SAN DIEGO, CA--(Marketwire - Feb 2, 2012) - BofI Holding, Inc. (NASDAQ: [ BOFI ]) (BofI), parent of BofI Federal Bank (the "Bank"), today announced financial results for the second fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2011. Net income was $6,660,000, an increase of 35.2% over net income of $4,927,000 for the quarter ended December 31, 2010. Earnings attributable to BofI's common stockholders were $6,280,000 or $0.54 per diluted share for the 2011 quarter, an increase of 20.0% from $4,850,000 or $0.45 per diluted share for the quarter ended December 31, 2010.

Second Quarter Fiscal 2012 Financial Summary:

The increase in earnings for the quarter ended December 31, 2011 was primarily the result of increased net interest income and non-interest income. Loan portfolio growth increased the average balance of interest-earning assets for the quarter ended December 31, 2011 by $599.7 million compared to the same quarter in 2010. As a result, net interest income increased by approximately $5.0 million or 35.1% for the three months ended December 31, 2011 compared to the three months ended December 31, 2010. Non-interest income was $3.0 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2011, an increase of $1.1 million compared to $1.9 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2010. The increase was the result of growth in the mortgage banking business units resulting in higher gains on sales of loans. The Bank's increased gross income was partially reduced by higher operating expenses. Core earnings, excluding the after-tax impact of gains and losses associated with our securities portfolio, increased to $6,828,000 for the quarter ended December 31, 2011 compared to $4,917,000 for the quarter ended December 31, 2010.

Net income was $13,193,000 for the six months ended December 31, 2011, an increase of 35.2% over $9,759,000 earned for the six months ended December 31, 2010. Earnings attributable to BofI's common stockholders were $12,687,000 or $1.14 per diluted share for the six months ended December 31, 2011, an increase of 28.1% from $9,605,000 or $0.89 per diluted share for the six months ended December 31, 2010. The reasons for increased earnings for the six months ended December 31, 2011 are similar to those identified this quarter, specifically, increased net interest income from loan growth and increased non-interest income from growth in the volume of loans sold through the mortgage banking business.

"Our strong performance this quarter was again driven by robust single and multifamily loan originations that have allowed us to both meet our portfolio growth objectives and increase our non-interest income from loan sales," said Greg Garrabrants, President and Chief Executive Officer. "For the twelve months ended December 31, 2011, our loan portfolio has grown at an annual rate of 52.2%. Our total loan originations for the portfolio and for sale this quarter were $360.0 million, up 63.0% from the $220.8 million originated in the quarter ended December 31, 2010."

"One of our distinguishing strengths as a banking franchise has been our asset quality and I am particularly proud to report that our non-performing assets as a percentage of total assets improved to 64 basis points at December 31, 2011, down from 80 basis points at September 30, 2011 and down from 125 basis points at December 31, 2010."

Mr. Garrabrants concluded, "Since June 30, 2011, we raised approximately $34 million in equity capital. In the most recent quarter we raised gross proceeds of $13.8 million through the issuance of 862,500 shares of common at $16.00 per share, a discount of only 2.7% to the closing market price before announcement. The Bank continues to execute its business plan, tapping the capital markets only when we can do so on terms favorable to our current shareholders."

Other Highlights:

• Loan portfolio grew by $523.3 million or 52.2% compared to December 31, 2010
• Deposits grew by $436.9, or 39.1% compared to December 31, 2010
• Asset quality remains strong with total non-performing assets of 0.64% of total assets and with non-performing loans of 0.76% of total loans at December 31, 2011
• Tangible book value increased to $14.80 per share, up $1.85 compared to December 31, 2010
• Total assets reached $2,223.8 million up 33.9% compared to December 31, 2010

Second Quarter 2012 Income Statement Summary

During the quarter ended December 31, 2011, BofI earned $6,660,000 or $0.54 per diluted share compared to $4,927,000, or $0.45 per diluted share for the three months ended December 31, 2010. Net interest income increased $4,963,000 or 35.1% for the quarter ended December 31, 2011 compared to December 31, 2010. Average earning assets grew year over year by $599.7 million or 39.4% and our net interest margin was 3.60% compared to 3.72% for the quarters ended December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively.

Loan loss provisions were $1,600,000 for the quarter ended December 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010.

For the second quarter ended December 31, 2011, non-interest income was $2,986,000 compared to $1,927,000 for the three months ended December 31, 2010. The increase was primarily due to gain on sale of non-agency mortgage loans which was $1.7 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2011. There were no non-agency mortgage loan sales during the quarter ended December 31, 2010.

Non-interest expense or operating costs increased $2,964,000, to $9,204,000 for the quarter ended December 31, 2011 from $6,240,000 for the three months ended December 31, 2010. The increase was mainly a result of an increase in compensation expense of $1,391,000 related to additional staffing added during the year, an increase in data processing expense of $353,000 and an increase in other operating expense categories due to costs associated with an increase account volume and additional employees.

Balance Sheet Summary

Our total assets increased $283.7 million, or 14.6%, to $2,223.8 million, as of December 31, 2011, up from $1,940.1 million at June 30, 2011. The loan portfolio increased a net $201.4 million, primarily from portfolio loan originations of $384.8 million less principal repayments of $98.1 million. Investment securities decreased by $10.9 million, primarily due to $39.4 million in principal repayments, partially offset by $45.0 million in purchases. Total liabilities increased by $237.9 million or 13.3%, to $2,030.2 million at December 31, 2011, up from $1,792.3 million at June 30, 2011. The increase in total liabilities resulted primarily from growth in demand, savings and time deposits of $212.9 million. Stockholders' equity increased by $45.8 million, or 31.0%, to $193.6 million at December 31, 2011, up from $147.8 million at June 30, 2011. The increase was primarily the result of $13.2 million in net income for the six months, issuance of preferred stock of $19.5 million and the net issuance of common stock of $13.3 million.

BofI's Tier 1 capital was 8.27% at December 31, 2011 compared to 7.99% at June 30, 2011.

Conference Call

A conference call and webcast will be held on Thursday, February 2, 2012 at 5:00 PM Eastern / 2:00 PM Pacific. Analysts and investors may dial in and participate in the question/answer session. To access the call, please dial: 888-466-4462, conference ID # 8474931; international callers should dial: 719-457-2089, using the same conference ID number. The conference call will be webcast live and may be accessed at BofI's website, [ http://www.bofiholding.com ]. For those unable to listen to the live broadcast, a replay will be available shortly after the call on BofI's website for 30 days.

About BofI Holding, Inc. and BofI Federal Bank

BofI Holding, Inc. ("BofI") is the holding company for BofI Federal Bank, a nationwide bank that provides financing for single and multifamily residential properties, small-to-medium size businesses in target sectors, and selected specialty finance receivables. With over $2.2 billion in assets, BofI Federal Bank provides consumer and business banking products through its low-cost distribution channels and affinity partners. BofI Holding, Inc.'s common stock is listed on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol "BOFI" and is a component of the Russell 3000 Index.

Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

In addition to the results presented in accordance with GAAP, this report includes non-GAAP financial measures such as core earnings. Core earnings exclude realized and unrealized gains and losses associated with our securities portfolios. Excluding these gains and losses provides investors with an understanding of BofI's core lending and mortgage banking business. Non-GAAP financial measures have inherent limitations, are not required to be uniformly applied and are not audited. Readers should be aware of these limitations and should be cautious as their use of such measures. Although BofI believes the non-GAAP financial measures disclosed in this report enhance investors' understanding of its business and performance, these non-GAAP measures should not be consider in isolation, or as a substitute for GAAP basis financial measures. Below is a reconciliation of GAAP net income to core earnings:

Forward-Looking Safe Harbor Statement

This press release contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties, including without limitation statements relating to BofI's financial prospects and other projections of its performance and asset quality, BofI's ability to grow and increase its business and the anticipated timing and financial performance of new initiatives. These forward-looking statements are made on the basis of the views and assumptions of management regarding future events and performance as of the date of this press release. Actual results and the timing of events could differ materially from those expressed or implied in such forward-looking statements as a result of risks and uncertainties, including without limitation changes in interest rates, inflation, government regulation, general economic conditions, conditions in the real estate markets in which we operate and other factors beyond our control. These and other risks and uncertainties detailed in BofI's periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in any forward-looking statements. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release. All forward-looking statements are qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement, and BofI undertakes no obligation to revise or update any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this press release.