First Resource Bancorp, Inc. Reports Record Third Quarter 2026 Financial Results
Nine-month net income increased 40%, while quarterly operating costs and unrealized investment losses also rose.
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First Resource Bancorp (FRSB) reported third-quarter net income of $2.9 million, increasing earnings from both the prior quarter and a year earlier. Diluted earnings per share reached $0.98, versus $0.92 in the second quarter and $0.75 a year earlier. Nine-month net income rose 40% to $8.2 million.
Quarterly net interest income before credit-loss provisions increased 30% year over year to $8.5 million. Net interest margin was 4.06%, versus 4.09% in the prior quarter and 3.87% a year earlier. Deposits grew 6% during the quarter, while loans increased 1% to $737.1 million. Non-performing assets fell to 0.08% of assets from 0.10% in June. Non-interest income declined 23% sequentially, and non-interest expenses rose 7%. Book value per share increased 4% to $21.98. The bank paid an unchanged $0.02 quarterly dividend; unrealized losses increased in both investment portfolios.
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Positive
- Moderate pointThird-quarter net income of $2.9 million rose 30% year over year and 6% sequentially.
- Moderate pointQuarterly net interest income before provisions reached $8.5 million, up 5% sequentially and 30% year over year.
- Moderate pointDeposits increased $44.1 million, or 6%, during the quarter; year-over-year growth was $158.8 million, or 25%.
- Moderate pointLoans increased 1% quarterly to $737.1 million, and 12% from September 2025.
- Moderate pointAnnualized return on equity reached 17.88%, versus 17.82% sequentially and 16.19% a year earlier.
- Moderate pointNine-month non-interest income increased 23% to $1.3 million, versus $1.1 million in 2025.
- Moderate pointNine-month efficiency ratio improved to 55.48%, from 58.93% in 2025, indicating lower expenses relative to revenue.
- Moderate pointTotal assets increased 6% during the quarter, with growth in loans, investments and cash.
10 minor points
- Minor pointDiluted earnings per share of $0.98 exceeded $0.92 sequentially and $0.75 a year earlier.
- Minor pointNine-month net income rose 40% to $8.2 million, versus $5.8 million in 2025.
- Minor pointNine-month net interest income before provisions increased 33% to $23.9 million versus 2025.
- Minor pointNon-core deposits declined an additional $10.2 million during the third quarter.
- Minor pointAnnualized return on assets was 1.36%, unchanged sequentially and above 1.29% a year earlier.
- Minor pointCredit-loss provision fell to $163 thousand, versus $386 thousand sequentially and $189 thousand a year earlier.
- Minor pointNon-performing assets fell to $705 thousand, or 0.08% of assets, from $881 thousand, or 0.10%, in June.
- Minor pointNine-month SBA loan-sale gains reached $383 thousand, versus $113 thousand in 2025.
- Minor pointStockholders' equity increased $2.4 million, or 4%, to $66.2 million during the quarter.
- Minor pointBook value per share increased $0.79, or 4%, to $21.98 during the quarter.
Negative
- Moderate pointQuarterly non-interest expenses increased 7% sequentially and 29% year over year; nine-month expenses rose 25%.
- Moderate pointQuarterly interest expense reached $4.9 million, up 5% sequentially and 11% year over year.
- Moderate pointQuarterly non-interest income declined to $337 thousand, down 23% sequentially and 4% year over year.
- Moderate pointQuarterly efficiency ratio worsened to 56.28%, from 54.39% sequentially and 56.11% a year earlier.
- Minor pointNet interest margin was 4.06%, below 4.09% sequentially but above 3.87% a year earlier.
8 minor points
- Minor pointNine-month interest expense increased 10% to $14.3 million versus 2025.
- Minor pointNo quarterly SBA loan-sale gains compared with $108 thousand in the prior quarter and none a year earlier.
- Minor pointQuarterly service charges fell 27% sequentially, following prior-quarter late fees from a non-accrual loan resolution.
- Minor pointNine-month swap referral fees fell to $53 thousand, from $229 thousand in 2025.
- Minor pointQuarterly non-interest expenses to average assets rose to 2.31%, versus 2.27% sequentially and 2.21% a year earlier.
- Minor pointNine-month non-interest expenses to average assets rose to 2.27%, versus 2.25% in 2025.
- Minor pointHeld-to-maturity investment unrealized losses increased to $804 thousand at September 30, from $561 thousand in June.
- Minor pointAvailable-for-sale investment unrealized losses increased to $1.8 million at September 30, from $1.1 million in June.
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Lauren C. Ranalli, President and CEO, stated, "Growing the balance sheet and profitability concurrently has been a key goal for 2026, and I'm thrilled to report on our success in meeting that mandate through the first nine months of the year. Our exponential growth is a testament to the team's efforts and our ability to deliver solutions for our expanding customer base. As our business continues to grow, we remain committed to investing in the infrastructure necessary to sustain our award-winning customer service and operational excellence. "
Third Quarter 2026 Highlights
- Net income of
exceeded the prior year's third quarter by$2.9 million 30% and the prior quarter by6% - Year-to-date net income of
compared to$8.2 million in the prior year representing a$5.8 million 40% increase - Earnings per common share increased to
, up$0.98 31% from the prior year's third quarter - Annualized return on average equity was
17.88% - Annualized return on average assets was
1.36% - Net interest margin of
4.06% compared to4.09% in the prior quarter and3.87% in the prior year's third quarter - Net interest income increased
5% from the prior quarter and30% year over year - Total loans grew
1% during the quarter, or6% on an annualized basis - Total deposits grew
6% during the quarter, or23% on an annualized basis - Book value per share increased to
from$21.98 at June 30, 2026 representing a$21.19 15% annualized growth rate. - Non-performing assets to total assets decreased to
0.08% - Paid a third consecutive quarterly cash dividend of
per common share$0.02
Earnings and Profitability
For the quarter ended September 30, 2026, net income totaled
For the nine months ended September 30, 2026, net income totaled
Annualized return on average assets rose to
Net Interest Income and Net Interest Margin
Net interest income before the provision for credit losses totaled
Net interest income before the provision for credit losses totaled
Total interest income increased to
Total interest income increased to
Total interest expense increased to
Total interest expense increased to
Asset Quality, Provision for Credit Losses, and Allowance for Credit Losses on Loans
The provision for credit losses totaled
Non-performing assets totaled
"Our ability to consistently maintain a low level of non-performing assets reflects our disciplined underwriting philosophy, which emphasizes sound credit structure, comprehensive cash flow analysis, and proper real estate collateral. We remain committed to maintaining this disciplined approach to credit culture while continuing to support the financing needs of the communities we serve." stated Ranalli.
Non-Interest Income and Expense
Non-interest income totaled
Non-interest income totaled
Non-interest expenses increased
Non-interest expenses increased
Balance Sheet
Total deposits increased
"Our continued success in growing our customer deposit base during the third quarter enabled us to further expand earning assets while reducing non-core deposits by an additional
Total loans increased
The following table illustrates the composition of the loan portfolio, net of unearned loan origination fees and costs:
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September 30, |
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June 30, |
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March 31, |
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December 31, |
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September 30, |
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2026 |
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2026 |
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2026 |
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2025 |
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2025 |
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Commercial real estate |
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Commercial construction |
87,220,820 |
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89,742,205 |
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88,293,400 |
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68,110,339 |
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49,287,152 |
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Commercial business |
65,259,111 |
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64,907,888 |
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67,016,443 |
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66,353,744 |
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69,578,865 |
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Consumer |
17,459,057 |
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19,007,086 |
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18,541,133 |
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18,548,853 |
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19,645,273 |
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Total loans |
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Investment securities totaled
The remainder of the Company's investment portfolio was classified as available-for-sale and had a book value of
Total assets increased
Total stockholders' equity increased
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Selected Financial Data: |
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Consolidated Balance Sheets (unaudited) |
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September 30, |
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June 30, |
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March 31, |
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December 31, |
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September 30, |
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2026 |
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2026 |
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2026 |
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2025 |
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2025 |
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Assets: |
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Cash and due from banks |
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Time deposits at other banks |
100,000 |
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100,000 |
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100,000 |
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100,000 |
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100,000 |
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Investments |
36,544,850 |
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31,068,571 |
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31,759,063 |
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27,634,611 |
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19,065,497 |
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Loans receivable |
737,135,666 |
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726,854,111 |
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705,291,562 |
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678,456,255 |
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655,337,893 |
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Allowance for credit losses |
(5,741,468) |
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(5,739,175) |
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(5,338,337) |
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(4,977,305) |
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(4,706,905) |
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Premises & equipment |
7,285,579 |
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7,258,468 |
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7,312,947 |
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7,360,342 |
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7,467,535 |
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Other assets |
19,175,865 |
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18,862,663 |
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18,923,756 |
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18,359,879 |
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18,030,984 |
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Total assets |
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Liabilities: |
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Noninterest-bearing deposits |
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Interest-bearing checking |
75,691,650 |
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58,644,735 |
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66,652,272 |
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69,271,915 |
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55,875,100 |
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Money market |
452,142,738 |
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401,304,624 |
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349,036,565 |
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326,603,007 |
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257,517,175 |
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Time deposits |
141,035,832 |
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160,401,444 |
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182,731,610 |
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209,098,258 |
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217,695,517 |
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Total deposits |
789,563,103 |
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745,449,923 |
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718,010,644 |
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725,332,407 |
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630,776,620 |
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Short term borrowings |
- |
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- |
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- |
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- |
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8,000,000 |
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Long term borrowings |
14,162,000 |
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14,162,000 |
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14,162,000 |
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16,012,000 |
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13,887,000 |
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Subordinated debt |
10,472,150 |
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10,470,219 |
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10,468,289 |
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10,466,463 |
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8,485,386 |
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Other liabilities |
7,214,912 |
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7,124,273 |
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7,338,138 |
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6,777,883 |
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7,320,262 |
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Total liabilities |
821,412,165 |
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777,206,415 |
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749,979,071 |
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758,588,753 |
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668,469,268 |
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Stockholders' Equity |
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Common stock |
3,100,773 |
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3,100,773 |
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3,100,773 |
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3,100,773 |
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3,100,773 |
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Additional paid-in capital |
19,941,760 |
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19,916,183 |
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19,892,023 |
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19,863,401 |
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19,857,275 |
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Treasury stock |
(1,262,653) |
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(1,290,483) |
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(1,318,700) |
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(1,346,793) |
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(1,375,079) |
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Accumulated other comprehensive loss |
(1,395,953) |
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(880,267) |
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(843,939) |
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(630,812) |
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(638,426) |
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Retained earnings |
45,796,065 |
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42,916,485 |
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40,192,953 |
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37,780,860 |
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35,471,549 |
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Total stockholders' equity |
66,179,992 |
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63,762,691 |
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61,023,110 |
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58,767,429 |
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56,416,092 |
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Total liabilities & stockholders' equity |
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Performance Statistics (unaudited) |
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Three Months Ended |
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September 30, |
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June 30, |
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March 31, |
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December 31, |
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September 30, |
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2026 |
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2026 |
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2026 |
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2025 |
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2025 |
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Per Share Data: |
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Earnings per share – basic |
$ 0.98 |
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$ 0.93 |
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$ 0.82 |
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$ 0.78 |
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$ 0.75 |
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Earnings per share – diluted |
$ 0.98 |
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$ 0.92 |
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$ 0.82 |
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$ 0.78 |
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$ 0.75 |
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Total shares outstanding |
3,010,601 |
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3,008,592 |
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3,006,555 |
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3,004,527 |
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3,002,485 |
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Weighted average shares outstanding |
3,009,685 |
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3,007,673 |
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3,005,613 |
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3,003,726 |
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3,001,454 |
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Book value per share |
$ 21.98 |
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$ 21.19 |
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$ 20.30 |
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$ 19.56 |
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$ 18.79 |
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Performance Ratios: |
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Return on average assets * |
1.36 % |
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1.36 % |
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1.24 % |
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1.18 % |
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1.29 % |
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Return on average equity * |
17.88 % |
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17.82 % |
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16.64 % |
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15.87 % |
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16.19 % |
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Net interest margin |
4.06 % |
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4.09 % |
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3.80 % |
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3.77 % |
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3.87 % |
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Non-interest expenses* to average assets |
2.31 % |
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2.27 % |
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2.21 % |
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2.15 % |
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2.21 % |
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Efficiency ratio |
56.28 % |
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54.39 % |
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55.77 % |
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56.25 % |
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56.11 % |
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Asset Quality Ratios: |
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Non-performing loans to total loans |
0.10 % |
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0.12 % |
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0.43 % |
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0.11 % |
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0.00 % |
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Non-performing assets to total assets |
0.08 % |
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0.10 % |
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0.37 % |
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0.09 % |
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0.00 % |
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Allowance for credit losses to total loans |
0.78 % |
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0.79 % |
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0.76 % |
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0.73 % |
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0.72 % |
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* Annualized |
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Consolidated Income Statements (unaudited) |
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Three Months Ended |
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September 30, |
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June 30, |
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March 31, |
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December 31, |
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September 30, |
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2026 |
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2026 |
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2026 |
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2025 |
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2025 |
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Interest income: |
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Loans, including fees |
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$ 11,182,544 |
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$ 11,098,085 |
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$ 10,719,087 |
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Securities |
337,940 |
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328,305 |
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280,104 |
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206,991 |
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136,606 |
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Other |
617,376 |
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439,133 |
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560,555 |
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599,764 |
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138,292 |
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Total interest income |
13,448,533 |
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12,784,445 |
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12,023,203 |
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11,904,840 |
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10,993,985 |
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Interest expense: |
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Deposits |
4,656,461 |
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4,405,473 |
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4,395,446 |
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4,520,311 |
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4,231,636 |
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Borrowings |
120,718 |
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119,399 |
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122,789 |
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125,620 |
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77,963 |
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Subordinated debt |
162,556 |
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162,556 |
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162,556 |
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137,058 |
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134,682 |
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Total interest expense |
4,939,735 |
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4,687,428 |
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4,680,791 |
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4,782,989 |
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4,444,281 |
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Net interest income |
8,508,798 |
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8,097,017 |
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7,342,412 |
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7,121,851 |
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6,549,704 |
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Provision for credit losses |
163,119 |
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386,010 |
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377,167 |
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368,729 |
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189,087 |
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Net interest income after provision for credit losses |
8,345,679 |
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7,711,007 |
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6,965,245 |
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6,753,122 |
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6,360,617 |
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Non-interest income: |
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Service charges and other fees |
128,418 |
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175,655 |
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130,399 |
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116,476 |
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107,182 |
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BOLI income |
70,356 |
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69,341 |
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68,580 |
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69,075 |
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68,585 |
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Gain on sale of SBA loans |
- |
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108,308 |
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274,352 |
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- |
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- |
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Swap referral fee income |
52,505 |
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- |
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- |
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69,890 |
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96,813 |
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Other |
85,284 |
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81,640 |
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70,899 |
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81,363 |
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76,913 |
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Total non-interest income |
336,563 |
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434,944 |
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544,230 |
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336,804 |
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349,493 |
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Non-interest expense |
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Salaries & benefits |
3,248,906 |
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2,769,316 |
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2,657,536 |
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2,635,943 |
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2,370,422 |
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Occupancy & equipment |
309,046 |
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424,243 |
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349,732 |
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313,743 |
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316,684 |
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Professional fees |
129,395 |
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176,904 |
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173,999 |
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137,279 |
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143,108 |
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Advertising |
124,749 |
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124,258 |
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126,442 |
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87,011 |
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104,356 |
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Data processing |
287,739 |
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246,663 |
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245,419 |
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240,384 |
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213,565 |
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FDIC premium expense |
185,044 |
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180,310 |
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191,252 |
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166,763 |
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135,382 |
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Other |
693,157 |
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719,020 |
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653,955 |
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614,101 |
|
587,553 |
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Total non-interest expense |
4,978,036 |
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4,640,714 |
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4,398,335 |
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4,195,224 |
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3,871,070 |
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Income before federal income tax expense |
3,704,206 |
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3,505,237 |
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3,111,140 |
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2,894,702 |
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2,839,040 |
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Federal income tax expense |
763,732 |
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721,573 |
|
638,956 |
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585,391 |
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580,874 |
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Net income |
$ 2,940,474 |
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$ 2,783,664 |
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$ 2,472,184 |
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$ 2,309,311 |
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$ 2,258,166 |
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Consolidated Income Statements (unaudited) |
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Nine Months Ended |
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September 30, |
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September 30, |
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2026 |
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2025 |
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Interest income: |
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Loans, including fees |
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Securities |
946,349 |
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371,898 |
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Other |
1,617,064 |
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214,002 |
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Total interest income |
38,256,181 |
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31,014,703 |
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Interest expense: |
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Deposits |
13,457,380 |
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12,346,609 |
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Borrowings |
362,906 |
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241,088 |
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Subordinated debt |
487,668 |
|
404,045 |
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Total interest expense |
14,307,954 |
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12,991,742 |
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Net interest income |
23,948,227 |
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18,022,961 |
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Provision for credit losses |
926,296 |
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493,600 |
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Net interest income after provision for credit losses |
23,021,931 |
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17,529,361 |
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Non-interest income: |
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Service charges and other fees |
434,472 |
|
314,429 |
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BOLI income |
208,277 |
|
201,433 |
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Gain on sale of SBA loans |
382,660 |
|
113,186 |
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Swap referral fee income |
52,505 |
|
228,939 |
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Other |
237,823 |
|
213,031 |
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Total non-interest income |
1,315,737 |
|
1,071,018 |
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Non-interest expense |
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Salaries & benefits |
8,675,758 |
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6,750,528 |
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Occupancy & equipment |
1,083,021 |
|
970,013 |
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Professional fees |
480,298 |
|
485,662 |
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Advertising |
375,449 |
|
327,000 |
|
Data processing |
779,821 |
|
625,487 |
|
FDIC premium expense |
556,606 |
|
394,576 |
|
Other |
2,066,132 |
|
1,698,654 |
|
Total non-interest expense |
14,017,085 |
|
11,251,920 |
|
Income before federal income tax expense |
10,320,583 |
|
7,348,459 |
|
Federal income tax expense |
2,124,261 |
|
1,499,942 |
|
Net income |
|
|
|
About First Resource Bancorp, Inc.
First Resource Bancorp, Inc. is the holding company of First Resource Bank. First Resource Bank is a locally owned and operated Pennsylvania state-chartered bank with three full-service branches, serving the banking needs of businesses, professionals and individuals in the Delaware Valley. The Bank offers a full range of deposit and credit services with a high level of personalized service. First Resource Bank also offers a broad range of traditional financial services and products, competitively priced and delivered in a responsive manner to small businesses, professionals and residents in the local market. For additional information visit our website at www.firstresourcebank.com. Member FDIC.
This press release contains statements that are not of historical facts and may pertain to future operating results or events or management's expectations regarding those results or events. These are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934. These forward-looking statements may include, but are not limited to, statements about our plans, objectives, expectations and intentions and other statements contained in this press release that are not historical facts. When used in this press release, the words "expects", "anticipates", "intends", "plans", "believes", "seeks", "estimates", or words of similar meaning, or future or conditional verbs, such as "will", "would", "should", "could", or "may" are generally intended to identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are inherently subject to significant business, economic and competitive uncertainties and contingencies, many of which are either beyond our control or not reasonably capable of predicting at this time. In addition, these forward-looking statements are subject to assumptions with respect to future business strategies and decisions that are subject to change. Actual results may differ materially from the results discussed in these forward-looking statements. Readers of this press release are accordingly cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. First Resource Bank disclaims any intent or obligation to update publicly any of the forward-looking statements herein, whether in response to new information, future events or otherwise.
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What were First Resource Bancorp's third-quarter 2026 earnings?
First Resource Bancorp earned $2.9 million in the third quarter of 2026, with diluted earnings per share of $0.98. Net income increased 30% from the prior year's third quarter and 6% from the second quarter of 2026.
How did First Resource Bancorp's deposits and loans change in the third quarter of 2026?
Deposits increased $44.1 million, or 6%, and loans increased $10.3 million, or 1%, during the quarter. Loan growth was driven primarily by commercial real estate lending. Year over year, deposits increased 25% and loans increased 12%.
How much of First Resource Bancorp's deposits were insured or collateralized?
Approximately 79% of total deposits were insured or collateralized as of September 30, 2026.
What collateral supported First Resource Bancorp's non-accrual loans in the third quarter of 2026?
The bank's non-accrual loans consisted of five credit relationships, fully secured by real estate collateral. No specific reserves were required for the third quarter.
How did investment losses affect First Resource Bancorp's equity at September 30, 2026?
The available-for-sale portfolio's $1.4 million after-tax unrealized loss was reflected in accumulated other comprehensive loss within stockholders' equity. The held-to-maturity portfolio had a separate after-tax unrealized loss of $635 thousand, representing approximately 1.0% of total stockholders' equity.