Release Date: October 24, 2024
For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript.
Q: Can you discuss the yield on the securities you sold and purchased, and the net effect on the margin going forward? A: The net effect on the margin will be positive, likely about 1 or 2 basis points. We sold lower-yielding municipal securities and bought higher-yielding agency mortgage-backed securities with shorter durations. The impact on the margin will not be significant due to the small amount of securities involved. - Lee Gibson, CEO
Q: What is the current status of loan payoffs and the loan pipeline, and how does this affect loan growth projections? A: Loan payoffs are a sign of a good economy, but we have experienced some early payoffs. Our loan pipeline is solid, but due to anticipated additional payoffs, we have reduced our loan growth target for 2024 from 5% to 3%. We have seen good loan growth in October, but expect more payoffs. - Lee Gibson, CEO
Q: What are your thoughts on the margin outlook going forward? A: The margin will be a bit bumpy due to seasonal deposit fluctuations and potential Fed rate changes. A large deposit account that affects our margin will not be present in the fourth quarter, which may cause some variability. The future margin will depend on Fed actions regarding short-term rates. - Lee Gibson, CEO
Q: Can you provide an update on the C&I lending initiative and recent hires? A: We made two hires in the quarter and are interviewing for more. We expect to see results from this initiative in 2025 and will continue hiring throughout the year. The initiative is progressing as planned. - Lee Gibson, CEO
Q: How are deposit costs trending, especially after the recent rate cut? A: Post rate cut, we reduced rates on approximately $1 billion in deposits by about 80% of the Fed's cut. We also have CDs maturing monthly, allowing us to adjust rates downward. Overall, we expect deposit costs to decrease by about 40 basis points monthly. - Lee Gibson, CEO
For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript.
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