Loan and Deposit Growth
Achieved 3% loan growth and $44 million in deposit growth during the quarter. The yield on the loan portfolio improved by 15 basis points, and the cost of deposits decreased by 14 basis points.
Net Interest Margin Expansion
Net interest margin expanded by 27 basis points, contributing to an improvement in net interest income by $1.3 million or 13.4%.
Tangible Book Value Per Share Increase
Tangible book value per share increased to $14.81, up $0.07 from the prior quarter.
Strong Liquidity Position
Liquidity remains robust with $413 million in untapped borrowing capacity and an additional $208 million in liquidity from unencumbered available-for-sale securities and unrestricted cash.
Share Repurchases
Repurchased 464,000 shares at a weighted average price of $9.52, enhancing shareholder value.