July 26, 2007

LNB BANCORP, INC. REPORTS SECOND QUARTER RESULTS

• Earnings impacted by economic challenges
• Total assets surpass $1 billion for first time in company history
• Morgan Bancorp, Inc. acquisition completed

LORAIN, Ohio – July 26, 2007 -- LNB Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: LNBB) today announced net income for the second quarter of 2007. Net income for the quarter was $636,000 or $0.09 per diluted share, compared to net income of $1,639,000 or $0.25 per diluted share, for the second quarter of 2006. Net income for the first six months of 2007 totaled $2,171,000, or $0.32 per diluted share, compared to net income of $3,087,000, or $0.48 per diluted share, for the six months ended June 30, 2006.

“The weak economic environment in our markets continues to have an impact on our performance,” said Daniel E. Klimas, president and chief executive officer of LNB Bancorp, Inc. “Specifically, the sluggish residential development sector has had a profound effect on many banks throughout the region.”

Klimas indicated that residential building permits in Lorain County declined more than 40 percent in the first five months of this year compared to the first five months a year ago, according to U. S. Census Bureau data.  Unemployment in Lorain County for June this year was 6.6 percent, compared to 5.9 percent in June last year. 

“We recognize that it will take time for the local economy to rebound and for our customers to begin to see the benefits from any improvement in the economy,” said Klimas. “Meanwhile, we are working hard to strategically position ourselves for this economic improvement.

“Despite this challenging operating environment, we are showing solid loan growth, gaining market share, and continuing to invest in people and technology to become an even stronger community bank of scale,” said Klimas, who pointed to the fact that LNB Bancorp surpassed $1 billion in total assets for the first time in its history.

While non-performing loans are up $7.0 million since June of last year, they are down $3.4 million since the end of the first quarter. At June 30, 2007, non-performing loans were approximately $13.3 million and represented about 1.82 percent of total loans. “In the last quarter of 2006, the Company instituted additional controls over our credit administration process and have been focused on reviewing our entire commercial portfolio,” said Klimas. “We are working diligently to further resolve the level of non-performing loans and have seen improvement in our credit quality.” 

Management also looks at the level of potential problem loans which the company feels requires a higher level of scrutiny.  The level of these loans, which were $19.3 million at June 30, 2007 as compared to $22.1 million at December 31, 2006, is also showing improvement.

A major highlight of the second quarter this year was the successful completion of the merger with Morgan Bank, N.A. of Hudson, Ohio. On May 10, 2007, LNB Bancorp, Inc. announced the completion of the acquisition of Morgan Bancorp, Inc., of Hudson, Ohio and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Morgan Bank, N.A., in a stock and cash merger transaction valued at approximately $27.9 million. With this acquisition, the Company has now expanded its market area to include Summit County. “We are very pleased with the progress of our branch network and other retail delivery systems. We have made some significant investments over the past 18 months in terms of locations and personnel as we create a community bank of scale,” said Klimas. “While those investments, including the Morgan acquisition, certainly carry a short-term cost, we are confident that these strategic moves will have a positive long-term impact on our company.”   The Morgan Bank acquisition contributed approximately $93.2 million in portfolio loans, primarily indirect auto loans, and $101.8 million in deposits.

Second quarter net interest income totaled $7.2 million, a modest increase compared to the second quarter of 2006 and a $369,000 increase from the first quarter of this year.   Average earning assets grew by 15 percent, or $111.8 million, from the second quarter of 2006 to the second quarter of 2007, with approximately $96.3 million contributed by the acquired Morgan Bank portfolio. Net interest income for the first half of 2007 was $14.0 million, compared to $14.4 million for the same period a year ago.

The net interest margin was 3.33 percent for the quarter, down seventeen basis points from 3.50 percent for the first quarter of 2007 and 49 basis points from 3.82 percent for the second quarter of 2006. The cost of funds remained flat on a linked quarter basis. In addition to the impact of the increased level in non-performing loans, the decline in net interest margin from the second quarter of 2006 was also impacted as the cost of funds rose more than the yield on assets during that period.  The net interest margin for the first six months of 2007 was 3.41 percent versus 3.86 percent for the first half of 2006.

Non-interest income was $2.4 million for the second quarter of 2007, an increase of $56,000, or 2.4 percent, compared to the second quarter of 2006.  The increase was largely from net gains recorded on the sale of indirect loans originated by Morgan and mortgage loans to the secondary market.  The company retains the servicing rights for these loans.  Other types of non-interest income grew as well, including service charges on deposit accounts, and ATM charges reflecting continued momentum in fee-based services.

Non-interest expense was $8.0 million for the quarter as compared to $7.2 million for the second quarter of 2006. The increases in salaries and benefits, occupancy and furniture and equipment primarily relate to operating costs associated with the acquisition of Morgan Bank and other new facilities opened during 2006 and into the first quarter of 2007.  In addition to the Morgan Bank acquisition, the company continued to strengthen and expand its presence in Lorain County and adjacent Cuyahoga County. While making these significant investments for the future, the company has had success in limiting related increases in overhead expense. The $818,000 increase in non-interest expense also includes operating costs associated with the new offices, as well as increases in legal and other carrying costs associated with non-performing assets.

The provision for loan losses was $853,000 for the quarter compared to $165,000 for the second quarter of 2006. Annualized net charge-offs were 0.64 percent of average loans for the quarter compared to 0.11 percent for the second quarter of 2006. Non-performing assets to total assets were 1.54 percent at June 30, 2007 compared to 2.08 percent at March 31, 2007 and 0.95 percent at June 30, 2006. Of the $15.4 million of non-performing assets at June 30, 2007, approximately $2.1 million is other real estate or repossessed assets in which collateral held is considered collectible. The allowance for loan losses was 1.11 percent of total loans at June 30, 2007 compared to 1.10 percent at June 30, 2006.

Total assets increased by $178.7 million, or 21.7 percent, from June 30, 2006 to $1.0 billion at June 30, 2007. Over the same twelve month period, portfolio loans increased by $130.8 million to $729.3 million, and total deposits increased $144.9 million to $822.9 million. Since December 31, 2006, portfolio loans increased $101.0 million and total deposits increased $105.6 million. These increases are principally a result of the Morgan Bank acquisition.

About LNB Bancorp, Inc.
LNB Bancorp, Inc. is a $1.0 billion financial holding company. Its major subsidiary, The Lorain National Bank, is a full-service commercial bank, specializing in commercial, personal banking services, residential mortgage lending and investment and trust services.  The Lorain National Bank serves customers through 22 retail-banking locations and 29 ATMs in Lorain, eastern Erie, western Cuyahoga and Summit counties. North Coast Community Development Corporation is a wholly owned subsidiary of The Lorain National Bank. Brokerage services are provided by the bank through an agreement with Investment Centers of America. For more information about LNB Bancorp, Inc., and its related products and services or to view its filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, visit us at http://www.4lnb.com.

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the “Safe Harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Terms such as “will,” “should,” “plan,” “intend,” “expect,” “continue,” “believe,” “anticipate” and “seek,” as well as similar expressions, are forward-looking in nature. Actual results and events may differ materially from those expressed or anticipated as a result of risks and uncertainties which include fluctuations in interest rates, inflation, government regulations, and economic conditions and competition in the geographic and business areas in which LNB Bancorp, Inc. conducts its operations, as well as the risks and uncertainties described from time to time in LNB Bancorp’s reports as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. We undertake no obligation to review or update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Consolidated Balance Sheets June 30, 2007 December 31, 2006 (unaudited) (Dollars in thousands except share amounts) ASSETS Cash and due from Banks $ 23,986 $ 29,122 Federal funds sold and short-term investments - - Securities: Trading securities 31,581 Available for sale, at fair value 147,751 155,810 Federal Home Loan Bank and Federal Reserve Stock 4,759 3,248 Total securities 184,091 159,058 Loans: Loans held for sale 6,346 – Portfolio loans 729,308 628,333 Allowance for loan losses (8,115) (7,300) Net loans 727,539 621,033 Bank premises and equipment, net 13,826 12,599 Other real estate owned 2,132 1,289 Bank owned life insurance 15,104 14,755 Goodwill and intangible assets, net 23,473 3,157 Accrued interest receivable 4,126 3,939 Other assets 8,068 6,146 Total Assets $ 1,002,345 $ 851,098 LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY Deposits Demand and other noninterest-bearing $ 89,193 $ 91,216 Savings, money market and interest-bearing demand 366,564 278,401 Certificates of deposit 367,144 347,644 Total deposits 822,901 717,261 Short-term borrowings 21,285 22,163 Federal Home Loan Bank advances 49,206 35,086 Accrued interest payable 4,246 3,698 Accrued taxes, expenses and other liabilities 25,183 4,193 Total Liabilities 922,821 782,401 Shareholders' Equity Common stock, par value $1 per share, authorized 15,000,000 shares, issued 7,623,857 shares at June 30, 2007 and 6,771,867 at December 31, 2006 7,624 6,772 Additional paid-in capital 37,677 26,382 Retained earnings 42,237 43,728 Accumulated other comprehensive loss (1,922) (2,093) Treasury shares at cost, 318,194 shares at June 30, 2007 and 250,694 shares at December 31, 2006 (6,092) (6,092) Total Shareholders' Equity 79,524 68,697 Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity $ 1,002,345 $ 851,098

Consolidated Statements of Income (unaudited) Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, 2007 2006 2007 2006 (Dollars in thousands except share and per share amounts) Interest Income Loans $ 12,085 $ 10,448 $ 23,173 $ 20,526 Securities: U.S. Government agencies and corporations 1,598 1,422 3,162 2,761 State and political subdivisions 151 103 286 206 Other debt and equity securities 71 49 126 101 Federal funds sold and short-term investments 257 27 287 63 Total interest income 14,162 12,049 27,034 23,657 Interest Expense Deposits: Certificates of deposit, $100 and over 2,131 1,584 4,298 2,954 Other deposits 4,119 2,727 7,433 5,160 Federal Home Loan Bank advances 274 335 600 735 Short-term borrowings 232 207 465 409 Other interest expense 208 - 211 - Total interest expense 6,964 4,853 13,007 9,258 Net Interest Income 7,198 7,196 14,027 14,399 Provision for Loan Losses 853 165 1,236 315 Net interest income after provision for loan losses 6,345 7,031 12,791 14,084 Noninterest Income Investment and trust services 524 546 1,046 1,055 Deposit service charges 1,136 1,142 2,218 2,110 Other service charges and fees 595 489 1,101 940 Income from bank owned life insurance 182 142 349 287 Other income 78 58 145 104 Total fees and other income 2,515 2,377 4,859 4,496 Securities gains, net (214) – 259 – Gains on sale of loans 118 - 269 – Gains (losses) on sale of other assets, net 14 – 35 2 Total noninterest income 2,433 2,377 5,422 4,498 Noninterest Expense Salaries and employee benefits 3,935 3,638 7,758 7,216 Furniture and equipment 907 753 1,614 1,490 Net occupancy 535 451 1,090 929 Outside services 474 435 829 854 Marketing and public relations 353 367 615 758 Supplies, postage and freight 323 303 633 601 Telecommunications 203 171 391 370 Ohio Franchise tax 201 197 416 429 Other real estate owned 133 17 247 31 Electronic banking expenses 193 161 382 306 Other charge-offs and losses 101 73 195 160 Other expense 651 625 1,197 1,256 Total noninterest expense 8,009 7,191 15,367 14,400 Income before income tax expense 769 2,217 2,846 4,182 Income tax expense 133 578 675 1,095 Net Income $ 636 $ 1,639 $ 2,171 $ 3,087 Net Income Per Common Share Basic $ 0.09 $ 0.25 $ 0.32 $ 0.48 Diluted 0.09 0.25 0.32 0.48 Dividends declared 0.36 0.18 0.18 0.36 Average Common Shares Outstanding Basic 6,921,162 6,475,651 6,683,736 6,477,154 Diluted 6,921,162 6,475,651 6,683,736 6,477,154

Supplemental Financial Information (Unaudited - Dollars in thousands except Share and Per Share Data) Three Months Ended Six Months Ended 30-Jun, 2007 30-Mar, 2007 30-Jun, 2006 30-Jun, 2007 30-Jun, 2006 END OF PERIOD BALANCES Assets $ 1,002,345 $ 852,841 $ 823,623 $ 1,002,345 $ 823,623 Deposits 822,901 722,592 678,016 822,901 678,016 Portfolio loans 729,308 621,940 598,511 729,308 598,511 Allowance for loan losses 8,115 7,258 6,568 8,115 6,568 Shareholders' equity 79,524 69,133 66,858 79,524 66,858 AVERAGE BALANCES Assets: Total assets $ 939,536 $ 848,208 $ 810,942 $ 894,103 $ 807,763 Earning assets 866,666 792,163 754,822 829,620 753,186 Securities 157,947 158,932 163,089 158,437 160,572 Portfolio loans 689,190 630,814 589,454 656,567 589,667 Liabilities and shareholders' equity: Total deposits $ 789,182 $ 715,624 $ 676,845 $ 752,606 $ 669,066 Interest bearing deposits 705,217 634,150 593,418 669,880 583,533 Interest bearing liabilities 746,373 689,319 653,529 718,003 647,823 Total shareholders' equity 78,587 69,309 67,706 73,974 68,518 INCOME STATEMENT Net interest income $ 7,198 $ 6,829 $ 7,196 $ 14,027 $ 14,399 Net interest income-FTE (1) 7,295 6,918 7,243 14,210 14,494 Provision for loan losses 853 383 165 1,236 315 Noninterest income 2,433 2,989 2,377 5,422 4,498 Noninterest expense 8,009 7,358 7,191 15,367 14,400 Taxes 133 542 578 675 1,095 Net income 636 1,535 1,639 2,171 3,087 Total revenue 9,631 9,818 9,573 19,449 18,897 PER SHARE DATA Basic net income per common share $ 0.09 $ 0.24 $ 0.25 $ 0.32 $ 0.48 Diluted net income per common share 0.09 0.24 0.25 0.32 0.48 Cash dividends per common share 0.18 0.18 0.18 0.36 0.36 Basic average common shares outstanding 6,921,162 6,443,673 6,475,651 6,683,736 6,477,154 Diluted average common shares outstanding 6,921,162 6,443,673 6,475,651 6,683,736 6,477,292 KEY RATIOS Return on average assets (2) 0.27% 0.73% 0.81% 0.49% 0.77% Return on average common equity (2) 3.25% 8.98% 9.71% 5.92% 9.09% Efficiency ratio 82.33% 74.27% 74.75% 78.28% 75.82% Noninterest expense to average assets (2) 3.42% 3.52% 3.56% 3.47% 3.59% Average equity to average assets 8.36% 8.17% 8.35% 8.27% 8.48% Net interest margin 3.33% 3.50% 3.82% 3.41% 3.86% Net interest margin (FTE) (1) 3.38% 3.54% 3.85% 3.45% 3.88% ASSET QUALITY Nonperforming loans $ 13,259 $ 16,675 $ 6,279 $ 13,259 $ 6,279 Other real estate owned 2,132 1,073 1,572 2,132 1,572 Total nonperforming assets 15,391 17,748 7,851 15,391 7,851 Net Charge Offs 1,105 425 165 1,530 369 Total nonperforming loans to total loans 1.82% 2.68% 1.05% 1.82% 1.05% Total nonperforming assets to total assets 1.54% 2.08% 0.95% 1.54% 0.95% Net charge-offs to average loans (2) 0.64% 0.27% 0.11% 0.47% 0.13% Allowance for loan losses 1.11% 1.17% 1.10% 1.11% 1.10% Allowance to nonperforming loans 61.20% 43.53% 104.60% 61.20% 104.60% (1) FTE – fully tax equivalent at 34% tax rate (2) Annualized Period Days 91 90 91 181 181 Annual Days 365 365 365 365 365