NYCB in Crisis: CEO Steps Down as Losses Mount to $2.7 Billion

New York Community Bancorp (NYCB) is facing renewed turmoil as it announced the departure of its CEO Thomas Cangemi, revealed significant weaknesses in its internal controls, and reported a massive increase in its fourth-quarter loss, which skyrocketed to $2.7 billion. These developments have severely impacted NYCB’s stock, which plummeted 28% at the opening of the market on Friday, reaching its lowest point since 1996. This series of unfortunate events underscores the challenges the commercial real estate lender is grappling with, shaking investor confidence and highlighting the financial instability within the institution.