Solid Loan Growth
Total loans grew by $91.7 million or 9% annualized. Commercial loan generation was strong with $75.8 million of quarterly growth, marking a 15.3% annualized increase.
Net Interest Margin Expansion
The net interest margin increased by 9 basis points from the prior quarter to 3.58%, with net interest income rising by $3.3 million from the previous year.
Strong Credit Metrics
Nonperforming loans were low at 20 basis points of total loans, with past due loans at 16 basis points. Net charge-offs were minimal at 2 basis points of average loans.
Technological Enhancements
Rolled out new technologies, including AI chat functions, improving customer interaction and operational efficiency.