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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, DC 20549

FORM 10-K

For the fiscal year ended DECEMBER 31, 2003

OR

For the transition period from              to             

Commission File No. 0-18014

PAMRAPO BANCORP, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

611 AVENUE C, BAYONNE, NEW JERSEY 07002

(Address and zip code of principal executive offices)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (201) 339-4600

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: None

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:

Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share

(Title of class)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes x No ¨

Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of registrant’s knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of the Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K. x

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an accelerated filer (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act). Yes ¨ No x

The aggregate market value, based upon the last sales price as quoted on The Nasdaq Stock Market for June 30, 2003, of the voting stock held by non-affiliates of the registrant, i.e., persons other than directors and executive officers of the registrant, is approximately $65,276,000. The aggregate market value, based upon the last sales price as quoted on The Nasdaq Stock Market for March 3, 2004, of the voting stock held by non-affiliates of the registrant is $106,364,233. The Registrant had shares of Common Stock outstanding as of March 3, 2004.

DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

Portions of the Annual Report to Stockholders for the year ended December 31, 2003 are incorporated by reference into Parts I and II of this Form 10-K.

Portions of the Proxy Statement for the 2004 Annual Meeting of Stockholders are incorporated by reference into Part III of this Form 10-K.

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PART I

Pamrapo Bancorp, Inc. (also referred to as the “Company” or the “Registrant”) was incorporated under Delaware law on June 26, 1989 and changed its state of incorporation from Delaware to New Jersey on March 29, 2001. On November 10, 1989, the Registrant acquired Pamrapo Savings Bank, S.L.A. (the “Bank” or “Pamrapo”) as a part of the Bank’s conversion from a New Jersey chartered savings association in mutual form to a New Jersey chartered stock savings association. The Registrant is a savings and loan holding company and is subject to regulation by the Office of Thrift Supervision (“OTS”), the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). Currently, the Registrant does not transact any material business other than through its sole subsidiary, the Bank.

Pamrapo was organized in 1887 as Pamrapo Building and Loan Association. On October 6, 1952, it changed its name to Pamrapo Savings and Loan Association, a New Jersey chartered savings and loan association in mutual form, and in 1988 it changed its name to Pamrapo Savings Bank, S.L.A. The Bank’s principal office is located in Bayonne, New Jersey. Its deposits are insured up to applicable limits by the Savings Association Insurance Fund (the “SAIF”) which is administered by the FDIC. At December 31, 2003, the Bank had total assets of $636.9 million, deposits of $496.4 million and stockholders’ equity of $46.8 million before elimination of intercompany accounts with the Company.

As a community-oriented institution, the Bank is principally engaged in attracting retail deposits from the general public and investing those funds in fixed-rate one- to four-family residential mortgage loans and, to a lesser extent, in multi-family residential mortgage loans, commercial real estate loans, home equity and second mortgage loans, consumer loans and mortgage-backed securities. The Bank’s revenues are derived principally from interest on loans and mortgage-backed securities, interest and dividends on investment securities and short-term investments, and other fees and service charges. The Bank’s primary sources of funds are deposits and, to a lesser extent, Federal Home Loan Bank of New York (“FHLB-NY”) advances and other borrowings.

Market Area

The Bank, which is headquartered in Bayonne, New Jersey, conducts its business through nine retail banking offices, six of which are located in Bayonne, New Jersey, one in Hoboken, New Jersey, one in Fort Lee, New Jersey, and one in Monroe, New Jersey. The Bank’s deposit base is located primarily in Hudson County, with a large concentration in Bayonne, an older, stable, residential community of one-family and two-family residences and middle income families who have lived in the area for many years. The communities in which the Bank’s branches are located are strategically located in the New York City metropolitan area and many residents of these communities commute to Manhattan to work on a daily basis. The Bank’s lending activities have also been concentrated in Hudson County and to a lesser extent in Bergen, Monmouth, Middlesex and Ocean Counties, areas which have had a high level of new development in recent years.

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Lending Activities

General.    Pamrapo principally originates fixed-rate mortgage loans on one- to four-family residential dwellings for retention in its own portfolio. The Bank also originates acquisition, development and construction loans in addition to multi-family and commercial real estate loans. At December 31, 2003, the Bank’s total gross loans outstanding amounted to $385.7 million, of which $268.2 million consisted of loans secured by one- to four-family residential properties, $13.7 million consisted of construction and land loans, and $100.9 million consisted of loans secured by multi-family and commercial real estate. Substantially all of the Bank’s real estate loan portfolio consists of conventional mortgage loans, of which $75,000 are either insured by the Federal Housing Administration (“FHA”) or partially guaranteed by the Veterans Administration (“VA”).

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LOAN PORTFOLIO COMPOSITION

The following table sets forth the composition of the Bank’s loan and mortgage-backed securities portfolios in dollar amounts and in percentages at the dates indicated:

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The following table sets forth the composition of the Bank’s gross loan portfolio by type of security at the dates indicated.

ORIGINATION, PURCHASE AND SALE OF LOANS AND MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES.    The following table sets forth the Bank’s loan originations, purchases, sales and principal repayments for the periods indicated.

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LOAN MATURITY.    The following table sets forth the maturity of the Bank’s gross loan portfolio at December 31, 2003. The table does not include prepayments or scheduled principal repayments. Prepayments and scheduled principal repayments on loans totaled $105.0 million, $152.4 million, and $176.9 million for the years ended December 31, 2001, 2002 and 2003, respectively.

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The following table sets forth at December 31, 2003, the dollar amount of all mortgage, consumer and construction loans, due after December 31, 2004, which have fixed interest rates or adjustable interest rates:

Residential Mortgage Lending.    Pamrapo presently originates first mortgage loans, equity loans, second mortgage loans and improvement loans secured by one- to four-family residences, multi-family residences and commercial real estate. As of December 31, 2003, 97.8% of the gross loan portfolio were fixed-rate loans and 2.2% were ARMs, and were originated for the Bank’s portfolio. Residential loan originations are generally obtained from existing or past customers and members of the local community. As of December 31, 2003, $319.3 million or 82.8% of the Bank’s total gross loan portfolio consisted of one- to four-family and multi-family residential mortgage loans. Of this amount $268.2 million were one- to four-family and $51.0 million were multi-family.

The one- to four-family residential loans originated by the Bank are primarily fixed-rate mortgages, generally with terms of 15 or 25 years. Typically, such homes in the Bayonne area are one- or two-family owner-occupied dwellings. The Bank generally makes one- to four-family residential mortgage loans in amounts up to 80% of the appraised value of the secured property. The Bank will originate loans with loan-to-value ratios up to 90% within the local community, provided that private mortgage insurance on the amount in excess of such 80% ratio is obtained. Mortgage loans in the Bank’s portfolio generally include due-on-sale clauses, which provide the Bank with the contractual right to demand the loan immediately due and payable in the event that the borrower transfers ownership of the property that is subject to the mortgage. It is the Bank’s policy to enforce due-on-sale provisions. As of December 31, 2003, the interest rate for one- to four-family residential fixed-rate mortgages offered by the Bank was 5.50% on 15-year loans and 5.75% on 25-year loans.

The Bank also originates loans on multi-family residences. Such residences generally consist of 6 to 24 units. Such loans are generally fixed-rate loans with interest rates ranging from 1.0% to 1.5% higher than those offered on one- to four-family residences. The Bank generally makes multi family residential loans in amounts up to 75% of the appraised value of the secured property. Such appraisals are based primarily on the income producing ability of the property. The terms of multi-family residential loans range from 10 to 15 years. As of December 31, 2003, $51.0 million or 13.2% of the Bank’s total gross loan portfolio consisted of multi-family residential loans.

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Upon receipt of an application for a mortgage loan from a prospective borrower, a credit report is ordered to verify information relating to the applicant’s employment, income and credit standing. A preliminary inspection of the subject premises is made by at least one member of the Executive Committee. The report of that inspection is brought before the Executive Committee or the full Board of Directors to approve the amount of the loan and the terms. Approval is given subject to a report of value from an independent appraiser and credit approval. Approval of credit is given by the Bank’s president or loan officer. It is the Bank’s policy to obtain title insurance on all real estate loans. Borrowers also must obtain hazard insurance and flood insurance, if required, prior to closing. The Bank generally requires borrowers to advance funds on a monthly basis together with each payment of principal and interest to a tax escrow account from which the Bank can make disbursements for items such as real estate taxes and certain insurance premiums, if any, as they become due.

Acquisition, Development, Construction and Land Lending.    The Bank originates loans to finance the construction of one- to four-family dwellings, multi-family dwellings and, to a lesser extent, commercial real estate. It also originates loans for the acquisition and development of unimproved property to be used principally for residential purposes in cases where the Bank is to provide the construction funds to improve the properties.

The interest rates and terms of the construction and land development loans vary, depending upon market conditions, the size of the construction or development project and negotiations with the borrower. Advances are generally made to the borrower to cover actual construction costs incurred. On larger constructions loans, the Bank requires the project to be built out in phases. Advancement of funds is dependent upon completion of the project stages. The Bank generally limits its exposure to 75% of the projected market value of the completed project. The amount of the loans are generally determined as follows: (i) land acquisition loans with no immediate plans for construction are limited to 65% of the appraised value of the land; (ii) acquisition and development loans are limited to 65% of appraised value of the improved lot not to exceed 150% of the original acquisition cost; (iii) in addition to the disbursement for acquisition and development, in an acquisition, development and construction loan, the Bank will not advance more than 90% of the construction costs; and (iv) loans secured by previously owned vacant land are limited to 65%. Prior to making any disbursements, the Bank requires that the projects securing the construction and development loans be inspected. The Bank will finance the construction of properties without a prospective buyer or without permanent take-out financing in place at the time of origination.

The underwriting criteria used by the Bank are designed to evaluate and minimize the risks of each construction loan. Among other things, the Bank generally considers an appraisal of the project, the reputation of the borrower and the contractor, the amount of the borrower’s equity in the project, independent valuations and review of cost estimates, plans and specifications, preconstruction sale and leasing information, current and expected economic conditions in the area of the project, cash flow projections of the borrower, and, to the extent available, guarantees by the borrower and/or third parties. All of the Bank’s acquisition, development and construction loan portfolio is secured by real estate properties located in northern and central New Jersey.

Acquisition, development and construction lending is generally considered to involve a higher level of risk than one- to four-family permanent residential lending due to the concentration of principal in a limited number of loans and borrowers and the effects of general economic conditions on development projects, real estate developers and managers. In addition, the nature of these loans is

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such that they are generally less predictable and more difficult to evaluate and monitor. As of December 31, 2003, the Bank’s acquisition, development, construction and land loans varied in size from $25,000 to $1,287,000, net of loans in process, and represented 3.6% of total gross loans.

Commercial Real Estate Lending.    Loans secured by commercial real estate totaled $49.8 million, or 12.9% of the Bank’s total gross loan portfolio, at December 31, 2003. Commercial real estate loans are generally originated in amounts up to 70% of the appraised value of the property. Such appraised value is determined by an independent appraiser previously approved by the Bank. The Bank’s commercial real estate loans are secured by improved property such as office buildings, retail stores, warehouses and other non-residential buildings. Once the loan has been determined to be creditworthy and of sufficient property value, in the case of corporate borrowers, the Bank obtains a personal guaranty from third party principals of the corporate borrower as supplemental security on the loan. This enables the Bank to proceed against the guarantor in the event of default without first exhausting remedies against the borrower. Inquiry as to collectibility pursuant to such third party guarantees may be made by means of review of other properties secured by the Bank, personal interviews with the applicants, review of the applicant’s personal financial statements and income tax returns and review of credit bureau reports. Borrowers must personally guarantee loans made for commercial real estate. Commercial real estate loans have terms ranging from 5 to 15 years and are generally fixed-rate loans.

Loans secured by commercial real estate properties are generally larger and involve a greater degree of risk than residential mortgage loans. Because payments on loans secured by commercial real estate properties are often dependent on successful operation or management of the properties, repayment of such loans may be subject to adverse conditions in the real estate market or the economy. Emphasis is placed on the income producing capability of the collateral rather than on management-intensive projects.

Consumer and Commercial Lending.    The Bank offers various other secured and unsecured consumer loan products such as automobile loans, personal loans and passbook loans, as well as commercial loans. At December 31, 2003, the balance of such loans was $2.9 million, or 0.8% of the Bank’s total gross loan portfolio.

Loan Review.    The Bank has a formalized loan review program, providing for detailed post-closing reviews for loans selected from all categories. After review, reports are made to the mortgage and loan officers and the Board of Directors. Classification determination is presently the responsibility of the Asset Classification Committee. See “Classification of Assets.” The purpose of these procedures is to enhance the Bank’s ability to properly document the loans it originates and to improve the performance of such loans.

Lending Authority.    The Bank’s Executive Committee has the authority to approve loans up to $750,000, with the stipulation that loans approved in excess of $500,000 must be reported at the next Board of Directors meeting. The Bank’s Vice President and Loan Officer has the authority to approve consumer and equity loans of up to $150,000.

Loan Servicing.    The Bank originated all of the loans it has sold and services those loans for other investors. Pamrapo receives fees for these servicing activities, which include collecting and remitting loan payments, inspecting the properties and making certain insurance and tax payments are made

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on behalf of the borrowers. At December 31, 2003, the Bank was servicing $665,000 of loans for others.

Loan Origination Fees and Other Fees.    Loan origination fees and certain related direct loan origination costs are deferred and the resulting net amount is amortized over the life of the related loan as an adjustment to the yield of such loans. In addition, commitment fees are required to be offset against related direct costs and the resulting net amount generally is recognized over the life of the related loans as an adjustment of yield or if the commitment expires unexercised, recognized upon expiration of the commitment. The Bank had $626,000 in net deferred origination costs at December 31, 2003.

Non-Performing Assets

When a borrower fails to make a required payment by the fifteenth day of the month in which the payment is due, the Bank sends a late notice advising the borrower that the payment has not been received. In most cases delinquencies are cured promptly; however, if a loan has been delinquent for more than 60 days, the Bank reviews the loan status more closely and, where appropriate, appraises the condition of the property and the financial circumstances of the borrower. Based upon the results of any such investigation, the Bank (1) may accept a repayment program for the arrearage from the borrower; (2) may seek evidence, in the form of a listing contract, of efforts by the borrower to sell the property if the borrower has stated that he is attempting to sell; (3) may request a deed in lieu of foreclosure or (4) generally will initiate foreclosure proceedings when a loan payment is delinquent for more than three monthly installments.

The following table sets forth information regarding non-accrual loans, loans which are 90 days or more delinquent, but on which the Bank is accruing interest and other real estate owned held by the Bank at the dates indicated:

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