First Keystone Announces Third Quarter 2024 Earnings (Unaudited)
BERWICK, Pa., October 31, 2024--First Keystone Corporation (OTC Pink: FKYS), parent company of First Keystone Community Bank, reported an increase in total interest income by $11,586,000 or 28.1%, as compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2023. The increase was predominantly due to increased interest rates, growth in commercial real estate loans, and the purchase of higher yielding securities. Total interest expense increased by $9,752,000 or 50.3% primarily due to a $10,232,000 increas