Net Income and EPS Growth
Fourth quarter net income of $9.7 million or $1.21 per share, indicating strong financial performance.
Net Interest Margin Expansion
Net interest margin expanded for the third consecutive quarter to 3.82%, driven by a 15 basis point decline in cost of interest-bearing liabilities and an increase in average non-interest bearing deposits.
Loan Growth
Fourth quarter annualized loan growth of 7.5%, contributing to a 5.3% loan growth for 2024, driven by CRE, construction, and multi-family segments.
Deposit Growth
Deposits grew by 4.1% in 2024, with a strong contribution from customers moving into money market accounts and CDs.
Credit Performance
Net charge-offs of 4 basis points in 2024, with a decrease in non-performing assets by $2.7 million to $15.6 million.
Capital Management Success
Tangible book value per share grew at a 7.1% annualized rate over the last five years, with EPS increasing at an 8.3% annualized rate.