Loan and Deposit Growth
Loans increased by $32 million, predominantly in commercial portfolios, and deposits grew $25 million, with a 17% increase in non-interest bearing accounts.
Improvement in Net Interest Margin
Net interest income increased by $386,000, leading to a seven basis point improvement in net interest margin.
Strong Capital and Liquidity Position
The bank is well-capitalized with tangible equity to tangible common assets at 16.1%, $408 million in untapped borrowing capacity, and $211 million in additional liquidity.
Share Repurchase Program
Repurchased 481,000 shares at an average price of $10.49, improving shareholder value. To-date, 6.9 million shares repurchased at an average cost of $10.16.