Strong Loan Pipeline and Talent Acquisition Driving Growth
Loan pipeline is at its highest since the merger, reflecting regional economic resilience and successful talent recruitment, including a top middle-market lender from a $40 billion regional bank.
Modest 6% annualized loan growth with a good mix of C&I and CRE loans, and a strong pipeline heading into Q3.
Recent hires include a top lender from a large regional bank, emphasizing talent's role in growth and relationship management.