Strong Deposit Growth
Deposits grew $311 million or 11.6% annualized, supporting the strategy to grow attractively priced deposit funding sources.
Credit Quality Improvement
NPAs reduced from $83 million to $67 million, now down to 0.52% of assets. Charge-offs were nominal at $269,000, and criticized totals were lower for the quarter.
Capital Strength
CET1 ratio expanded by 37 basis points during the quarter and by 75 basis points year-over-year, now at 10.86%. Tangible book value per share increased by 15.8% year-over-year.
Net Interest Margin Expansion
NIM increased slightly, with net interest income rising to just over $100 million in Q3. The NIM was at 3.30% despite higher cash levels impacting it.
Efficient Deposit Strategy
Attractively priced deposits raised $397 million at an average rate of 2.84%, reducing reliance on brokered CDs and public funds.