FIRST BANCORP /PR/
For the period ended Sep 30, 2025. Filed Nov 7, 2025.
View on SEC.govAbout this filing
A company's report for each of its first three quarters. The financial statements are not audited. It shows how the business has moved since the last annual report, and what management says changed.
Sep 30, 2025 · Filed Nov 7, 2025
Extracted filing text, with the paragraph anchors used by the comparison.
See the whole filing, with its images and exhibitsContents
Item 6. Exhibits
SIGNATURES
Forward-Looking Statements
This Quarterly
Form 10-Q
(this “Form
10-Q”) contains
within the
meaning of
Section 27A
of the Securities Act of 1933, as
amended (the “Securities Act”), and
Section 21E of the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934, as amended
(the “Exchange Act”),
which are subject to
the safe harbor created
by such sections. When
used in this Form
10-Q or future filings
by
First
(the
“Corporation,”
“we,”
“us,”
or
“our”)
with
the
U.S.
Securities
and
Commission
(the
“SEC”),
in
the
Corporation’s press
releases or in other public or
stockholder communications made by
the Corporation, or in oral statements
made on
behalf
of
the
by,
or
with
the
of,
an
authorized
executive
officer
of
the
the
words
or
phrases
“would,”
“intends,”
“will,”
“expect,”
“should,”
“plans,”
“forecast,”
“anticipate,”
“look
forward,”
“believes,”
and
other
terms
of
similar meaning or import, or the
negatives of these terms or variations
of them, in connection with
any discussion of future operating,
financial or other performance are meant to identify “forward-looking
statements.”
The Corporation cautions readers
not to place undue reliance on
any such “forward-looking statements,” which
speak only as of the
date made
or,
with respect
to such
contained in
this Form
10-Q, the
date hereof,
and advises
readers that
any such
are not
guarantees of
future performance
and involve
certain risks,
uncertainties, estimates,
and
by us
difficult
to predict
.
Various
factors, some
are beyond
our
control,
could cause
actual results
to
differ materially from those expressed in, or implied
by, such forward-looking
statements.
Factors
that
could
cause
results
to
differ
materially
from
those
expressed
in,
or
implied
by,
the
statements include, but are not
limited to, risks described or
referenced in Part I, Item 1A,
“Risk Factors,” in the Corporation’s
Annual
Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024 (the “2024 Annual
Report on Form 10-K”), and the following:
the effect
of changes
in the
environment
and inflation
levels on
the level,
and performance
of the
liabilities, and
effects on
income, net
interest margin,
loan originations, deposit attrition, overall results of operations, and liquidity
position;
volatility
in
the
which
could
result
in,
among
other
things,
bank
deposit
runoffs,
constraints, and increased regulatory requirements and costs;
the effect of continued changes in the fiscal, monetary,
and trade policies and regulations of the United States (“U.S.”) federal
government, the
government and
other governments,
including those
determined by
the Board
of Governors
of
the Federal Reserve
System (the “Federal
Reserve Board”), the Federal
Reserve Bank of New
York
(the “FED”), the
Federal
Deposit
(the
“FDIC”),
government-sponsored
housing
and
regulators
in
Puerto
Rico,
the
U.S., and
Virgin
Islands (the
“USVI”) and
British Virgin
Islands (the
“BVI”), that
may affect
the future
results of
the Corporation;
uncertainty as
to the
ability of
banking subsidiary,
FirstBank Puerto
Rico (“FirstBank”
or the
“Bank”), to
retain its core
deposits and
generate sufficient
cash flow through
its wholesale funding
sources, such as
securities sold under
to
repurchase,
Federal
Home
Loan
Bank
(“FHLB”)
advances,
and
of
deposit
(“brokered
CDs”), which may require us to sell investment securities at a loss;
adverse changes
in general political
and economic
conditions in Puerto
Rico, the U.S.,
and the USVI
and the BVI,
in the interest
rate environment, unemployment
rates, market liquidity
and volatility,
trade policies, housing
absorption rates,
real
estate
markets,
and
U.S.
capital
markets,
which
may
affect
funding
sources,
loan
and
credit
market
prices
of
and
demand
for
the
products
and
services,
and which
may
reduce the Corporation’s revenues
and earnings and the value of the Corporation’s
assets;
the impact
of government
financial assistance
for hurricane
recovery and
other disaster
relief on
economic activity
Rico, and the timing and pace of disbursements of funds earmarked for
disaster relief;
the ability
of the
FirstBank,
and
third-party
service providers
to identify
and prevent
cyber-security
incidents,
such
as
data
breaches,
ransomware,
malware,
“denial
of
service”
attacks,
“hacking,”
identity
theft,
and
state-
sponsored
cyberthreats,
and
the
of
and
response
to
any
incidents
that
occur,
which
may
result
in
misuse
or
misappropriation
of
confidential
or
proprietary
information,
disruption,
or
damage
to
our
systems
or
those
of
third-party
service providers on which we rely,
increased costs and losses and/or adverse effects
to our reputation;
general
competitive
factors
and
other
market
risks
as
well
as
the
implementation
of
or
planned
growth
opportunities,
risks,
uncertainties,
and
other
factors
or
events
related
to
any
acquisitions,
dispositions,
partnerships,
operational
investments,
systems
conversions,
and
any
efficiencies
or
other expected results related thereto;
uncertainty regarding
the implementation
debt restructuring
plan (“Plan
of Adjustment”
or “PoA”)
and the
revised fiscal plan for Puerto Rico, as certified on June
6, 2025 (the “2025 Fiscal Plan”) by the oversight
board established by
Rico Oversight,
Management,
and Economic
Stability Act
(“PROMESA”),
or any
revisions
to it,
on our
clients
and loan portfolios, and any potential impact of future economic or political
developments and tax regulations in Puerto Rico;
the
impact
of
changes
in
standards,
or
determinations
and
in
applying
those
standards,
and
of
forecasts of economic variables considered for the determination of
the allowance for credit losses (“ACL”);
the ability of FirstBank to realize the benefits of its net deferred tax assets;
the ability of FirstBank to generate sufficient cash flow to pay dividends
to the Corporation;
environmental, social, and governance (“ESG”) matters, including
our climate-related initiatives and commitments,
as well as
the impact and potential cost to us of any policies, legislation, or initiatives in opposition
to our ESG policies;
the impacts of natural
or man-made disasters, widespread
health emergencies, geopolitical
conflicts (including sanctions, war
or
armed
conflict,
such
as the
ongoing
conflict
in
Ukraine, the
conflict
in
the
Middle
East, the
possible
expansion
of such
conflicts in
surrounding areas
and potential
geopolitical consequences
,
and the
threat of
conflict from
neighboring countries
in our
region), terrorist
attacks, or
other catastrophic
external events,
including impacts
of such
events on
general economic
conditions and on the Corporation’s
assumptions regarding forecasts of economic variables;
the
risk
that
portions
of
the
losses in
the
debt
securities portfolio
are
to
be
credit-related, resulting
in additional
charges to
the provision
losses on
portfolio,
and
the potential
for additional
that could
emerge
from further
downgrades of
the U.S.’s
Long-Term
Foreign-
Currency Issuer Default Rating and negative ratings outlooks;
the
impacts
of
legislative,
tax,
or
changes
or
changes
in
legislative,
tax,
or
priorities,
as
a
result
of
the
One
Big
Beautiful
Bill
Act,
signed
into
law
on
July
4,
2025,
the
in
staffing
at
U.S.
governmental
agencies,
the
effects
of
the
U.S.
federal
shutdown
that
began
on
October
1,
and
political
impasses, including uncertainties
regarding the U.S.
debt ceiling and federal
budget, on the Corporation’s
financial condition
or performance;
the
risk
of
possible
failure
or
circumvention
of
the
internal
controls
and
and
the
risk
that
the
Corporation’s risk management
policies may not be adequate;
the risk that the FDIC may
further increase the deposit insurance
premium and/or require further special
assessments, causing
an additional increase in the Corporation’s
non-interest expenses;
any need to recognize impairments on the Corporation’s
financial instruments, goodwill, and other intangible assets;
the risk
impact
of the
of any
uncertainties on
capital would
preclude
further
growth of FirstBank and preclude the Corporation’s
Board of Directors (the “Board”) from declaring dividends; and
uncertainty as
to whether
FirstBank will
be able
to continue
to satisfy
its regulators
regarding,
among other
things, its
asset
plans,
of
capital
levels,
and
compliance
with
laws,
and
related
The
does
not
undertake
to
and
specifically
disclaims
any
to
update
any
“forward-looking
statements”
to
reflect
occurrences
or
unanticipated
events
or
circumstances
after
the
date
of
such
except
as
by
the
federal
securities laws.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
(In thousands, except for share information)
ASSETS
Cash and due from banks
$
897,877
$
1,158,215
Money market investments:
Time deposit with another financial institution
Other short-term investments
Total money market investments
1,693
1,200
Available-for-sale debt securities, at fair value (amortized cost of
$
4,984,446
5,125,408
as of December 31, 2024; ACL of $
Held-to-maturity debt securities, at amortized
cost, net of ACL of $
as of December 31, 2024 (fair value of
$
269,253
308,040
272,665
316,984
44,390
52,018
Total investment securities
4,915,358
4,934,304
Loans held for investment, net of ACL of
$
246,990
243,942
as of December 31, 2024
Mortgage loans held for sale, at lower of
cost or market
12,546
15,276
Total loans, net
12,814,240
12,517,890
Accrued interest receivable on loans and
investments
66,109
71,881
Premises and equipment, net
126,968
133,437
Other real estate owned (“OREO”)
9,343
17,306
Deferred tax asset, net
146,926
136,356
38,611
38,611
3,676
6,967
300,534
276,754
Total assets
$
$
LIABILITIES
Non-interest-bearing deposits
$
5,374,894
$
5,547,538
Interest-bearing deposits
11,486,153
11,323,760
Total deposits
290,000
561,700
Accounts payable and other liabilities
252,243
190,687
Total liabilities
17,403,290
17,623,685
Commitments and contingencies (See
Note 19)
(nil)
(nil)
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Common stock, $
0.10
par value,
2,000,000,000
shares authorized;
223,663,116
shares issued;
shares outstanding as of September 30,
163,868,877
shares outstanding as of December 31, 2024
22,366
22,366
Additional paid-in capital
961,441
964,964
Retained earnings, includes legal surplus
reserve of $
230,178
as of each of September 30, 2025 and
2,038,812
Treasury stock (at cost),
shares as of September 30, 2025 and
59,794,239
shares as of December 31, 2024
(790,350)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss,
net of tax of $
8,221
as of each of September 30, 2025 and
(566,556)
Total stockholders’ equity
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
$
$
The accompanying notes are an integral part
of these statements.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
Interest and dividend income:
Loans
$
247,216
$
243,720
$
731,121
$
720,776
Investment securities
25,832
22,173
73,080
69,553
Money market investments and interest-bearing cash accounts
9,695
8,782
33,797
25,096
Total interest and dividend income
282,743
274,675
837,998
815,425
Interest expense:
Deposits
61,345
63,704
178,480
190,400
Short-term borrowings
3,472
8,907
13,260
26,813
Total interest expense
64,827
72,611
191,826
217,213
Net interest income
217,916
202,064
646,172
598,212
Provision for credit losses - expense (benefit):
Loans and finance leases
18,270
16,470
63,488
41,317
Unfunded loan commitments
(756)
(1,041)
(532)
(1,177)
Debt securities
(184)
(1,123)
Provision for credit losses - expense
17,593
15,245
62,990
39,017
Net interest income after provision for credit losses
200,323
186,819
583,182
559,195
Non-interest income:
9,811
9,684
29,207
29,071
Mortgage banking activities
3,309
3,199
9,887
9,500
2,618
3,003
10,961
11,296
11,682
11,768
35,037
34,603
Other non-interest income
3,374
4,848
12,386
14,053
30,794
32,502
97,478
98,523
59,761
59,081
181,956
176,043
22,185
22,424
67,112
65,656
3,884
4,116
10,657
12,317
Professional service fees
11,903
12,538
34,998
37,645
6,092
5,665
17,682
16,202
2,236
2,164
6,707
7,582
Net loss (gain) on OREO operations
1,033
(1,339)
(687)
(6,400)
7,889
7,095
20,746
20,453
Communications
2,294
2,170
6,747
6,528
7,617
9,021
25,335
26,514
124,894
122,935
371,253
362,540
Income before income taxes
106,223
96,386
309,407
295,178
Income tax expense
5,697
22,659
51,642
72,155
$
100,526
$
73,727
$
257,765
$
223,023
Net income attributable to common stockholders
$
100,526
$
73,727
$
257,765
$
223,023
Net income per common share:
Basic
$
0.63
$
0.45
$
1.60
$
1.35
Diluted
$
0.63
$
0.45
$
1.59
$
1.35
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
$
100,526
$
73,727
$
257,765
$
223,023
Other comprehensive income, net of tax:
Available-for-sale debt securities:
Net unrealized holding gains on debt securities
(1)
48,834
160,054
174,100
155,549
Other comprehensive income for the period, net of tax
48,834
160,054
174,100
155,549
Total comprehensive income
$
149,360
$
233,781
$
431,865
$
378,572
(1)
Net unrealized holding gains
on available-for-sale debt securities
have no tax effect
because securities are either
tax-exempt, held by an
International Banking Entity
(“IBE”), or have a
full deferred tax asset valuation
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
Cash flows from operating activities:
$
257,765
$
223,023
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating
activities:
Depreciation and amortization
13,128
13,995
Amortization of intangible assets
3,291
5,123
Provision for credit losses
62,990
39,017
Deferred income tax (benefit) expense
(10,570)
12,643
Stock-based compensation
7,987
6,789
Unrealized gain on derivative instruments
(472)
(232)
Net gain on disposals or sales, and impairments of premises
and equipment and other assets
(68)
Net gain on sales of loans and loans held-for-sale valuation adjustments
(3,262)
(2,864)
Net (accretion) amortization of discounts, premiums, and
deferred loan fees and costs
(766)
Originations and purchases of loans held for sale
(124,210)
(116,430)
Sales and repayments of loans held for sale
130,123
113,176
Amortization of broker placement fees
Net amortization of premiums and discounts on investment securities
3,887
(Increase) decrease in accrued interest receivable
(2,751)
10,248
Increase in accrued interest payable
1,399
9,890
Decrease (increase) in other assets
8,851
(11,293)
Decrease in other liabilities
(2,862)
(558)
Net cash provided by operating activities
341,295
307,349
Cash flows from investing activities:
Net disbursements on loans held for investment
(398,533)
(365,298)
Proceeds from sales of loans held for investment
2,475
18,362
Proceeds from sales of repossessed assets
41,125
51,129
Purchases of available-for-sale debt securities
(922,383)
(44,063)
Proceeds from principal repayments and maturities of available-for-sale
1,134,582
530,232
Proceeds from principal repayments of held-to-maturity debt securities
45,402
32,467
Additions to premises and equipment
(6,955)
(8,387)
Proceeds from sales of premises and equipment and other assets
1,317
Net redemptions (purchases) of equity securities
7,751
(2,637)
Proceeds from the settlement of insurance claims - investing activities
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities
(96,536)
213,792
Cash flows from financing activities:
Net decrease in deposits
(43,588)
(268,556)
Repayments of long-term borrowings
(269,850)
(48,500)
Repurchase of outstanding common stock
(103,664)
(102,369)
Dividends paid on common stock
(87,502)
(79,509)
Net cash used in financing activities
(504,604)
(498,934)
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents
(259,845)
22,207
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
663,164
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
$
899,570
$
685,371
Cash and cash equivalents include:
Cash and due from banks
$
897,877
$
684,028
Money market investments
1,693
1,343
$
899,570
$
685,371
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’
EQUITY
Common Stock
$
22,366
$
22,366
$
22,366
$
22,366
Additional Paid-In Capital:
959,629
961,254
964,964
965,707
Stock-based compensation expense
2,109
1,942
7,987
6,789
(297)
(274)
(11,653)
(9,621)
961,441
962,973
961,441
962,973
Retained Earnings:
2,137,421
1,941,980
2,038,812
1,846,112
100,526
73,727
257,765
223,023
Dividends on common stock ($
0.18
per share and $
0.16
per share for the quarters ended
September 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively; $
0.54
per share and $
0.48
per share for the
nine-month periods ended September 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively)
(28,749)
(26,288)
(87,379)
(79,716)
1,989,419
1,989,419
Treasury Stock (at cost):
(832,671)
(790,465)
(790,350)
(697,406)
Common stock repurchases (See Note 11)
(50,130)
(10)
(103,664)
(102,369)
11,653
9,621
(51)
(143)
(98)
(790,252)
(790,252)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss, net
of tax:
(441,290)
(643,675)
(566,556)
(639,170)
Other comprehensive income, net of tax
48,834
160,054
174,100
155,549
(483,621)
(483,621)
Total stockholders’ equity
$
$
1,700,885
$
$
1,700,885
INDEX TO NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
PAGE
Note 1 –
Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies
Note 2 –
Debt Securities
Note 3 –
Loans Held for Investment
Note 4
–
Allowance for Credit Losses for Loans and Finance Leases
Note 5 –
Other Real Estate Owned (“OREO”)
Note 6 –
Non-Consolidated Variable Interest Entities (“VIEs”) and Servicing Assets
Note 7 –
Deposits
Note 8 –
Borrowings
Note 9 –
Earnings per Common Share
Note 10 –
Stock-Based Compensation
Note 11 –
Stockholders’ Equity
Note 12 –
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Note 13 –
Employee Benefit Plans
Note 14–
Income Taxes
Note 15
–
Note 16
–
Revenue from Contracts with Customers
Note 17 –
Segment Information
Note 18 –
Supplemental Statements
of Cash Flows Information
Note 19 –
Regulatory Matters, Commitments, and Contingencies
Note 20 –
First BanCorp. (Holding Company Only) Financial Information
STATEMENTS
NOTE 1 – BASIS
OF PRESENTATION AND
SIGNIFICANT
ACCOUNTING
POLICIES
The Consolidated
Financial Statements
(unaudited) for
2025 (the
“unaudited
statements”) of
(the “Corporation”)
have been
prepared in
conformity with
the accounting
stated
in
the
Audited
for
the
fiscal
year
ended
31,
(the
“audited
statements”) included
in the
Form 10-K,
as updated
by the
information contained
in this
report.
Certain
and
note
normally
in
the
prepared
in
with
accepted accounting principles in the United States of America
(“GAAP”) have been condensed or omitted from these statements pursuant
to
the
rules
and
of
the
SEC
and,
accordingly,
these
should
be
read
in
conjunction
with
the
audited
consolidated financial statements, which are included in the 2024 Annual Report on Form 10-K. All adjustments (consisting only of normal
recurring adjustments) that are, in the opinion of management,
necessary for a fair presentation of the statement of
financial position, results
of operations and cash flows
for the interim periods have
been reflected. All significant
intercompany accounts and transactions
have been
eliminated in consolidation. The Corporation evaluates subsequent events through
the date of filing with the SEC.
The results of operations for the quarter and nine-month period ended September 30, 2025 are not necessarily indicative of the results to
be expected
for the
entire
year.
Adoption of New Accounting Requirements
The Corporation was not impacted
by the adoption of the
following Accounting Standards Updates (“ASUs”) during
the first quarter of
2025:
ASU 2024-02, “Codification Improvements –
Amendments to Remove References to the Concepts Statements”
ASU 2024-01, “Compensation – Stock Compensation (Topic 718):
Stock Application of Profits Interest and Similar Awards”
Recently Issued Accounting Standards Not Yet
Effective or Not Yet
Adopted
Standard
Description
Effective Date
Effect on the Financial Statements
ASU 2025-06, “Intangibles
– Goodwill and Other –
Internal-Use Software
(Subtopic 350-40): Targeted
Improvements to the
Accounting for Internal-Use
Software”
In September 2025, the FASB issued ASU
2025-06, which, among other things, removes
all references to project stages in ASC 350-40
and replaces them with a probability-based
assessment framework to determine the
appropriate point at which capitalization of
software development costs should begin.
Effective for annual reporting
periods beginning after December
15, 2027, and interim reporting
periods within those annual
reporting periods. Early adoption
is permitted as of the beginning of
an annual reporting period. Any of
the following transition
approaches may be elected: a
prospective transition approach, a
modified transition approach that
is based on the status of the
project and whether software costs
were capitalized before the date of
adoption, and a retrospective
transition approach.
The Corporation does not expect
to be materially impacted by the
adoption of this ASU during the
first quarter of 2028.
ASU 2025-05, “Financial
Instruments – Credit Losses
(Topic 326): Measurement
of Credit Losses for
Accounts Receivable and
Contract Assets”
In July 2025, the FASB issued ASU 2025-05,
which provides a practical expedient for
current accounts receivable and current
contract assets accounted for pursuant to ASC
Topic 606. Such practical expedient, if
elected, allows an entity to assume that
current economic conditions as of the
reporting date remain unchanged over their
remaining lives.
Effective for annual reporting
periods beginning after December
15, 2025, and interim reporting
periods within those annual
reporting periods. Early adoption
is permitted for both interim and
annual financial statements that
have not yet been made available
for issuance. Prospective
application is required.
The Corporation does not expect
to be materially impacted by the
adoption of this ASU during the
first quarter of 2026.
ASU 2023-09 - Income
Taxes (Topic
740):
Improvements to Income
Tax Disclosures, Issued
December 2023
In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU
2023-09 to improve the annual income tax
disclosures to, among other things, require
disclosure of the following: eight prescribed
categories in the tabular rate reconciliation
(using both percentages and dollar amounts)
with certain reconciling items at or above 5%
further broken out by nature and/or
jurisdiction; income taxes paid (net of refunds
received) disaggregated by federal, state, and
foreign taxes; the amount of income taxes
paid (net of refunds received) disaggregated
by individual jurisdictions in which income
taxes paid (net of refunds received) is equal to
or greater than 5% of total income taxes paid
(net of refunds received); income or loss from
continuing operations before income tax
expense or benefit disaggregated between
domestic and foreign; and income tax expense
or benefit from continuing operations
disaggregated by federal, state, and foreign.
Effective for fiscal years ending
on December 31, 2025. The
amendments in this ASU should
be applied on a prospective basis.
Retrospective application is
permitted.
The Corporation has carried out
the necessary data updates to
support these expanded disclosure
requirements. The Corporation
will adopt this ASU in its Form
10-K for the year ending
December 31, 2025 applying a
retrospective approach.
Accordingly, comparative
disclosures will be provided for
all periods presented. As part of
the adoption, the Corporation will
expand its income tax rate
reconciliation to separately
present nontaxable or
nondeductible items, as well as
changes in unrecognized tax
benefits. Additionally, the
Corporation will provide
disaggregated disclosures for its
major jurisdictions, which include
local and federal taxes.
does not
expect to
be impacted
by the
following ASU
issued during
2025 that
is not
yet effective
or has
not yet
been adopted:
ASU 2025-03, “Business Combinations (Topic
- and Consolidation (Topic
810): Determining the Accounting Acquirer
in the Acquisition of a Variable
Interest Entity”
For
other
issued
standards
not
yet
or
not
yet
adopted,
see
Note
–
of
and
Summary
of
Significant Accounting Policies,” to the audited consolidated financial
statements included in the 2024 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
NOTE 2 – DEBT SECURITIES
Available-for-Sale
Debt Securities
The amortized
cost, gross
unrealized gains
and losses,
ACL, estimated
fair value,
and weighted-average
yield of
debt securities by contractual maturities as of September 30, 2025 and
December 31, 2024 were as follows:
(1)
Gross Unrealized
ACL
(2)
Gains
Losses
U.S. Treasury securities:
$
496,714
$
$
$
$
496,803
4.11
U.S. government-sponsored entities' (“GSEs”) obligations:
775,287
6,302
769,010
0.80
506,086
22,532
483,554
0.92
6,909
6,850
4.47
(3)
2,753
1,579
United States and Puerto Rico government obligations
1,787,749
29,744
1,757,796
1.77
Mortgage-backed securities (“MBS”):
Freddie Mac (“FHLMC”) certificates:
2.16
9,720
9,531
2.14
154,316
11,704
142,612
1.39
821,743
122,155
700,140
1.60
985,875
134,048
852,379
1.57
Ginnie Mae (“GNMA”) certificates:
6.14
4,867
4,728
0.73
56,815
3,755
53,068
1.67
165,106
17,219
148,523
3.37
226,790
21,113
206,321
2.89
Fannie Mae (“FNMA”) certificates:
1.30
14,749
14,469
2.15
294,158
20,580
273,650
1.61
809,915
105,828
704,798
1.56
1,118,945
126,688
993,040
1.58
Collateralized mortgage obligations (“CMOs”) issued
or guaranteed by the FHLMC, FNMA, and GNMA:
624,637
2,875
40,829
586,683
3.76
Private label:
5,298
1,636
3,332
6.25
2,961,545
4,854
324,314
2,641,755
2.15
33,316
1,348
31,977
2.52
10,409
1,189
9,220
1.68
190,927
34,067
157,055
2.39
234,652
36,604
198,252
2.37
3,196,197
5,058
360,918
2.16
Other:
2.34
Total available-for-sale debt securities
$
4,984,446
$
5,177
$
390,662
$
$
2.02
(1)
$
9.4
part of
in the
(2)
264.9
million (amortized cost - $
301.2
million) that was pledged at the FHLB as collateral for borrowings and letters of credit as well as $
2.9
billion (amortized cost - $
3.1
billion) pledged as collateral for the
uninsured portion of government deposits. The secured parties are not permitted to sell or repledge the collateral.
(3)
Consists of a residential
pass-through MBS issued by the
Puerto Rico Housing Finance Authority
(the “PRHFA”) that
is collateralized by certain
second mortgages originated under
a program launched by the
Puerto
Rico government in 2010 and is in nonaccrual status based on the delinquency status of the underlying second mortgage loans collateral.
(1)
Gross Unrealized
ACL
(2)
Gains
Losses
U.S. Treasury securities:
$
59,992
$
$
$
$
59,189
0.75
U.S. GSEs’ obligations:
1,090,678
22,826
1,067,852
0.79
817,835
53,195
764,679
0.96
7,835
7,800
4.73
(3)
2,951
1,620
United States and Puerto Rico government obligations
1,979,291
77,845
1,901,140
0.87
MBS:
14,477
14,017
2.14
122,548
9,977
112,571
1.52
936,531
168,691
767,865
1.51
1,073,556
179,128
894,453
1.52
2.68
8,025
7,675
0.71
67,181
6,125
61,056
1.86
142,330
22,041
120,305
2.78
218,417
28,522
189,911
2.42
21,921
21,232
2.13
244,966
18,874
226,092
1.74
979,366
159,560
819,822
1.51
1,246,253
179,123
1,067,146
1.56
CMOs issued or guaranteed by the FHLMC, FNMA,
and GNMA:
377,812
52,338
325,548
2.88
Private label:
4,886
1,430
3,399
6.69
1,200
6.32
6,086
1,715
4,195
6.62
2,922,124
440,826
2,481,253
1.79
33,835
2,286
31,562
2.59
10,621
1,653
8,968
1.67
178,537
37,158
141,379
2.06
222,993
41,097
181,909
2.12
3,145,117
481,923
1.82
Other
1,000
1,000
2.32
Total available-for-sale debt securities
$
5,125,408
$
$
559,768
$
$
1.45
(1)
debt
securities that
9.6
part of
securities in
the
(2)
466.1
million (amortized cost - $
533.7
million) that was pledged
at the FHLB as
collateral for borrowings and
letters of credit as well
as $
3.0
billion (amortized cost -
$
3.3
billion) pledged as collateral for
the
uninsured portion of government deposits. The secured parties are not permitted to sell or repledge the collateral.
(3)
Consists of a residential pass-through MBS issued by the PRHFA
that is collateralized by certain second mortgages originated under a program
launched by the Puerto Rico government in 2010 and is in
nonaccrual status
based on the delinquency status of the underlying second mortgage loans collateral.
During the first
nine months of
purchased approximately $
994.8
million in available-for-sale
of
which
$
592.8
million
were U.S
with
an
average
yield
of
4.15
% and
$
402.0
million
were
U.S agencies
MBS
with an average yield of
5.24
%, including $
384.2
million of residential MBS.
Maturities
of
debt
are
based
on
the
period
of
final
maturity.
Expected
might
differ
from
because
they
may
be
subject
to
prepayments
and/or
call
options.
The
yield
on
debt
is
based
on
cost
and,
therefore,
does
not
give
effect
to
changes
in
fair
value.
The
net
unrealized loss
is presented
as part
of accumulated
other comprehensive
loss in
the consolidated
statements of financial condition.
The
tables
present
the
fair
value
and
gross
losses
of
the
debt
aggregated by
investment category
and length of
time that individual
securities have
been in a
continuous unrealized
loss position, as
of September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024. The tables also include debt
securities for which an ACL was recorded.
Total
Losses
Losses
Losses
U.S. Treasury and U.S. GSEs’
$
156,093
$
$
1,247,412
$
28,837
$
1,403,505
$
28,898
1,579
(1)
1,579
MBS:
FHLMC
809,506
134,048
809,506
134,048
GNMA
20,286
158,847
20,965
179,133
21,113
FNMA
938,952
126,688
938,952
126,688
CMOs issued or guaranteed by the FHLMC,
40,999
174,556
40,670
215,555
40,829
3,332
1,636
(1)
3,332
1,636
7,764
139,350
36,441
147,114
36,604
$
225,142
$
$
3,473,534
$
390,131
$
3,698,676
$
390,662
(1)
Unrealized losses do not include the credit loss component recorded
as part of the ACL. As of September 30, 2025, the
PRHFA bond and private label MBS
had an ACL of $
0.3
million
and $0.4 million, respectively.
Total
Losses
Losses
Losses
U.S. Treasury and U.S. GSEs’
$
8,005
$
$
1,886,046
$
76,824
$
1,894,051
$
76,859
1,620
(1)
1,620
MBS:
FHLMC
36,224
857,492
179,043
893,716
179,128
GNMA
22,281
166,470
28,014
188,751
28,522
FNMA
53,325
1,012,331
178,991
1,065,656
179,123
CMOs issued or guaranteed by the FHLMC,
52,778
187,772
52,090
240,550
52,338
4,195
1,715
(1)
4,195
1,715
44,831
131,152
40,274
175,983
41,097
$
217,444
$
1,831
$
4,247,078
$
557,937
$
4,464,522
$
559,768
(1)
Unrealized losses do not include
the credit loss component recorded
as part of the ACL.
As of December 31, 2024,
the PRHFA bond
and private label MBS had
an ACL of $
0.3
million
and $
0.2
Assessment for Credit Losses
Debt securities
issued by
U.S. government
agencies,
U.S. GSEs,
and
Treasury,
notes and
MBS, accounted
for
substantially
all
of
the
total
as
of
30,
2025,
and
the
expects
no
credit
losses
on
these securities, given
the explicit and
implicit guarantees
provided by
the U.S. federal
government. Because
the decline
in fair
value
is attributable to
changes in interest
rates, and not
credit quality,
and because,
Corporation did not
have
the intent to sell these U.S. government
and agencies debt securities and determined
that it was likely that it will not be
required to sell
these
before
their
recovery,
the
does
not
consider
impairments
on
these
to
be
credit
related. The
assessment was
concentrated mainly
on private
label MBS and
on the
debt security, for
which credit losses are evaluated on a quarterly basis.
held as part
of the Corporation’s
available for sale
portfolio consist of
trust certificates issued
by an unaffiliated
party
backed
by
fixed-rate,
single-family
loans
in
the
U.S.
mainland
with
original
FICO
scores
over
and
moderate
loan-to-value
ratios (under
%), as
well
as moderate
delinquency
levels.
The interest
rate
on
these
private label
MBS is
variable, tied
to
3-month CME Term Secured Overnight Financing Rate (“SOFR”
) plus
a tenor
spread adjustment
of
0.26161
% and
the
original
spread
limited
to
the
coupon
of
the
collateral.
The
the
ACL
for
private
label
MBS
based
on
a
risk-adjusted
discounted
cash
flow
methodology
that
the
structure
and
terms
of
the
instruments.
The
utilized
of default
(“PDs”)
and
loss-given
default
(“LGDs”)
that
considered,
among
other
things, historical
payment performance,
loan-to-value attributes,
and relevant
such as
regional unemployment
rates and
the housing
price index.
Under this
approach, expected
cash flows
(interest and
principal)
were discounted
at the U.S.
Treasury yield
curve as of
the reporting
date. See
Note 15
– “Fair Value
”
for the significant
used in the valuation of the private label MBS as of September 30, 2025 and December
For the residential
pass-through MBS issued
by the PRHFA
held as part of
available-for-sale portfolio
backed by
second
loans
in
Puerto
Rico,
the
ACL
was
based
on
a
discounted
cash
flow
methodology
that
considered the structure and
terms of the debt security.
The expected cash flows were
discounted at the U.S. Treasury
yield curve plus
a spread as
of the reporting date
and compared to
the amortized cost. The
Corporation utilized PDs and
LGDs that considered,
among
other
things,
payment
performance,
loan-to-value
attributes,
and
relevant
current
and
variables, such as
regional unemployment
rates, the housing
price index,
and expected recovery
from the PRHFA
guarantee. PRHFA,
not the
government, provides
a guarantee
in the event
of default
and subsequent
foreclosure of
the properties
the
second
loans.
In
the
event
that
the
second
loans
default
and
the
is
insufficient
to
satisfy
the
balance
of
this
MBS,
PRHFA’s
ability
to
honor
such
will
depend
on,
among
other
its
at
the
time
such
becomes
due
and
payable.
Deterioration
of
the
Puerto
Rico
economy
or
fiscal health of the PRHFA
could impact the value of this security,
resulting in additional losses to the Corporation.
a roll-forward
of the ACL
by major
security type
for the quarters
MBS
Total
MBS
Total
$
$
$
$
$
$
Provision for credit losses – expense (benefit)
(9)
(36)
(36)
Net (charge-offs) recoveries
(1)
(1)
ACL on available-for-sale debt securities
$
$
$
$
$
$
MBS
Total
MBS
Total
$
$
$
$
$
$
Provision for credit losses - expense (benefit)
(17)
(45)
(45)
Net (charge-offs) recoveries
(1)
(1)
ACL on available-for-sale debt securities
$
$
$
$
$
$
Held-to-Maturity Debt Securities
The
cost,
gross
gains
and
losses,
fair
value,
ACL,
yield
and
maturities of held-to-maturity debt securities as of September 30, 2025
and December 31, 2024 were as follows:
(1) (2)
Gross Unrecognized
Gains
Losses
ACL
$
1,017
$
$
$
1,077
$
5.11
56,379
2,139
58,355
7.28
10,313
10,827
5.06
14,870
14,924
7.77
Total government bonds
82,579
2,933
85,183
7.06
MBS:
9,214
9,072
3.03
15,826
15,283
4.31
25,040
24,355
3.84
11,577
11,139
3.29
9,583
9,191
3.11
46,977
1,392
45,585
4.41
56,560
1,784
54,776
4.19
CMOs issued or guaranteed by
FHLMC, FNMA, and GNMA:
23,399
22,841
3.43
116,576
3,465
113,111
3.87
9,112
9,071
3.48
65,096
3,208
61,888
1.94
74,208
3,249
70,959
2.13
190,784
6,714
184,070
3.20
$
273,363
$
2,933
$
7,043
$
269,253
$
4.36
(1)
on held-to-maturity
$
2.0
part of
in the
(2)
204.7
million (fair value - $
200.8
million) that serves as collateral for the uninsured portion of government deposits. The secured parties are not permitted to sell or repledge the collateral.
(1) (2)
Gross Unrecognized
Gains
Losses
ACL
$
2,214
$
$
$
2,342
$
5.07
61,289
2,724
63,575
7.33
13,184
13,790
5.79
15,755
15,901
8.07
Total government bonds
92,442
3,815
95,608
7.18
MBS:
12,112
11,759
3.03
16,936
1,142
15,794
4.30
29,048
1,495
27,553
3.77
13,472
12,630
3.29
61,233
3,786
57,447
4.19
CMOs issued or guaranteed by
FHLMC, FNMA, and GNMA:
25,566
1,321
24,245
3.49
129,319
7,444
121,875
3.86
9,258
9,107
3.48
86,767
5,317
81,450
3.92
96,025
5,468
90,557
3.88
225,344
12,912
212,432
3.87
$
317,786
$
3,815
$
13,561
$
308,040
$
4.83
(1)
on held-to-maturity
$
4.1
part of
in the
(2)
198.6
million (fair value - $
192.4
million) that serves as collateral for the uninsured portion of government deposits. The secured parties are not permitted to sell or repledge the collateral.
The
tables
present
the
debt
securities’
fair
value
and
gross
losses,
aggregated
by
category
and
length
of
time
that
individual
had
been
in
a
continuous
loss
position,
as
of
September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, including debt securities for
which an ACL was recorded:
Total
Losses
Losses
Losses
Government bonds
$
$
$
16,652
$
$
16,652
$
MBS:
FHLMC certificates
24,355
24,355
GNMA certificates
11,139
11,139
FNMA certificates
54,776
1,784
54,776
1,784
CMOs issued or guaranteed by FHLMC,
22,841
22,841
70,959
3,249
70,959
3,249
$
$
$
200,722
$
7,043
$
200,722
$
7,043
Total
Losses
Losses
Losses
Government bonds
$
$
$
20,071
$
$
20,071
$
MBS:
FHLMC certificates
27,553
1,495
27,553
1,495
GNMA certificates
12,630
12,630
FNMA certificates
57,447
3,786
57,447
3,786
CMOs issued or guaranteed by FHLMC,
24,245
1,321
24,245
1,321
90,557
5,468
90,557
5,468
$
$
$
232,503
$
13,561
$
232,503
$
13,561
The
classifies
the
debt
into
the
major
types:
MBS
issued
or
by
GSEs
and
and
bonds,
of
Puerto
Rico
bonds.
The
Corporation does not
recognize an
ACL for MBS
issued or guaranteed
by GSEs
since they are
highly rated by
major rating agencies
and
have a
long history
of no
credit losses.
In the
case of
government bonds,
determines the
ACL based
on the
product of
a
cumulative PD and LGD, and
the amortized cost basis of the
bonds over their remaining expected
life as described in Note 1
– “Nature of
and
Significant
Policies,” to
in
the 2024
Annual
Form 10-K.
performs periodic
credit quality
reviews on
these issuers.
All of
the government
bonds were
current as
to scheduled
contractual payments as
of September 30, 2025.
The ACL of government
bonds was $
0.7
September 30, 2025, compared
to
$
0.8
The following table presents
the activity in the
ACL for held-to-maturity debt
securities by major security
type for the quarters
and
nine-month periods ended September 30, 2025 and 2024:
Government Bonds
$
$
1,267
Provision for credit losses – benefit
(67)
(148)
$
$
1,119
Government Bonds
Beginning Balance
$
$
2,197
Provision for credit losses - benefit
(104)
(1,078)
$
$
1,119
Credit Quality Indicators:
The
debt
of
GSEs’
MBS,
for
which
the
expects
no
credit
losses,
and
financing arrangements
government issued
in bond form
,
accounted for as
securities but
are underwritten
as loans
with
features
that
are
found
in
loans.
Accordingly,
the
monitors
the
credit
quality
of
these
bonds through
the use
of internal
credit-risk ratings,
which
are generally
updated
on a
basis. The
a
bond
as
a
criticized
asset
if
its
risk
rating
is
Special
Mention,
Substandard,
Doubtful,
or
Loss.
bonds that do not meet the criteria
for classification as criticized assets are
considered to be Pass-rated securities.
For the definitions of
the internal-credit ratings, see Note 3 – “Debt Securities,” to
the audited consolidated financial statements included in the
Report on Form 10-K.
The
has
a
Loan
Review
Group
that
reports
directly
to
the
Risk
and
administratively
to
the
Chief
Risk
Officer.
The
Loan
Review
Group
performs
annual
credit
process
reviews
of
the
Bank’s
loan
portfolios,
the
above-mentioned
bonds
accounted
for
as
debt
securities. The
objective of
these loan
reviews is
to assess
accuracy of
the Bank’s
determination and
maintenance of
loan risk
rating
and its adherence
to lending policies, practices
and procedures.
The monitoring performed
by this group
contributes to the assessment
of compliance
with credit
policies and
underwriting standards,
the determination
of the
current level
risk, the
evaluation
of
the
effectiveness
of
the
credit
process,
and
the
identification
of
any
deficiency
that
may
arise
in
the
credit-granting
process. Based on
its findings, the
Loan Review Group
recommends corrective
actions, if necessary,
that help in
maintaining a
sound
credit process. The Loan Review Group reports the results of the credit process
reviews to the Risk Management Committee.
As of September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, all government bonds
classified as held-to-maturity were classified as Pass.
No
held-to-maturity debt
securities were
on nonaccrual
status, 90 days
and still accruing,
or past
due as
30,
- A security
is considered
to be past
due once
it is 30
days contractually
past due under
the terms of
the
agreement.
NOTE 3 – LOANS HELD FOR INVESTMENT
The
following table
provides information
about
the
loan
portfolio held
for
investment by
portfolio segment
and
disaggregated by
geographic locations
as of the indicated
dates:
As of December 31,
Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands region:
$
2,367,018
$
2,323,205
235,313
184,427
1,765,181
1,867,894
Commercial and Industrial (“C&I”) loans
2,451,416
2,325,875
3,730,287
3,750,205
$
10,549,215
$
10,451,606
Florida region:
$
522,063
$
505,226
24,550
43,969
784,194
698,090
5,837
7,502
$
$
2,294,950
Total:
$
$
259,863
228,396
(1)
(2)
ACL on loans and finance leases
(246,990)
(243,942)
Loans held for investment, net
$
$
(1)
As of September 30, 2025 and
December 31, 2024, includes $
873.7
780.9
million, respectively, of commercial loans
that were secured by real estate
and for which the primary source of repayment at origination was
not dependent upon such real estate.
(2)
Includes accretable fair value net purchase discounts of $
21.2
23.6
million as of September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively.
Various
loans were
assigned as
collateral for
borrowings, government
deposits, certain
time deposits
accounts, and
related unused
commitments.
The carrying
value of
loans pledged
as collateral
to $
5.7
billion and
$
5.4
and
31,
2024,
As
of
30,
and
31,
2024,
loans
pledged
as
include
$
2.1
billion
and
$
1.7
billion
that
were
pledged
at
the
FHLB
as
for
borrowings
and
letters
of
credit;
$
3.4
billion
pledged as collateral
to secure borrowing
capacity at the
FED Discount Window
as of each
2025 and December
31,
2024; $
127.0
million pledged to
secure as collateral
for the uninsured
government deposits, compared
to $
163.5
of
31,
2024;
and
$
110.1
million
pledged
to
secure
certain
time
accounts,
to
$
123.0
million
as
of
aging of
the loan
portfolio held
for investment,
as well
as information
about nonaccrual
loans with
no ACL,
by
portfolio classes as of September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024 are as follows:
Days Past Due and Accruing
Current
(1)
30-59
60-89
90+
(2) (3) (4)
(5)
Total loans held
Loans with no
ACL
(6)
Residential mortgage loans, mainly secured by first mortgages:
FHA/VA government-guaranteed
loans
(1)
(2) (4)
$
72,308
$
$
2,755
$
13,186
$
$
88,249
$
(1) (3) (5)
2,741,356
24,514
6,096
28,866
2,800,832
(1)
254,272
5,591
259,863
(1) (3) (5) (6)
2,526,586
21,437
13,288
(5)
3,581,511
9,019
1,091
2,970
19,650
15,513
1,974,125
59,261
10,044
14,225
2,057,655
880,533
13,933
2,173
3,029
899,668
327,357
5,176
2,940
2,054
337,527
281,720
4,438
2,896
5,764
294,818
140,831
2,568
1,648
1,409
146,456
Total loans held for investment
$
12,780,599
$
94,395
$
48,538
$
28,891
$
96,261
$
$
30,885
(1)
delinquency policy and
consistent with the
instructions for the
preparation of the
Consolidated Financial
Statements for Bank
Holding Companies (FR
Y-9C)
required by
the Federal
Reserve Board, residential mortgage,
commercial mortgage, and construction
loans are considered past
due when the borrower
is in arrears on
two or more monthly
payments. FHA/VA
government-guaranteed loans,
conventional residential mortgage loans, commercial mortgage, and construction loans past due 30-59 days, but less than two payments in arrears, as of September 30,
2025 amounted to $
8.6
63.0
1.9
million, and $
0.1
(2)
It is the Corporation’s policy to report
delinquent Federal Housing Authority (“FHA”)/U.S. Department of Veterans
Affairs (“VA”)
government-guaranteed residential mortgage loans as past-due loans 90 days and still
accruing as
opposed to
nonaccrual loans.
continues accruing
until they
have passed
the 15-month
delinquency mark,
taking into
consideration the
FHA interest
curtailment
process. These balances include $
5.0
million of residential mortgage loans guaranteed by the FHA that were over 15 months delinquent as of September 30, 2025.
(3)
Includes purchased credit deteriorated (“PCD”) loans previously accounted
for under ASC Subtopic 310-30 for
which the Corporation elected to treat pools of
these loans as single assets both at the
time of adoption of
current expected
(“CECL”) methodology on
January 1, 2020
and on an
ongoing basis for
credit loss measurement.
These loans
will continue to
be excluded
from nonaccrual loan
statistics as long
as the
Corporation can reasonably estimate
the timing and amount
of cash flows expected
to be collected on
the loan pools. The
portion of such loans
contractually past due 90 days
or more, amounting to
$
5.0
September 30, 2025 ($
4.1
million conventional residential mortgage loans and $
0.9
million commercial mortgage loans), is presented in the loans past due 90 days or more and still accruing category in the table above.
(4)
Included rebooked loans, which were previously pooled
into GNMA securities, amounting to $
3.8
million as of September 30, 2025. Under
the GNMA program, the Corporation has the option
but not the obligation to
repurchase loans
that meet
GNMA’s
specified delinquency
criteria. For
accounting purposes,
subject to
the repurchase
option are
required to
be reflected
on the
with an
offsetting
liability.
(5)
Nonaccrual loans in the Florida region amounted to $
22.7
million as of September 30, 2025, of which $
12.2
million was a commercial mortgage loan, $
10.3
million were residential mortgage loans, and $
0.2
a C&I loan.
(6)
12.2
million related to a nonaccrual commercial mortgage loan with no ACL in the Florida region as of September 30, 2025.
Days Past Due and Accruing
Current
(1)
30-59
60-89
90+
(2) (3) (4)
(5)
Total loans held
Loans with no
ACL
(6)
Residential mortgage loans, mainly secured by first mortgages:
FHA/VA government-guaranteed
loans
(1)
(2) (4)
$
70,529
$
$
2,907
$
18,816
$
$
92,252
$
(1) (3) (5)
2,666,959
29,867
7,404
31,949
2,736,179
227,031
1,365
228,396
(1) (3)
2,554,226
10,851
6,732
3,336,465
1,589
6,895
20,514
1,189
1,935,995
61,524
13,354
15,305
2,026,178
1,032
875,663
15,879
4,092
3,812
899,446
349,588
6,591
3,593
2,136
361,908
303,311
5,366
3,969
8,368
321,014
143,957
2,222
1,447
1,535
149,161
Total loans held for investment
$
12,463,724
$
93,171
$
59,804
$
42,390
$
87,467
$
$
10,199
(1)
delinquency policy
and consistent
instructions for
the preparation
of the
Consolidated Financial
Statements for
Bank Holding
Companies (FR
Y-9C)
required by
the Federal
Reserve Board, residential
mortgage, commercial mortgage,
and construction loans
are considered past
due when the
borrower is in
arrears on two
or more monthly
payments. FHA/VA
government-guaranteed loans,
conventional residential mortgage loans,
and commercial mortgage loans
past due 30-59 days,
but less than two payments
in arrears, as of
December 31, 2024 amounted to
$
8.8
65.6
million, and $
1.0
(2)
It is
policy to
report delinquent
FHA/VA
government-guaranteed residential
as past-due
loans 90
days and
still accruing
as opposed
to nonaccrual
loans. The
Corporation continues
accruing interest on these
loans until they have
passed the 15-month delinquency mark,
taking into consideration the
FHA interest curtailment process.
These balances include $
8.0
million of residential mortgage
loans
guaranteed by the FHA that were over 15 months delinquent as of December 31, 2024.
(3)
Includes PCD loans previously accounted for under ASC Subtopic 310-30 for which the Corporation elected to treat pools of these loans as single assets both at the time of adoption of CECL on January 1, 2020 and on an
ongoing basis for credit loss measurement. These loans will
continue to be excluded from nonaccrual loan statistics as long
as the Corporation can reasonably estimate the timing and
amount of cash flows expected to be
collected on the loan pools. The
portion of such loans contractually past
due 90 days or more,
amounting to $
6.2
million as of December 31,
2024 ($
5.3
million conventional residential mortgage loans,
and $
0.9
million
commercial mortgage loans), is presented in the loans past due 90 days or more and still accruing category in the table above.
(4)
Include rebooked loans,
which were previously
pooled into GNMA
securities, amounting to
$
5.7
Under the GNMA
program, the Corporation
has the option
but not the
obligation to
repurchase loans that meet GNMA’s
specified delinquency criteria. For accounting purposes, these loans subject to the repurchase option are required to be reflected on the financial statements with an offsetting liability.
(5)
Nonaccrual loans in the Florida region amounted to $
8.6
million as of December 31, 2024, of which $
8.5
million were residential mortgage loans.
(6)
no
nonaccrual loans with no ACL in the Florida region as of December 31, 2024.
When
a
loan
is placed
in
status,
any
accrued
but uncollected
income
is reversed
and
charged
against interest
income
and the
amortization of
any net
deferred fees
is suspended.
The amount
of accrued
interest reversed
against interest
income
0.8
2.4
million for the quarter
and nine-month period ended
September 30, 2025, respectively,
0.8
2.3
million for the same periods
in 2024, respectively.
For the quarter and
nine-month period ended September
interest income recognized on nonaccrual
loans amounted to $
0.4
1.1
0.5
$
1.4
million for the same periods in 2024, respectively.
As of
recorded investment
on residential
collateralized by
residential real
that
were
in
the
process
of
foreclosure
to
$
26.6
$
7.1
million
of
FHA/VA
government-guaranteed
loans,
and
$
3.2
million
of
PCD
loans
prior
to
the
adoption,
on
January
1,
2020,
of
CECL.
The
commences
the
foreclosure
process
on
real
estate
loans
when
a
becomes
days
delinquent.
Foreclosure
and
timelines
vary
depending
on
whether
the
is
located
in
a
judicial
or
non-judicial
state.
Occasionally,
foreclosures may be delayed due to, among other reasons, mandatory
mediations, bankruptcy,
court delays,
and title issues.
Credit Quality Indicators:
categorizes loans
into risk
categories based
on relevant
about the
ability of
the borrowers
to service
their debt
such as
current financial
information, historical
payment experience,
credit documentation,
public information,
and current
trends,
among
other
factors.
The
analyzes
non-homogeneous
loans,
such
as commercial
mortgage,
C&I,
and
construction loans individually
to classify the loans’ credit
risk. The Corporation
periodically reviews its commercial
loans
to
if
they
are
properly
classified.
The
frequency
of
these
reviews
will
depend
on
the
amount
of
the
aggregate
debt,
and
the
risk
rating
classification
of
the
obligor.
In
during
the
renewal
and
annual
review
process
of
applicable credit facilities,
the Corporation evaluates
the corresponding loan
grades. The Corporation
uses the same definition
for risk
ratings as those
described for Puerto
Rico municipal bonds
accounted for
as held-to-maturity debt
securities, as discussed
in Note 3
–
“Debt Securities,” to the audited consolidated financial statements included
in the 2024 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
For residential mortgage and consumer loans, the Corporation evaluates
credit quality based on its interest accrual status.
Based on
recent analysis
performed, the
of commercial
loans by portfolio
by
origination year
the internal
credit-risk category
as of
gross charge
-offs for
period
by portfolio
by origination
year, and
the amortized
cost of
by portfolio classes based on the internal credit-risk category as of December
31, 2024, were as follows:
As of
Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands Region
(1)
Prior
Loans
Total
Total
Pass
$
18,067
$
94,860
$
107,269
$
5,558
$
$
3,746
$
$
229,722
$
179,755
4,321
1,270
5,591
4,672
Loss
$
18,067
$
94,860
$
111,590
$
5,558
$
$
5,016
$
$
235,313
$
184,427
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
Pass
$
149,598
$
310,600
$
165,780
$
333,310
$
120,623
$
624,066
$
4,938
$
1,708,915
$
1,804,876
3,300
30,166
33,998
37,035
3,066
18,291
22,268
25,983
Loss
$
150,590
$
310,600
$
169,531
$
336,376
$
120,623
$
672,523
$
4,938
$
1,765,181
$
1,867,894
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
C&I
Pass
$
332,296
$
261,615
$
339,539
$
247,724
$
84,239
$
333,587
$
768,333
$
2,367,333
$
2,249,680
3,012
38,559
41,571
44,900
3,198
23,240
6,426
8,872
42,512
31,295
Loss
$
332,296
$
261,615
$
343,327
$
250,922
$
107,479
$
340,013
$
815,764
$
2,451,416
$
2,325,875
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
As of
Florida Region
(1)
Prior
Loans
Total
Total
Pass
$
$
$
23,841
$
$
$
$
$
24,550
$
43,969
Loss
$
$
$
23,841
$
$
$
$
$
24,550
$
43,969
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
Pass
$
129,061
$
76,892
$
26,702
$
205,733
$
100,103
$
179,517
$
35,535
$
753,543
$
672,736
17,609
13,042
30,651
25,354
Loss
$
129,061
$
76,892
$
26,702
$
223,342
$
100,103
$
192,559
$
35,535
$
784,194
$
698,090
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
C&I
Pass
$
135,562
$
303,908
$
177,188
$
144,080
$
114,267
$
101,150
$
186,474
$
1,162,629
$
1,029,100
11,063
Loss
$
135,562
$
303,908
$
177,188
$
144,080
$
114,267
$
101,346
$
186,474
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
As of
Total
(1)
Prior
Loans
Total
Total
Pass
$
18,067
$
95,569
$
131,110
$
5,558
$
$
3,746
$
$
254,272
$
223,724
4,321
1,270
5,591
4,672
Loss
$
18,067
$
95,569
$
135,431
$
5,558
$
$
5,016
$
$
259,863
$
228,396
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
Pass
$
278,659
$
387,492
$
192,482
$
539,043
$
220,726
$
803,583
$
40,473
$
2,462,458
$
2,477,612
3,300
30,166
33,998
37,035
20,675
31,333
52,919
51,337
Loss
$
279,651
$
387,492
$
196,233
$
559,718
$
220,726
$
865,082
$
40,473
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
C&I
Pass
$
467,858
$
565,523
$
516,727
$
391,804
$
198,506
$
434,737
$
954,807
$
3,529,962
$
3,278,780
3,012
38,559
41,571
55,963
3,198
23,240
6,622
8,872
42,708
31,295
Loss
$
467,858
$
565,523
$
520,515
$
395,002
$
221,746
$
441,359
$
1,002,238
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
tables present the
amortized cost of
residential mortgage
loans by portfolio
classes and by
origination year
accrual
status as
of
30,
2025,
the
gross charge
-offs
for
the
period
ended
30,
2025 by
origination
year, and the amortized cost of residential mortgage
loans by portfolio classes based on accrual status as of December 31, 2024:
As of
(1)
Prior
Loans
Total
Total
Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands Region:
$
$
$
1,125
$
$
1,489
$
83,578
$
$
87,155
$
91,124
$
$
$
1,125
$
$
1,489
$
83,578
$
$
87,155
$
91,124
$
181,928
$
183,224
$
157,771
$
146,530
$
58,830
$
1,532,963
$
$
2,261,246
$
2,208,672
18,121
18,617
23,409
$
181,928
$
183,224
$
157,771
$
146,925
$
58,931
$
1,551,084
$
$
2,279,863
$
2,232,081
Total
$
181,928
$
183,428
$
158,896
$
147,289
$
60,319
$
1,616,541
$
$
2,348,401
$
2,299,796
18,121
18,617
23,409
$
181,928
$
183,428
$
158,896
$
147,684
$
60,420
$
1,634,662
$
$
2,367,018
$
2,323,205
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
(1)
As of
(1)
Prior
Loans
Total
Total
Florida Region:
$
$
$
$
$
$
1,094
$
$
1,094
$
1,128
$
$
$
$
$
$
1,094
$
$
1,094
$
1,128
$
54,447
$
85,190
$
79,415
$
63,770
$
38,950
$
188,948
$
$
510,720
$
495,558
1,394
1,900
6,955
10,249
8,540
$
54,447
$
85,190
$
80,809
$
65,670
$
38,950
$
195,903
$
$
520,969
$
504,098
Total
$
54,447
$
85,190
$
79,415
$
63,770
$
38,950
$
190,042
$
$
511,814
$
496,686
1,394
1,900
6,955
10,249
8,540
$
54,447
$
85,190
$
80,809
$
65,670
$
38,950
$
196,997
$
$
522,063
$
505,226
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
(1)
As of
(1)
Prior
Loans
Total
Total
Total:
$
$
$
1,125
$
$
1,489
$
84,672
$
$
88,249
$
92,252
$
$
$
1,125
$
$
1,489
$
84,672
$
$
88,249
$
92,252
$
236,375
$
268,414
$
237,186
$
210,300
$
97,780
$
1,721,911
$
$
2,771,966
$
2,704,230
1,394
2,295
25,076
28,866
31,949
$
236,375
$
268,414
$
238,580
$
212,595
$
97,881
$
1,746,987
$
$
2,800,832
$
2,736,179
Total
$
236,375
$
268,618
$
238,311
$
211,059
$
99,269
$
1,806,583
$
$
2,860,215
$
2,796,482
1,394
2,295
25,076
28,866
31,949
$
236,375
$
268,618
$
239,705
$
213,354
$
99,370
$
1,831,659
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
(1)
The
tables present
the
cost
of
loans
by
classes
and
by
origination
year
accrual
status as
the gross
for the
by portfolio
by origination year, and the amortized
cost of consumer loans by portfolio classes based on accrual status as of December 31,
2024:
As of
(1)
Prior
Loans
Total
Total
Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands Region:
$
463,321
$
543,569
$
413,688
$
312,217
$
199,575
$
111,027
$
$
2,043,397
$
2,010,690
2,057
3,219
3,157
2,303
2,876
14,225
15,295
$
463,934
$
545,626
$
416,907
$
315,374
$
201,878
$
113,903
$
$
2,057,622
$
2,025,985
$
$
4,876
$
8,618
$
5,606
$
2,620
$
2,244
$
$
24,685
$
178,008
$
222,686
$
224,272
$
155,078
$
85,116
$
31,479
$
$
896,639
$
895,634
3,029
3,812
$
178,057
$
223,161
$
224,850
$
155,944
$
85,411
$
32,245
$
$
899,668
$
899,446
$
$
1,024
$
3,471
$
2,532
$
$
$
$
8,924
$
85,200
$
97,141
$
81,485
$
50,073
$
10,737
$
10,662
$
$
335,298
$
358,033
2,054
2,136
$
85,217
$
97,555
$
82,359
$
50,605
$
10,847
$
10,769
$
$
337,352
$
360,169
$
$
3,152
$
6,114
$
4,178
$
$
$
$
15,241
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
294,818
$
294,818
$
321,014
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
294,818
$
294,818
$
321,014
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
16,540
$
16,540
$
54,127
$
36,987
$
22,706
$
10,758
$
2,699
$
4,031
$
8,125
$
139,433
$
142,091
1,394
1,500
$
54,330
$
37,393
$
22,976
$
10,927
$
2,759
$
4,166
$
8,276
$
140,827
$
143,591
$
$
4,926
$
3,538
$
1,388
$
$
$
$
11,218
Total
$
780,656
$
900,383
$
742,151
$
528,126
$
298,127
$
157,199
$
302,943
$
3,709,585
$
3,727,462
3,352
4,941
4,724
2,768
3,884
20,702
22,743
$
781,538
$
903,735
$
747,092
$
532,850
$
300,895
$
161,083
$
303,094
$
3,730,287
$
3,750,205
$
1,410
$
13,978
$
21,741
$
13,704
$
4,450
$
4,371
$
16,954
$
76,608
(1)
As of
(1)
Prior
Loans
Total
Total
Florida Region:
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
1,739
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
1,739
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
1,167
$
$
$
$
1,913
$
1,844
$
5,614
$
5,535
$
$
1,167
$
$
$
$
1,927
$
1,845
$
5,629
$
5,570
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
Total
$
$
1,300
$
$
$
$
1,946
$
1,844
$
5,822
$
7,457
$
$
1,300
$
$
$
$
1,960
$
1,845
$
5,837
$
7,502
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
(1)
As of
(1)
Prior
Loans
Total
Total
Total:
$
463,321
$
543,569
$
413,688
$
312,217
$
199,575
$
111,060
$
$
2,043,430
$
2,010,873
2,057
3,219
3,157
2,303
2,876
14,225
15,305
$
463,934
$
545,626
$
416,907
$
315,374
$
201,878
$
113,936
$
$
2,057,655
$
2,026,178
$
$
4,876
$
8,618
$
5,606
$
2,620
$
2,265
$
$
24,706
$
178,008
$
222,686
$
224,272
$
155,078
$
85,116
$
31,479
$
$
896,639
$
895,634
3,029
3,812
$
178,057
$
223,161
$
224,850
$
155,944
$
85,411
$
32,245
$
$
899,668
$
899,446
$
$
1,024
$
3,471
$
2,532
$
$
$
$
8,924
$
85,200
$
97,274
$
81,527
$
50,073
$
10,737
$
10,662
$
$
335,473
$
359,772
2,054
2,136
$
85,217
$
97,688
$
82,401
$
50,605
$
10,847
$
10,769
$
$
337,527
$
361,908
$
$
3,152
$
6,114
$
4,178
$
$
$
$
15,241
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
294,818
$
294,818
$
321,014
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
294,818
$
294,818
$
321,014
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
16,540
$
16,540
$
54,608
$
38,154
$
22,706
$
10,758
$
2,908
$
5,944
$
9,969
$
145,047
$
147,626
1,409
1,535
$
54,811
$
38,560
$
22,976
$
10,927
$
2,968
$
6,093
$
10,121
$
146,456
$
149,161
$
$
4,926
$
3,538
$
1,388
$
$
$
$
11,218
Total
$
781,137
$
901,683
$
742,193
$
528,126
$
298,336
$
159,145
$
304,787
$
3,715,407
$
3,734,919
3,352
4,941
4,724
2,768
3,898
20,717
22,788
$
782,019
$
905,035
$
747,134
$
532,850
$
301,104
$
163,043
$
304,939
$
$
$
1,410
$
13,978
$
21,741
$
13,704
$
4,450
$
4,392
$
16,954
$
76,629
(1)
As of September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, the balance of
revolving loans converted to term loans was
no
t material.
Accrued interest
receivable on loans
54.7
($
58.2
December 31, 2024),
was
reported as part
of accrued interest receivable
on loans and
investment securities in
the consolidated statements
of financial condition,
and is excluded from the estimate of credit losses.
The
tables
present
about
loans
that
were
individually
evaluated
for
purposes
of
determining the ACL as of September 30, 2025 and December
31, 2024:
Collateral Dependent Loans -
With Allowance
Collateral Dependent
Loans - With No
Related Allowance
Collateral Dependent Loans - Total
Related
Related
Residential mortgage loans:
$
23,967
$
1,280
$
$
23,967
$
1,280
4,321
5,277
4,454
31,522
35,976
15,514
15,514
$
32,742
$
2,035
$
47,992
$
80,734
$
2,035
Collateral Dependent Loans -
With Allowance
Collateral Dependent
Loans - With No
Related Allowance
Collateral Dependent Loans - Total
Related
Related
Residential mortgage loans:
$
24,163
$
1,285
$
$
24,243
$
1,285
4,981
41,784
46,765
15,684
6,120
21,804
$
44,979
$
1,892
$
48,940
$
93,919
$
1,892
The
for
and
loans consisted
of
single-family
properties,
and for
consisted primarily
of office
buildings, multifamily
residential properties,
and
retail establishments. The weighted-average
loan-to-value coverage for collateral
dependent loans as of September
30, 2025 was
%,
% as of December 31, 2024.
Purchases and Sales of Loans
In
the
ordinary
course
of
business,
the
enters
into
securitization
and
whole
loan
sales
with
GNMA
and
GSEs, such as FNMA and
FHLMC. During the first
nine months of 2025,
loans pooled into GNMA MBS
amounted to approximately
$
120.2
to $
87.4
million, for the
of 2024, for
which the Corporation
recognized a net
gain on sale
of
$
4.4
million
and
$
3.7
Also,
during
the
first
nine
months
of
and
2024,
the
sold
$
8.8
million
and
$
25.8
of
performing
loans
to
GSEs,
for
which
the
recognized a
net gain
on sale
of $
0.4
$
0.6
continuing involvement
with
the
loans
that
it
sells
consists
of
the
loans.
In
the
agrees
to
loans
if
it
breaches any of
the representations and
warranties included in
the sale agreement.
These representations and
warranties are consistent
GSEs’ selling
and servicing
guidelines (
i.e.
, ensuring
mortgage was
properly underwritten
according to
guidelines).
For loans
pooled into
GNMA MBS,
the Corporation,
as servicer,
holds an
option to
repurchase individual
delinquent loans
issued
on or after
January 1, 2003,
when certain delinquency
criteria are met. This
option gives the
Corporation the unilateral
ability,
but not
the obligation, to
repurchase the delinquent
loans at par without
prior authorization from
GNMA. Since the
Corporation is considered
to
have
regained
control
over
the
loans,
it
is
to
recognize
the
loans
and
a
regardless of its
intent to repurchase
the loans. As
rebooked GNMA delinquent
loans
that were included in the residential mortgage loan portfolio amounted
to $
3.9
5.7
During
the
first
nine
months
of
and
2024,
the
repurchased,
pursuant
to
the
option,
$
1.3
1.7
of loans previously pooled
into GNMA MBS. The
principal balance of these
loans is fully
guaranteed,
and the
risk of
loss related
to the
repurchased loans
is generally
limited to
the difference
between the
delinquent interest
payment advanced
to GNMA, which
is computed at
the loan’s
interest rate,
and the interest
payments reimbursed
by FHA, which
are
computed
at a
pre-determined
debenture
rate.
Repurchases
of GNMA
loans allow
the
among
other
things, to
acceptable
delinquency
rates
on
GNMA
pools
and
remain
as
a
seller
and
servicer
in
good
standing
with
GNMA.
Historically, losses
on these repurchases of
GNMA delinquent loans have
been immaterial and no provision has
been made at the time
of sale.
Loan sales to FNMA and FHLMC are without recourse in relation
to the future performance of the loans.
The Corporation’s risk of
loss
with
respect
to
these
loans
is
also
minimal
as
these
repurchased
loans
are
performing
loans
with
documentation
deficiencies.
During
the
first
nine
months
of
2025,
the
C&I
loan
participations
in
the
Florida
region
totaling
$
98.6
million, and a
commercial mortgage loan
Rico region totaling
$
20.0
million. Meanwhile, during
the first nine months
of
2024,
the
loan
participations
in
the
Florida
region
totaling
$
178.2
which
of
164.5
million in the C&I portfolio
and $
13.7
million in the commercial
mortgage portfolio; and commercial
loan participations in the Puerto Rico region totaling $
38.9
During
the
first
nine
months
of
and
2024,
the
of
$
2.4
million
and
$
10.0
from
the
bulk
sales
of
fully
loans
and
finance
leases.
The
related
to
the
bulk
sale
recognized during the first nine months of 2025 are net of a repurchase liability
of $
0.1
Loan Portfolio Concentration
primary
lending area
is Puerto
Rico. The
banking subsidiary,
FirstBank, also
lends in
the USVI
and the BVI markets and
in the United States (principally
in the state of Florida).
Of the total gross loans held
for investment portfolio
of $
13.0
billion as of
credit risk concentration
was approximately
% in Puerto
Rico,
% in the
U.S., and
%
in the USVI and the BVI.
As of
30,
2025,
had $
213.7
million outstanding
in loans
extended
to the
Puerto
Rico government,
its
and
public
corporations,
to
$
193.3
million
as
of
31,
As
of
30,
2025,
$
155.4
million consisted
of loans
extended
to municipalities
Rico that
are general
obligations supported
by
assigned
tax
revenues,
and
$
18.6
million
of
loans
which
are
supported
by
one
or
more
sources
of
revenues. The
vast
majority
of
revenues
of
the
in
the
loan
are
independent
of
budgetary subsidies provided by the Puerto Rico central
government. These municipalities are required
by law to levy special property
taxes in such amounts as are required to satisfy the
payment of all of their respective general obligation
bonds and notes. In addition to
loans extended
to municipalities,
exposure to
Rico government
as of
2025 included
$
8.7
million in a
loan granted to
an affiliate of
Electric Power Authority
(“PREPA”)
and $
31.0
million in loans
to a public
corporation of the Puerto Rico government.
Moreover,
as of
outstanding balance
of construction
loans funded
through conduit
financing structures
to
support
the
federal
of
Low-Income
Housing
Tax
Credit
(“LIHTC”)
combined
with
other
federal
to
$
78.3
to $
59.2
The main
objective of
these programs
is to
spur development
in
new or rehabilitated
and affordable rental
housing. PRHFA,
as program subrecipient
and conduit issuer,
issues tax-exempt obligations
which
are
by
private
institutions
and
are
to
co-underwrite
with
PRHFA
a
mirror
loan
agreement for the specific
project loan to which
the Corporation will serve
as ultimate lender but
where the PRHFA
will be the lender
of record.
In
as
of
30,
2025,
the
had
$
68.4
million
in
to
loans
that
are
guaranteed by the
PRHFA, a
government instrumentality
that has been designated
as a covered
entity under PROMESA,
$
72.5
million
as
of
31,
loans
by
the
PRHFA
are
secured
by
the
properties and the guarantees serve to cover shortfalls in collateral in the event
of a borrower default.
The
also
has
credit
to
USVI
entities.
As
of
30,
2025,
the
had
$
125.8
million in loans
to USVI government
public corporations, compared
to $
100.4
million as of December
31, 2024. As of
2025, all loans were currently performing and up to date on principal
and interest payments.
Loss Mitigation Program for Borrowers Experiencing
Financial Difficulty
The Corporation provides assistance to
its customers through a loss mitigation
program. Depending upon the
nature of a borrower’s
or
loan
through
this
program
are
provided,
as
well
as
other
of
individual
C&I,
mortgage,
construction,
and
loans.
The
may
also
modify
terms to comply with regulations regarding the treatment of certain bankruptcy
filings and discharge situations.
The
loan
granted
to
that
are
with
payment
delays
include the following:
Forbearance plans –
Payments of either interest
and/or principal are
deferred for a pre-established
period of time, generally
not
exceeding
six
months
in
any
given
year.
The
and/or
is
repaid
as
either
a
lump
sum
payment
at
maturity date or by extending the loan’s
maturity date by the number of forbearance months granted.
Payment
plans
–
Borrowers
are
allowed
to
pay
the
regular
monthly
payment
plus
the
pre-established
delinquent
amounts
during a period generally not exceeding
six months.
At the end of the payment plan, the
borrower is required to resume making
its regularly scheduled loan payments.
Trial
–
These
types
of
loan
are granted
for
loans
and
home
equity
credit. Borrowers
continue making reduced monthly
payments during the
trial period, which is
generally up to six
months. The
reduced
that
are
made
by
the
during
the
trial
period
will
result
in
a
payment
delay
with
respect
to
the
original contractual terms of
the loan since the loan has
not yet been contractually
modified. After successful completion
of the
trial period, the mortgage loan is contractually modified.
Modifications
in
the
form
of
a
in
rate,
term
extension,
an
other-than-insignificant
payment
delay,
or
any
combination
of
these
types
of
loan
that
have
occurred
in
the
current
period
for
a
are
disclosed
in
the
tables
below.
Many
factors
are
considered
when
whether
there
is
an
other-than-
insignificant
payment
delay,
such as
the significance
of the
restructured
payment
amount relative
to the
unpaid
principal balance
or
collateral value of the loan or the relative significance of the delay to
the original loan terms.
The
below
relate
to
loan
granted
to
in
which
there
was
a
change
in
the
timing
and/or
amount
of
cash
flows
in
the
form
of
any
of
the
types
of
modifications,
that
resulted
in
a
more-than-insignificant
payment
delay.
These
exclude
$
1.6
million
and
$
4.6
million in restructured residential
mortgage loans that are
government-guaranteed (e.g.,
FHA/VA
loans) and were modified
quarter and nine-month period ended
September 30, 2025, compared to
$
0.5
3.7
for the quarter and
nine-month period ended September 30, 2024.
The
tables
present
the
cost
basis
as
of
30,
and
of
loans
to
experiencing financial difficulty
during the quarters
and nine-month periods
2025 and 2024,
by portfolio classes
and type
of modification
granted, and
the percentage
loans relative
to the
total period-end
basis of
receivables in the portfolio class:
Trial
term
Term
Rate
Term
Other
Total
Percentage
of Total by
Classes
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
0.02%
0.01%
(1)
1,377
0.07%
0.04%
(2)
0.32%
(1)
0.04%
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
3,483
Trial
Term
Term
Rate
Term
Other
Total
Classes
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
0.00%
0.06%
(2)
4,058
(1)
4,429
0.14%
(1)
1,037
0.05%
0.01%
(2)
0.29%
0.08%
$
$
$
$
$
$
4,183
$
$
6,769
Trial
Term
Term
Rate
Term
Other
Total
Classes
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
1,047
0.04%
30,166
30,166
1.18%
(3)
1,008
(1)
1,301
0.04%
2,428
(1)
3,243
0.16%
0.13%
2,942
(2)
2,942
1.00%
(1)
0.24%
$
$
$
30,166
$
2,942
$
2,229
$
$
2,479
$
39,475
Trial
Term
Term
Rate
Term
Other
Total
Classes
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
0.04%
0.06%
115,703
115,703
4.68%
(2)
4,058
(1)
4,441
0.14%
2,512
(1)
3,023
0.15%
0.04%
1,935
(2)
1,935
0.60%
(1)
0.37%
$
$
$
$
1,961
$
116,984
$
4,620
$
2,566
$
126,897
(1)
Modification consists of court mandated reduction to 0% interest rate for remaining loan term to borrowers in bankruptcy proceedings unless dismissal occurs.
(2)
Modification consists of reduction in interest rate and revocation of revolving utilization privileges.
(3)
Modification consists of a six-month deferral of principal and interest to be repaid on or before the end of the forbearance
plan.
The
tables
present
by
classes
the
effects
of
the
granted
to
financial difficulty,
other than
those associated
to payment
delay,
and
The
effects
of
the
to
payment
delay
were
discussed
above
and,
as
such,
were
excluded from the tables below:
months)
months)
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
3.09
%
%
4.59
%
15.64
%
%
%
%
months)
months)
%
%
%
%
%
%
14.50
%
3.00
%
%
3.04
%
%
3.51
%
17.48
%
%
%
2.30
%
months)
months)
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
0.50
%
%
3.03
%
%
4.57
%
15.67
%
%
%
3.01
%
months)
months)
%
1.80
%
%
%
%
%
13.82
%
3.00
%
%
2.62
%
%
3.09
%
17.21
%
%
%
3.04
%
The
tables
present
by
classes
the
of
loans
during
the
last
twelve
months
ended
September 30, 2025 and 2024 that were granted to borrowers experiencing
financial difficulty:
Last Twelve Months Ended September 30, 2025
30-59
60-89
90+
Total
Delinquency
Current
Total
$
$
$
$
$
1,119
$
1,234
42,086
42,086
6,939
6,965
3,823
4,123
2,900
3,675
(1)
$
$
$
$
1,380
$
57,640
$
59,020
Last Twelve Months Ended September 30, 2024
30-59
60-89
90+
Total
Delinquency
Current
Total
$
$
$
$
$
1,611
$
1,611
115,703
115,703
4,441
4,441
3,751
4,075
2,163
2,394
(1)
$
$
$
$
$
128,457
$
129,103
(1)
Excludes $
5.1
4.3
million in restructured residential mortgage loans that are government-guaranteed (e.g.,
FHA/VA loans) and
were modified during the last twelve months ended September 30, 2025
and
NOTE 4 – ALLOWANCE
FOR CREDIT LOSSES FOR LOANS AND FINANCE LEASES
The following tables present the activity in the ACL on loans and finance leases by portfolio
segment for the indicated periods:
Loans
Loans
C&I
Loans
Total
ACL:
$
42,448
$
4,551
$
22,746
$
39,359
$
139,474
$
248,578
(2,208)
2,503
(1,397)
18,876
18,270
(459)
(173)
(24,553)
(25,185)
4,341
5,327
$
40,272
$
5,360
$
25,366
$
37,854
$
138,138
$
246,990
Loans
Loans
C&I
Loans
Total
ACL:
$
46,051
$
5,646
$
30,078
$
35,440
$
137,317
$
254,532
(5,476)
(1,659)
(5,914)
28,634
16,470
(421)
(1,437)
(27,187)
(29,045)
4,279
5,039
$
40,651
$
3,998
$
24,205
$
35,099
$
143,043
$
246,996
Loans
Loans
C&I
Loans
Total
ACL:
$
40,654
$
3,824
$
22,447
$
33,034
$
143,983
$
243,942
(411)
1,196
2,711
4,091
55,901
63,488
(979)
(316)
(76,629)
(77,924)
1,008
1,045
14,883
(1)
17,484
$
40,272
$
5,360
$
25,366
$
37,854
$
138,138
$
246,990
(1)
Includes recoveries totaling $
2.4
million associated with the bulk sale of fully charged-off consumer loans and finance leases.
Loans
Loans
C&I
Loans
Total
ACL:
$
57,397
$
5,605
$
32,631
$
33,996
$
132,214
$
261,843
(16,533)
(1,642)
(8,900)
(2,871)
71,263
41,317
(1,428)
(2,317)
(81,053)
(84,798)
1,215
6,291
20,619
(1)
28,634
$
40,651
$
3,998
$
24,205
$
35,099
$
143,043
$
246,996
(1)
Includes recoveries totaling $
10.0
million associated with the bulk sale of fully charged-off consumer loans and finance leases.
The
the
ACL
the
methodologies
described
in
Note
–
of
and
Summary
of
statements included
in the
Form 10-K,
as updated by the information contained in this report, for each portfolio segment
.
generally applies
probability weights
to the
baseline and
alternative downside
economic scenarios
the
ACL with
the
the highest
weight.
The
chosen
each quarter
and
the
weighting
given
to
each
for
the
loan
categories
depend
on
a
variety
of
factors
recent
events,
leading
and regional
economic indicators,
and industry
trends. As
and December
applied
100%
to
the
for
the
and
loan
since
certain
macroeconomic variables
the commercial
(“CRE”) price
index,
particularly
in
the
Puerto
Rico
region,
are
to
to
perform
in
a
more
favorable
manner
than
the
downside economic scenario.
As
of
30,
2025,
the
ACL
for
loans
and
finance
leases
was
$
247.0
an
of
$
3.1
from
$
243.9
million as of December 31, 2024. The increase
was mainly related to the ACL for commercial and
construction loans, which increased
by
$
9.3
mainly
due
to
C&I
loan
growth,
a
in
the
outlook
of
the
real
estate
performance and the forecasted CRE price index,
and updated historical prepayment experience.
Meanwhile, the
ACL for
$
5.8
million, driven
by improvements
variables, mainly
in
the
of
the
rate,
and
reductions
in
the
loan
offset
by
updated
loss
used
for
the
ACL
in
the
loan
Also,
the
ACL
for
$
0.4
million mainly
due to
improvements in
such as
the unemployment
rate
and the
Housing Price
Index, and
updated historical
loss experience
determining the
ACL estimate
resulting in
a downward
revision of estimated loss severities and lower required reserve levels,
partially offset by newly originated loans.
Net charge-offs were
$
19.9
60.4
million for the third quarter
and first nine months of 2025,
24.0
million
and $
56.2
million, respectively, for
the same periods in 2024. The $
4.1
million decrease in net charge-offs for
the third quarter of 2025
was driven by
a $
2.7
million decrease in
consumer loans and
finance leases net
charge-offs, a
$
1.2
million charge-off
recorded on the
sale of a nonaccrual C&I
loan in the Puerto Rico region
during the third quarter of 2024,
and a $
0.3
million recovery associated with a
construction loan in the Florida
region during the third quarter of
- The net charge-offs
for the first nine months of
2025 and 2024
included $
2.4
10.0
in recoveries associated with
the bulk sales of
fully charged-off
and
finance
leases.
The
in
net
for
the
first
nine
months
of
was
also
driven
by
a
$
5.0
million
recovery
a C&I
loan in the
region during
by a decrease
in consumer
loans and finance leases net charge-offs.
The tables below
present the ACL
related to loans
and finance leases
and the carrying
values of loans
by portfolio segment
as of
September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024:
Loans
Loans
Commercial Mortgage
Loans
C&I
Loans
Total
$
$
259,863
$
$
$
$
40,272
5,360
25,366
37,854
138,138
246,990
Allowance for credit losses to
1.39
%
2.06
%
0.99
%
1.05
%
3.70
%
1.89
%
Loans
Loans
Commercial Mortgage
Loans
C&I
Loans
Total
$
$
228,396
$
$
$
$
40,654
3,824
22,447
33,034
143,983
243,942
Allowance for credit losses to
1.44
%
1.67
%
0.87
%
0.98
%
3.83
%
1.91
%
In
the
credit
losses
over
the
period
in
which
the
is
exposed
to
credit
risk
via
a
to
extend
credit,
such
as
unfunded
loan
and
standby
letters
of
credit
for
and
loans,
unless
the
is
unconditionally
cancellable
by
the
See
Note
–
“Regulatory Matters, Commitments
and Contingencies” for
information on off
-balance sheet exposures
as of September 30,
Corporation estimates
the ACL
for these
sheet exposures
following the
methodology described
in
Note
1 –
of Business
and
Summary
of Significant
Policies”
to
in
the
Annual
Report
on
Form
10-K.
As
of
30,
2025,
the
ACL
for
sheet
credit
exposures
amounted to $
2.6
million, compared to $
3.1
the activity
in the
ACL for
unfunded loan
commitments and
standby letters
for the
$
3,367
$
4,502
$
3,143
$
4,638
Provision for credit losses - benefit
(756)
(1,041)
(532)
(1,177)
$
2,611
$
3,461
$
2,611
$
3,461
NOTE 5
–
OTHER REAL ESTATE
OWNED (“OREO”)
The following table presents the OREO inventory as of the indicated dates:
OREO balances, carrying value:
(1)
$
8,347
$
12,897
(2)
3,887
Total
$
9,343
$
17,306
(1)
Excludes $
3.8
5.2
million as of September
30, 2025 and December
31, 2024, respectively,
of foreclosures that met the
conditions of ASC Subtopic 310-40
“Reclassification
of Residential Real Estate Collateralized Consumer
Mortgage Loans upon Foreclosure,” and
are presented as a receivable as part
of other assets in the consolidated statements
condition.
(2)
During the third quarter of 2025, the Corporation
recorded a $
2.8
million valuation adjustment in connection with
ongoing litigation involving a commercial
OREO property in the Virgin
Islands region. See Note 19 – “Regulatory Matters, Commitments
and Contingencies” for further details.
See Note 15 – “Fair
Value”
for information on subsequent
measurement adjustments recorded
on OREO properties reported
as part
of “Net loss
(gain) on
OREO operations”
in the consolidated
statements of income
nine-month periods
ended
September 30, 2025 and 2024.
NOTE 6 – NON-CONSOLIDATED
VARIABLE
INTEREST ENTITIES (“VIEs”) AND SERVICING
ASSETS
transfers residential
in sale
or securitization
transactions in
which it
has continuing
involvement,
responsibilities
and
arrangements.
All
such
have
been
accounted
for
as
sales
as
by
applicable accounting guidance.
When
the
need
to
consolidate
counterparties
to
which
the
has
transferred
assets,
or
with
which
the
entered into
other transactions,
first determines
if the
counterparty is
an entity
for which
a variable
exists.
If
no
scope
exception
is
and
a
variable
exists,
the
then
whether
it
is
the
primary beneficiary of the VIE and whether the entity should be consolidated
or not.
Below is a summary of transactions with VIEs for which the Corporation has retained
some level of continuing involvement:
Trust-Preferred
Securities (“TruPS”)
In
2004,
FBP Statutory
Trusts
I
and
II,
trusts
that
are
wholly
owned
by
,
sold to
institutional
$
million
and
$
million
of
its
TruPS,
Such
proceeds,
along
with
the
with
the
Corporation’s purchase
of common securities of $
3.1
3.9
were used to purchase $
103.1
$
128.9
in Junior
Subordinated Deferrable
Debentures. These
debentures, net
of related
issuance costs, had
been
as
part
of
“Long-term
borrowings”
in
the
of
condition.
See
Note
–
“Borrowings” for additional information related to the terms of these debentures.
During the first half of 2025,
the Corporation redeemed the remaining $
61.7
million of outstanding TruPS
as of December 31, 2024
at
a
call
price
of
%,
as
further
explained
in
Note
–
“Stockholders’
Equity.”
Following
the
of
these
TruPS, FBP Statutory Trusts
I and II were liquidated by the Corporation.
Private Label MBS
During
and
2005,
an unaffiliated
party,
referred
to in
this subsection
as the
seller,
a
series of
trusts
to
securitize
sell trust
(“private
label
MBS”).
The
seller
initially
the
for
a
fee, then
sold and
issued the
private label
MBS in
favor of
FirstBank. Currently,
FirstBank is
the sole
owner of
these private
label MBS,
with
another third-party performing the servicing for a fee. The
FDIC became owner of an interest-only strip (“IO”) upon its intervention
of
the seller, a
failed financial institution, and,
as such, is entitled to receive
the excess of the interest income
less a servicing fee over
the
variable rate
income that
earns on
the securities.
Since no
recourse agreement
exists, the
Bank, as
the sole
holder,
bears all
risks
from
losses on
non-accruing
repossessed
collateral.
As of
the amortized
cost
and
of
these
private
label
MBS
to
$
5.3
million
and
$
3.3
which
is
as
part
of
the
available-for-sale debt securities portfolio,
compared to an amortized cost and fair value of $
6.1
4.2
31, 2024. As
described in
Note 2 –
“Debt Securities,”
the ACL on
these private label
MBS amounted to
$
0.4
million
as of September 30, 2025, compared to $
0.2
Servicing Assets, or Mortgage Servicing Rights (“MSRs”)
The
first
lien
conjunction
with
GNMA
securitization
in
which the
loans are
exchanged for
cash or
securities that
are readily
redeemed for
cash proceeds
and servicing
rights. The
issued
through
these
are
by
GNMA
and,
under
seller/servicer
agreements,
the
is
to
service
the
loans
in
with
the
issuers’
and
standards.
As
of
30,
2025,
the
serviced
loans securitized
through
GNMA with
a principal
balance
of
$
2.1
billion.
Also, certain
conventional
conforming
loans are
sold to FNMA or FHLMC
with servicing retained. The
Corporation recognizes as separate
assets the rights to service
loans for others,
whether those servicing
assets are originated or
purchased. MSRs are included
as part of other
assets in the consolidated
statements of
financial condition.
The changes in MSRs are shown below for the indicated periods:
$
24,130
$
25,952
$
25,019
$
26,941
Capitalization of servicing assets
1,904
1,632
(1,059)
(1,060)
(3,196)
(3,135)
Other
(1)
(37)
(14)
(68)
(35)
$
23,659
$
25,403
$
23,659
$
25,403
(1)
Consists of adjustments related to the repurchase of loans serviced
for others and temporary impairment charges.
The components
of net servicing
income, included as
part of mortgage
banking activities in
the consolidated statements
of income,
are shown below for the indicated periods:
Servicing fees
$
2,498
$
2,588
$
7,558
$
7,766
Late charges and prepayment penalties
Other
(1)
(37)
(14)
(68)
(35)
Servicing income, gross
2,626
2,732
8,022
8,259
(1,059)
(1,060)
(3,196)
(3,135)
Servicing income, net
$
1,567
$
1,672
$
4,826
$
5,124
(1)
Consists of adjustments related to the repurchase of loans serviced
for others and temporary impairment charges.
MSRs are subject
to prepayment
and interest rate
risks. Key economic
assumptions used
in determining
the fair
value at the time of sale of the related mortgages for the indicated periods
ranged as follows:
Weighted Average
Maximum
Minimum
Constant prepayment rate:
6.6
%
16.6
%
3.6
%
7.0
%
15.9
%
2.4
%
6.1
%
9.0
%
2.4
%
Discount rate:
11.5
%
11.5
%
11.5
%
9.5
%
9.5
%
9.5
%
11.7
%
12.5
%
11.0
%
Constant prepayment rate:
6.8
%
17.1
%
3.2
%
6.9
%
20.6
%
2.1
%
6.0
%
7.6
%
3.0
%
Discount rate:
11.5
%
11.5
%
11.5
%
9.5
%
9.5
%
9.5
%
11.5
%
12.5
%
11.0
%
The weighted
averages of the
key economic
assumptions that the
Corporation used
in its valuation
model and the
sensitivity of the
current
fair
value
to
immediate
%
and
%
adverse
changes
in
those
for
loans
were
as
follows
as
of
the
indicated dates:
Carrying amount of servicing assets
$
23,659
$
25,019
$
41,710
$
43,046
expected life (in years)
7.71
7.63
Constant prepayment rate (weighted-average annual
rate)
5.99
%
6.34
%
Decrease in fair value due to 10% adverse change
$
$
Decrease in fair value due to 20% adverse change
$
1,585
$
1,675
Discount rate (weighted-average annual rate)
10.76
%
10.72
%
Decrease in fair value due to 10% adverse change
$
1,758
$
1,815
Decrease in fair value due to 20% adverse change
$
3,385
$
3,495
These sensitivities are hypothetical and should be used with caution. As the figures indicate, changes in fair value based on a 10%
variation in assumptions generally cannot be extrapolated because the relationship between the change in assumption and the change
in fair value may not be linear. Also, in this table, the effect of a variation in a particular assumption on the fair value of the MSR is
calculated without changing any other assumption. In reality, changes in one factor may result in changes in another (for example,
increases in market interest rates may result in lower prepayments), which may magnify or counteract the sensitivities
.
NOTE 7 – DEPOSITS
The following table summarizes deposit balances as of the indicated dates:
Type of account:
Non-interest-bearing deposit accounts
$
5,374,894
$
5,547,538
Interest-bearing checking accounts
3,853,088
4,308,116
Interest-bearing saving accounts
3,509,500
3,530,382
3,495,256
3,007,144
628,309
478,118
Total
$
$
the remaining
contractual maturities
of time
deposits, including
CDs, as
30,
2025:
Total
Three months or less
$
926,437
1,046,103
Over six months to one year
1,178,021
Over one year to two years
677,310
163,890
Over three years to four years
69,905
Over four years to five years
40,619
Over five years
21,280
Total
$
4,123,565
Total
Puerto
Rico
and
U.S.
time
with
balances
of
more
than
$250,000
to
$
1.8
billion
and
$
1.5
billion
as
of
and December 31,
This amount does
not include brokered
CDs that are generally
participated
out by brokers in shares
of less than the FDIC insurance
limit. As of September 30,
2025 and December 31, 2024,
unamortized broker
placement
fees
to
$
1.0
million
and
$
1.1
which
are
over
the
of
the
brokered CDs under the interest method.
NOTE 8 –BORROWINGS
Advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank (“FHLB”)
The following is a summary of the advances from the FHLB as of the indicated dates:
Long-term
Fixed
-rate advances from the FHLB
(1)
$
290,000
$
500,000
(1)
Weighted-average interest rate of
4.32
% and
4.45
% as of September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively.
Advances from the FHLB mature as follows as of the indicated date:
$
90,000
200,000
Total
(1)
$
290,000
(1) Average remaining term to maturity of
1.61
years.
Junior Subordinated Debentures
Junior subordinated debentures, as of the indicated dates, consisted of:
Long-term floating rate junior subordinated debentures (FBP Statutory Trust I)
(1)
$
$
43,143
Long-term floating rate junior subordinated debentures (FBP Statutory Trust II)
(2)
18,557
$
$
61,700
(1)
Amount represents
due in
2034 with
a floating
of
2.75
% over
3-month CME Term SOFR
plus a
0.26161
% tenor
spread
adjustment as of December 31, 2024 (
7.36
% as of December 31, 2024).
(2)
Amount represents
due in
2034 with
a floating
of
2.50
% over
3-month CME Term SOFR
plus a
0.26161
% tenor
spread
adjustment as of December 31, 2024 (
7.12
% as of December 31, 2024).
6 –
“Non-Consolidated Variable
Interest Entities
(“VIEs”) and
Servicing Assets”
and Note
11 –
“Stockholders’ Equity”
for
on
junior
the
$
61.7
million
of
the
TruPS issued by FBP Statutory Trusts
I and II.
NOTE 9 – EARNINGS PER COMMON
.
SHARE
The calculations of earnings per
common share for the quarters
and nine-month periods ended
September 30, 2025 and 2024
are as
follows:
Net income attributable to common stockholders
$
100,526
$
73,727
$
257,765
$
223,023
Shares:
Average common
shares outstanding
159,291
163,059
161,023
165,041
Average potential
dilutive common shares
Average common
shares outstanding - assuming dilution
160,087
163,872
161,770
165,730
Earnings per common share:
Basic
$
0.63
$
0.45
$
1.60
$
1.35
Diluted
$
0.63
$
0.45
$
1.59
$
1.35
Earnings
per
common
share
is
computed
by
dividing
net
income
to
common
stockholders
by
the
number
of
common
shares
issued
and
outstanding.
Basic
common
shares
exclude
unvested shares
of
restricted stock that do not contain non-forfeitable dividend rights
.
Potential dilutive
common
shares consist
of unvested
stock
and
units (if
any
of the
are
met
as
of
the
end
of
the
period)
that
do
not
contain
non-forfeitable
or
equivalent
rights
using the
treasury stock
method. This
method assumes
that proceeds
equal to
the amount
of compensation
cost attributable
to future
is
used
to
shares
on
the
open
market
at
the
average
market
price
for
the
period.
The
between
the
number
of
dilutive
shares
issued
and
the
shares
is
added
as
incremental
shares
to
the
actual
number
of
shares
to
compute
diluted
per
share.
Unvested
shares
of
stock
during
the
period
that
result
in
lower potentially
dilutive shares issued
than shares purchased
treasury stock method
are not included
in the computation
of
dilutive
per
share
since
their
inclusion
would
have an
antidilutive
effect
on
per
share.
There
were
no
antidilutive
shares of common stock during the quarters and nine-month periods
ended September 30, 2025 and 2024.
NOTE 10 – STOCK-BASED
.
COMPENSATION
The First BanCorp.
Omnibus Incentive Plan (the “Omnibus Plan”), which
is effective until May 24, 2026, provides for equity-based
and non-equity-based
compensation incentives
(the “awards”).
The Omnibus
Plan authorizes
the issuance
of up
to
14,169,807
shares
stock, subject
to adjustments
for
stock splits,
reorganizations
and other
similar events.
As of
2025, there
were
1,974,291
authorized
shares
of
common
stock
for
under
the
Omnibus
Plan.
The
Board
of
Directors, based
on the
recommendation
of the
Compensation and
Benefits Committee
of the
Board, has
the power
and authority
to
determine
those
eligible
to
receive
awards
and
to
establish
the
terms
and
of
any
awards,
subject
to
various
limits
and
vesting restrictions that apply to individual and aggregate awards.
Restricted Stock
Under the
Omnibus Plan,
may grant
to plan
participants, subject
to forfeiture
upon the
of certain
events until
the dates
specified in
the participant’s
award agreement.
While the
is subject
to forfeiture
and
does
not
contain
non-forfeitable
rights,
participants
may
exercise
full
voting
rights
with
respect
to
the
shares
of
stock
granted
to
them.
The
fair
value
of
the
shares
of
stock
granted
was
based
on
the
market
price
of
the
common
stock on
the date
of the
respective grant.
The shares
of restricted
stocks granted
to employees
to the
vesting period:
fifty percent
(
%) of
those shares
vest on
the
two-year
anniversary of
the grant
date and
the remaining
% vest
on
the
three-year
anniversary of
the grant
date. The
granted to
directors are
generally subject
to vesting
on the
one-year
anniversary of the grant date.
The
table
summarizes
the
stock
under
the
Omnibus
Plan
during
the
periods
ended
Number of
Number of
Average
Average
stock
stock
Unvested shares outstanding at beginning of year
1,007,621
$
14.39
889,642
$
12.30
Granted
(1)
461,236
18.46
413,516
17.49
Forfeited
(8,818)
16.27
(7,156)
13.69
Vested
(423,729)
13.13
(276,558)
12.36
Unvested shares outstanding at end of period
1,036,310
$
16.71
1,019,444
$
14.38
(1)
For the
15,691
awarded to
independent directors
and
445,545
awarded to
employees, of
which
103,560
shares were
granted to
retirement-eligible employees
and thus
charged to
earnings as
of the
grant date.
For the
30,
2024, includes
16,448
shares of restricted
stock awarded to
independent directors and
397,068
shares of restricted
stock awarded to
employees, of which
84,122
shares were granted
to
retirement-eligible employees and thus charged to earnings
as of the grant date.
For
the
quarter
and
period
ended
30,
2025,
the
$
1.4
million
and
$
5.9
of stock-based
compensation expense
awards, compared
to $
1.3
$
5.0
the
same
periods
in
2024,
As of
30,
2025,
there
was $
6.9
million
of
total unrecognized
cost
related to unvested shares of restricted stock that the Corporation expects to
recognize over a weighted-average period of
1.6
years.
Performance Units
Under the Omnibus Plan, the Corporation may award
performance units to participants, with each unit representing
the value of one
share
of
the
common
stock.
These awards, which are granted to executives, have the right to receive dividend
equivalents. Such dividend equivalents accrue during the performance cycle and are paid in cash on the vesting date based upon
achievement of the performance goals.
Performance units granted vest on the third anniversary of the effective date of the award based on actual achievement of two
performance metrics weighted equally: relative total shareholder return (“Relative TSR”), compared to companies that comprise the
KBW Nasdaq Regional Banking Index, and the achievement of a tangible book value per share (“TBVPS”) goal, which is measured
based upon the growth in the tangible book value during the performance cycle, adjusted for certain allowable non-recurring
transactions. The participant may earn 50% of their target opportunity for threshold level performance and up to 150% of their target
opportunity for maximum level performance, based on the individual achievement of each performance goal during a
three-year
performance cycle. Amounts between threshold, target and maximum performance will vest in a proportional amount.
The
table
summarizes
the
units
under
the
Omnibus
Plan
during
the
periods
ended
Number
Number
of
Average
of
Average
Performance
Performance
Units
Units
Performance units at beginning of year
549,032
$
14.37
534,261
$
12.25
Additions
(1)
160,744
18.66
165,487
18.39
Vested
(2)
(166,669)
13.15
(150,716)
11.26
Performance units at end of period
543,107
$
16.01
549,032
$
14.37
(1)
Units granted during the nine-month
periods ended September 30,
2025 and 2024 are based
on the achievement of the
Relative TSR and TBVPS performance
goals during a three-
year performance cycle beginning January 1, 2025 and January
1, 2024, respectively, and ending on
December 31, 2027 and December 31, 2026, respectively.
(2)
Units
vested
during
the
periods
ended
30,
and
are
related
to
units
granted
in
and
2021,
that
met
the
pre-
established targets and were settled with shares
of common stock reissued from treasury shares.
The
fair
value
of
the
units
awarded,
that
was
based
on
the
TBVPS
goal
component,
was
based
on
the
market
price
of
the
common
stock
on
the
respective
date
of
the
grant
and
assuming
attainment
of
100%
of
target
opportunity.
As
of
30,
2025,
there
have
been
no
changes
in
of
the
that
the
pre-
established TBVPS
goal will
be achieved;
as such,
no cumulative
adjustment to
compensation expense
has been
recognized. The
fair
value
of
the
units
awarded,
that
was
based
on
the
Relative
TSR
component,
was
using
a
Monte
Carlo
simulation. Since
the Relative
TSR component
is considered
a market
condition, the
of the
the award
Relative TSR is not revised subsequent to grant date based on actual performance.
The following table
summarizes the valuation
assumptions used to
calculate the fair
value as of
the grant date
of the Relative
TSR
component
of the
performance units
granted under
the Omnibus
Plan during
2024:
Risk-free interest rate
(1)
3.92
%
4.41
%
Correlation coefficient
74.96
73.80
Expected dividend yield
(2)
Expected volatility
(3)
31.94
34.65
Expected life (in years)
2.79
2.78
(1)
Based on the yield on zero-coupon U.S. Treasury
Separate Trading of Registered Interest and
Principal of Securities as of the grant date for a period equal to the
simulation term.
(2)
Assumes that dividends are reinvested at each ex-dividend date.
(3)
Calculated based on the historical volatility of the Corporation's
stock price with a look-back period equal to the simulation
term using daily stock prices.
For
the
quarter
and
period
ended
30,
2025,
the
$
0.8
million
and
$
2.1
of
stock-based
expense
related
to
units,
to
$
0.7
million
and
$
1.8
million
for
the
same periods in 2024,
As of September 30, 2025,
there was $
4.4
million of total unrecognized
compensation cost related
to unvested performance units that the Corporation expects to recognize
over a weighted-average period of
1.9
years.
Shares withheld
During the
withheld
194,259
shares (first nine
2024 –
137,206
shares) of the
stock
and
units
that vested
during
such
period to
cover
the participants’
payroll
and
income
tax withholding
liabilities;
these
shares
are
held
as
treasury
shares.
The
paid
in
cash
any
fractional
share
of
salary
stock
to
which
an
officer
was entitled.
In
the consolidated
the
shares
withheld
for
tax purposes
as common
stock repurchases.
NOTE 11 – STOCKHOLDERS’
EQUITY
Repurchase Programs
On
July
22,
2024,
the
that
its
Board
of
a
program
under
which
the
may
up
to
$
million
that
could
include
of
common
stock
and/or
junior
debentures. Under
this program,
repurchased
5,158,809
shares of common
stock through
open market
transactions at
an
average
price
of
$
19.38
for
a
total
cost
of
$
100.0
million
during
the
first
nine
months
of
In
the
redeemed
$
61.7
million
of
debentures.
As of
has
authorization
$
38.3
which it
expects to
execute during
the remainder
Furthermore, on
October 22,
Corporation announced
that its Board
of Directors
approved a
new stock
repurchase program,
under which
the
Corporation may repurchase up to an additional $
million of its outstanding common stock, which it expects to execute
end of the fourth quarter of 2026.
Repurchases
under
these programs
may
be
executed
through open
market
accelerated
share
and
privately
negotiated
or
plans,
plans
complying
with
Rule
10b5-1
under
the
Act,
and
will
be
conducted
in
applicable legal
and regulatory
requirements. The
repurchase programs
to various
capital position,
financial performance
and alternative
uses of
capital, stock
trading price,
and
general
market conditions.
The repurchase
programs do
not obligate
it to
acquire any
specific number
of shares
and do
an
expiration date. The
repurchase programs
may be modified, suspended,
or terminated at
any time at the
Corporation’s discretion.
Any
repurchased shares of common stock are
expected to be held as treasury shares.
The Corporation’s holding
company has no operations
and depends on dividends, distributions
and other payments from its
subsidiaries to fund dividend payments,
stock repurchases, and to
fund all payments on its obligations, including debt obligations.
Common Stock
The
table
shows
the
changes
in
shares
of
common
stock
for
the
and
periods
ended
Total
Number of Shares
Common stock outstanding, beginning of period
161,507,795
163,865,453
163,868,877
169,302,812
Common stock repurchased
(1)
(2,386,504)
(898)
(5,353,068)
(5,984,078)
13,605
14,947
627,905
564,232
(3,692)
(8,818)
(7,156)
Common stock outstanding, end of period
163,875,810
163,875,810
(1)
For the
quarter and
5,993
and
194,259
shares, respectively,
surrendered to
cover plan
participants’ payroll
and
income taxes.
2024 includes
and
137,206
shares, respectively,
surrendered to
cover plan
participants’
payroll and income taxes.
For
the
quarter
and
period
ended
30,
2025,
total
cash
on
shares
of
common
stock
$
28.7
0.18
per share)
and $
87.4
0.54
per share),
$
26.3
0.16
per
share) and $
79.7
0.48
per share), for
the same periods
of 2024, respectively.
On
October 22, 2025
, the Corporation’s
Board
of
a
cash
of
$
0.18
per
common
share.
The
is
payable
on
December 12, 2025
to
shareholders of record
at the close of business
on
November 28, 2025
. The Corporation intends
to continue to pay
quarterly dividends
on
common
stock.
However,
the
common
stock
dividends,
the
declaration,
timing,
and
amount,
remain
subject to consideration and approval by the Corporation’s
Board of Directors at the relevant times.
Preferred Stock
has
50,000,000
authorized shares of
preferred stock with
a par value
of $
1.00
, subject to
certain terms. This
stock
may
be
issued
in
series
and
the
shares
of
each
series
have
such
rights
and
preferences
as
are
fixed
by
the
Board
of
when
authorizing
the
of
that
particular
series
and
are
redeemable
at
the
option.
No
shares
of
preferred stock were outstanding as of September 30, 2025 and December 31,
Treasury Stock
table
shows the
changes
in
treasury
stock
for
and
periods
30,
2025 and 2024:
Total
Number of Shares
Treasury stock, beginning of period
62,155,321
59,797,663
59,794,239
54,360,304
Common stock repurchased
2,386,504
5,353,068
5,984,078
(13,605)
(14,947)
(627,905)
(564,232)
3,692
8,818
7,156
Treasury stock, end of period
59,787,306
59,787,306
FirstBank Statutory Reserve (Legal Surplus)
The
Puerto
Rico
Banking
Law
of
1933,
as
amended
(the
“Puerto
Rico
Banking
Law”),
that
a
minimum
of
%
of
for
the year
be transferred
to a
reserve
until such
surplus
equals the
total of
paid-in-capital
on
common and preferred
stock. Amounts transferred
to the legal surplus
reserve from retained
earnings are not available
for distribution
to the Corporation without the
prior consent of the Puerto
Rico Commissioner of Financial Institutions.
The Puerto Rico Banking Law
provides that, when the expenditures of a Puerto Rico commercial bank are greater than receipts, the excess of the expenditures over
receipts must be charged against the undistributed profits of the bank, and the balance, if any, must be charged against the legal
surplus reserve, as a reduction thereof. If the legal surplus reserve is not sufficient to cover such balance in whole or in part, the
outstanding amount must be charged against the capital account and the Bank cannot pay dividends until it can replenish the legal
surplus reserve to an amount of at least 20% of the original capital contributed.
reserve, included
as part
of
retained
in
the
of
to
$
230.2
million
as
of
each
of
September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024. There were
no
transfers to the legal surplus reserve during the first nine months of 2025.
NOTE 12 – ACCUMULATED
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS
the changes
in accumulated
other comprehensive
loss for
Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive
Loss by Component
(1)
Nine-Month Period Ended September
30,
Net unrealized holding losses on available-for-sale
$
(442,072)
$
(645,057)
$
(567,338)
$
(640,552)
Other comprehensive income
(2)
48,834
160,054
174,100
155,549
$
(393,238)
$
(485,003)
$
(393,238)
$
(485,003)
Adjustment of pension and postretirement
benefit plans:
$
$
1,382
$
$
1,382
Other comprehensive income
$
$
1,382
$
$
1,382
(1)
All amounts presented are net of tax.
(2)
Net unrealized holding gains on available-for-sale debt securities have no tax effect because securities are either tax-exempt, held by an IBE, or have a full deferred tax asset valuation allowance.
NOTE 13 – EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS
maintains two frozen
qualified noncontributory
defined benefit pension
plans (the “Pension
Plans”), and
a related
complementary
post-retirement
benefit
plan
(the
“Postretirement
Benefit
Plan”)
covering
medical
benefits
and
life
after
retirement
that
it
obtained
in
the
Banco
Santander
Puerto
Rico
(“BSPR”)
acquisition
on
1,
One
defined
benefit
pension
plan covers
substantially all
of BSPR’s
former
employees who
were active
before January
1, 2007,
while
the other
defined
benefit pension plan covers personnel of an institution previously acquired
by BSPR. Benefits are based on salary and years of service.
The accrual of benefits under the Pension Plans is frozen to all participants.
The following table presents the components of net periodic benefit for the indicated
periods:
Affected Line Item
in the Consolidated
Statements of Income
Net periodic benefit, pension plans:
Interest cost
$
$
$
2,787
$
2,702
Expected return on plan assets
(998)
(1,017)
(2,994)
(3,053)
Net periodic benefit, pension plans
(69)
(117)
(207)
(351)
Net periodic cost, postretirement plan
Net periodic benefit
$
(62)
$
(100)
$
(187)
$
(302)
NOTE 14 –
INCOME TAXES
The Corporation is subject to Puerto Rico income tax on
its income from all sources. Under the Puerto Rico Internal
Revenue Code,
as amended (the “PR Tax
Code”), the Corporation and its subsidiaries are treated as
separate taxable entities and are not entitled to file
consolidated tax returns. However,
certain subsidiaries that are
organized as limited liability
companies with a partnership
election are
treated
as
for
Puerto
Rico
tax
purposes.
Furthermore,
the
through
with
special tax
treatments, including
an IBE
unit of
and through
FirstBank Overseas
each of
exempt
from
Puerto
Rico
income
taxation
under
the
International
Banking
Entity
Act
of
Puerto
Rico
(“IBE
Act”),
and
through
a
wholly-owned
subsidiary
that
engages
in
certain
Puerto
Rico
qualified
investing
and
lending
with
certain
tax
advantages
under Act 60 of 2019.
On July 17, 2025, the Government of Puerto Rico enacted
Act 65-2025 which, among other things, allows domestic
limited liability
companies owned
by legal entities
to elect to
be treated
as disregarded entities
for tax purposes.
As a result
of this change,
third
quarter
of
2025,
the
reversed
$
16.6
million
in
related
to
tax
assets
with
net
loss
(“NOL”)
at
the
holding
company
level.
This
the
expectation of realizing
these tax benefits under
the new election
established by the Act.
related
to
tax
assets
with
NOL
at
the
holding
company
level
was
1.0
and nine-month period
recorded an income
tax expense of
$
5.7
million
and
$
51.6
to
an
income
tax
expense
of
$
22.7
million
and
$
72.2
for
the
same
periods
in
The
in
income
tax
expense
for
the
third
quarter
and
period
ended
30,
was
$
16.6
and a
lower estimated
annual
tax
rate
due
to
a
higher
proportion
of
exempt
to
taxable
income.
The
annual
tax
rate,
excluding discrete items, decreased to
22.2
% for the first nine months of 2025, compared to
24.5
% for the comparable period in 2024.
Income
tax
expense
also
USVI
income
taxes,
as
well
as
U.S.
federal
and
state
taxes.
As
a
Puerto
Rico
corporation, FirstBank
is treated as
a foreign corporation
for U.S. and
USVI income tax
purposes and is
generally subject to
tax only
on its
income from
sources within
and USVI
or income
effectively
connected with
the conduct
of a
trade or business in those jurisdictions.
Such tax paid in the U.S. and USVI
is also creditable against the
Corporation’s Puerto Rico
tax
liability,
subject
to
certain
and
limitations.
For
the
quarter
and
period
ended
30,
2025,
current
income
tax
expense
of
$
3.2
million
and
$
8.6
related
to
its
U.S.
operations,
2.8
7.7
million, respectively, for the comparable
As of
30,
2025,
had
a net
$
146.9
of a
$
80.8
million against
the deferred
tax asset,
a net
$
136.4
of a
of $
119.1
million, as
in the
tax asset
by the
of
$
16.6
million
in
The
tax
the
banking
subsidiary,
FirstBank,
$
133.0
net of
a valuation
$
77.0
to a
tax
$
136.4
of a
of $
98.5
million, as
The decrease
in the
tax
asset
of
was
mainly
related
to
the
usage
of
minimum
tax
credits.
Meanwhile,
the
in
the
allowance was related
primarily to changes in
the market value of
available-for-sale debt securities,
which resulted in an
equal change
in
the
net
tax
asset
without
impacting
earnings.
The
a
full
for
its
tax
assets associated
with capital
loss carryforwards,
NOL carryforwards
to USVI
and unrealized
losses of
available-for-
sale debt securities.
See Note 20
– “Income Taxes,”
to the audited
consolidated financial statements
included in the
2024 Annual Report
for information on the tax
treatment of NOL carryforwards and dividend
received deduction under the PR Tax
Code and the limitation
under Section 382 of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code.
The amount
of unrecognized
tax benefits
may increase
or decrease
in the
future for
various reasons,
including adding
amounts for
current tax
year positions,
expiration of
open income
tax returns
due to the
statute of
limitations, changes
in management’s
about the level of uncertainty,
the status of examinations, litigation and legislative activity,
and the addition or elimination of uncertain
tax positions.
The statute
of limitations
PR Tax
Code is
four years
after a
tax return
is due
or filed,
whichever is
later; the
statute of
limitations for
tax purposes
is three
years after
a tax
return is
due or
filed, whichever
is later.
For
tax purposes,
all tax
years subsequent
to 2020
remain open
to examination.
For Puerto
Rico tax
purposes, all
tax years subsequent to 2019 remain open to examination.
NOTE 15 –
FAIR VALUE
Measurement
820, “Fair
Value
Measurement,” defines
fair value as
the exchange
price that would
be received for
an asset or
paid to
a
(an
exit
price)
in
the
or
most
advantageous
market
for
the
asset
or
in
an
orderly
transaction
between market
participants on
the measurement
date. This guidance
also establishes
a three-level
hierarchy for
measuring fair
value
based on the
observability of inputs:
(i) Level 1
inputs are quoted
prices in active markets
for identical assets and
liabilities; (ii) Level
2 inputs are observable
inputs other than Level
1 prices, such as quoted
prices for similar assets or
liabilities in active markets,
as well
as
inputs
that
are
observable
for
the
asset
or
(other
than
quoted
prices);
and
(iii)
Level
inputs
are
unobservable
inputs,
requiring significant judgement due to limited or no market activity.
See Note 23 –
“Fair Value,”
to the audited consolidated
financial statements included
in the 2024 Annual
Report on Form 10-K
for
a description of the valuation methodologies used to measure financial instruments
at fair value on a recurring basis.
There
were
no
of
assets
and
at
fair
value
between
Level
and
Level
measurements
during
the
quarters and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2025 and
Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis are summarized below as of
the indicated dates:
Fair Value Measurements Using
Fair Value Measurements Using
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Total
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Total
Assets:
Available-for-sale debt securities:
U.S. Treasury securities
$
496,803
$
$
$
496,803
$
59,189
$
$
$
59,189
Noncallable U.S. agencies debt securities
646,783
646,783
533,296
533,296
Callable U.S. agencies debt securities
612,631
612,631
1,307,035
1,307,035
MBS
2,836,675
3,332
(1)
2,658,967
4,195
(1)
1,579
1,579
1,620
1,620
1,000
1,000
5,009
5,009
4,886
4,886
Derivative assets
Derivative liabilities
(1) Related to private label MBS.
The table
below presents
a reconciliation
of the
beginning and
ending balances
of all
assets measured
at fair
value on
a recurring
basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) for the quarters
Level 3 Instruments Only
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
$
5,857
$
7,099
$
6,815
$
6,200
Total (losses) gains:
Included in other comprehensive income (unrealized)
(72)
Included in earnings (unrealized)
(2)
(146)
(138)
Purchases
1,000
Principal repayments and amortization
(3)
(228)
(425)
(1,485)
(949)
$
5,411
$
6,888
$
5,411
$
6,888
(1)
Amounts mostly related to private label MBS.
(2)
Changes in unrealized (losses) gains included in earnings were
recognized within provision for credit losses – expense
and relate to assets still held as of the reporting date.
(3)
For the nine-month period ended September 30, 2025 include
a $
0.5
million repayment of a matured debt security.
The
tables
below
present
for
assets
at
fair
value
on
a
recurring
basis
using
significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) as of the indicated dates:
Valuation Technique
Unobservable Input
Range
Weighted
Average
Minimum
Maximum
$
3,332
16.0%
16.0%
16.0%
Prepayment rate
1.6%
8.1%
3.4%
0.1%
11.7%
5.8%
$
1,579
11.3%
11.3%
11.3%
24.3%
24.3%
24.3%
Valuation Technique
Unobservable Input
Range
Weighted
Average
Minimum
Maximum
$
4,195
16.6%
16.6%
16.6%
Prepayment rate
0.0%
5.7%
3.2%
0.1%
10.1%
4.9%
$
1,620
11.5%
11.5%
11.5%
23.9%
23.9%
23.9%
Information about Sensitivity to Changes in Significant Unobservable Inputs
MBS: The
significant unobservable
inputs in
the valuation
include probability
of default,
the loss
severity
assumption,
and prepayment
rates. Shifts
in those
inputs would
result in different
measurements. Increases
in the probability
of default,
loss
severity
assumptions,
and
prepayment
rates
in
isolation
would
result
in
an
adverse
effect
on
the
fair
value
of
the
instruments. The Corporation modeled meaningful and possible
shifts of each input to assess the effect on the fair value estimation.
Puerto Rico Government Obligation:
The significant unobservable input used in the
fair value measurement is the assumed loss rate of
the
loans
that
collateralize
a
MBS
by
the
PRHFA.
A
(decrease) in
the assumed
rate would
lead to
a (lower)
higher fair
value estimate.
2 –
“Debt Securities”
for information
on
the methodology used to calculate the fair value of this debt security.
Additionally, fair value
is used on a non-recurring basis to evaluate certain assets in accordance with GAAP.
For
the
quarter
and
period
ended
30,
2025,
the
losses
or
for
assets recognized at fair value on a non-recurring basis and still held at September
30, 2025, as shown in the following table:
Carrying value as of September 30, 2025
Level 3:
Loans receivable
(1)
$
$
9,214
$
(12)
$
(630)
OREO
(2) (3)
(1)
(5)
(1)
Consists mainly of
collateral dependent commercial
loans. The Corporation
generally measured
losses based
on the fair
value of the
collateral. The Corporation
derived
the fair values from
external appraisals that
took into consideration prices
in observed transactions involving
similar assets in
similar locations but adjusted
for specific characteristics
and
assumptions of
the collateral
(e.g., absorption
rates), which
are not
market observable.
no
adjustments applied
on appraisals
for the
- The
adjustment applied on appraisals was of
% for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2025.
(2)
derived the
fair values
from appraisals
that took
prices in
observed transactions
involving similar
similar locations
but adjusted
for specific
characteristics and assumptions of
the properties (e.g., absorption rates
and net operating income of
income producing properties),
which are not market observable.
Losses were related to
market valuation adjustments
after the transfer
of the loans
to the OREO
portfolio. The
adjustments applied on
appraisals ranged
from
% to
% for the
quarter and nine-month
period
ended September 30, 2025.
(3)
Excludes
the
$
2.8
million
in
with
ongoing
involving
a
OREO
in
the
Virgin
Islands
region.
See
Note
–
“Regulatory Matters, Commitments and Contingencies” for further details.
For
the
quarter
and
period
ended
30,
2024,
the
losses
or
for
assets recognized at fair value on a non-recurring basis and still held at September
30, 2024, as shown in the following table:
Carrying value as of September 30, 2024
Level 3:
Loans receivable
(1)
$
5,910
$
22,204
$
(386)
$
(1,441)
OREO
(2)
1,437
(33)
(108)
Level 2:
(1)
Consists mainly of
collateral dependent commercial
loans. The
Corporation generally measured
losses based
on the fair
value of the
collateral. The
Corporation derived
the fair values from
external appraisals that
took into consideration prices
in observed transactions
involving similar assets
in similar locations but
adjusted for specific characteristics
and
assumptions of
the collateral
(e.g., absorption
rates), which
are not
market observable.
no
adjustments applied
on appraisals
for the
adjustments applied on appraisals were of
% for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2024.
(2)
derived the
fair values
from appraisals
that took
prices in
observed transactions
involving similar
similar locations
but adjusted
for specific
characteristics and assumptions of
the properties (e.g., absorption
rates and net operating income
of income producing properties),
which are not market observable.
Losses were related to
market
after
the
of
the
loans
to
the
OREO
The
applied
ranged
from
%
to
%
for
the
quarter
and
period
ended
September 30, 2024.
See Note 23 –
“Fair Value,”
to the audited
consolidated financial statements
included in the
2024 Annual Report
for
the
fair
value
measurements
for
Level
at
fair
value
on
a
nonrecurring basis.
The
tables
present
the
value,
fair
value
and
fair
value
level
of
the
hierarchy
of
instruments as of the indicated dates:
Total Carrying Amount
in Statement of
Financial Condition as
of September 30, 2025
Fair Value Estimate as
of
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Assets:
Cash and due from banks and money market investments (amortized
cost)
$
899,570
$
899,570
$
899,570
$
$
Available-for-sale debt
securities (fair value)
496,803
4,096,089
5,411
Held-to-maturity debt securities:
Held-to-maturity debt securities (amortized cost)
273,363
Less: ACL on held-to-maturity debt securities
(698)
Held-to-maturity debt securities, net of ACL
$
272,665
269,253
184,070
85,183
Equity securities (amortized cost)
39,381
39,381
39,381
(1)
Other equity securities (fair value)
5,009
5,009
5,009
Loans held for sale (lower of cost or market)
12,546
12,793
12,793
Loans held for investment:
Loans held for investment (amortized cost)
Less: ACL for loans and finance leases
(246,990)
Loans held for investment, net of ACL
$
12,700,160
12,700,160
MSRs (amortized cost)
23,659
41,710
41,710
Derivative assets (fair value)
(2)
Deposits (amortized cost)
$
$
16,864,154
$
$
16,864,154
$
Long-term advances from the FHLB (amortized cost)
290,000
292,473
292,473
Derivative liabilities (fair value)
(2)
(1) Includes FHLB stock with a carrying value of $
24.7
million, which is considered restricted.
(2) Includes interest rate swap agreements, forward contracts, and interest rate lock commitments.
Total Carrying Amount
in Statement of
Financial Condition as
of December 31, 2024
Fair Value Estimate as
of
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Assets:
Cash and due from banks and money market investments (amortized
cost)
$
$
$
$
$
Available-for-sale debt
securities (fair value)
59,189
4,499,298
6,815
Held-to-maturity debt securities:
Held-to-maturity debt securities (amortized cost)
317,786
Less: ACL on held-to-maturity debt securities
(802)
Held-to-maturity debt securities, net of ACL
$
316,984
308,040
212,432
95,608
Equity securities (amortized cost)
47,132
47,132
47,132
(1)
Other equity securities (fair value)
4,886
4,886
4,886
Loans held for sale (lower of cost or market)
15,276
15,276
15,276
Loans held for investment:
Loans held for investment (amortized cost)
Less: ACL for loans and finance leases
(243,942)
Loans held for investment, net of ACL
$
12,406,405
12,406,405
MSRs (amortized cost)
25,019
43,046
43,046
Derivative assets (fair value)
(2)
Deposits (amortized cost)
$
$
16,872,963
$
$
16,872,963
$
Long-term advances from the FHLB (amortized cost)
500,000
500,128
500,128
Junior subordinated debentures (amortized cost)
61,700
61,752
61,752
Derivative liabilities (fair value)
(2)
(1) Includes FHLB stock with a carrying value of $
34.0
million, which is considered restricted.
(2) Includes interest rate swap agreements, forward contracts, and interest rate lock commitments.
The short-term nature
of certain assets and
liabilities result in their
carrying value approximating
fair value. These include
cash and
cash
due
from
banks
and
other
assets,
such
as
FHLB
stock.
Certain
assets,
the
most
being
premises
and
equipment,
and
other
intangible
assets, are
not
considered
and
are
not
above. Accordingly,
this
fair
value
is not
to, and
does not,
represent
value.
Many of
these assets
and
liabilities that
to the
disclosure requirements
are not
actively traded,
requiring management
fair values.
These
necessarily
involve
the
use
of
and
about
a
wide
variety
of
but
not
limited
to,
relevancy of market prices of comparable instruments, expected future
cash flows, and appropriate discount rates.
NOTE 16 – REVENUE FROM CONTRACTS WITH CUSTOMERS
Revenue Recognition
In accordance with
606, “Revenue from
Contracts with Customers” (“ASC
Topic
606”), revenues are
recognized when
control
of
promised
goods
or
is
transferred
to
customers
and
in
an
amount
that
the
consideration
to
which
the
Corporation expects to be
entitled in exchange for those
goods or services. At contract
inception, once the contract is
determined to be
within the
scope of
606, the
Corporation assesses
the goods
or services
promised within
each contract,
identifies
the
respective
obligations,
and
assesses
whether
each
promised
good
or
service
is
distinct.
The
then
recognizes
as revenue
the amount
of the
transaction price
that is
allocated to
the respective
performance obligation
when (or
as) the
performance obligation is satisfied.
Disaggregation of Revenue
The
tables
summarize
the
revenue,
which
net
income
on
that
is
outside of
606 and
non-interest income,
disaggregated by
type of service
and business
segment for
and nine-
month periods ended September 30, 2025 and 2024:
Quarter ended September 30, 2025
Banking
Banking
Total
(1)
$
17,636
$
147,907
$
44,076
$
(30,957)
$
22,517
$
16,737
$
217,916
7,419
1,506
9,811
2,430
2,618
10,347
1,091
11,682
1,695
2,159
(1)
3,395
4,524
3,415
22,330
1,898
2,120
30,794
$
21,051
$
170,237
$
45,974
$
(30,924)
$
23,515
$
18,857
$
248,710
Quarter ended September 30, 2024
Banking
Banking
Total
(1)
$
18,409
$
140,014
$
40,124
$
(31,262)
$
19,447
$
15,332
$
202,064
7,833
9,684
2,824
3,003
10,219
1,318
11,768
1,649
2,731
(1)
3,353
1,387
(29)
5,316
3,407
23,912
1,671
2,303
32,502
$
21,816
$
163,926
$
41,795
$
(31,012)
$
20,406
$
17,635
$
234,566
Banking
Banking
Total
(1)
$
52,892
$
436,824
$
128,941
$
(85,746)
$
63,748
$
49,513
$
646,172
22,099
4,434
2,243
29,207
10,310
10,961
30,172
3,935
35,037
4,996
6,372
(1)
10,441
3,310
1,193
15,901
10,495
70,887
6,050
2,714
7,129
97,478
$
63,387
$
507,711
$
134,991
$
(85,543)
$
66,462
$
56,642
$
743,650
Banking
Banking
Total
(1)
$
54,740
$
409,005
$
116,219
$
(83,018)
$
56,392
$
44,874
$
598,212
23,117
3,228
2,274
29,071
10,621
11,296
29,706
4,107
34,603
5,218
1,932
8,268
(1)
9,981
4,103
15,285
10,134
72,765
5,072
2,711
7,358
98,523
$
64,874
$
481,770
$
121,291
$
(82,535)
$
59,103
$
52,232
$
696,735
(1)
Most of the Corporation’s revenue is not within the scope of ASC Topic 606. The guidance explicitly excludes net interest income from financial assets and liabilities, as well as other non-interest income from loans,
leases, investment securities and derivative financial instruments.
For the
nine-month periods
and 2024,
most of
revenue within
the scope
of ASC Topic 606 was related
to performance obligations satisfied at a point in time.
See
Note
–
“Revenue
from
Contracts
with
Customers,”
to
the
audited
in
the
Annual Report on Form 10-K for a discussion of major revenue streams under
the scope of ASC Topic 606.
Contract Balances
As of
30,
31,
2024,
the
had
no
contract
assets recorded
in its
statements. In addition, the balances of contract liabilities as of those
dates were not significant.
Other
also did
any material contract
acquisition costs
and did
not make
any significant
judgments or
in recognizing revenue for financial reporting purposes.
NOTE 17 – SEGMENT INFORMATION
operating segments
are based
primarily on
business for
its operations
Rico,
principal market,
and by
geographic areas
for its
operations outside
Rico. As
the
had
six
reportable
segments:
and
Investments; United States Operations;
and Virgin
Islands Operations. The Chief
Executive Officer (“CEO”),
who is the
designated
chief
decision
maker
(“CODM”),
as
ultimate
decision
maker,
and
allocates
resources
based
on financial
by management.
In determining
the reportable
segments,
the
factors
such as
the organizational
structure, nature
of the
products,
distribution
channels, customer
relationship
and economic
characteristics
of
the
lines.
The
the
of
the
segments
based
on
segment
income
or
loss,
which consists of
net interest income,
the provision for
credit losses, non-interest
income and
non-interest expenses.
Segment income
or
loss
is
on
a
pre-tax
basis,
consistent
with
the
under
GAAP.
The
total
segment income or loss equals
consolidated pre-tax income or
loss, and no adjustments or
reconciliations are necessary.
The segments
are also
evaluated based
on the
average volume
of their
interest-earning assets
(net of
adjustments of
and the ACL).
The
Banking
segment
consists
of
the
origination,
sale,
and
of
a
variety
of
loans.
The
Banking
segment
also
acquires
and
sells
mortgages
in
the
secondary
market.
The
Banking
segment
includes the
consumer lending,
commercial lending
to small
businesses, commercial
transaction banking,
and deposit-
taking activities
primarily conducted
through its
branch network
and loan
centers. The
Corporate Banking
segment
consists of the
lending and other
services for large
customers represented
by specialized and
middle-market clients and
the government sector.
The Commercial and Corporate Banking segment
consists of the Corporation’s
commercial lending (other than
small
loans)
and
deposit-taking
(other
than
the
sector).
The
and
Investments segment
is responsible for
investment portfolio
and treasury functions
that are executed
to manage and
enhance
liquidity.
Under
the
fund
pricing
(“FTP”)
methodology,
the
and
segment
centrally
manages
funding
by
providing
funds
to
the
Banking,
Banking,
and
Banking, United States
Operations, and Virgin
Islands Operations segments
to support their lending
activities and compensating
these
units
for
gathered.
The
mismatch
between
funds
and
funds
used
is
managed
by
the
and
segment.
The
funds
pricing
charged
or
credited
are
using
the
SOFR/swap
curve
with
term
rates,
for
a
funding
spread
that
the
cost
of
funds.
The
methodology,
which
is
performed
based
on
matched
funding,
ensures a
market-based
allocation of
funding costs
and credits,
impacting segment
profitability
by aligning
internal pricing
with external market conditions. The United States Operations segment
consists of all banking activities conducted by FirstBank in the
mainland, including
consumer banking
services. The
Virgin
Islands Operations
segment consists of
all
banking activities conducted by the Corporation in the USVI and the
BVI, including commercial and consumer banking services.
Prior period segment results
have been recast to
reflect certain refinements made
to enhance internal reporting
described in Note 25
– “Segment
Information”
to the
audited consolidated
in the
Form 10-K.
Also,
see Note
1 –
“Nature of
Business and
included in the 2024
Annual Report on Form
10-K for the accounting
policies of the segments and
information related to the
adoption
of ASU 2023-07.
The following tables present information about the reportable segments for
Banking
Banking
Total
Quarter ended September 30, 2025:
$
32,512
$
105,915
$
63,299
$
31,977
$
40,946
$
8,094
$
282,743
(14,876)
80,087
(15,485)
(58,473)
(1,840)
10,587
(38,095)
(3,738)
(4,461)
(16,589)
(1,944)
(64,827)
17,636
147,907
44,076
(30,957)
22,517
16,737
217,916
(2,037)
18,280
17,593
3,415
22,330
1,898
2,120
30,794
6,659
35,865
4,647
1,035
7,039
4,516
59,761
1,434
14,923
1,457
1,840
2,355
22,185
2,765
3,884
1,636
6,698
1,151
1,172
11,903
4,573
6,092
2,236
(1,406)
(492)
2,931
1,033
6,971
7,889
(1)
6,621
9,911
10,296
79,176
8,899
2,087
11,371
13,065
124,894
$
12,792
$
72,781
$
36,347
$
(33,157)
$
12,103
$
5,357
$
106,223
$
2,172,385
$
4,019,262
$
3,639,505
$
5,361,692
$
2,584,121
$
462,264
$
18,239,229
Banking
Banking
Total
Quarter ended September 30, 2024:
$
32,200
$
106,864
$
63,476
$
28,099
$
37,049
$
6,987
$
274,675
(13,791)
73,064
(19,519)
(48,315)
(2,187)
10,748
(39,914)
(3,833)
(11,046)
(15,415)
(2,403)
(72,611)
18,409
140,014
40,124
(31,262)
19,447
15,332
202,064
(5,175)
28,514
(6,842)
(36)
(1,010)
(206)
15,245
3,407
23,912
1,671
2,303
32,502
6,734
34,806
4,879
7,204
4,532
59,081
1,501
15,049
1,457
1,913
2,311
22,424
2,904
4,116
1,600
7,190
1,112
1,192
1,141
12,538
4,244
5,665
2,164
(1,350)
(88)
(6)
(1,339)
6,111
7,095
(1)
6,881
1,468
11,191
10,366
77,941
10,489
2,280
11,594
10,265
122,935
$
16,625
$
57,471
$
38,148
$
(33,256)
$
9,822
$
7,576
$
96,386
$
2,134,706
$
4,064,048
$
3,487,762
$
5,790,707
$
2,172,677
$
386,687
$
18,036,587
The following tables present information about the reportable segments for
Banking
Banking
Total
$
96,906
$
316,911
$
186,590
$
97,760
$
116,503
$
23,328
$
837,998
(44,014)
234,334
(46,524)
(170,370)
(5,381)
31,955
(114,421)
(11,125)
(13,136)
(47,374)
(5,770)
(191,826)
52,892
436,824
128,941
(85,746)
63,748
49,513
646,172
(1,010)
55,503
4,083
2,905
1,371
62,990
10,495
70,887
6,050
2,714
7,129
97,478
20,393
107,889
15,403
3,202
21,306
13,763
181,956
4,447
44,886
4,591
5,651
7,008
67,112
7,487
10,657
4,668
19,564
2,966
1,028
3,185
3,587
34,998
1,398
13,260
1,834
17,682
1,246
2,308
2,021
6,707
(3,342)
(311)
2,966
(687)
Credit and debit processing expenses
17,818
2,229
20,746
(1)
2,612
19,677
3,336
1,558
2,159
2,740
32,082
32,118
232,889
31,217
7,183
34,127
33,719
371,253
$
32,279
$
219,319
$
99,691
$
(92,864)
$
29,430
$
21,552
$
309,407
$
2,164,489
$
4,031,285
$
3,589,066
$
5,575,455
$
2,465,975
$
448,643
$
18,274,913
Banking
Banking
Total
$
95,351
$
316,764
$
188,275
$
85,069
$
108,227
$
21,739
$
815,425
(40,611)
209,584
(60,211)
(131,980)
(6,900)
30,118
(117,343)
(11,845)
(36,107)
(44,935)
(6,983)
(217,213)
54,740
409,005
116,219
(83,018)
56,392
44,874
598,212
(15,273)
70,976
(11,852)
(45)
(4,452)
(337)
39,017
10,134
72,765
5,072
2,711
7,358
98,523
20,096
103,682
14,509
2,766
21,492
13,498
176,043
4,375
43,920
4,241
5,817
6,732
65,656
8,693
12,317
5,890
21,070
3,040
3,319
3,335
37,645
1,323
12,203
1,489
16,202
1,413
2,636
2,257
7,582
(4,376)
(2,247)
(4)
(6,400)
Credit and debit processing expenses
17,479
2,385
20,453
(1)
2,204
19,930
4,486
1,774
1,998
2,650
33,042
31,868
229,613
29,129
6,977
34,527
30,426
362,540
$
48,279
$
181,181
$
104,014
$
(89,467)
$
29,028
$
22,143
$
295,178
$
2,129,905
$
4,026,020
$
3,496,657
$
5,844,331
$
2,126,742
$
406,252
$
18,029,907
(1) Consists of communication expenses and the expense categories described
in Note 19 - “Other Non-Interest Expenses,” to the audited consolidated
financial statements included in the 2024 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
The following table presents a reconciliation of the reportable segment financial information to the consolidated totals for the indicated periods:
Average assets:
Total average interest-earning assets for segments
$
18,239,229
$
18,036,587
$
18,274,913
$
18,029,907
Average non-interest-earning assets
(1)
789,563
846,787
783,834
845,490
Total consolidated average assets
$
$
$
$
(1)
Includes,
among
other
things,
non-interest-earning
cash,
premises
and
equipment,
net
tax
asset,
right-of-use
(“ROU”)
assets,
and
accrued
on
loans
and
investments.
NOTE 18 – SUPPLEMENTAL
STATEMENTS
OF CASH FLOWS INFORMATION
Supplemental statements of cash flows information is as follows for
Cash paid for:
Interest
$
189,966
$
206,895
Income tax
49,445
68,322
Operating cash flow from operating leases
13,297
12,994
Non-cash investing and financing activities:
Additions to OREO
3,583
7,635
Additions to auto and other repossessed assets
46,100
45,266
Capitalization of servicing assets
1,904
1,632
Loan securitizations
118,128
85,893
Loans held for investment transferred to held for sale
Loans held for sale transferred to held for investment
Payable related to unsettled purchases of investment securities
72,394
ROU assets obtained in exchange for operating lease liabilities, net of lease
terminations
4,484
8,943
Redemption of investments in FBP Statutory Trusts
1,850
1,500
NOTE 19 – REGULATORY
MATTERS, COMMITMENTS
AND CONTINGENCIES
Regulatory Matters
The
and
are
each
subject
to
various
capital
requirements
imposed
by
the
U.S.
federal
banking
agencies. Failure
to meet
minimum capital
requirements can
result in
certain mandatory
and possibly
additional discretionary
actions
by regulators
that, if
undertaken, could
have a
direct material
adverse effect
on the
and
activities.
Under
capital
adequacy
and
the
for
prompt
corrective
action,
the
must
meet
capital
that
involve
of
and
assets,
liabilities,
and
certain
sheet items
as calculated
under regulatory
accounting practices.
capital amounts
and classification
are also
subject
to qualitative judgments and
adjustment by the regulators with respect
to minimum capital requirements, components,
risk weightings,
and
other
factors.
As
of
30,
and
31,
2024,
the
and
exceeded
the
minimum
regulatory capital ratios
for capital adequacy purposes
and FirstBank exceeded the
minimum regulatory capital
ratios to be considered
a
well-capitalized
institution
under
the regulatory
for
prompt
corrective
action.
As of
30,
2025,
does not believe that any condition has changed or event has occurred that would
have changed the institution’s status.
The Corporation and FirstBank
compute risk-weighted assets
using the standardized
approach required by the
U.S. Basel III capital
rules (“Basel III rules”).
The
Basel
III
rules
require
the
to
an
capital
conservation
buffer
of
2.5
%
on
certain
capital
ratios
to
avoid
limitations
on
both
(i)
capital
distributions
(
e.g.
,
of
capital
and
payments on capital instruments) and (ii) discretionary bonus payments
to executive officers and heads of major business lines.
The regulatory capital position of the Corporation and FirstBank as of
September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024 were as follows:
Regulatory Requirements
Actual
For Capital Adequacy Purposes
To be Well
-Capitalized
Thresholds
Amount
Ratio
Amount
Ratio
Amount
Ratio
Total Capital (to Risk-Weighted
Assets)
$
2,399,420
17.93
%
$
1,070,714
8.0
%
N/A
N/A
$
2,338,242
17.48
%
$
1,069,894
8.0
%
$
1,337,367
10.0
%
CET1 Capital (to Risk-Weighted Assets)
$
16.67
%
$
602,277
4.5
%
N/A
N/A
$
2,070,339
15.48
%
$
601,815
4.5
%
$
869,289
6.5
%
Tier I Capital (to Risk-Weighted
Assets)
$
16.67
%
$
803,035
6.0
%
N/A
N/A
$
2,170,339
16.23
%
$
802,420
6.0
%
$
1,069,894
8.0
%
Leverage ratio
$
11.52
%
$
774,943
4.0
%
N/A
N/A
$
2,170,339
11.20
%
$
775,251
4.0
%
$
969,064
5.0
%
(1)
Total Capital (to Risk-Weighted
Assets)
$
2,404,581
18.02
%
$
1,067,380
8.0
%
N/A
N/A
$
2,369,441
17.76
%
$
1,067,033
8.0
%
$
1,333,791
10.0
%
CET1 Capital (to Risk-Weighted Assets)
$
16.32
%
$
600,401
4.5
%
N/A
N/A
%
$
2,102,512
15.76
%
$
600,206
4.5
%
$
866,964
6.5
%
Tier I Capital (to Risk-Weighted
Assets)
$
16.32
%
$
800,535
6.0
%
N/A
N/A
$
2,202,512
16.51
%
$
800,275
6.0
%
$
1,067,033
8.0
%
Leverage ratio
$
11.07
%
$
786,937
4.0
%
N/A
N/A
$
2,202,512
11.20
%
$
786,712
4.0
%
$
983,390
5.0
%
(1)
As of December 31, 2024, capital
ratios reflect the delay in the full
effect of CECL.
The Corporation elected the option provided by
the interim final rule issued by
the federal banking agencies on March 31,
2020, in response to the impact of
COVID-19,
to temporarily delay the effects of CECL on regulatory capital during a five-year transition period which ended on January 1, 2025.
The Corporation enters
into financial instruments
with off-balance sheet
risk in the normal
course of business to
meet the financing
needs
of
its
customers.
These
may
include
to
extend
credit
and
standby
letters
of
credit.
Commitments to extend credit are agreements
to lend to a customer as long
as there is no violation of any conditions
established in the
contract. Commitments
generally have fixed
expiration dates or
other termination clauses.
Since certain commitments
to
expire without
being drawn
upon, the
total commitment
amount does
not necessarily
represent future
cash requirements.
For most
of
the
lines
of
credit,
the
has
the
option
to
reevaluate
the
prior
to
disbursements.
In
the
case of credit cards and personal lines of credit, the Corporation can
cancel the unused credit facility at any time and without cause.
As
commitments to
extend credit
2.1
billion, of
which $
0.8
billion relates
to retail
credit card loans.
In addition, commercial
and financial standby
letters of credit
30, 2025 amounted
to approximately
$
78.0
Contingencies
As of
2025, First
BanCorp. and
its subsidiaries
were defendants
in various
legal proceedings,
claims and
other loss
arising
in
the
ordinary
course
of
business.
On
at
least
a
basis,
the
assesses
its
and
contingencies in connection
with threatened and
outstanding legal proceedings,
claims and other
loss contingencies utilizing
the latest
available,
advice
from
legal
counsel,
and
coverage.
For
legal
claims
and
other
loss
where
it
is
both
probable
that
the
will
incur
a
loss
and
the
amount
can
be
estimated,
the
establishes
an
accrual
for
the
loss.
Once
established,
the
accrual
is
as
appropriate
to
reflect
any
relevant
developments. For legal proceedings,
claims and other loss contingencies where
a loss is not probable or the amount
of the loss cannot
be estimated, no accrual is established.
Any estimate involves significant judgment,
given the complexity of the facts, the
novelty of the legal theories, the varying
stages of
the
proceedings
(including
the
fact
that
some
of
them
are
in
preliminary
stages),
the
existence
in
some
of
the
current
proceedings
of
multiple
defendants
whose
share
of
has
yet
to
be
determined,
the
numerous
unresolved
issues
in
the
proceedings, and
the inherent
uncertainty of
the various
potential outcomes
of such
proceedings. Accordingly,
it may
take months
or
years after the filing of
a case or commencement of
a proceeding or an investigation
before an estimate of the
reasonably possible loss
can
be
made
and
the
will change
from
time
to
time,
and
actual
losses may
be
more
or less
than
the
current
estimate.
While
the
final
outcome
of
legal
claims,
and
other
loss
is
inherently
uncertain,
based
on
available,
that
the
final
disposition
of
the
legal
claims
and
other
loss
to
the
extent
not
previously
for,
will
not
have
a
material
adverse
effect
on
the
financial position as a whole.
If management believes that, based on available information,
it is at least reasonably possible that a material loss (or material
loss in
excess
of
any
accrual)
will
be
in
with
any
legal
tax
the
discloses an
estimate of
the possible
loss or
range of
loss, either
individually or
in the
aggregate, as
appropriate, if
such an
can be made, or discloses that an estimate cannot be made.
is
involved
in
ongoing
in
the
U.S.
Virgin
Islands
its
leasehold
interests
in
a
located in such region, which served
as collateral for a commercial construction
loan originated in 2005. The property was constructed
on land
subject to
a ground
lease between
the borrower/lessee,
and
the lessor,
a third
party (“defendant”).
Upon borrower’s
default,
FirstBank received
the lease
rights in
lieu of
foreclosure of
the property,
recorded it
as OREO,
and took
possession of
the property.
After
acquiring
the
lease
rights
and
obtaining
of
the
property,
the
parties
became
involved
in
over
a
certain
disputed
undeveloped
parcel of
land
and FirstBank
filed a
declaratory
judgment for
Virgin
Islands Courts
to decide
on the
matter. The defendant
further claimed that FirstBank breached
the ground lease by not paying
for this undeveloped parcel and
claimed
damages
an
award
of
of
the
for
failure
to
cure
the
borrower’s
defaults.
Since
2014,
the
Bank
has
deposited rent payments
for the other parcels
into escrow,
pursuant to Virgin
Islands law,
which permits the
escrowing of rent
when a
landlord interferes
permitted use
and enjoyment
of the
property.
The escrowed
amounts did
not include
interest or
late fees,
as FirstBank
believes it
has complied
with Virgin
Islands law
and
contends that
such charges
are not
due
when rent
is escrowed
in
applicable law.
After multiple
legal proceedings,
on August
29, 2025,
the Supreme
Court of
Islands held
that
the
undeveloped
parcel
was
never
legally
added
to
the
lease,
invalidating
defendant’s
claims
for
rent
and
that parcel.
Although the
Courts ruled
in favor
of FirstBank’s
declaratory judgment,
the Courts
affirmed defendant’s
claim
for
and
damages
the
other
parcels
under
the
lease.
On
12,
2025,
filed
a
petition
for
rehearing
before
the
Supreme Court
of
the
Virgin
that
all eviction
orders
remain
stayed and
that
legal
possession of the parcels continues with FirstBank. Given
the probable loss of the book value of these assets,
FirstBank recorded a full
valuation allowance of $
2.8
million in its OREO
balance. In addition, Management
has established a reserve
of $
1.9
million primarily
related to escrowed payments and disputes over the applicability of interest and
late fees on escrowed payments. The ultimate outcome
of this litigation remains uncertain and may differ from management’s
current estimates.
In 2023,
the FDIC
issued a
final rule
to impose
a special
assessment to
recover
certain estimated
losses to
the Deposit
Fund (“DIF”)
arising from
the closures
of Silicon
Valley
Bank and
Signature Bank.
The estimated
losses will
be recovered
through
special assessments
collected from
certain insured
depository
institutions, including
the Bank,
and collection
began
during
ended June
30, 2024.
As of
total estimated
FDIC special
assessment amounted
to
$
7.4
million, of which
$
4.7
million has been
paid. The Corporation
continues to monitor
the FDIC’s
estimated loss to
the DIF,
which
could affect the amount of its accrued liability.
NOTE 20 – FIRST BANCORP.
(HOLDING COMPANY
ONLY) FINANCIAL
INFORMATION
The following condensed
financial information presents
the financial position
of First BanCorp.
at the holding
company level only
as
of
30,
and
31,
2024,
and
the
results
of
its
for
the
and
periods
ended
Statements of Financial Condition
As of December 31,
Assets
Cash and due from banks (includes $
29,442
due from FirstBank as of September 30, 2025
and $
12,555
$
30,189
$
13,295
1,950
1,275
Investment in FirstBank, at equity
1,844,434
1,694,000
Investment in FirstBank Insurance Agency, at equity
30,032
24,121
Investment in FBP Statutory Trust I
(1)
1,289
Investment in FBP Statutory Trust II
(1)
Dividends receivable
(2)
16,097
Total assets
$
1,922,702
$
1,735,619
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
(1)
$
$
61,700
Accounts payable and other liabilities
4,657
4,683
Total liabilities
4,657
66,383
Stockholders’ equity
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
$
1,922,702
$
1,735,619
(1)
During the first half of 2025,
the Corporation redeemed the
remaining $
61.7
million of the outstanding TruPS
issued by FBP Statutory Trusts
I and II (or $
59.8
million after excluding the
Corporation’s interest in the Trusts
of approximately $
1.9
million), as further explained in Note 6 – “Non-Consolidated
Variable Interest
Entities (“VIEs”) and Servicing Assets.”
(2)
As of
balance
primarily consists
of deferred
tax assets
NOL carryforwards,
which the
Corporation expects
to realize
new election
established by Act 65-2025.
Statements of Income
Income
Interest income on interest-bearing cash balances
due from FirstBank
$
$
$
1,101
$
Dividend income from banking subsidiaries
79,279
78,704
269,174
240,853
Other income
Total income
80,193
78,850
270,311
241,350
Expense
Interest expense on long-term borrowings
3,235
1,156
9,921
1,348
1,300
Total expense
3,633
2,504
11,221
Income before income taxes and equity in undistributed
earnings of subsidiaries
79,786
75,217
267,807
230,129
Income tax (benefit) expense
(1)
(15,592)
(15,591)
Equity in undistributed earnings of subsidiaries
(distributions in excess of earnings)
5,148
(1,490)
(25,633)
(7,105)
$
100,526
$
73,727
$
257,765
$
223,023
Other comprehensive income, net of tax
48,834
160,054
174,100
155,549
Comprehensive income
$
149,360
$
233,781
$
431,865
$
378,572
(1) During
2025, includes
a one-time
reversal of
$
15.8
assets
associated with NOL carryforwards.
ITEM
MANAGEMENT’S
DISCUSSION
AND
ANALYSIS
OF
CONDITION
AND
RESULTS
OF
OPERATIONS (“MD&A”)
The
MD&A
relates
to
the
accompanying
of
First
(the
“Corporation,” “we,” “us,”
“our,” or “First
BanCorp.”) and should be
read in conjunction with
such financial statements and
the notes
thereto,
and our
Annual Report
on Form
10-K for
the fiscal
year ended
2024 (the
“2024 Annual
Form 10-
K”). This section
also presents certain
financial measures that
are not based
on generally accepted
accounting principles in
the United
States
of
America
(“GAAP”).
See
and
Reconciliations”
below
for
about
why
non-
GAAP
are
presented,
reconciliations
of
to
the
most
GAAP
measures, and references to non-GAAP financial measures reconciliations
presented in other sections.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
First BanCorp. is
a diversified financial
holding company headquartered
in San Juan, Puerto
Rico, offering a
full range of financial
products to
consumers and
commercial customers
through various
subsidiaries. First
is the
of FirstBank
Puerto
Rico
(“FirstBank”
or the
“Bank”)
and
Agency.
Through
its wholly
-owned
subsidiaries,
operates
in
Puerto
Rico,
the
United
States
Virgin
Islands
(“USVI”),
the
British
Virgin
Islands
(“BVI”),
and
the
state
of
Florida,
concentrating on
commercial banking,
residential mortgage loans,
credit cards, personal
loans, small loans,
auto loans and
leases, and
insurance agency activities.
Recent Developments
Economy and Market Update
Economic conditions
Rico remained
generally stable
The unemployment
rate averaged
5.6% in August 2025, similar to
the first half of the year,
and labor force participation remained steady.
Fiscal conditions improved; in
July 2025,
Rico government’s
$13.1 billion
fiscal year
2025 budget,
its first
balanced budget
certified by
oversight board, took effect, reinforcing public finance
stability.
In
the
broader
U.S.
economy,
after
a
strong
second
quarter,
momentum
slowed
during
the
third
quarter
of
Labor
market
indicators softened
slightly,
and the
unemployment rate
increased to
4.3% in
August 2025,
4.1% in
the prior
quarter.
In
response to
these trends,
the Federal Reserve
(the “FED”)
implemented two
rate cuts,
one in
September 2025
and another
in October
2025,
bringing
the
federal
funds
target
range
down
to
3.75%-4.00%,
its
lowest
level
in
three
years.
The
ongoing
U.S.
federal
shutdown, which
began on
October 1,
2025, has
delayed several
statistical releases,
contributing
to increased
near-term
uncertainty in financial markets.
Against this
backdrop,
delivered
solid results
in the
third
quarter
Total
loans surpassed
$13
billion
for
time
since
2010,
increasing
5.6%
on
a
linked-quarter
basis,
led
by
and
lending
in both
Puerto
Rico and
Florida.
Core franchise
deposits expanded
by
$139
million, consumer
remained
stable,
and non-performing loans declined further,
underscoring stable credit performance.
Net interest margin
is expected to
remain stable
through the fourth
- Cash flows
$0.6 billion from
securities (excluding
U.S. Treasury
securities) are
expected to
be redeployed
into higher-yielding
assets.
These
benefits,
however,
to
be
offset
by
the
recent
FED
rate
cuts,
which
may
reduce
yields
on
commercial loans
and interest-earning
cash held
at the
FED, as well
as by
competitive pressures
on deposit
pricing.
has revised its full-year loan growth
guidance to 3%-4%, down from the
previous mid-single-digit outlook, primarily
reflecting slower
consumer loan production, particularly in auto loans.
Capital Deployment Actions
In the
delivered approximately
$78.7 million
in the
form of
capital deployment
actions that
included $28.7 million in common stock dividends declared and
$50.0 million in repurchases of common stock.
On
October
22,
2025,
the
that
its
Board
of
a
new
stock
under
which the Corporation
may repurchase
up to an
additional $200
million of its
outstanding common
stock, which it
expects to execute
through the end of the fourth quarter of 2026.
From October
1, 2025 to
November 4, 2025,
the Corporation repurchased
approximately 1.2
million shares of
common stock for
a
total cost
$23.7 million.
In the
aggregate, as
of November
4, 2025,
has remaining
authorization of
approximately $214.6 million.
Recent Tax
Developments and Other Special Items
The financial results for the third
quarter of 2025 include a one-time
reversal of approximately $16.6 million
in valuation allowance
related
to
tax
assets
with
net
loss
(“NOL”)
at
the
holding
company
level
the
enactment
of
Act
65-2025,
and
a
$2.3
million
employee
retention
credit
(“ERC”),
net
of
$0.3
million
in
related
commissions. For further details related to these Special Items, refer to
the
Non-GAAP Disclosures – Special Items section
below.
CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND PRACTICES
The
principles
of
the
and
the
methods
of
applying
these
principles
conform
to
GAAP.
In
preparing
the
is
to
make
estimates,
assumptions,
and
that
affect
the
amounts
recorded for assets,
liabilities and contingent
liabilities as of
the date of
the financial statements
and the reported
amounts of revenues
and
during
the
periods.
Note
of
the Notes
to
in
our
Annual
Report
on
Form
10-K,
as
supplemented
by
this
Quarterly
Report
on
Form
10-Q,
this
MD&A,
describes
the
accounting policies we used in our consolidated financial statements.
Not all significant
accounting policies require
management to make
difficult, subjective
or complex judgments.
Critical accounting
are
those
made
in
with
GAAP
that
involve
a
level
of
and
have
had
or
are
likely
to
have
a
material
impact
on
the
and
results
of
The
critical accounting
estimates that
are particularly
susceptible
to significant
changes include,
but are
not limited
to, the
(i)
the allowance for credit losses (“ACL”);
(ii) valuation of financial instruments;
and (iii) income taxes. For more
information regarding
instruments and
income tax
policies, assumptions,
and judgments,
see “Critical
Estimates” in
Part
II,
Item
7,
and
of
and
Results
of
(“MD&A”),”
in
the
Annual
Report
on
Form
10-K.
The
“Risk
–
Credit
Risk
section
of
this
MD&A
details
the
policies,
assumptions, and
judgments related
to the
ACL. Actual
results could
differ
from estimates
and assumptions
if different
outcomes or
conditions prevail.
Overview of Results of Operations
The
results
of
depend
on
its
net
income,
which
is
the
between
the
income
earned
on
its
assets,
and
loans,
and
the
expense
on
its
liabilities,
and
borrowings.
Net
income
is
by
various
the
(i)
the
rate
environment;
(ii)
the
mix,
and
of
assets,
and
liabilities; and (iii) the repricing characteristics of these assets and liabilities.
For
the
quarter
and
period
ended
30,
2025,
the
had
net
income
of $100.5
million
($0.63
per
diluted
common
share)
and
$257.8
million
($1.59
per
diluted
common
share),
to
$73.7
million
($0.45
per
diluted common share)
and $223.0 million
($1.35 per diluted common
share), respectively,
for the comparable
Other
relevant selected financial indicators for the periods presented are included
below:
Key Performance Indicator:
(1)
Return on Average Assets
(2)
2.10
%
1.55
%
1.81
%
1.57
%
Adjusted Return on Average Assets
(2) (4)
1.70
1.55
1.68
1.58
Return on Average Common Equity
(3)
21.36
18.31
19.07
19.52
Adjusted Return on Average Common Equity
(3)
(4)
17.36
18.31
17.68
19.57
Efficiency Ratio
(5)
50.22
52.41
49.92
52.03
(1)
These financial ratios are used by management to monitor the Corporation’s
financial performance and whether it is using its assets
efficiently.
(2)
Indicates how profitable the Corporation is in relation to its total assets
and is calculated by dividing net income on an annualized
basis by its average total assets.
(3)
Measures the Corporation’s
performance based on its
average common stockholders’ equity and
is calculated by dividing net
income on an annualized
basis by its average total
common
stockholders’ equity.
(4)
Represents non-GAAP
financial measures.
Refer to
Non-GAAP Financial
Measures and
Reconciliations
below for
the definition
of and
additional information
about these
financial measures.
(5)
Measures how much the Corporation incurred to generate a
dollar of revenue and is calculated by dividing non-interest expenses
by total revenue.
The
key
drivers
of
the
GAAP
results
for
the
quarter
ended
30,
2025,
to
the
third
quarter of 2024, include the following:
Net
income
for
the
quarter
ended
30,
by
$15.8
million
to
$217.9
to
$202.1 million
for the
of 2024.
margin for
2025 increased
by 32
bps to
4.57%,
driven by a decrease
in the cost of funds
and a change in asset mix
associated with the deployment
of cash flows from lower-
yielding
to
loans
and
other
assets.
See
“Results
of
–
Net
Interest Income”
below for additional information.
The provision for credit
losses on loans, finance
leases, unfunded loan commitments
and debt securities for the
September 30, 2025 was $17.6 million, compared to $15.2 million for the third
quarter of 2024.
Net
totaled
$19.9
million
for
30,
2025,
or an
0.62%
of average
loans,
to
$24.0
or
an
0.78%
of
average
loans,
for
the
third
quarter
of
The
in
net
for
the
third
quarter
of
was
driven
by
a
$2.7
million
in
loans
and
finance
leases
net
charge-offs and
a $1.2 million charge
-off recorded
on the sale of
a nonaccrual C&I
loan in the
Puerto Rico region
third quarter of
- See “Results of
Operations – Provision
for Credit Losses”
and “Risk Management”
below for analyses
of the ACL and non-performing assets and related ratios.
Non-interest income for the quarter ended
September 30, 2025 decreased by $1.7 million to $30.8 million,
mainly related to a
$0.6 million decrease
in realized gains
from purchased income
tax credits and
$0.8 million in
insurance proceeds received
in
the third quarter of 2024.
Non-interest expenses for
the quarter ended September
30, 2025 amounted to $124.9
million, compared to $122.9
- Non-interest
expenses for
2025 included
a $2.3 million
benefit in
payroll taxes
related to the ERC. On
a non-GAAP basis, excluding
the effect of this Special
Item, adjusted non-interest expenses
by $4.3
million primarily
due to
a $3.0
in adjusted
employees’ compensation
expenses driven
by
annual
salary
merit
increases and
a
$2.8
million
in
OREO
in
the
Virgin
Islands region as part of
net loss (gain) on other
real estate owned (“OREO”)
See “Results of Operations
–
Non-Interest Expenses” below for additional information.
Income tax expense
decreased to $5.7 million
of 2025, compared
to $22.7 million
for the same period
in
2024,
driven
by
a
of
$16.6
million
in
related
to
tax
assets
with
NOL
at
the
holding
company
level.
See
“Income
below
and
Note
–
“Income Taxes,”
to the unaudited consolidated financial statements herein for
additional information.
As of
30,
2025,
total assets
were
$19.3
of $28.4
million
from
2024,
primarily related to an increase in total loans and an increase in
the fair value of available-for-sale debt securities due to
changes in market
interest rates, partially offset
by a decrease in
cash and cash equivalents
resulting from capital
deployment
actions and the repayment of long-term borrowings.
As of
2025, total
liabilities were
$17.4 billion,
of $220.4
2024, driven
by a $271.7 million decrease in borrowings.
See “Risk Management – Liquidity Risk” below for additional
information about
the Corporation’s funding
sources and strategy.
The
primary
sources
of
funding
are
and
core
which
exclude
and
of
deposit
(“CDs”).
fully
to
$4.6
billion
as of
30,
The
had
$2.4
billion
in
cash and
cash equivalents
and free
high-quality liquid
securities.
as of
Corporation had
approximately $2.7
billion available for
funding under
the FED’s
Discount Window
and $1.1
billion available for
borrowing capacity on
the Federal Home Loan
Bank (“FHLB”) lines of credit
based on collateral pledged
at these entities. In
the
aggregate,
as
of
30,
2025,
the
had
$6.2
or
134%
of
(excluding
fully
deposits),
to
meet liquidity
needs.
–
Risk” below for additional information about the Corporation’s
funding sources and strategy.
As of
total stockholders’
equity was
$1.9 billion,
of $248.8
31,
The
by
net
income
generated
in
the
first
nine
months
and
a
$174.1
million
increase in the fair value
of available-for-sale debt securities
recorded as part of
accumulated other comprehensive
loss in the
of
offset
by
$100.0
million
in
common
stock
and
$87.4
million, or $0.54 per common
share, in common stock dividends
declared in the first nine months
of 2025. The Corporation’s
CET1 capital, tier
1 capital, total
leverage ratios were
16.67%, 16.67%,
17.93%, and 11.52%
,
as of
to CET1
capital, tier 1
capital, total
leverage ratios
of 16.32%,
16.32%, 18.02%,
and 11.07%, respectively,
See “Risk Management – Capital” below for additional information.
Total
loan
production,
refinancings,
renewals,
and
draws
from
revolving
and
non-revolving
commitments, increased
by $68.2
million to
$1.4 billion
for the quarter
as compared
to the third
quarter
mainly
in
and
the
Puerto
Rico
and
Florida
regions,
offset
by
a
Rico region.
See “Results
of Operations
– Loan
Production”
below for
Total
were $119.4
of $1.1
2024,
to a $13.9
in nonaccrual commercial
loans, which
include the
inflows to
status of
a $12.6
million
in the
during
quarter
of 2025
and
a
$4.3 million
in the
region during
the second
2025, both
in the
hospitality industry;
by an
$8.0 million
the OREO
portfolio balance
,
which includes
$2.8 million
adjustment recorded
in a
commercial OREO
property in
Islands region;
and a
$5.2 million
and consumer
finance leases.
– Nonaccrual
Loans
and Non-Performing Assets” below for additional information.
Adversely
classified
and
loans
by
$13.9
million
to
$101.2
million
as
of
30,
2025,
2024, driven
by the
downgrade of
five commercial
loans totaling
$34.1 million,
the
$12.6
million
inflow
to nonaccrual
status in
region
during
quarter
of 2025
and the
downgrade
of
a
$10.0
million
C&I
loan
in
the
Puerto
Rico
region
during
the
third
quarter
of
2025,
offset
by
the
upgrade of two commercial mortgage loans totaling $17.0 million.
NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES AND RECONCILIATIONS
The Corporation has included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q
the following financial measures that are not recognized under
GAAP,
which are referred to as non-GAAP financial measures:
Net Interest Income,
Interest Rate Spread,
and Net Interest Margin on
a Tax
-Equivalent Basis
Net
income,
rate
spread,
and
net
margin
are
reported
on
a
basis
in
order
to
provide
to
about
the
net
income
that
uses
and
should
facilitate comparability and
of
the
periods
presented.
The
to
net
income
recognizes
the
income tax savings
when comparing
taxable and tax-exempt
assets and assumes
a marginal
income tax rate.
Income from tax-exempt
earning assets is increased
by an amount equivalent
to the taxes that would
have been paid if this
income had been taxable
at statutory
rates. Management believes that it
is a standard practice in the banking
industry to present net interest income,
interest rate spread, and
net interest margin
on a fully tax-equivalent basis.
This adjustment puts all earning
assets, most notably tax-exempt
securities and tax-
exempt loans, on a common basis that facilitates comparison of
results to the results of peers.
See “Results of Operations – Net Interest Income” below,
for the table that reconciles net interest income in accordance with GAAP
to the non-GAAP financial measure of net interest income
on a tax-equivalent basis for the indicated periods.
The table also reconciles
net interest spread and net interest margin on a GAAP basis to these items
on a tax-equivalent basis.
Common Equity Ratio and Tangible
Book Value
Per Common Share
The tangible
ratio and
tangible book
value per
common share
are non-GAAP
financial measures
that management
believes are generally
used by the financial
community to evaluate
capital adequacy.
common equity is total
less goodwill
and other
intangible assets.
Similarly,
tangible assets
are total
assets less
goodwill and
other intangible
assets. Tangible
common
equity
ratio
is
common
equity
divided
by
assets.
book
value
per
common
share
is
common
equity divided
by the
number of
common shares
outstanding.
Management uses
and believes
that many
stock analysts
use
the tangible
ratio and
tangible book
value per
common share
in conjunction
with other
more traditional
bank capital
ratios
to
compare
the
capital
adequacy
of
banking
organizations
with
amounts
of
or
other
intangible
assets,
stemming
from
the use
of
the
purchase
method
of
for
mergers
and
acquisitions.
Accordingly,
believes that
disclosures of
these financial
measures may
be useful
to investors.
Neither tangible
nor tangible
assets,
or the related
measures, should be
considered in isolation
or as a substitute
for stockholders’
equity,
total assets, or any
other measure
calculated in accordance
with GAAP.
Moreover,
the manner in which
the Corporation calculates its
tangible common
equity, tangible
assets, and any other related measures may differ from
that of other companies reporting measures with similar names.
Management –
Capital” below
for the
table that
reconciles the
total equity
and total
with GAAP to
the tangible common
equity and tangible
assets figures used
to calculate the
non-GAAP financial measures
of tangible
common equity ratio and tangible book value per common share.
Adjusted Net Income,
Adjusted Non-Interest
Expenses,
Adjusted Income Tax
Expense, Adjusted Average
Assets, Adjusted Return on
Average Assets, Adjusted Average
Common Equity, and Adjusted Return
on Average Common Equity
To
supplement the
presented in
GAAP,
uses, and believes
that
benefit
from
disclosure
of,
that
reflect
to
net
income,
income tax
expense, adjusted
average assets,
adjusted return
on average
assets, adjusted
equity,
and adjusted
return
on
average
common
equity
to
exclude
items
that
are
not
reflective
of
core
(“Special
Items”). The
financial results
for the
of 2024
did not
include any
significant Special
Items. The
financial results
for the
third quarter of 2025 and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2025
and 2024 included the following Special Items:
Quarter and Nine-Month Period Ended September 30, 2025
Enactment of Act 65-2025
On July
17, 2025,
the Government
Rico enacted
Act 65-2025
which, among
other things,
allows domestic
limited
liability companies
owned by
legal entities
to elect
to be
treated as
disregarded
entities for
tax purposes.
As a
result of
this
change, during the third quarter of 2025, the Corporation
reversed approximately $16.6 million in valuation allowance
related
to deferred
tax assets
NOL carryforwards
at the
level. This
reversal reflects
the
expectation of
realizing these
tax benefits
under the new
election established
by the Act.
30,
2025,
the
related
to
tax
assets
with
NOL
at
the
holding
company level was approximately $1.0 million.
Employee Retention Credit (“ERC”)
During the third
quarter of 2025, the
Corporation recognized a
$2.3 million ERC, net
of $0.3 million
in related commissions.
This
amount
is
reflected
in
the
of
income
as
part
of
“employees’
and
benefits”
expenses. This
credit was
established under
the Coronavirus
Aid, Relief,
and Economic
Security (“CARES”)
Act to
support
businesses that
retained employees
COVID-19 pandemic.
The credit
recorded during
2025 is
tax exempt for Puerto Rico tax purposes.
FDIC Special Assessment Expense
Charges
of
$1.1
million
($0.7
million
after-tax,
based
on
the
tax
rate
of
37.5%)
were
for
the
period
ended
30,
to
the
special
imposed
by
the
FDIC
in
with
losses to the
Deposit Insurance
Fund associated
with protecting
uninsured deposits
following the
failures of
certain financial
institutions during
half of
- The
FDIC deposit
special assessment
is reflected
in the
consolidated statements
of
income as part of “FDIC deposit insurance” expenses.
The
table
reconciles,
for
the
third
quarter
of
and
periods
ended
30,
and
2024,
net
income to adjusted
net income, adjusted
equity,
adjusted return on
equity,
adjusted average assets,
and adjusted
return on
average assets,
non-GAAP financial
that exclude
the Special
Items identified
above, and
shows, for the third quarter of 2024, the reported net income.
Net income, as reported (GAAP)
$
100,526
$
73,727
$
257,765
$
223,023
Adjustments:
Employee retention credit
(2,358)
(2,358)
FDIC special assessment expense
1,099
Income tax impact related to the enactment of Act 65-2025
(16,553)
(16,553)
Income tax impact of adjustment
(1)
(412)
Adjusted net income (Non-GAAP)
$
81,615
$
73,727
$
238,854
$
223,710
Average assets
$
$
$
$
Adjusted average assets
(2)
$
19,027,151
$
$
19,058,194
$
Return on average assets (GAAP)
2.10%
1.55%
1.81%
1.57%
Adjusted return on average assets (Non-GAAP)
1.70%
1.55%
1.68%
1.58%
Average common equity
$
1,866,839
$
1,597,558
$
1,807,108
$
1,522,292
Adjusted average common equity
(2)
$
1,865,198
$
1,597,558
$
1,806,555
$
1,522,721
Return on average common equity (GAAP)
21.36%
18.31%
19.07%
19.52%
Adjusted return on average common equity (Non-GAAP)
17.36%
18.31%
17.68%
19.57%
(1)
See “Adjusted Net Income, Adjusted Non-Interest Expenses,
Adjusted Income Tax Expense,
Adjusted Average Assets, Adjusted Return
on Average Assets,
Adjusted Average Common
Equity, and Adjusted Return on Average
Common Equity” above for the individual tax impact related to the
above adjustment, which was based on the Puerto Rico
statutory tax rate of
37.5%.
(2)
Adjusted to account for the average effect of Special Items.
RESULTS
OF OPERATIONS
Net Interest Income
income is
the excess of
interest earned
by First
BanCorp. on
its interest-earning
assets over
the interest
incurred on its
First
net
income
is
subject
to
rate
risk
due
to
the
repricing
and
mismatch
of
the
assets
and
In
variable
sources
of
income,
such
as
loan
fees,
periodic
dividends, and
collection of
nonaccrual loans,
can fluctuate
from period
to period.
income for
and
$217.9 million
and $646.2
$202.1 million
and
$598.2
million
for
the
periods
in
2024,
On
a
basis,
net
income
for
the
quarter
and
$226.2 million
and $667.8
$206.6 million
and
$612.4 million for the comparable periods
in 2024, respectively.
The
tables
include a
detailed
of net
for
the indicated
periods.
Part I
average volumes
(based
on
the
average
daily
balance)
and
rates
on
an
basis
and
Part
II
presents,
also
on
an
tax-
equivalent basis,
the extent
to which
interest rates
and changes
in the
volume of
interest-related assets
and liabilities
have
income. For
each category
of interest-earning
liabilities, the
tables
provide
on
changes
in
(i)
volume
(changes
in
volume
multiplied
by
prior
period
rates),
and
(ii)
rate
(changes
in
rate
multiplied by
prior period
volumes). The
allocated rate-volume
variances (changes
in rate
multiplied by
volume) to either the changes in volume or the changes in rate based upon the
effect of each factor on the combined totals.
Net
income
on
an
basis
is
a
measure.
For
the
definition
of
this
financial measure, refer to the discussion in “Non-GAAP Financial Measures
and Reconciliations” above.
Average volume
(1)
/ expense
Average rate
(1)
Quarter ended September 30,
Interest-earning assets:
$
871,290
$
645,398
$
9,695
$
8,782
4.41
%
5.40
%
(2)
1,838,314
2,520,133
9,779
8,458
2.11
%
1.33
%
Mortgage-backed securities (“MBS”)
3,281,983
3,290,547
18,801
13,830
2.27
%
1.67
%
25,777
33,985
7.62
%
9.39
%
20,362
19,726
2.40
%
1.47
%
(3)
6,037,726
6,509,789
38,893
31,947
2.56
%
1.95
%
2,873,549
2,816,343
42,203
41,505
5.83
%
5.85
%
250,280
195,001
6,058
4,417
9.60
%
8.99
%
6,014,997
5,616,658
104,631
102,763
6.90
%
7.26
%
897,982
885,807
17,403
17,290
7.69
%
7.74
%
2,839,431
2,840,870
81,799
81,281
11.43
%
11.35
%
(4)(5)
12,876,239
12,354,679
252,094
247,256
7.77
%
7.94
%
Total interest-earning assets
$
18,913,965
$
18,864,468
$
290,987
$
279,203
6.10
%
5.87
%
Interest-bearing liabilities:
$
3,352,163
$
3,057,918
$
28,590
$
27,768
3.38
%
3.60
%
581,946
600,319
6,414
7,656
4.37
%
5.06
%
7,421,017
7,429,163
26,341
28,280
1.41
%
1.51
%
313,152
500,000
3,472
5,672
4.40
%
4.50
%
155,722
3,235
4.63
%
8.24
%
Total interest-bearing liabilities
$
11,669,135
$
11,743,122
$
64,827
$
72,611
2.20
%
2.45
%
Net interest income on a tax-equivalent basis - non-GAAP
$
226,160
$
206,592
Interest rate spread - non-GAAP
3.90
%
3.42
%
Net interest margin - non-GAAP
4.74
%
4.34
%
Average volume
(1)
/ expense
Average rate
(1)
Interest-earning assets:
$
1,016,762
$
615,679
$
33,797
$
25,096
4.44
%
5.43
%
(2)
1,882,541
2,607,706
24,268
26,458
1.72
%
1.35
%
MBS
3,293,288
3,366,866
54,277
43,407
2.20
%
1.72
%
28,159
34,217
1,930
2,476
9.16
%
9.64
%
20,289
17,978
3.58
%
2.84
%
(3)
6,241,039
6,642,446
114,816
97,820
2.46
%
1.96
%
2,856,813
2,811,447
125,361
122,664
5.87
%
5.81
%
242,893
219,601
17,493
13,909
9.63
%
8.44
%
5,905,687
5,550,259
305,145
302,758
6.91
%
7.27
%
900,998
874,508
52,950
51,672
7.86
%
7.87
%
2,845,018
2,822,909
243,853
240,809
11.46
%
11.36
%
(4)(5)
12,751,409
12,278,724
744,802
731,812
7.81
%
7.94
%
Total interest-earning assets
$
18,992,448
$
18,921,170
$
859,618
$
829,632
6.05
%
5.84
%
Interest-bearing liabilities:
$
3,198,226
$
2,984,413
$
80,805
$
78,766
3.38
%
3.52
%
518,195
675,226
17,366
25,926
4.48
%
5.11
%
7,591,571
7,497,046
80,309
85,708
1.41
%
1.52
%
366,703
500,000
12,180
16,892
4.44
%
4.50
%
21,199
159,693
1,166
9,921
7.35
%
8.28
%
Total interest-bearing liabilities
$
11,695,894
$
11,816,378
$
191,826
$
217,213
2.19
%
2.45
%
Net interest income on a tax-equivalent basis - non-GAAP
$
667,792
$
612,419
Interest rate spread - non-GAAP
3.86
%
3.39
%
Net interest margin - non-GAAP
4.70
%
4.31
%
(1)
On an adjusted
tax-equivalent basis. The
Corporation estimated the
adjusted tax-equivalent
yield by dividing
the interest rate
spread on exempt
assets by 1
less the Puerto
Rico statutory
tax rate of 37.5%
and adding to it
the cost of interest-bearing
liabilities. The tax-equivalent
adjustment recognizes the
income tax savings
when comparing taxable
and tax-exempt assets.
that it
is a
standard
practice in
the
banking
industry
to present
income, interest
rate spread
and net
margin
on a
fully tax-equivalent
basis.
Therefore,
these
provide
useful
to
by
allowing
them
to
make
peer
comparisons.
See
and
Reconciliations” above.
(2)
Government obligations include debt issued by government-sponsored
agencies.
(3)
Unrealized gains and losses on available-for-sale debt securities
are excluded from the average volumes.
(4)
Average loan balances include
the average of nonaccrual loans.
(5)
Interest income on loans
includes $3.8 million
and $3.2 million
for the quarters ended
September 30, 2025 and
2024, respectively,
and $12.9 million and
$9.5 million for
periods ended September 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively,
of income from prepayment penalties and late fees related to
the Corporation’s loan portfolio.
Part II
2025 Compared to 2024
2025 Compared to 2024
Variance due to:
Variance due to:
Volume
Rate
Total
Volume
Rate
Total
Interest income on interest-earning assets:
$
2,787
$
(1,874)
$
$
14,928
$
(6,227)
$
8,701
(2,928)
4,249
1,321
(8,364)
6,174
(2,190)
MBS
(22)
4,993
4,971
(1,078)
11,948
10,870
(174)
(135)
(309)
(421)
(125)
(546)
(335)
7,281
6,946
5,118
11,878
16,996
(140)
1,992
2,697
1,321
1,641
1,565
2,019
3,584
7,058
(5,190)
1,868
18,895
(16,508)
2,387
(122)
1,562
(284)
1,278
(1,472)
1,990
(2,318)
5,362
3,044
7,980
(3,142)
4,838
21,696
(8,706)
12,990
Total interest income
$
7,645
$
4,139
$
11,784
$
26,814
$
3,172
$
29,986
Interest expense on interest-bearing liabilities:
$
2,573
$
(1,751)
$
$
5,529
$
(3,490)
$
2,039
(228)
(1,014)
(1,242)
(5,542)
(3,018)
(8,560)
(2,086)
(1,939)
2,280
(7,679)
(5,399)
(2,074)
(126)
(2,200)
(4,446)
(266)
(4,712)
(2,413)
(812)
(3,225)
(7,754)
(1,001)
(8,755)
Total interest expense
(1,995)
(5,789)
(7,784)
(9,933)
(15,454)
(25,387)
Change in net interest income
$
9,640
$
9,928
$
19,568
$
36,747
$
18,626
$
55,373
Portions of
interest-earning assets,
mostly certain
investments in obligations
of some U.S.
agencies and U.S. GSEs, generate
interest that is exempt from
income tax, principally in
Puerto Rico. Also, interest and
gains on sales
of investments
held by
international banking
entities (“IBEs”)
are tax-exempt
under Puerto
Rico tax
law (see
Note
–
“Income
to
the
herein
for
information).
that
the
presentation
of
income
on
an
basis
facilitates
the
comparison
of
all
data
these assets.
estimated the
tax equivalent
yield by
dividing the
spread on
exempt assets
by 1
less
the
Puerto
Rico
tax
rate
(37.5%)
and
adding
to
it
the
average
cost
of
The
computation
considers the interest expense disallowance required by Puerto Rico tax law.
table reconciles
income in
GAAP to
an adjusted
basis for the indicated periods.
The table also reconciles net interest
spread and net interest margin
on a GAAP basis to this
item on an
adjusted tax-equivalent basis:
Interest income - GAAP
$
282,743
$
274,675
$
837,998
$
815,425
Tax-equivalent adjustment
8,244
4,528
21,620
14,207
Interest income on a tax-equivalent basis
$
290,987
$
279,203
$
859,618
$
829,632
Interest expense - GAAP
$
64,827
$
72,611
$
191,826
$
217,213
Net interest income - GAAP
$
217,916
$
202,064
$
646,172
$
598,212
Net interest income on a tax-equivalent basis
$
226,160
$
206,592
$
667,792
$
612,419
Average Balances
Loans and leases
$
12,876,239
$
12,354,679
$
12,751,409
$
12,278,724
Total securities, other short-term investments and interest-bearing
cash balances
6,037,726
6,509,789
6,241,039
6,642,446
$
18,913,965
$
18,864,468
$
18,992,448
$
18,921,170
Average interest-bearing liabilities
$
11,669,135
$
11,743,122
$
11,695,894
$
11,816,378
Average assets
(1)
$
$
$
$
Average non-interest-bearing deposits
$
5,309,212
$
5,341,589
$
5,378,807
$
5,333,838
Average Yield/Rate
Average yield on interest-earning assets - GAAP
5.93%
5.78%
5.90%
5.74%
Average rate on interest-bearing liabilities - GAAP
2.20%
2.45%
2.19%
2.45%
Net interest spread - GAAP
3.73%
3.33%
3.71%
3.29%
Net interest margin - GAAP
4.57%
4.25%
4.55%
4.21%
Average yield on interest-earning assets on a tax-equivalent
basis - non-GAAP
6.10%
5.87%
6.05%
5.84%
Average rate on interest-bearing liabilities
2.20%
2.45%
2.19%
2.45%
Net interest spread on a tax-equivalent basis
3.90%
3.42%
3.86%
3.39%
Net interest margin on a tax-equivalent basis - non-GAAP
4.74%
4.34%
4.70%
4.31%
(1) Includes, among other things, the ACL on loans and finance leases
and debt securities, as well as unrealized gains and losses on available-for-sale
Net
income
to
$217.9
million
for
the
quarter
ended
30,
2025,
an
of
$15.8
when
compared to $202.1 million for the same period in 2024. The $15.8
million increase in net interest income consisted of:
A $7.8 million decrease in interest expense on interest-bearing liabilities, consisting
of:
o
A
$5.4
million
in
expense
on
mainly
due
to
the
of
$161.7
million
of
junior
subordinated debentures during the second half
of 2024 and first half of 2025,
and $180.0 million in FHLB advances that
matured and were repaid in March 2025.
o
A $2.4 million decrease in interest expense on interest-bearing deposits, consisting
of:
A $1.9 million decrease in
interest expense on interest-bearing
checking and saving accounts, driven
by the effect of
lower interest
rates when
to the
cost of
saving accounts
in the third
quarter of 2025
decreased 10
bps to 1.41%
when compared
to the same
period in 2024,
mostly
driven
by
a
bps
in
deposits.
the
average
cost
of
savings accounts
for the
0.72%, compared
to
0.76% for the same period in 2024.
A
$1.3
million
in
expense
on
CDs,
of
which
$1.0
million
was
with
new
issuances at lower interest rates than maturing brokered CDs.
A
$0.8
million
in
expense
on
time
CDs,
driven
by
a
$2.6
million
increase associated with
a $294.2 million
increase in the
partially offset by
a $1.8
lower rates
paid on
new issuances
and renewals.
cost of
time deposits
in the
of
2025, excluding
brokered CDs,
decreased 22
bps to
3.38% when
- Excluding
government deposits, the
average cost of
time deposits for
the third quarter
of 2025 was 3.39%,
compared to 3.53%
for the same period in 2024.
A $4.5 million net increase in investment securities and interest-bearing
cash balances, consisting of:
o
A $3.9
to purchases
of higher
-yielding available-for-
sale debt securities replacing maturities of lower-yielding
o
A $0.9 million increase in
interest income from interest-bearing
cash balances, driven by a $225.9
million net increase in
the
average balances,
which
of deposits
maintained
at
the FED,
which
more
than
compensated
for
the reduction in the federal funds rate.
o
A $0.3
other investment
securities, mainly
an $8.2
in
the average balance of FHLB stock.
A $3.5 million increase in interest income on loans, consisting of:
o
A
$2.2
million
in
income
on
and
loans,
driven
by
an
$8.5
million
mainly
with
a
$453.6
million
in
the
average
balance,
offset
by
a
$6.3
million
mainly related to the effect of lower market interest rates
on the downward repricing of variable-rate loans.
As
of
30,
2025,
the
rate
on
51%
of
the
and
loans was tied
to variable rates,
with 33% based
upon Secured
Overnight Financing
Rate (“SOFR”) of
3 months or
less,
10% based
upon the
index,
and 8%
other indexes.
For the
average one-month
SOFR decreased
93 bps,
the three-month
SOFR decreased
88 bps,
and the
decreased 97
bps, when compared to the same period in 2024.
o
A $0.7 million increase
in interest income on
residential mortgage loans, mostly
associated with a $57.2
in the average balance.
o
A $0.6 million
increase in interest income
on consumer loans and
finance leases, due
to higher yields and
higher income
from late fees, mainly in the
auto loans portfolio. This was partially
offset by a decrease in interest
income from personal
credit cards,
a $62.4
million decline
in the
which more
than offset
the increase
in
on auto
attributable to
a $74.5
in the
as this
portfolio carries lower average yields than unsecured loans.
Net interest income
amounted to $646.2
2025, an increase
of $48.0 million
when compared to $598.2 million for the same period in 2024. The $48.0
million increase in net interest income was primarily due to:
A $25.4 million decrease in interest expense on interest-bearing liabilities, consisting
of:
o
A
$13.5
million
in
expense
on
driven
by
the
of
junior
during
the second
half of
2024 and
first half
and $180.0
million
in FHLB
advances,
that matured and were repaid in March 2025.
o
An $11.9 million decrease in interest expense
on interest-bearing deposits, consisting of:
An
$8.5
million
in
expense
on
CDs
due
to
a
$5.5
million
with
a
$157.0 million
decline in
the average
balance, and
a $3.0
mainly associated
with new
issuances at
lower interest rates than maturing brokered CDs.
A $5.4
expense on
interest-bearing checking
and saving
accounts, due
to a $7.7
million
mainly
related
to
the
overall
lower
rate
environment,
offset
by
a
$2.3
million
a $94.5
in the
average balance.
cost of
saving accounts
decreased by 11
bps to 1.41%
for the first
nine months of
2025 as compared
to 1.52% for
period
in
2024,
mostly
driven
by
a
bps
in
deposits.
the
average
cost
of
checking
and
saving
for
the
first
nine
months
of
was
0.73%,
compared to 0.75% for the same period in 2024.
A
$2.0
million
in
expense
on
time
CDs,
driven
by
a
$5.5
million
increase associated with
a $213.8 million
increase in the
average balance, partially
offset by a
$3.5 million decrease
related
to
lower
rates
paid
on
new
issuances
and
renewals.
The
average
cost
of
time
for
the
first
nine
2025, excluding
brokered CDs,
decreased 14
bps to
3.38% as
3.52% for
the
average
cost
of
time
for
the
first
nine
months
of
was
3.38%, compared to 3.43% for the same period in 2024.
A $12.2 million net increase in investment securities and interest-bearing
consisting of:
o
An $8.7
in interest income
from interest-bearing
a $401.1
million net
in the average balances,
which consisted primarily of
cash balances deposited at the
FED, which more than compensated
for the reduction in the federal funds rate.
o
A $3.9
to purchases
of higher
-yielding available-for-
sale debt securities replacing maturities of lower-yielding
o
A $0.4
million decrease in
interest income from
other investment securities,
mainly driven by
a $6.1 million
the average balance of FHLB stock.
A $10.4
million increase in interest income on loans, consisting of:
o
A $4.4 million
increase in interest income
on consumer loans and
finance leases, due
to higher yields and
higher income
from late fees, mainly in the
auto loans portfolio. This was partially
offset by a decrease in interest
income from personal
credit cards,
a $54.5
million decline
in the
which more
than offset
the increase
in
on auto
attributable to
a $103.7
in the
as this
portfolio carries lower average yields than unsecured loans.
o
A
$3.3
million
in
income
on
and
loans,
driven
by
a
$20.2
million
a $378.7
in the
by a
$16.9 million
net decrease
due to
the effect of lower interest rates on the downward repricing of variable-rate
loans.
For
the
period
ended
30,
2025,
the
average
one-month
SOFR
and
three-month
SOFR
each
decreased 98
bps, and
the average
decreased 99
bps, compared
to the
average rates
for such
indexes for
the
nine-month period ended September 30, 2024.
o
A
$2.7 million increase in
interest income on residential
mortgage loans,
mostly associated with a $45.4
in the average balance.
Net interest margin for the
third quarter of 2025 increased
32 bps to
4.57%, compared to 4.25% for the same period
in 2024, and by
34 bps
to 4.55%
for the
to 4.21%
for the
in the
margin
mostly reflects
in the
cost of
funds and
a change
in asset
mix associated
deployment of
cash flows
from
lower-yielding
to
assets.
These
factors
were
offset
by
the
repricing of variable-rate commercial loans and a lower federal funds rate on
cash deposited at the FED.
Provision for Credit Losses
losses consists of
provisions for
credit losses on
finance leases,
unfunded loan
commitments, as
well as the debt securities portfolio. The principal changes in the provision
for credit losses by main categories follow:
Provision for credit losses for
loans and finance leases
The
for
credit
losses
for
loans
and
finance
leases
was
$18.3
million
for
the
third
quarter
of
2025,
to
$16.5
million for the third quarter of 2024.
The variances by major portfolio category were as follows:
Provision for
for the
loan portfolios
was an
$1.6 million
for the
third
quarter of 2025, compared to a
net benefit of $6.6 million for
the third quarter of 2024. The expense
recorded during the third
quarter of 2025 was mainly
due to C&I loan growth.
The net benefit recorded during
the third quarter of 2024
was associated
improved financial
condition of
certain borrowers
and, to
a lesser extent,
an improvement
on the
economic outlook
of certain
particularly variables
the forecasted commercial real estate (“CRE”) price index.
Provision for credit
losses for the residential
mortgage loan portfolio
was a net benefit
of $2.2 million for
the third quarter of
2025,
to
a
of
$5.5
million
for
the
third
quarter
of
The
net
benefit
by
a
lower favorable
impact from updated
macroeconomic variables, mainly
in the projection
of the unemployment
rate, partially
offset by a net benefit recognized in the third quarter of 2025 as a result of
improvements in historical loss experience.
Provision for
for the
loan and
finance lease
was an
$18.9 million
for the
third
to an
$28.6
quarter
of 2024.
The decrease
in provision
expense
was driven by
updated historical loss experience
and lower net
charge-offs, partially
offset by a
lower favorable impact
from
updated macroeconomic variables, mainly in the projection of the
unemployment rate.
for credit losses
and finance leases
was $63.5
of 2025, compared
to $41.3
million for the same period in 2024. The variances by major portfolio
category were as follows:
Provision
for
for
the commercial
and
loan
was an
expense
of $8.0
million
for
a net benefit
$13.4 million
for the same
expense recorded
first nine months of 2025 was mainly
due to C&I loan growth, a deterioration
in the economic outlook of the commercial
real
forecasted CRE
price index,
and updated
historical prepayment
experience.
The net
benefit
during
the
first
nine
months
of
was
driven
by
the
improved
of
certain
borrowers, a recovery
of $5.0 million associated
with a C&I loan
Rico region, and $1.2
million in recoveries of
two commercial loans in the Florida region, partially offset
by increased volume.
Provision for credit losses for the
residential mortgage loan portfolio was
a benefit of $0.4 million for
the first nine months of
to a
of $16.6
recorded during
nine
months
of
was
driven
by
updated
loss
used
for
the
ACL
resulting
in
a
revision
of
loss severities
and
improvements
variables,
mainly
in the
of
the unemployment rate, partially offset by newly originated
loans.
Provision
for
for
the consumer
loan
and
finance lease
was an
expense
of $55.9
million
for
nine
months
of
2025,
to
an
expense
of
$71.3
million
for
the
same
period
in
The
in
expense was
to updated
historical loss
experience and
reductions in
the unsecured
loan portfolio,
by a lower
favorable impact from
updated macroeconomic
variables, mainly in
the projection of
the unemployment rate,
and
a
$7.6
million
in
with
the
bulk
sales
of
fully
loans
that
took
place
in
the
first
quarter of each year.
Provision for credit losses for
unfunded loan commitments and debt securities
The
for
for
unfunded
and
loan
commitments and
standby
letters of
credit for
the
and first
of 2025
was a
$0.8 million
and $0.5
a net
$1.0 million and $1.2 million, respectively,
for the same periods in 2024.
The
for
for
and available-for
-sale debt
securities was
an expense
of $79
thousand
for
the
third quarter of 2025, compared to a net benefit of $0.2 million for the
same period in 2024.
losses for
held-to-maturity and
available-for-sale debt
securities for
of 2025
was an
$34 thousand,
a net
$1.1 million
for the
The net
benefit recorded
first
nine
months
of
was
mostly
driven
by
improvements
in
the
updated
of
a
Puerto
Rico
municipal bond issuer.
Non-Interest Income
income
to
$30.8
million
for
the
third
quarter
of
2025,
to
$32.5
million
for
the
same
period
in
The $1.7
million
income
by a
$1.5 million
other
income,
mainly
related to a $0.6
million decrease in realized
gains from purchased
income tax credits
and $0.8 million in
insurance proceeds received
in the third quarter of 2024 related to a 2020 outstanding insurance
claim.
income for
2025 amounted
to $97.5
to $98.5
million
for the same period in 2024. The $1.0 million decrease in non-interest income was primarily
due to:
A $1.7
in other
non-interest income,
$1.5 million
in insurance
proceeds received
first
nine months of 2024, which include the aforementioned proceeds of
$0.8 million received in the third quarter of 2024.
A $0.4 million
increase in revenues
from mortgage
banking activities, driven
by an increase
in the net
realized gain
on sales
of residential
in the
secondary market.
During the
2024, net
realized gains
of
$4.8 million
and $4.3 million,
were recognized as
a result of
GNMA securitization
transactions and
whole loan
sales to U.S. GSEs amounting to $129.0 million and $113.2
A $0.4 million increase in card and processing income due to higher transactional
volumes.
Non-Interest Expenses
expenses for
$124.9 million,
$122.9 million
for the
same period in 2024.
The efficiency ratio
for the third quarter of
2025 was 50.22%, compared
to 52.41% for the
third quarter of 2024.
Non-interest expenses for
the third quarter of
2025 include a $2.3
million ERC, net of $0.3
million in related commissions
.
See “Non-
GAAP Financial Measures
and Reconciliations”
above for additional
information. On
a non-GAAP basis,
excluding the
effect of
this
Special Item, adjusted non-interest expenses increased by $4.3 million
primarily due to:
A $3.0
million
increase in
employees’
expenses, of
which $1.1
related
to annual
salary merit increases and $0.7 million to bonus incentives.
A
$2.3
million
unfavorable
variance
in
net
loss
(gain)
on
OREO
mainly
due
to
a
$2.8
million
adjustment recorded during the third
quarter of 2025 in connection with ongoing
litigation which could result in a potential
loss of title of a commercial OREO property in the Virgin
Islands region.
A
$1.4
million
in
other
mainly
due
to
a
$0.6
million
in
the
amortization
of
intangible assets,
$0.3 million
were attributable
to core deposit
intangible assets
non-interest checking
from
the
Banco
Santander
Puerto
Rico
acquisition,
which
were
fully
in
2025,
and
a
$0.4
million
decrease in charges for operational and fraud losses.
for
the
period
ended
30,
to
$371.3
to
$362.5
efficiency ratio
for the
49.92%, compared
to 52.03%
for the
same
period
in
for
the
period
ended
30,
include
the
$2.3
million
ERC, while
for
the
same
period
in
include
the $1.
million
FDIC special
expense.
See
and
Reconciliations”
above
for
On
a
basis,
excluding the effect of these Special Items, adjusted non-interest
increased by $12.2 million primarily due to:
An $8.3
million
in employees’
a $3.7
million
in bonus
incentives,
which
a
$1.2
million
in
stock-based
expense,
of
which
$0.4
million
was
associated with retirement-eligible employees; and annual salary merit
increases.
A
$5.7
million
unfavorable
variance
in
net
loss
(gain)
on OREO
operations,
driven
by the
$2.8
million
adjustment recorded
during
2025,
a $2.3
million realized
gain on
the sale
of a
real estate OREO property in the Puerto Rico region during the second quarter
of 2024, and a decrease in net realized gains
on sales of residential OREO properties in the Puerto Rico region.
A $1.5 million
increase in taxes, other
than income taxes,
primarily related to
higher municipal license
taxes related to
the
increase in revenues.
A
$1.5
million
in
occupancy
and
equipment
reflecting
increases
in
software
charges.
A $2.6
million
in professional
service
fees,
mainly
due
to
a $3.1
million
in
consulting
fees
information technology
infrastructure conversion
costs and enhancements
of 2024
and a $1.1
million
in
collections,
appraisals
and
other
credit-related
fees,
offset
by
a
$1.4
million
in
outsourcing fees.
A $1.7
in business
promotion
expenses as
a result
of the
rescheduling of
certain marketing
initiatives to
the fourth quarter of 2025.
A
$1.2
million
in
other
mainly
due
to
a
$1.8
million
in
the
amortization
of
intangible assets, of
which $1.2 million
were attributable to core
deposit intangible assets
related to savings
accounts from
the Banco
Santander Puerto
Rico acquisition
which were
fully amortized
in 2024;
and a
$1.7
in the
cost
of institutional insurance policies; partially offset by
a $2.0 million increase in charges for operational and fraud losses.
Income Taxes
and nine-month period
recorded an income
tax expense of
$5.7 million
and
$51.6
to
an
income
tax
expense
of $22.7
million
and
$72.2
for
the
same
periods
in
The
results
for
the
quarter
and
period
ended
30,
include
a
of
approximately $16.6
million in valuation
allowance related
to deferred
tax assets primarily
associated with NOL
carryforwards at
the
level, which reflects
expectation of realizing
these tax benefits
under the new
election established
by Act 65-2025.
For further details,
see “Non-GAAP Financial
Measures and Reconciliations”
above and Note
14 – “Income
Taxes”.
The
in
income
tax
expense
for
the
third
quarter
and
period
ended
30,
was
driven
by
the
$16.6 million
in valuation
allowance and
a lower
annual effective
tax
rate due to a higher proportion of exempt to taxable income.
The
annual
tax
rate,
discrete
items,
decreased
to
22.2%
for
the
first
nine
months
of
2025,
24.5% for
the comparable
- See
Note 14
– “Income
to the
unaudited consolidated
statements herein for additional information.
As of
30,
2025,
had
a net
$146.9
of a
$80.8
a net
$136.4
net of
a valuation
$119.1
as of
The increase in the net
deferred tax asset was driven
by the aforementioned
one-time reversal of approximately
$16.6 million in
Meanwhile,
the
in
the
was
related
to
changes
in
the
market
value
of
which resulted
in an
equal change
in the
tax asset
without
impacting
earnings as
they
are
fully
reserved
as
the
does
not
expect
to
realize
such
benefits,
and
the
of
approximately $16.6 million.
Assets
total assets were
$19.3 billion as
30, 2025, an
increase of $28.4
million from December
in total
in the
of available-for-sale
due to
market
rates,
offset
by
a
in
cash
and
cash
equivalents
resulting
from
capital
deployment
actions
and
the
repayment of long-term borrowings.
Loans Receivable, including Loans Held for Sale
As of
total loan
portfolio before
the ACL
$13.1 billion,
of $299.4
million
to December
$263.1 million
was in
loans. In
region,
increased by
$189.3 million,
$122.7 million
was in
and $86.1
in
commercial mortgage loans.
In the Virgin
Islands region, commercial and construction
loans increased by $42.0 million, in
part due to
a $28.4
million disbursement
of a
government line
of credit.
In the
region, commercial
loans increased
by $31.8
million driven
by the
origination of
five C&I
term loans,
each in
excess of
$15 million,
that increased
the portfolio
balance
by
$131.2
million
and
a
$39.5
million
in
loans;
offset
by
the
payoff
of
a
$73.8
million
mortgage loan in the hospitality industry and a $64.5 million reduction
in the balance of floor plan lines of credit.
As of
30,
2025,
loans
held-for-investment
was
comprised
of
and
loans (50%),
leases (28%),
and residential
loans (22%).
Of the
total gross
loan portfolio
held
of $13.0
had credit
risk concentration
77% in
the
Puerto Rico region,
19% in the
United States region
(mainly in the
state of Florida),
and 4% in
Islands region, as
shown in
the following table:
Total
$
2,214,658
$
152,360
$
522,063
$
221,146
14,167
24,550
259,863
1,692,248
72,933
784,194
2,292,945
158,471
Total commercial loans
4,206,339
245,571
1,971,569
6,423,479
3,662,387
67,900
5,837
Total loans held for investment,
gross
$
10,083,384
$
465,831
$
$
Loans held for sale
12,546
12,546
Total loans, gross
$
10,095,930
$
465,831
$
$
13,061,230
Total
$
2,166,980
$
156,225
$
505,226
$
181,607
2,820
43,969
228,396
1,800,445
67,449
698,090
2,192,468
133,407
Total commercial loans
4,174,520
203,676
1,782,222
6,160,418
3,680,628
69,577
7,502
Total loans held for investment,
gross
$
10,022,128
$
429,478
$
2,294,950
$
Loans held for sale
14,558
15,276
Total loans, gross
$
10,036,686
$
429,912
$
2,295,234
$
12,761,832
See “Risk Management –
Exposure to Puerto Rico Government”
and “Risk Management –
Exposure to USVI Government”
below
for information on the Corporation’s
credit exposure to PR and USVI government entities.
As of
total commercial
loan
exposure amounted
to $2.5
or 20%
of the
total loan portfolio. In terms of
geography, $1.7 billion
of the exposure was in the Puerto
Rico region, $0.7 billion of the exposure
was
in the
Florida region,
and $0.1
billion of
the exposure
was in
Islands region.
The $1.7
billion exposure
in the
region was
comprised mainly
of 40%
in the
retail industry,
25% in
office real
estate, and
19% in
the hotel
industry.
The $0.7
billion
in the
was comprised
mainly of
34% in
the retail
22% in
the hotel
and 7%
in office
real
estate.
Of
the
total
loan
of
$2.5
$508.7
million
matures
within
the
next
months and has a weighted-average
interest rate of approximately 5.76%.
Commercial mortgage loan exposure
in the office real estate
which
matures
within
the
next
months,
to
$109.5
million
and
has
a
rate
of
approximately 5.53%.
As
of
30,
and
31,
2024,
the
total
to
shared
credit
(“SNC”)
loans
(including
unused
commitments)
to $1.2
billion
and
$1.3
As of
30,
2025,
$372.3 million of the SNC exposure is related to the portfolio
in the Puerto Rico region and $837.7 million is related to
the portfolio in
the Florida region.
Loan Production
relies primarily
on its
retail network
of branches
to originate
residential and
consumer loans.
may
supplement
its residential
mortgage originations
with wholesale
servicing released
purchases from
mortgage bankers.
The
manages
its
and
loan
through
centralized
units
and
most
of
its
come
from
customers,
as
well
as
through
referrals
and
direct
solicitations.
Auto
loans
and
finance
leases
rely
primarily on relationships with auto dealers and dedicated sales professionals who
serve selected locations to facilitate originations.
The
table
a
breakdown
of
First
loan
production,
refinancings,
renewals
and
draws from existing revolving and non-revolving commitments by geographic
segment,
for the indicated periods:
Puerto Rico:
$
111,065
$
94,258
$
310,651
$
254,525
30,645
33,898
82,643
108,008
50,101
63,646
151,025
165,400
C&I
494,719
419,673
1,340,793
1,162,239
362,907
406,448
1,115,566
1,204,999
$
1,049,437
$
1,017,923
$
3,000,678
$
2,895,171
Virgin Islands:
$
1,314
$
$
4,847
$
2,913
1,286
11,384
6,949
9,192
7,372
C&I
18,940
18,447
77,326
41,907
8,032
9,995
22,110
26,788
$
29,572
$
36,313
$
124,859
$
79,273
Florida:
$
19,223
$
21,864
$
56,693
$
69,849
3,022
10,510
25,505
31,165
96,729
30,539
175,518
108,472
C&I
172,679
184,936
576,249
576,189
1,822
3,957
$
291,807
$
248,379
$
835,787
$
789,632
Total:
$
131,602
$
116,913
$
372,191
$
327,287
34,953
44,539
119,532
139,466
146,830
101,134
335,735
281,244
C&I
686,338
623,056
1,994,368
1,780,335
371,093
416,973
1,139,498
1,235,744
$
1,370,816
$
1,302,615
$
3,961,324
$
3,764,076
and
loan
(excluding
loans)
for
the
quarter
and
period
ended
30,
to
$785.5
million
and
$2.3
to
$718.9
million
and
$2.1
for the same
The increase for
the third quarter
of 2025 was
mainly related
to increases of
$46.4 million
in the
and $26.9
Rico region.
for the
was mainly
a $127.1
in the
region driven
by higher
utilization of
C&I lines
and the
origination of
five C&I relationships,
each in excess
of $25 million,
with an aggregate
balance of $161.7
million; partially offset
by a
$141.7 million decrease
in the floor plan
portfolio; and a $61.5
million increase in the
Florida region, mainly
in commercial mortgage
loans.
loan
for
the
quarter
and
period
ended
30,
to
$82.7
million
and
$148.3 million,
$49.7 million
and $101.1
for the
same periods
by multiple
originations to
municipalities in
totaling $54.1
to
$20.2
third quarter of
- For the
of 2025, the
increase was mainly
related to the
higher utilization
of a line of credit in the Virgin
Originations of auto
loans (including finance
leases) for the
quarter and nine-month
period ended September
30, 2025 amounted
to
$211.3
million
and
$668.3
to
$238.8
million
and
$700.8
for
the
periods in 2024. Other consumer
loan originations,
other than credit cards, for
the quarter and nine-month period
2025 amounted
to $55.7 million
and $156.8 million,
compared to $60.9
million and $185.4
for the
comparable periods in
- Most of
the decreases in auto
loan originations and
other consumer loan originations
and first nine
months
of 2025, as
compared with the
same periods in
2024, were in
region. The utilization
activity on
the outstanding credit card
portfolio for the quarter
and nine-month period ended
September 30, 2025 amounted
to $104.2 million and
$314.4 million, respectively,
compared to $117.2 million and $349.5 million, respectively,
for the comparable periods in 2024.
Investment Activities
As
part
of
its
revenue
diversification,
and
rate
risk
strategies,
First
a
debt
securities portfolio classified as available for sale or held to maturity.
Substantially
all
of
the
debt
was
invested
in
U.S.
and
and fixed-rate
GSEs’ MBS.
total available
-for-sale
as of
$4.6 billion, a
$33.0 million
increase from December
31, 2024. The
increase was driven
by $994.8 million
in purchases,
$592.8 million
were U.S.
securities with
an average
yield of
4.15% and
$402.0 million
were U.S.
agencies MBS
with an average yield of
5.24%, including $384.2 million of
residential MBS; and the $174.1
million increase in fair value
to
changes
in
market
rates.
These
factors
were
offset
by
$788.0
million
in
maturities,
mainly
U.S.
and
U.S.
securities;
and
$346.7
million
in
of
U.S.
MBS
and
debentures.
As
of
30,
2025,
the
had
a
net
loss
on
debt
of
$385.5
This
net
loss
is
to
on
books
a
lower
rate
than
market
rates.
The
expects
that
this
loss
will
reverse
over
time
and
it
is
likely
that
it
will
not
be
to
sell
the
before
their
recovery.
expects the
portfolio will
to decrease
and the
accumulated other
comprehensive loss
will decrease accordingly,
excluding the impact of market interest rates.
Held-to-maturity
debt
include
fixed-rate
GSEs’
MBS
with
a
value
of
$190.8
million
(fair
value
of
$184.1
million) as of
compared to $225.3
The decrease in
GSEs’ MBS was driven
by
$34.7 million in principal repayments. Held-to-maturity
debt securities also include $82.6 million as of September
30, 2025, compared
to $92.4 million as of December 31, 2024, of financing
arrangements with the government issued in bond form, which
for
as
but
which
were
underwritten
as
loans
with
features
that
are
found
in
loans.
As
of
September 30, 2025, approximately 57%
of the Corporation’s
government bonds consisted of obligations
issued by three of the largest
municipalities in Puerto Rico.
As
of
30,
2025,
cash
inflows
to
be
received
during
the
next
twelve
months
from
and
prepayments of
the debt securities
portfolio (excluding
U.S. Treasury
securities) amounted
to approximately
$1.4 billion
and have
an
average yield of 1.66%,
of which $0.6 billion are
expected to be received during
the remainder of 2025. These
inflows are expected to
be redeployed
to fund
loan growth,
reinvested into
securities, or
used to
repay maturing
brokered CDs.
2 –
“Debt Securities” for information and details about the Corporation’s
available-for-sale debt securities portfolio.
See
“Risk Management
–
to Puerto
Rico
Government”
below
for
and
details
about
total
direct exposure
to the
government, including
municipalities,
and “Risk
– Credit
Risk Management”
below
and Note 2 – “Debt Securities” for the ACL of the exposure to Puerto
Rico municipal bonds.
The carrying
values of
as of
2024 by
contractual maturity
(excluding MBS)
and weighted-average yield, are shown below:
Average Yield
%
Carrying
Amount
Average Yield
%
Carrying
Amount
debt securities, at fair value
U.S government and agencies obligations:
2.09
$
1,265,813
0.79
$
1,127,041
Due after one year through five years
0.92
483,554
0.96
764,679
4.47
6,850
4.73
7,800
1.77
1,756,217
(1)
0.87
1,899,520
1,579
1,620
MBS:
2.15
2,641,755
1.79
2,481,253
2.37
198,252
2.12
181,909
2.16
1.82
Other:
2.34
2.32
1,000
Total available-for-sale
debt securities, at fair value
2.02
1.45
Held-to-maturity debt securities, at amortized cost
5.11
1,017
5.07
2,214
Due after one year through five years
7.28
56,379
7.33
61,289
Due after five years through ten years
5.06
10,313
5.79
13,184
7.77
14,870
8.07
15,755
7.06
82,579
7.18
92,442
(698)
(802)
MBS:
3.87
116,576
3.86
129,319
2.13
74,208
3.88
96,025
3.20
190,784
3.87
225,344
Total held-to-maturity
debt securities, at amortized cost
4.36
272,665
4.83
316,984
Total debt securities
2.14
$
4,870,968
1.65
$
4,882,286
(1)
Includes approximately $612.6 million in callable
debt securities with an average yield of 0.92%,
of which approximately 57% were purchased
at a discount and 4% at a premium. See “Risk
Management” below
for further
analysis of
the effects
of changing
interest rates
on the
income and
interest risk
management strategies.
Also,
refer to Note 2 - “Debt Securities” for additional information regarding
the Corporation’s debt securities portfolio.
RISK MANAGEMENT
General
Risks
are
inherent
in
virtually
all
aspects
of
the
and
Consequently,
risk
is
fundamental
to
the
success
of
the
The
primary
goals
of
risk
are
to
ensure
that
the
risk-taking activities are
consistent with the
objectives and risk
tolerance, and that
there is an appropriate
balance between risks and rewards to maximize stockholder value.
The
has
in
place
a
risk
to
monitor,
and
manage
the
risks
assumed
in
conducting its activities. First BanCorp.’s
business is subject to eleven
broad categories of risks: (i) liquidity
risk; (ii) interest rate risk;
(iii) market risk; (iv)
credit risk; (v) operational
risk; (vi) legal and
regulatory risk; (vii)
reputational risk; (viii) model
risk; (ix) capital
risk; (x)
strategic risk;
and (xi)
information technology
risk. First
BanCorp. has
adopted policies
and procedures
identify
and manage the risks to which the Corporation is exposed.
The
risk
are
described
below,
as
well
as
in
Part
II,
Item
7,
and
Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,” in the 2024
Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Liquidity Risk and Capital Adequacy
risk
the
ongoing
ability
to
accommodate
and
deposit
withdrawals,
fund
asset growth
and
business operations,
and meet
contractual obligations
through unconstrained
access to funding
at reasonable
market rates. Liquidity
forecasting
funding
requirements
and
maintaining
sufficient
capacity
to
meet
needs
and
accommodate
fluctuations
in
asset
and
levels
due
to
changes
in
the
or
unanticipated
events.
manages liquidity at
two levels. The
first is the
liquidity of
the parent
company,
or First BanCorp.,
which is the
holding
company
that
owns
the
banking
and
non-banking
subsidiaries.
The
second
is
the
of
the
banking
subsidiary,
FirstBank.
The
Asset
and
of
the
Board
of
is
for
overseeing
establishment
of
the
policy,
as
well
as
approving
and
contingency
and
monitoring
on
an
ongoing
basis.
The
Management’s
Investment
and
Asset
(“MIALCO”),
which
reports
to
the
Board’s
Asset
and
Committee,
uses
of
developed
by
that
involve
the
use
of
several
to
review
the
on
a
monthly
basis.
The
MIALCO
oversees
interest rate risk, market risk, and other related matters.
The MIALCO is composed of
senior management officers, including
the Chief Executive Officer,
the Chief Financial Officer,
the
Chief Risk
Officer,
the Treasurer,
the Chief
Consumer Officer
Chief of
Staff, the
Strategic and
Director,
the
and
Risk
Manager,
the
Planning
and
Asset
and
(“ALM”)
Director,
and
the
Chief
Operating
Officer.
The
and
Division
is
for
planning
and
executing the Corporation’s
funding activities and
strategy, monitoring
liquidity availability daily,
and reviewing liquidity
on
a
weekly
basis.
The
and
area
of
the
Controller’s
Department
is
for
calculating the
liquidity measurements
used by
the Treasury
and Investment
Division to
review the
liquidity position
on a weekly basis. The Financial Planning and ALM Division is responsible
for operating the liquidity and interest rate risk models.
To
ensure
adequate liquidity
full range
of potential
environments and
market conditions,
its
and
in
a
manner
that
is
to
preserve
and
enhance
funding
stability,
flexibility,
and
diversity.
Key
components
of
this
strategy
include
a
strong
focus
on
the
continued
development
of
customer-based
funding, the
of direct
relationships with
wholesale
market funding
providers, and
the maintenance
of
the ability to liquidate certain assets when, and if, requirements warrant.
The
develops
and
contingency
funding
plans.
These
plans
the
under various
operating circumstances
and are
Corporation will
be able
to operate
through periods
of stress when
access to normal
sources of funds
is constrained. The
plans project funding
requirements during
a potential period
of
stress, specify and quantify sources of liquidity,
outline actions and procedures for effectively managing
liquidity through a period of
stress, and
define roles
and responsibilities
for the
employees. Under
the contingency
funding plans,
stresses the
balance sheet
and the
liquidity position
to critical levels
that mimic
difficulties in
generating funds
or even maintaining
the current
funding position
of the
Corporation and
and are
the ability
of the
Corporation and
the
Bank to honor
their respective commitments.
The Corporation has
established liquidity
triggers that the
MIALCO monitors in
order
to maintain the
ordinary funding of
the banking business.
The MIALCO has
developed contingency funding
plans for the
three
scenarios:
a
credit rating
downgrade,
an
cycle
downturn
event,
and
a
concentration
event.
The
Board’s
Asset and
Liability Committee reviews and approves these plans on an annual basis.
Liquidity Risk Management
The Corporation manages
its liquidity in
a proactive manner and
in an effort
to maintain a sound
liquidity position. It uses
multiple
to monitor
its liquidity
position,
core
basic
and time-based
reserve
measures. Cash
and
cash
equivalents amounted
to $899.6
$1.2 billion
as of
- When
adding
$1.5 billion of free high-quality liquid securities that could be liquidated
or pledged within one day (which includes assets such as U.S.
and
GSEs
obligations),
the
total
core
to
$2.4
billion
as
of
30,
2025,
or
12.64%
of
total
assets, compared to $2.4 billion, or 12.54% of total assets as of December
In addition
to the aforementioned
$2.4 billion in
cash and free
high quality
liquid assets, the
Corporation had $1.1
billion available
for credit with the
FHLB based on the
value of loan and
securities collateral pledged
with the FHLB. As
such, the basic liquidity
ratio
(which adds such
available secured
lines of credit
to the core
liquidity) was approximately
18.10% of total
assets as of September
30,
2025,
compared to 17.27% of total assets as of December 31, 2024.
Further,
the
also
borrowing
capacity
at
the
FED
Discount
Window
and
had
$2.7
billion
available for
funding under
the FED’s
Borrower-in-Custody (“BIC”)
Program as
$2.6 billion
as
of December 31, 2024 as an additional source of liquidity.
Total loans pledged
to the FED BIC Program amounted to $3.4 billion as of
each of September 30, 2025
and December 31, 2024. The
Corporation does not rely on uncommitted
inter-bank lines of credit
(federal
funds
lines)
to
fund
its
In
the
aggregate,
as
of
30,
2025,
the
had
$6.2
billion
to
meet
liquidity needs,
or 134% of estimated uninsured
deposits, excluding fully collateralized
government deposits, compared to
$5.9 billion
or 124%, respectively,
at
level
is highly
on
bank deposits,
which
fund
87.7%
of the
Bank’s
assets (or
84.4%
brokered CDs).
as further
discussed below,
maintains a
diversified base
of readily
available wholesale
funding
sources,
from
the
FHLB
through
pledged
borrowing
capacity,
sold
under
to
repurchase, and access to brokered CDs. Funding
through wholesale funding may continue to increase
the overall cost of funding for
the Corporation and adversely affect the net interest margin.
Commitments to extend credit and standby
letters of credit
As
a
provider
of
services,
the
routinely
enters
into
with
sheet
risk
to
meet
the
needs
of
its
customers.
These
may
include
loan
and
standby
letters
of
credit.
These
are
subject
to
the
same
credit
and
processes
used
for
on-balance
sheet
instruments.
These
instruments involve, to varying degrees,
elements of credit and interest rate risk
in excess of the amount recognized in the
condition. As
commitments to
extend credit
approximately $2.1
billion.
to
extend
credit
are
to
lend
to
a
customer
as
long
as
there
is
no
violation
of
any
in
the
contract.
Since
certain
are
to
expire
without
being
drawn
upon,
the
total
commitment
amount does
not necessarily
represent future
cash requirements. For
most of the
commercial lines of
credit, the
the
option
to
reevaluate
the
prior
to
disbursements.
There
have
been
no
or
unexpected
draws
on
existing commitments. In the case of
credit cards and personal lines
of credit, the Corporation can
cancel the unused credit facility
at
any time and without cause.
The following table summarizes commitments to extend credit and standby letters of
credit as of the indicated dates:
Financial instruments whose contract amounts represent credit risk:
Commitments to extend credit:
Construction undisbursed funds
$
200,976
$
283,302
Unused credit card lines
769,661
787,849
Unused personal lines of credit
35,997
37,140
Commercial lines of credit
1,132,720
1,053,938
Letters of credit:
Commercial letters of credit
56,882
41,738
Standby letters of credit
21,126
24,635
The
engages
in
the ordinary
course
of business
in
other
that
are not
on the
balance
sheet
or
may
be
on
the
balance
sheet
in
amounts
that
are
from
the
full
contract
or
notional
amount
of
the
transaction
and, thus,
affect
liquidity position.
These transactions
are designed
to (i)
meet the
financial needs
of
customers, (ii) manage the
Corporation’s credit,
market and liquidity risks, (iii)
diversify the Corporation’s
funding sources, and (iv)
optimize capital.
In addition to the
aforementioned off-balance
sheet debt obligations
and unfunded commitments
to extend credit,
has
and
to
make
future
under
contracts,
amounting
to
$4.5
billion
as
of
- Our
material cash
requirements comprise
primarily of
contractual obligations
to make future
payments related
to time
deposits, long-term
borrowings, and
operating lease
obligations.
We
also have
other contractual
cash obligations
certain binding agreements
we have entered
into for services
including outsourcing
of technology services,
security,
advertising and
other
which
are
not material
to
our
needs.
We
anticipate
that our
funds,
credit
facilities, and
cash flows from
operations will be
sufficient to meet
our operational cash
needs and support
loan growth and
capital plan execution
for the foreseeable future.
Off-balance sheet
transactions are continuously
monitored to consider
their potential impact
to our liquidity
position and changes
are applied to the balance between sources and uses of funds, as deemed appropriate,
to maintain a sound liquidity position.
Sources of Funding
utilizes different
sources of
funding to
that adequate
levels of
liquidity are
available when
needed.
Diversification
of
funding
sources
is
of
great
importance
to
protect
the
from
market
disruptions.
The
sources
of
funding
are
CDs.
Additional
funding
is
by
sold
under agreements
to repurchase and
lines of credit
with the FHLB.
the Corporation also
maintains as additional
sources
borrowing capacity at the FED’s BIC Program
,
as discussed above.
The Asset and Liability Committee reviews credit availability
on a regular basis. The Corporation may
also sell mortgage loans as
a supplementary source of funding and obtain long-term funding
through the issuance of notes and long-term brokered CDs.
While
is
an
ongoing
challenge
for
all
institutions,
that
the
borrowing capacity and
efforts to grow
core deposits will be
adequate to provide
the necessary funding
for the Corporation’s
plans in the next 12 months and beyond.
Retail
and
core
–
The
deposit
products
include
regular
saving
accounts,
demand
deposit
accounts, money market accounts,
and retail CDs. As of September 30,
2025 and December 31, 2024,
the Corporation’s core
which
exclude
and
CDs,
totaled
$12.8
billion
and
$12.9
The
$73.2
million
such deposits consisted
of decreases
of $83.9
million in the
and $16.6 million
in the Virgin
Islands region,
offset
by
a
$27.3
million
in
the
Puerto
Rico
region.
This
a
$247.6
million
in
interest-
bearing
non-maturity
and
a
$175.6
million
in
non-interest-bearing
offset
by
a
$350.0
million
increase in time deposits.
(fully
collateralized)
–
As
of
30,
2025,
the
had
$2.9
billion
of
Puerto
Rico
public
sector deposits
($2.7 billion
in transactional
accounts and
$210.4 million
in time
deposits), compared
to $3.1
31, 2024. Government
deposits are insured
by the FDIC up
to the applicable
limits and the uninsured
portions are fully
collateralized.
Approximately 23% of the public sector
deposits as of September 30, 2025
were from municipalities and municipal agencies
Rico and 77% were from public corporations, the central
government and its agencies, and U.S. federal government agencies in Puerto
Rico.
In
as
of
30,
2025,
the
had
$0.5
billion
of
in
the
Virgin
Islands
region,
as
compared to $0.4 billion as of December 31, 2024.
The
portions of
deposits were
by securities
and
loans with
an amortized
cost of
$3.4
billion
and
$3.7 billion
as of
and an
estimated market
value
of $3.2
billion
and
$3.3 billion
as of
In addition
to securities
and loans,
as of
2024, the
Corporation used
$225.0 million
and $175.0
in letters
issued by
the
FHLB as pledges for a portion of public deposits in the Virgin
Estimate of Uninsured
Deposits –
the estimated amounts
of uninsured deposits
totaled
$7.8 billion
and $8.1
including government
deposits, generally
representing
the portion
of deposits
that
exceed
the
FDIC
limit
of
$250,000
and
amounts
in
any
other
deposit
account.
As
of
30,
and
31,
2024,
the
portion
of
fully
to
$3.2
billion
and
$3.3
fully
the
amounts
of
to
$4.6
billion, which
represents
28.36% of
total deposits
(excluding brokered
CDs), as
$4.8
billion, or
29.36%, as of December 31, 2024.
The
amount of
is calculated
the
same
methodologies
and assumptions
our bank
reporting requirements adjusted for cash held by wholly-owned subsidiaries
at the Bank.
The following table presents by contractual maturities the amount of U.S. time deposits in
excess of FDIC insurance limits (over
$250,000) and other time deposits that are otherwise uninsured as of September
30, 2025:
3 months or
less
3 months to
6 months
6 months to
1 year
Over 1 year
Total
U.S. time deposits in excess of FDIC insurance limits
$
332,044
$
446,156
$
256,951
$
189,909
$
1,225,060
Other uninsured time deposits
$
23,709
$
8,127
$
18,236
$
4,714
$
54,786
Brokered
CDs
–
Total
CDs
by
$150.2
million
to
$628.3
million
as
of
30,
2025,
in
the
Florida region.
The increase reflects
$301.3 million
of new issuances
with original
average maturities
1.1 years
and
an all-in cost
of 4.19%, partially
offset by maturing
brokered CDs amounting
to $151.1 million
with an all-in
cost of 4.90%
that were
paid off during the first nine months of 2025.
The average remaining term to maturity of the brokered CDs outstanding
as of September 30, 2025 was approximately 1.1 years.
The future use
of brokered
CDs will depend
on multiple factors
including excess
liquidity at each
of the regions,
future cash needs
and
any
tax implications.
Also,
depending
on
lending or
other
opportunities available,
cash
inflows from
of
may be used
as well
to repay brokered
CDs. Brokered
CDs are insured
by the FDIC
up to regulatory
limits and
can be obtained faster than regular retail deposits.
The
table
the
and
rates
of
CDs
as
of
September 30, 2025:
Total
interest rate %
Three months or less
$
105,216
4.43
119,519
4.30
Over six months to one year
166,116
4.14
Over one year to two years
164,286
3.95
30,325
4.03
Over three years to four years
27,381
4.44
Over five years
15,466
4.61
Total
$
628,309
4.19
Refer to
“Net Interest
Income” above
for information
about average
balances of
interest-bearing deposits
and the
average interest
rate paid on such deposits for the quarters and nine-month periods ended
September 30, 2025 and 2024.
Securities
sold
under
to
–
From
time
to
time,
the
enters
into
as
an
source
of
funding.
As
of
each
of
30,
and
31,
2024,
there
were
no
agreements.
When
the
enters
into
agreements,
as is
the
case
with
derivative
contracts,
the
is
to
pledge
cash
or
qualifying
to
meet
margin
To
the
extent
that
the
value
of
previously
pledged
as
declines
due
to
changes
in
rates,
a
crisis
or
any
other
factor,
the
is
to
deposit
cash
or
to
meet
its
margin
requirements,
thereby
adversely
affecting
its
liquidity.
Given
the
quality
of
the
pledged,
the
has
not
experienced
margin
calls
from
counterparties
arising
from
credit-quality-related
write-
downs in valuations.
Advances
from
the
FHLB
–
The
Bank
is
a
member
of
the
FHLB
system
and
obtains
to
fund
its
under
a
with
the
FHLB
that
the
Bank
to
qualifying
mortgages
and/or
investments
as
for
advances taken.
As of
2024, the
outstanding balance
of long-term
fixed-rate FHLB
was
$290.0
million
and
$500.0
Of
the
$290.0
million
in
FHLB
as
of
30,
2025,
$190.0
million were pledged with
investment securities and $100.0
million were pledged with
mortgage loans. As of September
Corporation had
$1.1 billion
available for
additional credit
on FHLB
credit based
on collateral
pledged at
the FHLB
of New
York.
table presents the
remaining contractual
maturities and
weighted-average interest
rates of
advances from
the FHLB
as of September 30, 2025:
Total
interest rate %
$
90,000
4.49
200,000
4.25
Total
(1)
$
290,000
4.32
(1) Average remaining term to maturity
of 1.61 years.
Trust-Preferred
Securities –
In 2004,
FBP Statutory
Trusts I
and II,
wholly-owned by
and not
consolidated in
the
sold
to
institutional
TruPS
and
used
the
of
these
issuances,
together
of the
by the
of variable
rate common
to purchase
junior
deferrable debentures.
During
the
first
half
of
2025,
the
redeemed
the
$61.7
million
of
TruPS
as
of
31,
2024,
which
had
been
reported
as
part
of
“Long-term
borrowings”
in
the
at
a
call
price
of
100%.
Following
the
of
these
TruPS,
FBP
Statutory
Trusts
I
and
II
were
liquidated
by
the
See
Note
–
“Non-Consolidated
Variable
Interest
Entities
(“VIEs”)
and
Servicing
Assets”
and
Note
–
“First
(Holding Company Only) Financial Information” for additional informatio
n.
FED Discount Window
– The Corporation participates in
the BIC Program of the FED.
Through the BIC Program, a
broad range of
loans may be
pledged as collateral
for borrowings through
the FED Discount
Window.
As previously mentioned,
30,
2025,
the
had
$2.7
billion
fully
for
funding
under
the
FED’s
Discount
Window
based
on
collateral pledged at the FED.
Effect of Credit Ratings on Access to Liquidity
The
is
contingent
upon
its
ability
to
obtain
and
other
sources
of
funding
to
finance
its
current
credit ratings
and any
downgrade
in credit
ratings can
hinder the
access to
new
forms
of
funding
and/or
cause
funding
to
be
more
expensive,
which
could,
in
turn,
adversely
affect
its
results
of
operations. Also, changes in credit ratings may further affect
the fair value of unsecured derivatives whose value takes into account
the
Corporation’s own credit risk.
does not
have any
outstanding debt
or derivative
agreements that
would be
affected by
credit rating
downgrades.
Furthermore, given the Corporation’s
non-reliance on corporate debt or other
instruments directly linked in terms
of pricing or volume
to credit
ratings, the
liquidity of
has not been
affected in
any material
way by downgrades.
ability
to access new non-deposit sources of funding, however,
could be adversely affected by credit downgrades.
As of the date
hereof, the Corporation’s
credit as a long-term
issuer is rated BB+
by Fitch. As of
the date hereof, FirstBank’s
credit
ratings as
a long-term
issuer is
rated BB+
by Fitch,
one notch
below the
minimum BBB-
level required
to be
considered investment
grade.
The
credit
ratings
are
on
a
number
of
both
and
qualitative,
and
are
subject
to
change
at any
time. The
disclosure of
credit ratings
is not
a recommendation
to buy,
sell or
hold
securities. Each
rating should be evaluated independently of any other rating.
Cash Flows
Cash
and
cash
equivalents
were
$899.6
million
as
of
30,
2025,
a
of
$259.8
million
when
to
31,
The
discussion
highlights
the
major
and
that
the
cash
flows during the first nine months of 2025 and 2024:
Cash Flows from Operating Activities
First BanCorp.’s
operating assets and
liabilities vary significantly
in the normal course
of business due to
the amount and timing
of
cash flows.
Management believes
that cash
flows from
operations, available
and the
ability to
generate
cash through
short and long-term
borrowings will be
sufficient to
fund the Corporation’s
operating liquidity
needs for the
foreseeable
future.
For
the
first
nine
months
of
and
2024,
net
cash
by
was
$341.3
million
and
$307.3
Net cash
generated from
operating activities
was higher
than reported
largely as
a result
of adjustments
for
non-cash
items
such
as
depreciation
and
amortization,
income
tax
(benefit)
expense
and
the
for
credit
losses,
as
well as cash generated from sales and repayments of loans held for sale.
Cash Flows from Investing Activities
investing activities primarily
relate to originating
loans to be
held for investment,
as well as
purchasing, selling,
and
repaying
and
held-to-maturity debt
securities. For
the nine
-month period
,
net cash
used in
investing activities
was $96.5
million, primarily
due to purchases
of U.S.
Treasury securities
and U.S.
agencies MBS
and net
disbursements
on
loans
held
for
during
the
first
nine
months
of
2025,
offset
by
of
U.S.
and
U.S.
and
of
U.S.
MBS
and
from
sales
of
repossessed assets, and proceeds from the bulk sale of fully charged
-off consumer loans and finance leases.
For the nine month period ended September 30, 2024,
net cash provided by investing activities was $213.8
million, primarily due to
repayments of
U.S. agencies
MBS, U.S.
agencies debentures,
and government
bonds; proceeds
from sales
of repossessed
assets; and
proceeds from
sales of loans,
the bulk sale
of fully charged
-off consumer
loans during the
first quarter of
2024 and the
sale
of
an
$8.2
million
C&I
loan;
offset
by
net
disbursements
on
loans
held
for
and
of
Community Reinvestment Act qualified debt securities during
the first nine months of 2024.
Cash Flows from Financing Activities
financing activities
include the
receipt of
deposits and
the issuance
of brokered
CDs, the
issuance of
and
on
the
of
equity
return
of
related
to
its
funding.
For
the
period
ended
30,
2025,
net
cash
used
in
was
$504.6
mainly
reflecting
the
of
of
$180.0
million
in
FHLB
and
the
of
junior
subordinated debentures
,
capital returned
to stockholders,
and a
total deposits.
6 –
“Non-Consolidated Variable
Interest Entities
(“VIEs”) and
Servicing Assets”
and Note
20 –
“First BanCorp.
(Holding Company
Only) Financial
Information” for
additional information on the redemption of junior subordinated debentures.
For the nine
-month period
2024, net cash
used in financing
activities was $498.9
million, mainly reflecting
a
decrease in total deposits, capital returned to stockholders and the redemption
of junior subordinated debentures in September 2024.
Capital
As of
stockholders’ equity
was $1.9
billion, an
increase of
$248.8 million
from December
by net
income generated
in the
a $174.1
in the
fair
value
of
debt
due
to
changes
in
market
rates
as
part
of
accumulated
other
loss
in
the
of
offset
by
$100.0
million
in
common
stock
repurchases and $87.4 million, or $0.54 per common share, in common
stock dividends declared in the first nine months of 2025.
On
October
22,
2025,
the
Board
of
a
cash
of
$0.18
per
common
share.
The
dividend is payable
on December 12,
2025 to shareholders
of record at
the close of business
on November 28,
- The Corporation
intends to
continue to pay
quarterly dividends
on common stock.
However, the
common stock dividends,
including the
declaration, timing,
and amount, remain
subject to consideration
and approval by
Board of Directors
at the relevant
times.
On
July
22,
2024,
the
that
its
Board
of
a
under
which
the
may repurchase
up
to $250
million that
could include
stock or
which it expects to execute
during the remainder
of 2025. Under this
program, the Corporation
repurchased approximately 5.2
million
common stock
for a total
cost of
$100.0 million
and redeemed
$61.7 million
of outstanding
the Corporation has
remaining authorization
$38.3
million. Furthermore,
on October
22, 2025,
announced that
its Board
of Directors
a new
stock repurchase
under
which
the
may
up to
an
$200 million
of
its outstanding
common
stock, which
it
expects
to
execute
through
the end
of the
fourth
quarter
of 2026.
For
more
information,
see Part
II,
Item
2,
“Unregistered
Sales of
Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds,” and Note 11
– “Stockholders’ Equity,” of
this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
From October
1, 2025 to
November 4, 2025,
the Corporation repurchased
approximately 1.2
million shares of
common stock for
a
total cost of
approximately $23.7
million. Therefore,
has remaining
authorization of
approximately $214.6
of November 4, 2025 under both programs.
The tangible common
equity ratio and
tangible book value
per common share
are non-GAAP financial
measures generally used
by
the
community
to
capital
adequacy.
common
equity
is
total
common
equity
less
and
other
intangible assets. Tangible
assets are total assets less
the previously mentioned
intangible assets. See “Non-GAAP
Financial Measures
and Reconciliations” above for additional information.
The
table
is
a
reconciliation
of
the
common
equity
and
assets,
measures, to total equity and total assets, respectively,
as of the indicated dates:
(In thousands, except ratios and per share information)
Total common equity
- GAAP
$
$
(3,676)
(6,967)
Tangible common
equity - non-GAAP
$
1,875,758
$
1,623,658
Total assets - GAAP
$
$
(3,676)
(6,967)
Tangible assets - non
-GAAP
$
19,279,048
$
19,247,343
Common shares outstanding
159,135
163,869
Tangible common
equity ratio - non-GAAP
9.73%
8.44%
Tangible book value
per common share - non-GAAP
$
11.79
$
9.91
See Note 19 – “Regulatory
Matters, Commitments and Contingencies”
to the unaudited consolidated
financial statements herein for
the regulatory capital positions of the Corporation and FirstBank as of
September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively.
The
Puerto
Rico
Banking
Law
of
1933,
as
amended
(the
“Puerto
Rico
Banking
Law”),
that
a
minimum
of
10%
of
for
the year
be transferred
to a
reserve
until such
surplus
equals the
total of
paid-in-capital
on
common and preferred
stock. Amounts transferred
to the legal surplus
reserve from retained
earnings are not available
for distribution
to the Corporation without the
prior consent of the Puerto
Rico Commissioner of Financial Institutions.
The Puerto Rico Banking
Law
provides that,
when the
expenditures of
a Puerto
Rico commercial
bank are
greater than
receipts, the
excess of
the expenditures
over
receipts
must
be
charged
against
the
undistributed
profits
of
the
bank,
and
the
balance,
if
any,
must
be
charged
against
the
legal
surplus
reserve,
as
a
thereof.
If
the
legal
surplus
reserve
is
not
sufficient
to
cover
such
balance
in
whole
or
in
part,
the
amount
must
be charged
against
the
capital
account
and
the
Bank
cannot
pay
until
it
can
replenish
the
legal
surplus reserve
to an
amount of
at least
20% of
the original
capital contributed.
reserve, included
as part
of
retained
in
the
of
to
$230.2
million
as
of
each
of
September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024. There were no transfers to
the legal surplus reserve during the first nine months of 2025.
Interest Rate Risk Management
First
manages
its
asset/liability
to
limit
the
effects
of
changes
in
rates
on
net
income
and
to
maintain stability
of profitability
under varying
scenarios. The
MIALCO oversees
risk and
monitors, among
other things,
current and expected
conditions in global
financial markets, competition
and prevailing rates
in the local
deposit market,
loan
pipeline,
market
values,
recent
or
proposed
changes
to
the
portfolio,
funding sources
and related costs,
hedging and the
possible purchase of
derivatives such as
swaps and caps,
and any tax
or regulatory
issues which may be
pertinent to these areas.
The MIALCO approves funding
decisions in light of
overall strategies
and objectives.
On at least a quarterly basis, the Corporation performs
a consolidated net interest income simulation analysis to estimate
the potential
change
in
future
from
projected
changes
in
rates.
These
simulations
are
carried
out
over
a
one-to-five-year
time
horizon. The
rate scenarios
considered in
these simulations
reflect gradual
upward or
downward interest
rate movements
in the
yield
curve, for gradual
(ramp) parallel shifts
in the yield
curve of 200
and 300 bps
during a twelve-month
period, or immediate
upward or
changes
in
rate
movements
of
bps,
for
rate
shock
scenarios.
The
carries
out
the
simulations in two ways:
(1)
Using a static balance sheet, as the Corporation had on the simulation date,
and
(2)
Using a dynamic balance sheet based on recent patterns and current
strategies.
The balance
sheet is
divided into
groups of
liabilities by
maturity or
repricing structure
and their
corresponding interest
yields and
costs. As interest
rates rise or
fall, these
simulations incorporate
expected future
lending rates,
expected future
funding sources
and costs,
the possible
exercise of
options, changes
in prepayment
rates, deposit
decay and
other factors,
which may
be important in projecting net interest income.
The
uses a
simulation
model
to
project
future movements
in
the
balance
sheet
and
income
statement.
The starting
point of
the projections
corresponds to
the actual
values on
the balance
sheet on
the simulation
date. These
simulations
are
highly
complex
and
are
based
on
many
that
are
to
reflect
the
general
behavior
of
the
balance
sheet
components over
the modeled
periods. It
is unlikely
that actual
events will
match these
assumptions in
all cases.
For this
reason, the
results of
these forward-looking
computations are
only approximations
of the
sensitivity of
income to
market
interest rates. Several
benchmark and market
rate curves were used
in the modeling process,
primarily,
SOFR curve, Prime Rate,
U.S.
Treasury yield curve, FHLB rates, and brokered
CDs rates.
Corporation forecasted
the 12-month net
interest income assuming
curves remain constant. Then, net interest income was estimated
under rising and falling rates scenarios.
For the rising rate scenario, a
gradual (ramp)
and immediate
(shock) parallel
upward shift
of the
yield curve
is assumed
first twelve
months (the
“+300
ramp”, “+200
ramp” and
“+200 shock”
scenarios). Conversely,
for the
falling rate
scenario, a
gradual (ramp)
and immediate
(shock)
parallel downward shift
of the yield
curve is assumed during
the first twelve months
(the “-300 ramp”,
“-200 ramp” and “-200
shock”
scenarios).
The
SOFR curve
for
as compared
with December
reflects a
of 39
bps on
average in
the
sector
of
the
curve,
or
between
one
to
twelve
months;
a
of
bps
in
the
medium-term
sector
of
the
curve,
or
between
2 to
5 years;
and
of 38
bps
in the
sector of
the
curve,
or over
5-year maturities.
A similar
change
in
market
rates
was
observed
in
the
Constant
Maturity
yield
curve
with
a
of
bps
in
the
sector
of
the
curve,
a decrease of 65 bps in the medium-term sector of the curve, and a decrease of 21 bps in the long-term
sector of the curve.
The following table presents the results of the static simulations as of September 30, 2025
and December 31, 2024. Consistent with
prior years, these exclude non-cash changes in the fair value of derivatives:
Net Interest Income Risk
(% Change Projected for the next 12 months)
Gradual Change in Interest Rates:
- 300 bps ramp
3.45
%
3.05
%
- 200 bps ramp
2.31
%
2.04
%
- 300 bps ramp
-4.86
%
-4.79
%
- 200 bps ramp
-3.24
%
-3.15
%
Immediate Change in Interest Rates:
- 200 bps shock
4.88
%
3.51
%
- 200 bps shock
-8.41
%
-7.17
%
continues to
manage its
balance sheet
structure to
control and
limit the
overall interest
rate risk
by managing
its
asset
while
maintaining
a
sound
position.
See
“Risk
–
Risk
above
for
liquidity ratios.
and December 31, 2024, the
net interest income simulations
show that the Corporation
continues to have
an asset sensitive position for the next twelve months under a static balance sheet
simulation.
Under
gradual
rising
and
falling
rate
scenarios,
the
net
income
simulation
rate
to
31,
There
was
a
higher
in
the
assets
side
due
to
earlier
scheduled
of
U.S.
and
and
higher
loan
balances,
offset
by
a
lower
cash
position.
Additionally,
there
was
a
lower
in
the
side
driven
by
lower
deposit
betas
in
retail
and
non-
maturity deposits, partially offset by higher betas on market
-linked deposits such as certain public funds.
Under
the
static
simulation,
the
assumes
that
maturing
are
replaced
with
similar
at
the
repricing rate upon maturity.
The Corporation’s results may vary
significantly from the ones presented above under alternative balance
sheet compositions,
such as a
dynamic balance
sheet scenario which,
for example, would
assume that cash
flows from the
securities portfolio and loan repayments could be redeployed into higher
yielding alternatives.
Credit Risk Management
is subject
to
credit
risk
mainly
with
respect
to
its portfolio
of loans
and
off-balance-sheet
principally
loan
commitments.
Loans
represents
loans
that
First
holds
for
and,
therefore,
First
BanCorp. is at risk for
the term of the loan.
Loan commitments represent commitments
to extend credit, subject
to specific conditions,
for specific amounts
and maturities. These commitments
may expose the Corporation
to credit risk and
are subject to the
same review
and
process
as
for
loans
made
by
the
Bank.
See
“Risk
–
Risk”
above
for
further
details.
The
manages
its
credit
risk
through
its
credit
policy,
underwriting,
monitoring
of
loan
concentrations
and
related
credit
counterparty
credit
risk,
and
market
conditions,
and
legislative
or
mandates.
The
also
performs
independent
loan
review
and
quality
control
procedures,
statistical
analysis,
analysis,
management committees,
and employs
proactive collection
and loss
mitigation efforts.
Furthermore, personnel
performing structured
loan
workout
functions
are
for
mitigating
defaults
and
minimizing
losses
upon
default
within
each
region
and
for
each
business segment.
In the
case of
the C&I,
mortgage and
portfolios,
the Special
Asset Group
(“SAG”)
focuses on
strategies for
the accelerated
reduction of
through note
sales, short
sales, loss
mitigation programs,
and sales of OREO. In addition to the management of
the resolution process for problem loans, the SAG oversees collection
efforts for
all loans
to prevent
migration to
the nonaccrual
and/or
adversely classified
status.
The
SAG utilizes
relationship
officers,
collection
specialists and attorneys.
The
may
also
have
risk
of
default
in
the
The
held
by
the
are
principally
fixed-rate U.S. agencies
MBS and U.S. Treasury
and agencies securities. Thus,
a substantial portion
of these instruments is
backed by
mortgages, a guarantee of a U.S. GSE or the full faith and credit of the U.S. government.
Management, consisting of the Corporation’s
Chief Risk Officer,
Commercial Credit Risk Officer,
Retail Credit Risk Officer,
Chief
Credit Officer,
and other senior executives,
has the primary responsibility
for setting strategies to achieve
credit risk
goals and objectives. Management has documented these goals and objectives
in the Corporation’s Credit Policy.
Allowance for Credit Losses and Non-Performing Assets
Allowance for Credit Losses for Loans and
Finance Leases
The ACL
leases represents
the estimate
of the
level of
reserves appropriate
to absorb
expected credit
losses
over the estimated life of
the loans. The amount of the allowance
is determined using relevant available
information, from internal and
external sources, relating
to past events, current
conditions, and reasonable
and supportable forecasts.
Historical credit loss experience
is
a
input
for
the
estimation
of
credit
losses,
as
well
as
to
loss
made
for
differences in current loan-specific
risk characteristics, such as differences
in underwriting standards, portfolio mix,
delinquency level,
or
term.
Additionally,
the
key
which
include
credit
and
indicators,
such as
rates, property
values, and
other relevant
factors to
account for
forecasted
market conditions
likely to
cause estimated
over the
life of the
loans to differ
from historical
credit losses.
Such
factors
are
subject
to
regular
review
and
may
change
to
reflect
updated
trends
and
expectations.
The
process includes
and
elements
that
may
be
subject
to
change.
Further,
the
periodically
the
need for qualitative
reserves to the
ACL. Qualitative adjustments
may be related
to and include,
but are not limited
to, factors such
as
the
(i)
of
used
in
the
model
and
how
those
align
with
overall
evaluation
of
current
and
conditions;
(ii)
organization
risks
such
as
credit
concentrations, collateral
specific risks, nature
and size of
the portfolio and
external factors that
may ultimately
impact credit quality
;
and
(iii)
other
limitations associated
with factors
such as
changes
in underwriting
and loan
resolution
strategies,
among
others.
The
ACL for loans and
finance leases is reviewed
at least on a quarterly
basis as part of
continued evaluation of its
asset
quality.
generally applies probability
weights to the
baseline and alternative
downside economic
scenarios to estimate
the
ACL with
the
the highest
weight.
The
chosen each
quarter
and
the
weighting
given
to
each
for
the
loan
categories
depend
on
a
variety
of
factors
recent
events,
leading
and
regional
indicators,
and
industry
trends.
However,
as
of
30,
and
31,
2024,
the
applied
100%
to
the
for
the
and
loan
since
certain macroeconomic
variables associated
with commercial
property performance
and the
CRE price
index, particularly
in the
Puerto
Rico region,
to continue
to perform
in a
more
favorable
manner than
the alternative
downside economic
scenario. The
economic scenarios
used in
the ACL determination
contained assumptions
economic uncertainties
with geopolitical instability,
the CRE price index, unemployment
rate, inflation levels, and
expected future interest rate
adjustments in
the Federal Reserve Board’s funds
rate.
As of
ACL model
considered the
following assumptions
for key
economic variables
in the
probability-weighted economic scenarios:
CRE price
index at
the national
level with
an average
projected contraction
of 1.20%
and 0.45%
for the
and for the year
2026, respectively,
compared to an average
projected contraction of
0.42% for the remainder
of 2025 and an
average projected appreciation of 4.42% for the year 2026 as of December
Regional
Home Price Index forecast
in Puerto Rico (purchase
only prices) shows an
improvement of 18.94%
and 18.87% for
the remainder of 2025
and for the year 2026,
respectively, when
compared to the same
periods as of December
31, 2024. For
the
Florida
region,
the
Home
Price
Index
forecast
shows
an
improvement
of
2.59%
and
a
of
0.85%
for
the
remainder of 2025 and for the year 2026, respectively,
when compared to the same periods as of December 31, 2024.
Average
regional unemployment rate
in Puerto Rico is
forecasted at 5.96%
for the remainder
of 2025 and 6.44%
for the year
2026, compared
to 6.44%
for the
and 6.21%
for the
year 2026
For the
Florida
region and
the U.S. mainland,
average unemployment
rate is forecasted
at 4.36%
and 4.79%,
for the
remainder
of
2025,
and
5.09%
and
5.51%,
for
the
year
2026,
to
4.71%
and
5.20%,
for
the
remainder of 2025, and 4.15% and 4.60%, respectively,
for the year 2026, as of December 31, 2024.
Annualized change in
GDP in the U.S.
mainland of 0.96% for
the remainder of 2025
and 0.76%
for the year 2026,
to 1.05%
for the remainder of 2025
and 1.91%
for the year 2026, as of December 31, 2024.
It is difficult to estimate how potential changes
in one factor or input might affect the overall ACL because
management considers a
wide variety of
factors and inputs in
estimating the ACL.
Changes in the
factors and inputs considered
may not occur
at the same rate
and may not be consistent
across all geographies or product
types, and changes in factors
and inputs may be directionally
inconsistent,
such that improvement
in one factor
or input may
offset deterioration
in others. However,
to demonstrate the
sensitivity of credit
loss
estimates to macroeconomic
forecasts as of
management compared the
modeled estimates under
the probability-
weighted
against
a
more
adverse
scenario.
Such
incorporates
an
adverse
and
decreases the
weight applied
to the
baseline scenario.
Under this
more adverse
scenario, as
an example,
average unemployment
rate
for the
region increases
to 6.19%
for the
to 5.96%
for the
on the
probability-
weighted economic scenario projections.
To
demonstrate the sensitivity
to key economic
parameters used in
the calculation of
the ACL at September
30, 2025, management
the
between
the
ACL
and
this
more
adverse
scenario.
consideration
of
adjustments, this sensitivity analysis would result in a hypothetical
increase in the ACL of approximately $45 million at September
30,
This analysis
relates only
to the
modeled credit
loss estimates
and is
not intended
the overall
ACL as
it
does
not
reflect
any
changes
in
other
to
the
calculation,
which
would
also
be
influenced
by
the
applies
to
the
modeled
lifetime
loss
to
reflect
the
and
imprecision
of
these
based
on
current
circumstances
and
conditions.
Recognizing
that
of
are
inherently
uncertain,
particularly in
light of
recent economic
conditions and
challenges, which
continue to
evolve, management
believes that
its process
to
consider the
available information
and associated
risks and
uncertainties is
appropriately governed
and that
its estimates
of expected
credit losses were reasonable and appropriate for the period ended
September 30, 2025.
As
of
30,
2025,
the
ACL
for
loans
and
finance
leases
was
$247.0
an
of
$3.1
from
$243.9
million as of December 31, 2024. The increase
was mainly related to the ACL for commercial and construction
loans, which increased
by
$9.3
mainly
due
to
C&I
loan
growth,
a
in
the
outlook
of
the
real
estate
performance and the forecasted CRE price index,
and updated historical prepayment experience.
Meanwhile, the
ACL for
$5.8 million,
improvements in
mainly
in
the
of
the
rate,
and
reductions
in
the
loan
offset
by
updated
loss
used
for
the
ACL
in
the
loan
Also,
the
ACL
for
$0.4 million
to improvements
variables, such
as the
unemployment rate
and the
Housing Price
Index, and
updated historical
loss experience
determining the
ACL estimate
resulting in
a downward
revision of
estimated loss
severities and
lower required
reserve levels,
by the
longer expected
life of
newly originated
loans.
The ratio
of the ACL
for loans and
to total
decreased to
1.89%
compared to 1.91% as of December 31, 2024. An explanation for the change
for each portfolio follows:
The ACL to total
loans ratio for the
residential mortgage loan
portfolio decreased from
1.44% as of December
31, 2024 to
1.39% as of September 30, 2025, driven by the aforementioned factors.
The ACL
to total
loans ratio
for the
portfolio increased
from 1.67%
as of
2024 to
2.06%
as of
2025, driven
by the
aforementioned deterioration
in the
and the inflow
to nonaccrual status
of a $4.3
million loan
which triggered
an additional ACL
of
$0.4 million based on the collateral value.
The ACL to total loans ratio for the commercial mortgage
loan portfolio increased from 0.87% as of December 31, 2024 to
0.99%
as
of
30,
2025,
driven
by
the
in
the
real
estate
performance and the forecasted CRE price index, and updated historical prepayment
experience.
The
ACL to
total loans
ratio for
the C&I
loan portfolio
from
0.98%
as of
31,
to 1.05%
as of
driven by the impact of renewals and refinancings.
The ACL to
total loans ratio
for the consumer
loan portfolio decreased
from 3.83% as
to 3.70% as
of September 30, 2025, mainly due to the aforementioned improvements
in macroeconomic variables and a change in asset
mix due to a reduction in the unsecured loan portfolio,
partially offset by updated historical loss experience.
The ratio
of the
total ACL
leases to
nonaccrual loans
held for
investment was
256.58%
as of
2025,
to
278.90%
as
of
31,
2024,
driven
by
the
inflow
to
status
of
a
$12.6
million
loan
in the
Florida region,
which
did not
trigger any
ACL based
on the
value,
offset
by the
aforementioned increase in ACL to total loans ratio in the construction
loan portfolio.
See “Results of Operations
- Provision for
Credit Losses” above
and Note 4 –
“Allowance for Credit
Losses for Loans
Leases” above for additional information.
ACL for loans and finance leases, beginning of period
$
248,578
$
254,532
$
243,942
$
261,843
Provision for credit losses - (benefit) expense:
(2,208)
(5,476)
(411)
(16,533)
(1,659)
1,196
(1,642)
2,503
(5,914)
2,711
(8,900)
C&I
(1,397)
4,091
(2,871)
18,876
28,634
55,901
71,263
Total provision for credit losses
- expense
18,270
16,470
63,488
41,317
Charge-offs:
(459)
(421)
(979)
(1,428)
C&I
(173)
(1,437)
(316)
(2,317)
(24,553)
(27,187)
(76,629)
(81,053)
Total charge offs
(25,185)
(29,045)
(77,924)
(84,798)
Recoveries:
1,008
1,215
C&I
1,045
6,291
(1)
4,341
4,279
14,883
20,619
Total recoveries
5,327
5,039
17,484
28,634
Net charge-offs
(19,858)
(24,006)
(60,440)
(56,164)
ACL for loans and finance leases, end of period
$
246,990
$
246,996
$
246,990
$
246,996
ACL for loans and finance leases to period-end total loans
held for investment
1.89%
1.98%
1.89%
1.98%
Net charge-offs to average loans outstanding
during the period
(2)
0.62%
0.78%
0.63%
0.61%
Provision for credit losses - expense for loans and finance
leases to net charge-offs during the
period
0.92x
0.69x
1.05x
0.74x
(1)
For the nine-month periods ended September 30, 2025 and 2024, includes recoveries totaling $2.4 million and $10.0 million, respectively, associated with the bulk sales of fully charged-off consumer loans and finance
leases.
(2)
The recoveries associated with the aforementioned bulk sales reduced the ratio of total net charge-offs to related average loans by 3 bps and 11 bps for the nine-month periods ended September 30, 2025 and 2024,
The following tables set forth information concerning the composition of the
Corporation's loan portfolio and related ACL by loan
category, and the percentage
of loan balances in each category to the total of such loans as of the indicated dates:
Loans
Loans
C&I Loans
Leases
Loans
Total
$
$
259,863
$
$
$
$
Percent of loans in each category to total loans
%
%
%
%
%
%
$
40,272
$
5,360
$
25,366
$
37,854
$
138,138
$
246,990
Allowance for credit losses to amortized cost
1.39
%
2.06
%
0.99
%
1.05
%
3.70
%
1.89
%
Loans
Loans
C&I Loans
Leases
Loans
Total
$
$
228,396
$
$
$
$
Percent of loans in each category to total loans
%
%
%
%
%
%
$
40,654
$
3,824
$
22,447
$
33,034
$
143,983
$
243,942
Allowance for credit losses to amortized cost
1.44
%
1.67
%
0.87
%
0.98
%
3.83
%
1.91
%
Allowance for Credit Losses for Unfunded
Loan Commitments
The Corporation estimates
expected credit losses
over the contractual
period in which
the Corporation is
exposed to credit
risk as a
result
of
a
to
extend
credit,
such as
pursuant
to unfunded
loan
and
standby
letters of
credit
for
unless the
obligation is
unconditionally cancellable
by the
Corporation. The
ACL for
sheet credit
exposures
is adjusted
as a
for
expense.
As of
30,
2025,
the ACL
for
sheet
credit exposures decreased by $0.5 million to $2.6 million, when compared
to December 31, 2024.
Allowance for Credit Losses for Debt Securities
As
of
30,
2025,
the
ACL
for
debt
was
$1.4
of
which
$0.7
million
was
related
to
Puerto
Rico
municipal bonds classified as held-to-maturity,
compared to $1.3 million and $0.8 million, respectively,
Nonaccrual Loans and Non-Performing Assets
Total
non-performing
assets consist
of nonaccrual
loans (generally
for
investment or
for
sale for
which
the
recognition of
was discontinued
when the
loan became
90 days
or earlier
if the
full and
timely collection
of
interest or principal is uncertain), foreclosed real estate and
other repossessed properties (generally repossessed automobiles),
and non-
performing investment
securities, if
any.
1 –
“Nature of
Business and
the
audited consolidated
financial statements included
in the 2024
Annual Report on
Form 10-K for
information on
the policies followed
by the Corporation to classify loans in nonaccrual status or 90 days and still accruing.
The following table shows non-performing assets by geographic segment as of
the indicated dates:
Puerto Rico:
$
12,088
$
16,854
4,635
1,984
2,716
C&I
18,822
19,595
20,008
22,538
57,537
62,106
OREO
8,460
13,691
12,160
11,637
(1)
1,579
1,620
$
79,736
$
89,054
$
27,900
$
39,307
Virgin Islands:
$
6,529
$
6,555
7,228
8,135
C&I
16,039
16,776
OREO
(2)
3,615
$
16,996
$
20,610
$
$
3,083
United States:
$
10,249
$
8,540
12,225
C&I
22,685
8,585
$
22,685
$
8,588
$
$
Total
$
28,866
$
31,949
5,591
1,365
21,437
10,851
C&I
19,650
20,514
20,717
22,788
96,261
87,467
OREO
9,343
17,306
12,234
11,859
(1)
1,579
1,620
$
119,417
$
118,252
(3) (4) (5) (6)
$
28,891
$
42,390
Non-performing assets to total assets
0.62%
0.61%
Nonaccrual loans held for investment to total loans held for investment
0.74%
0.69%
ACL for loans and finance leases
$
246,990
$
243,942
ACL for loans and finance leases to total nonaccrual loans held
256.58%
278.90%
ACL for loans and finance leases to total nonaccrual loans held
for investment, excluding residential real estate loans
366.48%
439.39%
(1)
Residential pass-through MBS issued by the PRHFA held as
part of the available-for-sale debt securities portfolio.
(2)
During the third quarter of 2025,
the Corporation recorded the aforementioned $2.8
million valuation adjustment in connection with
ongoing litigation involving a commercial
OREO property in the
Virgin Islands region. See Note 19 - “Regulatory Matters,
Commitments and Contingencies” for further details.
(3)
Includes PCD
loans previously
accounted for
under ASC
Subtopic 310-30
for which
made the
accounting policy
election to
treat each
pool as
a single
asset, both
at the
time of
adoption of CECL on
January 1, 2020 and
on an ongoing
basis for credit loss
measurement. These loans
will continue to be
excluded from nonaccrual
loan statistics as long
as the Corporation
can
reasonably estimate the timing
and amount of cash flows
expected to be collected on
the loan pools.
The portion of such loans
contractually past due 90
days or more amounted to
$5.0 million and
$6.2 million as of September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively.
(4)
Includes FHA/VA
government-guaranteed residential
as loans
90 days
and still
accruing as
opposed to
nonaccrual loans.
continues accruing
until they
have passed
the 15
months delinquency
mark, taking
the FHA
interest curtailment
process. These
balances include
$5.0 million
and $8.0
million of
FHA
government guaranteed residential mortgage loans that were over 15 months delinquent as of September 30, 2025 and
December 31, 2024, respectively.
(5)
These includes
rebooked loans,
which were
previously pooled into
GNMA securities,
amounting to
$3.8 million
and $5.7
Under the GNMA program, the Corporation
has the option but not
the obligation to repurchase loans
that meet GNMA’s
specified delinquency criteria. For
accounting purposes, the loans subject to
the repurchase option are required to be reflected on the financial statements with an offsetting liability.
(6)
Includes credit cards that continue accruing interest until charged-off at 180 days
delinquent.
Total
increased by
$1.1 million
to $119.4
$118.3 million
as
in non-performing
assets was
a $13.9
in nonaccrual
to the
inflows to
nonaccrual status
of a
$12.6 million
commercial mortgage
loan in
region
and
a
$4.3
million
loan
in
the
Puerto
Rico
region,
both
in
the
hospitality
industry;
offset
by
an
$8.0
million
decrease in the
OREO portfolio balance,
mainly attributable to
the sales of residential
OREO properties in
region and
$2.8 million
valuation adjustment
recorded in
OREO property
in the
Virgin
Islands region;
a $3.0
million decrease in nonaccrual residential mortgage loans;
and a $2.1 million decrease in consumer loans and finance leases.
The following tables present the activity of commercial and construction
nonaccrual loans held for investment for the indicated
periods:
C&I
Total
$
5,718
$
22,905
$
20,349
$
48,972
Plus:
Less:
(118)
(853)
(228)
(1,199)
(137)
(137)
(9)
(770)
(468)
(1,247)
$
5,591
$
21,437
$
19,650
$
46,678
C&I
Total
$
4,742
$
11,736
$
27,661
$
44,139
Plus:
1,002
Less:
(1,350)
(1,350)
(91)
(340)
(651)
(1,082)
Nonaccrual loans sold, net of charge-offs
(8,200)
(8,200)
$
4,651
$
11,496
$
18,362
$
34,509
C&I
Total
$
1,365
$
10,851
$
20,514
$
32,730
Plus:
4,371
(1)
13,439
(1)
1,523
19,333
Less:
(118)
(1,202)
(393)
(1,713)
(54)
(203)
(257)
(184)
(184)
(27)
(1,597)
(1,607)
(3,231)
$
5,591
$
21,437
$
19,650
$
46,678
(1)
Include inflows to nonaccrual status of a $12.6 million commercial
mortgage loan in the Florida region and a $4.3 million construction
loan in the Puerto Rico region.
C&I
Total
$
1,569
$
12,205
$
15,250
$
29,024
Plus:
3,300
(1)
26,743
(1)
30,150
Less:
(35)
(77)
(9,226)
(2)
(9,338)
(48)
(684)
(732)
(2,141)
(2,141)
(135)
(739)
(3,380)
(4,254)
Nonaccrual loans sold, net of charge-offs
(8,200)
(8,200)
$
4,651
$
11,496
$
18,362
$
34,509
(1)
Include inflows to nonaccrual status of a $10.5 million participated
C&I loan in the Florida region in the power generation industry
and a $16.5 million commercial relationship in the Puerto
Rico region in the food retail industry.
(2)
Mainly related to the restoration to accrual status of the aforementioned
participated C&I loan in the Florida region associated with
the power generation industry that entered in nonaccrual
status during the first quarter of 2024.
The following table presents the activity of residential nonaccrual loans
held for investment for the indicated periods:
$
30,790
$
31,396
$
31,949
$
32,239
Plus:
3,131
4,678
12,613
12,671
Less:
(3,721)
(2,692)
(10,325)
(7,662)
(243)
(477)
(1,158)
(1,624)
(26)
(2)
(63)
(280)
(1,065)
(1,174)
(4,150)
(3,615)
$
28,866
$
31,729
$
28,866
$
31,729
The amount of nonaccrual consumer loans, including
finance leases, decreased by $2.1 million to $20.7
million as of September 30,
2025,
mainly related to
a decrease in
auto loans
and finance leases.
The inflows
of nonaccrual
during the nine
-month
period ended September 30, 2025 amounted to $78.1 million, compared
to inflows of $86.6 million for the same period in 2024.
As of
2025, approximately
$37.5 million,
or 39%,
of the
loans placed
in nonaccrual
status, mainly
loans,
were
current,
or
had
delinquencies
of
less
than
days
in
their
payments.
Collections
on
nonaccrual loans are being recorded on a cash basis through earnings,
or on a cost-recovery basis, as conditions warrant.
During the nine-month period ended
September 30, 2025, interest income of
approximately $1.2 million related to
nonaccrual loans
with a
carrying value
of $44.1
mainly nonaccrual
was applied
against the related principal balances under the cost-recovery method.
Total loans in early
delinquency (
i.e.
, 30-89 days past due loans, as defined in regulatory reporting
instructions) amounted to $142.9
a decrease of
$10.1 million, compared
to $153.0 million
31, 2024, mainly
due to a
$13.0 million
decrease in consumer
loans across all
major portfolio
classes and a
$5.5 million decrease
in residential mortgage
loans,
partially offset by an $8.4 million increase in commercial
and construction loans due to a $6.0 million past due C&I loan in the Florida
region.
In
the
homeownership
preservation
assistance
to
its
customers
through
a
loss
mitigation
program. Depending upon the nature of a borrower’s
financial condition, restructurings or loan
modifications through this program are
provided,
as well
as other
modifications of
individual C&I,
mortgage, construction,
and residential
mortgage loans.
For
the nine-month period ended
September 30, 2025, loans
modified to borrowers experiencing
financial difficulty had
an amortized cost
basis of
$39.5 million,
which included
$30.2 million
in the
region that
had been
previously modified during 2023 and reported as a financial difficulty
modification; compared to $126.9 million for the same period in
2024, which included $110.
million related to a commercial
mortgage relationship in the Puerto
Rico region that had been previously
reported as a troubled
debt restructuring under ASC 310
-40. See Note 3 – “Loans
Held for Investment” for
additional information and
statistics about the Corporation’s
modified loans.
The OREO portfolio, which
is part of non-performing
assets, amounted to $9.3
million as of September
30, 2025 and $17.3
million
as of December 31,
- The following
tables show the composition
of the OREO portfolio
as of September 30,
2025 and December
31, 2024, as well as the activity of the OREO portfolio by geographic area
during the nine-month period ended September 30, 2025:
OREO Composition by Region
Florida
$
7,464
$
$
$
8,347
(1)
$
8,460
$
$
$
9,343
Florida
$
12,092
$
$
$
12,897
1,077
2,810
(1)
3,887
$
13,691
$
3,615
$
$
17,306
OREO Activity by Region
Florida
Beginning Balance
$
13,691
$
3,615
$
$
17,306
Additions
3,505
3,583
Sales
(8,000)
(8,000)
Subsequent measurement adjustments
(337)
(2,810)
(1)
(3,147)
Other adjustments
(399)
(399)
Ending Balance
$
8,460
$
$
$
9,343
(1)
During the third quarter of 2025, the Corporation recorded the aforementioned
$2.8 million valuation adjustment in connection with ongoing
litigation involving a
commercial OREO property in the Virgin Islands region. See Note 19 – “Regulatory Matters,
Commitments and Contingencies” for further details.
The following table presents information about the OREO inventory
and related gains and losses for the indicated periods:
OREO
OREO balances, carrying value:
$
8,347
$
14,451
$
8,347
$
14,451
1,125
1,125
3,754
3,754
Total
$
9,343
$
19,330
$
9,343
$
19,330
OREO activity (number of properties):
Beginning property inventory
Properties acquired
Properties disposed
(32)
(51)
(96)
(155)
Ending property inventory
Average holding period (in days)
1,837
2,491
1,837
2,491
4,212
3,992
4,212
3,992
Total average holding period (in days)
1,644
1,295
1,644
1,295
OREO operations (gain) loss:
Market adjustments and (gains) losses on sale:
$
(1,461)
$
(1,543)
$
(3,722)
$
(5,287)
(49)
(71)
(68)
2,241
(1)
(246)
2,442
(1)
(2,468)
Total net loss (gain)
(1,838)
(1,351)
(7,823)
Other OREO operations expenses
1,423
Net Loss (Gain) on OREO operations
$
1,033
$
(1,339)
$
(687)
$
(6,400)
(1)
During the third quarter of 2025, the Corporation recorded the
aforementioned $2.8 million valuation adjustment in connection
with ongoing litigation involving a commercial OREO
property in the Virgin Islands region.
See Note 19 – “Regulatory Matters, Commitments and
Contingencies” for further details.
Net Charge-offs and Total
Credit Losses
Net
totaled
$19.9
million
for
quarter
of
2025,
or an
0.62% of
average loans,
to $24.0
million, or an annualized
0.78% of average loans,
of 2024. The decrease
in net charge-offs
of
a $2.7
in consumer
net charge-offs,
a $1.2
million charge-off
on the
sale of
a nonaccrual
C&I loan
and a
$0.3 million
recovery associated
with
a
loan
in
the
Florida
region
during
the
third
quarter
of
For
the
first
nine
months
of
2025,
net
totaled $60.4
million, or
an annualized 0.63%
of average
loans, compared
to $56.2 million,
or an annualized
0.61% of average
loans,
for
the
same
period
in
Net
for
the
first
nine
months
of
and
$2.4
million
and
$10.0
in recoveries
the bulk
sales of fully
leases during
such periods,
which reduced the
ratio of total net
charge-offs to
related average loans
by 3 bps and
11 bps,
The increase in
net charge-
offs
for the first nine
months of 2025 was
also driven by a
$5.0 million recovery
associated with a C&I
loan in the Puerto
during the first nine months of 2024, partially offset by a decrease in
consumer loans and finance leases net charge-offs.
The following table presents net (recoveries) charge-offs
to average loans held-in-portfolio for the indicated periods:
(0.00)
%
(0.01)
%
(0.00)
%
0.01
%
(0.50)
%
(0.02)
%
(0.19)
%
(0.02)
%
(0.02)
%
(0.01)
%
(0.01)
%
(0.03)
%
C&I
0.01
%
0.15
%
(0.03)
%
(0.17)
%
(1)
2.16
%
2.46
%
2.20
%
2.18
%
(1)
0.62
%
0.78
%
0.63
%
0.61
%
(1)
The net charge-offs for the nine-month periods
ended September 30, 2025 and 2024 included $2.4 million and $10.0
million, respectively, in recoveries
associated with the bulk sales of
fully charged-off consumer loans and finance leases. These
recoveries reduced the ratios of consumer loans and finance leases
and total net charge-offs to related average loans
for the nine-
month period ended September 30, 2025 by 8 bps and 3
bps, respectively, and by 36 bps and
11 bps, respectively,
for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2024.
The following table presents net (recoveries) charge-offs
to average loans held in various portfolios by geographic segment for the
indicated periods:
PUERTO RICO:
(0.01)
%
(0.01)
%
(0.00)
%
0.01
%
(0.00)
%
(0.00)
%
(0.00)
%
(0.00)
%
C&I
0.02
%
0.23
%
(0.04)
%
(0.21)
%
(1)
2.17
%
2.45
%
2.21
%
2.17
%
(1)
0.80
%
0.96
%
0.81
%
0.76
%
VIRGIN ISLANDS:
(0.61)
%
(0.23)
%
(0.34)
%
(0.22)
%
C&I
%
0.07
%
0.02
%
0.02
%
2.22
%
3.37
%
1.64
%
3.20
%
0.23
%
0.57
%
0.20
%
0.50
%
FLORIDA:
0.00
%
(0.00)
%
(0.00)
%
%
(4.50)
%
(0.16)
%
(1.24)
%
(0.07)
%
%
%
%
(0.08)
%
C&I
(0.00)
%
(0.00)
%
(0.00)
%
(0.08)
%
(0.61)
%
(1.48)
%
(0.44)
%
(1.61)
%
(0.05)
%
(0.01)
%
(0.02)
%
(0.07)
%
(1)
The recoveries associated with the aforementioned bulk sales of fully charged-off consumer loans and finance leases reduced the ratios of consumer loans and finance leases and total net charge-offs to related average
loans for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2025 by 9 bps and 3 bps, respectively, and by 37 bps and 14 bps, respectively, for the nine-month
period ended September 30, 2024.
Operational Risk
The
faces
ongoing
and
emerging
risk
and
pressure
related
to
the
that
surround
the
delivery
of
banking
and
products.
Coupled
with
influences,
such
as
market
conditions,
risks,
and
legal
risks,
the
potential for
operational and
reputational loss
has increased.
To
mitigate and
control operational
risk, the
developed,
and continues
to enhance, specific
internal controls,
policies and procedures
that are designed
to identify and
manage operational risk
at
appropriate
levels
throughout
the
organization.
The
purpose
of
these
mechanisms
is
to
provide
reasonable
assurance
that
the
Corporation’s business operations
are functioning within the policies and limits established by management.
The
classifies operational
risk
into
two
major
categories:
business-specific
and
corporate-wide
affecting
all business
lines. For business specific risks,
Enterprise Risk Management
works with the various
business units to ensure consistency
in policies,
processes
and
assessments.
With
respect
to
corporate-wide
risks,
such
as
security,
recovery,
and
legal
and
compliance,
the
has
specialized
groups,
such
as
the
Legal
Department,
Information
Security,
Compliance,
Operations and Enterprise
Risk Management. These
groups assist the lines
of business in
the development and
implementation of risk
management practices specific to the needs of the business groups.
Legal and Compliance Risk
Legal and compliance risk includes
the risk of noncompliance with applicable
legal and regulatory requirements, the
risk of adverse
legal
against
the
and
the
risk
that
a
counterparty’s
will
be
unenforceable.
The
is
subject
to
extensive
regulation
in
the
jurisdictions
in
which
it
its
business,
and
this
scrutiny has
been significantly
increasing over
the years.
has established,
and continues
to enhance,
procedures that
are designed
to ensure
compliance with
all applicable
statutory,
and any
other legal
has a
Compliance
Director
who
reports
to
the
Chief
Risk
Officer
and
is
for
the
of
compliance
and
implementation
of an
enterprise-wide compliance
risk assessment
process.
The Compliance
division
has officer
roles in
each major
business area with direct reporting responsibilities to the Corporate Compliance
Group.
Concentration Risk
The Corporation conducts
its operations in
a geographically concentrated
area, as its main
market is Puerto
Rico. Of the
total gross
loan portfolio held
for investment of
$13.0 billion as
had credit risk
of approximately 77%
in
the Puerto Rico region, 19% in the United States region, and 4% in the
Virgin Islands region.
Update on the Puerto Rico Fiscal and Economic Situation
A significant
portion
of the
business activities
and credit
is concentrated
in the
Commonwealth of
Puerto
Rico,
which
has
experienced
and
fiscal
distress
over
the
last
decade.
See
“Risk
–
to
Puerto
Rico
Government”
below.
Since
declaring
bankruptcy
and
benefitting
from
the
enactment
of
the
federal
Puerto
Rico
Oversight,
Management and Economic Stability Act (“PROMESA”)
in 2016, the Government of Puerto Rico has made
progress on fiscal matters
by restructuring
a large
its outstanding
public debt
and identifying
funding
sources for
its underfunded
pension
system.
Economic Indicators
In
March
2025,
the
Puerto
Rico Planning
Board
(“PRPB”)
its annual
of
economy
for
fiscal
year
2024,
as well
as a
revised
forecast
for fiscal
years 2025
and 2026.
to the
PRPB’s
preliminary
estimates,
Puerto Rico’s
real gross
national product
(“GNP”) grew
by 2.1%
in fiscal year
2024, marking
the fourth consecutive
year of
positive
economic growth. The main drivers for growth during
fiscal year 2024 were personal consumption expenditures and
fixed investments
in both
and machinery
and equipment.
These positive
variances
were partially
offset
by a
in inventories.
For
fiscal years 2025 and 2026, the PRPB’s baseline
projections contemplate real GNP growth of 1.1% and 0.5%, respectively.
There
are
other
indicators
that
gauge
and
are
with
greater
frequency,
for
example,
the
Bank
for
Puerto
Activity
Index
(“EDB-EAI”).
Although
not
a
direct
measure
of
Puerto
real
GNP,
the EDB-EAI is
correlated to Puerto
Rico’s real
GNP.
During the calendar
year 2024, the
EDB-EAI averaged 128.1,
increasing
by 0.6% on a year-over-year
basis and reaching its highest
level since 2014. For June
2025, estimates showed that the
EDB-EAI stood
at 127.1,
down 0.9%
on a
year-over-year basis.
Over the
12-month period
ended June
the EDB-EAI
averaged 127.6,
0.7%
below the comparable figure a year earlier.
Labor
market
trends
remain
positive.
Data
by the
Bureau
of
Labor
Statistics showed
that
non-farm
payrolls in
August
Rico
by
1.5%
when
to August
2024,
payrolls
in
the private
sector
as these
by
1.7%
from
the
figure
a
year
earlier.
Key
industries
driving
private-sector
payroll
growth
include
Construction with
a year-over-year
increase of
5.3% and
Leisure &
Hospitality with
a positive
variance of
4.6%. The
rate remained stable at 5.6% in August 2025.
Fiscal Plan
On June
6, 2025,
oversight board
certified a revised
2024 Fiscal
Plan for
for the
purpose of
the currently anticipated
fiscal performance and updated
Fiscal Year
2025 revenue forecast based
on the most recent
available data on
revenue collections. The
Fiscal Plan intends to serve
as a roadmap to
promote economic growth and
achieve long-term fiscal stability.
– Update
on the
Puerto
Rico Fiscal
and
Situation”
in Part
II, Item
7, “Management’s
and Analysis of
Financial Condition
and Results of
Operations (“MD&A”),”
in the 2024
Annual Report
for additional
Debt Restructuring
Over
80%
of
Puerto
debt
has
been
restructured
to
date.
On
March
15,
2022,
the
Plan
of
Adjustment
of
the
central
government’s
debt
became
through
the
exchange
of more
than
$33
billion
of
bonds
and
other
claims
into
$7
billion
of
new
bonds,
saving
Puerto
Rico
more
than
$50
billion
in
debt
to
creditors.
Also,
the
of
the
Puerto
Rico
Sales
Tax
Financing
(“COFINA”),
the
Highways
and
Transportation
Authority
(“HTA”),
and
the
Puerto
Rico
Aqueducts
and
Sewers
Authority
(“PRASA”)
are
to
yield
savings
of
$17.5
billion, $3.0 billion, and $400 million, respectively,
in future debt service payments.
The main restructuring
pending is that
of the Puerto
Rico Electric Power
Authority (“PREPA”).
All PREPA
plan confirmation
and
bond-related litigation
is currently
stayed with
no appointed
date for
resumption, except
for certain
matters detailed
in a
Court order
dated
March
20,
2025,
permitting
the
PROMESA
board
to
file
an
amended
proposed
plan
of
adjustment.
The
PROMESA oversight
board filed
the fifth
amended plan
of adjustment
on March
28, 2025,
reflecting the
projections and
findings of
the new
PREPA
fiscal plan.
The amended
plan would
reduce PREPA’s
debt almost
80%, to
the equivalent
of $2.6
billion in
cash or
bonds,
pension
It
also
incorporates
several
amendments
to
the
structure,
a
Rate
Fund
to support
PREPA’s
pensions,
and
the elimination
of the
Legacy
Charge
contemplated
in the
versions of
the plan
of
adjustment to repay the significantly reduced debt.
Other Developments
Notable
progress
continues
to
be
made
as
part
of
the
ongoing
efforts
of
prioritizing
the
restoration,
improvement,
and
modernization of
Puerto Rico’s
infrastructure,
particularly in
the aftermath
of Hurricane
Maria in
- During
the 12-month
period
ended
May 31,
2025, over
$3.5 billion
in disaster
relief funds
were disbursed
Federal
Emergency
Agency
(“FEMA”)
Public
Assistance
program
and
the
HUD
Community
Block
Grant
(“CDBG”)
a
1.4%
when compared
to the
Excluding disaster
relief funds
Hurricane Fiona
which occurred
in September
2022 directed
towards emergency
efforts, disbursements
from FEMA’s
Public Assistance
program and
the CDBG program
by 9.6% on a year-over-year
basis. These funds will continue
to play a key role in
supporting Puerto Rico’s
economic stability and are
to
have
a
positive
impact
on
the
Island’s
infrastructure.
For
example,
86%
of
the
projects
that
FEMA
has
obligated
to
address
damage
caused
by
Hurricane
Maria
have
resources
to
reinforce
their
infrastructure,
among
other
hazard
mitigation
measures,
that
will
prepare
these
facilities
for
future
weather
events.
As
of
October
27,
2025,
over
4,200
projects
had
already been
completed under FEMA’s
Public Assistance
Permanent Work
programs while
nearly 20,000
projects were active
across
different stages of execution for
a total cost of $11.9
billion, equivalent to approximately 32% of the
agency’s $37.2 billion
obligation,
according to the Central Office for Recovery,
Reconstruction and Resiliency (“COR3”).
On
June
27,
2025,
the
PROMESA
board
certified
the
$32.7
billion
fiscal
year
Budget
for
the
Commonwealth
of
Puerto
Rico
of
the $13.1
billion
general
fund budget,
the $5.4
billion
special revenue
fund
budget,
and
the $14.2
billion
federal fund
budget. According
to the
oversight board,
the fiscal
year 2026
Budget was
developed jointly
local government
and
reflects the
unprecedented
around federal
funding,
growth,
and
Medicaid
costs in
the coming
fiscal
year.
More
than
60% of
total
funding
is allocated
to
health,
education,
public
safety,
housing
and
retirees.
The general
fund
budget increases
total spending
by 1.5%
from the
previous fiscal
year,
excluding certain
reclassifications of
general fund
revenues as
special
revenue,
while
funding
from
the
U.S.
was
budgeted
to
decline
by
$1.2
mainly
due
a
in
federal
funding
for
education.
to
the
PROMESA
board,
the
fiscal
year
Budget
prepares
the
Government for
potential further
declines in
federal funding
over the
fiscal year
that began
on July
1, 2025.
Specifically,
the budget
holds back 5% of most agencies spending for eight
months to prevent deficits should the general fund
revenue decline, federal funding
decreases
or
Medicaid
costs
increase.
Certain
are
exempt
from
the
hold
back,
pensions,
public
safety,
certain
transportation costs, and sales tax.
On August
5, 2025,
oversight board
announced that
it had
been informed
by the
Trump
administration that
it had
terminated
five
members
of
the
board
from
their
positions.
At
the
time
of
filing
this
report,
no
candidates
for
replacement
had
been
announced.
will
to
closely
monitor
any
developments
and
assess
any
implications
on
fiscal policy and the overall economic environment in Puerto Rico.
Exposure to Puerto Rico Government
30, 2025, the Corporation
had $295.8 million
of direct exposure
to the Puerto Rico
government, its municipalities
and
public
corporations,
and increase
of
$7.2
million
to $288.6
million
as
31,
2024,
to
a
$29.5
in the portfolio
balance of three
loans to municipalities,
by multiple repayments.
30,
2025,
$211.3
million
of
the
of
loans
and
of
in
Puerto
Rico
that
are
supported
by assigned
tax revenues
and for
which,
in most
cases,
the good
faith,
credit and
unlimited
taxing power
of
the
municipality
have
been
pledged
to
their
repayment,
and
$42.0
million
of
loans
and
which
are
supported by one
or more specific sources
of municipal revenues. The
exposure to Puerto Rico
municipalities consisted
primarily of
senior priority
obligations concentrated
in five
of the
largest municipalities
Rico. The
are required
by law
to levy
special property
taxes in
such amounts
as are
required for
the payment
of all
of their
respective general
obligation bonds
and notes. In
addition to
municipalities, the
total direct exposure
also included
$8.7 million
in a loan
extended to
an
affiliate of PREPA
,
$31.0 million in loans to
a public corporation of the
Puerto Rico government,
and an obligation of the Puerto
Rico
government,
specifically
a
MBS
issued
by
the
PRHFA,
at
an
cost
of
$2.8
million
as
part
of
its
available-for-sale debt securities portfolio (fair value of $1.6 million as of
September 30, 2025).
The
table
details
the
total
direct
to
Puerto
Rico
according
to
their
maturities:
Investment
(Amortized cost)
Loans
Total
Puerto Rico Housing Finance Authority:
$
2,753
$
$
2,753
Total Puerto Rico Housing Finance Authority
2,753
2,753
Public corporation of the Puerto Rico government:
11,704
11,704
19,276
19,276
Total public corporation of the Puerto Rico government
30,980
30,980
Affiliate of the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority:
8,690
8,690
Total Puerto Rico government affiliate
8,690
8,690
Total Puerto Rico public corporations and government affiliate
39,670
39,670
Municipalities:
1,017
1,017
53,122
112,624
165,746
10,313
61,395
71,708
14,870
14,870
Total Municipalities
79,322
174,019
253,341
Total Direct
Government Exposure
$
82,075
$
213,689
$
295,764
Also,
as
of
30,
2025,
the
balance
of
loans
funded
through
conduit
structures
to
support
the
federal
of
Low-Income
Housing
Tax
Credit
(“LIHTC”)
combined
with
other
federal
to
$78.3 million,
$59.2 million
as of
main objective
programs is
to spur
development in
new or rehabilitated and affordable
rental housing. PRHFA,
as program subrecipient and conduct
issuer, issues tax-exempt
which
are
by
private
institutions
and
are
to
co-underwrite
with
PRHFA
a
mirror
loan
agreement for the specific
project loan to which
the Corporation will serve
as ultimate lender but
where the PRHFA
will be the lender
of record.
In
as
of
30,
2025,
the
had
$68.4
million
in
to
loans
that
are
guaranteed by
the PRHFA,
a governmental
instrumentality that has
been designated as
a covered entity
under PROMESA (December
31,
–
$72.5
million).
loans
by
the
PRHFA
are
secured
by
the
properties
and
the
guarantees serve
to cover shortfalls
in collateral in
the event of
a borrower default.
The Puerto Rico
government guarantees
up to $75
million
of
the
for
all
loans
under
the
loan
program.
to
the
most
recently
released
audited
of
the
PRHFA,
as
of
June
30,
2024,
the
PRHFA’s
loans
program
covered
loans
in
an
aggregate
amount
of
$355
The
adopted
by
the
PRHFA
require
the
establishment
of
adequate
reserves to
the solvency
of the
program. As
of June
30, 2024,
recent date
as of
which
information is available, the PRHFA
had a liability of approximately $0.7 million as an estimate of the
losses inherent in the portfolio.
the Corporation had
$2.9 billion and
$3.1 billion, respectively,
of public sector
in
Puerto
Rico.
Approximately
23%
of
the
public
sector
as
of
30,
were
from
and
municipal agencies in Puerto Rico and 77% were from
public corporations, the Puerto Rico central government
and agencies, and U.S.
federal government agencies in Puerto Rico.
Exposure to USVI Government
The Corporation has operations in the USVI and has credit exposure
to USVI government entities.
For many years, the
USVI has been experiencing
several fiscal and economic
challenges that have deteriorated
the overall financial
and
in
the
area.
On
June
17,
2024,
the
United
States
Bureau
of
(the
“BEA”)
released
its
estimates of GDP
for 2022.
the BEA, the
USVI’s
real GDP decreased
1.3% in 2022
after increasing
3.7% in 2021.
The
in
real
GDP
reflected
declines
in
exports,
private
fixed
investment,
spending,
and
personal
consumption
expenditures. These
negative variances were
partly offset
by an increase
in inventory investment,
while imports,
a subtraction item
in
the calculation of GDP,
decreased. The annual
publication of BEA’s
GDP statistics for the
USVI is made possible through
funding by
the
Office
of
Insular
Affairs
(“OIA”)
of
the
U.S.
Department
of
the
Interior.
OIA
has
paused
funding
of
this
work
to
conduct
an
exploratory
of
territorial
source
data
with
the
goal
of
informing
how
to
strategically
invest
in
and
support
the
USVI's
economic statistics into the future. Without
funding, BEA is pausing the production of GDP statistics
for the USVI. When funding and
improved data sources become available, BEA plans to resume production
of these statistics.
Over the past
three years, the
USVI has been
recovering from the
adverse impact caused
by COVID-19 and
has continued to
make
progress
on
its
rebuilding
efforts
related
to
Hurricanes
Irma
and
Maria,
which
occurred
in
to
data
by FEMA,
there were
over $26.1
billion in
obligated
disaster recovery
funds for
the USVI
as of
May 31,
2025, up
$10.9
billion (or 71%)
from the comparable
figure a year
earlier. During
the 12-month
period ended May
31, 2025, over
$707 million were
disbursed in the territory,
representing a year-over-year increase of 66%.
Finally, PROMESA
does not apply to
the USVI and, as such,
there is currently no federal
legislation permitting the restructuring
of
the debts of the USVI and
its public corporations and instrumentalities.
To the
extent that the fiscal condition of the
USVI government
deteriorates
again,
the
U.S.
Congress
or
the
of
the
USVI
may
enact
legislation
allowing
for
the
restructuring
of
the
of
the
USVI
or
imposing
a
stay
on
creditor
remedies,
by
making
PROMESA
applicable to the USVI.
As of September 30, 2025 and
December 31, 2024, the Corporation
had $125.8 million and $100.4 million,
respectively, in
loans to
USVI public
corporations, of
which $96.2
$68.2 million,
were fully
collateralized by
cash balances
held at
the Bank. As of September 30, 2025, all loans were currently performing
and up to date on principal and interest payments.
AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES
ABOUT MARKET
RISK
For
market
risk
to
which
the
is
exposed,
see
the
contained
in
Part
I,
Item
2,
and
of
and
Results of
— Risk
in
this Quarterly
Report on Form 10-Q.
CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Disclosure Controls and Procedures
First
its
Chief
Officer
and
Chief
Officer,
evaluated
the
effectiveness
of
First
disclosure
controls
and
(as
defined
in
Rules
13a-15(e)
and
15d-15(e)
under
the
Act)
as
of
30,
2025,
the
end
of
the
period
covered
by
this
Quarterly
Report
on
Form
10-Q.
Based
on
this
evaluation,
the
Chief
Officer and
Chief Financial
Officer
concluded that
disclosure controls
and procedures
were effective
as
and provide
reasonable assurance
required to
be disclosed
by the
Corporation in
reports
that the Corporation
files or submits under
the Exchange Act is
recorded, processed, summarized
and reported within the
time periods
specified
in SEC
rules and
forms and
is accumulated
and reported
to the
the Chief
Officer and Chief Financial Officer,
as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosures.
Internal Control over Financial Reporting
no changes
to the
internal control
over financial
reporting (as
defined
in Rules
13a-15(f) and
15d-15(f)
under
the
Act) during
recent
quarter
that have
materially
affected,
or are
likely to materially affect, the Corporation’s
internal control over financial reporting.
PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
In accordance with the instructions to Part II
of Form 10-Q, the other specified items in
this part have been omitted because they are not
applicable, or the information has been previously reported.
LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
For
a
discussion
of
legal
see
Note
–
“Regulatory
Matters,
and
Contingencies,”
to
the
consolidated financial statements herein, which is incorporated by reference
in this Part II, Item 1.
RISK FACTORS
The Corporation’s business, operating results and/or the market price of our common stock may be significantly affected by a number of
factors. A detailed
discussion of certain
risk factors that
could affect
the Corporation’s future
operations, financial
condition or results
for
future periods is set forth in Part I, Item 1A, “Risk Factors,” in the 2024 Annual Report on Form 10-K. These risk factors, and others, could
cause actual
results to
differ materially
from historical
results or
the results
contemplated by
the forward-looking statements
contained in
this report. Also,
refer to the
discussion in
“Forward-Looking Statements” and
Part I, Item
2, “Management’s
Discussion and
Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results
of Operations,” in this Quarterly
Report on Form 10-Q for
additional information that may supplement
or
update the discussion of risk factors in the
2024 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
There have been no material changes from those risk factors previously disclosed in Part I, Item 1A., “Risk Factors,” in the 2024 Annual
Report on Form 10-K.
UNREGISTERED
SALES OF
EQUITY SECURITIES
AND USE OF
PROCEEDS
The Corporation did not have any unregistered sales
of equity securities during the quarter ended September
30, 2025.
Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
The
table
in
relation
to
the
of
its
common
stock
during
the
quarter
ended
30, 2025.
Period
Total Number of Shares
Purchased
Average Price
Paid per Share
Total Number of
Shares Purchased as
Part of Publicly
Announced Plans or
Programs (1)
Approximate Dollar Value
of Shares that May Yet
be
Purchased Under the Plans
or Programs (in
thousands) (1)
July 1, 2025 - July 31, 2025
688,151
$
21.19
688,151
$
73,720
August 1, 2025 - August 31, 2025
1,645,218
20.90
1,645,096
39,333
September 1, 2025 - September 30, 2025
53,135
21.84
47,264
38,300
Total
2,386,504
(2) (3)
2,380,511
(1)
Corporation was
authorized to purchase
up to $250
million that could
include repurchases
stock and/or
debentures under
the program that was
publicly announced on
July 22, 2024.
During the third quarter
of 2025, the
Corporation repurchased approximately
$50.0 million in common
stock. The repurchase
program does
not obligate
it to
acquire any
specific number
of shares
and does
an expiration
date. The
repurchase program
may be
modified, suspended,
or terminated
at any
time at the Corporation’s
discretion. Repurchases under
the program may be
executed through open market
purchases, accelerated
share repurchases, privately
negotiated transactions, or
plans, including plans complying with Rule 10b5-1 under the
Exchange Act, and/or redemption of junior subordinated debentures.
(2)
Includes 2,380,511 shares of common stock repurchased
in the open market at an average price of $21.00 for a total purchase
price of approximately $50.0 million.
(3)
Includes 5,993 shares
acquired by the
Corporation to cover
minimum tax withholding
obligations upon the
vesting of equity-based
awards. The Corporation
intends to
continue to satisfy statutory tax withholding obligations in connection
with the vesting of outstanding restricted stock and
performance units through the withholding of shares.
OTHER INFORMATION
During
ended
30,
2025, none
of the
directors or
officers
(as defined
in Rule
16a-1(f)
of the
Exchange Act)
adopted
or
terminated
a “Rule 10b5-1 trading
arrangement” or
“non-Rule
10b5-1
trading arrangement,” as those
terms
are defined in Item 408 of Regulation S-K.
EXHIBITS
See the Exhibit Index below, which is incorporated by
reference herein:
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No.
Description
31.1
CEO Certification pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
31.2
CFO Certification pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
32.1
CEO Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of
32.2
CFO Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of
101.INS
Inline XBRL Instance Document, filed herewith. The
instance document does not appear in the interactive
data file because
its XBRL tags are embedded within the inline XBRL
document.
101.SCH
Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document, filed herewith
101.CAL
Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document, filed herewith
101.LAB
Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document, filed herewith
101.PRE
Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document, filed herewith
101.DEF
Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definitions Linkbase Document, filed herewith
The cover page of First BanCorp. Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q
for the quarter ended September 30, 2025, formatted in
Inline XBRL (included within the Exhibit 101 attachments)
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to
the requirements
of the
Securities Exchange
Act of
1934, the
duly caused
this report
to be
signed on
its
behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized:
Registrant
Date:
November 7, 2025
By:
/s/ Aurelio Alemán
Aurelio Alemán
President and Chief Executive Officer
Date: November 7, 2025
By:
/s/ Orlando Berges
Orlando Berges
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
The text of this filing, as the company filed it with the SEC, without its images or exhibits. This is not investment advice.