Improved Earnings and Net Interest Margin
Earnings per share increased by 5.7% quarter-over-quarter and 24.4% year-over-year. The net interest margin improved to 3.64% from 3.51% in the prior quarter and from 3.30% in the third quarter of 2024.
Deposit Growth
Total deposits increased by $73 million in Q3, with noninterest-bearing deposits growing by $33.7 million. This growth was achieved despite a decrease in certificates of deposit accounts.
Stable Credit Quality
Credit quality remained strong with nonperforming loans at a low level, and net charge-offs remained at very low levels. Substandard and special mention loans decreased by 5% and 12%, respectively.
Pending Merger with Olympic Bancorp
The anticipated merger with Olympic Bancorp is expected to enhance profitability and growth potential in the Puget Sound market.