Continued Growth in Net Interest Income
Net interest income increased by $3 million compared to the prior quarter, marking the fourth consecutive quarter of growth.
Strong Loan Growth
Total loans increased by $373 million, representing a 14% annualized growth rate, with loan originations totaling $1 billion.
Asset Quality Improvement
Loans classified as special mention and substandard decreased by 15% to $124 million, or 1.2% of total loans, placing the company in the top decile of its peer group.
Robust Capital Levels
The common equity Tier 1 capital ratio was estimated at 10.6%, with a tangible book value per share of $19.52.
Successful Deposit Growth
Total deposits increased by $203 million, with organic growth at $321 million, driven by government and Premier banking.
Noninterest Income Increase
Noninterest income grew by 5% to $12.3 million, driven by strong swap demand linked to commercial growth.