Increase in Total Assets and Deposits
Total assets increased by $15.5 million during the third quarter, while total liabilities increased by $4.8 million. Deposits and repurchase agreement balances increased by $48.8 million.
Earnings and Net Interest Margin Improvement
Net income was $7.4 million, equating to $0.65 per basic share, up from $0.54 per share in Q3 2023. The net interest margin increased to 3.33% from 3.26% in the previous quarter.
Low Nonperforming Assets and Net Charge-Offs
Nonperforming assets remained at a low level of 0.66% of total assets, with nonaccrual loans at $5.1 million, down from $6.2 million in the prior quarter. Net charge-offs were $239,000, with a ratio of 0.04%.
Strong Capital and Liquidity Position
Total equity increased by $10.7 million, and the liquidity ratio was 17.1%. The company maintains a strong capital position with total contingent liquidity of about $1.4 billion.