Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Net earnings for Q3 2025 increased by over $700,000 to approximately $4.3 million compared to roughly $3.6 million in Q2 2025 [6][7] - Net interest income rose by about $800,000 quarter over quarter, from just over $10.2 million to just over $11 million [7] - Pre-tax, pre-provision income reached approximately $17.35 million year to date, representing an annualized run rate of about $23.1 million [8][10] - Core return on average equity (ROE) was approximately 22.6% for the quarter, one of the highest levels among community banks nationwide [8] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Gross loans ended the quarter at $813.7 million, up from $784.6 million last quarter, representing a strong acceleration of loan growth [14] - Total deposits grew to $959.5 million, with $80.6 million in new deposits during Q3 2025 [15][18] - Non-interest income increased nearly $1.5 million year over year, driven by service charges and fees [14][16] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total assets grew by $83.9 million to $1.08 billion as of September 30, 2025 [17][18] - The efficiency ratio remained highly competitive at 50.7%, well below the peer average of 68.02% [19] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to reinforce its position as one of the most dynamic and rapidly growing community banks in South Florida while maintaining a relationship-driven culture [20][21] - The focus remains on utilizing strong capital and a dedicated team to support growth and expansion [20] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in maintaining strong loan growth and profitability, emphasizing the importance of community relationships [20][39] - The company is actively searching for mergers and acquisitions to further enhance growth [36] Other Important Information - The company celebrated its 25th anniversary, highlighting its growth from a single branch to a $1.1 billion institution [3][6] - The allowance for credit losses to loans ratio stands at 1.23%, above the national peer average of 1.17% [17] Q&A Session Summary Question: What drove the expansion in Q3 NIM, and how does year-to-date performance compare with margin levels going forward? - The expansion in NIM was driven by older loans running off at lower interest rates and newer loans being issued at higher rates [26] Question: What is driving the deposit growth, and how is the deposit mix evolving? - The growth is attributed to a loyal customer base, with a historical mix of one-third non-interest-bearing deposits [27][28] Question: Which loan segments are driving growth, and how do you feel about overall credit risk? - The majority of growth is in commercial real estate, with strong asset quality maintained [30][31] Question: How does management evaluate capital adequacy relative to regulatory requirements and internal targets? - The company has a robust capital structure, well above regulatory requirements, and is actively seeking growth opportunities [34][36] Question: How is the bank positioning itself competitively amid regional CRE dynamics and deposit competition? - The bank differentiates itself through strong customer relationships and service quality rather than competing solely on rates [38][39] Question: Can the bank attract New York City depositors given recent events? - The bank's customer base is not limited to South Florida, and there are opportunities to expand beyond current markets [42][44]