14 Aug 2025
Q2 profits up 35% and returns improving on solid loan growth – redomiciliation to Sweden on plan.H1 and Q2 Results 2025
Morrow Bank, a leading Nordic digital niche bank, delivered another solid quarter with profit before tax of NOK 91.1 million in Q2 2025, up 35% from NOK 67.4 million in Q2 2024. CEO Øyvind Oanes commented:"Morrow Bank remains on track to redomicile and transfer its listing to Nasdaq Stockholm around year-end, following the granting of our Swedish banking license and approval of the merger plan by shareholders and the Norwegian FSA. This move aligns our regulatory home with our customer footprint and ensures a level playing field with Swedish peers, unlocking greater long-term value."
o Gross loans at NOK 16.0 billion, up 28% year-on-year incl. acquisitions and 4% quarter-on-quarter organically
o Prudent launch of new refinancing product in Norway shows promising initial results
o Total income grew 15% year-on-year to NOK 350 million in Q2
Increased returns
o Q2 cost/income ratio at industry-leading 25.8%
o Loan loss ratio stabilising at 4.3% after declining five quarter in a row (5.1% in Q2 2024) driven by a maturing loan book
o Profit before tax increased by 35% to NOK 91.1 million in Q2
o Q2 return on equity (ROE) at 11.3% (8.5% in Q2 2024) and return on target equity (ROTE) of 12.2% in the quarter (9.7%)
Unlocking additional value as Swedish bank
o Swedish banking license granted - redomiciliation and listing transfer to Nasdaq Stockholm expected early 2026
o Raised NOK 275 million in Tier 1 bond with pricing improving from 8.0% to 6.9% margin
o Targeting annualised organic loan growth of 5-10% (previously ~5%), cost/income of ~23% and ROTE of ~17% (previously 15-17%) by end-2026
Øyvind Oanes added:"Gross loans are up 28% year-on-year, and new product launches in Norway and Sweden are set to drive further growth in the second half. Credit quality is improving, and cost discipline remains strong as we continue to deliver an industry-leading cost/income ratio. We target gross loans of around NOK 18 billion by end-2026. Combined with organic improvements and our scalable platform, this will drive higher earnings and returns. With a solid Nordic footprint, improving capital efficiency, and visibility for long-term ROTE above 20%, Morrow Bank is well positioned for sustained value creation."
The Q2 2025 report and presentation are available here.
Highlights of the quarter:
Loan book from NOK 12.5 to NOK 16.0 bno Gross loans at NOK 16.0 billion, up 28% year-on-year incl. acquisitions and 4% quarter-on-quarter organically
o Prudent launch of new refinancing product in Norway shows promising initial results
o Total income grew 15% year-on-year to NOK 350 million in Q2
Increased returns
o Q2 cost/income ratio at industry-leading 25.8%
o Loan loss ratio stabilising at 4.3% after declining five quarter in a row (5.1% in Q2 2024) driven by a maturing loan book
o Profit before tax increased by 35% to NOK 91.1 million in Q2
o Q2 return on equity (ROE) at 11.3% (8.5% in Q2 2024) and return on target equity (ROTE) of 12.2% in the quarter (9.7%)
Unlocking additional value as Swedish bank
o Swedish banking license granted - redomiciliation and listing transfer to Nasdaq Stockholm expected early 2026
o Raised NOK 275 million in Tier 1 bond with pricing improving from 8.0% to 6.9% margin
o Targeting annualised organic loan growth of 5-10% (previously ~5%), cost/income of ~23% and ROTE of ~17% (previously 15-17%) by end-2026
Øyvind Oanes added:"Gross loans are up 28% year-on-year, and new product launches in Norway and Sweden are set to drive further growth in the second half. Credit quality is improving, and cost discipline remains strong as we continue to deliver an industry-leading cost/income ratio. We target gross loans of around NOK 18 billion by end-2026. Combined with organic improvements and our scalable platform, this will drive higher earnings and returns. With a solid Nordic footprint, improving capital efficiency, and visibility for long-term ROTE above 20%, Morrow Bank is well positioned for sustained value creation."
The Q2 2025 report and presentation are available here.