Severn Bancorp, Inc. also saw an increase in interest income and net interest income, for the first time in many quarters. The Company continues to see a decrease in non-performing assets while increasing its loan portfolio and regulatory capital. Alan J. Hyatt, President and Chief Executive Officer commented, “We are seeing steady progress. We are starting to see some improved earnings, an improvement in asset quality, and some signs of the balance sheet shifting in the direction we want with increased interest income and loan portfolio along with the decrease in non-performing loans.  We are also working very diligently at controlling expenses.”

Mr. Hyatt added, “We are actively seeking new business. We are having great success in our mortgage banking program with continuing low interest rates. Commercial banking relationships are growing nicely, as customers realize the level of service a community bank can provide. We want to be the bank of choice for Anne Arundel County residents and local businesses looking for a financial services provider who understands their specific needs. We have long standing deep roots in this community and are committed to reinvesting in our community. That is something very few Anne Arundel County banks can say.”

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About Severn Savings Bank: Founded in 1946, Severn is a full-service community bank offering a wide array of personal and commercial banking products as well as residential and commercial mortgage lending. It has assets of approximately $770 million and four branches located in Annapolis, Edgewater and Glen Burnie, Maryland. The bank specializes in exceptional customer service and holds itself and its employees to a high standard of community contribution. Severn is on the Web at www.severnbank.com.

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Forward Looking Statements

In addition to the historical information contained herein, this press release contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties that may be affected by various factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements contained herein include, but are not limited to, those with respect to management’s determination of the amount of loan loss reserve and statements about the economy. The words “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “plan,” “will,” “would,” “could,” “should,” “guidance,” “potential,” “continue,” “project,” “forecast,” “confident,” and similar expressions are typically used to identify forward-looking statements. Severn’s operations and actual results could differ significantly from those discussed in the forward-looking statements. Some of the factors that could cause or contribute to such differences include, but are not limited to, changes in the economy and interest rates both in the nation and in Severn’s general market area, federal and state regulation, competition and other factors detailed from time to time in Severn’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), including “Item 1A. Risk Factors” contained in Severn’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2013.