Core Community Bank Growth
The Core Community Bank's customer pipeline tripled compared to last year, and loans increased by $25 million in April. Loan repricings were in the mid-7% range, with new deposit accounts under 2%.
Mortgage Division Expansion
The Mortgage division saw a 50% increase in pre-tax income per closed volume compared to 2024, and new teams were added, increasing production capacity by $500 million.
Earning Assets Growth Strategy
A strategy to grow earning assets by $375 million to reach the previous level, with expected growth from the core bank, Warehouse, and Panacea contributing $100 million, $150 million, and $125 million respectively.
Margin Improvement
Net interest margin improved to 3.15%, with core bank cost of deposits at 183 basis points and new loan yields over 7%.
Digital Platform Strategy
The digital platform funds Panacea’s excess lending and Mortgage Warehouse, expected to earn 1.5% and over 2% after-tax ROI respectively.