Item 1. Financial Statements
Item 1. Financial Statements (Unaudited)
FIRST NORTHWEST BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARY
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Dollars in thousands, except share information) (Unaudited)
March 31, 2025
December 31, 2024
ASSETS
Cash and due from banks
$ 18,911 $ 16,811
Interest-earning deposits in banks
51,412 55,637
Investment securities available for sale, at fair value (amortized cost of $ 348,249 and $ 376,265 , respectively)
315,433 340,344
Loans held for sale
2,940 472
Loans receivable (net of allowance for credit losses on loans of $ 20,569 and $ 20,449 , respectively)
1,637,573 1,675,186
Federal Home Loan Bank ("FHLB") stock, at cost
13,106 14,435
Accrued interest receivable
8,319 8,159
Premises and equipment, net
9,870 10,129
Servicing rights on sold loans, at fair value
3,301 3,281
Bank-owned life insurance ("BOLI"), net
31,786 41,150
Equity and partnership investments
15,026 13,229
Goodwill and other intangible assets, net
1,082 1,082
Deferred tax asset, net
14,304 13,738
Right-of-use ("ROU") asset, net
16,687 17,001
Prepaid expenses and other assets
31,680 21,352
Total assets
$ 2,171,430 $ 2,232,006
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Deposits
$ 1,666,068 $ 1,688,026
Borrowings
307,091 336,014
Accrued interest payable
2,163 3,295
Lease liability, net
17,266 17,535
Accrued expenses and other liabilities
29,767 31,770
Advances from borrowers for taxes and insurance
2,583 1,484
Total liabilities
2,024,938 2,078,124
Shareholders' Equity
Preferred stock, $ 0.01 par value; 5,000,000 shares authorized; no shares issued or outstanding
— —
Common stock, $ 0.01 par value; 75,000,000 shares authorized; 9,440,618 and 9,353,348 shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively
94 93
Additional paid-in capital
93,450 93,357
Retained earnings
87,506 97,198
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax
( 28,129 ) ( 30,172 )
Unearned employee stock ownership plan ("ESOP") shares
( 6,429 ) ( 6,594 )
Total shareholders' equity
146,492 153,882
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity
$ 2,171,430 $ 2,232,006
See selected notes to the consolidated financial statements.
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FIRST NORTHWEST BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARY
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data) (Unaudited)
Three Months Ended
March 31,
2025
2024
INTEREST INCOME
Interest and fees on loans receivable
$ 22,231 $ 22,767
Interest on investment securities
3,803 3,632
Interest on deposits and other
482 645
FHLB dividends
307 282
Total interest income
26,823 27,326
INTEREST EXPENSE
Deposits
9,737 10,112
Borrowings
3,239 3,286
Total interest expense
12,976 13,398
Net interest income
13,847 13,928
PROVISION FOR CREDIT LOSSES
Provision for credit losses on loans
7,770 1,239
Provision for (recapture of) credit losses on unfunded commitments
15 ( 269 )
Provision for credit losses
7,785 970
Net interest income after provision for credit losses
6,062 12,958
NONINTEREST INCOME
Loan and deposit service fees
1,106 1,102
Sold loan servicing fees and servicing rights mark-to-market
195 219
Net gain on sale of loans
11 52
Increase in BOLI cash surrender value
372 243
Income from BOLI death benefit, net
1,059 —
Other income
1,034 572
Total noninterest income
3,777 2,188
NONINTEREST EXPENSE
Compensation and benefits
7,715 8,128
Data processing
2,011 1,944
Occupancy and equipment
1,592 1,240
Supplies, postage, and telephone
298 293
Regulatory assessments and state taxes
479 513
Advertising
265 309
Professional fees
777 910
FDIC insurance premium
434 386
Other expense
6,429 580
Total noninterest expense
20,000 14,303
(Loss) income before (benefit) provision for income taxes
( 10,161 ) 843
(Benefit) provision for income taxes
( 1,125 ) 447
Net (loss) income
$ ( 9,036 ) $ 396
Basic and diluted (loss) earnings per common share
$ ( 1.03 ) $ 0.04
See selected notes to the consolidated financial statements.
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FIRST NORTHWEST BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARY
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS) INCOME
(In thousands) (Unaudited)
Three Months Ended
March 31,
2025
2024
Net (loss) income
$ ( 9,036 ) $ 396
Other comprehensive (loss) income:
Unrealized holding gains (losses) on investments available for sale arising during the period
3,105 ( 747 )
Tax effect
( 666 ) 159
Amortization of unrecognized defined benefit ("DB") plan prior service cost
37 37
Tax effect
( 8 ) ( 8 )
Reclassification adjustment for change in fair value of hedged items
( 541 ) 929
Tax effect
116 ( 199 )
Other comprehensive income, net of tax
2,043 171
Comprehensive (loss) income
$ ( 6,993 ) $ 567
See selected notes to the consolidated financial statements.
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FIRST NORTHWEST BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARY
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2025 and 2024
(Dollars in thousands, except share information) (Unaudited)
Common Stock
Additional Paid-in
Retained
Unearned ESOP
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss,
Total Shareholders'
Shares
Amount
Capital
Earnings
Shares
Net of Tax
Equity
Balance at December 31, 2023
9,611,876 $ 96 $ 95,784 $ 107,349 $ ( 7,253 ) $ ( 32,636 ) $ 163,340
Net income
396 396
Common stock repurchased
( 214,132 ) ( 2 ) ( 2,169 ) ( 872 ) ( 3,043 )
Restricted stock award grants net of forfeitures
54,512 — — —
Restricted stock awards canceled
( 9,460 ) — ( 148 ) ( 148 )
Other comprehensive income, net of tax
171 171
Share-based compensation expense
264 264
ESOP shares committed to be released
32 165 197
Cash dividends declared ($ 0.07 per share)
( 671 ) ( 671 )
Balance at March 31, 2024
9,442,796 $ 94 $ 93,763 $ 106,202 $ ( 7,088 ) $ ( 32,465 ) $ 160,506
Balance at December 31, 2024
9,353,348 $ 93 $ 93,357 $ 97,198 $ ( 6,594 ) $ ( 30,172 ) $ 153,882
Net loss
( 9,036 ) ( 9,036 )
Restricted stock award grants net of forfeitures
94,549 1 — 1
Restricted stock awards canceled
( 7,279 ) — ( 76 ) ( 76 )
Other comprehensive income, net of tax
2,043 2,043
Share-based compensation expense
194 194
ESOP shares committed to be released
( 25 ) 165 140
Cash dividends declared ($0.07 per share)
( 656 ) ( 656 )
Balance at March 31, 2025
9,440,618 $ 94 $ 93,450 $ 87,506 $ ( 6,429 ) $ ( 28,129 ) $ 146,492
See selected notes to the consolidated financial statements.
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FIRST NORTHWEST BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARY
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(In thousands) (Unaudited)
Three Months Ended March 31,
2025
2024
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net (loss) income before noncontrolling interest
$ ( 9,036 ) $ 396
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash from operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization
330 382
Amortization of core deposit intangible
— 1
Amortization and accretion of premiums and discounts on investments, net
59 179
Accretion of deferred loan fees and purchased premiums, net
( 446 ) ( 353 )
Amortization of debt issuance costs
77 19
Change in fair value of sold loan servicing rights
( 9 ) ( 17 )
Additions to servicing rights on sold loans, net
( 11 ) ( 10 )
Provision for credit losses on loans
7,770 1,239
Provision for (recapture of) credit losses on unfunded commitments
15 ( 269 )
Allocation of ESOP shares
140 197
Share-based compensation expense
194 264
Gain on sale of loans, net
( 11 ) ( 52 )
Gain on extinguishment of subordinated debt
( 905 ) —
Increase in BOLI cash surrender value, net
( 372 ) ( 243 )
Income from BOLI death benefit, net
( 1,059 ) —
Origination of loans held for sale
( 6,109 ) ( 5,421 )
Proceeds from sale of loans held for sale
3,652 5,238
Change in assets and liabilities:
Increase in accrued interest receivable
( 160 ) ( 1,015 )
Decrease in ROU asset
314 206
Increase in prepaid expenses and other assets
( 11,675 ) ( 6,509 )
Decrease in accrued interest payable
( 1,132 ) ( 566 )
Decrease in lease liabilities
( 269 ) ( 201 )
(Decrease) increase in accrued expenses and other liabilities
( 3,100 ) 1,670
Net cash used by operating activities
( 21,743 ) ( 4,865 )
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchase of securities available for sale
— ( 45,292 )
Proceeds from maturities, calls, and principal repayments of securities available for sale
27,957 14,031
Redemption (purchase) of FHLB stock
1,329 ( 2,212 )
Early surrender of BOLI policies
9,381 6,140
Proceeds from BOLI death benefit
528 —
Net decrease (increase) in loans receivable
30,289 ( 51,142 )
Purchase of premises and equipment, net of amortization
( 71 ) ( 113 )
Capital contributions to equity and partnership investments
( 295 ) ( 50 )
Capital disbursements received from equity and partnership investments
179 263
Capital contributions to low-income housing tax credit partnerships
— ( 91 )
Net cash provided (used) by investing activities
69,297 ( 78,466 )
See selected notes to the consolidated financial statements.
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FIRST NORTHWEST BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARY
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(In thousands) (Unaudited)
Three Months Ended March 31,
2025
2024
Cash flows from financing activities:
Net decrease in deposits
$
( 21,958
)
$
( 10,268
)
Proceeds from long-term FHLB advances
30,000
30,000
Repayment of long-term FHLB advances
( 20,000
)
( 15,000
)
Net (decrease) increase in short-term FHLB advances
( 40,000
)
32,000
Redemption of subordinated debt, net
( 4,095
)
—
Net increase in line of credit
6,000
3,500
Net increase in advances from borrowers for taxes and insurance
1,099
1,138
Payment of dividends
( 649
)
( 671
)
Restricted stock awards canceled
( 76
)
( 148
)
Repurchase of common stock
—
( 3,043
)
Net cash (used) provided by financing activities
( 49,679
)
37,508
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents
( 2,125
)
( 45,823
)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
72,448
123,169
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
$
70,323
$
77,346
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:
Cash paid for interest on deposits and borrowings
$
14,166
$
13,964
Supplemental disclosures of noncash investing activities:
Change in unrealized gain (loss) on securities available for sale
$
3,105
$
( 747
)
Change in unrealized (loss) gain on fair value hedge
( 541
)
929
Amortization of unrecognized DB plan prior service cost
37
37
Transfer of BOLI receivable to prepaid expenses and other assets due to death benefit accrued but not paid at period end
1,404
—
Series A equity investment acquired upon conversion of commercial business loan
1,260
—
See selected notes to the consolidated financial statements.
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FIRST NORTHWEST BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
Note 1 - Basis of Presentation and Critical Accounting Policies
Organization and nature of business - First Northwest Bancorp, a Washington corporation ("First Northwest"), became the holding company of First Fed Bank ("First Fed" or the "Bank") on January 29, 2015, upon completion of the Bank's conversion from a mutual to stock form of organization (the "Conversion").
In connection with the Conversion, the Company issued an aggregate of 12,167,000 shares of common stock at an offering price of $ 10.00 per share for gross proceeds of $ 121.7 million. An additional 933,360 shares of Company common stock and $ 400,000 in cash were contributed to the First Federal Community Foundation ("Foundation"), a charitable foundation that was established in connection with the Conversion, resulting in the issuance of a total of 13,100,360 shares. The Company received $ 117.6 million in net proceeds from the stock offering of which $ 58.4 million was contributed to the Bank upon Conversion.
Pursuant to the Bank's Plan of Conversion (the "Plan") adopted by its Board of Directors, and as approved by its members, the Company established an employee stock ownership plan ("ESOP"). On December 18, 2015, the ESOP completed its open market purchases, with funds borrowed from the Company, of 8 % of the common stock issued in the Conversion for a total of 1,048,029 shares.
On October 31, 2021, the Bank converted from a State Savings Bank Charter to a State Commercial Bank Charter and was simultaneously renamed First Fed Bank from First Federal Savings and Loan Association of Port Angeles.
On August 5, 2022, First Northwest's election to be treated as a financial holding company became effective, allowing the Company to engage in activities that are financial in nature or incidental to financial activities.
First Northwest and the Bank are collectively referred to as the "Company."
First Northwest's business activities generally are limited to passive investment activities and oversight of its investment in First Fed. Accordingly, the information set forth in this report, including the consolidated unaudited financial statements and related data, relates primarily to the Bank for balance sheet and income statement related disclosures.
The Bank is a community-oriented financial institution providing commercial and consumer banking services to individuals and businesses in western Washington State with offices in Clallam, Jefferson, Kitsap, King, and Whatcom counties. These services include deposit and lending transactions that are supplemented with bor rowing and investing activities.
Basis of presentation - The accompanying unaudited interim consolidated financial statements have been prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"). Accordingly, they do not include all the information and footnotes required by U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles ("GAAP") for complete financial statements. These unaudited interim consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with our audited consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10 -K for the year ended December 31, 2024 . In our opinion, all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring adjustments) considered necessary for a fair presentation of the consolidated financial statements in accordance with GAAP have been included. Operating results for the three months ended March 31, 2025 , are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for future periods.
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In preparing the unaudited interim consolidated financial statements, we are required to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues, and expenses. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Material estimates that are particularly susceptible to significant change in the near term relate to a determination of the allowance for credit losses ("ACL"), fair value of financial instruments and derivatives, and deferred tax assets and liabilities.
Principles of consolidation - The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of First Northwest and its wholly owned subsidiary, First Fed. All material intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
Subsequent events - The Company has evaluated subsequent events for potential recognition and disclosure.
Recently adopted accounting pronouncements
In March 2024, the FASB issued ASU 2024 - 01, Compensation—Stock Compensation (Topic 718 ): Scope Application of Profits Interest and Similar Awards . ASU 2024 - 01 added an illustrative example to demonstrate how an entity should apply the scope guidance in paragraph 718 - 10 - 15 - 3 to determine whether a profits interest award should be accounted for in accordance with Topic 718. Awards not meeting the criteria should be accounted for in accordance with Topic 710. The illustrative example provides four fact patterns which are intended to reduce complexity in determining whether a profits interest award is subject to the guidance in Topic 718 and reduce existing diversity in practice. ASU 2024 - 01 is effective for the Company for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024, including interim periods within those fiscal years, with early adoption permitted. The adoption of this ASU did not have a material impact on the consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.
Recently issued accounting pronouncements not yet adopted
In November 2024, the FASB issued ASU 2024 - 03, Income Statement—Reporting Comprehensive Income—Expense Disaggregation Disclosures (Subtopic 220 - 40 ): Disaggregation of Income Statement Expenses . ASU 2024 - 03 requires additional disclosure of the nature of expenses included in the income statement in response to requests from investors for more information to better understand an entity's performance and potential future cash flows. The new standard requires disclosures about specific types of expenses included in the expense captions presented on the face of the income statement as well as disclosures about selling expenses. ASU 2024 - 03 is effective for the Company for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2026, including interim periods within those fiscal years, with early adoption permitted. The adoption of this ASU is not expected to have a material impact on the consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.
In November 2024, the FASB issued ASU 2024 - 04, Debt—Debt with Conversion and Other Options (Subtopic 470 - 20 ): Induced Conversions of Convertible Debt Instruments . ASU 202404 clarifies the requirements for determining whether certain settlements of convertible debt instruments should be accounted for as an induced conversion. The amendments do not change the accounting for conversions that include the issuance of all equity securities upon conversion. ASU 2024 - 04 is effective for the Company for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2025, including interim periods within those fiscal years, with early adoption permitted. The adoption of this ASU is not expected to have a material impact on the consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.
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Note 2 - Securities
The amortized cost, gross unrealized gains and losses, and estimated fair value of securities classified as available-for-sale at March 31, 2025 are summarized as follows:
Amortized Cost
Gross Unrealized Gains
Gross Unrealized Losses
Estimated Fair Value
Allowance for Credit Losses
(In thousands)
Available for Sale
Municipal bonds
$ 93,001 $ — $ ( 14,706 ) $ 78,295 $ —
U.S. government agency issued asset-backed securities (ABS agency)
12,689 13 ( 59 ) 12,643 —
Corporate issued asset-backed securities (ABS corporate)
15,709 20 ( 58 ) 15,671 —
Corporate issued debt securities (Corporate debt)
58,075 74 ( 3,082 ) 55,067 —
U.S. Small Business Administration securities (SBA)
8,061 15 ( 15 ) 8,061 —
Mortgage-backed securities:
U.S. government agency issued mortgage-backed securities (MBS agency)
107,984 148 ( 11,490 ) 96,642 —
Non-agency issued mortgage-backed securities (MBS non-agency)
52,730 3 ( 3,679 ) 49,054 —
Total securities available for sale
$ 348,249 $ 273 $ ( 33,089 ) $ 315,433 $ —
The amortized cost, gross unrealized gains and losses, and estimated fair value of securities classified as available-for-sale at December 31, 2024 , are summarized as follows:
Amortized Cost
Gross Unrealized Gains
Gross Unrealized Losses
Estimated Fair Value
Allowance for Credit Losses
(In thousands)
Available for Sale
Municipal bonds
$ 93,212 $ — $ ( 15,336 ) $ 77,876 $ —
ABS agency
12,944 16 ( 84 ) 12,876 —
ABS corporate
16,065 62 ( 5 ) 16,122 —
Corporate debt
58,106 55 ( 3,670 ) 54,491 —
SBA
8,664 18 ( 16 ) 8,666 —
Mortgage-backed securities:
MBS agency
111,372 83 ( 12,758 ) 98,697 —
MBS non-agency
75,902 4 ( 4,290 ) 71,616 —
Total securities available for sale
$ 376,265 $ 238 $ ( 36,159 ) $ 340,344 $ —
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There were no securities classified as held-to-maturity at March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024 . There was no allowance for credit losses on investment securities recorded at March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024 , based on analysis performed by the Company.
Accrued interest receivable on available-for-sale debt securities totaled $ 2.2 million and $ 2.0 million as of March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024 , respectively. Accrued interest receivable on securities is reported in accrued interest receivable on the Consolidated Balance Sheets and is excluded from the calculation of the allowance for credit losses on investment securities.
The following shows the unrealized gross losses and fair value of the investment portfolio by length of time that individual securities in each category have been in a continuous loss position as of March 31, 2025 :
Less Than Twelve Months
Twelve Months or Longer
Total
Gross Unrealized Losses
Fair Value
Gross Unrealized Losses
Fair Value
Gross Unrealized Losses
Fair Value
(In thousands)
Available for Sale
Municipal bonds
$ — $ — $ ( 14,706 ) $ 78,295 $ ( 14,706 ) $ 78,295
ABS agency
— — ( 59 ) 6,297 ( 59 ) 6,297
ABS corporate
( 22 ) 3,978 ( 36 ) 5,673 ( 58 ) 9,651
Corporate debt
— — ( 3,082 ) 51,902 ( 3,082 ) 51,902
SBA
— — ( 15 ) 2,251 ( 15 ) 2,251
Mortgage-backed securities:
MBS agency
( 79 ) 8,386 ( 11,411 ) 53,788 ( 11,490 ) 62,174
MBS non-agency
( 21 ) 4,347 ( 3,658 ) 40,917 ( 3,679 ) 45,264
Total available-for-sale in a loss position
$ ( 122 ) $ 16,711 $ ( 32,967 ) $ 239,123 $ ( 33,089 ) $ 255,834
The following shows the unrealized gross losses and fair value of the investment portfolio by length of time that individual securities in each category have been in a continuous loss position as of December 31, 2024 :
Less Than Twelve Months
Twelve Months or Longer
Total
Gross Unrealized Losses
Fair Value
Gross Unrealized Losses
Fair Value
Gross Unrealized Losses
Fair Value
(In thousands)
Available for Sale
Municipal bonds
$ — $ — $ ( 15,336 ) $ 77,876 $ ( 15,336 ) $ 77,876
ABS agency
( 21 ) 2,957 ( 63 ) 6,311 ( 84 ) 9,268
ABS corporate
— — ( 5 ) 2,798 ( 5 ) 2,798
Corporate debt
— — ( 3,670 ) 46,355 ( 3,670 ) 46,355
SBA
( 16 ) 3,093 — — ( 16 ) 3,093
Mortgage-backed securities:
MBS agency
( 545 ) 26,531 ( 12,213 ) 51,181 ( 12,758 ) 77,712
MBS non-agency
( 71 ) 9,352 ( 4,219 ) 57,470 ( 4,290 ) 66,822
Total available-for-sale in a loss position
$ ( 653 ) $ 41,933 $ ( 35,506 ) $ 241,991 $ ( 36,159 ) $ 283,924
There were 9 available-for-sale securities with unrealized losses of less than one year, and 147 available-for-sale securities with an unrealized loss of more than one year at March 31, 2025 . There were 22 available-for-sale securities with unrealized losses of less than one year, and 144 available-for-sale securities with an unrealized loss of more than one year at December 31, 2024 . Management believes that the unrealized losses on our investment securities relate principally to the general change in interest rates, market liquidity and demand, and market volatility that has occurred since the initial purchase, and such unrecognized losses or gains will continue to vary with general interest rate level and market fluctuations in the future. We do not believe the unrealized losses on our securities are related to a deterioration in credit quality. Certain investments in a loss position are guaranteed by government entities or government sponsored entities. The Company believes that it is unlikely that we would be required to sell these investments prior to a market price recovery or maturity. Based on the Company’s evaluation of these securities, no credit impairment was recorded at March 31, 2025 , or December 31, 2024 .
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The amortized cost and estimated fair value of investment securities by contractual maturity are shown in the following tables at the dates indicated. Expected maturities of mortgage-backed securities may differ from contractual maturities because borrowers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties; therefore, these securities are shown separately.
March 31, 2025
Available-for-Sale
Amortized Cost
Estimated Fair Value
(In thousands)
Mortgage-backed securities:
Due within one year
$ 11,278 $ 11,182
Due after one through five years
12,267 12,227
Due after five through ten years
8,021 7,649
Due after ten years
129,148 114,638
Total mortgage-backed securities
160,714 145,696
All other investment securities:
Due within one year
— —
Due after one through five years
21,538 20,868
Due after five through ten years
61,073 56,615
Due after ten years
104,924 92,254
Total all other investment securities
187,535 169,737
Total investment securities
$ 348,249 $ 315,433
December 31, 2024
Available-for-Sale
Amortized Cost
Estimated Fair Value
(In thousands)
Mortgage-backed securities:
Due within one year
$ 26,690 $ 26,509
Due after one through five years
11,564 11,539
Due after five through ten years
8,080 7,609
Due after ten years
140,940 124,656
Total mortgage-backed securities
187,274 170,313
All other investment securities:
Due within one year
— —
Due after one through five years
21,559 20,751
Due after five through ten years
58,535 53,321
Due after ten years
108,897 95,959
Total all other investment securities
188,991 170,031
Total investment securities
$ 376,265 $ 340,344
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Note 3 - Loans Receivable
The Company has identified three segments of its loan portfolio that reflect the structure of the lending function, the Company's strategic plan and the manner in which management monitors performance and credit quality. The three loan portfolio segments are: Real Estate Loans, Consumer Loans and Commercial Business Loans. These segments are further disaggregated into classes based on similar attributes and risk characteristics.
Loan amounts are presented at amortized cost which is comprised of the loan balance net of unearned loan fees in excess of unamortized costs and unamortized purchase premiums of $ 20.1 million as of March 31, 2025 and $ 19.1 million as of December 31, 2024 . The amortized cost reflected in total loans receivable does not include accrued interest receivable. Accrued interest receivable on loans was $ 6.1 million as of March 31, 2025 and $ 6.0 million as of December 31, 2024 , and was reported in accrued interest receivable on the consolidated balance sheets and is excluded from the calculation of the allowance for credit losses on loans.
The amortized cost of loans receivable, net of the allowance for credit losses on loans ("ACLL"), consisted of the following at the dates indicated:
March 31, 2025
December 31, 2024
(In thousands)
Real Estate:
One-to-four family
$ 394,428 $ 395,315
Multi-family
338,147 332,596
Commercial real estate
387,312 390,379
Construction and land
64,877 78,110
Total real estate loans
1,184,764 1,196,400
Consumer:
Home equity
79,151 79,054
Auto and other consumer
273,878 268,876
Total consumer loans
353,029 347,930
Commercial business loans
119,783 151,493
Total loans receivable
1,657,576 1,695,823
Less:
Derivative basis adjustment
( 566 ) 188
Allowance for credit losses on loans
20,569 20,449
Total loans receivable, net
$ 1,637,573 $ 1,675,186
Nonaccrual Loans. The accrual of interest on loans is discontinued at the time the loan is 90 days delinquent unless the credit is well-secured and in process of collection. In all cases, loans are placed on nonaccrual or charged off at an earlier date if collection of principal or interest is considered doubtful. All interest accrued but not collected for loans that are placed on nonaccrual or charged off is reversed against interest income. The interest on these loans is accounted for on the cash basis or cost recovery method until qualifying for return to accrual. Loans are returned to accrual status when all the principal and interest amounts contractually due are brought current and future payments are reasonably assured. For those loans placed on nonaccrual status due to payment delinquency, return to accrual status will generally not occur until the borrower demonstrates repayment ability over a period of not less than six months.
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The following table presents the amortized cost of nonaccrual loans by class of loan at the dates indicated:
March 31, 2025
December 31, 2024
Nonaccrual Loans with ACLL
Nonaccrual Loans with No ACLL
Total Nonaccrual Loans
Nonaccrual Loans with ACLL
Nonaccrual Loans with No ACLL
Total Nonaccrual Loans
(In thousands)
One-to-four family
$ 315 $ 1,089 $ 1,404 $ 364 $ 1,113 $ 1,477
Commercial real estate
4 — 4 4 5,594 5,598
Construction and land
9 15,271 15,280 10 19,534 19,544
Home equity
54 — 54 55 — 55
Auto and other consumer
132 578 710 — 700 700
Commercial business
2,761 142 2,903 2,537 604 3,141
Total nonaccrual loans
$ 3,275 $ 17,080 $ 20,355 $ 2,970 $ 27,545 $ 30,515
Interest income recognized on a cash basis on nonaccrual loans for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024 , was $ 8,000 and $ 75,000 , respectively.
Past due loans. Loans are considered past due if the required principal and interest payments have not been received as of the date such payments were due. There were no loans past due 90 days or more and still accruing interest at March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024 .
The following tables present the amortized cost of past due loans (including both accruing and nonaccruing loans) by segment and class as of the periods shown:
30-59 Days
60-89 Days
90 Days or More
Total
March 31, 2025
Past Due Past Due Past Due Past Due Current Total Loans
(In thousands)
Real Estate:
One-to-four family
$ 1,041 $ — $ 877 $ 1,918 $ 392,510 $ 394,428
Multi-family
— — — — 338,147 338,147
Commercial real estate
— — — — 387,312 387,312
Construction and land
14 — 15,270 15,284 49,593 64,877
Total real estate loans
1,055 — 16,147 17,202 1,167,562 1,184,764
Consumer:
Home equity
326 11 — 337 78,814 79,151
Auto and other consumer
2,724 467 683 3,874 270,004 273,878
Total consumer loans
3,050 478 683 4,211 348,818 353,029
Commercial business loans
694 105 108 907 118,876 119,783
Total loans
$ 4,799 $ 583 $ 16,938 $ 22,320 $ 1,635,256 $ 1,657,576
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30-59 Days
60-89 Days
90 Days or More
Total
December 31, 2024
Past Due Past Due Past Due Past Due Current Total Loans
(In thousands)
Real Estate:
One-to-four family
$ 333 $ 321 $ 839 $ 1,493 $ 393,822 $ 395,315
Multi-family
876 — — 876 331,720 332,596
Commercial real estate
— — 5,594 5,594 384,785 390,379
Construction and land
17 8,150 11,384 19,551 58,559 78,110
Total real estate loans
1,226 8,471 17,817 27,514 1,168,886 1,196,400
Consumer:
Home equity
53 — — 53 79,001 79,054
Auto and other consumer
2,905 437 700 4,042 264,834 268,876
Total consumer loans
2,958 437 700 4,095 343,835 347,930
Commercial business loans
676 — 604 1,280 150,213 151,493
Total loans
$ 4,860 $ 8,908 $ 19,121 $ 32,889 $ 1,662,934 $ 1,695,823
Credit quality indicator. Federal regulations provide for the classification of lower quality loans and other assets, such as debt and equity securities, as substandard, doubtful, or loss; risk ratings 6, 7, and 8 in our 8 -point risk rating system, respectively. An asset is considered substandard if it is inadequately protected by the current net worth and paying capacity of the borrower or of any collateral pledged. Substandard assets include those characterized by the distinct possibility that the Bank will sustain some loss if the deficiencies are not corrected. Assets classified as doubtful have all the weaknesses inherent in those classified substandard with the added characteristic that the weaknesses present make collection or liquidation in full highly questionable and improbable, on the basis of currently existing facts, conditions, and values. Assets classified as loss are those considered uncollectible and of such little value that their continuance as assets without the establishment of a specific loss reserve is not warranted.
When First Fed classifies problem assets as either substandard or doubtful, it may choose to individually evaluate the expected credit loss or may determine that the characteristics are not significantly different from those in pooled loan analysis. The Company evaluates individual loans for expected credit losses when those loans do not share similar risk characteristics with loans evaluated using a collective (pooled) basis. When an insured institution classifies problem assets as a loss, it is required to charge off such assets in the period in which they are deemed uncollectible. Assets that do not currently expose First Fed to sufficient risk to warrant classification as substandard or doubtful but possess identified weaknesses are designated as either watch or special mention assets; risk ratings 4 and 5 in our risk rating system, respectively. Loans not otherwise classified are considered pass graded loans and are rated 1 - 3 in our risk rating system.
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The following table presents the amortized cost of loans receivable by internally assigned risk grade and class of loans as of March 31, 2025 , as well as gross charge-off activity for the three months ended March 31, 2025 . Term loans that are renewed or extended for periods longer than 90 days are presented as a new origination in the year of most recent renewal or extension.
Term Loans by Year of Origination or Most Recent Renewal or Extension (1)
Revolving
Total
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
Prior
Loans
Loans
(In thousands)
One-to-four family
Pass (Grades 1-3)
$ 1,939 $ 2,543 $ 8,522 $ 132,589 $ 116,348 $ 127,420 $ — $ 389,361
Watch (Grade 4)
— — — 296 — 2,676 — 2,972
Special Mention (Grade 5)
— — — — — 672 — 672
Substandard (Grade 6)
— — — 259 — 1,164 — 1,423
Total one-to-four family
1,939 2,543 8,522 133,144 116,348 131,932 — 394,428
Gross charge-offs year-to-date
— — — — — — — —
Multi-family
Pass (Grades 1-3)
5,259 19,733 26,000 107,769 74,159 60,736 — 293,656
Watch (Grade 4)
— 8,722 5,525 1,756 22,957 2,201 — 41,161
Special Mention (Grade 5)
— — 3,330 — — — — 3,330
Total multi-family
5,259 28,455 34,855 109,525 97,116 62,937 — 338,147
Gross charge-offs year-to-date
— — — — — — — —
Commercial Real Estate
Pass (Grades 1-3)
15,689 35,273 51,227 61,203 96,154 100,684 — 360,230
Watch (Grade 4)
— 548 3,755 10,310 1,077 762 — 16,452
Special Mention (Grade 5)
— — — — — 3,931 — 3,931
Substandard (Grade 6)
6,695 — — 4 — — — 6,699
Total commercial real estate
22,384 35,821 54,982 71,517 97,231 105,377 — 387,312
Gross charge-offs year-to-date
— — — — 5,571 — — 5,571
Construction and Land
Pass (Grades 1-3)
2,216 21,704 13,666 8,349 1,559 649 — 48,143
Watch (Grade 4)
— 1,427 — — — 27 — 1,454
Substandard (Grade 6)
— 7,150 8,120 — — 10 — 15,280
Total construction and land
2,216 30,281 21,786 8,349 1,559 686 — 64,877
Gross charge-offs year-to-date
— — 374 — — — — 374
Home Equity
Pass (Grades 1-3)
1,151 4,925 5,444 5,608 4,034 7,560 49,778 78,500
Watch (Grade 4)
— 393 — 64 — 56 73 586
Substandard (Grade 6)
— — — — — 65 — 65
Total home equity
1,151 5,318 5,444 5,672 4,034 7,681 49,851 79,151
Gross charge-offs year-to-date
— — — — — — — —
Auto and Other Consumer
Pass (Grades 1-3)
15,527 61,231 38,874 48,063 52,440 52,662 555 269,352
Watch (Grade 4)
— 730 449 930 464 582 — 3,155
Special Mention (Grade 5)
— 200 169 52 — 19 — 440
Substandard (Grade 6)
— — 430 167 31 303 — 931
Total auto and other consumer
15,527 62,161 39,922 49,212 52,935 53,566 555 273,878
Gross charge-offs year-to-date
— — 122 87 — 15 19 243
Commercial business
Pass (Grades 1-3)
6,003 30,424 18,400 8,150 3,425 1,752 38,512 106,666
Watch (Grade 4)
78 — 127 1,311 303 — 1,189 3,008
Special Mention (Grade 5)
15 — 182 895 1,518 1 296 2,907
Substandard (Grade 6)
132 45 108 3,444 1,449 4 2,020 7,202
Total commercial business
6,228 30,469 18,817 13,800 6,695 1,757 42,017 119,783
Gross charge-offs year-to-date
— — — 577 333 603 — 1,513
Total loans
Pass (Grades 1-3)
47,784 175,833 162,133 371,731 348,119 351,463 88,845 1,545,908
Watch (Grade 4)
78 11,820 9,856 14,667 24,801 6,304 1,262 68,788
Special Mention (Grade 5)
15 200 3,681 947 1,518 4,623 296 11,280
Substandard (Grade 6)
6,827 7,195 8,658 3,874 1,480 1,546 2,020 31,600
Total loans
$ 54,704 $ 195,048 $ 184,328 $ 391,219 $ 375,918 $ 363,936 $ 92,423 $ 1,657,576
Total gross charge-offs year-to-date
$ — $ — $ 496 $ 664 $ 5,904 $ 618 $ 19 $ 7,701
( 1 ) Term loans that are renewed or extended for periods longer than 90 days are presented as a new origination in the year of most recent renewal or extension.
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The following table presents the amortized cost of loans receivable by internally assigned risk grade and class of loans as of December 31, 2024 , as well as gross charge-off activity for the year then ended. Term loans that are renewed or extended for periods longer than 90 days are presented as a new origination in the year of most recent renewal or extension.
Term Loans by Year of Origination or Most Recent Renewal or Extension (1)
Revolving
Total
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
Prior
Loans
Loans
(In thousands)
One-to-four family
Pass (Grades 1-3)
$ 1,596 $ 10,315 $ 130,021 $ 116,245 $ 64,869 $ 65,927 $ — $ 388,973
Watch (Grade 4)
— — 297 1,305 1,006 2,141 — 4,749
Special Mention (Grade 5)
— — — — — 78 — 78
Substandard (Grade 6)
— — 273 — 840 402 — 1,515
Total one-to-four family
1,596 10,315 130,591 117,550 66,715 68,548 — 395,315
Gross charge-offs for the year
— — — — — — — —
Multi-family
Pass (Grades 1-3)
19,871 31,334 105,919 74,679 49,885 11,299 — 292,987
Watch (Grade 4)
8,755 — 1,764 23,051 1,278 976 — 35,824
Special Mention (Grade 5)
— 3,785 — — — — — 3,785
Total multi-family
28,626 35,119 107,683 97,730 51,163 12,275 — 332,596
Gross charge-offs for the year
— — — — — — — —
Commercial Real Estate
Pass (Grades 1-3)
35,011 51,514 72,064 97,421 74,182 28,762 — 358,954
Watch (Grade 4)
552 3,779 10,371 — — 767 — 15,469
Special Mention (Grade 5)
— — — — 1,255 2,702 — 3,957
Substandard (Grade 6)
— — 4 11,995 — — — 11,999
Total commercial real estate
35,563 55,293 82,439 109,416 75,437 32,231 — 390,379
Gross charge-offs for the year
— — — — — — — —
Construction and Land
Pass (Grades 1-3)
20,870 15,874 13,638 1,357 504 327 — 52,570
Watch (Grade 4)
213 5,531 — 222 — 30 — 5,996
Substandard (Grade 6)
8,150 11,384 — — — 10 — 19,544
Total construction and land
29,233 32,789 13,638 1,579 504 367 — 78,110
Gross charge-offs for the year
— 4,389 — — — — — 4,389
Home Equity
Pass (Grades 1-3)
5,779 5,860 5,868 4,117 2,571 4,620 49,531 78,346
Watch (Grade 4)
122 — 65 — 35 61 326 609
Substandard (Grade 6)
— — — — 55 11 33 99
Total home equity
5,901 5,860 5,933 4,117 2,661 4,692 49,890 79,054
Gross charge-offs for the year
— — — — — — — —
Auto and Other Consumer
Pass (Grades 1-3)
55,699 46,719 65,193 36,235 12,268 47,728 518 264,360
Watch (Grade 4)
848 786 980 52 217 496 — 3,379
Special Mention (Grade 5)
228 14 — 157 — 38 — 437
Substandard (Grade 6)
240 243 31 — 133 53 — 700
Total auto and other consumer
57,015 47,762 66,204 36,444 12,618 48,315 518 268,876
Gross charge-offs for the year
— 505 1,536 92 17 237 107 2,494
Commercial business
Pass (Grades 1-3)
29,228 19,478 8,744 3,633 1,495 40,670 35,209 138,457
Watch (Grade 4)
— 136 1,064 314 — — 3 1,517
Special Mention (Grade 5)
— — 1,279 1,552 — 2 — 2,833
Substandard (Grade 6)
47 252 3,752 1,818 611 — 2,206 8,686
Total commercial business
29,275 19,866 14,839 7,317 2,106 40,672 37,418 151,493
Gross charge-offs for the year
2,105 259 2,771 2,022 139 — — 7,296
Total loans
Pass (Grades 1-3)
168,054 181,094 401,447 333,687 205,774 199,333 85,258 1,574,647
Watch (Grade 4)
10,490 10,232 14,541 24,944 2,536 4,471 329 67,543
Special Mention (Grade 5)
228 3,799 1,279 1,709 1,255 2,820 — 11,090
Substandard (Grade 6)
8,437 11,879 4,060 13,813 1,639 476 2,239 42,543
Total loans
$ 187,209 $ 207,004 $ 421,327 $ 374,153 $ 211,204 $ 207,100 $ 87,826 $ 1,695,823
Total Gross charge-offs for the year
$ 2,105 $ 5,153 $ 4,307 $ 2,114 $ 156 $ 237 $ 107 $ 14,179
( 1 ) Term loans that are renewed or extended for periods longer than 90 days are presented as a new origination in the year of most recent renewal or extension.
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Individually Evaluated Loans. The Company evaluates loans collectively for purposes of determining the ACLL in accordance with ASC 326 by aggregating loans deemed to possess similar risk characteristics and individually evaluates loans that it believes no longer possess risk characteristics similar to other loans in the portfolio. These loans are typically identified from a substandard or worse internal risk grade, since the specific attributes and risks associated with such loans tend to become unique as the credit deteriorates. Such loans are typically nonperforming, modified loans made to borrowers experiencing financial difficulty, and/or are deemed collateral dependent, where the ultimate repayment of the loan is expected to come from the operation of or eventual sale of the collateral.
Loans that are deemed by management to possess unique risk characteristics are evaluated individually for purposes of determining an appropriate lifetime ACLL. The Company uses a discounted cash flow approach, using the loan’s effective interest rate, for determining the ACL on individually evaluated loans, unless the loan is deemed collateral dependent. Collateral dependent loans are evaluated based on the estimated fair value of the underlying collateral, less estimated costs to sell. The Company may increase or decrease the ACLL for collateral dependent individually evaluated loans based on changes in the estimated expected fair value of the collateral. In cases where the loan is well-secured and the estimated value of the collateral exceeds the amortized cost of the loan, no ACLL is recorded. Changes in the ACLL for all other individually evaluated loans is based substantially on the Company’s evaluation of cash flows expected to be received from such loans.
As of March 31, 2025 , $ 26.0 million of loans were individually evaluated with $ 2.7 million of ACLL attributed to such loans. At March 31, 2025 , four individually evaluated loans totaling $ 2.9 million were evaluated using a discounted cash flow approach and the remaining loans totaling $ 23.1 million were evaluated based on the underlying value of the collateral. One $ 6.7 million commercial real estate loan was accruing interest at quarter end, while all other individually evaluated loans were on nonaccrual status at March 31, 2025 .
As of December 31, 2024 , $ 35.8 million of loans were individually evaluated with $ 2.5 million of ACLL attributed to such loans. At December 31, 2024 , three individually evaluated loans with recorded investments totaling $ 2.5 million were evaluated using a discounted cash flow approach and the remaining loans totaling $ 33.2 million were evaluated based on the underlying value of the collateral. One $ 6.4 million commercial real estate loan was accruing interest at year end, while all other individually evaluated loans were on nonaccrual status at December 31, 2024.
Collateral Dependent Loans. Loans that have been classified as collateral dependent are loans where substantially all repayment of the loan is expected to come from the operation of or eventual liquidation of the collateral.
The following table summarizes individually evaluated collateral dependent loans by segment and collateral type as of the periods shown:
Collateral Type
March 31, 2025
Single Family Residence
Condominium
Office Building
Total
(In thousands)
One-to-four family
$ 1,089 $ — $ — $ 1,089
Commercial real estate
— — 6,695 6,695
Construction and land
7,150 8,120 — 15,270
Total collateral dependent loans
$ 8,239 $ 8,120 $ 6,695 $ 23,054
Collateral Type
December 31, 2024
Single Family Residence
Condominium
Warehouse
Business Assets
Total
(In thousands)
One-to-four family
$ 1,113 $ — $ — $ — $ 1,113
Commercial real estate
— — 11,995 — 11,995
Construction and land
8,150 11,384 — — 19,534
Commercial business
— — — 604 604
Total collateral dependent loans
$ 9,263 $ 11,384 $ 11,995 $ 604 $ 33,246
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Modified Loans to Troubled Borrowers. Modified loans to troubled borrowers ("MLTB") refer to modifications of loans to borrowers experiencing financial difficulty. A MLTB arises from a modification made to a loan in order to alleviate temporary difficulties in the borrower’s financial condition and/or constraints on the borrower’s ability to repay the loan, and to minimize potential losses to the Company. GAAP requires that certain types of modifications be reported, which consist of the following: principal forgiveness, interest rate reduction, other-than-insignificant payment delay, term extension, or any combination of the foregoing. The ACLL for a MLTB is measured on a collective basis, as with other loans in the loan portfolio, unless management determines that such loans no longer possess risk characteristics similar to others in the loan portfolio. In those instances, the ACLL for a MLTB is determined through individual evaluation.
There were no new MLTB during the three months ended March 31, 2025 .
During the year ended December 31, 2024, there were two new MLTB. A commercial business loan with a recorded investment of $ 17,000 at the time of modification for which the Bank agreed to deferred principal payments and the borrower agreed to resume both principal and interest payments at the end of the deferral period. The commercial business loan was not in compliance with the modified terms at December 31, 2024, and the balance was charged-off. The Bank also agreed to defer payments on a commercial real estate loan with a recorded investment of $ 6.4 million. The commercial real estate loan was in compliance with the modified terms at both March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024.
Note 4 - Allowance for Credit Losses on Loans
The Company maintains an ACLL and an ACLUC in accordance with ASC 326: Financial Instruments - Credit Losses . ASC 326 requires the Company to recognize estimates for lifetime credit losses on loans and unfunded loan commitments at the time of origination or acquisition. The recognition of credit losses at origination or acquisition represents the Company’s best estimate of lifetime expected credit losses, given the facts and circumstances associated with a particular loan or group of loans with similar risk characteristics. Determining the ACLL involves the use of significant management judgement and estimates, which are subject to change based on management’s ongoing assessment of the credit quality of the loan portfolio and changes in economic forecasts used in the Bank's Current Expected Credit Loss ("CECL") model. The reserve is an estimate based upon factors and trends at the time the financial statements are prepared.
The Company has identified segments of loans with similar risk characteristics for which it then applies one of two loss methodologies. The Company uses a DCF methodology for most of its segments to calculate the ACLL. For certain segments with smaller portfolios or where data is prohibitive to running a DCF calculation, management has elected to use a Remaining Life methodology. The Company will evaluate individual loans for expected credit losses when those loans do not share similar risk characteristics with loans evaluated using a collective (pooled) basis. The allowance for individually evaluated loans is calculated using the collateral value method, which considers the likely source of repayment as the value of the collateral, less estimated costs to sell, or another method such as the cash flow method, which considers the contractual principal and interest terms and estimated cash flows available from the borrower to satisfy the debt. When the cash flow method is used, cash flows are discounted back by the effective interest rate and compared to the total recorded investment. If the present value of cash flows is less than the total recorded investment, a reserve is calculated.
The following tables detail activity in the allowance for credit losses on loans by class for the periods shown:
At or For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2025
Beginning Balance
Charge-offs
Recoveries
Provision for (Recapture of) Credit Losses
Ending Balance
(In thousands)
One-to-four family
$
4,757
$
—
$
—
$
119
$
4,876
Multi-family
2,493
—
—
152
2,645
Commercial real estate
2,410
( 5,571
)
6
5,582
2,427
Construction and land
576
( 374
)
—
259
461
Home equity
1,322
—
—
65
1,387
Auto and other consumer
2,687
( 243
)
43
( 38
)
2,449
Commercial business
6,204
( 1,513
)
2
1,631
6,324
Total
$
20,449
$
( 7,701
)
$
51
$
7,770
$
20,569
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At or For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2024
Beginning Balance
Charge-offs
Recoveries
Provision for (Recapture
of) Credit Losses
Ending Balance
(In thousands)
One-to-four family
$
2,975
$
—
$
2
$
1,099
$
4,076
Multi-family
1,154
—
—
177
1,331
Commercial real estate
3,671
—
—
( 289
)
3,382
Construction and land
1,889
—
—
( 899
)
990
Home equity
1,077
—
—
664
1,741
Auto and other consumer
4,409
( 806
)
46
( 806
)
2,843
Commercial business
2,335
( 33
)
—
1,293
3,595
Total
$
17,510
$
( 839
)
$
48
$
1,239
$
17,958
Allowance for Credit Losses on Unfunded Loan Commitments. The Company estimates expected credit losses on unfunded, off-balance sheet commitments over the contractual period in which the Company is exposed to credit risk from a contractual obligation to extend credit, unless the obligation is unconditionally cancellable by the Company. The Company has determined that no allowance is necessary for its home equity line of credit portfolio as it has the contractual ability to unconditionally cancel the available lines of credit. The allowance methodology is similar to the ACLL, but additionally includes an estimate of the future utilization of the commitment as determined by historical commitment utilization. The credit risks associated with the unfunded commitments are consistent with the risks outlined for each loan class. The allowance is recognized in accrued expenses and other liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets and is adjusted as a provision, or recapture of provision, for credit losses on unfunded commitments on the Consolidated Statements of Operations. The allowance for unfunded commitments was $ 614,000 and $ 599,000 at March 31, 2025 , and December 31, 2024 , respectively.
Note 5 - Deposits
Deposits and weighted-average interest rates at the dates indicated are as follows:
March 31, 2025
December 31, 2024
Amount
Weighted-Average Interest Rate
Amount
Weighted-Average Interest Rate
(Dollars in thousands)
Noninterest-bearing demand deposits
$ 247,890 0.00 % $ 256,416 0.00 %
Interest-bearing demand deposits
169,912 0.68 164,891 0.44
Money market accounts
424,469 2.36 413,822 2.26
Savings accounts
235,188 1.61 205,055 1.35
Certificates of deposit, customer
450,663 3.97 464,928 4.18
Certificates of deposit, brokered
137,946 4.38 182,914 4.73
Total deposits
$ 1,666,068 2.33 $ 1,688,026 2.42
The aggregate amount of time deposits in excess of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation ("FDIC") insured limit, currently $250,000, at March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024 , were $ 171.9 million and $ 174.4 million, respectively.
Maturities of certificates at the dates indicated are as follows:
March 31, 2025
December 31, 2024
(In thousands)
Within one year or less
$ 500,790 $ 527,486
After one year through two years
69,357 66,767
After two years through three years
12,674 29,378
After three years through four years
4,233 21,967
After four years through five years
1,555 2,244
Total certificates of deposit
$ 588,609 $ 647,842
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At March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024 , deposits included $ 109.8 million and $ 100.8 million, respectively, in public fund deposits. The Bank had an outstanding letter of credit from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines ("FHLB") with a notional amount of $ 60.0 million at March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024 , to collateralize public deposits. This letter of credit exceeds the minimum collateral requirements established by the Washington Public Deposit Protection Commission. Also included in deposits at March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024 , were funds held by federally recognized tribes totaling $ 28.6 million and $ 20.1 million, respectively. Investment securities with a carrying value of $ 23.6 million and $ 22.8 million were pledged as collateral for these deposits at March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024 , respectively. These investment securities exceed the minimum collateral requirements established by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.
Interest on deposits by type for the periods shown was as follows:
Three Months Ended March 31,
2025
2024
(In thousands)
Demand deposits
$ 260 $ 187
Money market accounts
2,345 1,949
Savings accounts
783 953
Certificates of deposit, customer
4,522 4,494
Certificates of deposit, brokered
1,827 2,529
Total interest expense on deposits
$ 9,737 $ 10,112
Note 6 - Borrowings
First Fed is a member of the FHLB. As a member, First Fed has a committed line of credit of up to 35 % of total assets, subject to the amount of FHLB stock ownership and certain collateral requirements.
First Fed maintains borrowing arrangements with the FHLB to borrow funds primarily under long-term, fixed-rate advance agreements. First Fed also has overnight borrowings through FHLB which renew daily until paid. First Fed periodically uses fixed-rate advances maturing in less than one year as an alternative source of funds. Available borrowing capacity was $ 217.6 million and $ 207.3 million at March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024 , respectively. All borrowings are secured by collateral consisting of single-family, home equity, commercial real estate, and multi-family loans receivable in the amounts of $ 894.1 million and $ 951.8 million at March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024 , respectively. The Bank had outstanding letters of credit from the FHLB with notional amounts of $ 60.0 million to collateralize public deposits and $ 772,000 to secure the Bellevue, Washington branch lease at March 31, 2025 .
First Fed also has an established borrowing arrangement with the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco ("FRB") to utilize the discount window for short-term borrowing. Available borrowing capacity was $ 17.9 million and $ 17.9 million at March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024 , respectively. An overnight test of the line of credit was performed at the end of June 2024. Investment securities with a carrying value of $ 18.5 million and $ 18.6 million were pledged to the FRB at March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024 , respectively.
On March 25, 2021, the Company completed a private placement of $ 40.0 million of 3.75 % fixed-to-floating rate subordinated notes due 2031 (the "Notes") to certain qualified institutional buyers and institutional accredited investors. The net proceeds to the Company from the sale of the Notes were approximately $ 39.3 million after deducting placement agent fees and other offering expenses. The Notes have been structured to qualify as Tier 2 capital for the Company for regulatory capital purposes. The Company used the net proceeds of the offering for general corporate purposes. Beginning in April 2026, the interest rate on the Notes will reset quarterly to the three -month Secured Overnight Financing Rate plus 300 -basis points. In March 2025, the Company repurchased $ 5.0 million of the Notes at a discount, resulting in a reduction to the outstanding balance and recording a gain on extinguishment of debt in noninterest income.
On May 20, 2022, First Northwest consummated a borrowing arrangement with NexBank for a $ 20.0 million revolving line of credit. Borrowings are secured by a blanket lien on First Northwest's personal property assets (with certain exclusions), including all the outstanding shares of First Fed, cash, loans receivable, and limited partnership investments. The line of credit matures on May 17, 2025 .
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The following table sets forth information regarding our borrowings at the end of and during the three months ended March 31, 2025 . The table includes both long- and short-term borrowings.
FHLB Long-Term Advances
FHLB Overnight Variable-Rate Advances
Line of Credit
Subordinated Debt, net
(Dollars in thousands)
Balance outstanding
$ 170,000 $ 90,000 $ 12,500 $ 34,591
Maximum outstanding at any month-end
170,000 115,000 12,500 39,527
Average monthly outstanding during the period
161,667 105,000 7,867 38,370
Weighted-average daily interest rates
Annual
3.74 % 4.54 % 8.25 % 4.06 %
Period End
3.88 % 4.53 % 8.00 % 4.50 %
Interest expense during the period
1,420 1,275 160 384
The amounts by year of maturity and weighted-average interest rate of FHLB long-term, fixed-rate advances at March 31, 2025 are as follows:
Amount
Weighted- Average Interest Rate
(Dollars in thousands)
Within one year or less
$ 40,000 3.31 %
After one year through two years
70,000 4.04
After two years through three years
35,000 3.78
After three years through four years
25,000 4.50
Total FHLB long-term advances
$ 170,000 3.88
The following table sets forth information regarding our borrowings at the end of and during the year ended December 31, 2024 . The table includes both long- and short-term borrowings.
FHLB Long-Term Advances
FHLB Overnight Variable-Rate Advances
Line of Credit
Subordinated Debt, net
(Dollars in thousands)
Balance outstanding
$ 160,000 $ 130,000 $ 6,500 $ 39,514
Maximum outstanding at any month-end
170,000 270,000 10,000 39,514
Average monthly outstanding during the period
136,250 137,750 6,635 39,475
Weighted-average daily interest rates
Annual
3.35 % 5.38 % 9.41 % 4.00 %
Period End
3.63 % 4.64 % 8.00 % 3.99 %
Note 7 - Income Tax
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to temporary differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax basis. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date. These calculations are based on many complex factors including estimates of the timing of reversals of temporary differences, the interpretation of federal income tax laws, and a determination of the differences between the tax and the financial reporting basis of assets and liabilities. Actual results could differ significantly from the estimates and interpretations used in determining the current and deferred income tax assets and liabilities.
The effective tax rates were 11.1 % and 53.0 % for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024 , respectively. The effective tax rates differ from the statutory maximum federal tax rate for 2025 and 2024 of 21 %, largely due to the nontaxable earnings on BOLI and tax-exempt interest income earned on certain investment securities and loans. The effective tax rates also include estimates for taxes and penalties on the early surrender of BOLI contracts which were recorded in both periods. The effective tax rate does not include a valuation allowance for the net deferred tax asset based on management’s evaluation of cumulative earnings inclusive of other comprehensive income and available tax planning strategies.
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Note 8 - Earnings (Loss) per Common Share
The two -class method is used for computing basic and diluted earnings per share. Under the two -class method, EPS is determined for each class of common stock and participating security according to dividends declared and participating rights in undistributed earnings. The Company has issued restricted shares under share-based compensation plans which qualify as participating securities.
The following table presents a reconciliation of the components used to compute basic and diluted earnings per share for the periods shown:
Three Months Ended March 31,
2025
2024
(In thousands, except share data)
Net income:
Net (loss) income available to common shareholders
$ ( 9,036 ) $ 396
Dividends and undistributed earnings allocated to participating securities
— ( 1 )
(Loss) earnings allocated to common shareholders
$ ( 9,036 ) $ 395
Basic:
Weighted average common shares outstanding
9,380,951 9,542,514
Weighted average unvested restricted stock awards
( 112,987 ) ( 92,774 )
Weighted average unallocated ESOP shares
( 520,542 ) ( 573,504 )
Total basic weighted average common shares outstanding
8,747,422 8,876,236
Diluted:
Basic weighted average common shares outstanding
8,747,422 8,876,236
Dilutive restricted stock awards
— 30,948
Total diluted weighted average common shares outstanding
8,747,422 8,907,184
Basic (loss) earnings per common share
$ ( 1.03 ) $ 0.04
Diluted (loss) earnings per common share
$ ( 1.03 ) $ 0.04
Potentially dilutive shares are excluded from the computation of EPS if their effect is anti-dilutive. At March 31, 2025 and 2024 , antidilutive shares as calculated under the treasury stock method totaled 28,364 and 582 , respectively.
Note 9 - Employee Benefits
Employee Stock Ownership Plan
In connection with the Conversion, the Company established an ESOP for eligible employees of the Company and the Bank. Employees of the Company and the Bank who have been credited with at least 1,000 hours of service during a 12 -month period are eligible to participate in the ESOP.
Pursuant to the Plan, the ESOP purchased shares in the open market with funds borrowed from First Northwest. The Bank will make contributions to the ESOP in amounts necessary to amortize the ESOP loan payable to First Northwest over a period of 20 years, bearing estimated interest at 2.46 %. The loan is secured by shares purchased with the loan proceeds and will be repaid by the ESOP with funds from the Bank's discretionary contributions to the ESOP and earnings on the ESOP assets. No principal and interest payments were made by the ESOP during the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024 .
As shares are committed to be released from collateral, the Company reports compensation expense equal to the average daily market prices of the shares and the shares become outstanding for EPS computations. The compensation expense is accrued monthly throughout the year. Dividends on allocated ESOP shares are recorded as a reduction of retained earnings; dividends on unallocated ESOP shares are recorded as a reduction of debt and accrued interest.
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Compensation expense related to the ESOP for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024 , was $ 140,000 and $ 197,000 , respectively.
Shares issued to the ESOP as of the dates indicated are as follows:
March 31, 2025
December 31, 2024
(Dollars in thousands)
Allocated shares
492,208 492,208
Committed to be released shares
39,663 26,442
Unallocated shares
516,158 529,379
Total ESOP shares issued
1,048,029 1,048,029
Fair value of unallocated shares
$ 5,244 $ 5,400
Note 10 - Stock-based Compensation
In May 2020, the Company's shareholders approved the First Northwest Bancorp 2020 Equity Incentive Plan ( "2020 EIP"), which provides for the grant of incentive stock options, non-qualified stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock shares or restricted stock units, and performance share awards to eligible participants through May 2030. The cost of awards under the 2020 EIP generally is based on the fair value of the awards on their grant date. The maximum number of shares that may be utilized for awards under the 2020 EIP is 520,000 . As of March 31, 2025 , there were 127,038 total shares available for grant under the 2020 EIP, all of which are available to be granted as restricted shares, performance shares, options or stock appreciation rights.
As a result of the approval of the 2020 EIP, the First Northwest Bancorp 2015 Equity Incentive Plan (the "2015 EIP") was frozen and no additional awards will be made. As of March 31, 2025 , there were no shares available for grant under the 2015 EIP. At this date, there are 2,500 shares granted under the 2015 EIP that are expected to vest subject to the 2015 EIP plan provisions.
There were 64,443 and 55,987 shares of restricted stock awarded, respectively, during the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024 . Restricted share awards vest ratably over periods ranging from one to five years from the date of grant provided the eligible participant remains in service to the Company. The Company recognizes compensation expense for the restricted stock awards based on the fair value of the shares at the grant date amortized over the vesting period.
In addition, there were 33,251 and 0 performance shares awarded, respectively, during the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024 . Performance share awards vest in accordance with the terms outlined in each award agreement. The Company recognizes compensation expense for the performance share awards based on the fair value of the shares at the grant date amortized over the performance period.
For the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024 , total compensation expense for the equity incentive plans was $ 194,000 and $ 264,000 , respectively. Included in the compensation expense for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024 , was directors' equity compensation of $ 56,000 and $ 54,000 , respectively.
The following table provides a summary of changes in non-vested restricted stock awards for the periods shown:
Three Months Ended March 31, 2025
Shares
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value
Non-vested at January 1, 2025
97,064
$
14.46
Granted
97,694
10.45
Vested
( 29,110
)
16.82
Canceled (1)
( 7,279
)
16.82
Forfeited
( 3,145
)
10.07
Non-vested at March 31, 2025
155,224
11.47
(1) A surrender of vested stock awards by a participant surrendering the number of shares valued at the current stock price at the vesting date to cover the participant's tax obligation on the vested shares. The surrendered shares are canceled and are unavailable for reissue.
As of March 31, 2025 , there was $ 1.6 million of total unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested shares granted as restricted stock awards. The cost is expected to be recognized over the remaining weighted-average vesting period of approximately 2.29 years.
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Note 11 - Fair Value Measurements
Fair value is the price to sell an asset or transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants in the Company’s principal market. The Company has established and documented its process for determining the fair values of its assets and liabilities, where applicable. Fair value is based on quoted market prices, when available, for identical or similar assets or liabilities. In the absence of quoted market prices, management determines the fair value of the Company’s assets and liabilities using valuation models or third -party pricing services, both of which rely on market-based parameters when available, such as interest rate yield curves, option volatilities and credit spreads, or unobservable inputs. Unobservable inputs may be based on management’s judgment, assumptions, and estimates related to credit quality, liquidity, interest rates, and other relevant inputs.
Any changes to valuation methodologies are reviewed by management to ensure they are relevant and justified. Valuation methodologies are refined as more market-based data becomes available.
A three -level valuation hierarchy is used in determining fair value that is based on the transparency of the inputs used in the valuation process. The inputs used in determining fair value in each of the three levels of the hierarchy are as follows:
Level 1 - Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
Level 2 - Either: (i) quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities; (ii) observable inputs, such as interest rates or yield curves; or (iii) inputs derived principally from or corroborated by observable market data.
Level 3 - Unobservable inputs.
The hierarchy gives the highest ranking to Level 1 inputs and the lowest ranking to Level 3 inputs. The level in the fair value hierarchy within which the fair value measurement in its entirety falls is determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the overall fair value measurement.
The Company used the following methods to measure fair value on a recurring and nonrecurring basis.
Securities available for sale : Where quoted prices are available in an active market, securities are classified as Level 1. Level 1 instruments include highly liquid government bonds, securities issued by the U.S. Treasury, and exchange-traded equity securities. If quoted prices are not available, management determines fair value using pricing models, quoted prices of similar securities, which are considered Level 2, or discounted cash flows. In certain cases, where there is limited activity in the market for an instrument, assumptions must be made to determine their fair value. Such instruments are classified as Level 3.
Sold loan servicing rights, at fair value : The fair value of sold loan servicing rights is determined through a discounted cash flow analysis, which uses interest rates, prepayment speeds, discount rates, and delinquency rate assumptions as inputs. Servicing rights are classified as Level 3 due to reliance on assumptions used in the valuation.
Interest rate swap derivative : The fair values of interest rate swap agreements are based on valuation models using observable market data as of the measurement date (Level 2 ). The Company’s securities derivatives are traded in an over-the-counter market where quoted market prices are not always available. The Company also entered into pay-fixed and receive-floating interest rate swaps associated with certain fixed rate loans. The fair values of derivatives are determined using quantitative models that utilize multiple market inputs. The inputs will vary based on the type of derivative, but could include interest rates, prices and indices to generate continuous yield or pricing curves, prepayment rates, and volatility factors to value the position. The majority of market inputs are actively quoted and can be validated through external sources, including market transactions and third -party pricing services. The fair values of all interest rate swaps are determined from third -party pricing services without adjustment.
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Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis - Assets and liabilities are considered to be valued on a recurring basis if fair value is measured regularly (i.e., daily, weekly, monthly, or quarterly). The following tables show the Company’s assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis at the dates indicated:
March 31, 2025
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets or Liabilities
Significant Other Observable Inputs
Significant Unobservable Inputs
(Level 1)
(Level 2)
(Level 3)
Total
Financial Assets
(In thousands)
Securities available-for-sale
Municipal bonds
$
4,904
$
73,391
$
—
$
78,295
ABS agency
—
12,643
—
12,643
ABS corporate
—
15,671
—
15,671
Corporate debt
1,937
53,130
—
55,067
SBA
—
8,061
—
8,061
MBS agency
—
96,642
—
96,642
MBS non-agency
—
30,511
18,543
49,054
Sold loan servicing rights
—
—
3,301
3,301
Total assets measured at fair value
$
6,841
$
290,049
$
21,844
$
318,734
Financial Liabilities
Interest rate swap derivative
$
—
$
1,170
$
—
$
1,170
December 31, 2024
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets or Liabilities
Significant Other Observable Inputs
Significant Unobservable Inputs
(Level 1)
(Level 2)
(Level 3)
Total
Financial Assets
(In thousands)
Securities available-for-sale
Municipal bonds
$
12,059
$
65,817
$
—
$
77,876
ABS agency
—
12,876
—
12,876
ABS corporate
—
16,122
—
16,122
Corporate debt
1,917
52,574
—
54,491
SBA
—
8,666
—
8,666
MBS agency
—
98,697
—
98,697
MBS non-agency
—
39,735
31,881
71,616
Sold loan servicing rights
—
—
3,281
3,281
Interest rate swap derivative
—
267
—
267
Total assets measured at fair value
$
13,976
$
294,754
$
35,162
$
343,892
Financial Liabilities
Interest rate swap derivative
$
—
$
123
$
—
$
123
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The following tables provide a description of the valuation technique, unobservable input, and qualitative information about the unobservable inputs for the Company's assets and liabilities classified as Level 3 and measured at fair value on a recurring basis at the dates indicated:
March 31, 2025
Fair Value (In thousands)
Valuation Technique
Unobservable Input (1)
Range (Weighted Average)
Sold loan servicing rights
$
3,301
Discounted cash flow
Constant prepayment rate
4.39% - 25.72% (5.77%)
Discount rate
11.00% - 13.14% (11.58%)
MBS non-agency
$
18,543
Consensus pricing
Offered quotes
98.9 - 100.5
(1) Unobservable inputs were weighted by the relative fair value of the instruments.
December 31, 2024
Fair Value (In thousands)
Valuation Technique
Unobservable Input (1)
Range (Weighted Average)
Sold loan servicing rights
$
3,281
Discounted cash flow
Constant prepayment rate
5.05% - 29.58% (6.83%)
Discount rate
11.13% - 13.52% (11.78%)
MBS non-agency
$
31,881
Consensus pricing
Offered quotes
99 - 101
(1) Unobservable inputs were weighted by the relative fair value of the instruments.
The following tables summarize the changes in Level 3 assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis, at the dates indicated:
As of or For the Three Months Ended March 31,
2025
2024
Sold loan servicing rights:
(In thousands)
Balance at beginning of period
$
3,281
$
3,793
Servicing rights that result from transfers and sale of financial assets
11
10
Changes in fair value due to changes in model inputs or assumptions (1)
9
17
Balance at end of period
$
3,301
$
3,820
(1) Represents changes due to collection/realization of expected cash flows and curtailments.
As of or For the Three Months Ended March 31,
2025
2024
Securities available for sale:
(In thousands)
MBS non-agency
Balance at beginning of period
$
31,881
$
27,469
Principal payments and maturities
( 13,424
)
( 10,248
)
Unrealized Gains
86
130
Balance at end of period
$
18,543
$
17,351
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Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis - Assets are considered to be valued on a nonrecurring basis if the fair value measurement of the instrument does not necessarily result in a change in the amount recorded on the consolidated balance sheets. Generally, nonrecurring valuation is the result of the application of other accounting pronouncements that require assets or liabilities to be assessed for impairment or recorded at the lower of cost or fair value.
The following tables present the Company’s assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis at the dates indicated:
March 31, 2025
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Total
(In thousands)
Individually evaluated collateral dependent loans
$
—
$
—
$
23,054
$
23,054
December 31, 2024
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Total
(In thousands)
Individually evaluated collateral dependent loans
$
—
$
—
$
33,246
$
33,246
At March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024 , there were no individually evaluated loans with discounts to appraisal disposition value or other unobservable inputs.
The following tables present the carrying value and estimated fair value of financial instruments at the dates indicated:
March 31, 2025
Fair Value Measurements Using:
Carrying Amount
Estimated Fair Value
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
(In thousands)
Financial assets
Cash and cash equivalents
$
70,323
$
70,323
$
70,323
$
—
$
—
Investment securities available for sale
315,433
315,433
6,841
290,049
18,543
Loans held for sale
2,940
2,940
—
2,940
—
Loans receivable, net
1,637,573
1,514,829
—
—
1,514,829
FHLB stock
13,106
13,106
—
13,106
—
Accrued interest receivable
8,319
8,319
—
8,319
—
Sold loan servicing rights, at fair value
3,301
3,301
—
—
3,301
Financial liabilities
Demand deposits
$
1,077,459
$
1,077,459
$
1,077,459
$
—
$
—
Time deposits
588,609
587,839
—
—
587,839
FHLB Borrowings
260,000
259,649
—
—
259,649
Line of Credit
12,500
12,549
—
—
12,549
Subordinated debt, net
34,591
35,861
—
—
35,861
Accrued interest payable
2,163
2,163
—
2,163
—
Interest rate swap derivative
1,170
1,170
—
1,170
—
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December 31, 2024
Fair Value Measurements Using:
Carrying Amount
Estimated Fair Value
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
(In thousands)
Financial assets
Cash and cash equivalents
$
72,448
$
72,448
$
72,448
$
—
$
—
Investment securities available for sale
340,344
340,344
13,976
294,487
31,881
Loans held for sale
472
472
—
472
—
Loans receivable, net
1,675,186
1,536,748
—
—
1,536,748
FHLB stock
14,435
14,435
—
14,435
—
Accrued interest receivable
8,159
8,159
—
8,159
—
Sold loan servicing rights, at fair value
3,281
3,281
—
—
3,281
Interest rate swap derivative
267
267
—
267
—
Financial liabilities
Demand deposits
1,040,184
$
1,040,184
$
1,040,184
$
—
$
—
Time deposits
647,842
648,232
—
—
648,232
FHLB Borrowings
290,000
288,512
—
—
288,512
Line of Credit
6,500
6,526
—
—
6,526
Subordinated debt, net
39,514
39,974
—
—
39,974
Accrued interest payable
3,295
3,295
—
3,295
—
Interest rate swap derivative
123
123
—
123
—
Note 12 - Change in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income ("AOCI")
Our AOCI includes unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities, defined benefit plan assets and derivatives as well as an unrecognized defined benefit plan prior service cost. The following table presents changes to accumulated other comprehensive income after-tax for the periods shown:
Unrealized Gains and Losses on Available-for-Sale Securities
Net Actuarial Gains (Losses) on DB Plan Assets
Unrecognized DB Plan Prior Service Cost, Net of Amortization
Unrealized Losses on Fair Value of Hedged Items
Total
(In thousands)
Balance at December 31, 2023
$
( 30,099
)
$
( 288
)
$
( 1,421
)
$
( 828
)
$
( 32,636
)
Other comprehensive loss before reclassification
( 588
)
—
—
—
( 588
)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income
—
—
29
730
759
Net other comprehensive (loss) income
( 588
)
—
29
730
171
Balance at March 31, 2024
$
( 30,687
)
$
( 288
)
$
( 1,392
)
$
( 98
)
$
( 32,465
)
Balance at December 31, 2024
$
( 28,210
)
$
( 486
)
$
( 1,303
)
$
( 173
)
$
( 30,172
)
Other comprehensive income before reclassification
2,439
—
—
—
2,439
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income
—
—
29
( 425
)
( 396
)
Net other comprehensive income (loss)
2,439
—
29
( 425
)
2,043
Balance at March 31, 2025
$
( 25,771
)
$
( 486
)
$
( 1,274
)
$
( 598
)
$
( 28,129
)
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Note 13 - Derivatives and Hedging Activities
The Company is exposed to certain risk arising from both its business operations and economic conditions. The Company principally manages its exposures to a wide variety of business and operational risks through management of its core business activities. The Company manages economic risks, including interest rate, liquidity, and credit risk primarily by managing the amount, sources, and duration of its assets and liabilities and the use of derivative financial instruments. Specifically, the Company enters into derivative financial instruments to manage exposures that arise from business activities that result in the receipt or payment of future known and uncertain cash amounts, the value of which are determined by interest rates.
Fair Value Hedges of Interest Rate Risk
The Company is exposed to changes in the fair value of certain of its fixed-rate assets due to changes in benchmark interest rates. The Company uses interest rate swaps to manage its exposure to changes in fair value on these instruments attributable to changes in the designated benchmark interest rate. Interest rate swaps designated as fair value hedges involve the payment of fixed-rate amounts to a counterparty in exchange for the Company receiving variable-rate payments over the life of the agreement without the exchange of the underlying notional amount.
For derivatives designated and that qualify as fair value hedges, the gain or loss on the derivative as well as the offsetting loss or gain on the hedged item attributable to the hedged risk are recognized in interest income.
The following amounts were recorded on the balance sheet related to cumulative basis adjustment for fair value hedges for the periods shown.
Carrying Amount of the Hedged Assets Cumulative Amount of Fair Value Hedging Adjustment Included in the Carrying Amount of the Hedged Assets
(In thousands)
Line item in the Consolidated Balance Sheets where the hedged item is included:
March 31, 2025
Investment securities (1)
$ 50,760 $ 760
Loans receivable (2)
100,566 566
Total
$ 151,326 $ 1,326
December 31, 2024
Investment securities (1)
$ 50,220 $ 220
Loans receivable (2)
99,812 ( 188 )
Total
$ 150,032 $ 32
( 1 ) These amounts include the amortized cost basis of a closed portfolio of AFS securities used to designate hedging relationships in which the hedged item is the stated amount of assets in the closed portfolio anticipated to be outstanding for the designated hedged period. At March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024 , the amortized cost basis of the closed portfolio used in this hedging relationship was $ 56.5 million and $ 56.7 million, respectively; the cumulative basis adjustments associated with this hedging relationship was $ 760,000 and $ 220,000 , respectively; and the amount of the designated hedged items was $ 50.0 million for both periods.
( 2 ) These amounts include the amortized cost basis of a closed portfolio of loans receivable used to designate hedging relationships in which the hedged item is the stated amount of assets in the closed portfolio anticipated to be outstanding for the designated hedged period. At March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024 , the amortized cost basis of the closed portfolio used in this hedging relationship was $ 251.3 million and $ 258.1 million, respectively; the cumulative basis adjustments associated with this hedging relationship was $ 566,000 and ($ 188,000 ), respectively; and the amount of the designated hedged items was $ 100.0 million. for both periods.
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The following table summarizes the Company’s derivative instruments at the date indicated. The Company has master netting agreements with derivative dealers with which it does business, but reflects gross assets and liabilities as “Other assets” and “Other liabilities,” respectively, on the Consolidated Balance Sheets, as follows:
Fair Value
Notional Amount
Other Assets
Other Liabilities
(In thousands)
March 31, 2025
Fair value hedges:
Interest rate swaps - securities
$ 50,000 $ — $ 663
Interest rate swaps - loans
100,000 — 507
December 31, 2024
Fair value hedges:
Interest rate swaps - securities
$ 50,000 $ — $ 123
Interest rate swaps - loans
100,000 267 —
The following table summarizes the effect of fair value accounting on the Consolidated Statements of Operations for the periods shown:
Three Months Ended March 31,
2025
2024
(In thousands)
Total amounts recognized in interest on investment securities
$ 3,803 $ 3,632
Total amounts recognized in interest and fees on loans receivable
22,231 22,767
Net gains (losses) on fair value hedging relationships
Interest rate swaps - securities
Recognized on hedged items
$ ( 541 ) $ ( 967 )
Recognized on derivatives designated as hedging instruments
531 1,155
Interest rate swaps - loans
Recognized on hedged items
( 754 ) ( 711 )
Recognized on derivatives designated as hedging instruments
757 884
Net (expense) income recognized on fair value hedges
$ ( 7 ) $ 361
Credit Risk-related Contingent Features
The Company is exposed to credit-related losses in the event of nonperformance by counterparties to hedging instruments. The counterparties to all derivative transactions are major financial institutions with investment grade credit ratings. However, this does not eliminate the Company’s exposure to credit risk with these institutions. This credit risk is limited to the unrealized gains in such contracts should any of these counterparties fail to perform as contracted.
The Company has interest rate swap agreements with its derivative counterparties that contain provisions where if the Company either defaults or fails to maintain its status as a well or adequately capitalized institution, then the Company could be required to terminate the contract or post additional collateral. At March 31, 2025 , the Company had derivatives in a net liability position related to these agreements. The Company has minimum collateral posting thresholds with its derivative counterparties and has posted cash of $ 3.5 million at March 31, 2025 , to secure the related interest rate swap agreements as needed. In certain cases, the Company will have posted excess collateral compared to total exposure due to initial margin requirements or day-to-day rate volatility.
As of March 31, 2025 , the Company was in compliance with all credit risk-related contingent features. Given the considerations described above, the Company considers the impact of the risk of counterparty default to be immaterial.
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Note 14 - Segment Reporting
First Fed is engaged in the business of attracting deposits and providing lending services. Substantially all income is derived from a diverse base of commercial, mortgage, and consumer lending activities and investments. The Company’s activities are considered to be a single industry segment for financial reporting purposes. The chief operating decision maker ("CODM") is comprised of the chief financial officer and the chief executive officer.
The accounting policies of the Bank are the same as those described in the summary of significant accounting policies in Note 1 of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10 -K for the year ended December 31, 2024 (" 2024 Form 10 -K"). The CODM assesses performance for the Bank and decides how to allocate resources based on net income that is reported on the income statement as consolidated net income. The measurement of segment assets is reported on the balance sheet as total consolidated assets.
The CODM uses net income to evaluate income generated from the segment assets (return on assets) in deciding whether to reinvest profits into the Bank or into other parts of the entity, such as to pay dividends or a share repurchase plan. Net income is used to monitor budget versus actual results and assess the performance of the Bank.
The Company generates revenue from interest income, fee income and other noninterest income from investments and services. All operations are based in Washington State. No single customer accounts for more than 10% of total revenue.
Note 15 - Contingencies
In the normal course of business, the Company may have various legal claims and other similar contingent matters outstanding for which a loss may be realized. For these claims, the Company establishes a liability for contingent losses when it is probable that a loss has been incurred and the amount of loss can be reasonably estimated. For claims determined to be reasonably possible but not probable of resulting in a loss, there may be a range of possible losses in excess of the established liability. For additional information, see Legal Proceedings contained in Part II, Item 1 of this Form 10-Q.
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