DFI reports sound start to year for state-chartered banks

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Wisconsin’s state-chartered banks reported sound financial performance through the first quarter of 2025, according to data released Friday by the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI).

Total assets stood at $70.8 billion through March 31, up from $67.4 billion reported during the same period last year. The net interest margin improved to 3.38% compared to 3.10% in March 2024. Net loans increased by 4.60% to $51.3 billion, up by $2.3 billion over the same time.

In the 12 months ending on March 31:

  • The capital ratio strengthened to 10.20%, an increase from 9.91%;

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  • The past due ratio rose to 0.97% from 0.82% in March 2024;

  • Net operating income improved to $185.0 million compared to $152.2 million;

  • The return on average assets ratio expanded to 1.05% from 0.90%; and

  • Bank liquidity remained stable, with only a slight decline in the loans to assets ratio to 72.39%.

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As of March 31, there were 117 state-chartered commercial banks serving Wisconsin residents. To learn more, read the DFI’s Bank Performance Indicator Report as of March 31.

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