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- **Revenue Growth**: Q3 net income up 45% Y/Y to $3.2M, driven by 8.7% Q/Q gross revenue growth and 25% Y/Y NII expansion.
- **Balance Sheet Strength**: Loans +$50M, deposits +$320M, with sticky new relationships and disciplined underwriting.
- **Margin Outlook**: Q4 NIM expansion of 5bps expected, with long-term target of 3.15%-3.25% NIM.
- **Strategic Moves**: Arizona expansion via former First Republic leader; fee income diversification with +$10k in high-margin trust fees.
- **Risk Management**: Minimal asset quality issues; 81bps allowance coverage vs. 75bps prior quarter.

**【CEO Summary Section】**
- **Q3 Financial Highlights**: Net income of $3.2 million ($0.32 per diluted share), up 45% year-over-year. Tangible book value per share increased 1.2%.
- **Loan and Deposit Growth**: Loans held for investment rose $50 million, driven by disciplined underwriting in CRE and residential sectors. Deposits grew $320 million, with noninterest-bearing deposits up due to title company inflows.
- **Strategic Focus**: Maintained conservative underwriting despite competitive pricing, prioritizing service over rate discounts. Share buybacks accretive to book value.
- **Outlook**: Expect continued loan/deposit growth, NIM expansion, and fee income growth in Q4, supported by strong pipelines and economic conditions.

**【CFO Financial Commentary】**
- **Net Interest Income (NII)**: Increased 8.9% Q/Q and 25% Y/Y, but NIM declined 13bps to 2.54% due to higher-cost deposits. Liquidity redeployment expected to drive Q4 NIM expansion of ~5bps.
- **Noninterest Income**: Up 8.5% Q/Q ($500k+ growth), driven by trust fees (+$10k) and mortgage gains. Fee income growth offset AUM decline in low-margin products.
- **Expense Management**: Noninterest expenses rose <1% Q/Q, with incentive comp tied to revenue growth. Efficiency ratio improving with operating leverage.
- **Asset Quality**: Minimal charge-offs; NPLs/NPAs up slightly due to one C&I downgrade, with adequate provisioning.

**【Q&A Highlights】**
- **Deposit Growth Sustainability**: New deposits sticky due to relationship-driven strategy; September deposit cost decline to 3.04% from peak 3.22%. Beta on MMDAs at 63%.
- **Margin Expansion Path**: Q4 NIM expansion via loan redeployment; long-term target of 3.15%-3.25% NIM seen as achievable with rate cuts.
- **Wealth Management Strategy**: AUM down $64M in low-fee products, but fee income up $10k in high-margin agency accounts. New team leadership driving progress.
- **Arizona Expansion**: Hired former First Republic executive to build franchise, targeting $4-6B market share in Phoenix metro.
- **Balance Sheet Management**: $50M in floating-rate bonds added to portfolio; loan pipeline supports Q4 growth without aggressive asset repricing.

First Western Financial, Inc. (MYFW) Q3 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

- **Strong Balance Sheet Growth**: $114M loan growth and stable deposits despite seasonal headwinds.
- **NIM Expansion Accelerating**: 6 bps Q2 expansion to 2.67%, targeting low-mid 2.70% by year-end.
- **Profitability Improving**: Pre-provision net revenue up 36% YoY, expense control driving operating leverage.
- **Strategic Initiatives**: PTIM fee recovery efforts, mortgage team expansion, and disciplined capital deployment.

**【CEO Summary Section】**
- **Loan and Deposit Growth**: Q2 loan growth of $114 million, driven by $167 million in new loan production across diverse industries. Deposit growth offset seasonal tax-related outflows. 
- **Net Interest Margin Expansion**: NIM expanded 6 bps to 2.67% through lower deposit costs and redeployment of OREO sale proceeds. Expect further expansion to low-mid 2.70% by year-end.
- **Expense Control**: Noninterest expense down $300k (0.6%) vs. prior quarter, maintaining tight cost management despite inflation. 
- **Share Repurchases**: Accretive share buybacks boosted tangible book value per share.

**【CFO Financial Commentary】**
- **Revenue Performance**: Pre-provision net revenue up 36% YoY to $5.1 million (excluding Q1 one-time gains). Gross revenue slightly down due to Q1 non-recurring items.
- **Profitability**: GAAP net income $2.5 million ($0.26/diluted share), lower than Q1 due to higher loan growth-related provisions.
- **Asset Quality**: Stable asset quality with $10 million decline in classified loans, one isolated charge-off.

**【Q&A Highlights】**
- **Funding Strategy**: $10 million overnight borrowings at mid-4% rate to be repaid with Q3 deposit inflows.
- **NIM Sensitivity**: $1 million NII impact per 25bp rate cut, slightly reduced from prior guidance.
- **Expense Run Rate**: Q3/Q4 noninterest expense expected to remain flat at $19.5-20 million.
- **PTIM Priority**: New leadership focused on planning services and B2B distribution to reverse fee decline trend.
- **Mortgage Market**: Industry-wide volume decline due to economic/interest rate uncertainty, despite MLO additions.
- **Client Sentiment**: Improved confidence in late Q2, with competitive but favorable environment for loan growth.

First Western Financial, Inc. (MYFW) Q2 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

- **Profitability surge**: Q1 net income $4.2M (+$0.43 EPS), up sharply from prior quarter
- **Margin expansion**: NIM +16bps to 2.61%, driven by lower deposit costs
- **Loan momentum**: $71M new production vs $72M payoffs, 6.89% avg rate on new loans
- **Deposit strategy**: Growing noninterest-bearing deposits, reducing CD rates
- **Asset quality**: NPAs/total assets ratio down, successful OREO sales
- **Cost efficiency**: Operating expenses down 5% Y/Y despite higher loan costs

**【CEO Opening Remarks】**
- Q1 2025 net income: $4.2 million ($0.43 EPS), up significantly from prior quarter.
- Key drivers: expanded net interest margin (+16bps to 2.61%), higher noninterest income, and disciplined loan production.
- Tangible book value per share increased 1.6% sequentially.
- Notable achievements: successful sale of 2 largest OREO properties for net gain, NPAs/total assets ratio decline.

**【COO Loan & Deposit Update】**
- New loan production: $71 million (vs $72M payoffs, net -1M).
- Portfolio focus: commercial loans (6.89% avg rate), residential mortgages, CRE demand.
- Deposit trends: +noninterest-bearing deposits offset by CD runoff; Q2 may see seasonal tax-related outflows.
- AUM: $144M decline Q/Q due to fixed fee account withdrawals, but +1% Y/Y growth.

**【CFO Financial Details】**
- Gross revenue: +3.4% Q/Q driven by NII (+3.6%) and noninterest income (+$900K).
- NIM expansion: cost of deposits declined, benefit to be realized in Q2.
- Subordinated debt redemption: $8M at 5.125% eliminated high-cost funding.
- Cost control: operating expenses down 5% Y/Y despite higher loan production costs.
- Expect continued NII growth from OREO sale proceeds redeployment.

**【Key Financial Metrics】**
- GAAP net income: $4.2M
- Non-GAAP EPS: $0.43 (vs prior quarter)
- Net interest margin: 2.61% (up 16bps)
- New loan production yield: 6.89%
- Cost of deposits: trending lower
- Tangible book value: +1.6% Q/Q

First Western Financial (MYFW)-25 Apr 25-2025 Q1 Earnings call transcript

- **Q4 2024 Strong Financials**: $2.7M net income, 4.8% revenue growth, 13bps NIM expansion to 2.45%.
- **Loan Growth Acceleration**: $94M new loan production (7.44% rate), highest since IPO, focused on owner-occupied CRE.
- **Deposit Strength**: Average deposits up 4%, DDA growth offsetting seasonal runoff.
- **2025 Outlook**: Target 2.73%+ NIM, $20M quarterly expenses, $20M+ OREO redeployment, 100%+ insurance fee growth.
- **Key Risks**: Mortgage market volatility, CRE competition, inflationary expenses.

**【CEO Opening Remarks】**
- Q4 2024 net income of $2.7 million ($0.28 EPS), up from prior quarter, driven by higher loan production and disciplined expense control.
- Loan growth of $42M in Q4, with new loan production at $94M (vs. $83M in Q3), focused on owner-occupied CRE and C&amp;I loans.
- Deposit growth of $11M, offsetting seasonal runoff, with average deposits up 4% Q/Q.
- Net interest margin expanded 13bps to 2.45% due to lower deposit costs and higher loan yields.
- Tangible book value per share increased 1.6% Q/Q.

**【COO Loan & Deposit Update】**
- New loan production at 7.44% average rate, higher than payoff rates, driving accretive turnover.
- CRE loan demand strong as borrowers take advantage of lower valuations, with all new CRE production owner-occupied.
- Deposit expansion from existing clients, with DDA growth offsetting seasonal runoff.

**【CFO Financial Results】**
- Gross revenue up 4.8% Q/Q, driven by 8.3% increase in net interest income (33% annualized).
- Noninterest income down $500K due to seasonal mortgage slowdown, but risk management fees up 100% Y/Y to $1.1M.
- Noninterest expense up $1.1M due to OREO write-down, but other expenses flat.
- Asset quality improved with NPAs/total assets declining and immaterial charge-offs.

**【CEO 2025 Outlook】**
- Target 2025 loan growth to drive NIM expansion beyond rate cuts, with 2024 MLO additions poised to benefit from improving mortgage market.
- Deposit gathering to reduce loan-to-deposit ratio below 95%.
- OREO sales to redeploy $20M+ in 2025, contributing to NIM growth.
- Fee income initiatives to increase PTIM fees, with insurance business up 100% Q/Q.
- Expense control target of $19.5M-20M quarterly, despite inflationary pressures.

**【Q&A Highlights】**
- OREO sales: Largest ranch under contract for sale at strong price, 2 smaller properties showing interest.
- NIM outlook: 2.73%+ for 2025, potential for 3.15%+ in normalized environment.
- Expense run rate: $20M quarterly guidance for 2025.
- Mortgage pipeline: Q1 2025 activity up, but cautious on full-year outlook.
- C&amp;I loan pipeline: Strong growth in relationship-based lending, offsetting CRE competition.


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