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South Plains Financial, Inc.

SPFI

2025 Q2

Financial Services

3mo

Loan Yield Trends and Repricing Outlook in a Low-Rate Environment

Loan yields increased to 6.99% in Q2, boosted by a full repayment interest recovery.
Excluding the one-time gain, the yield was 6.76%, with expectations of stabilization near current levels.
Management anticipates repricing of large credits in the next 18 months could increase yields by approximately 200 basis points.
New loan production rates are in the low to high 6s and low 7s for larger borrowers.
The bank is monitoring the impact of tariffs and economic conditions on consumer behavior and loan pricing.

TPG RE Finance Trust, Inc.

TRTX

2025 Q2

Financial Services

2mo

Market Opportunity Driven by Bank Pullback in Direct Lending

Market conditions created an excellent window for TRTX to capitalize on widening loan spreads, especially as banks continued their reluctance to engage in direct lending.
TRTX executed 7 new loans totaling $696 million during the quarter, with a weighted average loan-to-value ratio of 68%.
The market backdrop allowed TRTX to leverage its dry powder and stable liability structure for attractive risk-adjusted returns.

BrightSpire Capital, Inc.

BRSP

2025 Q2

Financial Services

2mo

Progress in Reducing Watch List Loans and Portfolio Derisking

Reduced watch list exposure by 50% during the quarter, primarily through foreclosure of the San Jose Hotel loan, which is now owned free and clear.
Made significant headway in derisking the portfolio, including upgrades of two risk-ranked 4 loans due to borrower support and equity contributions.
Current watch list loan exposure decreased from $396 million to $202 million, representing 9% of the loan portfolio.

Green Dot Corporation

GDOT

2025 Q2

Financial Services

2mo

Green Dot's Strategic Balance Sheet Repositioning for Profitability

Green Dot has begun repositioning a portion of its balance sheet to improve yields and profitability, with additional changes planned for the coming months.
The company sold part of its bond portfolio in early Q2 and is now reinvesting in floating rate securities yielding between 5% and 7%.
Management emphasized that these new securities are low-risk, highly liquid, and tied to SOFR, making them sensitive to overnight rate fluctuations.
The strategic shift aims to turn the balance sheet into a profit generator while maintaining a conservative risk profile.
This initiative is part of a broader effort to leverage the balance sheet for deposit growth and higher returns, moving beyond traditional fee revenue.
The company is also reviewing and potentially adjusting its investment policy in consultation with the Board to support these initiatives.

NexPoint Residential Trust, Inc.

NXRT

2025 Q2

Financial Services

2mo

Strategic Capital Management and Refinancing Activities

Entered into a new $200 million 5-year revolving credit facility with JPMorgan Chase, Raymond James, RBC, and Synovus, with potential to increase by an additional $200 million.
Improved credit spread by 15 basis points compared to previous facility, with a maturity date of June 30, 2028.
Significant reduction in interest rate risk through a new SOFR swap at a fixed rate of 3.489%.

Peoples Bancorp Inc.

PEBO

2025 Q2

Financial Services

3mo

Small Ticket Leasing Portfolio Decline and Charge-Off Trends

The small ticket leasing portfolio declined from $220 million at June 30, 2024, to approximately $160 million at quarter end, with expectations of further decline.
Charge-offs in small ticket leasing remain elevated but are expected to plateau in the second half of 2025, with a net yield over 14%.
Management is actively working to reduce high balance accounts and expects the portfolio to run its course over the next two quarters, aiming to return to a 4-5% net charge-off rate.

Blue Foundry Bancorp

BLFY

2025 Q2

Financial Services

2mo

Strategic Focus on Portfolio Diversification and Yield Enhancement

Management emphasized ongoing efforts to diversify the loan portfolio, including a $22 million increase in commercial and industrial loans, a $12 million rise in construction loans, and a $76 million increase in consumer loans, primarily credit-enhanced.
The strategy aims to improve risk-adjusted returns and drive earnings growth, with a focus on higher-yield asset classes.
Loan pipeline remains healthy with over $40 million in commercial lending letters of intent, expected to yield above 7%.
Portfolio shifts are aligned with long-term value creation and supporting local businesses.

First Commonwealth Financial Corporation

FCF

2025 Q2

Financial Services

2mo

Significant Margin Expansion Driven by Loan Yield Improvements and Macro Swap Maturities

Net interest margin increased by 21 basis points to 3.83%, primarily due to improved loan yields and lower deposit costs.
Most of the margin expansion was organic, with only a small contribution from the CenterBank acquisition and macro swap roll-offs.
Macro swaps maturing in 2026 are expected to support margin stability, with a forecast of NIM staying above 4% in 2026 despite potential rate cuts.

Assured Guaranty Ltd.

AGO

2025 Q2

Financial Services

2mo

Impact of Lower Interest Rates on Business Strategy

Management discussed how a lower interest rate environment affects premium calculations, with premiums likely decreasing as rates fall.
Despite lower premiums, a lower interest rate could lead to increased market issuance as issuers take advantage of cheap borrowing costs.
The secondary market is expected to remain resilient, with spreads potentially widening, which could offset some of the impact of lower interest rates on premium income.

ServisFirst Bancshares, Inc.

SFBS

2025 Q2

Financial Services

3mo

Strategic Bond Portfolio Restructuring to Enhance Margins

ServisFirst Bancshares strategically sold approximately $70 million of bonds yielding 1.34% at a loss of $8.6 million during Q2 2025.
The proceeds from bond sales were reinvested into new investments with an average yield of 6.28%, aiming for stronger margin performance.
The bond restructuring is expected to have a payback period of approximately 3.8 years, positioning the bank for improved profitability.
This move reflects a proactive strategy to optimize the investment portfolio amid changing interest rate environments and market conditions.

SouthState Corporation

SSB

2025 Q2

Financial Services

3mo

Loan Production Increase

57%

The pipeline growth in the first quarter led to a 57% increase in loan production from around $2 billion a quarter to over $3 billion in the second quarter.

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