Improved Net Interest Income and Margin
Net interest income increased by 4.6% to $125.8 million, marking the fourth consecutive quarter of improvement. The net interest margin expanded to 2.32%, an increase of 13 basis points from the previous quarter.
Strong Deposit and Loan Growth
Period-end deposits grew 7.3% annualized to $21 billion, and loans increased 1.1% to $14.1 billion. Noninterest-bearing deposits remained stable, and deposit funding costs fell for a second straight quarter.
Pristine Credit Quality
Credit quality remained strong with net charge-offs at 13 basis points and non-performing assets at 12 basis points. The allowance for credit losses ended the quarter at $147.7 million.
Stable Economic Conditions in Hawaii
Economic conditions in Hawaii remained stable with unemployment below the national average. The real estate market on Oahu showed positive trends.