Merchants Bancorp reported a net income of $51.4 million for Q2 2021, an increase compared to Q2 2020. The increase was driven by a rise in net interest income, reflecting a decrease in the cost of deposits and an increase in interest income from higher loan balances. The company reached its highest asset levels, with $9.9 billion in total assets.
Net income increased by 25% compared to the second quarter of 2020, driven by a 26% increase in net interest income.
Total assets reached $9.9 billion, the highest in company history.
Efficiency ratio was maintained at 29.0%, reflecting effective capital management.
Non-performing loans were at 0.05% of loans receivable, demonstrating conservative underwriting.
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