Capital Bancorp Reports Material Weakness in Internal Controls and Significant Increase in Non-Performing Assets

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Capital Bancorp reported strong net income and revenue growth for 2025, but this was overshadowed by the disclosure of a material weakness in internal controls and a significant increase in non-performing assets and past due loans, partly due to the IFH acquisition.

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• Material Weakness in Internal Controls

  Management identified a material weakness in internal control over financial reporting related to loan clearing accounts from the IFH acquisition and turnover in operations impacting government-guaranteed loan sales. The auditor issued an adverse opinion on internal controls.

• Significant Increase in Non-Performing Assets

  Non-performing assets increased by $28.0 million to $58.3 million at December 31, 2025, up from $30.2 million in 2024. Non-performing loans rose by $24.2 million, with two IFH-acquired loan relationships contributing $15.9 million to this increase.

• Rise in Past Due Loans

  Past due loans increased by $26.7 million, reaching $93.5 million (3.2% of gross loans) at year-end 2025, compared to $66.8 million (2.5%) in 2024.

• Strong Net Income and Revenue Growth

  Net income for 2025 increased 84.6% to $57.2 million, and total revenue (net interest income plus noninterest income) grew to $245.2 million, primarily driven by the full-year impact of the IFH acquisition.

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Capital Bancorp's annual report reveals a material weakness in internal control over financial reporting, stemming from issues with loan clearing accounts related to the IFH acquisition and operational turnover. This is a critical concern for a financial institution, as it impacts the reliability of financial reporting. Concurrently, the company experienced a substantial increase in non-performing assets, which rose by $28.0 million to $58.3 million, and past due loans, which increased by $26.7 million to $93.5 million. These asset quality deteriorations, partly attributed to the IFH acquisition, signal heightened credit risk. While the company reported strong net income and revenue growth, driven by the IFH acquisition and its Windsor Advantage division, these positive financial results are significantly overshadowed by the control deficiencies and credit quality concerns. The bank also noted a concentration in commercial real estate lending exceeding regulatory guidelines and an increase in uninsured deposits, adding to its risk profile. Investors should monitor the remediation efforts for the material weakness and the trends in asset quality closely.