Strong Local Deposit Growth
Local deposits increased by $600 million in the first 3 quarters of 2024, marking a 21% annualized growth rate. The third quarter alone saw a growth of $339 million.
Improvement in Loan-to-Deposit Ratio
The loan-to-deposit ratio improved to 102% as of September 30, 2024, from 110% at year-end 2023, with a goal to reach the mid-90% range.
Increase in Noninterest Income
Noninterest income grew 27% in the first 9 months of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023, driven by a 49% increase in mortgage banking income and a 46% increase in service charges.
Excellent Asset Quality
Nonperforming assets totaled $9.9 million, representing 17 basis points of total assets, with no commercial real estate in this category.