• Paragon published a fourth-quarter and full-year earnings release, reporting net income of USD 7.8 million, up 66%.
• Net interest income totaled USD 32.4 million, up 19%, and total revenue was USD 36.5 million, up 18%.
• Total loans were USD 805 million as of Dec. 31, 2025, while core loans increased 5.9% to USD 36.5 million.
• Core deposits increased 14.7% to USD 86.5 million, while total deposits decreased 2% due to a USD 103 million reduction in brokered deposits.
• Net interest margin was 3.98% versus 2024, reflecting a 30-basis-point increase driven by lower deposit and other funding costs amid declining market interest rates, and CEO Robert Shaw said the bank remained focused on profitability and growth while maintaining commitments to employees and communities.

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