EX-12.1 8 dex121.htm CALCULATION OF RATIOS OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES Calculation of ratios of earnings to fixed charges

Exhibit 12.1

 

     For the Three Months
Ended March 31,
   For the Year Ended December 31,
(in thousands)    2008     2007    2007    2006    2005    2004    2003

Income before taxes

   $ (33,076 )   $ 3,372    $ 12,297    $ 11,987    $ 18,870    $ 13,175    $ 21,494

Interest on deposits

   $ 9,052     $ 8,520    $ 40,302    $ 26,843    $ 15,223    $ 11,813    $ 13,124

Interest on borrowings

   $ 3,595     $ 1,776    $ 10,693    $ 7,300    $ 3,529    $ 2,434    $ 1,616

Total interest expense

   $ 12,647     $ 10,296    $ 50,995    $ 34,143    $ 18,752    $ 14,247    $ 14,740