Expenses were better than expected in the first half, with full year expenses forecasted around $506 million, slightly better than original expectations.
Net income increased over 23% compared to the prior quarter driven by higher net interest and noninterest income, good expense control, and lower provision expense.
Net interest income was $163.6 million, up $3.1 million from prior quarter, with NIM at 3.11%, up 3 basis points.
Noninterest income was $54 million, benefiting from a few favorable items, with recurring noninterest income expected around $51 million per quarter.
Provision for credit losses was $4.5 million, with allowance for credit losses increasing to $167.8 million, coverage flat at 1.17% of total loans and leases.
Total deposits increased slightly, with public deposits up $166 million, offsetting declines in commercial and retail deposits.
Total loans increased about $59 million or 0.4%, mainly from a $125 million increase in dealer floor plan balances, offset by payoffs in commercial real estate construction loans.