Increase in Net Income and Earnings Per Share
Net income available to common shareholders increased by 4% to $17.2 million and diluted earnings per share increased by 5% compared to the linked quarter.
Expansion of Net Interest Margin
Net interest margin expanded by 14 basis points from the linked quarter and 62 basis points year-over-year.
Durable Noninterest Income
Noninterest income increased to $10.6 million, up 2.4% from $10.4 million in the first quarter.
Strong Commercial Loan Portfolio
Nonperforming commercial loans declined by $7 million from March 31 to June 30, and commercial business loans increased by 2.4% during the quarter.
Improved Credit Metrics in Consumer Indirect Portfolio
Consumer indirect net charge-off ratio was 45 basis points, down from 103 basis points in the first quarter, with nonperforming loans falling by 12% on a linked-quarter basis.
Robust Home Equity Lending
Year-to-date closed home equity loans and lines of credit are up 44% compared to the same period in 2024.