8-K

Ponce Financial Group, Inc. (PDLB)

8-K 2026-01-27 For: 2026-01-27
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UNITED STATESSECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSIONWASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 27, 2026

Ponce Financial Group, Inc.

(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

Maryland 001-41255 87-1893965
(State or Other Jurisdiction<br>of Incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer<br>Identification No.)
2244 Westchester Avenue
Bronx, New York 10462
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: (718) 931-9000
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(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class Trading<br>Symbol(s) Name of each exchange on which registered
Common stock, par value $0.01 per share PDLB The Nasdaq Global Market

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§ 230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§ 240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On January 27, 2026, Ponce Financial Group, Inc. (the "Company"), the holding company for Ponce Bank, N.A. ("Ponce Bank" or the "Bank"), issued a press release announcing its financial results with respect to its fourth quarter ended December 31, 2025. The Company’s press release is included as Exhibit 99.1 to this report.

The information set forth in this Item 2.02 and in the attached Exhibit 99.1 is deemed to be “furnished” and shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section.

Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.

The Company is scheduled to make presentations to current and prospective investors after January 27, 2026. Attached as Exhibit 99.2 of this Form 8-K is a copy of the presentation which Ponce Financial Group, Inc. will make available at these presentations and will post on its website at www.poncebank.com. This report is being furnished to the SEC and shall not be deemed "filed" for any purpose.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)Exhibits.

Exhibit Number Description
99.1 Press release dated January 27, 2026
99.2 Presentation of Ponce Financial Group
104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL)

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

Ponce Financial Group, Inc.
Date: January 27, 2026 By: /s/ Carlos P. Naudon
Carlos P. Naudon<br>President and Chief Executive Officer

EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

Ponce Financial Group, Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter 2025 Results

NEW YORK, January 27, 2026 - Ponce Financial Group, Inc., (the “Company”) (NASDAQ: PDLB), the holding company for Ponce Bank, N.A. (the “Bank”), today announced results for the fourth quarter of 2025.

Fourth Quarter 2025 Highlights (Compared to Prior Periods):

  • Net income available to common stockholders was $9.9 million, or $0.42 per diluted share for the three months ended December 31, 2025, as compared to net income available to common stockholders of $6.2 million, or $0.27 per diluted share for the three months ended September 30, 2025 and net income available to common stockholders of $2.7 million, or $0.12 per diluted share for the three months ended December 31, 2024. Total net income for the three months ended December 31, 2025 was $10.1 million. The Company paid dividends of $0.3 million on its preferred stock during the three months ended December 31, 2025.
  • Included in the $9.9 million of net income available to common stockholders for the fourth quarter of 2025 results is $48.8 million in interest and dividend income and $3.5 million in non-interest income, offset by $20.9 million in interest expense, $16.6 million in non-interest expense, $3.6 million in provision for income taxes, $1.1 million in provision for credit losses and $0.3 million in dividends on preferred shares.
  • Net interest income of $27.9 million for the fourth quarter of 2025 increased $2.7 million, or 10.64%, from the prior quarter and increased $7.2 million, or 34.75%, from the same quarter last year.
  • Net interest margin was 3.57% for the fourth quarter of 2025, versus 3.30% for the prior quarter and 2.80% for the same quarter last year.

Full Year 2025 Highlights (Compared to 2024):

  • Net income available to common stockholders was $27.6 million, or $1.20 per diluted share for the year ended December 31, 2025, as compared to net income available to common stockholders of $10.3 million, or $0.46 per diluted share for the year ended December 31, 2024. The Company paid dividends of $1.1 million on its preferred stock during the for the year ended December 31, 2025 and $0.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2024.
  • Net interest income for the year ended December 31, 2025 was $99.8 million, an increase of $23.3 million, or 30.51%, compared to $76.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2024.
  • Non-interest income for the year ended December 31, 2025 was $9.4 million, an increase of $2.2 million, or 30.49%, from $7.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2024.
  • Non-interest expense for the year ended December 31, 2025 was $67.0 million, a decrease of $0.4 million, or 0.66%, compared to $67.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2024.
  • Cash and equivalents were $126.2 million as of December 31, 2025, a decrease of $13.7 million, or 9.79%, from $139.8 million as of December 31, 2024.
  • Securities totaled $365.2 million as of December 31, 2025, a decrease of $107.7 million, or 22.78%, from $472.9 million as of December 31, 2024 primarily due to regular principal payments, the call of four available-for-sale securities in the total amount of $8.3 million and the maturity/call of three held-to-maturity securities in the amount of $50.0 million.
  • Net loans receivable were $2.60 billion as of December 31, 2025, an increase of $312.7 million, or 13.67%, from $2.29 billion as of December 31, 2024.
  • Deposits were $2.05 billion as of December 31, 2025, an increase of $151.4 million, or 7.99%, from $1.90 billion as of December 31, 2024.

President and Chief Executive Officer’s Comments

Carlos P. Naudon, Ponce Financial Group, Inc.’s President and CEO, stated “The focused execution of our long-term strategy continues to bear fruits. We’re pleased with the increase in profitability over the last several quarters driven by incremental net interest income and controlled operating expenses. Our net interest margin grew 78bps this quarter versus the same quarter last year, and our non-interest expense remains flat for the last three consecutive years. Our capital ratios continue to be well in excess of regulatory requirements. We remain committed to the communities we serve and we’ll continue investing in our people and in technology to improve our efficiency.”

Executive Chairman’s Comment

Steven A. Tsavaris, Ponce Financial Group’s Executive Chairman added “We’re pleased with our levels of loan growth as we continue to make progress towards our commitments under the U.S. Treasury’s Emergency Capital Investment Program. As previously reported, we expect that our dividend yield will continue at the 0.50% level in the next dividend period starting later this year and we’re close to achieving 16 quarters of a cumulative deep impact lending percentage of more than 60%. After 14 quarters, including the quarter ended December 31, 2025, we are at 82% deep impact lending.”

The table below indicate the Key Metrics at or for the three months ended:

At or for the Three Months Ended
December 31, September 30, June 30, March 31, December 31,
2025 2025 2025 2025 2024
Performance Ratios:
Return on average assets (1) 1.26 % 0.82 % 0.79 % 0.77 % 0.38 %
Return on common equity (1) 12.50 % 8.10 % 7.88 % 7.97 % 3.76 %
Net interest margin (1) (2) 3.57 % 3.30 % 3.27 % 2.98 % 2.80 %
Non-interest expense to average assets (1) 2.06 % 2.10 % 2.18 % 2.19 % 2.25 %
Efficiency ratio (3) 52.95 % 62.15 % 63.69 % 68.70 % 75.63 %
Capital Ratios:
Total capital to risk-weighted assets (Ponce Financial Group) 23.72 % 24.08 % 22.65 % 22.84 % 22.98 %
Common equity Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets (Ponce Financial Group) 13.39 % 13.39 % 12.49 % 12.51 % 12.44 %
Tier 1 capital to total assets (Ponce Financial Group) 17.28 % 17.33 % 17.13 % 16.84 % 17.70 %
Total capital to risk-weighted assets (Bank only) 21.63 % 21.79 % 21.22 % 21.38 % 21.47 %
Common equity Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets (Bank only) 20.53 % 20.66 % 20.15 % 20.35 % 20.40 %
Tier 1 capital to total assets (Bank only) 16.12 % 16.08 % 15.99 % 15.61 % 15.81 %
Asset Quality Ratios:
Allowance for credit losses on loans as a percentage of total loans 0.97 % 0.98 % 0.97 % 0.96 % 0.97 %
Allowance for credit losses on loans as a percentage of nonperforming loans 94.74 % 88.88 % 101.01 % 84.15 % 82.29 %
Net (charge-offs) recoveries to average outstanding loans (1) (0.13 %) (0.03 %) (0.04 %) (0.04 %) (0.45 %)
Non-performing loans as a percentage of total assets 0.83 % 0.88 % 0.76 % 0.88 % 0.90 %
Other:
Number of offices 17 18 17 18 19
Number of full-time equivalent employees 216 209 206 211 218
  • Annualized.
  • Net interest margin represents net interest income divided by average total interest-earning assets.
  • Efficiency ratio represents noninterest expense divided by the sum of net interest income and noninterest income.

Summary of Results of Operations

Net income for the three months ended December 31, 2025 was $10.1 million compared to net income of $6.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2025 and net income of $2.9 million for the three months ended December 31, 2024.

The $3.6 million increase of net income for the three months ended December 31, 2025 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2025 was attributed mainly to increases of $2.7 million in net interest income and $2.0 million in non-interest income and a decrease of $0.3 million in provision for credit losses, offset by and an increase of $1.3 million in provision for income taxes while remaining relatively flat on non-interest expense.

The $7.2 million increase of net income for the three months ended December 31, 2025 compared to the three months ended December 31, 2024 was largely due to increases of $7.2 million in net interest income and $1.4 million in non-interest income and a decrease of $0.8 million in non-interest expense, offset by increases of $2.0 million in provision for income taxes and $0.2 million in provision for credit losses.

Net income for the year ended December 31, 2025 was $28.7 million compared to net income of $11.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2024. The $17.7 million increase of net income for the year ended December 31, 2025 compared to the year ended December 31, 2024 was attributed mainly to increases of $23.3 million in net interest income as a result of a $22.9 million increase in total interest and dividend and a $0.4 million decrease in total interest expense, and $2.2 million in non-interest income and a decrease of $0.4 million in non-interest expense, partially offset by increases of $5.0 million in provision for income taxes, $3.2 million in provision for credit losses and $0.5 million in dividend on preferred shares.

Net Interest Income and Net Interest Margin

Net interest income for the three months ended December 31, 2025, increased $2.7 million, or 10.64%, to $27.9 million compared to $25.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2025 and increased $7.2 million, or 34.75%, compared to $20.7 million for the three months ended December 31, 2024.

The $2.7 million increase in net interest income from the three months ended September 30, 2025 was attributable to an increase of $2.0 million in total interest and dividend income and a decrease of $0.7 million in total interest expense. The $7.2 million increase in net interest income from the three months ended December 31, 2024 was attributable to an increase of $5.9 million in total interest and dividend income and a decrease of $1.3 million in total interest expense.

Net interest income for the year ended December 31, 2025, increased $23.3 million, or 30.51%, to $99.8 million compared to $76.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2024. The $23.3 million increase in net interest income was attributable to an increase of $22.9 million in total interest and dividend income and a decrease of $0.4 million in total interest expense.

Net interest margin was 3.57% for the three months ended December 31, 2025 compared to 3.30% for the prior quarter, an increase of 27bps and 2.80% for the same period last year, an increase of 77bps.

Net interest margin was 3.28% for the year ended December 31, 2025 compared to 2.70% for the year ended December 31, 2024, an increase of 58bps.

Non-interest Income

Non-interest income for the three months ended December 31, 2025, was $3.5 million, an increase of $2.0 million, or 133.18%, compared to $1.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2025 and an increase of $1.4 million, or 65.90%, compared to $2.1 million for the three months ended December 31, 2024.

The $2.0 million increase in non-interest income from the three months ended September 30, 2025 was largely attributable to increases of $1.2 million in other non-interest income and $0.8 million in late and prepayment charges. The increase of $1.2 million in other non-interest income is largely attributable to positive valuation adjustments of the Bank's investments in Oaktree SBIC Fund, L.P. ("Oaktree") and EJF Silvergate Ventures Fund LP ("Silvergate").

The $1.4 million increase in non-interest income from the three months ended December 31, 2024 was largely attributable to increases of $0.9 million in late and prepayment charges, $0.4 million in grant income and $0.3 million in other non-interest income attributable to positive valuation adjustments for the Bank's investments in Oaktree and Silvergate, partially offset by decreases of $0.1 million in income on sale of SBA loans and $0.1 million in income on the sale of mortgage loans.

Non-interest income for the year ended December 31, 2025, was $9.4 million, an increase of $2.2 million, or 30.49%, compared to $7.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2024. The $2.2 million increase in non-interest income was largely attributable to increases of $1.6 million in late and prepayment charges, $1.3 million in grant income and $0.3 million in income on sale of SBA loans, partially offset by decreases of $0.6 million in other non-interest income and $0.4 million in income on the sale of mortgage loans.

Non-interest Expense

Non-interest expense for the three months ended December 31, 2025 was $16.6 million, remaining flat compared to the three months ended September 30, 2025 and a decrease of $0.8 million compared to $17.5 million when compared to the three months ended December 31, 2024.

The $0.8 million decrease in non-interest expense from the three months ended December 31, 2024 was mainly attributable to decreases of $0.5 million in direct loan expenses, $0.3 million in federal deposit insurance and regulatory assessment, and $0.3 million in professional fees, partially offset by an increase of $0.4 million in compensation and benefits.

Non-interest expense for the year ended December 31, 2025, was $67.0 million, a decrease of $0.4 million, or 0.66%, compared to $67.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2024. The $0.4 million decrease in non-interest expense was mainly attributable to decreases of $1.7 million in direct loan expenses and $0.6 million in professional fees, $0.3 million in federal deposit insurance and regulatory assessment, and $0.3 million in office supplies, telephone and postage, partially offset by increases of $0.9 million in occupancy and equipment, $0.5 million in compensation and benefits, $0.5 million in data processing expenses and $0.2 million in other operating expense.

Credit Quality:

Total non-performing assets and accruing modifications to borrowers experiencing financial difficulty were $30.2 million at December 31, 2025 compared to $32.4 million at September 30, 2025 and $32.1 million at December 31, 2024.

During the three months ended December 31, 2025, a credit loss provision of $1.1 million on loans was recorded, consisting of $1.5 million charged on the funded portion and $0.4 million benefit on the unfunded portion on loans. During the three months ended September 30, 2025, a credit loss provision of $1.4 million on loans was recorded, consisting of $0.9 million charged on the funded portion and $0.5 million charged on the unfunded portion on loans. During the three months ended December 31, 2024, a credit loss provision of $0.9 million on loans was recorded, consisting of $1.1 million charged on the funded portion on loans and a benefit of $0.2 million on the unfunded portion on loans.

During the year ended December 31, 2025, a credit loss provision of $3.8 million on loans was recorded, consisting of $4.5 million charged on the funded portion and a benefit of $0.7 million on the unfunded portion on loans. During the year ended December 31, 2024, a credit loss provision of $0.8 million on loans was recorded, consisting of $1.5 million charged on the funded portion on loans and a benefit of $0.7 million on unfunded portion on loans.

Balance Sheet Summary

Total assets increased $184.0 million, or 6.05%, to $3.22 billion as of December 31, 2025 from $3.04 billion as of December 31, 2024. The increase in total assets is largely attributable to increases of $312.7 million in net loans receivable and $10.7 million in purchases of Federal Reserve Bank of New York stock, partially offset by decreases of $95.0 million in held-to-maturity securities, $13.7 million in cash and cash equivalents, $12.8 million in available-for-sale securities, $7.6 million in other assets, $7.3 million in mortgage loans held for sale, $1.5 million in right of use asset, $1.2 million in premises and equipment, net and $0.6 million in deferred tax assets.

Total liabilities increased $148.0 million, or 5.84%, to $2.68 billion as of December 31, 2025 from $2.53 billion as of December 31, 2024. The increase in total liabilities was largely attributable to an increase of $151.4 million in deposits, partially offset by decreases of $2.2 million in other liabilities and $1.3 million in operating lease liabilities.

Total stockholders’ equity increased $36.0 million, or 7.13%, to $541.5 million as of December 31, 2025, from $505.5 million as of December 31, 2024. The $36.0 million increase in stockholders’ equity was largely attributable to $28.7 million in net income, $4.5 million in other comprehensive income, $1.9 million impact to additional paid in capital as a result of share-based compensation, $1.9 million from release of ESOP shares and $0.1 million from exercise of stock options, offset by $1.1 million in dividends on preferred shares.

About Ponce Financial Group, Inc.

Ponce Financial Group, Inc. is the holding company for Ponce Bank, N.A.. Ponce Bank, N.A. is a Minority Depository Institution, a Community Development Financial Institution, and a certified Small Business Administration lender. Ponce Bank, N.A.’s business primarily consists of taking deposits from the general public and to a lesser extent alternative funding sources and investing those funds, together with funds generated from operations and borrowings, in mortgage loans, consisting of 1-4 family residences (investor-owned and owner-occupied), multifamily residences, nonresidential properties, construction and land, and, to a lesser extent, in business and consumer loans. Ponce Bank. N.A. also invests in securities, which consist of U.S. Government and federal agency securities and securities issued by government-sponsored or government-owned enterprises, as well as, mortgage-backed securities, corporate bonds and obligations, Federal Home Loan Bank stock and Federal Reserve Bank stock.

Forward Looking Statements

Certain statements herein constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Exchange Act and are intended to be covered by the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements may be identified by words such as “believes,” “will,” “would,” “expects,” “project,” “may,” “could,” “developments,” “strategic,” “launching,” “opportunities,” “anticipates,” “estimates,” “intends,” “plans,” “targets” and similar expressions. These statements are based upon the current beliefs and expectations of management and are subject to significant risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from those set forth in the forward-looking statements as a result of numerous factors. Factors that could cause such differences to exist include, but are not limited to, adverse conditions in the capital and debt markets and the impact of such conditions on business activities; changes in interest rates; competitive pressures from other financial institutions; the effects of general economic conditions on a national basis or in the local markets in which Ponce Bank, N.A. operates, including changes that adversely affect borrowers’ ability to service and repay Ponce Bank, N.A.’s loans; changes in U.S. trade policies, including the imposition of tariffs and retaliatory tariffs, and their related impacts on the economy; changes in the value of securities in the investment portfolio; changes in loan default and charge-off rates; fluctuations in real estate values; the adequacy of loan loss reserves; decreases in deposit levels necessitating increased borrowing to fund loans and investments; operational risks including, but not limited to, cybersecurity, fraud and natural disasters; changes in government regulation; changes in accounting standards and practices; the risk that intangibles recorded in the financial statements will become impaired; demand for loans in Ponce Bank, N.A.’s market area; Ponce Bank, N.A.’s ability to attract and maintain deposits; risks related to the implementation of acquisitions, dispositions, and restructurings; the risk that Ponce Financial Group, Inc. may not be successful in the implementation of its business strategy; changes in assumptions used in making such forward-looking statements and the risk factors described in Ponce Financial Group, Inc.’s Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), which are available at the SEC’s website, www.sec.gov. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this release. Ponce Financial Group, Inc. disclaims any obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect changes in underlying assumptions or factors, new information, future events or other changes, except as may be required by applicable law or regulation.

Ponce Financial Group, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition

(Dollars in thousands, except for share data)

September 30, June 30, March 31, December 31,
2025 2025 2025 2024
ASSETS
Cash and due from banks:
Cash 28,511 $ 29,296 $ 35,767 $ 32,113 $ 35,478
Interest-bearing deposits 97,643 117,283 90,872 97,780 104,361
Total cash and cash equivalents 126,154 146,579 126,639 129,893 139,839
Available-for-sale securities, at fair value 92,196 94,822 96,562 103,570 104,970
Held-to-maturity securities, at amortized cost 272,982 285,125 336,879 358,024 367,938
Placement with banks 249 249 249 249 249
Mortgage loans held for sale, at fair value 3,388 5,794 5,703 8,567 10,736
Loans receivable, net 2,599,258 2,490,046 2,458,712 2,370,931 2,286,599
Accrued interest receivable 17,905 18,903 19,126 19,008 17,771
Premises and equipment, net 15,638 16,129 16,067 16,417 16,794
Right of use assets 27,583 28,295 28,806 29,496 29,093
Federal Home Loan Bank of New York stock (FHLBNY), at cost 29,309 25,945 26,620 25,807 29,182
Federal Reserve Bank of New York stock (FRBNY), at cost 10,698
Deferred tax assets 11,501 12,402 12,143 11,629 12,074
Other assets 17,109 32,790 26,363 16,245 24,693
Total assets 3,223,970 $ 3,157,079 $ 3,153,869 $ 3,089,836 $ 3,039,938
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Liabilities:
Deposits 2,046,635 $ 2,063,081 $ 2,053,151 $ 2,017,848 $ 1,895,213
Borrowings 596,100 521,100 536,100 521,100 596,100
Operating lease liabilities 29,353 30,028 30,501 31,126 30,696
Accrued interest payable 3,788 4,372 4,161 4,628 3,712
Other liabilities 6,545 8,663 8,868 1,248 8,717
Total liabilities 2,682,421 2,627,244 2,632,781 2,575,950 2,534,438
Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders' Equity:
Preferred stock, 0.01 par value; 100,000,000 shares authorized 225,000 225,000 225,000 225,000 225,000
Common stock, 0.01 par value; 200,000,000 shares authorized 249 249 249 249 249
Treasury stock, at cost (6,164 ) (7,270 ) (7,404 ) (7,641 ) (7,707 )
Additional paid-in-capital 208,604 208,909 208,275 207,888 207,319
Retained earnings 135,332 125,477 119,250 113,432 107,754
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (10,820 ) (11,586 ) (13,047 ) (13,515 ) (15,297 )
Unearned compensation ─ ESOP (10,652 ) (10,944 ) (11,235 ) (11,527 ) (11,818 )
Total stockholders' equity 541,549 529,835 521,088 513,886 505,500
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity 3,223,970 $ 3,157,079 $ 3,153,869 $ 3,089,836 $ 3,039,938

All values are in US Dollars.

Ponce Financial Group, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Consolidated Statements of Operations

(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

Three Months Ended
December 31, September 30, June 30, March 31, December 31,
2025 2025 2025 2025 2024
Interest and dividend income:
Interest on loans receivable $ 43,599 $ 41,486 $ 40,291 $ 37,136 $ 35,622
Interest on deposits due from banks 1,209 978 807 1,668 1,783
Interest and dividend on securities and FHLBNY stock 4,013 4,383 4,762 5,193 5,481
Total interest and dividend income 48,821 46,847 45,860 43,997 42,886
Interest expense:
Interest on certificates of deposit 6,706 6,553 7,382 7,754 8,104
Interest on other deposits 9,106 9,996 9,058 8,554 8,476
Interest on borrowings 5,075 5,050 4,994 5,486 5,576
Total interest expense 20,887 21,599 21,434 21,794 22,156
Net interest income 27,934 25,248 24,426 22,203 20,730
Provision (benefit) for credit losses 1,078 1,364 1,626 (285 ) 897
Net interest income after provision (benefit) for credit losses 26,856 23,884 22,800 22,488 19,833
Non-interest income:
Service charges and fees 542 539 511 525 500
Brokerage commissions 23 8 4 44
Late and prepayment charges 1,173 385 530 697 318
Income on sale of mortgage loans 139 166 169 148 254
Income on sale of SBA loans 404 148
Grant income 428 429 428
Other 1,174 (35 ) 422 603 833
Total non-interest income 3,479 1,492 2,060 2,381 2,097
Non-interest expense:
Compensation and benefits 8,113 7,868 7,627 7,780 7,668
Occupancy and equipment 4,033 3,934 3,907 3,913 3,863
Data processing expenses 1,223 1,296 1,188 1,152 1,143
Direct loan expenses 116 155 241 388 617
Insurance and surety bond premiums 324 318 297 315 293
Office supplies, telephone and postage 186 170 174 170 294
Professional fees 1,392 1,409 1,367 1,364 1,703
Microloans recoveries (29 )
Marketing and promotional expenses 94 184 266 83 289
Federal deposit insurance and regulatory assessment 97 266 546 461 418
Other operating expenses 1,056 1,018 1,256 1,262 1,206
Total non-interest expense 16,634 16,618 16,869 16,888 17,465
Income before income taxes 13,701 8,758 7,991 7,981 4,465
Provision for income taxes 3,565 2,250 1,891 2,022 1,532
Net income $ 10,136 $ 6,508 $ 6,100 $ 5,959 $ 2,933
Dividends on preferred shares 281 281 282 281 282
Net income available to common stockholders $ 9,855 $ 6,227 $ 5,818 $ 5,678 $ 2,651
Earnings per common share:
Basic $ 0.43 $ 0.27 $ 0.26 $ 0.25 $ 0.12
Diluted $ 0.42 $ 0.27 $ 0.25 $ 0.25 $ 0.12
Weighted average common shares outstanding:
Basic 22,837,044 22,766,195 22,716,615 22,662,916 22,528,160
Diluted 23,263,708 23,135,448 22,947,769 22,876,740 22,807,644

Ponce Financial Group, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Consolidated Statements of Operations

(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

For the Years Ended December 31,
2025 2024 Variance Variance %
Interest and dividend income:
Interest on loans receivable $ 162,512 $ 130,512 24.52 %
Interest on deposits due from banks 4,662 8,666 ) (46.20 %)
Interest and dividend on securities and FHLBNY stock 18,351 23,459 ) (21.77 %)
Total interest and dividend income 185,525 162,637 14.07 %
Interest expense:
Interest on certificates of deposit 28,395 27,768 2.26 %
Interest on other deposits 36,714 30,924 18.72 %
Interest on borrowings 20,605 27,465 ) (24.98 %)
Total interest expense 85,714 86,157 ) (0.51 %)
Net interest income 99,811 76,480 30.51 %
Provision for credit losses 3,783 551 586.57 %
Net interest income after provision for credit losses 96,028 75,929 26.47 %
Non-interest income:
Service charges and fees 2,117 1,973 7.30 %
Brokerage commissions 35 61 ) (42.62 %)
Late and prepayment charges 2,785 1,180 136.02 %
Income on sale of mortgage loans 622 1,048 ) (40.65 %)
Income on sale of SBA loans 404 148 172.97 %
Grant income 1,285 %
Other 2,164 2,803 ) (22.80 %)
Total non-interest income 9,412 7,213 30.49 %
Non-interest expense:
Compensation and benefits 31,388 30,910 1.55 %
Occupancy and equipment 15,787 14,880 6.10 %
Data processing expenses 4,859 4,382 10.89 %
Direct loan expenses 900 2,555 ) (64.77 %)
Insurance and surety bond premiums 1,254 1,101 13.90 %
Office supplies, telephone and postage 700 998 ) (29.86 %)
Professional fees 5,532 6,146 ) (9.99 %)
Microloans recoveries (201 ) (100.00 %)
Marketing and promotional expenses 627 714 ) (12.18 %)
Federal deposit insurance and regulatory assessments 1,370 1,627 ) (15.80 %)
Other operating expenses 4,592 4,345 5.68 %
Total non-interest expense 67,009 67,457 ) (0.66 %)
Income before income taxes 38,431 15,685 145.02 %
Provision for income taxes 9,728 4,713 106.41 %
Net income $ 28,703 $ 10,972 161.60 %
Dividends on preferred shares 1,125 638 76.33 %
Net income available to common stockholders $ 27,578 $ 10,334 166.87 %
Earnings per common share:
Basic $ 1.21 $ 0.46 163.00 %
Diluted $ 1.20 $ 0.46 160.87 %
Weighted average common shares outstanding:
Basic 22,746,226 22,434,654 1.39 %
Diluted 23,060,669 22,551,715 2.26 %

All values are in US Dollars.

Ponce Financial Group, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Loans Receivable excluding Mortgage Loans Held for Sale

As of
December 31, September 30, June 30, March 31, December 31,
2025 2025 2025 2025 2024
Amount Percent Amount Percent Amount Percent Amount Percent Amount Percent
(Dollars in thousands)
Mortgage loans:
1-4 family residential
Investor Owned $ 307,267 11.70 % $ 311,728 12.39 % $ 317,488 12.78 % $ 325,866 13.62 % $ 330,053 14.30 %
Owner-Occupied 127,107 4.84 % 132,874 5.28 % 134,862 5.43 % 137,676 5.75 % 142,363 6.17 %
Multifamily residential 756,542 28.83 % 688,574 27.39 % 693,670 27.96 % 675,541 28.24 % 670,159 29.04 %
Nonresidential properties 526,210 20.05 % 436,175 17.35 % 404,512 16.30 % 390,681 16.33 % 389,898 16.89 %
Construction and land 854,096 32.54 % 886,369 35.25 % 883,462 35.59 % 815,425 34.08 % 733,660 31.79 %
Total mortgage loans 2,571,222 97.96 % 2,455,720 97.66 % 2,433,994 98.06 % 2,345,189 98.02 % 2,266,133 98.19 %
Non-mortgage loans:
Business loans 53,063 2.02 % 58,012 2.31 % 47,372 1.91 % 46,329 1.94 % 40,849 1.77 %
Consumer loans 625 0.02 % 727 0.03 % 840 0.03 % 997 0.04 % 1,038 0.04 %
Total non-mortgage loans 53,688 2.04 % 58,739 2.34 % 48,212 1.94 % 47,326 1.98 % 41,887 1.81 %
Total loans, gross 2,624,910 100.00 % 2,514,459 100.00 % 2,482,206 100.00 % 2,392,515 100.00 % 2,308,020 100.00 %
Net deferred loan origination costs (203 ) 351 606 1,390 1,081
Allowance for credit losses on loans (25,449 ) (24,764 ) (24,100 ) (22,974 ) (22,502 )
Loans, net $ 2,599,258 $ 2,490,046 $ 2,458,712 $ 2,370,931 $ 2,286,599

Ponce Financial Group, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Allowance for Credit Losses on Loans

For the Three Months Ended
December 31, September 30, June 30, March 31, December 31,
2025 2025 2025 2025 2024
(Dollars in thousands)
Allowance for credit losses on loans at beginning of the period $ 24,764 $ 24,100 $ 22,974 $ 22,502 $ 23,966
Provision for credit losses on loans 1,526 864 1,348 731 1,090
Charge-offs:
Mortgage loans:
1-4 family residences
Investor owned (32 ) (38 )
Non-mortgage loans:
Business (801 ) (200 ) (222 ) (222 ) (232 )
Consumer (44 ) (3 ) (2,465 )
Total charge-offs (877 ) (200 ) (222 ) (263 ) (2,697 )
Recoveries:
Mortgage loans:
1-4 family residences
Investor owned 1
Non-mortgage loans:
Business 35 4
Consumer 143
Total recoveries 36 4 143
Net (charge-offs) recoveries (841 ) (200 ) (222 ) (259 ) (2,554 )
Allowance for credit losses on loans at end of the period $ 25,449 $ 24,764 $ 24,100 $ 22,974 $ 22,502

Ponce Financial Group, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Deposits

September 30, June 30, March 31, December 31,
2025 2025 2025 2024
Percent Amount Percent Amount Percent Amount Percent Amount Percent
Demand 208,250 10.18 % $ 192,595 9.34 % $ 197,671 9.63 % $ 212,139 10.51 % $ 169,178 8.93 %
Interest-bearing deposits:
NOW/IOLA accounts 84,012 4.10 % 75,051 3.64 % 63,626 3.10 % 74,430 3.69 % 62,616 3.30 %
Money market accounts 779,532 38.09 % 821,844 39.84 % 790,939 38.52 % 692,753 34.33 % 636,219 33.57 %
Reciprocal deposits 152,630 7.46 % 154,548 7.49 % 136,693 6.66 % 141,838 7.03 % 130,677 6.90 %
Savings accounts (1) 117,708 5.75 % 117,401 5.69 % 113,701 5.53 % 119,023 5.90 % 116,219 6.12 %
Total NOW, money market, reciprocal and savings accounts 1,133,882 55.40 % 1,168,844 56.66 % 1,104,959 53.81 % 1,028,044 50.95 % 945,731 49.89 %
Certificates of deposit of 250K or more 202,500 9.89 % 209,819 10.17 % 220,671 10.75 % 219,721 10.89 % 204,293 10.78 %
Brokered certificates of deposit (2) 67,942 3.32 % 67,952 3.29 % 69,531 3.39 % 84,531 4.19 % 94,531 4.99 %
Listing service deposits (2) 4,150 0.20 % 4,150 0.20 % 6,140 0.30 % 6,140 0.30 % 7,376 0.39 %
All other certificates of deposit less than 250K 429,911 21.01 % 419,721 20.34 % 454,179 22.12 % 467,273 23.16 % 474,104 25.02 %
Total certificates of deposit 704,503 34.42 % 701,642 34.00 % 750,521 36.56 % 777,665 38.54 % 780,304 41.18 %
Total interest-bearing deposits 1,838,385 89.82 % 1,870,486 90.66 % 1,855,480 90.37 % 1,805,709 89.49 % 1,726,035 91.07 %
Total deposits 2,046,635 100.00 % $ 2,063,081 100.00 % $ 2,053,151 100.00 % $ 2,017,848 100.00 % $ 1,895,213 100.00 %

All values are in US Dollars.

  • As of June 30, 2025, March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, Advance payments by borrowers for taxes and insurance in the amounts of $10.9 million, $12.9 million and $10.3 million, respectively, were reclassified to Deposits.
  • There were no individual listing service deposits or brokered certificates of deposit amounting to $250,000 or more.

Ponce Financial Group, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Nonperforming Assets

As of Three Months Ended
December 31, September 30, June 30, March 31, December 31,
2025 2025 2025 2025 2024
(Dollars in thousands)
Non-accrual loans:
Mortgage loans:
1-4 family residential
Investor owned $ 2,870 $ 2,527 $ 1,859 $ 1,052 $ 436
Owner occupied 1,557 649 1,423 1,423
Multifamily residential 13,112 14,202 11,703 9,788 10,271
Nonresidential properties 405
Construction and land 8,247 8,907 8,907 14,159 14,158
Non-mortgage loans:
Business 667 880 276 170 343
Consumer
Total non-accrual loans (not including non-accruing modifications to borrowers experiencing financial difficulty) (1) $ 26,453 $ 27,165 $ 23,150 $ 26,592 $ 26,631
Non-accruing modifications to borrowers experiencing financial difficulty (1):
Mortgage loans:
1-4 family residential
Investor owned $ $ 284 $ 284 $ 279 $ 279
Owner occupied 410 414 424 431 435
Total non-accruing modifications to borrowers experiencing financial difficulty (1) 410 698 708 710 714
Total non-performing assets (2) $ 26,863 $ 27,863 $ 23,858 $ 27,302 $ 27,345
Accruing modifications to borrowers experiencing financial difficulty (1):
Mortgage loans:
1-4 family residential
Investor owned $ 1,753 $ 1,766 $ 1,779 $ 1,792 $ 1,807
Owner occupied 821 1,959 2,012 2,038 2,062
Multifamily residential
Nonresidential properties 621 629 655 644 652
Construction and land
Non-mortgage loans:
Business 190 196 203 209 215
Consumer
Total accruing modifications to borrowers experiencing financial difficulty (1) $ 3,385 $ 4,550 $ 4,649 $ 4,683 $ 4,736
Total non-performing assets and accruing modifications to borrowers experiencing financial difficulty (1) $ 30,248 $ 32,413 $ 28,507 $ 31,985 $ 32,081
Total non-performing assets to total assets 0.83 % 0.88 % 0.76 % 0.87 % 0.90 %

(1) Balances include both modifications to borrowers experiencing financial difficulty, in accordance with ASU 2022-02 adopted on January 1, 2023, and previously existing troubled debt restructurings.

(2) Includes nonperforming mortgage loans held for sale.

Ponce Financial Group, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Average Balance Sheets

For the Three Months Ended December 31,
2025 2024
Average Average
Outstanding Average Outstanding Average
Balance Interest Yield/Rate (1) Balance Interest Yield/Rate (1)
(Dollars in thousands)
Interest-earning assets:
Loans (2) $ 2,572,286 $ 43,599 6.72% $ 2,261,426 $ 35,622 6.27%
Securities (3) 373,333 3,370 3.58% 507,510 4,860 3.81%
Other (4) 157,430 1,852 4.67% 179,701 2,404 5.32%
Total interest-earning assets 3,103,049 48,821 6.24% 2,948,637 42,886 5.79%
Non-interest-earning assets 94,050 108,558
Total assets $ 3,197,099 $ 3,057,195
Interest-bearing liabilities:
NOW/IOLA $ 73,304 $ 131 0.71% $ 68,776 $ 119 0.69%
Money market 953,849 8,947 3.72% 761,130 8,329 4.35%
Savings (5) 121,352 28 0.09% 124,364 28 0.09%
Certificates of deposit 713,390 6,706 3.73% 783,335 8,104 4.12%
Total deposits 1,861,895 15,812 3.37% 1,737,605 16,580 3.80%
Borrowings 526,263 5,075 3.83% 573,316 5,576 3.87%
Total interest-bearing liabilities 2,388,158 20,887 3.47% 2,310,921 22,156 3.81%
Non-interest-bearing liabilities:
Non-interest-bearing demand 228,978 191,355
Other non-interest-bearing liabilities 42,062 47,875
Total non-interest-bearing liabilities 271,040 239,230
Total liabilities 2,659,198 20,887 2,550,151 22,156
Total equity 537,901 507,044
Total liabilities and total equity $ 3,197,099 3.47% $ 3,057,195 3.81%
Net interest income $ 27,934 $ 20,730
Net interest rate spread (6) 2.77% 1.98%
Net interest-earning assets (7) $ 714,891 $ 637,716
Net interest margin (8) 3.57% 2.80%
Average interest-earning assets to interest-bearing liabilities 129.93% 127.60%
  • Annualized where appropriate.
  • Loans include loans and mortgage loans held for sale, at fair value.
  • Securities include available-for-sale securities and held-to-maturity securities.
  • Includes FHLBNY demand account, FHLBNY stock dividends and FRBNY demand deposits.
  • For the three months ended December 31, 2024, advance payments by borrowers for taxes and insurance in the amounts of $15.1 million, were reclassified to savings.
  • Net interest rate spread represents the difference between the weighted average yield on interest-earning assets and the weighted average rate of interest-bearing liabilities.
  • Net interest-earning assets represent total interest-earning assets less total interest-bearing liabilities.
  • Net interest margin represents net interest income divided by average total interest-earning assets.

Ponce Financial Group, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Average Balance Sheets

For the Years Ended December 31,
2025 2024
Average Average
Outstanding Average Outstanding Average
Balance Interest Yield/Rate Balance Interest Yield/Rate (1)
(Dollars in thousands)
Interest-earning assets:
Loans (1) $ 2,472,805 $ 162,512 6.57 % $ 2,094,820 $ 130,512 6.23 %
Securities (2) 427,033 16,050 3.76 % 548,641 21,289 3.88 %
Other (3) 141,438 6,963 4.92 % 192,403 10,836 5.63 %
Total interest-earning assets 3,041,276 185,525 6.10 % 2,835,864 162,637 5.74 %
Non-interest-earning assets 100,790 107,017
Total assets $ 3,142,066 $ 2,942,881
Interest-bearing liabilities:
NOW/IOLA $ 73,102 $ 483 0.66 % $ 74,796 $ 662 0.89 %
Money market 901,692 36,119 4.01 % 654,521 30,148 4.61 %
Savings (4) 119,335 112 0.09 % 125,062 114 0.09 %
Certificates of deposit 744,497 28,395 3.81 % 676,306 27,768 4.11 %
Total deposits 1,838,626 65,109 3.54 % 1,530,685 58,692 3.83 %
Borrowings 534,183 20,605 3.86 % 670,982 27,465 4.09 %
Total interest-bearing liabilities 2,372,809 85,714 3.61 % 2,201,667 86,157 3.91 %
Non-interest-bearing liabilities:
Non-interest-bearing demand 207,288 191,155
Other non-interest-bearing liabilities 38,431 50,259
Total non-interest-bearing liabilities 245,719 241,414
Total liabilities 2,618,528 85,714 2,443,081 86,157
Total equity 523,538 499,800
Total liabilities and total equity $ 3,142,066 3.61 % $ 2,942,881 3.91 %
Net interest income $ 99,811 $ 76,480
Net interest rate spread (5) 2.49 % 1.83 %
Net interest-earning assets (6) $ 668,467 $ 634,197
Net interest margin (7) 3.28 % 2.70 %
Average interest-earning assets to
interest-bearing liabilities 128.17 % 128.81 %
  • Loans include loans and mortgage loans held for sale, at fair value.
  • Securities include available-for-sale securities and held-to-maturity securities.
  • Includes FHLBNY demand account, FHLBNY stock dividends and FRBNY demand deposits.
  • For the year ended December 31, 2024, advance payments by borrowers for taxes and insurance in the amounts of $14.0 million, were reclassified to savings.
  • Net interest rate spread represents the difference between the weighted average yield on interest-earning assets and the weighted average rate of interest-bearing liabilities.
  • Net interest-earning assets represent total interest-earning assets less total interest-bearing liabilities.
  • Net interest margin represents net interest income divided by average total interest-earning assets.

Ponce Financial Group, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Other Data

As of
December 31, September 30, June 30, March 31, December 31,
2025 2025 2025 2025 2024
Other Data
Common shares issued 24,886,711 24,886,711 24,886,711 24,886,711 24,886,711
Less treasury shares 750,785 885,586 901,911 920,520 925,497
Common shares outstanding at end of period 24,135,926 24,001,125 23,984,800 23,966,191 23,961,214
Book value per common share $ 13.12 $ 12.70 $ 12.34 $ 12.05 $ 11.71
Tangible book value per common share $ 13.12 $ 12.70 $ 12.34 $ 12.05 $ 11.71

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President & Chief Executive Officer Carlos P. Naudon Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer Sergio J. Vaccaro Exhibit 99.2 Presentation of

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Cautionary Statements Certain statements herein constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Exchange Act and are intended to be covered by the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements may be identified by words such as “believes,” “will,” “would,” “expects,” “project,” “may,” “could,” “developments,” “strategic,” “launching,” “opportunities,” “anticipates,” “estimates,” “intends,” “plans,” “targets” and similar expressions. These statements are based upon the current beliefs and expectations of management and are subject to significant risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from those set forth in the forward-looking statements as a result of numerous factors. Factors that could cause such differences to exist include, but are not limited to, adverse conditions in the capital and debt markets and the impact of such conditions on business activities; changes in interest rates; competitive pressures from other financial institutions; the effects of general economic conditions on a national basis or in the local markets in which Ponce Bank, N.A. operates, including changes that adversely affect borrowers’ ability to service and repay Ponce Bank, N.A.’s loans; changes in U.S. trade policies, including the imposition of tariffs and retaliatory tariffs, and their related impacts on the economy; changes in the value of securities in the investment portfolio; changes in loan default and charge-off rates; fluctuations in real estate values; the adequacy of loan loss reserves; decreases in deposit levels necessitating increased borrowing to fund loans and investments; operational risks including, but not limited to, cybersecurity, fraud and natural disasters; changes in government regulation; changes in accounting standards and practices; the risk that intangibles recorded in the financial statements will become impaired; demand for loans in Ponce Bank, N.A.’s market area; Ponce Bank, N.A.’s ability to attract and maintain deposits; risks related to the implementation of acquisitions, dispositions, and restructurings; the risk that Ponce Financial Group, Inc. may not be successful in the implementation of its business strategy; changes in assumptions used in making such forward-looking statements and the risk factors described in Ponce Financial Group, Inc.’s Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), which are available at the SEC’s website, www.sec.gov. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this release. Ponce Financial Group, Inc. disclaims any obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect changes in underlying assumptions or factors, new information, future events or other changes, except as may be required by applicable law or regulation. Forward Looking Statements The market and industry data used throughout this presentation is based, in part, on third-party sources, as indicated. Although management believes these third-party sources are reliable, they have not independently verified the information and cannot guarantee its accuracy and completeness. Market and Industry Data Copyright © 2026. All Right Reserved

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Corporate Headquarters and Office Location Branch Locations On October 10, 2025, the Company wholly-owned subsidiary, Ponce Bank (formerly a federally chartered stock savings association), has completed its previously announced conversion to a national bank and commenced operations as Ponce Bank, National Association (the “Bank”).  In connection with the conversion of the Bank, the Company also commenced operations as a bank holding company as of the same date.  Further, the Company also became a financial holding company, which is an additional election that allows the Company to engage in activities that are financial in nature or incidental to a financial activity. Aim to provide long-term value to stakeholders by executing a safe and sound business strategy that produces increasing value. Number of full-time equivalent employees as of December 31, 2025, was 216 equating to $14.9 million in assets per employee. The Company provides a full range of financial services in a community-focused manner. Ticker NASDAQ: PDLB Established 1960 Headquarters Bronx, NY Branches 13 full-service branches, 3 loan production / representative offices and 1 ATM center Total Assets $3.22 billion (as of 12/31/25) Total Loans $2.60 billion (as of 12/31/25) Total Deposits $2.05 billion (as of 12/31/25) Earnings Per Share (Basic) $0.43 (for three months ended 12/31/25) Market Cap TBV Per Common Share* $395 million (as of 12/31/25) $13.12 (as of 12/31/25) Copyright © 2026. All Right Reserved (*) TBV Per Common Share is a Non-GAAP financial measure. Non-GAAP financial measures are not a substitute for GAAP financial measures. See the appendix of this presentation for a reconciliation to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure.

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Franchise Evolution 2015 - 2022 Carlos P. Naudon named President in 2015; CEO in 2018 Certified SBA lender Continued to remain focused on residential and commercial real estate Optimized real estate footprint by improving loan efficiency Certification as an MDI & CDFI Grew assets from $700 million to $2.3 billion Path to Conversion 2022 - Present Converted from Mutual Holding Company on January 27, 2022 PFG became a Bank Holding Company and a Financial Holding Company and Ponce Bank became a National Bank Established a robust capital base to continue executing on strategic initiatives Continued focusing on residential and commercial lending with an emphasis on technological integration Received low-cost funding Preferred Stock in the amount of $225 million from the ECIP Public Ownership 1960 - 2015 Established 65-year-old institution focused on residential and nonresidential lending Headquartered in the Bronx, NY with branch presence in the Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, New Jersey, and Manhattan Grew assets from de novo to $700 million Mutual Bank Copyright © 2026. All Right Reserved

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PFG Executive Management Executive Chairman of the Board Steven A. Tsavaris Executive Vice President and Chief Lending Officer Ioannis Kouzilos Madeline V. Marquez President and Chief Executive Officer Carlos P. Naudon Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Sergio J. Vaccaro Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Luis G. Gonzalez Jr. Copyright © 2026. All Right Reserved 50+ years of experience Former President and CEO of Ponce De Leon Federal Savings Bank Former Chairman and CEO of PDLB Community Bancorp 15+ years of experience Former VP of Credit Administration Experienced at various financial institutions 50+ years of experience Retired Attorney and CPA Former Acting CEO and Director of Open Solutions, Inc., a fintech public company 25+ years of experience Former CFO of Private Bank Americas at HSBC Former US Head of FP&A at HSBC Former CFO of Home Loans at Morgan Stanley 17+ years of experience Former Bank Examiner Former Acting Assistant Deputy Comptroller, OCC Executive Vice President and Chief External Affairs Officer Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer Melissa DeLeon 15+ years of experience Former SVP of Human Resources Driver of people strategy Led culture transformation Retail banking operations expertise Executive Vice President and Chief Banking Officer Betty Campiz 15+ years of experience Former SVP of Digital Banking Led Ponce’s digital transformation (Salesforce, nCino) Extensive retail banking and CX expertise 25+ years of experience Former SVP of SBA & CDFI Initiatives Former Vice President at Business Initiative Corporation of New York Former Managing Director at Brooklyn Economic Development Corp.

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Highlights – twelve months ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 Strong loan growth. Net loans receivable were $2.60 billion as of December 31, 2025, an increase of $312.7 million, or 13.7%, from December 31, 2024. Higher NIM and stable expenses YoY. Net interest margin at 3.29% for twelve months ended December 31, 2025, an increase of 0.59% from prior period. The non-interest expenses were $67.0 million for twelve months ended December 31, 2025, a decrease of $0.5 million from December 31, 2024. Strong deposit growth. Deposits were $2.05 billion as of December 31, 2025, an increase of $151.4 million, or 8.0%, from December 31, 2024. Increasing profitability. Net income available to common stockholders of $27.6 million, or $1.20 per diluted share for twelve months ended December 31, 2025. Copyright © 2026. All Right Reserved Twelve Month Highlight Overview YTD 2025 YTD 2024 Change % Net interest income $99.8M $76.5M 30.5% Net income available to common stockholders $27.6M $10.3M 166.9% Deposits $2.05B $1.90B 8.0% Net loans receivable $2.60B $2.29B 13.7% Earnings per diluted share $1.20 $0.46 160.9%

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Our Vision Growing alongside fastest growing, best clients Reaching Capital Deployment Capabilities Qualify for ECIP disposition Grow core deposits, with an emphasis on cross-selling commercial customers, growing Ponce Direct, mission driven and specialty deposits Grow our loan portfolio and continue to enhance our participation capabilities Increase our utilization of technology Increase profitability and continue to manage expenses Robust capital position, inclusive of $225 million in ECIP funds provided by the U.S. Treasury Focused on growing loan book: Expanding CRE & Non-Residential Loans Stay with successful clients as they grow Low-Cost, Excess Capital - Ready to Deploy The Bank is designated as both a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) and a Minority Deposit Institution (MDI) MDI and CDFI Status; Mission Driven Business Model Aligns with ESG Completed the second-step in January 2022 Ability to return capital to shareholders – priorities De-Mutualization Opportunity The Company is well-positioned with a weighted average loan-to-value ratio of 53.0% as of December 31, 2025 Total CRE Loans comprise 393.0% of Risk Based Capital Financial Strength Strategies and Focus Growth Drivers Accelerating Loan Growth Through Deployment of Excess Capital CRE and Residential Markets – Single Family & Multi-family markets Net Interest Income Growth Upgrading electronic infrastructure Expanding digital banking services Creating greater resiliency, capacity, and redundancies Modernization Program Across Company Infrastructure Restructure/Refocus the retail business model Upgrade sales force Attract, develop and retain an engaged workforce Ensure risk management and controls are aligned with strategic priorities Manage credit risk to maintain a low level of nonperforming assets. Copyright © 2026. All Right Reserved 68% 95%

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ECIP Disposition – Executed Agreement On December 20, 2024, PFG entered into an ECIP securities purchase option agreement with the US Department of the Treasury, allowing repurchase at a future date, subject to compliance with certain qualifications Determination of sale price: based on the dividend discount model While there can be no assurance as to the final repurchase price, the price could be as low as 6.86% under the current guidelines, (assuming a dividend rate of 0.50%, RFR of 4.79% (20 Yr Treasury as of 12/31/25), Beta of 0.50 and ERP of 5.00% and satisfaction of the deep impact condition) Impact of ~8.68 $ per share, under the above assumptions, $225 million ECIP, 24.1 million common shares outstanding The repurchase date could occur as soon as 3Q 2026, assuming satisfaction of the necessary conditions Status on progress: Have achieved 14 consecutive quarters with an 82% rate of deep impact lending (vs 60% requirement for 16 consecutive quarters to qualify for repurchase); strong level of originations from April 1st, 2025 to December 31st, 2025 ensure that our dividend yield will continue at the 0.50% level in the next dividend period starting in 2026. Copyright © 2026. All Right Reserved

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Community Development Financial Institution The CDFI Program offers both Financial Assistance and Technical Assistance awards to CDFIs. These competitive awards support and enhance the ability of the Company to meet the needs of the communities they serve. Financial Assistance awards are made in the form of loans, grants, equity investments, and deposits, which CDFIs are required to match dollar-for-dollar with non-federal funds. This requirement enables the Company to multiply the impact of federal investment to meet the demand for affordable financial products in economically distressed communities. Technical Assistance grants are offered to CDFIs and Certifiable CDFIs to build their organizational capacity. Out of the 20 top CDFI Banks (in Total Assets): in housing focus in DLI-HMDA (% of housing lending in LMI communities) in total loans in total assets As a CDFI, the Company has received over $5 million in federal grants As of June 30, 2025, there were approximately 1,400 CDFI’s operating nationwide, but fewer than 200 are banks, and the Bank ranks amongst the largest The CDFI designation qualifies the Company for grants and capital opportunities such as the Emergency Capital Investment Program (ECIP), which the Company benefitted from in the form of a $225 million investment from the U.S. Treasury for Senior Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock; only CDFIs and MDIs were able to participate in this program – it comes at no cost (to capital) for the first two years and includes rate reduction incentives after that with a cap of 2.00% Ponce Bank has won awards and mandates for community development and ranks as one of the largest and most housing focused CDFIs in the country. Rankings as of 2Q 2025 5th 6th Copyright © 2026. All Right Reserved

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Minority Depository Institution One of 32 banks in the country designated as both an MDI and a CDFI. As of September 30, 2025, the FDIC recognized 156 MDIs across the United States and its territories, with collective assets of approximately $385 billion. As an MDI the Bank can provide financial services to and for underserved communities as designated by the federal government including African, Asian, Hispanic, and Native Americans. MDI designation allows the Bank to provide many benefits to low-to-moderate income communities, including access to credit, values-driven banking, international languages and locations, financial education, and community-specific services. Out of all the MDI Banks in Assets, the Bank ranks: Rankings as of 3Q 2025 The Bank is designated an MDI, classified under the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). The FDIC defines an MDI as a federally insured depository institution for which (1) 51% or more of the voting stock is owned by minority individuals; or (2) majority of the board of directors is a minority and the community that the institution serves is predominantly minority. in total assets New York in total assets out of 156 MDIs 3rd 22nd Copyright © 2026. All Right Reserved

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Total Assets Total Deposits Financial Highlights (in thousands) Net Loans Revenue (NII + Non-interest income) & Non-interest expense Copyright © 2026. All Right Reserved

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Appx. 1 Portfolio Composition 16.6% 32.5% 20.0% 28.8% 1-4 Family Residential Construction and Land Multifamily Residential Nonresidential Property $ 2,286,599 $ 2,599,258 $ 1,322,098 $ 1,525,668 $ 1,895,886 Loan Portfolio Growth (in thousands) Net Loans Receivable Loans Portfolio As of December 31, 2025 Other Copyright © 2026. All Right Reserved

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Total Securities - as of December 31, 2025 Amortized Cost Gross Unrealized Gains Gross Unrealized Losses Fair Value Available-for-Sale Securities: U.S. Government Bonds $2,999 $- $(20) $2,979 Corporate Bonds 13,501 - (738) 12,763 Mortgage-Backed Securities: Collateralized Mortgage Obligations¹ 30,839 - (4,493) 26,346 FHLMC Certificates 7,915 - (790) 7,125 FNMA Certificates 50,620 - (7,714) 42,906 GNMA Certificates 76 1 - 77 Total available-for-sale securities $105,950 $1 $(13,755) $92,196 Amortized Cost Gross Unrealized Gains Gross Unrealized Losses Fair Value Held-to-Maturity Securities: Corporate Bonds $7,500 $36 $(138) $7,398 Mortgage-Backed Securities: Collateralized Mortgage Obligations¹ 160,786 100 (2,876) 158,010 FHLMC Certificates 3,133 22 (119) 3,036 FNMA Certificates 90,868 53 (1,453) 89,468 SBA Certificates 10,931 32 - 10,963 Allowance for Credit Losses (236) - - - Total available-for-sale securities $272,982 $243 $(4,586) $268,875 (1) Comprised of Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (“FHLMC”), Federal National Mortgage Association (“FNMA”) and Ginnie Mae (“GNMA”) issued securities. (in thousand) (in thousand) Copyright © 2026. All Right Reserved

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Actual Amount Ratio For Capital Adequacy Purposes Amount Ratio To Be Well Capitalized Under Prompt Corrective Action Provisions Amount Ratio December 31, 2025 (in thousands) Ponce Financial Group, Inc. Total Capital to Risk-Weighted Assets $ 579,833 23.72% $ 195,430 8.00% $ 244,287 10.00% Tier 1 Capital to Risk-Weighted Assets 552,260 22.59% 146,572 6.00% 195,430 8.00% Common Equity Tier 1 Capital Ratio 327,260 13.39% 109,929 4.50% 158,787 6.50% Tier 1 Capital to Total Assets 552,260 17.28% 127,825 4.00% 159,781 5.00% Ponce Bank Total Capital to Risk-Weighted Assets $ 543,076 21.63% $ 200,727 8.00% $ 250,909 10.00% Tier 1 Capital to Risk-Weighted Assets 515,502 20.53% 150,545 6.00% 200,727 8.00% Common Equity Tier 1 Capital Ratio 515,502 20.53% 112,909 4.50% 163,091 6.50% Tier 1 Capital to Total Assets 515,502 16.12% 127,945 4.00% 159,931 5.00% Actual Amount Ratio For Capital Adequacy Purposes Amount Ratio To Be Well Capitalized Under Prompt Corrective Action Provisions Amount Ratio December 31, 2024 (in thousands) Ponce Financial Group, Inc. Total Capital to Risk-Weighted Assets $ 546,128 22.98% $ 190,147 8.00% $ 212,878 10.00% Tier 1 Capital to Risk-Weighted Assets 520,796 21.91% 142,611 6.00% 170,302 8.00% Common Equity Tier 1 Capital Ratio 295,796 12.44% 106,958 4.50% 138,371 6.50% Tier 1 Capital to Total Assets 520,796 17.70% 117,715 4.00% 128,639 5.00% Ponce Bank Total Capital to Risk-Weighted Assets $ 507,632 21.47% $ 189,137 8.00% $ 211,441 10.00% Tier 1 Capital to Risk-Weighted Assets 482,300 20.40% 141,583 6.00% 169,153 8.00% Common Equity Tier 1 Capital Ratio 482,300 20.40% 106,390 4.50% 137,437 6.50% Tier 1 Capital to Total Assets 482,300 15.81% 122,011 4.00% 133,239 5.00% Regulatory Capital Ratios Copyright © 2026. All Right Reserved

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Reconciliation to GAAP December 31, 2025 Common shares issued 24,886,711 Less treasury shares 750,785 Common shares outstanding at end of period 24,135,926 Total Equity $ 541,547,426 Common shares outstanding 24,135,926 Total equity per share - GAAP $ 22.44 Total Equity $ 541,547,426 Less Preferred Stock $ (225,000,000) Tangible book value $ 316,547,426 Tangible book value per common share -Non-GAAP $ 13.12 Copyright © 2026. All Right Reserved

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Community Sponsorships and Donations Includes Sponsorships and Donations by the Company and the Ponce De Leon Foundation Sponsorships & Scholarships Small Business Bootcamp (PB$BB) Over 173 grants to charitable causes since 2017 $3.6 million was given to Ponce Bank Branch communities focusing on youth services, education, housing, healthcare, social services, senior services, economic development, and the Arts Ponce De Leon Foundation   Financial Mastery Workshops American Cancer Society Morris Heights Health Center Urban Youth Alliance Int Castle Hill Little League Southern Boulevard BID Phipps Neighborhood InHisName United YMCA of Greater NY Washington Heights BID Unique People Services Hostos Community College Foundation New Bronx Chamber of Commerce POINT Community Development Corp. Castle Hill BID Business Initiative Corporation Neighborhood SHOPP VIP Community Services Bronx Tourism Council NYS CDFI Coalition Part of the Solution, Inc Bronx Arts Ensemble Inc Bronx Overall Economic Development Corp Unique People Services Opportunities for a Better Tomorrow Union Settlement LSA Covid Relief Citivas LIFT Inc Hope Community AHRC Daniels Music Foundation NYC Hispanic Chamber Upper Manhattan Mental Health Center New Heights Youth Inc Emma’s Torch LTD Comite Noviembre RAICES Spanish Speaking Elderly Council Braata Productions MyTime Inc Brooklyn Hospital Foundation Brooklyn Children’s Museum CommonPoint Queens Immaculate Conception Catholic Academy Hellenic Orthodox Community of Astoria Greater Jamaica Development Corp Queens Economic Development Corporation Andromeda Community Initiative Inc Palisades Emergency Residence Corp Jersey City Theatre Center Inc Queens Women's Chamber of Commerce Union City Music Project First Jamaica Community & Urban Development Corp Forest Hills Chambers of Commerce Greater NY Chamber of Commerce Sharing and Caring Inc Educational Video Center The Possibility Project Chamber Of Commerce of Washington Heights and Inwood in Manhattan & MANY MORE Save Latin America NY Women Chamber of Commerce Women for Afghan Women Copyright © 2026. All Right Reserved Total 259 Sponsorships Over $558,,000 contributed in the communities we serve 22 Scholarships awarded 37 volunteer events, 146 volunteers Series 1 total registered 245, with 179 participants, and 66 graduated Series 2 total registered 63, with 54 participants, and 41 graduated Series 3 total registered 35, with 32 participants, and 26 graduated First Time Homebuyers Program Non-Profit Grassroots Program PB$BB Program Protect Your Legacy Program 74 sessions, 1,487 participants

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