The following is a summary of the First Internet Bancorp (INBK) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Transcript:

Financial Performance:

• First Internet Bancorp reported double-digit earnings growth for the fourth consecutive quarter.

• Q3 net income was $7 million, up 21% from Q2.

• Q3 diluted earnings per share were $0.80, up over 19% from Q2.

• Net interest income increased by over 2% from the previous quarter due to solid loan growth, a larger balance sheet, and higher yields, contributing to a rise in operating revenue by over 4% compared to the previous quarter.

• Non-interest income, which includes the servicing of loans, and other fees, represents one-third of the total revenue, with a year-over-year increase of 36%.

Business Progress:

• The bank has experienced robust deposit growth, enhancing balance sheet liquidity and flexibility.

• Significant growth in SBA lending, with a record quarter of gain on sale revenue and 35% year-over-year increase in SBA loan originations.

• Continued expansion and diversification of revenue through strategic fintech partnerships and strong performance in commercial and SBA lending segments.

• Construction and commercial real estate lending segments saw significant activity, contributing to overall loan portfolio growth.

Opportunities:

• With the future interest rate cuts, deposit costs are expected to decrease, providing an opportunity for margin expansion and cost efficiency.

• The strong performance of the SBA lending platform presents continuous growth opportunities in small business financing.

• Potential to expand further in fintech partnerships which have shown substantial quarter-over-quarter growth.

Risks:

• Despite positive overall credit quality, there was an increase in nonperforming loans in franchise finance, small business lending, and residential mortgage sectors.

• The bank faces risks associated with interest rate fluctuations which could impact net interest margin.

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