Net Interest Income Growth
Net interest income increased by $1.5 million compared to the second quarter and $5 million compared to a year ago. Net interest margin expanded by 6 basis points from the previous quarter and 23 basis points from the previous year.
Profitability Metrics Improvement
Net income increased by $3.5 million or 43% compared to Q3 2024. Return on average assets improved by 28 basis points to 1.16%, and earnings per share increased by 46% to $0.47 compared to Q3 a year ago.
Loan and Deposit Growth
Loans grew by $286 million or over 9% in the past 12 months. Deposits increased by $55 million or 7% annualized. Average noninterest-bearing deposits grew by $21 million during the quarter.
Credit Quality and Capital Management
Non-performing assets to total assets decreased to 36 basis points. The allowance coverage ratio to nonperformers increased to 2.93%. The bank bought back almost 120,000 shares at an average price of $14.91.
Expense Management
Noninterest expenses decreased to $19.7 million from $20.9 million in Q2. The efficiency ratio improved to 52% and remained below 60% for the 25th consecutive quarter.