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Flagstar Bank, National Association: Q3 FY2025 earnings call

What management said about Q3 FY2025, from the documents filed with the SEC on 24 October 2025: press release. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • GAAP net loss narrowed to $45 million: Net loss attributable to common stockholders was $45 million, or $0.11 per diluted share, compared with $78 million, or $0.19, in the second quarter. Net loss was $36 million. Source
  • Adjusted net loss narrowed to $31 million: Excluding notable items, the net loss attributable to common stockholders was $31 million, or $0.07 per diluted share, compared with $60 million, or $0.14, in the second quarter. Source
  • Adjusted pre-provision revenue rose to $15 million: Pre-provision net revenue, as adjusted, was $15 million, compared with $9 million in the second quarter and a $43 million loss in the third quarter of 2024. Source
  • Net interest margin rose for a third quarter: Net interest margin was 1.91%, up 10 basis points from the second quarter and up 12 basis points from the third quarter of 2024. This is the third consecutive quarterly increase. Source
  • C&I loans grew for first time in over a year: C&I loans rose $448 million, or 3%, to $14.9 billion. Specialized Industries and Corporate and Regional Commercial Banking grew 28% from the second quarter. Source
  • New commitments and fundings rose: New credit commitments were $2.4 billion, up 26% from the second quarter, and fundings were $1.7 billion, up 41%. Source
  • Non-accruals rose 3% on one borrower: Non-accrual loans, including held for sale, were $3,272 million, up $88 million or 3% from the second quarter. Most of the multi-family increase came from one borrower relationship placed on non-accrual in the first quarter. Source
  • Adjusted expenses fell 1%: Adjusted operating expenses were $457 million, down 1% from the second quarter and down about 30%, or $800 million annualized, from a year earlier. Source
  • Holding company reorganization completed: The reorganization closed on October 17, 2025, after the necessary regulatory and shareholder approvals were received. Source

“Our third-quarter 2025 performance provides further evidence that we are successfully executing on each of our strategic priorities, which we first outlined during the first quarter of last year.”

Joseph M. Otting, Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer

What changed from last quarter

  • Ended: The holding company was eliminated. Flagstar Financial, Inc. merged into the Bank, effective October 17, 2025, and the Bank is now the successor reporting company. Source

Results and earnings

  • GAAP net loss narrowed to $45 million: Net loss attributable to common stockholders was $45 million, or $0.11 per diluted share, compared with $78 million, or $0.19, in the second quarter. Net loss was $36 million. Source
  • Adjusted net loss narrowed to $31 million: Excluding notable items, the net loss attributable to common stockholders was $31 million, or $0.07 per diluted share, compared with $60 million, or $0.14, in the second quarter. Source
  • Adjusted pre-provision revenue rose to $15 million: Pre-provision net revenue, as adjusted, was $15 million, compared with $9 million in the second quarter and a $43 million loss in the third quarter of 2024. Source
  • Notable items excluded from adjusted results: Adjustments excluded a $21 million fair value gain on the Figure Technology Solutions investment, $8 million of severance, a $14 million litigation settlement and $17 million of merger-related expenses. Source
  • Nine-month net loss and per-share loss: For the nine months, the net loss was $206 million and the net loss attributable to common stockholders was $231 million, or $0.56 per diluted share. Source

Net interest income and margin

  • Net interest margin rose for a third quarter: Net interest margin was 1.91%, up 10 basis points from the second quarter and up 12 basis points from the third quarter of 2024. This is the third consecutive quarterly increase. Source
  • Net interest income edged up: Net interest income was $425 million, up 1% from the second quarter and down 17% from a year earlier. The increase reflected a lower cost of funds and fewer average interest-bearing liabilities. Source
  • Deposit costs fell with brokered runoff: Average interest-bearing deposits declined 5% to $57 billion, and their average cost fell 13 basis points to 3.60%. Source
  • Higher-cost brokered CDs paid off: The company paid off $2.0 billion of brokered CDs in the quarter at a weighted average cost of 5.08%. Year to date, brokered deposits were reduced by $6.1 billion at 4.91%. Source
  • Loan yield rose on resets: The average loan yield rose 3 basis points to 5.15% from loan yield resets. The average securities yield improved 14 basis points to 4.62%. Source

“our pre-provision net revenue continues to trend higher, which we expect will put the Bank on the path to profitability.”

Joseph M. Otting, Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer

Commercial lending and loan growth

  • C&I loans grew for first time in over a year: C&I loans rose $448 million, or 3%, to $14.9 billion. Specialized Industries and Corporate and Regional Commercial Banking grew 28% from the second quarter. Source
  • New commitments and fundings rose: New credit commitments were $2.4 billion, up 26% from the second quarter, and fundings were $1.7 billion, up 41%. Source
  • Growth areas produced most new lending: The two primary growth areas had commitments of $2.1 billion, up 57%, and fundings of $1.4 billion, up 73%, compared with the second quarter. Source
  • Total loans declined on multi-family runoff: Total loans held for investment were $62.7 billion, down $1.5 billion or 2% in the quarter. Multi-family fell to $30.5 billion and CRE to $10.2 billion, mainly through par payoffs. Source

Credit quality and CRE exposure

  • CRE payoffs of $1.3 billion: Par payoffs totaled $1.3 billion in the quarter, and 42% of them were substandard loans. Total CRE exposure fell $1.9 billion, or 5%, from the second quarter. Source
  • Classified loans down year to date: Criticized and classified loans were down $2.8 billion, or 19%, year to date. Management said credit quality is showing signs of stabilization. Source
  • Non-accruals rose 3% on one borrower: Non-accrual loans, including held for sale, were $3,272 million, up $88 million or 3% from the second quarter. Most of the multi-family increase came from one borrower relationship placed on non-accrual in the first quarter. Source
  • Provision and net charge-offs fell: The provision for credit losses was $38 million, down 41% from the second quarter. Net charge-offs were $73 million, down 38%. Source
  • Allowance coverage edged lower: The total allowance for credit losses was $1,128 million, or 1.80% of total loans held for investment, compared with 1.81% in the second quarter. Source

“Our net interest margin increased 10 basis points during the current quarter and has now improved for three consecutive quarters, as we proactively managed retail deposit costs lower and paid off higher cost brokered deposits.”

Joseph M. Otting, Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer

Operating expenses and efficiency

  • Adjusted expenses fell 1%: Adjusted operating expenses were $457 million, down 1% from the second quarter and down about 30%, or $800 million annualized, from a year earlier. Source
  • Reported expenses rose 2%: Total non-interest expense was $522 million, up $9 million or 2% from the second quarter, including the notable items described above. Source
  • Compensation and G&A moved up: Compensation and benefits rose 2% to $242 million, and general and administrative expense rose 15% to $153 million. FDIC insurance expense fell 24% to $37 million. Source
  • Efficiency ratios reported for the quarter: The GAAP efficiency ratio was 100.46% and the adjusted efficiency ratio was 92.12%, compared with 103.37% and 95.34% in the second quarter. Source

Non-interest income and fees

  • Fee income down after servicing sale: Non-interest income was $94 million, including a $21 million investment gain. Excluding that gain, it was $73 million, down 5% from the second quarter and down 46% from a year earlier. Source
  • Declines tied to mortgage servicing sale: Management attributed both declines to the sale of the mortgage servicing and subservicing business last year, which reduced loan origination fees and related income. Source
  • Mortgage servicing returns now zero: The net return on mortgage servicing rights was zero in the third quarter, compared with $34 million a year earlier. Source

Deposits and funding

  • Deposits fell on lower CDs: Total deposits were $69.2 billion, down $0.6 billion or 1% in the quarter. Certificates of deposit fell $1.8 billion to $22.4 billion. Source
  • Brokered deposits down $6.1 billion: The company reduced brokered deposits by $6.1 billion year to date, as part of its strategy to reduce higher-cost funding. Source
  • Borrowed funds held flat: Total borrowed funds were $13.2 billion, unchanged from the second quarter, while deposits declined modestly. Source

Capital, assets and dividends

  • CET1 ratio rose to 12.45%: The CET1 capital ratio was 12.45%, up from 12.33% in the second quarter and 11.83% at year-end 2024. The Bank's CET1 ratio was 14.06%. Source
  • Total assets declined 1%: Total assets were $91.7 billion, down 1% from the second quarter and down 8% from year-end 2024, as lower loans were partly offset by securities growth. Source
  • Book value per share edged up: Book value per common share was $18.30, compared with $18.28 at June 30, 2025. Source
  • Dividend held at one cent: Dividends per common share were $0.01, the same as in the second quarter and in the third quarter of 2024. Source
  • Securities rose as cash was redeployed: Available-for-sale securities rose $0.2 billion, or 2%, to $15.1 billion. The company said excess cash was redeployed into higher-yielding assets. Source

Reorganization and strategy

  • Holding company reorganization completed: The reorganization closed on October 17, 2025, after the necessary regulatory and shareholder approvals were received. Source
  • Expected benefits: simpler structure, lower costs: Management said the reorganization simplifies the corporate structure, reduces regulatory burden, and lowers operating expenses. Source
  • Goal: top-performing regional bank: Management said it remains focused on transforming Flagstar into a top-performing regional bank, with a customer-centric culture and effective risk management. Source
  • Reducing multi-family and CRE exposure: Management said the decline in loans reflects a strategy to reduce multi-family and CRE exposure, mainly through par payoffs. Source

Coming up, as management said on 24 October 2025

  • Expected path to profitability: Management expects pre-provision revenue trends to put the Bank on the path to profitability. No date or figure was given. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
Net interest margin Source1.91%
Net interest income Source$425 million
Loans and leases held for investment Source$62.7 billion
Total deposits Source$69.2 billion
Cost of interest-bearing deposits Source3.60%
Provision for credit losses Source$38 million
Net charge-offs to average loans Source0.46%
Non-accrual loans to total loans held for investment Source5.17%
CET1 capital ratio Source12.45%
Efficiency ratio Source100.46%

Risks management discussed

  • Financial: Multi-family non-accrual loans rose, mainly from one previously disclosed borrower relationship placed on non-accrual in the first quarter. Source
  • Demand: Brokered deposit runoff drove the decline in total deposits during the year. Source
  • Financial: Concentration in multi-family and CRE loans is being reduced through a strategy that depends on continued par payoffs. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • On track: Management says it is successfully executing each of its strategic priorities. Source
  • Met: The plan announced with the second quarter results was completed on October 17, 2025. Source
  • Not stated: The second-quarter release gave a fourth-quarter 2025 target; the third-quarter release does not restate that date.
  • Not stated: The second-quarter release said the company was on track to meet expense save goals. The third-quarter release does not state a status against that goal.

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Summarised with AI from the documents the company filed with the SEC. Every point is checked against the filing before it is shown: management’s own words word for word, figures against the line or table row they come from. A point that fails the check is left out. Source opens the filing at that line.