Steady growth, with mergers along the way
Originations rose 19%, against 9% at similar lenders (state non-member banks making between half and twice as many loans) and 10% for the whole market, faster than about three in four peers. Its count rose from 189 in 2019. Mergers with 1st Cameron State Bank in 2021 and Merchants & Farmers Bank in 2022 are possible contributors.