10-Q
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
☒
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2022
OR
☐
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from to
Commission File Number: 001-39165
BLUE RIDGE BANKSHARES, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Virginia
54-1470908
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
1807 Seminole Trail
Charlottesville , Virginia
22901
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: ( 540 ) 743-6521
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each class
Trading
Symbol(s)
Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, no par value
BRBS
NYSE American
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes ☒ No ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). Yes ☒ No ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filer
☐
Accelerated filer
☒
Non-accelerated filer
☐
Smaller reporting company
☐
Emerging growth company
☒
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ☐ No ☒
As of May 2, 2022, the registrant had 18,767,565 shares of common stock, no par value per share, outstanding.
Auditor Firm Id:
149
Auditor Firm Name:
Elliott Davis, LLC
Auditor Firm Location:
Raleigh, NC, USA
PART I
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1.
Financial Statements
3
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of March 31, 2022 (unaudited) and December 31, 20 21
3
Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021 (unaudited)
4
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021 (unaudited)
6
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity for the three months March 31, 2022 and 2021 (unaudited)
7
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021 (unaudited)
8
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
10
Item 2.
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
33
Item 3.
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk
47
Item 4.
Controls and Procedures
47
PART II
OTHER INFORMATION
48
Item 1.
Legal Proceedings
48
Item 1A.
Risk Factors
48
Item 2.
Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
48
Item 3.
Defaults Upon Senior Securities
48
Item 4.
Mine Safety Disclosures
48
Item 5.
Other Information
48
Item 6.
Exhibits
48
Signatures
49
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PART I. FINAN CIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financi al Statements
Blue Ridge Bankshares, Inc.
Consolidated B alance Sheets
(unaudited)
(Dollars in thousands except share data)
March 31, 2022
December 31, 2021 (1)
ASSETS
Cash and due from banks
$
162,177
$
130,548
Federal funds sold
74,294
43,903
Securities available for sale, at fair value
375,484
373,532
Restricted equity investments
8,385
8,334
Other equity investments
23,943
14,184
Other investments
16,010
12,681
Loans held for sale
41,004
121,943
Paycheck Protection Program loans, net of deferred fees and costs
22,853
30,406
Loans held for investment, net of deferred fees and costs
1,843,344
1,777,172
Less allowance for loan losses
( 12,013
)
( 12,121
)
Loans held for investment, net
1,831,331
1,765,051
Accrued interest receivable
9,505
9,573
Other real estate owned
74
157
Premises and equipment, net
24,668
26,624
Right-of-use asset
6,766
6,317
Bank owned life insurance
46,817
46,545
Goodwill
26,826
26,826
Other intangible assets
7,455
7,594
Mortgage derivative asset
2,063
1,876
Mortgage servicing rights, net
27,691
16,469
Mortgage brokerage receivable
430
4,064
Other assets
16,808
17,211
Assets of discontinued operations
—
1,301
Total assets
$
2,724,584
$
2,665,139
LIABILITIES & STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Deposits:
Noninterest-bearing demand
$
766,506
$
706,088
Interest-bearing demand and money market deposits
978,650
941,805
Savings
152,105
150,376
Time deposits
456,820
499,502
Total deposits
2,354,081
2,297,771
FHLB borrowings
10,108
10,111
FRB borrowings
15,211
17,901
Subordinated notes, net
39,970
39,986
Lease liability
8,038
7,651
Other liabilities
18,694
14,543
Liabilities of discontinued operations
—
37
Total liabilities
2,446,102
2,388,000
Commitments and contingencies (Note 12)
Stockholders’ Equity:
Common stock, no par value; 25,000,000 shares authorized; 18,771,065 and
18,774,082 shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2022 and
December 31, 2021, respectively
194,679
194,309
Additional paid-in capital
252
252
Retained earnings
105,027
85,982
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax
( 21,476
)
( 3,632
)
Total Blue Ridge Bankshares, Inc. stockholders’ equity before noncontrolling interest
278,482
276,911
Noncontrolling interest of discontinued operations
—
228
Total stockholders’ equity
278,482
277,139
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
$
2,724,584
$
2,665,139
(1) Derived from audited December 31, 2021 Consolidated Financial Statements.
See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.
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Blue Ridge Bankshares, Inc.
Consolidated Stat ements of Operations
(unaudited)
For the three months ended
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
March 31, 2022
March 31, 2021
INTEREST INCOME
Interest and fees on loans
$
23,899
$
21,363
Interest on securities, deposit accounts, and federal funds sold
1,903
1,213
Total interest income
25,802
22,576
INTEREST EXPENSE
Interest on deposits
1,556
1,540
Interest on subordinated notes
553
630
Interest on FHLB and FRB borrowings
25
389
Total interest expense
2,134
2,559
Net interest income
23,668
20,017
Provision for loan losses
2,500
—
Net interest income after provision for loan losses
21,168
20,017
NONINTEREST INCOME
Fair value adjustments of other equity investments
9,364
—
Residential mortgage banking income, net
2,821
9,301
Mortgage servicing rights
6,738
3,371
Gain on sale of guaranteed government loans
1,427
1,074
Wealth and trust management
391
169
Service charges on deposit accounts
315
327
Increase in cash surrender value of bank owned life insurance
272
164
Bank and purchase card, net
422
300
Other
2,344
833
Total noninterest income
24,094
15,539
NONINTEREST EXPENSE
Salaries and employee benefits
14,096
13,903
Occupancy and equipment
1,485
1,331
Data processing
946
805
Legal, issuer, and regulatory filing
382
576
Advertising and marketing
428
279
Communications
799
367
Audit and accounting fees
141
189
FDIC insurance
231
343
Intangible amortization
397
351
Other contractual services
534
853
Other taxes and assessments
570
347
Merger-related
50
9,019
Other
2,630
1,872
Total noninterest expense
22,689
30,235
Income from continuing operations before income tax expense
22,573
5,321
Income tax expense
5,153
1,078
Net income from continuing operations
$
17,420
$
4,243
Discontinued Operations
Income (loss) from discontinued operations before income taxes (including gain on disposal of $ 471 thousand for the three months ended March 31, 2022)
426
( 7
)
Income tax expense (benefit)
89
( 1
)
Net income (loss) from discontinued operations
337
( 6
)
Net income
17,757
4,237
Net income from discontinued operations attributable to noncontrolling interest
$
( 1
)
$
( 9
)
Net income attributable to Blue Ridge Bankshares, Inc.
17,756
4,228
Net income available to common stockholders
17,756
4,228
Basic and diluted EPS from continuing operations (1)
$
0.93
$
0.28
Basic and diluted EPS from discontinued operations (1)
$
0.02
—
Basic and diluted EPS attributable to Blue Ridge Bankshares, Inc. (1)
$
0.95
$
0.28
4
(1) Earnings per common share ("EPS") has been adjusted for the three months ended March 31, 2021 to reflect the Company’s 3-for- 2 stock split effective April 30, 2021.
See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.
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Blue Ridge Bankshares, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss)
(unaudited)
For the three months ended
(Dollars in thousands)
March 31, 2022
March 31, 2021
Net income
$
17,757
$
4,237
Other comprehensive (loss) income:
Gross unrealized losses on securities available for sale arising during the period
( 22,586
)
( 3,142
)
Deferred income tax benefit
4,742
660
Unrealized losses on securities available for sale arising during the period, net of tax
( 17,844
)
( 2,482
)
Gross unrealized gains on interest rate swaps
—
7,915
Deferred income tax expense
—
( 1,662
)
Unrealized gains on interest rate swaps, net of tax
—
6,253
Other comprehensive net (loss) income
( 17,844
)
3,771
Comprehensive net (loss) income
$
( 87
)
$
8,008
Comprehensive income from discontinued operations attributable to noncontrolling interest
( 1
)
( 9
)
Comprehensive net (loss) income attributable to Blue Ridge Bankshares, Inc.
$
( 88
)
$
7,999
See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.
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Blue Ridge Bankshares, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity
(unaudited)
For the three months ended March 31, 2022
(Dollars in thousands)
Shares of Common Stock (1)
Common Stock
Additional Paid-in Capital
Retained Earnings
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss, net
Noncontrolling Interest of Discontinued Operations
Total
Balance at beginning of period
18,774,082
$
194,309
$
252
$
85,982
$
( 3,632
)
$
228
$
277,139
Net income
—
—
—
17,756
—
1
17,757
Other comprehensive loss
—
—
—
—
( 17,844
)
—
( 17,844
)
Dividends on common stock
—
—
—
( 2,253
)
—
—
( 2,253
)
Stock option exercises
1,183
15
—
—
—
—
15
Restricted stock awards, net of forfeitures
( 4,200
)
355
—
—
—
—
355
Cumulative effect adjustment of change in accounting method, net of income taxes
—
—
—
3,542
—
—
3,542
Disposition of noncontrolling interest
—
—
—
—
—
( 229
)
( 229
)
Balance at end of period
18,771,065
$
194,679
$
252
$
105,027
$
( 21,476
)
$
—
$
278,482
For the three months ended March 31, 2021
(Dollars in thousands)
Shares of Common Stock (1)
Common Stock
Additional Paid-in Capital
Retained Earnings
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, net
Noncontrolling Interest
Total
Balance at beginning of period
8,577,932
$
66,771
$
252
$
40,688
$
264
$
225
$
108,200
Net income
—
—
—
4,228
—
9
4,237
Other comprehensive income
—
—
—
—
3,771
—
3,771
Dividends on common stock
—
—
—
( 2,677
)
—
—
( 2,677
)
Issuance of common stock and other consideration paid in business combination
9,951,743
125,403
—
—
—
—
125,403
Stock option exercises
67,031
633
—
—
—
—
633
Restricted stock awards, net of forfeitures
24,825
167
—
—
—
—
167
Balance at end of period
18,621,531
$
192,974
$
252
$
42,239
$
4,035
$
234
$
239,734
(1) Common stock outstanding as of and for the period ended March 31, 2021 is reflective of the Company’s 3-for-2 stock split effective April 30, 2021.
See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.
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Blue Ridge Bankshares, Inc.
Consolidated Statem ents of Cash Flows
(unaudited)
For the three months ended
(Dollars in thousands)
March 31, 2022
March 31, 2021
Cash Flows From Operating Activities
Net income from continuing operations
$
17,420
$
4,243
Net income (loss) from discontinued operations
337
( 6
)
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization
525
446
Deferred income tax benefit (expense)
3,801
( 1,002
)
Provision for loan losses
2,500
—
Accretion of fair value adjustments (discounts) on acquired loans
( 2,691
)
( 359
)
Accretion of fair value adjustments (premiums) on acquired time deposits
( 470
)
( 697
)
Accretion of fair value adjustments (premiums) on acquired subordinated notes
( 25
)
( 35
)
Proceeds from sale of loans held for sale
234,550
412,139
Loans held for sale, originated
( 153,534
)
( 377,854
)
Gain on sale of loans held for sale, originated
( 77
)
( 4,715
)
(Gain) loss on disposal of premises and equipment
( 405
)
32
Investment amortization expense, net
452
463
Amortization of subordinated debt issuance costs
9
17
Intangible amortization
397
351
Fair value adjustments of other equity investments
( 9,364
)
—
Fair value adjustments attributable to mortgage servicing rights
( 3,777
)
—
Increase in cash surrender value of bank owned life insurance
( 272
)
( 164
)
Increase in other assets
1,151
( 2,873
)
Increase in other liabilities
4,500
5,674
Net cash provided by operating activities - continuing operations
95,027
35,660
Net cash provided by operating activities - discontinued operations
55
56
Cash provided by operating activities
95,082
35,716
Cash Flows From Investing Activities
Net increase in federal funds sold
( 30,391
)
( 2,731
)
Purchases of securities available for sale
( 32,660
)
( 107,057
)
Proceeds from calls, sales, paydowns and maturities of securities available for sale
7,743
12,490
Proceeds from sale of other real estate owned
70
4
Net change in restricted equity and other investments
( 283
)
1,990
Net decrease (increase) in Paycheck Protection Program loans
7,552
( 291,196
)
Net (increase) decrease in loans held for investment
( 66,088
)
38,436
Purchase of premises and equipment
( 104
)
( 78
)
Proceeds from sale of premises and equipment
1,937
278
Capital calls of small business investment company funds and other investments
( 3,553
)
( 376
)
Net cash acquired in acquisition of Bay Banks of Virginia, Inc.
—
44,066
Nonincome distributions from limited liability companies
227
107
Net cash used in investing activities - continuing operations
( 115,550
)
( 304,067
)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities - discontinued operations
245
( 46
)
Cash used in investing activities
( 115,305
)
( 304,113
)
Cash Flows From Financing Activities:
Net increase in demand, savings and other interest-bearing deposits
98,992
181,850
Net decrease in time deposits
( 42,212
)
( 17,032
)
Common stock dividends paid
( 2,253
)
( 2,677
)
Federal Home Loan Bank advances
—
200,000
Federal Home Loan Bank repayments
—
( 142,000
)
Federal Reserve Bank advances
—
265,908
Federal Reserve Bank repayments
( 2,690
)
( 62,706
)
Stock option exercises
15
633
Net increase in securities sold under repurchase agreements
—
16
Net cash provided by financing activities - continuing operations
51,852
423,992
Net cash provided by financing activities - discontinued operations
—
—
Cash provided by financing activities
51,852
423,992
Net increase in cash and due from banks
31,629
155,595
Cash and due from banks at beginning of period
130,548
117,945
Cash and due from banks at end of period
$
162,177
$
273,540
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Supplemental Schedule of Cash Flow Information
Cash paid for:
Interest
$
1,598
$
2,039
Income taxes
$
—
$
1,000
Non-cash investing and financing activities:
Unrealized loss on securities available for sale
$
( 22,586
)
$
( 3,142
)
Restricted stock awards, net of forfeitures
$
355
$
167
Assets acquired in business combination
$
—
$
1,224,583
Liabilities assumed in business combination
$
—
$
1,107,036
Effective settlement of subordinated notes in business combination
$
—
$
650
Change in goodwill
$
—
$
7,206
Cumulative effect adjustment of change in accounting method
$
3,542
$
—
See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
Note 1 – Organization and Basis of Presentation
Blue Ridge Bankshares, Inc. (the "Company") conducts its business activities primarily through its wholly-owned subsidiary bank, Blue Ridge Bank, National Association (the "Bank") and its wealth and trust management subsidiary, BRB Financial Group, Inc. (the “Financial Group”). The Company exists primarily for the purposes of holding the stock of its subsidiaries, the Bank and the Financial Group.
The Company sold its majority interest in MoneyWise Payroll Solutions, Inc. (“MoneyWise”) to the holder of the minority interest in MoneyWise in the first quarter of 2022. Asset and liability balances and income statement amounts related to MoneyWise are reported as discontinued operations for all periods presented.
The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements of the Company include the accounts of the Bank and the Financial Group and were prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) and to general practices within the banking industry. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. These interim consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021.
In March 2021, the Company’s board of directors approved a three-for-two stock split (“Stock Split”) effected in the form of a 50 % stock dividend on the Company’s common stock outstanding paid on April 30, 2021 to shareholders of record as of April 20, 2021 . Cash was paid in lieu of fractional shares based on the closing price of common stock on the record date. References made to outstanding shares or per share amounts in the accompanying consolidated financial statements and disclosures have been adjusted to reflect the Stock Split for all periods presented, unless otherwise noted.
On January 31, 2021, the Company completed a merger with Bay Banks of Virginia, Inc. (“Bay Banks”), a bank holding company conducting substantially all its operations through its bank subsidiary, Virginia Commonwealth Bank, and the Financial Group (formerly VCB Financial Group, Inc.). Immediately following the Company’s merger with Bay Banks, Bay Banks’ subsidiary bank was merged with and into the Bank, while the Financial Group became a subsidiary of the Company (collectively, the “Bay Banks Merger”). Information contained herein as of March 31, 2022 includes the balances of Bay Banks. Information for the periods in the year ended and as of December 31, 2021 includes the operations of Bay Banks only for the period immediately following the effective date of the Bay Banks Merger (January 31, 2021) through December 31, 2021.
On January 1, 2022, the Company changed its accounting method for mortgage servicing rights ("MSR") assets from the amortization method to the fair value measurement method under Accounting Standards Codification 860 Transfers and Servicing. This change in accounting method, which was an irrevocable election, was prospective in nature and resulted in an after-tax difference in carrying values of its MSR assets under the two methods at the beginning of the quarter. Consequently, a positive $ 3.5 million cumulative effect adjustment was recorded to stockholders’ equity as of January 1, 2022.
Certain amounts presented in the consolidated financial statements of prior periods have been reclassified to conform to current year presentations. The reclassifications had no effect on net income, net income per share, total assets, total liabilities, or stockholders’ equity as previously reported.
Note 2 – Amendments to the Accounting Standards Codification
In June 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2016-13, Financial Instruments – Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments. The amendments in this ASU, among other things, require the measurement of all expected credit losses for financial assets held at the reporting date based on historical experience, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable forecasts. Financial institutions and other organizations will now use forward-looking information to better inform their credit loss estimates. Many of the loss estimation techniques applied today will still be permitted, although the inputs to those techniques will change to reflect the full amount of expected credit losses. In addition, the ASU amends the
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accounting for credit losses on available-for-sale debt securities and purchased financial assets with credit deterioration. The Company will be required to apply the guidance for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2022. The Company has formed a cross-functional working group, supported by a third-party consultant, which is implementing the requirements of ASU 2016-13 by the adoption date.
In November 2019, the FASB issued ASU 2019-11, Codification Improvements to Topic 326, Financial Instruments – Credit Losses. This ASU addresses issues raised by stakeholders during the implementation of ASU 2016-13, Financial Instruments – Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments. Among other narrow-scope improvements, the new ASU clarifies guidance around how to report expected recoveries. “Expected recoveries” describes a situation in which an organization recognizes a full or partial write-off of the amortized cost basis of a financial asset, but then later determines that the amount written off, or a portion of that amount, will in fact be recovered. While applying the credit losses standard, stakeholders questioned whether expected recoveries were permitted on assets that had already shown credit deterioration at the time of purchase (also known as purchased credit-deteriorated (“PCD”) assets). In response to this question, the ASU permits organizations to record expected recoveries on PCD assets. In addition to other narrow technical improvements, the ASU also reinforces existing guidance that prohibits organizations from recording negative allowances for available-for-sale debt securities. The ASU includes effective dates and transition requirements that vary depending on whether or not an entity has already adopted ASU 2016-13. The Company is currently assessing the impact that ASU 2019-11 will have on its consolidated financial statements.
Note 3 – In vestments
Investment securities available for sale are carried at fair value in the consolidated balance sheets. The following tables present amortized cost and fair values of investment securities available for sale as of the dates stated.
March 31, 2022
(Dollars in thousands)
Amortized
Cost
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
Fair
Value
Available for sale
State and municipal
$
58,962
$
5
$
( 4,041
)
$
54,926
U.S. Treasury and agencies
75,402
—
( 5,683
)
69,719
Mortgage backed securities
225,163
78
( 18,106
)
207,135
Corporate bonds
43,679
572
( 547
)
43,704
Total investment securities
$
403,206
$
655
$
( 28,377
)
$
375,484
December 31, 2021
(Dollars in thousands)
Amortized
Cost
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
Fair
Value
Available for sale
State and municipal
$
51,341
$
302
$
( 530
)
$
51,113
U.S. Treasury and agencies
65,680
—
( 1,614
)
64,066
Mortgage backed securities
222,968
403
( 4,261
)
219,110
Corporate bonds
38,752
808
( 317
)
39,243
Total investment securities
$
378,741
$
1,513
$
( 6,722
)
$
373,532
As of March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, no securities and securities with a fair value of $ 8.7 million were pledged to secure public deposits with the Treasury Board of the Commonwealth of Virginia.
As of March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, securities with a fair value of $ 20.0 million and $ 23.1 million, respectively, were pledged to secure the Bank’s line of credit with the Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta ("FHLB").
The following table presents the amortized cost and fair value of securities available for sale by contractual maturity as of the date stated. Expected maturities may differ from contractual maturities because borrowers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties.
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March 31, 2022
(Dollars in thousands)
Amortized
Cost
Fair
Value
Due in one year or less
$
9,412
$
9,320
Due after one year through five years
36,249
34,710
Due after five years through ten years
133,649
126,631
Due after ten years
223,896
204,823
Total
$
403,206
$
375,484
The following tables present a summary of unrealized losses and the length of time securities have been in a continuous loss position, by security type and number of securities, as of the dates stated.
March 31, 2022
Less than 12 Months
12 Months or Greater
Total
(Dollars in thousands)
Number of Securities
Fair
Value
Unrealized
Losses
Fair
Value
Unrealized
Losses
Fair
Value
Unrealized
Losses
State and municipal
75
$
44,827
$
( 3,611
)
$
4,986
$
( 430
)
$
49,813
$
( 4,041
)
U.S. Treasury and agencies
28
51,162
( 4,376
)
10,193
( 1,307
)
61,355
( 5,683
)
Mortgage backed securities
65
158,560
( 13,607
)
42,108
( 4,499
)
200,668
( 18,106
)
Corporate bonds
16
15,119
( 485
)
1,938
( 62
)
17,057
( 547
)
Total
184
$
269,668
$
( 22,079
)
$
59,225
$
( 6,298
)
$
328,893
$
( 28,377
)
December 31, 2021
Less than 12 Months
12 Months or Greater
Total
(Dollars in thousands)
Number of Securities
Fair
Value
Unrealized
Losses
Fair
Value
Unrealized
Losses
Fair
Value
Unrealized
Losses
State and municipal
38
$
27,905
$
( 530
)
$
—
$
—
$
27,905
$
( 530
)
U.S. Treasury and agencies
22
64,067
( 1,614
)
—
—
64,067
( 1,614
)
Mortgage backed securities
54
186,924
( 4,257
)
543
( 4
)
187,467
( 4,261
)
Corporate bonds
11
6,770
( 313
)
996
( 4
)
7,766
( 317
)
Total
125
$
285,666
$
( 6,714
)
$
1,539
$
( 8
)
$
287,205
$
( 6,722
)
The Company reviews for other-than-temporary impairment of its investment securities portfolio at least quarterly. At March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, with the exception of one security, all securities in an unrealized loss position were of investment grade. In addition, the amount of unrealized loss for the security was not significant. Investment securities with unrealized losses are generally a result of pricing changes due to recent changes in the interest rate environment and not as a result of permanent credit impairment. Contractual cash flows for the mortgage-backed securities are guaranteed and/or funded by the U.S. government. Municipal securities show no indication that the contractual cash flows will not be received when due. The Company does not intend to sell nor does it believe that it will be required to sell any of its temporarily impaired securities prior to the recovery of the amortized cost.
Restricted equity investments consisted of stock in the FHLB (carrying value of $ 1.8 million and $ 1.7 million as of March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively), stock in the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond ("FRB") (carrying value of $ 6.1 million at both March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021), and stock in the Bank’s correspondent bank (carrying value of $ 468 thousand at both March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021). Restricted equity investments are carried at cost.
The Company also has various other equity investments, including shares in other financial institutions and fintech companies, totaling $ 23.9 million and $ 14.2 million as of March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively, which are carried at fair value with any gain or loss reported in the consolidated income statements each reporting period. As no actively-traded market exists for substantially all of the Company's other equity investments, fair value adjustments are determined by reviewing recent observable market transactions, such as stock or equity transactions, that are substantially similar to the Company's existing investments. Other equity investments are also periodically evaluated for impairment using information obtained either directly from the investee or from a third-party broker. If an impairment
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has been identified, the carrying value of the investment is written down to its estimated fair market value through a charge to earnings. As of March 31, 2022, no impairment on other equity investments has been recorded.
The Company also holds investments in early-stage focused investment funds, small business investment companies ("SBIC"), and low-income housing partnerships, which are reported in other investments on the consolidated balance sheets.
Note 4 – Loans and Allowance for Loan Losses
The following table presents loans held for investment, including Paycheck Protection Program ("PPP") loans, as of the dates stated.
(Dollars in thousands)
March 31, 2022
December 31, 2021
Commercial and industrial
$
380,754
$
320,827
Paycheck Protection Program
22,902
30,742
Real estate – construction, commercial
124,523
146,523
Real estate – construction, residential
60,195
58,857
Real estate – mortgage, commercial
748,223
701,503
Real estate – mortgage, residential
487,257
493,982
Real estate – mortgage, farmland
6,062
6,173
Consumer
37,368
49,877
Gross loans
1,867,284
1,808,484
Less: deferred loan fees, net of costs
( 1,087
)
( 906
)
Total
$
1,866,197
$
1,807,578
The Company has pledged certain commercial and residential mortgages as collateral for borrowings with the FHLB. Loans totaling $ 423.3 million and $ 478.3 million were pledged as of March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively. Additionally, PPP loans were pledged as collateral for the FRB's Paycheck Protection Program Liquidity Facility ("PPPLF") advances in the amount of $ 15.2 million and $ 17.9 million as of March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively.
As a result of the Bay Banks Merger and the 2019 acquisition of Virginia Community Bankshares, Inc., the acquired loan portfolios were initially measured at fair value as of the respective acquisition dates and subsequently accounted for as either purchased performing loans or purchased credit-impaired ("PCI") loans. The following table presents the outstanding principal balance and related recorded investment of these acquired loans included in the consolidated balance sheets as of the dates stated.
(Dollars in thousands)
March 31, 2022
December 31, 2021
PCI loans
Outstanding principal balance
$
68,778
$
97,418
Recorded investment
57,841
84,029
Purchased performing loans
Outstanding principal balance
665,979
706,147
Recorded investment
663,397
703,333
Total acquired loans
Outstanding principal balance
734,757
803,565
Recorded investment
721,238
787,362
The following table presents the changes in the accretable yield for PCI loans for the periods stated.
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For the three months ended March 31,
(Dollars in thousands)
2022
2021
Balance, beginning of period
$
16,849
$
123
Additions
—
10,030
Accretion
( 3,512
)
( 840
)
Reclassification of nonaccretable difference due to improvement in expected cash flows
—
104
Other changes, net
—
22
Balance, end of period
$
13,337
$
9,439
The following tables present the aging of the recorded investment of loans held for investment as of the dates stated.
March 31, 2022
(Dollars in thousands)
30-59
Days
Past Due
60-89
Days
Past Due
Greater than
90 Days Past
Due &
Accruing
Nonaccrual
Total Past
Due &
Nonaccrual
PCI Loans
Current
Loans
Total
Loans
Commercial and industrial
$
2,278
$
1,117
$
212
$
3,378
$
6,985
$
6,471
$
367,298
$
380,754
Paycheck Protection Program
—
—
—
—
—
—
22,902
22,902
Real estate – construction, commercial
3,894
269
—
88
4,251
1,196
119,076
124,523
Real estate – construction, residential
1,383
663
457
240
2,743
—
57,452
60,195
Real estate – mortgage, commercial
717
1,202
—
3,284
5,203
42,031
700,989
748,223
Real estate – mortgage, residential
6,392
2,000
362
5,221
13,975
7,553
465,729
487,257
Real estate – mortgage, farmland
339
—
—
—
339
—
5,723
6,062
Consumer
715
205
239
703
1,862
590
34,916
37,368
Less: deferred loan fees, net of costs
—
—
—
—
—
—
( 1,087
)
( 1,087
)
Total Loans
$
15,718
$
5,456
$
1,270
$
12,914
$
35,358
$
57,841
$
1,772,998
$
1,866,197
December 31, 2021
(Dollars in thousands)
30-59
Days
Past Due
60-89
Days
Past Due
Greater than
90 Days Past
Due &
Accruing
Nonaccrual
Total Past
Due &
Nonaccrual
PCI Loans
Current
Loans
Total
Loans
Commercial and industrial
$
2,338
$
—
$
30
$
6,066
$
8,434
$
8,903
$
303,490
$
320,827
Paycheck Protection Program
—
—
—
—
—
—
30,742
30,742
Real estate – construction, commercial
271
—
—
88
359
14,754
131,410
146,523
Real estate – construction, residential
651
98
279
413
1,441
—
57,416
58,857
Real estate – mortgage, commercial
53
—
—
3,024
3,077
51,872
646,554
701,503
Real estate – mortgage, residential
13,950
1,587
359
5,190
21,086
7,621
465,275
493,982
Real estate – mortgage, farmland
—
—
—
—
—
—
6,173
6,173
Consumer
902
583
249
396
2,130
879
46,868
49,877
Less: deferred loan fees, net of costs
—
—
—
—
—
—
( 906
)
( 906
)
Total Loans
$
18,165
$
2,268
$
917
$
15,177
$
36,527
$
84,029
$
1,687,022
$
1,807,578
The following tables present the aging of the recorded investment of PCI loans as of the dates stated.
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March 31, 2022
(Dollars in thousands)
30-89
Days
Past Due
Greater than
90 Days Past
Due &
Accruing
Current
Loans
Total
Loans
Commercial and industrial
$
—
$
—
$
6,471
$
6,471
Real estate – construction, commercial
—
—
1,196
1,196
Real estate – mortgage, commercial
—
—
42,031
42,031
Real estate – mortgage, residential
146
—
7,407
7,553
Consumer
—
—
590
590
Total PCI Loans
$
146
$
—
$
57,695
$
57,841
December 31, 2021
(Dollars in thousands)
30-89
Days
Past Due
Greater than
90 Days Past
Due &
Accruing
Current
Loans
Total
Loans
Commercial and industrial
$
—
$
—
$
8,903
$
8,903
Real estate – construction, commercial
—
—
14,754
14,754
Real estate – mortgage, commercial
—
—
51,872
51,872
Real estate – mortgage, residential
147
—
7,474
7,621
Consumer
—
4
875
879
Total PCI Loans
$
147
$
4
$
83,878
$
84,029
The following tables present a summary of the loan portfolio individually and collectively evaluated for impairment as of the dates stated.
March 31, 2022
(Dollars in thousands)
Individually
Evaluated for
Impairment
Collectively
Evaluated for
Impairment
Total Loan Balances
Related Allowance for Loan Losses
PCI loans:
Commercial and industrial
$
—
$
6,471
$
6,471
$
—
Real estate – construction, commercial
—
1,196
1,196
—
Real estate – mortgage, commercial
—
42,031
42,031
—
Real estate – mortgage, residential
—
7,553
7,553
117
Consumer
—
590
590
—
Total PCI loans
—
57,841
57,841
117
Originated and purchased performing loans:
Commercial and industrial
6,808
367,475
374,283
6,510
Real estate – construction, commercial
523
122,804
123,327
1,282
Real estate – construction, residential
—
60,195
60,195
469
Real estate – mortgage, commercial
11,304
694,888
706,192
1,367
Real estate – mortgage, residential
1,403
478,301
479,704
1,382
Real estate – mortgage, farmland
—
6,062
6,062
21
Consumer
—
36,778
36,778
865
Total originated and purchased performing loans
20,038
1,766,503
1,786,541
11,896
Gross loans
20,038
1,824,344
1,844,382
12,013
Less: deferred loan fees, net of costs
—
( 1,087
)
( 1,087
)
—
Total
$
20,038
$
1,823,257
$
1,843,295
$
12,013
15
December 31, 2021
(Dollars in thousands)
Individually
Evaluated for
Impairment
Collectively
Evaluated for
Impairment
Total Loan Balances
Related Allowance for Loan Losses
PCI loans:
Commercial and industrial
$
—
$
8,903
$
8,903
$
—
Real estate – construction, commercial
—
14,754
14,754
—
Real estate – mortgage, commercial
—
51,872
51,872
—
Real estate – mortgage, residential
—
7,621
7,621
117
Consumer
—
879
879
—
Total PCI loans
—
84,029
84,029
117
Originated and purchased performing loans:
Commercial and industrial
4,612
307,312
311,924
7,133
Real estate – construction, commercial
527
131,242
131,769
953
Real estate – construction, residential
—
58,857
58,857
395
Real estate – mortgage, commercial
3,194
646,437
649,631
1,403
Real estate – mortgage, residential
1,400
484,961
486,361
1,184
Real estate – mortgage, farmland
—
6,173
6,173
23
Consumer
—
48,998
48,998
913
Total originated and purchased performing loans
9,733
1,683,980
1,693,713
12,004
Gross loans
9,733
1,768,009
1,777,742
12,121
Less: deferred loan fees, net of costs
—
( 570
)
( 570
)
—
Total
$
9,733
$
1,767,439
$
1,777,172
$
12,121
The tables above exclude gross PPP loans of $ 22.9 million and $ 30.7 million as of March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively. PPP loans are fully guaranteed by the U.S. government; therefore, the Company recorded no allowance for loan losses ("ALL") for these loans as of March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021. In future periods, the Company may be required to establish an ALL for these loans, which would result in a provision for loan losses charged to earnings.
The following tables present information related to impaired loans by loan type as of the dates and for the periods stated.
March 31, 2022
December 31, 2021
(Dollars in thousands)
Recorded
Investment
Unpaid
Principal
Balance
Related
Allowance
Recorded
Investment
Unpaid
Principal
Balance
Related
Allowance
With no specific allowance recorded:
Commercial and industrial
$
3,521
$
6,054
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
—
Real estate – construction, commercial
523
522
—
527
527
—
Real estate – mortgage, commercial
11,216
12,172
—
—
—
—
Real estate – mortgage, residential
1,345
1,339
—
—
—
—
With an allowance recorded:
Commercial and industrial
$
3,287
$
3,285
$
640
$
4,612
$
4,612
$
836
Real estate – mortgage, commercial
88
87
1
3,194
3,849
1
Real estate – mortgage, residential
58
59
15
1,400
1,400
42
Total
$
20,038
$
23,518
$
656
$
9,733
$
10,388
$
879
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For the three months ended
March 31, 2022
March 31, 2021
(Dollars in thousands)
Average
Recorded
Investment
Interest
Income
Recognized
Average
Recorded
Investment
Interest
Income
Recognized
With no specific allowance recorded:
Commercial and industrial
$
5,305
$
62
$
3,250
$
35
Real estate – construction, commercial
524
—
542
8
Real estate – mortgage, commercial
11,880
48
1,384
14
Real estate – mortgage, residential
1,342
14
583
6
With an allowance recorded:
Commercial and industrial
$
3,290
$
—
$
—
$
—
Real estate – mortgage, commercial
88
—
—
—
Real estate – mortgage, residential
59
—
—
—
Total
$
22,488
$
124
$
5,759
$
63
Impaired loans also include certain loans that have been modified in troubled debt restructurings ("TDRs") where economic concessions have been granted to borrowers who have experienced or are expected to experience financial difficulties. These concessions typically result from the Company’s loss mitigation activities and could include reductions in the interest rate, payment extensions, forgiveness of principal, forbearance, or other actions. Certain TDRs are classified as non-performing at the time of restructure and may only be returned to performing status after considering the borrower’s sustained repayment performance for a reasonable period, generally six months. The Company had nine TDRs totaling $ 673 thousand as of March 31, 2022 and eight TDRs totaling $ 688 thousand as of December 31, 2021.
No residential mortgage loans were in the process of foreclosure as of March 31, 2022.
The following table presents an analysis of the change in the ALL by loan type as of the dates and for the periods stated.
For the three months ended March 31,
(Dollars in thousands)
2022
2021
ALL, beginning of period
$
12,121
$
13,827
Charge-offs
Commercial and industrial
( 2,401
)
( 359
)
Real estate – construction
( 123
)
—
Real estate – mortgage
( 16
)
( 12
)
Consumer
( 279
)
( 263
)
Total charge-offs
( 2,819
)
( 634
)
Recoveries
Commercial and industrial
74
56
Real estate – construction
12
—
Real estate – mortgage
4
16
Consumer
121
137
Total recoveries
211
209
Net charge-offs
( 2,608
)
( 425
)
Provision for loan losses
2,500
—
ALL, end of period
$
12,013
$
13,402
The following tables present the Company’s loan portfolio by internal loan grade as of the dates stated.
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March 31, 2022
(Dollars in thousands)
Grade
1
Prime
Grade
2
Desirable
Grade
3
Good
Grade
4
Acceptable
Grade
5
Pass/Watch
Grade
6
Special Mention
Grade
7
Substandard
Grade
8
Doubtful
Total
PCI loans:
Commercial and industrial
$
—
$
—
$
1,503
$
2,524
$
2
$
989
$
1,453
$
—
$
6,471
Real estate – construction, commercial
—
—
—
5
—
—
1,191
—
1,196
Real estate – mortgage, commercial
—
—
—
4,340
19,183
16,073
2,435
—
42,031
Real estate – mortgage residential
—
—
—
142
1,653
2,701
3,057
—
7,553
Consumer loans
—
—
—
—
215
366
8
—
589
Total PCI loans
—
—
1,503
7,011
21,053
20,129
8,144
—
57,840
Originated and purchased performing loans:
Commercial and industrial
290
768
195,187
157,865
9,976
2,836
4,722
2,639
374,283
Paycheck Protection Program
22,902
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
22,902
Real estate – construction, commercial
—
395
22,895
90,618
8,632
149
637
—
123,326
Real estate – construction, residential
—
—
10,390
47,331
2,235
—
240
—
60,196
Real estate – mortgage, commercial
—
2,300
264,816
398,340
24,102
5,202
11,432
—
706,192
Real estate – mortgage residential
—
7,925
254,089
199,388
10,552
873
6,877
—
479,704
Real estate – mortgage, farmland
339
—
879
4,713
131
—
—
—
6,062
Consumer loans
306
2
15,700
19,728
433
1
609
—
36,779
Total originated and purchased performing loans:
23,837
11,390
763,956
917,983
56,061
9,061
24,517
2,639
1,809,444
Gross loans
$
23,837
$
11,390
$
765,459
$
924,994
$
77,114
$
29,190
$
32,661
$
2,639
$
1,867,284
Less: deferred loan fees, net of costs
( 1,087
)
Total
$
1,866,197
December 31, 2021
(Dollars in thousands)
Grade
1
Prime
Grade
2
Desirable
Grade
3
Good
Grade
4
Acceptable
Grade
5
Pass/Watch
Grade
6
Special Mention
Grade
7
Substandard
Grade
8
Doubtful
Total
PCI loans:
Commercial and industrial
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
1,567
$
2,818
$
2,748
$
1,770
$
—
$
8,903
Real estate – construction, commercial
—
—
—
2,423
—
11,010
1,321
—
14,754
Real estate – mortgage, commercial
—
—
—
2,642
3,892
33,487
11,851
—
51,872
Real estate – mortgage residential
—
—
—
142
1,657
2,709
3,113
—
7,621
Consumer loans
—
—
—
—
388
481
10
—
879
Total PCI loans
—
—
—
6,774
8,755
50,435
18,065
—
84,029
Originated and purchased performing loans:
Commercial and industrial
291
560
156,519
133,738
11,256
3,180
6,380
—
311,924
Paycheck Protection Program
30,742
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
30,742
Real estate – construction, commercial
—
412
28,973
91,900
7,995
1,846
643
—
131,769
Real estate – construction, residential
—
—
14,610
40,418
3,416
—
413
—
58,857
Real estate – mortgage, commercial
—
2,382
307,067
283,165
34,750
17,133
5,134
—
649,631
Real estate – mortgage residential
990
9,218
276,992
180,980
11,107
974
6,100
—
486,361
Real estate – mortgage, farmland
340
—
1,067
4,766
—
—
—
—
6,173
Consumer loans
262
3
16,920
30,691
542
—
580
—
48,998
Total originated and purchased performing loans:
32,625
12,575
802,148
765,658
69,066
23,133
19,250
—
1,724,455
Gross loans
$
32,625
$
12,575
$
802,148
$
772,432
$
77,821
$
73,568
$
37,315
$
—
$
1,808,484
Less: deferred loan fees, net of costs
( 906
)
Total
$
1,807,578
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Note 5 – Goodwill and Other Intangibles
Goodwill and other intangible assets acquired in a business combination and determined to have an indefinite useful life are not amortized but tested for impairment at least annually or more frequently if events and circumstances exist that indicate that a goodwill impairment test should be performed. Intangible assets with definite useful lives are amortized over their estimated useful lives, which range from 5 to 12 years. Goodwill is the only intangible asset with an indefinite life on the consolidated balance sheets.
As of March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, the Company's goodwill totaled $ 26.8 million.
The following table presents information on amortizable intangible assets included on the consolidated balance sheets as of the dates stated.
As of March 31, 2022
(Dollars in thousands)
Gross Carrying Value
Accumulated Amortization
Net Carrying Value
Core deposit intangibles
$
9,626
$
( 3,279
)
$
6,347
Other amortizable intangibles
2,955
( 1,847
)
1,108
Total
$
12,581
$
( 5,126
)
$
7,455
As of December 31, 2021
(Dollars in thousands)
Gross Carrying Value
Accumulated Amortization
Net Carrying Value
Core deposit intangibles
$
9,626
$
( 2,908
)
$
6,718
Other amortizable intangibles
2,659
( 1,783
)
876
Total
$
12,285
$
( 4,691
)
$
7,594
Included in other amortizable intangibles were loan servicing assets of $ 620 thousand and $ 362 thousand at March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively, related to the sale of the government guaranteed portion of certain loans that the Company continues to service. Loan servicing assets of $ 297 thousand and $ 266 thousand were added during the three months ended March 31, 2022 and the year ended December 31, 2021, respectively. The amortization of these intangibles is included in interest and fees on loans in the consolidated statement of income.
The Company retains servicing rights on mortgages originated and sold to the secondary market. Beginning January 1, 2022, the Company elected the fair value measurement method for accounting for MSR assets, pursuant to which assets are initially recorded at fair value and subsequently adjusted to fair value at each reporting period. Prior to this, MSR assets were recorded under the amortization method, which required that MSR assets be recorded at the lower of cost or fair value. As of March 31, 2022, the fair value of MSR assets was $ 27.7 million, and at December 31, 2021, the carrying value of MSR assets under the amortization method was $ 16.5 million.
Note 6 – Borrowings
FHLB Borrowings
The Bank has a lin e of credit from the FHLB secured by pledged qualifying real estate loans and certain pledged securities. At March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, based on pledged collateral, the line totaled $ 315.1 million and $ 358.1 million, respectively. The FHLB will lend up to 30 % of the Bank’s total assets as of the prior quarter end, subject to certain eligibility requirements, including adequate collateral. The Bank had borrowings from the FHLB that totaled $ 10.0 million at both March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021. The interest rate on the borrowing was 0.56 % and the maturity date is February 28, 2030 . FHLB borrowings required the Bank to hold $ 1.8 million and $ 1.7 million of FHLB stock at March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively, which is included in restricted equity investments on the consolidated balance sheets. The Bank also has letters of credit with the FHLB in the amount of $ 85.0 million for the purpose of collateral for public deposits with the Treasury Board of the Commonwealth of Virginia. Outstanding letters of credit reduce the available balance of the borrowing facility with the FHLB, which was $ 220.1 million as of March 31, 2022.
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FRB Borrowings
In the second quarter of 2020, the Company began participating in the FRB’s PPPLF, which allowed banks to pledge PPP loans as collateral in exchange for advances. The PPPLF advances are at 100 % of the PPP loan value and term, have a fixed annual cost of 35 basis points, and receive favorable regulatory capital treatment. As of March 31, 2022, FRB borrowings pursuant to the PPPLF were $ 15.2 million with maturities ranging from less than one year to over three years .
Other Borrowings
The Company had unsecured lines of credit with correspondent banks, which totaled $ 44.0 million at both March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021. These lines bear interest at the prevailing rates for such loans and are cancellable any time by the correspondent bank. As of March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, no ne of these lines of credit with correspondent banks were drawn upon.
The Company had $ 40.0 million of subordinated notes, net, outstanding as of March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021. The Company's subordinated notes are comprised of an issuance in October 2019 and maturing October 15, 2029 (the “2029 Notes”) and an issuance in May 2020 and maturing June 1, 2030 (the "2030 Note". As of March 31, 2022, the net carrying amount of the 2029 Notes was $ 25.3 million, inclusive of a $ 830 thousand purchase accounting adjustment (premium) . For the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021, the effective interest rate on the 2029 Notes was 5.1 % and 4.7 %, respectively, inclusive of the amortization of the purchase accounting adjustment (premium). As of March 31, 2022, the net carrying amount of the 2030 Note, including capitalized, unamortized debt issuance costs, was $ 14.7 million. For the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021, the effective interest rate on the 2030 Note was 6.1 %.
Note 7 – Derivatives
The Company enters into interest rate swap agreements to accommodate the needs of its banking customers. The Company mitigates the interest rate risk entering into these swap agreements by entering into equal and offsetting swap agreements with highly-rated third-party financial institutions. These back-to-back swap agreements are free-standing derivatives and are recorded at fair value in the Company’s consolidated balance sheets (asset positions are included in other assets and liability positions are included in other liabilities).
The following tables present the notional and fair value of interest rate swap agreements for the dates stated.
March 31, 2022
(Dollars in thousands)
Notional
Amount
Fair
Value
Interest rate swap agreement
Receive fixed/pay variable swaps
$
2,039
$
70
Pay fixed/receive variable swaps
2,039
( 70
)
December 31, 2021
(Dollars in thousands)
Notional
Amount
Fair
Value
Interest rate swap agreement
Receive fixed/pay variable swaps
$
2,052
$
199
Pay fixed/receive variable swaps
2,052
( 199
)
As part of its efforts to sell originated government guaranteed and conventional residential mortgages into the secondary market, the Bank had entered into $ 70.9 million and $ 64.8 million of rate lock commitments with borrowers, net of expected fallout, as of March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively, and $ 38.4 million and $ 113.6 million of closed loan inventory waiting for sale, which were hedged by $ 95.5 million and $ 169.5 million in forward to-be-announced mortgage-backed securities as of March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively. Mortgage derivative assets totaled $ 2.1 million and $ 1.9 million as of March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively, and mortgage derivative liabilities, which are included in other liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets, were $ 0 and $ 75 thousand as of March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively.
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Note 8 – Stock-Based Compensation
The Company has granted restricted stock awards ("RSAs") to employees and directors under the Blue Ridge Bankshares, Inc. Equity Incentive Plan. RSAs are considered fixed awards as the number of shares and fair value is known at the date of grant, and the fair value of the award at the grant date is amortized over the requisite service period, which is generally three years. Compensation expense recognized in the consolidated statements of operations related to RSAs, net of forfeitures, for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021 was $ 355 thousand and $ 167 thousand, respectively. Unrecognized compensation expense related to the restricted stock awards as of March 31, 2022 totaled $ 2.1 million .
During the three months ended March 31, 2022, 1,183 stock options were exercised resulting in 56,424 options outstanding as of March 31, 2022. These options were assumed by the Company in connection with the Bay Banks Merger.
Note 9 – Leases
The Company’s long-term lease agreements are classified as operating leases. Certain of these leases offer the option to extend the lease term and such extensions are included in the calculation of the lease liabilities to the extent the options are reasonably assured of being exercised. The lease agreements do not provide for residual value guarantees and have no restrictions or covenants that would impact dividends or require incurring additional financial obligations.
The following tables present information about the Company’s leases as of and for the periods stated.
(Dollars in thousands)
March 31, 2022
Lease liabilities
$
8,038
Right-of-use asset
$
6,766
Weighted average remaining lease term (years)
6.45
Weighted average discount rate
1.87
%
For the three months ended
(Dollars in thousands)
March 31, 2022
March 31, 2021
Operating lease cost
$
555
$
646
Total lease cost
$
555
$
646
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement
of lease liabilities
$
736
$
646
The following table presents a maturity analysis of operating lease liabilities and reconciliation of the undiscounted cash flows to the total of operating lease liabilities as of the date stated.
(Dollars in thousands)
March 31, 2022
Nine months ending December 31, 2022
$
1,340
Twelve months ending December 31, 2023
1,504
Twelve months ending December 31, 2024
1,180
Twelve months ending December 31, 2025
966
Twelve months ending December 31, 2026
887
Thereafter
2,458
Total undiscounted cash flows
8,335
Discount
( 297
)
Lease liabilities
$
8,038
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Note 10 – Fair Value
The fair value of a financial instrument is the current amount that would be exchanged between willing parties in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. Fair value is best determined based upon quoted market prices. However, in many instances, there are no quoted market prices for the various financial instruments. In cases where quoted market prices are not available, fair values are based on estimates using present value or other valuation techniques.
Those techniques are significantly affected by the assumptions used, including the discount rate and estimates of future cash flows. Accordingly, the fair value estimates may not be realized in an immediate settlement of the instrument.
The Company records fair value adjustments to certain assets and liabilities and determines fair value disclosures utilizing a definition of fair value of assets and liabilities that states that fair value is an exit price, representing the amount that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants. Additional considerations are involved to determine the fair value of financial assets in markets that are not active.
The Company uses a hierarchy of valuation techniques based on whether the inputs to those valuation techniques are observable or unobservable. Observable inputs reflect market data obtained from independent sources, while unobservable inputs reflect the Company’s market assumptions. The three levels of the fair value hierarchy based on these two types of inputs are as follows:
Level 1 –
Valuation is based on quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities.
Level 2 –
Valuation is based on observable inputs including quoted prices in active markets for similar assets and liabilities, quoted prices for identical or similar assets and liabilities in less active markets, and model-based valuation techniques for which significant assumptions can be derived primarily from or corroborated by observable data in the market.
Level 3 –
Valuation is based on model-based techniques that use one or more significant inputs or assumptions that are unobservable in the market.
The following describes the valuation techniques used by the Company to measure certain financial assets and liabilities recorded at fair value on a recurring basis in the financial statements:
Securities
Where quoted prices are available in an active market, securities are classified within Level 1 of the valuation hierarchy. Level 1 securities would include highly liquid government bonds, mortgage products and exchange traded equities. If quoted market prices are not available, then fair values are estimated by using pricing models, quoted prices of securities with similar characteristics, or discounted cash flow. Level 2 securities would include U.S. agency securities, mortgage-backed agency securities, obligations of states and political subdivisions and certain corporate, asset backed and other securities. In certain cases where there is limited activity or less transparency around inputs to the valuation, securities are classified within Level 3 of the valuation hierarchy. The carrying value of restricted FRB and FHLB stock approximates fair value based upon the redemption provisions of each entity and is therefore excluded from the following table.
Mortgage servicing rights
A third-party model is used to determine the fair value of the Company’s MSR assets. The model establishes pools of performing loans, calculates projected future cash flows for each pool, and applies a discount rate to each pool. As of March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, the Company was servicing approximately $ 2.08 billion and $ 1.91 billion of loans, respectively. Loans are segregated into homogenous pools based on loan term, interest rates, and other similar characteristics. Cash flows are then estimated based on net servicing fee income and utilizing assumed servicing costs and prepayment speeds. The weighted average net servicing fee income of the portfolio was 28.3 basis points as of March 31, 2022. Estimated base annual servicing costs were $ 65.00 to $ 80.00 per loan depending on the guarantor. Prepayment speeds in the model are based on empirically derived data for mortgage pool factors and differences between a mortgage pool’s weighted average coupon and its current mortgage rate. The weighted average prepayment speed assumption used in the fair value model was 8.65 % as of March 31, 2022. A base discount rate of 8.5 % to 10.5 %
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( 8.81 % weighted average discount rate) was then applied to each pool’s projected future cash flows as of March 31, 2022. The discount rate is intended to represent the estimated market yield for the highest quality grade of comparable servicing. MSR assets are classified as Level 3.
As previously noted, t he Company changed its accounting method for MSR assets from the amortization method to the fair value measurement method effective January 1, 2022. This was a prospective change in accounting method; therefore, the carrying value of the MSR assets in periods prior to January 1, 2022 are stated at amortized cost. Accordingly, the following table presents a reconciliation between the amortized cost and fair value of MSR assets as of and for the period stated.
(Dollars in thousands)
MSR Assets
Balance, December 31, 2020
$
7,084
Acquired in Bay Banks Merger
997
Additions
11,809
Write-offs
( 959
)
Amortization
( 2,462
)
Impairments
—
Fair value adjustments
4,484
Balance, December 31, 2021 - Fair value
$
20,953
Balance, December 31, 2021 - Amortized cost
$
16,469
Rabbi trust assets
The Company's rabbi trust is associated with a deferred compensation plan. The assets held by the rabbi trust are invested at the direction of the individual participants and are generally invested in marketable investment securities, such as common stocks and mutual funds or short-term investments (e.g., cash) (Level 1). Rabbi trust assets and the associated deferred compensation plan liability are included in other assets and other liabilities, respectively, in the consolidated balance sheets.
Derivative financial instruments
Derivative instruments used to hedge residential mortgage loans held for sale and the related interest rate lock commitments include forward commitments to sell mortgage loans and are reported at fair value utilizing Level 2 inputs. The fair values of derivative financial instruments are based on derivative market data inputs as of the valuation date and the underlying value of mortgage loans for rate lock commitments.
The Company has interest rate swap assets and liabilities associated with certain customer commercial loans. The interest rate swap asset with the customer is offset with an equal swap agreement with a highly-rated third-party financial institution (i.e., "back-to-back"). Both the interest rate swap assets and liabilities are free-standing derivatives and are recorded at fair value utilizing Level 2 inputs.
The following tables present the balances of financial assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of the dates stated.
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March 31, 2022
(Dollars in thousands)
Total
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Securities available for sale
State and municipals
$
54,926
$
1,062
$
53,864
$
—
U.S. Treasury and agencies
69,719
5,949
63,770
—
Mortgage backed securities
207,135
4,965
195,338
6,832
Corporate bonds
43,704
5,000
30,647
8,057
Total securities available for sale
$
375,484
$
16,976
$
343,619
$
14,889
Other assets
MSR assets
$
27,691
$
—
$
—
$
27,691
Rabbi trust assets
908
908
—
—
Mortgage derivative asset
2,063
—
2,063
—
Interest rate swap asset
70
—
70
—
Other liabilities
Mortgage derivative liability
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
—
Interest rate swap liability
70
—
70
—
December 31, 2021
(Dollars in thousands)
Total
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Securities available for sale
State and municipals
$
51,113
$
—
$
51,113
$
—
U.S. Treasury and agencies
64,066
—
64,066
—
Mortgage backed securities
219,110
—
211,194
7,916
Corporate bonds
39,243
3,000
25,179
11,064
Total securities available for sale
$
373,532
$
3,000
$
351,552
$
18,980
Other assets
Rabbi trust assets
$
994
$
994
$
—
$
—
Mortgage derivative asset
1,876
—
1,876
—
Interest rate swap asset
199
—
199
—
Other liabilities
Mortgage derivative liability
$
75
$
—
$
75
$
—
Interest rate swap liability
199
—
199
—
The following table presents the change in financial assets valued using Level 3 inputs for the periods stated.
(Dollars in thousands)
MSR Assets
Corporate Bonds
Mortgage backed securities
Balance as of December 31, 2021
$
16,469
$
11,064
$
7,916
Change in accounting method
4,484
—
—
Transfers from Level 2 to Level 3
—
2,000
—
Transfers from Level 3 to Level 2
—
( 5,001
)
( 1,007
)
Additions
2,961
—
—
Sales or paydowns
—
—
( 76
)
Fair value adjustments
3,777
( 6
)
( 1
)
Balance as of March 31, 2022
$
27,691
$
8,057
$
6,832
As of March 31, 2022, 13 corporate bonds totaling $ 8.1 million and 6 mortgage backed securities totaling $ 7.8 million were reported at their respective purchase prices and as Level 3 assets in the fair value hierarchy as there were no observable market prices for similar investments.
Certain financial assets are measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis in accordance with GAAP. Adjustments to the fair value of these assets usually result from the application of lower-of-cost-or-market accounting or the write-down of individual assets.
The following describes the valuation techniques used by the Company to measure certain financial assets recorded at fair value on a nonrecurring basis in the financial statements.
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Impaired Loans
Impaired loans with specific reserves are carried at fair value. Fair value is based on the discounted cash flows of the loan or the fair value of the collateral less estimated costs to sell, if the loan is collateral-dependent. Collateral may be in the form of real estate or business assets including equipment, inventory, and accounts receivable. Any given loan may have multiple types of collateral; however, the majority of the Company’s loan collateral is real estate. The value of real estate collateral is generally determined utilizing a market valuation approach based on an appraisal conducted by an independent, licensed appraiser outside of the Company using observable market data (Level 2). However, if the collateral value is significantly adjusted due to differences in the comparable properties or is discounted by the Company because of lack of marketability, then the fair value is considered Level 3. The value of business equipment is based upon an outside appraisal if deemed significant or the net book value on the applicable business’s financial statements if not considered significant. Likewise, values for inventory and accounts receivables collateral are based on financial statement balances or aging reports (Level 3). Fair value adjustments are recorded in the period incurred as provision for loan losses on the consolidated statements of operations.
As of March 31, 2022, one impaired loan was evaluated using an Enterprise Value ("EV") technique, as the Company owns a portion of a nationally syndicated loan. EV is estimated using a multiple of earnings before income taxes, depreciation and amortization ("EBITDA"). EBITDA estimates were developed based on historical and projected performance of this company while the EV multiple was derived based on publicly available data of the borrower's respective peer companies and industry (Level 3).
Loans Held for Sale
Mortgage loans originated or purchased and intended for sale in the secondary market are carried at estimated market value in the aggregate (i.e., loans held for sale). Changes in fair value are recognized in residential mortgage banking income, net on the consolidated statements of operations (Level 2).
Certain consumer loans originated by the Company and sourced by fintech partners are classified on the Company's consolidated balance sheets as held for sale. These loans are originated by the Bank and either sold directly to the applicable fintech partner or another investor at par, generally up to 10 days from origination. Due to relatively short time between origination and sale, these loans are held at cost, which approximates fair value (Level 2).
Other Real Estate Owned ("OREO")
Certain assets such as OREO are measured at fair value less estimated costs to sell. Valuation of OREO is generally determined using current appraisals from independent appraisers, a Level 2 input. If current appraisals cannot be obtained prior to reporting dates, or if declines in value are identified after a recent appraisal is received, appraisal values are discounted, resulting in Level 3 estimates. If the Company markets the property with a real estate agent or broker, estimated selling costs reduce the listing price, resulting in a valuation based on Level 3 inputs.
The following tables summarize assets that were measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis as of the dates stated.
March 31, 2022
(Dollars in thousands)
Total
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Impaired loans, net
$
2,777
$
—
$
—
$
2,777
Loans held for sale
41,004
—
41,004
—
OREO
74
—
—
74
December 31, 2021
(Dollars in thousands)
Total
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Impaired loans, net
$
8,344
$
—
$
—
$
8,344
Loans held for sale
121,943
—
121,943
—
OREO
157
—
—
157
The following tables present quantitative information about Level 3 fair value measurements as of the dates stated.
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(Dollars in thousands)
Balance as of March 31, 2022
Unobservable Input
Range
Impaired loans, net
Discounted appraised value technique
$
1,106
Discount Rate
25.0%-50.0 %
Discounted cash flows technique
152
Discount Rate
4.3%-6.5 %
Enterprise Value ("EV") technique
1,519
EV Multiple
7.75
OREO
Discounted appraised value technique
74
Selling Costs
7.0
%
(Dollars in thousands)
Balance as of December 31, 2021
Unobservable Input
Range
Impaired loans, net
Discounted appraised value technique
$
8,108
Selling Costs
7
%
Discounted cash flows technique
236
Discount Rate
4 % - 7 %
OREO
Discounted appraised value technique
157
Selling Costs
7
%
Fair value information about financial instruments, whether or not recognized in the balance sheet, for which it is practical to estimate the value is based upon the characteristics of the instruments and relevant market information. Financial instruments include cash, evidence of ownership in an entity, or contracts that convey or impose on an entity that contractual right or obligation to either receive or deliver cash for another financial instrument. The information used to determine fair value is highly subjective and judgmental in nature and, therefore, the results may not be precise. Subjective factors include, among other things, estimates of cash flows, risk characteristics, credit quality, and interest rates, all of which are subject to change. Since the fair value is estimated as of the balance sheet date, the amounts that will actually be realized or paid upon settlement or maturity on these various instruments could be significantly different.
The following tables present the estimated fair values, related carrying amounts, and valuation level of the financial instruments as of the dates stated.
March 31, 2022
Fair Value Measurements
(Dollars in thousands)
Carrying Value
Fair Value
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Financial Assets
Cash and due from banks
$
162,177
$
162,177
$
162,177
$
—
$
—
Federal funds sold
74,294
74,294
74,294
—
—
Securities available for sale
375,484
375,484
16,976
343,619
14,889
Restricted equity investments
8,385
8,385
—
8,385
—
Other equity investments
23,943
23,943
—
23,943
—
PPP loans receivable, net
22,853
22,853
—
—
22,853
Loans held for investment, net
1,831,331
1,822,252
—
—
1,822,252
Accrued interest receivable
9,505
9,505
—
9,505
—
Bank owned life insurance
46,817
46,817
—
46,817
—
MSR assets
27,691
27,691
—
—
27,691
Financial Liabilities
Noninterest-bearing deposits
$
766,506
$
766,506
$
766,506
$
—
$
—
Interest-bearing demand and money market deposits
978,650
978,650
—
978,650
—
Savings deposits
152,105
152,105
—
152,105
—
Time deposits
456,820
460,644
—
—
460,644
FHLB borrowings
10,108
9,998
—
9,998
—
FRB borrowings
15,211
15,211
—
15,211
—
Subordinated notes, net
39,970
40,655
—
—
40,655
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December 31, 2021
Fair Value Measurements
(Dollars in thousands)
Carrying Value
Fair Value
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Financial Assets
Cash and due from banks
$
130,643
$
130,643
$
130,643
$
—
$
—
Federal funds sold
43,903
43,903
43,903
—
—
Securities available for sale
373,532
373,532
3,000
351,552
18,980
Restricted equity investments
8,334
8,334
—
8,334
—
Other equity investments
14,184
14,184
—
14,184
—
PPP loans receivable, net
30,406
30,406
—
—
30,406
Loans held for investment, net
1,765,051
1,766,820
—
—
1,766,820
Accrued interest receivable
9,573
9,573
—
9,573
—
Bank owned life insurance
46,545
46,545
—
46,545
—
Financial Liabilities
Noninterest-bearing deposits
$
706,088
$
706,088
$
706,088
$
—
$
—
Interest-bearing demand and money market deposits
941,805
941,805
—
941,805
—
Savings deposits
150,376
150,376
—
150,376
—
Time deposits
499,502
503,968
—
—
503,968
FHLB borrowings
10,111
9,943
—
9,943
—
FRB borrowings
17,901
17,901
—
17,901
—
Subordinated notes, net
39,986
41,388
—
—
41,388
Note 11 – Minimum Regulatory Capital
Banks and bank holding companies are subject to various regulatory capital requirements administered by the federal banking agencies. Failure to meet minimum capital requirements can initiate certain mandatory, possibly additional discretionary, actions by regulators that, if undertaken, could have a direct material effect on the Company's financial statements. Under capital adequacy guidelines and the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action, financial institutions must meet specific capital guidelines that involve quantitative measures of assets, liabilities, and certain off-balance-sheet items as calculated under regulatory accounting practices. A financial institution's capital amounts and classification are also subject to qualitative judgments by the regulators about components, risk weightings, and other factors.
The final rules implementing the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision's capital guidelines for U.S. banks (the “Basel III rules”) were fully phased-in at January 1, 2019. Under the Basel III rules, the Bank must hold a capital conservation buffer above the adequately capitalized risk-based capital ratios of 2.50 % for all ratios, except the tier 1 leverage ratio. If a banking organization dips into its capital conservation buffer, it is subject to limitations on certain activities, including payment of dividends, share repurchases, and discretionary compensation to certain officers. Management believes as of March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, the Bank met all capital adequacy requirements to which it is subject.
Prompt corrective action regulations provide five classifications: well capitalized, adequately capitalized, undercapitalized, significantly undercapitalized, and critically undercapitalized; although, these terms are not used to represent overall financial condition. If adequately capitalized, regulatory approval is required to accept brokered deposits. If undercapitalized, capital distributions are limited, as is asset growth and expansion, and capital restoration plans are required. At March 31, 2022, the most recent regulatory notification categorized the Bank as well capitalized under the regulatory framework. There are no conditions or events since that notification that management believes have changed the institution's category.
The following tables present the capital and capital ratios to which the Bank is subject and the amounts and ratios to be adequately and well capitalized as of the dates stated. Adequately capitalized ratios include the conversation buffer, if applicable.
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Actual
For Capital
Adequacy
Purposes
To Be Well
Capitalized
(Dollars in thousands)
Amount
Ratio
Amount
Ratio
Amount
Ratio
As of March 31, 2022
Total risk based capital
(To risk-weighted assets)
Blue Ridge Bank, N.A.
$
288,450
13.29
%
$
227,866
10.50
%
$
217,015
10.00
%
Tier 1 capital
(To risk-weighted assets)
Blue Ridge Bank, N.A.
$
275,405
12.69
%
$
184,463
8.50
%
$
173,612
8.00
%
Common equity tier 1 capital
(To risk-weighted assets)
Blue Ridge Bank, N.A.
$
275,405
12.69
%
$
151,910
7.00
%
$
141,060
6.50
%
Tier 1 leverage
(To average assets)
Blue Ridge Bank, N.A.
$
275,405
10.64
%
$
103,530
4.00
%
$
129,412
5.00
%
Actual
For Capital
Adequacy
Purposes
To Be Well
Capitalized
(Dollars in thousands)
Amount
Ratio
Amount
Ratio
Amount
Ratio
As of December 31, 2021
Total risk based capital
(To risk-weighted assets)
Blue Ridge Bank, N.A.
$
273,978
13.11
%
$
219,393
10.50
%
$
208,946
10.00
%
Tier 1 capital
(To risk-weighted assets)
Blue Ridge Bank, N.A.
$
260,896
12.49
%
$
177,604
8.50
%
$
167,157
8.00
%
Common equity tier 1 capital
(To risk-weighted assets)
Blue Ridge Bank, N.A.
$
260,896
12.49
%
$
146,262
7.00
%
$
135,815
6.50
%
Tier 1 leverage
(To average assets)
Blue Ridge Bank, N.A.
$
260,896
10.05
%
$
103,883
4.00
%
$
129,853
5.00
%
Note 12 – Commitments & Contingencies
In the ordinary course of operations, the Company is party to legal proceedings. Based upon information currently available, management believes that such legal proceedings, in the aggregate, will not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business, financial condition, results of operations, or cash flows.
Also, in the ordinary course of operations, the Company offers various financial products to its customers to meet their credit and liquidity needs. These instruments involve elements of credit and interest rate risk in excess of the amount recognized in the consolidated balance sheets. The Company’s exposure to credit loss in the event of nonperformance by the other party to the financial instruments for commitments to extend credit and stand-by letters of credit written is represented by the contractual amount of these instruments. The Company uses the same credit policies in making commitments and conditional commitments as it does for on-balance sheet commitments.
Subject to its normal credit standards and risk monitoring procedures, the Company makes contractual commitments to extend credit. Commitments generally have fixed expiration dates or other termination clauses and may require the payment of a fee. Since many of the commitments may expire without being completely drawn upon, the total commitment amounts do not necessarily represent future cash requirements. As of March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, the Company had outstanding loan commitments of $ 496.2 million and $ 475.1 million, respectively.
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Conditional commitments are issued by the Company in the form of performance stand-by letters of credit, which guarantee the performance of a customer to a third party. As of March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, commitments under outstanding performance stand-by letters of credit totaled $ 77 thousand and $ 655 thousand, respectively. Additionally, the Company issues financial stand-by letters of credit, which guarantee payment to the underlying beneficiary (i.e., third party) if the customer fails to meet its designated financial obligation. As of March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, commitments under outstanding financial stand-by letters of credit totaled $ 4.7 million and $ 4.5 million, respectively. The credit risk of issuing stand-by letters of credit can be greater than the risk involved in extending loans to customers.
Reserves for unfunded commitments to borrowers as of March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021 were $ 1.0 million and $ 962 thousand, respectively, and are included in other liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets.
The Company invests in various partnerships and limited liability companies, many of which invest in early-stage companies operating in fintech businesses. Pursuant to these investments, the Company commits to an investment amount that may be fulfilled in future periods. At March 31, 2022, the Company has future commitments outstanding totaling $ 7.7 million related to these investments.
The Company also has investments in various SBIC funds. The Company's obligations to these funds are satisfied in the form of capital calls that occur during the commitment period. As of March 31, 2022, the Company's remaining capital commitments associated with its investments in SBIC funds totaled $ 9.0 million.
Note 13 – Earnings Per Share
The following table shows the calculation of basic and diluted earnings per share ("EPS") and the weighted average number of shares outstanding used in computing EPS and the effect on the weighted average number of shares outstanding of dilutive potential common stock. Basic EPS amounts are computed by dividing net income (the numerator) by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding (the denominator). Diluted EPS amounts assume the conversion, exercise, or issuance of all potential common stock instruments, unless the effect would be to reduce the loss or increase earnings per common share. Potential dilutive common stock instruments include exercisable stock options. For the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021, stock options for 0 shares and 75,410 shares of the Company’s common stock were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share because their effects would have been anti-dilutive, respectively. Weighted average common shares outstanding, basic and dilutive, for the period ended March 31, 2021 are adjusted to reflect the 3-for-2 stock split effective April 30, 2021.
For the three months ended
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
March 31, 2022
March 31, 2021
Weighted average common shares outstanding, basic
18,772,258
15,137,446
Effect of dilutive securities
17,087
16,533
Weighted average common shares outstanding, dilutive
18,789,345
15,153,979
Net income:
Net income from continuing operations
$
17,420
$
4,243
Net income (loss) from discontinued operations
337
( 6
)
Net income from discontinued operations attributable to noncontrolling interest
( 1
)
( 9
)
Net income attributable to Blue Ridge Bankshares, Inc.
$
17,756
$
4,228
Basic earnings per share:
Earnings per share from continuing operations
$
0.93
$
0.28
Earnings per share from discontinued operations
0.02
—
Earnings per share attributable to Blue Ridge Bankshares, Inc.
$
0.95
$
0.28
Diluted earnings per share:
Earnings per share from continuing operations
$
0.93
$
0.28
Earnings per share from discontinued operations
0.02
—
Earnings per share attributable to Blue Ridge Bankshares, Inc.
$
0.95
$
0.28
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Note 14 – Business Segments
The Company has three reportable business segments: commercial banking, mortgage banking, and holding company activities. The commercial banking business segment makes loans to and generates deposits from individuals and businesses, while offering a wide array of general banking activities to its customers. It is distinct from the Company's mortgage banking division, which concentrates on individual, wholesale, and participated mortgage lending, and sales activities. Activities at the holding company or parent level are primarily associated with investments, borrowings, and certain noninterest expenses.
The following tables present statement of operations items and assets by segment as of and for the periods stated.
For the three months ended March 31, 2022
(Dollars in thousands)
Commercial Banking
Mortgage Banking
Parent Only
Eliminations
Blue Ridge
Bankshares,
Inc.
Consolidated
NET INTEREST INCOME
Interest income
$
25,183
$
591
$
28
$
—
$
25,802
Interest expense
1,546
35
553
—
2,134
Net interest income
23,637
556
( 525
)
—
23,668
Provision for loan losses
2,500
—
—
—
2,500
Net interest income after provision for loan losses
21,137
556
( 525
)
—
21,168
NONINTEREST INCOME
Residential mortgage banking income, net
—
2,821
—
—
2,821
Mortgage servicing rights
201
6,537
—
—
6,738
Gain on sale of guaranteed government loans
1,427
—
—
—
1,427
Service charges on deposit accounts
315
—
—
—
315
Increase in cash surrender value of bank owned life insurance
272
—
—
—
272
Other income
3,177
—
9,426
( 82
)
12,521
Total noninterest income
5,392
9,358
9,426
( 82
)
24,094
NONINTEREST EXPENSE
Salaries and employee benefits
9,089
5,007
—
—
14,096
Other operating expenses
6,581
1,936
158
( 82
)
8,593
Total noninterest expense
15,670
6,943
158
( 82
)
22,689
Income from continuing operations before income tax expense
10,859
2,971
8,743
—
22,573
Income tax expense
2,906
624
1,623
—
5,153
Net income from continuing operations
$
7,953
$
2,347
$
7,120
$
—
$
17,420
Discontinued Operations
Income from discontinued operations before income taxes (including gain on disposal of $ 471 thousand)
426
—
—
—
426
Income tax expense
89
—
—
—
89
Net income from discontinued operations
337
—
—
—
337
Net income
$
8,290
$
2,347
$
7,120
$
—
$
17,757
Net income from discontinued operations attributable to noncontrolling interest
( 1
)
—
—
—
( 1
)
Net income attributable to Blue Ridge Bankshares, Inc.
$
8,289
$
2,347
$
7,120
$
—
$
17,756
Total assets as of March 31, 2022
$
2,628,323
$
64,419
$
334,424
$
( 302,582
)
$
2,724,584
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For the three months ended March 31, 2021
(Dollars in thousands)
Commercial Banking
Mortgage Banking
Parent Only
Eliminations
Blue Ridge
Bankshares,
Inc.
Consolidated
NET INTEREST INCOME
Interest income
$
21,707
$
820
$
49
$
—
$
22,576
Interest expense
1,871
58
630
—
2,559
Net interest income
19,836
762
( 581
)
—
20,017
Provision for loan losses
—
—
—
—
—
Net interest income after provision for loan losses
19,836
762
( 581
)
—
20,017
NONINTEREST INCOME
Residential mortgage banking income, net
—
9,301
—
—
9,301
Mortgage servicing rights
—
3,371
—
—
3,371
Gain on sale of guaranteed government loans
1,074
—
—
—
1,074
Service charges on deposit accounts
327
—
—
—
327
Increase in cash surrender value of bank owned life insurance
164
—
—
—
164
Other income
1,275
—
52
( 25
)
1,302
Total noninterest income
2,840
12,672
52
( 25
)
15,539
NONINTEREST EXPENSE
Salaries and employee benefits
5,635
8,268
—
—
13,903
Other operating expenses
13,136
2,181
1,040
( 25
)
16,332
Total noninterest expense
18,771
10,449
1,040
( 25
)
30,235
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income tax expense (benefit)
3,905
2,985
( 1,569
)
—
5,321
Income tax expense (benefit)
764
605
( 291
)
—
1,078
Net income (loss)
$
3,141
$
2,380
$
( 1,278
)
$
—
$
4,243
Discontinued Operations
Loss from discontinued operations before income taxes
( 7
)
—
—
—
( 7
)
Income tax benefit
( 1
)
—
—
—
( 1
)
Net loss from discontinued operations
( 6
)
—
—
—
( 6
)
Net income (loss)
$
3,135
$
2,380
$
( 1,278
)
$
—
$
4,237
Net income from discontinued operations attributable to noncontrolling interest
( 9
)
—
—
—
( 9
)
Net income (loss) attributable to Blue Ridge Bankshares, Inc.
$
3,126
$
2,380
$
( 1,278
)
$
—
$
4,228
Total assets as of March 31, 2021
$
3,015,771
$
143,568
$
298,848
$
( 290,813
)
$
1,498,258
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Note 15 – Changes to Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, net
The following tables present components of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for the periods stated.
For the three months ended March 31, 2022
(Dollars in thousands)
Net Unrealized
Losses
on Available for Sale Securities
Transfer of Securities Held to Maturity to Available For Sale
Pension and
Post-retirement
Benefit Plans
Accumulated Other
Comprehensive
Loss, net
Balance as of January 1, 2022
$
( 4,056
)
$
425
$
( 1
)
$
( 3,632
)
Change in net unrealized holding losses on securities available for sale, net of deferred tax benefit of $ 4,742
( 17,844
)
—
—
( 17,844
)
Balance as of March 31, 2022
$
( 21,900
)
$
425
$
( 1
)
$
( 21,476
)
For the three months ended March 31, 2021
(Dollars in thousands)
Net Unrealized
Gains (Losses)
on Available for Sale Securities
Transfer of Securities Held to Maturity to Available For Sale
Net Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Interest Rate Swaps
Accumulated Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss), net
Balance as of January 1, 2021
$
644
$
425
$
( 805
)
$
264
Change in net unrealized holding losses on securities available for sale, net of deferred tax benefit of $ 660
( 2,482
)
—
—
( 2,482
)
Change in net unrealized holding gains on interest rate swaps, net of deferred tax expense of $ 1,662
—
—
6,253
6,253
Balance as of March 31, 2021
$
( 1,838
)
$
425
$
5,448
$
4,035
Note 16 – Legal Matters
On August 12, 2019, a former employee of Virginia Community Bankshares, Inc. (“VCB”) and participant in its Employee Stock Ownership Plan (the “VCB ESOP”) filed a class action complaint against VCB, Virginia Community Bank, and certain individuals associated with the VCB ESOP in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Virginia, Charlottesville Division. The complaint alleges, among other things, that the defendants breached their fiduciary duties to VCB ESOP participants in violation of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended. The complaint alleges that the VCB ESOP incurred damages “that approach or exceed $ 12 million.” The Company automatically assumed any liability of VCB in connection with this litigation as a result of its 2019 acquisition of VCB. The outcome of this litigation is uncertain, and the plaintiff and other individuals may file additional lawsuits related to the VCB ESOP. The Company believes the claims are without merit and no loss has been accrued for this lawsuit.
Note 17 – Subsequent Events
On April 6, 2022 , the board of directors of the Company declared a quarterly dividend of $ 0.1225 per share, which was paid on April 29, 2022 to shareholders of record as of the close of business on April 18, 2022 .
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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis o f Financial Condition and Results of Operations
The following presents management’s discussion and analysis of the Company’s consolidated financial condition and the results of our operations. This discussion should be read in conjunction with the unaudited consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto included in this Form 10-Q and the audited consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021. Results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2022 are not necessarily indicative of the results of operations for the balance of 2022, or for any other period. As used in this report, the terms “the Company,” “we,” “us,” and “our” refer to Blue Ridge Bankshares, Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries. The term “Bank” refers to Blue Ridge Bank, National Association.
Cautionary Note About Forward-Looking Statements
The Company makes certain forward-looking statements in this Form 10-Q that are subject to risks and uncertainties. These forward-looking statements represent plans, estimates, objectives, goals, guidelines, expectations, intentions, projections, and statements of management’s beliefs concerning future events, business plans, objectives, expected operating results, and the assumptions upon which those statements are based. Forward-looking statements include without limitation, any statement that may predict, forecast, indicate, or imply future results, performance or achievements, and are typically identified with words such as “may,” “could,” “should,” “will,” “would,” “believe,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “expect,” “aim,” “intend,” “plan,” or words or phases of similar meaning. The Company cautions that the forward-looking statements are based largely on management’s expectations and are subject to a number of known and unknown risks and uncertainties that are subject to change based on factors which are, in many instances, beyond its control. Actual results, performance, or achievements could differ materially from those contemplated, expressed, or implied by the forward-looking statements.
The following factors, among others, could cause the Company’s financial performance to differ materially from that expressed in such forward-looking statements: the strength of the United States economy in general and the strength of the local economies in which it conducts operations; changes in the level of the Company’s nonperforming assets and charge-offs; management of risks inherent in the Company’s real estate loan portfolio, and the risk of a prolonged downturn in the real estate market, which could impair the value of collateral and the ability to sell collateral upon any foreclosure; the effects of, and changes in, trade, monetary, and fiscal policies and laws, including interest rate policies of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, inflation, interest rate, market, and monetary fluctuations; changes in consumer spending and savings habits; the Company's ability to identify, attract, and retain experienced management, relationship managers, and support personnel, particularly in a competitive labor environment; technological and social media changes impacting the Company, the Bank, and the financial services industry, in general; changing bank regulatory conditions, laws, regulations, policies, or programs, whether arising as new legislation or regulatory initiatives, that could lead to restrictions on activities of banks generally, or the Bank in particular, more restrictive regulatory capital requirements, increased costs, including deposit insurance premiums, increased regulations, prohibition of certain income producing activities, or changes in the secondary market for loans and other products; the impact of changes in laws, regulations, and policies affecting the real estate industry; the effect of changes in accounting policies and practices, as may be adopted from time to time by bank regulatory agencies, the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"), the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board, the Financial Accounting Standards Board, or other accounting standards setting bodies; the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Company's customers and employees, and the associated efforts by the Company and others to limit the spread of the virus; the occurrence of significant natural disasters, including severe weather conditions, floods, health related issues, and other catastrophic events; geopolitical conditions, including acts or threats of terrorism and/or military conflicts, including the military conflict between Russia and Ukraine, or actions taken by the U.S. or other governments in response to acts or threats of terrorism and/or military conflicts, which could impact business and economic conditions in the U.S. and abroad; the timely development of competitive new products and services and the acceptance of these products and services by new and existing customers; the willingness of users to substitute competitors’ products and services for the Company’s products and services; the Company’s inability to successfully manage growth or implement its growth strategy; the effect of acquisitions the Company may make, including, without limitation, disruption of employee or customer relationships, and the failure to achieve the expected revenue growth and/or expense savings from such acquisitions; the Company’s participation in the Paycheck Protection Program ("PPP") established by the U.S. government and its administration of the loans and processing fees earned under the program;
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the Company’s involvement, from time to time, in legal proceedings, and examination and remedial actions by regulators; the Company’s potential exposure to fraud, negligence, computer theft, and cyber-crime; the Bank’s ability to pay dividends; and the Bank's ability to effectively manage its fintech partnerships, and the abilities of those fintech companies to perform as expected .
The foregoing factors should not be considered exhaustive and should be read together with other cautionary statements that are included in the Form 10-K including those discussed in the section entitled "Risk Factors." If one or more of the factors affecting forward-looking information and statements proves incorrect, then actual results, performance or achievements could differ materially from those expressed in, or implied by, forward-looking information and statements contained in this Form 10-Q. Therefore, the Company cautions you not to place undue reliance on its forward-looking information and statements. The Company will not update the forward-looking statements to reflect actual results or changes in the factors affecting the forward-looking statements. New risks and uncertainties may emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for the Company to predict their occurrence or how these risks and uncertainties will affect it.
Sale of MoneyWise Payroll Solutions, Inc.
The Company sold its majority interest in MoneyWise Payroll Solutions, Inc. (“MoneyWise”) to the holder of the minority interest in MoneyWise in the first quarter of 2022. Asset and liability balances and income statement amounts related to MoneyWise are reported as discontinued operations for all periods presented.
Stock Split
On April 30, 2021, the Company effected a 3-for-2 stock split (“Stock Split”) in the form of a 50% stock dividend on its common stock to shareholders of record as of April 20, 2021. Cash was paid in lieu of fractional shares based on the closing price of the Company’s common stock on the record date. References made to outstanding shares or per share amounts in the accompanying consolidated financial statements and disclosures have been retroactively adjusted to reflect the Stock Split, unless otherwise noted.
Merger with Bay Banks of Virginia, Inc.
The Company completed its merger with Bay Banks of Virginia, Inc. ("Bay Banks"), the holding company of Virginia Commonwealth Bank, into the Company on January 31, 2021. Immediately following the completion of the merger, Virginia Commonwealth Bank was merged with and into Blue Ridge Bank (collectively, the “Bay Banks Merger”). Earnings for the first quarter of 2021 included the earnings of Bay Banks from the effective date of the merger.
Information contained herein as of March 31, 2022 includes the balances of Bay Banks; information contained herein for the quarter ended March 31, 2021 and as of December 31, 2021 includes the operations of Bay Banks for the period immediately following the effective date (January 31, 2021) of the Bay Banks Merger.
General
There were no changes to the Critical Accounting Policies disclosed in Item 7 of the 2021 Form 10-K, except for an irrevocable change in accounting method for mortgage servicing rights ("MSR") assets from the amortization method to the fair value measurement method under Accounting Standards Codification 860 Transfers and Servicing. See Part I, Item 1, Note 1 – Organization and Basis of Presentation for more information.
Certain amounts presented in the consolidated financial statements of prior periods have been reclassified to conform to current year presentations. The reclassifications had no effect on net income, net income per share, total assets, total liabilities, or stockholders’ equity as previously reported.
Comparison of Financial Condition as of March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021
Total assets were $2.72 billion as of March 31, 2022, an increase of $59 million from $2.67 billion at December 31, 2021. Loans held for investment, excluding PPP loans, increased $66.2 million to $1.84 billion at March 31, 2022 from $1.78 billion at December 31, 2021, an annualized growth rate of 14.9%.
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Total deposits as of March 31, 2022 were $2.35 billion, an increase of $56.3 million from December 31, 2021. The increase in the first three months of 2022 was primarily due to noninterest-bearing demand deposits, primarily related to the Company’s fintech partnerships.
Total stockholders’ equity increased by $1.3 million to $278.5 million as of March 31, 2022 compared to $277.1 million at December 31, 2021. The fair value of the Company’s portfolio of available for sale securities declined in the first quarter of 2022, primarily as a result of an increase in market interest rates, resulting in an after-tax decline in stockholders’ equity of $17.9 million . This decrease was offset by net income of $17.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and a positive $3.5 million cumulative effect adjustment recorded to stockholders’ equity as of January 1, 2022 to account for the change in accounting method for MSR assets, as noted previously.
Comparison of Results of Operations for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2022 and 2021
For the three months ended March 31, 2022, the Company reported net income from continuing operations of $17.4 million, or $0.93 earnings per diluted common share, compared to $4.2 million, or $0.28 earnings per diluted common share, for the three months ended March 31, 2021.
Net income before income taxes for the first quarter of 2022 included $9.4 million of fair value adjustments for the Company's equity investments, primarily in certain fintech companies. Income from MSRs was $6.7 million for the first quarter of 2022, an increase of $3.4 million compared to the same period of 2021.
Net income before income taxes included merger-related expenses of $50 thousand and $9.0 million, for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively, the former attributable to the now-terminated FVCBankcorp, Inc. merger and the latter attributable to the completed Bay Banks Merger.
Net Interest Income. Net interest income is the amount by which interest earned on assets exceeds the interest paid on interest-bearing liabilities and is the Company’s primary revenue source. Net interest income is thereby affected by overall balance sheet growth, changes in interest rates, and changes in the mix of investments, loans, deposits, and borrowings. The Company’s principal interest-earning assets are loans to businesses, real estate investors, and individuals as well as its investment securities portfolio. Interest-bearing liabilities consist primarily of negotiable order of withdrawal and savings accounts, money market accounts, certificates of deposit, and Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta (“FHLB”) and Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond ("FRB") advances. Generally, changes in net interest income are measured by the net interest rate spread and the net interest margin. Net interest rate spread is the difference between the rate earned on interest-earning assets and the rate incurred on interest-bearing liabilities. Net interest margin represents the difference between interest income and interest expense calculated as a percentage of average interest-earning assets.
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The following table presents the average balance sheets for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021. Also shown are the amounts of interest earned on interest-earning assets, with related tax-equivalent yields, and interest expense on interest-bearing liabilities, with related rates, as well as a volume and rate analysis of changes in net interest income for the periods stated.
Average Balances, Income and Expense, Yields and Rates
As of and for the three months ended March 31,
2022
2021
Total
Increase/
Increase/(Decrease)
Due to
(Dollars in thousands)
Average
Balance
Interest
Yield/
Rate (1)
Average
Balance
Interest
Yield/
Rate (1)
(Decrease)
Volume (12)
Rate (12)
Average Assets
Taxable securities
$
379,113
$
1,770
1.87
%
$
213,028
$
1,130
2.12
%
$
640
$
881
$
(241
)
Tax-exempt securities (2)
19,372
75
1.55
%
14,170
67
1.89
%
8
25
(17
)
Total securities
398,485
1,845
1.85
%
227,198
1,197
2.11
%
648
906
(258
)
Interest-earning deposits in other banks
94,710
35
0.15
%
131,051
30
0.09
%
5
(8
)
13
Federal funds sold
51,460
22
0.17
%
3,113
—
—
22
—
22
Loans held for sale
73,710
621
3.37
%
132,918
821
2.47
%
(200
)
(366
)
166
Paycheck Protection Program loans (3)
27,081
393
5.80
%
452,096
4,477
3.96
%
(4,084
)
(4,209
)
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Loans held for investment (3,4,5)
1,798,653
22,885
5.09
%
1,386,113
16,065
4.64
%
6,820
4,781
2,039
Total average interest-earning assets
2,444,098
25,802
4.22
%
2,332,489
22,590
3.87
%
3,212
1,104
2,109
Less: allowance for loan losses
(12,063
)
(13,625
)
Total noninterest-earning assets
221,952
157,048
Total average assets
$
2,653,987
$
2,475,912
Average Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity:
Interest-bearing demand, money market deposits, and savings
$
1,082,743
$
585
0.22
%
$
700,291
$
462
0.26
%
$
123
$
252
$
(129
)
Time deposits (6)
483,236
971
0.80
%
498,965
1,079
0.86
%
(108
)
(34
)
(74
)
Total interest-bearing deposits
1,565,980
1,556
0.40
%
1,199,256
1,541
0.51
%
15
218
(204
)
FHLB borrowings (7)
10,110
11
0.42
%
137,583
85
0.25
%
(74
)
(79
)
4
FRB borrowings
16,379
14
0.35
%
348,803
304
0.35
%
(290
)
(290
)
—
Subordinated notes and other borrowings (8)
39,976
553
5.54
%
47,016
630
5.36
%
(77
)
(94
)
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Total average interest-bearing liabilities
1,632,445
2,134
0.52
%
1,732,658
2,560
0.59
%
(426
)
(245
)
(181
)
Noninterest-bearing demand deposits
720,226
522,971
Other noninterest-bearing liabilities
26,429
25,180
Stockholders’ equity
274,887
195,103
Total average liabilities and stockholders’ equity
$
2,653,987
$
2,475,912
Net interest income and margin (9)
$
23,668
3.87
%
$
20,030
3.43
%
$
3,638
$
1,349
$
2,290
Cost of funds (10)
0.36
%
0.45
%
Net interest spread (11)
3.70
%
3.28
%
(1) Annualized.
(2) Computed on a fully taxable equivalent basis assuming a 21% income tax rate.
(3) Includes deferred loan fees/costs.
(4) Non-accrual loans have been included in the computations of average loan balances.
(5) Includes accretion of fair value adjustments (discounts) on acquired loans of $2.7 million and $359 thousand for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively.
(6) Includes amortization of fair value adjustments (premiums) on assumed time deposits of $474 thousand and $697 thousand for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively.
(7) Includes amortization of fair value adjustments (premiums) on assumed FHLB borrowings of $3 thousand and $2 thousand for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively.
(8) Includes amortization of fair value adjustments (premiums) on assumed subordinated notes of $25 thousand and $35 thousand for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively.
(9) Net interest margin is net interest income divided by average interest-earning assets.
(10) Cost of funds is total interest expense divided by total interest-bearing liabilities and non-interest bearing demand deposits.
(11) Net interest spread is the yield on average interest-earning assets less the cost of average interest-bearing liabilities.
(12) Change in income/expense due to both volume and rate has been allocated in proportion to the absolute dollar amounts of the change in each.
Average interest-earning assets were $2.44 billion for the three months ended March 31, 2022 compared to $2.33 billion for the same period of 2021, a $111.6 million increase. This increase was primarily attributable to organic loan growth and loans acquired in the Bay Banks Merger as of the effective date of the merger and higher average balances of securities, partially offset by significantly lower average balances of PPP loans. Total interest income (on a taxable equivalent basis) increased $3.2 million for the three-month period ended March 31, 2022 from the same period of 2021. This increase was primarily due to higher average balances of interest-earnings assets, and higher accretion of purchase accounting adjustments (discounts) on acquired loans, partially offset by lower PPP interest and fee income. Interest income in the 2022 and 2021 periods included the amortization of PPP processing fees, net of costs, of $329 thousand and $3.3 million, respectively. Interest income in the first quarters of 2022 and 2021 included accretion of discounts on acquired loans of $2.7 million and $359 thousand, respectively.
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Average interest-bearing liabilities were $1.63 billion for the three months ended March 31, 2022 compared to $1.73 billion for the same period of 2021, a $100.2 million decrease. Most of this decrease was attributable to a decline in average balances of FHLB and FRB borrowings of $127.5 million and $332.4 million, respectively, partially offset by higher average balances of interest-bearing deposits. FHLB advances were reduced in the fourth quarter of 2021 commensurate with the termination of interest rate swaps, while FRB advances were reduced as PPP loans were forgiven. Interest expense decreased by $426 thousand to $2.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2022 compared to the same period of 2021. Cost of interest-bearing liabilities decreased to 0.52% for the first quarter of 2022 from 0.59% for the first quarter of 2021, partially due to the redemption of subordinated notes in the second and third quarters of 2021. Cost of funds were 0.36% and 0.45% for the first quarters of 2022 and 2021, respectively. Interest expense in the first quarters of 2022 and 2021 included the amortization of fair value adjustments (premium) on assumed time deposits of $474 thousand and $697 thousand, respectively, which was a reduction to interest expense.
Net interest income (on a taxable equivalent basis) for the three months ended March 31, 2022 was $23.7 million compared to $20.0 million for the same period in 2021, an increase of $3.7 million. Net interest margin was 3.88% and 3.43% for first quarters of 2022 and 2021, respectively. Accretion and amortization of purchase accounting adjustments had a 53 and 17 basis point positive effect on net interest margin for the same respective periods. PPP loan processing fees, net of costs, and interest income, along with the corresponding funding costs through the FRB Paycheck Protection Program Liquidity Facility ("PPPLF"), had a 2 and 6 basis point positive effect on the Company’s net interest margin for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively.
Provision for Loan Losses. The Company recorded a provision for loan losses of $2.5 million in the first quarter of 2022 compared to $0 for the same period of 2021. The $2.5 million provision in the first quarter of 2022 was primarily due to additional reserves for loan growth and higher specific reserves for three relationships.
Noninterest Income . The following table presents a summary of noninterest income and the dollar and percentage change for the periods presented.
For the three months ended
(Dollars in thousands)
March 31, 2022
March 31, 2021
Change $
Change %
Fair value adjustments of other equity investments
$
9,364
$
—
$
9,364
100.0
%
Residential mortgage banking income, net
2,821
9,301
(6,480
)
(69.7
%)
Mortgage servicing rights
6,738
3,371
3,367
99.9
%
Gain on sale of guaranteed government loans
1,427
1,074
353
32.9
%
Wealth and trust management
391
602
(211
)
(35.0
%)
Service charges on deposit accounts
315
327
(12
)
(3.7
%)
Increase in cash surrender value of bank owned life insurance
272
164
108
65.9
%
Bank and purchase card, net
422
300
122
40.7
%
Other
2,344
400
1,944
486.0
%
Total noninterest income
$
24,094
$
15,539
$
8,555
55.1
%
Income from fair value adjustments of other equity investments in the first quarter of 2022 was attributable to the Company's equity investments, primarily in certain fintech companies. The Company records certain equity investments at fair value when an observable market event occurs, such as the issuance or transfer of shares of substantially similar investments. The decline in residential mortgage banking income was primarily due to lower mortgage volumes in the first quarter of 2022 ($151.4 million) compared to the first quarter of 2021 ($361.4 million). The decline in mortgage volumes was primarily attributable to a decline in demand for mortgages as market interest rates increased significantly in the first quarter 2022 compared to the same period of 2021. Partially offsetting the decline in residential mortgage banking income was higher income from MSR assets, of which $3.8 million was for the fair value adjustment and $2.9 million for new servicing rights retained. Generally, as market interest rates increase, the value of MSR assets increase as the underlying mortgages are less likely to be refinanced or curtailed. Other noninterest income in the first quarter of 2022 includes a net gain on sale of assets of $404 thousand, primarily attributable to the sale of a former branch location, and fee income from fintech partnerships of $740 thousand (compared to $0 for the same period of 2021).
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Noninterest Expense. The following tables present a summary of noninterest expense and the dollar and percentage change for the periods stated.
For the three months ended
(Dollars in thousands)
March 31, 2022
March 31, 2021
Change $
Change %
Salaries and employee benefits
$
14,096
$
13,903
$
193
1.4
%
Occupancy and equipment
1,485
1,331
154
11.6
%
Data processing
946
805
141
17.5
%
Legal, issuer, and regulatory filing
382
576
(194
)
(33.7
%)
Advertising and marketing
428
279
149
53.4
%
Communications
799
367
432
117.7
%
Audit and accounting fees
141
189
(48
)
(25.4
%)
FDIC insurance
231
343
(112
)
(32.7
%)
Intangible amortization
397
351
46
13.1
%
Other contractual services
534
853
(319
)
(37.4
%)
Other taxes and assessments
570
347
223
64.3
%
Merger-related
50
9,019
(8,969
)
(99.4
%)
Other
2,630
1,872
758
40.5
%
Total noninterest expense
$
22,689
$
30,235
$
(7,546
)
(25.0
%)
Excluding merger-related expenses, noninterest expense increased $1.4 million for the three months March 31, 2022 compared to the same period in 2021. Higher salaries and employee benefits for the three-month period ended March 31, 2022 were primarily attributable to employees added to support the Company’s noninterest income business lines, particularly the fintech business, and additional commercial lenders, partially offset by lower salaries and employee benefit expenses attributable to the mortgage banking division. Other increases in noninterest expenses in the first quarter of 2022 compared to the first quarter of 2021 were partially attributable to the 2021 period including expenses only from the effective date of the Bay Banks Merger, January 31, 2021.
Income Tax Expense . Income tax expense from continuing operations for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021 was $5.1 million and $1.1 million, respectively, resulting in an effective income tax rate of 22.8% and 20.3% for the respective periods. The higher effective income tax rate for the 2022 period was primarily the result of tax provisions made for state income taxes, as the Company expanded its operations, primarily its mortgage banking division, into various states.
Analysis of Financial Condition
Loan Portfolio. The Company makes loans to commercial entities and to individuals. Loan terms vary as to interest rate, repayment, and collateral requirements based on the type of loan and the creditworthiness of the borrower. Credit risk tends to be geographically concentrated in that a majority of the loans are to borrowers located in the markets served by the Company. All loans are underwritten within specific lending policy guidelines that are designed to maximize the Company’s profitability within an acceptable level of business risk.
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The following table presents the Company’s loan portfolio by category of loan and the percentage of loans in each category to total loans as of the dates stated.
March 31, 2022
December 31, 2021
(Dollars in thousands)
Amount
Percent
Amount
Percent
Commercial and industrial
$
380,754
20.4
%
$
320,827
17.7
%
Paycheck Protection Program
22,902
1.2
%
30,742
1.7
%
Real estate – construction, commercial
124,523
6.7
%
146,523
8.1
%
Real estate – construction, residential
60,195
3.2
%
58,857
3.3
%
Real estate – mortgage, commercial
748,223
40.1
%
701,503
38.8
%
Real estate – mortgage, residential
487,257
26.1
%
493,982
27.3
%
Real estate – mortgage, farmland
6,062
0.3
%
6,173
0.3
%
Consumer
37,368
2.0
%
49,877
2.6
%
Gross loans
1,867,284
100.0
%
1,808,484
100.0
%
Less: deferred loan fees, net of costs
(1,087
)
(906
)
Gross loans, net of deferred loans fees and costs
1,866,197
1,807,578
Less: allowance for loan losses
(12,013
)
(12,121
)
Loans held for investment, net
$
1,854,184
$
1,795,457
Loans held for sale
(not included in totals above)
$
41,004
$
121,943
The following table presents the remaining maturities, based on contractual maturity, by loan type and by rate type (variable or fixed) as of March 31, 2022.
Variable rate
Fixed rate
(Dollars in thousands)
Total Maturities
One Year
or Less
Total
1-5 years
5-15 years
More than 15 years
Total
1-5 years
5-15 years
More than 15 years
Commercial and industrial
$
380,754
$
103,041
$
120,605
$
83,908
$
35,676
$
1,021
$
157,108
$
78,403
$
76,844
$
1,861
Paycheck Protection Program
22,902
—
—
—
—
—
22,902
22,902
—
—
Real estate – construction, commercial
124,523
26,865
57,294
28,687
12,677
15,930
40,364
37,494
2,775
95
Real estate – construction, residential
60,195
30,666
4,615
1,603
1,047
1,965
24,914
393
2,097
22,424
Real estate – mortgage, commercial
748,223
50,685
320,553
50,425
167,894
102,234
376,985
206,793
163,904
6,288
Real estate – mortgage, residential
487,257
15,834
245,082
11,597
65,509
167,976
226,341
45,117
57,354
123,870
Real estate – mortgage, farmland
6,062
293
1,909
144
294
1,471
3,860
2,855
1,005
—
Consumer loans
37,368
4,604
724
622
102
—
32,040
24,703
7,269
68
Gross loans
$
1,867,284
$
231,988
$
750,782
$
176,986
$
283,199
$
290,597
$
884,514
$
418,660
$
311,248
$
154,606
Although the PPP loans have established terms of one or five years depending on the program under which they were funded, the Company believes that the majority of PPP loans will be forgiven prior to their full term, in accordance with the terms of the program.
Allowance for Loan Losses . Management believes that the Company’s allowance for loan losses ("ALL") was adequate as of March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021. There can be no assurance, however, that adjustments to the ALL will not be required in the future. Changes in the economic assumptions underlying management’s estimates and judgments; adverse developments in the economy, on a national basis or in the Company’s market area; the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic; and changes in the circumstances of particular borrowers are criteria that could increase the level of the ALL required, resulting in charges to the provision for loan losses.
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The following table presents an analysis of the change in the ALL by loan type as of and for the periods stated.
As of and for the three months ended
(Dollars in thousands)
March 31, 2022
March 31, 2021
Allowance, beginning of period
$
12,121
$
13,827
Charge-offs
Commercial and industrial
(2,401
)
(359
)
Real estate – construction
(123
)
—
Real estate – mortgage
(16
)
(12
)
Consumer
(279
)
(263
)
Total charge-offs
(2,819
)
(634
)
Recoveries
Commercial and industrial
74
56
Real estate – construction
12
—
Real estate – mortgage
4
16
Consumer
121
137
Total recoveries
211
209
Net charge-offs
(2,608
)
(425
)
Provision for loan losses
2,500
—
Allowance, end of period
$
12,013
$
13,402
Ratio of net charge-offs to average loans outstanding during period:
Commercial and industrial
0.69
%
0.13
%
Real estate – construction
0.06
%
0.00
%
Real estate – mortgage
0.00
%
0.00
%
Consumer and other loans
0.12
%
0.31
%
Total loans
0.14
%
0.03
%
The ALL includes specific allowances for impaired loans and a general allowance applicable to all loan categories; however, management has allocated the ALL by loan type to provide an indication of the relative risk characteristics of the loan portfolio. The allocation is an estimate and should not be interpreted as an indication that charge-offs will occur in these amounts, or that the allocation indicates future trends, and does not restrict the usage of the allowance for any specific loan or category. The following table presents the allocation of the ALL by loan category and as a percentage of each category as of the dates stated.
March 31, 2022
December 31, 2021
(Dollars in thousands)
$
% of
Loans
$
% of
Loans
Commercial and industrial
$
6,510
1.71
%
$
7,133
2.22
%
Real estate – construction, commercial
1,282
1.03
%
953
0.65
%
Real estate – construction, residential
469
0.78
%
395
0.67
%
Real estate – mortgage, commercial
1,367
0.18
%
1,403
0.20
%
Real estate – mortgage, residential
1,499
0.31
%
1,301
0.26
%
Real estate – mortgage, farmland
21
0.35
%
23
0.37
%
Consumer
865
2.31
%
913
1.83
%
$
12,013
$
12,121
The information in the table above excludes PPP loans, which carry no ALL as they are fully guaranteed by the U.S. government.
Nonperforming Assets. Nonperforming assets consist of nonaccrual loans, loans past due 90 days and still accruing interest, and other real estate owned (“OREO”).
OREO includes properties that have been substantively repossessed or acquired in complete or partial satisfaction of a loan. Such properties, which are held for resale, are carried at the lower of cost or fair market value, including a reduction for the estimated selling expenses.
Impaired loans also include certain loans that have been modified as troubled debt restructurings ("TDRs") where economic concessions have been granted to borrowers who have experienced or are expected to experience financial difficulties. These concessions typically result from the Company’s loss mitigation activities and could include
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reductions in the interest rate, payment extensions, forgiveness of principal, forbearance, or other actions. Certain TDRs are classified as nonperforming at the time of restructure and may only be returned to performing status after considering the borrower’s sustained repayment performance for a reasonable period, generally six month s. The Company reported $673 thousand and $688 thousand of TDRs as of March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively. All of these TDRs were performing in accordance with their modified terms at the respective dates and therefore excluded from the nonperforming loan and non-performing asset figures in the table below.
The following table presents summary information pertaining to nonperforming assets and certain asset quality ratios as of the dates stated.
(Dollars in thousands)
March 31, 2022
December 31, 2021
Nonaccrual loans (1)
$
12,913
$
15,177
Loans past due 90 days and still accruing (1)
1,271
917
Total nonperforming loans
$
14,184
$
16,094
OREO
73
157
Total nonperforming assets
$
14,257
$
16,251
ALL
$
12,013
$
12,121
Loans held for investment, including PPP loans
$
1,866,197
$
1,807,578
Loans held for investment, excluding PPP loans
$
1,843,294
$
1,777,172
Total assets
$
2,724,584
$
2,665,139
ALL to total loans held for investment, including PPP loans
0.64
%
0.67
%
ALL to total loans held for investment, excluding PPP loans
0.65
%
0.68
%
ALL to nonperforming loans
84.69
%
75.31
%
Nonperforming loans to total loans held for investment, including PPP loans
0.76
%
0.89
%
Nonperforming loans to total loans held for investment, excluding PPP loans
0.77
%
0.91
%
Nonperforming assets to total assets
0.52
%
0.61
%
(1) Excludes PCI loans and accruing TDRs
The decrease in the ratio of ALL to total loans held for investment, excluding PPP loans, at March 31, 2022 compared to December 31, 2021 was primarily attributable to a partial charge-off of a nonaccrual commercial loan related to one relationship, partially offset by reserve needs for loan growth in the first quarter of 2022. The remaining purchase accounting adjustments (discounts) related to loans acquired in the Bay Banks Merger and earlier acquisitions by the Company were $13.5 million and $16.2 million at March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively.
Investment Securities. The investment portfolio is used as a source of interest income, credit risk diversification, and liquidity, as well as to manage rate sensitivity and provide collateral for short-term borrowings. Securities in the investment portfolio classified as securities available for sale may be sold in response to changes in market interest rates, changes in the securities’ prepayment risk, increased loan demand, general liquidity needs, and other similar factors, and are carried at estimated fair value. The fair value of the Company’s investment securities available for sale was $375.5 million as of March 31, 2022, a slight increase from $373.5 million at December 31, 2021. Primarily as a result of a significant increase in market interest rates in the first quarter of 2022, the value of the Company’s portfolio of securities available for sale declined approximately $22.6 million. This decline in value was offset by investment purchases, net of investment paydowns, totaling $24.9 million in the first quarter of 2022.
As of March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, the majority of the investment securities portfolio consisted of securities rated as investment grade by a leading rating agency. Investment grade securities are judged to have a low risk of default. Investment securities pledged to secure public deposits totaled $0 and $8.7 million at March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively. At March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, securities with a fair value of $20.0 million and $23.1 million, respectively, were pledged to secure the Bank’s borrowing facility with the FHLB.
The Company reviews for other-than-temporary impairment of its investment securities portfolio at least quarterly. At March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, with the exception of one security, all securities in an unrealized loss position were of investment grade. In addition, the amount of unrealized loss for the security was not significant.
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Investment securities with unrealized losses are generally a result of pricing changes due to changes in the current interest rate environment and not as a result of permanent credit impairment. Contractual cash flows for the agency mortgage-backed securities are guaranteed and/or funded by the U.S. government. Municipal securities show no indication that the contractual cash flows will not be received when due. The Company does not intend to sell nor does it believe that it will be required to sell any of its temporarily impaired securities prior to the recovery of the amortized cost. No other-than-temporary impairment has been recognized for the securities as of March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021.
Restricted equity investments consisted of stock in the FHLB (carrying basis $1.8 million and $1.7 million at March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively), stock in the FRB (carrying basis of $6.1 million at both March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively), and stock in the Company’s correspondent bank (carrying basis of $468 thousand at both March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021). Restricted equity investments are carried at cost. The Company holds various other equity investments, including shares in other financial institutions and fintech companies, totaling $23.9 million and $14.2 million as of March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively, which are carried at fair value with any gain or loss reported in the consolidated statements of operations each reporting period.
The Company also holds investments in early-stage focused investment funds, small business investment companies ("SBIC") , and low-income housing partnerships, which are reported in other investments on the consolidated balance sheets.
The following table presents information about the Company’s investment portfolio for the periods stated.
March 31, 2022
Within One Year
One to Five Years
Five to Ten Years
Over Ten Years
(Dollars in thousands)
Amortized
Cost
Weighted
Average
Yield
Amortized
Cost
Weighted
Average
Yield
Amortized
Cost
Weighted
Average
Yield
Amortized
Cost
Weighted
Average
Yield
Total Amortized Cost
Securities available for sale
State and municipal
$
1,410
1.48
%
$
2,977
1.83
%
$
22,783
1.77
%
$
31,792
2.11
%
$
58,962
U. S. Treasury and agencies
5
—
12,500
0.92
%
51,621
1.92
%
11,276
1.76
%
75,402
Mortgage backed securities
7,997
0.41
%
3,192
0.52
%
19,158
1.50
%
194,816
1.56
%
225,163
Corporate bonds
—
—
5,497
5.09
%
36,450
4.33
%
1,732
4.51
%
43,679
Total
$
9,410
$
24,166
$
130,012
$
239,616
$
403,206
Deposits. The principal sources of funds for the Company are core deposits (demand deposits, interest-bearing transaction accounts, money market accounts, savings deposits, and certificates of deposit), primarily from its market area. The Company’s deposit base includes transaction accounts, time and savings accounts, and other accounts that customers use for cash management purposes and which provide the Company with a source of fee income and cross-marketing opportunities as well as a low-cost source of funds. Time and savings accounts, including money market deposit accounts, also provide a relatively stable low-cost source of funding.
Total deposits as of March 31, 2022 were $2.35 billion, an increase of $56.3 million from December 31, 2021, of which $60.4 million was attributable to noninterest-bearing demand deposit growth primarily related to the Company's fintech partnerships. The Company's expanding relationships with fintech partners have resulted in approximately $329 million of deposits as of March 31, 2022, up from $189 million as of December 31, 2021.
Approximately 19.4% of the Company’s deposits as of March 31, 2022 were composed of time deposits compared to 21.7% as of December 31, 2021. In contrast, approximately 32.6% of the Company’s deposits as of March 31, 2022 were composed of noninterest-bearing demand deposits compared to 30.7% as of December 31, 2021. The increase in this ratio was primarily attributable to the Company's relationships with fintech partners, as noted previously.
The following table presents maturities of time deposits for certificate of deposits of $250 thousand or greater as of the dates stated.
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(Dollars in thousands)
March 31, 2022
December 31, 2021
Maturing in:
3 months or less
$
48,609
$
30,943
Over 3 months through 6 months
6,544
47,818
Over 6 months through 12 months
20,178
14,213
Over 12 months
54,737
51,868
$
130,069
$
144,842
Borrowings. The following tables present information on the balances and interest rates on borrowings as of and for the periods stated.
As of and for the three months ended March 31, 2022
(Dollars in thousands)
Period-End Balance
Highest Month-End Balance
Average Balance
Weighted Average Rate
FHLB borrowings
$
10,108
$
10,110
$
10,110
0.56
%
FRB borrowings
15,211
17,197
16,379
0.35
%
As of and for the year ended December 31, 2021
(Dollars in thousands)
Period-End Balance
Highest Month-End Balance
Average Balance
Weighted Average Rate
FHLB borrowings
$
10,111
$
220,000
$
147,919
0.82
%
FRB borrowings
17,901
632,540
245,196
0.32
%
FHLB advances are secured by collateral consisting of a blanket lien on qualifying loans in the Company’s residential, multi-family, and commercial real estate mortgage loan portfolios, as well as selected investment securities.
FRB borrowings through the PPPLF are secured by loans the Bank originated under the PPP. The PPPLF advances are at the full PPP loan value and term, have a fixed annual cost of 35 basis points, and receive favorable regulatory capital treatment.
Subordinated notes, net, totaled $40.0 million as of both March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021.
Liquidity . Liquidity is essential to the Company’s business. The Company’s liquidity could be impaired by unforeseen outflows of cash, including deposits or the inability to access the capital markets. This situation may arise due to circumstances that the Company may be unable to control, such as general market disruption, negative views about the Company or the financial services industry generally, or an operational problem that affects the Company or a third party. The Company’s ability to borrow from other financial institutions on favorable terms or at all could be adversely affected by disruptions in the capital markets or other events.
The Company has established a formal liquidity contingency plan that provides guidelines for liquidity management. Pursuant to the Company’s liquidity management program, it first determines its current liquidity position and then forecasts liquidity based on anticipated changes in the balance sheet. In this forecast, the Company expects to maintain a liquidity cushion. Management then stress tests the Company’s liquidity position under several different stress scenarios, from moderate to severe. Guidelines for the forecasted liquidity cushion and for liquidity cushions for each stress scenario have been established. Management also monitors the Company’s liquidity position through cash flow forecasting and believes its level of liquidity and capital is adequate to conduct the business of the Company.
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Deposits are the primary source of the Company’s liquidity. Cash flow from amortizing assets or maturing assets provides funding to meet the needs of depositors and borrowers. The Company has unsecured federal fund lines available with correspondent banks for overnight borrowing totaling $44.0 million as of both March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021. These lines bear interest at the prevailing rates for such loan and are cancellable any time by the correspondent Bank. As of March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, none of these lines of credit with correspondent banks were drawn upon.
In addition to deposits and federal funds lines, the Company has access to various wholesale funding markets. These markets include the brokered certificate of deposit market, listing service deposit market, and the federal funds market. The Company is a member of the IntraFi Network (formerly, Promontory Interfinancial Network), which allows banking customers to access Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (the “FDIC”) insurance protection through the Bank on deposits that exceed FDIC insurance limits. The Company also has one-way authority with the IntraFi Network for both Certificate of Deposit Account Registry Service and Insured Cash Sweep products which provides the Company the ability to access additional wholesale funding as needed.
The Company also maintains secured lines of credit with the FHLB and the FRB under which the Company can borrow up to the allowable amount for the collateral pledged. As of March 31, 2022, the Company had a credit line available of $315.1 million with the FHLB with outstanding advances totaling $10.0 million and letters of credit totaling $85.0 million, leaving the remaining credit availability of $220.1 million as of the same date. The letters of credit are for the benefits of the Commonwealth of Virginia to secure public deposits.
The Company utilized the FRB PPPLF to partially fund PPP loans, which collateralize the advances. As of March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, FRB borrowings under this facility totaled $15.2 million and $17.9 million, respectively.
Capital. Capital adequacy is an important measure of financial stability and performance. The Company’s objectives are to maintain a level of capitalization that is sufficient to sustain asset growth and promote depositor and investor confidence.
Banks and bank holding companies are subject to various regulatory capital requirements administered by the federal banking agencies. Failure to meet minimum capital requirements can initiate certain mandatory, possibly additional discretionary, actions by regulators that, if undertaken, could have a direct material effect on the Company's financial statements. Under capital adequacy guidelines and the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action, financial institutions must meet specific capital guidelines that involve quantitative measures of assets, liabilities, and certain off-balance-sheet items as calculated under regulatory accounting practices. A financial institution's capital amounts and classification are also subject to qualitative judgments by the regulators about components, risk weightings, and other factors. Pursuant to the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision's capital guidelines for U.S. banks (the “Basel III rules”), the Bank must hold a capital conservation buffer of 2.50% above the adequately capitalized risk-based capital ratios for all ratios, except the tier 1 leverage ratio. If a banking organization dips into its capital conservation buffer, it is subject to limitations on certain activities, including payment of dividends, share repurchases, and discretionary compensation to certain officers. Management believes as of March 31, 2022, the Bank met all capital adequacy requirement to which it is subject.
Prompt corrective action regulations provide five classifications: well capitalized, adequately capitalized, undercapitalized, significantly undercapitalized, and critically undercapitalized; although, these terms are not used to represent overall financial condition. If adequately capitalized, regulatory approval is required to accept brokered deposits. If undercapitalized, capital distributions are limited, as is asset growth and expansion, and capital restoration plans are required. At March 31, 2022, the most recent regulatory notification categorized the Bank as well capitalized under the regulatory framework. There are no conditions or events since that notification that management believes have changed the institution's categorization. Federal and state banking regulations place certain restrictions on dividends paid by the Company. The total amount of dividends which may be paid at any date is generally limited to retained earnings of the Company.
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The following tables present the capital and capital ratios to which the Bank is subject and the amounts and ratios to be adequately and well capitalized for the dates stated. Adequately capitalized ratios include the conversation buffer, if applicable.
Actual
For Capital
Adequacy Purposes
To Be Well Capitalized
(Dollars in thousands)
Amount
Ratio
Amount
Ratio
Amount
Ratio
As of March 31, 2022
Total risk based capital
(To risk-weighted assets)
Blue Ridge Bank, N.A.
$
288,450
13.29
%
$
227,866
10.50
%
$
217,015
10.00
%
Tier 1 capital
(To risk-weighted assets)
Blue Ridge Bank, N.A.
$
275,405
12.69
%
$
184,463
8.50
%
$
173,612
8.00
%
Common equity tier 1 capital
(To risk-weighted assets)
Blue Ridge Bank, N.A.
$
275,405
12.69
%
$
151,910
7.00
%
$
141,060
6.50
%
Tier 1 leverage
(To average assets)
Blue Ridge Bank, N.A.
$
275,405
10.64
%
$
103,530
4.00
%
$
129,412
5.00
%
Actual
For Capital
Adequacy Purposes
To Be Well Capitalized
(Dollars in thousands)
Amount
Ratio
Amount
Ratio
Amount
Ratio
As of December 31, 2021
Total risk based capital
(To risk-weighted assets)
Blue Ridge Bank, N.A.
$
273,978
13.11
%
$
219,393
10.50
%
$
208,946
10.00
%
Tier 1 capital
(To risk-weighted assets)
Blue Ridge Bank, N.A.
$
260,896
12.49
%
$
177,604
8.50
%
$
167,157
8.00
%
Common equity tier 1 capital
(To risk-weighted assets)
Blue Ridge Bank, N.A.
$
260,896
12.49
%
$
146,262
7.00
%
$
135,815
6.50
%
Tier 1 leverage
(To average assets)
Blue Ridge Bank, N.A.
$
260,896
10.05
%
$
103,883
4.00
%
$
129,853
5.00
%
Off-Balance Sheet Activities
Commitments to extend credit are agreements to lend to a customer as long as there is no violation of any condition established in the contract. Commitments generally have fixed expiration dates or other termination clauses and may require payment of a fee. Since many of the commitments are expected to expire without being drawn upon, the total commitment amounts do not necessarily represent future cash requirements. The Company evaluates each customer’s credit worthiness on a case-by-case basis. The amount of collateral obtained, if deemed necessary by the Company upon extension of credit, is based on management’s credit evaluation of the counterparty. Collateral held varies but may include real estate and income producing commercial properties. The approved commitments to extend credit that was available but unused as of March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021 totaled $496.2 million and $475.1 million, respectively.
Conditional commitments are issued by the Company in the form of performance stand-by letters of credit, which guarantee the performance of a customer to a third party. As of March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, commitments under outstanding performance stand-by letters of credit totaled $77 thousand and $655 thousand, respectively. Additionally, the Company issues financial stand-by letters of credit, which guarantee payment to the underlying beneficiary (i.e., third party) if the customer fails to meet its designated financial obligation. As of March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, commitments under outstanding financial stand-by letters of credit totaled $4.7 million and $4.5
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million, respectively. The credit risk of issuing stand-by letters of credit can be greater than the risk involved in extending loans to customers.
Reserves for unfunded commitments as of March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021 were $1.0 million and $962 thousand, respectively, and are included in other liabilities on the consolidated balances sheets.
The Company invests in various partnerships and limited liability companies, many of which invest in early-stage companies. Pursuant to these investments, the Company commits to an investment amount that may be fulfilled in future periods, pursuant to capital calls. At March 31, 2022, the Company had future commitments outstanding totaling $7.7 million related to these investments.
The Company also has investments in various SBIC funds. The Company's obligations to these funds are satisfied in the form of capital calls that occur during the commitment period. As of March 31, 2022, the Company's remaining capital commitments associated with its investments in SBIC funds was $9.0 million.
Interest Rate Risk Management
As a financial institution, the Company is exposed to various business risks, including interest rate risk. Interest rate risk is the risk to earnings and value arising from volatility in market interest rates. Interest rate risk arises from timing differences in the repricing and maturities of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities, changes in the expected maturities of assets and liabilities arising from embedded options, such as borrowers' ability to prepay loans and depositors' ability to redeem certificates of deposit before maturity, changes in the shape of the yield curve where interest rates increase or decrease in a nonparallel fashion, and changes in spread relationships between different yield curves, such as U.S. Treasuries and other market-based index rates. The Company’s goal is to maximize net interest income without incurring excessive interest rate risk. Management of net interest income and interest rate risk must be consistent with the level of capital and liquidity that the Bank maintains. The Company manages interest rate risk through an asset and liability committee comprised of members of its board of directors and management (the “ALCO”). The ALCO is responsible for monitoring the Company’s interest rate risk in conjunction with liquidity and capital management.
The Company employs an independent consulting firm to model its interest rate sensitivity that uses a net interest income simulation model as its primary tool to measure interest rate sensitivity. Assumptions for modeling are developed based on expected activity in the balance sheet. For maturing assets, assumptions are created for the redeployment of these assets. For maturing liabilities, assumptions are developed for the replacement of these funding sources. Assumptions are also developed for assets and liabilities that could reprice during the modeled time period. These assumptions also cover how management expects rates to change on non-maturity deposits such as interest checking, money market checking, savings accounts, as well as certificates of deposit. Based on inputs that include the current balance sheet, the current level of interest rates, and the developed assumptions, the model produces an expected level of net interest income assuming that market rates remain unchanged. This is considered the base case. The model then simulates the impact on net interest income based on specific changes in interest rates. The rate simulations are performed for a two-year period and include rapid rate changes of down 100 basis points to 200 basis points and up 100 basis points to 400 basis points. The results of these simulations are then compared to the base case.
March 31, 2022
Instantaneous Parallel Rate Shock Scenario
Change in Net Interest Income - Year 1
Change in Net Interest Income - Year 2
Change in interest rates:
+400 basis points
$
9,159
10.3
%
$
16,859
18.9
%
+300 basis points
8,062
9.1
%
13,833
15.5
%
+200 basis points
6,188
7.0
%
10,121
11.3
%
+100 basis points
3,473
3.9
%
5,549
6.2
%
Base case
—
—
—
—
-100 basis points
(2,603
)
(2.9
%)
(4,493
)
(5.0
%)
-200 basis points
(3,930
)
(4.4
%)
(6,592
)
(7.4
%)
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Stress testing the balance sheet and net interest income using instantaneous parallel shock movements in the yield curve of 100 to 400 basis points is a regulatory and banking industry practice. However, these stress tests may not represent a realistic forecast of future interest rate movements in the yield curve. In addition, instantaneous parallel interest rate shock modeling is not a predictor of actual future performance of earnings. It is a financial metric used to manage interest rate risk and track the movement of the Company’s interest rate risk position over a historical time frame for comparison purposes.
The asset and liability repricing characteristics of the Company’s assets and liabilities will have a significant impact on its future interest rate risk profile .
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitati ve Disclosures about Market Risk
This information is incorporated herein by reference to the information in section "Interest Rate Risk Management" within Part I, Item 2. "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" of this Form 10-Q.
Item 4. Controls and Procedures
The Company maintains disclosure controls and procedures that are designed to provide assurance that information required to be disclosed by the Company in the reports that it files or submits under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods required by the SEC and that such information is accumulated and communicated to management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. An evaluation of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures as of March 31, 2022 was carried out under the supervision and with the participation of management, including the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer. Based on and as of the date of such evaluation, the aforementioned officers concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective.
The Company’s management is also responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting. There were no changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the Company’s last fiscal quarter that materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, internal control over financial reporting.
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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
There have been no material developments in the status of the legal proceedings previously disclosed in Part I, Item 3 of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021.
In the ordinary course of its operations, the Company is a party to various legal proceedings. As of the date of this report, there are no pending or threatened proceedings against the Company, other than previously disclosed as stated in the preceding paragraph or as set forth below, that, if determined adversely, would have a material effect on the business, results of operations or financial position of the Company.
Item 1A. Ri sk Factors
There have been no material changes to the risk factors disclosed in the 2021 Form 10-K. Additional risks not presently known to us, or that we currently deem immaterial, may also adversely affect our business, financial condition, or results of operations. See also “Cautionary Note About Forward-Looking Statements,” included in Part 1, Item 2, of this Form 10-Q.
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equi ty Securities and Use of Proceeds
None
Item 3. Defaults Upo n Senior Securities
None
Item 4. Mine Saf ety Disclosures
None
Item 5. Other Information
None
Item 6. E xhibits
31.1
Rule 13(a)-14(a) Certification of Chief Executive Officer.
31.2
Rule 13(a)-14(a) Certification of Chief Financial Officer.
32.1
Statement of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350.
101
The following materials from Blue Ridge Bankshares, Inc.’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended March 31, 2022, formatted in Inline Extensible Business Reporting Language (XBRL), include: (i) Consolidated Balance Sheets, (ii) Consolidated Statements of Operations, (iii) Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income, (iv) Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity, (v) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows and (vi) related notes (filed herewith).
104
The cover page from Blue Ridge Bankshares, Inc.’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended March 31, 2022, formatted in Inline XBRL (included with Exhibit 101).
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SIGNAT URES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
BLUE RIDGE BANKSHARES, INC.
Date: May 5, 2022
By:
/s/ Brian K. Plum
Brian K. Plum
President and Chief Executive Officer
By:
/s/ Judy C. Gavant
Judy C. Gavant
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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