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National Bank in Denver takes earnings hit after suspected borrower fraud

National Bank Holding in Denver reported lower quarterly earnings after charging off a credit due to suspected fraud by a borrower.

The $10.1 billion-asset company said in a press release that its first-quarter net income fell by 23% from a year earlier, to $24.2 million. The company recorded $10.2 million of provision expense, largely due to the problematic loan.

National Bank provided no other details about the borrower or the loan.

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