Significant Revenue Growth
Net income and diluted earnings per share tripled compared to 2023. Gain on sale revenue increased more than 60%, fueling non-interest income growth of 81% from 2023. Total adjusted revenue growth of almost 30% far outpaced the increase in expenses.
Strong Loan and Deposit Growth
Loan balances grew by $330 million, an increase of 9% over 2023, with strong growth in construction, investor commercial real estate, and small business lending. Deposit growth allowed for significant paydown of Federal Home Loan Bank borrowings while maintaining a solid liquidity position.
SBA Lending Success
SBA loan originations totaled almost $540 million, up 45% over 2023, making the bank the eighth largest SBA 7(a) lender in the nation for the SBA's 2024 fiscal year.
Positive Margin Trends
Net interest income increased 17% compared to the fourth quarter of 2023, marking the fifth consecutive quarter of growth. Net interest margin improved by 5 basis points.