Strong Profitability Metrics
Net income was $19.8 million or $0.43 per diluted share in the first quarter of 2025, with a return on average tangible common equity of 14.70% and return on assets of 1.42%.
Improved Interest Expense
Interest expense on average interest-bearing liabilities decreased by $2.9 million or 21.3%, primarily due to deposit acquisitions and paying down higher rate borrowings.
Loan-to-Deposit Ratio Improvement
The loan-to-deposit ratio improved to 81.2% from 83.5% last quarter and 86.1% a year ago.
Reduction in Criticized Loans
Total criticized loans decreased by 42% or $84 million year-over-year, reaching their lowest levels in three years.
Noninterest Income Growth
Noninterest income saw growth in wealth management fees by 20.6% and service charges on deposits by 12.6% compared to the prior year.
Exceptional Net Interest Margin
Net interest margin improved by 30 basis points year-over-year and by 20 basis points compared to the prior linked quarter.