First Business Bank Net Interest Income Rises 6.8% to $35.5 Million
Net interest income increased $2.3 million, or 6.8%, to $35.5 million vs last year. "Our strong first quarter performance underscores the effectiveness of First Business Bank's strategy," said Corey Chambas, Chief Executive Officer. "We delivered broad-based growth, with loans and core deposits increasing 15% and 18%, respectively, exhibiting our team's success in driving exceptional levels of new client acquisition. Our higher-yielding C&I lending portfolios accounted for two-thirds of the late-quarter loan growth and should provide meaningful support to net interest margin going forward. Growth in non-interest income further reinforced the benefits of our diversified revenue model. Additionally, we made progress toward resolving our largest non-performing CRE credit, contributing to an 8% decline in non-accrual loans during the quarter. Our momentum in the first quarter positions us to achieve our full-year target of 10% growth and above-average shareholder returns while maintaining disciplined risk management."
