Significant Increase in Net Income
Net income for the quarter was $3.9 million, with diluted earnings per share of $0.60, up $0.13 or nearly 28% compared to the prior year quarter.
Strong Deposit and Loan Growth
Deposits grew by over 12%, and loan growth for the quarter was approximately $90 million, up 8.9% from the prior year.
Revenue Diversification and Mortgage Origination
Noninterest income was up 15.1% from the prior year quarter, with mortgage origination volume of approximately $98 million.
Inclusion in Russell 2000 Index
SB Financial was added to the Russell 2000 Index, reflecting market recognition of strong financial performance.
Stable or Lower Funding Costs
Interest expense was up less than 6%, with a decrease in yield on interest-bearing liabilities from 2.48% to 2.33%.