• Independent Bank's third-quarter 2026 diluted earnings fell year-over-year to $0.80, while net income rose to $17.85 million.
• Net interest income climbed 22% year-over-year to $55.26 million, while net interest margin widened to 3.79%.
• Credit-loss provisions more than doubled year-over-year to $4.81 million, partly due to increased specific reserves for one commercial lending relationship.
• The bank completed its HCB Financial acquisition July 1 and expects full integration of Highpoint Community Bank's systems November 9, 2026.

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