Net Interest Margin Expansion
Net interest margin increased by 10 basis points to 3.17% in Q4, driven by reduced funding costs.
Core Deposit Growth
Core deposits grew by $74.2 million in Q4, with demand deposits increasing by $50.9 million.
Hawaii Economic Resilience
Hawaii's unemployment rate remained low at 3%, outperforming the national rate. Real estate values were strong, with the median home price in Oahu increasing by 5.8% year-over-year.
Investment Repositioning for Future Gains
Completed investment portfolio repositioning projected to increase annualized net interest income by $2.7 million.
Dividend Increase
Quarterly cash dividend increased by $0.01 or 3.8% from the prior quarter.