Net Interest Income Growth
OceanFirst reported a third consecutive quarter of growth in net interest income, which grew by $1 million, with stability in net interest margin expanding by 1 basis point.
Loan Growth
Total loans for the quarter increased by $60 million, representing a 2% annualized growth rate, with strong originations of $716 million. Notably, commercial and industrial loans increased by 8%.
Strong Asset Quality
Total loans classified as special mention and substandard decreased by 3% to $145 million or just 1.4% of total loans, which is substantially lower than their peer group.
Commercial Pipeline Record
The commercial pipeline reached a record high of $791 million, indicating strong future lending opportunities.
Share Repurchase and Dividend
The company repurchased 1 million shares for $17 million and authorized an additional 3 million shares for repurchase. A quarterly cash dividend of $0.20 per share was also approved.