Bridgewater: 3 Key Takeaways for Long-Term Investors

Bridgewater Bancshares reported record Q3 2026 revenue with widening margins by shifting toward higher-yielding loans funded through core deposits. The bank expanded variable-rate loans to 26% of its portfolio to protect against rate fluctuations, grew core deposits 20% annualized, and increased affordable housing lending which carries higher yields and deposit relationships.