Strong Revenue and EPS Growth
Top line revenue grew by 10% linked quarter and 20% year-over-year, with a significant improvement in earnings per share (EPS) to $0.51, aided by a 22% quarter-over-quarter increase in core operating leverage.
Record Loan Originations
Loan originations reached $1.5 billion, marking the largest Q2 of loan production in bank history, excluding PPP, which is a 9% increase linked quarter and approximately 30% increase compared to Q2 of 2024.
Customer Deposits Growth
Customer deposits grew approximately 6% linked quarter, with balances now approximately 20% higher than June 30, 2024. Noninterest-bearing balances increased 36% year-to-date.
Improving Credit Metrics
Credit quality metrics showed improvement, with a 20% decrease in quarterly provision expense from the previous quarter, and a decline in nonaccrual loans for the first time in five quarters.
Strong Demand for SBA Loans
Consistent demand for SBA loans in the secondary market, providing stable gain on sale revenue and liquidity back into the bank, with $322 million of loans sold at a 7% average premium.