Other Expenses

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2024

Other Expenses [Abstract]

Other Expenses

Other Expenses

Other expenses consists of the following:

	Three Months ended
(Dollars in thousands)	March 31, 2024		March 31, 2023
Mergers and acquisition expenses	$	5,725	352
Consulting and outside services	4,727		4,081
Debit card expenses	3,582		2,965
VIE amortization and other expenses	3,308		2,528
Loan expenses	2,299		1,707
Business development	1,648		1,361
Telephone	1,551		1,579
Checking and operating expenses	1,518		666
Employee expenses	1,432		1,295
Postage	1,246		1,118
Accounting and audit fees	822		1,024
Printing and supplies	721		844
Legal fees	423		325
(Gain) loss on dispositions of fixed assets	(1,035)		(15)
Other	2,516		2,302
Total other expenses	$	30,483	22,132