West Bancorporation Reports Improved Net Interest Margin and Stable Credit Quality in Q1 2026 Earnings Call
West Bancorporation, Inc. (WTBA) reported a 12 basis point sequential improvement in net interest margin, driven by repricing of fixed-rate assets from the COVID era. Loan balances remained flat due to offsetting new originations and payoffs, while credit quality was described as pristine. The bank is focusing on relationship-based lending and expects margin expansion to continue as lower-yielding loans reprice.
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