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• STRONG GROWTH IN C&I LENDING AS TOTAL C&I LOANS INCREASED $1.4 BILLION OR 9% COMPARED TO PRIOR QUARTER, WITH BROAD-BASED GROWTH

• CORE DEPOSITS, EXCLUDING BROKERED, INCREASED $1.1 BILLION OR 2% QUARTER-OVER-QUARTER, WHILE OVERALL DEPOSITS GREW $832 MILLION OR 1%

• CREDIT QUALITY CONTINUES TO IMPROVE AS NON-ACCRUAL LOANS DECLINED 11% AND CRITICIZED/CLASSIFIED LOANS DECLINED 3% COMPARED TO PRIOR QUARTER

• CRE EXPOSURE DECLINES FURTHER WITH CRE PAR PAYOFFS OF $1.1 BILLION, INCLUDING 42% IN SUBSTANDARD AND A CRE CONCENTRATION RATIO OF 367% COMPARED TO 381% IN PRIOR QUARTER

• NET INTEREST MARGIN OF 2.15%, UP 1 BASIS POINT VERSUS PRIOR QUARTER; UP 10 BASIS POINTS AS ADJUSTED; COST OF FUNDS CONTINUE TO TREND LOWER

• STRONG EXPENSE MANAGEMENT WITH OPERATING EXPENSES DOWN 5% COMPARED TO PRIOR QUARTER

• CET1 CAPITAL RATIO INCREASED TO OVER 13%, ENDING THE QUARTER UP 40 BASIS POINTS TO 13.24%

HICKSVILLE, N.Y., April 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Flagstar Bank, N.A. (the “Bank”) (NYSE: FLG), today reported first quarter 2026 net income of $21 million compared to net income of $29 million for fourth quarter 2025 and compared to a net loss of $100 million for first quarter 2025. First quarter 2026 net income attributable to common stockholders was $13 million, or $0.03 per diluted share, compared to net income attributable to common stockholders of $21 million, or $0.05 per diluted share in fourth quarter 2025 and compared to a net loss attributable to common stockholders of $108 million, or $0.26 per diluted share in first quarter 2025.

NET INCOME (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO COMMON STOCKHOLDERS – AS ADJUSTED

On an adjusted basis, which excludes a $9 million fair value loss related to our equity investment in Figure Technology Solutions, Inc., (the “Figure Investment”), first quarter 2026 net income attributable to common stockholders was $20 million or $0.04 per diluted share compared to fourth quarter 2025 net income attributable to common stockholders of $30 million or $0.06 per diluted share, which excludes a $9 million fair value gain on the Figure Investment,  $17 million of merger related expenses, and $4 million of severance expenses.

CEO COMMENTARY

Commenting on the Bank’s first quarter performance, Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer, Joseph M. Otting stated, “We are pleased to report another quarter of solid progress, highlighted by our second consecutive quarter of profitability and continued momentum across our core banking franchise. We reported net income attributable to common stockholders of $13 million, or $0.03 per diluted share on a GAAP basis and net income attributable to common stockholders of $20 million or $0.04 per diluted share on an adjusted basis. Our first quarter 2026 performance reflects the disciplined execution of our strategic plan and improving fundamentals, including strong C&I loan growth, a higher level of deposits, additional progress in reducing the level of non-accrual and criticized/classified loans, further expansion of our net interest margin, and a strong capital position.

“Our strategy to diversify our loan portfolio by increasing our C&I lending is gaining momentum. During the quarter, we delivered strong growth in C&I lending, as demand from business customers remained healthy and our bankers continued to deepen relationships across our footprint. Overall, C&I loans grew $1.4 billion or 9%, with growth becoming more broad based – resulting from our two strategic growth areas – Specialized Lending and Corporate and Regional Commercial Banking, along with growth in secured lending and Mortgage Finance lending. This growth reflects our emphasis on relationship banking, expanding our core commercial banking capabilities and supporting clients with the capital and solutions they need to operate and grow.

“We saw meaningful improvement in asset quality, driven by proactive credit management, prudent underwriting and ongoing portfolio monitoring. Credit metrics improved across several key categories, and we remain focused on maintaining a strong risk profile as we grow. Non-accrual loans declined 11% compared to the prior quarter while criticized/classified loans decreased 3%.

“We continued to experience elevated par payoff activity in the CRE portfolio, which totaled $1.1 billion in the first quarter, 42% of which were rated substandard. In addition, our CRE concentration ratio continues to show marked improvement, decreasing to 367% from 381% last quarter resulting from lower multi-family and CRE balances and higher capital.

“Importantly, our balance sheet continued to strengthen with good core deposit growth, underscoring the value of our customer relationships and the confidence clients place in our franchise. We remain committed to building a stable and diversified funding base while maintaining disciplined pricing and strong liquidity.

“We posted another quarter of solid net interest margin expansion with the NIM up one basis point compared to the prior quarter and up 10 basis points compared to the prior quarter when excluding the impact of a one-time benefit from a hedging gain last quarter. This was largely driven by our funding costs continuing to decline.

“In addition, we had another quarterly improvement in our expense base with operating expenses down 5% during the first quarter, while we invested in our franchise.

“Finally, we ended the quarter with very strong levels of capital, with our CET1 capital ratio exceeding 13%, providing significant flexibility to support continued growth.

“The progress we made during the quarter has not gone unnoticed by the investment community and the credit rating agencies. We were very pleased, when earlier in the quarter, both Fitch and Moody’s reviewed the Bank and upgraded several of the Bank’s ratings, including raising both long-term and short-term deposits to investment grade.

“Overall, we are encouraged by the progress we made in the first quarter and remain focused on driving sustainable profitability, improving returns, and delivering long-term value for shareholders. With continued improvement in credit trends, solid loan and deposit growth, and a strong capital foundation, we believe Flagstar is well-positioned for continued success in 2026.”

BALANCE SHEET SUMMARY AS OF MARCH 31, 2026

At March 31, 2026, total assets of $87.1 billion were relatively flat compared to December 31, 2025, down a modest 0.44% or $0.4 billion. However, total assets declined 11% or $10.5 billion compared to March 31, 2025. The year-over-year decline is due to the Bank’s strategy to reduce its multi-family and commercial real estate (“CRE”) exposure and balance sheet deleveraging. While the CRE reduction strategy continued during the first quarter, this was partially offset by strong growth in the commercial and industrial (“C&I”) portfolio.

Total loans and leases held for investment (“HFI”) at March 31, 2026 were $60.4 billion, down a modest $0.3 billion or 1% on a linked-quarter basis and down $6.2 billion or 9% on a year-over-year basis. Both the year-over-year and linked-quarter decreases were driven by the Bank’s ongoing strategy to reduce CRE exposure and de-risk a portion of the C&I portfolio. However, the modest linked-quarter decline was partially offset by growth in overall C&I loan balances. During first quarter 2026, C&I loans increased $1.4 billion to $16.6 billion, up 9% compared to December 31, 2025 and rose $1.8 billion or 12% compared to March 31, 2025. Both the linked-quarter and year-over-year C&I loan growth was driven by continued solid production within the Bank’s two strategic growth areas – Specialized Industries Lending and Corporate and Regional Commercial Banking. In addition, both the secured lending and Mortgage Finance verticals experienced growth during the first quarter after declining throughout most of 2025 due to our de-risking efforts.

During first quarter, we delivered broad-based growth across our C&I portfolio, with the exception of equipment finance, which declined as part of our de-risking efforts. On a linked-quarter basis:

• Specialized Industries Lending increased $595 million or 14%;
• Corporate and Regional Commercial Banking increased $243 million or 13%;
• Equipment Finance decreased $184 million or 4%
• Asset Based Lending increased $136 million or 6%;
• Mortgage Finance rose $395 million or 60%; and
• Public Finance/Other rose $169 million or 10%.

On the CRE side, we continued to experience decreases within the combined multi-family and CRE portfolios which declined $1.6 billion or 4% on a linked-quarter basis and $8.3 billion or 18% on a year-over-year basis, with the majority of the decline driven by strong par payoff activity. During the first quarter, par payoffs totaled $1.1 billion compared to $1.8 billion in the previous quarter.

Total deposits at March 31, 2026 were $66.8 billion, a $0.8 billion or 1% linked-quarter increase, but decreased $7.1 billion or 10% year-over-year. The linked-quarter improvement was due to growth in interest-bearing checking and money market accounts, while the year-over-year decrease was driven by a decrease in certificates of deposit, primarily brokered CDs, and non-interest bearing accounts partially offset by growth in savings accounts.  

Wholesale borrowings, consisting primarily of Federal Home Loan Bank of New York (“FHLB-NY”) advances declined $1.0 billion or 9% to $10.2 billion on a linked-quarter basis and $3.0 billion or 23% on a year-over-year basis. This decrease is due to our continued strategy of reducing higher cost funding.

EARNINGS SUMMARY FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2026

Net Interest Income, Net Interest Margin, and Average Balance Sheet

Net Interest Income

First quarter 2026 net interest income totaled $443 million compared to $467 million, down $24 million or 5% compared to fourth quarter 2025 but rose $33 million or 8% compared to first quarter 2025.

Linked-Quarter Comparison

• Fourth quarter 2025 included the recognition of a $20.5 million hedge gain related to the accelerated repayment of certain FHLB-NY advances; excluding this item, first quarter net interest income was relatively unchanged, down $4 million or 0.8%

• Average interest-earnings assets decreased $3.3 billion or 4% to $83.3 billion as a result of lower multi-family and CRE loan balances and lower average cash balances due to balance sheet deleveraging

• Average interest-bearing liabilities declined $2.9 billion or 4% to $65.6 billion as a result of lower average interest-bearing deposits and wholesale borrowings

• The net interest margin increased 1 basis point to 2.15%, but excluding the impact of the hedge gain recognition in the fourth quarter, it was up 10 basis points, due to a lower cost of deposits, partially offset by lower earning asset yields

Year-Over-Year Comparison

• Average interest-earning assets decreased 13% to $83.3 billion, driven by a combination of run-off in the multi-family and CRE portfolios and balance sheet deleveraging

• Average loans and average cash balances both declined, offset by growth in the investment securities portfolio

• Average interest-bearing liabilities decreased 14% or $11 billion to $65.6 billion with average deposits declining 12% to $54.2 billion as the Bank significantly reduced brokered deposits during 2025

• Average borrowings declined 21% or $3 billion to $11.4 billion

• The net interest margin increased 41 basis points driven by a lower cost of deposits and borrowings, partially offset by lower earning asset yields

Provision for Credit Losses

For the first quarter 2026, we reported a provision for credit losses of zero compared to $3 million in fourth quarter 2025 and $79 million in first quarter 2025. Both the linked-quarter and year-over-year decrease in the provision for credit losses is primarily due to the continued decline in multi-family and CRE loan balances and the resolution of the one borrower relationship that was in bankruptcy.

Net charge-offs for the first quarter 2026 totaled $78 million, up $32 million or 70% compared to fourth quarter 2025 and down $37 million or 32% compared to first quarter 2025. First quarter 2026 net charge-offs on an annualized basis represented 0.52% of average loans outstanding, compared to 0.30% for fourth quarter 2025 and compared to 0.68% for first quarter 2025.

First quarter 2026 net charge-offs include $34 million related to the one borrower relationship that was in bankruptcy. All but $4 million of the amount had been previously reserved. Excluding this item, net charge-offs to average loans were 0.29% on an annualized basis.

Pre-Provision Net Revenue

The table below details the Bank’s pre-provision net revenue (“PPNR”) and PPNR, as adjusted, which are non-GAAP measures, for the periods noted:

For first quarter 2026, PPNR totaled $32 million compared to PPNR of $48 million for fourth quarter 2025 and a pre-provision net loss of $42 million for first quarter 2025.

Linked-Quarter Comparison

• First quarter 2026 PPNR would have increased $4 million or 14%, excluding the aforementioned $20.5 million one-time hedge gain recognition in fourth quarter 2025

• The first quarter also included a $9 million fair value loss related to the Figure Investment compared to a $9 million fair value gain during fourth quarter 2025 for a quarterly difference of $18 million related to this investment

• PPNR, as adjusted for the Figure Investment fair value adjustment and other notable items in fourth quarter 2025, as well as the $20.5 million one-time hedge gain recognition, increased $2 million or 4%

Year-Over-Year Comparison

• First quarter 2026 PPNR, excluding the Figure Investment fair value loss during the first quarter, increased $64 million to $41 million

• The majority of the improvement was driven by a $66 million or 12% decline in total non-interest expenses

Non-Interest Income

Non-interest income in first quarter 2026 was $55 million, down $35 million or 39% compared to $90 million in fourth quarter 2025 and down $25 million or 31% compared to first quarter 2025.

Linked-Quarter Comparison

• First quarter 2026 adjusted non-interest income declined $17 million or 21%, excluding the impact from the Figure Investment

• Fourth quarter 2025 non-interest income was elevated by approximately $10 million due to $7 million from BOLI death benefit receipts and $3 million from a gain on the sale of a bank-owned property

Year-Over-Year Comparison

• First quarter 2026 adjusted non-interest income declined $16 million or 20%, excluding the impact from the Figure Investment

• The year-over-year comparisons were impacted by the sale of the Bank’s mortgage servicing/subservicing business, which lowered various non-interest income categories in the current year, including fee income, through lower loan origination fees, and loan administration income

Non-Interest Expense