-looking statements and related assumptions. Factors that could cause results to differ from those expressed in the forward-looking statements also include, but are not limited to the risks and uncertainties referenced or described in The Bancorp’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the “Risk Factors” and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” sections of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 and Quarterly Reports on Forms 10-Q for the periods ended March 31, 2024, June 30, 2024 and September 30, 2024 and other documents that the Company files from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release. The Bancorp does not undertake any duty to publicly revise or update forward-looking statements in this press release to reflect events or circumstances that arise after the date of this press release, except as may be required under applicable law. The Bancorp, Inc. Financial highlights (unaudited) Three months ended Year ended December 31, December 31, Consolidated condensed income statements 2024 2023 2024 2023 (Dollars in thousands, except per share and share data) Net interest income $ 94,296 $ 92,159 $ 376,241 $ 354,052 Provision for credit losses on non-consumer fintech loans 2,003 4,056 9,319 8,465 Provision for credit losses on consumer fintech loans(1) 19,619 — 19,619 — Provision (reversal) for unfunded commitments (256) 258 (596) (135) Provision (reversal) for credit loss on security (1,000) 10,000 (1,000) 10,000 Non-interest income Fintech fees ACH, card and other payment processing fees 4,740 2,669 14,596 9,822 Prepaid, debit card and related fees 24,465 22,404 97,413 89,417 Consumer credit fintech fees 3,049 — 4,789 — Total fintech fees 32,254 25,073 116,798 99,239 Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on commercial loans, at fair value 527 (426) 2,732 3,745 Leasing related income 1,032 1,556 3,921 6,324 Consumer fintech loan credit enhancement(1) 19,619 — 19,619 — Other non-interest income 838 786 3,412 2,786 Total non-interest income 54,270 26,989 146,482 112,094 Non-interest expense Salaries and employee benefits 33,633 27,628 131,597 121,055 Data processing expense 1,414 1,324 5,666 5,447 Legal expense 856 740 3,365 3,850 FDIC insurance 961 724 3,579 2,957 Software 4,226 4,368 17,913 17,349 Other non-interest expense 10,722 10,826 41,105 40,384 Total non-interest expense 51,812 45,610 203,225 191,042 Income before income taxes 76,388 59,224 292,156 256,774 Income tax expense 20,480 15,196 74,616 64,478 Net income 55,908 44,028 217,540 192,296 Net income per share - basic $ 1.17 $ 0.82 $ 4.35 $ 3.52 Net income per share - diluted $ 1.15 $ 0.81 $ 4.29 $ 3.49 Weighted average shares - basic 47,771,547 53,549,138 50,063,620 54,506,065 Weighted average shares - diluted 48,639,936 54,201,312 50,713,140 55,053,497 (1) Lending agreements related to consumer fintech loans had certain provisions accounted for as freestanding credit enhancements which resulted in the company recording a $19.6 million provision for credit losses and a correlated amount in non-interest income resulting in no impact to net income. Condensed consolidated balance sheets December 31, September 30, June 30, December 31, 2024 (unaudited) 2024 (unaudited) 2024 (unaudited) 2023 (Dollars in thousands, except share data) Assets: Cash and cash equivalents Cash and due from banks $ 6,064 $ 8,660 $ 5,741 $ 4,820 Interest earning deposits at Federal Reserve Bank 564,059 47,105 399,853 1,033,270 Total cash and cash equivalents 570,123 55,765 405,594 1,038,090 Investment securities, available-for-sale, at fair value, net of $10.0 million allowance for credit loss effective December 31, 2023, and $0 at December 31, 2024 1,502,860 1,588,289 1,581,006 747,534 Commercial loans, at fair value 223,115 252,004 265,193 332,766 Loans, net of deferred fees and costs 6,113,628 5,906,616 5,605,727 5,361,139 Allowance for credit losses (31,944) (31,004) (28,575) (27,378) Loans, net 6,081,684 5,875,612 5,577,152 5,333,761 Federal Home Loan Bank, Atlantic Central Bankers Bank, and Federal Reserve Bank stock 15,642 21,717 15,642 15,591 Premises and equipment, net 27,566 28,091 28,038 27,474 Accrued interest receivable 41,713 42,915 43,720 37,534 Intangible assets, net 1,254 1,353 1,452 1,651 Other real estate owned 62,025 61,739 57,861 16,949 Deferred tax asset, net 18,874 9,604 20,556 21,219 Other assets 182,687 157,501 149,187 133,126 Total assets $ 8,727,543 $ 8,094,590 $ 8,145,401 $ 7,705,695 Liabilities: Deposits Demand and interest checking $ 7,434,212 $ 6,844,128 $ 7,095,391 $ 6,630,251 Savings and money market 311,834 81,624 60,297 50,659 Total deposits 7,746,046 6,925,752 7,155,688 6,680,910 Securities sold under agreements to repurchase — — — 42 Short-term borrowings — 135,000 — — Senior debt 96,214 96,125 96,037 95,859 Subordinated debenture 13,401 13,401 13,401 13,401 Other long-term borrowings 14,081 38,157 38,283 38,561 Other liabilities 68,018 70,829 65,001 69,641 Total liabilities $ 7,937,760 $ 7,279,264 $ 7,368,410 $ 6,898,414 Shareholders' equity: Common stock - authorized, 75,000,000 shares of $1.00 par value; 47,713,481 and 53,202,630 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively 47,713 48,231 49,268 53,203 Treasury stock at cost, 402,731 shares at December 31, 2024 and 0 shares at December 31, 2023, respectively (22,681) — — — Additional paid-in capital 3,233 26,573 72,171 212,431 Retained earnings 779,155 723,247 671,730 561,615 Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income (17,637) 17,275 (16,178) (19,968) Total shareholders' equity 789,783 815,326 776,991 807,281 Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $ 8,727,543 $ 8,094,590 $ 8,145,401 $ 7,705,695 Average balance sheet and net interest income Three months ended December 31, 2024 Three months ended December 31, 2023 (Dollars in thousands; unaudited) Average Average Average Average Assets: Balance Interest Rate Balance Interest Rate Interest earning assets: Loans, net of deferred fees and costs(1) $ 6,193,762 $ 112,908 7.29% $ 5,583,467 $ 112,334 8.05% Leases-bank qualified(2) 5,728 143 9.99% 4,658 109 9.36% Investment securities-taxable 1,556,698 19,341 4.97% 747,384 10,258 5.49% Investment securities-nontaxable(2) 5,221 82 6.28% 2,895 49 6.77% Interest earning deposits at Federal Reserve Bank 527,849 6,378 4.83% 677,524 9,356 5.52% Net interest earning assets 8,289,258 138,852 6.70% 7,015,928 132,106 7.53% Allowance for credit losses (30,829) (24,070) Other assets 291,977 356,785 $ 8,550,406 $ 7,348,643 Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity: Deposits: Demand and interest checking $ 7,443,308 $ 41,436 2.23% $ 6,204,048 $ 37,830 2.44% Savings and money market 111,231 1,078 3.88% 46,428 392 3.38% Total deposits 7,554,539 42,514 2.25% 6,250,476 38,222 2.45% Short-term borrowings 9,673 125 5.17% 2,717 37 5.45% Repurchase agreements — — — 41 — — Long-term borrowings 25,886 360 5.56% 10,144 125 4.94% Subordinated debentures 13,401 275 8.21% 13,401 296 8.84% Senior debt 96,156 1,234 5.13% 95,808 1,234 5.15% Total deposits and liabilities 7,699,655 44,508 2.31% 6,372,587 39,914 2.51% Other liabilities 48,196 185,572 Total liabilities 7,747,851 6,558,159 Shareholders' equity 802,555 790,484 $ 8,550,406 $ 7,348,643 Net interest income on tax equivalent basis(2) $ 94,344 $ 92,192 Tax equivalent adjustment 48 33 Net interest income $ 94,296 $ 92,159 Net interest margin(2) 4.55% 5.26% (1) Includes commercial loans, at fair value. All periods include non-accrual loans. (2) Full taxable equivalent basis, using 21% respective statutory federal tax rates in 2024 and 2023. Average balance sheet and net interest income Year ended December 31, 2024 Year ended December 31, 2023 (Dollars in thousands; unaudited) Average Average Average Average Assets: Balance Interest Rate Balance Interest Rate Interest earning assets: Loans, net of deferred fees and costs(1) $ 5,920,643 $ 458,405 7.74% $ 5,724,679 $ 436,343 7.62% Leases-bank qualified(2) 5,064 522 10.31% 4,106 388 9.45% Investment securities-taxable 1,331,234 66,262 4.98% 766,906 39,078 5.10% Investment securities-nontaxable(2) 3,487 237 6.80% 3,118 193 6.19% Interest earning deposits at Federal Reserve Bank 497,180 26,326 5.30% 649,873 33,627 5.17% Net interest earning assets 7,757,608 551,752 7.11% 7,148,682 509,629 7.13% Allowance for credit losses (28,707) (23,412) Other assets 308,814 292,501 $ 8,037,715 $ 7,417,771 Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity: Deposits: Demand and interest checking $ 6,875,368 $ 161,841 2.35% $ 6,308,509 $ 144,814 2.30% Savings and money market 71,962 2,531 3.52% 78,074 2,857 3.66% Time deposits — — — 20,794 858 4.13% Total deposits 6,947,330 164,372 2.37% 6,407,377 148,529 2.32% Short-term borrowings 44,220 2,469 5.58% 5,739 271 4.72% Repurchase agreements 3 — — 41 — — Long-term borrowings 35,232 2,420 6.87% 9,995 507 5.07% Subordinated debentures 13,401 1,155 8.62% 13,401 1,121 8.37% Senior debt 96,027 4,935 5.14% 96,864 5,027 5.19% Total deposits and liabilities 7,136,213 175,351 2.46% 6,533,417 155,455 2.38% Other liabilities 102,970 133,698 Total liabilities 7,239,183 6,667,115 Shareholders' equity 798,532 750,656 $ 8,037,715 $ 7,417,771 Net interest income on tax equivalent basis(2) $ 376,401 $ 354,174 Tax equivalent adjustment 160 122 Net interest income $ 376,241 $ 354,052 Net interest margin(2) 4.85% 4.95% (1) Includes commercial loans, at fair value. All periods include non-accrual loans. (2) Full taxable equivalent basis, using 21% respective statutory federal tax rates in 2024 and 2023. Allowance for credit losses Year ended December 31, December 31, 2024 (unaudited) 2023 (Dollars in thousands) Balance in the allowance for credit losses at beginning of period $ 27,378 $ 22,374 Loans charged-off: SBA non-real estate 708 871 SBA commercial mortgage — 76 Direct lease financing 4,575 3,666 IBLOC — 24 Consumer - home equity 10 — Consumer fintech(1) 19,619 — Other loans 8 3 Total 24,920 4,640 Recoveries: SBA non-real estate 229 475 SBA commercial mortgage — 75 Direct lease financing 318 330 Consumer - home equity 1 299 Total 548 1,179 Net charge-offs 24,372 3,461 Provision for credit losses on non-consumer fintech loans 9,319 8,465 Provision for credit losses on consumer fintech loans(1) 19,619 — Balance in allowance for credit losses at end of period $ 31,944 $ 27,378 Net charge-offs/average loans 0.43% 0.07% Net charge-offs/average assets 0.30% 0.05% Excluding the $19,619 of consumer fintech loans: Net charge-offs/average loans 0.08% Net charge-offs/average assets 0.06% (1) Lending agreements related to consumer fintech loans had certain provisions accounted for as freestanding credit enhancements which resulted in the company recording a $19.6 million provision for credit losses and a correlated amount in non-interest income resulting in no impact to net income. Loan portfolio December 31, September 30, June 30, December 31, 2024 (unaudited) 2024 (unaudited) 2024 (unaudited) 2023 (Dollars in thousands) SBL non-real estate $ 190,322 $ 179,915 $ 171,893 $ 137,752 SBL commercial mortgage 662,091 665,608 647,894 606,986 SBL construction 34,685 30,158 30,881 22,627 Small business loans 887,098 875,681 850,668 767,365 Direct lease financing 700,553 711,836 711,403 685,657 SBLOC / IBLOC(1) 1,564,018 1,543,215 1,558,095 1,627,285 Advisor financing(2) 273,896 248,422 238,831 221,612 Real estate bridge loans 2,109,041 2,189,761 2,119,324 1,999,782 Consumer fintech(3) 454,357 280,092 70,081 — Other loans(4) 111,328 46,586 46,592 50,638 6,100,291 5,895,593 5,594,994 5,352,339 Unamortized loan fees and costs 13,337 11,023 10,733 8,800 Total loans, including unamortized fees and costs $ 6,113,628 $ 5,906,616 $ 5,605,727 $ 5,361,139 Small business portfolio December 31, September 30, June 30, December 31, 2024 (unaudited) 2024 (unaudited) 2024 (unaudited) 2023 (Dollars in thousands) SBL, including unamortized fees and costs $ 897,077 $ 885,263 $ 860,226 $ 776,867 SBL, included in loans, at fair value 89,902 93,888 104,146 119,287 Total small business loans(5) $ 986,979 $ 979,151 $ 964,372 $ 896,154 (1) SBLOC loans are collateralized by marketable securities, while IBLOC are collateralized by the cash surrender value of insurance policies. At December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, IBLOC loans amounted to $548.1 million and $646.9 million, respectively. (2) In 2020 The Bancorp began originating loans to investment advisors for purposes of debt refinancing, acquisition of another firm or internal succession. Maximum loan amounts are subject to loan-to-value ratios of 70% of the business enterprise value based on a third-party valuation, but may be increased depending upon the debt service coverage ratio. Personal guarantees and blanket business liens are obtained as appropriate. (3) Consumer fintech loans consist of $201.1 million of secured credit card loans, with the balance comprised of other short-term extensions of credit. (4) Includes demand deposit overdrafts reclassified as loan balances totaling $1.2 million and $1.7 million at December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively. Estimated overdraft charge-offs and recoveries are reflected in the allowance for credit losses and are immaterial. (5) The SBLs held at fair value are comprised of the government guaranteed portion of 7(a) Program loans at the dates indicated. Small business loans as of December 31, 2024 Loan principal (Dollars in millions) U.S. government guaranteed portion of SBA loans(1) $ 385 PPP loans(1) 1 Commercial mortgage SBA(2) 354 Construction SBA(3) 12 Non-guaranteed portion of U.S. government guaranteed 7(a) Program loans(4) 115 Non-SBA SBLs 100 Other(5) 9 Total principal $ 976 Unamortized fees and costs 11 Total SBLs $ 987 (1) Includes the portion of SBA 7(a) Program loans and PPP loans which have been guaranteed by the U.S. government, and therefore are assumed to have no credit risk. (2) Substantially all these loans are made under the 504 Program, which dictates origination date LTV percentages, generally 50%-60%, to which The Bancorp adheres. (3) Includes $11 million in 504 Program first mortgages with an origination date LTV of 50%-60%, and $1 million in SBA interim loans with an approved SBA post-construction full takeout/payoff. (4) Includes the unguaranteed portion of 7(a) Program loans which are 70% or more guaranteed by the U.S. government. SBA 7(a) Program loans are not made on the basis of real estate LTV; however, they are subject to SBA's "All Available Collateral" rule which mandates that to the extent a borrower or its 20% or greater principals have available collateral (including personal residences), the collateral must be pledged to fully collateralize the loan, after applying SBA-determined liquidation rates. In addition, all 7(a) Program loans and 504 Program loans require the personal guaranty of all 20% or greater owners. (5) Comprised of $9 million of loans sold that do not qualify for true sale accounting. Small business loans by type as of December 31, 2024 (Excludes government guaranteed portion of SBA 7(a) Program and PPP loans) SBL commercial mortgage(1) SBL construction(1) SBL non-real estate Total % Total (Dollars in millions) Hotels (except casino hotels) and motels $ 87 $ — $ — $ 87 15% Funeral homes and funeral services 36 — 34 70 12% Full-service restaurants 29 2 2 33 6% Child day care services 23 1 1 25 4% Car washes 12 5 — 17 3% Homes for the elderly 16 — — 16 3% Outpatient mental health and substance abuse centers 15 — — 15 3% Gasoline stations with convenience stores 15 — — 15 3% General line grocery merchant wholesalers 13 — — 13 2% Fitness and recreational sports centers 8 — 2 10 2% Nursing care facilities 9 — — 9 2% Lawyer's office 9 — — 9 2% Plumbing, heating, and air-conditioning contractors 8 — 1 9 2% Used car dealers 7 — — 7 1% All other specialty trade contractors 6 — 1 7 1% Caterers 7 — — 7 1% Limited-service restaurants 4 — 3 7 1% General warehousing and storage 6 — — 6 1% Automotive body, paint, and interior repair 5 — — 5 1% Appliance repair and maintenance 6 — — 6 1% Other accounting services 5 — — 5 1% Offices of dentists 5 — — 5 1% Other miscellaneous durable goods merchant 5 — — 5 1% Packaged frozen food merchant wholesalers 5 — — 5 1% Other(2) 147 12 29 188 30% Total $ 488 $ 20 $ 73 $ 581 100% (1) Of the SBL commercial mortgage and SBL construction loans, $141 million represents the total of the non-guaranteed portion of SBA 7(a) Program loans and non-SBA loans. The balance of those categories represents SBA 504 Program loans with 50%-60% origination date LTVs. SBL Commercial excludes $9 million of loans sold that do not qualify for true sale accounting. (2) Loan types of less than $5 million are spread over approximately one hundred different business types. State diversification as of December 31, 2024 (Excludes government guaranteed portion of SBA 7(a) Program loans and PPP loans) SBL commercial mortgage(1) SBL construction(1) SBL non-real estate Total % Total (Dollars in millions) California $ 131 $ 3 $ 6 $ 140 24% Florida 77 8 4 89 15% North Carolina 44 — 4 48 8% New York 34 — 2 36 6% Pennsylvania 19 — 13 32 6% Texas 23 3 6 32 6% New Jersey 23 — 7 30 5% Georgia 25 2 1 28 5% Other States 112 4 30 146 25% Total $ 488 $ 20 $ 73 $ 581 100% (1) Of the SBL commercial mortgage and SBL construction loans, $141 million represents the total of the non-guaranteed portion of SBA 7(a) Program loans and non-SBA loans. The balance of those categories represents SBA 504 Program loans with 50%-60% origination date LTVs. SBL Commercial excludes $9 million of loans that do not qualify for true sale accounting. Top 10 loans as of December 31, 2024 Type(1) State SBL commercial mortgage (Dollars in millions) General line grocery merchant wholesalers CA $ 13 Funeral homes and funeral services ME 13 Funeral homes and funeral services PA 12 Outpatient mental health and substance abuse center FL 10 Hotel FL 8 Lawyer's office CA 8 Hotel VA 7 Hotel NC 7 Used car dealer CA 7 General warehousing and storage PA 6 Total $ 91 (1) The table above does not include loans to the extent that they are U.S. government guaranteed. Commercial real estate loans, excluding SBA loans, are as follows including LTV at origination: Type as of December 31, 2024 Type # Loans Balance Weighted average origination date LTV Weighted average interest rate (Dollars in millions) Real estate bridge loans (multifamily apartment loans recorded at amortized cost)(1) 169 $ 2,109 70% 8.73% Non-SBA commercial real estate loans, at fair value: Multifamily (apartment bridge loans)(1) 5 $ 94 70% 7.61% Hospitality (hotels and lodging) 1 19 66% 9.75% Retail 2 12 72% 8.19% Other 2 9 71% 4.96% 10 134 70% 7.79% Fair value adjustment (1) Total non-SBA commercial real estate loans, at fair value 133 Total commercial real estate loans $ 2,242 70% 8.67% (1) In the third quarter of 2021, we resumed the origination of bridge loans for multi-family apartment rehabilitation which comprise these categories. Such loans held at fair value were originally intended for sale, but are now being retained on the balance sheet. In addition to “as is” origination date appraisals, on which the weighted average origination date LTVs are based, third-party appraisers also estimated “as stabilized” values, which represents additional potential collateral value as rehabilitation progresses, and units are re-leased at stabilized rental rates. The weighted average origination date “as stabilized” LTV was estimated at 61%. State diversification as of December 31, 2024 15 largest loans as of December 31, 2024 State Balance Origination date LTV State Balance Origination date LTV (Dollars in millions) (Dollars in millions) Texas $ 693 71% Texas $ 46 75% Georgia 276 70% Tennessee 40 72% Florida 236 68% Michigan 38 62% Indiana 128 71% Texas 37 64% New Jersey 121 69% Texas 36 67% Michigan 104 65% Florida 35 72% Ohio 85 70% New Jersey 34 62% Other States each <$65 million 599 70% Pennsylvania 34 63% Total $ 2,242 70% Indiana 34 76% Texas 33 62% Oklahoma 31 78% Texas 31 77% New Jersey 31 71% Michigan 31 66% Georgia 29 69% 15 largest commercial real estate loans $ 520 69% Institutional banking loans outstanding at December 31, 2024 Type Principal % of total (Dollars in millions) SBLOC $ 1,016 55% IBLOC 548 30% Advisor financing 274 15% Total $ 1,838 100% For SBLOC, we generally lend up to 50% of the value of equities and 80% for investment grade securities. While the value of equities has fallen in excess of 30% in recent years, the reduction in collateral value of brokerage accounts collateralizing SBLOC loans generally has been less, for two reasons. First, many collateral accounts are “balanced” and accordingly have a component of debt securities, which have either not decreased in value as much as equities, or in some cases may have increased in value. Second, many of these accounts have the benefit of professional investment advisors who provided some protection against market downturns, through diversification and other means. Additionally, borrowers often utilize only a portion of collateral value, which lowers the percentage of principal to collateral. Top 10 SBLOC loans at December 31, 2024 Principal amount % Principal to collateral (Dollars in millions) $ 10 36% 9 53% 9 15% 8 86% 8 46% 7 21% 7 32% 6 21% 6 37% 6 42% Total and weighted average $ 76 39% Insurance backed lines of credit (IBLOC) IBLOC loans are backed by the cash value of eligible life insurance policies which have been assigned to us. We generally lend up to 95% of such cash value. Our underwriting standards require approval of the insurance companies which carry the policies backing these loans. Currently, fifteen insurance companies have been approved and, as of January 15, 2025, all were rated A- (Excellent) or better by AM BEST. Direct lease financing by type as of December 31, 2024 Principal balance(1) % Total (Dollars in millions) Government agencies and public institutions(2) $ 133 19% Construction 118 17% Waste management and remediation services 97 14% Real estate and rental and leasing 87 12% Health care and social assistance 29 4% Professional, scientific, and technical services 22 3% Other services (except public administration) 21 3% Wholesale trade 20 3% General freight trucking 19 3% Finance and insurance 14 2% Transit and other transportation 13 2% Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 9 1% Other 119 17% Total $ 701 100% (1) Of the total $701 million of direct lease financing, $640 million consisted of vehicle leases with the remaining balance consisting of equipment leases. (2) Includes public universities as well as school districts. Direct lease financing by state as of December 31, 2024 State Principal balance % Total (Dollars in millions) Florida $ 109 16% New York 65 9% Utah 52 7% Connecticut 48 7% California 46 7% Pennsylvania 43 6% New Jersey 38 5% North Carolina 37 5% Maryland 37 5% Texas 25 4% Idaho 20 3% Washington 15 2% Ohio 14 2% Georgia 14 2% Alabama 13 2% Other States 125 18% Total $ 701 100% Capital ratios Tier 1 capital Tier 1 capital Total capital Common equity to average to risk-weighted to risk-weighted tier 1 to risk assets ratio assets ratio assets ratio weighted assets As of December 31, 2024 The Bancorp, Inc. 9.41% 13.88% 14.46% 13.88% The Bancorp Bank, National Association 10.38% 15.29% 15.87% 15.29% "Well capitalized" institution (under federal regulations-Basel III) 5.00% 8.00% 10.00% 6.50% As of December 31, 2023 The Bancorp, Inc. 11.19% 15.66% 16.23% 15.66% The Bancorp Bank, National Association 12.37% 17.35% 17.92% 17.35% "Well capitalized" institution (under federal regulations-Basel III) 5.00% 8.00% 10.00% 6.50% Three months ended Year ended December 31, December 31, 2024 2023 2024 2023 Selected operating ratios Return on average assets(1) 2.60% 2.38% 2.71% 2.59% Return on average equity(1) 27.71% 22.10% 27.24% 25.62% Net interest margin 4.55% 5.26% 4.85% 4.95% (1) Annualized Book value per share table December 31, September 30, June 30, December 31, 2024 2024 2024 2023 Book value per share $ 16.55 $ 16.90 $ 15.77 $ 15.17 Loan delinquency and other real estate owned December 31, 2024 30-59 days 60-89 days 90+ days Total Total past due past due still accruing Non-accrual past due Current loans SBL non-real estate $ 229 $ — $ 871 $ 2,635 $ 3,735 $ 186,587 $ 190,322 SBL commercial mortgage — — 336 4,885 5,221 656,870 662,091 SBL construction — — — 1,585 1,585 33,100 34,685 Direct lease financing 7,069 1,923 1,088 6,026 16,106 684,447 700,553 SBLOC / IBLOC 20,991 1,808 3,322 503 26,624 1,537,394 1,564,018 Advisor financing — — — — — 273,896 273,896 Real estate bridge loans(1) — — — 12,300 12,300 2,096,741 2,109,041 Consumer fintech 13,419 681 213 — 14,313 440,044 454,357 Other loans 49 — — — 49 111,279 111,328 Unamortized loan fees and costs — — — — — 13,337 13,337 $ 41,757 $ 4,412 $ 5,830 $ 27,934 $ 79,933 $ 6,033,695 $ 6,113,628 (1) The $12.3 million shown in the non-accrual column for real estate bridge loans was repaid without loss of principal in the first quarter of 2025. The table above does not include an $11.2 million loan accounted for at fair value, and, as such, not reflected in delinquency tables. In the third quarter of 2024, the borrower notified the Company that he would no longer be making payments on the loan, which is collateralized by a vacant retail property. Based upon a July 2024 appraisal, the “as is” LTV is 84% and the “as stabilized” LTV is 62%. Since 2021, real estate bridge lending originations have consisted of apartment buildings, while this loan was originated previously. In January 2025, two loans totaling $9.8 million were transferred to non-accrual and were accordingly classified as substandard. Other loan information Of the $84.4 million special mention and $134.4 million substandard loans at December 31, 2024, $13.2 million was modified in the fourth quarter of 2024 and received a reduction in interest rate and a combination of full and partial payment deferrals. Not included in that modification total were $27.6 million of balances which we recapitalized with a new borrower, who negotiated payment deferrals and rate reductions. The “as is” and “as stabilized” LTVs for the $13.2 million balance were 80% and 69%, respectively, while weighted average LTVs for the $27.6 million were 79% and 70%, respectively. These LTVs are based upon appraisals performed within the past twelve months. Other real estate owned year to date activity December 31, 2024 Beginning balance $ 16,949 Transfer from loans, net 42,120 Transfer from commercial loans, at fair value 2,863 Sales (1,602) Advances 1,695 Ending balance $ 62,025 December 31, September 30, June 30, December 31, 2024 2024 2024 2023 (Dollars in thousands) Asset quality ratios: Nonperforming loans to total loans(1) 0.55% 0.52% 0.34% 0.25% Nonperforming assets to total assets(1) 1.10% 1.14% 0.95% 0.39% Allowance for credit losses to total loans 0.52% 0.52% 0.51% 0.51% (1) In the first quarter of 2024, a $39.4 million apartment building rehabilitation bridge loan with a December 31, 2024 balance of $41.1 million was transferred to nonaccrual status. On April 2, 2024, the same loan was transferred from nonaccrual status to other real estate owned. We intend to complete the improvements, which have already begun, on the underlying apartment building. During the time that improvements are being completed, the Company intends to have a property manager lease improved units as they become available, prior to the sale of the property. The $41.1 million loan balance compares to a September 2023 third-party “as is” appraisal of $47.8 million, or an 83% “as is” LTV, after considering the $1.6 million of earnest money deposits in connections with the property’s sale in process. Additional potential collateral value may further increase as construction progresses, and units are re-leased at stabilized rental rates. Please see “Recent Developments” which summarizes the agreement of sale for this property. Gross dollar volume (GDV)(1) Three months ended December 31, September 30, June 30, December 31, 2024 2024 2024 2023 (Dollars in thousands) Prepaid and debit card GDV $ 39,656,909 $ 37,898,006 $ 37,139,200 $ 33,292,350 (1) Gross dollar volume represents the total dollar amount spent on prepaid and debit cards issued by The Bancorp Bank, N.A. Business line quarterly summary: Quarter ended December 31, 2024 (Dollars in millions) Balances % Growth Major business lines Average approximate rates(1) Balances(2) Year over Year Linked quarter annualized Loans Institutional banking(3) 6.5% $ 1,838 (1%) 10% Small business lending(4) 7.5% 987 12% 11% Leasing 8.1% 701 2% (6%) Commercial real estate (non-SBA loans, at fair value) 7.8% 133 nm nm Real estate bridge loans (recorded at book value) 8.7% 2,109 5% (15%) Consumer fintech loans - interest bearing 5.3% 19 nm nm Consumer fintech loans - non-interest bearing(5) — 435 nm nm Weighted average yield 7.2% $ 6,222 Non-interest income % Growth Deposits: Fintech solutions group Current quarter Year over Year Prepaid and debit card issuance, consumer fintech loan fees, and other payments 2.2% $ 6,985 16% nm $ 32.3 29% (1) Average rates are for the three months ended December 31, 2024. (2) Loan and deposit categories are based on period-end and average quarterly balances, respectively. (3) Institutional Banking loans are comprised of SBLOC loans collateralized by marketable securities, IBLOC loans collateralized by the cash surrender value of eligible life insurance policies, and investment advisor financing. (4) Small Business Lending is substantially comprised of SBA-guaranteed loans. Growth rates exclude the impact of $9 million of loans that do not qualify for true sale accounting at December 31, 2024 compared to $29 million at the prior year and prior quarter end. (5) Income related to non-interest-bearing balances is included in non-interest income. Summary of credit lines available The Bancorp maintains lines of credit exceeding potential liquidity requirements as follows. The Bancorp also has access to other substantial sources of liquidity. December 31, 2024 (Dollars in thousands) Federal Reserve Bank $ 1,987,218 Federal Home Loan Bank 1,015,541 Total lines of credit available $ 3,002,759 Estimated insured vs uninsured deposits The vast majority of The Bancorp’s deposits are insured and low balance and accordingly do not constitute the liquidity risk experienced by certain institutions. Accordingly, the deposit base is comprised as follows. December 31, 2024 Insured 94% Low balance accounts 3% Other uninsured 3% Total deposits 100% Calculation of efficiency ratio (non-GAAP)(1) Three months ended Year ended December 31, December 31, December 31, December 31, 2024 2023 2024 2023 (Dollars in thousands) Net interest income $ 94,296 $ 92,159 $ 376,241 $ 354,052 Non-interest income(2) 34,651 26,989 126,863 112,094 Total revenue $ 128,947 $ 119,148 $ 503,104 $ 466,146 Non-interest expense $ 51,812 $ 45,610 $ 203,225 $ 191,042 Efficiency ratio 40% 38% 40% 41% (1)The efficiency ratio is calculated by dividing GAAP total non-interest expense by the total of GAAP net interest income and non-interest income. This ratio compares revenues generated with the amount of expense required to generate such revenues and may be used as one measure of overall efficiency. (2)Excludes $19.6 million in 2024. Lending agreements related to consumer fintech loans had certain provisions accounted for as freestanding credit enhancements which resulted in the company recording a $19.6 million provision for credit losses and a correlated amount in non-interest income resulting in no impact to net income.

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