Core Insights - Mercantile Bank Corporation reported a net income of $23.8 million, or $1.46 per diluted share, for Q3 2025, an increase from $19.6 million, or $1.22 per diluted share, in Q3 2024 [1][3][30] - The bank's net income for the first nine months of 2025 totaled $65.9 million, compared to $60.0 million in the same period of 2024 [1][30] Financial Performance - Net revenue for Q3 2025 was $62.4 million, up $4.4 million, or 7.6%, from $58.0 million in Q3 2024 [3] - Net interest income increased to $52.0 million, a rise of $3.7 million, or 7.7%, from $48.3 million in the prior year [3][30] - Noninterest income reached $10.4 million, compared to $9.7 million in Q3 2024, driven by higher treasury management and payroll services fees [3][8] Interest Margin and Yield - The net interest margin was 3.50% in Q3 2025, slightly down from 3.52% in Q3 2024 [4] - The yield on average earning assets decreased to 5.75% from 6.08% year-over-year, primarily due to lower loan yields [4][5] - The yield on loans was 6.38% in Q3 2025, down from 6.69% in Q3 2024, influenced by lower interest rates on variable-rate commercial loans [4][5] Asset Quality - Nonperforming assets totaled $9.8 million, or 0.2% of total assets, as of September 30, 2025, compared to $5.7 million, or less than 0.1%, at year-end 2024 [18] - Loan charge-offs were $0.3 million, with recoveries totaling $1.1 million, resulting in net recoveries of $0.8 million [18][19] Capital Position - Shareholders' equity increased to $658 million as of September 30, 2025, up $73.1 million from December 31, 2024 [20] - The bank maintained a total risk-based capital ratio of 14.3%, indicating a "well-capitalized" status [20][21] Deposits and Loans - Total deposits reached $4.81 billion, an increase from $4.70 billion at year-end 2024, with local deposits up $84.2 million [16] - The loan-to-deposit ratio decreased from 102% as of September 30, 2024, to 96% as of September 30, 2025, reflecting strong local deposit growth [5][16] Strategic Initiatives - The bank announced a planned partnership with Eastern Michigan Financial Corporation, aimed at enhancing liquidity and achieving strategic goals [5][23]