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SEC filingLive Oak Bancshares, Inc. reported net income attributable to common shareholders of $102.8 million for FY 2025, an increase from $77.5 million in FY 2024. This 32.7% year-over-year growth was driven by a $72.5 million (19.3%) increase in net interest income to $448.4 million and a $12.7 million (25.4%) increase in net gains on sales of loans to $62.4 million. Key offsets included a $20.2 million decrease in other noninterest income and a $25.4 million increase in income tax expense. The company's total assets grew to $15.13 billion from $12.94 billion, primarily funded by a $1.93 billion net increase in deposits. The net interest margin slightly increased from 3.27% to 3.30%. The company's performance reflects strong loan portfolio growth and effective deposit gathering, though it faces risks related to credit losses, regulatory changes, and internal control weaknesses.
Live Oak Bancshares, Inc. reported strong financial results for FY 2025, with net income attributable to common shareholders increasing to $102.8 million from $77.5 million in FY 2024, representing 32.7% growth. Net interest income grew by $72.5 million (19.3%) to $448.4 million, primarily due to growth in the held for investment loan and lease portfolio outpacing growth in interest-bearing liabilities. Average interest-earning assets increased by $2.10 billion (18.2%) to $13.59 billion, while the yield on average interest-earning assets decreased by 39 basis points to 6.68%. The net interest margin slightly increased from 3.27% to 3.30%. Total assets grew to $15.13 billion from $12.94 billion, supported by a $1.93 billion net increase in deposits.
Total interest income increased by $96.1 million (11.8%) to $908.5 million, with loans and fees on loans contributing $830.6 million. Interest expense increased by $23.6 million (5.4%) to $460.1 million, primarily from deposits. Noninterest income totaled $129.5 million, with significant components including net gains on sales of loans ($62.4 million), loan servicing revenue ($34.9 million), and equity method investments income ($17.4 million). The $12.7 million increase in net gains on sales of loans was principally due to higher loan sale volumes in 2025. The company's revenue is heavily dependent on SBA and USDA government-guaranteed lending programs, with gains on sales of loans comprising a meaningful component of revenue.
Net interest margin improved slightly to 3.30% from 3.27% in FY 2024. The provision for credit losses was $96.3 million, consistent with the prior year. Noninterest expense increased by $35.6 million (11.7%) to $338.7 million, driven by increases in salaries and employee benefits ($14.7 million), technology expense ($8.7 million), and FDIC insurance ($3.8 million). Income before taxes increased to $142.8 million from $89.2 million, while income tax expense increased to $37.2 million from $11.8 million due to higher pretax income and reduced tax credits. The effective tax rate was 26.0% compared to 13.2% in the prior year.
Net cash provided by operating activities was $158.2 million, primarily from net income adjusted for non-cash items including provision for credit losses ($96.3 million) and depreciation and amortization ($30.4 million). Net cash used in investing activities was $1.90 billion, mainly for net change in loans and leases ($1.84 billion). Net cash provided by financing activities was $2.00 billion, driven by a $1.93 billion net increase in deposits. Total assets of $15.13 billion included net loans and leases of $11.78 billion and investment securities available-for-sale of $1.43 billion. Total liabilities were $13.88 billion, with deposits comprising $13.69 billion. Shareholders' equity was $1.25 billion, with a common equity Tier 1 ratio of 10.53%.
The company anticipates that gains on sales of loans will comprise a meaningful component of revenue in 2026. Key risks include increased delinquencies and credit losses, changes to SBA or other government-guaranteed lending programs, a prolonged U.S. government shutdown or default, risks associated with artificial intelligence deployment, and material weaknesses in internal control over financial reporting. The company must maintain adequate regulatory capital, with total assets exceeding $10 billion subjecting it to heightened regulatory requirements. Management expects to continue focusing on its technology-based platform for small business lending and deposit gathering while managing interest rate risk and liquidity.