Significant Increase in Core Earnings
Core pretax pre-provision income increased to $49 million in Q2 2025, up from $28 million a year ago, leading to a core ROA of 85 basis points.
Growth in Core Deposits
Core deposits increased by $1.2 billion year-over-year, with deposit portfolios growing to approximately $2.2 billion.
Increase in Business Loans
Business loans grew by over $110 million in the second quarter and over $370 million or 15% year-over-year.
Expansion Plans
Regulatory approvals were received for a new location in Lakewood, NJ, and a new branch is expected to open in Manhattan in Q4.
Strong Loan Origination
Loan originations, including new lines of credit, increased to $450 million for the quarter.
Core EPS Growth
Core EPS increased by 12% on a linked-quarter basis and 49% year-over-year, reaching $0.64 per share.
Improvement in Net Interest Margin
Reported NIM increased to 2.98%, marking the fifth consecutive quarter of NIM growth.
Strong Capital Levels
Common equity Tier 1 ratio increased to 11.25%, and total capital ratio grew to 15.8%.