Interest Income and Margin Improvement
Interest income increased, and interest expense decreased, leading to a net interest margin above 2%. The yield on average interest-earning assets rose to 5.65% from 5.57%, and the cost of interest-bearing liabilities declined to 3.96% from 4.02%.
SBA Portfolio Improvement
The SBA loans on nonaccrual are down, with past dues dropping by 48% since the previous quarter. The number of loans on deferral at the end of the second quarter was half the number at the end of the fourth quarter of 2024. The company has seen improvement consistent with macro SBA program data.
Positive Loan Growth Outlook
The company expects to grow its loan portfolio at an unannualized rate of 2% each quarter in the second half of 2025. Loan originations are pricing upwards, supporting ongoing growth in net interest income and margin.
Strong Fintech Deposit Growth
The company experienced success with fintech partnerships, achieving strong deposit growth, with fintech deposits expected to continue growing throughout 2025.