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    Bader Hijleh

    Research Analyst at Piper Sandler

    Bader Hijleh is an Equity Research Associate at Piper Sandler, specializing in the financial institutions sector with a focus on regional banks and financial services companies. He has actively participated in earnings calls and research coverage for companies such as Financial Institutions Inc. and Amalgamated Bank, providing in-depth analysis and insights to institutional clients. Hijleh began his role at Piper Sandler in 2022 after earning a graduate degree from Bentley University the same year, and he previously held experience in investment performance evaluation. He holds relevant industry credentials and is positioned as a key analyst within Piper Sandler's research division.

    Bader Hijleh's questions to OFG BANCORP (OFG) leadership

    Bader Hijleh's questions to OFG BANCORP (OFG) leadership • Q4 2024

    Question

    Bader Hijleh of Piper Sandler requested an outlook for total fee income in 2025, details on the yields of new loan originations, and commentary on the potential risk of federal fund disbursements to Puerto Rico being slowed by a new administration.

    Answer

    CEO José Fernández highlighted strong momentum in wealth management and successful mitigation of Durbin's impact on banking fees, while acknowledging volatility in mortgage banking. He stated that new loan yields are trending only slightly lower, supporting the stable NIM guidance. Regarding federal funds, Fernández expressed low concern, noting that over 50% of funds have already been obligated, which significantly reduces the risk of a slowdown.

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