August 7, 2023
Farm Credit East Reports 2023 Second Quarter Financial Results
Farm Credit East posted strong financial results for the six months ending June 30, 2023. Net income was $134.8 million, a decrease of $15.6 million as compared with the same period in 2022 driven by a $35.9 million reversal recorded to the allowance for loan losses. The 2023 earnings reflect the favorable impact of increased loan volume year over year with net interest income increasing $18.0 million, along with continued stable operating expenses. The Association did record a $1.9 million provision for loan losses for the six months ending June 30, 2023, as compared to the $35.9 million reversal of loan losses for the same period, as discussed above and in the ‘Provision for Loan Losses and Allowance for Credit Losses’ section of this report.