Increase in Loan Origination
Loan origination increased to $28.9 million from $18.6 million in the prior quarter.
Improved Credit Quality
Nonperforming assets decreased to $2.1 million from $2.6 million in the previous quarter, with no early-stage delinquencies reported.
Recovery of Credit Losses
Recorded a $697,000 recovery of credit losses due to various favorable conditions.
Increased Net Interest Margin
Net interest margin increased to 2.84% from 2.74% in the previous quarter.
Effective Capital Management
Repurchased 94,000 shares, and distributed $1 million in dividends, resulting in a 119% distribution of fiscal year-to-date net income.