Improved Financial Metrics
Return on assets improved to 1.34% and core pretax, pre-provision ROA grew 10 basis points to 2.05%. Net interest margin expanded 9 basis points to 3.92%.
Deposit and Loan Growth
Average deposits increased 4%, while loans grew by $137 million or 5.7% despite commercial real estate payoff headwinds.
Efficiency Ratio Improvement
The efficiency ratio improved to 52.3% from 54.1% in the previous quarter, indicating good expense control.
Tangible Book Value Growth
Tangible book value grew 11.6% annualized on a linked-quarter basis and 9.1% year-over-year.
Successful Center Bank Acquisition
The acquisition in Cincinnati is exceeding customer retention expectations, aiding regional expansion.