Fulton announced a fall in profit by 31percent due to a slow growth in housing market and the charges on its Resource Mortgage operations. It reported an EPS of 19 cents, compared to 28 cents last year, while analysts were expecting 24 cents. The net income of the quarter was $122.4 million, a three percent decrease from $125.9 million last year. The company is reviewing records related to mortgages by Resource Mortgage, which has been closed down by the company.