Hanmi Financial Corporation reported a net income of $25.1 million for the second quarter of 2022, an increase of 21.0% compared to the previous quarter. Strong earnings were supported by record loan production, an increased net interest margin, and excellent asset quality, along with disciplined expense management.
Net income for the second quarter of 2022 was $25.1 million, or $0.82 per diluted share, up 21.0% from the first quarter of 2022.
Record loan production was achieved in residential mortgage, equipment finance, and SBA groups.
Deposits increased by 3.4% in the quarter, primarily driven by noninterest-bearing demand deposits, which grew by 3.9%.
The efficiency ratio improved to 46.05% for the second quarter from 53.29% for the prior quarter.
Hanmi is well positioned to continue to deliver disciplined growth and attractive returns for its shareholders.