American Riviera Bank Reports Strong Growth and Innovative Technology
April 23 2014 - 6:36PM
Business Wire
American Riviera Bank (OTCBB:ARBV) announced today unaudited net
income of $286,000 ($0.11 per share) for the first quarter ended
March 31, 2014.
The Bank’s focus on building relationships and addressing the
lending needs of our community has resulted in strong growth in
loans. In the first quarter of 2014, American Riviera Bank
originated $14.5 million of new loans locally. The Bank reported
$148 million in average loans for the quarter ending March 31,
2014, which represents a 14% increase from the same reporting
period last year. Loan quality remains high with no other real
estate owned and no loans past due 30 or more days at March 31,
2014.
American Riviera Bank has also experienced consistent growth in
deposits, reporting $42 million in non-interest bearing demand
deposits at March 31, 2014, a 35% increase from March 31, 2013.
Total deposits reached $157 million at March 31, 2014, a $19
million or 14% increase from the same reporting period last
year.
American Riviera Bank is the only Santa Barbara-based community
bank offering its customers the ability to deposit checks by mobile
phone. Our electronic banking platform combines applications for
Apple and Android devices, online banking, bill pay, and mobile
deposit. There has been significant interest in our mobile banking
capabilities with 78 new enrollees in the first quarter of
2014.
Jeff DeVine, President and Chief Executive
Officer, stated, “The Bank is excited to deliver this innovative
technology to our clients. By offering accounts that combine free
ATM withdrawals at other banks nationwide and mobile phone
deposits, our clients can truly withdraw and deposit anywhere and
at any time.”
American Riviera Bank has $188 million in total assets, and
maintains a strong capital position with Tier 1 Capital to total
average assets of 13% as of March 31, 2014; well above the
regulatory guideline of 5% for well capitalized institutions. The
book value of one share of American Riviera Bank stock was $9.85 at
March 31, 2014, an increase from $9.36 at March 31, 2013.
Company
Profile
American Riviera Bank is a full-service community bank focused
on serving the lending and deposit needs of businesses and
consumers in Santa Barbara and the surrounding community. The
state-chartered bank opened for business on July 18, 2006, with the
support of 400 local shareholders. Offices are located at 1033
Anacapa Street in Santa Barbara and 525 San Ysidro Road in
Montecito. For 2013, the Bank was named a “Premier Performer” by
the Findley Reports.
Statements concerning future performance, developments or events
concerning expectations for growth and market forecasts, and any
other guidance on future periods, constitute forward-looking
statements that are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties.
Actual results may differ materially from stated expectations.
Specific factors include, but are not limited to, effects of
interest rate changes, ability to control costs and expenses,
impact of consolidation in the banking industry, financial policies
of the US government, and general economic conditions.
American Riviera BankMichelle Martinich,
805-965-5942www.americanrivierabank.com
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