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BNCCORP, INC. Reports Fourth Quarter Net Income Of $12.4 Million, Or $3.49 Per Diluted Share BISMARCK, N.D., Jan. 29, 2021

BISMARCK, N.D., Jan. 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --

Highlights

* 2020 full-year net income through December 31, 2020, grew significantly to $44.6 million, or $12.52 per diluted share, from $10.2 million, or $2.88 per diluted share for the 2019 year. * Return on assets and return on equity was 4.21% and 38.84%, respectively for the year ended December 31, 2020, compared to 1.01% and 11.41%, respectively, for the year ended December 31, 2019. * Mortgage revenue rose to $22.3 million in the fourth quarter of 2020, from $7.6 million in the 2019 period. * Provision for credit losses was $270 thousand in the fourth quarter of 2020 and $2.7 million in the full year 2020. * Allowance for credit losses at December 31, 2020, was 1.98% of loans and leases held for investment excluding $50.6 million of Small Business Administration Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans, compared to 1.60% at December 31, 2019. * Tangible book value per share increased $6.00 to $33.39 at December 31, 2020, from $27.39 at December 31, 2019. * During the fourth quarter, the Company announced an $8.00 per share special cash dividend and 175,000 share repurchase authorization. * Tangible common equity increased to 11.01% of total assets at December 31, 2020, from 9.95% at December 31, 2019.

BNCCORP, INC. (BNC or the Company)(OTCQX Markets: BNCC), which operates community banking and wealth management businesses in North Dakota, Arizona, and Minnesota, and has mortgage banking offices in Illinois, Kansas, Missouri, Michigan, Arizona, and North Dakota, today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2020.

Overview of Highlights

Net income in the fourth quarter of 2020, grew significantly to $12.4 million, compared to $1.5 million in the same period of 2019. Fourth quarter 2020 earnings per diluted share rose 711.6% to $3.49 from $0.43 in the prior-year fourth quarter. The year-over-year period increase was primarily due to higher net interest income, significantly increased mortgage revenues, and the absence of losses resulting from the sales of debt securities that occurred in the 2019 period, while being partially offset by higher non-interest expense.

Fourth quarter 2020 net interest income increased by $1.1 million to $8.5 million, or 14.7%, from the comparable 2019 quarter. Fourth quarter 2020 interest income decreased by $354 thousand from the 2019 fourth quarter as the impact of loan growth including PPP loans was offset by lower yields on loans and lower balances and yields on debt securities. Fourth quarter 2020 interest expense decreased by $1.4 million, or 66.9%, due to a reduction in the cost of deposits and borrowings, fewer Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) advances, and the redemption of $10.0 million of subordinated debt in the fourth quarter 2019.

Non-interest income in the fourth quarter of 2020 grew by $18.0 million, or 319.5%, from the same period in 2019. In the fourth quarter of 2020, mortgage banking revenues were $22.3 million, $14.7 million higher than the same period a year ago. Mortgage banking revenues were driven primarily by refinance activity stemming from continued favorable interest rates. Mortgage-related margins also increased relative to the year-ago period. There were no gains or losses on sales of debt securities in the fourth quarter of 2020 compared to losses on sales of debt securities of $3.3 million related to deleveraging activities in the same period of 2019.

As expected, non-interest expense in the 2020 fourth quarter increased by $5.0 million, or 45.1%, versus the fourth quarter of 2019 due primarily to increases in mortgage banking operating costs.

The ratio of nonperforming assets to total assets was 0.24% at December 31, 2020, compared to 0.21% at December 31, 2019. The Company's provision for credit losses was $270 thousand in the 2020 fourth quarter versus $200 thousand in the fourth quarter of 2019. The allowance for credit losses was 1.98% of loans and leases held for investment (excluding $50.6 million of PPP loan) at December 31, 2020, compared to 1.60% at December 31, 2019. The Company continues to monitor key industry data and will prudently adjust its provision for credit losses as appropriate.

At December 31, 2020, loans modified consistent with Section 4013 of the CARES Act totaled $42 million compared to $205 million earlier in 2020. The majority of these modified loans (55%) are in the hotel industry. Other services to the hospitality industry and the accommodation and food service industry comprise another 10% and 8% of CARES Act modified loans, respectively. Approximately 25% of these modified loans will reach the end of their payment modification period by March 31, 2021 with the remaining 75% of payment modifications expiring by June 30, 2021. Economic conditions, including pandemic-related challenges, may result in the Company agreeing to additional loan modifications to assist borrowers consistent with CARES Act legislation extended through January 1, 2022.

Tangible book value per common share at December 31, 2020, was $33.39, compared to $27.39 at December 31, 2019, an increase of $6.00 per common share. During the fourth quarter of 2020, the Company recorded a dividend payable of $28.7 million or $8.00 per common share for a previously announced special cash dividend declared in December 2020 and payable on February 1, 2021. Tangible common equity increased to 11.01% of total assets at December 31, 2020, from 9.95% at December 31, 2019.

Management Commentary

Daniel J. Collins, BNC's Interim President and Chief Executive Officer stated, "We are pleased to report another quarter of strong performance. A favorable interest rate environment and our scalable national mortgage origination platform generated record earnings in 2020. This supported the Board's commitment to returning capital to shareholders through an $8.00 per share special cash dividend and 175,000 share repurchase authorization.

"As we enter 2021, our banking franchise continues to produce stable results and we are focused on improving core performance metrics, while also assisting our customers through volatile and uncertain pandemic conditions. BNC is supported by a strong balance sheet and liquidity and we are dedicated to continuing improvement in our banking franchise in our target markets of North Dakota and Arizona. Looking ahead, we will continue to monitor market and economic factors including those impacting mortgage banking, credit quality, liquidity, and loan demand, and we are prepared to adjust as required to serve our customers and protect our employees and franchise."

Mr. Collins concluded, "I'd like to thank our employees for their teamwork and focus on customer needs. Across our entire organization, their efforts are truly inspiring and bode well for the future."

2020 Versus 2019 Fourth Quarter Comparison

Net interest income for the fourth quarter of 2020 was $8.5 million, an increase of $1.1 million, or 14.7%, from $7.4 million in the same period of 2019. The increase primarily reflected the impact of increases in loans held for sale and loans and leases held for investment, including PPP loans, the reduction of debt securities, reduced cost of deposits, reduced FHLB advances, and the redemption of $10.0 million of subordinated debt in the fourth quarter of 2019. Net interest margin increased to 3.42% in the 2020 fourth quarter, compared to 3.06% in the year-earlier period.

Fourth quarter interest income decreased $354 thousand, or 3.7%, to $9.2 million in 2020, compared to $9.6 million in the fourth quarter of 2019. A portion of the decrease is a result of the impact of higher average loan balances and a reduction in loan yields due to growth in mortgage loans held for sale and PPP loans. Additionally, interest income from debt securities decreased as securities were liquidated to support increased loan activity. The yield on average interest-earning assets was 3.70% in the fourth quarter of 2020, compared to 3.95% in the 2019 fourth quarter.

The average balance of interest-earning assets in the 2020 fourth quarter increased by $28.2 million versus the same period of 2019, primarily due to increased loans held for sale and loans and leases held for investment including PPP loans, offset by decreased average debt securities. The average balance of loans and leases held for investment increased by $90.0 million, yielding $590 thousand of additional interest income. Average PPP loans, largely funded in April 2020, accounted for $68.8 million of the $90.0 million increase. The average balance of mortgage loans held for sale was $212.4 million, $73.9 million higher than the same period of 2019, resulting in $119 thousand of additional interest income. The average balance of debt securities in the fourth quarter of 2020 was $187.6 million or $136.4 million lower than in the fourth quarter of 2019, resulting in a $1.0 million decrease in interest income.

Interest expense in the fourth quarter of 2020 was $716 thousand, a decrease of $1.4 million, or 66.9% from the 2019 period. The cost of interest-bearing liabilities was 0.39% during the quarter, compared to 1.11% in the same period of 2019. The cost of core deposits in the fourth quarters of 2020 and 2019 was 0.29% and 0.81%, respectively. Additionally, interest expense was $145 thousand lower in the 2020 fourth quarter due to the redemption of $10.0 million of subordinated debt in the fourth quarter of 2019.

At the end of the 2020 fourth quarter, credit metrics remained relatively stable with a 0.24% nonperforming loans-to-total-asset ratio, compared to 0.21% at year-end 2019. The Company recorded a $270 thousand provision for credit losses in the fourth quarter of 2020, compared to a $200 thousand provision recorded in the fourth quarter of 2019. As previously stated, the Company continues to monitor the loan portfolio and will prudently evaluate its allowance for credit losses as appropriate.

Non-interest income for the fourth quarter of 2020 was $23.6 million, an increase of $18.0 million, or 319.5%, from $5.6 million in the 2019 fourth quarter. Mortgage banking revenues were $22.3 million in the fourth quarter of 2020, an increase of $14.7 million, or 191.6%, compared to $7.6 million in the fourth quarter of 2019. The increase was driven by lower interest rates facilitating higher mortgage banking origination activity in addition to increased margins relative to the year-ago period. In the fourth quarter of 2020, BNC funded 2,398 mortgage loans with combined balances of $856.5 million, compared to 1,372 mortgage loans with combined balances of $486.3 million in the fourth quarter of 2019. There were no gains on sales of debt securities in the fourth quarter of 2020, compared to losses of $3.3 million in the same period of 2019.

As expected, non-interest expense for the fourth quarter of 2020 increased $5.0 million, or 45.1%, to $16.0 million, from $11.0 million in the fourth quarter of 2019. The increase is primarily attributed to increased mortgage operations activity.

In the fourth quarter of 2020, income tax expense was $3.4 million, compared to $317 thousand in the fourth quarter of 2019. The effective tax rate was 21.6% in the fourth quarter of 2020, compared to 17.3% in the same period of 2019. An adjustment was made in the fourth quarter of 2020 to achieve a full year 2020 effective tax rate of 23.7%, compared to 22.2% in 2019. The increase in the effective tax rate for the full year of 2020 is due to lower non-taxable interest income from municipal securities.

Net income rose significantly to $12.4 million, or $3.49 per diluted share, in the fourth quarter of 2020, versus $1.5 million, or $0.43 per diluted share in the fourth quarter of 2019.

Comparison of 2020 Versus 2019 Year-End Results

Net interest income in 2020 was $32.3 million, an increase of $3.6 million, or 12.5%, from $28.7 million in the 2019 period. The increase primarily reflected the positive impact of decreased cost of deposits and borrowings, the redemption of $10.0 million of subordinated debt in the fourth quarter of 2019, and increases in loans held for sale and loans and leases held for investment, including PPP loans. These increases were partially offset by lower yields on loans and the reduction of debt securities. Net interest margin increased to 3.27% in 2020, compared to 3.00% in 2019.

Interest income decreased to $36.5 million in 2020, compared to $37.8 million in 2019. The decrease reflected the impact of higher average loan balances offset by lower loan yields due the growth in mortgage loans held for sale and PPP loans. In addition, interest income from debt securities decreased as debt securities balances were liquidated to support increased loan activity. The yield on average interest-earning assets was 3.70% in 2020, compared to 3.95% in 2019. The average balance of interest-earning assets in 2020 increased by $29.8 million compared to the 2019 period. Increases in average loans and cash balances, were largely offset by the decrease in average debt securities.

The average balance of loans and leases held for investment grew by $92.7 million year over year, yielding $2.2 million of additional interest income. The average balance of mortgage loans held for sale was $163.7 million in 2020, or $88.8 million higher than 2019, resulting in $2.0 million of additional interest income. The average balance of debt securities in 2020 was $208.0 million, or $182.9 million lower than in 2019. Associated interest income was $5.1 million lower than the prior period as debt securities decreased to support increased loan balances.

Interest expense in 2020 was $4.2 million, a decrease of $4.9 million, or 53.4%, from 2019. The cost of interest-bearing liabilities was 0.56% in 2020, compared to 1.16% in the same period of 2019. Interest expense on deposits decreased as a result of decreased cost of deposits. The cost of core deposits in 2020 and 2019 was 0.43% and 0.86%, respectively. Interest expense also was $621 thousand lower in the year 2020 due to the redemption of $10.0 million of subordinated debt in the fourth quarter of 2019, and $536 thousand lower on a period over period basis due to lower cost of borrowings and lower volume and cost of FHLB advances.

The Company recorded a $2.7 million provision for credit losses in 2020. This compares to a $700 thousand provision recorded in 2019. As previously stated, the Company continues to monitor the loan portfolio and will prudently evaluate its allowance for credit losses as appropriate.

Non-interest income for 2020 was $86.0 million, an increase of $56.9 million, or 195.1%, from $29.1 million in 2019. Mortgage banking revenues were $79.9 million for 2020, an increase of $55.0 million, compared to $24.9 million in 2019, as lower interest rates supported higher mortgage banking origination activity and margins increased relative to the year-ago period. In 2020, BNC funded 8,172 mortgage loans with combined balances of $2.9 billion, compared to 3,916 mortgage loans with combined balances of $1.3 billion in 2019. Gains on sales of debt securities were $1.1 million for the 2020 period, compared to losses of $1.3 million in 2019.

Non-interest expense in 2020 increased $13.1 million, or 29.8%, to $57.1 million, from $44.0 million in 2019. Most of the increase was from increased volume in mortgage operations. During 2020, lower expenses with respect to banking operations were offset by executive related severance costs and an impairment charge related to the Company's Golden Valley, Minnesota location that aggregated approximately $1.8 million.

In 2020, income tax expense was $13.9 million, compared to $2.9 million in 2019. The effective tax rate was 23.7% in 2020, compared to 22.2% in the same period of 2019. The increase in the effective tax rate for the full year of 2020 is due to lower non-taxable interest income from municipal securities.

Net income rose significantly to $44.6 million, or $12.52 per diluted share in 2020. Net income in 2019 was $10.2 million, or $2.88 per diluted share.

Assets and Liabilities

Total assets were $1.1 billion at December 31, 2020, an increase of $107.4 million, compared to $966.8 million at December 31, 2019. This increase is primarily due to increased mortgage loans held for sale and loans and leases held for investment balances as a result of PPP loan originations, offset by decreased balances of debt securities. PPP loan balances of $50.6 million largely drove a $62.3 million, or 12.3%, increase in loans and leases held for investment compared to December 31, 2019. PPP loan balances of $35.1 million were forgiven during the fourth quarter of 2020. As of December 31, 2020, $27.9 million of the remaining first round of PPP loans had been submitted to the SBA for forgiveness consideration.

Total loans and leases held for investment aggregated $570.9 million at December 31, 2020. Loans held for sale as of December 31, 2020, were $250.1 million, an increase of $113.0 million when compared to December 31, 2019, due to higher mortgage origination activity in 2020. Debt securities decreased $81.6 million from year-end 2019. Cash and cash equivalent balances were $12.4 million as of December 31, 2020.

Total deposits increased $32.6 million to $853.1 million at December 31, 2020, from $820.5 million at December 31, 2019. In the first quarter of 2020, the Company exercised its ability to assume deposits previously moved off its balance sheet in the fourth quarter of 2019 deleveraging activities. Deposit growth was supported by PPP lending activity and the maintenance of liquidity by customers offset by a reduction of certificates of deposit.

At December 31, 2020, there were $30.9 million FHLB advances, compared to $17.0 million at December 31, 2019, as the Company used FHLB advances as a flexible means of supporting the increase in mortgage loans held for sale at the end of the fourth quarter of 2020.

In December 2020, the Company's Board of Directors declared a special, one-time cash dividend of $8.00 per share of BNCCORP, INC. common stock payable on February 1, 2021, to holders of record on January 14, 2021. The aggregate payment to be made in connection with the dividend will be approximately $28.7 million.

Trust assets under management or administration increased 1.8%, or $6.8 million, to $384.6 million at December 30, 2020, from $377.8 million at December 31, 2019.

Asset Quality

The allowance for credit losses was $10.3 million at December 31, 2020, compared to $8.1 million at December 31, 2019. The allowance as a percentage of loans and leases held for investment at December 31, 2020, increased to 1.81% from 1.60% at December 31, 2019. Excluding $50.6 million of PPP loans, which are 100% guaranteed by the SBA, the allowance for credit losses as a percentage of loans and leases held for investment at December 31, 2020, increased to 1.98%. The increase was primarily attributed to pandemic-related qualitative risks identified in certain loan portfolio segments, specifically hospitality, restaurants, fitness and retail sectors, as well as commercial real estate.

Nonperforming assets, consisting of loans, were $2.6 million at December 31, 2020, and $2.0 million at December 31, 2019. The ratio of nonperforming assets to total assets was 0.24% at December 31, 2020, and 0.21% at December 31, 2019.

At December 31, 2020, BNC had $7.3 million of classified loans and $2.6 million of loans on non-accrual, compared to $9.3 million of classified loans and $2.0 million of loans on non-accrual as of December 31, 2019. BNC had $9.1 million of potentially problematic loans, which are risk rated "watch list", at December 31, 2020, compared with $9.2 million as of December 31, 2019. The Company did not hold any other real estate owned or repossessed assets at December 31, 2020, or December 31, 2019.

The Company continues to monitor the effects of COVID-19 on its customers and end markets. BNC will adjust its provision for credit losses in future periods, as appropriate, for certain sub-segments of its loan portfolio that are more sensitive to unemployment and business interruption.

The Company continues to assist borrowers through the COVID-19 pandemic. To this end, the Company modified loans consistent with Section 4013 of the CARES Act. These loans were current as of December 31, 2019, and as a result, are not currently subject to troubled debt restructuring accounting standards. The COVID-19 "Phase IV" Stimulus signed into law on December 27, 2020 extends the relief provided by Section 4013 of the CARES Act through January 1, 2022.

The following table provides a summary of loan modifications by industry made pursuant to Section 4013 of the CARES Act as of December 31, 2020 (in thousands):

Principal Full

Payment Payment

Deferral Deferral Total

Hotels $ 11,370 $ 11,667 $ 23,037

Other Services 4,078 - 4,078

Non-owner Occupied Commercial Real Estate 3,593 - 3,593

Non-Hotel Accommodation and Food Service 3,155 - 3,155

Healthcare and Social Assistance 1,567 421 1,988

Mining, Oil and Gas Extraction 86 1,630 1,716

Transportation and Warehousing - 1,580 1,580

Educational Services - 1,535 1,535

Manufacturing - 563 563

Art, Entertainment and Recreation - 529 529

Consumer, not otherwise categorized - 180 180

Total $ 23,849 $ 18,105 $ 41,954

BNC's loans and leases held for investment are concentrated geographically in North Dakota and Arizona which comprise 58% and 27% of the total loan portfolio, respectively. The North Dakota economy is influenced by the energy and agriculture industries. An extended period of low energy prices may negatively impact credit quality in North Dakota. The Arizona economy is influenced by the leisure and travel industries. An extended slowdown in these industries may negatively impact credit quality in Arizona. BNC's portfolio is constructed of various sized loans spread over a large number of industry sectors, although concentrations of loans in hospitality and real estate make up notable percentages of the portfolio.

The following table approximates the Company's significant concentrations by industry, excluding PPP loans of $50.6 million, as of December 31, 2020 (in thousands):

Loans and Leases Held For Investment By Industry Sector

December 31, 2020

Non-owner Occupied Commercial Real Estate (not otherwise categorized) $ 143,361 28 %

Consumer, not otherwise categorized 76,363 15

Hotels 76,335 15

Healthcare and Social Assistance 37,632 7

Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting 27,321 5

Retail Trade 26,129 5

Transportation and Warehousing 24,897 5

Non-Hotel Accommodation and Food Service 23,530 5

Mining, Oil and Gas Extraction 20,223 4

Construction Contractors 12,235 2

Manufacturing 11,139 2

Other Service 8,394 2

Real Estate and Rental and Leasing Support Services 7,735 1

Art, Entertainment and Recreation 7,279 1

All Other 17,974 3

Gross Loans and Leases Held For Investment (Excluding PPP Loans) $ 520,547 100 %

The hospitality industry continues to experience challenges related to COVID-19 including hotel occupancy and restaurant utilization. While states and specific regions within our core markets are lessening restrictions, we expect these challenges to persist and fluctuate with virus levels pending broader vaccination efforts. The oil and gas industry also is experiencing pressures due to COVID-19 related demand issues that are further impacted by geo-political factors. While oil prices continue to improve, they are not currently at levels to re-energize oil and gas activity in North Dakota and may negatively impact various industry sectors.

The extent and timing of the pandemic is not determinable at this point and is dependent on broader vaccination efforts. Prolonged periods of COVID-19 disruption to business production, consumer goods and services consumption and employment could have a material adverse impact on the Company's loan portfolio and operating results. The resulting impact on BNC and its customers will be significantly influenced by the success of currently enacted and possible future government support programs, as well as vaccination efforts which vary by state.

Capital

Banks and bank holding companies operate under separate regulatory capital requirements. At December 31, 2020, the Company's capital ratios exceeded all regulatory capital thresholds, including the capital conservation buffer.

A summary of BNC's capital ratios at December 31, 2020, and December 31, 2019, is presented below:

December 31, December 31,

2020 2019

BNCCORP, INC. (Consolidated)

Tier 1 leverage 11.74% 10.65%

Common equity tier 1 risk based capital 14.65% 13.76%

Tier 1 risk based capital 16.63% 15.95%

Total risk based capital 17.88% 17.13%

Tangible common equity 11.01% 9.95%

BNC National Bank

Tier 1 leverage 10.92% 9.81%

Common equity tier 1 risk based capital 15.47% 14.69%

Tier 1 risk based capital 15.47% 14.69%

Total risk based capital 16.72% 15.88%

The Common Equity Tier 1 ratio, which is generally a comparison of a bank's core equity capital to its total risk weighted assets, is a measure of the current risk profile of the Bank's asset base from a regulatory perspective. The Tier 1 leverage ratio, which is based on average assets, does not consider the mix of risk-weighted assets.

The Company routinely evaluates the sufficiency of its capital in order to ensure compliance with regulatory capital standards and to provide a source of strength for the Bank. The Company manages capital by assessing the composition of capital and the amounts available for growth, risk, or other purposes.

About BNCCORP, INC.

BNCCORP, INC., headquartered in Bismarck, N.D., is a registered bank holding company dedicated to providing banking and wealth management services to businesses and consumers in its local markets. The Company operates community banking and wealth management businesses in North Dakota, Arizona and Minnesota from 13 locations. BNC also conducts mortgage banking from 11 locations in Illinois, Kansas, Missouri, Michigan, Arizona and North Dakota.

This news release may contain "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 with respect to the financial condition, results of operations, plans, objectives, future performance and business of BNC. Forward-looking statements, which may be based upon beliefs, expectations and assumptions of our management and on information currently available to management are generally identifiable by the use of words such as "expect", "believe", "anticipate", "at the present time". "plan", "optimistic", "intend", "estimate", "may", "will", "would", "could", "should", "future" and other expressions relating to future periods. Examples of forward-looking statements include, among others, statements we make regarding our expectations regarding future market conditions and our ability to capture opportunities and pursue growth strategies, our expected operating results such as revenue growth and earnings and our expectations of the effects of the regulatory environment or the Coronavirus / COVID-19 pandemic on our earnings for the foreseeable future. Forward-looking statements are neither historical facts nor assurances of future performance. Our actual results and financial condition may differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements. Therefore, you should not rely on any of these forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause our actual results and financial condition to differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: the impact of the Coronavirus / COVID-19 pandemic, the impact of current and future regulation; the risks of loans and investments, including dependence on local and regional economic conditions; competition for our customers from other providers of financial services; possible adverse effects of changes in interest rates, including the effects of such changes on mortgage banking revenues and derivative contracts and associated accounting consequences; risks associated with our acquisition and growth strategies; and other risks which are difficult to predict and many of which are beyond our control. In addition, all statements in this news release, including forward-looking statements, speak only of the date they are made, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update any statement in light of new information or future events.

This press release contains references to financial measures, which are not defined in GAAP. Such non-GAAP financial measures include tangible common equity to total period end assets ratio. These non-GAAP financial measures have been included as the Company believes they are helpful for investors to analyze and evaluate the Company's financial condition.

(Financial tables attached)

BNCCORP, INC.CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL DATA(Unaudited)

For the Quarter For the Twelve Ended December 31, Months Ended December 31,

(In thousands, except per share data) 2020 2019 2020 2019

SELECTED INCOME STATEMENT DATA

Interest income $ 9,238 $ 9,592 $ 36,546 $ 37,817

Interest expense 716 2,163 4,238 9,101

Net interest income 8,522 7,429 32,308 28,716

Provision for credit losses 270 200 2,670 700

Non-interest income 23,636 5,634 85,954 29,131

Non-interest expense 16,006 11,029 57,107 43,991

Income before income taxes 15,882 1,834 58,485 13,156

Income tax expense 3,433 317 13,871 2,921

Net income $ 12,449 $ 1,517 $ 44,614 $ 10,235

EARNINGS PER SHARE DATA

Basic earnings per common share $ 3.49 $ 0.43 $ 12.52 $ 2.90

Diluted earnings per common share $ 3.49 $ 0.43 $ 12.52 $ 2.88

BNCCORP, INC.CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL DATA(Unaudited)

For the Quarter For the Twelve Months Ended December 31, Ended December 31,

(In thousands, except 2020 2019 2020 2019per-share data)

ANALYSIS OF NON-INTERESTINCOME

Bank charges and service $ 581 $ 652 $ 2,342 $ 2,614fees

Wealth management revenues 475 429 1,794 1,735

Mortgage banking revenues 22,261 7,635 79,888 24,902

Gains on sales of loans, - 3 99 155net

Gains (losses) on sales of - (3,316) 1,128 (1,296)debt securities, net

Other 319 231 703 1,021

Total non-interest income $ 23,636 $ 5,634 $ 85,954 $ 29,131

ANALYSIS OF NON-INTERESTEXPENSE

Salaries and employee $ 7,704 $ 5,564 $ 29,204 $ 22,459benefits

Professional services 2,420 1,418 7,680 4,973

Data processing fees 1,306 1,127 4,829 4,321

Marketing and promotion 1,475 1,124 5,442 4,538

Occupancy 572 608 2,152 2,218

Regulatory costs 116 56 298 435

Depreciation and 338 362 1,404 1,452amortization

Office supplies and postage 131 126 492 531

Other real estate costs - 2 - 2

Other 1,944 642 5,606 3,062

Total non-interest expense $ 16,006 $ 11,029 $ 57,107 $ 43,991

WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES

Common shares outstanding 3,568,067 3,536,277 3,563,203 3,526,096(a)

Incremental shares fromassumed conversion of 264 22,717 1,580 31,489options and contingentshares

Adjusted weighted average 3,568,331 3,558,994 3,564,783 3,557,585shares (b)

(a) Denominator for basic earnings per common share

(b) Denominator for diluted earnings per common share

BNCCORP, INC.CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL DATA(Unaudited)

As of

December September December(In thousands, except share, per-share 31, 30, 31,and full-time equivalent data) 2020 2020 2019

SELECTED BALANCE SHEET DATA

Total assets $ 1,074,131 $ 1,100,998 $ 966,750

Loans held for sale-mortgage banking 250,083 239,033 137,114

Loans and leases held for investment 570,890 606,429 508,569

Total loans 820,973 845,462 645,683

Allowance for credit losses (10,324) (10,005) (8,141)

Debt securities available for sale 183,717 186,535 265,278

Earning assets 999,473 1,028,812 907,089

Total deposits 853,158 880,982 820,547

Core deposits (1) 859,543 887,187 825,112

Other borrowings 52,289 65,809 36,571

Cash and cash equivalents 12,443 9,421 10,523

Dividends payable 28,679 - -

OTHER SELECTED DATA

Net unrealized gains in accumulated $ 7,182 $ 7,961 $ 1,470other comprehensive income

Trust assets under administration $ 384,588 $ 358,872 $ 377,782

Total common stockholders' equity $ 118,229 $ 135,214 $ 96,278

Tangible book value per common share (2) $ 33.39 $ 38.19 $ 27.39

Tangible book value per common shareexcluding accumulated other $ 31.36 $ 35.94 $ 26.97comprehensive income, net

Full time equivalent employees 319 313 282

Common shares outstanding 3,540,522 3,540,650 3,514,770

CAPITAL RATIOS

Tier 1 leverage (Consolidated) 11.74% 12.94% 10.65%

Common equity Tier 1 risk-based capital 14.65% 17.04% 13.76%(Consolidated)

Tier 1 risk-based capital (Consolidated) 16.63% 19.05% 15.95%

Total risk-based capital (Consolidated) 17.88% 20.30% 17.13%

Tangible common equity (Consolidated) 11.01% 12.28% 9.95%

Tier 1 leverage (Bank) 10.92% 10.88% 9.81%

Common equity Tier 1 risk-based capital 15.47% 16.01% 14.69%(Bank)

Tier 1 risk-based capital (Bank) 15.47% 16.01% 14.69%

Total risk-based capital (Bank) 16.72% 17.26% 15.88%

Tangible common equity (Bank) 11.62% 11.62% 10.65%

(1) Core deposits consist of all deposits and repurchase agreements with customers.

Tangible book value per common share is equal to book value per common(2) share. At December 31, 2020, tangible book value per share excludes $8.00 per common share special dividend declared in December 2020 and payable on February 1, 2021 that has been recorded as a dividend payable.

BNCCORP, INC.CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL DATA(Unaudited)

For the Quarter For the Twelve Months Ended December 31, Ended December 31,

(In thousands) 2020 2019 2020 2019

AVERAGE BALANCES

Total assets $ 1,065,260 $ 1,024,271 $ 1,059,114 $ 1,017,479

Loans held for 212,443 138,510 163,692 74,900sale-mortgage banking

Loans and leases held for 586,400 496,413 573,040 480,389investment

Total loans 798,843 634,923 736,732 555,289

Debt securities available 187,555 323,974 207,969 390,907for sale

Earning assets 992,289 964,125 987,783 957,950

Total deposits 866,596 856,332 891,938 872,205

Core deposits 873,147 861,070 898,420 877,489

Total equity 139,611 96,054 120,297 87,959

Cash and cash equivalents 20,717 17,650 57,256 24,883

KEY RATIOS

Return on average common 37.49% 6.34% 38.84% 11.41%stockholders' equity (a)

Return on average assets 4.65% 0.59% 4.21% 1.01%(b)

Net interest margin 3.42% 3.06% 3.27% 3.00%

Efficiency ratio 49.77% 84.43% 48.29% 76.05%(Consolidated)

Efficiency ratio (Bank) 49.15% 80.52% 46.93% 72.36%

(a) Return on average common stockholders' equity is calculated by using net income as the numerator and average common equity (less accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)) as the denominator.

(b) Return on average assets is calculated by using net income as the numerator and average total assets as the denominator.

BNCCORP, INC.CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL DATA(Unaudited)

As of

December September December(In thousands) 31, 30, 31,

2020 2020 2019

ASSET QUALITY

Loans 90 days or more delinquent and still $ 1 $ - $ -accruing interest

Non-accrual loans 2,611 3,708 2,033

Total nonperforming loans $ 2,612 $ 3,708 $ 2,033

Total nonperforming assets $ 2,612 $ 3,708 $ 2,033

Allowance for credit losses $ 10,324 $ 10,005 $ 8,141

Troubled debt restructured loans $ 1,966 $ 2,882 $ 3,245

Ratio of total nonperforming loans to total 0.32% 0.44% 0.31%loans

Ratio of total nonperforming assets to total 0.24% 0.34% 0.21%assets

Ratio of nonperforming loans to total assets 0.24% 0.34% 0.21%

Ratio of allowance for credit losses to loans 1.81% 1.65% 1.60%and leases held for investment

Ratio of allowance for credit losses to total 1.26% 1.18% 1.26%loans

Ratio of allowance for credit losses to 395% 270% 400%nonperforming loans

For the Quarter For the Twelve Ended December 31, Months Ended December 31,

(In thousands) 2020 2019 2020 2019

Changes in Nonperforming Loans:

Balance, beginning of period $ 3,708 $ 2,264 $ 2,033 $ 1,686

Additions to nonperforming 7 7 2,535 1,179

Charge-offs - (10) (235) (148)

Reclassified back to performing - - (349) (242)

Principal payments received (1,103) (18) (1,367) (186)

Transferred to repossessed assets - - (5) (46)

Transferred to other real estate - (210) - (210)owned

Balance, end of period $ 2,612 $ 2,033 $ 2,612 $ 2,033

BNCCORP, INC.CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL DATA(Unaudited)

For the Quarter For the Twelve Ended December 31, Months Ended December 31,

(In thousands) 2020 2019 2020 2019

Changes in Allowance for CreditLosses:

Balance, beginning of period $ 10,005 $ 7,967 $ 8,141 $ 7,692

Provision 270 200 2,670 700

Loans charged off (23) (35) (579) (304)

Loan recoveries 72 9 92 53

Balance, end of period $ 10,324 $ 8,141 $ 10,324 $ 8,141

Ratio of net recoveries 0.006% (0.004) (0.066) (0.045)(charge-offs) to average total loans % % %

Ratio of net recoveries (0.016) (0.066) (0.045)(charge-offs) to average total 0.025% % % %loans, annualized

As of

December September December(In thousands) 31, 30, 31,

2020 2020 2019

CREDIT CONCENTRATIONS

North Dakota

Commercial and industrial $ 48,745 $ 49,601 $ 51,483

Construction 4,355 2,809 897

Agricultural 26,899 29,289 29,909

Land and land development 5,676 6,258 6,373

Owner-occupied commercial real estate 37,185 35,578 38,127

Commercial real estate 100,456 101,872 106,835

Small business administration 36,111 51,195 4,737

Consumer 72,397 76,089 68,248

Subtotal loans and leases held for $ 331,824 $ 352,691 $ 306,609investment

Consolidated

Commercial and industrial $ 71,503 $ 72,790 $ 77,706

Construction 21,748 19,113 12,656

Agricultural 27,092 29,634 29,914

Land and land development 8,603 9,630 10,449

Owner-occupied commercial real estate 67,399 58,975 54,972

Commercial real estate 190,939 196,646 193,203

Small business administration 102,064 135,306 46,799

Consumer 81,783 85,430 82,498

Total loans and leases held for $ 571,131 $ 607,524 $ 508,197investment

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