First BanCorp Reports Q4 EPS of $(8.27) vs. $(2.09)

First BanCorp FBP, the bank holding company for FirstBank Puerto Rico, today reported a net loss of $157.7 million for the fourth quarter of 2010, compared to a net loss of $75.2 million for the third quarter of 2010 and a net loss of $53.2 million for the fourth quarter of 2009. Diluted (loss) earnings per common share $ (8.27)