Improved Financial Performance
Flagstar Financial reported an adjusted net loss of $0.23 per diluted share, beating consensus estimates of $0.27, and improving from a $0.40 loss in the fourth quarter.
C&I Loan Growth
Commercial and Industrial (C&I) loan commitments exceeded $1 billion in the quarter with $769 million in originations, up over 40% from the previous quarter. The C&I pipeline stands at $870 million, more than double the figure from the fourth quarter.
Significant Cost Reductions
Noninterest expenses excluding one-time charges declined by $71 million quarter over quarter, with a target to reduce expenses by over $600 million year over year.
Strengthened Capital and Liquidity
The CET1 capital ratio remains strong at around 12%, and liquidity improved with a reduction in brokered deposits and FHLB advances.
CRE Portfolio Management
Net charge-offs and loan loss provisions decreased by almost 50% quarter over quarter, and the CRE portfolio has been actively managed to reduce concentration.