Independent Bank forecasts modest rise in Q4 net interest income

By Public Technologies
  • Independent Bank expects modest net interest income growth in Q4 2026, with reported net interest margin in the low 3.90% range.
  • Margin guidance assumes unchanged interest rates, including an estimated 10-basis-point benefit from purchase loan accretion.
  • Deposit growth is projected flat to low single digits annualized; commercial and industrial loans should rise at a mid-single-digit annualized rate.
  • Expenses excluding core conversion costs should increase at a low-single-digit annualized rate; conversion costs are estimated at $1 million-$1.5 million.
  • Q3 reported net interest margin reached 3.89%; the approved commercial pipeline totaled $574 million at September 30, up 12.5% from June 30.


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