Net Income Increase
Net income for Q3 2024 was $8.4 million, a $1.3 million or 18% increase over the linked quarter.
Successful Deposit Initiatives
Opened 1,000 new deposit accounts through the State of Ohio's Homebuyer Plus program, receiving $100 million in deposits at a cost of 89 basis points and $10.5 million in customer deposits.
Net Interest Margin Expansion
Net interest income increased by $1.5 million or 5.3% quarter-over-quarter, with the margin expanding by 7 basis points to 3.16%.
Decrease in Funding Costs
Replaced $200 million in brokered CDs with new CDs at a blended rate of 4.32%, saving 126 basis points.
Non-Interest Expense Control
Non-interest expense for the quarter was $28 million, representing an 8.1% decline from the linked quarter.