Significant Increase in Net Income
Net income increased by 56% to $11.1 million compared to the same quarter last year, with earnings per share rising to $0.46.
Growth in Net Interest Income
Net interest income increased by 7% to $53.4 million, and the net interest margin remained steady at 8.09%.
Expansion in Commercial Segment
The commercial segment generated $3.3 million in income and has generated a total of $27.6 million over the past 8 quarters.
Strategic Partnership Program Success
The strategic partnership program reached a record level of $168.6 million in originations this quarter.
Capital Allocation and Shareholder Returns
The company repurchased over 48,000 shares and increased the quarterly dividend by 20% year-over-year.