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| Given our granular stable deposit base, we believe we will continue to outperform the industry with a favorable mix of non-interest-bearing deposits to total deposits even in a higher for longer interest rate environment |
| So we've been very successful growing our consumer and mortgage business |
| Tangible book value per share has increased 12.5% year-over-year to $9.02 despite the impact of higher interest rates, and return on tangible common equity was again at a solid level of 18.2% |
| is well positioned to steadily increase market share in this volatile environment, given the strength of our capital and liquidity position in adherence to our consistent and conservative underwriting guidelines |
| And I think we're in a very strong position to grow as we move into '24 |
| Our third quarter linked deposit growth once again outpaced the Federal Reserve H.8 deposit data, continuing a trend with quarterly outperformance versus the industry and demonstrating the strength of our granular deposit base and diversified geographic footprint, as well as our goal to be the primary bank for our clients |
| So we're pretty confident we can achieve better than peer results in the mortgage business like we have |
| spot deposits have decreased less than a 0.5% since year end 2022, demonstrating our trusted position as our customers' primary operating bank |
| But I think given our position, we have strong capital, we're in a strong capital position |
| Capital Markets, we built out our ability to participate in bond offerings through our debt capital markets platform, and that continues to perform well for us and enables us to move up market and participate in lower-risk transactions and still meet the return thresholds that we have internally |
| So we're very optimistic about the performance there |
| We're also optimistic about our build-out of the common app that I spoke about |
| Additionally, our solid liquidity position and better than peer funding cost provides balance sheet optionality and the ability to support our clients' capital needs |
| can become -- we go on the offense basically, and we're able to go after more opportunities with confidence |
| Our award-winning eStore offers a unique platform, driving a better customer experience and product penetration |
| So it's been a very strong book of business for us |
| We will capitalize on our competitive advantage with our superior digital offering and the strength of our balance sheet to acquire and grow customer relationships across our seven state footprint |
| So very strong portfolio |
| We've generated significant deposits that Vince has referenced around that portfolio as well and continue to -- it continues to perform exceptionally well |
| We remain steadfast in our approach to consistent underwriting and managing credit risk to maintain a balanced, well positioned portfolio throughout economic cycles, enabling us to serve our customers through business cycles in ways our competitors cannot |
| And I think that we're definitely going to experience better than peer results because of it |
| But I think given where we are today, we're in one of the better positions we've been in years |
| We have a very solid portfolio |
| It's extremely strong |
| Our deposit gathering capabilities have continued to outperform the industry as illustrated by the Federal Reserve H.8 deposit data, where our deposit growth was nearly 220 basis points higher for the quarter and 320 basis points higher since year end 2022 |
| We were pleased with the outcome of the result of the recent exercise, which confirms that our diversified loan portfolio enables us to withstand various economic downturn scenarios |
| Regarding the non-owner-occupied CRE portfolio, delinquency and NPLs remain very low at 31 basis points and 20 basis points, respectively, confirming that our consistent underwriting and strong sponsorship demonstrates the ability to perform in a rising rate environment |
| In closing, asset quality metrics ended the quarter at good levels, and we continue to generate diversified loan growth in attractive markets |
| We feel good about where it is and the position of the portfolio here entering the end of the year |
| is well prepared to meet the needs of our consumer and business clients with a broad array of products and services, a strong balance sheet and a commitment to achieving success for all of our stakeholders |
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| Some banks are struggling to grow revenue |
| Number two, I think demand for capital has slowed going into next year |
| Let's face it, the banking industry in general is facing margin compression |
| Mortgage banking operations income decreased $1 million due to negative fair value marks given the sharp increase in mortgage rates during the third quarter that more than offset a 46% increase in total saleable mortgage production versus last quarter |
| If the fourth quarter comes down similar to the third quarter, the net interest income, as I mentioned earlier, only came down $3 million |
| The third quarter's net interest margin was 3.26%, a decline of 11 basis points, moderating from the 19 basis point decline last quarter |
| So we're seeing in the commercial book, a 1% to 2% decline in utilization rates |
| I think we're down between 5% and 10% in most of the markets |
| So that's part of why the pipeline have slowed -- decreased a little bit, particularly, I focus more on the 90 days pipeline, which is down about 4% or 5% |
| So I think going into '24, depending on how the economy shakes out, it will be more challenging to find creditworthy borrowers that we would want to bank, right? In that environment, I think it's going to be more competitive |
| And then the third thing I wanted to mention was that utilization rates have declined slightly, which is an indication, there's a pullback |
| We're basically becoming more competitive to push off the balance sheet, right? So we're more competitive in the conformance space, which impacts margin a little bit |
| If you look at our net interest income for the third quarter, we only declined $2.6 million in the NIM compression, as I commented, on moderated to 11% from -- after decreasing 19 basis points last quarter |
| And with the dividend payout ratio that we've all worked really hard to get down to 30% |
| Criticized loans were down 18 basis points with net charge-offs for the quarter and year-to-date of 47 basis points and 26 basis points, respectively |
| The monthly decline in NIM has been averaging around 3 basis points, 4 basis points a month since May |
| I think when you look at the portfolio overall, the dynamics of our commercial loan portfolio, one, I think that attrition that slowed dramatically because of the climate rates |
| So I'm not too worried about that |
| So I certainly understand why there's a lot of caution moving into next year |
| Total delinquency decreased 12 basis points in the quarter to end at 63 bps and NPLs and OREO decreased 10 basis points to end at the solid 36 bps |
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