Strong Commercial Finance Growth
The commercial finance segment showed promising growth with increased resource allocation and a focus on expanding the pipeline, particularly in the health care and lessor finance sectors.
Equipment Finance Repositioning
Successfully repositioned $200 million from Equipment Finance into higher-rate originations, with expectations of $130 million cash flows in 2024 leading to an increase in yields by 200 to 250 basis points.
Stable Credit Quality
Credit quality remained stable with non-performing assets improving, and further enhancement expected as specific equipment deals are resolved.
Operational Efficiency and Cost Control
Expenses projected between $41 million to $42.5 million, with efforts to optimize marketing expenses and manage inflationary pressures.