LOS ANGELES, May 05, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) ----Broadway Financial Corporation (the "Company") (NASDAQ: BYFC), parent company of Broadway Federal Bank, f.s.b. (the "Bank"), today reported first quarter net earnings of $607,000, or $0.32 per diluted share, up $163,000, or 36.71%, when compared with net earnings of $444,000, or $0.23 per diluted share, in the first quarter of 2007. The increase in net earnings was primarily due to increased interest-earning assets and a higher net interest margin.

Chief Executive Officer Paul C. Hudson stated, "Bank earnings are benefiting from strong loan demand and increasing net interest margins." He went on to state, "Going forward, we are focusing on deposit growth and asset credit quality."

First Quarter Results:

-- Net interest income before provision for loan losses of $3.3 million in the first quarter of 2008 was up $622,000, or 22.89%, from the first quarter of 2007, primarily reflecting a higher level of average interest-earning assets which increased $64.3 million, or 22.02%.

-- Loan originations were $37.8 million for the first quarter of 2008, compared with loan originations of $21.6 million for the first quarter of 2007. We do not originate or purchase sub-prime loans and we have no sub-prime loans represented in our loan or investment portfolios.

-- Nonperforming assets at March 31, 2008 increased to 0.17% of total assets from 0.01% of total assets at year-end 2007.

-- The provision for loan losses for the first quarter of 2008 was up $138,000 from the first quarter of 2007 due to funding the allowance for loan losses for the growth of the loan portfolio.

-- Non-interest income in the first quarter of 2008 was down $21,000, or 6.62%, from the first quarter of 2007, primarily due to lower loan related fees which was partially offset by higher retail banking fees.

-- Non-interest expense in the first quarter of 2008 was up $197,000, or 8.56%, from the first quarter of 2007, primarily due to increases in occupancy expense and other expense.

Net Interest Income

Net interest income before provision for loan losses of $3.3 million in the first quarter of 2008 was up $622,000, or 22.89%, from the first quarter a year ago. The increase was attributable to interest-earning asset growth and net interest rate margin improvement. Interest-earning assets averaged $356.6 million in the current quarter, up $64.3 million, or 22.02%, from the same period a year ago. The annualized yield on average interest-earning assets increased 19 basis points to 6.92% in the current quarter from 6.73% a year ago. The annualized yield on average loans improved 12 basis points to 7.22% in the first quarter of 2008 from 7.10% for the same period in 2007.

The annualized cost of average interest-bearing liabilities increased 16 basis points to 3.32% in the current quarter from 3.16% a year ago. The annualized weighted average cost of FHLB borrowings increased 28 basis points to 4.07% in the first quarter of 2008 from 3.79% for the same period in 2007. The annualized weighted average cost of deposits decreased slightly to 2.88% in the first quarter of 2008 from 2.89% for the same period in 2007.

Annualized net interest rate margin increased 3 basis points to 3.75% in the current quarter from 3.72% a year ago. The annualized net interest rate spread increased 3 basis points to 3.60% in the current quarter from 3.57% a year ago.

Provision and Allowance for Loan Losses

During the first quarter of 2008, the provision for loan losses amounted to $158,000, compared to $20,000 a year ago. The increase was primarily due to increased loan originations/volume. At March 31, 2008, the allowance for loan losses was $2.2 million, or 0.69% of total gross loans receivable, excluding loans held for sale, compared to $2.1 million, or 0.68% of total gross loans receivable, excluding loans held for sale, at year-end 2007. Management believes that the allowance for loan losses is adequate to cover probable incurred losses in the loan portfolio as of March 31, 2008, but there can be no assurance that actual losses will not exceed the estimated amounts. In addition, the Office of Thrift Supervision ("OTS") and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation periodically review the allowance for loan losses as an integral part of their examination process. These agencies may require an increase to the allowance for loan losses based on their judgments of the information available to them at the time of their examination.

Non-Interest Income

Non-interest income totaled $296,000 in the first quarter of 2008, down $21,000, or 6.62%, from the first quarter a year ago, primarily due to lower loan related fees. The decrease in loan related fees primarily resulted from lower loan referral fee income and loan service fee income. Partially offsetting this decrease was higher retail banking fees as our new branch became operational in February 2008.

Non-Interest Expense

Non-interest expense totaled $2.5 million in the first quarter of 2008, up $197,000, or 8.56%, from the first quarter a year ago. The increase in non-interest expense was primarily due to higher occupancy expense and other expense. Occupancy expense increased $73,000, or 28.08%, primarily due to the addition of the new branch. Other expense increased $111,000, or 58.42%, primarily due to increases in donations, sponsorships, promotion and FDIC insurance premiums. Partially offsetting the increases in occupancy expense and other expense was a $42,000, or 28.97%, decrease in professional services expenses, primarily attributable to additional costs incurred in the first quarter of 2007 related to staffing the new wealth management division.

Income Taxes

The effective income tax rate was 38.00% for the first quarter 2008 compared to 37.73% for the first quarter 2007.

Assets, Loan Originations, Deposits and Borrowings

At March 31, 2008, assets totaled $381.0 million, up $24.2 million, or 6.78%, from year-end 2007. During the current quarter, net loans, including loans held for sale, increased $24.1 million, cash and cash equivalents increased $1.4 million and FHLB stock increased $0.8 million, while securities held to maturity decreased $2.3 million.

Loan originations totaled $37.8 million in the current quarter, up $16.2 million, or 75.00%, from $21.6 million a year ago. Loan repayments, including loan sales, amounted to $13.8 million in the first quarter of 2008, down $5.2 million, or 27.37%, from $19.0 million in the first quarter of 2007.

Deposits totaled $235.1 million at March 31, 2008, up $6.3 million, or 2.77%, from year-end 2007. During the current quarter, our core deposits (NOW, demand, money market and passbook accounts) increased $8.9 million while our certificates of deposit decreased $2.6 million. At March 31, 2008, core deposits represented 43.32% of total deposits compared to 40.61% at December 31, 2007.

Since the end of 2007, FHLB borrowings increased $17.5 million, or 18.13%, to $114.0 million at March 31, 2008 from $96.5 million at December 31, 2007. The Company continued to utilize FHLB advances to fund loans as an additional alternative to retail deposits.

Asset Quality and Performance Ratios

Non-performing assets, consisting of non-accrual and delinquent loans 90 or more days past due, at March 31, 2008 were $645,000, or 0.17% of total assets, compared to $34,000, or 0.01% of total assets, at December 31, 2007. During the first quarter of 2008, two loans totaling $611,000 were placed on non-accrual status. The new non-accrual loans included a $601,000 loan secured by a 10-unit residential property located in Los Angeles, California and a $10,000 commercial line of credit. No significant losses are anticipated on these new non-accrual loans.

The annualized return on average equity for first quarter 2008 was 10.89%, compared to 8.66% for fourth quarter 2007 and 8.78% for first quarter 2007. The annualized return on average assets for first quarter 2008 was 0.66%, compared to 0.55% for fourth quarter 2007 and 0.59% for first quarter 2007. The efficiency ratio for first quarter 2008 was 68.72%, compared to 77.26% for fourth quarter 2007 and 75.84% for first quarter 2007. The improvement in our returns on average equity and average assets as well as our efficiency ratio was primarily due to higher net earnings in the first quarter of 2008 as a result of the strong growth in our interest earning assets which translated to higher net interest income.

At March 31, 2008, the Bank's Total Risk-Based Capital ratio was 10.23% and the Bank met the capital requirements necessary to be deemed "well-capitalized" for regulatory purposes, but fell short of management's goal to keep the Total Risk-Based Capital ratio above 11.00%. In April 2008, the Company invested an additional $1.5 million into the Bank, increasing the Bank's Total Risk-Based Capital ratio.

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain matters discussed in this news release may constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements relate to, among other things, expectations regarding the business environment in which the Company operates, projections of future performance, perceived opportunities in the market, and statements regarding strategic objectives. These forward-looking statements are based upon current management expectations, and involve risks and uncertainties. Actual results or performance may differ materially from those suggested, expressed, or implied by forward-looking statements due to a wide range of factors including, but not limited to, the general business environment, the real estate market, competitive conditions in the business and geographic areas in which the Company conducts its business, regulatory actions or changes and other risks detailed in the Company's reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Company's Annual Reports on Form 10-KSB and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-QSB.

About Broadway Federal Bank

Broadway Federal Bank, f.s.b. is a community-oriented savings bank, which primarily originates residential and commercial mortgage loans and conducts funds acquisition in the geographic areas known as Mid-City and South Los Angeles. The Bank operates five full service branches, four in the city of Los Angeles, and one located in the nearby city of Inglewood, California.

Shareholders, analysts and others seeking information about the Company are invited to write to: Broadway Financial Corporation, Investor Relations, 4800 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90010, or visit our website at www.broadwayfederalbank.com.

 BROADWAY FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES Consolidated
   Balance Sheets (Dollars in thousands) (Unaudited) March 31, December 31, 2008 2007 --------- ------------ ASSETS Cash $ 5,695
   $ 4,331 Securities available for sale, at fair value 4,605 4,763 Securities held to maturity 26,894 29,184 Loans receivable
   held for sale, at fair value at March 31, 2008 and at lower of cost or fair value at December 31, 2007 12,601 3,554 Loans
   receivable, net of allowance of $2,205 and $2,051 315,087 300,024 Accrued interest receivable 2,068 1,867 Federal Home Loan
   Bank (FHLB) stock, at cost 5,358 4,536 Office properties and equipment, net 5,718 5,678 Bank owned life insurance 2,251 2,227
   Other assets 720 643 --------- ------------ Total assets $380,997 $356,807 ========= ============ LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS'
   EQUITY Deposits $235,062 $228,727 Federal Home Loan Bank advances 114,000 96,500 Junior subordinated debentures 6,000 6,000
   Advance payments by borrowers for taxes and insurance 119 512 Deferred income taxes 941 926 Other liabilities 2,325 2,093
   --------- ------------ Total liabilities 358,447 334,758 --------- ------------ Stockholders' Equity: Preferred, non-cumulative
   and non-voting stock, $.01 par value, authorized 1,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding 55,199 shares of Series A, 100,000
   shares of Series B and 76,950 shares of Series C at March 31, 2008 and December 31, 2007 2 2 Common stock, $.01 par value,
   authorized 3,000,000 shares; issued 2,013,942 shares at March 31, 2008 and December 31, 2007; outstanding 1,758,589 shares
   at March 31, 2008 and 1,761,778 shares at December 31, 2007 20 20 Additional paid-in capital 12,217 12,212 Accumulated other
   comprehensive income, net of taxes of $19 and $3 29 6 Retained earnings-substantially restricted 13,650 13,152 Treasury stock-at
   cost, 255,353 shares at March 31, 2008 and 252,164 shares at December 31, 2007 (3,368) (3,343) Total stockholders' equity
   22,550 22,049 --------- ------------ Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $380,997 $356,807 ========= ============ 

   BROADWAY FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Earnings (Dollars
   in thousands, except per share amounts) (Unaudited) Three Months ended March 31, ----------------------- 2008 2007 -----------
   ----------- Interest and fees on loans receivable $ 5,684 $ 4,405 Interest on mortgage-backed securities 369 401 Interest
   on investment securities 16 25 Other interest income 100 84 ----------- ----------- Total interest income 6,169 4,915 -----------
   ----------- Interest on deposits 1,667 1,608 Interest on borrowings 1,163 590 ----------- ----------- Total interest expense
   2,830 2,198 ----------- ----------- Net interest income before provision for loan losses 3,339 2,717 Provision for loan losses
   158 20 ----------- ----------- Net interest income after provision for loan losses 3,181 2,697 ----------- ----------- Non-interest
   income: Service charges 249 275 Net gains on mortgage banking activities 14 6 Other 33 36 ----------- ----------- Total non-interest
   income 296 317 ----------- ----------- Non-interest expense: Compensation and benefits 1,447 1,428 Occupancy expense, net
   333 260 Information services 172 161 Professional services 103 145 Office services and supplies 142 117 Other 301 190 -----------
   ----------- Total non-interest expense 2,498 2,301 ----------- ----------- Earnings before income taxes 979 713 Income taxes
   372 269 ----------- ----------- Net earnings $ 607 $ 444 =========== =========== Other comprehensive income (loss), net of
   tax: Unrealized gain (loss) on securities available for sale $ 39 $ (7) Income tax effect (16) 3 ----------- ----------- Other
   comprehensive income (loss), net of tax 23 (4) ----------- ----------- Comprehensive earnings $ 630 $ 440 =========== ===========
   Net earnings $ 607 $ 444 Dividends paid on preferred stock (20) (32) ----------- ----------- Earnings available to common
   shareholders $ 587 $ 412 =========== =========== Earnings per share-basic $ 0.33 $ 0.25 Earnings per share-diluted $ 0.32
   $ 0.23 Dividends declared per share-common stock $ 0.05 $ 0.05 Basic weighted average shares outstanding 1,760,054 1,637,438
   Diluted weighted average shares outstanding 1,810,966 1,774,831 

 BROADWAY FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
   Selected Ratios and Data (Dollars in thousands) As of March 31, ------------------- 2008 2007 -------- ---------- Regulatory
   Capital Ratios: Core Capital 7.03% 8.01% Tangible Capital 7.03% 8.01% Tier 1 Risk-Based Ratio 9.46% 11.25% Total Risk-Based
   Capital 10.23% 12.04% Asset Quality Ratios and Data: Non-performing loans as a percentage of total gross loans, excluding
   loans held for sale 0.20% 0.01% Non-performing assets as a percentage of total assets 0.17% 0.01% Allowance for loan losses
   as a percentage of total gross loans, excluding loans held for sale 0.69% 0.70% Allowance for loan losses as a percentage
   of non-performing loans 341.86% 5,147.06% Allowance for losses as a percentage of non- performing assets 341.86% 5,147.06%
   Non-performing assets: Non-accrual loans $ 645 $ 34 -------- ---------- Total non-performing assets $ 645 $ 34 ======== ==========
   

 Three Months ended March 31, ------------------- 2008 2007 ------ ------ Performance Ratios: Return on average
   assets 0.66%(A) 0.59%(A) Return on average equity 10.89%(A) 8.78%(A) Average equity to average assets 6.06% 6.69% Non-interest
   expense to average assets 2.72%(A) 3.04%(A) Efficiency ratio (1) 68.72% 75.84% Net interest rate spread (2) 3.60%(A) 3.57%(A)
   Net interest rate margin (3) 3.75%(A) 3.72%(A) (1) Efficiency ratio represents non-interest expense divided by net interest
   income plus non-interest income. (2) Net interest rate spread represents the difference between the yield on average interest-earning
   assets and the cost of interest-bearing liabilities. (3) Net interest rate margin represents net interest income as a percentage
   of average interest-earning assets. (A) Annualized 

 BROADWAY FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES Support for
   Calculations (Dollars in thousands) Three Months ended March 31, ------------------- 2008 2007 --------- --------- Total assets
   $380,997 $304,693 Total gross loans, excluding loans held for sale $317,292 $251,370 Total equity $ 22,550 $ 20,392 Average
   assets $367,941 $302,463 Average loans $315,016 $248,009 Average equity $ 22,293 $ 20,224 Average interest-earning assets
   $356,555 $292,206 Average interest-bearing liabilities $341,412 $278,561 Net income $ 607 $ 444 Total income $ 3,635 $ 3,034
   Non-interest expense $ 2,498 $ 2,301 Efficiency ratio 68.72% 75.84% Non-accrual loans $ 645 $ 34 REO, net $ - $ - ALLL $ 2,205
   $ 1,750 REO-Allowance $ - $ - Interest income $ 6,169 $ 4,915 Interest expense $ 2,830 $ 2,198 Net interest income $ 3,339
   $ 2,717 

SOURCE: Broadway Financial Corporation

Broadway Financial Corporation Paul C. Hudson, CEO Sam Sarpong,
   CFO 323-634-1700 www.broadwayfederalbank.com 

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