Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis
Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
INTRODUCTION
The following discussion and analysis is intended as a review of material changes in and significant factors affecting the financial condition and results of operations of First United Corporation and its consolidated subsidiaries for the periods indicated. This discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with the unaudited consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto contained in Item 1 of Part I of this report, as well as the audited consolidated financial statements and related notes included in First United Corporation’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025.
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Unless the context clearly suggests otherwise, references in this report to “us”, “we”, “our”, and “the Corporation” are to First United Corporation and its consolidated subsidiaries.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This report contains forward-looking statements as defined by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements do not represent historical facts, but are statements about management’s beliefs, plans and objectives about the future, as well as its assumptions and judgments concerning such beliefs, plans and objectives. These statements are evidenced by terms such as "anticipate," "estimate," "should," “will”, "expect," "believe," "intend," and similar expressions. Although these statements reflect management’s good faith beliefs and projections, they are not guarantees of future performance and they may not prove true. The beliefs, plans and objectives on which forward-looking statements are based involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those addressed in the forward-looking statements. For a discussion of these risks and uncertainties, see the section of the periodic reports that First United Corporation files with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) entitled "Risk Factors".
FIRST UNITED CORPORATION
First United Corporation is a Maryland corporation chartered in 1985 and a bank holding company registered with the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System under the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956, as amended, that elected financial holding company status in 2021. The Corporation’s primary business is serving as the parent company of First United Bank & Trust, a Maryland trust company (the “Bank”), First United Statutory Trust I (“Trust I”) and First United Statutory Trust II (“Trust II” and together with Trust I, “the Trusts”), both Connecticut statutory business trusts. The Trusts were formed for the purpose of selling trust preferred securities that qualified as Tier 1 capital. The Bank has two consumer finance company subsidiaries- OakFirst Loan Center, Inc., a West Virginia corporation, and OakFirst Loan Center, LLC, a Maryland limited liability company – and one subsidiary that it uses to hold real estate acquired through foreclosure or by deed in lieu of foreclosure – First OREO Trust, a Maryland statutory trust. In addition, the Bank owns 99.9% of the limited partnership interests in Liberty Mews Limited Partnership, a Maryland limited partnership formed for the purpose of acquiring, developing and operating low-income housing units in Garrett County, Maryland, and a 99.9% non-voting membership interest in MCC FUBT Fund, LLC, an Ohio limited liability company formed for the purpose of acquiring, developing and operating low-income housing units in Allegany County, Maryland and Mineral County, West Virginia.
At June 30, 2026, the Corporation’s total assets were $2.1 billion, net loans were $1.6 billion, and deposits were $1.7 billion. Shareholders’ equity at June 30, 2026 was $212.4 million.
We maintain an Internet site at www.mybank.com on which we make available, free of charge, First United Corporation’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, Current Reports on Form 8-K, and all amendments to the foregoing as soon as reasonably practicable after these reports are electronically filed with, or furnished to, the SEC.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Overview
Consolidated net income decreased by $0.3 million for the second quarter of 2026 when compared to the second quarter of 2025. The decrease was driven by an increase in other expense as a result of a one-time, $1.7 million, net of tax, consulting expense related to core processing system contract negotiations. This increase was partially offset by a $1.9 million increase in net interest income, an increase of $0.3 million in non-interest income, inclusive of gains, and a $0.1 million decrease in provision for credit losses. Comparing the second quarter of 2026 to the same period of 2025, interest and fees on loans increased by $1.5 million as a result of new loans booked at higher rates and the continued repricing of adjustable-rate loans. Interest expense decreased by $0.6 million when comparing year-over-year quarterly expense as a result of the repayment of a $25.0 million brokered certificate of deposit in January 2026 and $65.0 million in Federal Home Loan Bank (“FHLB”) borrowings in March 2026. Other operating income increased by $0.3 million driven by an increase in trust and brokerage income of $0.3 million as a result of increased production and favorable market values on assets under management. Other operating expenses increased by $2.8 million driven by the one-time core processing system contract negotiations discussed above, a $0.8 million increase in salaries and benefits as a result of filling open positions in late 2025 and 2026, normal merit increases in April 2026 and increased incentive payouts, partially offset
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by reduced life and health insurance expense due to reduced claims and an increase in the reduction of costs associated with loan originations related to increased loan production.
Net income for the six months ended June 30, 2026 was $12.3 million on a GAAP basis, inclusive of the $1.7 million, net of tax, core processing system contract consulting expenses discussed above, and $13.9 million on a non-GAAP basis compared to GAAP and non-GAAP basis income of $11.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025. The year-over-year increase of $0.5 million was attributable to a $3.9 million increase in net interest income an increase in other non-interest income of $0.7 million, inclusive of net gains, as a result of increased trust and brokerage income of $0.5 million, and increased bank owned life insurance (“BOLI”) income of $0.2 million related to a one-time death benefit received in the first quarter of 2026, partially offset by an increase in other operating expenses of $3.9 million driven by the aforementioned consulting fee, increased salaries and benefits of $1.7 million and an increase in data processing expenses of $0.3 million. Salaries and benefits increased due to increased salaries as a result of new hires and annual merit increases in April 2026 and increased incentive payouts, partially offset by an increase in the reduction of costs associated with loan originations related to increased loan production.
Net Interest Income
Net interest income is our largest source of operating revenue. Net interest income is the difference between the interest that we earn on our interest-earning assets and the interest expense we incur on our interest-bearing liabilities. For analytical and discussion purposes, net interest income is adjusted to a fully taxable equivalent (“FTE”) basis to facilitate performance comparisons between taxable and tax-exempt assets by increasing tax-exempt income by an amount equal to the federal income taxes that would have been paid if this income were taxable at the statutorily applicable rate. This is a non-GAAP disclosure and management believes it is not materially different than the corresponding GAAP disclosure.
The table below summarizes net interest income for the six- and three-month periods ended June 30, 2026 and 2025.
Non-GAAP
GAAP
Six Months Ended
Six Months Ended
June 30,
June 30,
(in thousands)
2026
2025
2026
2025
Interest income
$
52,018
$
49,036
$
51,880
$
48,933
Interest expense
15,220
16,210
15,220
16,210
Net interest income
$
36,798
$
32,826
$
36,660
$
32,723
Net interest margin %
3.89
%
3.61
%
3.87
%
3.60
%
Non-GAAP
GAAP
Three Months Ended
Three Months Ended
June 30,
June 30,
(in thousands)
2026
2025
2026
2025
Interest income
$
26,250
$
24,925
$
26,169
$
24,871
Interest expense
7,583
8,164
7,583
8,164
Net interest income
$
18,667
$
16,761
$
18,586
$
16,707
Net interest margin %
3.98
%
3.65
%
3.97
%
3.64
%
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The following table sets forth the average balances, net interest income and expense, and average yields and rates of our interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities for the six- and three-month periods ended June 30, 2026 and 2025:
Six Months Ended
June 30,
2026
2025
Average
Average
Average
Average
(in thousands)
Balance (2)
Interest (1)
Yield/Rate
Balance (2)
Interest (1)
Yield/Rate
Assets
Loans
$
1,526,255
$
46,326
6.12
%
$
1,486,334
$
44,072
5.98
%
Investment Securities:
Taxable
291,027
3,787
2.62
%
284,612
3,539
2.51
%
Non-taxable
7,493
211
5.68
%
6,977
182
5.26
%
Total
298,520
3,998
2.70
%
291,589
3,721
2.57
%
Federal funds sold
78,697
1,513
3.88
%
46,213
1,012
4.42
%
Interest-bearing deposits with other banks
1,602
29
3.65
%
3,174
35
2.22
%
Other interest-earning assets
3,946
152
7.77
%
5,795
196
6.82
%
Total earning assets
1,909,020
52,018
5.49
%
1,833,105
49,036
5.39
%
Allowance for loan losses
(19,990)
(18,550)
Non-earning assets
178,742
174,298
Total Assets
$
2,067,772
$
1,988,853
Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity
Deposits
Interest-bearing demand deposits
$
392,655
$
3,268
1.68
%
$
366,170
$
3,173
1.75
%
Interest-bearing money markets - retail
554,931
7,428
2.70
%
468,732
7,125
3.07
%
Interest-bearing money markets - brokered
84
1
2.40
%
316
6
3.83
%
Savings deposits
159,415
81
0.10
%
170,178
88
0.10
%
Time deposits - retail
149,015
2,294
3.10
%
145,984
2,176
3.01
%
Time deposits - brokered
28,039
592
4.26
%
43,059
903
4.23
%
Total deposits
1,284,139
13,664
2.15
%
1,194,439
13,471
2.27
%
Short-term borrowings
19,259
37
0.39
%
21,423
41
0.39
%
Long-term borrowings
58,940
1,519
5.20
%
120,929
2,698
4.50
%
Total interest-bearing liabilities
1,362,338
15,220
2.25
%
1,336,791
16,210
2.45
%
Non-interest-bearing deposits
463,856
435,362
Other liabilities
32,985
30,682
Shareholders’ Equity
208,593
186,018
Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity
$
2,067,772
$
1,988,853
Net interest income and spread
$
36,798
3.24
%
$
32,826
2.94
%
Net interest margin
3.89
%
3.61
%
Notes:
(1) The above table reflects the average rates earned or paid stated on an FTE basis assuming a 21% tax rate for both 2026 and 2025. Non-GAAP interest income on an FTE basis for the six-month periods ended June 30, 2026 and 2025 included taxable-equivalent adjustments of $138 and $103, respectively.
(2) Average balances are presented on a daily average basis.
(3) The average balances of non-accrual loans for the six-month periods ended June 30, 2026 and 2025, which were reported in the average loan balances for these periods, were $4,310 and $4,198, respectively.
(4) Net interest margin is calculated as net interest income divided by average earning assets.
(5) The average yields on investments are based on amortized cost.
Comparing the six months ended June 30, 2026 to the six months ended June 30, 2025, net interest income, on a non-GAAP, FTE basis, increased by $4.0 million. Interest income increased by $3.0 million, primarily driven by an increase of $2.3 million on interest and fees on loans as average loan balances increased by $39.9 million and an increase in yield by 14 basis points. Interest expense on deposits increased slightly by $0.2 million despite an increase in average deposit balances of $89.7 million driven by increases of $26.5 million in demand deposit accounts, and $86.2 million in retail money market balances, partially offset by decreases in savings balances of $10.8 million and $15.0 million in brokered time deposits. Interest expense on short-term borrowings remained stable and interest expense on long-term borrowings decreased by $1.2 million as a result of a decrease in
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average balances of $62.0 million, primarily due to the repayment of $65.0 million of FHLB advances at their maturities in March 2026. The net interest margin for the six months ended June 30, 2026 was 3.89% compared to 3.61% for the six months ended June 30, 2025.
Three Months Ended
June 30,
2026
2025
(dollars in thousands)
Average
Balance (2)
Interest (1)
Average
Yield/Rate
Average
Balance (2)
Interest (1)
Average
Yield/Rate
Assets
Loans
$
1,549,332
23,813
6.16
%
$
1,489,485
$
22,304
6.01
%
Investment Securities:
Taxable
291,217
1,907
2.63
%
283,914
1,776
2.51
%
Non-taxable
7,488
106
5.68
%
7,424
101
5.46
%
Total
298,705
2,013
2.70
%
291,338
1,877
2.58
%
Federal funds sold
28,424
344
4.85
%
50,675
628
4.97
%
Interest-bearing deposits with other banks
861
6
2.80
%
3,799
20
2.11
%
Other interest-earning assets
2,656
74
11.18
%
5,815
96
6.62
%
Total earning assets
1,879,978
26,250
5.60
%
1,841,112
24,925
5.43
%
Allowance for loan losses
(20,249)
(18,685)
Non-earning assets
179,343
175,323
Total Assets
$
2,039,072
$
1,997,750
Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity
Deposits
Interest-bearing demand deposits
$
389,083
$
1,600
1.65
%
$
357,725
$
1,521
1.71
%
Interest-bearing money markets - retail
560,943
3,753
2.68
%
473,262
3,579
3.03
%
Interest-bearing money markets - brokered
1
—
—
%
496
5
4.04
%
Savings deposits
159,161
43
0.11
%
168,854
45
0.11
%
Time deposits - retail
148,020
1,370
3.71
%
147,433
1,120
3.05
%
Time deposits - brokered
25,000
267
4.28
%
50,000
518
4.16
%
Total deposits
1,282,208
7,033
2.20
%
1,197,770
6,788
2.27
%
Short-term borrowings
19,922
26
0.52
%
19,811
21
0.43
%
Long-term borrowings
30,929
524
6.80
%
120,929
1,355
4.49
%
Total interest-bearing liabilities
1,333,059
7,583
2.28
%
1,338,510
8,164
2.45
%
Non-interest-bearing deposits
463,149
440,779
Other liabilities
32,586
29,889
Shareholders’ Equity
210,278
188,572
Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity
$
2,039,072
$
1,997,750
Net interest income and spread
$
18,667
3.32
%
$
16,761
2.98
%
Net interest margin
3.98
%
3.65
%
Notes:
(1) The above table reflects the average rates earned or paid stated on an FTE basis assuming a 21% tax rate for both 2026 and 2025. Non-GAAP interest income on an FTE basis for the three-month periods ended June 30, 2026 and 2025 included taxable-equivalent adjustments of $81 and $54, respectively.
(2) Average balances are presented on a daily average basis.
(3) The average balances of non-accrual loans for the three-month periods ended June 30, 2026 and 2025, which were reported in the average loan balances for these periods, were $4,571 and $3,895, respectively.
(4) Net interest margin is calculated as net interest income divided by average earning assets.
(5) The average yields on investments are based on amortized cost.
Net interest income, on a non-GAAP, FTE basis, increased by $1.9 million for the second quarter of 2026 when compared to the second quarter of 2025. This increase was driven by an increase of $1.3 million in interest income. Interest income on loans increased by $1.5 million due to the increase of 15 basis points in overall yield on the loan portfolio as new loans were booked at higher rates during 2025 and 2026 as well as the upward repricing of adjustable-rate loans. Investment income remained stable as management continued to reinvest cashflows back into the portfolio resulting in an increase in yield of 12 basis points. Interest income on federal funds sold decreased by $0.3 million due to a decrease of $22.2 million in average cash balances held at the
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Federal Reserve Bank as a result of loan growth in the second quarter of 2026. Interest expense decreased by $0.6 million in the second quarter of 2026 when compared to the second quarter of 2025. Interest on deposits increased slightly by $0.2 million despite an $84.4 million increase in average deposit balances, primarily in interest bearing demand and money market deposits. Long-term borrowing interest expense decreased by $0.8 million due to a decrease of average balances of $90.0 million for the second quarter of 2026 when compared to the same period of 2025 primarily related to the repayment of $65.0 million and $25.0 million of FHLB advances at their maturities in March of 2026 and September of 2025, respectively.
The following tables set forth an analysis of volume and rate changes in interest income and interest expense for our average interest-earning assets and average interest-bearing liabilities for the six- and three-month periods ended June 30, 2026 and 2025:
For the six months ended June 30, 2026
compared to the six months ended June 30, 2025
(in thousands and tax equivalent basis)
Volume
Rate
Net
Interest Income:
Loans
$
2,387
$
(133)
$
2,254
Taxable Investments
161
87
248
Non-taxable Investments
27
2
29
Federal funds sold
1,436
(935)
501
Interest-bearing deposits
(35)
29
(6)
Other interest earning assets
(126)
82
(44)
Total interest income
3,850
(868)
2,982
Interest Expense:
Interest-bearing demand deposits
463
(368)
95
Interest-bearing money markets- retail
2,646
(2,343)
303
Interest-bearing money markets- brokered
(9)
4
(5)
Savings deposits
(11)
4
(7)
Time deposits - retail
91
27
118
Time deposits - brokered
(635)
324
(311)
Short-term borrowings
(8)
4
(4)
Long-term borrowings
(2,790)
1,611
(1,179)
Total interest expense
(253)
(737)
(990)
Net interest income
$
4,103
$
(131)
$
3,972
Note: The change in interest income/expense due to both volume and rate has been allocated to volume and rate changes in proportion to the relationship of the absolute dollar amounts of the change in each.
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For the three months ended June 30, 2026
compared to the three months ended June 30, 2025
(in thousands and tax equivalent basis)
Volume
Rate
Net
Interest Income:
Loans
$
899
$
610
$
1,509
Taxable Investments
46
85
131
Non-taxable Investments
1
4
5
Federal funds sold
(276)
(8)
(284)
Interest-bearing deposits
(15)
1
(14)
Other interest earning assets
(52)
30
(22)
Total interest income
603
722
1,325
Interest Expense:
Interest-bearing demand deposits
134
(55)
79
Interest-bearing money markets- retail
664
(490)
174
Interest-bearing money markets- brokered
(4)
(1)
(5)
Savings deposits
(3)
1
(2)
Time deposits - retail
4
246
250
Time deposits - brokered
(259)
8
(251)
Short-term borrowings
—
5
5
Long-term borrowings
(1,010)
179
(831)
Total interest expense
(474)
(107)
(581)
Net interest income
$
1,077
$
829
$
1,906
Note: The change in interest income/expense due to both volume and rate has been allocated to volume and rate changes in proportion to the relationship of the absolute dollar amounts of the change in each.
Provision for Credit Losses
Specific allocations have been made for loans where management has determined that the collateral supporting the loans is not adequate to cover the loan balance, and the qualitative factors affecting the estimated allowance for credit losses (“ACL”) have been adjusted based on the current economic environment and the characteristics of the loan portfolio. The provision for credit losses was $0.8 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2026 compared to $0.9 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2025. Provision for credit losses was $1.7 million and $1.5 million for the first six months of 2026 and 2025, respectively.
Other Income
The composition of other operating income for the six- and three-month periods ended June 30, 2026 and 2025 is illustrated in the following table:
Income as % of
Income as % of
Total Other Income
Total Other Income
Six Months Ended
Three Months Ended
June 30,
June 30,
(in thousands)
2026
2025
2026
2025
Service charges on deposit accounts
$
1,115
10%
$
1,124
12%
$
568
11%
$
577
12%
Other service charges
393
4%
420
4%
204
4%
214
4%
Trust department
5,238
50%
4,709
48%
2,684
50%
2,386
48%
Debit card income
1,977
19%
1,904
20%
1,046
20%
983
20%
Bank owned life insurance
916
9%
690
7%
377
7%
349
7%
Brokerage commissions
770
7%
791
8%
388
7%
370
8%
Other income
118
1%
124
1%
52
1%
61
1%
$
10,527
100%
$
9,762
100%
$
5,319
100%
$
4,940
100%
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Other Operating Expenses
The composition of other operating expenses for the six- and three-month periods ended June 30, 2026 and 2025 is illustrated in the following table:
Expense as % of
Expense as % of
Total Other Operating Expenses
Total Other Operating Expenses
Six Months Ended
Three Months Ended
June 30,
June 30,
(in thousands)
2026
2025
2026
2025
Salaries and employee benefits
$
16,358
55%
$
14,650
58%
$
8,157
52%
$
7,319
56%
FDIC premiums
553
2%
512
2%
274
2%
267
2%
Equipment expense
1,046
4%
1,143
4%
525
3%
565
4%
Occupancy expense of premises
1,415
5%
1,364
5%
690
4%
675
5%
Data processing expense
3,403
12%
3,103
12%
1,739
11%
1,600
12%
Marketing expense
427
1%
434
2%
193
1%
196
2%
Professional services
3,272
11%
1,065
4%
2,702
17%
589
5%
Contract labor
355
1%
329
1%
189
1%
166
1%
Telephone
189
1%
194
1%
93
1%
96
1%
Other real estate owned expense, net
182
1%
300
1%
59
0%
208
2%
Investor relations
145
0%
194
1%
85
1%
132
1%
Contributions
146
0%
134
1%
81
1%
78
1%
Other
1,967
7%
2,128
8%
978
6%
1,083
8%
$
29,458
100%
$
25,550
100%
$
15,765
100%
$
12,974
100%
Provision for Income Taxes
In reporting interim financial information, income tax provisions should be determined under the procedures set forth in Financial Accounting Standards Board’s Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 740, Income Taxes (Section 740-270-30). This guidance provides that at the end of each interim period, an entity should make its best estimate of the effective tax rate expected to be applicable for the full fiscal year. The rate so determined should be used in providing for income taxes on a current year-to-date basis. The effective tax rate should reflect anticipated investment tax credits, capital gains rates, and other available tax planning alternatives. In arriving at this effective tax rate, however, no effect should be included for the tax related to significant, unusual or extraordinary items that will be separately reported or reported net of their related tax effect in reports for the interim period or for the fiscal year. The effective income tax rates, as a percentage of income, for the six-month periods ended June 30, 2026 and 2025 were 24.1% and 24.7%, respectively.
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GAAP and Non-GAAP Financial Measures
The following table sets forth certain selected financial data for the six- and three-month periods ended June 30, 2026 and 2025 under GAAP (as reported) and non-GAAP. A non-GAAP financial measure is a numerical measure of historical or future financial performance, financial position or cash flows that excludes or includes amounts that are required to be disclosed in the most directly comparable measure calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP in the United States. Management believes that the presentation of non-GAAP financial measures provides investors with a greater understanding of the Corporation’s operating results in addition to the results measured in accordance with GAAP. While management uses these non-GAAP measures in its analysis of the Corporation’s performance, this information should not be viewed as a substitute for financial results determined in accordance with GAAP or considered to be more important than financial results determined in accordance with GAAP.
Six months ended June 30,
Three months ended June 30,
2026
2025
2026
2025
Per Share Data
Basic net income per share - as reported
$
1.91
$
1.82
$
0.88
$
0.92
Basic net income per share - non-GAAP
$
2.16
$
1.82
$
1.14
$
0.92
Diluted net income per share - as reported
$
1.90
$
1.81
$
0.88
$
0.92
Diluted net income per share - non-GAAP
$
2.15
$
1.81
$
1.14
$
0.92
Significant Ratios:
Return on Average Assets - as reported
1.20%
1.20%
Adjustments:
Gain on disposal of fixed assets
(0.01%)
—
Consulting fee on core processing contract
0.17%
—
Adjusted Return on Average Assets (non-GAAP)
1.36%
1.20%
Return on Average Equity - as reported
11.92%
12.78%
Adjustments:
Gain on disposal of fixed assets
(0.03%)
—
Consulting fee on core processing contract
1.60%
—
Adjusted Return on Average Equity (non-GAAP)
13.49%
12.78%
Six months ended June 30,
Three months ended June 30,
(in thousands, except for per share amount)
2026
2025
2026
2025
Net income - as reported
$
12,330
$
11,790
$
5,667
$
5,984
Adjustments:
Gain on disposal of fixed assets
(46)
—
—
—
Consulting fee on core processing contract
2,179
—
2,179
—
Income tax effect of adjustments
(516)
—
(516)
—
Adjusted net income (non-GAAP)
$
13,947
$
11,790
$
7,330
$
5,984
Diluted earnings per share - as reported
$
1.90
$
1.81
$
0.88
$
0.92
Adjustments:
Gain on disposal of fixed assets
(0.01)
—
—
—
Consulting fee on core processing contract
0.26
—
0.26
Adjusted diluted earnings per share (non-GAAP)
$
2.15
$
1.81
$
1.14
$
0.92
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FINANCIAL CONDITION
Balance Sheet Overview
Total assets at June 30, 2026 were $2.1 billion, representing a $5.4 million decrease since December 31, 2025. During the six months of 2026, cash and interest-bearing deposits in other banks decreased by $46.4 million. The investment portfolio decreased by $0.2 million. The decreases were partially offset by increases in gross loans of $50.4 million as well as an increase in pension assets of $3.2 million due to increased market values.
Total liabilities at June 30, 2026 were $1.9 billion, representing a $14.1 million decrease since December 31, 2025. Total deposits increased by $0.4 million when compared to December 31, 2025. In January 2026, a $25.0 million brokered certificate of deposit with an interest rate of 4.23% matured and was repaid. Savings and money market accounts increased by $27.6 million due primarily to the expansion of current and new relationships throughout the first six months of 2026. Non-interest-bearing demand deposits decreased by $11.6 million and interest-bearing demand deposits increased by $13.3 million . Retail time deposits decreased by $3.9 million since December 31, 2025. Short-term borrowings increased by $51.6 million at June 30, 2026 when compared to December 31, 2025 as a result of overnight borrowings in anticipation of loan funding. These borrowings were subsequently fully repaid in July.
Loan Portfolio
The following table presents the composition of our loan portfolio at the dates indicated:
(in thousands)
June 30, 2026
December 31, 2025
Commercial real estate
$
625,821
40%
$
570,808
38%
Acquisition and development
102,211
7%
90,272
6%
Commercial and industrial
242,013
15%
277,034
18%
Residential mortgage
547,118
35%
536,912
35%
Consumer
54,968
3%
46,678
3%
Total Loans
$
1,572,131
100%
$
1,521,704
100%
Outstanding loans of $1.6 billion at June 30, 2026 reflected a $50.4 million increase since December 31, 2025. Since December 31, 2025, commercial real estate loans increased by $55.0 million as a result of new business relationships as well as additional growth in existing relationships; acquisition and development loans increased by $11.9 million; commercial and industrial loans decreased by $35.0 million as a result of payoffs related to approximately $15.0 million due to competitive pricing, approximately $5.3 million related to sales of businesses, approximately $8.0 million as a result of a refinance to another institution, and the payoff of a floorplan line of credit. Residential mortgage loans increased by $10.2 million as a result of robust mortgage production booked in house as opposed to the selling to the secondary market outlets, offset slightly by normal amortization; and consumer loans increased by $8.3 million related to the purchase of a consumer loan pool in the second quarter of 2026.
New commercial loan production for the second quarter of 2026 was approximately $66.0 million. The pipeline of commercial loans as of June 30, 2026 was robust, and unfunded committed commercial construction loans totaled approximately $42.0 million. Commercial amortization and payoffs were approximately $71.6 million through June 30, 2026, due primarily to pay-offs of short-term commercial loans as well as normal amortizations of the commercial loan portfolio.
New consumer mortgage loan production for the second quarter of 2026 was approximately $33.9 million, with most of this production comprised of in-house mortgages. The pipeline of in-house, portfolio loans as of June 30, 2026 was $20.0 million. Unfunded commitments related to residential construction loans totaled $20.7 million at June 30, 2026.
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The following table presents loans in our commercial real estate portfolio by industry type at June 30, 2026.
(in thousands)
Non-owner-occupied
Owner-occupied
Multi-family
Total
Accommodations and food services
$
78,655
$
6,168
$
—
$
84,823
Administration and support, waste management, and remediation services
—
1,393
—
1,393
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
—
23,022
—
23,022
Arts, entertainment and recreation
—
3,686
—
3,686
Construction
1,937
5,937
—
7,874
Educational services
—
744
—
744
Finance and insurance
8,324
103
—
8,427
Health care and social assistance
11,508
21,513
—
33,021
Manufacturing
—
13,935
—
13,935
Mining, quarrying, oil and gas extraction
—
374
—
374
Other services (except public services)
361
26,001
290
26,652
Professional, scientific and technical services
—
1,360
—
1,360
Public administration
1,302
559
—
1,861
Commercial rental properties
192,029
86,344
—
278,373
Residential rental properties
178
106
28,768
29,052
Student rental properties
—
—
2,213
2,213
Mixed use rental properties
2,928
1,894
17,610
22,432
Storage units
46,349
—
—
46,349
Real estate rental and leasing- other
10,437
4,891
—
15,328
Retail trade
59
4,287
—
4,346
Transportation and warehousing
—
415
—
415
Wholesale trade
—
20,141
—
20,141
Total
$
354,067
$
222,873
$
48,881
$
625,821
Our loan portfolio does not consist of any loans secured by office buildings located in major metropolitan areas or that are over four stories or any retail properties rented to major big box retail tenants. There have been no significant changes in our commercial real estate concentrations since December 31, 2025.
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Risk Elements of Loan Portfolio
The following table presents the risk elements of our loan portfolio at the dates indicated. Management is not aware of any potential problem loans other than those listed in this table or discussed below.
(in thousands)
June 30,
2026
% of
Applicable
Portfolio
December 31,
2025
% of
Applicable
Portfolio
Non-accrual loans:
Commercial real estate
$
1,363
0.22%
$
695
0.12%
Commercial and industrial
953
0.39%
1,068
0.39%
Residential mortgage
2,191
0.40%
2,394
0.45%
Consumer
7
0.01%
35
0.07%
Total non-accrual loans
$
4,514
0.29%
$
4,192
0.28%
Accruing Loans Past Due 90 days or more:
Residential mortgage
$
391
$
432
Consumer
—
45
Total loans past due 90 days or more
$
391
$
477
Total non-accrual and accruing loans past due 90 days or more
$
4,905
$
4,669
Other repossessed assets
2,780
2,802
Other real estate owned
—
1,083
Total non-performing assets
$
7,685
$
8,554
Non-accrual loans to total loans (as %)
0.29%
0.28%
Non-performing loans to total loans (as %)
0.31%
0.31%
Non-performing assets to total assets (as %)
0.37%
0.41%
Allowance for credit losses to non-accrual loans (as %)
456.16%
464.46%
Allowance for credit losses to non-performing assets (as %)
267.94%
227.61%
Modified Loans:
Performing
$
1,199
$
246
Total modified loans
$
1,199
$
246
Individually evaluated loans without a valuation allowance
$
3,729
$
3,522
Individually evaluated loans with a valuation allowance
4,683
16,164
Total individually evaluated loans
$
8,412
$
19,686
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Allowance for Credit Losses
The ACL represents an amount which, in management’s judgment, is adequate to absorb expected credit losses over the life of outstanding loans as of the balance sheet date based on the evaluation of current risk characteristics of the loan portfolio, past events, current conditions, reasonable and supportable forecasts of future economic conditions and prepayment experience. The ACL is measured and recorded upon the initial recognition of a financial asset. The ACL is reduced by charge-offs, net of recoveries of previous losses, and is increased by a provision or decreased by a recovery for credit losses, which is recorded as a current period operating expense.
Determination of an appropriate ACL is inherently complex and requires the use of significant and highly subjective estimates. The reasonableness of the ACL is reviewed quarterly by management.
Management believes that it uses relevant information available to make determinations about the ACL and that it has established the existing allowance in accordance with GAAP. However, the determination of the ACL requires significant judgment, and estimates of expected credit losses in the loan portfolio can vary from the amounts actually observed. While management uses available information to recognize expected credit losses, future additions to the ACL may be necessary based on changes in the loans comprising the portfolio, changes in the current and forecasted economic conditions, changes to the interest rate environment which may directly impact prepayment and curtailment rate assumptions, and changes in the financial conditions of borrowers.
The ACL “base case” model is derived from various economic forecasts provided by widely recognized sources. Management evaluates the variability of market conditions by examining the peak and trough of economic cycles. These peaks and troughs are used to stress the base case model to develop a range of potential outcomes. Management then determines the appropriate reserve through an evaluation of these various outcomes relative to current economic conditions and known risks in the portfolio. For the six-month period ended June 30, 2026, the range of outcomes would produce a 16% reduction or a 43% increase in reserves based on the best-case and worst-case scenarios, respectively.
The following table presents a summary of the activity in the ACL for the six-month periods ended June 30, 2026 and 2025:
(in thousands)
2026
2025
Balance, January 1
$
19,470
$
18,170
Charge-offs:
Acquisition and development
—
(9)
Commercial and industrial
(134)
(370)
Residential mortgage
(4)
—
Consumer
(326)
(399)
Total charge-offs
(464)
(778)
Recoveries:
Acquisition and development
13
71
Commercial and industrial
10
13
Residential mortgage
40
29
Consumer
107
154
Total recoveries
170
267
Net credit losses
(294)
(511)
Credit loss expense
1,415
1,385
Balance at end of period
$
20,591
$
19,044
Allowance for credit losses to gross loans outstanding (as %)
1.31
%
1.27
%
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The following table presents a summary of charge-offs and recoveries as a percent to their applicable portfolio for the six- month periods ended June 30, 2026 and 2025:
Net (Charge-offs)/Recoveries as a % of Average Applicable Portfolio
2026
2025
Commercial real estate
0.00%
0.00%
Acquisition and development
0.03%
0.13%
Commercial and industrial
(0.10)%
(0.25)%
Residential mortgage
0.01%
0.01%
Consumer
(0.86)%
(0.96)%
Total
(0.04)%
(0.07)%
The following presents management’s allocation of the ACL by major loan category in comparison to that loan category’s percentage of total loans. Changes in the allocation over time reflect changes in the composition of the loan portfolio risk profile and refinements to the methodology of determining the ACL. Specific allocations in any particular category may be reallocated in the future as needed to reflect current conditions. Accordingly, the entire ACL is considered available to absorb losses in any category.
Allocation of the Allowance for Credit Losses
(in thousands)
Amount of Allowance Allocated
Total Loans
Percent of Loans in Each Category to Total Loans
Ratio of Allowance Allocated to Loans in Each Category
June 30, 2026
Commercial real estate
$
5,805
$
625,821
39.8%
0.93%
Acquisition and development
1,563
102,211
6.5%
1.53%
Commercial and industrial
3,768
242,013
15.4%
1.56%
Residential mortgage
8,399
547,118
34.8%
1.54%
Consumer
1,056
54,968
3.5%
1.92%
Total
$
20,591
$
1,572,131
100.0%
1.31%
December 31, 2025
Commercial real estate
$
4,644
$
570,808
37.5%
0.81%
Acquisition and development
1,278
90,272
5.9%
1.42%
Commercial and industrial
4,473
277,034
18.2%
1.61%
Residential mortgage
8,272
536,912
35.3%
1.54%
Consumer
803
46,678
3.1%
1.72%
Total
$
19,470
$
1,521,704
100.0%
1.28%
Investment Securities
At June 30, 2026, the total amortized cost basis of the available-for-sale investment portfolio was $125.1 million compared to a fair value of $108.0 million. Unrealized gains and losses on available-for-sale securities are reflected in accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax, and a component of shareholders’ equity. The amortized cost basis of the held to maturity portfolio was $170.4 million compared to a fair value of $146.4 million.
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The following table presents the composition of our securities portfolio at amortized cost and fair values at the dates indicated:
June 30, 2026
December 31, 2025
Amortized
Fair Value
FV as %
Amortized
Fair Value
FV as %
(in thousands)
Cost
(FV)
of Total
Cost
(FV)
of Total
Available for Sale Securities:
U.S. government agencies
$
2,000
$
1,376
1%
$
2,000
$
1,404
1%
Residential mortgage-backed agencies
24,601
21,387
20%
25,891
22,855
21%
Commercial mortgage-backed agencies
40,901
32,671
30%
37,805
30,068
28%
Collateralized mortgage obligations
28,387
25,667
24%
29,795
27,390
26%
Obligations of state and political subdivisions
10,968
10,884
10%
8,557
8,525
8%
Corporate bonds
1,000
954
1%
1,000
907
1%
Collateralized debt obligations
17,204
15,058
14%
18,802
15,995
15%
Total available for sale
$
125,061
$
107,997
100%
$
123,850
$
107,144
100%
Held to Maturity Securities:
U.S. government agencies
$
68,744
$
60,494
41%
$
68,595
$
60,874
41%
Residential mortgage-backed agencies
33,243
30,514
21%
32,084
29,748
20%
Commercial mortgage-backed agencies
20,536
15,379
11%
20,947
15,767
10%
Collateralized mortgage obligations
43,593
36,191
25%
45,447
38,391
26%
Obligations of state and political subdivisions
4,245
3,790
2%
4,390
4,109
3%
Total held to maturity
$
170,361
$
146,368
100%
$
171,463
$
148,889
100%
Total fair value of investment securities available for sale increased by $0.9 million since December 31, 2025. At June 30, 2026, the securities classified as available-for-sale included a net unrealized loss of $17.1 million, which represents the difference between the fair value and amortized cost of securities in the portfolio.
Total amortized cost of securities held to maturity decreased by $1.1 million since December 31, 2025 due to security paydowns, net of new purchases.
As discussed in Note 6 to the consolidated financial statements presented elsewhere in this report, the Corporation measures fair market values based on the fair value hierarchy established in ASC Topic 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures . The hierarchy gives the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1 measurements) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3 measurements). Level 3 prices or valuation techniques require inputs that are both significant to the valuation assumptions and are not readily observable in the market (i.e., supported with little or no market activity). These Level 3 instruments are valued based on both observable and unobservable inputs derived from the best available data, some of which is internally developed, and consider risk premiums that a market participant would require.
Approximately $92.9 million of the available-for-sale portfolio was valued using Level 2 pricing and had net unrealized losses of $14.9 million at June 30, 2026. The remaining $15.1 million of the available-for-sale securities represents the entire collateralized debt obligation portfolio, which was valued using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3 assets). The $2.1 million in net unrealized losses associated with this portfolio relates to eight pooled trust preferred securities that comprise the collateralized debt obligation portfolio.
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Deposits
The following table presents the composition of our deposits at the dates indicated:
(in thousands)
June 30, 2026
December 31, 2025
Balance
Percent
Balance
Percent
Non-interest-bearing deposits:
$
441,365
25%
$
453,036
26%
Interest-bearing deposits:
Demand
406,118
24%
392,823
23%
Money market- retail
557,110
33%
529,870
30%
Money market- brokered
1
0%
1
0%
Savings deposits
158,861
9%
158,461
9%
Time deposits- retail
147,058
8%
150,958
9%
Time deposits- brokered
25,000
1%
50,000
3%
Total Deposits
$
1,735,513
100%
$
1,735,149
100%
Total deposits at June 30, 2026 remained flat at $1.7 billion when compared to December 31, 2025. In January 2026, a $25.0 million brokered certificate of deposit, with an interest rate of 4.23%, was repaid at its maturity. Savings and money market accounts increased by $27.6 million due primarily to the expansion of current and new relationships throughout the first six months of 2026. Non-interest-bearing demand deposits decreased by $11.6 million, offset by an increase in interest-bearing demand deposits of $13.3 million, primarily related to municipality accounts. Retail time deposits decreased by $3.9 million since December 31, 2025.
The following table summarizes the percentage of deposits that are insured by deposit insurance or otherwise fully collateralized by securities compared to uninsured deposits as of June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025.
June 30, 2026
December 31, 2025
(in thousands)
Balance
Percent
Balance
Percent
Insured deposits
$
1,345,258
78%
$
1,341,185
77%
Uninsured and fully collateralized deposits
89,662
5%
101,925
6%
Uninsured and uncollateralized deposits
300,593
17%
292,039
17%
$
1,735,513
100%
$
1,735,149
100%
Management is not aware of any demands, commitments, events or uncertainties that are likely to materially affect our ability to meet our future capital requirements.
The following table summarizes the percentage of deposit balances from retail customers compared to business customers as of June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025.
June 30, 2026
December 31, 2025
(in thousands)
Balance
Percent
Balance
Percent
Retail deposits
$
800,849
46%
$
807,443
47%
Business deposits
934,664
54%
927,706
53%
$
1,735,513
100%
$
1,735,149
100%
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Borrowed Funds
The following table presents the composition of our borrowings at the dates indicated:
(in thousands)
June 30,
2026
December 31,
2025
Overnight borrowings from Federal Reserve Discount Window
$
50,000
$
—
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase
$
19,233
$
17,661
Total short-term borrowings
$
69,233
$
17,661
FHLB advances
$
—
$
65,000
Junior subordinated debt
30,929
30,929
Total long-term borrowings
$
30,929
$
95,929
Short-term borrowings increased by $51.6 million driven by increased balances in overnight borrowings of $50.0 million in anticipation of loan funding. The $50.0 million was subsequently repaid in July 2026. Long-term borrowings decreased by $65.0 million due to the full repayment of $65.0 million in FHLB advances at their maturities in March 2026.
Liquidity Management
Liquidity is a financial institution’s capability to meet customer demands for deposit withdrawals while funding all credit-worthy loans. The factors that determine the institution’s liquidity are:
● Reliability and stability of core deposits;
● Cash flow structure and pledging status of investments; and
● Potential for unexpected loan demand.
We actively manage our liquidity position through meetings of a sub-committee of executive management, which looks forward 12 months at 30-day intervals. The measurement is based upon the projection of funds sold or purchased position, along with ratios and trends developed to measure dependence on purchased funds and core growth. Monthly reviews by management and quarterly reviews by the Asset and Liability Committee under prescribed policies and procedures are designed to ensure that we will maintain adequate levels of available funds.
It is our policy to manage our affairs so that liquidity needs are fully satisfied through normal Bank operations. That is, the Bank will manage its liquidity to minimize the need to make unplanned sales of assets or to borrow funds under emergency conditions. The Bank will use funding sources where the interest cost is relatively insensitive to market changes in the short run (periods of one year or less) to satisfy operating cash needs. The remaining normal funding will come from interest-sensitive liabilities, either deposits or borrowed funds. When the marginal cost of needed wholesale funding is lower than the cost of raising this funding in the retail markets, the Corporation may supplement retail funding with external funding sources such as:
● Unsecured Fed Funds lines of credit with upstream correspondent banks (M&T Bank, Atlantic Community Bankers Bank, Community Bankers Bank, PNC Financial Services, Pacific Coast Banker’s Bank and Zions Bancorp).
● Secured advances with the FHLB, which are collateralized by eligible one-to-four family residential mortgage loans, home equity lines of credit, commercial real estate loans. Cash and various securities may also be pledged as collateral.
● Secured line of credit with the Federal Reserve Discount Window for use in borrowing funds up to 90 days, using eligible investment securities as collateral.
● Brokered deposits, including CDs and money market funds, provide a method to generate deposits quickly. These deposits are strictly rate driven but often provide the most cost-effective means of funding growth.
● One Way Buy CDARS/ICS funding – a form of brokered deposits that has become a viable supplement to brokered deposits obtained directly.
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The following table presents sources of liquidity available to the Corporation as of June 30, 2026.
(in thousands)
Total Availability
Amount Used
Net Availability
Internal Sources
Excess cash
$
59,960
$
—
$
59,960
Unpledged securities
29,919
—
29,919
External Sources
Federal Reserve (discount window)
75,521
50,000
25,521
Correspondent unsecured lines of credit
140,000
—
140,000
FHLB
349,923
8,359
341,564
$
655,323
$
58,359
$
596,964
Management is not aware of any demands, commitments, events or uncertainties that are likely to materially affect our ability to meet our future capital requirements.
Market Risk and Interest Sensitivity
Our primary market risk is interest rate fluctuation. Interest rate risk results primarily from the traditional banking activities that we engage in, such as gathering deposits and extending loans. Many factors, including economic and financial conditions, movements in interest rates and consumer preferences affect the difference between the interest earned on our assets and the interest paid on our liabilities. Interest rate sensitivity refers to the degree that earnings will be impacted by changes in the prevailing level of interest rates. Interest rate risk arises from mismatches in the repricing or maturity characteristics between interest-bearing assets and liabilities. Management seeks to minimize fluctuating net interest margins, and to enhance consistent growth of net interest income through periods of changing interest rates. Management uses interest sensitivity gap analysis and simulation models to measure and manage these risks. The interest rate sensitivity gap analysis assigns each interest-earning asset and interest-bearing liability to a time frame reflecting its next repricing or maturity date. The differences between total interest-sensitive assets and liabilities at each time interval represent the interest sensitivity gap for that interval. A positive gap generally indicates that rising interest rates during a given interval will increase net interest income, as more assets than liabilities will reprice. A negative gap position would benefit us during a period of declining interest rates.
At June 30, 2026, we were asset sensitive.
Our interest rate risk management goals are:
● Ensure that the Board of Directors and senior management will provide effective oversight and ensure that risks are adequately identified, measured, monitored and controlled;
● Enable dynamic measurement and management of interest rate risk;
● Select strategies that optimize our ability to meet our long-range financial goals while maintaining interest rate risk within policy limits established by the Board of Directors;
● Use both income and market value-oriented techniques to select strategies that optimize the relationship between risk and return; and
● Establish interest rate risk exposure limits for fluctuation in net interest income (“NII”), net income and economic value of equity.
To manage interest sensitivity risk, management formulates guidelines regarding asset generation and pricing, funding sources and pricing, and off-balance sheet commitments. These guidelines are based on management’s outlook regarding future interest rate movements, the state of the regional and national economy, and other financial and business risk factors. Management uses computer simulations to measure the effect on net interest income of various interest rate scenarios. Key assumptions used in the computer simulations include cash flows and maturities of interest rate sensitive assets and liabilities, changes in asset volumes and pricing, and management’s capital plans. This modeling reflects interest rate changes and the related impact on net interest income over specified periods.
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We evaluate the effect of a change in interest rates of +/-100 basis points to +/-400 basis points on both NII and Net Portfolio Value (“NPV”) / Economic Value of Equity (“EVE”). We concentrate on NII rather than net income as long as NII remains the significant contributor to net income.
NII modeling allows management to view how changes in interest rates will affect the spread between the yield earned on assets and the cost of deposits and borrowed funds. Unlike traditional Gap modeling, NII modeling takes into account the different degree to which installments in the same repricing period will adjust to a change in interest rates. It also allows the use of different assumptions in a falling versus a rising rate environment. The period considered by the NII modeling is the next eight quarters.
NPV / EVE modeling focuses on the change in the market value of equity. NPV / EVE is defined as the market value of assets less the market value of liabilities plus/minus the market value of any off-balance sheet positions. By effectively looking at the present value of all future cash flows on or off the balance sheet, NPV / EVE modeling takes a longer-term view of interest rate risk. This complements the shorter-term view of NII modeling.
Measures of NII at risk produced by simulation analysis are indicators of an institution’s short-term performance in alternative rate environments. These measures are typically based upon a relatively brief period, usually one year. They do not necessarily indicate the long-term prospects or economic value of the institution.
Based on the simulation analysis performed at June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, management estimated the following changes in net interest income, assuming the indicated rate changes:
(in thousands)
June 30,
2026
December 31,
2025
+400 basis points
$
5,298
$
5,866
+300 basis points
$
5,185
$
5,578
+200 basis points
$
4,295
$
4,511
+100 basis points
$
2,482
$
2,557
-100 basis points
$
(3,106)
$
(3,192)
-200 basis points
$
(6,253)
$
(6,365)
-300 basis points
$
(9,067)
$
(9,569)
-400 basis points
$
(13,100)
$
(13,657)
The Corporation became slightly less asset sensitive as of June 30, 2026 when compared to December 31, 2025 as a result of increased liabilities related to overnight borrowings at June 30, 2026. All changes in net interest income from our simulation analysis remain within our policy limits.
This estimate is based on assumptions that may be affected by unforeseeable changes in the general interest rate environment and any number of unforeseeable factors. Rates on different assets and liabilities within a single maturity category adjust to changes in interest rates to varying degrees and over varying periods of time. The relationship between lending rates and rates paid on purchased funds are not constant over time. Management can respond to current or anticipated market conditions by lengthening or shortening the Bank’s sensitivity through loan repricings or changing its funding mix. The rate of growth in interest-free sources of funds will influence the level of interest-sensitive funding sources. In addition, the absolute level of interest rates will affect the volume of earning assets and funding sources. As a result of these limitations, the interest-sensitive gap is only one factor to be considered in estimating the net interest margin.
Management believes that no material changes in our market risks, our procedures used to evaluate and mitigate those risks, or our actual or simulated sensitivity positions have occurred since December 31, 2025. Our NII simulation analysis as of December 31, 2025 is included in Item 7 of Part II of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025 under the heading “Market Risk and Interest Sensitivity”.
Impact of Inflation – Our assets and liabilities are primarily monetary in nature, and as such, future changes in prices do not affect the obligations to pay or receive fixed and determinable amounts of money. During inflationary periods, monetary assets lose value in terms of purchasing power and monetary liabilities have corresponding purchasing power gains. The concept of purchasing
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power is not an adequate indicator of the impact of inflation on financial institutions because it does not incorporate changes in our earnings.
Capital Resources
We require capital to fund loans, satisfy our obligations under the Bank’s letters of credit, meet the deposit withdrawal demands of the Bank’s customers, and satisfy our other monetary obligations. To the extent that deposits are not adequate to fund our capital requirements, we can rely on the funding sources identified above under the heading “Liquidity Management”.
In addition to operational requirements, the Bank is subject to risk-based capital regulations, which were adopted and are monitored by federal banking regulators. These regulations are used to evaluate capital adequacy and require an analysis of an institution’s asset risk profile and off-balance sheet exposures, such as unused loan commitments and stand-by letters of credit.
The following table presents the Bank’s capital ratios as of the dates indicated:
June 30,
2026
December 31,
2025
Required for
Capital
Adequacy
Purposes
Required
to be Well
Capitalized
Total Capital (to risk-weighted assets)
15.22
%
15.19
%
8.00
%
10.00
%
Tier 1 Capital (to risk-weighted assets)
13.96
%
13.94
%
6.00
%
8.00
%
Common Equity Tier 1 Capital (to risk-weighted assets)
13.96
%
13.94
%
4.50
%
6.50
%
Tier 1 Capital (to average assets)
11.56
%
11.01
%
4.00
%
5.00
%
As of both June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, the Bank was considered “well capitalized” under the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action.
Contractual Obligations, Commitments and Contingent Liabilities
Contractual Obligations
The Corporation enters into contractual obligations in the normal course of business. Among these obligations are FHLB advances and junior subordinated debentures, operating lease agreements for banking and subsidiaries’ offices and for data processing and telecommunications equipment. Short-term borrowings increased by $51.6 million at June 30, 2026 when compared to December 31, 2025 as a result of overnight borrowings in anticipation of loan funding. These borrowings were subsequently fully repaid in July 2026.
Commitments
Loan commitments are made to accommodate the financial needs of our customers. Loan commitments have credit risk essentially the same as that involved in extending loans to customers and are subject to normal credit policies. Commitments to extend credit generally have fixed expiration dates, may require payment of a fee, and contain cancellation clauses in the event of an adverse change in the customer’s credit quality.
The contractual amounts of commitments to extend credit at the dates indicated were as follows:
(in thousands)
June 30,
2026
December 31,
2025
Residential mortgage - home equity
$
74,534
$
73,155
Residential mortgage - construction
20,772
14,515
Commercial
197,870
177,791
Consumer - personal credit lines
5,427
4,531
Standby letters of credit
18,839
16,350
Total
$
317,442
$
286,342
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The increase of $31.1 million in commitments at June 30, 2026 when compared to December 31, 2025 was primarily due to new commercial business commitments originated during the first six months of 2026.
For the six-month periods ended June 30, 2026 and 2025, net credit loss expense for off-balance sheet exposures was approximately $0.2 million and $0.1 million, respectively. For the three-month periods ended June 30, 2026 and 2025, net credit loss expense for off-balance sheet exposures was $45,000 and $0.1 million, respectively.
We do not issue any guarantees that would require liability recognition or disclosure other than the standby letters of credit issued by the Bank. Standby letters of credit are conditional commitments issued by the Bank to guarantee the performance of a customer to a third party to support contractual obligations and to ensure job performance. Generally, the Bank’s letters of credit are issued with expiration dates within one year. Historically, most letters of credit expire unfunded, and therefore, cash requirements are substantially less than the total commitment. The credit risk involved in issuing letters of credit is essentially the same as that involved in extending loan facilities to customers. The Bank generally holds collateral and/or personal guarantees supporting letters of credit.
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk
First United Corporation is a “smaller reporting company” as defined in Rule 12b-2 promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”), as amended, and, accordingly, is not required to include the information required by this item.
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