Interest Margin

ChoiceOne Financial Services (COFS) reported its Q2 2025 financial results following its merger with Fentura Financial on March 1, 2025. The merger added approximately $1.8 billion in assets. Q2 net income was $13.53 million, up from $6.59 million year-over-year, while the six-month period resulted in a net loss largely due to merger-related expenses. GAAP net interest margin increased to 3.66%. Core loans grew organically by 10.0% over the past year. Assets reached $4.3 billion.

Sturgis Bancorp (STBI) reported a strong Q2 2025 with net income increasing to $1.6 million and earnings per share reaching $0.76. The net interest margin improved significantly to 3.62%. Deposits grew by $40 million to $882 million. Wholesale funding dependence was reduced. However, noninterest expenses increased, and noninterest income decreased year-to-date. The bank maintains a strong capital position with a Tier 1 leverage ratio of 8.00%.