Strong Loan Origination and Asset Growth
Loans originated totaled approximately $1.3 billion for the first quarter. Asset growth was solid, and credit quality saw improvement with declines in non-performing loan balances and net charge-offs compared to the previous quarter.
Tangible Book Value Increase
The tangible book value per common share increased to $13.42 from $13.15 in the previous quarter.
New Strategic Program with Bakkt
FinWise announced a new strategic program agreement with fintech Bakkt to provide business installment loans to small and medium-sized businesses.
SBA Loan Growth and Strategy
Despite a slight decrease in SBA 7(a) loan originations, the bank saw growth in equipment leasing and owner-occupied commercial real estate lines. The SBA guaranteed balances and strategic program loans held-for-sale made up 44% of the total portfolio at the end of Q1.
Decrease in Provision for Credit Losses
The provision for credit losses was $3.3 million in Q1, a decrease from $3.9 million in the prior quarter, driven by lower charge-offs.