Improved Earnings and Profitability
Earnings and profitability improved due to a larger earning asset base, with net interest income up 3.5% quarter-over-quarter and 14.4% year-over-year.
Strong Deposit Growth
Deposit balances increased by about $51 million in the third quarter and increased by $275 million or about 7% year-over-year.
Tangible Book Value Increase
Tangible book value per share increased by $4.86 or almost 14% over the last 12 months.
Positive Trends in Net Interest Margin
Net interest margin for the quarter was 3.39%, up from 3.15% a year ago and 3.36% from the previous quarter.
Pipeline and Loan Growth Potential
Despite a seasonal decline, there is optimism for at least mid-single-digit loan growth for the fiscal year with a strong pipeline totaling $163 million.