First Bancorp reported a strong second quarter with net income of $28.7 million, or $0.70 per diluted common share. The company experienced growth in customer deposits, reductions in borrowings and brokered deposits, and improved asset yields, contributing to an increase in net interest margin.
Loans totaled $8.1 billion, reflecting a slight contraction for the quarter but growth year-over-year.
Customer deposits grew by $336.6 million, while brokered deposits contracted by $152.0 million, leading to an increase in total deposits of $184.5 million.
The tax equivalent net interest margin increased 7 basis points to 2.87%.
Credit quality remained strong with a nonperforming assets to total assets ratio of 0.37%.
The company did not provide specific forward guidance in the earnings report.