Increase in Total Assets
Total assets increased by $37 million during the first quarter, with cash up nearly $72 million due to loan and securities-related cash flows.
Improvement in Net Interest Margin
Net interest margin increased to 3.7% in the first quarter from 3.54% in the fourth quarter and 3.16% during the same quarter last year.
Improvement in Unrealized Losses
Unrealized losses on AFS securities pretax decreased from $20.8 million to $14.7 million, an improvement of about $6 million.
Increased Dividend
Dividend increased to $0.25 per share from $0.24 per share for each quarter in 2024.
Strong Liquidity Position
Liquidity ratio stands at 19.8% compared to 16.5% at year-end, with significant cash balances and contingent liquidity available.
Low Nonperforming Assets
Nonperforming assets remain at low levels with NPAs to total assets at 0.15% at March 31st.