Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data
ITEM 8 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
To the shareholders and the Board of Directors of HomeStreet, Inc.
Opinion on the Financial Statements
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of HomeStreet, Inc. and subsidiaries (the "Company") as of December 31, 2021 and 2020, and the related consolidated income statements, statements of comprehensive income, shareholders' equity, and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2021, and the related notes (collectively referred to as the “financial statements”). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of December 31, 2021 and 2020, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2021, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
We have also audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB), the Company's internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2021, based on criteria established in Internal Control — Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission and our report dated March 4, 2022, expressed an unqualified opinion on the Company's internal control over financial reporting.
Basis for Opinion
These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the PCAOB and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
Critical Audit Matters
The critical audit matters communicated below are matters arising from the current-period audit of the financial statements that were communicated or required to be communicated to the audit committee and that (1) relate to accounts or disclosures that are material to the financial statements and (2) involved our especially challenging, subjective, or complex judgments. The communication of critical audit matters does not alter in any way our opinion on the financial statements, taken as a whole, and we are not, by communicating the critical audit matters below, providing separate opinions on the critical audit matters or on the accounts or disclosures to which they relate.
Allowance for Credit Losses for Loans Held for Investment — Economic Values and Management Overlay Qualitative Factors — Refer to Notes 1 and 3 to the financial statements
Critical Audit Matter Description
The Company accounts for its allowance for credit losses (“ACL”) for loans held for investment in accordance with Accounting Standards Update No. 2016-13, Financial Instruments —Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments, which requires the measurement of the current expected credit losses for financial assets held at the reporting date. The ACL is a valuation account that is deducted from the amortized cost basis to present the net amount expected to be collected on the loans. Management estimates the ACL balance using relevant available information from internal and external sources relating to past events, current conditions and reasonable and supportable forecasts. Historical credit loss experience provides the basis for the estimation of expected credit losses.
The Company's ACL model uses statistical analysis to determine life of loan default rates for the quantitative component and analyzes qualitative factors (Q-Factors) that assess the current loan portfolio and forecasted economic environment and management overlay values. The Q-Factors adjust the expected historic loss rates for current and forecasted conditions that are
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not provided for in the historical loss information. The significant qualitative adjustments relate to the economic and management overlay values Q-Factors.
We identified the estimate of the current conditions and reasonable and supportable forecast within the economic value Q-Factor and the estimate of the management overlay Q-Factor as a critical audit matter because of the significant judgment applied by management in determining the respective qualitative adjustments. Auditing the Company’s qualitative adjustments for economic and management overlay Q-Factors required a high degree of auditor judgment and an increased extent of effort.
How the Critical Audit Matter Was Addressed in the Audit
Our audit procedures related to the portion of the ACL attributable to the economic and management overlay Q-Factors included the following:
• We tested the effectiveness of controls over Q-Factor adjustments within the ACL model, including management’s review of the economic and management overlay value Q-Factors.
• We assessed the appropriateness of the framework for the Q-Factor adjustments.
• We tested the mathematical accuracy of Q-Factor adjustments within the ACL model.
• We evaluated management’s forecasts used in its qualitative adjustments by comparing the forecasts to relevant external data.
• We tested management’s process to evaluate the relationship between changes in economic and management overlay value data and historical credit losses and to determine qualitative adjustments attributable to the economic and management overlay Q-Factors by evaluating whether, and to what extent, the current and forecasted conditions warranted a qualitative adjustment.
Single Family Mortgage Servicing Rights (“MSRs”) — Projected Prepayment Speed and Discount Rate Assumptions — Refer to Notes 1, 9, and 14 to the financial statements
Critical Audit Matter Description
The Company initially records, and subsequently measures, single family MSRs at fair value and categorizes its single family MSRs as “Level 3” financial instruments. Management uses a valuation model that calculates the present value of estimated future net servicing cash flows to estimate the fair value of single family MSRs. Changes in the fair value of single family MSRs result from changes in (1) model inputs and assumptions and (2) modeled amortization, representing the collection and realization of expected cash flows and curtailments over time. The significant model inputs used to estimate the fair value of single family MSRs include assumptions regarding projected prepayment speeds and discount rates. The Company's methodology for estimating the fair value of single family MSRs is highly sensitive to changes in these assumptions.
We identified the prepayment speed and discount rate assumptions used in the single family MSRs valuation as a critical audit matter because of the significant judgment applied by management in determining these assumptions. Auditing the Company’s single family MSRs valuation required a high degree of auditor judgment and an increased extent of effort, including the need to involve our fair value specialists to evaluate the reasonableness of management’s assumptions related to the selection of prepayment speeds and discount rates used in the valuation of the single family MSRs.
How the Critical Audit Matter Was Addressed in the Audit
Our audit procedures related to the reasonableness of prepayment speed and discount rate assumptions used in the valuation of the single family MSRs included the following:
• We tested the effectiveness of controls over the fair value of single family MSRs, including controls over management’s review of the prepayment speeds and discount rates.
• We compared management’s estimate of fair value for selected pools of single family MSRs to a fair value estimate independently determined by our fair value specialists using prepayment speeds and discount rates obtained from market survey data.
• We compared management’s single-family MSR fair value estimate and prepayment speed and discount rate assumptions to a third-party valuation report for the same portfolio.
• We performed analytical procedures to compare changes in certain interest and mortgage rates to changes in single family MSR values and prepayment speeds.
/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP
Seattle, Washington
March 4, 2022
We have served as the Company’s auditor since 2013.
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HOMESTREET, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
At December 31,
(in thousands, except share data) 2021 2020
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents $ 65,214 $ 58,049
Investment securities 1,006,691 1,076,364
Loans held for sale ("LHFS") 176,131 361,932
Loans held for investment ("LHFI") (net of allowance for credit losses of $ 47,123 and $ 64,294 )
5,495,726 5,179,886
Mortgage servicing rights ("MSRs") 100,999 85,740
Premises and equipment, net 58,154 65,102
Other real estate owned ("OREO") 735 1,375
Goodwill and other intangible assets 31,709 32,880
Other assets 268,732 375,763
Total assets $ 7,204,091 $ 7,237,091
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Liabilities:
Deposits $ 6,146,509 $ 5,821,559
Borrowings 41,000 322,800
Long-term debt 126,026 125,838
Accounts payable and other liabilities 175,217 249,144
Total liabilities 6,488,752 6,519,341
Commitments and contingencies (Note 10)
Shareholders' equity:
Common stock, no par value, authorized 160,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding, 20,085,336 shares and 21,796,904 shares
249,856 278,505
Retained earnings 444,343 403,888
Accumulated other comprehensive income 21,140 35,357
Total shareholders' equity 715,339 717,750
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $ 7,204,091 $ 7,237,091
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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HOMESTREET, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENTS
Years Ended December 31,
(in thousands, except share and per share data) 2021 2020 2019
Interest income:
Loans $ 222,166 $ 228,999 $ 256,043
Investment securities 21,560 21,786 20,531
Cash, Fed Funds and other 569 1,227 1,032
Total interest income 244,295 252,012 277,606
Interest expense:
Deposits 11,411 33,797 70,389
Borrowings 5,827 9,553 17,827
Total interest expense 17,238 43,350 88,216
Net interest income 227,057 208,662 189,390
Provision for credit losses ( 15,000 ) 20,469 ( 500 )
Net interest income after provision for credit losses 242,057 188,193 189,890
Noninterest income:
Net gain on loan origination and sale activities 92,318 122,564 44,122
Loan servicing income 7,233 9,491 9,785
Deposit fees 8,068 7,083 7,926
Other 12,356 10,226 12,599
Total noninterest income 119,975 149,364 74,432
Noninterest expense:
Compensation and benefits 132,015 136,826 124,354
Information services 27,913 30,004 31,603
Occupancy 23,832 35,323 27,119
General, administrative and other 31,583 33,510 32,538
Total noninterest expense 215,343 235,663 215,614
Income from continuing operations before income taxes 146,689 101,894 48,708
Income taxes for continuing operations 31,267 21,904 7,988
Income from continuing operations
115,422 79,990 40,720
Loss from discontinued operations before income taxes — — ( 28,285 )
Income tax benefit for discontinued operations — — ( 5,077 )
Loss from discontinued operations — — ( 23,208 )
Net income $ 115,422 $ 79,990 $ 17,512
Net income (loss) per share
Basic:
Income from continuing operations
$ 5.53 $ 3.50 $ 1.57
Loss from discontinued operations — — ( 0.91 )
Total $ 5.53 $ 3.50 $ 0.66
Diluted:
Income from continuing operations
$ 5.46 $ 3.47 $ 1.55
Loss from discontinued operations — — ( 0.90 )
Total $ 5.46 $ 3.47 $ 0.65
Weighted average shares outstanding:
Basic 20,885,509 22,867,268 25,573,488
Diluted 21,143,414 23,076,822 25,770,783
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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HOMESTREET, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
Years Ended December 31,
(in thousands) 2021 2020 2019
Net income $ 115,422 $ 79,990 $ 17,512
Other comprehensive income:
Unrealized gain (loss) on investment securities available for sale ("AFS") ( 17,934 ) 39,627 27,490
Reclassification for net (gains) losses included in income ( 62 ) ( 341 ) 7
Other comprehensive income (loss) before tax ( 17,996 ) 39,286 27,497
Income tax impact of:
Unrealized gain (loss) on investment securities AFS ( 3,766 ) 8,322 5,656
Reclassification for net (gains) losses included in income ( 13 ) ( 72 ) 1
Total ( 3,779 ) 8,250 5,657
Other comprehensive income (loss) ( 14,217 ) 31,036 21,840
Total comprehensive income $ 101,205 $ 111,026 $ 39,352
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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HOMESTREET, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
(in thousands, except share data) Number
of shares Common
stock Retained
earnings Accumulated
other
comprehensive
income (loss) Total temporary equity Total permanent equity
Balance, December 31, 2018 26,995,348 $ 342,950 $ 412,009 $ ( 15,439 ) $ — $ 739,520
Net income — — 17,512 — — 17,512
Share-based compensation expense — ( 163 ) — — — ( 163 )
Common stock issued - Option exercise; stock grants 104,080 105 — — — 105
Cumulative effect of adoption of new accounting standards — — 1,532 ( 2,080 ) — ( 548 )
Other comprehensive income — — — 21,840 — 21,840
Common stock repurchased ( 3,208,573 ) ( 20,287 ) ( 25,521 ) — ( 52,735 ) ( 98,543 )
Reclassification to temporary equity — ( 21,876 ) ( 30,859 ) — 52,735 —
Balance, December 31, 2019 23,890,855 300,729 374,673 4,321 — 679,723
Net income — — 79,990 — — 79,990
Share-based compensation expense — 2,693 — — — 2,693
Common stock issued - Option exercise; stock grants 140,386 782 — — — 782
Cumulative effect of adoption of new accounting standards — — ( 3,740 ) — — ( 3,740 )
Other comprehensive income — — — 31,036 — 31,036
Dividends declared ($ 0.60 per share)
— — ( 13,865 ) — — ( 13,865 )
Common stock repurchased ( 2,234,337 ) ( 25,699 ) ( 33,170 ) — — ( 58,869 )
Balance, December 31, 2020 21,796,904 278,505 403,888 35,357 — 717,750
Net income — — 115,422 — — 115,422
Share-based compensation expense — 3,398 — — — 3,398
Common stock issued - Option exercise; stock grants 260,267 2,418 — — — 2,418
Other comprehensive income (loss) — — — ( 14,217 ) — ( 14,217 )
Dividends declared ($ 1.00 per share)
— — ( 21,338 ) — — ( 21,338 )
Common stock repurchased ( 1,971,835 ) ( 34,465 ) ( 53,629 ) — — ( 88,094 )
Balance, December 31, 2021 20,085,336 $ 249,856 $ 444,343 $ 21,140 $ — $ 715,339
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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HOMESTREET, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
Years Ended December 31,
(in thousands) 2021 2020 2019
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income $ 115,422 $ 79,990 $ 17,512
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Provision for credit losses ( 15,000 ) 20,469 ( 500 )
Depreciation and amortization, premises and equipment 9,908 9,438 10,769
Amortization of premiums and discounts: securities, deposits, debt 6,002 9,013 7,655
Operating leases: excess of payments over amortization ( 4,029 ) ( 3,488 ) ( 2,597 )
Amortization of finance leases 1,066 1,277 2,029
Amortization of core deposit intangibles 1,171 1,372 1,636
Amortization of deferred loan fees and costs ( 8,569 ) 1,195 1,643
Share-based compensation expense 3,398 2,693 ( 163 )
Lease impairment costs — 10,873 16,619
Deferred income tax expense (benefit) 7,884 ( 10,065 ) ( 29,903 )
Loss on debt extinguishment — 1,492 —
Origination of LHFS ( 2,251,090 ) ( 2,453,110 ) ( 3,757,549 )
Proceeds from sale of LHFS 2,379,116 2,407,287 4,097,511
Net fair value adjustment and gain on sale of LHFS ( 42,358 ) ( 81,439 ) ( 78,994 )
Origination of MSRs ( 34,445 ) ( 31,012 ) ( 34,606 )
Net gain on sale of loans originated as LHFI ( 11,377 ) ( 6,895 ) ( 9,534 )
Change in fair value of MSRs 12,290 37,567 35,902
Amortization of servicing rights 7,581 5,657 5,214
Gain on sale of MSRs — — ( 6,206 )
(Increase) decrease in other assets ( 5,796 ) ( 39,069 ) 14,939
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable and other liabilities 1,861 11,210 ( 32,547 )
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities 173,035 ( 25,545 ) 258,830
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Purchase of investment securities
( 179,398 ) ( 373,264 ) ( 330,532 )
Proceeds from sale of investment securities 28,187 62,378 184,871
Principal payments on investment securities 197,253 208,610 145,771
Proceeds from sale of OREO 541 650 1,138
Proceeds from sale of loans originated as LHFI 504,584 576,388 769,354
Purchase of LHFI — ( 20,124 ) —
Proceeds from sale of MSRs — — 3,255
Net cash provided by disposal of discontinued operations
— 2,800 182,189
Net increase in LHFI ( 683,822 ) ( 690,302 ) ( 822,474 )
Proceeds from sale of premises and equipment — 1,460 —
Purchases of premises and equipment ( 2,941 ) ( 3,298 ) ( 2,257 )
Net cash used for acquisitions — — ( 47,389 )
Proceeds from sale of Federal Home Loan Bank stock 109,484 145,801 161,254
Purchases of Federal Home Loan Bank stock ( 99,526 ) ( 143,721 ) ( 138,156 )
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities ( 125,638 ) ( 232,622 ) 107,024
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Years Ended December 31,
(in thousands) 2021 2020 2019
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Increase in deposits, net $ 347,867 $ 481,464 $ 213,572
Changes in short-term borrowings, net ( 281,800 ) ( 143,200 ) ( 424,000 )
Proceeds from other long-term borrowings 50,000 — —
Repayment of other long-term borrowings ( 50,000 ) ( 7,082 ) ( 56,000 )
Repayment of finance lease principal ( 1,070 ) ( 1,209 ) ( 1,694 )
Repurchases of common stock ( 84,154 ) ( 58,009 ) ( 98,543 )
Proceeds from exercise of stock options 263 237 105
Dividends paid on common stock ( 21,338 ) ( 13,865 ) —
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities ( 40,232 ) 258,336 ( 366,560 )
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 7,165 169 ( 706 )
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year
58,049 57,880 58,586
Cash and cash equivalents, end of year
$ 65,214 $ 58,049 $ 57,880
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
Cash paid during the period for:
Interest $ 17,303 $ 44,466 $ 93,325
Federal and state income taxes 34,429 20,992 33,625
Non-cash activities:
LHFI foreclosed and transferred to OREO — 370 915
Loans transferred from LHFI to LHFS, net 392,555 569,534 907,778
Ginnie Mae loans recognized with the right to repurchase, net — 92,366 —
Ginnie Mae loans derecognized with the right to repurchase, net 89,408 — 28,281
Repurchase of common stock - award shares 3,940 860 —
Receivable from sale of MSRs — — 2,117
Acquisition:
Assets acquired — — 116,402
Liabilities assumed — — 74,941
Goodwill — — 5,928
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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HomeStreet, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
NOTE 1– SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES:
Business
HomeStreet, Inc., a State of Washington corporation organized in 1921, (the "Corporation") is a Washington-based diversified financial services holding company whose operations are primarily conducted through its wholly owned subsidiaries (collectively the "Company") HomeStreet Capital Corporation, HomeStreet Statutory Trusts and HomeStreet Bank (the "Bank"), and the Bank's subsidiaries, Continental Escrow Company, HomeStreet Foundation, HS Properties, Inc., HS Evergreen Corporate Center LLC and Union Street Holdings LLC. The Company is principally engaged in commercial banking, mortgage banking and consumer/retail banking activities serving customers primarily in the Western United States.
The Bank, the Company’s principal operating subsidiary, is engaged in commercial banking, mortgage banking and consumer/retail banking activities. The Bank was incorporated in the State of Washington in 1986, and as a state-chartered non-member commercial bank is subject to examination by the State of Washington Department of Financial Institutions and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation ("FDIC").
Basis of Presentation
The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP"). The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly owned subsidiaries. All significant inter-company accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. The Company allocates resources and assesses financial performance on a consolidated basis and therefore has one reporting segment. In preparing the consolidated financial statements, management is required to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities as of the date of the of the financial statements, as well as the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. Actual results could differ significantly from those estimates.
Reclassifications
Certain amounts in the financial statements from prior periods have been reclassified to conform to the current financial statement presentation. These reclassifications had no effect on prior years' net income or stockholders’ equity.
Discontinued Operations
During 2019, the Company's Board of Directors (the "Board") adopted a Resolution of Exit or Disposal of Home Loan Center ("HLC") Based Mortgage Banking Operations to sell or abandon the assets and transfer or terminate the personnel associated with the Company's high-volume HLC-based mortgage origination business and related servicing. The Company also successfully closed and settled two separate sales of the rights to service $ 14.3 billion in total unpaid principal balance of single family mortgage loans serviced for others. At the end of the second quarter 2019, we also entered into a non-binding letter of interest to sell our ownership interest in WMS LLC. In accordance with Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) 205-20, the Company determined that the Board's decision to sell or abandon the assets and personnel associated with the Company's HLC-based mortgage business, the related mortgage servicing rights ("MSR") sales and the sale of WMS LLC met the criteria to be classified as discontinued operations and its operating results and financial condition are presented as discontinued operations in the consolidated financial statements for 2019. These discontinued operations activities, including the exit or disposal of the former Mortgage Banking Segment, were concluded by December 31, 2019. Consequently, we ceased discontinued operations accounting effective January 1, 2020. Unless otherwise indicated, information included in these notes to the consolidated financial statements for 2019 are presented on a consolidated operations basis, which includes results from both continuing and discontinued operations.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
For purposes of reporting cash flows, cash and cash equivalents include cash, due from banks, certificates of deposits with original maturities of less than ninety days, investment securities with original maturities of less than ninety days and federal funds sold. The Bank maintains most of its excess cash at the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco ("FRBSF"), with well-capitalized correspondent banks or with other depository institutions at amounts less than the FDIC insured limits. Restricted cash of $ 8.1 million and $ 6.6 million at December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively, is included in cash and cash equivalents.
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Investment Securities
Investment securities for which the Company has the positive intent and ability to hold to maturity are reported at cost, adjusted for premiums and discounts that are recognized in interest income using the interest method over the period to maturity. Investments not classified as trading securities nor as held-to-maturity ("HTM") securities are classified as AFS securities and recorded at fair value. Unrealized gains or losses on AFS securities are excluded from net income and reported net of taxes as a separate component of other comprehensive income included in shareholders’ equity. Purchase premiums and discounts are recognized in interest income using the effective interest method over the life of the securities. Purchase premiums or discounts related to mortgage-backed securities are amortized or accreted using projected prepayment speeds. Gains and losses on the sale of AFS securities are recorded on the trade date and are determined using the specific identification method.
The Company evaluates AFS securities in an unrealized loss position, using a qualitative approach, at the end of each quarter to determine whether the decline in value is temporary or permanent. An unrealized loss exists when the fair value of an individual security is less than its amortized cost basis. When qualitative factors indicate that a credit loss may exist, the Company compares the present value of cash flows expected to be collected from the security with the amortized cost basis of the security. The Company recognizes an ACL if a loss is considered to exist, measured as the difference between the present value of expected cash flows and the amortized cost basis of the security, limited by the amount that the security’s fair value is less than its amortized cost basis. The Company does not believe any of these securities that were in an unrealized loss position at December 31, 2021 have a credit loss impairment.
The Company evaluates HTM securities at the end of each quarter to determine if any expected credit losses exist. No ACL for HTM securities was recorded as of December 31, 2021 and 2020.
Federal Home Loan Bank Stock
The Bank is a member of the Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines ("FHLB"), and as such, is required to own a certain amount of FHLB stock based on the level of borrowings and other factors. FHLB stock is carried at cost and periodically evaluated for impairment based on ultimate recovery of par value. Both cash and stock dividends are recorded as a component of interest income.
LHFS
Loans originated for sale in the secondary market or designated for whole loan sales are classified as LHFS. Management has elected the fair value option for all single family LHFS (originated with the intent to market for sale) and records these loans at fair value. Gains and losses from changes in fair value on LHFS are recognized in net gain on mortgage loan origination and sale activities within noninterest income. Direct loan origination costs and fees for single family loans originated as held for sale are recognized in earnings.
Multifamily and Small Business Administration ("SBA") LHFS are accounted for at the lower of amortized cost or fair value ("LOCOM"). LOCOM valuations are performed quarterly or at the time of transfer to or from LHFS. Related gains and losses are recognized in net gain on mortgage loan origination and sale activities. Direct loan origination costs and fees for multifamily and SBA loans classified as held for sale are deferred at origination and recognized in earnings at the time of sale.
LHFI
LHFI are reported at the principal amount outstanding, net of cumulative charge-offs, interest applied to principal (for loans accounted for using the cost recovery method), unamortized net deferred loan origination fees and costs and unamortized premiums or discounts on purchased loans. When a loan is designated as held for investment, the intent is to hold these loans for the foreseeable future or until maturity or pay-off. If subsequent changes occur as part of the balance sheet management process, the Company may change its intent to hold these loans. Once a determination has been made to sell such loans, they are transferred to LHFS and carried at the lower of amortized cost or fair value. Interest on loans is recognized at the contractual rate of interest and is only accrued if deemed collectible. Deferred fees and costs and premiums and discounts are amortized over the contractual terms of the underlying loans using the constant effective yield (the interest method) or straight-line method.
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Nonaccrual Loans
Loans for which the accrual of interest has been discontinued are designated as nonaccrual loans. Loans are placed on nonaccrual status when the full and timely collection of principal and interest is doubtful, generally when the loan becomes 90 days or more past due for principal or interest payment or if part of the principal balance has been charged off. When loans are placed on nonaccrual status, all interest previously accrued but not collected is reversed against current period interest income. All payments received on nonaccrual loans are accounted for using the cost recovery method. Under the cost recovery method, all cash collected is applied first to reduce the outstanding principal balance. A loan may be returned to accrual status if all delinquent principal and interest payments are brought current and the collectability of the remaining principal and interest payments in accordance with the loan agreement is reasonably assured. Loans whose repayments are insured by the Federal Housing Administration ("FHA") or guaranteed by the Department of Veterans' Affairs ("VA") are maintained on accrual status even if 90 days or more past due.
Troubled Debt Restructurings
We sometimes modify or restructure loans when the borrower is experiencing financial difficulties by making a concession to the borrower in the form of changes in the amortization terms, reductions in the interest rates, the acceptance of interest only payments and, in limited cases, concessions to the outstanding loan balances. These loans are classified as TDRs. TDRs are loans modified for the purpose of alleviating temporary impairments to the borrower’s financial condition or cash flows. A workout plan between us and the borrower is designed to provide a bridge for borrower cash flow shortfalls in the near term. A TDR loan may be returned to accrual status when the loan is brought current, has performed in accordance with the contractual restructured terms for a time frame of at least six months, and the ultimate collectability of the total contractual restructured principal and interest is reasonably assured.
ACL for LHFI
The ACL for LHFI is a valuation account that is deducted from the loans amortized cost basis to present the net amount expected to be collected on the loans. Loan balances are charged off against the ACL when management believes the non-collectability of a loan balance is confirmed. Recoveries are recorded as an increase to the ACL for LHFI to the extent they do not exceed the related charge-off amounts. The ACL for LHFI, as reported in our consolidated balance sheets, is adjusted by a provision for credit losses and reduced by the charge-offs of loan amounts, net of recoveries.
Management estimates the ACL balance using relevant available information from internal and external sources relating to past events, current conditions and reasonable and supportable forecasts. Historical credit loss experience provides the basis for the estimation of expected credit losses. Adjustments to historical loss information are made for differences in current loan-specific risk characteristics such as differences in underwriting standards, portfolio mix or delinquency levels or other relevant factors.
The credit loss estimation process involves procedures to appropriately consider the unique characteristics of its two loan portfolios, the consumer loan portfolio and the commercial loan portfolio. These two portfolios are further disaggregated into loan pools, the level at which credit risk is monitored. When computing ACL levels, credit loss assumptions are estimated using a model that categorizes loan pools based on loss history, delinquency status and other credit trends and risk characteristics, including current conditions and reasonable and supportable forecasts. Determining the appropriateness of the ACL is complex and requires judgment by management about the effect of matters that are inherently uncertain. In future periods, evaluations of the overall loan portfolio, based on the factors and forecasts then prevailing, may result in material changes in the ACL and provision for credit losses in those future periods.
Credit Loss Measurement
The ACL level is influenced by current conditions related to loan volumes, loan asset quality ratings ("AQR") migration or delinquency status, historic loss experience and other conditions influencing loss expectations, such as reasonable and supportable forecasts of economic conditions. The methodology for estimating the amount of expected credit losses has two basic components: first, a pooled component for estimated expected credit losses for pools of loans that share similar risk characteristics and second an asset-specific component involving individual loans that do not share risk characteristics with other loans and the measurement of expected credit losses for such individual loans.
The Company's ACL model methodology is to build a reserve rate using historical life of loan default rates combined with assessments of current loan portfolio information and current and forecasted economic environment and business cycle information. The model uses statistical analysis to determine the life of loan default rates for the quantitative component and analyzes qualitative factors (Q-Factors) that assess the current loan portfolio conditions and forecasted economic environment and collateral values. Below is the general overview our ACL model.
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Loans that Share Similar Risk Characteristics with Other Loans
For loans that share similar risk characteristics, loans are segregated into loan pools based on similar risk characteristics, like product types or areas of risk concentration to estimate the ACL.
Historical Loss Rates
The Company analyzed loan data from a full economic cycle, to the extent that data was available, to calculate life of loan loss rates. Based on the current economic environment and available loan level data, it was determined the Loss Horizon Period ("LHP") should begin prior to the economic recession that began in 2007. The Company monitors and reviews the LHP on an annual basis to determine appropriate time frames to be included based on economic indicators.
Under current expected credit losses methodology ("CECL"), the Company groups pools of loans by similar risk characteristics. Using these pools, sub-pools are established at a more granular level incorporating delinquency status and original FICO or original LTV (for consumer loans) and risk ratings (for commercial loans). Using the pool and sub-pool structure, cohorts are established historically on a quarterly basis containing the population in these sets as of that point in time. After the establishment of these cohorts, the loans within the cohorts are then tracked from that point forward to establish long-term Probability of Default ("PD") at the sub-pool level and Loss Given Default ("LGD") for the pool level. These historical cohorts and their PD/LGD outcomes are then averaged together to establish expected PDs and LGDs for each sub-pool.
Once historical cohorts are established, the loans in the cohort are tracked moving forward for default events. The Company has defined default events as the first dollar of loss. If a loan in the cohort has experienced a default event over the LHP then the balance of the loan at the time of cohort establishment becomes part of the numerator of the PD calculation. The Loss Given Probability of Default ("LGPD") or Expected Loss ("EL") is the weighted average PD for each sub-pool cohort times the average LGD for each pool. The output from the model then is a series of EL rates for each loan sub-pool, which are applied to the related outstanding balances for each loan sub-pool to determine the ACL reserve based on historical loss rates.
Q-Factors
The Q-Factors adjust the expected historic loss rates for current and forecasted conditions that are not provided for in the historical loss information. The Company has established a methodology for adjusting historical expected loss rates based on these more recent or forecasted changes. The Q-Factor methodology is based on a blend of quantitative analysis and management judgment and reviewed on a quarterly basis.
Each of the thirteen factors in the FASB standard were analyzed for common risk characteristics and grouped into seven consolidated Q-Factors as listed below:
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Qualitative Factor Financial Instruments - Credit Losses
Portfolio Credit Quality The borrower's financial condition, credit rating, credit score, asset quality or business prospects
The borrower's ability to make scheduled interest or principal payments
The volume and severity of past due financial assets and the volume and severity of adversely classified or rated financial assets
Remaining Payments The remaining payment terms of the financial assets
The remaining time to maturity and the timing and extent of payments on the financial assets
Volume & Nature The nature and volume of the entity's financial assets
Collateral Values The value of underlying collateral on financial assets in which the collateral-dependent practical expedient has not been utilized
Economic The environmental factors of a borrower and the areas in which the entity's credit is concentrated, such as: changes and expected changes in national, regional and local economic and business conditions and developments in which the entity operates, including the condition and expected condition of various market segments
Credit Culture The entity's lending policies and procedures, including changes in lending strategies, underwriting standards, collection, write-off and recovery practices, as well as knowledge of the borrower's operations or the borrower's standing in the community
The quality of the entity's credit review system
The experience, ability and depth of the entity's management, lending staff, and other relevant staff
Business Environment The environmental factors of a borrower and the areas in which the entity's credit is concentrated, such as: regulatory, legal, or technological environment to which the entity has exposure
The environmental factors of a borrower and the areas in which the entity's credit is concentrated, such as: changes and expected changes in the general market condition of either the geographical area or the industry to which the entity has exposure
An eighth Q-Factor, Management Overlay, allows the Bank to adjust specific pools when conditions exist that were not contemplated in the model design that warrant an adjustment. The economic downturn caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and resulting accounting treatment of forbearances is an example of such a condition.
The Company has chosen two years as the forecast period based on management judgment and has determined that reasonable and supportable forecasts should be made for two of the Q-Factors: Economic and Collateral values.
Management has assigned weightings for each qualitative factor as well as individual metrics within each qualitative factor as to the relative importance of that factor or metric specific to each portfolio type. The Q-Factors above are evaluated using a seven-point scale ranging from significant improvement to significant deterioration.
The CECL Q-Factor methodology bounds the Q-Factor adjustments by a minimum and maximum range, based on the Bank’s own historical expected loss rates for each respective pool. The rating of the Q-Factor on the seven-point scale, along with the allocated weight, determines the final expected loss adjustment. The model is constructed so that the total of the Q-Factor adjustments plus the current expected loss rate cannot exceed the maximum or minimum two-year loss rate for that pool, which is aligned with the Bank's chosen forecast period. Loss rates beyond two years are not adjusted in the Q-Factor process and the model reverts to the historical mean loss rates. Management Overlays are not bounded by the historical maximums.
Quarterly, loan data is gathered to update the portfolio metrics analyzed in the Q-Factor model. The model is updated with current data and applicable forecasts, then the results are reviewed by management. After consensus is reached on all Q-Factor ratings, the results are input into the Q-Factor model and applied to the pooled loans which are reviewed to determine the adequacy of the reserve.
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Additional details describing the model by portfolio are below:
Consumer Loan Portfolio
The consumer loan portfolio is comprised of the single family and home equity loan classes, which are underwritten after evaluating a borrower's capacity, credit and collateral. Other consumer loans are grouped with home equity loans. Capacity refers to a borrower's ability to make payments on the loan. Several factors are considered when assessing a borrower's capacity, including the borrower's employment, income, current debt, assets and level of equity in the property. Credit refers to how well a borrower manages current and prior debts as documented by a credit report that provides credit scores and current and past information about the borrower's credit history. Collateral refers to the type and use of property, occupancy and market value. Property appraisals are obtained to assist in evaluating collateral. Loan-to-property value and debt-to-income ratios, loan amount and lien position are considered in assessing whether to originate a loan. These borrowers are particularly susceptible to downturns in economic trends such as conditions that negatively affect housing prices, demand for housing and levels of unemployment.
Consumer Loan Portfolio Loss Rate Model
Under CECL, the Bank utilizes pools of loans that are grouped by similar risk characteristics: Single Family and Home Equity Loans. Sub-Pools are established at a more granular level for the calculation of PDs, incorporating delinquency status, original FICO and original LTV.
Consumer portfolio cohorts are established by grouping each ACL sub-pool at a point in time. Once historical cohorts are established, the loans in the cohort are tracked moving forward for default events.
The Q-Factors adjust the expected historic loss rates for current and forecasted conditions that are not provided for in the historical loss information. For Single Family loans all Q-Factors noted above are evaluated. For the Home Equity loans, collateral values are not evaluated as the Bank has determined the FICO score trends are a more relevant predictor of default than current collateral value for those types of loans. These factors are evaluated based on current conditions and forecasts (as applicable), using a seven-point scale ranging from significant improvement to significant deterioration.
Commercial Loan Portfolio
The commercial loan portfolio is comprised of the non-owner occupied commercial real estate ("CRE"), multifamily, construction and land development, owner occupied CRE and commercial business loan classes, whose underwriting standards consider the factors described for single family and home equity loan classes as well as others when assessing the borrower's and associated guarantors or other related party’s financial position. These other factors include assessing liquidity, net worth, leverage, other outstanding indebtedness of the borrower, the quality and reliability of cash expected to flow through the borrower (including the outflow to other lenders) and prior known experiences with the borrower.
This information is used to assess financial capacity, profitability and experience. Ultimate repayment of these loans is sensitive to interest rate changes, general economic conditions, liquidity and availability of long-term financing.
Commercial Loan Portfolio Loss Rate Model
The Bank has subdivided the commercial loan portfolio into the following ACL reporting pools to more accurately group risk characteristics: Commercial Business, Owner Occupied CRE, Multifamily, Multifamily Construction, CRE, CRE Construction, Single Family Construction to Permanent, and Single Family Construction, which includes lot, land and acquisition and development loans. ACL sub-pools are established at a more granular level for the calculation of PDs, utilizing risk rating.
As outlined in the Bank’s policies, commercial loans pools are non-homogenous and are regularly assessed for credit quality. For purposes of CECL, loans are sub-pooled according to the following AQR Ratings:
• 1-6: These loans meet the definition of “Pass" assets. They are well protected by the current net worth and paying capacity of the obligor (or guarantors, if any) or by the fair value, less costs to acquire and sell in a timely manner, of any underlying collateral. The Bank further uses the available AQR ratings for components of the sub-pools.
• 7: These loans meet the regulatory definition of “Special Mention.” They contain potential weaknesses, that if uncorrected may result in deterioration of the likelihood of repayment or in the Bank’s credit position.
• 8: These loans meet the regulatory definition of “Substandard.” They are inadequately protected by the current sound worth and paying capacity of the borrower or of the collateral pledged, if any. They have well-defined weaknesses and have unsatisfactory characteristics causing unacceptable levels of risk.
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Commercial portfolio cohorts are established by grouping each ACL sub-pool at a point in time. Once historical cohorts are established, the loans in the cohort are tracked moving forward for default events. The Q-Factors adjust the expected historic loss rates for current and forecasted conditions that are not provided for in the historical loss information. All the Q-Factors noted above are evaluated for Commercial portfolio loans except for Commercial Business and Owner Occupied CRE loans which exclude the collateral values Q-Factor. The Company has determined that these loans are primarily underwritten by evaluating the cash flow of the business and not the underlying collateral. Factors above are evaluated based on current conditions and forecasts (as applicable), using a seven-point scale ranging from significant improvement to significant deterioration.
Loans That Do Not Share Risk Characteristics with Other Loans
For a loan that does not share risk characteristics with other loans, expected credit loss is measured on net realizable value that is the difference between the discounted value of the expected future cash flows, based on the original effective interest rate and the amortized cost basis of the loan. For these loans, we recognize expected credit loss equal to the amount by which the net realizable value of the loan is less than the amortized cost basis of the loan (which is net of previous charge-offs and deferred loan fees and costs), except when the loan is collateral dependent, which is when the borrower is experiencing financial difficulty and repayment is expected to be provided substantially through the operation or sale of the collateral. In these cases, expected credit loss is measured as the difference between the amortized cost basis of the loan and the fair value of the collateral. The fair value of the collateral is adjusted for the estimated costs to sell if repayment or satisfaction of a loan is dependent on the sale (rather than only on the operation) of the collateral.
The starting point for determining the fair value of collateral is through obtaining external appraisals. Generally, collateral values for collateral dependent loans are updated every twelve months, either from external third parties or in-house certified appraisers. A third-party appraisal is required at least annually for substandard loans and OREO. For performing consumer loans secured by real estate that are classified as collateral dependent, the Bank determines the fair value estimates quarterly using automated valuation services. Once the expected credit loss amount is determined, an ACL is recorded equal to the expected credit loss and included in the ACL. If the expected credit loss is determined to be permanent or not recoverable, the expected credit loss will be charged off. Factors considered by management in determining if the expected credit loss is permanent or not recoverable include whether management judges the loan to be uncollectible, repayment is deemed to be protracted beyond reasonable time frames, or the loss becomes evident owing to the borrower's lack of assets or, for single family loans, the loan is 180 days or more past due unless both well-secured and in the process of collection.
ACL for Off-Balance Sheet Credit Exposures
The Bank estimates expected credit losses over the contractual period in which the Bank is exposed to risk via a contractual obligation to extend credit, unless that obligation is unconditionally cancellable by the Bank. Reserves are required for off-balance sheet credit exposures that are not unconditionally cancellable. The ACL on unfunded loan commitments is based on an estimate of unfunded commitment utilization over the life of the loan, applying the EL to the estimated utilization balance as of the reporting period end date. Q-factors are not included in the calculation of expected credit losses for off-balance sheet credit exposures.
Other Real Estate Owned
Real estate properties acquired through, or in lieu of, loan foreclosure are recorded at net realizable value (fair value of collateral less estimated costs to sell). At the time of possession, an appraisal is obtained and any excess of the loan balance over the net realizable value is charged against the ACL. After foreclosure, valuations are periodically performed by management. Any subsequent declines in fair value are recorded as a charge to current period earnings with a corresponding write-down to the asset. All legal fees and direct costs, including foreclosure and other related costs are expensed as incurred.
Mortgage Servicing Rights
MSRs are recognized as separate assets on our consolidated balance sheets upon purchase of the rights or when we retain the right to service loans that we have sold. We initially record all MSRs at fair value. For subsequent measurements, single family MSRs are accounted for at fair value, with changes in fair value recorded through current period earnings, while multifamily and SBA MSRs are accounted for at the lower of amortized cost or fair value.
Subsequent fair value measurements of MSRs are determined by considering the present value of estimated future net servicing cash flows. Changes in the fair value of MSRs result from changes in (1) model inputs and assumptions and (2) modeled amortization, representing the collection and realization of expected cash flows and curtailments over time. The significant
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model inputs used to measure the fair value of MSRs include assumptions regarding market interest rates, projected prepayment speeds, discount rates, estimated costs of servicing and other income and additional expenses associated with the collection of delinquent loans.
For single family MSRs, loan servicing income includes fees earned for servicing the loans and the changes in fair value over the reporting period of both our MSRs and the derivatives used to economically hedge our MSRs. For other MSRs, loan servicing income includes fees earned for servicing the loans less the amortization of the related MSRs and any impairment adjustments.
Revenue Recognition
Descriptions of our primary revenue-generating activities that fall within the scope of ASC Topic 606 Revenue Recognition and are presented in our consolidated income statements as follows:
Depositor and other retail and banking fees
Depositor and other retail banking fees consist of monthly service fees, check orders, and other deposit account related fees. The Company's performance obligation for these fees is generally satisfied, and the related revenue recognized, over the period in which the service is provided.
Commission Income
Commission income primarily consists of revenue received on insurance policies and monthly investment management fees earned where the Company has acted as an intermediary between customers and the insurance carriers or investment advisers.
The Company's performance obligation for commissions is generally satisfied, and the related revenue generally recognized, over the course of the policy or over the period in which the services are provided, generally monthly.
Credit Card Fees
The Company offers credit cards to its customers through a third party and earns a fee on each transaction and a fee for each new account activation on a net basis. Revenue is recognized when the services are performed.
Sale of Other Real Estate Owned
A gain or loss, the difference between the cost basis of the property and its sale price, on other real estate owned is recognized when the performance obligation is met, which is at the time the property title is transferred to the buyer. To record a sale of OREO, the Company evaluates if: (a) a commitment on the buyer’s part exists, (b) collection is probable in circumstances where the initial investment is minimal and (c) the buyer has obtained control of the asset, including the significant risks and rewards of ownership. If there is no commitment on the buyer’s part, collection is not probable or the buyer has not obtained control of the asset, then a gain cannot be recognized.
Other Noninterest Income
Other noninterest income includes revenue related to mortgage servicing activities and gains on sales of loans, which are not subject to the requirements of ASC Topic 606.
Premises and Equipment
Premises and equipment are carried at cost less accumulated depreciation and amortization. Depreciation and amortization are computed using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets, which generally range from 3 to 20 years. The cost of leasehold improvements is amortized using the straight-line method over the shorter of the estimated useful life of the asset or the term of the related leases. The Company periodically evaluates premises and equipment for impairment.
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Leases
We determine if an arrangement is a lease at inception. Operating and finance leases are included in lease right-of-use ("ROU") assets, and lease liabilities in our consolidated balance sheets. ROU assets represent our right to use an underlying asset for the lease term and lease liabilities represent our obligation to make lease payments arising from the lease. The lease liability is recognized at commencement date based on the present value of lease payments over the lease term. The right-of-use asset is based on the lease liability adjusted for the reclassification of certain balance sheet amounts such as prepaid rent, lease incentives and deferred rent. As the rate implicit in most of our leases are not readily determinable, we generally use our incremental borrowing rate based on the estimated rate of interest for collateralized borrowing over a similar term of the lease contract at commencement date. We have lease agreements with lease and non-lease components, which are generally accounted for separately for real estate leases.
Certain of our lease agreements include rental payments that adjust periodically based on changes in the Consumer Price Index ("CPI"). Subsequent increases in the CPI are treated as variable lease payments and recognized in the period in which the obligation for those payments is incurred. The ROU assets and lease liabilities are not re-measured as a result of changes in the CPI.
Lease expense for operating leases is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term. Lease expense for our financing leases is comprised of the amortization of the right-of-use asset and interest expense recognized based on the effective interest method.
We use the long-lived assets impairment guidance under ASC Topic 360-10-35, "Property, Plant and Equipment," to determine whether an ROU asset is impaired, and if impaired, the amount of loss to recognize. Long-lived assets are tested for recoverability whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that their carrying amounts may not be recoverable. These could include vacating the leased space, obsolescence, or physical damage to a facility. If an impairment loss is recognized for a ROU asset, the adjusted carrying amount of the ROU asset would be its new accounting basis. The remaining ROU asset (after the impairment write-down) is amortized on a straight-line basis over the remaining lease term.
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
Goodwill is recorded upon completion of a business combination as the excess of the fair value of the consideration transferred, plus the fair value of any noncontrolling interests in the acquiree, over the fair value of the net assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of the acquisition date. Goodwill has been determined to have an indefinite useful life and is not amortized, but tested for impairment at least annually or more frequently if events and circumstances occur that indicate it is more likely than not the fair value of the reporting unit is less than its carrying value necessitating an impairment test. The Company typically performs its annual impairment testing in the second or third quarter.
Intangible assets with definite useful lives, such as core deposit intangible assets arising from bank acquisitions, are amortized over their estimated useful lives.
On March 25, 2019, the Company completed its acquisition of a branch and its related deposits and loans in San Diego County from Silvergate Bank, along with its business lending team. The application of the acquisition method of accounting resulted in recording goodwill of $ 5.9 million and core deposit intangibles of $ 1.9 million.
Securities Sold Under Agreements to Repurchase
From time to time, the Company may enter into sales of securities under agreements to repurchase ("repurchase agreements"). Repurchase agreements are accounted for as financing arrangements with the obligation to repurchase securities sold reflected as a liability on the consolidated balance sheets. The securities underlying the repurchase agreements continue to be recognized as AFS securities in the consolidated balance sheet.
Income Taxes
Our income tax expense is the total of current year income tax due or refundable and the change in deferred tax assets and liabilities.
Deferred tax assets and liabilities arise from temporary differences between the tax basis of assets and liabilities and their reported amounts in the financial statements, which will result in taxable or deductible amounts in the future. Deferred tax assets and tax carryforwards are only recognized if, in the opinion of management, it is more likely than not that the deferred
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tax assets will be realized. The effect on deferred taxes of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date. We are subject to federal income tax and also state income taxes in a number of different states.
A tax position is recognized as a benefit only if it is “more likely than not” that the tax position would be sustained in a tax examination, with a tax examination being presumed to occur. The amount recognized is the largest amount of tax benefit that is greater than 50% likely of being realized on examination. For tax positions not meeting the "more likely than not" test, no tax benefit is recorded. The Company recognizes interest and penalties related to income tax matters in income tax expense.
Derivatives and Hedging Activities
In the ordinary course of business, the Company enters into derivative transactions to manage various risks and to accommodate the business requirements of its customers. The fair value of derivative instruments are recognized as either assets or liabilities on the consolidated balance sheet. All derivatives are evaluated at inception as to whether or not they are hedging or non-hedging activities. For derivative instruments designated as non-hedging activities (also referred to as economic hedges), the change in fair value is recognized currently in earnings. Gains and losses on derivative contracts utilized for economically hedging the mortgage pipeline are recognized as part of the net gain on mortgage loan origination and sale activities within noninterest income. Gains and losses on derivative contracts utilized for economically hedging our single family MSRs are recognized as part of loan servicing income within noninterest income.
For derivative instruments designated as hedging activities, a qualitative analysis is performed at inception to determine if the derivative instrument is highly effective in achieving offsetting changes in fair value or cash flows attributable to the hedged risk during the period that the hedge is designated. Subsequently, a qualitative assessment of a hedge’s effectiveness is performed on a quarterly basis. All derivative instruments that qualify and are designated for hedge accounting are recorded at fair value and classified as either a hedge of the fair value of a recognized asset or liability ("fair value hedge") or a hedge of a forecasted transaction or the variability of cash flows to be received or paid related to a recognized asset or liability ("cash flow hedge"). Changes in the fair value of a derivative that is highly effective and designated as a fair value hedge is recognized in earnings and the change in fair value on the hedged item attributable to the hedged risk adjusts the carrying amount of the hedged item and is recognized currently in earnings. Changes in the fair value of a derivative that is highly effective and designated as a cash flow hedge are recorded in other comprehensive income (loss) until cash flows of the hedged item are realized. All amounts recognized in earnings are presented in the same income statement line item as the earnings effect of the hedged item.
If a derivative designated as a cash flow hedge is terminated or ceases to be highly effective, the gain or loss in other comprehensive income (loss) is amortized to earnings over the period the forecasted hedged transactions impact earnings. If a hedged forecasted transaction is no longer probable, hedge accounting is ceased and any gain or loss included in other comprehensive income (loss) is reported in earnings immediately, unless the forecasted transaction is at least reasonably possible of occurring, whereby the amounts remain within other comprehensive income (loss).
Derivative instruments expose us to credit risk in the event of nonperformance by counterparties. This risk consists primarily of the termination value of agreements where the Company is in a favorable position. The Company minimizes counterparty credit risk through credit approvals, limits, monitoring procedures, and obtaining collateral, as appropriate.
The Company also executes interest rate swaps with commercial banking customers to facilitate their respective risk management strategies. These interest rate swaps are economically hedged by simultaneously entering into an offsetting interest rate swap that the Company executes with a third party, such that the Company minimizes its net risk exposure.
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Share-Based Compensation
The Company issues various forms of stock-based compensation awards annually, including restricted stock units ("RSUs") and performance stock units ("PSUs"). Compensation expense related to RSUs is based on the fair value of the underlying stock on the award date and is recognized over the period in which an employee is required to provide services in exchange for the award, generally the vesting period. PSUs are subject to market-based vesting criteria in addition to a requisite service period and cliff vest based on those conditions at the end of three years. The grant date fair value of PSUs is determined through the use of an independent third party which employs the use of a Monte Carlo simulation. The Monte Carlo simulation estimates grant date fair value using input assumptions similar to those used in the Black-Scholes model, however, it also incorporates into the grant date fair value calculation the probability that the performance targets will be achieved. The Black-Scholes model uses certain assumptions to determine grant-date fair value such as: expected volatility, expected term of the option, expected risk-free rate of interest and expected dividend yield on the Company’s common stock. Forfeitures of stock-based awards are recognized when they occur.
Fair Value Measurement
Fair values of financial instruments are estimated using relevant market information and other assumptions, as more fully disclosed in a separate note. Fair value is an exit price, representing the amount that would be received to sell an asset or transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants. Fair value estimates involve uncertainties and matters of significant judgment regarding interest rates, credit risk, prepayments, and other factors, especially in the absence of broad markets for particular items. Fair value measures are classified according to a three-tier fair value hierarchy, which is based on the observability of inputs used to measure fair value. Changes in assumptions or in market conditions could significantly affect these estimates.
Transfers of Financial Assets
Transfers of financial assets are accounted for as sales, when control over the assets has been relinquished. Control over transferred assets is deemed to be surrendered when the assets have been isolated from the Company, the transferee obtains the right (free of conditions that constrain it from taking advantage of that right) to pledge or exchange the transferred assets, and the Company does not maintain effective control over the transferred assets through an agreement to repurchase them before their maturity.
Contingencies
Contingent liabilities, including those that exist as a result of a guarantee or indemnification, are recognized when it becomes probable that a loss has been incurred and the amount of the loss is reasonably estimable. For indemnifications provided in sales agreements, a portion of the sale proceeds is allocated to the guarantee, which adjusts the gain or loss that would otherwise result from the transaction. For these indemnifications, the initial liability is amortized to income as the Company's risk is reduced or when the indemnification expires.
Earnings per Share
Earnings per share of common stock is calculated on both a basic and diluted basis, based on the weighted average number of common and common equivalent shares outstanding. Basic earnings per share excludes potential dilution from common equivalent shares, such as those associated with stock-based compensation awards, and is computed by dividing net income allocated to common stockholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted earnings per share reflects the potential dilution that could occur if securities or other contracts to issue common stock, such as common equivalent shares associated with stock-based compensation awards, were exercised or converted into common stock that would then share in the net earnings of the Company. Potential dilution from common equivalent shares is determined using the treasury stock method, reflecting the potential settlement of stock-based compensation awards resulting in the issuance of additional shares of the Company’s common stock. Stock-based compensation awards that would have an anti-dilutive effect have been excluded from the determination of diluted earnings per share.
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Marketing Costs
The Company expenses marketing costs, including advertising, in the period incurred. We incurred $ 4.1 million, $ 2.3 million and $ 5.9 million in marketing costs during 2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively.
Recent Accounting Developments
In December 2019, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") No. 2019-12, “Income Taxes (Topic 740): Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes” (“ASU 2019-12”). ASU 2019-12 removes certain exceptions to the general principles in Topic 740 in GAAP. ASU 2019-12 is effective for public entities for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2020, with early adoption permitted. The Company adopted this ASU on January 1, 2021 and it did not have a material effect on the Company’s financial position, results of operations or financial statement disclosures.
In March 2020, the FASB issued ASU No. 2020-04, Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848). This ASU provides optional expedients and exceptions for contracts, hedging relationships, and other transactions that reference LIBOR rates expected to be discontinued because of reference rate reform. In January 2021, the FASB issued ASU 2021-01, "Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848)," which clarifies certain optional expedients and exceptions in Topic 848 for contract modifications and hedge accounting applied to derivatives that are affected by the transition to alternative rates. The ASUs are effective for all entities as of March 12, 2020 through December 31, 2022. These ASUs are not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s financial position or results of operations.
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NOTE 2– INVESTMENT SECURITIES:
The following tables set forth certain information regarding the amortized cost and fair values of our investment securities AFS and held-to-maturity ("HTM"):
At December 31, 2021
(in thousands) Amortized
cost Gross
unrealized
gains Gross
unrealized
losses Fair
value
AFS
Mortgage-backed securities ("MBS"):
Residential $ 32,905 $ 396 $ ( 338 ) $ 32,963
Commercial 62,094 933 ( 235 ) 62,792
Collateralized mortgage obligations ("CMOs")
Residential 186,703 2,012 ( 1,321 ) 187,394
Commercial 135,102 1,890 ( 333 ) 136,659
Municipal bonds 516,693 24,154 ( 924 ) 539,923
Corporate debt securities 18,918 699 ( 1 ) 19,616
U.S. Treasury securities 23,348 — ( 173 ) 23,175
Total $ 975,763 $ 30,084 $ ( 3,325 ) $ 1,002,522
HTM
Municipal bonds $ 4,169 $ 136 $ — $ 4,305
At December 31, 2020
(in thousands) Amortized
cost Gross
unrealized
gains Gross
unrealized
losses Fair
value
AFS
MBS:
Residential $ 50,001 $ 1,237 $ ( 192 ) $ 51,046
Commercial 43,061 2,131 ( 8 ) 45,184
CMOs:
Residential 228,685 6,319 ( 95 ) 234,909
Commercial 155,645 3,719 ( 181 ) 159,183
Municipal bonds 533,719 31,321 ( 337 ) 564,703
Corporate debt securities 14,381 841 — 15,222
Agency debentures 1,846 — — 1,846
Total $ 1,027,338 $ 45,568 $ ( 813 ) $ 1,072,093
HTM
Municipal bonds $ 4,271 $ 236 $ — $ 4,507
MBS and CMOs represent securities primarily issued by government sponsored enterprises ("GSEs"). Most of the MBS and CMO securities in our investment portfolio are guaranteed by Fannie Mae, Ginnie Mae or Freddie Mac. Municipal bonds are comprised of general obligation bonds (i.e., backed by the general credit of the issuer) and revenue bonds (i.e., backed by either collateral or revenues from the specific project being financed) issued by various municipal corporations. As of December 31, 2021 and 2020, all securities held, including municipal bonds and corporate debt securities, were rated investment grade based upon external ratings where available and, where not available, based upon internal ratings which correspond to ratings as defined by Standard and Poor’s Rating Services or Moody's Investors Services.
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Investment securities AFS that were in an unrealized loss position are presented in the following tables based on the length of time the individual securities have been in an unrealized loss position:
At December 31, 2021
Less than 12 months 12 months or more Total
(in thousands) Gross
unrealized
losses Fair
value Gross
unrealized
losses Fair
value Gross
unrealized
losses Fair
value
MBS:
Residential
$ ( 38 ) $ 5,324 $ ( 300 ) $ 2,406 $ ( 338 ) $ 7,730
Commercial ( 235 ) 18,127 — — ( 235 ) 18,127
CMOs:
Residential ( 1,007 ) 53,068 ( 314 ) 7,116 ( 1,321 ) 60,184
Commercial ( 135 ) 14,806 ( 198 ) 5,132 ( 333 ) 19,938
Municipal bonds ( 914 ) 64,237 ( 10 ) 1,058 ( 924 ) 65,295
Corporate debt securities ( 1 ) 3,164 — — ( 1 ) 3,164
U.S. Treasury securities ( 173 ) 23,175 — — ( 173 ) 23,175
Total $ ( 2,503 ) $ 181,901 $ ( 822 ) $ 15,712 $ ( 3,325 ) $ 197,613
At December 31, 2020
Less than 12 months 12 months or more Total
(in thousands) Gross
unrealized
losses Fair
value Gross
unrealized
losses Fair
value Gross
unrealized
losses Fair
value
MBS:
Residential $ ( 7 ) $ 1,196 $ ( 185 ) $ 1,432 $ ( 192 ) $ 2,628
Commercial ( 8 ) 925 — — ( 8 ) 925
CMOs:
Residential ( 95 ) 7,391 — — ( 95 ) 7,391
Commercial ( 39 ) 6,687 ( 142 ) 15,358 ( 181 ) 22,045
Municipal bonds ( 337 ) 10,512 — — ( 337 ) 10,512
Total $ ( 486 ) $ 26,711 $ ( 327 ) $ 16,790 $ ( 813 ) $ 43,501
There were no HTM securities in an unrealized loss position at December 31, 2021 and 2020.
The Company has evaluated AFS securities that are in an unrealized loss position and has determined that the decline in value is temporary and is related to the change in market interest rates since purchase. The decline in value is not related to any issuer- or industry-specific credit event. The Company has not identified any expected credit losses on its debt securities as of December 31, 2021 and 2020. In addition, as of December 31, 2021 and 2020, the Company had not made a decision to sell any of its debt securities held, nor did the Company consider it more likely than not that it would be required to sell such securities before recovery of their amortized cost basis.
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The following tables present the fair value of investment securities AFS and HTM by contractual maturity along with the associated contractual yield.
At December 31, 2021
Within one year After one year
through five years After five years
through ten years After
ten years Total
(dollars in thousands) Fair
Value Weighted
Average
Yield Fair
Value Weighted
Average
Yield Fair
Value Weighted
Average
Yield Fair
Value Weighted
Average
Yield Fair
Value Weighted
Average
Yield
AFS
Municipal bonds $ 4,933 3.79 % $ 14,366 3.26 % $ 68,025 3.60 % $ 452,599 3.23 % $ 539,923 3.28 %
Corporate debt securities — — % 6,563 3.60 % 13,053 5.03 % — — % 19,616 4.55 %
U.S. Treasury securities — — % — — % 23,175 1.27 % — — % 23,175 1.27 %
Total $ 4,933 3.79 % $ 20,929 3.37 % $ 104,253 3.23 % $ 452,599 3.23 % $ 582,714 3.24 %
HTM
Municipal bonds $ 1,684 2.86 % $ 2,621 2.12 % $ — — % $ — — % $ 4,305 2.42 %
At December 31, 2020
Within one year After one year
through five years After five years
through ten years After
ten years Total
(dollars in thousands) Fair
Value Weighted
Average
Yield Fair
Value Weighted
Average
Yield Fair
Value Weighted
Average
Yield Fair
Value Weighted
Average
Yield Fair
Value Weighted
Average
Yield
AFS
Municipal bonds $ 4,024 3.19 % $ 14,978 3.82 % $ 59,496 3.26 % $ 486,205 3.29 % $ 564,703 3.30 %
Corporate debt securities 183 4.27 % 7,059 3.74 % 7,980 4.78 % — — % 15,222 4.30 %
Agency debentures — — % — — % — — % 1,846 2.68 % 1,846 2.68 %
Total $ 4,207 3.24 % $ 22,037 3.80 % $ 67,476 3.45 % $ 488,051 3.29 % $ 581,771 3.33 %
HTM
Municipal bonds $ — — % $ 4,507 2.47 % $ — — % $ — — % $ 4,507 2.47 %
The weighted-average yield is computed using the contractual coupon for each security weighted based on the fair value of each security and does not include adjustments to a tax equivalent basis. MBS and CMOs are excluded from the tables above because such securities are not due on a single maturity date. The weighted average yield of MBS and CMOs as of December 31, 2021 and 2020 was 1.82 % and 1.92 %, respectively.
Sales of AFS investment securities were as follows for the periods indicated:
Years Ended December 31,
(in thousands) 2021 2020 2019
Proceeds $ 28,187 $ 62,378 $ 184,871
Gross gains 288 1,334 894
Gross losses ( 226 ) ( 993 ) ( 901 )
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The following table summarizes the carrying value of securities pledged as collateral to secure public deposits, borrowings and other purposes as permitted or required by law.
At December 31,
(in thousands) 2021 2020
Washington, Oregon and California State to secure public deposits $ 206,153 $ 171,471
Other securities pledged 5,258 3,391
Total securities pledged as collateral $ 211,411 $ 174,862
The Company assesses the creditworthiness of the counterparties that hold the pledged collateral and has determined that these arrangements have little credit risk. There were no securities pledged under repurchase agreements at December 31, 2021 and 2020.
Tax-exempt interest income on AFS securities was $ 10.2 million, $ 10.7 million and $ 10.2 million for 2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively.
NOTE 3- LOANS AND CREDIT QUALITY:
The Company's LHFI is divided into two portfolio segments, commercial loans and consumer loans. Within each portfolio segment, the Company monitors and assesses credit risk based on the risk characteristics of each of the following loan classes: single family and home equity and other loans within the consumer loan portfolio and non-owner occupied CRE, multifamily, construction and land development, owner occupied CRE and commercial business loans within the commercial loan portfolio. LHFI consists of the following:
At December 31,
(in thousands) 2021 2020
CRE
Non-owner occupied CRE $ 705,359 $ 829,538
Multifamily 2,415,359 1,428,092
Construction/land development 496,144 553,695
Total 3,616,862 2,811,325
Commercial and industrial loans
Owner occupied CRE 457,706 467,256
Commercial business 401,872 645,723
Total
859,578 1,112,979
Consumer loans
Single family (1)
763,331 915,123
Home equity and other 303,078 404,753
Total (1)
1,066,409 1,319,876
Total LHFI 5,542,849 5,244,180
ACL
( 47,123 ) ( 64,294 )
Total LHFI less ACL
$ 5,495,726 $ 5,179,886
(1) Includes $ 7.3 million and $ 7.1 million at December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively, of loans where a fair value option election was made at the time of origination and, therefore, are carried at fair value with changes recognized in the consolidated income statements.
Loans totaling $ 2.8 billion and $ 1.4 billion at December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively, were pledged to secure borrowings from the FHLB and loans totaling $ 419 million and $ 569 million at December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively, were pledged to secure borrowings from the FRBSF.
It is the Company's policy to make loans to officers, directors and their associates in the ordinary course of business on substantially the same terms as those prevailing at the time for comparable transactions with other persons. The following is a
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summary of activity during the year ended December 2021 with respect to such aggregate loans to these related parties and their associates:
(in thousands) Year Ended December 31, 2021
Beginning balance $ 73
New loans and advances, net of principal repayments 1,475
Ending balance $ 1,548
Credit Risk Concentrations
Concentrations of credit risk arise when a number of customers are engaged in similar business activities or activities in the same geographic region, or when they have similar economic features that would cause their ability to meet contractual obligations to be similarly affected by changes in economic conditions.
LHFI are primarily secured by real estate located in the Pacific Northwest, California and Hawaii. At December 31, 2021 and 2020, multifamily loans in the state of California represented 33 % and 19 % of the total LHFI portfolio, respectively.
Credit Quality
Management considers the level of ACL to be appropriate to cover credit losses expected over the life of the loans for the LHFI portfolio as of December 31, 2021. The cumulative loss rate used as the basis for the estimate of credit losses is comprised of the Bank’s historical loss experience and eight qualitative factors for current and forecasted periods.
During 2021, the historical expected loss rates decreased from December 31, 2020 due to minimal losses, stable portfolio credit distribution and favorable product mix risk composition. During 2021, the Qualitative Factors decreased significantly due to the improvement in economic conditions, continued favorable performance and outlook of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic of our loan portfolio. As of December 31, 2021, the Bank expects that the markets in which it operates will have stable collateral values and economic outlook over the two-year forecast period.
In addition to the ACL for LHFI, the Company maintains a separate allowance for unfunded loan commitments which is included in accounts payable and other liabilities on our consolidated balance sheets. The allowance for unfunded commitments was $ 2.4 million and $ 1.6 million at December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively.
The Bank has elected to exclude accrued interest receivable from the evaluation of the ACL. Accrued interest on LHFI was $ 17.8 million and $ 21.2 million at December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively and was reported in other assets in the consolidated balance sheets.
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Activity in the ACL for LHFI and the allowance for unfunded commitments was as follows:
Years Ended December 31,
(in thousands) 2021 2020 2019
ACL for LHFI
Beginning balance $ 64,294 $ 41,772 $ 41,470
Provision for credit losses ( 15,816 ) 21,843 ( 122 )
Net (charge-offs) recoveries ( 1,355 ) ( 1,164 ) 424
Impact of ASC 326 adoption
— 1,843 —
Ending balance $ 47,123 $ 64,294 $ 41,772
Allowance for unfunded commitments
Beginning balance $ 1,588 $ 1,065 $ 1,443
Provision for credit losses 816 ( 1,374 ) ( 378 )
Impact of ASC 326 adoption
— 1,897 —
Ending balance $ 2,404 $ 1,588 $ 1,065
Provision for credit losses:
Allowance for credit losses-loans $ ( 15,816 ) $ 21,843 $ ( 122 )
Allowance for unfunded commitments 816 ( 1,374 ) ( 378 )
Total $ ( 15,000 ) $ 20,469 $ ( 500 )
Activity in the ACL by loan portfolio and loan sub-class was as follows.
Year Ended December 31, 2021
(in thousands) Beginning
balance Charge-offs Recoveries Provision Ending
balance
CRE
Non-owner occupied CRE $ 8,845 $ — $ — $ ( 1,336 ) $ 7,509
Multifamily 6,072 — — ( 218 ) 5,854
Construction/land development —
Multifamily construction 4,903 — — ( 4,396 ) 507
CRE construction 1,670 — — ( 1,520 ) 150
Single family construction 5,130 — — 1,281 6,411
Single family construction to permanent 1,315 — — ( 260 ) 1,055
Total 27,935 — — ( 6,449 ) 21,486
Commercial and industrial loans
Owner occupied CRE 4,994 — 12 5,006
Commercial business 17,043 ( 1,739 ) 146 ( 3,177 ) 12,273
Total 22,037 ( 1,739 ) 146 ( 3,165 ) 17,279
Consumer loans
Single family 6,906 ( 127 ) 291 ( 2,676 ) 4,394
Home equity and other 7,416 ( 483 ) 557 ( 3,526 ) 3,964
Total 14,322 ( 610 ) 848 ( 6,202 ) 8,358
Total ACL $ 64,294 $ ( 2,349 ) $ 994 $ ( 15,816 ) $ 47,123
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Year Ended December 31, 2020
(in thousands) Prior to adoption of ASC 326 Impact of ASC 326 adoption Charge-offs Recoveries Provision Ending
balance
CRE
Non-owner occupied CRE $ 7,245 $ ( 3,392 ) $ — $ — $ 4,992 $ 8,845
Multifamily 7,015 ( 2,977 ) — — 2,034 6,072
Construction/land development
Multifamily construction 2,848 693 — — 1,362 4,903
CRE construction 624 ( 115 ) — — 1,161 1,670
Single family construction 3,800 4,280 — 163 ( 3,113 ) 5,130
Single family construction to permanent 1,003 200 — — 112 1,315
Total 22,535 ( 1,311 ) — 163 6,548 27,935
Commercial and industrial loans
Owner occupied CRE 3,639 ( 2,459 ) ( 896 ) — 4,710 4,994
Commercial business 2,915 510 ( 640 ) 110 14,148 17,043
Total 6,554 ( 1,949 ) ( 1,536 ) 110 18,858 22,037
Consumer loans
Single family 6,450 468 ( 17 ) 187 ( 182 ) 6,906
Home equity and other 6,233 4,635 ( 456 ) 385 ( 3,381 ) 7,416
Total 12,683 5,103 ( 473 ) 572 ( 3,563 ) 14,322
Total ACL $ 41,772 $ 1,843 $ ( 2,009 ) $ 845 $ 21,843 $ 64,294
Year Ended December 31, 2019
(in thousands) Beginning
balance Charge-offs Recoveries Provision Ending
balance
CRE
Non-owner occupied CRE $ 5,495 $ — $ — $ 1,750 $ 7,245
Multifamily 5,754 — — 1,261 7,015
Construction/land development 9,001 215 ( 941 ) 8,275
Total 20,250 — 215 2,070 22,535
Commercial and industrial loans
Owner occupied CRE 3,278 — 361 3,639
Commercial business 2,875 ( 315 ) 147 208 2,915
Total 6,153 ( 315 ) 147 569 6,554
Consumer loans
Single family 8,217 — 145 ( 1,912 ) 6,450
Home equity and other 6,850 ( 272 ) 504 ( 849 ) 6,233
Total 15,067 ( 272 ) 649 ( 2,761 ) 12,683
Total ACL $ 41,470 $ ( 587 ) $ 1,011 $ ( 122 ) $ 41,772
Credit Quality Indicators
Management regularly reviews loans in the portfolio to assess credit quality indicators and to determine appropriate loan classification and grading in accordance with applicable bank regulations. The Company's risk rating methodology assigns risk ratings ranging from 1 to 10, where a higher rating represents higher risk. The risk rating of 9 is not used.
Per the Company's policies, most commercial loans pools are non-homogenous and are regularly assessed for credit quality. The rating categories can be generally described by the following groupings for non-homogeneous loans:
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• 1-6: These loans meet the definition of "Pass" assets. They are well protected by the current net worth and paying capacity of the obligor (or guarantors, if any) or by the fair value, less costs to acquire and sell in a timely manner, of any underlying collateral.
• 7: These loans meet the regulatory definition of "Special Mention." They contain potential weaknesses, that if uncorrected may result in deterioration of the likelihood of repayment or in the Bank’s credit position.
• 8: These loans meet the regulatory definition of "Substandard." They are inadequately protected by the current sound worth and paying capacity of the borrower or of the collateral pledged, if any. They have well-defined weaknesses and have unsatisfactory characteristics causing unacceptable levels of risk.
• 10: A loan, or the portion of a loan determined to meet the regulatory definition of “Loss.” The amounts classified as loss have been charged-off.
The risk rating categories can be generally described by the following groupings for homogeneous loans:
• 1-6: These loans meet the definition of "Pass" assets. A homogenous "Pass" loan is typically risk rated based on payment performance.
• 7: These loans meet the regulatory definition of “Special Mention.” A homogeneous special mention loan, risk rated 7, is less than 90 days past due from the required payment date at month-end.
• 8: These loans meet the regulatory definition of “Substandard.” A homogeneous substandard loan, risk rated 8, is 90 days or more past due from the required payment date at month-end.
• 10: These loans meet the regulatory definition of "Loss." A closed-end homogeneous loan not secured by real estate is risk rated 10 when past due 120 cumulative days or more from the contractual due date. Closed-end homogenous loans secured by real estate and all open-end homogenous loans are risk rated 10 when past due 180 cumulative days or more from the contractual due date. These loans, or the portion of these loans classified as loss, are generally charged-off in the month in which the applicable past due period elapses.
Small balance commercial loans are generally considered homogenous unless 30 days or more past due or modified in a troubled debt restructuring that was an interest rate concession or payment modification with a significant balloon and the concession period has not been completed. The risk rating classification for such loans are based on the non-homogenous definitions noted above.
Residential, home equity and other loans modified in a troubled debt restructuring are considered homogeneous unless the modification was an interest rate concession or payment modification with a significant balloon and the concession modification period has not been completed. The risk rating classification for such loans are based on the non-homogeneous definitions noted above.
The following table presents a vintage analysis of the commercial portfolio segment by loan sub-class, risk rating and delinquency status.
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At December 31, 2021
(in thousands) 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 and prior Revolving Revolving-term Total
COMMERCIAL PORTFOLIO
Non-owner occupied CRE
1-6 Pass
$ 68,647 $ 50,571 $ 169,711 $ 130,877 $ 100,674 $ 183,024 $ 963 $ 892 $ 705,359
7- Special Mention
— — — — — — — — —
8 - Substandard
— — — — — — — — —
Total 68,647 50,571 169,711 130,877 100,674 183,024 963 892 705,359
Multifamily
1-6 Pass
1,315,204 561,666 286,826 60,372 26,065 165,225 1 — 2,415,359
7- Special Mention
— — — — — — — — —
8 - Substandard
— — — — — — — — —
Total 1,315,204 561,666 286,826 60,372 26,065 165,225 1 — 2,415,359
Multifamily construction
1-6 Pass
7,825 22,863 7,173 — — — — — 37,861
7- Special Mention
— — — — — — — — —
8 - Substandard
— — — — — — — — —
Total 7,825 22,863 7,173 — — — — — 37,861
CRE construction
1-6 Pass
7,694 3,960 — 1,962 — 556 — — 14,172
7- Special Mention
— — — — — — — — —
8 - Substandard
— — — — — — — — —
Total 7,694 3,960 — 1,962 — 556 — — 14,172
Single family construction
1-6 Pass
146,595 35,640 14,509 — — 77 99,206 — 296,027
7- Special Mention
— — — — — — — — —
8 - Substandard
— — — — — — — — —
Total 146,595 35,640 14,509 — — 77 99,206 — 296,027
Single family construction to permanent
Current
90,311 42,636 13,362 1,775 — — — — 148,084
Past due:
30-59 days
— — — — — — — — —
60-89 days
— — — — — — — — —
90+ days
— — — — — — — — —
Total 90,311 42,636 13,362 1,775 — — — — 148,084
Owner occupied CRE
1-6 Pass
70,902 47,536 57,423 47,716 67,042 106,659 798 2,839 400,915
7- Special Mention
— — — 2,196 6,019 145 — 60 8,420
8 - Substandard
— — 18,665 1,111 10,151 18,444 — — 48,371
Total 70,902 47,536 76,088 51,023 83,212 125,248 798 2,899 457,706
Commercial business
1-6 Pass
88,139 51,453 44,882 24,711 11,859 21,258 112,759 2,104 357,165
7- Special Mention
— — 7,396 — 4,396 — 5,613 134 17,539
8 - Substandard
9,716 3,399 1,667 5,928 1,096 1,328 3,932 102 27,168
Total 97,855 54,852 53,945 30,639 17,351 22,586 122,304 2,340 401,872
Total commercial portfolio $ 1,805,033 $ 819,724 $ 621,614 $ 276,648 $ 227,302 $ 496,716 $ 223,272 $ 6,131 $ 4,476,440
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The following table presents a vintage analysis of the consumer portfolio segment by loan sub-class and delinquency status:
At December 31, 2021
(in thousands) 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 and prior Revolving Revolving-term Total
CONSUMER PORTFOLIO
Single family
Current
$ 176,110 $ 156,360 $ 62,369 $ 66,063 $ 95,988 $ 204,229 $ — $ — $ 761,119
Past due:
30-59 days
— — 291 — — — — — 291
60-89 days
— — — — 314 471 — — 785
90+ days
— — 561 452 — 123 — — 1,136
Total (1)
176,110 156,360 63,221 66,515 96,302 204,823 — — 763,331
Home equity and other
Current
2,005 474 393 532 516 2,609 290,512 5,273 302,314
Past due:
30-59 days
— 3 — — — 94 40 — 137
60-89 days
— — — — — — 12 62 74
90+ days
3 — — — — 6 544 — 553
Total 2,008 477 393 532 516 2,709 291,108 5,335 303,078
Total consumer portfolio $ 178,118 $ 156,837 $ 63,614 $ 67,047 $ 96,818 $ 207,532 $ 291,108 $ 5,335 $ 1,066,409
Total LHFI $ 1,983,151 $ 976,561 $ 685,228 $ 343,695 $ 324,120 $ 704,248 $ 514,380 $ 11,466 $ 5,542,849
(1) Includes $ 7.3 million of loans where a fair value option election was made at the time of origination and, therefore, are carried at fair value with changes recognized in the consolidated income statements.
The following table presents a vintage analysis of the commercial portfolio segment by loan sub-class, risk rating and delinquency status:
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At December 31, 2020
(in thousands) 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 and prior Revolving Revolving-term Total
COMMERCIAL PORTFOLIO
Non-owner occupied CRE
1-6 Pass
$ 53,782 $ 176,556 $ 165,268 $ 147,719 $ 150,221 $ 131,935 $ 796 $ 1,031 $ 827,308
7- Special Mention
— — — — — 2,230 — — 2,230
8 - Substandard
— — — — — — — — —
Total 53,782 176,556 165,268 147,719 150,221 134,165 796 1,031 829,538
Multifamily
1-6 Pass
711,009 324,246 100,572 32,693 166,937 92,255 380 — 1,428,092
7- Special Mention
— — — — — — — — —
8 - Substandard
— — — — — — — — —
Total 711,009 324,246 100,572 32,693 166,937 92,255 380 — 1,428,092
Multifamily construction
1-6 Pass
12,182 21,366 45,256 11,823 — — — — 90,627
7- Special Mention
— — — — 24,702 — — — 24,702
8 - Substandard
— — — — — — — — —
Total 12,182 21,366 45,256 11,823 24,702 — — — 115,329
CRE construction
1-6 Pass
3,963 — 2,104 14,721 — 614 5,883 — 27,285
7- Special Mention
— — — — — — — — —
8 - Substandard
— — — — — — — — —
Total 3,963 — 2,104 14,721 — 614 5,883 — 27,285
Single family construction
1-6 Pass
121,233 47,539 14,055 — — 600 75,743 — 259,170
7- Special Mention
— — — — — — — — —
8 - Substandard
— — — — — — — — —
Total 121,233 47,539 14,055 — — 600 75,743 — 259,170
Single family construction to permanent
Current
62,955 72,825 15,443 688 — — — — 151,911
Past due:
30-59 days
— — — — — — — — —
60-89 days
— — — — — — — — —
90+ days
— — — — — — — — —
Total 62,955 72,825 15,443 688 — — — — 151,911
Owner occupied CRE
1-6 Pass
48,647 60,872 58,582 85,275 98,046 50,596 — 4,354 406,372
7- Special Mention
— — 5,977 3,529 — — — 69 9,575
8 - Substandard
— 19,407 1,111 10,750 17,122 2,919 — — 51,309
Total 48,647 80,279 65,670 99,554 115,168 53,515 — 4,423 467,256
Commercial business
1-6 Pass
345,540 63,020 47,710 22,556 18,411 14,972 76,218 2,577 591,004
7- Special Mention
— 10,837 2,058 6,653 — — 3,975 166 23,689
8 - Substandard
— 5,923 11,327 2,338 1,891 1,001 8,438 112 31,030
Total 345,540 79,780 61,095 31,547 20,302 15,973 88,631 2,855 645,723
Total commercial portfolio $ 1,359,311 $ 802,591 $ 469,463 $ 338,745 $ 477,330 $ 297,122 $ 171,433 $ 8,309 $ 3,924,304
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The following table presents a vintage analysis of the consumer portfolio segment by loan sub-class and delinquency status:
At December 31, 2020
(in thousands) 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 and prior Revolving Revolving-term Total
CONSUMER PORTFOLIO
Single family
Current
$ 174,994 $ 111,143 $ 154,757 $ 168,412 $ 59,161 $ 242,444 $ — $ — $ 910,911
Past due:
30-59 days
— 570 — 318 — 390 — — 1,278
60-89 days
— — — — — — — — —
90+ days
824 335 405 386 — 984 — — 2,934
Total (1)
175,818 112,048 155,162 169,116 59,161 243,818 — — 915,123
Home equity and other
Current
1,878 1,230 1,311 1,363 431 5,126 384,005 8,147 403,491
Past due:
30-59 days
98 22 — — — 11 66 31 228
60-89 days
— 13 — — — — 129 — 142
90+ days
— 9 — — 275 24 584 — 892
Total 1,976 1,274 1,311 1,363 706 5,161 384,784 8,178 404,753
Total consumer portfolio $ 177,794 $ 113,322 $ 156,473 $ 170,479 $ 59,867 $ 248,979 $ 384,784 $ 8,178 $ 1,319,876
Total LHFI $ 1,537,105 $ 915,913 $ 625,936 $ 509,224 $ 537,197 $ 546,101 $ 556,217 $ 16,487 $ 5,244,180
(1) Includes $ 7.1 million of loans where a fair value option election was made at the time of origination and, therefore, are carried at fair value with changes recognized in the consolidated income statements.
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Collateral Dependent Loans
The following table presents the amortized cost basis of collateral-dependent loans by loan sub-class and collateral type:
At December 31, 2021
(in thousands) Land 1-4 Family Non-residential real estate Other non-real estate Total
Commercial and industrial loans
Owner occupied CRE $ 1,111 $ — $ 2,456 $ — $ 3,567
Commercial business
362 27 562 286 1,237
Total
1,473 27 3,018 286 4,804
Consumer loans
Single family
— 1,598 — — 1,598
Home equity loans and other
— 19 — — 19
Total
— 1,617 — — 1,617
Total collateral-dependent loans $ 1,473 $ 1,644 $ 3,018 $ 286 $ 6,421
At December 31, 2020
(in thousands) Land 1-4 Family Non-residential real estate Other non-real estate Total
Commercial and industrial loans
Owner occupied CRE $ 1,789 $ — $ 3,133 $ — $ 4,922
Commercial business 1,787 545 — 2,882 5,214
Total 3,576 545 3,133 2,882 10,136
Consumer loans
Single family
— 2,457 — — 2,457
Total — 2,457 — — 2,457
Total collateral-dependent loans $ 3,576 $ 3,002 $ 3,133 $ 2,882 $ 12,593
Nonaccrual and Past Due Loans
The following table presents nonaccrual status for loans:
At December 31, 2021 At December 31, 2020
(in thousands) Nonaccrual with no related ACL Total Nonaccrual Nonaccrual with no related ACL Total Nonaccrual
Commercial and industrial loans
Owner occupied CRE $ 3,568 $ 3,568 $ 4,922 $ 4,922
Commercial business 1,210 5,023 3,100 9,183
Total
4,778 8,591 8,022 14,105
Consumer loans
Single family 1,324 2,802 2,173 4,883
Home equity and other 23 808 2 1,734
Total 1,347 3,610 2,175 6,617
Total nonaccrual loans $ 6,125 $ 12,201 $ 10,197 $ 20,722
The following tables present an aging analysis of past due loans by loan portfolio segment and loan sub-class:
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At December 31, 2021
Past Due and Still Accruing
(in thousands)
30-59 days
60-89 days
90 days or more Nonaccrual Total past
due and nonaccrual (3)
Current Total
loans
CRE
Non-owner occupied CRE $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — $ 705,359 $ 705,359
Multifamily — — — — — 2,415,359 2,415,359
Construction/land development
Multifamily construction — — — — — 37,861 37,861
CRE construction — — — — — 14,172 14,172
Single family construction — — — — — 296,027 296,027
Single family construction to permanent — — — — — 148,084 148,084
Total
— — — — — 3,616,862 3,616,862
Commercial and industrial loans
Owner occupied CRE — — — 3,568 3,568 454,138 457,706
Commercial business 198 — — 5,023 5,221 396,651 401,872
Total 198 — — 8,591 8,789 850,789 859,578
Consumer loans
Single family
892 820 6,717 (2) 2,802 11,231 752,100 763,331 (1)
Home equity and other 118 74 — 808 1,000 302,078 303,078
Total 1,010 894 6,717 3,610 12,231 1,054,178 1,066,409
Total loans $ 1,208 $ 894 $ 6,717 $ 12,201 $ 21,020 $ 5,521,829 $ 5,542,849
% 0.02 % 0.02 % 0.12 % 0.22 % 0.38 % 99.62 % 100.00 %
At December 31, 2020
Past Due and Still Accruing
(in thousands) 30-59 days 60-89 days 90 days or more Nonaccrual Total past
due and nonaccrual (3)
Current Total
loans
CRE
Non-owner occupied CRE $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — $ 829,538 $ 829,538
Multifamily — — — — — 1,428,092 1,428,092
Construction and land development
Multifamily construction — — — — — 115,329 115,329
CRE construction — — — — — 27,285 27,285
Single family construction — — — — — 259,170 259,170
Single family construction to permanent — — — — — 151,911 151,911
Total
— — — — — 2,811,325 2,811,325
Commercial and industrial loans
Owner occupied CRE — — — 4,922 4,922 462,334 467,256
Commercial business — — 9,183 9,183 636,540 645,723
Total
— — — 14,105 14,105 1,098,874 1,112,979
Consumer loans
Single family
2,161 418 11,476 (2) 4,883 18,938 896,185 915,123 (1)
Home equity and other 228 135 — 1,734 2,097 402,656 404,753
Total 2,389 553 11,476 6,617 21,035 1,298,841 1,319,876
Total loans $ 2,389 $ 553 $ 11,476 $ 20,722 $ 35,140 $ 5,209,040 $ 5,244,180
% 0.05 % 0.01 % 0.22 % 0.40 % 0.67 % 99.33 % 100.00 %
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(1) Includes $ 7.3 million and $ 7.1 million of loans at December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively, where a fair value option election was made at the time of origination and, therefore, are carried at fair value with changes recognized in our consolidated income statements.
(2) FHA-insured and VA-guaranteed single family loans that are 90 days or more past due are maintained on accrual status if they are determined to have little to no risk of loss.
(3) Includes loans whose repayments are insured by the FHA or guaranteed by the VA or SBA of $ 8.4 million and $ 14.7 million at December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively.
The following tables present information about troubled debt restructuring ("TDR") activity for the periods indicated:
Year Ended December 31, 2021
(dollars in thousands) Number of loan
modifications Recorded
investment Related charge-
offs
Consumer loans
Single family
Interest rate reduction
20 $ 5,482 $ —
Payment restructure
7 2,815 —
Total
27 8,297 —
Total loans
Interest rate reduction
20 5,482 —
Payment restructure
7 2,815 —
Total 27 $ 8,297 $ —
Year Ended December 31, 2020
(dollars in thousands) Number of loan
modifications Recorded
investment Related charge-
offs
Commercial and industrial loans
Owner occupied CRE
Payment restructure
1 $ 678 $ —
Commercial business
Payment restructure
1 1,125 —
Total commercial and industrial
Payment restructure
2 1,803 —
Total
2 1,803 —
Consumer loans
Single family
Interest rate reduction
27 5,979 —
Payment restructure
14 2,695 —
Total
41 8,674 —
Total loans
Interest rate reduction
27 5,979 —
Payment restructure
16 4,498 —
Total
43 $ 10,477 $ —
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Year Ended December 31, 2019
(dollars in thousands) Number of loan
modifications Recorded
investment Related charge-
offs
CRE
Construction and land development
Payment restructure
1 $ 4,675 $ —
Total
1 4,675 —
Commercial and industrial loans
Owner occupied CRE
Payment restructure
1 5,840 —
Commercial business
Payment restructure
1 259 —
Total commercial and industrial
Payment restructure
2 6,099 —
Total
2 6,099 —
Consumer loans
Single family
Interest rate reduction
21 3,925 —
Payment restructure
118 25,795 —
Home equity and other
Payment restructure
1 116 —
Total consumer
Interest rate reduction
21 3,925 —
Payment restructure
119 25,911 —
Total
140 29,836 —
Total loans
Interest rate reduction
21 3,925 —
Payment restructure
122 36,685 —
Total
143 $ 40,610 $ —
A TDR loan is considered re-defaulted when it becomes doubtful that the objectives of the modifications will be met, generally when a consumer loan TDR becomes 60 days or more past due on principal or interest payments or when a commercial loan TDR becomes 90 days or more past due on principal or interest payments. The following table presents loans that were modified as TDRs within the previous 12 months and subsequently re-defaulted during 2021 and 2020, respectively:
Years Ended December 31,
2021 2020
(dollars in thousands) Number of loan relationships that re-defaulted Recorded
investment Number of loan relationships that re-defaulted Recorded
investment
Commercial and industrial loans-owner occupied CRE 1 $ 678 — $ —
Consumer loans-single family 11 3,040 20 3,809
Total
12 $ 3,718 20 $ 3,809
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security ("CARES") Act provided temporary relief from the accounting and disclosure requirements for TDRs for certain loan modifications that are the result of a hardship that is related, either directly or indirectly, to the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition, interagency guidance issued by federal banking regulators and endorsed by the FASB staff has indicated that borrowers who receive relief are not experiencing financial difficulty if they meet the following qualifying criteria:
• The modification is in response to the National Emergency related to the COVID pandemic;
• The borrower was current at the time the modification program was implemented; and
• The modification is short-term
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We have elected to apply temporary relief under Section 4013 of the CARES Act to certain eligible short-term modifications and will not treat qualifying loan modifications as TDRs for accounting or disclosure purposes. Additionally, eligible short-term loan modifications subject to the practical expedient in the interagency guidance will not be treated as TDRs for accounting or disclosure purposes if they qualify.
As of December 31, 2021, excluding any SBA guaranteed loans for which the government was making payments as provided for under the CARES Act, or single family loans that are guaranteed by FHA or VA, the Company has outstanding balances of $ 28 million on 41 loans that were approved for forbearance under this program.
The Bank will exercise judgment in determining the risk rating for impacted borrowers and will not automatically adversely classify credits that are affected by COVID-19. The Bank also will not designate loans with deferrals granted due to COVID-19 as past due because of the deferral. Due to the short-term nature of the forbearance and other relief programs we are offering as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, we expect that borrowers granted relief under these programs will generally not be reported as nonaccrual.
NOTE 4– PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT, NET:
Premises and equipment consisted of the following:
At December 31,
(in thousands) 2021 2020
Furniture and equipment $ 54,548 $ 52,761
Leasehold improvements 41,426 40,801
Land and buildings 36,121 35,594
Total 132,095 129,156
Less: accumulated depreciation ( 73,941 ) ( 64,054 )
Net $ 58,154 $ 65,102
NOTE 5– DEPOSITS:
Deposit balances, including their weighted average rates, were as follows:
(dollars in thousands) At December 31, 2021 Weighted Average Rate At December 31, 2020 Weighted Average Rate
Noninterest-bearing demand deposits $ 1,617,069 — % $ 1,337,010 — %
Interest-bearing demand accounts 513,810 0.10 % 484,265 0.10 %
Savings 302,389 0.06 % 264,024 0.07 %
Money market 2,806,313 0.15 % 2,596,453 0.21 %
Certificates of deposit 906,928 0.51 % 1,139,807 0.93 %
Total $ 6,146,509 0.15 % $ 5,821,559 0.29 %
There were $ 342 million and $ 331 million in public funds included in deposits at December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively.
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Certificates of deposit outstanding mature as follows:
(in thousands) December 31, 2021
Within one year $ 718,838
One to two years 162,954
Two to three years 18,553
Three to four years 3,803
Four to five years 2,780
Thereafter —
Total $ 906,928
The aggregate amount of time deposits in denominations of more than the FDIC limit of $250,000 at December 31, 2021 and 2020 was $ 108 million and $ 130 million, respectively. There were $ 145 million and $ 210 million of brokered deposits at December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively.
NOTE 6– BORROWINGS:
The Company borrows funds through advances from the Des Moines FHLB. FHLB advances totaled $ 41 million and $ 302 million as of December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively. The $ 41 million of FHLB advances outstanding at December 31, 2021 matured in the first quarter of 2022. Weighted-average interest rates on the advances were 0.30 % and 0.32 % at December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively. As of December 31, 2021 and 2020, the Company held $ 10.4 million and $ 20.3 million, respectively, of FHLB stock.
At December 31, 2021 and 2020, we had no federal funds purchased and securities sold under agreements to repurchase. At December 31, 2021 and 2020, there were zero and $ 20.8 million in outstanding borrowings from the FRBSF, respectively, which bore interest of 0.25 % at 2020 .
NOTE 7– LONG-TERM DEBT:
At December 31, 2021 and 2020, the Company had outstanding $ 64 million of Senior Notes and $ 62 million of trust preferred securities. The Senior Notes bear interest at a rate of 6.50 % and mature in 2026.
The Company issued trust preferred securities during the period from 2005 through 2007, resulting in a debt balance of $ 62 million that remains outstanding at December 31, 2021. In connection with the issuance of trust preferred securities, HomeStreet, Inc. issued to HomeStreet Statutory Trust Junior Subordinated Deferrable Interest Debentures. The sole assets of the HomeStreet Statutory Trust are the Subordinated Debt Securities I, II, III, and IV.
The Subordinated Debt Securities outstanding as of December 31, 2021 and 2020 are as follows:
HomeStreet Statutory Trust
(dollars in thousands) I II III IV
Date issued June 2005 September 2005 February 2006 March 2007
Amount $ 5,155 $ 20,619 $ 20,619 $ 15,464
Interest rate 3 MO LIBOR + 1.70 %
3 MO LIBOR + 1.50 %
3 MO LIBOR + 1.37 %
3 MO LIBOR + 1.68 %
Maturity date June 2035 December 2035 March 2036 June 2037
Call option (1)
Quarterly Quarterly Quarterly Quarterly
(1) Call options are exercisable at par and are callable, without penalty on a quarterly basis, starting five years after issuance.
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NOTE 8– DERIVATIVES AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES:
To reduce the risk of significant interest rate fluctuations on the value of certain assets and liabilities, such as single family mortgage LHFS and MSRs, the Company utilizes derivatives as economic hedges. The notional amounts and fair values for derivatives, which are included in other assets or accounts payable and other liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets consist of the following:
At December 31, 2021
Notional amount Fair value derivatives
(in thousands) Asset Liability
Forward sale commitments $ 793,208 $ 723 $ ( 640 )
Interest rate lock commitments 115,025 2,487 ( 3 )
Interest rate swaps 287,352 4,381 ( 4,541 )
Futures 1,082,000 334 —
Total derivatives before netting $ 2,277,585 7,925 ( 5,184 )
Netting adjustment/Cash collateral (1)
1,355 3,921
Carrying value on consolidated balance sheet $ 9,280 $ ( 1,263 )
At December 31, 2020
Notional amount Fair value derivatives
(in thousands) Asset Liability
Forward sale commitments $ 977,974 $ 1,035 $ ( 3,714 )
Interest rate lock commitments 493,873 17,395 ( 3 )
Interest rate swaps 536,969 17,459 ( 20,511 )
Futures 314,000 — ( 4 )
Total derivatives before netting $ 2,322,816 35,889 ( 24,232 )
Netting adjustment/Cash collateral (1)
( 8,250 ) 21,447
Carrying value on consolidated balance sheet $ 27,639 $ ( 2,785 )
(1) Includes net cash collateral paid of $ 5.3 million and $ 13.2 million at December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively.
The Company nets derivative assets and liabilities when a legally enforceable master netting agreement exists between the Company and the derivative counterparty. Derivatives are reported at their respective fair values in the other assets or accounts payable and other liabilities line items on the consolidated balance sheets, with changes in fair value reflected in current period earnings.
The following tables present gross fair value and net carrying value information about derivative instruments:
(in thousands) Gross fair value Netting adjustments/Cash collateral (1)
Carrying value
At December 31, 2021
Derivative assets $ 7,925 $ 1,355 $ 9,280
Derivative liabilities ( 5,184 ) 3,921 ( 1,263 )
At December 31, 2020
Derivative assets $ 35,889 $ ( 8,250 ) $ 27,639
Derivative liabilities ( 24,232 ) 21,447 ( 2,785 )
(1) Includes net cash collateral paid of $ 5.3 million and $ 13.2 million at December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively.
The collateral used under the Company's master netting agreements is typically cash, but securities may be used under agreements with certain counterparties. Receivables related to cash collateral that has been paid to counterparties is included in other assets. Payables related to cash collateral that has been received from counterparties is included in accounts payable and
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other liabilities. Interest is owed on amounts received from counterparties and we earn interest on cash paid to counterparties. Any securities pledged to counterparties as collateral remain on the consolidated balance sheets. At December 31, 2021 and 2020, the Company had liabilities of zero and $ 3.3 million, respectively, in cash collateral received from counterparties and receivables of $ 5.3 million and $ 16.5 million, respectively, in cash collateral paid to counterparties.
The following table presents the net gain (loss) recognized on economic hedge derivatives, within the respective line items in the consolidated income statements for the periods indicated:
Years Ended December 31,
(in thousands) 2021 2020
Recognized in noninterest income:
Net gain (loss) on loan origination and sale activities (1)
$ ( 6,057 ) $ ( 7,675 )
Loan servicing income (loss) (2)
( 8,238 ) 20,820
Other (3)
386 ( 421 )
(1) Comprised of IRLCs and forward contracts used as economic hedges of single family mortgage LHFS.
(2) Comprised of interest rate swaps, interest rate swaptions, futures and forward contracts used as economic hedges of single family MSRs.
(3) Impact of interest rate swap agreements executed with commercial banking customers.
The notional amount of open interest rate swap agreements executed with commercial banking customers at December 31, 2021 and 2020 were $ 287 million and $ 246 million, respectively.
NOTE 9– MORTGAGE BANKING OPERATIONS:
LHFS consisted of the following:
At December 31,
(in thousands) 2021 2020
Single family $ 128,041 $ 194,643
CRE, multi-family and SBA 48,090 167,289
Total $ 176,131 $ 361,932
Loans sold consisted of the following for the periods indicated:
Years Ended December 31,
(in thousands) 2021 2020 2019
Single family (1)
$ 2,046,811 $ 1,985,944 $ 3,925,302
CRE, multi-family and SBA 773,378 908,776 843,864
Total $ 2,820,189 $ 2,894,720 $ 4,769,166
(1) 2019 includes both continuing and discontinued operations.
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Gain on loan origination and sale activities, including the effects of derivative risk management instruments, consisted of the following:
Years Ended December 31,
(in thousands) 2021 2020 2019
Single family $ 66,850 $ 100,795 $ 86,686
CRE, multifamily and SBA 25,468 21,769 17,492
Less: Amounts attributed to discontinued operations — — ( 60,056 )
Total $ 92,318 $ 122,564 $ 44,122
The Company's portfolio of loans serviced for others is primarily comprised of loans held in U.S. government and agency MBS issued by Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and Ginnie Mae. The unpaid principal balance of loans serviced for others is as follows:
At December 31,
(in thousands) 2021 2020
Single family
$ 5,539,180 $ 5,914,592
CRE, multi-family and SBA 2,031,087 1,844,241
Total $ 7,570,267 $ 7,758,833
Under the terms of the sales agreements for loans sold to GSEs and other entities, the Company has made representations and warranties that the loans sold meet certain requirements. The Company may be required to repurchase mortgage loans or indemnify loan purchasers due to defects in the origination process of the loan, such as documentation errors, underwriting errors and judgments, appraisal errors, early payment defaults and fraud. The total unpaid principal balance of loans sold on a servicing-retained basis that were subject to the terms and conditions of these representations and warranties totaled $ 5.5 billion and $ 6.0 billion as of December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively. At December 31, 2021 and 2020, the Company had recorded a mortgage repurchase liability for loans sold on a servicing-retained and servicing-released basis, included in accounts payable and other liabilities, of $ 1.3 million and $ 2.1 million, respectively.
The following is a summary of changes in the Company's liability for estimated mortgage repurchase losses:
Years Ended December 31,
(in thousands) 2021 2020
Balance, beginning of period $ 2,122 $ 2,871
Additions, net of adjustments (1)
( 334 ) ( 281 )
Realized losses (2)
( 476 ) ( 468 )
Balance, end of period $ 1,312 $ 2,122
(1) Includes additions for new loan sales and changes in estimated probable future repurchase losses on previously sold loans.
(2) Includes principal losses and accrued interest on repurchased loans, "make-whole" settlements, settlements with claimants and certain related expenses.
The Company has agreements with investors to advance scheduled principal and interest amounts on delinquent loans.
Advances are also made to fund the foreclosure and collection costs of delinquent loans prior to the recovery of reimbursable amounts from investors or borrowers. Advances of $ 1.9 million and $ 3.0 million were recorded in other assets as of December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively.
When the Company has the unilateral right to repurchase Ginnie Mae pool loans it has previously sold (generally loans that are more than 90 days past due), the Company records the balance of the loans as other assets and other liabilities. At December 31, 2021 and 2020, delinquent or defaulted mortgage loans currently in Ginnie Mae pools that the Company has recognized on its consolidated balance sheets totaled $ 12 million and $ 102 million, respectively. The recognition of previously sold loans does not impact the accounting for the previously recognized MSRs.
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Revenue from mortgage servicing, including the effects of derivative risk management instruments, consisted of the following.:
Years Ended December 31,
(in thousands) 2021 2020 2019
Servicing income, net:
Servicing fees and other $ 35,342 $ 32,037 $ 39,561
Amortization of single family MSRs (1)
( 19,669 ) ( 17,754 ) ( 20,670 )
Amortization of multifamily and SBA MSRs ( 7,581 ) ( 5,657 ) ( 5,214 )
8,092 8,626 13,677
Risk management, single family MSRs:
Changes in fair value of MSRs due to assumptions (2)(3)
7,379 ( 19,955 ) ( 16,224 )
Net gain (loss) from derivatives hedging ( 8,238 ) 20,820 14,435
Total ( 859 ) 865 ( 1,789 )
Less: Amounts attributed to discontinued operations — — ( 2,103 )
Loan servicing income $ 7,233 $ 9,491 $ 9,785
(1) Represents changes due to collection/realization of expected cash flows and curtailments.
(2) Principally reflects changes in model assumptions, including prepayment speed assumptions, which are primarily reflected by changes in mortgage interest rates.
(3) Includes pre-tax loss of $ 0.9 million, net of transaction costs and prepayment reserves, resulting from the sales of single family MSRs in 2019.
The Company determines fair value of single family MSRs using a valuation model that calculates the net present value of estimated future cash flows. Estimates of future cash flows include contractual servicing fees, ancillary income and costs of servicing, the timing of which are impacted by assumptions, primarily expected prepayment speeds and discount rates, which relate to the underlying performance of the loans. The changes in single family MSRs measured at fair value are as follows:
Years Ended December 31,
(in thousands) 2021 2020 2019
Beginning balance $ 49,966 $ 68,109 $ 252,168
Additions and amortization:
Originations
23,908 19,424 28,788
Sale — — ( 176,944 )
Amortization (1)
( 19,669 ) ( 17,754 ) ( 20,670 )
Net additions and amortization
4,239 1,670 ( 168,826 )
Changes in fair value assumptions (2)
7,379 ( 19,813 ) ( 15,233 )
Ending balance $ 61,584 $ 49,966 $ 68,109
(1) Represents changes due to collection/realization of expected cash flows and curtailments.
(2) Principally reflects changes in model assumptions, including prepayment speed assumptions, which are primarily reflected by changes in mortgage interest rates.
Key economic assumptions used in measuring the initial fair value of capitalized single family MSRs were as follows:
Years Ended December 31,
(rates per annum) (1)
2021 2020 2019
Constant prepayment rate ("CPR") (2)
8.84 % 11.37 % 18.23 %
Discount rate 8.23 % 7.82 % 9.31 %
(1) Based on a weighted average.
(2) Represents the expected lifetime average CPR used in the model.
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For single family MSRs, we use a discounted cash flow valuation technique which utilizes CPRs and discount rates as significant unobservable inputs as noted in the table below:
At December 31, 2021 At December 31, 2020
Range of Inputs Average (1)
Range of Inputs Average (1)
CPRs 7.90 % - 17.35 %
10.35 % 8.13 %- 19.70 %
12.81 %
Discount Rates 6.94 % - 13.96 %
7.97 % 6.50 % - 13.14 %
8.27 %
(1) Weighted averages of all the inputs within the range.
To compute hypothetical sensitivities of the value of our single MSRs to immediate adverse changes in key assumptions, we computed the impact of changes in CPRs and in discount rates as outlined below:
(dollars in thousands) At December 31, 2021
Fair value of single family MSRs $ 61,584
Expected weighted-average life (in years) 5.94
CPR
Impact on fair value of 25 basis points adverse change in interest rates $ ( 3,641 )
Impact on fair value of 50 basis points adverse change in interest rates $ ( 7,325 )
Discount rate
Impact on fair value of 100 basis points increase $ ( 2,999 )
Impact on fair value of 200 basis points increase $ ( 5,770 )
Generally, increases in the CPR or the discount rate utilized in the fair value measurements of single family MSRs will result in a decrease in fair value. Conversely, decreases in the CPR or the discount rate will result in an increase in fair value. These sensitivities are hypothetical and subject to key assumptions of the underlying valuation model. As the table above demonstrates, the Company's methodology for estimating the fair value of MSRs is highly sensitive to changes in key assumptions. Changes in fair value resulting from changes in assumptions generally cannot be extrapolated because the relationship of the change in assumption to the change in fair value may not be linear. Also, in this table, the effect of a variation in a particular assumption on the fair value of the MSRs is calculated without changing any other assumption; in reality, changes in one factor may be associated with changes in another, which may magnify or counteract the sensitivities. Thus, any measurement of MSR fair value is limited by the conditions existing and assumptions made as of a particular point in time. Those assumptions may not be appropriate if they are applied to a different point in time.
In March 2019, the Company successfully closed and settled two sales of the rights to service an aggregate of $ 14.3 billion in total unpaid principal balance of single family mortgage loans serviced for Fannie Mae, Ginnie Mae and Freddie Mac. These sales resulted in a $ 0.9 million pre-tax loss which is included in discontinued operations for 2019.
MSRs resulting from the sale of multifamily loans are recorded at fair value and subsequently carried at the lower of amortized cost or fair value. Multifamily MSRs are amortized in proportion to, and over, the estimated period the net servicing income will be collected.
The changes in multifamily and SBA MSRs measured at the lower of amortized cost or fair value were as follows:
Years Ended December 31,
(in thousands) 2021 2020 2019
Beginning balance $ 35,774 $ 29,494 $ 28,328
Origination
11,222 11,587 5,832
Amortization
( 7,581 ) ( 5,307 ) ( 4,666 )
Ending balance $ 39,415 $ 35,774 $ 29,494
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At December 31, 2021, the expected weighted-average life of the Company's multifamily and SBA MSRs was 11.47 years. Projected amortization expense for the gross carrying value of multifamily MSRs is estimated as follows:
(in thousands) At December 31, 2021
2022 $ 5,766
2023 5,627
2024 5,392
2025 5,061
2026 4,437
2027 and thereafter 13,132
Carrying value of multifamily and SBA MSRs $ 39,415
The projected amortization expense of multifamily and SBA MSRs is an estimate and subject to key assumptions of the underlying valuation model. The amortization expense for future periods was calculated by applying the same quantitative factors, such as actual MSR prepayment experience and discount rates, which were used to determine amortization expense. These factors are inherently subject to significant fluctuations, primarily due to the effect that changes in interest rates may have on expected loan prepayment experience. Accordingly, any projection of MSR amortization in future periods is limited by the conditions that existed at the time the calculations were performed and may not be indicative of actual amortization expense that will be recorded in future periods.
NOTE 10– COMMITMENTS, GUARANTEES AND CONTINGENCIES:
Commitments
In the ordinary course of business, the Company extends secured and unsecured open-end loans to meet the financing needs of its customers. In addition, the Company makes certain unfunded loan commitments as part of its lending activities that have not been recognized in the Company's financial statements. These include commitments to extend credit made as part of the Company's lending activities on loans the Company intends to hold in its LHFI portfolio.
These commitments include the following:
At December 31,
(in thousands) 2021 2020
Unused consumer portfolio lines $ 405,992 $ 389,122
Commercial portfolio lines (1)
820,131 656,065
Commitments to fund loans 90,852 68,345
Total $ 1,316,975 $ 1,113,532
(1) Includes undistributed construction loan proceeds, where the Company has an obligation to advance funds for construction progress payments of $ 584 million and $ 395 million at December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively.
The total amounts of unused commitments do not necessarily represent future credit exposure or cash requirements in that commitments may expire without being drawn upon. The Company has recorded an ACL on unfunded loan commitments, included in accounts payable and other liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets of $ 2.4 million and $ 1.6 million at December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively.
The Company has entered into certain agreements to invest in qualifying small businesses and small enterprises and a tax exempt bond partnership that have not been recognized in the Company's financial statements. At December 31, 2021 and 2020 we had $ 15.2 million and $ 19.2 million, respectively, of future commitments to invest in these enterprises.
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Guarantees
In the ordinary course of business, the Company sells loans through the Fannie Mae Multifamily Delegated Underwriting and Servicing Program ("DUS" ® ) that are subject to a credit loss sharing arrangement. The Company services the loans for Fannie Mae and shares in the risk of loss with Fannie Mae under the terms of the DUS contracts. Under the DUS program, the Company and Fannie Mae share losses on a pro rata basis, where the Company is responsible for losses incurred up to one-third of principal balance on each loan with two-thirds of the loss covered by Fannie Mae. For loans that have been sold through this program, a liability is recorded for this loss sharing arrangement under the accounting guidance for guarantees. As of December 31, 2021 and 2020, the total unpaid principal balance of loans sold under this program was $ 1.9 billion and $ 1.8 billion, respectively. The Company's reserve liability related to this arrangement totaled $ 0.6 million and $ 2.1 million at December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively. There were no actual losses incurred under this arrangement during 2021, 2020 or 2019.
Contingencies
In the normal course of business, the Company may have various legal claims and other similar contingent matters outstanding for which a loss may be realized. For these claims, the Company establishes a liability for contingent losses when it is probable that a loss has been incurred and the amount of loss can be reasonably estimated. For claims determined to be reasonably possible but not probable of resulting in a loss, there may be a range of possible losses in excess of the established liability. The Company did not have any material amounts reserved for legal claims as of December 31, 2021.
NOTE 11– INCOME TAXES:
Income tax expense from continuing operations consisted of the following:
Years Ended December 31,
(in thousands) 2021 2020 2019
Current expense
Federal $ 20,074 $ 27,166 $ 32,738
State and local 3,191 4,804 5,153
Deferred (benefit) expense
Federal 4,325 ( 11,076 ) ( 28,313 )
State and local 511 ( 1,596 ) ( 4,292 )
Tax credit investment amortization 3,166 2,606 2,702
Total $ 31,267 $ 21,904 $ 7,988
Income tax expense from continuing operations differed from amounts computed at the federal income tax statutory rate as follows:
Years Ended December 31,
2021 2020 2019
(in thousands, except rate) Rate Amount Rate Amount Rate Amount
Income before taxes $ 146,689 $ 101,894 $ 48,708
Federal tax statutory rate 21.00 % 30,805 21.00 % 21,398 21.00 % 10,229
State tax - net of federal tax benefit 2.20 % 3,220 2.54 % 2,587 ( 0.45 ) % ( 217 )
Tax-exempt interest benefit ( 1.40 ) % ( 2,049 ) ( 1.81 ) % ( 1,849 ) ( 2.85 ) % ( 1,388 )
Stock-based compensation expense ( 0.77 ) % ( 1,132 ) ( 0.16 ) % ( 159 ) ( 0.25 ) % ( 123 )
Other 0.29 % 423 ( 0.07 ) % ( 73 ) ( 1.05 ) % ( 513 )
Total 21.32 % $ 31,267 21.50 % $ 21,904 16.40 % $ 7,988
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The following is a summary of the Company's deferred tax assets and liabilities:
At December 31,
(in thousands) 2021 2020
Deferred taxes assets
Provision for credit losses $ 11,477 $ 15,957
Federal and state net operating loss carryforwards 628 849
Accrued liabilities 2,268 2,152
Other investments 471 451
Lease liabilities 12,028 15,290
Nonaccrual interest 213 497
Stock options 969 820
Loan valuation 289 454
Other 1,744 2,262
Total 30,087 38,732
Deferred taxes liabilities
Mortgage servicing rights ( 22,221 ) ( 18,663 )
Deferred loan fees and costs ( 7,336 ) ( 10,972 )
Lease right-of-use assets ( 8,572 ) ( 10,435 )
Unrealized gain on investment AFS securities ( 5,630 ) ( 9,409 )
Premises and equipment ( 1,843 ) ( 3,620 )
Intangibles ( 742 ) ( 829 )
Other ( 54 ) ( 171 )
Total ( 46,398 ) ( 54,099 )
Net deferred tax liability $ ( 16,311 ) $ ( 15,367 )
Management assesses the available positive and negative evidence to estimate if sufficient future taxable income will be generated to utilize the existing deferred tax assets. As of December 31, 2021, management determined that sufficient evidence exists to support the future utilization of all of the Company's deferred tax assets.
Utilization of the federal and state net operating loss and tax credit carryforwards may be subject to an annual limitation due to the "change in ownership" provisions of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. At December 31, 2020, the Company had federal net operating loss carryforwards of $ 1.0 million. The Company also has state net operating loss carryforwards of $ 12.1 million as of both December 31, 2021 and 2020 that will expire at various dates from 2022 to 2038.
Retained earnings at December 31, 2021 and 2020 include approximately $ 12.7 million in tax basis bad debt reserves for which no income tax liability has been recorded. This represents the balance of bad debt reserves created for tax purposes as of December 31, 1987. These amounts are subject to recapture (i.e., included in taxable income) if certain events occur, such as in the event HomeStreet Bank ceases to be a bank. In the event of recapture, the Company will incur both federal and state tax liabilities on this pre-1988 bad debt reserve balance at the then prevailing corporate tax rates.
The Company had no recorded unrecognized tax position as of December 31, 2021, 2020 or 2019.
We are currently under examination, or subject to examination, by various U.S. federal and state taxing authorities. The Company is no longer subject to federal income tax examinations for tax years prior to 2015 or state income tax examination for tax years prior to 2017, generally.
NOTE 12– RETIREMENT BENEFIT PLAN:
The Company maintains a 401(k) Savings Plan for the benefit of its employees. Substantially all of the Company's employees are eligible to participate in the HomeStreet, Inc. 401(k) Savings Plan (the "Plan"). The Plan provides for payment of retirement benefits to employees pursuant to the provisions of the Plan and in conformity with Section 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code. Employees may elect to have a portion of their salary contributed to the Plan. Participants receive a vested employer
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matching contribution equal to 100 % of the first 3.0 % and 50 % of the next 2.0 % of eligible compensation deferred by the participant. Employer contributions of $ 3.9 million, $ 3.8 million and $ 5.5 million were incurred in 2021, 2020, and 2019, respectively.
NOTE 13– SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION PLANS:
In May 2014, the shareholders approved the Company's 2014 Equity Incentive Plan (the "2014 EIP Plan") that provided for the grant of stock options, shares of restricted stock, RSUs, PSUs, stock bonus awards, stock appreciation rights, performance share awards and performance compensation awards and unrestricted stock (collectively, "Equity Incentive Awards") to the Company’s executive officers, other key employees and directors. This plan was amended in May 2017 and allows the grant of up to 1,875,000 shares of the Company’s common stock. For 2021 and 2020, the Company recognized stock-based compensation cost of $ 2.9 million and $ 2.4 million, respectively. In 2019, the Company recognized a $ 3.1 million reversal of previously recognized stock-based compensation costs related to PSUs that did not meet their internal performance metrics, resulting in a net benefit of $ 0.4 million.
Nonqualified Stock Options
A summary of changes in stock options for 2021 is as follows:
Number Weighted
Average
Exercise Price Weighted
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Term Aggregate
Intrinsic Value
(in thousands)
Options outstanding at December 31, 2020
188,181 $ 12.85 1.3 years $ 3,933
Exercised ( 188,181 ) 12.85
Options outstanding at December 31, 2021
— $ — — $ —
There were no options granted or forfeited during 2021.
RSUs generally vest over a three year period with the fair market value of the awards determined at the grant date based on the Company's stock price. PSUs vest at the end of a three year period with the fair market value of the awards determined using a Monte Carlo simulation technique. A summary of the status of the combined RSUs and PSUs is as follows:
Number Weighted Average
Grant Date Fair Value
Outstanding at December 31, 2020
295,840 $ 24.52
Granted 106,372 33.01
Cancelled or forfeited ( 73,577 ) 28.06
Vested ( 60,104 ) 24.89
Outstanding at December 31, 2021
268,531 $ 26.83
The assumptions used in the Monte Carlo simulations used to determine fair market value of the PSUs granted in 2021, 2020 and 2019 are set forth in the table below:
2021 2020 2019
Volatility of common stock 40.5 % 33.9 % 29.4 %
Average volatility of peer companies 43.5 % 34.8 % 24.5 %
Average correlation coefficient of peer companies 0.8004 % 0.7561 % 0.7272 %
Risk-free interest rate 0.2 % 0.3 % 2.3 %
Expected term in years 3.00 years 2.76 years 2.69 years
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NOTE 14– FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT:
The term "fair value" is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. A fair value measurement assumes that the transaction to sell the asset or transfer the liability occurs in the principal market for the asset or liability or, in the absence of a principal market, the most advantageous market for the asset or liability. The Company's approach is to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when developing fair value measurements.
Fair Value Hierarchy
A three-level valuation hierarchy has been established under ASC 820 for disclosure of fair value measurements. The valuation hierarchy is based on the observability of inputs to the valuation of an asset or liability as of the measurement date. A financial instrument’s categorization within the valuation hierarchy is based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. The levels are defined as follows:
• Level 1 – Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the reporting entity can access at the measurement date. An active market for the asset or liability is a market in which transactions for the asset or liability take place with sufficient frequency and volume to provide pricing information on an ongoing basis.
• Level 2 – Inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly. This includes quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets and inputs that are observable for the asset or liability for substantially the full term of the financial instrument.
• Level 3 – Unobservable inputs for the asset or liability. These inputs reflect the Company's assumptions of what market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability.
The Company's policy regarding transfers between levels of the fair value hierarchy is that all transfers are assumed to occur at the end of the reporting period.
Estimation of Fair Value
Fair value is based on quoted market prices, when available. In cases where a quoted price for an asset or liability is not available, the Company uses valuation models to estimate fair value. These models incorporate inputs such as forward yield curves, loan prepayment assumptions, expected loss assumptions, market volatilities and pricing spreads utilizing market-based inputs where readily available. The Company believes its valuation methods are appropriate and consistent with those that would be used by other market participants. However, imprecision in estimating unobservable inputs and other factors may result in these fair value measurements not reflecting the amount realized in an actual sale or transfer of the asset or liability in a current market exchange.
The following table summarizes the fair value measurement methodologies, including significant inputs and assumptions, and classification of the Company's assets and liabilities valued at fair value on a recurring basis.
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Asset/Liability class Valuation methodology, inputs and assumptions Classification
Investment securities
Investment securities AFS Observable market prices of identical or similar securities are used where available.
Level 2 recurring fair value measurement.
If market prices are not readily available, value is based on discounted cash flows using the following significant inputs:
• Expected prepayment speeds
• Estimated credit losses
• Market liquidity adjustments Level 3 recurring fair value measurement.
LHFS
Single family loans, excluding loans transferred from held for investment Fair value is based on observable market data, including:
• Quoted market prices, where available
• Dealer quotes for similar loans
• Forward sale commitments Level 2 recurring fair value measurement.
When not derived from observable market inputs, fair value is based on discounted cash flows, which considers the following inputs:
• Benchmark yield curve
• Estimated discount spread to the benchmark yield curve
• Expected prepayment speeds Estimated fair value classified as Level 3.
Mortgage servicing rights
Single family MSRs For information on how the Company measures the fair value of its single family MSRs, including key economic assumptions and the sensitivity of fair value to changes in those assumptions, see Note 9 , Mortgage Banking Operations .
Level 3 recurring fair value measurement.
Derivatives
Futures Fair value is based on closing exchange prices. Level 1 recurring fair value measurement.
Interest rate swaps
Interest rate swaptions
Forward sale commitments Fair value is based on quoted prices for identical or similar instruments when available. When quoted prices are not available, fair value is based on internally developed modeling techniques, which require the use of multiple observable market inputs, including:
• Forward interest rates
• Interest rate volatilities Level 2 recurring fair value measurement.
Interest rate lock commitments The fair value considers several factors including:
• Fair value of the underlying loan based on quoted prices in the secondary market, when available.
• Value of servicing
• Fall-out factor
Level 3 recurring fair value measurement.
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The following tables present the levels of the fair value hierarchy for the Company's assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis:
As of December 31, 2021
(in thousands) Fair Value Level 1 Level 2 Level 3
Assets:
Investment securities AFS
Mortgage backed securities:
Residential $ 32,963 $ — $ 30,556 $ 2,407
Commercial 62,792 — 62,792 —
Collateralized mortgage obligations:
Residential 187,394 — 187,394 —
Commercial 136,659 — 136,659 —
Municipal bonds 539,923 — 539,923 —
Corporate debt securities 19,616 — 19,541 75
U.S. Treasury securities 23,175 — 23,175 —
Single family LHFS 128,041 — 128,041 —
Single family LHFI 7,287 — — 7,287
Single family mortgage servicing rights 61,584 — — 61,584
Derivatives
Futures 334 334 — —
Forward sale commitments 723 — 723 —
Interest rate lock commitments 2,487 — — 2,487
Interest rate swaps 4,381 — 4,381 —
Total assets $ 1,207,359 $ 334 $ 1,133,185 $ 73,840
Liabilities:
Derivatives
Forward sale commitments $ 640 $ — $ 640 $ —
Interest rate lock commitments 3 — — 3
Interest rate swaps 4,541 — 4,541 —
Total liabilities $ 5,184 $ — $ 5,181 $ 3
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As of December 31, 2020
(in thousands) Fair Value Level 1 Level 2 Level 3
Assets:
Investment securities AFS
Mortgage backed securities:
Residential
$ 51,046 $ — $ 48,417 $ 2,629
Commercial
45,184 — 45,184 —
Collateralized mortgage obligations:
Residential 234,909 — 234,909 —
Commercial 159,183 — 159,183 —
Municipal bonds 564,703 — 564,703 —
Corporate debt securities 15,222 — 15,141 81
Agency debentures 1,846 — 1,846 —
Single family LHFS 194,643 — 194,643 —
Single family LHFI 7,108 — — 7,108
Single family mortgage servicing rights 49,966 — — 49,966
Derivatives
Forward sale commitments 1,035 — 1,035 —
Interest rate lock commitments 17,395 — — 17,395
Interest rate swaps 17,459 — 17,459 —
Total assets $ 1,359,699 $ — $ 1,282,520 $ 77,179
Liabilities:
Derivative
Futures $ 4 $ 4 $ — $ —
Forward sale commitments 3,714 — 3,714 —
Interest rate lock commitments 3 — — 3
Interest rate swaps 20,511 — 20,511 —
Total liabilities $ 24,232 $ 4 $ 24,225 $ 3
There were no transfers between levels of the fair value hierarchy during 2021 and 2020.
Level 3 Recurring Fair Value Measurements
The Company's level 3 recurring fair value measurements consist of investment securities AFS, single family MSRs, single family LHFI where fair value option was elected, certain single family LHFS, and interest rate lock and purchase loan commitments ("IRCLs"), which are accounted for as derivatives. For information regarding fair value changes and activity for single family MSRs during 2021 and 2020, see Note 9, Mortgage Banking Operations .
The fair value of IRLCs considers several factors, including the fair value in the secondary market of the underlying loan resulting from the exercise of the commitment, the expected net future cash flows related to the associated servicing of the loan (referred to as the value of servicing) and the probability that the commitment will not be converted into a funded loan (referred to as a fall-out factor). The fair value of IRLCs on LHFS, while based on interest rates observable in the market, is highly dependent on the ultimate closing of the loans. The significance of the fall-out factor to the fair value measurement of an individual IRLC is generally highest at the time that the rate lock is initiated and declines as closing procedures are performed and the underlying loan gets closer to funding. The fall-out factor applied is based on historical experience. The value of servicing is impacted by a variety of factors, including prepayment assumptions, discount rates, delinquency rates, contractually specified servicing fees, servicing costs and underlying portfolio characteristics. Because these inputs are not observable in market trades, the fall-out factor and value of servicing are considered to be level 3 inputs. The fair value of IRLCs decreases in value upon an increase in the fall-out factor and increases in value upon an increase in the value of servicing. Changes in the fall-out factor and value of servicing do not increase or decrease based on movements in other significant unobservable inputs.
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The Company recognizes unrealized gains and losses from the time that an IRLC is initiated until the gain or loss is realized at the time the loan closes, which generally occurs within 30-90 days. For IRLCs that fall out, any unrealized gain or loss is reversed, which generally occurs at the end of the commitment period. The gains and losses recognized on IRLC derivatives generally correlates to volume of single family interest rate lock commitments made during the reporting period (after adjusting for estimated fall-out) while the amount of unrealized gains and losses realized at settlement generally correlates to the volume of single family closed loans during the reporting period.
The Company uses the discounted cash flow model to estimate the fair value of certain loans that have been transferred from held for sale to held for investment and single family LHFS when the fair value of the loans is not derived using observable market inputs. The key assumption in the valuation model is the implied spread to benchmark interest rate curve. The implied spread is not directly observable in the market and is derived from third party pricing which is based on market information from comparable loan pools. The fair value estimate of single family loans that have been transferred from held for sale to held for investment are sensitive to changes in the benchmark interest rate which might result in a significantly higher or lower fair value measurement.
The Company transferred certain loans from held for sale to held for investment. These loans were originated as held for sale loans where the Company had elected fair value option. The Company determined these loans to be level 3 recurring assets as the valuation technique included a significant unobservable input. The total amount of held for investment loans where fair value option election was made was $ 7.3 million and $ 7.1 million at December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively.
The following information presents significant Level 3 unobservable inputs used to measure fair value of certain assets:
(dollars in thousands) Fair Value Valuation
Technique Significant Unobservable
Input Low High Weighted Average
December 31, 2021
Investment securities AFS $ 2,482 Income approach Implied spread to benchmark interest rate curve 2.00 % 2.00 % 2.00 %
Single family LHFI 7,287 Income approach Implied spread to benchmark interest rate curve 2.39 % 7.96 % 3.56 %
Interest rate lock commitments, net 2,484 Income approach Fall-out factor 0.15 % 21.93 % 8.44 %
Value of servicing 0.35 % 1.46 % 1.15 %
December 31, 2020
Investment securities AFS $ 2,710 Income approach Implied spread to benchmark interest rate curve 2.00 % 2.00 % 2.00 %
Single family LHFI 7,108 Income approach Implied spread to benchmark interest rate curve 3.96 % 10.64 % 6.23 %
Interest rate lock commitments, net 17,392 Income approach Fall-out factor 1.97 % 38.38 % 15.53 %
Value of servicing 0.41 % 1.44 % 0.97 %
We had no LHFS where the fair value was not derived with significant observable inputs at December 31, 2021 or 2020.
The following table presents fair value changes and activity for certain Level 3 assets:
(in thousands) Beginning balance Additions Transfers Payoffs/Sales Change in mark to market (1)
Ending balance
Year Ended December 31, 2021
Investment securities AFS $ 2,710 $ — $ — $ ( 192 ) $ ( 36 ) $ 2,482
Single family LHFI 7,108 4,051 — ( 4,279 ) 407 7,287
Year Ended December 31, 2020
Investment securities AFS $ 1,952 $ 985 $ — $ ( 435 ) $ 208 $ 2,710
Single family LHFI 3,468 6,088 — ( 2,409 ) ( 39 ) 7,108
(1) Changes in fair value for singe family LHFI are recorded in other noninterest income on the consolidated income statement.
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The following table presents fair value changes and activity for Level 3 interest rate lock and purchase loan commitments:
Years Ended December 31,
(in thousands) 2021 2020
Beginning balance, net $ 17,392 $ 2,223
Total realized/unrealized gains 11,888 55,911
Settlements ( 26,796 ) ( 40,742 )
Ending balance, net $ 2,484 $ 17,392
Nonrecurring Fair Value Measurements
Certain assets held by the Company are not included in the tables above, but are measured at fair value on a periodic basis. These assets include certain LHFI and OREO that are carried at the lower of cost or fair value of the underlying collateral, less the estimated cost to sell. The estimated fair values of real estate collateral are generally based on internal evaluations and appraisals of such collateral, which use the market approach and income approach methodologies. We have omitted disclosure related to quantitative inputs given the insignificance of assets measured on a nonrecurring basis.
The fair value of commercial properties are generally based on third-party appraisals that consider recent sales of comparable properties, including their income-generating characteristics, adjusted (generally based on unobservable inputs) to reflect the general assumptions that a market participant would make when analyzing the property for purchase. The Company uses a fair value of collateral technique to apply adjustments to the appraisal value of certain commercial LHFI that are collateralized by real estate.
The Company uses a fair value of collateral technique to apply adjustments to the stated value of certain commercial LHFI that are not collateralized by real estate and to the appraisal value of OREO.
Residential properties are generally based on unadjusted third-party appraisals. Factors considered in determining the fair value include geographic sales trends, the value of comparable surrounding properties as well as the condition of the property.
These adjustments include management assumptions that are based on the type of collateral dependent loan and may increase or decrease an appraised value. Management adjustments vary significantly depending on the location, physical characteristics and income producing potential of each individual property. The quality and volume of market information available at the time of the appraisal can vary from period-to-period and cause significant changes to the nature and magnitude of the unobservable inputs used. Given these variations, changes in these unobservable inputs are generally not a reliable indicator for how fair value will increase or decrease from period to period.
The following tables present assets classified as Level 3 assets that had changes in their recorded fair value during 2021 and 2020 and what we still held at the end of the respective reporting period:
(in thousands) Fair Value Total Gains (Losses)
As of or for the year ended December 31, 2021
LHFI (1)
$ 1,214 $ ( 43 )
As of or for the year ended December 31, 2020
LHFI (1)
$ 3,651 $ ( 1,700 )
(1) Represents the carrying value of loans for which adjustments are based on the fair value of the collateral.
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Fair Value of Financial Instruments
The following presents the carrying value, estimated fair value and the levels of the fair value hierarchy for the Company's financial instruments other than assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis:
At December 31, 2021
(in thousands) Carrying
Value Fair
Value Level 1 Level 2 Level 3
Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 65,214 $ 65,214 $ 65,214 $ — $ —
Investment securities HTM 4,169 4,305 — 4,305 —
LHFI 5,488,439 5,588,719 — — 5,588,719
LHFS – multifamily and SBA 48,090 48,425 — 48,425 —
Mortgage servicing rights – multifamily and SBA 39,415 43,199 — — 43,199
Federal Home Loan Bank stock 10,361 10,361 — 10,361 —
Other assets - GNMA EBO loans 12,342 12,342 — — 12,342
Liabilities:
Certificates of deposit $ 906,928 $ 906,064 $ — $ 906,064 $ —
Borrowings 41,000 41,000 — 41,000 —
Long-term debt 126,026 116,845 — 116,845 —
At December 31, 2020
(in thousands) Carrying
Value Fair
Value Level 1 Level 2 Level 3
Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 58,049 $ 58,049 $ 58,049 $ — $ —
Investment securities HTM 4,271 4,507 — 4,507 —
LHFI 5,172,778 5,327,711 — — 5,327,711
LHFS multifamily and other 167,289 167,289 — 167,289 —
Mortgage servicing rights – multifamily 35,774 38,423 — — 38,423
Federal Home Loan Bank stock 20,319 20,319 — 20,319 —
Other assets - GNMA EBO loans 101,750 101,750 — — 101,750
Liabilities:
Certificates of deposit $ 1,139,807 $ 1,143,747 $ — $ 1,143,747 $ —
Borrowings 322,800 322,876 — 322,876 —
Long-term debt 125,838 116,893 — 116,893 —
Fair Value Option
Single family loans held for sale accounted under the fair value option are measured initially at fair value with subsequent changes in fair value recognized in earnings. Gains and losses from such changes in fair value are recognized in net gain on mortgage loan origination and sale activities within noninterest income. The change in fair value of loans held for sale is primarily driven by changes in interest rates subsequent to loan funding and changes in fair value of the related servicing asset, resulting in revaluations adjustments to the recorded fair value. The use of the fair value option allows the change in the fair
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value of loans to more effectively offset the change in fair value of derivative instruments that are used as economic hedges of loans held for sale.
The following table presents the difference between the aggregate fair value and the aggregate unpaid principal balance of loans held for sale accounted for under the fair value option:
At December 31, 2021 At December 31, 2020
(in thousands) Fair Value Aggregate Unpaid Principal Balance Fair Value Less Aggregated Unpaid Principal Balance Fair Value Aggregate Unpaid Principal Balance Fair Value Less Aggregated Unpaid Principal Balance
Single family LHFS $ 128,041 $ 124,933 $ 3,108 $ 194,643 $ 185,832 $ 8,811
NOTE 15– REGULATORY CAPITAL REQUIREMENTS:
The Company and Bank are subject to various regulatory capital requirements administered by the federal banking agencies. Failure to meet minimum capital requirements can initiate certain mandatory and possible additional discretionary actions by regulators that, if undertaken, could have a material effect on the Company's operations and financial statements. Under capital adequacy guidelines, we must meet specific capital guidelines that involve quantitative measures of our assets, liabilities, and certain off-balance sheet items as calculated under regulatory accounting practices. The Company and Bank's capital amounts and classifications are also subject to qualitative judgments by the regulators about risk components, asset risk weighting, and other factors.
Quantitative measures established by regulation to ensure capital adequacy require the Company and the Bank to maintain minimum amounts and ratios (set forth in the table below) of total and Tier 1 capital (as defined in the regulations) to risk-weighted assets (as defined), and of Tier 1 capital (as defined) to assets (as defined). Management believes, as of December 31, 2021 that the Company and the Bank met all capital adequacy requirements. The following table presents the capital and capital ratios of the Company (on a consolidated basis) and the Bank (on a stand-alone basis) as of the respective dates and as compared to the respective regulatory requirements applicable to them:
At December 31, 2021
Actual For Minimum Capital
Adequacy Purposes To Be Categorized As
“Well Capitalized” Under
Prompt Corrective
Action Provisions
(dollars in thousands) Amount Ratio Amount Ratio Amount Ratio
HomeStreet, Inc.
Tier 1 leverage capital (to average assets) $ 723,232 9.94 % $ 291,098 4.0 % NA NA
Common equity tier 1 capital (to risk-weighted assets) 663,232 10.84 % 275,281 4.5 % NA NA
Tier 1 risk-based capital (to risk-weighted assets) 723,232 11.82 % 367,041 6.0 % NA NA
Total risk-based capital (to risk-weighted assets) 774,695 12.66 % 489,388 8.0 % NA NA
HomeStreet Bank
Tier 1 leverage capital (to average assets) $ 727,753 10.11 % $ 287,990 4.0 % $ 359,988 5.0 %
Common equity tier 1 capital (to risk-weighted assets) 727,753 12.87 % 254,442 4.5 % 367,527 6.5 %
Tier 1 risk-based capital (to risk-weighted assets) 727,753 12.87 % 339,256 6.0 % 452,341 8.0 %
Total risk-based capital (to risk-weighted assets) 778,723 13.77 % 452,341 8.0 % 565,426 10.0 %
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At December 31, 2020
Actual For Minimum Capital
Adequacy Purposes To Be Categorized As
“Well Capitalized” Under
Prompt Corrective
Action Provisions
(dollars in thousands) Amount Ratio Amount Ratio Amount Ratio
HomeStreet, Inc.
Tier 1 leverage capital (to average assets) $ 709,655 9.65 % $ 294,211 4.0 % NA NA
Common equity tier 1 capital (to risk-weighted assets) 649,655 11.67 % 250,537 4.5 % NA NA
Tier 1 risk-based capital (to risk-weighted assets) 709,655 12.75 % 334,050 6.0 % NA NA
Total risk-based capital (to risk-weighted assets) 779,254 14.00 % 445,400 8.0 % NA NA
HomeStreet Bank
Tier 1 leverage capital (to average assets) $ 712,533 9.79 % $ 291,114 4.0 % $ 363,893 5.0 %
Common equity tier 1 capital (to risk-weighted assets) 712,533 13.51 % 237,307 4.5 % 342,777 6.5 %
Tier 1 risk-based capital (to risk-weighted assets) 712,533 13.51 % 316,410 6.0 % 421,880 8.0 %
Total risk-based capital (to risk-weighted assets) 778,479 14.76 % 421,880 8.0 % 527,350 10.0 %
As of each of the dates set forth in the above table, the Company exceeded the minimum required capital ratios applicable to it and Bank’s capital ratios exceeded the minimums necessary to qualify as a well-capitalized depository institution under the prompt corrective action regulations. No conditions or events have occurred since December 31, 2021 that we believe have changed the Company’s or the Bank’s capital adequacy classifications from those set forth in the above table.
In addition to the minimum capital ratios, both the Company and the Bank are required to maintain a “conservation buffer" consisting of additional Common Equity Tier 1 Capital which is at least 2.5% above the required minimum levels in order to avoid limitations on paying dividends, engaging in share repurchases, and paying discretionary bonuses. The required ratios for capital adequacy set forth in the above table do not include the additional capital conservation buffer, though each of the Company and Bank maintained capital ratios necessary to satisfy the capital conservation buffer requirements as of the dates indicated. At December 31, 2021, capital conservation buffers for the Company and the Bank were 4.66 % and 5.77 %, respectively. The following table sets forth the minimum capital ratios plus the applicable increment of the capital conservation buffer:
CET-1 to risk-weighted assets 7.00 %
Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets 8.50 %
Total capital to risk-weighted assets 10.50 %
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NOTE 16– EARNINGS PER SHARE:
The following table summarizes the calculation of earnings per share:
Years Ended December 31,
(in thousands, except share and per share data) 2021 2020 2019
EPS numerator:
Income from continuing operations $ 115,422 $ 79,990 $ 40,720
Earnings allocated to share repurchase — — ( 650 )
Income from continuing operations available to common shareholders 115,422 79,990 40,070
Loss from discontinued operations — — ( 23,208 )
Net income available to common shareholders $ 115,422 $ 79,990 $ 16,862
EPS denominator:
Weighted average shares:
Basic weighted-average number of common shares outstanding
20,885,509 22,867,268 25,573,488
Dilutive effect of outstanding common stock equivalents 257,905 209,554 197,295
Diluted weighted-average number of common shares outstanding 21,143,414 23,076,822 25,770,783
Net income (loss) per share
Basic:
Income from continuing operations
$ 5.53 $ 3.50 $ 1.57
Loss from discontinued operations — — ( 0.91 )
Total $ 5.53 $ 3.50 $ 0.66
Diluted:
Income from continuing operations
$ 5.46 $ 3.47 $ 1.55
Loss from discontinued operations — — ( 0.90 )
Total $ 5.46 $ 3.47 $ 0.65
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NOTE 17– LEASES:
We have operating and finance leases for certain office space and finance leases for certain equipment. Our leases have remaining lease terms of up to 14 years.
The Company, as sublessor, subleases certain office and retail space in which the terms of the subleases end by May 2029. Under all of our executed sublease arrangements, the sublessees are obligated to pay the Company sublease payments of $ 5.7 million in 2022, $ 4.4 million in 2023, $ 2.8 million in 2024, $ 2.3 million in 2025, $ 2.3 million in 2026 and $ 2.3 million thereafter. For 2020 and 2019 we incurred $ 2.5 million and $ 5.0 million in impairment charges on lease right-of-use assets, respectively.
The components of lease expense were as follows:
Years Ended December 31,
(in thousands) 2021 2020 2019
Operating lease cost $ 9,610 $ 11,989 $ 14,538
Short-term leases — — 28
Finance lease cost:
Amortization of right-of-use assets
1,066 1,277 2,030
Interest on lease liabilities
22 151 340
Variable lease costs and nonlease components 3,716 5,502 6,627
Sublease income ( 3,449 ) ( 6,662 ) ( 4,378 )
Total $ 10,965 $ 12,257 $ 19,185
Supplemental cash flow information related to leases were as follows:
Years Ended December 31,
(in thousands) 2021 2020 2019
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:
Operating cash flows from operating leases
$ 13,647 $ 15,452 $ 17,054
Operating cash flows from finance leases
22 151 340
Financing cash flows from finance leases
1,070 1,209 1,694
Right-of-use assets obtained
Operating leases $ 1,894 $ 5,666 $ 5,800
Finance leases 707 — 139
Other changes in right-of-use assets (1)
Operating leases $ ( 460 ) $ ( 39,924 ) $ ( 13,605 )
Finance leases ( 2 ) ( 29 ) ( 1,172 )
(1) Change in 2020 primarily relates to changes in assumptions regarding the exercise of renewal options available under real estate lease agreements.
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Supplemental information related to leases was as follows:
At December 31,
(in thousands, except lease term and discount rate) 2021 2020
Operating lease right-of-use assets, included in other assets $ 38,010 $ 45,560
Operating lease liabilities, included in accounts payable and other liabilities 49,574 62,563
Finance lease right-of-use assets, included in other assets $ 777 $ 1,081
Finance lease liabilities, included in accounts payable and other liabilities 787 1,097
Weighted Average Remaining lease term in years
Operating leases 5.87 6.09
Finance leases 0.96 1.52
Weighted Average Discount Rate
Operating leases 1.71 % 1.71 %
Finance leases 1.43 % 3.12 %
Maturities of lease liabilities and obligations under leases classified as nonlease components were as follows:
Lease Liabilities
(in thousands) Operating Leases Finance Leases Nonlease Components
Year ended December 31,
2022 $ 12,969 $ 521 $ 5,306
2023 10,558 281 4,842
2024 8,487 — 4,413
2025 6,908 — 4,245
2026 5,896 — 4,355
2027 and thereafter 9,855 — 4,417
Total lease payments
54,673 802 $ 27,578
Less imputed interest 5,099 15
Total $ 49,574 $ 787
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NOTE 18– PARENT COMPANY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED):
Condensed financial information for HomeStreet, Inc. is as follows:
Condensed Balance Sheets At December 31,
(in thousands) 2021 2020
Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 12,756 $ 20,021
Other assets 5,082 7,686
Investment in stock of HomeStreet Bank 779,851 780,531
Investment in stock of other subsidiaries 45,175 36,381
Total assets $ 842,864 $ 844,619
Liabilities:
Other liabilities $ 1,499 $ 1,031
Long-term debt 126,026 125,838
Total liabilities 127,525 126,869
Shareholders' Equity:
Common stock, no par value 249,856 278,505
Retained earnings 444,343 403,888
Accumulated other comprehensive income 21,140 35,357
Total shareholder's equity 715,339 717,750
Total liabilities and shareholder's equity $ 842,864 $ 844,619
Condensed Income Statements Years Ended December 31,
(in thousands) 2021 2020 2019
Noninterest income
Dividend income from HomeStreet Bank $ 109,000 $ 82,909 $ 110,000
Equity in undistributed income from subsidiaries 10,801 3,374 —
Distributions in excess of income from subsidiaries — — ( 84,146 )
Other noninterest income 1,838 1,773 2,293
Total revenues 121,639 88,056 28,147
Expenses
Interest expense-net 4,576 5,731 4,821
Noninterest expense 2,939 4,136 8,437
Total expenses 7,515 9,867 13,258
Income before income taxes (benefit) 114,124 78,189 14,889
Income taxes (benefit) ( 1,298 ) ( 1,801 ) ( 2,623 )
Net income $ 115,422 $ 79,990 $ 17,512
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Condensed Statements of Cash Flows Years Ended December 31,
(in thousands) 2021 2020 2019
Cash flows from operating activities
Net income $ 115,422 $ 79,990 $ 17,512
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
Undistributed earnings from investment in subsidiaries ( 10,801 ) ( 3,374 ) —
Distributions in excess or earnings from investment in subsidiaries — — 84,146
Other ( 8,669 ) ( 4,483 ) ( 30 )
Net cash provided by operating activities 95,952 72,133 101,628
Cash flows from investing activities:
AFS securities: Principal collections net of purchases 2,012 2,886 1,049
Net cash provided by investing activities 2,012 2,886 1,049
Cash flows from financing activities:
Repurchases of common stock ( 84,154 ) ( 58,009 ) ( 98,543 )
Proceeds from stock issuance, net 263 238 105
Dividends paid on common stock ( 21,338 ) ( 13,865 ) —
Net cash used in financing activities ( 105,229 ) ( 71,636 ) ( 98,438 )
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents ( 7,265 ) 3,383 4,239
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year 20,021 16,638 12,399
Cash and cash equivalents, end of year $ 12,756 $ 20,021 $ 16,638
NOTE 19– DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS:
On March 31, 2019, the Board adopted a Resolution of Exit or Disposal of HLC Based Mortgage Banking Operations to sell or abandon the assets and related personnel associated with those operations. The assets that were sold or abandoned largely represented the Company's former Mortgage Banking segment, the activities of which related to originating, servicing, underwriting, funding and selling single family residential mortgage loans.
The Company determined that the above actions constituted commitment to a plan of exit or disposal of certain long-lived assets (through sale or abandonment) and termination of employees. Further, the Company determined that the shift from a large-scale HLC based originator and servicer to a branch-focused product offering represented a strategic shift. As a result, the HLC-related mortgage banking operations are reported separately from the continuing operations as discontinued operations. In addition, the former Mortgage Banking operating segment and reporting unit were eliminated. This has resulted in a recast of the financial statements in 2019 and prior.
In the first quarter of 2019, the Company successfully closed and settled two sales of the rights to service $ 14.3 billion in total unpaid principal balance of single family mortgage loans serviced for Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and Ginnie Mae. These sales resulted in a $ 0.9 million pre-tax loss from discontinued operations during 2019.
In June 2019 the Company completed the sale of the HLC based mortgage originations business assets and transfer of personnel to Homebridge Financial Services, Inc. ("Homebridge"). This sale included 47 stand-alone HLCs and the transfer of certain related mortgage personnel. These HLCs, along with certain other mortgage banking related assets and liabilities are classified as discontinued operations in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets and consolidated income statements. HLCs that were not sold were closed during the second quarter of 2019. Certain bank location-based components of the Company's former Mortgage Banking segment, including MSRs on certain mortgage loans that were not part of the sales and right-of-use assets and lease liabilities where we did not obtain full landlord release have been classified as continuing operations.
In November 2019, we sold our ownership interest in WMS LLC at our basis.
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These discontinued operations activities were concluded by December 31, 2019. Consequently, we ceased discontinued operations accounting effective January 1, 2020. The following table summarizes the calculation of the net gain (loss) on disposal of discontinued operations for 2019:
(in thousands)
Proceeds from asset sales $ 186,692
Book value of assets sold 181,243
Gain on assets sold
5,449
Transaction costs 8,770
Compensation expense related to the transactions 4,636
Facility and IT related costs 13,660
Total costs
27,066
Net loss on disposal $ ( 21,617 )
The carrying amount of major classes of assets and liabilities related to discontinued operations consisted of the following at December 31, 2019:
(in thousands)
Assets of discontinued operations
LHFS at fair value $ 26,123
Other assets 2,505
Total $ 28,628
Liabilities of discontinued operations
Account payable and other liabilities $ 2,603
Income Statement of Discontinued Operations for 2019:
(in thousands)
Net interest income $ 5,858
Noninterest income 63,713
Noninterest expense 97,856
Loss before income taxes ( 28,285 )
Income tax (benefit) expense ( 5,077 )
Loss from discontinued operations $ ( 23,208 )
Cash Flows from Discontinued Operations for 2019:
(in thousands)
Net cash provided by operating activities $ 238,212
Net cash provided by investing activities 185,458
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NOTE 20– RESTRUCTURING:
In addition to the disposal of our HLC Based Mortgage Banking Operations, we have taken the following restructuring activities to improve our productivity and reduce expenses:
• In 2019, we implemented a restructuring plan under which we incurred costs to:
◦ Reduce our staffing levels through consolidation of job functions and elimination of management redundancy;
◦ Renegotiate our technology contracts;
◦ Eliminate excess occupancy costs;
◦ Eliminate redundant or unnecessary systems and services;
◦ Engage consultants to assist with the above processes.
• In 2020, we concluded the restructuring plan started in 2019, and took additional steps to consolidate our facilities and incurred charges to reflect the vacating of certain office space.
The costs incurred include severance, retention, facility related charges and consulting fees.
The following table summarizes the restructuring charges and the liability for restructuring costs still to be paid in the periods indicated:
(in thousands) Facility-related costs Personnel-related costs Other costs Total
2021 Activity
Restructuring charges $ — $ — $ — $ —
Costs paid or otherwise settled ( 1,029 ) ( 154 ) ( 116 ) ( 1,299 )
Balance, December 31, 2021 $ 1,834 $ — $ — $ 1,834
2020 Activity
Restructuring charges $ 10,188 $ 339 $ 1,266 $ 11,793
Costs paid or otherwise settled ( 8,560 ) ( 695 ) ( 1,309 ) ( 10,564 )
Balance, December 31, 2020 $ 2,863 $ 154 $ 116 $ 3,133
2019 Activity
Restructuring charges $ 1,373 $ 1,836 $ 1,302 $ 4,511
Costs paid or otherwise settled ( 138 ) ( 1,326 ) ( 1,143 ) ( 2,607 )
Balance, December 31, 2019 $ 1,235 $ 510 $ 159 $ 1,904
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NOTE 21– SUBSEQUENT EVENTS:
On January 19, 2022, we completed a $ 100 million subordinated notes offering due in 2032 (the “Notes”). Interest on the Notes initially will accrue at a rate equal to 3.5 % per annum from and including the date of original issuance to, but excluding, January 30, 2027, payable semiannually in arrears. From and including January 30, 2027, to, but excluding, the maturity date
or the date of earlier redemption, the Notes will bear interest equal to the three-month term SOFR plus 215 basis points, payable quarterly in arrears. Net proceeds to the Company were $ 98 million, after deducting underwriting discounts and offering expenses. The Company intends to use a significant portion of the net proceeds from the Notes offering to repurchase shares of its common stock through open market purchases, with the remainder of the net proceeds used for working capital and other general corporate purposes, including support for growth of its total assets.
On January 27, 2022 the Board of Directors authorized a dividend of $ 0.35 per share, payable on February 23, 2022 to shareholders of record on February 09, 2022. In addition, the Board authorized an expansion of our share repurchase program for the additional repurchase of up to $ 75 million in aggregate amount of shares of the Company’s common stock.
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ITEM 9 CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
No disclosure required pursuant to Item 304 of Regulation S-K.