First Bancorp Reports Second Quarter Results
1. FBNC reported Q2 net income of $38.6 million, up from Q1's $36.4 million. 2. Diluted EPS rose to $0.93, increasing 5.7% from the previous quarter. 3. Total interest income grew to $136.7 million, reflecting enhanced loan yields. 4. NIM improved to 3.32%, benefiting from lower funding costs and favorable loan yields. 5. Q2 noninterest expenses were $59.0 million, a modest rise indicating expense control.