Strong Deposit Growth
Raised approximately $1.8 billion in core deposits with 40% in noninterest-bearing deposits. Opened over 11,000 accounts and 7,000 individual customer relationships.
Reduction in Wholesale Borrowings
Reduced wholesale borrowings and brokered deposits by approximately $1.2 billion over the past year.
Loan Growth in Business Segments
Business loans increased by over $70 million in Q4 and $400 million for the year, driven by C&I and healthcare verticals.
Capital Ratios and Equity Offering
Raised approximately $136 million from a common equity offering, leading to a common equity Tier 1 ratio in excess of 11% and a total capital ratio over 15.5%.
Net Interest Margin Expansion
NIM increased to 2.79% in Q4 with a pathway to exceed 3% in future quarters.
Outstanding CRA Rating
Received second consecutive outstanding CRA rating, with perfect scores on lending, investment, and service tests.