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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
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FORM 10-Q
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☒QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended September 30, 20212022
☐TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from                     to                     
Commission file number 001-11713
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OceanFirst Financial Corp.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware22-3412577
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)		(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
110 West Front Street,Red Bank,NJ07701
(Address of principal executive offices)(Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (732) 240-4500
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each classTrading symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered
Common stock, $0.01 par value per shareOCFCNASDAQ
Depositary Shares (each representing a 1/40th interest in a share of 7.0% Series A Non-Cumulative, perpetual preferred stock)OCFCPNASDAQ
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.    Yes   ☒    No   ☐.
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files).    Yes  ☒    No  ☐.
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large Accelerated Filer ☒Accelerated Filer ☐
Non-accelerated Filer ☐Smaller Reporting Company ☐
Emerging Growth Company☐
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. o

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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).    YES  ☐    NO  ☒.
As of November 1, 20214, 2022, there were 59,423,62659,141,528 shares of the Registrant’s Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share, outstanding.

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OceanFirst Financial Corp.
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PART I.FINANCIAL INFORMATION
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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
FINANCIAL SUMMARY(1)
FINANCIAL SUMMARY(1)
At or for the Quarters Ended
FINANCIAL SUMMARY(1)
At or for the Quarters Ended
(dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)(dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)September 30, 2021June 30, 2021September 30, 2020(dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)September 30, 2022June 30, 2022September 30, 2021
SELECTED FINANCIAL CONDITION DATA:SELECTED FINANCIAL CONDITION DATA:SELECTED FINANCIAL CONDITION DATA:
Total assetsTotal assets$11,829,688 $11,483,901 $11,651,297 Total assets$12,683,453 $12,438,653 $11,829,688 
Loans receivable, net of allowance for loan credit lossesLoans receivable, net of allowance for loan credit losses8,139,961 7,774,351 7,943,390 Loans receivable, net of allowance for loan credit losses9,672,488 9,380,688 8,139,961 
DepositsDeposits9,774,097 9,415,286 9,283,288 Deposits9,959,469 9,831,484 9,774,097 
Stockholders’ equity1,513,249 1,508,789 1,461,714 
Total stockholders’ equityTotal stockholders’ equity1,540,216 1,521,432 1,513,249 
SELECTED OPERATING DATA:SELECTED OPERATING DATA:SELECTED OPERATING DATA:
Net interest incomeNet interest income77,132 74,016 76,788 Net interest income95,965 90,797 77,132 
Credit loss (benefit) expense(3,179)(6,460)35,714 
Credit loss expense (benefit)Credit loss expense (benefit)1,016 1,254 (3,179)
Other incomeOther income9,883 11,803 8,179 Other income15,150 7,541 9,883 
Operating expensesOperating expenses58,673 51,670 56,787 Operating expenses58,997 58,661 58,673 
Net income (loss)24,167 30,555 (4,926)
Net income (loss) available to common stockholders23,163 29,551 (6,019)
Diluted earnings (loss) per share0.39 0.49 (0.10)
Net incomeNet income38,804 29,483 24,167 
Net income attributable to OceanFirst Financial Corp.Net income attributable to OceanFirst Financial Corp.38,611 28,961 24,167 
Net income available to common stockholdersNet income available to common stockholders37,607 27,957 23,163 
Diluted earnings per shareDiluted earnings per share0.64 0.47 0.39 
SELECTED FINANCIAL RATIOS:SELECTED FINANCIAL RATIOS:SELECTED FINANCIAL RATIOS:
Stockholders’ equity per common share at end of periodStockholders’ equity per common share at end of period25.47 25.22 24.21 Stockholders’ equity per common share at end of period26.04 25.73 25.47 
Cash dividend per shareCash dividend per share0.17 0.17 0.17 Cash dividend per share0.20 0.17 0.17 
Dividend payout ratio per common shareDividend payout ratio per common share43.59 %34.69 %(170.00)%Dividend payout ratio per common share31.25 %36.17 %43.59 %
Stockholders’ equity to total assetsStockholders’ equity to total assets12.79 13.14 12.55 Stockholders’ equity to total assets12.14 12.23 12.79 
Return on average assets (2) (3)
0.78 1.03 (0.21)
Return on average stockholders’ equity (2) (3)
6.05 7.88 (1.61)
Net interest rate spread (4)
2.80 2.75 2.77 
Net interest margin (5)
2.93 2.89 2.97 
Operating expenses to average assets (2) (3)
1.98 1.80 1.94 
Efficiency ratio (3) (6)
67.43 60.21 66.83 
Loans to deposits ratio83.71 83.06 86.19 
Return on average assets (2) (3) (4)
Return on average assets (2) (3) (4)
1.19 0.92 0.78 
Return on average stockholders’ equity (2) (3) (4)
Return on average stockholders’ equity (2) (3) (4)
9.68 7.31 6.05 
Net interest rate spread (5)
Net interest rate spread (5)
3.19 3.18 2.80 
Net interest margin (2) (6)
Net interest margin (2) (6)
3.36 3.29 2.93 
Operating expenses to average assets (2) (4)
Operating expenses to average assets (2) (4)
1.87 1.92 1.98 
Efficiency ratio (4) (7)
Efficiency ratio (4) (7)
53.10 59.65 67.43 
Loans-to-deposits ratioLoans-to-deposits ratio97.60 95.90 83.71 
ASSET QUALITY:ASSET QUALITY:ASSET QUALITY:
Non-performing loans held-for-investment (8)
$23,344 $31,680 $29,895 
Non-performing loans (8)
Non-performing loans (8)
$21,498 $20,753 $30,304 
Non-performing assets (8)
Non-performing assets (8)
23,450 31,786 97,490 
Non-performing assets (8)
21,498 20,753 30,410 
Allowance for loan credit losses as a percent of total loans held-for-investment (7) (9)
0.61 %0.69 %0.70 %
Allowance for loan credit losses as a percent of total non-performing loans held-for-investment (8) (9)
214.84 170.06 188.49 
Non-performing loans held-for-investment as a percent of total loans held-for-investment (7) (8)
0.29 0.41 0.37 
Allowance for loan credit losses as a percent of total loans receivable (9) (10)
Allowance for loan credit losses as a percent of total loans receivable (9) (10)
0.55 %0.55 %0.61 %
Allowance for loan credit losses as a percent of total non-performing loans (8) (10)
Allowance for loan credit losses as a percent of total non-performing loans (8) (10)
248.96 250.86 165.50 
Non-performing loans as a percent of total loans receivable (8) (9)
Non-performing loans as a percent of total loans receivable (8) (9)
0.22 0.22 0.37 
Non-performing assets as a percent of total assets (8)
Non-performing assets as a percent of total assets (8)
0.20 0.28 0.84 
Non-performing assets as a percent of total assets (8)
0.17 0.17 0.26 
(1) With the exception of end of quarter ratios, all ratios are based on average daily balances.
(2) Ratios are annualized.
(3) Performance ratios includeRatios for each period are based on net income available to common stockholders.
(4) Included a net benefit related to merger related expenses, net branch consolidation (benefit) expense, and gain on equity investments of $3.4 million, or $2.6 million, net of tax expense, for the three months ended September 30, 2022. Included a net expense related to merger related expenses, net branch consolidation expenses, and net loss on equity investments of $8.8 million, or $6.7 million, net of tax benefit, for the three months ended June 30, 2022. Included a net expense related to merger related expenses, net branch consolidation expenses, and net loss on equity investments of $4.7 million, or $3.6 million, net of tax benefit, for the quarterthree months ended September 30, 2021. Performance ratios include merger related expenses, branch consolidation expenses, and net gain on equity investments of $104,000, or $78,000, net of tax expense, for the quarter ended June 30, 2021. Performance ratios include merger related expenses, branch consolidation expenses, and net loss on equity investments of $7.6 million, or $5.8 million, net of tax benefit, for the quarter ended September 30, 2020.
(4)(5) Net interest rate spread represents the difference between the weighted average yield on interest-earning assets and the weighted average cost of interest-bearing liabilities.
(5)(6) Net interest margin represents net interest income as a percentage of average interest-earning assets.
(6)(7) Efficiency ratio represents the ratio of operating expenses to the aggregate of other income and net interest income.
(7) Total loans receivable excludes loans held-for-sale.
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(8) Non-performing assets consist of non-performing loans held-for-investment and real estate acquired through foreclosure. Non-performing loans held-for-investmentgenerally consist of all loans 90 days or more past due and other loans in the process of foreclosure. It is the Company’s policy to cease accruing interest on all such loans and to reverse previously accrued interest.
(9) Total loans receivable excludes loans held-for-sale.
(10) Loans acquired from prior bank acquisitions were recorded at fair value. The net unamortized credit and purchased with credit deterioration (“PCD”) marks on these loans, not reflected in the allowance for loan credit losses, was $21.3$13.6 million,, $23.6 $15.5 million,, and $31.6$21.3 million at September 30, 2021,2022, June 30, 20212022 and September 30, 2020,2021, respectively.

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Summary
OceanFirst Financial Corp. is the holding company for OceanFirst Bank N.A. (the “Bank”), a regional bank serving business and retail customers throughout New Jersey and in the major metropolitan areas of Philadelphia, New York, Baltimore, Washington D.C., and Boston. The term “Company” refers to OceanFirst Financial Corp., the Bank and all of their subsidiaries on a consolidated basis. The Company’s results of operations are primarily dependent on net interest income, which is the difference between the interest income earned on interest-earning assets, such as loans and investments, and the interest expense on its interest-bearing liabilities, such as deposits and borrowings. The Company also generates non-interest income such as income from bankcard services, trust and asset management products and services, sales of loans and securities, deposit account services, bank owned life insurance, commercial loan swap income, gain on sale of loans, securities and on equity investments, title-related fees and service charges and other fees. The Company’s operating expenses primarily consist of compensation and employee benefits, occupancy and equipment, marketing, Federalfederal deposit insurance and regulatory assessments, data processing, check card processing, professional fees and other general and administrative expenses. The Company’s results of operations are also significantly affected by competition, general economic conditions, including levels of unemployment and real estate values, as well as changes in market interest rates, inflation, government policies and actions of regulatory agencies.
The Company has grown significantly through the acquisitions of Two River Bancorp (“Two River”) and Country Bank Holding Company, Inc. (“Country Bank”), each on January 1, 2020. These acquisitions added $2.03 billion in assets, $1.56 billion in loans and $1.59 billion in deposits.
Key developments relating to the Company’s financial results and corporate activities for the three months ended September 30, 2022 were as follows:

•Loan Growth: Total loan growth for the quarter was $361.0 million. Total loan growth, excluding the impact of Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) loans of $30.5 million, was $391.5 million for the quarter, reflecting quarterly loan originations of $771.8 million and the purchase of a residential loan pool of $219.7 million. Along with record loan production during the quarter, the committed loan pipeline remains strong at $651.4 million.
•Deposit Growth: Deposits increased $358.8 million during the third quarter, while cost of deposits decreased 5 basis points to 0.22% from 0.27% in the prior linked quarter, reflecting a trend in improving deposit quality.
•Strengthening Net Interest Income and Margin:Net interest income increased by $3.1$5.2 million to $77.1$96.0 million, from $74.0$90.8 million in the prior linked quarter. Net interest margin increased to 2.93%3.36%, as compared to 2.89%3.29% in the prior linked quarter, largely driven by the Bank’s disciplined deposit pricing practicesimpact of the rising rate environment on interest earning assets, and to a lesser extent an increase in loan balances, partly offset by an increased cost of funds and lower prepayment fees.
•.Loan and Deposit Growth: Loan growth for the quarter was $293.9 million, reflecting originations of $543.8 million. The committed loan pipeline increased to $439.5 million as of September 30, 2022. Deposits grew by $128.0 million for the quarter and $226.7 million year-to-date.
•Interchange Fees: Effective July 1, 2022,the Bank became subject to the Durbin amendment, as contained in the Dodd-Frank Act, which imposes limitations on debit card interchange fees collected by banks with assets of $10 billion or more. As a result, bankcard services revenue was adversely impacted by $1.7 million. The Company is strategically positioned to absorb the decreased fee income and continue to grow earnings.
•Partners Bancorp: On November 9, 2022, the Company and Partners Bancorp (“Partners”) entered into a Mutual Termination Agreement (the “Termination Agreement”) pursuant to which, among other things, the Company and Partners mutually agreed to terminate the Agreement and Plan of Merger (the “Merger Agreement”) and transactions contemplated thereby. Each party will bear its own costs and expenses in connection with the terminated transaction, and neither party will pay a termination fee in connection with the termination of the Merger Agreement. The Termination Agreement also mutually releases the parties from any claims of liability to one another relating to the Merger Agreement and the terminated transaction.
Net income available to common stockholders for the three and nine months ended September 30, 20212022 was $23.2$37.6 million and $90.3 million, respectively, or $0.39$0.64 and $1.53 per diluted share, as compared to net loss available to common stockholders of $6.0$23.2 million and $84.4 million, or $0.10$0.39 and $1.41 per diluted share, for the corresponding prior year period. Net income available to common stockholders for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 was $84.4 million, or $1.41 per diluted share, as compared to $29.2 million, or $0.49 per diluted share, for the corresponding prior year period.periods. The dividends paid to preferred stockholders were $1.0 million and $3.0 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively. Net income available to common stockholders for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022 included merger related expenses of $298,000 and $2.5 million, respectively, as compared to $1.1net branch consolidation benefit of $346,000 and net branch consolidation expense of $602,000, and gain on equity investments of $3.4 million for eachand net loss on equity investments of the corresponding prior year periods.$7.5 million. Net income available to common stockholders for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 included merger related expenses of $225,000 and $1.1 million, respectively, net branch consolidation expenses of $4.0 million and $5.1 million, respectively, and net loss on equity investments of $466,000 and net gain on equity investments of $8.4 million, respectively. Net loss available to common stockholders for the three months ended September 30, 2020, included merger related expenses, branch consolidation expenses and a net loss on equity investments of $3.2 million, $830,000, and $3.6 million, respectively. Net income for the nine months ended September 30, 2020, included merger related expenses, branch consolidation expenses, a net loss on equity investments, the impact of the Two River and Country Bank opening credit loss expense under the Current Expected Credit Loss (“CECL”) model, and Federal Home Loan Bank (“FHLB”) advance prepayment fees of $14.8 million, $4.3 million, $3.6 million, $2.4 million and $924,000, respectively.million.
The Company remains well-capitalized with a stockholders’ equity to total assets ratio of 12.79%12.14% at September 30, 2021.2022.
TheOn October 24, 2022, the Company’s Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.17$0.20 per share. The dividend, related to the quarter ended September 30, 2021,2022, will be paid on November 19, 202118, 2022 to common stockholders of record on November 8, 2021.7, 2022. The Board also declared a quarterly cash dividend on preferred stock of $0.4375 per depositary share, representing a 1/40th interest in the Series A Preferred Stock. This dividend will be paid on November 15, 20212022 to preferred stockholders of record on October 29, 2021.
As previously announced on August 4, 2021, the Bank entered into a definitive agreement to sell two New Jersey branch locations to First Bank, including the owned premises and equipment, all deposits associated with the branches, which totaled31, 2022.
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approximately $124 million as of June 30, 2021, as well as selected performing loans totaling approximately $14 million as of June 30, 2021. The Bank has received the required regulatory approval and the closing of the sale and customer conversion is expected to take place in early December.
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Impact of COVID-19

On March 16, 2020, the Company announced a series of actions intended to help mitigate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on customers, employees and communities. The Company began offering its Borrower Relief Programs to address the needs of customers who were current on their loan payments as of either December 31, 2019 or the date of the modification. In keeping with regulatory guidance under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (“CARES”) Act, these loan deferrals were not considered troubled debt restructured (“TDR”) loans at September 30, 2021 and will not be reported as past due during the deferral period. As of September 30, 2021, 98.7% of total loans comply with pre-COVID-19 terms.

Further, due to conditions caused by COVID-19, appraisals ordered in the current environment may not be indicative of the underlying loan collateral value. As such, the Company may require multiple valuation approaches (sales comparison approach, income approach, cost approach), as applicable. The Company will assess the individual facts and circumstances of COVID-19 related loan downgrades and, if a new appraisal is not necessary, an additional discount may be applied to an existing appraisal.

The Company also accepted and processed applications for loans under the PPP, which was originally established under the CARES Act. At September 30, 2021, $52.5 million in PPP loans and $2.0 million in deferred fees remained on the consolidated statements of financial condition. There were no PPP loans originated during the quarter ended September 30, 2021.

On December 27, 2020, the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations (“CRRSA”) Act of 2021 was signed into law, which contained provisions that directly impacted financial institutions. The CRRSA Act extended the PPP and provided the Company the ability to continue its Borrower Relief Programs and related TDR and past due reporting considerations.

For further discussion, refer to Part I, Item 1A in the December 31, 2020 Form 10-K - Risk Factors - Risks Related to the COVID-19 Pandemic.


































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Analysis of Net Interest Income
Net interest income represents the difference between income on interest-earning assets and expense on interest-bearing liabilities. Net interest income depends upon the relative amounts of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities and the interest rate earned or paid on them.

 For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022 interest income included net loan fees of $832,000 and $5.0 million, respectively, as compared to $1.6 million and $4.2 million for the same prior year periods, respectively.
The following tables set forth certain information relating to the Company for the three and nine months ended September 30, 20212022 and 2020.2021. The yields and costs, which are annualized, are derived by dividing the income or expense by the average balance of the related assets or liabilities, respectively, for the periods shown except where noted otherwise. Average balances are derived from average daily balances. The yields and costs include certain fees and costs which are considered adjustments to yields.
 For the Three Months Ended September 30,
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(dollars in thousands)Average BalanceInterestAverage
Yield/
Cost		Average BalanceInterestAverage
Yield/
Cost
Assets:
Interest-earning assets:
Interest-earning deposits and short-term investments$1,053,797 $441 0.17 %$805,863 $236 0.12 %
Securities (1)
1,542,630 6,090 1.57 1,112,174 6,793 2.43 
Loans receivable, net (2)
Commercial5,361,472 55,387 4.10 5,554,897 58,639 4.20 
Residential real estate2,260,673 20,076 3.55 2,462,513 23,091 3.75 
Home equity loans and lines and other consumer289,011 3,426 4.70 379,299 4,203 4.41 
Allowance for loan credit losses, net of deferred loan costs and fees(46,436)— — (45,912)— — 
Loans receivable, net7,864,720 78,889 3.98 8,350,797 85,933 4.09 
Total interest-earning assets10,461,147 85,420 3.24 10,268,834 92,962 3.60 
Non-interest-earning assets1,276,890 1,353,135 
Total assets$11,738,037 $11,621,969 
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity:
Interest-bearing liabilities:
Interest-bearing checking$3,841,475 2,854 0.29 %$3,289,319 4,627 0.56 %
Money market767,854 245 0.13 675,841 571 0.34 
Savings1,609,197 146 0.04 1,460,232 296 0.08 
Time deposits904,384 2,134 0.94 1,606,632 5,876 1.45 
Total7,122,910 5,379 0.30 7,032,024 11,370 0.64 
FHLB advances— — — 343,412 1,470 1.70 
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase142,494 51 0.14 144,720 174 0.48 
Other borrowings228,695 2,858 4.96 246,903 3,160 5.09 
Total borrowings371,189 2,909 3.11 735,035 4,804 2.60 
Total interest-bearing liabilities7,494,099 8,288 0.44 7,767,059 16,174 0.83 
Non-interest-bearing deposits2,576,123 2,209,241 
Non-interest-bearing liabilities148,327 162,987 
Total liabilities10,218,549 10,139,287 
Stockholders’ equity1,519,488 1,482,682 
Total liabilities and equity$11,738,037 $11,621,969 
Net interest income$77,132 $76,788 
Net interest rate spread (3)
2.80 %2.77 %
Net interest margin (4)
2.93 %2.97 %
Total cost of deposits (including non-interest-bearing deposits)0.22 %0.49 %



 For the Three Months Ended September 30,
 20222021
(dollars in thousands)Average BalanceInterest
Average
Yield/
Cost (1)
Average BalanceInterest
Average
Yield/
Cost (1)
Assets:
Interest-earning assets:
Interest-earning deposits and short-term investments$65,648 $336 2.03 %$1,053,797 $441 0.17 %
Securities (2)
1,748,687 10,022 2.27 1,542,630 6,090 1.57 
Loans receivable, net (3)
Commercial6,509,515 74,309 4.53 5,361,472 55,387 4.10 
Residential real estate2,791,067 22,818 3.27 2,260,673 20,076 3.55 
Home equity loans and lines and other consumer (“other consumer”)256,638 3,014 4.66 289,011 3,426 4.70 
Allowance for loan credit losses, net of deferred loan costs and fees(44,773)— — (46,436)— — 
Loans receivable, net9,512,447 100,141 4.18 7,864,720 78,889 3.98 
Total interest-earning assets11,326,782 110,499 3.88 10,461,147 85,420 3.24 
Non-interest-earning assets1,191,173 1,276,890 
Total assets$12,517,955 $11,738,037 
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity:
Interest-bearing liabilities:
Interest-bearing checking$3,873,968 2,671 0.27 %$3,841,475 2,854 0.29 %
Money market793,230 721 0.36 767,854 245 0.13 
Savings1,603,147 187 0.05 1,609,197 146 0.04 
Time deposits1,467,297 5,659 1.53 904,384 2,134 0.94 
Total7,737,642 9,238 0.47 7,122,910 5,379 0.30 
Federal Home Loan Bank (“FHLB”) advances352,392 2,208 2.49 — — — 
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase96,147 35 0.14 142,494 51 0.14 
Other borrowings194,755 3,053 6.22 228,695 2,858 4.96 
Total borrowings643,294 5,296 3.27 371,189 2,909 3.11 
Total interest-bearing liabilities8,380,936 14,534 0.69 7,494,099 8,288 0.44 
Non-interest-bearing deposits2,328,700 2,576,123 
Non-interest-bearing liabilities266,564 148,327 
Total liabilities10,976,200 10,218,549 
Stockholders’ equity1,541,755 1,519,488 
Total liabilities and equity$12,517,955 $11,738,037 
Net interest income$95,965 $77,132 
Net interest rate spread (4)
3.19 %2.80 %
Net interest margin (5)
3.36 %2.93 %
Total cost of deposits (including non-interest-bearing deposits)0.36 %0.22 %
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For the Nine Months Ended September 30,For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
2021202020222021
(dollars in thousands)(dollars in thousands)Average
Balance		InterestAverage
Yield/
Cost		Average
Balance		InterestAverage
Yield/
Cost		(dollars in thousands)Average
Balance		Interest
Average
Yield/
Cost (1)
Average
Balance		Interest
Average
Yield/
Cost (1)
Assets:Assets:Assets:
Interest-earning assets:Interest-earning assets:Interest-earning assets:
Interest-earning deposits and short-term investmentsInterest-earning deposits and short-term investments$1,061,419 $958 0.12 %$409,321 $693 0.23 %Interest-earning deposits and short-term investments$73,886 $472 0.85 %$1,061,419 $958 0.12 %
Securities (1)(2)
Securities (1)(2)
1,452,778 18,832 1.73 1,143,049 22,129 2.59 
Securities (1)(2)
1,801,978 27,086 2.01 1,452,778 18,832 1.73 
Loans receivable, net (2)(3)
Loans receivable, net (2)(3)
Loans receivable, net (2)(3)
CommercialCommercial5,270,138 163,315 4.14 5,309,275 177,973 4.48 Commercial6,275,836 198,054 4.22 5,270,138 163,315 4.14 
Residential real estateResidential real estate2,269,066 59,242 3.48 2,480,932 71,590 3.85 Residential real estate2,685,080 66,899 3.32 2,269,066 59,242 3.48 
Home equity loans and lines and other consumer306,681 11,288 4.92 403,348 14,661 4.86 
Other consumerOther consumer254,891 8,387 4.40 306,681 11,288 4.92 
Allowance for loan credit losses, net of deferred loan costs and feesAllowance for loan credit losses, net of deferred loan costs and fees(50,912)— — (27,186)— — Allowance for loan credit losses, net of deferred loan costs and fees(42,987)— — (50,912)— — 
Loans receivable, netLoans receivable, net7,794,973 233,845 4.01 8,166,369 264,224 4.32 Loans receivable, net9,172,820 273,340 3.98 7,794,973 233,845 4.01 
Total interest-earning assetsTotal interest-earning assets10,309,170 253,635 3.29 9,718,739 287,046 3.95 Total interest-earning assets11,048,684 300,898 3.64 10,309,170 253,635 3.29 
Non-interest-earning assetsNon-interest-earning assets1,264,347 1,306,568 Non-interest-earning assets1,191,358 1,264,347 
Total assetsTotal assets$11,573,517 $11,025,307 Total assets$12,240,042 $11,573,517 
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity:Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity:Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity:
Interest-bearing liabilities:Interest-bearing liabilities:Interest-bearing liabilities:
Interest-bearing checkingInterest-bearing checking$3,753,457 10,549 0.38 %$3,023,093 14,559 0.64 %Interest-bearing checking$4,088,759 6,433 0.21 %$3,753,457 10,549 0.38 %
Money marketMoney market761,975 823 0.14 647,566 2,316 0.48 Money market773,666 1,317 0.23 761,975 823 0.14 
SavingsSavings1,571,345 490 0.04 1,436,594 2,266 0.21 Savings1,617,354 473 0.04 1,571,345 490 0.04 
Time depositsTime deposits1,041,371 8,338 1.07 1,563,449 18,470 1.58 Time deposits1,060,027 9,373 1.18 1,041,371 8,338 1.07 
TotalTotal7,128,148 20,200 0.38 6,670,702 37,611 0.75 Total7,539,806 17,596 0.31 7,128,148 20,200 0.38 
FHLB AdvancesFHLB Advances— — — 483,267 6,239 1.72 FHLB Advances308,043 3,890 1.69 — — — 
Securities sold under agreements to repurchaseSecurities sold under agreements to repurchase135,754 203 0.20 119,495 408 0.46 Securities sold under agreements to repurchase105,821 117 0.15 135,754 203 0.20 
Other borrowingsOther borrowings228,472 8,480 4.96 195,754 7,688 5.25 Other borrowings205,796 8,306 5.40 228,472 8,480 4.96 
Total borrowingsTotal borrowings364,226 8,683 3.19 798,516 14,335 2.40 Total borrowings619,660 12,313 2.66 364,226 8,683 3.19 
Total interest-bearing liabilitiesTotal interest-bearing liabilities7,492,374 28,883 0.52 7,469,218 51,946 0.93 Total interest-bearing liabilities8,159,466 29,909 0.49 7,492,374 28,883 0.52 
Non-interest-bearing depositsNon-interest-bearing deposits2,416,866 1,971,622 Non-interest-bearing deposits2,352,606 2,416,866 
Non-interest-bearing liabilitiesNon-interest-bearing liabilities157,821 133,928 Non-interest-bearing liabilities193,147 157,821 
Total liabilitiesTotal liabilities10,067,061 9,574,768 Total liabilities10,705,219 10,067,061 
Stockholders’ equityStockholders’ equity1,506,456 1,450,539 Stockholders’ equity1,534,823 1,506,456 
Total liabilities and equityTotal liabilities and equity$11,573,517 $11,025,307 Total liabilities and equity$12,240,042 $11,573,517 
Net interest incomeNet interest income$224,752 $235,100 Net interest income$270,989 $224,752 
Net interest rate spread (3)(4)
Net interest rate spread (3)(4)
2.77 %3.02 %
Net interest rate spread (3)(4)
3.15 %2.77 %
Net interest margin (4)(5)
Net interest margin (4)(5)
2.91 %3.23 %
Net interest margin (4)(5)
3.28 %2.91 %
Total cost of deposits (including non-interest-bearing deposits)Total cost of deposits (including non-interest-bearing deposits)0.28 %0.58 %Total cost of deposits (including non-interest-bearing deposits)0.24 %0.28 %
(1)Average yields and costs are annualized.
(2)Amounts represent debt and equity securities, including FHLB and Federal Reserve Bank stock, and are recorded at average amortized cost net of allowance for securities credit losses.
(2)(3)Amount is net of deferred loan costs and fees, undisbursed loan funds, discounts and premiums and allowance for loan credit losses, and includes loans held for sale and non-performing loans.
(3)(4)Net interest rate spread represents the difference between the yield on interest-earning assets and the cost of interest-bearing liabilities.
(4)(5)Net interest margin represents net interest income divided by average interest-earning assets.
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Comparison of Financial Condition at September 30, 20212022 and December 31, 20202021
Total assets increased by $381.4$943.8 million to $11.83$12.68 billion at September 30, 2021,2022, from $11.45$11.74 billion at December 31, 2020. Cash and2021. Total loans increased by $1.10 billion to $9.72 billion at September 30, 2022, from $8.62 billion at December 31, 2021, due from banksto strong loan originations. Total debt securities decreased $291.0 million, to $981.1by $209.4 million at September 30, 2021, from $1.27 billion at December 31, 2020 as excess liquidity was primarily used to purchase securities and fund loan growth. Total debt securities increased by $319.4 million at September 30, 2021,2022, as compared to December 31, 2020. Total loans, excluding PPP loans of $52.52021, primarily due to principal repayments and maturities, and to a lesser extent, an increase in unrealized losses driven by the rising rate environment. Other assets increased by $81.1 million and $95.4to $228.1 million at September 30, 2021 and2022 from $147.0 million at December 31, 2020, respectively,2021, primarily due to an increase in market values associated with customer interest rate swap programs.

Total liabilities increased by $468.6$920.2 million to $8.13$11.14 billion at September 30, 2021,2022, from $7.66$10.22 billion at December 31, 2020.

2021. Deposits increased by $346.5$226.7 million to $9.77$9.96 billion at September 30, 2021,2022, from $9.43$9.73 billion at December 31, 2020. Excluding2021. Total deposits, excluding time deposits, decreased by $402.7 million to $8.56 billion at September 30, 2022, from $8.96 billion at December 31, 2021, primarily due to the net runoff of $855.4interest-bearing checking balances. Time deposits increased to $1.40 billion at September 30, 2022, from $775.0 million at December 31, 2021, primarily due to an increase in brokered time deposits, which increased to $828.7 million at September 30, 2021 and $1.37 billion2022 from $25.0 million at December 31, 2020, total deposits increased by $863.8 million to $8.92 billion at September 30, 2021 from $8.05 billion at December 31, 2020.2021. The loans-to-deposit ratio at September 30, 20212022 was 83.7%97.6%, as compared to 82.3%88.6% at December 31, 2020.2021.

FHLB advances increased to $514.2 million at September 30, 2022 from $0 at December 31, 2021 to fund liquidity needs. Other borrowings decreased by $34.2 million to $194.9 million at September 30, 2022, from $229.1 million at December 31, 2021, primarily due to the extinguishment of $35.0 million of subordinated debt in March 2022. Other liabilities increased by $230.9 million to $352.9 million at September 30, 2022, from $122.0 million at December 31, 2021, primarily due to an increase in the market values associated with customer interest rate swap programs and related collateral received from counterparties.

Stockholders’ equity increased to $1.51$1.54 billion at September 30, 2021,2022, as compared to $1.48$1.52 billion at December 31, 2020. On June 25,2021. Accumulated other comprehensive loss increased by $35.7 million to $38.5 million at September 30, 2022 from $2.8 million at December 31, 2021, primarily due to unrealized losses on debt securities available-for-sale which were adversely impacted by the Company announced the authorization of the Board of Directors of the 2021 Stock Repurchase Program to repurchase up to an additional 3.0 million shares, which is approximately 5% of the Company’s outstanding common stock.rising interest rate environment. For the nine months ended September 30, 2021,2022, the Company repurchased 1,460,009373,223 shares totaling $7.4 million under its stock repurchase program at a weighted average cost of $20.98, and there$19.82. There were 3,559,1362,934,438 shares available for repurchase at September 30, 20212022 under the existing repurchase programs.program. Stockholders’ equity per common share increased to $25.47$26.04 at September 30, 2021,2022, as compared to $24.57$25.63 at December 31, 2020.2021.

Comparison of Operating Results for the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 20212022 and September 30, 20202021
General
Net income available to common stockholders for the three and nine months ended September 30, 20212022 was $23.2$37.6 million and $90.3 million, respectively, or $0.39$0.64 and $1.53 per diluted share, as compared to net loss available to common stockholders of $6.0$23.2 million and $84.4 million, or $0.10 $0.39 and $1.41per diluted share, for the corresponding prior year period.periods. Net income available to common stockholders for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 was $84.42022 included merger related expenses of $298,000 and $2.5 million, or $1.41 per diluted share, as compared to $29.2respectively, net branch consolidation benefit of $346,000 and net branch consolidation expense of $602,000, and gain on equity investments of $3.4 million or $0.49 per diluted share,and net loss on equity investments of $7.5 million. These items increased net income by $2.6 million and decreased net income by $8.1 million, net of tax, for the corresponding prior year period.three and nine months ended September 30, 2022, respectively. Net income available to common stockholders for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 included merger related expenses of $225,000 and $1.1 million, respectively, net branch consolidation expenses of $4.0 million and $5.1 million, respectively, and a net loss on equity investments of $466,000 and net gain on equity investments of $8.4 million, respectively.million. These items decreased net income by $3.6 million and increased net income by $1.7 million, net of tax, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021, respectively. Net loss available to common stockholders for the three months ended September 30, 2020, included merger related expenses, branch consolidation expenses and a net loss on equity investments of $3.2 million, $830,000, and $3.6 million, respectively. Net income for the nine months ended September 30, 2020, included merger related expenses, branch consolidation expenses, a net loss on equity investments, the impact of the Two River and Country Bank opening credit loss expense under the CECL model, and FHLB advance prepayment fees of $14.8 million, $4.3 million, $3.6 million, $2.4 million and $924,000, respectively. These items decreased net loss by $5.8 million and decreased net income by $19.9 million, net of tax, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, respectively.
Interest Income
Interest income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 decreased2022 increased to $110.5 million and $300.9 million, respectively, as compared to $85.4 million and $253.6 million respectively, as compared to $93.0 million and $287.0 million for the corresponding prior year periods, respectively.periods. Average interest-earning assets increased by $192.3$865.6 million and $590.4$739.5 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021, respectively, as compared to the same prior year periods, primarily concentrated in excess balance sheet liquidity. Average loans receivable, net of allowance for loan credit losses, decreased by $486.1 million and $371.4 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021,2022, respectively, as compared to the same prior year periods, primarily due to reductions in PPP loans. Forloan and securities growth funded by the threeredeployment of excess cash. Average loans receivable, net of allowance for loan credit losses, increased by $1.65 billion and nine months ended September 30, 2021, the yield on average interest-earning assets decreased to 3.24% and 3.29%, respectively, from 3.60% and 3.95% for the corresponding prior year periods, respectively.
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Interest Expense
Interest expense$1.38 billion for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 was $8.3 million and $28.9 million, respectively, as compared to $16.2 million and $51.9 million in the corresponding prior year periods, respectively. Average interest-bearing liabilities decreased $273.0 million and increased $23.2 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021,2022, respectively, as compared to the same prior year periods. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021,2022, the yield on average interest-earning assets increased to 3.88% and
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3.64%, respectively, from 3.24% and 3.29%, for the corresponding prior year periods due to interest earning asset growth funded by the redeployment of excess cash and the rising rate environment.
Interest Expense
Interest expense for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022 was $14.5 million and $29.9 million, respectively, as compared to $8.3 million and $28.9 million in the corresponding prior year periods. For the three months ended September 30, 2022, the cost of average interest-bearing liabilities increased to 0.69% from 0.44% for corresponding prior year period, as a result of higher costs associated with FHLB advances and time deposits issued in an elevated rate environment in 2022. For the nine months ended September 30, 2022, the cost of average interest-bearing liabilities decreased to 0.44% and0.49% from 0.52%, respectively, from 0.83% and 0.93%, respectively, for the corresponding prior year periods.period, as a result of downward repricing of deposits that began in the prior year and continued through the current year, partly offset by the recent pace of the rising rate environment in the current quarter and increased funding costs on FHLB advances. The total cost of deposits (including non-interest bearing deposits) was 0.22%0.36% and 0.28%0.24% for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021,2022, respectively, as compared to 0.49%0.22% and 0.58%0.28%, respectively, for the same prior year periods.
Net Interest Income and Margin
Net interest income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021,2022 increased to $96.0 million and $271.0 million, respectively, as compared to $77.1 million as compared to $76.8and $224.8 million for the corresponding prior year period. Netperiods, reflecting an increase in average interest-earning assets and net interest income for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 decreased to $224.8 million as compared to $235.1 million for the corresponding prior year period, as a result of the lower interest rate environment.margin. Net interest margin for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 decreased2022 increased to 3.36% and 3.28%, respectively, from 2.93% and 2.91%, respectively, from 2.97% and 3.23%, respectively, for the same prior year periods. The net interest margin compressionexpansion was primarily due topositively impacted by the redeployment of excess balance sheet liquiditycash into loans and the lowerimpact of the rising rate environment on interest rate environment.earning assets, partly offset by an increased cost of funds and the growth in interest-bearing liabilities balances.
Benefit/ProvisionCredit Loss Expense (Benefit)
Credit loss expense for Credit Losses
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021, the credit loss benefit2022 was $3.2$1.0 million and $10.3$4.1 million, respectively, as compared to a credit loss expensebenefit of $35.7$3.2 million and $55.3$10.3 million, respectively, for the corresponding prior year periods. The credit loss benefitexpense for the three and nine months ended September 30, 20212022 was significantly influenced by loan growth, slowing prepayment rates, and increasingly uncertain macro-economic forecasts due to rising interest rates, inflation, and global economic headwinds, partly offset by positive trends in the Bank’s asset quality combined with stabilizing trends in economic forecasts, including strong employment levelsCompany’s criticized and GDP growth, partly offset by the economic uncertainty related to supply chain and labor market constraints.

classified assets. Net loan recoveries were $252,000 and $386,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively. Net loan recoveries were $335,000 and $442,000 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively,respectively. Non-performing loans totaled $21.5 million at September 30, 2022, as compared to net loan charge-offs of $15.0$30.3 million at September 30, 2021, primarily due to loans that were paid off and $15.9partly due to loans that returned to accrual status.
Non-interest Income
Other income increased to $15.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2022, as compared to $9.9 million for the corresponding prior year periods, respectively.period. The three months ended September 30, 2020 included $14.2increase was driven by a gain on equity investments of $3.4 million in charge-offs related to the transfer of higher-risk commercial loans to held-for-sale, which were ultimately sold in the fourth quarter of 2020. Non-performing loans held-for-investment totaled $23.3 million at September 30, 2021, as compared to $29.9 million at September 30, 2020.
Non-interest Income
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021, other income increased to $9.9 million and $42.5 million, respectively, as compared to $8.2 million and $33.3 million, respectively, for the corresponding prior year periods. Other income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 included a net loss on equity investments of $466,000 in the prior year period, along with the acquisition of a majority interest in Trident Abstract Title Agency, LLC (“Trident”), which added $3.3 million of title-related fees and service charges. These increases were partially offset by lower income from bankcard services of $1.9 million, primarily as a result of the impact of the Durbin amendment, which became effective for the Company on July 1, 2022.
Other income decreased to $31.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2022, as compared to $42.5 million for the corresponding prior year period. The decrease was driven by a net loss on equity investments of $7.5 million as compared to a net gain on equity investments of $8.4 million respectively. Otherin the prior year period, along with decreases in net gain on sale of loans of $2.8 million, income for bothfrom bankcard services of $2.3 million primarily as a result of the threeimpact of the Durbin amendment, fees and nine months ended September 30, 2020 included $3.6service charges of $849,000, and Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) loan origination referral fees of $800,000. These decreases were partially offset by the impact of Trident, which added $7.8 million of net losses on equity investments.The remaining decreasetitle-related fees and service charges and an increase in commercial loan swap income of $1.4$3.8 million.
Non-interest Expense
Operating expenses increased to $59.0 million in other income for the three months ended September 30, 2021,2022, as compared to the corresponding prior year period, was primarily due to decreases in gain on sale of loans of $1.0 million and fees and service charges of $759,000. The remaining decrease of $2.8 million in other income for the nine months ended September 30, 2021, as compared to the corresponding prior year period, was primarily due to a decrease in commercial loan swap income of $5.2 million, as a result of lower activity, and lower fees and service charges of $1.3 million, partially offset by increases in bankcard services of $1.7 million, due to lower card activity in the prior year period as a result of the pandemic, gain on sale of loans of $1.3 million, and PPP loan referral fees of $800,000.
Non-interest Expense
Operating expenses increased to $58.7 million and decreased to $162.0 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021, respectively, as compared to $56.8 million and $175.5 million, respectively, in the same prior year periods. Operating expenses for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 included $4.2 million and $6.1 million, respectively, of merger related and branch consolidation expenses.period. Operating expenses for the three months ended September 30, 20202022 and 2021 included $4.0$48,000 and $4.2 million, of merger related and branch consolidation expenses. Operating expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 included $20.0 millionrespectively, of merger related expenses and net branch consolidation expenses and FHLB advance prepayment fees.benefit/expense. The remaining increase of $1.6$4.6 million in operating expenses for the three months ended September 30, 2021,2022, as compared to the corresponding prior year
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period, was primarilypartly due to increasesthe acquisition of a majority interest in Trident, which added $2.8 million of expenses, compensation and benefits expense of $1.7$1.8 million primarily related to increased employee medical benefit claims, and data processing expense of $846,000,$1.2 million, as a result of the migration to a new core banking system. These increases were partly offset by a decrease in equipment expenseprofessional fees of $782,000.$615,000.
Operating expenses increased to $175.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2022, as compared to $162.0 million in the same prior year period. Operating expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021 included $3.1 million and $6.1 million, respectively, of merger related and net branch consolidation expenses. The remaining increase of $372,000$16.2 million in operating expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2021,2022, as compared to the corresponding prior year
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period, was primarilypartly due to the impact of Trident, which added $6.0 million of expenses, and increases in compensation and benefits expense of $2.2$5.3 million primarily relatedpartly relating to higher benefit costs,the commercial banking strategy and commercial banking hires in expansion markets of Boston and Baltimore, data processing expense of $4.6 million as a result of the migration to a new core banking system, and federal deposit insurance and regulatory assessments of $1.4$1.0 million as a result of a higher assessment base and data processing expense of $953,000,multiplier. These increases were partly offset by decreasesa decrease in equipment expenseamortization of $1.8 million, marketing expensecore deposit intangible of $930,000, other operating expense of $469,000, and occupancy expense of $434,000.$551,000.
Income Tax Expense/BenefitExpense
The provision for income taxes was $7.4$12.3 million and $28.1$29.2 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021,2022, respectively, as compared to a benefit for income taxes of $2.6$7.4 million and provision for income taxes of $7.3$28.1 million for the same prior year periods, respectively.periods. The effective tax rate was 23.3%24.1% and 24.3%23.7% for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021,2022, respectively, as compared to 34.6%23.3% and 19.5%24.3% for the same prior year periods, respectively. The higher effective tax rate for the three months ended September 30, 2020 was primarily attributable to the net loss recognized during the quarter. The higher effective tax rate for the nine months ended September 30, 2021, as compared to the prior year period, was primarily due to the impact of a New Jersey tax code change and a higher allocation of taxable income to New York.periods.
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Liquidity and Capital Resources
The primary sources of liquidity specifically available to OceanFirst Financial Corp. are dividends from the Bank, proceeds from sale of investments, and the issuance of preferred and common stock, and debt. For the nine months ended September 30, 2022, the holding company received dividend payments of $50.0 million from the Bank. At September 30, 2022, OceanFirst Financial Corp. held $38.2 million in cash.
The Company’sBank’s primary sources of funds are deposits, principal and interest payments on loans and mortgage-backed securities,investments, FHLB advances, access to the Federal Reserve discount window, other borrowings, including subordinated debt, and to a lesser extent, investment maturities and proceeds from the sale of loans and equity investments. While scheduled amortization ofpayments on loans and mortgage-backed securities are predictable sources of funds, deposit flows, loan prepayments, and loan and equityinvestment sales are greatly influenced by interest rates, economic conditions, and competition. The CompanyBank has other sources of liquidity if a need for additional funds arises, including various lines of credit at multiple financial institutions.institutions and access to the Federal Reserve Bank discount window.
At September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020,2022, the Bank had no outstanding$500.0 million of short-term advances and $14.2 million of overnight borrowings from the FHLB.FHLB, as compared to $0 at December 31, 2021. The Bank regularly utilizes overnight and short-term borrowings from time-to-time to fund short-term liquidity needs. There were also no FHLB term advances at
The Company’s cash needs for the nine months ended September 30, 20212022 were primarily satisfied by the net proceeds from FHLB advances, deposits, which included the issuance of brokered time deposits, principal repayments on debt securities and December 31, 2020.
loans, and proceeds from maturities and calls of debt maturities. The cash was principally utilized for loan originations, purchases of residential loan pools, purchases of debt and equity securities, redemption of subordinated debt, and dividend payments. The Company’s cash needs for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 were primarily satisfied by the increase in deposits, proceeds from sales of loans and equity investments, principal repayments on debt securities held-to-maturity, and proceeds from maturities and calls of debt securities. The cash was principally utilized for purchases of debt and equity securities, a purchase of a residential loan pool, and loan originations. The Company’s cash needs for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 were primarily satisfied by the increase in deposits, net proceeds from the issuance of subordinated notes and preferred stock, principal payments on mortgage-backed securities, proceeds from maturities and calls of debt securities, proceeds from sale of loans, and acquired cash from acquisitions. The cash was principally utilized for loan originations, the repayment of short-term borrowings, and investment purchases.
In the normal course of business, the Bank routinely enters into various off-balance-sheet commitments, primarily relating to the origination and sale of loans. At September 30, 2021,2022, outstanding commitments to originate loans totaled $651.4$439.5 million and outstanding undrawn lines of credit totaled $1.22$1.72 billion, of which $870.7 million$1.34 billion were commitments to commercial and commercial construction borrowers and $353.0$382.3 million were commitments to consumer borrowers and residential construction borrowers. Commitments to fund undrawn lines of credit and commitments to originate loans are agreements to lend to a customer as long as there is no violation of any condition established in the existing contracts. Commitments generally have fixed expiration dates or other termination clauses and may require payment of a fee. Since some of the commitments are expected to expire without being drawn upon, the total commitment amounts do not necessarily represent future cash requirements. The Company’s exposure to credit risk is represented by the contractual amount of the instruments.
Time deposits scheduled to mature in one year or less totaled $866.3 million at September 30, 2022.
At September 30, 2022, the Company also had various contractual obligations, which included debt obligations of $805.4 million, including finance lease obligations of $1.8 million, and an additional $20.4 million in operating lease obligations included in other liabilities. The Company expects to have sufficient funds available to meet current commitments in the normal course of business.
Time deposits scheduled to mature in one year or less totaled $586.7 million at September 30, 2021. Management is optimistic about its ability to retain funds from maturing time deposits and placing them in market comparable deposit products.
The Company has a detailed contingency funding plan and obtains comprehensive reporting of funding trends on a monthly and quarterly basis, which are reviewed by management. Management also monitors cash on a daily basis to determine the liquidity needs of the Company and the Bank. Additionally, management performs multiple liquidity stress test scenarios on a quarterly basis. The Company and Bank continuescontinue to maintain significantadequate liquidity under all stress scenarios. In response to COVID-19, management identified additional sources of contingent liquidity, including expanded borrowing capacity with the FHLB, the Federal Reserve and existing correspondent bank relationships. The Company also strengthened balance sheet liquidity entering the economic downturn.
Under the Company’s stock repurchase program, shares of OceanFirst Financial Corp. common stock may be purchased in the open market and through other privately-negotiated transactions, from time-to-time, depending on market conditions. The repurchased shares are held as treasury stock for general corporate purposes. The Company repurchased 460,009 shares of common stock forFor the three months ended September 30, 2021, bringing2022, the totalCompany did not repurchase any shares repurchased to 1,460,009 forof its common stock. For the nine months ended September 30, 2021.2022, the Company repurchased 373,223 shares of its common stock, at a total cost of $7.4 million. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021, the Company repurchased 460,009 and 1.5 million shares of its common stock, respectively, at a total cost of $9.7 million and $30.6 million, respectively. At September 30, 2021,2022, there were 3,559,1362,934,438 shares available to be repurchased under the authorized stock repurchase programs authorized.program.
Cash dividends on common stock declared and paid during the first nine months of September 30, 20212022 were $30.4$31.8 million, as compared to $30.6$30.4 million for the same prior year period. The increase in dividends was a result of an increase in the dividend rate from $0.17 to $0.20 per common share. On October 28, 2021,24, 2022, the Company’s Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash
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dividend of $0.17$0.20 per common share. The dividend is payable on November 19, 202118, 2022 to common stockholders of record at the close of business on November 8, 2021.7, 2022.
Cash dividends on preferred stock declared and paid during the first nine months of September 30, 2022 and 2021 were $3.0 million as compared to $1.1 million for the same prior year period.both periods. The Company’s Board of Directors also declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.4375 per depositary share, representing 1/40th interest in the Series A Preferred Stock, payable on November 15, 20212022 to preferred stockholders of record on October 29, 2021.31, 2022.
The primary sources of liquidity specifically available to OceanFirst Financial Corp., the holding company of the Bank, are capital distributions from the Bank, the issuance of preferred and common stock, and debt. For the nine months ended September 30, 2021, the Company received a dividend payment of $30.0 million from the Bank. The Company’s ability to continue to pay dividends will be largelyremains dependent upon capital distributions from the Bank, which may be adversely affected
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by capital restraints imposed by applicable regulations. The Company cannot predict whether the Bank will be permitted under applicable regulations to pay a dividend to the Company. If applicable regulations or regulatory bodies prevent the Bank from paying a dividend to the Company, the Company may not have the liquidity necessary to pay a dividend in the future or pay a dividend at the same rate as historically paid or be able to meet current debt obligations. Additionally, regulations of the Federal Reserve may prevent the Company from either paying or increasing the cash dividend to common stockholders. At September 30, 2021, OceanFirst Financial Corp. held $83.9 million in cash.
As of September 30, 20212022 and December 31, 2020,2021, the Company and the Bank satisfy all regulatory capital requirements currently applicable as follows (dollars in thousands):
ActualFor capital adequacy
purposes		To be well-capitalized
under prompt
corrective action
As of September 30, 2021AmountRatioAmountRatioAmountRatio
Bank:
Tier 1 capital (to average assets)$1,012,471 9.12 %$444,076 4.00 %$555,096 5.00 %
Common equity Tier 1 (to risk-weighted assets)1,012,471 12.19 581,498 7.00 (1)539,963 6.50 
Tier 1 capital (to risk-weighted assets)1,012,471 12.19 706,105 8.50 (1)664,570 8.00 
Total capital (to risk-weighted assets)1,065,583 12.83 872,248 10.50 (1)830,712 10.00 
Company:
Tier 1 capital (to average assets)$1,037,940 9.34 %$444,531 4.00 %N/AN/A
Common equity Tier 1 (to risk-weighted assets)910,679 10.84 588,214 7.00 (1)N/AN/A
Tier 1 capital (to risk-weighted assets)1,037,940 12.35 714,260 8.50 (1)N/AN/A
Total capital (to risk-weighted assets)1,252,349 14.90 882,321 10.50 (1)N/AN/A
ActualFor capital adequacy
purposes		To be well-capitalized
under prompt
corrective action		ActualFor capital adequacy
purposes		To be well-capitalized
under prompt
corrective action
As of December 31, 2020AmountRatioAmountRatioAmountRatio
As of September 30, 2022As of September 30, 2022AmountRatioAmountRatioAmountRatio
Bank:Bank:Bank:
Tier 1 capital (to average assets)Tier 1 capital (to average assets)$942,122 8.48 %$444,648 4.00 %$555,810 5.00 %Tier 1 capital (to average assets)$1,097,654 9.23 %$475,574 4.00 %$594,467 5.00 %
Common equity Tier 1 (to risk-weighted assets)Common equity Tier 1 (to risk-weighted assets)942,122 12.11 544,625 7.00 (1)505,724 6.50 Common equity Tier 1 (to risk-weighted assets)1,097,654 10.98 699,932 7.00 (1)649,937 6.50 
Tier 1 capital (to risk-weighted assets)Tier 1 capital (to risk-weighted assets)942,122 12.11 661,331 8.50 (1)622,429 8.00 Tier 1 capital (to risk-weighted assets)1,097,654 10.98 849,918 8.50 (1)799,923 8.00 
Total capital (to risk-weighted assets)Total capital (to risk-weighted assets)1,004,480 12.91 816,938 10.50 (1)778,036 10.00 Total capital (to risk-weighted assets)1,154,421 11.55 1,049,899 10.50 (1)999,903 10.00 
Company:Company:Company:
Tier 1 capital (to average assets)Tier 1 capital (to average assets)$998,273 9.44 %$423,028 4.00 %N/AN/ATier 1 capital (to average assets)$1,106,915 9.30 %$475,873 4.00 %N/AN/A
Common equity Tier 1 (to risk-weighted assets)Common equity Tier 1 (to risk-weighted assets)871,385 11.05 552,075 7.00 (1)N/AN/ACommon equity Tier 1 (to risk-weighted assets)978,012 9.69 706,355 7.00 (1)N/AN/A
Tier 1 capital (to risk-weighted assets)Tier 1 capital (to risk-weighted assets)998,273 12.66 670,377 8.50 (1)N/AN/ATier 1 capital (to risk-weighted assets)1,106,915 10.97 857,717 8.50 (1)N/AN/A
Total capital (to risk-weighted assets)Total capital (to risk-weighted assets)1,230,370 15.60 828,113 10.50 (1)N/AN/ATotal capital (to risk-weighted assets)1,289,224 12.78 1,059,533 10.50 (1)N/AN/A
As of December 31, 2021As of December 31, 2021
Bank:Bank:
Tier 1 capital (to average assets)Tier 1 capital (to average assets)$1,027,660 9.08 %$452,669 4.00 %$565,836 5.00 %
Common equity Tier 1 (to risk-weighted assets)Common equity Tier 1 (to risk-weighted assets)1,027,660 11.62 619,178 7.00 (1)574,951 6.50 
Tier 1 capital (to risk-weighted assets)Tier 1 capital (to risk-weighted assets)1,027,660 11.62 751,860 8.50 (1)707,633 8.00 
Total capital (to risk-weighted assets)Total capital (to risk-weighted assets)1,079,766 12.21 928,768 10.50 (1)884,541 10.00 
Company:Company:
Tier 1 capital (to average assets)Tier 1 capital (to average assets)$1,044,518 9.22 %$453,087 4.00 %N/AN/A
Common equity Tier 1 (to risk-weighted assets)Common equity Tier 1 (to risk-weighted assets)917,088 10.26 625,801 7.00 (1)N/AN/A
Tier 1 capital (to risk-weighted assets)Tier 1 capital (to risk-weighted assets)1,044,518 11.68 759,902 8.50 (1)N/AN/A
Total capital (to risk-weighted assets)Total capital (to risk-weighted assets)1,257,372 14.06 938,702 10.50 (1)N/AN/A
(1)Includes the Capital Conservation Buffer of 2.50%.
The Company and the Bank satisfiessatisfied the criteria to be “well-capitalized” under the Prompt Corrective Action Regulations.
At September 30, 20212022 and December 31, 2020,2021, the Company maintained a stockholders’ equity to total assets ratio of 12.79%12.14% and 12.96%12.92%, respectively.
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Off-Balance-Sheet Arrangements and Contractual Obligations
In the normal course of operations, the Company engages in a variety of financial transactions that, in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, are not recorded in the financial statements. These transactions involve, to varying degrees, elements of credit, interest rate and liquidity risk. Such transactions are used for general corporate purposes or for customer needs. Corporate purpose transactions are used to help manage credit, interest rate and liquidity risk or to optimize capital. Customer transactions are used to manage customers’ requests for funding. These financial instruments and commitments include undrawn lines of credit and commitments to extend credit. 
The Company enters into loan sale agreements with investors in the normal course of business. The loan sale agreements generally require the Company to repurchase loans previously sold in the event of a violation of various representations and warranties customary to the mortgage banking industry. The Company is also obligated to repurchase loans previously sold under certain circumstances under a loss sharing arrangement with the FHLB relating to loans sold into the Mortgage Partnership Finance program. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, some of these loans were placed on forbearance and the Company may be required to repurchase them in future periods. In the opinion of management, the potential exposure related to the loan sale agreements and loans sold to the FHLB is adequately provided for in the reserve for repurchased loans and loss sharing obligations included in other liabilities. At each of September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, the reserve for repurchased loans and loss sharing obligations was $1.2 million.
The following table shows the contractual obligations of the Company by expected payment period as of September 30, 2021 (in thousands). Refer to Note 9 Leases, to the Consolidated Financial Statements for lease obligations.
Contractual ObligationsTotal
One year
 or less		More than 1 year to 3 yearsMore than 3 years to 5 yearsMore than
5 years
Debt obligations$372,179 $143,496 $444 $35,496 $192,743 
Commitments to fund undrawn lines of credit
Commercial870,672 870,672 — — — 
Consumer and residential construction352,986 352,986 — — — 
Commitments to originate loans651,432 651,432 — — — 
Commitments to fund undrawn lines of credit and commitments to originate loans are agreements to lend to a customer as long as there is no violation of any condition established in the contract. Commitments generally have fixed expiration dates or other termination clauses and may require payment of a fee. Since some of the commitments are expected to expire without being drawn upon, the total commitment amounts do not necessarily represent future cash requirements. The Company’s exposure to credit risk is represented by the contractual amount of the instruments.

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Non-Performing Assets
The following table sets forth information regarding the Company’s non-performing assets, consisting of non-performing loans and other real estate owned. It is the policy of the Company to cease accruing interest on loans 90 days or more past due or in the process of foreclosure.
September 30,December 31,
20212020
 (dollars in thousands)
Non-performing loans:
Commercial and industrial$354 $1,551 
Commercial real estate – owner occupied8,997 13,054 
Commercial real estate – investor6,904 10,660 
Residential real estate5,484 8,642 
Home equity loans and lines and other consumer1,605 2,503 
Total non-performing loans23,344 36,410 
Other real estate owned106 106 
Total non-performing assets$23,450 $36,516 
PCD loans (1)
$41,372 $48,488 
Delinquent loans 30-89 days$6,647 $34,683 
Allowance for loan credit losses as a percent of total loans0.61 %0.78 %
Allowance for loan credit losses as a percent of total non-performing loans
214.84 166.81 
Non-performing loans as a percent of total loans0.29 0.47 
Non-performing assets as a percent of total assets0.20 0.32 
(1)     PCD loans are not included in non-performing loans or delinquent loans totals.
September 30,December 31,
20222021
 (dollars in thousands)
Non-performing loans:
Commercial real estate – investor$9,866 $3,614 
Commercial real estate – owner occupied1,976 11,904 
Commercial and industrial321 277 
Residential real estate5,958 6,114 
Other consumer3,377 3,585 
Total non-performing loans21,498 25,494 
Other real estate owned— 106 
Total non-performing assets$21,498 $25,600 
PCD loans, net of allowance for loan credit losses
$29,249 $41,817 
Delinquent loans 30-89 days$11,846 $14,546 
Allowance for loan credit losses as a percent of total loans0.55 %0.57 %
Allowance for loan credit losses as a percent of total non-performing loans
248.96 191.61
Non-performing loans as a percent of total loans receivable0.22 0.30
Non-performing assets as a percent of total assets0.17 0.22

The Company’s non-performing loans totaled $23.3$21.5 million at September 30, 2021,2022, as compared to $36.4$25.5 million at December 31, 2020.2021, primarily due to loans that were paid off and partly due to loans that returned to accrual status. Included in the non-performing loans total was $9.6$10.0 million and $5.2$11.3 million of TDRtroubled debt restructuring (“TDR”) loans at September 30, 20212022 and December 31, 2020,2021, respectively. Non-performingIncluded in the non-performing loans do not include $41.4total was $3.0 million and $48.5$6.5 million of acquired PCD loans at September 30, 20212022 and December 31, 2020,2021, respectively. At September 30, 2021,2022, the allowance for loan credit losses totaled $50.2$53.5 million, or 0.61%0.55% of total loans, as compared to $60.7$48.9 million, or 0.78%0.57% of total loans, at December 31, 2020.2021. These ratios exclude existing net unamortized credit and PCD marks on acquired loans of $21.3$13.6 million and $28.0$18.9 million at September 30, 20212022 and December 31, 2020,2021, respectively. 

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic and its economic impact on customers, short-term modification programs that comply with the CARES Act, extended by the CRRSA Act, were implemented to provide temporary payment relief to those borrowers directly impacted by COVID-19. The Commercial Borrower Relief Program allowed for the deferral of principal and interest or principal only. All payments received will first be applied to all accrued and unpaid interest and the balance, if any, on account of unpaid principal, then to fees, expenses and other amounts due to the Bank. Monthly payments will continue until the maturity date when all then unpaid principal, interest, fees, and all other charges are due and payable to the Bank. The Consumer Borrower Relief Program allowed for the deferral of principal and interest. The deferred payments along with interest accrued during the deferral period are due and payable on the maturity date. Provided these loans were current as of either year end or the date of the modification, these loans are not considered TDR loans at September 30, 2021 and will not be reported as past due during the deferral period.

The Company classifies loans and other assets in accordance with regulatory guidelines. The table below excludes any loans held-for-sale and represents Special Mention and Substandard assets (in thousands):
September 30,December 31,September 30,December 31,
2021202020222021
Special MentionSpecial Mention$98,687 $165,843 Special Mention$54,330 $91,607 
SubstandardSubstandard158,575 194,477 Substandard97,353 148,557 
The decreasedecreases in special mention and substandard loans waswere primarily due to the improvement in the Bank’s borrowers’improved profitability of borrowers and their ability to service their loans. The decrease in special mention also included one commercial loan of $14.1 million, which was repaid in full during the nine months ended September 30, 2022.
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Critical Accounting Policies

Note 1 to the Company’s Audited Consolidated Financial Statements included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 20202021 (the “2020“2021 Form 10-K”), as supplemented by this report, contains a summary of significant accounting policies. Various elements of these accounting policies, by their nature, are inherently subject to estimation techniques, valuation assumptions and other subjective assessments. These judgmentsCertain assets are carried in the consolidated statements of financial condition at estimated fair value or the lower of cost or estimated fair value. Policies with respect to the methodology used to determine the allowance for credit losses is a critical accounting policy and policies involveestimate because of its importance to the presentation of the Company’s financial condition and results of operations. The critical accounting policy involves a higher degree of complexity and requirerequires management to make difficult and subjective judgments which often require assumptions or estimates about highly uncertain matters. The use of different judgments, assumptions, and estimates could result in material differences in the results of operations or financial condition. Certain assets are carried in the consolidated statements of financial condition at fair value or the lower of cost or estimated fair value. Policies with respect to the methodology used to determine the allowance for credit losses is the mostThe critical accounting policy because itand its application is important to the presentation of the Company’s financial condition and results of operations. These critical accounting policies and their application are reviewed periodically, and at least annually, with the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors.

Impact of New Accounting Pronouncements

Accounting Pronouncements Adopted in 2022
In December 2019, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2019-12, “Income Taxes (Topic 740) - Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes” as part of an initiative to reduce complexity in accounting standards for income taxes. The amendments also improve consistent application of and simplify generally accepted accounting principles for other areas of Topic 740 by clarifying and amending existing guidance. This update was effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2021. The adoption of this standard did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted

In June 2022, FASB issued ASU 2022-03, “Fair Value Measurement of Equity Securities Subject to Contractual Sale Restrictions”. The amendments in this ASU clarify that a contractual restriction on the sale of an equity security is not considered part of the unit of account of the equity security and, therefore, is not considered in measuring fair value. The amendments also clarify that an entity cannot, as a separate unit of account, recognize and measure a contractual sale restriction. In addition, this update introduces new disclosure requirements to provide information about the contractual sales restriction including the nature and remaining duration of the restriction. This update will be effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2023. Early adoption is permitted. The Company does not expect this standard to have a material impact to the consolidated financial statements.

In March 2022, FASB issued ASU 2022-02, “Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326): Troubled Debt Restructurings and Vintage Disclosures”. The amendments in this ASU were issued to (1) eliminate accounting guidance for TDRs by creditors, while enhancing disclosure requirements for loan refinancings and restructurings when a borrower is experiencing financial difficulty; (2) require disclosures of current period gross write-offs by year of origination for financing receivables and net investments in leases. For entities that have adopted the amendments in ASU 2016-13, Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments, this update will be effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2022. Early adoption is permitted. The amendments in this ASU should be applied prospectively, except for the transition method related to the recognition and measurement of TDRs, where there is an option to apply a modified retrospective transition method, resulting in a cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings in the period of adoption. The Company plans to adopt this standard on January 1, 2023 and is currently evaluating the impact of this standard to the consolidated financial statements.

In March 2022, FASB issued ASU 2022-01 “Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815): Fair Value Hedging – Portfolio Layer Method”, which made targeted improvements to the optional hedge accounting model with the objective of improving hedge accounting to better portray the economic results of an entity’s risk management activities in its financial statements. This update will be effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2022. Early adoption is permitted for any entity that has adopted the amendments in ASU 2017-12 for the corresponding period. The Company does not expect this standard to have a material impact to the consolidated financial statements.
Private Securities Litigation Reform Act Safe Harbor Statement
In addition to historical information, this quarterly report contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 which are based on certain assumptions and describe future plans, strategies and expectations of OceanFirst Financial Corp. (the “Company”). These forward-looking statements are generally identified by use of the words “believe”, “expect”, “intend”, “anticipate”, “estimate”, “project”, “will”, “should”, “may”, “view”, “opportunity”, “potential”, or similar expressions or expressions of confidence.
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The Company’s ability to predict results or the actual effect of future plans or strategies is inherently uncertain. Factors which could have a material adverse effect on the operations of the Company and its subsidiaries include, but are not limited to,to: implications arising from the termination of the proposed merger with Partners Bancorp; the impact of the COVID-19 or any other pandemic on our operations and financial results and those items discussed in the Company’s 2020 Form 10-K under Item 1A - Risk Factors, as supplemented by the Company’s subsequent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) and elsewhere therein and the following:of our customers, changes in interest rates, inflation, general economic conditions, public health crises (such as the governmental, social and economic effects of the novel coronavirus), levels of unemployment in the Bank’s lending area, real estate market values in the Bank’s lending area, future natural disasters and increases to flood insurance premiums, the current or anticipated impact of military conflict, terrorism or other geopolitical events, the level of prepayments on loans and mortgage-backed securities, legislative/regulatory changes, (particularly with respectvolatility and deterioration in the credit and equity markets, our ability to the novel coronavirus),access low-cost funding, monetary and fiscal policies of the U.S. Government, including policies of the U.S. Treasury and the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, (the “FRB”), the quality or composition of the loan or investment portfolios, demand for loan products, deposit flows, competition, demand for financial services in the Company’s market area, changes in accounting principles, and guidelinesa failure in or breach of the Company’s operational or security systems or infrastructure, including cyberattacks; and the Bank’s ability to successfully integrate acquired operations.
Given its ongoing and dynamic nature, it is difficult to predict the full impact of the COVID-19 outbreak on the Company’s business. The extent of such impact will depend on future developments, which are highly uncertain, including when COVID-19 can be controlled and abated, the timing of inoculation against the virus and whether the gradual reopening of businesses will result in a meaningful increase in economic activity. As the result of the COVID-19 pandemic and the related adverse local and national economic consequences, the Company could be subject to any of the following risks, any of which could have a material, adverse effect on its business, financial condition, liquidity, and results of operations: the demand for the Bank’s products and services may decline, making it difficult to grow assets and income; if the economy is unable to substantially reopen, and higher levels of unemployment continue for an extended period of time, loan delinquencies, problem assets, and foreclosures may increase, resulting in increased charges and reduced income; collateral for loans, especially real estate, may decline in value, which could cause loan losses to increase; the Company’s allowance for credit losses may increase if borrowers experience financial difficulties, which will adversely affect the Company’s net income; the net worth and liquidity of loan guarantors may decline, impairing their ability to honor commitments to the Bank; if legislation or governmental or regulatory action is enacted limiting the amount of ATM fees or surcharges the Bank may receive or on its ability to charge overdraft or other fees, it could adversely impact the Company’s financial results; the Company’s cyber security risks would be increased as the result of an increased use of the Bank’s online banking platform or an increase in the number of employees working remotely; and Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) premiums may increase if the agency experiences additional resolution costs.
These risks and uncertainties are further discussed in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021, under Item 1A - Risk Factors and elsewhere, and subsequent securities filings and should be considered in evaluating forward-looking statements and undue reliance should not be placed on such statements. The Company does not undertake, and specifically disclaims any obligation, to publicly release the result of any revisions which may be made to any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of such statements or to reflect the occurrence of anticipated or unanticipated events.
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Item 3.    Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
The Company’s interest rate sensitivity is monitored through the use of interest rate risk (“IRR”) modeling. The following table sets forth the amounts of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities outstanding at September 30, 2021,2022, which were anticipatedestimated by the Company, based upon certain assumptions, to reprice or mature in each of the future time periods shown.

At September 30, 2021,2022, the Company’s one-year gap was positive 22.35%7.90% as compared to positive 18.05%14.15% at December 31, 2020.2021.
At September 30, 20213 Months
or Less		More than
3 Months to
1 Year		More than
1 Year to
3 Years		More than
3 Years to
5 Years		More than
5 Years		Total
(dollars in thousands)      
Interest-earning assets: (1)
Interest-earning deposits and short-term investments$793,303$1,431$1,975$—$—$796,709
Debt securities266,574239,314348,929227,782360,6951,443,294
Equity investments——30,39928,31642,599101,314
Restricted equity investments————53,01753,017
Loans receivable (2)
2,343,9761,561,1032,291,2821,151,399847,5008,195,260
Total interest-earning assets3,403,8531,801,8482,672,5851,407,4971,303,81110,589,594
Interest-bearing liabilities:
Interest-bearing checking accounts1,444,263195,213451,077365,3721,557,6404,013,565
Money market deposit accounts72,13254,037125,669102,774462,079816,691
Savings accounts86,173138,286302,615237,016856,3571,620,447
Time deposits169,818430,971211,38127,96215,310855,442
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase and other borrowings247,421154444123,350810372,179
Total interest-bearing liabilities2,019,807818,6611,091,186856,4742,892,1967,678,324
Interest sensitivity gap (3)
$1,384,046$983,187$1,581,399$551,023$(1,588,385)$2,911,270
Cumulative interest sensitivity gap$1,384,046$2,367,233$3,948,632$4,499,655$2,911,270$2,911,270
Cumulative interest sensitivity gap as a percent of total interest-earning assets13.07 %22.35 %37.29 %42.49 %27.49 %27.49 %
(1)Interest-earningThe table is intended to provide an approximation of the projected repricing of assets are included inand liabilities at September 30, 2022 on the period in which the balances are expected to be redeployed and/or repriced as a resultbasis of contractual maturities, anticipated prepayments, scheduled rate adjustments, and contractual maturities.the rate sensitivity of non-maturity deposits within a three month period and subsequent selected time intervals.
At September 30, 20223 Months
or Less		More than
3 Months to
1 Year		More than
1 Year to
3 Years		More than
3 Years to
5 Years		More than
5 Years		Total
(dollars in thousands)      
Interest-earning assets:
Interest-earning deposits and short-term investments$24,618$2,877$1,637$—$—$29,132
Debt securities428,968116,384257,157246,065502,1061,550,680
Equity investments—1,976——79,74681,722
Restricted equity investments————77,55677,556
Loans receivable (1)
2,867,647906,2762,012,9151,708,7592,226,7129,722,309
Total interest-earning assets3,321,2331,027,5132,271,7091,954,8242,886,12011,461,399
Interest-bearing liabilities:
Interest-bearing checking accounts1,363,083193,502447,123362,1701,543,9863,909,864
Money market deposit accounts49,75051,889120,292331,950195,348749,229
Savings accounts110,277127,553288,159225,694818,7891,570,472
Time deposits319,431547,092497,97229,31410,5481,404,357
FHLB advances514,200————514,200
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase and other borrowings166,100145123,875525558291,203
Total interest-bearing liabilities2,522,841920,1811,477,421949,6532,569,2298,439,325
Interest sensitivity gap (2)
$798,392$107,332$794,288$1,005,171$316,891$3,022,074
Cumulative interest sensitivity gap$798,392$905,724$1,700,012$2,705,183$3,022,074$3,022,074
Cumulative interest sensitivity gap as a percent of total interest-earning assets6.97 %7.90 %14.83 %23.60 %26.37 %26.37 %
(2)(1)For purposes of the gap analysis, loans receivable includes loans held for sale and non-performing loans gross of the allowance for loan credit losses, unamortized discounts and deferred loan costs and fees.
(3)(2)Interest sensitivity gap represents the difference between interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities.

Certain shortcomings are inherent in gap analysis. For example, although certain assets and liabilities may have similar maturities or periods to repricing, they may react in different degrees to changes in market interest rates. Also, the interest rates on certain types of assets and liabilities may fluctuate in advance of changes in market interest rates, while interest rates on other types may lag behind changes in market interest rates. Additionally, certain assets, such as adjustable-rate loans, have features which restrict changes in interest rates both on a short-term basis and over the life of the asset. Further, in the event of a change in interest rates, loan prepayment rates and average lives of deposits would likely deviate significantly from those assumed in the calculation. Finally, the ability of many borrowers to service their adjustable-rate loans may be impaired in the event of an interest rate increase.
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Additionally, the table below sets forth the Company’s exposure to IRR as measured by the change in economic value of equity (“EVE”) and net interest income under varying rate shocks as of September 30, 20212022 and December 31, 2020.2021. All methods used to measure interest rate sensitivity involve the use of assumptions, which may tend to oversimplify the manner in which actual yields and costs respond to changes in market interest rates. The Company’s interest rate sensitivity should be reviewed in conjunction with the financial statements and notes thereto contained in the 20202021 Form 10-K.
 
September 30, 2021December 31, 2020 September 30, 2022December 31, 2021
Change in Interest Rates in Basis Points (Rate Shock)Change in Interest Rates in Basis Points (Rate Shock)Economic Value of EquityNet Interest IncomeEconomic Value of EquityNet Interest IncomeChange in Interest Rates in Basis Points (Rate Shock)Economic Value of EquityNet Interest IncomeEconomic Value of EquityNet Interest Income
Amount% ChangeEVE RatioAmount% ChangeAmount% ChangeEVE RatioAmount% ChangeAmount% ChangeEVE RatioAmount% ChangeAmount% ChangeEVE RatioAmount% Change
(dollars in thousands)(dollars in thousands)          (dollars in thousands)          
300300$1,900,559 33.8 %17.1 %$389,436 31.9 %$1,890,335 38.5 %17.3 %$340,098 16.2 %300$1,543,173 (12.7)%14.3 %$449,321 5.4 %$1,817,134 24.5 %16.7 %$346,723 10.3 %
2002001,770,701 24.6 15.6 354,181 19.9 1,752,255 28.4 15.7 325,436 11.2 2001,611,932 (8.8)14.5 441,660 3.6 1,738,602 19.1 15.6 336,816 7.1 
1001001,611,072 13.4 13.9 318,183 7.7 1,578,917 15.7 13.9 309,644 5.8 1001,650,035 (6.7)14.4 432,993 1.6 1,621,984 11.1 14.2 325,960 3.7 
StaticStatic1,420,933 — 12.0 295,335 — 1,365,119 — 11.8 292,572 — Static1,768,413 — 14.9 426,313 — 1,459,706 — 12.5 314,395 — 
(100)(100)1,160,332 (18.3)9.6 268,236 (9.2)1,074,346 (21.3)9.2 284,763 (2.7)(100)1,682,967 (4.8)13.9 405,872 (4.8)1,230,947 (15.7)10.3 299,994 (4.6)
The change in interest rate sensitivity at September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, continue to bewas impacted by the deployment of cash liquidity positioninto loans, a shift out of overnight borrowings into short-term borrowings, a slowdown in loan and securities prepayment speeds, and a significant increase in market interest rates.
As is the case with the gap calculation, certain shortcomings are inherent in the methodology used in the EVE and net interest income IRR measurements. The model requires the making of certain assumptions which may tend to oversimplify the manner in which actual yields and costs respond to changes in market interest rates. First, the model assumes that the composition of the Company’s interest sensitive assets and liabilities existing at the beginning of a period remains elevated.constant over the period being measured. Second, the model assumes that a particular change in interest rates is reflected uniformly across the yield curve regardless of the duration to maturity or repricing of specific assets and liabilities. Third, the model does not take into account the Company’s business or strategic plans or any steps it may take to respond to changes in rates. Accordingly, although the above measurements provide an indication of the Company’s IRR exposure at a particular point in time, such measurements are not intended to provide a precise forecast of the effect of changes in market interest rates on the Company’s EVE and net interest income, and can be expected to differ from actual results.

Item 4.    Controls and Procedures
(a) Disclosure Controls and Procedures
The Company’s management, including the Company’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer, have evaluated the effectiveness of the Company’s “disclosure controls and procedures,” as such term is defined in Rule 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, (the “Exchange Act”). Based upon their evaluation, the principal executive officer and principal financial officer concluded that, as of the end of the period covered by this report, the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective. Disclosure controls and procedures are the controls and other procedures that are designed to ensure that the information required to be disclosed in the reports that the Company files or submits under the Exchange Act with the SEC (1) is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms, and (2) is accumulated and communicated to the Company’s management, including its principal executive and principal financial officers, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

(b) Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
There were no changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting during the quarter ended September 30, 20212022 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
(dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)
September 30,December 31,September 30,December 31,
2021202020222021
(Unaudited)  (Unaudited) 
AssetsAssetsAssets
Cash and due from banksCash and due from banks$981,126 $1,272,134 Cash and due from banks$170,668 $204,949 
Debt securities available-for-sale, at estimated fair valueDebt securities available-for-sale, at estimated fair value314,620 183,302 Debt securities available-for-sale, at estimated fair value470,300 568,255 
Debt securities held-to-maturity, net of allowance for securities credit losses of $1,503 at September 30, 2021 and $1,715 at December 31, 2020 (estimated fair value of $1,143,381 at September 30, 2021 and $968,466 at December 31, 2020)1,125,382 937,253 
Debt securities held-to-maturity, net of allowance for securities credit losses of $1,234 at September 30, 2022 and $1,467 at December 31, 2021 (estimated fair value of $905,426 at September 30, 2022 and $1,152,744 at December 31, 2021)Debt securities held-to-maturity, net of allowance for securities credit losses of $1,234 at September 30, 2022 and $1,467 at December 31, 2021 (estimated fair value of $905,426 at September 30, 2022 and $1,152,744 at December 31, 2021)1,027,712 1,139,193 
Equity investmentsEquity investments101,314 107,079 Equity investments81,722 101,155 
Restricted equity investments, at costRestricted equity investments, at cost53,017 51,705 Restricted equity investments, at cost77,556 53,195 
Loans receivable, net of allowance for loan credit losses of $50,153 at September 30, 2021 and $60,735 at December 31, 20208,139,961 7,704,857 
Loans receivable, net of allowance for loan credit losses of $53,521 at September 30, 2022 and $48,850 at December 31, 2021Loans receivable, net of allowance for loan credit losses of $53,521 at September 30, 2022 and $48,850 at December 31, 20219,672,488 8,583,352 
Loans held-for-saleLoans held-for-sale13,428 45,524 Loans held-for-sale3,549 — 
Interest and dividends receivableInterest and dividends receivable32,512 35,269 Interest and dividends receivable38,388 32,606 
Other real estate ownedOther real estate owned106 106 Other real estate owned— 106 
Premises and equipment, netPremises and equipment, net123,669 107,094 Premises and equipment, net127,868 125,828 
Bank owned life insuranceBank owned life insurance260,072 265,253 Bank owned life insurance261,118 259,207 
Assets held for saleAssets held for sale4,613 5,782 Assets held for sale3,216 6,229 
GoodwillGoodwill500,319 500,319 Goodwill506,146 500,319 
Core deposit intangibleCore deposit intangible19,558 23,668 Core deposit intangible14,656 18,215 
Other assetsOther assets159,991 208,968 Other assets228,066 147,007 
Total assetsTotal assets$11,829,688 $11,448,313 Total assets$12,683,453 $11,739,616 
Liabilities and Stockholders’ EquityLiabilities and Stockholders’ EquityLiabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
DepositsDeposits$9,774,097 $9,427,616 Deposits$9,959,469 $9,732,816 
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase with retail customers143,292 128,454 
Federal Home Loan Bank (“FHLB”) advancesFederal Home Loan Bank (“FHLB”) advances514,200 — 
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase with customersSecurities sold under agreements to repurchase with customers96,289 118,769 
Other borrowingsOther borrowings228,887 235,471 Other borrowings194,914 229,141 
Advances by borrowers for taxes and insuranceAdvances by borrowers for taxes and insurance22,214 17,296 Advances by borrowers for taxes and insurance25,457 20,305 
Other liabilitiesOther liabilities147,949 155,346 Other liabilities352,908 122,032 
Total liabilitiesTotal liabilities10,316,439 9,964,183 Total liabilities11,143,237 10,223,063 
Stockholders’ equity:Stockholders’ equity:Stockholders’ equity:
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value, $1,000 liquidation preference, 5,000,000 shares authorized, and 57,370 shares issued at both September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020
1 1 
Common stock, $0.01 par value, 150,000,000 shares authorized, 61,526,126 and 61,040,894 shares issued at September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively; and 59,417,266 and 60,392,043 shares outstanding at September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively611 609 
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value, $1,000 liquidation preference, 5,000,000 shares authorized, and 57,370 shares issued at both September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021Preferred stock, $0.01 par value, $1,000 liquidation preference, 5,000,000 shares authorized, and 57,370 shares issued at both September 30, 2022 and December 31, 20211 1 
Common stock, $0.01 par value, 150,000,000 shares authorized, 61,872,065 and 61,535,381 shares issued at September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively; and 59,138,507 and 59,175,046 shares outstanding at September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectivelyCommon stock, $0.01 par value, 150,000,000 shares authorized, 61,872,065 and 61,535,381 shares issued at September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively; and 59,138,507 and 59,175,046 shares outstanding at September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively612 611 
Additional paid-in capitalAdditional paid-in capital1,145,448 1,137,715 Additional paid-in capital1,153,072 1,146,781 
Retained earningsRetained earnings430,721 378,268 Retained earnings499,967 442,306 
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income(734)621 
Accumulated other comprehensive lossAccumulated other comprehensive loss(38,496)(2,821)
Less: Unallocated common stock held by Employee Stock Ownership Plan ("ESOP")Less: Unallocated common stock held by Employee Stock Ownership Plan ("ESOP")(6,519)(7,433)Less: Unallocated common stock held by Employee Stock Ownership Plan ("ESOP")(6,797)(8,615)
Treasury stock, 2,108,860 and 648,851 shares at September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively(56,279)(25,651)
Treasury stock, 2,733,558 and 2,360,335 shares at September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectivelyTreasury stock, 2,733,558 and 2,360,335 shares at September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively(69,106)(61,710)
OceanFirst Financial Corp. stockholders’ equityOceanFirst Financial Corp. stockholders’ equity1,539,253 1,516,553 
Non-controlling interestNon-controlling interest963 — 
Total stockholders’ equityTotal stockholders’ equity1,513,249 1,484,130 Total stockholders’ equity1,540,216 1,516,553 
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equityTotal liabilities and stockholders’ equity$11,829,688 $11,448,313 Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity$12,683,453 $11,739,616 

See accompanying Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
 For the Three Months Ended September 30,For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
 2022202120222021
 (Unaudited)(Unaudited)
Interest income:
Loans$100,141 $78,889 $273,340 $233,845 
Debt securities8,479 5,040 23,456 16,379 
Equity investments and other1,879 1,491 4,102 3,411 
Total interest income110,499 85,420 300,898 253,635 
Interest expense:
Deposits9,238 5,379 17,596 20,200 
Borrowed funds5,296 2,909 12,313 8,683 
Total interest expense14,534 8,288 29,909 28,883 
Net interest income95,965 77,132 270,989 224,752 
Credit loss expense (benefit)1,016 (3,179)4,121 (10,259)
Net interest income after credit loss expense (benefit)94,949 80,311 266,868 235,011 
Other income:
Bankcard services revenue1,509 3,409 7,782 10,052 
Trust and asset management revenue568 584 1,835 1,774 
Fees and service charges6,320 2,973 17,026 10,519 
Net gain (loss) on sales of loans168 (15)348 3,180 
Net gain (loss) on equity investments3,362 (466)(7,502)8,397 
Net gain (loss) from other real estate operations— (3)48 (12)
Income from bank owned life insurance1,356 1,640 4,881 4,771 
Commercial loan swap income1,471 1,588 6,546 2,772 
Other396 173 579 1,068 
Total other income15,150 9,883 31,543 42,521 
Operating expenses:
Compensation and employee benefits34,124 30,730 97,972 89,008 
Occupancy5,288 5,005 15,790 15,380 
Equipment1,150 1,124 3,856 4,008 
Marketing655 496 2,242 1,555 
Federal deposit insurance and regulatory assessments1,757 1,459 5,435 4,422 
Data processing6,560 5,363 18,466 13,796 
Check card processing1,231 1,337 3,728 4,012 
Professional fees2,502 3,089 8,296 8,317 
Amortization of core deposit intangible1,171 1,354 3,559 4,110 
Branch consolidation (benefit) expense, net(346)4,014 602 5,051 
Merger related expenses298 225 2,459 1,052 
Other operating expense4,607 4,477 12,748 11,315 
Total operating expenses58,997 58,673 175,153 162,026 
Income before provision for income taxes51,102 31,521 123,258 115,506 
Provision for income taxes12,298 7,354��29,212 28,087 
Net income38,804 24,167 94,046 87,419 
Net income attributable to non-controlling interest193 — 715 — 
Net income attributable to OceanFirst Financial Corp.38,611 24,167 93,331 87,419 
Dividends on preferred shares1,004 1,004 3,012 3,012 
Net income available to common stockholders$37,607 $23,163 $90,319 $84,407 
Basic earnings per share$0.64 $0.40 $1.54 $1.42 
Diluted earnings per share$0.64 $0.39 $1.53 $1.41 
Average basic shares outstanding58,681 59,311 58,777 59,619 
Average diluted shares outstanding58,801 59,515 58,918 59,862 
See accompanying Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
(in thousands, except per share amounts)thousands)
 For the Three Months Ended September 30,For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
 2021202020212020
 (Unaudited)(Unaudited)
Interest income:
Loans$78,889 $85,933 $233,845 $264,224 
Debt securities5,040 5,596 16,379 18,577 
Equity investments and other1,491 1,433 3,411 4,245 
Total interest income85,420 92,962 253,635 287,046 
Interest expense:
Deposits5,379 11,370 20,200 37,611 
Borrowed funds2,909 4,804 8,683 14,335 
Total interest expense8,288 16,174 28,883 51,946 
Net interest income77,132 76,788 224,752 235,100 
Credit loss (benefit) expense(3,179)35,714 (10,259)55,332 
Net interest income after credit loss (benefit) expense80,311 41,074 235,011 179,768 
Other income:
Bankcard services revenue3,409 3,097 10,052 8,319 
Trust and asset management revenue584 490 1,774 1,560 
Fees and service charges2,973 3,732 10,519 11,858 
Net (loss) gain on sales of loans(15)1,001 3,180 1,930 
Net (loss) gain on equity investments(466)(3,576)8,397 (3,273)
Net (loss) gain from other real estate operations(3)214 (12)12 
Income from bank owned life insurance1,640 1,530 4,771 4,626 
Commercial loan swap income1,588 1,425 2,772 7,964 
Other173 266 1,068 310 
Total other income9,883 8,179 42,521 33,306 
Operating expenses:
Compensation and employee benefits30,730 29,012 89,008 86,832 
Occupancy5,005 5,270 15,380 15,814 
Equipment1,124 1,906 4,008 5,831 
Marketing496 963 1,555 2,485 
Federal deposit insurance and regulatory assessments1,459 1,212 4,422 3,012 
Data processing5,363 4,517 13,796 12,843 
Check card processing1,337 1,385 4,012 3,951 
Professional fees3,089 3,354 8,317 8,339 
Other operating expense4,477 3,644 11,315 11,784 
Federal Home Loan Bank (“FHLB”) prepayment fees— — — 924 
Amortization of core deposit intangible1,354 1,538 4,110 4,660 
Branch consolidation expense4,014 830 5,051 4,287 
Merger related expenses225 3,156 1,052 14,753 
Total operating expenses58,673 56,787 162,026 175,515 
Income (loss) before provision (benefit) for income taxes31,521 (7,534)115,506 37,559 
Provision (benefit) for income taxes7,354 (2,608)28,087 7,314 
Net income (loss)24,167 (4,926)87,419 30,245 
Dividends on preferred shares1,004 1,093 3,012 1,093 
Net income (loss) available to common stockholders$23,163 $(6,019)$84,407 $29,152 
Basic earnings (loss) per share$0.40 $(0.10)$1.42 $0.49 
Diluted earnings (loss) per share$0.39 $(0.10)$1.41 $0.49 
Average basic shares outstanding59,311 59,935 59,619 59,901 
Average diluted shares outstanding59,515 59,935 59,862 60,076 
 For the Three Months Ended September 30,For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
 2022202120222021
 (Unaudited)(Unaudited)
Net income$38,804 $24,167 $94,046 $87,419 
Other comprehensive loss:
Net unrealized loss on debt securities (net of tax benefit of $3,023 and $11,411 in 2022 and tax benefit of $232 and $446 in 2021)
(9,490)(855)(35,858)(1,658)
Accretion of unrealized loss on debt securities reclassified to held-to-maturity (net of tax expense of $60 and $186 in 2022 and tax expense of $66 and $209 in 2021)
87 95 265 303 
Reclassification adjustment for gains included in net income (net of tax benefit of $26 in 2022)— — (82)— 
Total other comprehensive loss, net of tax(9,403)(760)(35,675)(1,355)
Total comprehensive income29,401 23,407 58,371 86,064 
Less: comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interest193 — 715 — 
Comprehensive income attributable to OceanFirst Financial Corp.29,208 23,407 57,656 86,064 
Less: Dividends on preferred shares1,004 1,004 3,012 3,012 
Comprehensive income available to common stockholders$28,204 $22,403 $54,644 $83,052 
See accompanying Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
(in thousands)
 For the Three Months Ended September 30,For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
 2021202020212020
 (Unaudited)(Unaudited)
Net income (loss)$24,167 $(4,926)$87,419 $30,245 
Other comprehensive (loss) income:
Unrealized (loss) gain on debt securities (net of tax benefit of $232 and $446 in 2021 and net of tax benefit of $105 and net of tax expense of $604 in 2020, respectively)(855)(461)(1,658)1,644 
Accretion of unrealized loss on debt securities reclassified to held-to-maturity (net of tax expense of $66 and $209 in 2021 and $75 and $235 in 2020, respectively)95 108 303 336 
Reclassification adjustment for gains included in net income (net of tax expense of $45 and $45 in 2020)— 168 — 168 
Total other comprehensive (loss) income(760)(185)(1,355)2,148 
Total comprehensive income (loss)23,407 (5,111)86,064 32,393 
Less: Dividends on preferred shares1,004 1,093 3,012 1,093 
Comprehensive income (loss) available to common stockholders$22,403 $(6,204)$83,052 $31,300 
See accompanying Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements.
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Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity
(dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)
(Unaudited)
For the Three Months Ended September 30, 20212022 and 20202021
Preferred
Stock		Common
Stock		Additional
Paid-In
Capital		Retained
Earnings		Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
(Loss) Income		Employee
Stock
Ownership
Plan		Treasury
Stock		TotalPreferred
Stock		Common
Stock		Additional
Paid-In
Capital		Retained
Earnings		Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
(Loss) Income		Employee
Stock
Ownership
Plan		Treasury
Stock		Non-Controlling InterestTotal
Balance at June 30, 2020$1 $609 $1,135,839 $372,552 $1,125 $(8,041)$(25,651)$1,476,434 
Net loss— — — (4,926)— — — (4,926)
Other comprehensive income, net of tax— — — — (185)— — (185)
Balance at June 30, 2021Balance at June 30, 2021$1 $611 $1,143,907 $417,658 $26 $(6,824)$(46,590)$— $1,508,789 
Net incomeNet income— — — 24,167 — — — — 24,167 
Other comprehensive loss, net of taxOther comprehensive loss, net of tax— — — — (760)— — — (760)
Stock compensationStock compensation— — 1,250 — — — — 1,250 Stock compensation— — 1,505 — — — — — 1,505 
Allocation of ESOP stockAllocation of ESOP stock— — (46)— — 304 — 258 Allocation of ESOP stock— — 31 — — 305 — — 336 
Cash dividend $0.17 per shareCash dividend $0.17 per share— — — (10,136)— — — (10,136)Cash dividend $0.17 per share— — — (10,100)— — — — (10,100)
Exercise of stock optionsExercise of stock options— — 296 — — — — 296 Exercise of stock options— — 5 — — — — — 5 
Issuance of preferred equity, net of costs— — (184)— — — — (184)
Repurchase 460,009 shares of common stockRepurchase 460,009 shares of common stock— — — — — — (9,689)— (9,689)
Preferred stock dividendPreferred stock dividend— — — (1,093)— — — (1,093)Preferred stock dividend— — — (1,004)— — — — (1,004)
Balance at September 30, 2020$1 $609 $1,137,155 $356,397 $940 $(7,737)$(25,651)$1,461,714 
Balance at September 30, 2021Balance at September 30, 2021$1 $611 $1,145,448 $430,721 $(734)$(6,519)$(56,279)$— $1,513,249 
Balance at June 30, 2021$1 $611 $1,143,907 $417,658 $26 $(6,824)$(46,590)$1,508,789 
Balance at June 30, 2022Balance at June 30, 2022$1 $612 $1,151,363 $474,114 $(29,093)$(7,403)$(69,106)$944 $1,521,432 
Net incomeNet income— — — 24,167 — — — 24,167 Net income— — — 38,611 — — — 193 38,804 
Other comprehensive loss, net of taxOther comprehensive loss, net of tax— — — — (760)— — (760)Other comprehensive loss, net of tax— — — — (9,403)— — — (9,403)
Stock compensationStock compensation— — 1,505 — — — — 1,505 Stock compensation— — 1,619 — — — — — 1,619 
Allocation of ESOP stockAllocation of ESOP stock— — 31 — — 305 — 336 Allocation of ESOP stock— — (5)— — 606 — — 601 
Cash dividend $0.17 per share— — — (10,100)— — — (10,100)
Cash dividend $0.20 per shareCash dividend $0.20 per share— — — (11,752)— — — — (11,752)
Exercise of stock optionsExercise of stock options— — 5 — — — — 5 Exercise of stock options— — 95 — — — — — 95 
Repurchase 460,009 shares of common stock— — — — — — (9,689)(9,689)
Preferred stock dividendPreferred stock dividend— — — (1,004)— — — (1,004)Preferred stock dividend— — — (1,004)— — — — (1,004)
Distributions to non-controlling interestDistributions to non-controlling interest— — — (2)— — — (174)(176)
Balance at September 30, 2021$1 $611 $1,145,448 $430,721 $(734)$(6,519)$(56,279)$1,513,249 
Balance at September 30, 2022Balance at September 30, 2022$1 $612 $1,153,072 $499,967 $(38,496)$(6,797)$(69,106)$963 $1,540,216 

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Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity
(dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)
(Unaudited)
For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 20212022 and 20202021
Preferred
Stock		Common
Stock		Additional
Paid-In
Capital		Retained
Earnings		Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
(Loss) Income		Employee
Stock
Ownership
Plan		Treasury
Stock		Total
Balance at December 31, 2019$— $519 $840,691 $358,668 $(1,208)$(8,648)$(36,903)$1,153,119 
Net income— — — 30,245 — — — 30,245 
Other comprehensive income, net of tax— — — — 2,148 — — 2,148 
Stock compensation— 2 3,727 — — — — 3,729 
Effect of adopting Accounting Standards Update(“ASU”) No. 2016-13— — — (4)— — — (4)
Allocation of ESOP stock— — (45)— — 911 — 866 
Cash dividend $0.51 per share— — — (30,630)— — — (30,630)
Exercise of stock options— 2 1,961 (789)— — — 1,174 
Repurchase 648,851 shares of common stock— — — — — — (14,814)(14,814)
Issuance of preferred equity, net of costs1 — 55,528 — — — — 55,529 
Preferred stock dividend— — — (1,093)— — — (1,093)
Acquisition of Two River Bancorp— 42 122,501 — — — 26,066 148,609 
Acquisition of Country Bank Holding Company, Inc.— 44 112,792 — — — — 112,836 
Balance at September 30, 2020$1 $609 $1,137,155 $356,397 $940 $(7,737)$(25,651)$1,461,714 
Preferred
Stock		Common
Stock		Additional
Paid-In
Capital		Retained
Earnings		Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
(Loss) Income		Employee
Stock
Ownership
Plan		Treasury
Stock		Non-Controlling InterestTotal
Balance at December 31, 2020Balance at December 31, 2020$1 $609 $1,137,715 $378,268 $621 $(7,433)$(25,651)$1,484,130 Balance at December 31, 2020$1 $609 $1,137,715 $378,268 $621 $(7,433)$(25,651)$— $1,484,130 
Net incomeNet income— — — 87,419 — — — 87,419 Net income— — — 87,419 — — — — 87,419 
Other comprehensive loss, net of taxOther comprehensive loss, net of tax— — — — (1,355)— — (1,355)Other comprehensive loss, net of tax— — — — (1,355)— — — (1,355)
Stock compensationStock compensation— — 4,231 — — — — 4,231 Stock compensation— — 4,231 — — — — — 4,231 
Allocation of ESOP stockAllocation of ESOP stock— — 142 — — 914 — 1,056 Allocation of ESOP stock— — 142 — — 914 — — 1,056 
Cash dividend $0.51 per shareCash dividend $0.51 per share— — — (30,425)— — — (30,425)Cash dividend $0.51 per share— — — (30,425)— — — — (30,425)
Exercise of stock optionsExercise of stock options— 2 3,360 (1,529)— — — 1,833 Exercise of stock options— 2 3,360 (1,529)— — — — 1,833 
Repurchase 1,460,009 shares of common stockRepurchase 1,460,009 shares of common stock— — — — — — (30,628)(30,628)Repurchase 1,460,009 shares of common stock— — — — — — (30,628)— (30,628)
Preferred stock dividendPreferred stock dividend— — — (3,012)— — — (3,012)Preferred stock dividend— — — (3,012)— — — — (3,012)
Balance at September 30, 2021Balance at September 30, 2021$1 $611 $1,145,448 $430,721 $(734)$(6,519)$(56,279)$1,513,249 Balance at September 30, 2021$1 $611 $1,145,448 $430,721 $(734)$(6,519)$(56,279)$— $1,513,249 
Balance at December 31, 2021Balance at December 31, 2021$1 $611 $1,146,781 $442,306 $(2,821)$(8,615)$(61,710)$— $1,516,553 
Net incomeNet income— — — 93,331 — — — 715 94,046 
Other comprehensive loss, net of taxOther comprehensive loss, net of tax— — — — (35,675)— — — (35,675)
Stock compensationStock compensation— — 5,019 — — — — — 5,019 
Allocation of ESOP stockAllocation of ESOP stock— — 30 — — 1,818 — — 1,848 
Cash dividend $0.54 per shareCash dividend $0.54 per share— — — (31,767)— — — — (31,767)
Exercise of stock optionsExercise of stock options— 1 1,242 (897)— — — — 346 
Repurchase 373,223 shares of common stockRepurchase 373,223 shares of common stock— — — — — — (7,396)— (7,396)
Preferred stock dividendPreferred stock dividend— — — (3,012)— — — — (3,012)
Acquisition of Trident Abstract Title Agency, LLC (“Trident”)Acquisition of Trident Abstract Title Agency, LLC (“Trident”)— — — — — — — 836 836 
Distributions to non-controlling interestDistributions to non-controlling interest— — — 6 — — — (588)(582)
Balance at September 30, 2022Balance at September 30, 2022$1 $612 $1,153,072 $499,967 $(38,496)$(6,797)$(69,106)$963 $1,540,216 

See accompanying Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements.


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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(dollars in thousands)
For the Nine Months Ended September 30, For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
20212020 20222021
(Unaudited) (Unaudited)
Cash flows from operating activities:Cash flows from operating activities:Cash flows from operating activities:
Net incomeNet income$87,419 $30,245 Net income$94,046 $87,419 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization of premises and equipmentDepreciation and amortization of premises and equipment6,150 6,291 Depreciation and amortization of premises and equipment8,526 6,150 
Allocation of ESOP stockAllocation of ESOP stock1,056 866 Allocation of ESOP stock1,848 1,056 
Stock compensationStock compensation4,231 3,729 Stock compensation5,019 4,231 
Net excess tax expense on stock compensationNet excess tax expense on stock compensation93 123 Net excess tax expense on stock compensation215 93 
Amortization of servicing assetAmortization of servicing asset60 65 Amortization of servicing asset77 60 
Net premium amortization in excess of discount accretion on securitiesNet premium amortization in excess of discount accretion on securities5,719 2,126 Net premium amortization in excess of discount accretion on securities5,522 5,719 
Net amortization of deferred costs on borrowingsNet amortization of deferred costs on borrowings688 355 Net amortization of deferred costs on borrowings416 688 
Amortization of core deposit intangibleAmortization of core deposit intangible4,110 4,660 Amortization of core deposit intangible3,559 4,110 
Net accretion of purchase accounting adjustmentsNet accretion of purchase accounting adjustments(10,720)(15,802)Net accretion of purchase accounting adjustments(7,433)(10,720)
Net amortization of deferred costs and discounts on loansNet amortization of deferred costs and discounts on loans606 1,135 Net amortization of deferred costs and discounts on loans349 606 
(Benefit) provision for credit losses(10,259)55,332 
Net gain on sale and write-down of other real estate owned— (101)
Provision (benefit) for credit lossesProvision (benefit) for credit losses4,121 (10,259)
Net gain on sale of other real estate ownedNet gain on sale of other real estate owned(54)— 
Net write down of fixed assets held-for-sale to net realizable valueNet write down of fixed assets held-for-sale to net realizable value3,114 4,193 Net write down of fixed assets held-for-sale to net realizable value1,427 3,114 
Net loss on sale of fixed assets11 6 
Net (gain) loss on sale of fixed assetsNet (gain) loss on sale of fixed assets(52)11 
Net (gain) loss on equity securities(8,397)3,220 
Net loss (gain) on equity securitiesNet loss (gain) on equity securities7,502 (8,397)
Net gain on sales of loansNet gain on sales of loans(3,180)(1,930)Net gain on sales of loans(348)(3,180)
Proceeds from sales of residential loans held for saleProceeds from sales of residential loans held for sale101,992 113,708 Proceeds from sales of residential loans held for sale10,266 101,992 
Mortgage loans originated for saleMortgage loans originated for sale(53,935)(134,907)Mortgage loans originated for sale(13,677)(53,935)
Increase in value of bank owned life insuranceIncrease in value of bank owned life insurance(4,771)(4,626)Increase in value of bank owned life insurance(4,881)(4,771)
Net gain on sale of assets held for saleNet gain on sale of assets held for sale(318)— Net gain on sale of assets held for sale(1,947)(318)
Decrease (increase) in interest and dividends receivable2,757 (14,836)
Deferred tax provision570 99 
(Increase) decrease in interest and dividends receivable(Increase) decrease in interest and dividends receivable(5,782)2,757 
Deferred tax (benefit) expenseDeferred tax (benefit) expense(66)570 
Decrease in other assets29,366 2,301 
(Decrease) increase in other liabilities(37,311)71,285 
(Increase) decrease in other assets(Increase) decrease in other assets(84,582)29,366 
Increase (decrease) in other liabilitiesIncrease (decrease) in other liabilities185,927 (37,311)
Total adjustmentsTotal adjustments31,632 97,292 Total adjustments115,952 31,632 
Net cash provided by operating activitiesNet cash provided by operating activities119,051 127,537 Net cash provided by operating activities209,998 119,051 
Cash flows from investing activities:Cash flows from investing activities:Cash flows from investing activities:
Net increase in loans receivableNet increase in loans receivable(203,104)(654,461)Net increase in loans receivable(938,915)(203,104)
Proceeds from sale of loansProceeds from sale of loans825 71,604 Proceeds from sale of loans13,388 825 
Purchase of residential loan poolPurchase of residential loan pool(219,745)— Purchase of residential loan pool(161,701)(219,745)
Premiums paid on purchased loan poolPremiums paid on purchased loan pool(6,318)— Premiums paid on purchased loan pool(495)(6,318)
Purchase of debt securities available-for-salePurchase of debt securities available-for-sale(200,034)(57,487)Purchase of debt securities available-for-sale(64,862)(200,034)
Purchase of debt securities held-to-maturityPurchase of debt securities held-to-maturity(381,032)(79,115)Purchase of debt securities held-to-maturity(26,666)(381,032)
Purchase of equity investmentsPurchase of equity investments(85,077)(53,726)Purchase of equity investments(5,935)(85,077)
Proceeds from sale of equity investments98,776 891 
Proceeds from maturities and calls of debt securities available-for-saleProceeds from maturities and calls of debt securities available-for-sale93,835 41,101 Proceeds from maturities and calls of debt securities available-for-sale84,200 93,835 
Proceeds from maturities and calls of debt securities held-to-maturityProceeds from maturities and calls of debt securities held-to-maturity22,125 41,583 Proceeds from maturities and calls of debt securities held-to-maturity25,126 22,125 
Proceeds from sales of debt securities available-for-saleProceeds from sales of debt securities available-for-sale— 5,869 Proceeds from sales of debt securities available-for-sale30,257 — 
Proceeds from sale of equity investmentsProceeds from sale of equity investments19,235 98,776 
Principal repayments on debt securities available-for-salePrincipal repayments on debt securities available-for-sale114 256 Principal repayments on debt securities available-for-sale— 114 
Principal repayments on debt securities held-to-maturityPrincipal repayments on debt securities held-to-maturity168,059 128,683 Principal repayments on debt securities held-to-maturity111,283 168,059 
Proceeds from bank owned life insuranceProceeds from bank owned life insurance9,952 310 Proceeds from bank owned life insurance2,970 9,952 
Proceeds from the redemption of restricted equity investmentsProceeds from the redemption of restricted equity investments1,110 62,354 Proceeds from the redemption of restricted equity investments164,939 1,110 
Purchases of restricted equity investmentsPurchases of restricted equity investments(2,069)(59,489)Purchases of restricted equity investments(189,300)(2,069)
Proceeds from sales of other real estate owned— 713 
Proceeds from sale of other real estate ownedProceeds from sale of other real estate owned160 — 
Proceeds from sales of assets held-for-saleProceeds from sales of assets held-for-sale2,601 — Proceeds from sales of assets held-for-sale7,676 2,601 
Purchases of premises and equipmentPurchases of premises and equipment(26,493)(9,014)Purchases of premises and equipment(14,358)(26,493)
Purchases of operating lease equipmentPurchases of operating lease equipment(4,789)— 
Net cash consideration received for acquisitionNet cash consideration received for acquisition— 23,460 Net cash consideration received for acquisition38,609 — 
Net cash used in investing activitiesNet cash used in investing activities(726,475)(536,468)Net cash used in investing activities(909,178)(726,475)
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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Continued)
(dollars in thousands)
For the Nine Months Ended September 30, For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
20212020 20222021
(Unaudited) (Unaudited)
Cash flows from financing activities:Cash flows from financing activities:Cash flows from financing activities:
Increase in depositsIncrease in deposits$347,672 $1,362,996 Increase in deposits$227,192 $347,672 
Increase (decrease) in short-term borrowings14,838 (211,649)
Proceeds from FHLB advances— 525,000 
Repayments of FHLB advances— (496,200)
Proceeds from Federal Reserve Bank advances— 3,778 
Net proceeds from issuance of subordinated notes— 122,180 
(Decrease) increase in short-term borrowings(Decrease) increase in short-term borrowings(22,480)14,838 
Net proceeds from FHLB advancesNet proceeds from FHLB advances514,200 — 
Repayments of other borrowingsRepayments of other borrowings(7,585)(80)Repayments of other borrowings(35,076)(7,585)
Increase in advances by borrowers for taxes and insuranceIncrease in advances by borrowers for taxes and insurance4,918 5 Increase in advances by borrowers for taxes and insurance5,152 4,918 
Exercise of stock optionsExercise of stock options1,833 1,174 Exercise of stock options346 1,833 
Payment of employee taxes withheld from stock awardsPayment of employee taxes withheld from stock awards(1,176)(2,084)Payment of employee taxes withheld from stock awards(1,473)(1,176)
Purchase of treasury stockPurchase of treasury stock(30,628)(14,814)Purchase of treasury stock(7,396)(30,628)
Net proceeds from the issuance of preferred stock— 55,529 
Dividends paidDividends paid(33,437)(31,723)Dividends paid(34,779)(33,437)
Distributions to non-controlling interestDistributions to non-controlling interest(582)— 
Net cash provided by financing activitiesNet cash provided by financing activities296,435 1,314,112 Net cash provided by financing activities645,104 296,435 
Net (decrease) increase in cash and due from banks and restricted cash(310,989)905,181 
Net decrease in cash and due from banks and restricted cashNet decrease in cash and due from banks and restricted cash(54,076)(310,989)
Cash and due from banks and restricted cash at beginning of periodCash and due from banks and restricted cash at beginning of period1,318,661 133,226 Cash and due from banks and restricted cash at beginning of period224,784 1,318,661 
Cash and due from banks and restricted cash at end of periodCash and due from banks and restricted cash at end of period$1,007,672 $1,038,407 Cash and due from banks and restricted cash at end of period$170,708 $1,007,672 
Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information:Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information:Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information:
Cash and due from banks at beginning of periodCash and due from banks at beginning of period$1,272,134 $120,544 Cash and due from banks at beginning of period$204,949 $1,272,134 
Restricted cash at beginning of periodRestricted cash at beginning of period46,527 12,682 Restricted cash at beginning of period19,835 46,527 
Cash and due from banks and restricted cash at beginning of periodCash and due from banks and restricted cash at beginning of period$1,318,661 $133,226 Cash and due from banks and restricted cash at beginning of period$224,784 $1,318,661 
Cash and due from banks at end of periodCash and due from banks at end of period$981,126 $980,870 Cash and due from banks at end of period$170,668 $981,126 
Restricted cash at end of periodRestricted cash at end of period26,546 57,537 Restricted cash at end of period40 26,546 
Cash and due from banks and restricted cash at end of periodCash and due from banks and restricted cash at end of period$1,007,672 $1,038,407 Cash and due from banks and restricted cash at end of period$170,708 $1,007,672 
Cash paid during the period for:Cash paid during the period for:Cash paid during the period for:
InterestInterest$28,009 $51,494 Interest$27,953 $28,009 
Income taxesIncome taxes38,707 5,232 Income taxes12,633 38,707 
Non-cash activities:Non-cash activities:Non-cash activities:
Accretion of unrealized loss on securities reclassified to held-to-maturityAccretion of unrealized loss on securities reclassified to held-to-maturity512 570 Accretion of unrealized loss on securities reclassified to held-to-maturity451 512 
Net loan (recoveries) charge-offs(442)15,917 
Net loan recoveriesNet loan recoveries(335)(442)
Transfer of loans receivable to loans held-for-saleTransfer of loans receivable to loans held-for-sale12,781 365,634 Transfer of loans receivable to loans held-for-sale13,178 12,781 
Transfer of premises and equipment to assets held-for-saleTransfer of premises and equipment to assets held-for-sale1,476 4,043 Transfer of premises and equipment to assets held-for-sale2,776 1,476 
Transfer of loans receivable to other real estate owned— 106 
Acquisition:Acquisition:
Non-cash assets acquired:Non-cash assets acquired:
Acquisition:
Non-cash assets acquired:
Securities$— $208,880 
Restricted equity investments— 5,334 
Loans— 1,558,480 
Other current assetsOther current assets$238 $— 
Premises and equipmentPremises and equipment— 9,744 Premises and equipment18 — 
Accrued interest receivable— 4,161 
Bank owned life insurance— 22,440 
Deferred tax assets, net— (509)
Right of use (“ROU”) assetRight of use (“ROU”) asset779 — 
Other assetsOther assets— 10,073 Other assets81 — 
Goodwill and other intangible assets, net— 140,031 
Total non-cash assets acquiredTotal non-cash assets acquired$— $1,958,634 Total non-cash assets acquired$1,116 $— 
Liabilities assumed:Liabilities assumed:Liabilities assumed:
Deposits$— $1,594,403 
Borrowings— 92,618 
Lease liabilityLease liability$779 $— 
Other liabilitiesOther liabilities— 33,628 Other liabilities43,937 — 
Total liabilities assumedTotal liabilities assumed$— $1,720,649 Total liabilities assumed$44,716 $— 

See accompanying Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements.
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Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements


Note 1. Basis of Presentation
The consolidated financial statements includeinclude: the accounts of OceanFirst Financial Corp. (the “Company”) and, its wholly-owned subsidiaries, OceanFirst Bank N.A. (the “Bank”) and OceanFirst Risk Management, Inc., and; the Bank’s direct and indirect wholly-owned subsidiaries, OceanFirst REIT Holdings, Inc., OceanFirst Management Corp., OceanFirst Realty Corp., Casaba Real Estate Holdings Corporation, CBNJ Investments Corp.,and Country Property Holdings, Inc.,Inc; and TRCB Investment Corp.a majority controlling interest in Trident Abstract Title Agency, LLC. Certain other subsidiaries were dissolved in 20202022 and are included in the consolidated financial statements for previous periods. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
Certain amounts previously reported have been reclassified to conform to the current year’s presentation.
The interim consolidated financial statements reflect all normal and recurring adjustments, which are, in the opinion of management, considered necessary for a fair presentation of the financial condition and results of operations for the periods presented. The results of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 20212022 are not necessarily indicative of the results of operations that may be expected for the full year 20212022 or any other period. In preparing the consolidated financial statements, management is required to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities as of the date of the statements of financial condition and the results of operations for the period.periods presented. Actual results could differ from these estimates.
Certain information and note disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles have been condensed or omitted, pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”).
These unaudited consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020.2021.

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Note 2. Business Combinations
Two River BancorpTrident Acquisition
On JanuaryApril 1, 2020,2022, the Company completed its acquisition of Two River Bancorp (“Two River”), which after purchase accounting adjustments added $1.11 billiona majority controlling interest of assets, $940.1 million60% in Trident. Trident provides commercial and residential title services throughout New Jersey, and through strategic alliances can also service clients’ title insurance needs outside of loans,New Jersey. The acquisition is complimentary to the Company’s existing consumer and $941.8 million of deposits.commercial lending business. Total consideration paid for Two River was $197.1$7.1 million including cash consideration of $48.4and goodwill from the transaction amounted to $5.8 million. Two River was merged with and into the Company on the date of acquisition.
The acquisition was accounted for under the acquisition method of accounting. Under this method of accounting, the purchase price has been allocated to the respective assets acquired and liabilities assumed based upon their estimated fair values, net of tax.values. The excess of consideration paid over the estimated fair value of the net assets acquired, excluding the net assets attributable to the non-controlling interest, has been recorded as goodwill.
The Company consolidated Trident’s assets, liabilities and components of comprehensive income within its consolidated results. Thus, the consolidated results include amounts attributable to the Company and the non-controlling interest. Amounts attributable to the non-controlling interest are presented separately as a single line on the Consolidated Statements of Income (net income attributable to non-controlling interest) and the Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition (non-controlling interest in stockholders’ equity). Amounts attributed to the non-controlling interest are based upon the ownership interest in Trident that the Company does not own. For further discussion on the accounting for this arrangement refer to Note 11 Variable Interest Entity, of this Form 10-Q.
The following table summarizes the estimated fair values of the assets acquired and the liabilities assumed by the Company at the date of the acquisition for Two River,Trident, net of total consideration paid (in thousands):
At JanuaryApril 1, 20202022
Estimated
Fair Value
Total purchase price:$197,0507,084 
Assets acquired:
Cash and cash equivalents$51,10245,693 
SecuritiesOther current assets64,381238 
LoansPremises and equipment940,07218 
Accrued interest receivableROU asset2,382 
Bank owned life insurance22,440 
Deferred tax assets, net3,158779 
Other assets15,956 
Core deposit intangible12,13081 
Total assets acquired1,111,62146,809 
Liabilities assumed:
DepositsLease liability(941,750)779 
Other liabilities(59,026)43,937 
Total liabilities assumed(1,000,776)44,716 
Net assets acquired$2,093 
Net assets attributable to non-controlling interest$110,845836 
Goodwill recorded in the merger$86,2055,827 
The calculation of goodwill is subject to change for up to one year after the date of acquisition as additional information relative to the closing date estimates and uncertainties used to determine fair value as of the closing date become available. As of January 1, 2021, the Company finalizedfinalizes its review of the acquired assets and liabilities, and will not be recording any furthercertain adjustments to the recorded carrying value.values may be required.
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Country Bank Holding Company, Inc. Acquisition
On January 1, 2020, the Company completed its acquisition of Country Bank Holding Company, Inc. (“Country Bank”), which after purchase accounting adjustments added $793.7 million of assets, $618.4 million of loans, and $652.7 million of deposits. Total consideration paid for Country Bank was $112.8 million. Country Bank was merged with and into the Company on the date of acquisition.
The acquisition was accounted for under the acquisition method of accounting. Under this method of accounting, the purchase price has been allocated to the respective assets acquired and liabilities assumed based upon their estimated fair values, net of tax. The excess of consideration paid over the estimated fair value of the net assets acquired has been recorded as goodwill.
The following table summarizes the estimated fair values of the assets acquired and the liabilities assumed at the date of the acquisition for Country Bank, net of total consideration paid (in thousands):
At January 1, 2020
Estimated
Fair Value
Total purchase price:$112,836 
Assets acquired:
Cash and cash equivalents$20,799 
Securities144,499 
Loans618,408 
Accrued interest receivable1,779 
Deferred tax assets, net(3,117)
Other assets9,195 
Core deposit intangible2,117 
Total assets acquired793,680 
Liabilities assumed:
Deposits(652,653)
Other liabilities(67,240)
Total liabilities assumed(719,893)
Net assets acquired$73,787 
Goodwill recorded in the merger$39,049 
The calculation of goodwill is subject to change for up to one year after the date of acquisition as additional information relative to the estimates and uncertainties used to determine fair value as of the closing date become available. As of January 1, 2021, the Company finalized its review of the acquired assets and liabilities and will not be recording any further adjustments to the carrying value.
Fair Value Measurement of Assets Assumed and Liabilities Assumed
The methods used to determine the fair value of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed in the Two River and Country Bank acquisitions were as follows. Refer to Note 7, Fair Value Measurements, for a discussion of the fair value hierarchy.
Securities
The estimated fair values of the securities were calculated utilizing Level 2 inputs. The securities acquired are bought and sold in active markets. Prices for these instruments were obtained through security industry sources that actively participate in the buying and selling of securities.
Loans
The acquired loan portfolio was valued utilizing Level 3 inputs and included the use of present value techniques employing cash flow estimates and incorporated assumptions that marketplace participants would use in estimating fair values. In instances where reliable market information was not available, the Company used its own assumptions in an effort to determine reasonable fair value. Specifically, the Company utilized three separate fair value analyses which a market participant would employ in estimating the total fair value adjustment. The three separate fair valuation methodologies used were: 1) interest rate loan fair value analysis; 2) general credit fair value adjustment; and 3) specific credit fair value adjustment.
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To prepare the interest rate fair value analysis, loans were grouped by characteristics such as loan type, term, collateral and rate. Market rates for similar loans were obtained from various external data sources and reviewed by Company management for reasonableness. The average of these rates was used as the fair value interest rate a market participant would utilize. A present value approach was utilized to calculate the interest rate fair value adjustment.
The general credit fair value adjustment was calculated using a two part general credit fair value analysis: 1) expected lifetime losses and 2) estimated fair value adjustment for qualitative factors. The expected lifetime losses were calculated using an average of historical losses of the acquired bank or historical loss experiences of peer groups where deemed appropriate. The adjustment related to qualitative factors was impacted by general economic conditions and the risk related to lack of experience with the originator’s underwriting process. 
To calculate the specific credit fair value adjustment, subsequent to January 1, 2020, the Company identified loans that have experienced more-than-insignificant deterioration in credit quality since origination. Loans meeting this criteria were reviewed by comparing the contractual cash flows to expected collectible cash flows. The aggregate expected cash flows less the acquisition date fair value resulted in an accretable yield amount which will be recognized over the life of the loans on a level yield basis as an adjustment to yield.
Premises and Equipment
Fair values are based upon appraisals from independent third parties. In addition to owned properties, Two River operated 14 properties and Country Bank operated 5 properties, subject to lease agreements.
Deposits and Core Deposit Premium
Core deposit premium represents the value assigned to non-interest-bearing demand deposits, interest-bearing checking, money market and saving accounts acquired as part of an acquisition. The core deposit premium value represents the future economic benefit, including the present value of future tax benefits, of the potential cost savings from acquiring the core deposits as part of an acquisition compared to the cost of alternative funding sources and is valued utilizing Level 2 inputs. The core deposit premium totaled $12.1 million and $2.1 million, for the acquisitions of Two River and Country Bank, respectively, and is being amortized over its estimated useful life of approximately 10 years using an accelerated method.
Time deposits are not considered to be core deposits as they are assumed to have a low expected average life upon acquisition. The fair value of time deposits represents the present value of the expected contractual payments discounted by market rates for similar time deposits and is valued utilizing Level 2 inputs.
Borrowings
Fair value estimates are based on discounting contractual cash flows using rates which approximate the rates offered for borrowings of similar remaining maturities.
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Note 3. Earnings (Loss) per Share
The following reconciles shares outstanding for basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share for the three and nine months ended September 30, 20212022 and 20202021 (in thousands):
Three Months Ended
September 30,		Nine Months Ended
September 30,		Three Months Ended
September 30,		Nine Months Ended
September 30,
2021202020212020 2022202120222021
Weighted average shares outstandingWeighted average shares outstanding59,722 60,363 60,050 60,349 Weighted average shares outstanding59,134 59,722 59,245 60,050 
Less: Unallocated ESOP sharesLess: Unallocated ESOP shares(353)(418)(369)(435)Less: Unallocated ESOP shares(363)(353)(393)(369)
Unallocated incentive award shares Unallocated incentive award shares(58)(10)(62)(13) Unallocated incentive award shares(90)(58)(75)(62)
Average basic shares outstandingAverage basic shares outstanding59,311 59,935 59,619 59,901 Average basic shares outstanding58,681 59,311 58,777 59,619 
Add: Effect of dilutive securities:Add: Effect of dilutive securities:Add: Effect of dilutive securities:
Incentive awardsIncentive awards204 — 243 175 Incentive awards120 204 141 243 
Average diluted shares outstandingAverage diluted shares outstanding59,515 59,935 59,862 60,076 Average diluted shares outstanding58,801 59,515 58,918 59,862 
For both the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022, antidilutive stock options of 1,552,000 were excluded from the earnings per share calculation. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021, antidilutive stock options of 1,573,000 and 1,566,000, respectively, were excluded from the earnings (loss) per share calculations. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, antidilutive stock options of 2,251,000 and 2,067,000, respectively, were excluded from the earnings (loss) per share calculations. For the three months ended September 30, 2020, 87,000 shares related to incentive awards were excluded from the diluted earnings (loss) per share calculation as they were antidilutive.calculation.
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Note 4. Securities
The amortized cost, estimated fair value, and allowance for securities credit losses of debt securities available-for-sale and held-to-maturity at September 30, 20212022 and December 31, 20202021 are as follows (in thousands):
Amortized
Cost		Gross
Unrealized
Gains		Gross
Unrealized
Losses		Estimated
Fair
Value		Allowance for Credit LossesAmortized
Cost		Gross
Unrealized
Gains		Gross
Unrealized
Losses		Estimated
Fair
Value		Allowance for Credit Losses
At September 30, 2021
At September 30, 2022At September 30, 2022
Debt securities available-for-sale:Debt securities available-for-sale:Debt securities available-for-sale:
U.S. government and agency obligationsU.S. government and agency obligations$133,088 $1,653 $(136)$134,605 $— U.S. government and agency obligations$107,198 $(8,099)$99,099 $— 
Corporate debt securitiesCorporate debt securities5,000 52 (3)5,049 — Corporate debt securities5,000 — (628)4,372 — 
Collateralized loan obligations (“CLOs”)145,792 8 (380)145,420 — 
Asset-backed securitiesAsset-backed securities296,228 — (21,355)274,873 — 
Mortgage-backed securities - FNMA12,648 1 — 12,649 — 
Mortgage-backed securities - agency commercial17,047 — (150)16,897 — 
Agency commercial mortgage-backed securities (“MBS”)Agency commercial mortgage-backed securities (“MBS”)110,871 — (18,915)91,956 — 
Total debt securities available-for-saleTotal debt securities available-for-sale$313,575 $1,714 $(669)$314,620 $— Total debt securities available-for-sale$519,297 $— $(48,997)$470,300 $— 
Debt securities held-to-maturity:Debt securities held-to-maturity:Debt securities held-to-maturity:
State, municipal and sovereign debt obligationsState, municipal and sovereign debt obligations$292,226 $8,379 $(630)$299,975 $(86)State, municipal and sovereign debt obligations$263,614 $— $(31,052)$232,562 $(63)
Corporate debt securitiesCorporate debt securities70,343 1,828 (1,273)70,898 (1,309)Corporate debt securities59,000 403 (3,135)56,268 (1,135)
Mortgage-backed securities:Mortgage-backed securities:Mortgage-backed securities:
FHLMC359,449 3,568 (2,881)360,136 — 
FNMA326,877 4,887 (1,964)329,800 — 
GNMA44,010 1,056 (34)45,032 — 
SBA4,654 12 (43)4,623 — 
Other32,160 760 (3)32,917 (108)
Agency residentialAgency residential674,356 103 (89,696)584,763 — 
Agency commercialAgency commercial7,440 6 (279)7,167 — 
Non-agency commercialNon-agency commercial26,973 — (2,307)24,666 (36)
Total mortgage-backed securitiesTotal mortgage-backed securities767,150 10,283 (4,925)772,508 (108)Total mortgage-backed securities708,769 109 (92,282)616,596 (36)
Total debt securities held-to-maturityTotal debt securities held-to-maturity$1,129,719 $20,490 $(6,828)$1,143,381 $(1,503)Total debt securities held-to-maturity$1,031,383 $512 $(126,469)$905,426 $(1,234)
Total debt securitiesTotal debt securities$1,443,294 $22,204 $(7,497)$1,458,001 $(1,503)Total debt securities$1,550,680 $512 $(175,466)$1,375,726 $(1,234)
At December 31, 2020
At December 31, 2021At December 31, 2021
Debt securities available-for-sale:Debt securities available-for-sale:Debt securities available-for-sale:
U.S. government and agency obligationsU.S. government and agency obligations$173,790 $3,152 $(2)$176,940 $— U.S. government and agency obligations$164,756 $1,135 $(471)$165,420 $— 
CLOs6,174 — (4)6,170 — 
Mortgage-backed securities - FNMA190 2 — 192 — 
Corporate debt securitiesCorporate debt securities5,000 42 (11)5,031 — 
Asset-backed securitiesAsset-backed securities298,976 41 (1,489)297,528 — 
Agency commercial MBSAgency commercial MBS101,142 57 (923)100,276 — 
Total debt securities available-for-saleTotal debt securities available-for-sale$180,154 $3,154 $(6)$183,302 $— Total debt securities available-for-sale$569,874 $1,275 $(2,894)$568,255 $— 
Debt securities held-to-maturity:Debt securities held-to-maturity:Debt securities held-to-maturity:
State and municipal obligations$238,405 $11,500 $(231)$249,674 $(48)
State, municipal, and sovereign debt obligationsState, municipal, and sovereign debt obligations$281,389 $10,185 $(1,164)$290,410 $(85)
Corporate debt securitiesCorporate debt securities72,305 1,615 (2,652)71,268 (1,550)Corporate debt securities68,823 1,628 (1,279)69,172 (1,343)
Mortgage-backed securities:Mortgage-backed securities:Mortgage-backed securities:
FHLMC232,942 5,383 (124)238,201 — 
FNMA293,615 7,640 (147)301,108 — 
GNMA67,334 2,014 (12)69,336 — 
SBA5,392 — (60)5,332 — 
Other32,321 1,226 — 33,547 (117)
Agency residentialAgency residential756,844 6,785 (7,180)756,449 — 
Agency commercialAgency commercial4,385 7 (44)4,348 — 
Non-agency commercialNon-agency commercial32,107 362 (104)32,365 (39)
Total mortgage-backed securitiesTotal mortgage-backed securities631,604 16,263 (343)647,524 (117)Total mortgage-backed securities793,336 7,154 (7,328)793,162 (39)
Total debt securities held-to-maturityTotal debt securities held-to-maturity$942,314 $29,378 $(3,226)$968,466 $(1,715)Total debt securities held-to-maturity$1,143,548 $18,967 $(9,771)$1,152,744 $(1,467)
Total debt securitiesTotal debt securities$1,122,468 $32,532 $(3,232)$1,151,768 $(1,715)Total debt securities$1,713,422 $20,242 $(12,665)$1,720,999 $(1,467)

There was no allowance for securities credit losses on debt securities available-for-sale at September 30, 2022 or December 31, 2021. The unrealized losses across security classes were due to interest rate movements. In addition, the asset-backed securities, which are largely comprised of collateralized-loan obligations, and the corporate debt securities were also impacted by credit spread widening across the fixed income markets. All of these securities are rated investment grade.
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There was no allowance for securities credit losses on debt securities available-for-sale at September 30, 2021 or December 31, 2020.
The following table presents the activity in the allowance for credit losses for debt securities held-to-maturity for the three and nine months ended September 30, 20212022 and 20202021 (in thousands):
Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
2021202020212020
Allowance for credit losses
Beginning balance$(1,609)$(2,446)$(1,715)$— 
Impact of current expected credit loss (“CECL”) adoption— — — (1,268)
Provision for credit loss expense106 53 212 (1,125)
Total ending allowance balance$(1,503)$(2,393)$(1,503)$(2,393)
Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
2022202120222021
Allowance for securities credit losses
Beginning balance$(1,293)$(1,609)$(1,467)$(1,715)
Credit loss benefit59 106 233 212 
Total ending allowance balance$(1,234)$(1,503)$(1,234)$(1,503)

The Company monitors the credit quality of debt securities held-to-maturity on a quarterly basis through the use of internal credit analysis supplemented by external credit ratings. Credit ratings of BBB- or Baa3 or higher are considered investment grade. Where multiple ratings are available, the Company considers the lowest rating when determining the allowance for securities credit losses. Under this approach, the amortized cost of debt securities held-to-maturity at September 30, 2022, aggregated by credit quality indicator, are as follows (in thousands):
Investment GradeNon-Investment Grade/Non-ratedTotal
As of September 30, 2022
State, municipal and sovereign debt obligations$263,614 $— $263,614 
Corporate debt securities43,635 15,365 59,000 
Non-agency commercial MBS26,973 — 26,973 
Total debt securities held-to-maturity$334,222 $15,365 $349,587 
During 2021 and 2013, the Bank transferred $12.7 million and $536.0 million, respectively, of previously designated available-for-sale securities to a held-to-maturity designation at estimated fair value. The securities transferred had an unrealized net loss of $209,000 and $13.3 million at the time of transfer in 2021 and 2013, respectively, which continues to be reflected in accumulated other comprehensive incomeloss on the consolidated statementConsolidated Statement of financial condition,Financial Condition, net of subsequent amortization, which is being recognized over the life of the securities. The carrying value of the debt securities held-to-maturity at September 30, 20212022 and December 31, 20202021 is as follows (in thousands): 
September 30,December 31,September 30,December 31,
2021202020222021
Amortized costAmortized cost$1,129,719 $942,314 Amortized cost$1,031,383 $1,143,548 
Net loss on date of transfer from available-for-saleNet loss on date of transfer from available-for-sale(13,347)(13,347)Net loss on date of transfer from available-for-sale(13,556)(13,556)
Allowance for securities credit loss(1,503)(1,715)
Allowance for securities credit lossesAllowance for securities credit losses(1,234)(1,467)
Accretion of net unrealized loss on securities reclassified as held-to-maturityAccretion of net unrealized loss on securities reclassified as held-to-maturity10,513 10,001 Accretion of net unrealized loss on securities reclassified as held-to-maturity11,119 10,668 
Carrying valueCarrying value$1,125,382 $937,253 Carrying value$1,027,712 $1,139,193 
There were$131,000 and $23,000of realized gains on debt securities for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022. There were no realized gains or losses on debt securities for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021, as compared to $244,000 of realized gains on debt securities for the corresponding prior year periods.2021.
The amortized cost and estimated fair value of debt securities at September 30, 20212022 by contractual maturity are shown below (in thousands).
September 30, 2022Amortized
Cost		Estimated
Fair Value
Less than one year$55,326 $54,972 
Due after one year through five years166,980 154,459 
Due after five years through ten years225,771 205,348 
Due after ten years282,963 252,395 
$731,040 $667,174 
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Actual maturities may differ from contractual maturities in instances where issuers have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties. At September 30, 2021,2022, corporate debt securities, state and municipal obligations, and asset-backed securities with an amortized cost of $29.4$56.0 million, $75.0 million, and $296.2 million, respectively, and an estimated fair valuevalue of $31.0$52.7 million, $68.7 million, and CLOs with an amortized cost of $145.8$274.9 million and estimated fair value of $145.4 million, respectively, were callable prior to the maturity date.
September 30, 2021Amortized
Cost		Estimated
Fair Value
Less than one year$90,596 $91,346 
Due after one year through five years154,228 157,403 
Due after five years through ten years222,930 222,072 
Due after ten years178,695 185,126 
$646,449 $655,947 
Mortgage-backed securities are excluded from the above table since their effective lives are expected to be shorter than the contractual maturity date due to principal prepayments.
The estimated fair value of securities pledged as required security for depositsthe ability to draw on FHLB advances, access to the Federal Reserve discount window, and other borrowings and for other purposes required by law amounted to $993.0$866.5 million and $435.9$1.14 billion at September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively, which included $105.5 million and $142.9 million at September 30, 20212022 and December 31, 2020, respectively, which includes $150.7 million and $152.7 million at September 30, 2021, and December 31, 2020, respectively, pledged as collateral for securities sold under agreements to repurchase.
At September 30, 2021, there were no holdings of securities of any one issuer, other than the U.S. government and its agencies and government-sponsored enterprises, in an amount greater than 10% of stockholders’ equity.
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The estimated fair value and unrealized losses for debt securities available-for-sale and held-to-maturity at September 30, 20212022 and December 31, 2020,2021, segregated by the duration of the unrealized losses, are as follows (in thousands):
 Less than 12 months12 months or longerTotal
 Estimated
Fair
Value		Unrealized
Losses		Estimated
Fair
Value		Unrealized
Losses		Estimated
Fair
Value		Unrealized
Losses
At September 30, 2021
Debt securities available-for-sale:
U.S. government and agency obligations$25,911 $(136)$— $— $25,911 $(136)
Corporate debt securities997 (3)— — 997 (3)
Mortgage-backed securities11,555 (150)— — 11,555 (150)
CLOs117,477 (380)— — 117,477 (380)
Total debt securities available-for-sale155,940 (669)— — 155,940 (669)
Debt securities held-to-maturity:
State, municipal and sovereign debt obligations64,303 (608)911 (22)65,214 (630)
Corporate debt securities39,573 (1,273)— — 39,573 (1,273)
Mortgage-backed securities:
FHLMC242,215 (2,823)4,102 (58)246,317 (2,881)
FNMA171,450 (1,776)8,647 (188)180,097 (1,964)
GNMA458 (3)4,867 (31)5,325 (34)
SBA1,602 (41)969 (2)2,571 (43)
Other4,484 (3)— — 4,484 (3)
Total mortgage-backed securities420,209 (4,646)18,585 (279)438,794 (4,925)
Total debt securities held-to-maturity524,085 (6,527)19,496 (301)543,581 (6,828)
Total debt securities$680,025 $(7,196)$19,496 $(301)$699,521 $(7,497)
At December 31, 2020
Debt securities available-for-sale:
U.S. government and agency obligations$17,029 $(2)$— $— $17,029 $(2)
CLOs4,766 (4)— — 4,766 (4)
Total debt securities available-for-sale21,795 (6)— — 21,795 (6)
Debt securities held-to-maturity:
State and municipal obligations2,823 (23)7,509 (208)10,332 (231)
Corporate debt securities10,192 (255)35,935 (2,397)46,127 (2,652)
Mortgage-backed securities:
FHLMC24,661 (117)669 (7)25,330 (124)
FNMA39,365 (128)939 (19)40,304 (147)
GNMA5,856 (11)207 (1)6,063 (12)
SBA3,626 (12)1,706 (48)5,332 (60)
Total mortgage-backed securities73,508 (268)3,521 (75)77,029 (343)
Total debt securities held-to-maturity86,523 (546)46,965 (2,680)133,488 (3,226)
Total debt securities$108,318 $(552)$46,965 $(2,680)$155,283 $(3,232)

 Less than 12 months12 months or longerTotal
 Estimated
Fair
Value		Unrealized
Losses		Estimated
Fair
Value		Unrealized
Losses		Estimated
Fair
Value		Unrealized
Losses
At September 30, 2022
Debt securities available-for-sale:
U.S. government and agency obligations$75,464 $(5,924)$23,635 $(2,175)$99,099 $(8,099)
Corporate debt securities3,496 (504)877 (124)4,373 (628)
Asset-backed securities216,926 (16,650)57,947 (4,705)274,873 (21,355)
Agency commercial MBS77,878 (16,233)14,078 (2,682)91,956 (18,915)
Total debt securities available-for-sale373,764 (39,311)96,537 (9,686)470,301 (48,997)
Debt securities held-to-maturity:
State, municipal and sovereign debt obligations172,090 (22,460)58,649 (8,592)230,739 (31,052)
Corporate debt securities14,142 (319)36,516 (2,816)50,658 (3,135)
MBS:
Agency residential252,724 (26,933)318,925 (62,763)571,649 (89,696)
Agency commercial3,609 (242)2,092 (37)5,701 (279)
Non-agency commercial20,512 (1,981)4,154 (326)24,666 (2,307)
Total MBS276,845 (29,156)325,171 (63,126)602,016 (92,282)
Total debt securities held-to-maturity463,077 (51,935)420,336 (74,534)883,413 (126,469)
Total debt securities$836,841 $(91,246)$516,873 $(84,220)$1,353,714 $(175,466)
At December 31, 2021
Debt securities available-for-sale:
U.S. government and agency obligations$82,395 $(471)$— $— $82,395 $(471)
Corporate debt securities1,989 (11)— — 1,989 (11)
Asset-backed securities279,486 (1,489)— — 279,486 (1,489)
Agency commercial MBS80,726 (923)— — 80,726 (923)
Total debt securities available-for-sale444,596 (2,894)— — 444,596 (2,894)
Debt securities held-to-maturity:
State, municipal, and sovereign debt obligations75,329 (1,063)4,383 (101)79,712 (1,164)
Corporate debt securities38,304 (1,279)— — 38,304 (1,279)
MBS:
Agency residential445,399 (5,822)50,133 (1,358)495,532 (7,180)
Agency commercial2,255 (41)886 (3)3,141 (44)
Non-agency commercial10,722 (104)— — 10,722 (104)
Total MBS458,376 (5,967)51,019 (1,361)509,395 (7,328)
Total debt securities held-to-maturity572,009 (8,309)55,402 (1,462)627,411 (9,771)
Total debt securities$1,016,605 $(11,203)$55,402 $(1,462)$1,072,007 $(12,665)

The Company concluded that the corporate debt securities were not impaired atat September 30, 20212022 based on a consideration of several factors. The Company noted that each issuer made all the contractually due payments when required. There were no defaults on principal or interest payments, and no interest payments were deferred. Based on management’s analysis of each individual security, the issuers appear to have the ability to meet debt service requirements over the life of the security. Furthermore, the Company doeschange in net unrealized losses were primarily due to changes in the general credit and interest rate environment and not intend to sell these corporate debt securities and it is more likely than not that the Company will not be required to sell the securities.credit quality. Historically, the Company has not utilized securities sales as a source of liquidity and the Company’s long range liquidity plans indicateinclude adequate sources of liquidity outside the securities portfolio.
The mortgage-backed securities are issued and guaranteed by either FHLMC, FNMA, GNMA or the SBA, corporations which are chartered by the United States Government and whose debt obligations are rated AA+/Aaa by S&P and Moody’s,
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respectively. Additionally, there are private label commercial mortgage-backed securities with credit ratings ranging between Aaa and Aa3. The Company considers the unrealized losses to be the result of changes in interest rates, and not credit quality, which over time can have both a positive and negative impact on the estimated fair value of the mortgage-backed securities. The Company does not intend to sell these securities and it is more likely than not that the Company will not be required to sell the securities before recovery of their amortized cost. As a result, the Company concluded that these securities were not impaired at September 30, 2021.
State, municipal, and sovereign debt obligations are securities issued by state, local and national governments for various purposes. The Company is not aware of any information subsequent to the purchase of any state, municipal, and sovereign debt obligations that indicates an inability on the part of an issuer to meet all of its financial commitments. The credit rating of these securities is between Aaa/AAA and Baa2/BBB. The Company has the ability and stated intention to hold these securities to maturity at which time the Company expects to receive full repayment. Current unrealized losses are considered to be the result of changes in interest rates which over time can have both a positive and negative impact on the estimated fair value of the securities. As a result, the Company concluded that these securities were not impaired as of September 30, 2021.
The Company monitors the credit quality of debt securities held-to-maturity on a quarterly basis through the use of internal credit analysis supplemented by external credit ratings. The following table summarized the amortized cost of debt securities held-to-maturity at September 30, 2021, aggregated by credit quality indicator (in thousands):
AAAAAABBBBBTotal
As of September 30, 2021
State, municipal and sovereign debt obligations$31,053 $145,704 $85,435 $30,034 $— $292,226 
Corporate debt securities— 7,534 4,748 47,538 10,523 70,343 
Mortgage-backed securities - other11,093 21,067 — — — 32,160 
Total debt securities held-to-maturity$42,146 $174,305 $90,183 $77,572 $10,523 $394,729 
Equity Investments
At September 30, 20212022 and December 31, 2020,2021, the Company held equity investments of $101.3$81.7 million and $107.1$101.2 million, respectively. The equity investments primarily comprised of select financial services institutions’ preferred and common stocks and, preferred stocks paying attractive dividends.to a lesser extent, other equity investments in funds and other financial institutions.
The realized and unrealized gains or losses on equity securities for the three and nine months ended September 30, 20212022 and September 30, 20202021 are shown in the table below (in thousands):
Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
2021202020212020
Net (loss) gain on equity investments$(466)$(3,576)$8,397 $(3,273)
Less: Net gains (losses) recognized on equity securities sold— — 8,123 (53)
Unrealized (loss) gain recognized on equity securities still held$(466)$(3,576)$274 $(3,220)
Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
2022202120222021
Net gain (loss) on equity investments$3,362 $(466)$(7,502)$8,397 
Less: Net gains recognized on equity securities sold— — 1,351 8,123 
Unrealized gain (loss) recognized on equity securities still held$3,362 $(466)$(8,853)$274 
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Note 5. Loans Receivable, Net
Loans receivable, net at September 30, 20212022 and December 31, 20202021 consisted of the following (in thousands):
September 30,December 31,September 30,December 31,
2021202020222021
Commercial:Commercial:Commercial:
Commercial real estate – investorCommercial real estate – investor$5,007,637 $4,378,061 
Commercial real estate – owner occupiedCommercial real estate – owner occupied983,784 1,055,065 
Commercial and industrial (1)
Commercial and industrial (1)
$457,674 $470,656 
Commercial and industrial (1)
652,620 449,224 
Commercial real estate – owner occupied1,123,973 1,145,065 
Commercial real estate – investor3,922,983 3,491,464 
Total commercialTotal commercial5,504,630 5,107,185 Total commercial6,644,041 5,882,350 
Consumer:Consumer:Consumer:
Residential real estateResidential real estate2,401,240 2,309,459 Residential real estate2,813,209 2,479,701 
Home equity loans and lines and other consumer275,962 339,462 
Home equity loans and lines and other consumer (“other consumer”)Home equity loans and lines and other consumer (“other consumer”)261,510 260,819 
Total consumerTotal consumer2,677,202 2,648,921 Total consumer3,074,719 2,740,520 
Total loans receivableTotal loans receivable8,181,832 7,756,106 Total loans receivable9,718,760 8,622,870 
Deferred origination costs, net8,282 9,486 
Deferred origination costs, net of feesDeferred origination costs, net of fees7,249 9,332 
Allowance for loan credit lossesAllowance for loan credit losses(50,153)(60,735)Allowance for loan credit losses(53,521)(48,850)
Total loans receivable, netTotal loans receivable, net$8,139,961 $7,704,857 Total loans receivable, net$9,672,488 $8,583,352 
(1) The commercial and industrial loans balance at September 30, 20212022 and December 31, 20202021 includes Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) loans of $52.5$3.0 million and $95.4$22.9 million, respectively.
The Company categorizes all loans into risk categories based on relevant information about the ability of borrowers to service their debt such as: current financial information, historical payment experience, credit documentation, and current economic trends, among other factors. Generally, risk ratings for loans on forbearance pursuant to the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (“CARES”) Act, extended by the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations (“CRRSA”) Act of 2021, are not re-evaluated until the initial 90-day forbearance period ends. At that time, risk ratings are updated with an emphasis on industries that were heavily impacted by the pandemic, as well as individual borrower liquidity, and other measures of resiliency as described below. The Company evaluates risk ratings on an ongoing basis and as such, adversely rated loans will be re-evaluated as government restrictions end and businesses resume normal operations.basis. The Company uses the following definitions for risk ratings:
    Pass: Loans classified as Pass are well protected by the paying capacity and net worth of the borrower.
    Special Mention: Loans classified as Special Mention have a potential weakness that deserves management’s close attention. This includes borrowers that have been negatively affected by the pandemic but demonstrate some degree of liquidity. This liquidity may or may not be adequate to resume operations.If left uncorrected, these potential weaknesses may result in deterioration of the repayment prospects for the loan or of the Bank’s credit position at some future date.
    Substandard: Loans classified as Substandard are inadequately protected by the current net worth and paying capacity of the borrower or of the collateral pledged, if any. Loans so classified have a well-defined weakness or weaknesses that jeopardize the collection or the liquidation of the debt. This includes borrowers whose operations were negatively affected by the pandemic and whom, in the assessment, do not have adequate liquidity available to resume operations at levels sufficient to service their current debt levels. They are characterized by the distinct possibility that the Company will sustain some loss if the deficiencies are not corrected.
    Doubtful: Loans classified as Doubtful have all the weaknesses inherent in those classified as Substandard, with the added characteristic that the weaknesses make collection or liquidation in full, on the basis of currently existing facts, conditions and values, highly questionable and improbable.

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The following tables summarize total loans by year of origination, internally assigned credit grades and risk characteristics (in thousands):
202120202019201820172016 and priorRevolving lines of creditTotal202220212020201920182017 and priorRevolving lines of creditTotal
September 30, 2021
September 30, 2022September 30, 2022
Commercial real estate - investorCommercial real estate - investor
PassPass$936,746 $1,354,997 $574,752 $507,749 $214,473 $948,538 $374,043 $4,911,298 
Special MentionSpecial Mention— — 193 19,021 9,303 8,628 2,188 39,333 
SubstandardSubstandard— — — 20,759 — 35,703 544 57,006 
Total commercial real estate - investorTotal commercial real estate - investor936,746 1,354,997 574,945 547,529 223,776 992,869 376,775 5,007,637 
Commercial real estate - owner occupiedCommercial real estate - owner occupied
PassPass67,572 118,428 61,004 115,273 90,050 479,174 9,837 941,338 
Special MentionSpecial Mention— — — — 757 10,018 — 10,775 
SubstandardSubstandard— — 3,750 5,730 4,860 16,231 1,100 31,671 
Total commercial real estate - owner occupiedTotal commercial real estate - owner occupied67,572 118,428 64,754 121,003 95,667 505,423 10,937 983,784 
Commercial and industrialCommercial and industrialCommercial and industrial
PassPass$67,130 $25,950 $27,728 $17,799 $10,361 $74,014 $220,570 $443,552 Pass45,285 25,101 15,232 17,468 11,921 49,371 481,519 645,897 
Special MentionSpecial Mention— 72 240 438 96 601 2,797 4,244 Special Mention— — — — — 262 1,722 1,984 
SubstandardSubstandard— 603 2,542 838 52 978 4,865 9,878 Substandard— — 106 1,586 316 2,606 125 4,739 
Total commercial and industrialTotal commercial and industrial67,130 26,625 30,510 19,075 10,509 75,593 228,232 457,674 Total commercial and industrial45,285 25,101 15,338 19,054 12,237 52,239 483,366 652,620 
Commercial real estate - owner occupied
Pass84,621 74,192 126,131 124,268 112,848 496,831 13,056 1,031,947 
Special Mention— — 2,958 4,010 696 15,761 203 23,628 
Substandard— 3,446 12,600 8,416 5,707 37,174 1,055 68,398 
Total commercial real estate - owner occupied84,621 77,638 141,689 136,694 119,251 549,766 14,314 1,123,973 
Commercial real estate - investor
Pass878,697 624,794 535,828 274,668 382,965 844,970 237,610 3,779,532 
Special Mention— — 23,822 9,409 5,223 29,565 — 68,019 
Substandard— 4,289 29,124 685 8,656 29,510 3,168 75,432 
Total commercial real estate - investor878,697 629,083 588,774 284,762 396,844 904,045 240,778 3,922,983 
Residential real estate (1)
Residential real estate (1)
Residential real estate (1)
PassPass648,364 509,408 317,460 145,652 119,991 655,803 — 2,396,678 Pass829,041 595,233 431,072 253,353 103,330 597,224 — 2,809,253 
Special MentionSpecial Mention— 801 145 — — 1,481 — 2,427 Special Mention— — — 131 — 1,690 — 1,821 
SubstandardSubstandard— — — — 221 1,914 — 2,135 Substandard— — — — 287 1,848 — 2,135 
Total residential real estateTotal residential real estate648,364 510,209 317,605 145,652 120,212 659,198 — 2,401,240 Total residential real estate829,041 595,233 431,072 253,484 103,617 600,762 — 2,813,209 
Consumer (1)
Other consumer (1)
Other consumer (1)
PassPass20,208 21,016 18,985 58,392 18,930 135,436 — 272,967 Pass19,582 25,869 16,332 15,940 42,026 117,718 21,824 259,291 
Special MentionSpecial Mention— — — — — 369 — 369 Special Mention— — — 164 22 231 — 417 
SubstandardSubstandard— — — 18 — 2,608 — 2,626 Substandard— — — — 18 1,784 — 1,802 
Total consumer20,208 21,016 18,985 58,410 18,930 138,413 — 275,962 
Total other consumerTotal other consumer19,582 25,869 16,332 16,104 42,066 119,733 21,824 261,510 
Total loansTotal loans$1,699,020 $1,264,571 $1,097,563 $644,593 $665,746 $2,327,015 $483,324 $8,181,832 Total loans$1,898,226 $2,119,628 $1,102,441 $957,174 $477,363 $2,271,026 $892,902 $9,718,760 
(1)For residential real estate and other consumer loans, the Company evaluates credit quality based on the aging status of the loan and by payment activity.


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202020192018201720162015 and priorRevolving lines of creditTotal202120202019201820172016 and priorRevolving lines of creditTotal
December 31, 2020
December 31, 2021December 31, 2021
Commercial real estate - investorCommercial real estate - investor
PassPass$1,387,753 $609,916 $535,551 $274,662 $375,646 $800,089 $255,613 $4,239,230 
Special MentionSpecial Mention— — 23,794 9,400 2,731 28,663 582 65,170 
SubstandardSubstandard— 4,267 28,802 468 8,495 28,228 3,401 73,661 
Total commercial real estate - investorTotal commercial real estate - investor1,387,753 614,183 588,147 284,530 386,872 856,980 259,596 4,378,061 
Commercial real estate - owner occupiedCommercial real estate - owner occupied
PassPass116,355 71,196 125,212 91,531 109,232 449,966 10,913 974,405 
Special MentionSpecial Mention— — 1,365 3,829 479 14,371 2 20,046 
SubstandardSubstandard— — 14,166 8,549 5,606 31,576 717 60,614 
Total commercial real estate - owner occupiedTotal commercial real estate - owner occupied116,355 71,196 140,743 103,909 115,317 495,913 11,632 1,055,065 
Commercial and industrialCommercial and industrialCommercial and industrial
PassPass$137,262 $40,737 $27,967 $18,845 $33,568 $59,339 $134,140 $451,858 Pass42,955 22,573 22,878 16,404 8,671 50,887 271,818 436,186 
Special MentionSpecial Mention150 583 826 1,422 907 118 1,429 5,435 Special Mention— — 231 350 85 172 3,645 4,483 
SubstandardSubstandard581 1,284 1,243 809 439 1,706 7,301 13,363 Substandard— 457 2,281 813 198 2,029 2,777 8,555 
Total commercial and industrialTotal commercial and industrial137,993 42,604 30,036 21,076 34,914 61,163 142,870 470,656 Total commercial and industrial42,955 23,030 25,390 17,567 8,954 53,088 278,240 449,224 
Commercial real estate - owner occupied
Pass96,888 114,506 122,962 124,050 104,264 428,423 18,932 1,010,025 
Special Mention— 3,512 8,240 1,023 17,115 17,811 439 48,140 
Substandard— 34,670 9,001 3,404 3,677 35,509 639 86,900 
Total commercial real estate - owner occupied96,888 152,688 140,203 128,477 125,056 481,743 20,010 1,145,065 
Commercial real estate - investor
Pass635,930 628,435 317,104 426,268 281,876 812,062 194,913 3,296,588 
Special Mention— 15,979 17,113 15,225 4,234 55,872 149 108,572 
Substandard4,311 9,217 1,931 17,222 11,474 36,326 5,823 86,304 
Total commercial real estate - investor640,241 653,631 336,148 458,715 297,584 904,260 200,885 3,491,464 
Residential real estate (1)
Residential real estate (1)
Residential real estate (1)
PassPass595,982 437,593 226,435 166,773 146,237 729,037 — 2,302,057 Pass876,135 475,134 288,699 127,756 105,385 602,331 — 2,475,440 
Special MentionSpecial Mention— 532 — — 446 2,186 — 3,164 Special Mention— 212 — 61 — 1,313 — 1,586 
SubstandardSubstandard570 — 1,489 221 — 1,958 — 4,238 Substandard— — — — 351 2,324 — 2,675 
Total residential real estateTotal residential real estate596,552 438,125 227,924 166,994 146,683 733,181 — 2,309,459 Total residential real estate876,135 475,346 288,699 127,817 105,736 605,968 — 2,479,701 
Consumer (1)
Other consumer (1)
Other consumer (1)
PassPass24,954 26,659 83,296 25,469 16,565 156,276 2,145 335,364 Pass26,512 19,168 18,179 51,954 17,955 123,783 — 257,551 
Special MentionSpecial Mention— — — — 150 382 — 532 Special Mention— — — — — 322 — 322 
SubstandardSubstandard— — — — — 3,566 — 3,566 Substandard— — — 18 — 2,928 — 2,946 
Total consumer24,954 26,659 83,296 25,469 16,715 160,224 2,145 339,462 
Total other consumerTotal other consumer26,512 19,168 18,179 51,972 17,955 127,033 — 260,819 
Total loansTotal loans$1,496,628 $1,313,707 $817,607 $800,731 $620,952 $2,340,571 $365,910 $7,756,106 Total loans$2,449,710 $1,202,923 $1,061,158 $585,795 $634,834 $2,138,982 $549,468 $8,622,870 
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An analysis of the allowance for credit losses on loans for the three and nine months ended September 30, 20212022 and 20202021 is as follows (in thousands):
Commercial
and 
Industrial		Commercial
Real Estate –
Owner
Occupied		Commercial
Real Estate –
Investor		Residential
Real Estate		ConsumerUnallocatedTotal Commercial
Real Estate –
Investor		Commercial
Real Estate –
Owner
Occupied		Commercial
and 
Industrial		Residential
Real Estate		Other ConsumerTotal
For the three months ended
September 30, 2021
For the three months ended September 30, 2022For the three months ended September 30, 2022
Allowance for credit losses on loansAllowance for credit losses on loansAllowance for credit losses on loans
Balance at beginning of periodBalance at beginning of period$4,404 $6,350 $33,037 $8,818 $1,267 $— $53,876 Balance at beginning of period$22,608 $5,021 $5,240 $18,196 $996 $52,061 
Credit loss expense (benefit)Credit loss expense (benefit)1,962 515 (9,902)3,081 235 — (4,109)Credit loss expense (benefit)82 (1,047)554 1,618 1 1,208 
Charge-offsCharge-offs(50)(64)— (12)(37)— (163)Charge-offs(3)— — — (2)(5)
RecoveriesRecoveries50 26 5 292 176 — 549 Recoveries3 48 69 44 93 257 
Balance at end of periodBalance at end of period$6,366 $6,827 $23,140 $12,179 $1,641 $— $50,153 Balance at end of period$22,690 $4,022 $5,863 $19,858 $1,088 $53,521 
For the three months ended
September 30, 2020
For the three months ended September 30, 2021For the three months ended September 30, 2021
Allowance for credit losses on loansAllowance for credit losses on loansAllowance for credit losses on loans
Balance at beginning of periodBalance at beginning of period$4,979 $2,765 $8,860 $17,685 $4,220 $— $38,509 Balance at beginning of period$33,037 $6,350 $4,404 $8,818 $1,267 $53,876 
Credit loss (benefit) expenseCredit loss (benefit) expense(106)5,166 30,131 (1,891)(464)— 32,836 Credit loss (benefit) expense(9,902)515 1,962 3,081 235 (4,109)
Charge-offsCharge-offs— (64)(50)(12)(37)(163)
RecoveriesRecoveries5 26 50 292 176 549 
Balance at end of periodBalance at end of period$23,140 $6,827 $6,366 $12,179 $1,641 $50,153 
For the nine months ended September 30, 2022For the nine months ended September 30, 2022
Allowance for credit losses on loansAllowance for credit losses on loans
Balance at beginning of periodBalance at beginning of period$25,504 $5,884 $5,039 $11,155 $1,268 $48,850 
Credit loss (benefit) expenseCredit loss (benefit) expense(2,865)(2,003)720 8,612 (128)4,336 
Charge-offsCharge-offs(575)(2,252)(12,037)(6)(541)— (15,411)Charge-offs(3)(18)— (56)(358)(435)
RecoveriesRecoveries29 2 32 320 33 — 416 Recoveries54 159 104 147 306 770 
Balance at end of periodBalance at end of period$4,327 $5,681 $26,986 $16,108 $3,248 $— $56,350 Balance at end of period$22,690 $4,022 $5,863 $19,858 $1,088 $53,521 
For the nine months ended
September 30, 2021		For the nine months ended
September 30, 2021		For the nine months ended September 30, 2021
Allowance for credit losses on loansAllowance for credit losses on loansAllowance for credit losses on loans
Balance at beginning of periodBalance at beginning of period$5,390 $15,054 $26,703 $11,818 $1,770 $— $60,735 Balance at beginning of period$26,703 $15,054 $5,390 $11,818 $1,770 $60,735 
Credit loss expense (benefit)958 (8,225)(3,336)284 (705)— (11,024)
Credit loss (benefit) expenseCredit loss (benefit) expense(3,336)(8,225)958 284 (705)(11,024)
Charge-offsCharge-offs(83)(64)(345)(254)(193)— (939)Charge-offs(345)(64)(83)(254)(193)(939)
RecoveriesRecoveries101 62 118 331 769 — 1,381 Recoveries118 62 101 331 769 1,381 
Balance at end of periodBalance at end of period$6,366 $6,827 $23,140 $12,179 $1,641 $— $50,153 Balance at end of period$23,140 $6,827 $6,366 $12,179 $1,641 $50,153 
For the nine months ended
September 30, 2020
Allowance for credit losses on loans
Balance at beginning of period$1,458 $2,893 $9,883 $2,002 $591 $25 $16,852 
Impact of CECL adoption2,416 (1,109)(5,395)3,833 2,981 (25)2,701 
Credit loss (benefit) expense(275)6,120 34,208 10,749 (727)— 50,075 
Initial allowance for credit losses on purchased with credit deterioration (“PCD”) loans1,221 26 260 109 1,023 — 2,639 
Charge-offs(575)(2,253)(12,062)(1,351)(723)— (16,964)
Recoveries82 4 92 766 103 — 1,047 
Balance at end of period$4,327 $5,681 $26,986 $16,108 $3,248 $— $56,350 
A loan is considered collateral dependent when the borrower is experiencing financial difficulty and repayment is expected to be provided substantially through the operation or sale of the collateral.collateral and, therefore, is classified as non-accruing. At September 30, 20212022 and December 31, 2020,2021, the Company had collateral dependent loans with an amortized cost balance as follows: commercial real estate - investor of $3.9 million and industrial of $416,000 and $1.9$3.6 million, respectively, commercial real estate - owner occupied of $12.5$2.0 million and $13.8$11.9 million, respectively, and commercial real estate - investorand industrial of $8.5 million$321,000 and $18.3 million,$277,000, respectively. In addition, the Company had residential and consumer loans collateralized by residential real estate, which are in the process of foreclosure, with an amortized cost balance of $669,000$1.1 million and $1.4 million$438,000 at September 30, 20212022 and December 31, 2020,2021, respectively. At both September 30, 20212022 and December 31, 2020,2021, the amount of foreclosed residential real estate property held by the Company was $106,000.$0 and $106,000, respectively.









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The following table presents the recorded investment in non-accrual loans, by loan portfolio segment as of September 30, 20212022 and December 31, 20202021 (in thousands):
September 30,December 31,September 30,December 31,
2021202020222021
Commercial real estate – investorCommercial real estate – investor$9,866 $3,614 
Commercial real estate – owner occupiedCommercial real estate – owner occupied1,976 11,904 
Commercial and industrialCommercial and industrial$418 $1,908 Commercial and industrial321 277 
Commercial real estate – owner occupied12,524 13,751 
Commercial real estate – investor8,506 18,287 
Residential real estateResidential real estate5,505 8,671 Residential real estate5,958 6,114 
Consumer3,351 4,246 
Other consumerOther consumer3,377 3,585 
$30,304 $46,863 $21,498 $25,494 
 
At September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, the non-accrual loans were included in the allowance for credit loss calculation and the Company did not recognize or accrue interest income on these loans. At September 30, 20212022, there was one PPP loan for $21,000 that was past due greater than 90 days and still accruing interest. Per Small Business Association (“SBA”) guidelines, the SBA will pay accrued interest through the deferral period up to a maximum of 120 days past due. Given these servicing guidelines, PPP loans that are 90 to120 days past due will be reported as accruing loans. At December 31, 2020,2021, there were no loanswas one loan for $46,000 that werewas 90 days or greater past due and still accruing interest.interest that was fully paid on January 14, 2022.
The following table presents the aging of the recorded investment in past due loans as of September 30, 20212022 and December 31, 20202021 by loan portfolio segment (in thousands):
30-59
Days
Past Due		60-89
Days
Past Due		90 Days or Greater Past DueTotal
Past Due		Loans Not
Past Due		Total30-59
Days
Past Due		60-89
Days
Past Due		90 Days or Greater Past DueTotal
Past Due		Loans Not
Past Due		Total
September 30, 2021
September 30, 2022September 30, 2022
Commercial real estate – investorCommercial real estate – investor$— $968 $2,025 $2,993 $5,004,644 $5,007,637 
Commercial real estate – owner occupiedCommercial real estate – owner occupied428 5,613 85 6,126 977,658 983,784 
Commercial and industrialCommercial and industrial$1,797 $— $354 $2,151 $455,523 $457,674 Commercial and industrial1,472 450 — 1,922 650,698 652,620 
Residential real estateResidential real estate6 1,821 2,136 3,963 2,809,246 2,813,209 
Other consumerOther consumer671 417 1,801 2,889 258,621 261,510 
$2,577 $9,269 $6,047 $17,893 $9,700,867 $9,718,760 
December 31, 2021December 31, 2021
Commercial real estate – investorCommercial real estate – investor$1,717 $102 $1,709 $3,528 $4,374,533 $4,378,061 
Commercial real estate – owner occupiedCommercial real estate – owner occupied515 — 6,992 7,507 1,116,466 1,123,973 Commercial real estate – owner occupied599 — 575 1,174 1,053,891 1,055,065 
Commercial real estate – investor1,074 95 1,663 2,832 3,920,151 3,922,983 
Commercial and industrialCommercial and industrial25 151 277 453 448,771 449,224 
Residential real estateResidential real estate308 2,427 2,136 4,871 2,396,369 2,401,240 Residential real estate9,705 1,586 2,675 13,966 2,465,735 2,479,701 
Consumer1,255 369 2,626 4,250 271,712 275,962 
Other consumerOther consumer339 322 2,946 3,607 257,212 260,819 
$4,949 $2,891 $13,771 $21,611 $8,160,221 $8,181,832 $12,385 $2,161 $8,182 $22,728 $8,600,142 $8,622,870 
December 31, 2020
Commercial and industrial$3,050 $628 $327 $4,005 $466,651 $470,656 
Commercial real estate – owner occupied1,015 — 7,871 8,886 1,136,179 1,145,065 
Commercial real estate – investor8,897 3,233 11,122 23,252 3,468,212 3,491,464 
Residential real estate15,156 3,164 4,238 22,558 2,286,901 2,309,459 
Consumer978 533 3,568 5,079 334,383 339,462 
$29,096 $7,558 $27,126 $63,780 $7,692,326 $7,756,106 
The Company classifies certain loans as troubled debt restructuredrestructuring (“TDR”) loans when credit terms to a borrower in financial difficulty are modified. The modifications may include a reduction in rate, an extension in term, the capitalization of past due amounts and/or the restructuring of scheduled principal payments. Residential real estate and consumer loans where the borrower’s debt is discharged in a bankruptcy filing are also considered TDR loans. For these loans, the Bank retains its security interest in the real estate collateral. At September 30, 20212022 and December 31, 2020,2021, TDR loans totaled $19.6$16.1 million and $17.5$23.6 million, respectively. IncludedAt September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, there were $10.0 million and $11.3 million, respectively, of TDR loans included in the non-accrual loan total at September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020 were $10.0 million and $5.5 million, respectively, of TDR loans.totals. At September 30, 2021 and2022 the Company had a $667,000 specific reserve allocated to a loan that was classified as a TDR loan. At December 31, 2020,2021, the Company had no specific reserves allocated to loans that arewere classified as TDR loans. Non-accrual loans which become TDR loans are generally returned to accrual status after six months of performance. In addition to the TDR loans included in non-accrual loans, the Company also has TDR loans classified as accruing loans, which totaled $9.6$6.1 million and $12.0$12.3 million at September 30, 20212022 and December 31, 2020,2021, respectively. 
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The following table presents information about TDR loans which occurred during the three and nine months ended September 30, 20212022 and 20202021 (dollars in thousands):
Number of LoansPre-modification
Recorded Investment		Post-modification
Recorded Investment
Three months ended September 30, 2022Three months ended September 30, 2022
Troubled debt restructurings:Troubled debt restructurings:
Other consumerOther consumer3 $114 $124 
Number of LoansPre-modification
Recorded Investment		Post-modification
Recorded Investment
Three months ended September 30, 2021Three months ended September 30, 2021Three months ended September 30, 2021
Troubled debt restructurings:Troubled debt restructurings:Troubled debt restructurings:
Commercial real estate - owner occupiedCommercial real estate - owner occupied1 $93 $110 Commercial real estate - owner occupied1 $93 $110 
Three months ended September 30, 2020
Nine months ended September 30, 2022Nine months ended September 30, 2022
Troubled debt restructurings:Troubled debt restructurings:Troubled debt restructurings:
Commercial real estate – investor1 $928 $993 
Residential real estate1 418 418 
Consumer1 16 16 
Commercial and industrialCommercial and industrial1 $65 $65 
Other consumerOther consumer6 1,105 1,233 
Nine months ended September 30, 2021Nine months ended September 30, 2021Nine months ended September 30, 2021
Troubled debt restructurings:Troubled debt restructurings:Troubled debt restructurings:
Commercial real estate – investorCommercial real estate – investor1$4,903 $4,903 
Commercial real estate - owner occupiedCommercial real estate - owner occupied1 $93 $110 Commercial real estate - owner occupied193 110 
Commercial real estate – investor1 4,903 4,903 
Residential real estateResidential real estate3 244 336 Residential real estate3244336
Consumer2 26 33 
Nine months ended September 30, 2020
Troubled debt restructurings:
Commercial real estate - owner occupied1$1,112 $1,143 
Commercial real estate – investor1928993
Residential real estate5849865
Consumer5175193
Other consumerOther consumer22633
There were no TDR loans that defaulted during the three and nine months ended September 30, 20212022, which were modified within the preceding year. There was 1one TDR commercial real estate - investor loan for $923,000 that defaulted during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021, which was modified within the preceding year and the loan is now current. There were no TDR loans that defaulted during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 which were modified within the preceding year.
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic and its economic impact on customers, short-term modification programs that comply with the CARES Act, extended by the CRRSA Act, were implemented to provide temporary payment relief to those borrowers directly impacted by COVID-19. The Commercial Borrower Relief Program allowed for the deferral of principal and interest or principal only. All payments received will first be applied to all accrued and unpaid interest and the balance, if any, on account of unpaid principal, then to fees, expenses and other amounts due to the Bank. Monthly payments will continue until the maturity date when all then unpaid principal, interest, fees, and all other charges are due and payable to the Bank. The Consumer Borrower Relief Program allowed for the deferral of principal and interest. The deferred payments along with interest accrued during the deferral period are due and payable on the maturity date. Provided these loans were currentwas subsequently paid in full as of either December 31, 2019 or the dateJune 30, 2022.
Note 6. Deposits
The major types of the modification, these loans are not considered TDR loansdeposits at September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021 were as follows (in thousands):
Type of AccountSeptember 30,December 31,
20222021
Non-interest-bearing$2,325,547 $2,412,056 
Interest-bearing checking3,909,864 4,201,736 
Money market deposit749,229 736,090 
Savings1,570,472 1,607,933 
Time deposits1,404,357 775,001 
Total deposits$9,959,469 $9,732,816 
Included in time deposits at September 30, 2022 and will not be reported as past due during the deferral period.December 31, 2021 was $94.1 million and $145.4 million, respectively, in deposits of $250,000 or more. Time deposits also include brokered deposits of $828.7 million and $25.0 million at September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively.
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Note 6. Deposits7. Borrowed Funds
The major types of depositsBorrowed funds at September 30, 20212022 and December 31, 20202021 were as follows (in thousands):
Type of AccountSeptember 30,December 31,
20212020
Non-interest-bearing$2,467,952 $2,133,195 
Interest-bearing checking4,013,565 3,646,866 
Money market deposit816,691 783,521 
Savings1,620,447 1,491,251 
Time deposits855,442 1,372,783 
Total deposits$9,774,097 $9,427,616 
September 30,December 31,
20222021
FHLB advances$514,200 $— 
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase with customers96,289 118,769 
Other borrowings194,914 229,141 
Total borrowed funds$805,403 $347,910 
Included in time deposits atAt September 30, 20212022, there were $500.0 million of short-term advances and $14.2 million of overnight borrowings from the FHLB, as compared to $0 at December 31, 2020 was $137.72021.
In March 2022, the Company redeemed $35.0 million and $409.5 million, respectively, in deposits of $250,000 or more.subordinated debt due September 30, 2026. The debt carried an interest rate of 4.14% based on a floating rate of three months LIBOR plus 392 basis points.

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Note 7.8. Fair Value Measurements
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. 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 price in the principal (or most advantageous) market used to measure the fair value of the asset or liability shall not be adjusted for transaction costs. An orderly transaction is a transaction that assumes exposure to the market for a period prior to the measurement date to allow for marketing activities that are usual and customary for transactions involving such assets and liabilities; it is not a forced transaction. Market participants are buyers and sellers in the principal market that are (i) independent, (ii) knowledgeable, (iii) able to transact and (iv) willing to transact.
The Company uses valuation techniques that are consistent with the market approach, the income approach and/or the cost approach. The market approach uses prices and other relevant information generated by market transactions involving identical or comparable assets and liabilities. The income approach uses valuation techniques to convert future amounts, such as cash flows or earnings, to a single present amount on a discounted basis. The cost approach is based on the amount that currently would be required to replace the service capacity of an asset (replacement costs). Valuation techniques should be consistently applied. Inputs to valuation techniques refer to the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability. Inputs may be observable, meaning those that reflect the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability and developed based on market data obtained from independent sources, or unobservable, meaning those that reflect the reporting entity’s own assumptions about the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability and developed based on the best information available in the circumstances. In that regard, a fair value hierarchy has been established for valuation inputs that gives the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs. The fair value hierarchy is as follows:
Level 1 Inputs – Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the reporting entity has the ability to access at the measurement date.
Level 2 Inputs – Inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly. These include quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability (for example, interest rates, volatilities, prepayment speeds, loss severities, credit risks and default rates) or inputs that are derived principally from or corroborated by observable market data by correlations or other means.
Level 3 Inputs – Significant unobservable inputs that reflect an entity’s own assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the assets or liabilities.
Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value
A description of the valuation methodologies used for assets and liabilities measured at fair value, as well as the general classification of such instruments pursuant to the valuation hierarchy, is set forth below. Certain financial assets and financial liabilities are measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis, that is, the instruments are not measured at fair value on an ongoing basis but are subject to fair value adjustments in certain circumstances (for example, when there is evidence of impairment).
Debt Securities Available-for-Sale
Debt securities classified as available-for-sale are reported at fair value. Fair value for these debt securities is determined using inputs other than quoted prices that are based on market observable information (Level 2). Level 2 debt securities are priced through third-party pricing services or security industry sources that actively participate in the buying and selling of securities. Prices obtained from these sources include market quotations and matrix pricing. Matrix pricing is a mathematical technique used principally to value certain debt securities without relying exclusively on quoted prices for the specific securities, but comparing the debt securities to benchmark or comparable debt securities.
Equity Investments
Equity investments with readily determinable fair value are reported at fair value. Fair value for these investments is primarily determined using a quoted price in an active market or exchange (Level 1) or using inputs other than quoted prices that are based on market observable information (Level 2). Fair value for certain securities, including convertible preferred stock, was determined using broker or dealer quotes with limited levels of activity and price transparency (Level 3). Equity securitiesinvestments without readily determinable fair values are carried at cost less impairment, if any, plus or minus adjustments resulting from observable price changes in orderly transactions for the identical or similar investment of the same issuer.
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observable price changes in orderly transactions for the identical or similar investment of the same issuer (measurement alternative).
Interest Rate Derivatives
The Company’s interest rate swaps and cap contracts are reported at fair value utilizing discounted cash flow models provided by an independent, third-party and observable market data (Level 2). When entering into an interest rate swap or cap contract, the Company is exposed to fair value changes due to interest rate movements, and also the potential nonperformance of the contract counterparty.
Other Real Estate Owned and Loans Individually Measured for Impairment
Other real estate owned and loans measured for impairment based on the fair value of the underlying collateral are recorded at estimated fair value, less estimated selling costs. Fair value is based on independent appraisals (Level 3).
The following table summarizes financial assets and financial liabilities measured at fair value as of September 30, 20212022 and December 31, 2020,2021, segregated by the level of the valuation inputs within the fair value hierarchy utilized to measure fair value (in thousands):
 Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using:  Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using:
Total Fair
Value		Level 1
Inputs		Level 2
Inputs		Level 3
Inputs		Total Fair
Value		Level 1
Inputs		Level 2
Inputs		Level 3
Inputs
September 30, 2021
September 30, 2022September 30, 2022
Items measured on a recurring basis:Items measured on a recurring basis:Items measured on a recurring basis:
Debt securities available-for-saleDebt securities available-for-sale$314,620 $— $314,620 $— Debt securities available-for-sale$470,300 $— $470,300 $— 
Equity investmentsEquity investments91,191 13,658 75,177 2,356 Equity investments62,343 566 61,777 — 
Interest rate derivative assetInterest rate derivative asset27,503 — 27,503 — Interest rate derivative asset122,605 — 122,605 — 
Interest rate derivative liabilityInterest rate derivative liability(27,589)— (27,589)— Interest rate derivative liability(122,618)— (122,618)— 
Items measured on a non-recurring basis:Items measured on a non-recurring basis:Items measured on a non-recurring basis:
Equity investments10,123 — — 10,123 
Other real estate owned106 — — 106 
Loans measured for impairment based on the fair value of the underlying collateral22,114 — — 22,114 
December 31, 2020
Equity investments (1)
Equity investments (1)
19,379 — — 19,379 
Loans measured for impairment based on the fair value of the underlying collateral (2)
Loans measured for impairment based on the fair value of the underlying collateral (2)
7,268 — — 7,268 
December 31, 2021December 31, 2021
Items measured on a recurring basis:Items measured on a recurring basis:Items measured on a recurring basis:
Debt securities available-for-saleDebt securities available-for-sale$183,302 $— $183,302 $— Debt securities available-for-sale$568,255 $— $568,255 $— 
Equity investmentsEquity investments107,079 104,539 — 2,540 Equity investments90,726 14,608 73,400 2,718 
Interest rate derivative assetInterest rate derivative asset45,289 — 45,289 — Interest rate derivative asset22,787 — 22,787 — 
Interest rate derivative liabilityInterest rate derivative liability(45,429)— (45,429)— Interest rate derivative liability(22,855)— (22,855)— 
Items measured on a non-recurring basis:Items measured on a non-recurring basis:Items measured on a non-recurring basis:
Equity investmentsEquity investments10,429 — — 10,429 
Other real estate ownedOther real estate owned106 — — 106 Other real estate owned106 — — 106 
Loans measured for impairment based on the fair value of the underlying collateral35,366 — — 35,366 
Loans measured for impairment based on the fair value of the underlying collateral (2)
Loans measured for impairment based on the fair value of the underlying collateral (2)
16,233 — — 16,233 
(1)    Primarily consists of $16.8 million of equity investments measured under the measurement alternative, which included a $2.5 million unrealized gain for the three months ended September 30, 2022.
(2) Primarily consists of commercial loans, which are collateral dependent. The amounts are based on independent appraisals, which may be adjusted by management for qualitative factors, such as economic factors and estimated liquidation expenses. The range may vary but is generally 0% to 8% on the discount for costs to sell and 0% to 10% on appraisal adjustments.

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The following table reconciles, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 20212022 and 2020,2021, the beginning and ending balances for equity investments and debt securities available-for-sale that are recognized at fair value on a recurring basis, in the consolidated statementsConsolidated Statements of financial condition,Financial Condition, using significant unobservable inputs (in thousands):
For the Three Months Ended September 30,For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
2021202020212020For the Three Months Ended September 30,For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
Equity InvestmentsDebt SecuritiesEquity InvestmentsDebt Securities2022202120222021
Beginning balanceBeginning balance$2,978 $2,402 $2,540 $25 Beginning balance$— $2,978 $2,718 $2,540 
Total losses included in earningsTotal losses included in earnings(622)— (184)— Total losses included in earnings— (622)— (184)
Purchases— — — 2,377 
Transfers out of Level 3Transfers out of Level 3— — (2,718)— 
Ending balanceEnding balance$2,356 $2,402 $2,356 $2,402 Ending balance$— $2,356 $— $2,356 
There were no debt securities in Level 3 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021. There were no equity securities in Level 3 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020. The Company recognizes transfers between levels of the valuation hierarchy at the end of the applicable reporting periods. There were no transfers into or out of Level 3 for the three months ended September 30, 2022. During the nine months ended September 30, 2022, the Company executed its right to convert $2.7 million of preferred stock into common stock, which resulted in a transfer from Level 3 into Level 1. There were no transfers into or out of Level 3 assets orand liabilities in the fair value hierarchy for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020.2021.

Assets and Liabilities Disclosed at Fair Value
A description of the valuation methodologies used for assets and liabilities disclosed at fair value, as well as the general classification of such instruments pursuant to the valuation hierarchy is set forth below.
Cash and Due from Banks
For cash and due from banks, the carrying amount approximates fair value.
Debt Securities Held-to-Maturity
Debt securities classified as held-to-maturity are carried at amortized cost, as the Company has the positive intent and ability to hold these debt securities to maturity. The Company determines the fair value of the debt securities utilizing Level 2 and, infrequently, Level 3 inputs. Most of the Company’s investment and mortgage-backeddebt securities are fixed income instruments that are not quoted on an exchange, but are bought and sold in active markets. Prices for these instruments are obtained through third-party pricing vendors or security industry sources that actively participate in the buying and selling of debt securities. Prices obtained from these sources include market quotations and matrix pricing. Matrix pricing is a mathematical technique used principally to value certain debt securities without relying exclusively on quoted prices for the specific debt securities, but comparing the debt securities to benchmark or comparable debt securities.
Management’s policy is to obtain and review all available documentation from the third-party pricing service relating to their fair value determinations, including their methodology and summary of inputs. Management reviews this documentation, makes inquiries of the third-party pricing service and decides as to the level of the valuation inputs. Based on the Company’s review of the available documentation from the third-party pricing service, management concluded that Level 2 inputs were utilized for all securities except for certain state and municipal obligations, known as Bond Anticipation Notes (“BANs”),bond anticipation notes, as well as certain debt securities where management utilized Level 3 inputs, such as broker or dealer quotes with limited levels of activity and price transparency.
Restricted Equity Investments
The fair value for Federal Home Loan Bank of New York, and Federal Reserve Bank stock, and Atlantic Community Bankers Bank is its carrying value since this is the amount for which it could be redeemed. There is no active market for this stock and the Company is required to maintain a minimum investment as stipulated by the respective agencies.entities.
Loans Receivable and Loans Held-for-Sale
Fair values are estimated for portfolios of loans with similar financial characteristics. Loans are segregated by type such as residential real estate, consumer and commercial. Each loan category is further segmented into fixed and adjustable rate interest terms.
Fair value of performing and non-performing loans was estimated by discounting the future cash flows, net of estimated prepayments, at a rate for which similar loans would be originated to new borrowers with similar terms.
The fair value of loans was measured using the exit price notion.
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Deposits Other than Time Deposits
The fair value of deposits with no stated maturity, such as non-interest-bearing demand deposits, savings, and interest-bearing checking accounts and money market accounts is, by definition, equal to the amount payable on demand. The related insensitivity of the majority of these deposits to interest rate changes creates a significant inherent value which is not reflected in the fair value reported.
Time Deposits
The fair value of time deposits is based on the discounted value of contractual cash flows. The discount rate is estimated using the rates currently offered for deposits of similar remaining maturities.
Securities Sold Under Agreements to Repurchase with Retail Customers
Fair value approximates the carrying amount as these borrowings are payable on demand and the interest rate adjusts monthly.
Borrowed Funds
Fair value estimates are based on discounting contractual cash flows using rates which approximate the rates offered for borrowings of similar remaining maturities.
The book value and estimated fair value of the Company’s significant financial instruments not recorded at fair value as of September 30, 20212022 and December 31, 20202021 are presented in the following tables (in thousands):
 Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using:  Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using:
Book
Value		Level 1
Inputs		Level 2
Inputs		Level 3
Inputs		Book
Value		Level 1
Inputs		Level 2
Inputs		Level 3
Inputs
September 30, 2021
September 30, 2022September 30, 2022
Financial Assets:Financial Assets:
Cash and due from banksCash and due from banks$170,668 $170,668 $— $— 
Debt securities held-to-maturityDebt securities held-to-maturity1,027,712 — 893,044 12,382 
Restricted equity investmentsRestricted equity investments77,556 — — 77,556 
Loans receivable, net and loans held-for-saleLoans receivable, net and loans held-for-sale9,676,037 — — 8,992,317 
Financial Liabilities:Financial Liabilities:
Deposits other than time depositsDeposits other than time deposits8,555,112 — 8,555,112 — 
Time depositsTime deposits1,404,357 — 1,365,574 — 
FHLB advances and other borrowingsFHLB advances and other borrowings709,114 — 722,430 — 
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase with customersSecurities sold under agreements to repurchase with customers96,289 96,289 — — 
December 31, 2021December 31, 2021
Financial Assets:Financial Assets:Financial Assets:
Cash and due from banksCash and due from banks$981,126 $981,126 $— $— Cash and due from banks$204,949 $204,949 $— $— 
Debt securities held-to-maturityDebt securities held-to-maturity1,125,382 — 1,125,486 17,895 Debt securities held-to-maturity1,139,193 — 1,138,529 14,215 
Restricted equity investmentsRestricted equity investments53,017 — — 53,017 Restricted equity investments53,195 — — 53,195 
Loans receivable, net and loans held-for-saleLoans receivable, net and loans held-for-sale8,153,389 — — 8,140,267 Loans receivable, net and loans held-for-sale8,583,352 — — 8,533,506 
Financial Liabilities:Financial Liabilities:Financial Liabilities:
Deposits other than time depositsDeposits other than time deposits8,918,655 — 8,918,655 — Deposits other than time deposits8,957,815 — 8,957,815 — 
Time depositsTime deposits855,442 — 857,767 — Time deposits775,001 — 773,766 — 
Other borrowingsOther borrowings228,887 — 256,577 — Other borrowings229,141 — 251,491 — 
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase with retail customers143,292 143,292 — — 
December 31, 2020
Financial Assets:
Cash and due from banks$1,272,134 $1,272,134 $— $— 
Debt securities held-to-maturity937,253 — 952,365 16,101 
Restricted equity investments51,705 — — 51,705 
Loans receivable, net and loans held-for-sale7,750,381 — — 7,806,743 
Financial Liabilities:
Deposits other than time deposits8,054,833 — 8,054,833 — 
Time deposits1,372,783 — 1,383,173 — 
FHLB advances and other borrowings235,471 — 251,798 — 
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase with retail customers128,454 128,454 — — 
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase with customersSecurities sold under agreements to repurchase with customers118,769 118,769 — — 
Limitations
Fair value estimates are made at a specific point in time, based on relevant market information and information about the financial instrument. These estimates do not reflect any premium or discount that could result from offering for sale at one time the Company’s entire holdings of a particular financial instrument. Because a limited market exists for a significant portion of the Company’s financial instruments, fair value estimates are based on judgments regarding future expected loss experience,
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current economic conditions, risk characteristics of various financial instruments and other significant unobservable inputs. These estimates are subjective in nature and involve uncertainties and matters of significant judgment and, therefore, cannot be determined with precision. Changes in assumptions could significantly affect the estimates.
Fair value estimates are based on existing balance sheet financial instruments without attempting to estimate the value of anticipated future business and the value of assets and liabilities that are not considered financial instruments. Significant assets and liabilities that are not considered financial assets or liabilities include premises and equipment, bank owned life insurance, deferred tax assets and goodwill. In addition, the tax ramifications related to the realization of the unrealized gains and losses can have a significant effect on fair value estimates and have not been considered in the estimates.

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Note 8.9. Derivatives, Hedging Activities and Other Financial Instruments
The Company enters into derivative financial instruments which involve, to varying degrees, interest rate, market and credit risk. The Company manages these risks as part of its asset and liability management process and through credit policies and procedures, seeking to minimize counterparty credit risk by establishing credit limits and collateral agreements. The Company utilizes certain derivative financial instruments to enhance its ability to manage interest rate risk that exists as part of its ongoing business operations. The derivative financial instruments entered into by the Company are an economic hedge of a derivative offering to Bankits customers. The Company does not use derivative financial instruments for trading purposes.
Customer Derivatives – Interest Rate Swaps and Cap Contracts
The Company enters into interest rate swaps that allow commercial loan customers to effectively convert a variable-rate commercial loan agreement to a fixed-rate commercial loan agreement. Under these agreements, the Company enters into a variable-rate loan agreement with a customer in addition to an interest rate swap agreement, which serves to effectively swap the customer’s variable-rate loan into a fixed-rate loan. The Company then enters into a corresponding swap agreement with a third party in order to economically hedge its exposure through the customer agreement. The Company also enters into interest rate cap contracts that enable commercial loan customers to lock in a cap on a variable-rate commercial loan agreement. This feature prevents the loan from repricing to a level that exceeds the cap contract’s specified interest rate, which serves to hedge the risk from rising interest rates. The Company then enters into an offsetting interest rate cap contract with a third party in order to economically hedge its exposure through the customer agreement.
The interest rate swaps and cap contracts with both the customers and third parties are not designated as hedges under FASB Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 815, Derivatives and Hedging, and are marked to market through earnings. As the interest rate swaps and cap contracts are structured to offset each other, changes to the underlying benchmark interest rates considered in the valuation of these instruments do not result in an impact to earnings; however, there may be fair value adjustments related to credit quality variations between counterparties, which may impact earnings as required by FASB ASC Topic 820, Fair Value Measurements. The Company recognized gainsa gain of $14,000$19,000 and $55,000$56,000 in othercommercial loan swap income resulting from the fair value adjustmentsadjustment for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021,2022, respectively, as compared to gains of $15,000$14,000 and $364,000 in other income resulting from fair value adjustments$55,000 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020,2021, respectively. The notional amount of derivatives not designated as hedging instruments was $925.4 million$1.30 billion and $725.9$938.7 million at September 30, 20212022 and December 31, 2020,2021, respectively.

The table below presents the fair value of derivatives not designated as hedging instruments as well as their location on the consolidated statements of financial condition (in thousands):
Fair ValueFair Value
Balance Sheet LocationBalance Sheet LocationSeptember 30,December 31,Balance Sheet LocationSeptember 30,December 31,
2021202020222021
Other assetsOther assets$27,503 $45,289 Other assets$122,605 $22,787 
Other liabilitiesOther liabilities27,589 45,429 Other liabilities122,618 22,855 
Credit Risk-Related Contingent Features
The Company is a party to International Swaps and Derivatives Association agreements with third party broker-dealers that require a minimum dollar transfer amount upon a margin call. This requirement is dependent on certain specified credit measures. The amount of collateral posted with third parties was $26.5 million$40,000 and $46.5$19.8 million at September 30, 20212022 and December 31, 2020,2021, respectively. The amount of collateral received from third parties was $112.1 million and $0 at September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively. The amount of collateral posted with third parties and received from third parties is deemed to be sufficient to collateralize both the fair market value change as well as any additional amounts that may be required as a result of a change in the specified credit measures. The aggregate fair value of all derivative financial instruments in a liability position with credit measure contingencies and entered into with third parties was $27.6$122.6 million and $45.4$22.9 million at September 30, 20212022 and December 31, 2020,2021, respectively.
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Note 9.10. Leases
A lease is defined as a contract, or part of a contract, that conveys the right to control the use of identified property, plant or equipment for a period of time in exchange for consideration. The Company’s leases are comprised of real estate property for branches, automated teller machine locations and office space with terms extending through 2050.2038. The Company has 1one existing finance lease, which has a lease term through 2029.
The following table represents the classification of the Company’s right-of-use (“ROU”) assets and lease liabilities on the consolidated statements of financial condition (in thousands):
September 30,December 31,September 30,December 31,
2021202020222021
Lease ROU AssetsLease ROU AssetsClassificationLease ROU AssetsClassification
Operating lease ROU assetsOperating lease ROU assetsOther assets$21,117 $22,555 Operating lease ROU assetsOther assets$19,474 $17,442 
Finance lease ROU assetFinance lease ROU assetPremises and equipment, net1,545 1,694 Finance lease ROU assetPremises and equipment, net1,347 1,495 
Total lease ROU assetsTotal lease ROU assets$22,662 $24,249 Total lease ROU assets$20,821 $18,937 
Lease LiabilitiesLease LiabilitiesLease Liabilities
Operating lease liabilities (1)
Operating lease liabilities (1)
Other liabilities$21,713 $22,990 
Operating lease liabilities (1)
Other liabilities$20,430 $17,982 
Finance lease liabilityFinance lease liabilityOther borrowings1,954 2,100 Finance lease liabilityOther borrowings1,750 1,904 
Total lease liabilitiesTotal lease liabilities$23,667 $25,090 Total lease liabilities$22,180 $19,886 
(1) Operating lease liabilities excludes liabilities for future rent and estimated lease termination payments related to closed branches of $5.3$8.2 million and $7.4 million as ofat both September 30, 20212022 and December 31, 2020, respectively.2021.
The calculated amount of the ROU assets and lease liabilities are impacted by the lease term and the discount rate used to calculate the present value of the minimum lease payments. Lease agreements often include one or more options to renew the lease at the Company’s discretion. If the exercise of a renewal option is considered to be reasonably certain, the Company includes the extended term in the calculation of the ROU asset and lease liability. For the discount rate, Leases (Topic 842) requires the Company to use the rate implicit in the lease, provided the rate is readily determinable. As this rate is rarely determinable, the Company utilizes its incremental borrowing rate, at lease inception, over a similar term. For operating leases existing prior to January 1, 2019, the Company used the incremental borrowing rate for the remaining lease term as of January 1, 2019. For the finance lease, the Company utilized its incremental borrowing rate at lease inception.
September 30,December 31,September 30,December 31,
2021202020222021
Weighted-Average Remaining Lease TermWeighted-Average Remaining Lease TermWeighted-Average Remaining Lease Term
Operating leasesOperating leases7.98 years7.77 yearsOperating leases7.04 years8.22 years
Finance leaseFinance lease7.85 years8.59 yearsFinance lease6.85 years7.59 years
Weighted-Average Discount RateWeighted-Average Discount RateWeighted-Average Discount Rate
Operating leasesOperating leases2.94 %3.01 %Operating leases2.84 %2.97 %
Finance leaseFinance lease5.63 5.63 Finance lease5.63 5.63 






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The following table represents lease expenses and other lease information (in thousands):
Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
20212020202120202022202120222021
Lease ExpenseLease ExpenseLease Expense
Operating lease expenseOperating lease expense$1,498 $1,585 $4,459 $4,898 Operating lease expense$1,159 $1,498 $3,857 $4,459 
Finance lease expense:Finance lease expense:Finance lease expense:
Amortization of ROU assetsAmortization of ROU assets50 43 149 124 Amortization of ROU assets49 50 149 149 
Interest on lease liabilities(1)
Interest on lease liabilities(1)
28 27 85 80 
Interest on lease liabilities(1)
24 28 76 85 
TotalTotal$1,576 $1,655 $4,693 $5,102 Total$1,232 $1,576 $4,082 $4,693 
Other InformationOther InformationOther Information
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:
Operating cash flows from operating leasesOperating cash flows from operating leases$1,322 $1,756 $4,119 $4,808 Operating cash flows from operating leases$955 $1,322 $3,366 $4,119 
Operating cash flows from finance leasesOperating cash flows from finance leases28 27 85 80 Operating cash flows from finance leases24 28 76 85 
Financing cash flows from finance leasesFinancing cash flows from finance leases50 47 146 141 Financing cash flows from finance leases52 50 154 146 
(1)Included in borrowed funds interest expense on the consolidated statements of income. All other costs are included in occupancy expense.
The Company previously announced plans to sell two branches, including owned premises and equipment, all deposits associated with the branches and selected performing loans to First Bank which is expected to take place in early December 2021. The Company also announced plans to consolidate 20 deposit gathering locations in late 2021 and early 2022. These plans have resulted in a shortened estimated useful life for premises and equipment and accelerated recognition of lease expenses associated with these branches. The effect on income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 is included in branch consolidation expenses and totaled $3.8 million, which are excluded above.
Future minimum payments for the finance lease and operating leases with initial or remaining terms of one year or more as of September 30, 20212022 were as follows (in thousands):
Finance LeaseOperating Leases
For the Twelve Months Ending September 30,
2022$307 $5,382 
2023307 3,782 
2024307 3,231 
2025307 2,927 
2026307 2,162 
Thereafter875 7,423 
Total2,410 24,907 
Less: Imputed interest(456)(3,194)
Total lease liabilities$1,954 $21,713 

Finance LeaseOperating Leases
For the Twelve Months Ending September 30,
2023$307 $4,268 
2024307 3,790 
2025307 3,841 
2026307 3,075 
2027307 2,198 
Thereafter568 5,721 
Total2,103 22,893 
Less: Imputed interest(353)(2,463)
Total lease liabilities$1,750 $20,430 

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Note 11. Variable Interest Entity
On April 1, 2022, the Company acquired a 60% ownership in Trident, and held a variable interest in the entity. Trident meets the definition of a variable interest entity (“VIE”) under ASC 810, Consolidation, for which the Company is considered the primary beneficiary (i.e. the party that has a controlling financial interest). In accordance with ASC 810, Consolidation, the Company has consolidated Trident’s assets and liabilities. For further discussion on the acquisition of Trident refer to Note 2 Business Combinations, to this Form 10-Q.

The summarized financial information for the Company’s consolidated VIE consisted of the following (in thousands):
As of September 30, 2022
Cash and cash equivalents$33,234 
Other assets1,079 
Total assets34,313 
Other liabilities31,906 
Net assets$2,407 

Note 10.12. Subsequent EventEvents

As previously disclosed, on November 4, 2021, the Company entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger (the “Merger Agreement”) with Partners Bancorp (“Partners”) and Coastal Merger Sub Corp. (“Merger Sub”). Pursuant to the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in the Merger Agreement, (i) Merger Sub would merge with and into Partners, with Partners as the surviving entity, and (ii) immediately thereafter, Partners would merge with and into the Company, with the Company as the surviving entity.

On November 4, 2021,9, 2022, the Company announcedand Partners entered into a Mutual Termination Agreement (the “Termination Agreement”) pursuant to which, among other things, the execution ofCompany and Partners mutually agreed to terminate the Merger Agreement and transactions contemplated thereby, which was filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on November 9, 2022. Each party will bear its own costs and expenses in connection with the terminated transaction, and neither party will pay a definitive agreement and plan of merger (the merger agreement)termination fee in connection with Partners Bancorp. (“Partners”), a multi-bank holding company operating under the brands of Virginia Partners Bank, Maryland Partners Bank, The Bank of Delmarva, and Liberty Bell Bank. The transaction is subject to receipttermination of the approvalMerger Agreement. The Termination Agreement also mutually releases the parties from any claims of Partners’ stockholdersliability to one another relating to the Merger Agreement and required regulatory approval. Subject to receipt of those approvals and fulfillment of other customary closing conditions, the Company expects to close the transaction in the first half of 2022.


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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
The Company and the Bank are not involved in any pending legal proceedings other than routine legal proceedings occurring in the ordinary course of business. Such routine legal proceedings in the aggregate are believed by management to be immaterial to the Company’s financial condition or results of operations.
Item 1A. Risk Factors
For a summary of risk factors relevant to the Company, see Part I, Item 1A, “Risk Factors,” in the 20202021 Form 10-K. There have been no material changes to risk factors relevant to the Company’s operations since December 31, 2020.2021. Additional risks not presently known to the Company, or that the Company currently deemeddeems immaterial, may also adversely affect the business, financial condition or results of operations.
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
On December 18, 2019, the Company announced the authorization by the Board of Directors to repurchase up to 5% of the Company’s outstanding common stock, or 2.5 million shares. The repurchase plan has no expiration date. On June 25, 2021, the Company announced the authorization by the Board of Directors to repurchase up to an additional 5% of the Company’s outstanding common stock, or 3.0 million shares. The Company repurchased 460,009 sharesdid not repurchase any shares of its common stock during the three month period ended September 30, 2021.2022. At September 30, 2021,2022, there were 3,559,1362,934,438 shares available for repurchase under the Company’s stock repurchase program.
PeriodTotal Number of
Shares Purchased		Average Price Paid per ShareTotal Number of
Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs		Maximum Number
of Shares that May
Yet Be Purchased
Under the Plans or
Programs
July 1, 2021 through July 31, 2021— — — 4,019,145 
August 1, 2021 through August 31, 2021206,288 $21.17 206,288 3,812,857 
September 1, 2021 through September 30, 2021253,721 20.98 253,721 3,559,136 
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities
Not Applicable.
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures
Not Applicable.
Item 5. Other Information

(a)On November 2, 2021, the Company and Grace Vallacchi, its Chief Risk Officer, amended and restated the terms of the Executive Employment Agreement and the Executive Change in Control Agreement between them, each dated October 23, 2017. The amendments to the Employment Agreement extended its term by one year, to July 31, 2024, with annual automatic renewals thereafter. The Amendments to the Executive Change in Control Agreement amended the amount payable to her in the event of a change in control to:

an amount equal to the sum of (i) Executive’s Salary and (ii) the greater of the cash incentive payment paid to the Executive for the prior fiscal year or the Target Cash Compensation for the current fiscal year (“Change in Control Payment”). In the event that the Company’s Board in good faith determines that the Change in Control occurred during such time as the Company is at least “adequately capitalized” (within the meaning of 12 U.S.C. § 1831o(b)) then the Change in Control Payment shall be multiplied by a factor of three (3), provided, however, that the total value of the Change in Control Payment (including any insurance benefits provided) shall not exceed three times the sum of the Executive’s Salary and the greater of the cash incentive payment paid to the Executive for the prior fiscal year or the Target Cash Compensation for the current fiscal year.
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Other than the above amendments (and certain nonsubstantive updates and technical corrections), the Employment Agreements and Change in Control Agreement remain unchanged. The revised agreements are attached as Exhibits 10.1 and 10.2 to this Quarterly Report, respectively, and are incorporated by reference herein.

(b)Not Applicable.

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Item 6. Exhibits
 
Exhibit No:Exhibit DescriptionReference
Employment Agreement between OceanFirst Financial Corp. and Grace M. VallacchiFiled here within this document
Change in Control Agreement between OceanFirst Financial Corp. and Grace M. VallacchiFiled here within this document
Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002Filed here within this document
Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002Filed here within this document
Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 as added by Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002Filed here within this document
101.0The following materials from the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2021,2022, formatted in XBRL (Extensible Business Reporting Language): (i) the Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition, (ii) the Consolidated Statements of Income, (iii) the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income, (iv) the Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity, (v) the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows and (vi) the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
104.0Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document and included in Exhibit 101)



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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
 
OceanFirst Financial Corp.
Registrant
DATE:November 4, 20219, 2022/s/ Christopher D. Maher
Christopher D. Maher
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
DATE:November 4, 20219, 2022/s/ Michael J. FitzpatrickPatrick S. Barrett
Michael J. FitzpatrickPatrick S. Barrett
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

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