Strong Quarterly Earnings and ROE
EQB reported milestone quarterly earnings with a Return on Equity (ROE) of 15.2%. Earnings per share were $2.98, up 19% sequentially and 8% year-over-year.
Growth in Uninsured Single-Family Residential Lending
There was a significant increase in originations and portfolio growth, with uninsured single-family originations up 23% compared to last year and 13% compared to last quarter.
Increase in EQ Bank Customers
EQ Bank ended Q1 with 536,000 customers, up 26% year-over-year, with a growing number choosing EQ Bank as their primary bank.
Record Non-Interest Revenue
Non-interest revenue hit a record $59 million, up 4% from last quarter and 40% higher than the same period last year, reflecting strong progress in their diversification strategy.