Strong Consumer Deposit Growth
Consumer deposits showed a strong performance with average outstandings up 7.5% annualized, continuing a trend from the previous quarters.
Public Funds Increase
Public funds grew by $66 million over the quarter, marking a 4% increase.
Excellent Expense Management
Expenses were well-managed, with a slight decrease in year-over-year expenses by 7%, despite some expected seasonal increases.
Noninterest Income Increase
Noninterest income increased by $0.7 million to $12.5 million, primarily due to mortgage banking income and an MSR valuation gain.
Improved Capital Ratios
Capital ratios improved, including CET1 at 12% and total capital at 14.35%.
Positive Loan Yield Performance
Loan yields increased by 5 basis points from December 2023 to March 2024, reaching 5.29%.