Credit costs remained low with a $7.5 million provision expense and net charge-offs at 6 basis points; one day 1 PCD charge-off of $17 million was recorded on an acquired relationship.
Loan production increased 57% from about $2 billion to over $3 billion quarter-over-quarter, contributing to solid loan growth.
Net interest income increased by $33 million over Q1, driven by loan coupon yields, securities portfolio restructuring, and lower cost of deposits.
Noninterest expenses were $351 million, at the low end of guidance, resulting in a second quarter efficiency ratio of 49.1%, bringing the year-to-date ratio below 50%.
Noninterest income remained stable at $87 million, with gains in correspondent business offset by a slight decline in mortgage revenue.
SouthState reported a strong Q2 2025 with adjusted return on assets at 1.45% and return on tangible common equity near 20%, excluding merger costs.
Tangible book value per share increased 8.5% year-over-year to $51.96 despite dilution from the IBTX merger; CET1 capital ratio improved compared to June 2024.
Interest expense was $1.1 million this quarter, expected to rise to $1.7 million next quarter due to leverage on upcoming residential acquisitions.
Next quarter guidance includes adjusted EBITDA of approximately $20.5 million, distributable earnings between $0.44 and $0.46 per share, and adjusted EPS between $0.21 and $0.23 per share.
Recurring cash compensation decreased by $3.5 million sequentially to $38.6 million due to cost containment measures; recurring G&A decreased by $1.2 million to $9.5 million.
Recurring service revenues were approximately $44 million, down $1.5 million sequentially due to lower property management fees at RMR Residential, partially offset by seasonal improvements in Sonesta-related fees.
RMR reported adjusted net income of $0.28 per share, distributable earnings of $0.43 per share, and adjusted EBITDA of $20.1 million for Q3 2025, all in line with expectations.
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