Strong Profitability (ROATCE)
Reported return on average tangible common equity (ROATCE) of 15.6%, highlighted as an impressive print by management.
Follow-On Capital Raise
Successful follow-on equity raise executed in March under challenging market conditions, providing incremental capital to support growth and noted as a validation by management.
Loan Growth and 2026 Guidance
Loan book increased by approximately $235 million in Q1; management reiterated guidance of $1.0 billion net loan growth for 2026 and reported full-quarter originations/draws of ~$524 million at a weighted average coupon (net of fees) of ~7.24%.
Robust Pipeline and Signed Commitments
Current loan opportunities total more than $1.2 billion across various underwriting stages, with signed term sheets representing over $700 million of that pipeline.
Deposit Growth and Lower Cost of Funds
Deposits grew by approximately $363 million, or ~5% in Q1; cost of deposits declined by ~15 basis points quarter-over-quarter (driven primarily by late-2025 FOMC rate cuts). Key deposit verticals driving growth were municipals, EB-5 and HOAs.
Net Interest Margin and Near-Term Outlook
Reported NIM of 4.08% (down 2 bps QoQ); after conservative adjustments for elevated cash the normalized Q1 NIM was ~4.12%. Management expects NIM to trend higher toward 4.15%–4.20% during the year and projects at least 20% net interest income growth for the full year.
New Business Initiatives Progressing (Payments and HUD)
iGaming payments and HUD platforms moved from conceptual to integration stage with testing for iGaming planned June–September and potential go-live late Q3/Q4; management expects these initiatives to drive meaningful balance sheet growth and fee income in the back half of the year.
Active NPL Resolution and Recoveries
Three loans charged off this quarter totaling $12.3 million (two unsecured personal lines and one out-of-market CRE); management expects recoveries of approximately $7–8 million this year and signaled active efforts to resolve a small group of legacy credits.