Core Viewpoint - Meridian Corporation reported strong financial performance for the second quarter of 2025, with significant increases in net income and pre-provision net revenue, driven by improved margins and strong loan sales [2][5][7]. Financial Performance - Net income for Q2 2025 was $5.6 million, or $0.49 per diluted share, representing a 133% increase from the previous quarter [5][30]. - Pre-provision net revenue (PPNR) rose to $11.1 million, up 57% from Q2 2024 [5][30]. - The net interest margin improved to 3.54%, with loan yield increasing to 7.24% [5][30]. Loan and Deposit Growth - Loan growth for the quarter was 2.5%, with management forecasting an annual growth rate of 8-10% [2][5]. - Total assets remained stable at $2.5 billion, with portfolio loans growing by $36.2 million, or 1.7% quarter-over-quarter [19][20]. - Total deposits decreased by $18.4 million, or 0.9%, primarily due to a decline in non-interest bearing deposits [22][23]. Non-Interest Income - Total non-interest income increased by $4.0 million, or 54.1%, driven by a significant rise in mortgage banking income and SBA loan income [15][16]. - Mortgage banking income reached $5.8 million, a 69.8% increase from the previous quarter [15][16]. Non-Interest Expense - Total non-interest expense rose by $2.6 million, or 13.9%, with notable increases in salaries and employee benefits [18][30]. - Salaries and employee benefits increased by $1.8 million, reflecting the hiring of additional staff [18]. Asset Quality - Non-performing loans decreased by $1.7 million to $50.5 million, improving the ratio of non-performing loans to total loans to 2.35% [24][26]. - Net charge-offs increased to $3.6 million, or 0.17% of total average loans, compared to 0.14% in the previous quarter [25][30]. Capital and Equity - Total stockholders' equity increased by $4.5 million to $178.0 million, supported by net income and dividends paid [23][30]. - The Community Bank Leverage Ratio was reported at 9.32% as of June 30, 2025 [23][30].