Carter Bankshares, Inc. reported a net income of $5.4 million, or $0.21 diluted earnings per share, for the second quarter of 2021. The company saw a decline in nonperforming loans and an increase in net interest income. They also completed their branch optimization initiative.
Nonperforming loans decreased $22.4 million, or 70.1%, to $9.6 million since December 31, 2020.
Net interest income increased $0.7 million, or 2.5%, to $27.2 million compared to the first quarter of 2021.
Net interest margin increased one basis point to 2.79% compared to the first quarter of 2021.
Completed 20 branch closures as part of the branch network optimization project.
Company did not provide forward guidance in the earnings report.
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