Net Interest Margin Expansion
Net interest margin expanded by 11 basis points during the quarter to 3.44%, ahead of expectations. The company increased its margin guidance by 5 basis points to 3.50% for the fourth quarter of 2025.
Deposit Growth
Deposits excluding brokered grew 7.2% on an annualized basis. Non-interest-bearing deposits saw their first year-over-year growth since Q4 2022.
Loan Growth and Portfolio Optimization
Despite macroeconomic challenges, the company still anticipates mid to high-single-digit loan growth in 2025. They achieved approximately $50 million in desired reductions, bringing total targeted reductions to approximately $200 million over the past four quarters.
Employee Engagement and Culture
The company reported high levels of employee engagement, well within the global top 10% benchmark, indicating strong alignment with strategic goals.
Tangible Book Value and Capital Ratios
Tangible book value grew sequentially to $32.43, marking the tenth consecutive quarter of growth. The TCE ratio ended the quarter at 10.6%.