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That points to stronger profit-making from its banking business. Its lending margin grew, borrowing costs fell, and it returned more cash through a larger dividend and share repurchases. Some figures temper that picture. Average loan balances fell by $28 million from the prior quarter, and the merger added $12 million to $13 million in costs. Rising rates also hurt investment values, but the company said the effect was manageable. Record results and wider margins outweigh those pressures in the report.