First Northwest Bancorp 10-Q

Item 1. Financial Statements (Unaudited) FIRST NORTHWEST BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARY CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Dollars in thousands, except share information) (Unaudited) September 30, 2025 December 31, 2024 ASSETS Cash and due from banks $ 15,688 $ 16,811 Interest-earning deposits in banks 63,482 55,637 Investment securities available for sale, at fair value (amortized cost of $ 310,545 and $ 376,265 at September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively) 282,608 340,344 Loans held for sale 2,154 472 Loans receivable (net of allowance for credit losses on loans of $ 16,203 and $ 20,449 at September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively) 1,607,825 1,675,186 Federal Home Loan Bank ("FHLB") stock, at cost 10,856 14,435 Accrued interest receivable 8,160 8,159 Premises and equipment, net 8,788 10,129 Servicing rights on sold loans, at fair value 3,093 3,281 Bank-owned life insurance ("BOLI"), net 41,889 41,150 Equity and partnership investments 15,048 13,229 Goodwill and other intangible assets, net 1,080 1,082 Deferred tax asset, net 14,168 13,738 Right-of-use ("ROU") asset, net 15,494 17,001 Prepaid expenses and other assets 21,040 21,352 Total assets $ 2,111,373 $ 2,232,006 LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY Deposits $ 1,653,327 $ 1,688,026 Borrowings 259,625 336,014 Accrued interest payable 1,145 3,295 Lease liability, net 16,071 17,535 Accrued expenses and other liabilities 24,321 31,770 Advances from borrowers for taxes and insurance 2,356 1,484 Total liabilities 1,956,845 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; 9,462,150 and 9,353,348 shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively 94 93 Additional paid-in capital 93,646 93,357 Retained earnings 91,317 97,198 Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax ( 24,429 ) ( 30,172 ) Unearned employee stock ownership plan ("ESOP") shares ( 6,100 ) ( 6,594 ) Total shareholders' equity 154,528 153,882 Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $ 2,111,373 $ 2,232,006 See selected notes to the consolidated financial statements. 3 Table of Contents FIRST NORTHWEST BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARY CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (Dollars in thousands, except per share data) (Unaudited) Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30, September 30, 2025 2024 2025 2024 INTEREST INCOME Interest and fees on loans receivable $ 22,814 $ 23,536 $ 67,859 $ 70,036 Interest on investment securities 3,244 3,786 10,513 11,367 Interest on deposits and other 570 582 1,572 1,798 FHLB dividends 282 302 920 942 Total interest income 26,910 28,206 80,864 84,143 INTEREST EXPENSE Deposits 9,083 10,960 28,372 31,252 Borrowings 3,258 3,226 9,883 10,708 Total interest expense 12,341 14,186 38,255 41,960 Net interest income 14,569 14,020 42,609 42,183 PROVISION FOR CREDIT LOSSES (Recapture of) provision for credit losses on loans ( 620 ) 3,077 6,854 12,956 (Recapture of) provision for credit losses on unfunded commitments ( 53 ) 57 ( 102 ) ( 113 ) (Recapture of) provision for credit losses ( 673 ) 3,134 6,752 12,843 Net interest income after (recapture of) provision for credit losses 15,242 10,886 35,857 29,340 NONINTEREST INCOME Loan and deposit service fees 1,114 1,059 3,315 3,237 Sold loan servicing fees and servicing rights mark-to-market 85 10 372 303 Net (loss) gain on sale of loans ( 39 ) 58 16 260 Net loss on sale of investment securities — — — ( 2,117 ) Net gain on sale of premises and equipment — — — 7,919 Increase in BOLI cash surrender value 539 315 1,396 851 Income from BOLI death benefit, net — — 1,059 — Other income 303 337 1,791 861 Total noninterest income 2,002 1,779 7,949 11,314 NONINTEREST EXPENSE Compensation and benefits 8,353 8,582 20,766 25,298 Data processing 1,941 2,085 5,878 6,037 Occupancy and equipment 1,505 1,553 4,604 4,592 Supplies, postage, and telephone 344 360 988 970 Regulatory assessments and state taxes 558 548 1,538 1,518 Advertising 282 409 846 1,095 Professional fees 2,668 698 4,894 2,292 FDIC insurance premium 411 533 1,308 1,392 Other expense 1,328 1,080 9,333 2,566 Total noninterest expense 17,390 15,848 50,155 45,760 Loss before (benefit) provision for income taxes ( 146 ) ( 3,183 ) ( 6,349 ) ( 5,106 ) (Benefit) provision for income taxes ( 948 ) ( 1,203 ) ( 1,776 ) ( 1,303 ) Net income (loss) $ 802 $ ( 1,980 ) $ ( 4,573 ) $ ( 3,803 ) Basic and diluted earnings (loss) per common share $ 0.09 $ ( 0.23 ) $ ( 0.52 ) $ ( 0.43 ) See selected notes to the consolidated financial statements. 4 Table of Contents FIRST NORTHWEST BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARY CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (In thousands) (Unaudited) Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30, September 30, 2025 2024 2025 2024 Net income (loss) $ 802 $ ( 1,980 ) $ ( 4,573 ) $ ( 3,803 ) Other comprehensive income: Unrealized holding gains on investments available for sale arising during the period 4,754 8,076 7,984 6,059 Tax effect ( 1,021 ) ( 1,732 ) ( 1,715 ) ( 1,300 ) Amortization of unrecognized defined benefit ("DB") plan prior service cost 37 37 112 112 Tax effect ( 7 ) ( 8 ) ( 23 ) ( 24 ) Reclassification adjustment for change in fair value of hedged items 8 ( 1,527 ) ( 783 ) ( 379 ) Tax effect ( 2 ) 327 168 81 Reclassification adjustment for net losses on sales of securities realized in income — — — 2,117 Tax effect — — — ( 454 ) Other comprehensive income, net of tax 3,769 5,173 5,743 6,212 Comprehensive income $ 4,571 $ 3,193 $ 1,170 $ 2,409 See selected notes to the consolidated financial statements. 5 Table of Contents FIRST NORTHWEST BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARY CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY For the Three Months Ended September 30, 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 June 30, 2024 9,453,247 $ 94 $ 93,985 $ 103,322 $ ( 6,923 ) $ ( 31,597 ) $ 158,881 Net loss ( 1,980 ) ( 1,980 ) Common stock repurchased ( 98,156 ) — ( 991 ) ( 23 ) ( 1,014 ) Restricted stock award grants net of forfeitures 11,755 — — — Restricted stock awards canceled ( 867 ) — ( 8 ) ( 8 ) Other comprehensive income, net of tax 5,173 5,173 Share-based compensation expense 260 260 ESOP shares committed to be released ( 28 ) 164 136 Cash dividends declared ($ 0.07 per share) ( 659 ) ( 659 ) Balance at September 30, 2024 9,365,979 $ 94 $ 93,218 $ 100,660 $ ( 6,759 ) $ ( 26,424 ) $ 160,789 Balance at June 30, 2025 9,444,963 $ 94 $ 93,595 $ 90,506 $ ( 6,264 ) $ ( 28,198 ) $ 149,733 Net income 802 802 Restricted stock award grants net of forfeitures 18,813 1 — 1 Restricted stock awards canceled ( 1,626 ) (1 ) ( 13 ) ( 14 ) Other comprehensive income, net of tax 3,769 3,769 Share-based compensation expense 131 131 ESOP shares committed to be released ( 67 ) 164 97 Canceled dividends payable on forfeited unvested restricted stock awards 9 9 Balance at September 30, 2025 9,462,150 $ 94 $ 93,646 $ 91,317 $ ( 6,100 ) $ ( 24,429 ) $ 154,528 See selected notes to the consolidated financial statements. 6 Table of Contents FIRST NORTHWEST BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARY CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 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 loss ( 3,803 ) ( 3,803 ) Common stock repurchased ( 312,288 ) ( 2 ) ( 3,160 ) ( 895 ) ( 4,057 ) Restricted stock award grants net of forfeitures 78,418 — — — Restricted stock awards canceled ( 12,027 ) — ( 174 ) ( 174 ) Other comprehensive income, net of tax 6,212 6,212 Share-based compensation expense 781 781 ESOP shares committed to be released ( 13 ) 494 481 Cash dividends declared ($ 0.21 per share) ( 1,991 ) ( 1,991 ) Balance at September 30, 2024 9,365,979 $ 94 $ 93,218 $ 100,660 $ ( 6,759 ) $ ( 26,424 ) $ 160,789 Balance at December 31, 2024 9,353,348 $ 93 $ 93,357 $ 97,198 $ ( 6,594 ) $ ( 30,172 ) $ 153,882 Net loss ( 4,573 ) ( 4,573 ) Restricted stock award grants net of forfeitures 120,023 2 — 2 Restricted stock awards canceled ( 11,221 ) (1 ) ( 112 ) ( 113 ) Other comprehensive income, net of tax 5,743 5,743 Share-based compensation expense 536 536 ESOP shares committed to be released ( 135 ) 494 359 Cash dividends declared ($ 0.14 per share) ( 1,308 ) ( 1,308 ) Balance at September 30, 2025 9,462,150 $ 94 $ 93,646 $ 91,317 $ ( 6,100 ) $ ( 24,429 ) $ 154,528 See selected notes to the consolidated financial statements. 7 Table of Contents FIRST NORTHWEST BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARY CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (In thousands) (Unaudited) Nine Months Ended September 30, 2025 2024 Cash flows from operating activities: Net (loss) income $ ( 4,573 ) $ ( 3,803 ) Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash from operating activities: Depreciation and amortization 951 1,091 Amortization of core deposit intangible 2 3 Amortization and accretion of premiums and discounts on investments, net 87 459 Accretion of deferred loan fees and purchased premiums, net ( 1,327 ) ( 1,133 ) Amortization of debt issuance costs 54 58 Change in fair value of sold loan servicing rights 201 247 Additions to servicing rights on sold loans, net ( 13 ) ( 38 ) Provision for credit losses on loans 6,854 12,956 Recapture of provision for credit losses on unfunded commitments ( 102 ) ( 113 ) Allocation of ESOP shares 359 481 Share-based compensation expense 536 781 Gain on sale of loans, net ( 16 ) ( 260 ) Loss on sale of securities available for sale, net — 2,117 Gain on extinguishment of subordinated debt ( 848 ) — Increase in BOLI cash surrender value, net ( 1,396 ) ( 851 ) Income from BOLI death benefit, net ( 1,059 ) — Origination of loans held for sale ( 17,511 ) ( 13,553 ) Proceeds from sale of loans held for sale 17,245 14,188 Change in assets and liabilities: Increase in accrued interest receivable ( 1 ) ( 1,045 ) Decrease (increase) in ROU asset 1,507 ( 11,268 ) Increase in prepaid expenses and other assets ( 1,434 ) ( 396 ) Decrease in accrued interest payable ( 2,150 ) ( 1,243 ) (Decrease) increase in lease liabilities ( 1,464 ) 11,371 Decrease in accrued expenses and other liabilities ( 8,952 ) ( 5,654 ) Net cash (used) provided by operating activities ( 13,050 ) 4,395 Cash flows from investing activities: Purchase of securities available for sale ( 5,534 ) ( 53,027 ) Proceeds from maturities, calls, and principal repayments of securities available for sale 71,165 22,345 Proceeds from sales of securities available for sale — 21,048 Redemption (purchase) of FHLB stock 3,579 ( 771 ) Early surrender of BOLI policies 9,375 6,140 Purchase of BOLI policies ( 9,109 ) ( 6,140 ) Proceeds from BOLI death benefit 1,968 — Net decrease (increase) in loans receivable 59,057 ( 83,721 ) Proceeds from the sale of premises and equipment 390 6,521 Capital contributions to equity and partnership investments ( 720 ) ( 6,386 ) Redemption of partnership investment 572 6,782 Capital contributions to low-income housing tax credit partnerships — ( 1,387 ) Net cash provided (used) by investing activities 130,743 ( 88,596 ) See selected notes to the consolidated financial statements. 8 Table of Contents FIRST NORTHWEST BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARY CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (In thousands) (Unaudited) Nine Months Ended September 30, 2025 2024 Cash flows from financing activities: Net (decrease) increase in deposits $ ( 34,699 ) $ 34,749 Proceeds from long-term FHLB advances 30,000 105,000 Repayment of long-term FHLB advances ( 20,000 ) ( 25,000 ) Net decrease in short-term FHLB advances ( 90,000 ) ( 65,000 ) Redemption of subordinated debt, net ( 4,095 ) — Net increase (decrease) in line of credit 8,500 ( 1,000 ) Net increase in advances from borrowers for taxes and insurance 872 1,225 Payment of dividends ( 1,317 ) ( 1,989 ) Restricted stock awards canceled ( 113 ) ( 174 ) Repurchase of common stock — ( 4,057 ) Net cash (used) provided by financing activities ( 110,852 ) 43,754 Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 6,841 ( 40,447 ) Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 72,448 123,169 Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 79,289 $ 82,722 Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information: Cash paid for interest on deposits and borrowings $ 40,463 $ 43,203 Cash paid for income taxes 10 3 Supplemental disclosures of noncash investing activities: Change in unrealized gain on securities available for sale $ 7,984 $ 8,176 Change in unrealized loss on fair value hedge ( 783 ) ( 379 ) Amortization of unrecognized DB plan prior service cost 112 112 Loan principal transferred from held-for-investment to held-for-sale 1,400 — Loan principal transferred to real estate owned and repossessed assets, net 1,377 — Lease liabilities arising from obtaining right-of-use assets 1,264 12,158 Series A equity investment acquired upon conversion of commercial business loan 1,260 — See selected notes to the consolidated financial statements. 9 Table of Contents 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 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 aggregate issuance of 13,100,360 shares of common stock. 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, Snohomish, 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 and nine months ended September 30, 2025 , are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for future periods. 10 Table of Contents 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. Material events are described in Note 16. 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. 11 Table of Contents Note 2 - Securities The amortized cost, gross unrealized gains and losses, and estimated fair value of securities classified as available-for-sale at September 30, 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 $ 92,471 $ — $ ( 12,850 ) $ 79,621 $ — U.S. government agency issued asset-backed securities (ABS agency) 12,164 29 ( 24 ) 12,169 — Corporate issued asset-backed securities (ABS corporate) 9,822 60 ( 1 ) 9,881 — Corporate issued debt securities (Corporate debt) 45,019 229 ( 1,909 ) 43,339 — U.S. Small Business Administration securities (SBA) 6,984 13 ( 20 ) 6,977 — Mortgage-backed securities: U.S. government agency issued mortgage-backed securities (MBS agency) 104,654 331 ( 10,782 ) 94,203 — Non-agency issued mortgage-backed securities (MBS non-agency) 39,431 5 ( 3,018 ) 36,418 — Total securities available for sale $ 310,545 $ 667 $ ( 28,604 ) $ 282,608 $ — 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 $ — 12 Table of Contents There were no securities classified as held-to-maturity at September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024 . There was no allowance for credit losses on investment securities recorded at September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024 , based on analysis performed by the Company. Accrued interest receivable on available-for-sale debt securities totaled $ 1.9 million and $ 2.0 million as of September 30, 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 September 30, 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 $ — $ — $ ( 12,850 ) $ 79,621 $ ( 12,850 ) $ 79,621 ABS agency — — ( 24 ) 4,220 ( 24 ) 4,220 ABS corporate — — ( 1 ) 1,312 ( 1 ) 1,312 Corporate debt ( 5 ) 995 ( 1,904 ) 30,888 ( 1,909 ) 31,883 SBA ( 6 ) 2,409 ( 14 ) 852 ( 20 ) 3,261 Mortgage-backed securities: MBS agency ( 236 ) 12,895 ( 10,546 ) 50,983 ( 10,782 ) 63,878 MBS non-agency ( 34 ) 4,329 ( 2,984 ) 28,949 ( 3,018 ) 33,278 Total available-for-sale in a loss position $ ( 281 ) $ 20,628 $ ( 28,323 ) $ 196,825 $ ( 28,604 ) $ 217,453 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 12 available-for-sale securities with unrealized losses of less than one year, and 128 available-for-sale securities with an unrealized loss of more than one year at September 30, 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 September 30, 2025 , or December 31, 2024 . 13 Table of Contents 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. September 30, 2025 Available-for-Sale Amortized Cost Estimated Fair Value (In thousands) Mortgage-backed securities: Due within one year $ 1,985 $ 1,962 Due after one through five years 10,453 10,335 Due after five through ten years 6,707 6,501 Due after ten years 124,940 111,823 Total mortgage-backed securities 144,085 130,621 All other investment securities: Due within one year — — Due after one through five years 25,356 24,530 Due after five through ten years 46,417 42,678 Due after ten years 94,687 84,779 Total all other investment securities 166,460 151,987 Total investment securities $ 310,545 $ 282,608 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 14 Table of Contents 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 $ 21.3 million as of September 30, 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 $ 6.2 million as of September 30, 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: September 30, 2025 December 31, 2024 (In thousands) Real Estate: One-to-four family $ 382,486 $ 395,315 Multi-family 296,321 332,596 Commercial real estate 396,519 390,379 Construction and land 67,793 78,110 Total real estate loans 1,143,119 1,196,400 Consumer: Home equity 86,629 79,054 Auto and other consumer 280,224 268,876 Total consumer loans 366,853 347,930 Commercial business loans 113,160 151,493 Total loans receivable 1,623,132 1,695,823 Less: Derivative basis adjustment ( 896 ) 188 Allowance for credit losses on loans 16,203 20,449 Total loans receivable, net $ 1,607,825 $ 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 either 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. 15 Table of Contents The following table presents the amortized cost of nonaccrual loans by class of loan at the dates indicated: September 30, 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 $ 144 $ 2,201 $ 2,345 $ 364 $ 1,113 $ 1,477 Commercial real estate 4 3,435 3,439 4 5,594 5,598 Construction and land 8 6,029 6,037 10 19,534 19,544 Home equity 9 — 9 55 — 55 Auto and other consumer 133 939 1,072 — 700 700 Commercial business 149 321 470 2,537 604 3,141 Total nonaccrual loans $ 447 $ 12,925 $ 13,372 $ 2,970 $ 27,545 $ 30,515 Interest income recognized on a cash basis on nonaccrual loans for the three months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024 , was $ 14,000 and $ 1,000 , respectively. Interest income recognized on a cash basis on nonaccrual loans for the nine months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024 , was $ 45,000 and $ 35,000 , 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 September 30, 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 September 30, 2025 Past Due Past Due Past Due Past Due Current Total Loans (In thousands) Real Estate: One-to-four family $ — $ 589 $ 1,055 $ 1,644 $ 380,842 $ 382,486 Multi-family — — — — 296,321 296,321 Commercial real estate 1,213 — — 1,213 395,306 396,519 Construction and land — 8 6,029 6,037 61,756 67,793 Total real estate loans 1,213 597 7,084 8,894 1,134,225 1,143,119 Consumer: Home equity — 53 — 53 86,576 86,629 Auto and other consumer 3,357 495 1,046 4,898 275,326 280,224 Total consumer loans 3,357 548 1,046 4,951 361,902 366,853 Commercial business loans 17 — 252 269 112,891 113,160 Total loans $ 4,587 $ 1,145 $ 8,382 $ 14,114 $ 1,609,018 $ 1,623,132 16 Table of Contents 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. 17 Table of Contents The following table presents the amortized cost of loans receivable by internally assigned risk grade and class of loans as of September 30, 2025 , as well as gross charge-off activity for the nine months ended September 30, 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) $ 5,537 $ 2,421 $ 8,719 $ 131,144 $ 111,679 $ 117,706 $ — $ 377,206 Watch (Grade 4) — 175 — 293 — 2,388 — 2,856 Special Mention (Grade 5) — — — — — 45 — 45 Substandard (Grade 6) — — — 259 — 2,120 — 2,379 Total one-to-four family 5,537 2,596 8,719 131,696 111,679 122,259 — 382,486 Gross charge-offs year-to-date — — — — — — — — Multi-family Pass (Grades 1-3) 5,896 18,693 26,025 87,902 55,920 46,435 — 240,871 Watch (Grade 4) — 8,658 — 15,360 26,275 1,843 — 52,136 Special Mention (Grade 5) — — 3,314 — — — — 3,314 Total multi-family 5,896 27,351 29,339 103,262 82,195 48,278 — 296,321 Gross charge-offs year-to-date — — — — — — — — Commercial Real Estate Pass (Grades 1-3) 50,482 26,017 44,701 56,197 93,446 92,577 — 363,420 Watch (Grade 4) 3,697 2,858 — 10,175 1,292 1,921 — 19,943 Special Mention (Grade 5) — — — 1,836 — 1,225 — 3,061 Substandard (Grade 6) 10,091 — — 4 — — — 10,095 Total commercial real estate 64,270 28,875 44,701 68,212 94,738 95,723 — 396,519 Gross charge-offs year-to-date 656 — — — 5,586 — — 6,242 Construction and Land Pass (Grades 1-3) 22,275 25,996 3,847 1,582 1,507 521 — 55,728 Watch (Grade 4) — 1,496 — — — 2 — 1,498 Special Mention (Grade 5) 4,530 — — — — — — 4,530 Substandard (Grade 6) — — 6,029 — — 8 — 6,037 Total construction and land 26,805 27,492 9,876 1,582 1,507 531 — 67,793 Gross charge-offs year-to-date — — 857 — — — — 857 Home Equity Pass (Grades 1-3) 5,260 4,532 4,429 5,003 3,830 6,634 56,136 85,824 Watch (Grade 4) — — 184 135 — 24 248 591 Special Mention (Grade 5) — — — — — — 154 154 Substandard (Grade 6) — — — — — 60 — 60 Total home equity 5,260 4,532 4,613 5,138 3,830 6,718 56,538 86,629 Gross charge-offs year-to-date — — — — — — — — Auto and Other Consumer Pass (Grades 1-3) 50,820 57,201 34,283 45,174 52,271 34,189 671 274,609 Watch (Grade 4) — 1,220 1,205 881 295 230 1 3,832 Special Mention (Grade 5) — 235 — 66 195 — — 496 Substandard (Grade 6) — 182 692 255 — 158 — 1,287 Total auto and other consumer 50,820 58,838 36,180 46,376 52,761 34,577 672 280,224 Gross charge-offs year-to-date — 3 218 265 13 22 101 622 Commercial business Pass (Grades 1-3) 7,323 22,956 13,208 6,941 3,053 1,263 44,271 99,015 Watch (Grade 4) 3,317 1,757 621 1,045 13 247 1,056 8,056 Special Mention (Grade 5) — 1,535 109 183 224 — 43 2,094 Substandard (Grade 6) 8 37 173 3,060 426 — 291 3,995 Total commercial business 10,648 26,285 14,111 11,229 3,716 1,510 45,661 113,160 Gross charge-offs year-to-date 95 127 — 1,860 2,573 686 — 5,341 Total loans Pass (Grades 1-3) 147,593 157,816 135,212 333,943 321,706 299,325 101,078 1,496,673 Watch (Grade 4) 7,014 16,164 2,010 27,889 27,875 6,655 1,305 88,912 Special Mention (Grade 5) 4,530 1,770 3,423 2,085 419 1,270 197 13,694 Substandard (Grade 6) 10,099 219 6,894 3,578 426 2,346 291 23,853 Total loans $ 169,236 $ 175,969 $ 147,539 $ 367,495 $ 350,426 $ 309,596 $ 102,871 $ 1,623,132 Total gross charge-offs year-to-date $ 751 $ 130 $ 1,075 $ 2,125 $ 8,172 $ 708 $ 101 $ 13,062 ( 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. 18 Table of Contents 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. 19 Table of Contents 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 September 30, 2025 , $ 23.2 million of loans were individually evaluated based on the underlying value of the collateral with no ACLL attributed to such loans. One $ 6.7 million commercial real estate loan and one $ 4.5 million commercial construction loan were accruing interest at quarter end, while all other individually evaluated loans were on nonaccrual status at September 30, 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 September 30, 2025 Single Family Residence Condominium Multi-family Office Building Gas Station Business Assets Total (In thousands) One-to-four family $ 2,201 $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — $ 2,201 Commercial real estate — — — 6,656 3,435 — 10,091 Construction and land — 6,029 4,531 — — — 10,560 Commercial business 20 8 — — — 294 322 Total collateral dependent loans $ 2,221 $ 6,037 $ 4,531 $ 6,656 $ 3,435 $ 294 $ 23,174 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 20 Table of Contents 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 MLTBs 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 three new MLTB during the nine months ended September 30, 2025 . The Bank agreed to modify the rate, extend the interest-only payment period and extend the term for a commercial construction loan which had a recorded investment of $ 5.5 million at the time of modification. This commercial construction loan was in compliance with the modified terms at September 30, 2025 . The Bank also agreed to defer payments on a commercial real estate loan with a recorded investment of $ 4.1 million at the time of modification. The commercial real estate loan was in compliance with the modified terms at September 30, 2025 . A previously charged-off commercial business loan was reinstated with term and rate modifications. The commercial business loan was in compliance with the modified terms at September 30, 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 in the fourth quarter of 2024. 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 September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024. Other Real Estate Owned ("OREO"). At September 30, 2025 , and December 31, 2024 , the Company had $ 1.4 million and $ 0 , respectively, of OREO secured by residential real estate properties included in "prepaid expenses and other assets" on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Note 4 - Allowance for Credit Losses on Loans The Company maintains an ACLL and an allowance for credit losses on unfunded commitments ("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 discounted cash flow ("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. 21 Table of Contents 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 September 30, 2025 Beginning Balance Charge-offs Recoveries (Recapture of) Provision for Credit Losses Ending Balance (In thousands) One-to-four family $ 4,888 $ — $ — $ ( 1,012 ) $ 3,876 Multi-family 2,633 — — ( 71 ) 2,562 Commercial real estate 2,462 ( 656 ) 6 893 2,705 Construction and land 499 ( 483 ) — 633 649 Home equity 1,441 — — ( 49 ) 1,392 Auto and other consumer 2,268 ( 106 ) 47 ( 172 ) 2,037 Commercial business 4,154 ( 1,005 ) 675 ( 842 ) 2,982 Total $ 18,345 $ ( 2,250 ) $ 728 $ ( 620 ) $ 16,203 At or For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2025 Beginning Balance Charge-offs Recoveries (Recapture of) Provision for Credit Losses Ending Balance (In thousands) One-to-four family $ 4,757 $ — $ — $ ( 881 ) $ 3,876 Multi-family 2,493 — — 69 2,562 Commercial real estate 2,410 ( 6,242 ) 32 6,505 2,705 Construction and land 576 ( 857 ) 5 925 649 Home equity 1,322 — — 70 1,392 Auto and other consumer 2,687 ( 622 ) 164 ( 192 ) 2,037 Commercial business 6,204 ( 5,341 ) 1,761 358 2,982 Total $ 20,449 $ ( 13,062 ) $ 1,962 $ 6,854 $ 16,203 At or For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2024 Beginning Balance Charge-offs Recoveries (Recapture of) Provision for Credit Losses Ending Balance (In thousands) One-to-four family $ 4,536 $ — $ 42 $ ( 270 ) $ 4,308 Multi-family 1,624 — — 965 2,589 Commercial real estate 3,132 — — ( 495 ) 2,637 Construction and land 801 — — ( 85 ) 716 Home equity 1,692 — — ( 446 ) 1,246 Auto and other consumer 2,596 ( 492 ) 24 805 2,933 Commercial business 4,962 ( 24 ) — 2,603 7,541 Total $ 19,343 $ ( 516 ) $ 66 $ 3,077 $ 21,970 22 Table of Contents At or For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2024 Beginning Balance Charge-offs Recoveries Provision for (Recapture of) Credit Losses Ending Balance (In thousands) One-to-four family $ 2,975 $ — $ 44 $ 1,289 $ 4,308 Multi-family 1,154 — — 1,435 2,589 Commercial real estate 3,671 — — ( 1,034 ) 2,637 Construction and land 1,889 ( 3,978 ) — 2,805 716 Home equity 1,077 — — 169 1,246 Auto and other consumer 4,409 ( 2,130 ) 268 386 2,933 Commercial business 2,335 ( 2,700 ) — 7,906 7,541 Total $ 17,510 $ ( 8,808 ) $ 312 $ 12,956 $ 21,970 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. This 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 $ 497,000 and $ 599,000 at September 30, 2025 , and December 31, 2024 , respectively. The related provision (recapture) expense was ($ 53,000 ) and $ 57,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2025 and September 30, 2024 , respectively. The related provision recapture was ($ 102,000 ) and ($ 113,000 ) for the nine months ended September 30, 2025 and September 30, 2024 , respectively. Note 5 - Deposits Deposits and weighted-average interest rates at the dates indicated are as follows: September 30, 2025 December 31, 2024 Amount Weighted-Average Interest Rate Amount Weighted-Average Interest Rate (Dollars in thousands) Noninterest-bearing demand deposits $ 255,366 0.00 % $ 256,416 0.00 % Interest-bearing demand deposits 146,373 0.15 164,891 0.44 Money market accounts 475,614 2.45 413,822 2.26 Savings accounts 232,831 1.58 205,055 1.35 Certificates of deposit, customer 438,780 3.71 464,928 4.18 Certificates of deposit, brokered 104,363 4.14 182,914 4.73 Total deposits $ 1,653,327 2.19 $ 1,688,026 2.42 The aggregate balance of time deposit accounts, including certificates of deposit, in excess of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation ("FDIC") insured limit, currently $250,000, at September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024 , was $ 166.0 million and $ 174.4 million, respectively. Maturities of certificates at the dates indicated are as follows: September 30, 2025 December 31, 2024 (In thousands) Within one year or less $ 448,082 $ 527,486 After one year through two years 80,620 66,767 After two years through three years 10,389 29,378 After three years through four years 2,992 21,967 After four years through five years 1,060 2,244 Total certificates of deposit $ 543,143 $ 647,842 23 Table of Contents At September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024 , deposits included $ 116.4 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 September 30, 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 September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024 , were funds held by federally recognized tribes totaling $ 37.6 million and $ 20.1 million, respectively. Investment securities with a carrying value of $ 39.2 million and $ 22.8 million were pledged as collateral for these deposits at September 30, 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 September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30, 2025 2024 2025 2024 (In thousands) Demand deposits $ 52 $ 187 $ 552 $ 567 Money market accounts 2,832 2,875 7,837 7,244 Savings accounts 914 923 2,581 2,791 Certificates of deposit, customer 4,175 4,340 13,093 12,913 Certificates of deposit, brokered 1,110 2,635 4,309 7,737 Total interest expense on deposits $ 9,083 $ 10,960 $ 28,372 $ 31,252 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 25 % 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 $ 272.0 million and $ 207.3 million at September 30, 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 $ 902.9 million and $ 951.8 million at September 30, 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 September 30, 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 $ 17.5 million and $ 17.9 million at September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024 , respectively. An overnight test of the line of credit was performed in June 2025. Investment securities with a carrying value of $ 18.3 million and $ 18.6 million were pledged to the FRB at September 30, 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 redeemed $ 5.0 million of the Notes at a discount, resulting in a reduction to the outstanding balance and a $ 905,000 gain on extinguishment of debt recorded 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. Available borrowing capacity was $ 5.0 million and $ 13.5 million at September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024 , respectively. The line of credit matures on November 17, 2025 . 24 Table of Contents In October 2023, Pacific Coast Bankers Bank ("PCBB") extended a $ 50.0 million unsecured Fed Funds Borrowing Facility to the Bank. The Bank must maintain a minimum demand deposit account average balance of $ 250,000 with PCBB. Availability of funds are not guaranteed and facility usage is generally limited to ten consecutive days. Available borrowing capacity was $ 50.0 million at both September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024 . A borrowing test was performed in June 2025. This credit facility is authorized for use through June 30, 2026. The following table sets forth information regarding our borrowings at the end of and during the nine months ended September 30, 2025 . The table includes both long- and short-term borrowings. FHLB Long-Term Advances FHLB Overnight Variable-Rate Advances NexBank Line of Credit Subordinated Debt, net (Dollars in thousands) Balance outstanding $ 170,000 $ 40,000 $ 15,000 $ 34,625 Maximum outstanding at any month-end 170,000 130,000 15,000 39,527 Average monthly outstanding during the period 167,222 95,000 10,172 35,849 Weighted-average daily interest rates Annual 3.84 % 4.26 % 8.20 % 4.01 % Period End 3.88 % 4.47 % 7.75 % 4.15 % Interest expense during the period 4,850 3,335 624 1,074 The amounts by year of maturity and weighted-average interest rate of FHLB long-term, fixed-rate advances at September 30, 2025 are as follows: Amount Weighted- Average Interest Rate (Dollars in thousands) Within one year or less $ 75,000 3.91 % After one year through two years 60,000 3.95 After two years through three years 35,000 3.72 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 NexBank 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. 25 Table of Contents The effective tax rates were 28.0 % and 25.5 % for the nine months ended September 30, 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. Estimates for taxes and penalties on the early surrender of BOLI contracts were recorded in both periods, further impacting the effective tax rate calculation. 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. Available tax planning strategies support the realization of the net deferred tax asset; furthermore, management has concluded that all deferred tax assets are realizable individually. On July 4, 2025, President Trump signed H.R. 1, the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act," into law. This legislation includes several changes to federal tax law that generally allow for more favorable deductibility of certain business expenses beginning in 2025, including the reinstatement of 100% bonus depreciation, while disallowance of other expenses, such as limitations on charitable deductions and meals, may have an unfavorable impact. There was no material impact in the current period, and the Company is currently evaluating the impact on future periods. 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 September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30, 2025 2024 2025 2024 (In thousands, except share data) Net income: Net income (loss) available to common shareholders $ 802 $ ( 1,980 ) $ ( 4,573 ) $ ( 3,803 ) Dividends and undistributed earnings allocated to participating securities — ( 1 ) — ( 3 ) Earnings (loss) allocated to common shareholders $ 802 $ ( 1,981 ) $ ( 4,573 ) $ ( 3,806 ) Basic: Weighted average common shares outstanding 9,415,143 9,419,143 9,413,154 9,469,960 Weighted average unvested restricted stock awards ( 113,015 ) ( 115,322 ) ( 126,238 ) ( 104,622 ) Weighted average unallocated ESOP shares ( 494,092 ) ( 547,056 ) ( 507,208 ) ( 560,214 ) Total basic weighted average common shares outstanding 8,808,036 8,756,765 8,779,708 8,805,124 Diluted: Basic weighted average common shares outstanding 8,808,036 8,756,765 8,779,708 8,805,124 Dilutive restricted stock awards 5,596 — — — Total diluted weighted average common shares outstanding 8,813,632 8,756,765 8,779,708 8,805,124 Basic earnings (loss) per common share $ 0.09 $ ( 0.23 ) $ ( 0.52 ) $ ( 0.43 ) Diluted earnings (loss) per common share $ 0.09 $ ( 0.23 ) $ ( 0.52 ) $ ( 0.43 ) Potentially dilutive shares are excluded from the computation of EPS if their effect is anti-dilutive. At September 30, 2025 and 2024 , antidilutive shares as calculated under the treasury stock method totaled 16,750 and 20,663 , respectively. 26 Table of Contents 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. Principal and interest payments of $ 835,000 and $ 837,000 were made by the ESOP during the nine months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024 , respectively. 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. Compensation expense related to the ESOP for the three months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024 , was $ 97,000 and $ 136,000 , respectively. Compensation expense related to the ESOP for the nine months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024 , was $ 359,000 and $ 481,000 , respectively. Shares issued to the ESOP as of the dates indicated are as follows: September 30, 2025 December 31, 2024 Allocated shares 545,097 492,208 Committed to be released shares 13,221 26,442 Unallocated shares 489,711 529,379 Total ESOP shares issued 1,048,029 1,048,029 (Dollars in thousands) Fair value of unallocated shares $ 3,854 $ 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 September 30, 2025 , there were 101,564 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 September 30, 2025 , there were no shares available for grant under the 2015 EIP. The final shares granted under the 2015 EIP vested in the second quarter of 2025. There were 145,875 and 81,181 shares of restricted stock awarded, respectively, during the nine months ended September 30, 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 no performance shares awarded, respectively, during the nine months ended September 30, 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. 27 Table of Contents For the three months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024 , total compensation expense for the equity incentive plans was $ 131,000 and $ 260,000 , respectively. Included in the compensation expense for the three months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024 , was directors' equity compensation of $ 60,000 and $ 75,000 , respectively. For the nine months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024 , total compensation expense for the equity incentive plans was $ 536,000 and $ 781,000 , respectively. Included in the compensation expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024 , was directors' equity compensation of $ 181,000 and $ 185,000 , respectively. The following tables provide a summary of changes in non-vested restricted stock awards for the periods shown: Three Months Ended September 30, 2025 Shares Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value Non-vested at July 1, 2025 157,463 $ 11.24 Granted 66,542 7.84 Vested ( 10,113 ) 10.18 Canceled (1) ( 1,626 ) 10.18 Forfeited ( 53,725 ) 12.22 Non-vested at September 30, 2025 158,541 9.56 (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. Nine Months Ended September 30, 2025 Shares Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value Non-vested at January 1, 2025 97,064 $ 14.46 Granted 179,126 9.44 Vested ( 47,325 ) 14.81 Canceled (1) ( 11,221 ) 14.81 Forfeited ( 59,103 ) 12.06 Non-vested at September 30, 2025 158,541 9.56 (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 September 30, 2025 , there was $ 1.2 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 2.3 years. 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. 28 Table of Contents 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. 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: September 30, 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 $ 11,669 $ 67,952 $ — $ 79,621 ABS agency — 12,169 — 12,169 ABS corporate — 9,881 — 9,881 Corporate debt 1,970 41,369 — 43,339 SBA — 6,977 — 6,977 MBS agency — 94,203 — 94,203 MBS non-agency — 27,114 9,304 36,418 Sold loan servicing rights — — 3,093 3,093 Total assets measured at fair value $ 13,639 $ 259,665 $ 12,397 $ 285,701 Financial Liabilities Interest rate swap derivative $ — $ 1,676 $ — $ 1,676 29 Table of Contents 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 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: September 30, 2025 Fair Value (In thousands) Valuation Technique Unobservable Input (1) Range (Weighted Average) Sold loan servicing rights $ 3,093 Discounted cash flow Constant prepayment rate 4.66% - 36.91% (6.40%) Discount rate 10.50% - 12.62% (11.09%) MBS non-agency $ 9,304 Consensus pricing Offered quotes 98.8 - 100.4 (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 September 30, As of or For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2025 2024 2025 2024 Sold loan servicing rights: (In thousands) Balance at beginning of period $ 3,220 $ 3,740 $ 3,281 $ 3,793 Servicing rights that result from transfers and sale of financial assets ( 4 ) 5 13 38 Changes in fair value due to changes in model inputs or assumptions (1) ( 123 ) ( 161 ) ( 201 ) ( 247 ) Balance at end of period $ 3,093 $ 3,584 $ 3,093 $ 3,584 (1) Represents changes due to collection/realization of expected cash flows and curtailments. 30 Table of Contents As of or For the Three Months Ended September 30, As of or For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2025 2024 2025 2024 Securities available for sale: (In thousands) MBS non-agency Balance at beginning of period $ 13,198 $ 17,231 $ 31,881 $ 27,469 Principal payments and maturities ( 3,944 ) ( 148 ) ( 22,717 ) ( 10,530 ) Unrealized Gains 50 12 140 156 Balance at end of period $ 9,304 $ 17,095 $ 9,304 $ 17,095 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: September 30, 2025 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total (In thousands) Individually evaluated collateral dependent loans $ — $ — $ 23,174 $ 23,174 Other real estate owned — — 1,377 1,377 December 31, 2024 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total (In thousands) Individually evaluated collateral dependent loans $ — $ — $ 33,246 $ 33,246 At September 30, 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: September 30, 2025 Fair Value Measurements Using: Carrying Amount Estimated Fair Value Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 (In thousands) Financial assets Cash and cash equivalents $ 79,170 $ 79,170 $ 79,170 $ — $ — Investment securities available for sale 282,608 282,608 13,639 259,665 9,304 Loans held for sale 2,154 2,154 — 2,154 — Loans receivable, net 1,607,825 1,493,529 — — 1,493,529 FHLB stock 10,856 10,856 — 10,856 — Accrued interest receivable 8,160 8,160 — 8,160 — Sold loan servicing rights, at fair value 3,093 3,093 — — 3,093 Financial liabilities Demand deposits $ 1,110,184 $ 1,110,184 $ 1,110,184 $ — $ — Time deposits 543,143 543,143 — — 543,143 FHLB Borrowings 210,000 210,403 — — 210,403 Line of Credit 15,000 15,059 — — 15,059 Subordinated debt, net 34,625 36,265 — — 36,265 Accrued interest payable 1,145 1,145 — 1,145 — Interest rate swap derivative 1,676 1,676 — 1,676 — 31 Table of Contents 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 Gains (Losses) on Fair Value of Hedged Items Total (In thousands) Balance at June 30, 2024 $ ( 30,021 ) $ ( 288 ) $ ( 1,362 ) $ 74 $ ( 31,597 ) Other comprehensive income before reclassification 6,344 — — — 6,344 Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income — — 29 ( 1,200 ) ( 1,171 ) Net other comprehensive income (loss) 6,344 — 29 ( 1,200 ) 5,173 Balance at September 30, 2024 $ ( 23,677 ) $ ( 288 ) $ ( 1,333 ) $ ( 1,126 ) $ ( 26,424 ) Balance at June 30, 2025 $ ( 25,674 ) $ ( 486 ) $ ( 1,244 ) $ ( 794 ) $ ( 28,198 ) Other comprehensive income before reclassification 3,733 — — — 3,733 Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income — — 30 6 36 Net other comprehensive income 3,733 — 30 6 3,769 Balance at September 30, 2025 $ ( 21,941 ) $ ( 486 ) $ ( 1,214 ) $ ( 788 ) $ ( 24,429 ) 32 Table of Contents 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 income before reclassification 4,759 — — — 4,759 Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income 1,663 — 88 ( 298 ) 1,453 Net other comprehensive income (loss) 6,422 — 88 ( 298 ) 6,212 Balance at September 30, 2024 $ ( 23,677 ) $ ( 288 ) $ ( 1,333 ) $ ( 1,126 ) $ ( 26,424 ) Balance at December 31, 2024 $ ( 28,210 ) $ ( 486 ) $ ( 1,303 ) $ ( 173 ) $ ( 30,172 ) Other comprehensive income before reclassification 6,269 — — — 6,269 Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income — — 89 ( 615 ) ( 526 ) Net other comprehensive income (loss) 6,269 — 89 ( 615 ) 5,743 Balance at September 30, 2025 $ ( 21,941 ) $ ( 486 ) $ ( 1,214 ) $ ( 788 ) $ ( 24,429 ) 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. 33 Table of Contents 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: September 30, 2025 Investment securities (1) $ 51,002 $ 1,002 Loans receivable (2) 100,896 896 Total $ 151,898 $ 1,898 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 September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024 , the amortized cost basis of the closed portfolio used in this hedging relationship was $ 51.0 million and $ 56.7 million, respectively; the cumulative basis adjustments associated with this hedging relationship was $ 1.0 million 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 September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024 , the amortized cost basis of the closed portfolio used in this hedging relationship was $ 227.7 million and $ 258.1 million, respectively; the cumulative basis adjustments associated with this hedging relationship was $ 896,000 and ($ 188,000 ), respectively; and the amount of the designated hedged items was $ 100.0 million for both periods. 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) September 30, 2025 Fair value hedges: Interest rate swaps - securities $ 50,000 $ — $ 872 Interest rate swaps - loans 100,000 — 804 December 31, 2024 Fair value hedges: Interest rate swaps - securities $ 50,000 $ — $ 123 Interest rate swaps - loans 100,000 267 — 34 Table of Contents The following table summarizes the effect of fair value accounting on the Consolidated Statements of Operations for the periods shown: Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30, 2025 2024 2025 2024 (In thousands) Total amounts recognized in interest on investment securities $ 3,244 $ 3,786 $ 10,513 $ 11,367 Total amounts recognized in interest and fees on loans receivable 22,814 23,536 67,859 70,036 Net gains (losses) on fair value hedging relationships Interest rate swaps - securities Recognized on hedged items $ 9 $ 1,338 $ ( 782 ) $ 1,433 Recognized on derivatives designated as hedging instruments ( 22 ) ( 1,102 ) 739 ( 1,350 ) Interest rate swaps - loans Recognized on hedged items ( 35 ) 562 ( 1,084 ) 1,579 Recognized on derivatives designated as hedging instruments 14 ( 300 ) 1,050 ( 1,544 ) Net (expense) income recognized on fair value hedges $ ( 34 ) $ 498 $ ( 77 ) $ 118 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 September 30, 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 September 30, 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 September 30, 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. 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 executive officer and the chief financial 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. 35 Table of Contents 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, a liability will not be reserved but the amount of loss or a range of possible losses may be disclosed if the amount can be reasonably estimated. Water Station Management Litigation As the Company previously disclosed, on August 27, 2024, involuntary bankruptcy proceedings were commenced against Creative Technologies, LLC, Water Station Management, LLC ("Water Station Management") and Refreshing USA, LLC (collectively the "OpCo Debtors"), certain of which were borrowers of the Bank. In addition, on September 5, 2024, Ideal Property Investments LLC ("Ideal" and, together with the OpCo Debtors, the "Debtors"), also a borrower of the Bank, filed a voluntary petition for bankruptcy in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Washington. On November 8, 2024, Ideal commenced an adversary proceeding in such bankruptcy proceedings against the Bank, seeking to avoid certain transactions with the Bank under a theory of constructive fraudulent transfer or, in the alternative, to recharacterize them (the "Adversary Proceeding"). On July 17, 2025, the Bank, the OpCo Debtors, Ideal and the Joint Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors of the Debtors entered into a Settlement Agreement, Plan Support Agreement and Release (the "Settlement Agreement") to resolve the Adversary Proceeding and any other claims of the parties. Pursuant to the Settlement Agreement, the Bank agreed, in exchange for, among other things, a release of all claims of the parties to the Settlement Agreement, to (i) release certain liens against the property of the Debtors and (ii) make certain cash payments of not less than $ 2.87 million and not more than $ 5.74 million, with the amount within that range to be determined by the percentage of certain unsecured creditors of the OpCo Debtors that enter into a mutual release of all claims related to the Debtors with the Bank and the Company under the OpCo Debtors’ Chapter 11 plan of liquidation. The OpCo Debtors' Chapter 11 plan of liquidation was confirmed on September 9, 2025, with more than the 80 % threshold of eligible creditors opting in to the release of the Company. The Bank subsequently paid the amounts required under the Settlement Agreement, utilizing the $ 5.74 million of the $ 5.8 million previously reserved in the first quarter of 2025 as a noninterest expense. The Bank pursued reimbursement from its insurance carrier. 3|5|2 Capital Litigation On June 10, 2025, 3|5|2 Capital GP LLC, on behalf of 3|5|2 Capital ABS Master Fund LP (collectively, "3|5|2 Capital"), filed a complaint (the "3|5|2 Complaint") against First Fed, in the Superior Court of the State of Washington for King County, arising from 3|5|2 Capital’s alleged investment in bonds of Water Station Management, along with certain affiliated entities, in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Washington. The 3|5|2 Complaint alleges that Water Station Management and certain affiliated individuals and entities misappropriated over $ 100 million by using the proceeds from a bond offering to repay earlier investors and creditors, including the Bank, rather than for the disclosed purpose of expanding Water Station Management’s business. The 3|5|2 Complaint asserts claims against the Bank for aiding and abetting the alleged fraud, conspiracy to commit fraud, unjust enrichment, and constructive trust, and seeks various forms of relief, including not less than $ 106.9 million in compensatory damages plus interest, unspecified punitive damages, and attorneys' fees and costs. The Company strongly disputes the allegations contained in the 3|5|2 Complaint and is vigorously defending against the claims. On September 30, 2025, First Fed filed its Answer, Affirmative Defenses, and Counterclaims, which include a counterclaim alleging that 3|5|2 Capital aided and abetted a fraudulent scheme perpetrated by Ryan Wear, Water Station, and certain affiliated entities, causing damage to the Bank. Note 16 - Subsequent Event In October 2025, the Bank received a $ 1.6 million reimbursement from its insurance carrier to offset costs associated with the litigation described above. Management is currently reviewing the related expenditures to determine the appropriate allocation of the funds received. On October 17, 2025, Socotra REIT I, LLC filed a complaint (the "Socotra Complaint") against First Fed, in the Superior Court of the State of Washington for King County. The Socotra Complaint alleges that First Fed made misrepresentations, committed fraudulent acts, converted funds, and violated Washington’s Consumer Protection Act in connection with a $ 7.7 million commercial loan from Socotra to Ideal that paid down $ 4.0 million in First Fed secured obligations, and seeks unspecified damages including restitution, statutory penalties, and attorneys' fees and costs. The Company is reviewing the claims, strongly disputes the allegations contained in the Socotra Complaint and intends to vigorously defend against the claims. 36 Table of Contents