LYNNWOOD, WA / ACCESSWIRE / April 26, 2023 / U & I Financial Corp. (OTCQX:UNIF), the holding company for UniBank, today reported record quarterly earnings of $2.7 million or $0.49 per share in the first quarter, as compared to $2.1 million or $0.37 per share for the same quarter of 2022, increasing by $605 thousand or $0.12 per share, primarily from generating higher net interest income.

As of March 31, 2023, total assets reached $589.8 million, increasing by $110.7 million or 23.1% from the year earlier period of $479.1 million. Net loans ended at $465.0 million, increasing by $112.7 million or 32.0% from the year earlier period of $352.3 million. Finally, total deposits grew by $104.3 million or 26.1% to $503.7 million from the year earlier period of $399.4 million.

"Despite the ongoing turbulence in the banking industry, our first quarter performance was very good as compared to the prior year," said Peter Park, President and CEO. He added that, "We anticipate continued economic uncertainty during 2023. Accordingly, we have moderated our growth expectations for the near term. However, we believe that the Bank is in solid footing with our strong capital, excellent asset quality and sufficient liquidity. We plan to remain committed to diversifying our loan portfolio out of commercial real estate and into residential real estate and C & I, as well as investing in our infrastructure for sustainable growth in the long run."

2023 First Quarter Financial Highlights

Total assets grew 23.1% to $589.8 million as compared to $479.1 million a year ago.

Net loans increased 32.0% to $465.0 million as compared to $352.3 million a year ago.

Total deposits grew 26.1% to $503.7 million as compared to $399.4 million a year ago.

Net income grew 29.2% to $2.7 million as compared to $2.1 million a year ago.

Net interest margin was 4.17% as compared to 4.66% a year ago.

Gain on sale of SBA/USDA loans was $824 thousand as compared to $420 thousand a year ago.

Return on average equity was 14.73% as compared to 12.40% a year ago.

Return on average assets was 1.84% as compared to 1.94% a year ago.

The allowance for loan losses to loans was 0.98% as compared to 1.28% a year ago.

Nonperforming assets to total assets was 0.05% as compared to 0.06% a year ago.

Efficiency ratio (noninterest expense divided by revenue) was 53.20% as compared to 53.45% a year ago.

About U & I Financial Corp.

UniBank, the wholly-owned subsidiary of U & I Financial Corp. (OTCQX:UNIF), is one of the highest performing banks in Washington state in terms of return on assets. Founded in 2006 and based in Lynnwood, Washington, the Bank serves small to medium-sized businesses, professionals, and individuals across the United States with a particular emphasis on government guaranteed loan programs. Customers can access their accounts in any of the 4 branches - Lynnwood, Bellevue, Federal Way and Tacoma - online, or through the Bank's ATM network.

For more information visit www.unibankusa.com or call (425) 275-9700.

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Contact:

U & I Financial Corp.
Investor Relations
Simon Bai, 425-275-9704

SOURCE: U & I Financial Corp. (Washington)