In a quarter where bank earnings have been hovering around “okay”, Bryn Mawr (BMTC) showed some of the virtues of its business mix, as strong non-spread businesses offset some noticeable weakness in the core lending operations and drove a beat at the pre-provision line. Not only am I bullish on what these non-spread businesses can do for Bryn Mawr down the road, I’m also generally bullish on management’s plan to shift toward a more balanced commercial lending mix and start targeting some opportunities outside of its core suburban Philly operating footprint.
Valuation doesn’t