Strong Tangible Book Value Growth
The company reported a 19% annualized growth rate in tangible book value per share for the quarter, with an 85% increase over the last 5 years.
Robust Capital Levels
Ameris Bancorp's TCE ratio is in the double digits at 10.2%, with Common Equity Tier 1 over 12%.
CRE Concentration Improvement
The company's CRE concentration to capital ratio improved to 270%, down from 295%.
High Margin and Interest Income
The third quarter margin was 3.51%, with net interest income increasing by $2.1 million.
MSR Sale and Nonperforming Loans Reduction
The sale of Ginnie Mae MSRs resulted in a pretax gain of over $5 million and reduced Ginnie Mae nonperforming loans by over 90%.
Asset Growth
Average earning assets grew by 7.6% annualized in the third quarter.
Loan Production Growth
Loan production in the quarter was $509 million, the highest in the past 4 quarters.
Positive Response to Storms
The company effectively managed the impact of Southeastern storms with minimal damage and committed funds to support recovery efforts.