Financial Performance - Net income for Q1 2025 was 25.0million,or0.81 per diluted share, compared to 27.2million,or0.89 per diluted share for Q1 2024, reflecting a decrease of 2.2million[159].−NetinterestincomeforQ12025was70.6 million, a 3.8% increase from 68.0millioninQ12024[163].−Thecompanyexperienceda3.8 million decrease in non-interest income and a 3.5millionincreaseinnon−interestexpenseinQ12025[159].−Non−interestincomedecreasedto6.4 million in Q1 2025, down from 10.2millioninQ12024,primarilyduetoa4.6 million decrease in income from equity investments [173]. - Non-interest expense rose to 41.7millioninQ12025,anincreaseof3.5 million from 38.2millioninQ12024[175].−TheeffectivetaxrateforQ12025was28.08.29 billion, total loans net of allowance for credit losses were 4.62billion,totaldepositswere7.41 billion, and stockholders' equity was 736.0million[139].−Totalassetsincreasedto8.29 billion as of March 31, 2025, compared to 8.26billionatDecember31,2024[177].−Totaldepositsgrewto7.41 billion at March 31, 2025, compared to 7.18billionatDecember31,2024[215].−Thetotalavailableforsalesecuritiesamountedto1.71 billion, an increase from 1.63billionatDecember31,2024,representingagrowthofapproximately4.93.28 billion as of March 31, 2025, compared to 3.22billionatDecember31,2024,markinganincreaseofapproximately2.01.57 billion as of March 31, 2025, slightly down from 1.59billionatDecember31,2024,indicatingadecreaseofabout1.34.62 billion as of March 31, 2025, compared to 4.61billionatDecember31,2024,reflectingamarginalincrease[192].−Theallowanceforcreditlossesdecreasedto57.7 million, representing 1.23% of total loans, down from 1.29% at December 31, 2024 [205]. - Nonperforming assets increased to 33.940million,or0.4125.870 million, or 0.31% of total assets, at December 31, 2024 [209]. - The net charge-offs for the quarter were 2.58million,comparedto2.18 million in the same period last year [205]. - The commercial loan portfolio represented 63.8% of the total loan portfolio, increasing from 63.3% at the end of 2024 [194]. Investment and Strategy - The company’s investment strategy includes a significant portion in U.S. GSE obligations, which helps minimize credit risk through diversification and concentration limits [179]. - The company focuses on C&I, multifamily, and CRE lending within its commercial loan portfolio as part of its strategic growth plan [192]. - Approximately 82% of the non-agency securities in the portfolio carry AAA credit ratings, while 18% carry A credit ratings or higher, indicating a strong credit quality [191]. Capital and Liquidity - Total stockholders' equity increased to 736.0millionatMarch31,2025,upfrom707.7 million at December 31, 2024, driven by 25.0millionofnetincome[232].−Thecompanymaintainedsufficientliquiditytomeetcapitalanddebtserviceobligationsfor24monthswithoutsubsidiarydividendsandfor12monthsunderadverseconditions[227].−Totalcapitaltorisk−weightedassetsratiowas16.613.32 billion in immediately available funds, covering 94% of total uninsured deposits [231]. Corporate Social Responsibility - The company has obtained B Corporation certification, indicating a commitment to social and environmental performance [142]. - The company is a member of the Global Alliance for Banking on Values, promoting positive change in the banking sector [142].