Strong Credit Improvement
Criticized loans have declined 20% over the last 12 months, and including recent payoffs, the decline increases to 28%. CRE criticized loans are down 35% from year-end 2023.
Balance Sheet Strength
The CET1 ratio expanded by 23 basis points during the quarter and by 80 basis points year-over-year, now standing at 11.09%. Reliance on wholesale funding is down 20% in the last year.
Positive Deposit Trends
The loan-to-deposit ratio reduced from 104% to 89% over the past two years, with a further reduction expected. Deposit growth has been strong, allowing for reduced reliance on expensive funding options.
Government Guaranteed Loan Business Success
The best quarter of the year was achieved in the government guaranteed loan business, with strong pipelines and production expected to continue in 2025.