The following is a summary of the MainStreet Bancshares, Inc. (MNSB) Q1 2024 Earnings Call Transcript:

Financial Performance:

• MainStreet Bancshares reported an EPS of $0.36 for Q1 2024.

• The company's efficiency ratio is at 76% and the annualised return on average assets is 0.65%, with a return on average equity of 5.97%.

• Net interest margin for the quarter was 3.24%, indicating sound income generation ability.

• Increased deposit costs and corrected values in multifamily portfolio impacted the financial performance.

• Total assets maintained relatively steady with an increase in net loans by $22 million and total deposits by $47 million.

Business Progress:

• The company is moving towards banking-as-a-service, providing solutions directly to Fintech partners. Initial integrations with partners are in progress.

• Avenue, the company's platform with an investment of $15.3 million, is expected to enable easier access to consumer markets. It generated $619,000 in interest and fees in the first quarter, covering nearly two-thirds of its expenses.

• MainStreet Bancshares aims to manage real estate and construction investments efficiently, which are currently their best-performing assets.

• Loan growth for the rest of the year is expected to be in low single digits.

• Avenue's target for 2024 is to reach $225 million in deposits, aiming for balanced growth and better cost management.

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