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Valley National Bancorp Reports Quarterly Increases in Net Income and Loans

    WAYNE, N.J., Oct. 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Valley National Bancorp
(NYSE: VLY) today reported higher net income of $41.9 million for the third
quarter, an increase of 7.6 percent over the second quarter and 6.5 percent
over the same quarter of 2004.  Third quarter diluted earnings were $0.38 per
share, a 5.6 percent increase over the second quarter and unchanged from the
same quarter of 2004.   Net income for the first nine months this year was
$119.2 million, a 4.1 percent increase over last year.  Even with the
additional shares issued in connection with Valley's two acquisitions earlier
this year, the diluted earnings per share were $1.10, the same as last year.
    The favorable results reflect the increase in net interest income of
8.6 percent in the third quarter compared to the same quarter last year and
3.1 percent over the previous quarter this year.  The increases were achieved
in spite of declines in the net interest margin.
    Gerald H. Lipkin, Valley's Chairman, President and CEO said, "We are
pleased with the results considering we have been operating in one of the most
challenging environments community banks like Valley have faced in some time.
The flattening of the yield curve has pressured lending rates while the
increase in short term rates has increased deposit and borrowing costs."  Mr.
Lipkin added, "Valley continues to pursue its traditional structure and will
not get caught up in chasing questionable lending practices or deposit rates
at all costs."
    The branches recently acquired in connection with the Shrewsbury and
NorCrown acquisitions have generated over 6,000 new deposit accounts, totaling
in excess of $100 million, representing over 10 percent growth in accounts and
balances for the two combined institutions.
    During the quarter, loans increased by $238.5 million or 12.2 percent
annualized.  Compared to September 30, 2004, loans increased by 18.5 percent,
while organic loan growth on an annual basis was 8.4 percent, excluding the
loans acquired as a result of each acquisition.   The most significant growth
during the third quarter was in the automobile and commercial loan sectors.
Automobile lending increased, as a result of the manufacturers "employee
discount" sales promotion combined with the expanded market presence of
Valley's indirect dealer program with active account relationships of over
640 dealers. In addition, commercial lines of credit increased with existing
customers and new customers. Residential mortgage loans remained relatively
unchanged during the quarter as Valley continues to operate utilizing
traditional lending products and refrains from participating in the negative
amortizing home mortgage business.  The long term exposure here is not in
keeping with Valley's long term loan philosophy.
    Reflecting the benefit of the recent acquisitions, as well as expansion of
existing relationships, Valley's deposits at the end of September were
17.4 percent over the same time last year.  On a linked quarter basis,
deposits increased 2.9 percent annualized, primarily from increases in savings
and time deposits. Valley continues to price strategically to increase
deposits in one of the most competitive deposit markets in the United States.
However, on a continuing basis, Valley balances the growth of traditional core
deposits against alternative wholesale funding vehicles.
    Valley's financial measurements remain excellent.  Annualized return on
average tangible equity was 23.94 percent, annualized return on average assets
was 1.37 percent and the efficiency ratio was 50.31 percent.  After
considering the intangible purchase accounting adjustments arising from
Valley's two acquisitions, the GAAP return on equity was 18.20 percent.
    Valley's risk-based capital ratios at September 30, 2005 were
10.13 percent for Tier 1 capital, 12.03 percent for total capital and
7.75 percent for Tier 1 leverage.  As a result of the $100 million
subordinated debt issuance completed on July 13, 2005, the total capital ratio
increased 9.2 percent from the prior quarter.  Although the additional
interest expense negatively impacted Valley's third quarter results, the
offering demonstrated management's continued strategy to position the balance
sheet for the long term.  Mr. Lipkin stated, "The subordinated debt issuance
provides Valley the flexibility to grow by de novo or acquisition, as
opportunities in the marketplace present themselves."
    Net charge-offs for the third quarter were $1.0 million compared to
$936 thousand for the second quarter of 2005 and $2.8 million for the fourth
quarter of 2004. The provision for loan losses was $1.1 million for the third
quarter of 2005 compared to $925 thousand for the second quarter of 2005 and
$3.2 million for the fourth quarter of 2004.  Total non-performing assets,
which include non-accrual loans and other real estate owned ("OREO"), totaled
$25.8 million including additions from Shrewsbury and NorCrown, or
0.32 percent of loans and OREO, at September 30, 2005, compared to
$26.1 million at June 30, 2005 and $30.8 million at December 31, 2004.
    Loans past due 90 days or more and still accruing at September 30, 2005
were $6.8 million, or 0.08 percent of $8.1 billion of total loans, compared to
$5.0 million at June 30, 2005 and $2.9 million at December 31, 2004.  The
current quarter increase was attributed to matured loans from the
acquisitions. Total loans past due in excess of 30 days were 0.73 percent of
all loans at September 30, 2005 compared to 0.69 percent at June 30, 2005 and
0.90 percent at December 31, 2004.
    Non-interest income for the third quarter of 2005 was flat at
$19.3 million, when compared to the prior quarter.  For the nine months ended
September 30, 2005 non-interest income decreased $5.1 million compared to the
same period in 2004.  Decreases in title insurance premiums, gains on sale of
residential mortgage loans and reduced income from security gains accounted
for the majority of the decrease.
    Non-interest expense for the third quarter of 2005 increased to
$61.5 million or 1.7 percent, when compared to the linked quarter ended
June 30, 2005.  Non-interest expense for the first nine months of 2005
increased by $14.8 million or 9.1 percent from the same period in 2004.  The
increase is mostly attributable to operating expenses related to the
Shrewsbury and NorCrown mergers combined with additional regulatory related
expenses.   Mr. Lipkin stated, "The quarterly level of non-interest expense
reflects the initial implementation of various cost cutting initiatives
throughout the organization.  The third quarter includes three months of
operating expenses and core deposit amortization associated with NorCrown
which closed on June 3, 2005.  We expect to see a reduction in these operating
expenses in future quarters once the NorCrown integration is complete."
    Income tax expense for the third quarter of 2005 was $17.7 million
reflecting an effective tax rate of 29.6 percent.  The decline from the prior
quarter reflects a lower expected effective state income tax rate for the full
year of 2005.
    Valley National Bancorp is a regional bank holding company headquartered
in Wayne, New Jersey.  Its principal subsidiary, Valley National Bank,
currently operates 162 offices located in 104 communities serving 12 counties
throughout northern and central New Jersey and Manhattan. Valley's web site
can be found at http://www.valleynationalbank.com.

    The foregoing contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of
the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.  Such statements are not
historical facts and include expressions about management's confidence and
strategies and management's expectations about new and existing programs and
products, relationships, opportunities, taxation, technology and market
conditions.  These statements may be identified by such forward-looking
terminology as "expect," "believe," "view," "opportunity," "allow,"
"continues," "reflects," "typically," "usually," "anticipate," or similar
statements or variations of such terms.  Such forward-looking statements
involve certain risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially
from such forward-looking statements. Factors that may cause actual results to
differ from those contemplated by such forward-looking statements include,
among others, the following: unanticipated changes in the direction of
interest rates, effective income tax rates, loan prepayment assumptions,
levels of loan quality and origination volume, relationships with major
customers, as well as the effects of unanticipated economic conditions and
legal and regulatory barriers including compliance issues related to AML/BSA
compliance and the development of new tax strategies or the disallowance of
prior tax strategies and the ability of Valley to successfully integrate
NorCrown and Shrewsbury without the loss of significant loan and deposit
business. Valley assumes no obligation for updating any such forward-looking
statement at any time.


                             Valley National Bancorp
                        Consolidated Financial Highlights

    SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA

    (Dollars in               Three Months Ended           Nine Months Ended
     thousands, except           September 30,               September 30,
     for share data)          2005          2004          2005          2004

    FINANCIAL DATA:
    Net income             $41,942       $39,386      $119,201      $114,547
    Net interest income    102,888        94,771       297,321       276,374
    Net interest income
      - FTE (1)            104,611        96,413       302,431       281,123

    Weighted Average
     Number of Shares
     Outstanding:
         Diluted       111,636,535   104,072,003   108,590,868   104,072,887

    Per share data:
      Basic earnings         $0.38         $0.38         $1.10         $1.11
      Diluted earnings        0.38          0.38          1.10          1.10
      Cash dividends
       declared               0.22          0.21          0.65          0.63
      Book value              8.25          6.72          8.25          6.72
      Tangible book value     6.29          6.26          6.29          6.26
      Closing stock
       price - high          24.54         24.96         26.50         26.12
      Closing stock
       price - low           22.70         23.11         22.70         23.00

    FINANCIAL RATIOS:
    Net interest
     margin - FTE (1)         3.66 %        3.94 %        3.74 %        3.95 %
    Annualized return
     on average assets        1.37          1.51          1.38          1.51
    Annualized return
     on average equity       18.20         23.65         19.17         22.80
    Annualized return
     on average tangible
     equity (2)              23.94         25.44         23.17         24.60
    Efficiency ratio (3)     50.31         48.06         49.98         47.94

    AVERAGE BALANCE
     SHEET ITEMS:
    Assets             $12,255,800   $10,401,992   $11,538,118   $10,107,433
    Interest earning
     assets             11,420,341     9,790,367    10,789,348     9,485,682
    Loans                7,962,189     6,644,741     7,480,054     6,416,866
    Interest bearing
     liabilities         9,308,938     7,939,067     8,776,015     7,660,791
    Deposits             8,644,289     7,413,933     8,122,319     7,321,791
    Shareholders' equity   921,977       666,169       828,993       669,929

     (1) Net interest income and net interest margin are presented on a tax
         equivalent basis using a 35 percent federal tax rate. Valley believes
         that this presentation provides comparability of net interest income
         and net interest margin arising from both taxable and tax-exempt
         sources and is consistent with industry practice and SEC rules.

     (2) Tangible shareholders' equity equals total shareholders' equity less
         goodwill and identifiable intangible assets. The annualized return on
         average tangible equity is computed by dividing annualized net
         earnings by average monthly tangible shareholders' equity.

     (3) The efficiency ratio measures Valley's total non-interest expense as
         a percentage of net interest income plus total non-interest income.


                             Valley National Bancorp
                        Consolidated Financial Highlights


    SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA
                                  Three Months Ended      Nine Months Ended
                                    September 30,             September 30,
    (Dollars in thousands)         2005      2004         2005          2004

    ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES:
    Beginning of period         $75,059   $64,812      $65,699       $64,650
    Provision for loan losses     1,125     1,475        2,802         4,799
    Charge-offs                   1,889     2,182        5,153         8,162
    Recoveries                      885     1,219        2,580         4,037
    Allowance for loan losses -
     Shrewsbury and NorCrown          0         0        9,252             0
    End of period               $75,180   $65,324      $75,180       $65,324

                                                          As of September 30,
                                                          2005          2004
    BALANCE SHEET ITEMS:
    Assets                                         $12,483,716   $10,630,850
    Loans                                            8,083,264     6,823,625
    Deposits                                         8,690,535     7,402,105
    Shareholders' equity                               918,127       696,166

    CAPITAL RATIOS:
    Tier 1 leverage ratio                                 7.75 %        8.28 %
    Risk-based capital - Tier 1                          10.13         10.81
    Risk-based capital - Total Capital                   12.03         11.63

    ASSET QUALITY:
    Non-accrual loans                                  $24,192       $17,915
    Other real estate owned (OREO)                       1,628           480
    Total non-performing assets                         25,820        18,395
    Loans past due 90 days or more and still accruing    6,816         3,754

    ASSET QUALITY RATIOS:
    Non-performing assets to total loans plus other
     real estate owned (OREO)                             0.32 %        0.27 %
    Allowance for loan losses to loans                    0.93          0.96
    Net charge-offs to average loans                      0.05          0.09

    SHAREHOLDER RELATIONS
    Requests for copies of reports and/or other inquiries should be directed
to Dianne Grenz, Director of Public & Shareholder Relations, Valley National
Bancorp, 1455 Valley Road, Wayne, New Jersey, 07470, by telephone at (973)
305-3380, by fax at (973) 696-2044 or by e-mail at
dgrenz@valleynationalbank.com.


    VALLEY NATIONAL BANCORP
    Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition
    ($ in thousands, except per share data)
                                                         September 30,
    Assets                                          2005              2004
    Cash and due from banks                     $  251,768        $  195,887
    Securities:
      Available for sale                         2,190,702         1,799,130
      Held to maturity                           1,241,014         1,278,403
      Trading account                                2,396             2,346
             Total securities                    3,434,112         3,079,879
    Loans held for sale                              1,452             8,252
    Loans                                        8,081,812         6,815,373
      Less: Allowance for loan losses              (75,180)          (65,324)
            Loans, net                           8,006,632         6,750,049

    Premises and equipment, net                    180,297           154,439
    Due from customers on acceptances outstanding   12,698            13,836
    Accrued interest receivable                     58,269            49,068
    Intangible assets                              219,007            47,610
    Bank owned life insurance                      180,869           169,049
    Other assets                                   138,612           162,781
              Total assets                     $12,483,716       $10,630,850

    Liabilities

    Deposits:
      Non-interest bearing                      $1,989,042        $1,722,255
      Interest bearing:
            Savings                              4,246,416         3,487,954
            Time                                 2,455,077         2,191,896
               Total deposits                    8,690,535         7,402,105
    Federal funds purchased and securities sold
     under agreements to repurchase                639,140           578,019
    Treasury tax and loan account and other
     short-term borrowings                           3,479            25,060
    Long-term debt                               2,090,128         1,790,187
    Bank acceptances outstanding                    12,698            13,836
    Accrued expenses and other liabilities         129,609           125,477
              Total liabilities                 11,565,589         9,934,684

    Shareholders' Equity
    Preferred stock, no par value
          30,000,000 shares authorized; none
           issued                                        0                 0
    Common stock, no par value, authorized
      164,894,580 shares; issued 111,430,999 shares
      in 2005 and 103,842,064 shares in 2004        39,340            34,963
    Surplus                                        743,332           439,370
    Retained earnings                              157,793           215,025
    Unallocated common stock held by the employee
     benefit plan                                      (13)             (129)
    Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) gain    (17,616)           11,275
                                                   922,836           700,504
    Treasury stock, at cost (202,400
     common shares in 2005 and 181,824 in 2004)     (4,709)           (4,338)
              Total shareholders' equity           918,127           696,166

              Total liabilities and
               shareholders' equity            $12,483,716       $10,630,850


    VALLEY NATIONAL BANCORP
    Consolidated Statements of Income
    ($ in thousands, except per share data)

                                                       Three Months Ended
                                                          September 30,
                                                      2005             2004
    Interest Income
    Interest and fees on loans                     $122,084         $ 94,077
    Interest and dividends on investment
     securities                                      41,668           38,278
    Interest on federal funds sold and
     other short-term investments                       247               76
                   Total interest income            163,999          132,431
    Interest Expense
    Interest on deposits:
         Savings deposits                            16,129            5,886
         Time deposits                               18,162           11,821
    Interest on other borrowings                     26,820           19,953
                   Total interest expense            61,111           37,660
    Net Interest Income                             102,888           94,771
    Provision for loan losses                         1,125            1,475
    Net interest income after provision
     for loan losses                                101,763           93,296
    Non-Interest Income
    Trust and investment services                     1,956            1,899
    Insurance premiums                                3,004            3,401
    Service charges on deposit accounts               5,875            5,118
    Gains on securities transactions, net               361              594
    Fees from loan servicing                          1,709            1,934
    Gains on sales of loans, net                        501              792
    Bank owned life insurance                         1,820            1,532
    Other                                             4,091            4,141
                   Total non-interest income         19,317           19,411

    Non-Interest Expense
    Salary expense                                   27,371           25,660
    Employee benefit expense                          6,774            5,919
    Net occupancy expense                            11,232            8,981
    Amortization of intangible assets                 2,275            2,083
    Other                                            13,826           12,234
                   Total non-interest expense        61,478           54,877
    Income before income taxes                       59,602           57,830
    Income tax expense                               17,660           18,444
    Net Income                                      $41,942          $39,386

    Earnings Per Share:
                  Basic                               $0.38            $0.38
                  Diluted                             $0.38            $0.38
    Weighted Average Number of Shares
     Outstanding:
                  Basic                         111,256,033      103,609,898
                  Diluted                       111,636,535      104,072,003



    VALLEY NATIONAL BANCORP
    Consolidated Statements of Income
    ($ in thousands, except per share data)

                                                         Nine Months Ended
                                                           September 30,
                                                     2005             2004
    Interest Income
    Interest and fees on loans                     $334,461         $270,876
    Interest and dividends on investment
     securities                                     120,125          110,546
    Interest on federal funds sold and
     other short-term investments                       644              200
                   Total interest income            455,230          381,622
    Interest Expense
    Interest on deposits:
         Savings deposits                            36,836           15,761
         Time deposits                               46,820           34,262
    Interest on other borrowings                     74,253           55,225
                   Total interest expense           157,909          105,248
    Net Interest Income                             297,321          276,374
    Provision for loan losses                         2,802            4,799
    Net interest income after provision
     for loan losses                                294,519          271,575
    Non-Interest Income
    Trust and investment services                     6,059            6,314
    Insurance premiums                                9,067           10,818
    Service charges on deposit accounts              16,739           15,116
    Gains on securities transactions, net             2,679            5,211
    Fees from loan servicing                          5,271            6,145
    Gains on sales of loans, net                      1,568            2,300
    Bank owned life insurance                         5,132            4,645
    Other                                            11,492           12,591
                   Total non-interest income         58,007           63,140

    Non-Interest Expense
    Salary expense                                   78,817           73,939
    Employee benefit expense                         20,552           17,126
    Net occupancy expense                            31,131           27,111
    Amortization of intangible assets                 6,351            6,972
    Other                                            40,750           37,607
                   Total non-interest expense       177,601          162,755
    Income before income taxes                      174,925          171,960
    Income tax expense                               55,724           57,413
    Net Income                                     $119,201         $114,547

    Earnings Per Share:
                  Basic                               $1.10            $1.11
                  Diluted                             $1.10            $1.10
    Weighted Average Number of Shares
     Outstanding:
                  Basic                         108,173,490      103,577,669
                  Diluted                       108,590,868      104,072,887

    Valley National Bancorp
    (dollars in thousands)

                                        End of Period - 09/30/05
                                            Loan Portfolio

    Commercial Loans                         $1,416,091

    Construction                                459,935
    Residential Mortgage                      2,061,366
    Commercial Mortgage                       2,230,586
       Total Mortgage Loans                   4,751,887

    Home Equity                                 571,441
    Credit Card                                   8,764
    Automobile                                1,233,125
    Other Consumer                              101,956
       Total Consumer Loans                   1,915,286
    Total Loans                              $8,083,264


                                                 Quarter End - 09/30/05
                                              Average                  Avg.
                                              Balance      Interest    Rate
    Assets
    Loans                                    $7,962,189    $122,127    6.14%
    Taxable Investments                       3,114,714      38,549    4.95%
    Non-Taxable Investments                     313,324       4,799    6.13%
    Fed Funds and Other Int. Earning
     Assets                                      30,114         247    3.28%
       Total Int. Earning Assets             11,420,341     165,722    5.80%
       Other Assets                             835,459
                     Total Average Assets   $12,255,800

    Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity
    Savings                                  $4,249,153     $16,129    1.52%
    Time Deposits                             2,430,264      18,162    2.99%
    S/T Borrowings                              555,043       4,298    3.10%
    Long-term Debt                            2,074,478      22,522    4.34%
       Interest Bearing Liabilities           9,308,938      61,111    2.63%
       Non-Interest Bearing Deposits          1,964,872
       Other Liabilities                         60,013
       Shareholders' Equity                     921,977
            Total Average Liabilities and
                     Shareholders' Equity   $12,255,800
       Net Interest Income and Margin -
        tax equivalent basis                               $104,611    3.66%

    Notes:
    Interest income is presented on a tax equivalent basis using a 35 percent
    federal tax rate.
    Loans are stated net of unearned income and include non-accrual loans.


                                        End of Period - 06/30/05
                                            Loan Portfolio
    Commercial Loans                         $1,368,499

    Construction                                457,258
    Residential Mortgage                      2,044,527
    Commercial Mortgage                       2,189,195
       Total Mortgage Loans                   4,690,980

    Home Equity                                 559,049
    Credit Card                                   8,849
    Automobile                                1,104,749
    Other Consumer                              112,665
       Total Consumer Loans                   1,785,312
    Total Loans                              $7,844,791


                                                  Quarter End - 06/30/05
                                               Average                  Avg.
                                               Balance      Interest    Rate
    Assets
    Loans                                    $7,480,523    $111,225    5.95%
    Taxable Investments                       2,960,641      37,439    5.06%
    Non-Taxable Investments                     325,138       4,854    5.97%
    Fed Funds and Other Int. Earning
     Assets                                      34,900         291    3.34%
       Total Int. Earning Assets             10,801,202     153,809    5.70%
       Other Assets                             782,486
                     Total Average Assets   $11,583,688
    Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity
    Savings                                  $3,993,938     $12,073    1.21%
    Time Deposits                             2,285,187      15,739    2.75%
    S/T Borrowings                              535,485       3,769    2.82%
    Long-term Debt                            1,960,288      20,647    4.21%
       Interest Bearing Liabilities           8,774,898      52,228    2.38%
       Non-Interest Bearing Deposits          1,921,119
       Other Liabilities                         40,457
       Shareholders' Equity                     847,214
            Total Average Liabilities and
                     Shareholders' Equity   $11,583,688
       Net Interest Income and Margin -
        tax equivalent basis                               $101,581    3.76%

    Notes:
    Interest income is presented on a tax equivalent basis using a 35 percent
    federal tax rate.
    Loans are stated net of unearned income and include non-accrual loans.

                                        End of Period - 03/31/05
                                            Loan Portfolio
    Commercial Loans                         $1,310,757

    Construction                                435,812
    Residential Mortgage                      1,980,833
    Commercial Mortgage                       1,877,144
       Total Mortgage Loans                   4,293,789

    Home Equity                                 554,534
    Credit Card                                   8,745
    Automobile                                1,064,150
    Other Consumer                               89,050
       Total Consumer Loans                   1,716,479
    Total Loans                              $7,321,025


                                                  Quarter End - 03/31/05
                                               Average                  Avg.
                                               Balance      Interest    Rate
    Assets
    Loans                                    $6,986,730    $101,235    5.80%
    Taxable Investments                       2,809,959      34,882    4.97%
    Non-Taxable Investments                     323,590       4,587    5.67%
    Fed Funds and Other Int. Earning
     Assets                                      12,067         106    3.51%
       Total Int. Earning Assets             10,132,346     140,810    5.56%
       Other Assets                             626,066
                     Total Average Assets   $10,758,412
    Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity
    Savings                                  $3,658,713      $8,634    0.94%
    Time Deposits                             2,093,702      12,919    2.47%
    S/T Borrowings                              590,699       3,350    2.27%
    Long-term Debt                            1,889,266      19,667    4.16%
       Interest Bearing Liabilities           8,232,380      44,570    2.17%
       Non-Interest Bearing Deposits          1,757,545
       Other Liabilities                         52,968
       Shareholders' Equity                     715,519
            Total Average Liabilities and
                     Shareholders' Equity   $10,758,412
       Net Interest Income and Margin -
        tax equivalent basis                                $96,240    3.80%

    Notes:
    Interest income is presented on a tax equivalent basis using a 35 percent
    federal tax rate.
    Loans are stated net of unearned income and include non-accrual loans.


                                        End of Period - 12/31/04
                                            Loan Portfolio
    Commercial Loans                         $1,261,854

    Construction                                368,120
    Residential Mortgage                      1,853,708
    Commercial Mortgage                       1,745,155
       Total Mortgage Loans                   3,966,983

    Home Equity                                 517,325
    Credit Card                                   9,691
    Automobile                                1,079,050
    Other Consumer                               99,412
       Total Consumer Loans                   1,705,478
    Total Loans                              $6,934,315


                                                   Quarter End - 12/31/04
                                                Average                  Avg.
                                                Balance      Interest    Rate
    Assets
    Loans                                    $6,913,293    $100,085    5.79%
    Taxable Investments                       2,749,399      34,191    4.97%
    Non-Taxable Investments                     322,141       4,572    5.68%
    Fed Funds and Other Int. Earning
     Assets                                      18,545          96    2.07%
       Total Int. Earning Assets             10,003,378     138,944    5.56%
       Other Assets                             640,628
                     Total Average Assets   $10,644,006
    Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity
    Savings                                  $3,569,992      $7,354    0.82%
    Time Deposits                             2,157,664      12,570    2.33%
    S/T Borrowings                              508,105       2,235    1.76%
    Long-term Debt                            1,859,993      19,200    4.13%
       Interest Bearing Liabilities           8,095,754      41,359    2.04%
       Non-Interest Bearing Deposits          1,801,238
       Other Liabilities                         44,795
       Shareholders' Equity                     702,219
            Total Average Liabilities and
                     Shareholders' Equity   $10,644,006
       Net Interest Income and Margin -
        tax equivalent basis                                $97,585    3.90%

    Notes:
    Interest income is presented on a tax equivalent basis using a 35 percent
    federal tax rate.
    Loans are stated net of unearned income and include non-accrual loans.


                                        End of Period - 09/30/04
                                            Loan Portfolio
    Commercial Loans                         $1,316,972

    Construction                                282,299
    Residential Mortgage                      1,774,827
    Commercial Mortgage                       1,741,674
       Total Mortgage Loans                   3,798,800

    Home Equity                                 510,790
    Credit Card                                   9,433
    Automobile                                1,098,375
    Other Consumer                               89,255
       Total Consumer Loans                   1,707,853
    Total Loans                              $6,823,625

                                                 Quarter End - 09/30/04
                                               Average                 Avg.
                                               Balance     Interest    Rate
    Assets
    Loans                                    $6,644,741    $94,114    5.67%
    Taxable Investments                       2,803,510     35,307    5.04%
    Non-Taxable Investments                     325,127      4,576    5.63%
    Fed Funds and Other Int. Earning
     Assets                                      16,989         76    1.79%
       Total Int. Earning Assets              9,790,367    134,073    5.48%
       Other Assets                             611,625
                     Total Average Assets   $10,401,992
    Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity
    Savings                                  $3,491,498     $5,886    0.67%
    Time Deposits                             2,160,260     11,821    2.19%
    S/T Borrowings                              484,850      1,603    1.32%
    Long-term Debt                            1,802,459     18,350    4.07%
       Interest Bearing Liabilities           7,939,067     37,660    1.90%
       Non-Interest Bearing Deposits          1,762,175
       Other Liabilities                         34,581
       Shareholders' Equity                     666,169
            Total Average Liabilities and
                     Shareholders' Equity   $10,401,992
       Net Interest Income and Margin -
        tax equivalent basis                               $96,413    3.94%

    Notes:
    Interest income is presented on a tax equivalent basis using a 35 percent
    federal tax rate.
    Loans are stated net of unearned income and include non-accrual loans.


SOURCE Valley National Bancorp




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