Core Viewpoint - Medallion Bank reported strong performance in Q1 2025, with net income of $15.6 million, an 8% increase from the previous year, despite economic uncertainties affecting demand in recreation and home improvement lending [3]. Financial Performance - Net income for Q1 2025 was $15.6 million, compared to $14.5 million in Q1 2024 [5]. - Net interest income increased to $52.2 million from $48.2 million year-over-year [5]. - The net interest margin slightly decreased to 8.35% from 8.59% in the prior year [5]. - Total provision for credit losses rose to $19.0 million from $17.0 million in the previous year [5]. - Annualized net charge-offs were 3.41% of average loans outstanding, up from 3.38% in the prior year [5]. - Total loan portfolio grew by 6% to $2.2 billion as of March 31, 2025 [5]. - Total assets were reported at $2.5 billion with a Tier 1 leverage ratio of 16.0% [5]. Lending Segments - The recreation loan portfolio grew by 5% to $1.432 billion, while loan originations decreased to $86.8 million from $105.8 million year-over-year [6]. - Delinquencies for recreation loans increased to $68.2 million (4.76%) from $55.5 million (4.06%) in the prior year [6]. - The home improvement loan portfolio grew by 8% to $812.4 million, with loan originations at $48.8 million, down from $51.6 million [6]. - Delinquencies for home improvement loans rose to $8.3 million (1.02%) from $6.5 million (0.87%) year-over-year [6]. Strategic Initiatives - The bank completed an initial sale of $53 million in recreation loans at a premium to par value, indicating a proactive approach to managing its loan portfolio [3]. - The bank continues to monitor the market for potential loan sale opportunities [3]. Preferred Stock Dividend - The Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.67982 per share on Series F Preferred Stock, with a dividend rate of 10.75761%, payable on July 1, 2025 [7].