Loan Growth and Yield Improvement
Loans held for investment increased by $23.1 million or 3% annualized to $3.1 billion in the second quarter. The yield on loans increased to 6.99% from 6.67% in the prior quarter.
Noninterest Income Increase
Noninterest income for the second quarter was $12.2 million, up from $10.6 million in the prior quarter, driven by a $1.5 million increase in mortgage banking revenues.
Net Interest Margin Expansion
Net interest margin, calculated on a tax equivalent basis, was 4.07% in the second quarter compared to 3.81% in the linked quarter.
Improvement in Noninterest-Bearing Deposits
Noninterest-bearing deposits increased by $32.3 million, contributing to the ratio of noninterest-bearing deposits to total deposits rising to 26.7% from 25.5%.
Strong Capital Position
The consolidated common equity Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio was 13.86%, and the Tier 1 leverage ratio was 12.12% as of June 30, 2025.