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EXHIBIT 99.1

Marlin Business Services Corp. Reports Second Quarter 2011 Results

Second Quarter 2011 Highlights:

  • Net income of $1.5 million for the quarter
  • 15% sequential growth in new lease originations; 70% year-over-year
  • Lease portfolio growth of 1.9% for the quarter
  • 12% sequential growth in dealer sources; 42% year-over-year
  • Net interest and fee margin of 12.21%
  • Risk adjusted net interest and fee margin of 10.35%
  • Insured deposit growth of 30% quarter over quarter
  • Strong capital position, consolidated equity to assets ratio of 34.58%

MOUNT LAUREL, N.J., Aug. 2, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Marlin Business Services Corp. (Nasdaq:MRLN) today reported second quarter 2011 net income of $1.5 million, or $0.12 per diluted share. For the sixth-month period ended June 30, 2011, net income was $2.3 million, or $0.18 per diluted share.

"We're pleased with the momentum in all aspects of our business," says Daniel P. Dyer, Marlin's CEO. "Our intense focus on delivering high quality and consistent service to customers is an important component of our sales growth strategy. Supporting asset growth this quarter, dealer and lease account activity were up significantly over first quarter levels. Credit quality is in terrific shape with strong delinquency and charge-off performance across all segments of the portfolio. Borrowing costs continue to steadily decline benefiting from our low cost bank deposit strategy to fund lease originations and portfolio growth," says Dyer.

Second quarter 2011 lease production was $53.9 million, based on initial equipment cost, up 15% from $47.0 million for the first quarter of 2011 and 70% higher than the second quarter of 2010. Average monthly originating sources reached 826 for the second quarter of 2011, up 12% from the first quarter of 2011 and a 42% increase over the second quarter of 2010. The sales force grew to 97 full-time equivalents from 94 in the first quarter of 2011 and 69 in the second quarter of 2010, a 41% increase over the prior year.

Net interest and fee margin at 12.21% was relatively flat for the second quarter of 2011, compared to 12.30% in the first quarter of 2011, and has increased 55 basis points from the second quarter a year ago. Cost of funds improved 28 basis points from the first quarter of 2011 and 51 basis points from the second quarter of 2010. The improvement resulted from the Company's shift in funding mix from term funding to lower cost insured deposits at the Company's subsidiary, Marlin Business Bank.

Credit quality continues to improve. Highlights for the second quarter of 2011 include:

  • Leases over 30 days delinquent were 1.31% of Marlin's lease portfolio, which is 36 basis points lower than the first quarter of 2011 and 133 basis points lower than the second quarter of 2010.
  • Leases over 60 days delinquent were 0.56% of Marlin's lease portfolio, which is 19 basis points lower than the first quarter of 2011 and the lowest since the second quarter of 2006.
  • Net leasing charge-offs were 1.86% of average net investment, which is 44 basis points lower than the first quarter of 2011 and 169 basis points lower than the second quarter of 2010.

As of June 30, 2011, the allowance for credit losses as a percentage of total finance receivables was 1.74%, which represented 278% of total 60+ day delinquencies, compared to an allowance for credit losses of 1.98% as of March 31, 2011, which represented 236% of total 60+ day delinquencies.

The Company maintains strong capital ratios with a consolidated equity to assets ratio of 34.58% and ample liquidity to support growth through our insured depository, Marlin Business Bank. The Company also had $58 million in unused commitments through its revolver facilities.

In conjunction with this release, the Company's static pool loss statistics and vintage delinquency analysis have been updated as supplemental information on the Investor Relations section of the Company's website at www.marlincorp.com.

Conference Call and Webcast

We will host a conference call on Wednesday August 3, 2011 at 9:00 a.m. ET to discuss the Company's second quarter results. If you wish to participate, please call 877-312-5414 approximately 10 minutes in advance of the call time. The conference ID will be: "Marlin." The call will also be webcast on the Investor Relations page of the Company's website, www.marlincorp.com, and an audio replay will also be available on the Investor Relations section of Marlin's website for approximately 45 days.

About Marlin Business Services Corp.

Marlin Business Services Corp. is a nationwide provider of equipment leasing solutions primarily to small and mid-sized businesses. The Company's subsidiary, Marlin Leasing Corporation, finances over 100 equipment categories in a segment of the market generally referred to as "small-ticket" leasing (i.e., leasing transactions less than $250,000). The Company was founded in 1997 and completed its initial public offering of common stock on November 12, 2003. For more information, visit www.marlincorp.com or call toll free at (888) 479-9111.

The Marlin Business Services Corp. logo is available at http://www.globenewswire.com/newsroom/prs/?pkgid=4087

Forward-Looking Statements

This release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. All forward-looking statements (including statements regarding future financial and operating results) involve risks, uncertainties and contingencies, many of which are beyond our control, which may cause actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from anticipated results, performance or achievements. All statements contained in this release that are not clearly historical in nature are forward-looking, and the words "anticipate," "believe," "expect," "estimate," "plan," "may," "intend" and similar expressions are generally intended to identify forward-looking statements. Economic, business, funding, market, competitive, legal and/or regulatory factors, among others, affecting our business are examples of factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements. More detailed information about these factors is contained in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the sections captioned "Risk Factors" and "Business" in the Company's Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. We are under no obligation to (and expressly disclaim any such obligation to) update or alter our forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

MARLIN BUSINESS SERVICES CORP.
AND SUBSIDIARIES
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
  June 30, December 31,
  2011  2010
  (Dollars in thousands, except per-share data)
  (Unaudited)  
ASSETS      
Cash and due from banks $558  $2,557 
Interest-earning deposits with banks 51,346  34,469 
Total cash and cash equivalents 51,904  37,026 
Restricted interest-earning deposits with banks (includes $24.2 million and $44.7 million  at June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively, related to consolidated variable interest entities ("VIEs")) 30,910  47,107 
Securities available for sale (amortized cost of $1.7 million and $1.5 million at  June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively) 1,715  1,534 
Net investment in leases and loans (includes $94.8 million and $154.1 million at June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively, related to consolidated VIEs) 354,525  351,569 
Property and equipment, net 2,149  2,180 
Property tax receivables 298  197 
Other assets 25,747  28,449 
Total assets $467,248  $468,062 
     
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY    
Long-term borrowings (includes $76.5 million and $128.2 million at June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively, related to consolidated VIEs) 143,794  178,650 
Deposits 124,522  92,919 
Other liabilities:    
Sales and property taxes payable 4,717  1,978 
Accounts payable and accrued expenses 7,841  8,019 
Net deferred income tax liability 24,803  26,493 
Total liabilities 305,677  308,059 
     
     
Stockholders' equity:    
Common Stock, $0.01 par value; 75,000,000 shares authorized; 12,886,841 and 12,864,665 shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively 129  129 
Preferred Stock, $0.01 par value; 5,000,000 shares authorized; none issued --  -- 
Additional paid-in capital 86,199  86,987 
Stock subscription receivable (2) (2)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (60) (132)
Retained earnings 75,305  73,021 
Total stockholders' equity 161,571  160,003 
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $467,248  $468,062 
 
 
MARLIN BUSINESS SERVICES CORP.
AND SUBSIDIARIES
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
(Unaudited)
 
  Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,
     2011   2010   2011   2010 
     (Dollars in thousands, except per-share data)
   
Interest income $10,863  $11,994  $21,763  $24,823 
Fee income 2,926  3,501  6,058  7,317 
Interest and fee income 13,789  15,495  27,821  32,140 
Interest expense 3,063  3,955  6,355  8,614 
Net interest and fee income 10,726  11,540  21,466  23,526 
Provision for credit losses 924  2,494  2,103  5,617 
Net interest and fee income after provision for credit losses 9,802  9,046  19,363  17,909 
         
Other income:        
Insurance income 951  987  1,928  2,144 
Loss on derivatives (38) (25) (43) (119)
Other income 434  306  716  596 
Other income 1,347  1,268  2,601  2,621 
Other expense:        
Salaries and benefits 5,384  4,588  11,321  9,713 
General and administrative 3,145  3,073  6,616  6,118 
Financing related costs 157  155  346  302 
Other expense 8,686  7,816  18,283  16,133 
Income before income taxes 2,463  2,498  3,681  4,397 
Income tax expense 933  947  1,397  1,609 
Net income $1,530  $1,551  $2,284  $2,788 
         
Basic earnings per share $0.12  $0.12  $0.18  $0.22 
Diluted earnings per share $0.12  $0.12  $0.18  $0.22 
         
Weighted average shares used in computing basic earnings per share 12,989,681  12,832,792  12,957,552  12,802,579 
Weighted average shares used in computing diluted earnings per share 13,065,206  12,904,163  13,033,875  12,865,857 
           
           
SUPPLEMENTAL QUARTERLY DATA           
(Dollars in thousands, except share amounts)        
(Unaudited)        
         
Quarter Ended: 6/30/2010 9/30/2010 12/31/2010 3/31/2011 6/30/2011
           
New Asset Production:          
# of Sales Reps 69 84 87 94 97
# of Leases 3,009 3,253 3,669 3,984 4,522
Leased Equipment Volume $31,729 $35,759 $42,906 $47,024 $53,889
           
Approval Percentage  49% 49% 54% 56% 60%
           
Average Monthly Sources 581 625 725 740 826
           
Implicit Yield on New Leases 14.56% 14.40% 13.98% 13.39% 13.04%
           
Net Interest and Fee Margin:          
Interest Income Yield 12.12% 12.28% 12.38% 12.48% 12.37%
Fee Income Yield 3.54% 3.84% 3.54% 3.59% 3.33%
Interest and Fee Income Yield 15.66% 16.12% 15.92% 16.07% 15.70%
Cost of Funds 4.00% 3.86% 3.82% 3.77% 3.49%
Net Interest and Fee Margin 11.66% 12.26% 12.10% 12.30% 12.21%
           
Average Total Finance Receivables  $395,906 $371,833 $357,089 $349,203 $351,389
Average Net Investment in Leases $393,248 $369,973 $355,863 $348,276 $350,662
           
End of Period Net Investment in Leases $378,559 $359,859 $350,528 $347,254 $353,839
End of Period Loans $2,101 $1,284 $1,041 $765 $686
           
Portfolio Asset Quality:          
           
Leasing          
30+ Days Past Due Delinquencies 2.64% 2.35% 1.97% 1.67% 1.31%
30+ Days Past Due Delinquencies $11,031 $9,359 $7,665 $6,475 $5,188
           
60+ Days Past Due Delinquencies 1.20% 1.03% 0.89% 0.75% 0.56%
60+ Days Past Due Delinquencies $5,015 $4,099 $3,460 $2,891 $2,220
           
Total Finance Receivables          
30+ Days Past Due Delinquencies 2.70% 2.38% 1.98% 1.68% 1.31%
30+ Days Past Due Delinquencies $11,358 $9,537 $7,726 $6,514 $5,190
           
60+ Days Past Due Delinquencies 1.24% 1.05% 0.90% 0.75% 0.56%
60+ Days Past Due Delinquencies $5,202 $4,213 $3,504 $2,914 $2,221
           
Net Charge-offs - Leasing $3,489 $2,778 $2,324 $2,002 $1,631
% on Average Net Investment in Leases Annualized 3.55% 3.00% 2.61% 2.30% 1.86%
           
Net Charge-offs - Total Finance Receivables $3,596 $2,879 $2,375 $2,010 $1,636
% on Average Total Finance Receivables Annualized 3.63% 3.10% 2.66% 2.30% 1.86%
           
Allowance for Credit Losses $9,151 $8,355 $7,718 $6,887 $6,175
% of 60+ Delinquencies 175.91% 198.31% 220.26% 236.34% 278.03%
           
90+ Day Delinquencies (Non-earning total finance receivables) $2,819 $2,398 $1,996 $1,407 $1,197
           
Balance Sheet:          
           
Assets          
Investment in Leases and Loans $381,978 $362,328 $352,527 $348,290 $354,014
Initial Direct Costs and Fees 7,833 7,170 6,760 6,616 6,686
Reserve for Credit Losses (9,151) (8,355) (7,718) (6,887) (6,175)
Net Investment in Leases and Loans $380,660 $361,143 $351,569 $348,019 $354,525
Cash and Cash Equivalents 35,178 44,100 37,026 40,064 51,904
Restricted Cash 66,546 47,384 47,107 51,212 30,910
Other Assets 12,611 13,678 32,360 34,972 29,909
Total Assets $494,995 $466,305 $468,062 $474,267 $467,248
Liabilities          
Total Debt $218,987 $191,858 $178,650 $178,323 $143,794
Deposits  96,852  95,358  92,919  95,731  124,522
Other Liabilities 22,887 20,932 36,490 38,845 37,361
Total Liabilities $338,726 $308,148 $308,059 $312,899 $305,677
Stockholders' Equity          
Common Stock $129 $129 $129 $130 $129
Paid-in Capital, net 86,204 86,606 86,985 87,563 86,197
Other Comprehensive Income (205) (153) (132) (100) (60)
Retained Earnings 70,141 71,575 73,021 73,775 75,305
Total Stockholders' Equity $156,269 $158,157 $160,003 $161,368 $161,571
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity $494,995 $466,305 $468,062 $474,267 $467,248
           
Capital and Leverage:          
Equity $156,269 $158,157 $160,003 $161,368 $161,571
Debt to Equity 2.02 1.82 1.70 1.70 1.66
Equity to Assets 31.57% 33.92% 34.18% 34.02% 34.58%
           
Regulatory Capital Ratios:          
Tier 1 Leverage Capital 30.13% 32.67% 34.87% 34.30% 34.35%
Tier 1 Risk-based Capital 37.48% 39.90% 39.58% 39.88% 40.10%
Total Risk-based Capital 38.74% 41.16% 40.84% 41.14% 41.35%
           
Expense Ratios:          
Salaries and Benefits Expense $4,588 $4,947 $5,307 $5,937 $5,384
Salaries and Benefits Expense Annualized % of Avg. Fin. Recbl. 4.64% 5.32% 5.94% 6.80% 6.13%
Total personnel end of quarter 211 229 234 243 251
General and Administrative Expense $3,073 $3,156 $3,487 $3,471 $3,145
General and Administrative Expense  Annualized % of Avg. Fin. Recbl. 3.10% 3.40% 3.91% 3.98% 3.58%
Efficiency Ratio 59.70% 63.62% 72.55% 78.41% 70.42%
           
Net Income:          
Net Income $1,551 $1,434 $1,446 $754 $1,530
           
Annualized Performance Measures:          
Return on Average Assets 1.20% 1.19% 1.28% 0.65% 1.31%
Return on Average Stockholders' Equity 4.09% 3.73% 3.72% 1.88% 3.78%
           
Per Share Data:          
Number of Shares - Basic 12,832,792 12,872,123 12,866,214 12,927,477 12,989,681
Basic Earnings per Share $0.12 $0.11 $0.11 $0.06 $0.12
Number of Shares - Diluted 12,904,163 12,933,439 12,942,524 13,005,882 13,065,206
Diluted Earnings per Share $0.12 $0.11 $0.11 $0.06 $0.12
   
Net investment in total finance receivables includes net investment in direct financing leases and loans.  
CONTACT: Marlin Business Services Corp.
         Lynne C. Wilson, CFO
         +1-888-479-9111 x4108