Net Interest Margin Expansion
NIM improved to 2.63%, up 7 basis points quarter-over-quarter and up 34 basis points year-over-year, reflecting margin expansion from core banking and balance sheet repositioning.
Net Interest Income and PPNR Year-over-Year Growth
Net interest income was $40.5 million (down 1% QoQ but up 11% YoY). Pre-provision pre-tax net revenue (PPNR) was down 6% from Q4 but increased 23% year-over-year on an adjusted basis.
Mortgage Banking Strength and Growing Pipeline
Mortgage banking revenues were $3.0 million, seasonally down 6% QoQ but up 32% YoY. Mortgage pipeline increased to $114 million, up $33 million or +41% from December 31.
Digital Conversion and Talent Additions
Completed digital banking conversion for personal accounts (improved security and CX) with business account conversion ongoing; added experienced commercial bankers and an institutional banking team (added in January) that is showing strong momentum to drive future loan and deposit growth.
Capital Position and Expense Control
Management reports strong capital ratios and noninterest expense of $37.8 million was down 1% QoQ. The allowance for credit losses totaled $41.1 million (82 bps).
Office Exposure Reduced from Peak
Management noted office exposure has declined from a peak of about $300 million to roughly $230 million, indicating active portfolio reduction and repositioning.
NIM Tailwinds Identified
Management expects swap termination to add approximately 9 basis points to NIM in Q2 and another ~4 basis points in Q3, supporting modest margin expansion through the year.
Loan Growth Guidance
Company reiterated mid-single-digit loan growth target for 2026, expecting high-single-digit growth in core C&I and $50+ million in institutional bank fundings in the near term.