Net Interest Margin Improvement
The company reported an 8% increase in net interest income from the prior quarter, largely driven by an 18 basis point increase in net interest margin due to balance sheet repositioning and a shift in deposit pricing.
Deposit Growth
Total deposits increased by $96 million during the quarter, with a $55 million increase in noninterest-bearing deposits, including contributions from nearly 1,200 new deposit accounts.
Strong Capital Ratios
The company maintained strong capital ratios, with a total risk-based capital ratio of 16.4% and a TCE ratio of 9.72%.
Share Repurchases
The company resumed share repurchases in the last quarter, buying back 220,000 shares totaling over $4 million.
Restructured Expenses and Efficiency
Noninterest expenses decreased by $1.5 million from the prior quarter, mostly due to a decline in salaries and benefits expenses from staff reductions.