Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Woffett reported net income available to common shareholders of $56.9 million or $0.72 per diluted share for Q4 2025, a slight decrease from $0.73 per share in Q4 2024 [7][8] - For the full year 2025, net income available to common shareholders was $211.4 million or $2.63 per diluted share, compared to $2.50 per share in 2024 [8] - Total noninterest income increased slightly to $18.4 million, with Woffett Insurance contributing $4.6 million for the quarter and $19.5 million for the fiscal year, a 12.5% increase over the prior year [12][13] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Loans receivable decreased by $188 million during the quarter, primarily due to a decrease in inactive loan types, while loan originations increased to $1.4 billion, outpacing repayments for the first time this fiscal year [8][9] - Active loan types, including multifamily and commercial real estate, saw significant increases in production, with commercial real estate production rising from $44 million to $211 million [15][16] - The net loan to deposit ratio ended the quarter at 93.7%, with core deposits making up 78% of total deposits, up from 75% a year ago [10][11] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Deposits increased by $51 million during the quarter, with noninterest-bearing deposits rising by 3.2% [10] - The former Luther Burbank deposits decreased by $1 billion over the fiscal year, reflecting a strategic effort to lower the cost of funds [10] - The liquidity and capital profile remains strong, with all capital ratios exceeding regulatory well-capitalized levels [12] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is transitioning from a thrift to a commercial bank, focusing on becoming a digital-first bank and increasing transaction deposits [24][31] - The new strategic plan, "Build 2030," aims to increase noninterest-bearing deposits from 11% to 20% by the end of fiscal 2030 [31] - Woffett has reorganized its banking teams to better serve commercial credit needs and has expanded its product offerings, including SBA loans [33][34] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management acknowledged challenges from rising interest rates and economic uncertainty but expressed confidence in the company's strategic direction and technology investments [21][24] - The company expects to see 8% to 12% growth in its active loan portfolio in the next year, while anticipating a runoff of $200 million to $300 million in inactive loans per quarter [56][57] - Management highlighted the importance of maintaining a disciplined approach to credit risk as the company grows [37] Other Important Information - The company successfully launched Woffett Wealth Management, aiming to grow assets under management to $1 billion within two years [42] - The company is actively involved in advocating for deposit insurance reform to create a more level playing field in the banking industry [45][46] Q&A Session Summary Question: Expectations for net growth in fiscal 2026 - Management anticipates 8% to 12% growth in the active loan portfolio, with an expected runoff of $200 million to $300 million in inactive loans per quarter [56][57] Question: Update on margin and rate sensitivity - The margin at the end of the quarter was 2.82%, and management expects it to expand with future rate cuts, although there is typically a lag in recognizing the benefits [58][60] Question: Core loan yields and impact of nonaccrual loans - The decrease in core loan yields was primarily driven by an increase in nonaccrual loans, which had a three basis point impact on the margin [66][67] Question: Outlook on deposit costs and client reactions to rate cuts - Management plans to be more aggressive with rate cuts now that the loan-to-deposit ratio is lower, and clients have not shown significant pushback against recent rate changes [89][90] Question: Plans for improving profitability and technology offerings - The focus will be on enhancing business accounts and continuously improving technology offerings based on client feedback [100][103]