First Western Q3 2026 net income rises 88% year over year to $5.98 million

• First Western Financial’s third-quarter 2026 net income available to common shareholders rose 88% year over year to $5.98 million.
• Net interest income climbed 18% year over year to $23 million, driven primarily by a higher net interest margin and increased interest-earning assets.
• Loans held for investment grew 8% year over year to $2.81 billion at September 30, while deposits increased to $2.92 billion.
• Non-performing assets fell 41% year over year to $13.3 million at September 30, driven by an OREO property sale and paydowns.

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