The Company’s total cost of funds was 2.80% for the second quarter of 2025, a decrease of 5 basis points and 33 basis points compared with the first quarter of 2025 and second quarter of 2024, respectively Deposit costs decreased 5 basis points during the second quarter of 2025 to 2.75%, compared to 2.80% in the first quarter of 2025. The cost of interest-bearing deposits decreased 5 basis points during the second quarter of 2025 to 3.27%, compared with 3.32% in the first quarter of 2025, reflecting continued repricing of certificates of deposits in the second quarter of 2025.
Noninterest income totaled $1.8 million for the second quarter of 2025, a decrease of $86 thousand, or 4.6%, from the first quarter of 2025, primarily due to a decrease in other noninterest income, offset by a net increase in mortgage banking related income, gain on sale of government guaranteed loans ("GGL"), and other categories. Noninterest expense totaled $12.1 million for the second quarter of 2025, an increase of $673 thousand, or 5.9%, from the first quarter of 2025, primarily due to higher salaries and employee benefits and other professional fees. A number of strategic hires were made during the quarter including new commercial bankers, new GGL business development officers, and one mortgage loan officer.
The Company’s effective tax rate for the second quarter of 2025 was 15.1%, compared to 23.4% for the first quarter of 2025 and 21.1% for the second quarter of 2024. The decrease in effective tax rate from the first quarter of 2025 and the second quarter of 2024 was primarily due to the recognition of renewable energy tax credits.
Balance Sheet Trends
Total assets were $2.22 billion at June 30, 2025, an increase of $122.5 million, or 5.8%, from $2.10 billion at December 31, 2024. Loans held for sale ("LHFS") were $209.1 million at June 30, 2025, an increase of $35.1 million, or 20.2%, from $174.0 million at December 31, 2024. Gross LHFI were $1.53 billion at June 30, 2025, an increase of $117.8 million, or 8.4%, from $1.41 billion at December 31, 2024.
Total deposits were $1.97 billion at June 30, 2025, an increase of $133.5 million, or 7.3%, from $1.83 billion at December 31, 2024. Noninterest-bearing deposits were $313.4 million at June 30, 2025, compared to $302.9 million at December 31, 2024. Brokered certificates of deposits, a component of time deposits, were $307.9 million at June 30, 2025, as compared to $274.9 million at December 31, 2024, an increase of $33.0 million, or 12.0%.
Credit Quality
During the second quarter of 2025, the Company recorded a provision for credit losses of $752 thousand, compared to $629 thousand and $173 thousand during the first quarter of 2025 and second quarter of 2024, respectively. The provision expense recorded during the second quarter of 2025 was primarily due to increased loan production of LHFI, changes in economic factors, and current period net charge-offs, offset by other changes in loss rates. The Company's annualized net charge-offs to average LHFI ratio was 0.06% for the second quarter of 2025 as compared to 0.00% and 0.03% during the first quarter of 2025 and second quarter of 2024, respectively.
Nonperforming assets totaled $14.7 million, or 0.66% of total assets, at June 30, 2025 compared to $15.9 million, or 0.76% of total assets at December 31, 2024. The $1.2 million decrease in nonperforming assets at June 30, 2025 from December 31, 2024 was due to the sale of other real estate owned and payments collected on nonaccrual loans during the period. Adjusted nonperforming assets2, which excludes the guaranteed portions of nonaccrual loans, was $10.1 million, or 0.46% of total assets, at June 30, 2025 compared to $11.1 million, or 0.53% of total assets, at December 31, 2024.
About CoastalSouth Bancshares, Inc.
CoastalSouth Bancshares, Inc. is a bank holding company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. Through our wholly owned subsidiary, Coastal States Bank, a South Carolina state-chartered commercial bank, we offer a full range of banking products and services designed for businesses, real estate professionals, and consumers looking for a deep and meaningful relationship with their bank. To learn more about Coastal States Bank, visit www.coastalstatesbank.com.
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Stephen R. Stone |
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Anthony P. Valduga |
President and Chief Executive Officer |
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Chief Financial Officer / Chief Operating Officer |
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investorrelations@coastalstatesbank.com |