Bogota Financial Corp. Reports Results for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2024

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TEANECK, N.J., April 30, 2024--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Bogota Financial Corp. (NASDAQ: BSBK) (the "Company"), the holding company for Bogota Savings Bank (the "Bank"), reported net loss for the three months ended March 31, 2024 of $441,000, or $0.03 per basic and diluted share, compared to net income of $993,000, or $0.08 per basic and diluted share, for the comparable prior year period.

Other Financial Highlights:

  • Total assets increased $21.9 million, or 2.3%, to $961.2 million at March 31, 2024 from $939.3 million at December 31, 2023, due to an increase in securities, offset by a decrease in cash and cash equivalents and loans.

  • Cash and cash equivalents decreased $10.5 million, or 42.1%, to $14.4 million at March 31, 2024 from $24.9 million at December 31, 2023 as excess funds were used to purchase securities.

  • Securities increased $37.0 million, or 26.1%, to $178.5 million at March 31, 2024 from $141.5 million at December 31, 2023.

  • Net loans decreased $5.9 million, or 0.8%, to $708.8 million at March 31, 2024 from $714.7 million at December 31, 2023.

  • Total deposits at March 31, 2024 were $665.5 million, increasing $40.2 million, or 6.4%, as compared to $625.3 million at December 31, 2023, primarily due to a $41.0 million increase in interest-bearing deposits primarily in certificates of deposit, offset by a $780,000 decrease in non-interest bearing demand accounts. The average rate on deposits increased 32 basis points to 3.74% for the first quarter of 2024 from 3.42% for 2023 due to higher interest rates and a larger percentage of deposits consisting of higher-costing certificates of deposit.

  • Federal Home Loan Bank advances decreased $18.4 million, or 11.0% to $149.3 million at March 31, 2024 from $167.7 million as of December 31, 2023.

Kevin Pace, President and Chief Executive Officer, said "Interest rates remaining elevated will continue to negatively impact funding costs and our net interest margin. We are actively employing strategies to combat the 'higher for longer' interest rate expectations of the Federal Reserve. Our credit quality remains strong and we will continue to be prudent lenders in this environment. We continue to remain positive in our ability to navigate the current landscape. Growth remains a key focus in our strategic plan as we remain committed to delivering value to our shareholders and customers."

"The Bank opened its newest branch location in Upper Saddle River, New Jersey, on April 13th. We are excited for the opportunity this expansion will bring to our growth strategy. This physical location allows us to enhance our presence in the northern Bergen County market and become more active in those communities."