Strong Loan and Deposit Growth
Total loans grew 2% sequentially, with new loan production increasing by 27%. Deposits grew by 1.2%, led by a nearly 5% increase in noninterest-bearing deposits.
Record Loan Production
Loan production reached $348 million, up 27% from the second quarter, driven by a 26% increase in commercial real estate, a 78% increase in commercial and industrial, and a 35% increase in residential loan production.
Corporate Korea Initiative Success
Corporate Korea loans grew 6.1% sequentially, driven by an 89% increase in loan production to $103.8 million. Corporate Korea represents 14.5% of the total loan portfolio.
Improved Net Interest Margin
Net interest margin expanded by 5 basis points to 2.74%, with net interest income increasing by 2.9% from the second quarter.
Solid Asset Quality
Credit quality remains strong with a minor increase in the allowance for credit losses ratio to 1.11% and successful resolution of criticized and nonaccrual loans.