Increased Net Income and Loan Growth
Second quarter net income totaled $9.3 million or $0.52 per share, supported by solid loan growth and stable asset yields. Loans held for investment grew by $92 million, or 12% on an annualized basis.
Strong Mortgage Origination Business
The in-house mortgage origination business originated $120 million of mortgages in the second quarter, contributing to total loan originations of $183 million at a blended yield of 6.76%.
Net Interest Margin Expansion
Net interest margin increased to 2.92%, marking an increase of 25 basis points over the last four quarters.
Employee Retention Credit Refund
Second quarter results benefited from a $5.2 million employee retention credit refund included in other income.
Deposit Growth
Total deposits increased at a 6% annualized rate from the first quarter to $3.2 billion, with growth in noninterest-bearing deposits and CDs.