Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis
ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
Certain matters discussed in this report contain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and the Company intends that these forward-looking statements be covered by the safe harbor for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements may be identified by the use of forward-looking words or phrases such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “could,” “expect,” “estimates”, “intend,” “may,” “preliminary,” “planned,” “potential,” “should,” “will,” “would,” or the negative of those terms or other words of similar meaning. Similarly, statements that describe the Company’s future plans, objectives or goals are also forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements are inherently subject to many uncertainties in the Company’s operations and business environment.
Factors that could affect actual results or outcomes include the matters described under the caption “Risk Factors” in Item 1A of our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021, filed with the SEC on March 2, 2022 (“2021 10-K”), the matters described in “Risk Factors” in Item 1A of this Form 10-Q, and the following:
• conditions in the financial markets and economic conditions generally;
• adverse impacts to the Company or Bank arising from the COVID-19 pandemic;
• acts of terrorism and political or military actions by the United States or other governments;
• the possibility of a deterioration in the residential real estate markets;
• interest rate risk;
• lending risk;
• higher lending risks associated with our commercial and agricultural banking activities;
• the sufficiency of loan allowances;
• changes in the fair value or ratings downgrades of our securities;
• competitive pressures among depository and other financial institutions;
• disintermediation risk;
• our ability to maintain our reputation;
• our ability to maintain or increase our market share;
• our ability to realize the benefits of net deferred tax assets;
• our inability to obtain needed liquidity;
• our ability to raise capital needed to fund growth or meet regulatory requirements;
• our ability to attract and retain key personnel;
• our ability to keep pace with technological change;
• prevalence of fraud and other financial crimes;
• cybersecurity risks;
• the possibility that our internal controls and procedures could fail or be circumvented;
• our ability to successfully execute our acquisition growth strategy;
• risks posed by acquisitions and other expansion opportunities, including difficulties and delays in integrating the acquired business operations or fully realizing the cost savings and other benefits;
• restrictions on our ability to pay dividends;
• the potential volatility of our stock price;
• accounting standards for loan losses;
• legislative or regulatory changes or actions, or significant litigation, adversely affecting the Company or Bank;
• public company reporting obligations;
• changes in federal or state tax laws; and
• changes in accounting principles, policies or guidelines and their impact on financial performance.
Stockholders, potential investors and other readers are urged to consider these factors carefully in evaluating the forward-looking statements and are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements made herein are only made as of the date of this filing and the Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update such forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances occurring after the date of this report.
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GENERAL
The following discussion sets forth management’s discussion and analysis of our consolidated financial condition as of March 31, 2022, and our consolidated results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2022, compared to the same period in the prior fiscal year for the three months ended March 31, 2021. This discussion should be read in conjunction with the interim consolidated financial statements and the condensed notes thereto included with this report and with Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations and the financial statements and notes related thereto included in our 2021 10-K. Unless otherwise stated, all monetary amounts in this Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, other than share, per share and capital ratio amounts, are stated in thousands.
CRITICAL ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES
Our consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with GAAP. In connection with the preparation of our financial statements, we are required to make assumptions and estimates about future events and apply judgments that affect the reported amount of assets, liabilities, revenue, expenses, and their related disclosures. We base our assumptions, estimates and judgments on historical experience, current trends and other factors that our management believes to be relevant at the time our consolidated financial statements are prepared. Some of these estimates are more critical than others. In addition to the policies included in Note 1, “Nature of Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies,” to the Consolidated Financial Statements included as an exhibit in our annual report on our 2021 10-K, our critical accounting estimates are as follows:
Allowance for Loan Losses.
We maintain an allowance for loan losses to absorb probable and inherent losses in our loan portfolio. The allowance is based on ongoing, quarterly assessments of the estimated probable incurred losses in our loan portfolio. In evaluating the level of the allowance for loan loss, we consider the types of loans and the amount of loans in our loan portfolio, historical loss experience, adverse situations that may affect the borrower’s ability to repay, the estimated value of any underlying collateral, prevailing economic conditions and other relevant factors determined by management. We follow all applicable regulatory guidance, including the “Interagency Policy Statement on the Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses,” issued by the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC). We believe that the Bank’s Allowance for Loan Losses Policy conforms to all applicable regulatory requirements. However, based on periodic examinations by regulators, the amount of the allowance for loan losses recorded during a particular period may be adjusted.
Our determination of the allowance for loan losses is based on (1) specific allowances for specifically identified and evaluated impaired loans and their corresponding estimated loss based on likelihood of default, payment history, and net realizable value of underlying collateral. Specific allocations for collateral dependent loans are based on fair value of the underlying collateral relative to the unpaid principal balance of individually impaired loans. For loans that are not collateral dependent, the specific allocation is based on the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the loan’s original effective interest rate through the repayment period; and (2) a general allowance on loans not specifically identified in (1) above, based on historical loss ratios, which are adjusted for qualitative and general economic factors. We continue to refine our allowance for loan losses methodology, with an increased emphasis on historical performance adjusted for applicable economic and qualitative factors.
Assessing the allowance for loan losses is inherently subjective as it requires making material estimates, including the amount and timing of future cash flows expected to be received on impaired loans, any of which estimates may be susceptible to significant change. In our opinion, the allowance, when taken as a whole, reflects estimated probable loan losses in our loan portfolio.
Goodwill.
We account for goodwill and other intangible assets in accordance with ASC Topic 350, “Intangibles - Goodwill and Other.” The Company records the excess of the cost of acquired entities over the fair value of identifiable tangible and intangible assets acquired, less liabilities assumed, as goodwill. The Company amortizes acquired intangible assets with definite useful economic lives over their useful economic lives utilizing the straight-line method. On a periodic basis, management assesses whether events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amounts of the intangible assets may be impaired. The Company does not amortize goodwill, but reviews goodwill for impairment at a reporting unit level on an annual basis, or when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amounts may be impaired. A reporting unit is defined as any distinct, separately identifiable component of the Company’s one operating segment for which complete,
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discrete financial information is available and reviewed regularly by the segment’s management. The Company has one reporting unit as of March 31, 2022, which is related to its banking activities. The Company performed the required goodwill impairment test and determined that goodwill was not impaired as of December 31, 2021.
Fair Value Measurements and Valuation Methodologies.
We apply various valuation methodologies to assets and liabilities which often involve a significant degree of judgment, particularly when liquid markets do not exist for the particular items being valued. Quoted market prices are referred to when estimating fair values for certain assets, such as most investment securities. However, for those items for which an observable liquid market does not exist, management utilizes significant estimates and assumptions to value such items. Examples of these items include loans, deposits, borrowings, goodwill, core deposit intangible assets, other assets and liabilities obtained or assumed in business combinations, and certain other financial instruments. These valuations require the use of various assumptions, including, among others, discount rates, rates of return on assets, repayment rates, cash flows, default rates, and liquidation values. The use of different assumptions could produce significantly different results, which could have material positive or negative effects on the Company’s results of operations, financial condition or disclosures of fair value information.
In addition to valuation, the Company must assess whether there are any declines in value below the carrying value of assets that should be considered other than temporary or otherwise require an adjustment in carrying value and recognition of a loss in the consolidated statement of operations. Examples include but are not limited to; loans, investment securities, goodwill, core deposit intangible assets and deferred tax assets, among others. Specific assumptions, estimates and judgments utilized by management are discussed in detail herein in management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations and in notes 1, 2, 3, 4 and 10 of Condensed Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
Income Taxes.
Amounts provided for income tax expenses are based on income reported for financial statement purposes and do not necessarily represent amounts currently payable under tax laws. Deferred income tax assets and liabilities, which arise principally from temporary differences between the amounts reported in the financial statements and the tax basis of certain assets and liabilities, are included in the amounts provided for income taxes. In assessing the realizability of deferred tax assets, management considers whether it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. The ultimate realization of deferred tax assets is dependent upon the generation of future taxable income and tax planning strategies which will create taxable income during the periods in which those temporary differences become deductible. Management considers the scheduled reversal of deferred tax liabilities, projected future taxable income, and if necessary, tax planning strategies in making this assessment.
The assessment of tax assets and liabilities involves the use of estimates, assumptions, interpretations, and judgments concerning certain accounting pronouncements and application of specific provisions of federal and state tax codes. There can be no assurance that future events, such as court decisions or positions of federal and state taxing authorities, will not differ from management’s current assessment, the impact of which could be material to our consolidated results of operations and reported earnings. We believe that the deferred tax assets and liabilities are adequate and properly recorded in the accompanying consolidated financial statements. As of March 31, 2022, management does not believe a valuation allowance related to the realizability of its deferred tax assets is necessary.
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STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS ANALYSIS
Net Interest Income. Net interest income represents the difference between the dollar amount of interest earned on interest-bearing assets and the dollar amount of interest paid on interest-bearing liabilities. The interest income and expense of financial institutions (including those of the Bank) are significantly affected by general economic conditions, competition, policies of regulatory authorities and other factors.
Interest rate spread and net interest margin are used to measure and explain changes in net interest income. Interest rate spread is the difference between the yield on interest earning assets and the rate paid for interest-bearing liabilities that fund those assets. Net interest margin is expressed as the percentage of net interest income to average interest earning assets. Net interest margin currently exceeds interest rate spread because non-interest-bearing sources of funds (“net free funds”), principally demand deposits and stockholders’ equity, also support interest earning assets. The narrative below discusses net interest income, interest rate spread, and net interest margin for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2022, and March 31, 2021, respectively.
Net interest income was $13.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2022, compared to $12.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2021. Net interest income for the three months ended March 31, 2022, increased from the same period one year ago due to: 1) both the organic loan and investment growth from March 31, 2021; 2) the increase in loans as a percentage of total interest-earning assets, partially due to lower levels of low-yielding cash and cash equivalent; and 3) lower liability costs. This was partially offset by a $1.5 million dollar decrease in the accretion of deferred fees related to SBA Paycheck Protection Program (“SBA PPP”) loans for the quarter ended March 31, 2022, compared to the prior year quarter.
The net interest margin for the three-month period ended March 31, 2022, was 3.25%, compared to 3.31% for the three-month period ended March 31, 2021. The net interest margin decrease was due to a 36-basis point decrease in SBA PPP deferred loan fee accretion in loan yields, partially offset by 1) the positive impact of investing lower yield cash into investment securities, 2) lower liability costs, and 3) the favorable impact of lower yielding deposits increasing as a percentage of interest-bearing liabilities.
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Average Balances, Net Interest Income, Yields Earned and Rates Paid. The following net interest income analysis table presents interest income from average interest earning assets, expressed in dollars and yields, and interest expense on average interest-bearing liabilities, expressed in dollars and rates on a tax equivalent basis. Shown below is the weighted average tax equivalent yield on interest earning assets, rates paid on interest-bearing liabilities and the resultant spread at or during the three-month periods ended March 31, 2022, and March 31, 2021. Non-accruing loans have been included in the table as loans carrying a zero yield.
NET INTEREST INCOME ANALYSIS ON A TAX EQUIVALENT BASIS
(Dollar amounts in thousands)
Three months ended March 31, 2022 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2021:
Three months ended March 31, 2022 Three months ended March 31, 2021
Average
Balance Interest
Income/
Expense Average
Yield/
Rate (1) Average
Balance Interest
Income/
Expense Average
Yield/
Rate (1)
Average interest earning assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 35,208 $ 13 0.15 % $ 129,642 $ 29 0.09 %
Loans 1,304,141 13,767 4.28 % 1,213,562 14,517 4.85 %
Interest-bearing deposits 1,511 8 2.15 % 3,437 20 2.36 %
Investment securities (1) 288,261 1,416 1.99 % 202,981 885 1.77 %
Other investments 15,258 172 4.57 % 15,038 169 4.56 %
Total interest earning assets (1) $ 1,644,379 $ 15,376 3.79 % $ 1,564,660 $ 15,620 4.05 %
Average interest-bearing liabilities:
Savings accounts $ 224,557 $ 94 0.17 % $ 197,647 $ 83 0.17 %
Demand deposits 410,890 217 0.21 % 330,674 251 0.31 %
Money market 299,004 216 0.29 % 254,120 202 0.32 %
CD’s 161,203 464 1.17 % 266,044 1,043 1.59 %
IRA’s 37,067 77 0.84 % 40,877 135 1.34 %
Total deposits $ 1,132,721 $ 1,068 0.38 % $ 1,089,362 $ 1,714 0.64 %
FHLB Advances and other borrowings 166,118 1,141 2.79 % 180,635 1,142 2.56 %
Total interest-bearing liabilities $ 1,298,839 $ 2,209 0.69 % $ 1,269,997 $ 2,856 0.91 %
Net interest income $ 13,167 $ 12,764
Interest rate spread 3.10 % 3.14 %
Net interest margin (1) 3.25 % 3.31 %
Average interest earning assets to average interest-bearing liabilities 1.27 1.23
(1) Fully taxable equivalent (FTE). The average yield on tax exempt securities is computed on a tax equivalent basis using a tax rate of 21.0% for the quarters ended March 31, 2022 and March 31, 2021. The FTE adjustment to net interest income included in the rate calculations totaled $1 thousand for both the three months ended March 31, 2022 and March 31, 2021, respectively.
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Rate/Volume Analysis. The following table presents the dollar amount of changes in interest income and interest expense for the components of interest earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities that are presented in the preceding table. For each category of interest earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities, information is provided on changes attributable to: (1) changes in volume, which are changes in the average outstanding balances multiplied by the prior period rate (i.e., holding the initial rate constant); and (2) changes in rate, which are changes in average interest rates multiplied by the prior period volume (i.e., holding the initial balance constant). Rate changes have been discussed previously in the net interest income section above. For the three months ended March 31, 2022, compared to the same periods in 2021, the loan volume increased due to strong organic growth. Investment securities volume increases are due to an increase in portfolio balances, largely due to purchases of mortgage-backed securities. The decrease in certificate volumes is due to CD shrinkage.
RATE / VOLUME ANALYSIS
(Dollar amounts in thousands)
Three months ended March 31, 2022 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2021.
Increase (decrease) due to
Volume Rate Net
Interest income:
Cash and cash equivalents $ (32) $ 16 $ (16)
Loans 1,036 (1,786) (750)
Interest-bearing deposits (10) (2) (12)
Investment securities 405 126 531
Other investments 2 1 3
Total interest earning assets 1,401 (1,645) (244)
Interest expense:
Savings accounts 11 — 11
Demand deposits 54 (88) (34)
Money market accounts 34 (20) 14
CD’s (333) (246) (579)
IRA’s (12) (46) (58)
Total deposits (246) (400) (646)
FHLB Advances and other borrowings (96) 0 95 (1)
Total interest bearing liabilities (342) (305) (647)
Net interest income $ 1,743 $ (1,340) $ 403
Provision for Loan Losses. We determine our provision for loan losses (“provision”) based on our desire to provide an adequate allowance for loan losses (“ALL”) to reflect probable and inherent credit losses in our loan portfolio. We continue to monitor adverse general economic conditions that could affect our commercial and agricultural portfolios in the future.
Total provision for loan losses for both the three months ended March 31, 2022, and March 31, 2021, was $0. The ALL and related need for provision for loan losses for the three months ended March 31, 2022, was positively impacted by reductions in the allocation of the allowance for loan losses for general economic conditions utilizing a Q-factor and the impact of lower loan deferral balances associated with Section 4013 of the Cares Act. These positive impacts offset increases in specific reserve and modest net loan charge offs. Note that in discussing ALL allocations, the entire ALL balance is available for any loan that, in management’s judgment, should be charged off. The ALL and related need for no provision was due to loan shrinkage and low net charge-offs.
Management believes that the provision recorded for the current year three-month period is adequate in view of the present condition of our loan portfolio and the sufficiency of collateral supporting our non-performing loans. We continually monitor non-performing loan relationships and will adjust our provision, as necessary, if changing facts and circumstances require a change in the ALL. In addition, a decline in the quality of our loan portfolio as a result of general economic conditions, factors affecting particular borrowers or our market areas, or otherwise, could all affect the adequacy of our ALL. If there are significant charge-offs against the ALL, or we otherwise determine that the ALL is inadequate, we will need to record an additional provision in the future.
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Non-interest Income . The following table reflects the various components of non-interest income for the three month periods ended March 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively.
Three months ended March 31,
2022 2021 % Change
Non-interest Income:
Service charges on deposit accounts $ 488 $ 398 22.61 %
Interchange income 549 530 3.58 %
Loan servicing income 701 893 (21.50) %
Gain on sale of loans 722 1,595 (54.73) %
Loan fees and service charges 92 278 (66.91) %
Net gains (losses) on investment securities (37) 235 N/M
Other 198 247 (19.84) %
Total non-interest income $ 2,713 $ 4,176 (35.03) %
Service charges on deposit accounts increased modestly to $488 for the three months ended March 31, 2022, from $398 for the prior year quarter due to higher customer spending activity during the quarter.
Loan servicing income decreased with reduced capitalization of mortgage servicing rights due to lower mortgage loan origination fees in the three-month period ended March 31, 2022.
Gain on sale of loans decreased in the current three-month period ended March 31, 2022, compared to March 31, 2021, due to lower mortgage loan origination volumes, partially offset by a modest increase on the gain on sale of SBA loans.
The change in loan fees and service charges for the three ended March 31, 2022, is largely due to decreases in commercial loan-related customer activity
The change in net gains (losses) on investment securities between the three-month period ended March 31, 2022 and the three-month period ended March 31, 2021, is primarily due to the corresponding change in unrealized gains/losses on equity securities with readily determinable fair value.
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Non-interest Expense. The following table reflects the various components of non-interest expense for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively.
Three months ended March 31,
2022 2021 % Change
Non-interest Expense:
Compensation and related benefits $ 5,398 $ 5,569 (3.07) %
Occupancy 1,365 1,316 3.72 %
Data processing 1,301 1,370 (5.04) %
Amortization of intangible assets 399 399 — %
Mortgage servicing rights expense, net (327) (450) 27.33 %
Advertising, marketing and public relations 212 163 30.06 %
FDIC premium assessment 115 165 (30.30) %
Professional services 402 502 (19.92) %
Gains on repossessed assets, net (7) (117) 94.02 %
New market tax credit depletion 163 — NM
Other 647 572 13.11 %
Total non-interest expense $ 9,668 $ 9,489 1.89 %
Non-interest expense (annualized) / Average assets 2.24 % 2.29 % (2.17) %
Compensation expense for the three-month period ended March 31, 2022, was lower than the comparable prior year period due to 1) lower variable mortgage production compensation related to lower mortgage loan origination activity; and 2) lower incentive compensation based on performance metrics, including items such as net income and loan growth.
Net mortgage servicing rights expense increased during the three months ended March 31, 2022, compared to the comparable prior year period. This increase is primarily due to the reversal of previously recognized impairment charges of $1.3 million in 2021, resulting largely from the impact of lower future forecasted prepayment rates. Approximately 30% of this impairment reversal occurred in the third quarter of 2021 and 70% in the first quarter of 2021.
The FDIC insurance premium decreased during the three months ended March 31, 2022, from the comparable prior year period due to the favorable impact of increased bank capital ratios.
Professional services costs decreased due to the need for fewer outside professionals.
Net gains on repossessed assets decreased due to fewer and lower value repossessed property sales resulting in lower corresponding gains on sale.
In the first quarter of 2022, the bank invested $4.1 million in a New Market Tax Credit. The related non-tax-deductible asset depletion will occur over a 5-year period in lockstep with the recognition of the tax credit.
Income Taxes. Income tax expense was $1.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2022, compared to $1.9 million for the three months March 31, 2021. The effective tax rate was 24.2% for the three-month period ended March 31, 2022, compared to 26.1% for the comparable prior year period. The lower effective tax rate is due to the impact of the New Markets Tax Credit. The lower tax expense is due to both the lower effective tax rate and lower pre-tax income.
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BALANCE SHEET ANALYSIS
Cash and Cash Equivalents. This balance increased $36.7 million in the first quarter of 2022 as the net cash increase resulting from deposit growth and loan shrinkage was not yet fully invested in our securities portfolios.
Investment Securities. We manage our securities portfolio to provide liquidity and enhance income. Our investment portfolio is comprised of securities available for sale and securities held to maturity.
Securities available for sale, which represent the majority of our investment portfolio, were $187.9 million at March 31, 2022, compared with $203.1 million at December 31, 2021. The decrease in the available for sale portfolio is due to unrealized losses of $9.8 million and principal repayments.
Securities held to maturity increased to $104.9 million at March 31, 2022, compared to $71.1 million at December 31, 2021. This increase was largely due to the purchase of agency mortgage-backed securities, net of repayments. The unrealized loss on this portfolio increased by $7.0 million in the quarter.
The amortized cost and market values of our available for sale securities by asset categories as of the dates indicated below were as follows:
Available for sale securities Amortized
Cost Fair
Value
March 31, 2022
U.S. government agency obligations $ 23,686 $ 23,881
Obligations of states and political subdivisions — —
Mortgage-backed securities 103,723 95,551
Corporate debt securities 37,087 35,946
Corporate asset-backed securities 33,011 32,527
Totals $ 197,507 $ 187,905
December 31, 2021
U.S. government agency obligations $ 25,826 $ 26,265
Obligations of states and political subdivisions 140 140
Mortgage-backed securities 107,636 107,167
Corporate debt securities 35,342 35,588
Corporate asset-backed securities 33,902 33,908
Totals $ 202,846 $ 203,068
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The amortized cost and fair value of our held to maturity securities by asset categories as of the dates noted below were as follows:
Held to maturity securities Amortized
Cost Fair
Value
March 31, 2022
Obligations of states and political subdivisions $ 4,600 $ 4,568
Mortgage-backed securities 100,294 91,407
Totals $ 104,894 $ 95,975
December 31, 2021
Obligations of states and political subdivisions $ 4,600 $ 4,593
Mortgage-backed securities 66,541 64,584
Totals $ 71,141 $ 69,177
The composition of our available for sale portfolios by credit rating as of the dates indicated below was as follows:
March 31, 2022 December 31, 2021
Available for sale securities Amortized
Cost Fair
Value Amortized
Cost Fair
Value
U.S. government agency $ 125,149 $ 117,194 $ 131,115 $ 131,008
AAA 9,617 9,426 9,662 9,710
AA 25,654 25,339 26,727 26,762
A 5,700 5,559 5,700 5,720
BBB 31,387 30,387 29,642 29,868
Non-rated — — — —
Total available for sale securities $ 197,507 $ 187,905 $ 202,846 $ 203,068
The composition of our held to maturity portfolio by credit rating as of the dates indicated was as follows:
March 31, 2022 December 31, 2021
Held to maturity securities Amortized
Cost Fair
Value Amortized
Cost Fair
Value
U.S. government agency $ 100,294 $ 91,407 $ 66,541 $ 64,584
AAA — — — —
AA 4,000 3,999 4,000 4,000
A 600 569 600 593
Total $ 104,894 $ 95,975 $ 71,141 $ 69,177
As of March 31, 2022, the Bank has pledged U.S. Government Agency securities with a carrying value of $3.6 million and mortgage-backed securities with a carrying value of $2.6 million as collateral against specific municipal deposits. At March 31, 2022, the Bank has pledged mortgage-backed securities with a carrying value of $5.8 million as collateral against a borrowing line of credit with the Federal Reserve Bank. However, as of March 31, 2022, there were no borrowings outstanding on this Federal Reserve Bank line of credit. As of March 31, 2022, the Bank also has mortgage-backed securities with a carrying value of $0.2 million pledged as collateral to the Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines.
As of December 31, 2021, the Bank has pledged certain of its U.S. Government Agency securities with a carrying value of $3.9 million and mortgage-backed securities with a carrying value of $2.9 million as collateral against specific municipal deposits. At December 31, 2021, the Bank has pledged certain of its mortgage-backed securities with a carrying value of $0.8 million as collateral to secure a line of credit with the Federal Reserve Bank. However, as of December 31, 2021, there were no borrowings outstanding on this Federal Reserve Bank line of credit. As of December 31, 2021, the Bank also has mortgage-backed securities with a carrying value of $0.3 million pledged as collateral to the Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines.
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Loans. Total loans outstanding, net of deferred loan fees and costs and unamortized discount on acquired loans, decreased by $20.8 million, to $1.29 billion as of March 31, 2022, from $1.31 billion at December 31, 2021. The originated loan portfolio, before SBA PPP loans, decreased $1.1 million in the three-month period. We experienced approximately $27 million of loan payoffs in the originated loan portfolio during the quarter ended March 31, 2022, that we expected to be received in the fourth quarter of 2021. Total SBA PPP loans decreased $6.7 million, entirely due to debt forgiveness. Acquired loans decreased by $13.6 million. The following table reflects the composition, or mix, of our loan portfolio at March 31, 2022, and December 31, 2021:
March 31, 2022 December 31, 2021
Amount Percent Amount Percent
Real estate loans:
Commercial/Agricultural real estate
Commercial real estate $ 689,774 53.5 % $ 698,465 53.3 %
Agricultural real estate 75,716 5.9 % 78,495 6.0 %
Multi-family real estate 179,487 13.9 % 178,349 13.6 %
Construction and land development 87,880 6.8 % 79,520 6.1 %
Residential mortgage
Residential mortgage 84,773 6.6 % 90,990 6.9 %
Purchased HELOC loans 3,487 0.3 % 3,871 0.3 %
Total real estate loans 1,121,117 87.0 % 1,129,690 86.2 %
C&I/Agricultural operating and Consumer Installment Loans:
C&I/Agricultural operating
Commercial and industrial (“C&I”) 121,022 9.4 % 122,167 9.3 %
Agricultural operating 28,757 2.2 % 31,588 2.4 %
Consumer installment — %
Originated indirect paper 14,508 1.1 % 15,971 1.2 %
Other consumer 8,191 0.6 % 8,874 0.7 %
Total C&I/Agricultural operating and Consumer installment Loans 172,478 13.3 % 178,600 13.6 %
Gross loans before C&I SBA PPP loans 1,293,595 100.3 % 1,308,290 99.8 %
SBA PPP loans 2,071 0.2 % 8,755 0.7 %
Gross loans $ 1,295,666 100.5 % $ 1,317,045 100.5 %
Unearned net deferred fees and costs and loans in process (2,223) (0.2) % (2,482) (0.2) %
Unamortized discount on acquired loans (3,267) (0.3) % (3,600) (0.3) %
Total loans (net of unearned income and deferred expense) 1,290,176 100.0 % 1,310,963 100.0 %
Allowance for loan losses (16,818) (16,913)
Total loans receivable, net $ 1,273,358 $ 1,294,050
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The following table summarizes SBA PPP loans by origination year at March 31, 2022:
2020 Originations 2021 Originations Total
Balance Net Deferred Fee Income Balance Net Deferred Fee Income Balance Net Deferred Fee Income
SBA PPP loans, January 1, 2021 $ 123,702 $ 2,991 $ — $ — $ 123,702 $ 2,991
2021 SBA PPP loan originations — — 55,854 3,494 55,854 3,494
Less: 2021 SBA PPP loan forgiveness and fee accretion (121,574) (2,987) (49,227) (3,201) (170,801) (6,188)
SBA PPP loans, December 31, 2021 2,128 4 6,627 293 8,755 297
Less: 2022 SBA PPP loan forgiveness and fee accretion (886) (3) (5,798) (255) (6,684) (258)
SBA PPP loans, March 31, 2022 $ 1,242 $ 1 $ 829 $ 38 $ 2,071 $ 39
Allowance for Loan Losses. The loan portfolio is our primary asset subject to credit risk. To address this credit risk, we maintain an ALL for probable and inherent credit losses through periodic charges to our earnings. These charges are shown in our consolidated statements of operations as PLL. See “Provision for Loan Losses” earlier in this quarterly report. We attempt to control, monitor, and minimize credit risk through the use of prudent lending standards, a thorough review of potential borrowers prior to lending and ongoing and timely review of payment performance. Asset quality administration, including early identification of loans performing in a substandard manner, as well as timely and active resolution of problems, further enhances management of credit risk and minimization of loan losses. Any losses that occur and that are charged off against the ALL are periodically reviewed with specific efforts focused on achieving maximum recovery of both principal and interest.
At least quarterly, we review the adequacy of the ALL. Based on an estimate computed pursuant to the requirements of ASC 450-10, “Accounting for Contingencies” and ASC 310-10, “Accounting by Creditors for Impairment of a Loan”, the analysis of the ALL consists of three components: (i) specific credit allocation established for expected losses relating to specific impaired loans for which the recorded investment in the loan exceeds its fair value; (ii) general portfolio allocation based on historical loan loss experience for significant loan categories; and (iii) general portfolio allocation based on qualitative factors such as economic conditions and other relevant factors specific to the markets in which we operate. We continue to refine our ALL methodology by introducing a greater level of granularity to our loan portfolio. We currently segregate loans into pools based on common risk characteristics for purposes of determining the ALL. The additional segmentation of the portfolio is intended to provide a more effective basis for the determination of qualitative factors affecting our ALL. In addition, management continually evaluates our ALL methodology to assess whether modifications in our methodology are appropriate in light of underwriting practices, market conditions, identifiable trends, regulatory pronouncements or other factors. We believe that any modifications or changes to the ALL methodology would be to enhance the ALL. However, any such modifications could result in materially different ALL levels in future periods.
The specific credit allocation for the ALL is based on a regular analysis of all loans that are considered impaired. In compliance with ASC 310-10, the fair value of the loan is determined based on either the present value of expected cash flows discounted at the loan’s effective interest rate, the market price of the loan, or, if the loan is collateral dependent, the fair value of the underlying collateral less the expected cost of sale for such collateral. At March 31, 2022, the Company individually evaluated loans for impairment with a recorded investment of $33.7 million, consisting of (1) $10.7 million purchased credit impaired (“PCI”) loans, with a carrying amount of $10.2 million; (2) $6.7 million TDR loans, net of TDR PCI loans; and (3) $16.8 million of substandard non-TDR, non-PCI loans. The $33.7 million total of loans individually evaluated for impairment includes $5.6 million of performing TDR loans. At December 31, 2021, the Company individually evaluated loans for impairment with a recorded investment of $31.7 million, consisting of (1) $11.2 million PCI loans, with a carrying amount of $10.6 million; (2) $9.9 million TDR loans, net of TDR PCI loans; and (3) $11.3 million of substandard non-TDR, non-PCI loans. The $31.7 million total of loans individually evaluated for impairment includes $8.0 million of performing TDR loans. At March 31, 2022, and December 31, 2021, we had 237 and 235 loans individually evaluated for impairment, respectively, all secured by real estate or personal property. Of the originated loans individually evaluated for impairment, there were 13 loans where the estimated fair value was less than their book value (i.e., we deemed impairment to exist) totaling $7.2 million for which $1.7 million in specific ALL was recorded as of March 31, 2022.
The allowance for loan losses modestly decreased $0.1 million to $16.8 million at March 31, 2022, representing 1.31% of loans receivable, less the 100% SBA guaranteed PPP loans. A portion of the current loan portfolio includes loans purchased through whole bank acquisitions in recent years resulting in purchased credit impairments which are not included in the allowance for loan losses. As the originated portfolio grows and the acquired portfolio shrinks, the percentage of originated loans to total loans grows, as does the overall percentage of the allowance to total loans. The allowance for loan losses was
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$16.9 million at December 31, 2021, representing 1.30% of loans receivable, less the 100% SBA guaranteed PPP loans. The decrease in the allowance at March 31, 2022, was due to modest loan charge-offs.
Allowance for Loan Losses to Loans, net of SBA PPP Loans
(in thousands, except ratios)
March 31,
2022 December 31,
2021
Loans, end of period $ 1,290,176 $ 1,310,963
SBA PPP loans, net of deferred fees (2,032) (8,457)
Loans, net of SBA PPP loans and deferred fees $ 1,288,144 $ 1,302,506
Allowance for loan losses $ 16,818 $ 16,913
ALL to loans net of SBA PPP loans and deferred fees 1.31 % 1.30 %
ALL to loans, end of period 1.30 % 1.29 %
All of the nine factors identified in the FFIEC’s Interagency Policy Statement on the Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses are taken into account in determining the ALL. The impact of the factors in general categories are subject to change; thus, the allocations are management’s estimate of the loan loss categories in which the probable and inherent loss has occurred as of the date of our assessment. Of the nine factors, we believe the following have the greatest impact on our customers’ ability to repay loans and our ability to recover potential losses through collateral sales: (1) lending policies and procedures; (2) economic and business conditions; and (3) the value of the underlying collateral. As loan balances and estimated losses in a particular loan type decrease or increase and as the factors and resulting allocations are monitored by management, changes in the risk profile of the various parts of the loan portfolio may be reflected in the allocated allowance. The general component covers non-impaired loans and is based on historical loss experience adjusted for these and other qualitative factors. In addition, management continues to refine the ALL estimation process as new information becomes available. These refinements could also cause increases or decreases in the ALL. See Provision for loan losses in the Consolidated Statements of Operations (unaudited) for further details. The unallocated portion of the ALL is intended to account for imprecision in the estimation process or relevant current information that may not have been considered in the process.
Nonperforming Loans, Potential Problem Loans and Foreclosed Properties. We practice early identification of nonaccrual and problem loans in order to minimize the Bank’s risk of loss. Nonperforming loans are defined as nonaccrual loans and restructured loans that were 90 days or more past due at the time of their restructure, or when management determines that such classification is warranted. The accrual of interest income is discontinued on our loans according to the following schedule:
• Commercial/agricultural real estate loans, past due 90 days or more;
• C&I/Agricultural operating loans, past due 90 days or more;
• Closed ended consumer installment loans past due 120 days or more; and
• Residential mortgage loans and open-ended consumer installment loans past due 180 days or more.
When interest accruals are discontinued, interest credited to income is reversed. If collection is in doubt, cash receipts on non-accrual loans are used to reduce principal rather than being recorded as interest income. A TDR typically involves the granting of some concession to the borrower involving a loan modification, such as modifying the payment schedule or making interest rate changes. TDR loans may involve loans that have had a charge-off taken against the loan to reduce the carrying amount of the loan to fair market value as determined pursuant to ASC 310-10.
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The following table identifies the various components of nonperforming assets and other balance sheet information as of the dates indicated below and changes in the ALL for the periods then ended:
March 31, 2022 and Three Months Then Ended December 31, 2021 and Twelve Months Then Ended
Nonperforming assets:
Nonaccrual loans
Commercial real estate $ 5,503 $ 5,374
Agricultural real estate 3,454 3,490
Construction and land development 129 —
Commercial and industrial 284 298
Agricultural operating 1,064 993
Residential mortgage 1,334 1,433
Consumer installment 90 77
Total nonaccrual loans $ 11,858 $ 11,665
Accruing loans past due 90 days or more 398 160
Total nonperforming loans (“NPLs”) 12,256 11,825
Other real estate owned 1,360 1,406
Other collateral owned 8 2
Total nonperforming assets (“NPAs”) $ 13,624 $ 13,233
Troubled Debt Restructurings (“TDRs”) $ 10,231 $ 12,523
Accruing TDR's $ 5,645 $ 7,984
Nonaccrual TDRs $ 4,586 $ 4,539
Average outstanding loan balance $ 1,304,141 $ 1,216,244
Loans, end of period $ 1,290,176 $ 1,310,963
Total assets, end of period $ 1,775,469 $ 1,739,628
ALL, at beginning of period $ 16,913 $ 17,043
Loans charged off:
Commercial/Agricultural real estate (35) (251)
C&I/Agricultural operating (63) (7)
Residential mortgage (12) —
Consumer installment (9) (81)
Total loans charged off (119) (339)
Recoveries of loans previously charged off:
Commercial/Agricultural real estate 3 28
C&I/Agricultural operating 10 123
Residential mortgage 1 13
Consumer installment 10 45
Total recoveries of loans previously charged off: 24 209
Net loans charged off (“NCOs”) (95) (130)
Additions to ALL via provision for loan losses charged to operations — —
ALL, at end of period $ 16,818 $ 16,913
Ratios:
ALL to NCOs (annualized) 4,365.16 % 13,010.00 %
NCOs (annualized) to average loans 0.03 % 0.08 %
ALL to total loans 1.30 % 1.29 %
NPLs to total loans 0.95 % 0.90 %
NPAs to total assets 0.77 % 0.76 %
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The following table shows the detail of non-performing assets by originated and acquired portfolios:
Nonperforming Originated / Acquired Assets
(in thousands, except ratios)
March 31, 2022 December 31, 2021
Nonperforming assets:
Originated nonperforming assets:
Nonaccrual loans $ 6,602 $ 6,448
Accruing loans past due 90 days or more 398 63
Total originated nonperforming loans (“NPL”) 7,000 6,511
Other real estate owned (“OREO”) — —
Other collateral owned 8 2
Total originated nonperforming assets (“NPAs”) $ 7,008 $ 6,513
Acquired nonperforming assets:
Nonaccrual loans $ 5,256 $ 5,217
Accruing loans past due 90 days or more — 97
Total acquired nonperforming loans (“NPL”) 5,256 5,314
Other real estate owned (“OREO”) 1,360 1,406
Other collateral owned — —
Total acquired nonperforming assets (“NPAs”) $ 6,616 $ 6,720
Total nonperforming assets (“NPAs”) $ 13,624 $ 13,233
Loans, end of period $ 1,290,176 $ 1,310,963
Total assets, end of period $ 1,775,469 $ 1,739,628
Ratios:
Originated NPLs to total loans 0.54 % 0.50 %
Acquired NPLs to total loans 0.41 % 0.41 %
Originated NPAs to total assets 0.39 % 0.37 %
Acquired NPAs to total assets 0.37 % 0.39 %
Nonperforming assets increased by $0.4 million to $13.6 million at March 31, 2022 from December 31, 2021. This increase is largely due to an increase in accruing loans past due 90 days or more. Refer to the “Allowance for Loan Losses” and “Nonperforming Loans, Potential Problem Loans and Foreclosed Properties” sections above for more information related to nonperforming loans.
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Nonaccrual Loans Roll forward:
Quarter Ended
March 31, 2022 December 31, 2021 September 30, 2021 June 30, 2021 March 31, 2021
Balance, beginning of period $ 11,665 $ 11,706 $ 8,075 $ 8,678 $ 10,747
Additions 720 428 4,859 863 430
Acquired nonaccrual loans — — — — —
Charge offs (15) (1) (24) (58) (205)
Transfers to OREO — (19) — — (45)
Return to accrual status (51) (30) — (696) (291)
Payments received (461) (422) (1,202) (712) (1,935)
Other, net — 3 (2) — (23)
Balance, end of period $ 11,858 $ 11,665 $ 11,706 $ 8,075 $ 8,678
Nonaccrual TDR loans increased to $4.6 million at March 31, 2022 from $4.5 million at December 31, 2021.
Accruing troubled debt restructurings decreased $2.4 million to $5.6 million largely due to the payoff of a $3.5 million loan, partially offset by modest additions.
March 31, 2022 December 31, 2021
Number of
Modifications Recorded
Investment Number of
Modifications Recorded
Investment
Troubled debt restructurings: Accrual Status
Commercial/Agricultural real estate 10 $ 2,085 11 $ 4,618
C&I/Agricultural operating 2 608 3 649
Residential mortgage 35 2,924 36 2,681
Consumer installment 5 28 6 36
Total loans 52 $ 5,645 56 $ 7,984
Classified assets increased to $24.8 million at March 31, 2022, from $22.8 million at December 31, 2021, largely due to the new classification of $3.8 million in five agricultural relationships, with residential non-performing loans (nonaccrual and ninety days delinquent) and other smaller relationships offsetting the payoff of a substandard accruing troubled debt restructuring of $3.5 million. Nonperforming assets increased to $13.6 million or 0.77% of total assets at March 31, 2022 compared to $13.2 million, or 0.76% of total assets at December 31, 2021. Included in nonperforming assets at March 31, 2022, are $6.6 million of nonperforming assets acquired during recent whole-bank acquisitions.
The table below shows a summary of criticized loans for the past five quarters, with the decrease largely due to decreases in special mention loans. See Note 3, “Loans, Allowance for Loan Losses and Impaired Loans” for additional information.
(in thousands)
March 31,
2022 December 31,
2021 September 30,
2021 June 30,
2021 March 31,
2021
Special mention loan balances $ 1,849 $ 4,536 $ 2,548 $ 12,308 $ 13,659
Substandard loan balances 24,822 22,817 27,137 25,890 26,064
Criticized loans, end of period $ 26,671 $ 27,353 $ 29,685 $ 38,198 $ 39,723
Hotels and restaurants represent our portfolio’s two industry sectors most directly and adversely affected by the recent pandemic and related government actions. These sector loans totaled approximately $96 million and $47 million, respectively, at March 31, 2022. The weighted-average loan-to-value percentage and debt service coverage ratio on these hotel industry
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sector loans were 58% and 2.5 times, respectively. Approximately $33.8 million of restaurant sector loans are to franchise quick-service restaurants.
As of March 31, 2022, the Bank had $0.4 million of remaining residential mortgage loan modifications, due to pandemic-related borrower requests. As of March 31, 2022, all previously deferred commercial loans have exited deferral status. While the Company has no indication that any of the modified credits are specifically impaired, additional risk and uncertainty inherent in the current pandemic-affected environment have been considered. See “Allowance for Loan Losses” section above for discussion of pandemic-related qualitative factor, and related provision for loan losses.
Accretable difference:
The table below shows scheduled accretion by year for the accretable difference recognized due to fair value purchase accounting on recent whole bank acquisitions. In addition, the Company has $1.65 million of accretable discount from purchased impaired loans with the original non-accretable discount transferred to accretable discount. The scheduled accretion on this balance is estimated to be $100 thousand per year; however, large balance payoffs, as seen in 2021 and 2020, would accelerate this accretion.
Fiscal years ending December 31, Purchase Accounting Accretable Difference
2022 $ 594
2023 279
2024 131
2025 96
Total 1,100
Mortgage Servicing Rights. Mortgage servicing rights (“MSR”) assets are initially measured at fair value; assessed at least quarterly for impairment; carried at the lower of the initial capitalized amount, net of accumulated amortization, or estimated fair value. MSR assets are amortized in proportion to and over the period of estimated net servicing income, with the amortization recorded in non-interest expense in the consolidated statement of operations. The valuation of MSRs and related amortization thereon are based on numerous factors, assumptions and judgments, such as those for: changes in the mix of loans, interest rates, prepayment speeds, and default rates. Changes in these factors, assumptions and judgments may have a material effect on the valuation and amortization of MSRs. Although management believes that the assumptions used to evaluate the MSRs for impairment are reasonable, future adjustment may be necessary if future economic conditions differ substantially from the economic assumptions used to determine the value of MSRs.
The fair market value of the Company’s MSR asset increased from $4.3 million at December 31, 2021, to $5.3 million at March 31, 2022, primarily due to higher future forecasted interest rates and resulting lower forecasted prepayments. As a result, $0.6 million of previously recorded impairments on the MSR asset was reversed during the three-month period ended March 31, 2022. At March 31, 2022, the Company had no MSR impairment, or related valuation allowance.
The unpaid balances of one- to four-family residential real estate loans serviced for others as of March 31, 2022, and December 31, 2021, were $552.2 million and $556.1 million, respectively. The fair market value of the Company’s MSR asset as a percentage of its servicing portfolio at March 31, 2022, and December 31, 2021, was 0.95% and 0.78%, respectively.
Deposits. Deposits increased $40.7 million to $1.43 billion at March 31, 2022, from $1.39 billion at December 31, 2021. The increase was due in part to seasonal factors related to taxes and two large retail and one large commercial deposit. These large deposits totaling $19 million are approximately evenly split between retail and commercial deposits and are expected to decrease substantially over the next three quarters. This growth was partially offset by retail certificates of deposit decreasing by $30.0 million, as the Company chose not to match higher rate local retail certificate competition. Some of the decrease in retail certificates has moved to money markets.
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The following is a summary of deposits by type at March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively:
March 31, 2022 December 31, 2021
Non-interest bearing demand deposits $ 269,481 $ 276,631
Interest bearing demand deposits 423,251 396,231
Savings accounts 241,072 222,674
Money market accounts 321,409 288,985
Certificate accounts 173,010 203,014
Total deposits $ 1,428,223 $ 1,387,535
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Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) advances (borrowings) and Other Borrowings. A summary of Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) advances and other borrowings at March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021 is as follows:
March 31, 2022 December 31, 2021
Stated Maturity Amount Range of Stated Rates Amount Range of Stated Rates
Federal Home Loan Bank advances (1), (2), (3), (4) 2022 $ — — % — % $ 11,000 2.45 % 2.45 %
2023 5,000 1.43 % 1.44 % 20,000 1.43 % 1.44 %
2024 20,530 — % 1.45 % 20,530 — % 1.45 %
2025 5,000 1.45 % 1.45 % 5,000 1.45 % 1.45 %
2029 42,500 1.00 % 1.13 % 42,500 1.00 % 1.13 %
2030 12,500 0.52 % 0.86 % 12,500 0.52 % 0.86 %
Subtotal 85,530 111,530
Unamortized discount on acquired notes — (3)
Federal Home Loan Bank advances, net $ 85,530 $ 111,527
Senior Notes (5) 2034 $ 23,250 3.00 % 3.00 % $ 28,856 3.00 % 3.50 %
Subordinated Notes (6) 2027 $ 15,000 6.75 % 6.75 % $ 15,000 6.75 % 6.75 %
2030 15,000 6.00 % 6.00 % 15,000 6.00 % 6.00 %
2032 35,000 4.75 % 4.75 % — — % — %
$ 65,000 $ 30,000
Unamortized debt issuance costs (1,188) (430)
Total other borrowings $ 87,062 $ 58,426
Totals $ 172,592 $ 169,953
(1) The FHLB advances bear fixed rates, require interest-only monthly payments, and are collateralized by a blanket lien on pre-qualifying first mortgages, home equity lines, multi-family loans and certain other loans which had a pledged balance of $931,498 and $861,900 at March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively. At March 31, 2022, the Bank’s available and unused portion under the FHLB borrowing arrangement was approximately $240,412 compared to $204,271 as of December 31, 2021.
(2) Maximum month-end borrowed amounts outstanding under this borrowing agreement were $111,530 and $123,530, during the three months ended March 31, 2022 and the twelve months ended December 31, 2021, respectively.
(3) There are no FHLB borrowings maturing within twelve months of March 31, 2022. The weighted-average interest rate on FHLB borrowings maturing within twelve months as of and December 31, 2021 was 2.45%.
(4) FHLB term notes totaling $55,000 can be called or replaced by the FHLB on a quarterly basis, and if not called, will mature at various dates in 2029 and 2030.
(5) Senior notes, entered into by the Company in June 2019 consist of the following:
(a) A term note, which was subsequently refinanced in March 2022, requiring quarterly interest-only payments through March 2025, and quarterly principal and interest payments thereafter. Interest is variable, based on US Prime rate minus 75 basis points with a floor rate of 3.00%.
(b) A $5,000 line of credit, maturing in August 2022, that remains undrawn upon.
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(6) Subordinated notes resulted from the following:
(a) The Company’s private sale in August 2017, which bears a fixed interest rate of 6.75% for five years. In August 2022, they convert to a three-month LIBOR plus 4.90% rate, and the interest rate will reset quarterly thereafter. The note is callable by the Bank when, and anytime after, the floating rate is initially set. Interest-only payments are due quarterly.
(b) The Company’s Subordinated Note Purchase Agreement entered into with certain purchasers in August 2020, which bears a fixed interest rate of 6.00% for five years. In September 2025, the fixed interest rate will be reset quarterly to equal the three-month term Secured Overnight Financing Rate plus 591 basis points. The note is callable by the Bank when, and anytime after, the floating rate is initially set. Interest-only payments are due semi-annually each year during the fixed interest period and quarterly during the floating interest period.
(c) The Company’s Subordinated Note Purchase Agreement entered into with certain purchasers in March 2022, which bears a fixed interest rate of 4.75% for five years. In April 2027, the fixed interest rate will be reset quarterly to equal the three-month term Secured Overnight Financing Rate plus 329 basis points. The note is callable by the Bank when, and anytime after, the floating rate is initially set. Interest-only payments are due semi-annually each year during the fixed interest period and quarterly during the floating interest period.
FHLB advances decreased $26.0 million to $85.5 million as of March 31, 2022, compared to $111.5 million as of December 31, 2021. The Bank terminated $15.0 million of advances in the quarter ended March 31, 2022, incurring a $0.002 million prepayment penalty, as we modestly reduced excess liquidity. In addition, $11 million of FHLB advances matured in the quarter and were not replaced. The Bank has an irrevocable Standby Letter of Credit Master Reimbursement Agreement with the Federal Home Loan Bank. This irrevocable standby letter of credit (“LOC”) is supported by loan collateral as an alternative to directly pledging investment securities on behalf of a municipal customer as collateral for their interest-bearing deposit balances. The Bank’s current unused borrowing capacity, supported by loan collateral as of March 31, 2022, is approximately $240.4 million.
At both March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, the Bank had $55 million of 10-year, three-month callable advances.
See Note 7, “Federal Home Loan Bank and Federal Reserve Bank Advances and Other Borrowings” for more information.
At March 31, 2022, the Bank has pledged $931.5 million of loans to secure the current FHLB outstanding advances and letters of credit and to provide the unused borrowing capacity, compared to $861.9 million of loans pledged at December 31, 2021.
Stockholders’ Equity. Total stockholders’ equity was $165.5 million at March 31, 2022, compared to $170.9 million at December 31, 2021. The decrease in stockholder’s equity was attributable to 1) the $7.1 million decrease in accumulated other comprehensive income, as the previously unrealized gain on available for sale securities of $0.16 million transitioned to a $6.96 million unrealized loss; 2) the payment of the annual cash dividend paid in February to common stockholders of $0.26 per share or $2.7 million, and 3) the repurchase of approximately 18 thousand shares of the Company’s common stock, which reduced equity by $0.3 million. This was partially offset by net income of $4.7 million.
The Company repurchased all remaining authorized shares of the Company’s stock under the November 2020 share repurchase program during the three months ended September 30, 2021. On July 23, 2021, the Board of Directors adopted a new share repurchase program. Under this new share repurchase program, approximately eighteen thousand shares, were repurchased during the quarter ended March 31, 2022. The Company is authorized to repurchase an additional 354 thousand shares under this July 2021 share repurchase program.
Liquidity and Asset / Liability Management . Our primary sources of funds are deposits; contractual amortization, prepayments, and maturities of outstanding loans and investment securities; and borrowings. We use our sources of funds primarily to meet ongoing commitments, to pay non-renewing, maturing certificates of deposit and savings withdrawals, and to fund loan commitments. We have enhanced our liquidity monitoring and updated what we consider to be sources of on-balance sheet cash. We consider our interest-bearing cash and unpledged investment securities to be our sources of on-balance sheet liquidity. At March 31, 2022, our on-balance sheet liquidity ratio was 18.7%. While scheduled payments from the amortization of loans and investment securities and maturing short-term investments are relatively predictable sources of funds, deposit flows and loan prepayments are influenced by factors partially outside of the Bank’s control, including general interest rates, economic conditions and competition. Although $149.6 million of our $173.0 million (86.49%) March 31, 2022, CD portfolio matures within the next 12 months, we have historically retained a majority of our maturing CDs. Due to strategic pricing decisions regarding rate matching based on currently liquidity levels, our retention rate may decrease in the future, although some deposits may be retained and moved to money market accounts. At March 31, 2022, the Bank had approximately $72.5
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million of certificate of deposit accounts maturing in the second quarter of 2022, with a weighted average cost of approximately 1.50%, and approximately $56.3 million of certificate of deposit accounts maturing in the second half of 2022. Through new deposit product offerings to our branch and commercial customers, we are currently attempting to strengthen customer relationships to attract additional non-rate sensitive deposits. In our present interest rate environment, and based on maturing yields, this is intended to also reduce our cost of funds.
We maintain access to additional sources of funds including FHLB borrowings and lines of credit with the Federal Reserve Bank and correspondent banks. We utilize FHLB borrowings to leverage our capital base, to provide funds for our lending and investment activities, and to manage our interest rate risk. Our borrowing arrangement with the FHLB calls for pledging certain qualified real estate loans and borrowing up to 75% of the value of those loans, not to exceed 35% of the Bank’s total assets. As of March 31, 2022, we had approximately $240.4 million available under this arrangement, supported by loan collateral, as compared to $204.2 million at December 31, 2021. In July 2021, the Bank pledged the remaining SBA PPP loans to the FHLB. As the SBA PPP loans are forgiven, the collateral will reduce and our borrowing capacity under this facility will be reduced.
We maintain a line of credit with the Federal Reserve Bank which has a $1.0 million capacity, based on our current pledged collateral position. Additionally, we have $25.0 million of uncommitted federal funds purchased lines of credit, as well as a $5.0 million revolving line of credit which is available as needed for general liquidity purposes.
In reviewing our adequacy of liquidity, we review and evaluate historical financial information, including information regarding general economic conditions, current ratios, management goals and the resources available to meet our anticipated liquidity needs. Management believes that our liquidity is adequate. To management’s knowledge, there are no known events or uncertainties that will result, or are likely to reasonably result, in a material increase or decrease in our liquidity.
Off-Balance Sheet Liabilities . Some of our financial instruments have off-balance sheet risk. These instruments include unused commitments for lines of credit, overdraft protection lines of credit and home equity lines of credit, as well as commitments to extend credit. As of March 31, 2022, the Company had $288.0 million in unused commitments, compared to $271.0 million in unused commitments as of December 31, 2021.
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Capital Resources. As of March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, as shown in the table below, the Bank’s Tier 1 and Risk-based capital levels exceeded levels necessary to be considered “Well Capitalized” under Prompt Corrective Action provisions.
Below are the amounts and ratios for our capital levels as of the dates noted below for the Bank:
Actual For Capital Adequacy
Purposes To Be Well Capitalized
Under Prompt Corrective
Action Provisions
Amount Ratio Amount Ratio Amount Ratio
As of March 31, 2022 (Unaudited)
Total capital (to risk weighted assets) $ 207,760 14.9 % $ 111,180 > = 8.0 % $ 138,975 > = 10.0 %
Tier 1 capital (to risk weighted assets) 190,942 13.7 % 83,385 > = 6.0 % 111,180 > = 8.0 %
Common equity tier 1 capital (to risk weighted assets) 190,942 13.7 % 62,539 > = 4.5 % 90,334 > = 6.5 %
Tier 1 leverage ratio (to adjusted total assets) 190,942 11.1 % 68,584 > = 4.0 % 85,729 > = 5.0 %
As of December 31, 2021 (Audited)
Total capital (to risk weighted assets) $ 187,783 13.4 % $ 111,694 > = 8.0 % $ 139,618 > = 10.0 %
Tier 1 capital (to risk weighted assets) 170,870 12.2 % 83,771 > = 6.0 % 111,694 > = 8.0 %
Common equity tier 1 capital (to risk weighted assets) 170,870 12.2 % 62,828 > = 4.5 % 90,752 > = 6.5 %
Tier 1 leverage ratio (to adjusted total assets) 170,870 10.0 % 68,323 > = 4.0 % 85,403 > = 5.0 %
At March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, the Bank was categorized as “Well Capitalized” under Prompt Corrective Action Provisions, as determined by the OCC, our primary regulator.
Below are the amounts and ratios for our capital levels as of the dates noted below for the Company:
Actual For Capital Adequacy
Purposes
Amount Ratio Amount Ratio
As of March 31, 2022 (Unaudited)
Total capital (to risk weighted assets) $ 219,277 15.8 % $ 111,180 > = 8.0 %
Tier 1 capital (to risk weighted assets) 137,459 9.9 % 83,385 > = 6.0 %
Common equity tier 1 capital (to risk weighted assets) 137,459 9.9 % 62,539 > = 4.5 %
Tier 1 leverage ratio (to adjusted total assets) 137,459 8.0 % 68,584 > = 4.0 %
As of December 31, 2021 (Audited)
Total capital (to risk weighted assets) $ 182,242 13.1 % $ 111,694 > = 8.0 %
Tier 1 capital (to risk weighted assets) 135,329 9.7 % 83,771 > = 6.0 %
Common equity tier 1 capital (to risk weighted assets) 135,329 9.7 % 62,828 > = 4.5 %
Tier 1 leverage ratio (to adjusted total assets) 135,329 7.9 % 68,323 > = 4.0 %
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