Strong Loan Growth
Third quarter new loan production totaled approximately $500 million, a significant increase from the second quarter's $290 million. Loans increased by $163 million, with notable growth in commercial real estate, commercial loans, and construction loans.
Improvement in Noninterest Income
Noninterest income, excluding the net loss on the sales of AFS securities, increased by $260,000 or 2.1% for the linked quarter, driven primarily by an increase in trust fees.
Deposit Growth
Deposits increased by $329.6 million or 5% on a linked quarter basis, driven by increases in broker deposits and commercial and retail deposits.
Positive Outlook for Net Interest Income
The repositioning of the securities portfolio and the late third quarter loan growth set up an optimistic outlook for net interest income. The net interest margin is expected to improve slightly in the fourth quarter.