8-K

Ponce Financial Group, Inc. (PDLB)

8-K 2025-07-25 For: 2025-07-25
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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): July 25, 2025

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 July 25, 2025, Ponce Financial Group, Inc., the holding company for Ponce Bank (the "Bank"), issued a press release announcing its financial results with respect to its second quarter ended June 30, 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 July 25, 2025. 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 July 25, 2025
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: July 25, 2025 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 Second Quarter 2025 Results

NEW YORK, July 25, 2025 - Ponce Financial Group, Inc., (the “Company”) (NASDAQ: PDLB), the holding company for Ponce Bank (the “Bank”), today announced results for the second quarter of 2025.

Second Quarter 2025 Highlights (Compared to Prior Periods):

  • Net income available to common stockholders was $5.8 million, or $0.25 per diluted share for the three months ended June 30, 2025, as compared to net income available to common stockholders of $5.7 million, or $0.25 per diluted share for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and net income available to common stockholders of $3.1 million, or $0.14 per diluted share for the three months ended June 30, 2024. Total net income for the three months ended June 30, 2025 was $6.1 million. The Company paid dividends of $0.3 million on its preferred stock during the three months ended June 30, 2025.
  • Included in the $5.8 million of net income available to common stockholders for the second quarter of 2025 results is $45.9 million in interest and dividend income and $2.1 million in non-interest income, offset by $21.4 million in interest expense, $16.9 million in non-interest expense, $1.9 million in provision for income taxes, $1.6 million in provision for credit losses and $0.3 million in dividends on preferred shares.
  • Net interest income of $24.4 million for the second quarter of 2025 increased $2.2 million, or 10.01%, from the prior quarter and increased $6.5 million, or 36.43%, from the same quarter last year.
  • Net interest margin was 3.27% for the second quarter of 2025, versus 2.98% for the prior quarter and 2.62% for the same quarter last year.

Six Months 2025 Highlights (Compared to 2024):

  • Net income available to common stockholders was $11.5 million, or $0.50 per diluted share for the six months ended June 30, 2025, as compared to net income available to common stockholders of $5.5 million, or $0.25 per diluted share for the six months ended June 30, 2024. Total net income for the six months ended June 30, 2025 was $12.1 million. The Company paid dividends of $0.6 million on its preferred stock during the six months ended June 30, 2025.
  • Net interest income for the six months ended June 30, 2025 was $46.6 million, an increase of $9.9 million, or 26.96%, compared to $36.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024.
  • Non-interest income for the six months ended June 30, 2025 was $4.4 million, an increase of $0.5 million, or 12.01%, from $4.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024.
  • Non-interest expense for the six months ended June 30, 2025 was $33.8 million, an increase of $0.3 million, or 0.99%, compared to $33.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024.
  • Cash and equivalents were $126.6 million as of June 30, 2025, a decrease of $13.2 million, or 9.44%, from $139.8 million as of December 31, 2024.
  • Securities totaled $433.4 million as of June 30, 2025, a decrease of $39.5 million, or 8.35%, from $472.9 million as of December 31, 2024 primarily due to regular principal payments, the call of two available-for-sale securities in the total amount of $6.0 million and the maturity of one held-for-sale security in the amount of $10.0 million.
  • Net loans receivable were $2.46 billion as of June 30, 2025, an increase of $172.1 million, or 7.53%, from $2.29 billion as of December 31, 2024.
  • Deposits were $2.04 billion as of June 30, 2025, an increase of $157.3 million, or 8.35%, from $1.88 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 “We continue to execute on our strategy of prudent growth and incremental profitability. Our diluted earnings per share of $0.50 for the six months ended June 30, 2025, doubled from the same period last year driven by incremental net interest income and non-interest income while keeping non-interest expenses almost flat. Our net interest margin this quarter increased by 29 basis points compared to the prior quarter, reflecting both our high-yielding construction loans and our decreasing borrowing costs. Our non-performing loans also decreased this quarter. All-in-all, a very good quarter in these turbulent and uncertain times."

Executive Chairman’s Comment

Steven A. Tsavaris, Ponce Financial Group’s Executive Chairman added “We continue to make progress towards our commitments under the U.S. Treasury’s Emergency Capital Investment Program. As we previously communicated, given our level of originations from April 2024 to March 2025, we have ensured another year of the lowest possible preferred stock dividend of 0.50%. Regarding next year’s dividend period, we’re at 69% of the goal to qualify for the 0.50% rate with three more quarters to go. Also, we’re mindful of our percentage of deep impact lending, as we need to be at 60% or above for 16 quarters cumulatively, as a condition to buy the preferred stock back. After 12 quarters, including the quarter ended June 30, 2025, we are at 80% deep impact lending.”

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

At or for the Three Months Ended
June 30, March 31, December 31, September 30, June 30,
2025 2025 2024 2024 2024
Performance Ratios:
Return on average assets (1) 0.79 % 0.77 % 0.38 % 0.33 % 0.45 %
Return on common equity (1) 7.88 % 7.97 % 3.76 % 3.06 % 4.60 %
Net interest margin (1) (2) 3.27 % 2.98 % 2.80 % 2.65 % 2.62 %
Non-interest expense to average assets (1) 2.18 % 2.19 % 2.25 % 2.19 % 2.28 %
Efficiency ratio (3) 63.69 % 68.70 % 75.63 % 80.87 % 80.09 %
Capital Ratios:
Total capital to risk-weighted assets (Ponce Financial Group) 22.65 % 22.84 % 22.98 % 22.87 % 23.86 %
Common equity Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets (Ponce Financial Group) 12.49 % 12.51 % 12.44 % 12.28 % 12.71 %
Tier 1 capital to total assets (Ponce Financial Group) 17.13 % 16.84 % 17.70 % 17.81 % 17.88 %
Total capital to risk-weighted assets (Bank only) 21.22 % 21.38 % 21.47 % 21.61 % 22.47 %
Common equity Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets (Bank only) 20.15 % 20.35 % 20.40 % 20.45 % 21.24 %
Tier 1 capital to total assets (Bank only) 15.99 % 15.61 % 15.81 % 16.19 % 16.70 %
Asset Quality Ratios:
Allowance for credit losses on loans as a percentage of total loans 0.97 % 0.96 % 0.97 % 1.09 % 1.18 %
Allowance for credit losses on loans as a percentage of nonperforming loans 101.01 % 84.15 % 82.29 % 139.52 % 130.28 %
Net (charge-offs) recoveries to average outstanding loans (1) (0.04 %) (0.04 %) (0.45 %) (0.17 %) (0.10 %)
Non-performing loans as a percentage of total assets 0.76 % 0.88 % 0.90 % 0.57 % 0.65 %
Other:
Number of offices 17 18 19 19 18
Number of full-time equivalent employees 206 211 218 228 227
  • Annualized where appropriate.
  • 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 June 30, 2025 was $6.1 million compared to net income of $6.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and net income of $3.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2024.

The $0.1 million increase of net income for the three months ended June 30, 2025 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2025 was attributed mainly to increase of $2.2 million in net interest income and a decrease of $0.1 million in provision for income taxes while remaining flat on non-interest expense, partially offset by an increase of $1.9 million in provision for credit losses and a decrease of $0.3 million in non-interest income.

The $2.9 million increase of net income for the three months ended June 30, 2025 compared to the three months ended June 30, 2024 was largely due to increases of $6.5 million in net interest income, partially offset by increases of $2.5 million in provision for credit losses, $0.7 million in provision for income taxes and $0.2 million in non-interest expense and a decrease of $0.2 million in non-interest income.

Net income for the six months ended June 30, 2025 was $12.1 million compared to net income of $5.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024. The $6.5 million increase of net income for the six months ended June 30, 2025 compared to the six months ended June 30, 2024 was attributed mainly to increases of $9.9 million in net interest income and $0.5 million in non-interest income; partially offset by increases of $2.2 million in provision for credit losses, $1.4 million in provision for income taxes and $0.3 million in non-interest expense.

Net Interest Income and Net Interest Margin

Net interest income for the three months ended June 30, 2025, increased $2.2 million, or 10.01%, to $24.4 million compared to $22.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and increased $6.5 million, or 36.43%, compared to $17.9 million for the three months ended June 30, 2024.

The $2.2 million increase in net interest income from the three months ended March 31, 2025 was attributable to an increase of $1.9 million in total interest and dividend income and a decrease of $0.3 million in total interest expense. The $6.5 million increase in net interest income from the three months ended June 30, 2024 was attributable to an increase of $7.0 million in total interest and dividend income, offset by an increase of $0.5 million in total interest expense.

Net interest income for the six months ended June 30, 2025, increased $9.9 million, or 26.96%, to $46.6 million compared to $36.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024. The $9.9 million increase in net interest income was attributable to an increase of $11.4 million in total interest and dividend income, offset by an increase of $1.5 million in total interest expense.

Net interest margin was 3.27% for the three months ended June 30, 2025 compared to 2.98% for the prior quarter, an increase of 29bps and 2.62% for the same period last year, an increase of 65bps.

Net interest margin was 3.12% for the six months ended June 30, 2025 compared to 2.67% for the six months ended June 30, 2024, an increase of 45bps.

Non-interest Income

Non-interest income for the three months ended June 30, 2025, was $2.1 million, a decrease of $0.3 million, or 13.48%, compared to $2.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and a decrease of $0.2 million, or 8.77%, compared to $2.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2024.

The $0.3 million decrease in non-interest income from the three months ended March 31, 2025 was largely attributable to decreases of

$0.4 million in income on sale of SBA loans, $0.2 million in late and prepayment charges and $0.2 million in other non-interest income, partially offset by an increase of $0.4 million in grant income.

The $0.2 million decrease in non-interest income from the three months ended June 30, 2024 was largely attributable to decreases of $0.6 million in other non-interest income and $0.1 million in income on the sale of mortgage loans, partially offset by increases of $0.4 million in grant income and $0.1 million in late and prepayment charges.

Non-interest income for the six months ended June 30, 2025, was $4.4 million, an increase of $0.5 million, or 12.01%, compared to $4.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024. The $0.5 million increase in non-interest income was largely attributable to increases of $0.4 million in grant income, $0.4 million in income on sale of SBA loans and $0.4 million in late and prepayment charges, partially offset by decreases of $0.6 million in other non-interest income and $0.3 million in income on the sale of mortgage loans.

Non-interest Expense

Non-interest expense for the three months ended June 30, 2025 remained flat at $16.9 million compared to the three months ended March 31, 2025 and increased $0.2 million, or 1.38%, compared to $16.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2024.

The $0.2 million increase in non-interest expense from the three months ended June 30, 2024 was mainly attributable to increases of $0.3 million in occupancy and equipment, $0.2 million in data processing expenses, $0.1 million in marketing and promotional expenses and $0.1 million in federal deposit insurance and regulatory assessment, partially offset by a decrease of $0.4 million in direct loan expenses.

Non-interest expense for the six months ended June 30, 2025, was $33.8 million, an increase of $0.3 million, or 0.99%, compared to $33.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024. The $0.3 million increase in non-interest expense was mainly attributable to increases of $0.6 million in occupancy and equipment, $0.4 million in other operating expense and $0.2 million in data processing expenses, partially offset by decreases of $0.7 million in direct loan expenses and $0.4 million in professional fees.

Credit Quality:

Total non-performing assets and accruing modifications to borrowers experiencing financial difficulty were $28.5 million at June 30, 2025 compared to $32.0 million at March 31, 2025 and $23.2 million at June 30, 2024.

During the three months ended June 30, 2025, a credit loss provision of $1.6 million on loans was recorded, consisting of $1.3 million charged on the funded portion and $0.3 million charged on the unfunded portion on loans. During the three months ended March 31, 2025, a credit loss benefit of $0.3 million on loans was recorded, consisting of $0.7 million charged on the funded portion and a benefit of $1.0 million on the unfunded portion on loans. During the three months ended June 30, 2024, a credit loss benefit of $0.6 million on loans was recorded, consisting of $0.5 million benefit on the unfunded portion on loans and $0.1 million benefit on the funded portion.

During the six months ended June 30, 2025, a credit loss provision of $1.3 million on loans was recorded, consisting of $2.1 million charged on the funded portion and a benefit of $0.8 million on the unfunded portion on loans. During the six months ended June 30, 2024, a credit loss benefit of $0.7 million on loans was recorded, consisting of $0.4 million benefit on the funded portion and a benefit of $0.3 million on unfunded portion on loans.

Balance Sheet Summary

Total assets increased $113.9 million, or 3.75%, to $3.15 billion as of June 30, 2025 from $3.04 billion as of December 31, 2024. The increase in total assets is largely attributable to increases of $172.1 million in net loans receivable, $1.7 million in other assets and $1.4 million in accrued interest receivable, partially offset by decreases of $31.1 million in held-to-maturity securities, $13.2 million in cash and cash equivalents, $8.4 million in available-for-sale securities, $5.0 million in mortgage loans held for sale and $2.6 million in Federal Home Loan Bank of New York stock.

Total liabilities increased $98.3 million, or 3.88%, to $2.63 billion as of June 30, 2025 from $2.53 billion as of December 31, 2024. The increase in total liabilities was largely attributable to an increase of $157.3 million in deposits, $0.6 million in advance payments by borrowers for taxes and insurance and $0.4 million in accrued interest payable, partially offset by decreases of $60.0 million in borrowings and $0.2 million in operating lease liabilities.

Total stockholders’ equity increased $15.6 million, or 3.08%, to $521.1 million as of June 30, 2025, from $505.5 million as of December 31, 2024. The $15.6 million increase in stockholders’ equity was largely attributable to $12.1 million in net income, $2.3 million in other comprehensive income, $1.0 million impact to additional paid in capital as a result of share-based compensation and $0.9 million from release of ESOP shares, offset by $0.6 million in dividends on preferred shares.

About Ponce Financial Group, Inc.

Ponce Financial Group, Inc. is the holding company for Ponce Bank. Ponce Bank is a Minority Depository Institution, a Community Development Financial Institution, and a certified Small Business Administration lender. Ponce Bank’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 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, and Federal Home Loan 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 operates, including changes that adversely affect borrowers’ ability to service and repay Ponce Bank’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’s market area; Ponce Bank’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)

March 31, December 31, September 30, June 30,
2025 2024 2024 2024
ASSETS
Cash and due from banks:
Cash 35,767 $ 32,113 $ 35,478 $ 32,061 $ 23,128
Interest-bearing deposits 90,872 97,780 104,361 123,751 80,038
Total cash and cash equivalents 126,639 129,893 139,839 155,812 103,166
Available-for-sale securities, at fair value 96,562 103,570 104,970 111,005 113,125
Held-to-maturity securities, at amortized cost 336,879 358,024 367,938 403,736 442,113
Placement with banks 249 249 249 249 249
Mortgage loans held for sale, at fair value 5,703 8,567 10,736 9,566 37,764
Loans receivable, net 2,458,712 2,370,931 2,286,599 2,180,331 2,022,173
Accrued interest receivable 19,126 19,008 17,771 16,890 17,441
Premises and equipment, net 16,067 16,417 16,794 16,843 16,976
Right of use assets 28,806 29,496 29,093 29,785 30,349
Federal Home Loan Bank of New York stock (FHLBNY), at cost 26,620 25,807 29,182 28,515 23,972
Deferred tax assets 12,143 11,629 12,074 11,845 13,172
Other assets 26,363 16,245 24,693 51,392 21,507
Total assets 3,153,869 $ 3,089,836 $ 3,039,938 $ 3,015,969 $ 2,842,007
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Liabilities:
Deposits 2,042,209 $ 2,004,947 $ 1,884,864 $ 1,870,323 $ 1,606,097
Operating lease liabilities 30,501 31,126 30,696 31,343 31,861
Accrued interest payable 4,161 4,628 3,712 2,918 6,820
Advance payments by borrowers for taxes and insurance 10,942 12,901 10,349 13,733 10,838
Borrowings 536,100 521,100 596,100 580,421 680,421
Other liabilities 8,868 1,248 8,717 12,642 8,313
Total liabilities 2,632,781 2,575,950 2,534,438 2,511,380 2,344,350
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 (7,404 ) (7,641 ) (7,707 ) (9,445 ) (9,519 )
Additional paid-in-capital 208,275 207,888 207,319 208,478 207,934
Retained earnings 119,250 113,432 107,754 105,103 102,951
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (13,047 ) (13,515 ) (15,297 ) (12,686 ) (16,557 )
Unearned compensation ─ ESOP (11,235 ) (11,527 ) (11,818 ) (12,110 ) (12,401 )
Total stockholders' equity 521,088 513,886 505,500 504,589 497,657
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity 3,153,869 $ 3,089,836 $ 3,039,938 $ 3,015,969 $ 2,842,007

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
June 30, March 31, December 31, September 30, June 30,
2025 2025 2024 2024 2024
Interest and dividend income:
Interest on loans receivable $ 40,291 $ 37,136 $ 35,622 $ 32,945 $ 31,281
Interest on deposits due from banks 807 1,668 1,783 2,430 1,542
Interest and dividend on securities and FHLBNY stock 4,762 5,193 5,481 5,918 5,969
Total interest and dividend income 45,860 43,997 42,886 41,293 38,792
Interest expense:
Interest on certificates of deposit 7,382 7,754 8,104 6,926 6,358
Interest on other deposits 9,058 8,554 8,476 8,519 7,389
Interest on borrowings 4,994 5,486 5,576 6,825 7,141
Total interest expense 21,434 21,794 22,156 22,270 20,888
Net interest income 24,426 22,203 20,730 19,023 17,904
Provision (benefit) for credit losses (1) 1,626 (285 ) 897 537 (867 )
Net interest income after provision (benefit) for credit losses 22,800 22,488 19,833 18,486 18,771
Non-interest income:
Service charges and fees 511 525 500 508 492
Brokerage commissions 4 44 9
Late and prepayment charges 530 697 318 77 426
Income on sale of mortgage loans 169 148 254 218 274
Income on sale of SBA loans 404 148
Grant income 428
Other 422 603 833 348 1,057
Total non-interest income 2,060 2,381 2,097 1,151 2,258
Non-interest expense:
Compensation and benefits 7,627 7,780 7,668 7,674 7,724
Occupancy and equipment 3,907 3,913 3,863 3,786 3,564
Data processing expenses 1,188 1,152 1,143 1,099 1,013
Direct loan expenses 241 388 617 573 633
Insurance and surety bond premiums 297 315 293 292 263
Office supplies, telephone and postage 174 170 294 222 233
Professional fees 1,367 1,364 1,703 1,351 1,369
Microloans recoveries (29 ) (54 ) (65 )
Marketing and promotional expenses 266 83 289 180 145
Federal deposit insurance and regulatory assessment (2) 546 461 418 392 428
Other operating expenses (2) 1,256 1,262 1,206 1,051 1,333
Total non-interest expense (1) 16,869 16,888 17,465 16,566 16,640
Income before income taxes 7,991 7,981 4,465 3,071 4,389
Provision for income taxes 1,891 2,022 1,532 638 1,197
Net income $ 6,100 $ 5,959 $ 2,933 $ 2,433 $ 3,192
Dividends on preferred shares 282 281 282 281 75
Net income available to common stockholders $ 5,818 $ 5,678 $ 2,651 $ 2,152 $ 3,117
Earnings per common share:
Basic $ 0.26 $ 0.25 $ 0.12 $ 0.10 $ 0.14
Diluted $ 0.25 $ 0.25 $ 0.12 $ 0.10 $ 0.14
Weighted average common shares outstanding:
Basic 22,716,615 22,662,916 22,528,160 22,446,009 22,409,803
Diluted 22,947,769 22,876,740 22,807,644 22,612,028 22,419,309

(1) For the three months ended December 31, 2024, September 30, 2024, and June 30, 2024, benefit for contingencies in the amounts of $0.2 million, $0.3 million and $0.5 million were reclassified from total non-interest expense to benefit for credit losses.

(2) For the three months ended September 30, 2024 and June 30, 2024, $0.3 million of federal deposit insurance was reclassified from other operating expenses to federal deposit insurance and regulatory assessments and $0.1 million of directors' fees were reclassified from federal deposit insurance and regulatory assessments to other operating expenses for each of the periods.

Ponce Financial Group, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Consolidated Statements of Operations

(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

For the Six Months Ended June 30,
2025 2024 Variance Variance %
Interest and dividend income:
Interest on loans receivable $ 77,427 $ 61,945 24.99 %
Interest on deposits due from banks 2,475 4,453 ) (44.42 %)
Interest and dividend on securities and FHLBNY stock 9,955 12,060 ) (17.45 %)
Total interest and dividend income 89,857 78,458 14.53 %
Interest expense:
Interest on certificates of deposit 15,136 12,738 18.83 %
Interest on other deposits 17,612 13,929 26.44 %
Interest on borrowings 10,480 15,064 ) (30.43 %)
Total interest expense 43,228 41,731 3.59 %
Net interest income 46,629 36,727 26.96 %
Provision (benefit) for credit losses (1) 1,341 (883 ) (251.87 %)
Net interest income after provision (benefit) for credit losses 45,288 37,610 20.41 %
Non-interest income:
Service charges and fees 1,036 965 7.36 %
Brokerage commissions 4 17 ) (76.47 %)
Late and prepayment charges 1,227 785 56.31 %
Income on sale of mortgage loans 317 576 ) (44.97 %)
Income on sale of SBA loans 404 %
Grant income 428 %
Other 1,025 1,622 ) (36.81 %)
Total non-interest income 4,441 3,965 12.01 %
Non-interest expense:
Compensation and benefits 15,407 15,568 ) (1.03 %)
Occupancy and equipment 7,820 7,231 8.15 %
Data processing expenses 2,340 2,140 9.35 %
Direct loan expenses 629 1,365 ) (53.92 %)
Insurance and surety bond premiums 612 516 18.60 %
Office supplies, telephone and postage 344 482 ) (28.63 %)
Professional fees 2,731 3,092 ) (11.68 %)
Microloans recoveries (118 ) (100.00 %)
Marketing and promotional expenses 349 245 42.45 %
Federal deposit insurance and regulatory assessments (2) 1,007 817 23.26 %
Other operating expenses (2) 2,518 2,088 20.59 %
Total non-interest expense (1) 33,757 33,426 0.99 %
Income before income taxes 15,972 8,149 96.00 %
Provision for income taxes 3,913 2,543 53.87 %
Net income $ 12,059 $ 5,606 115.11 %
Dividends on preferred shares 563 75 650.67 %
Net income available to common stockholders $ 11,496 $ 5,531 107.85 %
Earnings per common share:
Basic $ 0.51 $ 0.25 104.00 %
Diluted $ 0.50 $ 0.25 100.00 %
Weighted average common shares outstanding:
Basic 22,689,914 22,381,647 1.38 %
Diluted 22,920,841 22,393,018 2.36 %

All values are in US Dollars.

(1) For the six months ended June 30, 2024, benefit for contingencies in the amount of $0.3 million were reclassified from total non-interest expense to benefit for credit losses.

(2) For the six months ended June 30, 2024, $0.6 million of federal deposit insurance was reclassified from other operating expenses to federal deposit insurance and regulatory assessments and $0.2 million of directors' fees were reclassified from federal deposit insurance and regulatory assessments to other operating expenses for each of the periods.

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Loans Receivable excluding Mortgage Loans Held for Sale

As of
June 30, March 31, December 31, September 30, June 30,
2025 2025 2024 2024 2024
Amount Percent Amount Percent Amount Percent Amount Percent Amount Percent
(Dollars in thousands)
Mortgage loans:
1-4 family residential
Investor Owned $ 317,488 12.78 % $ 325,866 13.62 % $ 330,053 14.30 % $ 332,380 15.09 % $ 337,292 16.49 %
Owner-Occupied 134,862 5.43 % 137,676 5.75 % 142,363 6.17 % 145,065 6.59 % 147,485 7.21 %
Multifamily residential 693,670 27.96 % 675,541 28.24 % 670,159 29.04 % 678,029 30.78 % 545,323 26.66 %
Nonresidential properties 404,512 16.30 % 390,681 16.33 % 389,898 16.89 % 383,277 17.40 % 337,583 16.51 %
Construction and land 883,462 35.59 % 815,425 34.08 % 733,660 31.79 % 631,461 28.67 % 641,879 31.39 %
Total mortgage loans 2,433,994 98.06 % 2,345,189 98.02 % 2,266,133 98.19 % 2,170,212 98.53 % 2,009,562 98.26 %
Non-mortgage loans:
Business loans 47,372 1.91 % 46,329 1.94 % 40,849 1.77 % 28,499 1.29 % 30,222 1.48 %
Consumer loans (1) 840 0.03 % 997 0.04 % 1,038 0.04 % 4,021 0.18 % 5,305 0.26 %
Total non-mortgage loans 48,212 1.94 % 47,326 1.98 % 41,887 1.81 % 32,520 1.47 % 35,527 1.74 %
Total loans, gross 2,482,206 100.00 % 2,392,515 100.00 % 2,308,020 100.00 % 2,202,732 100.00 % 2,045,089 100.00 %
Net deferred loan origination costs 606 1,390 1,081 1,565 1,145
Allowance for credit losses on loans (24,100 ) (22,974 ) (22,502 ) (23,966 ) (24,061 )
Loans, net $ 2,458,712 $ 2,370,931 $ 2,286,599 $ 2,180,331 $ 2,022,173
  • As of September 30, 2024, and June 30, 2024, consumer loans include $3.0 million, and $4.3 million, respectively, of microloans originated by the Bank. As of December 31, 2024, these microloans were charged-off.

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Allowance for Credit Losses on Loans

For the Three Months Ended
June 30, March 31, December 31, September 30, June 30,
2025 2025 2024 2024 2024
(Dollars in thousands)
Allowance for credit losses on loans at beginning of the period $ 22,974 $ 22,502 $ 23,966 $ 24,061 $ 24,664
Provision (benefit) for credit losses on loans 1,348 731 1,090 801 (120 )
Charge-offs:
Mortgage loans:
1-4 family residences
Investor owned (38 )
Owner occupied
Multifamily residences
Nonresidential properties (7 )
Construction and land
Non-mortgage loans:
Business (222 ) (222 ) (232 ) (450 )
Consumer (3 ) (2,465 ) (634 ) (747 )
Total charge-offs (222 ) (263 ) (2,697 ) (1,091 ) (747 )
Recoveries:
Non-mortgage loans:
Business 4 1 7
Consumer 143 194 257
Total recoveries 4 143 195 264
Net (charge-offs) recoveries (222 ) (259 ) (2,554 ) (896 ) (483 )
Allowance for credit losses on loans at end of the period $ 24,100 $ 22,974 $ 22,502 $ 23,966 $ 24,061

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Deposits

March 31, December 31, September 30, June 30,
2025 2024 2024 2024
Percent Amount Percent Amount Percent Amount Percent Amount Percent
Demand 197,671 9.68 % $ 212,139 10.58 % $ 169,178 8.98 % $ 182,737 9.78 % $ 178,125 11.09 %
Interest-bearing deposits:
NOW/IOLA accounts 63,626 3.12 % 74,430 3.71 % 62,616 3.32 % 71,445 3.82 % 81,178 5.05 %
Money market accounts 790,939 38.73 % 692,753 34.55 % 636,219 33.75 % 660,168 35.30 % 502,255 31.27 %
Reciprocal deposits 136,693 6.69 % 141,838 7.07 % 130,677 6.93 % 94,145 5.03 % 109,945 6.85 %
Savings accounts 102,759 5.03 % 106,122 5.29 % 105,870 5.62 % 108,941 5.82 % 109,694 6.83 %
Total NOW, money market, reciprocal and savings accounts 1,094,017 53.57 % 1,015,143 50.62 % 935,382 49.62 % 934,699 49.97 % 803,072 50.00 %
Certificates of deposit of 250K or more (1) 220,671 10.81 % 219,721 10.96 % 204,293 10.84 % 210,262 11.25 % 189,683 11.82 %
Brokered certificates of deposit (2) 69,531 3.40 % 84,531 4.22 % 94,531 5.02 % 94,531 5.05 % 94,614 5.89 %
Listing service deposits (2) 6,140 0.30 % 6,140 0.31 % 7,376 0.39 % 7,376 0.39 % 9,361 0.58 %
All other certificates of deposit less than 250K (1) 454,179 22.24 % 467,273 23.31 % 474,104 25.15 % 440,718 23.56 % 331,242 20.62 %
Total certificates of deposit 750,521 36.75 % 777,665 38.80 % 780,304 41.40 % 752,887 40.25 % 624,900 38.91 %
Total interest-bearing deposits 1,844,538 90.32 % 1,792,808 89.42 % 1,715,686 91.02 % 1,687,586 90.22 % 1,427,972 88.91 %
Total deposits 2,042,209 100.00 % $ 2,004,947 100.00 % $ 1,884,864 100.00 % $ 1,870,323 100.00 % $ 1,606,097 100.00 %

All values are in US Dollars.

  • As of September 30, 2024, and June 30, 2024, $36.2 million, and $33.5 million, respectively, were reclassified from all other certificates of deposit less than $250K to certificates of deposit of $250K or more.
  • There were no individual listing service deposits amounting to $250,000 or more. There was one brokered certificates of deposit in the amount of $1.5 million amounting to $250,000 or more. All other brokered certificates of deposit individually amounted to less than $250,000.

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Nonperforming Assets

As of Three Months Ended
June 30, March 31, December 31, September 30, June 30,
2025 2025 2024 2024 2024
(Dollars in thousands)
Non-accrual loans:
Mortgage loans:
1-4 family residential
Investor owned $ 1,859 $ 1,052 $ 436 $ 436 $ 436
Owner occupied 1,423 1,423 1,423 1,423
Multifamily residential 11,703 9,788 10,271 4,685 5,754
Nonresidential properties 405 824 828
Construction and land 8,907 14,159 14,158 8,907 8,907
Non-mortgage loans:
Business 276 170 343 180 396
Consumer
Total non-accrual loans (not including non-accruing modifications to borrowers experiencing financial difficulty) (1) $ 23,150 $ 26,592 $ 26,631 $ 16,455 $ 17,744
Non-accruing modifications to borrowers experiencing financial difficulty (1):
Mortgage loans:
1-4 family residential
Investor owned $ 284 $ 279 $ 279 $ 278 $ 277
Owner occupied 424 431 435 444 448
Multifamily residential
Nonresidential properties
Construction and land
Non-mortgage loans:
Business
Consumer
Total non-accruing modifications to borrowers experiencing financial difficulty (1) 708 710 714 722 725
Total non-performing assets (2) $ 23,858 $ 27,302 $ 27,345 $ 17,177 $ 18,469
Accruing modifications to borrowers experiencing financial difficulty (1):
Mortgage loans:
1-4 family residential
Investor owned $ 1,779 $ 1,792 $ 1,807 $ 1,821 $ 1,830
Owner occupied 2,012 2,038 2,062 2,116 2,171
Multifamily residential
Nonresidential properties 655 644 652 672 707
Construction and land
Non-mortgage loans:
Business 203 209 215 222
Consumer
Total accruing modifications to borrowers experiencing financial difficulty (1) $ 4,649 $ 4,683 $ 4,736 $ 4,831 $ 4,708
Total non-performing assets and accruing modifications to borrowers experiencing financial difficulty (1) $ 28,507 $ 31,985 $ 32,081 $ 22,008 $ 23,177
Total non-performing assets to total assets 0.76 % 0.88 % 0.90 % 0.57 % 0.65 %

(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.

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Average Balance Sheets

For the Three Months Ended June 30,
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) $ 2,447,713 $ 40,291 6.60% $ 2,040,149 $ 31,281 6.17%
Securities (3) 449,858 4,246 3.79% 562,560 5,486 3.92%
Other (4) 102,252 1,323 5.19% 141,368 2,025 5.76%
Total interest-earning assets 2,999,823 45,860 6.13% 2,744,077 38,792 5.69%
Non-interest-earning assets 104,059 105,774
Total assets $ 3,103,882 $ 2,849,851
Interest-bearing liabilities:
NOW/IOLA $ 68,155 $ 100 0.59% $ 72,932 $ 151 0.83%
Money market 864,688 8,930 4.14% 599,209 7,209 4.84%
Savings 104,243 26 0.10% 111,859 27 0.10%
Certificates of deposit 772,363 7,382 3.83% 635,850 6,358 4.02%
Total deposits 1,809,449 16,438 3.64% 1,419,850 13,745 3.89%
Advance payments by borrowers 14,934 2 0.05% 14,948 2 0.05%
Borrowings 521,375 4,994 3.84% 680,421 7,141 4.22%
Total interest-bearing liabilities 2,345,758 21,434 3.66% 2,115,219 20,888 3.97%
Non-interest-bearing liabilities:
Non-interest-bearing demand 203,349 188,920
Other non-interest-bearing liabilities 36,435 49,437
Total non-interest-bearing liabilities 239,784 238,357
Total liabilities 2,585,542 21,434 2,353,576 20,888
Total equity 518,340 496,275
Total liabilities and total equity $ 3,103,882 3.66% $ 2,849,851 3.97%
Net interest income $ 24,426 $ 17,904
Net interest rate spread (5) 2.47% 1.72%
Net interest-earning assets (6) $ 654,065 $ 628,858
Net interest margin (7) 3.27% 2.62%
Average interest-earning assets to interest-bearing liabilities 127.88% 129.73%
  • 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.
  • 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.

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Average Balance Sheets

Six Months Ended June 30,
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) $ 2,408,788 $ 77,427 6.48 % $ 2,009,706 $ 61,945 6.20 %
Securities (3) 458,660 8,767 3.85 % 569,397 11,105 3.92 %
Other (4) 143,905 3,663 5.13 % 189,899 5,408 5.73 %
Total interest-earning assets 3,011,353 89,857 6.02 % 2,769,002 78,458 5.70 %
Non-interest-earning assets 106,600 106,172
Total assets $ 3,117,953 $ 2,875,174
Interest-bearing liabilities:
NOW/IOLA $ 70,243 $ 215 0.62 % $ 77,891 $ 369 0.95 %
Money market 846,420 17,341 4.13 % 571,886 13,501 4.75 %
Savings 104,704 52 0.10 % 112,680 55 0.10 %
Certificates of deposit 783,256 15,136 3.90 % 632,689 12,738 4.05 %
Total deposits 1,804,623 32,744 3.66 % 1,395,146 26,663 3.84 %
Advance payments by borrowers 13,696 4 0.06 % 13,917 4 0.06 %
Borrowings 544,857 10,480 3.88 % 725,745 15,064 4.17 %
Total interest-bearing liabilities 2,363,176 43,228 3.69 % 2,134,808 41,731 3.93 %
Non-interest-bearing liabilities:
Non-interest-bearing demand 200,007 193,891
Other non-interest-bearing liabilities 40,155 51,749
Total non-interest-bearing liabilities 240,162 245,640
Total liabilities 2,603,338 43,228 2,380,448 41,731
Total equity 514,615 494,726
Total liabilities and total equity $ 3,117,953 3.69 % $ 2,875,174 3.93 %
Net interest income $ 46,629 $ 36,727
Net interest rate spread (5) 2.33 % 1.77 %
Net interest-earning assets (6) $ 648,177 $ 634,194
Net interest margin (7) 3.12 % 2.67 %
Average interest-earning assets to
interest-bearing liabilities 127.43 % 129.71 %
  • 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.
  • 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.

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Other Data

As of
June 30, March 31, December 31, September 30, June 30,
2025 2025 2024 2024 2024
Other Data
Common shares issued 24,886,711 24,886,711 24,886,711 24,886,711 24,886,711
Less treasury shares 901,911 920,520 925,497 1,067,248 1,074,979
Common shares outstanding at end of period 23,984,800 23,966,191 23,961,214 23,819,463 23,811,732
Book value per common share $ 12.34 $ 12.05 $ 11.71 $ 11.74 $ 11.45
Tangible book value per common share $ 12.34 $ 12.05 $ 11.71 $ 11.74 $ 11.45

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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 operates, including changes that adversely affect borrowers’ ability to service and repay Ponce Bank’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’s market area; Ponce Bank’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 © 2025. All Right Reserved

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Corporate Headquarters and Office Location Branch Locations Ponce Financial Group, Inc. (the “Company”) is the holding company of Ponce Bank (“Ponce Bank” or the “Bank”), a federally chartered stock savings association. On May 13, 2025, the Company announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Ponce Bank has adopted a plan of conversion to convert to a national bank. In connection with the conversion of Ponce Bank, the Company has filed an application with the Federal Reserve Board to become a bank holding company, which application is currently awaiting regulatory approval. 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 June 30, 2025, was 206 equating to $15.3 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 and 4 loan production/representative offices Total Assets $3.15 billion (as of 6/30/25) Total Loans $2.46 billion (as of 6/30/25) Total Deposits $2.04 billion (as of 6/30/25) Earnings Per Share (Basic) $0.26 (for three months ended 6/30/25) Market Cap TBV Per Common Share* $332 million (as of 6/30/25) $12.34 (as of 6/30/25) Copyright © 2025. 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 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 © 2025. 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 © 2025. 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 13+ years of experience Previously VP of Credit Administration Experienced at various financial institutions 25+ years of experience Former Vice President at Business Initiative Corporation of New York Former Managing Director at Brooklyn Economic Development Corp. 50+ years of experience Former CEO of Banking Spectrum Inc. Former Acting CEO and Director of Open Solutions, Inc., a public company 25+ years of experience Former CFO of Private Bank Americas at HSBC Former CFO of Home Loans at Morgan Stanley Former US Head of FP&A at HSBC 17+ years of experience Former Bank Examiner Former Acting Assistant Deputy Comptroller, OCC Executive Vice President and Chief External Affairs Officer

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Highlights – six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024 Strong loan growth. Net loans receivable were $2.46 billion as of June 30, 2025, an increase of $436.5 million, or 21.6%, from June 30, 2024. Higher NIM and stable expenses YoY. Net interest margin at 3.12% for six months ended June 30, 2025, an increase of 0.45% from prior period. The non-interest expenses were $33.8 million for six months ended June 30, 2025, an increase of $0.3 million from June 30, 2024. Strong deposit growth. Deposits were $2.04 billion as of June 30, 2025, an increase of $436.1 million, or 27.2%, from June 30, 2024. Increasing profitability. Net income available to common stockholders of $11.5 million, or $0.50 per diluted share for six months ended June 30, 2025. Copyright © 2025. All Right Reserved Six Month Highlight Overview YTD 2025 YTD 2024 Change % Net interest income $46.6M $36.7M 26.9% Net income available to common stockholders $11.5M $5.5M 109.1% Deposits $2.04B $1.61B 27.2% Net loans receivable $2.46B $2.02B 21.6% Earnings per diluted share $0.50 $0.25 100%

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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 49.0% as of June 30, 2025 Total CRE Loans comprise 354.0% of Tier 1 Capital plus allowance 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 forces 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 © 2025. All Right Reserved 91% 65%

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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 6.63% under the current guidelines, (assuming a dividend rate of 0.50%, RFR of 4.79% (20 Yr Treasury as of 6/30/25), Beta of 0.50 and ERP of 5.50% and satisfaction of the deep impact condition) Impact of ~8.75 $ per share, under the above assumptions, $225 million ECIP, 24.0 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 12 consecutive quarters with an 80% rate of deep impact lending (vs 60% requirement for 16 consecutive quarters to qualify for repurchase); ensured another year of preferred dividends of 0.50% based on our originations from 2Q24 to 1Q25; our originations during 2Q25, put us at 69% of the goal to qualify for the 0.50% dividend next year, with three quarters to go to get the remainder 31% of the goal

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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 assets in total loans As a CDFI, the Company has received over $5 million in federal grants As of September 30, 2024, 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 3rd quarter 2024 3rd 6th Copyright © 2025. 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 December 31, 2024, the FDIC recognized 151 MDIs across the United States and its territories, with collective assets of approximately $366 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 4Q24 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 151 MDIs 3rd 22nd Copyright © 2025. All Right Reserved

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ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) Environmental Initiatives The Company focuses on sustainability, resource conservation, and waste reduction. We ensure regulatory compliance, vendor adherence, and invest in technology for efficiency. Our ESG Committee manages site compliance and flood risk, while we work with suppliers to uphold ethical practices. We mirror our community with 61% female and 86% ethnically diverse employees. Community Reflection We support communities with initiatives and partnerships. Community We value employees, offer competitive benefits, and invest in growth through training. Health, Safety and Talent Acquisition & Retention In the latest report(*) from the National Community Investment Fund, Ponce ranked: among the 20 largest CDFI Banks with a Housing Focus in Assets, Lending and Deposits #3 Data Security Compliance & Ethics Suppliers Corporate Governance We are dedicated to sustainability and building a strong ESG foundation. We prioritize accountability, ethical practices, and robust risk management to earn stakeholder trust and ensure legal compliance. in total loans among all CDFI banks nationwide (194 total) #6 in total Assets among all CDFI banks nationwide #6 We boost office efficiency with high-efficiency equipment, LED lighting, and advanced HVAC units. We promote recycling and waste separation in our offices. We consult energy experts for inspections, savings, and rebates on ESG-friendly upgrades. Copyright © 2025. All Right Reserved Environmental Responsibility Social Impact Environmental Initiatives (*) Latest report published December 2024 for 3rd quarter 2024

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Total Assets Total Deposits Balance Sheet Highlights (in thousands) Copyright © 2025. All Right Reserved Net Loans Loans-to-Deposits %

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Appx. 1 Portfolio Composition 18.2% 35.6% 16.3% 28% 1-4 Family Residential Construction and Land Multifamily Residential Nonresidential Property $ 2,286,599 $ 2,458,712 $ 1,322,098 $ 1,525,668 $ 1,895,886 Loan Portfolio Growth (in thousands) Net Loans Receivable Loans Portfolio Copyright © 2025. All Right Reserved As of June 30, 2025 Other

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Total Securities - as of June 30, 2025 Amortized Cost Gross Unrealized Gains Gross Unrealized Losses Fair Value Available-for-Sale Securities: U.S. Government Bonds $2,997 $- $(71) $2,926 Corporate Bonds 15,756 - (1,161) 14,595 Mortgage-Backed Securities: Collateralized Mortgage Obligations¹ 32,540 - (5,339) 27,201 FHLMC Certificates 8,488 - (938) 7,550 FNMA Certificates 53,275 - (9,072) 44,203 GNMA Certificates 85 2 - 87 Total available-for-sale securities $113,141 $2 $(16,581) $96,562 Amortized Cost Gross Unrealized Gains Gross Unrealized Losses Fair Value Held-to-Maturity Securities: U.S. Agency Bonds $25,000 $- $(8) $24,992 Corporate Bonds 22,500 31 (358) 22,173 Mortgage-Backed Securities: Collateralized Mortgage Obligations¹ 174,379 105 (4,659) 169,825 FHLMC Certificates 3,182 - (170) 3,012 FNMA Certificates 98,441 - (2,787) 95,654 SBA Certificates 13,576 49 (2) 13,623 Allowance for Credit Losses (199) - - - Total available-for-sale securities $336,879 $185 $(7,984) $329,279 (1) Comprised of Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (“FHLMC”), Federal National Mortgage Association (“FNMA”) and Ginnie Mae (“GNMA”) issued securities. (in thousand) Copyright © 2025. All Right Reserved (in thousand)

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Actual Amount Ratio For Capital Adequacy Purposes Amount Ratio To Be Well Capitalized Under Prompt Corrective Action Provisions Amount Ratio June 30, 2025 (in thousands) Ponce Financial Group, Inc. Total Capital to Risk-Weighted Assets $ 560,220 22.65% $ 197,902 8.00% $ 247,377 10.00% Tier 1 Capital to Risk-Weighted Assets 534,011 21.59% 148,426 6.00% 197,902 8.00% Common Equity Tier 1 Capital Ratio 309,011 12.49% 111,320 4.50% 160,795 6.50% Tier 1 Capital to Total Assets 534,011 17.13% 124,713 4.00% 155,892 5.00% Ponce Bank Total Capital to Risk-Weighted Assets $ 522,728 21.22% $ 197,088 8.00% $ 246,359 10.00% Tier 1 Capital to Risk-Weighted Assets 496,519 20.15% 147,816 6.00% 197,088 8.00% Common Equity Tier 1 Capital Ratio 496,519 20.15% 110,862 4.50% 160,134 6.50% Tier 1 Capital to Total Assets 496,519 15.99% 124,240 4.00% 155,300 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% $ 237,684 10.00% Tier 1 Capital to Risk-Weighted Assets 520,796 21.91% 142,611 6.00% 190,147 8.00% Common Equity Tier 1 Capital Ratio 295,796 12.44% 106,958 4.50% 154,495 6.50% Tier 1 Capital to Total Assets 520,796 17.70% 117,715 4.00% 147,144 5.00% Ponce Bank Total Capital to Risk-Weighted Assets $ 507,632 21.47% $ 189,137 8.00% $ 236,421 10.00% Tier 1 Capital to Risk-Weighted Assets 482,300 20.40% 141,853 6.00% 189,137 8.00% Common Equity Tier 1 Capital Ratio 482,300 20.40% 106,390 4.50% 153,674 6.50% Tier 1 Capital to Total Assets 482,300 15.81% 122,011 4.00% 152,514 5.00% Copyright © 2025. All Right Reserved Regulatory Capital Ratios

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Reconciliation to GAAP June 30, 2025 Common shares issued 24,886,711 Less treasury shares 901,911 Common shares outstanding at end of period 23,984,800 Total Equity $ 521,086,168 Common shares outstanding 23,984,800 Total equity per share - GAAP $ 21.73 Total Equity $ 521,086,168 Less Preferred Stock $ (225,000,000) Tangible book value $ 296,086,168 Tangible book value per common share -Non-GAAP $ 12.34

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Community Sponsorships and Donations Includes Sponsorships and Donations by the Company and the Ponce De Leon Foundation Queens Small Business Owners & Entrepreneurs Small Business Bootcamp Over 117 grants to charitable causes since 2017 $2.3 million was given to Ponce Bank Branch communities focusing on youth services, education, healthcare, social services, economic development, and cultural diversity Ponce De Leon Foundation Financial Mastery Workshops Copyright © 2025. All Right Reserved American Cancer Society Morris Heights Health Center Urban Youth Alliance Int Castle Hill Little League Iglesia Nuevo Amanecer La Hermosa Phipps Neighborhood InHisName United YMCA of Greater NY Washington Heights BID Unique People Services Hostos Community College Foundation New Bronx Chamber of Commerce Bronx Manhattan North Board of Realtors Bronx Kings Business Initiative Corporation Neighborhood Shop COVID Relief Program BOEDC Bronx Tourism Council NYS CDFI Coalition Bronx County Bar Association Business Initiative Corporation Bronx Overall Economic Development Corp Unique People Services Hope Gathering Buy Local East Harlem & Greet Union Settlement LSA Covid Relief Citivas La Fortaleza Hope Community AHRC Society of the Educational Arts NYCHCC Women In Business Upper Manhattan Mental Health Center Riverdale Senior Services Urban Design Forum Comite Noviembre RAICES Spanish Speaking Elderly Council One Brooklyn Fund MyTime Inc Brooklyn Hospital Foundation Gay Men's Health Crisis Inc CommonPoint Queens Immaculate Conception Catholic Academy Hellenic Orthodox Community of Astoria Greater Jamaica Development Corp Queens Economic Development Corporation Immaculate Conception Catholic Academy Pancyprian Association Inc NJ Law Enforcement Queens Women's Chamber of Commerce Union City Music Project NJ Small Business Development Center at NJCU Forest Hills Chambers of Commerce Greater NY Chamber of Commerce Sharing and Caring Inc NYSCDFI Coalition Brooklyn Kings County Chamber Of Commerce of Washington Heights and Inwood in Manhattan & MANY MORE Save Latin America Hispanic Chamber of Commerce BNI Down to Business

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