Record Earnings Growth
Earnings increased by 15% from the third quarter and 24% from Q4 2023, achieving record pre-tax, pre-provision earnings.
Strong Loan and Deposit Growth
Loan balances grew by $264 million, a 10% increase, and total deposits grew by $310 million or 11% from the previous year.
Improved Efficiency Ratio
Efficiency ratio improved to its lowest level since the fourth quarter of 2013.
High Net Promoter Score
First Business Bank earned a net promoter score of 70, nearly three times the average score of 24 for the banking industry.
Fee Income Growth
Fee income grew 13% year-over-year, with notable increases in SBA gains and deposit service charges.