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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, DC  20549

FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)

x

QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended March 31, 20202021

OR

¨

OR

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: 000-55084

Prudential Bancorp, Inc.Inc.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

Pennsylvania
46-2935427

Pennsylvania

46-2935427

(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization)

(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

1834 West Oregon Avenue

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

19145

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

(Zip Code)Code)

(215) 755-1500

(215) 755-1500

(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each Class

Trading Symbol(s)

Name of each exchange on which registered

Common Stock

PBIP

Nasdaq Stock Market

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   x   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   x    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 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 filerx

Non-accelerated filer¨

Smaller reporting companyx

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¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).

Yes   ¨ Nox  ⌧

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock as of the latest practical date: as of April 30, 2020,May 7, 2021, 10,819,006 shares were issued and 8,202,4797,858,818 shares were outstanding.

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PART I

FINANCIAL INFORMATION:

Item 1.

Consolidated Financial Statements

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Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition 2 March 31, 20202021 and September 30, 20192020

2

3

Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Three and Six Months Ended March 31, 20202021 and 20192020

3

4

Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) for the Three and Six Months Ended March 31, 20202021 and 20192020

4

5

Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity for the Three and Six Months Ended March 31, 20202021 and 20192020

5

6

Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Six Months Ended March 31, 20202021 and 20192020

7

8

Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements

9

10

Item 2.

Management'sManagement’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

44

32

Item 3.

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

57

44

Item 4.

Controls and Procedures

57

44

PART II

OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1.

Legal Proceedings

58

45

Item 1A.

Risk Factors

59

45

Item 2.

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

60

46

Item 3.

Defaults Upon Senior Securities

60

46

Item 4.

Mine Safety Disclosures

60

46

Item 5.

Other Information

60

46

Item 6.

Exhibits

61

46

SIGNATURES

62

47


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UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION

  March 31,  September 30, 
  2020  2019 
  (Dollars in Thousands, Except Per Share Data) 
ASSETS        
         
Cash and amounts due from depository institutions $3,791  $2,395 
Interest-bearing deposits  72,897   45,573 
         
Total cash and cash equivalents  76,688   47,968 
         
Certificates of deposit  2,351   2,351 
Investment and mortgage-backed securities available for sale at fair value  511,333   512,822 
Investment and mortgage-backed securities held to maturity (fair value—March 31, 2020, $30,045; September 30, 2019, $69,507)  28,937   68,635 
Equity securities  37   95 
Loans receivable—net of allowance for loan losses (March 31, 2020, $5,961;        
September 30, 2019, $5,393)  572,122   585,456 
Accrued interest receivable  4,412   4,549 
Real estate owned  406   348 
Restricted stock—at cost  15,552   16,406 
Office properties and equipment—net  7,171   7,206 
Bank owned life insurance  32,175   31,841 
Deferred tax assets-net  4,117   2,358 
Goodwill  6,102   6,102 
Core deposit intangible  392   448 
Prepaid expenses and other assets  5,439   2,849 
TOTAL ASSETS $1,267,234  $1,289,434 
         
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY        
         
LIABILITIES:        
Deposits:        
Noninterest-bearing $19,524  $16,949 
Interest-bearing  711,960   728,495 
Total deposits  731,484   745,444 
Advances from Federal Home Loan Bank (short-term)  80,000   90,000 
Advances from Federal Home Loan Bank (long-term)  274,624   286,904 
Accrued interest payable  2,847   4,328 
Advances from borrowers for taxes and insurance  2,667   2,332 
Accounts payable and accrued expenses  43,366   20,815 
         
Total liabilities  1,134,988   1,149,823 
         
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:        
Preferred stock, $.01 par value, 10,000,000 shares authorized, none issued  -   - 
Common stock, $.01 par value, 40,000,000 shares authorized; 10,819,006 issued and 8,782,025 outstanding at March 31, 2020; 10,819,006 issued and 8,889,447 outstanding at September 30, 2019  108   108 
Additional paid-in capital  118,123   118,384 
Treasury stock, at cost: 2,036,981 shares at March 31, 2020 and 1,929,559 at September 30, 2019  (30,994)  (29,698)
Retained earnings  49,862   49,625 
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income  (4,853)  1,192 
         
Total stockholders' equity  132,246   139,611 
         
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY $1,267,234  $1,289,434 

See notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.     


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UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

  Three Months Ended
March 31,
  Six Months Ended
March 31,
 
  2020  2019  2020  2019 
  (Dollars in Thousands, Except Per Share Data) 
INTEREST INCOME:                
Interest on loans $6,333  $6,722  $13,163  $13,184 
Interest on mortgage-backed securities  2,563   2,553   5,356   4,308 
Interest and dividends on investments  1,764   1,716   3,566   3,248 
Interest on interest-bearing assets  350   144   752   396 
                 
Total interest income  11,010   11,135   22,837   21,136 
                 
INTEREST EXPENSE:                
Interest on deposits  2,866   3,540   5,991   6,580 
Interest on advances from Federal Home Loan Bank(short-term)  425   122   965   189 
Interest on advances from Federal Home Loan Bank(long-term)  1,931   1,149   3,750   2,028 
                 
Total interest expense  5,222   4,811   10,706   8,797 
                 
NET INTEREST INCOME  5,788   6,324   12,131   12,339 
                 
PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES  500   -   625   - 
                 
NET INTEREST INCOME AFTER PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES  5,288   6,324   11,506   12,339 
                 
NON-INTEREST INCOME:                
Fees and other service charges  150   156   315   334 
Gain on sale of loans, net  239   -   265   - 
Gain on the sale of investments and mortgage-backed securities  2,364   117   2,682   117 
Income from bank owned life insurance  164   149   334   303 
Gain (loss) on equity securities, net  (39)  34   (58)  34 
SWAP expense  (333)  (41)  (300)  (107)
Other  123   127   262   241 
                 
Total non-interest income  2,668   542   3,500   922 
                 
NON-INTEREST EXPENSE:                
Salaries and employee benefits  2,624   2,209   4,922   4,383 
Data processing  234   201   426   384 
Professional services  308   374   712   775 
Office occupancy  218   275   422   513 
Depreciation  113   155   268   310 
Director compensation  74   65   133   130 
Deposit insurance premium  195   126   376   303 
Advertising  53   72   92   153 
Real estate owned expense  93   4   140   1 
Core deposit amortization  26   29   56   63 
Other  522   636   934   1,123 
Total non-interest expense  4,460   4,146   8,481   8,138 
                 
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES  3,496   2,720   6,525   5,123 
                 
INCOME TAXES:                
Current expense  419   676   985   1,235 
Deferred expense (benefit)  153   (296)  153   (426)
                 
Total income tax expense  572   380   1,138   809 
                 
NET INCOME $2,924  $2,340  $5,387  $4,314 
                 
BASIC EARNINGS PER SHARE $0.33  $0.27  $0.61  $0.49 
                 
DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE $0.32  $0.26  $0.60  $0.48 
                 
DIVIDENDS PER SHARE $0.50  $0.05  $0.57  $0.10 

See notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.             


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UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

March 31, 

September 30, 

    

2021

    

2020

(Dollars in Thousands)

ASSETS

  

  

Cash and amounts due from depository institutions

$

2,125

$

2,781

Interest-bearing deposits

 

133,104

 

114,300

 

  

 

  

Total cash and cash equivalents

 

135,229

 

117,081

Certificates of deposit

 

2,102

 

2,102

Investment and mortgage-backed securities available for sale at fair value

 

353,807

 

420,364

Investment and mortgage-backed securities held to maturity (fair value—March 31, 2021, $23,460; September 30, 2020, $24,330)

 

22,270

 

22,860

Equity securities

54

51

Loans receivable—net of allowance for loan losses (March 31, 2021, $8,353; September 30, 2020, $8,303)

 

620,875

 

588,300

Accrued interest receivable

 

4,946

 

4,699

Restricted bank stock—at cost

 

11,012

 

12,532

Office properties and equipment—net

 

7,017

 

7,129

Bank owned life insurance (BOLI)

 

32,812

 

32,498

Deferred income taxes, net

 

3,413

 

3,902

Goodwill

 

6,102

 

6,102

Core deposit intangible

 

291

 

340

Prepaid expenses and other assets

 

4,102

 

5,393

TOTAL ASSETS

$

1,204,032

$

1,223,353

 

 

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

LIABILITIES:

 

  

 

  

Deposits:

 

  

 

  

Non-interest-bearing

$

32,253

$

30,002

Interest-bearing

 

761,492

 

740,947

Total deposits

 

793,745

 

770,949

Advances from Federal Home Loan Bank - short term

 

 

25,000

Advances from Federal Home Loan Bank - long term

 

251,639

 

260,253

Accrued interest payable

 

1,898

 

3,374

Advances from borrowers for taxes and insurance

 

1,623

 

2,798

Interest rate swap contracts

14,881

20,960

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

 

9,988

 

10,902

Total liabilities

 

1,073,774

 

1,094,236

STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY:

 

  

 

  

Preferred stock, $.01 par value, 10,000,000 shares authorized; NaN issued

 

 

Common stock, $.01 par value, 40,000,000 shares authorized; 10,819,006 issued and 7,944,002 outstanding at March 31, 2021; 10,819,006 issued and 8,138,675 outstanding  at September 30, 2020

 

108

 

108

Additional paid-in capital

 

118,295

 

118,270

Treasury stock, at cost: 2,875,004 shares  at March 31, 2021 and 2,680,331 shares at September 30, 2020

 

(41,909)

 

(39,207)

Retained earnings

 

55,313

 

52,889

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

 

(1,549)

 

(2,943)

Total stockholders’ equity

 

130,258

 

129,117

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

$

1,204,032

$

1,223,353

  Three months ended March 31,  Six months ended March 31, 
  2020  2019  2020  2019 
  (Dollars in Thousands) 
Net income $2,924  $2,340  $5,387  $4,314 
                 
Unrealized holding gains on available-for-sale securities  4,825   4,522   3,652   7,945 
Tax effect  (1,013)  (949)  (767)  (1,668)
Unrealized holding losses on interest rate swaps  (10,914)  (2,466)  (8,622)  (3,204)
Tax effect  2,292   518   1,811   673 
Reclassification adjustment for net gains recorded in net income  (2,364)  (117)  (2,682)  (117)
Tax effect  496   25   563   25 
                 
Total other comprehensive income (loss)  (6,678)  1,533   (6,045)  3,654 
                 
Comprehensive income (loss) $(3,754) $3,873  $(658) $7,968 

See notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.


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PRUDENTIAL bancorp, inc. and subsidiarIES UNAUDITEDBANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITYOPERATIONS

              Accumulated    
     Additional        Other  Total 
  Common  Paid-In  Treasury  Retained  Comprehensive  Stockholders' 
  Stock  Capital  Stock  Earnings  Income (Loss)  Equity 
  (Dollars in Thousands, Except Per Share Data) 
BALANCE, January 1, 2020 $108  $118,673  $(29,698) $51,391  $1,825  $142,299 
                         
Net income              2,924       2,924 
                         
Other comprehensive loss                  (6,678)  (6,678)
                         
Dividends paid ($0.50 per share)              (4,453)      (4,453)
                         
Purchase of treasury stock (152,009 shares)          (1,999)          (1,999)
                         
Treasury stock used for employee benefit plans (44,587 shares)      (787)  703           (84)
                         
Stock option expense      117               117 
                         
Restricted share award expense      120               120 
                         
BALANCE, March 31, 2020 $108  $118,123  $(30,994) $49,862  $(4,853) $132,246 

Three Months Ended

Six Months Ended

    

March 31, 

March 31, 

    

2021

    

2020

2021

    

2020

INTEREST INCOME:

Interest and fees on loans

$

6,388

$

6,333

$

12,663

$

13,163

Interest on mortgage-backed securities

 

1,428

 

2,563

 

3,044

 

5,356

Interest and dividends on investments

 

1,643

 

1,764

 

3,357

 

3,566

Interest on interest-bearing deposits

 

6

 

350

 

90

 

752

Total interest income

 

9,465

 

11,010

 

19,154

 

22,837

INTEREST EXPENSE:

 

  

 

 

  

 

Interest on deposits

 

1,961

 

2,866

 

4,131

 

5,991

Interest on advances from FHLB - short term

 

14

 

425

 

39

 

965

Interest on advances from FHLB - long term

 

1,765

 

1,931

 

3,576

 

3,750

Total interest expense

 

3,740

 

5,222

 

7,746

 

10,706

NET INTEREST INCOME

 

5,725

 

5,788

 

11,408

 

12,131

PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES

 

 

500

 

 

625

NET INTEREST INCOME AFTER PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES

 

5,725

 

5,288

 

11,408

 

11,506

NON-INTEREST INCOME:

 

  

 

 

  

 

Fees and other service charges

 

114

 

150

 

253

 

315

Gain on sale of mortgage-backed securities available for sale

 

 

2,364

 

 

2,682

Holding (loss) gain on equity securities

 

(7)

 

(39)

 

3

 

(58)

Gain on sale of loans

 

18

 

239

 

58

 

265

Swap income (loss)

 

216

 

(333)

 

319

 

(300)

Earnings from BOLI

 

152

 

164

 

313

 

334

Other

 

82

 

123

 

166

 

262

Total non-interest income

 

575

 

2,668

 

1,112

 

3,500

NON-INTEREST EXPENSES:

 

  

 

 

  

 

Salaries and employee benefits

 

2,529

 

2,624

 

4,945

 

4,922

Data processing

 

221

 

234

 

416

 

426

Professional services

 

382

 

308

 

839

 

712

Office occupancy

 

276

 

218

 

505

 

422

Depreciation

 

108

 

113

 

219

 

268

Director compensation

 

54

 

74

 

107

 

133

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation premiums

 

220

 

195

 

350

 

376

Real estate owned expense

 

 

93

��

 

 

140

Advertising

 

12

 

53

 

44

 

92

Core deposit amortization

 

23

 

26

 

49

 

56

Other

 

525

 

522

 

974

 

934

Total non-interest expenses

 

4,350

 

4,460

 

8,448

 

8,481

INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES

 

1,950

 

3,496

 

4,072

 

6,525

INCOME TAXES:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

Current

 

240

 

419

 

402

 

985

Deferred (benefit) expense

 

(5)

 

153

 

119

 

153

Total

 

235

 

572

 

521

 

1,138

NET INCOME

$

1,715

$

2,924

$

3,551

$

5,387

BASIC EARNINGS PER SHARE

$

0.22

$

0.33

$

0.44

$

0.61

DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE

$

0.21

$

0.32

$

0.44

$

0.60

              Accumulated    
     Additional        Other  Total 
  Common  Paid-In  Treasury  Retained  Comprehensive  Stockholders' 
  Stock  Capital  Stock  Earnings  Income (Loss)  Equity 
  (Dollars in Thousands, Except Per Share Data) 
BALANCE, January 1, 2019 $108  $118,621  $(29,399) $47,381  $(6,033) $130,678 
                         
Net income              2,340       2,340 
                         
Other comprehensive income                  1,533   1,533 
                         
Dividends paid ($0.05 per share)              (446)      (446)
                         
Purchase of treasury stock (10,200 shares)          (179)          (179)
                         
Treasury stock used for employee benefit plans (48,636 shares)      (921)  610           (311)
                         
Stock option expense      126               126 
                         
Restricted share award expense      150               150 
                         
Reclassification for adoption of ASU 2016-01              25   (25)  - 
                         
BALANCE, March 31, 2019 $108  $117,976  $(28,968) $49,300  $(4,525) $133,891 

See notes to unaudited consolidated financial statementsstatements.


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              Accumulated    
     Additional        Other  Total 
  Common  Paid-In  Treasury  Retained  Comprehensive  Stockholders' 
  Stock  Capital  Stock  Earnings  Income (Loss)  Equity 
  (Dollars in Thousands, Except Per Share Data) 
BALANCE, October 1, 2019 $108  $118,384  $(29,698) $49,625  $1,192  $139,611 
                         
Net income              5,387       5,387 
                         
Other comprehensive loss                  (6,045)  (6,045)
                         
Dividends paid ($0.57 per share)              (5,075)      (5,075)
                         
Purchase of treasury stock (152,009 shares)          (1,999)          (1,999)
                         
Treasury stock used for employee benefit plans (44,587 shares)      (787)  703           (84)
                         
Stock option expense      270               270 
                         
Restricted share award expense      256               256 
                         
Reclassification for adoption of ASC Topic 842              (75)      (75)
                         
BALANCE, March 31, 2020 $108  $118,123  $(30,994) $49,862  $(4,853) $132,246 

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              Accumulated    
     Additional        Other  Total 
  Common  Paid-In  Treasury  Retained  Comprehensive  Stockholders' 
  Stock  Capital  Stock  Earnings  Loss  Equity 
BALANCE, October 1, 2018 $108  $118,345  $(27,744) $45,854  $(8,154) $128,409 
                         
Net income              4,314       4,314 
                         
Other comprehensive income                  3,654   3,654 
                         
Dividends paid ($0.10 per share)              (893)      (893)
                         
Purchase of treasury stock (106,365 shares)          (2,248)          (2,248)
                         
Treasury stock used for employee benefit plans (50,409 shares)      (953)  1,024           71 
                         
Stock option expense      277               277 
                         
Restricted share award expense      307               307 
                         
Reclassification for adoption of ASU 2016-01              25   (25)  - 
                         
BALANCE, March 31, 2019 $108  $117,976  $(28,968) $49,300  $(4,525) $133,891 

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UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

Three Months Ended March 31, 

Six Months Ended March 31, 

    

2021

    

2020

2021

    

2020

Net income

$

1,715

$

2,924

$

3,551

$

5,387

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Unrealized holding gain (loss) on available-for-sale securities

(4,874)

4,825

(2,792)

3,652

Tax effect

1,032

(1,013)

586

(767)

Reclassification adjustment for net gains recorded in net income

 

 

(2,364)

 

 

(2,682)

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Tax effect

 

 

496

 

 

563

Unrealized holding gain (loss) on interest rate swaps

 

3,164

 

(10,914)

 

4,559

 

(8,622)

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Tax effect

 

(664)

 

2,292

 

(959)

 

1,811

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Total other comprehensive (loss) income

 

(1,342)

 

(6,678)

 

1,394

 

(6,045)

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Comprehensive income (loss)

$

373

$

(3,754)

$

4,945

$

(658)

See notes to unaudited consolidated financial statementsstatements.

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UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

Accumulated

Additional

Other

Total

Common

Paid-In

Treasury

Retained

Comprehensive

Stockholders’

    

Stock

    

Capital

    

Stock

    

Earnings

    

Loss

    

Equity

(Dollars in Thousands, Except Per Share Data)

BALANCE, January 1, 2021

$

108

$

118,356

$

(41,167)

$

54,155

$

(207)

$

131,245

Net income

 

 

 

  

 

1,715

 

  

 

1,715

Other comprehensive loss

 

 

 

  

 

  

 

(1,342)

 

(1,342)

Dividends paid ($0.07 per share)

 

 

 

  

 

(557)

 

  

 

(557)

Purchase of treasury stock (62,500 shares)

 

 

 

(946)

 

  

 

  

 

(946)

Treasury stock used for employee benefit plan (14,638 shares)

 

 

(143)

 

204

 

  

 

  

 

61

Stock option expense

 

 

41

 

 

  

 

  

 

41

Restricted share award expense

41

41

BALANCE, March 31, 2021

$

108

$

118,295

$

(41,909)

$

55,313

$

(1,549)

$

130,258

Accumulated

Additional

Other

Total

Common

Paid-In

Treasury

Retained

Comprehensive

Stockholders’

    

Stock

    

Capital

    

Stock

    

Earnings

    

Income

    

Equity

(Dollars in Thousands, Except Per Share Data)

BALANCE, January 1, 2020

$

108

$

118,673

$

(29,698)

$

51,391

$

1,825

$

142,299

Net income

 

 

 

  

 

2,924

 

  

 

2,924

Other comprehensive loss

 

 

 

  

 

  

 

(6,678)

 

(6,678)

Dividends paid ($0.50 per share)

 

 

 

  

 

(4,453)

 

  

 

(4,453)

Purchase of treasury stock (152,009 shares)

 

 

 

(1,999)

 

  

 

  

 

(1,999)

Treasury stock used for employee benefit plan (44,587 shares)

 

 

(787)

 

703

 

  

 

  

 

(84)

Stock option expense

 

 

117

 

 

  

 

  

 

117

Restricted share award expense

120

120

BALANCE, March 31, 2020

$

108

$

118,123

$

(30,994)

$

49,862

$

(4,853)

$

132,246

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Accumulated

Additional

Other

Total

Common

Paid-In

Treasury

Retained

Comprehensive

Stockholders’

    

Stock

    

Capital

    

Stock

    

Earnings

    

Income (Loss)

    

Equity

(Dollars in Thousands, Except Per Share Data)

BALANCE, October 1, 2020

$

108

$

118,270

$

(39,207)

$

52,889

$

(2,943)

$

129,117

Net income

 

 

 

  

 

3,551

 

  

 

3,551

Other comprehensive income

 

 

 

  

 

  

 

1,394

 

1,394

Dividends paid ($0.14 per share)

 

 

 

  

 

(1,127)

 

  

 

(1,127)

Purchase of treasury stock (209,311 shares)

 

 

 

(2,906)

 

  

 

  

 

(2,906)

Treasury stock used for employee benefit plan (14,638 shares)

 

 

(143)

 

204

 

  

 

  

 

61

Stock option expense

 

 

84

 

 

  

 

  

 

84

Restricted share award expense

84

84

 

 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

BALANCE, March 31, 2021

$

108

$

118,295

$

(41,909)

$

55,313

$

(1,549)

$

130,258

Accumulated

Additional

Other

Total

Common

Paid-In

Treasury

Retained

Comprehensive

Stockholders’

    

Stock

    

Capital

    

Stock

    

Earnings

    

Income (Loss)

    

Equity

(Dollars in Thousands)

BALANCE, October 1, 2019

$

108

$

118,384

$

(29,698)

$

49,625

$

1,192

$

139,611

Net income

 

 

 

  

 

5,387

 

  

 

5,387

Other comprehensive loss

 

 

 

  

 

  

 

(6,045)

 

(6,045)

Dividends paid ($0.57 per share)

 

 

 

  

 

(5,075)

 

  

 

(5,075)

Purchase of treasury stock (152,009 shares)

 

 

 

(1,999)

 

  

 

  

 

(1,999)

Treasury stock used for employee benefit plan (44,587 shares)

 

 

(787)

 

703

 

  

 

  

 

(84)

Stock option expense

 

 

270

 

 

  

 

  

 

270

Restricted share award expense

256

256

Reclassification for adoption of ASC topic 842

 

 

 

  

 

(75)

 

 

(75)

BALANCE, March 31, 2020

$

108

$

118,123

$

(30,994)

$

49,862

$

(4,853)

$

132,246

See notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.

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UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

  Six Months Ended March 31, 
  2020  2019 
  (Dollars in Thousands) 
OPERATING ACTIVITIES:        
Net income $5,387  $4,314 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:        
Depreciation  268   310 
Net accretion of premiums/discounts  (877)  (766)
Provision for loan losses  625   - 
Net amortization of deferred loan fees and costs  (35)  (58)
Share-based compensation expense for stock options and share awards  526   584 
Income from bank owned life insurance  (334)  (303)
Loss (gain) on sale of other real estate owned  -   46 
Gain on sale of investments available for sale  (2,682)  (117)
Proceeds from the sale of loans  20,713   - 
Gain on sale of loans  (265)  - 
Originations of loans held for sale  (6,186)  - 
Holding losses (gains) on equity securities  58   (34)
Deferred income tax (benefit) expense  (153)  (426)
Changes in assets and liabilities which used cash:        
Accrued interest receivable  137   (489)
Accrued interest payable  (1,481)  (418)
Other, net  106   601 
Net cash provided by operating activities  15,807   3,244 
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:        
Purchase of investment and mortgage-backed securities available for sale  (130,257)  (153,282)
Purchase of investment and mortgage-backed securities held to maturity  (2,500)  - 
Sale of investments available for sale  81,953   12,770 
Loans originated  (55,211)  (45,722)
Principal collected on loans  53,750   67,157 
Principal payments received on investment and mortgage-backed securities:        
Held-to-maturity  42,179   2,455 
Available-for-sale  65,441   9,461 
Redemption of FHLB Stock  5,489   5,589 
Purchase of FHLB stock  (4,635)  (8,387)
Proceeds from sale of other real estate owned  -   603 
Purchases of equipment  (233)  (225)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities  55,976   (109,581)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:        
Net increase in demand deposits, NOW accounts, and savings accounts  45,814   10,792 
Net (decrease) increase in certificates of deposit  (59,774)  30,449 
Net (decrease) increase in FHLB advances - short term  (10,000)  15,500 
Proceeds from FHLB advances - long term  -   74,223 
Repayment of FHLB advances - long term  (12,280)  (19,312)
Increase in advances from borrowers for taxes and insurance  335   177 
Cash dividends paid  (5,075)  (893)
Treasury stock used for employee benefit plans  (84)  71 
Purchase of treasury stock  (1,999)  (2,248)
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities  (43,063)  108,759 

Six Months Ended March 31, 

    

2021

    

2020

(Dollars in Thousands)

OPERATING ACTIVITIES:

 

  

Net income

$

3,551

$

5,387

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:

 

  

 

  

Depreciation

 

219

 

268

Net amortization/accretion of premiums/discounts and other amortization

 

(372)

 

(877)

Provision for loan losses

625

Accretion of deferred loan fees and costs

 

(70)

 

(35)

Income from bank owned life insurance

(313)

(334)

Gain on sale of investment and mortgage-backed securities

 

 

(2,682)

Gain on sale of loans

 

(58)

 

(265)

Proceeds from the sale of loans

 

3,820

 

20,713

Originations of loans held for sale

 

(3,762)

 

(6,186)

Share-based compensation expense

 

168

 

526

Holding (gains) losses on equity securities

(3)

58

Deferred income tax expense (benefit)

 

119

 

(153)

Changes in assets and liabilities which provided (used) cash:

 

  

 

Accrued interest receivable

 

(247)

 

137

Accrued interest payable

 

(1,476)

 

(1,481)

Other, net

 

399

 

106

Net cash provided by operating activities

 

1,975

 

15,807

INVESTING ACTIVITIES:

 

  

 

  

Purchase of investment and mortgage-backed securities available for sale

 

(19,196)

 

(130,257)

Purchase of investment and mortgage-backed securities held to maturity

 

 

(2,500)

Loans originated or acquired

 

(144,832)

 

(55,211)

Principal collected on loans

 

112,528

 

53,750

Principal payments received on investment and mortgage-backed securities:

 

  

 

Held-to-maturity

 

544

 

42,179

Available-for-sale

 

81,683

 

65,441

Proceeds from sale of investment and mortgage-backed securities

 

 

81,953

Proceeds from redemption of FHLB stock

 

2,541

 

5,489

Purchase of FHLB stock

 

(1,021)

 

(4,635)

Purchases of equipment

 

(107)

 

(233)

Net cash provided by investing activities

 

32,140

 

55,976

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Table of ContentsUNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS -continued

Six Months Ended March 31, 

    

2021

    

2020

(Dollars in thousands)

FINANCING ACTIVITIES:

Net (decrease) increase in demand deposits, NOW accounts, and savings accounts

 

(9,516)

 

45,814

Net increase (decrease) in certificates of deposit

 

32,311

 

(59,774)

Net decrease in FHLB advances - short term

(25,000)

(10,000)

Repayment of FHLB advances - long term

 

(8,615)

 

(12,280)

(Decrease) increase in advances from borrowers for taxes and insurance

(1,175)

335

Cash dividends paid

 

(1,127)

 

(5,075)

Treasury stock used for employee benefit plans

61

(84)

Purchase of treasury stock

 

(2,906)

 

(1,999)

Net cash used in financing activities

 

(15,967)

 

(43,063)

NET INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

 

18,148

 

28,720

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS—Beginning of period

 

117,081

 

47,968

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS—End of period

$

135,229

$

76,688

SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:

 

  

 

  

Cash paid during the period for:

Interest paid on deposits and advances from FHLB

$

9,222

$

12,187

Income taxes paid

$

60

$

1,195

SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF NONCASH ITEMS:

 

  

 

  

Loans transferred to other real estate owned

$

$

183

Lease adoption:

Right of use lease asset

$

$

1,415

Lease liability

$

$

1,536

  Six Months Ended March 31. 
  2020  2019 
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS  28,720   2,422 
         
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS—Beginning of period  47,968   48,171 
         
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS—End of period $76,688  $50,593 
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW        
INFORMATION:        
Cash paid during the period for:        
Interest on deposits and advances from Federal        
Home Loan Bank $12,187  $9,215 
Income taxes paid 1,195  $25 
         
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF NONCASH ITEMS        
Loans transferred to other real estate owned  183    - 
Lease adoption:        
Right of use lease asset $1,415   - 
Lease Liability $1,536   - 

See the accompany notes to the unaudited consolidated financial statementsstatements.


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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

1.1.    SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Prudential Bancorp, Inc. (the “Company”) is a Pennsylvania corporation and the parent holding company for Prudential Bank (the “Bank”). The Company is a registered bank holding company.

The Bank is a community-oriented, Pennsylvania-chartered savings bank headquartered in South Philadelphia. The banking office network currently consists of the headquarters and main office (which includes a branch office), an administrative office, and nine9 additional full-service branch offices. EightNaN of the branch offices are located in Philadelphia (Philadelphia County), one1 is in Drexel Hill, Delaware County, and one1 is in Huntingdon Valley, Montgomery County (both Pennsylvania counties). The Bank maintains ATMs at all 10 of the banking offices. The Bank also provides on-line and mobile banking services.

The Bank is subject to regulation by the Pennsylvania Department of Banking and Securities (the “Department”), as its chartering authority and primary regulator, and by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (the “FDIC”), which insures the Bank’s deposits up to applicable limits. As a bank holding company, the Company is subject to the regulation of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System.

Basis of presentation – The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements were prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations of the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) for interim information and therefore do not include all the information or footnotes necessary for a complete presentation of financial condition, results of operations, comprehensive income, changes in equity and cash flows in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”). However, all normal recurring adjustments that, in the opinion of management, are necessary for a fair presentation of the financial statements have been included. The results for the three and six months ended March 31, 20202021 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2020,2021, or any other period. These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements of the Company and the accompanying notes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2019.2020. The significant accounting policies followed in the presentation of interim financial results are the same as those followed on an annual basis. These policies are presented on pages 8172 through 8576 of the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, 2019.2020.

Use of Estimates in the Preparation of Financial StatementsThe preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period. The most significant estimates and assumptions in the Company’s consolidated financial statements are recordedreflected in the allowance for loan losses, deferred income taxes, other-than-temporary impairment, interest rate Swap Contracts and the fair value measurement for financial instruments. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements

Effective October 1, 2019, the Company adopted ASU 2016-02– Leases. This Update and all subsequent ASU’s that modified Topic 842 set forth a new lease accounting model for lessors and lessees. For lessees, virtually all leases will have to be recognized on the balance sheet by recording a right-of-use asset and lease liability. Subsequent accounting for leases varies depending on whether the lease is an operating lease or a finance lease. The accounting provided by a lessor is largely unchanged from that applied under the existing guidance. The ASU requires additional qualitative and quantitative disclosures with objective of enabling users of financial statements to assess the amount, timing and uncertainty of cash flows arising from leases. The Update and its related amendments resulted in the recognition of operating right-of-use assets totaling $1.5 million and operating lease liabilities totaling $1.6 million. A $75,000 prior period adjustment to retained earnings was recognized as of October 1, 2019. The Company has presented the necessary disclosures in Note 15.


Recent Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted

In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13,Financial Instruments - Credit Losses: Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments, which changes the impairment model for most financial assets. This Update is intended to improve financial reporting by requiring timelier recording of credit losses on loans and other financial instruments held by financial institutions and other organizations.  The underlying premise of the Update is that financial assets measured at amortized cost should be presented at the net amount expected to be collected, through an allowance for credit losses that is deducted from the amortized cost basis. The allowance for credit losses should reflect management’s current estimate of credit losses that are expected to occur over the remaining life of a financial asset.  The income statement will be affected for the measurement of credit losses for newly recognized financial assets, as well as the expected increases or decreases of expected credit losses that have taken place during the period.This Update defers the effective date

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Update for SEC filers that are eligible to be smaller reporting companies, non-SEC filers, and all other companies to fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2022, including interim periods within those fiscal years. We expect to recognize a one-time cumulative effect adjustment to the allowance for loan losses as of the beginning of the first reporting period in which the new standard is effective, but cannot yet determine the magnitude of any such one-time adjustment or the overall impact of the new guidance on the consolidated financial statements.

In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-13,Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820): Disclosure Framework – Changes the Disclosure Requirements for Fair Value Measurements. The Update removes the requirement to disclose the amount of and reasons for transfers between Level I and Level II of the fair value hierarchy; the policy for timing of transfers between levels; and the valuation processes for Level III fair value measurements. The Update requires disclosure of changes in unrealized gains and losses for the period included in other comprehensive income (loss) for recurring Level III fair value measurements held at the end of the reporting period and the range and weighted average of significant unobservable inputs used to develop Level III fair value measurements. This Update is effective for all entities for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2019. The Company is currently evaluating the impact the adoption of the standard will have on the Company’s financial position or results of operations.

In May 2019, the FASB issued ASU 2019-05, Financial Instruments – Credit Losses, Topic 326, which allows entities to irrevocably elect the fair value option for certain financial assets previously measured at amortized cost upon adoption of the new credit losses standard. To be eligible for the transition election, the existing financial asset must otherwise be both within the scope of the new credit losses standard and eligible for the applying the fair value option in ASC 825-10-3. The election must be applied on an instrument-by-instrument basis and is not available for either available-for-sale or held-to-maturity debt securities. For entities that elect the fair value option, the difference between the carrying amount and the fair value of the financial asset would be recognized through a cumulative-effect adjustment to opening retained earnings as of the date an entity adopted ASU 2016-13. Changes in fair value of that financial asset would subsequently be reported in current earnings. For entities that have not yet adopted ASU 2016-13, the effective dates and transition requirements are the same as those in ASU 2016-13. The Company is currently evaluating the impact the adoption of the standard will have on the Company’s financial position and or results of operations.

In November 2019, the FASB issued ASU 2019-08, Compensation ‒ Stock Compensation (Topic 718) and Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606), which requires entities to measure and classify share based payments to a customer, in accordance with the guidance in ASC 718, Compensation ‒ Stock Compensation. The amendments in that Update expanded the scope of Topic 718 to include share-based payment transactions for acquiring goods and services from nonemployees and, in doing so, superseded guidance in Subtopic 505-50, Equity ‒ Equity-Based Payments to Non-Employees. The amount that would be recorded as a reduction in revenue would be measured based on the grant date fair value of the share based payment, in accordance with Topic 718. The grant date is the date at which a supplier and customer reach a mutual understanding of the award’s key terms and conditions. The award’s classification and subsequent measurement would be subject to ASC 718 unless the award is modified or the grantee is no longer a customer. For entities that have not yet adopted the amendments in Update 2018-07, the amendments in this Update are effective for (1) public business entities in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, and interim periods within those fiscal years, and (2) other than public business entities in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2020. For entities that have adopted the amendments in Update 2018-07, the amendments in this Update are effective in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, and interim periods within those fiscal years. An entity may early adopt the amendments in this Update, but not before it adopts the amendments in Update 2018-07. The Company is currently evaluating the impact the adoption of the standard will have on the Company’s financial position or results of operations.


In November 2019, the FASB issued ASU 2019-10, Financial Instruments ‒ Credit Losses (Topic 326),Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815), and Leases (Topic 842). The Update defers the effective dates of ASU 2016-13 for SEC filers that are eligible to be smaller reporting companies, non-SEC filers, and all other companies to fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2022, including interim periods within those fiscal years. This Update also amends the mandatory effective date for the elimination of Step 2 from the goodwill impairment test under ASU No. 2017-04, Intangibles ‒ Goodwill and Other (Topic 350): Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment (Goodwill), to align with thosethe effective date used for credit losses. Furthermore, the ASU provides a one-year deferral of the effective dates of the ASUs on derivatives and hedging and leases for companies that are not public business entities. The Company qualifies as a smaller reporting company and does not expect to early adopt these ASUs.

In November 2019,January 2020, the FASB issued ASU 2019-11, Codification Improvements2020-4, Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848): Facilitation of the Effects of Reference Rate Reform on Financial Reporting, March 2020, to Topic 326, Financial Instruments – Credit Losses,provide temporary optional expedients and exceptions to clarify its new credit impairmentthe U.S. GAAP guidance in ASC 326, based on implementation issues raisedcontract modifications and hedge accounting to ease the financial reporting burdens of the expected market transition from the London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) and other interbank offered rates to alternative reference rates, such as Secured Overnight Financing Rate. Entities can elect not to apply certain modification accounting requirements to contracts affected by stakeholders. This Update clarified, among other things,what the guidance calls reference rate reform, if certain criteria are met. An entity that expected recoveriesmakes this election would not have to remeasure the contracts at the modification date or reassess a previous accounting determination. Also, entities can elect various optional expedients that would allow them to continue applying hedge accounting for hedging relationships affected by reference rate reform, if certain criteria are met, and can make a one-time election to be included in the allowance for credit losses for these financial assets;sell and/or reclassify held-to-maturity debt securities that reference an accounting policy election can be made to adjust the effective interest rate for existing troubled debt restructurings based on the prepayment assumptions instead of the prepayment assumptions applicable immediately prior to the restructuring event; and extends the practical expedient to exclude accrued interest receivable from all additional relevant disclosures involving amortized cost basis.affected by reference rate reform. The effective dates in this Update are the same as those applicable for ASU 2019-10. The Company is currently evaluating the impact the adoption of the standard will have on the Company’s financial position or results of operations.

In December 2019, the FASB issued ASU 2019-12, Income Taxes (Topic 740), to simplify the accounting for income taxes, change the accounting for certain tax transactions, and make minor improvements to the codification. This Update provides a policy election to not allocate consolidated income taxes when a member of a consolidated tax return is not subject to income tax and provides guidance to evaluate whether a step-up in tax basis of goodwill relates to a business combination in which book goodwill was recognized or a separate transaction. The Update also changes current guidance for making an intra period allocation if there is a loss in continuing operations and gains outside of continuing operations; determining when a deferred tax liability is recognized after an investor in a foreign entity transitions to or from the equity method of accounting; accounting for tax law changes and year-to-date losses in interim periods; and determining how to apply the income tax guidance to franchise taxes that are partially based on income. For public business entities, the amendments in this UpdateASU are effective for fiscal years and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2020. For all other entities the amendments are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2021, and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15,upon issuance through March 31, 2022. The Company is currently evaluating the impact the adoption of the standard will have on the Company’s financial position and/or results of operations.

In January 2021, the FASB issued ASU 2021-01, Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848), which provides optional temporary guidance for entities transitioning away from LIBOR and other interbank offered rates (IBORs) to new references rates so that derivatives affected by the discounting transition are explicitly eligible for certain optional expedients and exceptions within Topic848. ASU 2021-01 clarifies that the derivatives affected by the discounting transition are explicitly eligible for certain optional expedients and exceptions in Topic 848. ASU 2021-01 is effective immediately for all entities. Entities may elect to apply the amendments on a full retrospective basis as of any date from the beginning of an interim period that includes or is subsequent to December 12, 2020, or on a prospective basis to new modifications from any date within an interim period that includes or is subsequent to the date of the issuance of a final update, up to the date that financial statements are available to be issued. The amendments in this update do not apply to contract modifications made, as well as new hedging relationships entered into, after December 31, 2022, and to existing hedging relationships evaluated for effectiveness for periods after December 31, 2022, except for


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certain hedging relationships existing as of December 31, 2022, that apply certain optional expedients in which the accounting effects are recorded through the end of the hedging relationship. The Company is currently evaluating the impact the adoption of the standard will have on the Company’s financial position and/or results of operations.

2.    EARNINGS PER SHARE

Basic earnings per common share is computed by dividing net income available to common stockholders by the weighted average number of shares of common stock issued, net of any treasury shares and unearned restricted share awards, during the period. Diluted earnings per share is calculated by dividing net income available to common stockholders by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding, net of any treasury shares, after consideration of the potential dilutive effect of common stock equivalents (CSEs), based upon the treasury stock method using an average market price for the period.

The calculated basic and diluted earnings per share are as follows:

Three Months Ended March 31, 

2021

2020

(Dollars in Thousands Except Per Share Data)

    

Basic

    

Diluted

    

Basic

    

Diluted

Net income

$

1,715

$

1,715

$

2,924

$

2,924

Weighted average common shares outstanding

 

7,975,683

 

7,975,683

 

8,884,760

 

8,884,760

Effect of CSEs

 

0

 

14,671

 

0

 

117,342

Adjusted weighted average common shares used in earnings per share computation

 

7,975,683

 

7,990,354

 

8,884,760

 

9,002,102

Earnings per share

$

0.22

$

0.21

$

0.33

$

0.32

Six Months Ended March 31, 

2021

2020

(Dollars in Thousands, Except Share and Per Share Data)

    

Basic

    

Diluted

    

Basic

    

Diluted

Net income

$

3,551

$

3,551

$

5,387

$

5,387

Weighted average common shares outstanding

 

8,040,907

 

8,040,907

 

8,885,972

 

8,885,972

Effect of CSEs

 

 

4,512

 

 

133,815

Adjusted weighted average common shares used in earnings per share computation

 

8,040,907

 

8,045,419

 

8,885,972

 

9,019,787

Earnings per share

$

0.44

$

0.44

$

0.61

$

0.60

  Three Months Ended March 31, 
  2020  2019 
  Basic  Diluted  Basic  Diluted 
   (Dollars in Thousands, Except Share and Per Share Data)
Net income $2,924  $2,924  $2,340  $2,340 
                 
Weighted average shares outstanding  8,884,760   8,884,760   8,777,252   8,777,252 
Effect of common stock equivalents  -   117,342   -   144,309 
Adjusted weighted average shares used in earnings per share computation  8,884,760   9,002,102   8,777,252   8,921,561 
Earnings per share - basic and diluted $0.33  $0.32  $0.27  $0.26 

  Six Months Ended March 31,
  2020  2019 
  Basic  Diluted  Basic  Diluted 
   (Dollars in Thousands, Except Share and Per Share Data) 
Net income $5,387  $5,387  $4,314  $4,314 
                 
Weighted average shares outstanding  8,885,972   8,885,972   8,790,822   8,790,822 
Effect of common stock equivalents  -   133,815   -   131,262 
Adjusted weighted average shares used in earnings per share computation  8,885,972   9,019,787   8,790,822   8,922,084 
Earnings per share - basic and diluted $0.61  $0.60  $0.49  $0.48 

As of March 31, 20202021 and 2019,2020, there were 528,004267,728 and 584,832528,004 shares of common stock, respectively, subject to options with exercise prices less than the then current market and which were included in the computation of diluted earnings per share. At March 31, 20202021 and 2019,2020, there were 249,030 and 265,030 and 202,500 shares of common stock, respectively, subject to options that had exercise prices greater than the then current market value and were considered anti-dilutive at such dates.


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3.    ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

The following tables present the changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) income by component, net of tax, for the periods presented:

  Three Months Ended March 31,  Three Months Ended March 31, 
  2020  2020  2020  2019  2019  2019 
  (Dollars in Thousands) 
  Unrealized gain (loss) on AFS securities
(a)
  Unrealized gain (loss) on interest rate swaps
(a)
  Total accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income  Unrealized gain (loss) on AFS securities
(a)
  Unrealized gain (loss) on interest rate swaps
(a)
  Total accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income 
Beginning balance, January 1 $6,920  $(5,096) $1,824  $(5,615) $(418) $(6,033)
Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications  3,812   (8,621)  (4,809)  3,572   (1,947)  1,625 
Total  10,732   (13,717)  (2,985)  (2,043)  (2,365)  (4,408)
Reclassification from adoption of ASU 2016-01  -   -   -   (25)  -   (25)
Reclassification for net gains recorded in net income  (1,868)  -   (1,868)  (92)  -   (92)
Ending balance, March 31 $8,864  $(13,717) $(4,853) $(2,160) $(2,365) $(4,525)

Three Months Ended March 31, 2021

Three Months Ended March 31, 2020

Total 

Total 

accumulated

accumulated

Unrealized gain

Unrealized gain (loss)

other

Unrealized gain

Unrealized gain (loss)

other

(loss) on AFS

on interest rate swaps

comprehensive

(loss) on AFS

on interest rate swaps

comprehensive

    

securities (a)

    

(a)

    

income (loss)

    

securities (a)

    

(a)

    

income (loss)

Beginning balance, January 1

$

12,221

$

(12,428)

$

(207)

$

6,920

$

(5,096)

$

1,824

Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassification

 

(3,842)

 

2,500

 

(1,342)

 

3,812

 

(8,621)

 

(4,809)

Total other comprehensive income (loss)

 

8,379

 

(9,928)

 

(1,549)

 

10,732

 

(13,717)

 

(2,985)

Reclassification for net gains recorded in net income

0

0

0

(1,868)

0

(1,868)

Ending balance, March 31

$

8,379

$

(9,928)

$

(1,549)

$

8,864

$

(13,717)

$

(4,853)

(a)All amounts are net of tax. Amounts in parentheses indicate debits.

Six Months Ended March 31, 2021

Six Months Ended March 31, 2020

Total 

Total 

accumulated

accumulated

Unrealized gain

Unrealized gain (loss)

other

Unrealized gain

Unrealized gain (loss)

other

(loss) on AFS

on interest rate swaps

comprehensive

(loss) on AFS

on interest rate swaps

comprehensive

    

securities (a)

    

(a)

    

income (loss)

    

securities (a)

    

(a)

    

income (loss)

Beginning balance, October 1

$

10,585

$

(13,528)

$

(2,943)

$

8,098

$

(6,906)

$

1,192

Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassification

 

(2,206)

 

3,600

 

1,394

 

2,885

 

(6,811)

 

(3,926)

Total other comprehensive income (loss)

 

8,379

 

(9,928)

 

(1,549)

 

10,983

 

(13,717)

 

(2,734)

Reclassification for net gains recorded in net income

(2,119)

(2,119)

Ending balance, March 31

$

8,379

$

(9,928)

$

(1,549)

$

8,864

$

(13,717)

$

(4,853)

  Six Months Ended March 31,  Six Months Ended March 31, 
  2020  2020  2020  2019  2019  2019 
  (Dollars in Thousands) 
   Unrealized gain (loss) on AFS securities
(a)
   Unrealized gain (loss) on interest rate swaps
(a)
   Total accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income   Unrealized gain (loss) on AFS securities (a)   Unrealized gain (loss) on interest rate swaps
(a)
   Total accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income 
Beginning balance, October 1 $8,098  $(6,906) $1,192  $(8,320) $166  $(8,154)
Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassification  2,885   (6,811)  (3,926)  6,277   (2,531)  3,746 
Total  10,983   (13,717)  (2,734)  (2,043)  (2,365)  (4,408)
Reclassification from adoption of ASU 2016-01  -   -   -   (25)      (25)
Reclassification for net gains recorded in net income  (2,119)  -   (2,119)  (92)  -   (92)
Ending balance, March 31 $8,864  $(13,717) $(4,853) $(2,160) $(2,365) $(4,525)

(a)All amounts are net of tax. Amounts in parentheses indicate debits.


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4.    INVESTMENT AND MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES

The amortized cost and fair value of investment and mortgage-backed securities, with gross unrealized gains and losses, are as follows:

March 31, 2021

Gross

Gross

Amortized

Unrealized

Unrealized

Fair

    

Cost

    

Gains

    

Losses

    

Value

(Dollars in Thousands)

Securities Available for Sale:

  

  

  

  

U.S. government and agency obligations

$

10,811

$

82

$

0

$

10,893

State and political subdivisions

 

77,437

 

2,560

 

(646)

 

79,351

Mortgage-backed securities - U.S. government agencies

174,243

6,387

(929)

179,701

Corporate debt securities

 

80,709

 

3,337

 

(184)

 

83,862

Total debt securities available for sale

$

343,200

$

12,366

$

(1,759)

$

353,807

Securities Held to Maturity:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

U.S. government and agency obligations

$

1,000

$

185

$

0

$

1,185

State and political subdivisions

 

18,022

 

738

 

0

 

18,760

Mortgage-backed securities - U.S. government agencies

 

3,248

 

267

 

0

 

3,515

Total securities held to maturity

$

22,270

$

1,190

$

0

$

23,460

September 30, 2020

Gross

Gross

Amortized

Unrealized

Unrealized

Fair

    

Cost

    

Gains

    

Losses

    

Value

 March 31, 2020 
   Gross Gross   
 Amortized Unrealized Unrealized Fair 
 Cost Gains Losses Value 
 (Dollars in Thousands) 

(Dollars in Thousands)

Securities Available for Sale:                

  

  

  

  

U.S. government and agency obligations $37,433  $119  $(95) $37,457 

$

22,241

$

153

$

$

22,394

State and political subdivisions  71,957   1,991   (2,453)  71,495 

79,099

 

1,940

 

(1,418)

 

79,621

Mortgage-backed securities -
U.S.
government agencies
  312,448   10,776   (63)  323,161 

 

226,863

9,774

(71)

236,566

Corporate debt securities  78,273   1,650   (703)  79,220 

 

78,764

 

3,564

 

(545)

 

81,783

                
Total securities available for sale $500,111  $14,536  $(3,314) $511,333 
                

Total debt securities

$

406,967

$

15,431

$

(2,034)

$

420,364

Securities Held to Maturity:                

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

U.S. government and agency obligations $6,500  $253  $-  $6,753 

$

1,000

$

236

$

$

1,236

State and political subdivisions  18,130   588   (22)  18,696 

 

18,076

 

925

 

 

19,001

Mortgage-backed securities - U.S.government agencies  4,307   289   -   4,596 
                

Mortgage-backed securities - U.S. government agencies

 

3,784

 

309

 

 

4,093

Total securities held to maturity $28,937  $1,130  $(22) $30,045 

$

22,860

$

1,470

$

$

24,330

The Company recognized net realizeda holding loss on equity securities of $7,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2021, and a holding gain on equity securities of $3,000 for the six months ended March 31, 2021 and holding losses on equity securities of $39,000 and $58,000, and $39,000 for the six and three months ended March 31, 2020, respectively. Net gains on equity securities were $34,000 and $0respectively, during the three and six months ended March 31, 2019.2020.


  September 30, 2019 
     Gross  Gross    
  Amortized  Unrealized  Unrealized  Fair 
  Cost  Gains  Losses  Value 
  (Dollars in Thousands) 
Securities Available for Sale:                
U.S. government and agency obligations $24,960  $3  $(98) $24,865 
State and political subdivisions  47,909   484   (747)  47,646 
Mortgage-backed securities -
U.S.
government agencies
  362,342   8,836   (406)  370,772 
Corporate debt securities  67,360   2,217   (38)  69,539 
                 
Total debt securities available for sale $502,571  $11,540  $(1,289) $512,822 
                 
Securities Held to Maturity:                
U.S. government and agency obligations $43,349  $181  $(188) $43,342 
State and political subdivisions  20,474   645    -   21,119 
Mortgage-backed securities - U.S.government agencies  4,812   238   (4)  5,046 
                 
Total securities held to maturity $68,635  $1,064  $(192) $69,507 

The amortized cost and fair value of equity securities: 


As of March 31, 2020,2021, the Bank maintained $270.4$151.5 million of securities in a safekeeping account at the FHLB of Pittsburgh available to be used for collateral and convenience. As of March 31, 2020, The2021, the Bank was only required to hold $144.1$39.0 million as specific collateral for its borrowings;borrowings from the FHLB of Pittsburgh; therefore the $126.3$112.5 million of excess securities areas of such date were not restricted and could be sold or transferred if needed.

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The following table shows the gross unrealized losses and related fair values of the Company’s investment and mortgage-backed securities, aggregated by investment category and length of time that individual securities had been in a continuous loss position as of March 31, 2020:2021:

Less than 12 months

More than 12 months

Total

Gross

Gross

Gross

Unrealized

Fair

Unrealized

Fair

Unrealized

Fair

    

Losses

    

Value

    

Losses

    

Value

    

Losses

    

Value

(Dollars in Thousands)

Securities Available for Sale:

State and political subdivisions

$

(136)

$

10,686

$

(510)

$

6,838

$

(646)

$

17,524

Mortgage-backed securities -U.S. government agencies

 

(929)

 

25,777

 

 

 

(929)

 

25,777

Corporate debt securities

 

(184)

 

11,816

 

 

 

(184)

 

11,816

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Total securities available for sale

$

(1,249)

$

48,279

$

(510)

$

6,838

$

(1,759)

$

55,117

  Less than 12 months  More than 12 months  Total 
  Gross     Gross     Gross    
  Unrealized  Fair  Unrealized  Fair  Unrealized  Fair 
  Losses  Value  Losses  Value  Losses  Value 
  (Dollars in Thousands) 
Securities Available for Sale:                        
U.S. government and agency obligations $(24) $4,976  $(71) $3,364  $(95) $8,340 
State and political subdivisions  -   -   (2,453)  23,285   (2,453)  23,285 
Mortgage-backed securities -
U.S. government agencies
  (18)  7,181   (45)  3,510   (63)  10,691 
Corporate bonds  (703)  16,749   -   -   (703)  16,749 
                         
Total securities available for sale $(745) $28,906  $(2,569) $30,159  $(3,314) $59,065 
                         
Securities Held to Maturity:                        
State and political subdivisions $(22) $2,002  $-  $-  $(22) $2,002 
Total securities held to maturity $(22) $2,002  $-  $-  $(22) $2,002 
                         
Total $(767) $30,908  $(2,569) $30,159  $(3,336) $61,067 


The following table shows the gross unrealized losses and related fair values of the Company’s investment and mortgage-backed securities, aggregated by investment category and length of time that individual securities had been in a continuous loss position as of September 30, 2019:2020:

Less than 12 months

More than 12 months

Total

Gross

Gross

Gross

    

Unrealized

    

Fair

    

Unrealized

    

Fair

    

Unrealized

    

Fair

Losses

Value

Losses

Value

Losses

Value

(Dollars in Thousands)

Securities Available for Sale:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

State and political subdivisions

$

(126)

$

10,735

$

(1,292)

$

24,510

$

(1,418)

$

35,245

Mortgage-backed securities - US government agencies

 

(66)

 

10,025

 

(5)

 

584

 

(71)

 

10,609

Corporate debt securities

 

(545)

 

16,472

 

 

 

(545)

 

16,472

Total securities available for sale

$

(737)

$

37,232

$

(1,297)

$

25,094

$

(2,034)

$

62,326

  Less than 12 months  More than 12 months  Total 
  Gross     Gross     Gross    
  Unrealized  Fair  Unrealized  Fair  Unrealized  Fair 
  Losses  Value  Losses  Value  Losses  Value 
   (Dollars in Thousands)  
Securities Available for Sale:                        
U.S. government and agency obligations $(3) $6,997  $(95) $3,866  $(98) $10,863 
State and political subdivisions  (4)  890   (743)  23,784   (747)  24,674 
Mortgage-backed securities -
US government agencies
  (86)  50,057   (320)  37,056   (406)  87,113 
Corporate bonds  (13)  1,989   (25)  3,014   (38)  5,003 
                         
Total securities available for sale $(106) $59,933  $(1,183) $67,720  $(1,289) $127,653 
                         
Securities Held to Maturity:                        
U.S. government and agency obligations $(188) $14,811  $-  $-  $(188) $14,811 
Mortgage-backed securities -
US government agencies
  (4)  794   -   -   (4)  794 
                         
Total securities held to maturity $(192) $15,605  $-  $-  $(192) $15,605 
                         
Total $(298) $75,538  $(1,183) $67,720  $(1,481) $143,258 

Management evaluates securities for other-than-temporary impairment (“OTTI”) at least once each quarter, and more frequently when economic or market concerns warrant such evaluation. The evaluation is based upon factors such as the creditworthiness of the issuers/guarantors, the underlying collateral, if applicable, and the continuing performance of the securities. Management also evaluates other facts and circumstances that may be indicative of an OTTI condition. This includes, but is not limited to, an evaluation of the type of security, the length of time and extent to which the fair value of the security has been less than cost, and the near-term prospects of the issuer.

The Company assesses whether a credit loss exists with respect to a security by considering whether (1) the Company has the intent to sell the security, (2) it is more likely than not that it will be required to sell the security before recovery has occurred, or (3) it does not expect to recover the entire amortized cost basis of the security. The Company bifurcates the OTTI impact on impaired securities where impairment in value is deemed to be other than temporary between the component representing credit loss and the component representing loss related to other factors. The portion of the fair value decline attributable to credit loss must be recognized through a charge to earnings. The credit component is determined by comparing the present value of the cash flows expected to be collected, discounted at the rate in effect before recognizing any OTTI, with the amortized cost basis of the debt security. The Company uses the cash flows expected to be realized from the security, which includes assumptions about interest rates, timing and severity of defaults, estimates of potential recoveries, the cash flow distribution from the security and other factors, then applies a discount rate equal to the effective yield of the security. The difference between the present value of the expected cash flows and the amortized book value is considered a credit loss. The fair value of the security is determined using the same expected cash flows; the discount rate is a rate the Company determines from open market

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and other sources as appropriate for the particular security. The difference between the fair value and the security’s remaining amortized cost is recognized in other comprehensive income (loss).

For both the three and six months ended March 31, 20202021 and 2019,2020, the Company did not record any credit losses on investment securities through earnings.


U.S. Government and Agency Obligations -Mortgage-Backed Securities – At March 31, 2020, there was one security in a gross unrealized loss position for less than 12 months and there was one security in a gross unrealized loss position for more than 12 months at such date. These securities represent asset-backed issues that are issued or guaranteed by a U.S. Government sponsored agency or carry the full faith and credit of the United States through a government agency and are currently rated AAA by at least one bond credit rating agency. As a result, the Company does not consider these investments to be other-than-temporarily impaired at March 31, 2020.

Mortgage-Backed Securities –At March 31, 2020,2021, there were five15 mortgage-backed securitiessecurity in a gross unrealized loss position for less than 12 months, while there were seven0 securities in a gross unrealized loss position for more than 12 months at such date. These securities represent asset-backed issues that are issued or guaranteed by a U.S. Government sponsored agency or carry the full faith and credit of the United States through a government agency and all of them are currently rated AAA by at least one bond credit rating agency. As a result, the Company doesdid not consider these investments to be other-than-temporarily impaired at March 31, 2020.

2021.

Corporate Debt Securities – At March 31, 2020,2021, there were six3 securities in a gross unrealized loss for less than 12 months, while there were no0 securities in a gross unrealized loss position for more than 12 months at such date. These securities were issued by publicly reporting companies with an investment grade rating by at least one bond credit rating agency. As a result, the Company doesdid not consider these investments to be other-than-temporarily impaired at March 31, 2020.

2021.

State and political subdivisions– At March 31, 2020,2021, there was one securitywere 4 securities in a gross unrealized loss for less than 12 months, while there were seven3 securities in a gross unrealized loss position for more than 12 months at such date. The unrealized losses on these debt securities relate principally to the changes in market rates of interest rates in the financial markets and are not as a result of projected short fallshortfall of cash flows. These securities were issued by local municipalities/school districts with an investment grade rating by at least one bond credit rating agency. As a result, the Company doesdid not consider these investments to be other-than-temporarily impaired at March 31, 2020.

2021.

The amortized cost and fair value of debt securities, by contractual maturity, are shown below. Expected maturities will differ from contractual maturities because borrowers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties.

The maturity table below excludes mortgage-backed securities because the contractual maturities of such securities are not indicative of actual maturities due to significant prepayments.

March 31, 2021

Held to Maturity

Available for Sale

    

Amortized

    

Fair

    

Amortized

    

Fair

Cost

Value

Cost

Value

(Dollars in Thousands)

Due after one through five years

$

5,693

$

6,085

$

31,190

$

32,832

Due after five through ten years

 

9,284

 

9,594

 

50,705

 

52,297

Due after ten years

 

4,045

 

4,266

 

87,062

 

88,977

Total

$

19,022

$

19,945

$

168,957

$

174,106

  March 31, 2020 
  Held to Maturity  Available for Sale 
  Amortized  Fair  Amortized  Fair 
  Cost  Value  Cost  Value 
   (Dollars in Thousands) 
Due after one through five years $-  $-  $20,546  $20,300 
Due after five through ten years  17,098   17,693   58,912   60,185 
Due after ten years  7,532   7,756   108,205   107,687 
                 
Total $24,630  $25,449  $187,663  $188,172 

During the three and six month period ended March 31, 2021, the Company sold no securities. During the three month period ended March 31, 2020, the Company sold securities with an aggregate amortized cost of $44.6 million, for a recognized aggregate gain of $2.4 million.million (pre-tax). For the six month period ended March 31, 2020, the Company sold securities with an aggregate amortized valuecost of $62.1 million, andfor a recognized gain of $2.7 million.During both the three and six month periods ended March 31, 2019, the Company sold three mortgage-back securities with an aggregate amortized cost of $12.8 million for a recognized aggregate gain of $117,000 (pre-tax).


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5.    LOANS RECEIVABLE

Loans receivable consist of the following:

March 31, 

September 30, 

    

2021

    

2020

(Dollars in Thousands)

One-to-four family residential

$

210,569

$

233,872

Multi-family residential

 

52,657

 

31,100

Commercial real estate

 

149,385

 

139,943

Construction and land development

 

264,618

 

260,648

Loans to financial institutions

 

 

6,000

Commercial business

 

41,882

 

12,916

Leases

 

117

 

176

Consumer

 

515

 

604

Total loans

 

719,743

 

685,259

Undisbursed portion of loans-in-process

 

(89,912)

 

(86,862)

Deferred loan fees

 

(603)

 

(1,794)

Allowance for loan losses

 

(8,353)

 

(8,303)

Net loans

$

620,875

$

588,300

  March 31,  September 30, 
  2020  2019 
  (Dollars in Thousands)
One-to-four family residential $243,326  $268,780 
Multi-family residential  25,864   30,582 
Commercial real estate  125,193   128,521 
Construction and land development  245,745   253,368 
Commercial business  21,999   19,630 
Loans to financial institutions  6,000   6,000 
Leases  298   518 
Consumer  768   834 
         
Total loans  669,193   708,233 
         
Undisbursed portion of loans-in-process  (88,645)  (114,528)
Deferred loan fees  (2,465)  (2,856)
Allowance for loan losses  (5,961)  (5,393)
         
Net loans $572,122  $585,456 

The following table summarizes by loan segment the balance in the allowance for loan losses and the loans individually and collectively evaluated for impairment by loan segment at March 31, 2020:2021:

    

One- to

    

    

    

    

Loans to

    

    

    

    

four-

Multi-family

Commercial

Construction and

financial

Commercial

family residential

residential

real estate

land development

institutions

business

Leases

Consumer

Unallocated

Total

(Dollars in Thousands)

Allowance for loan losses:

Individually evaluated for impairment

$

0

$

0

$

0

$

0

$

0

$

0

$

0

$

0

$

$

0

Collectively evaluated for impairment

1,583

720

1,969

2,710

0

580

3

5

783

8,353

Total ending allowance balance

$

1,583

$

720

$

1,969

$

2,710

$

$

580

$

3

$

5

$

783

$

8,353

Loans:

Individually evaluated for impairment

$

3,475

$

0

$

1,328

$

8,250

$

0

$

0

$

0

$

0

$

13,053

Collectively evaluated for impairment

 

207,094

 

52,657

 

148,057

 

256,368

 

0

 

41,882

 

117

 

515

 

706,690

Total loans

$

210,569

$

52,657

$

149,385

$

264,618

$

$

41,882

$

117

$

515

$

719,743

  One- to-four
family residential
  Multi-family residential  Commercial real estate  Construction and land development  Commercial Business  Loans to financial institutions  Leases  Consumer  Unallocated  Total 
  (Dollars in Thousands) 
Allowance for loan losses:                                        
Individually evaluated for impairment $-  $-  $-  $-  $-  $-  $-  $-  $-  $- 
Collectively evaluated for impairment  1,301   295   1,365   2,090   257   70   4   3   576   5,961 
Total ending allowance balance $1,301  $295  $1,365  $2,090  $257  $70  $4  $3  $576  $5,961 
                                         
Loans:                                        
Individually evaluated for impairment $3,797  $-  $1,417  $8,700  $-  $-  $-  $-      $13,914 
Collectively evaluated for impairment  239,529   25,864   123,776   237,045   21,999   6,000   298   768       655,279 
Total loans $243,326  $25,864  $125,193  $245,745  $21,999  $6,000  $298  $768      $669,193 


The following table summarizes by loan segment the balance in the allowance for loan losses and the loans individually and collectively evaluated for impairment by loan segment at September 30, 2019:2020:

One- to

Loans to

four-

Multi-family

Commercial

Construction and

financial

Commercial

    

family residential

    

residential

    

real estate

    

land development

    

institutions

business

    

Leases

    

Consumer

Unallocated

    

Total

(Dollars in Thousands)

Allowance for loan losses:

Individually evaluated for impairment

$

0

$

0

$

0

$

0

$

0

$

0

$

0

$

0

$

$

0

Collectively evaluated for impairment

1,877

460

1,989

2,888

89

194

3

6

797

8,303

Total ending allowance balance

$

1,877

$

460

$

1,989

$

2,888

$

89

$

194

$

3

$

6

$

797

$

8,303

Loans:

Individually evaluated for impairment

$

3,095

$

0

$

1,417

$

8,525

$

0

$

0

$

0

$

0

$

13,037

Collectively evaluated for impairment

 

230,777

 

31,100

 

138,526

 

252,123

 

6,000

 

12,916

 

176

 

604

 

672,222

Total loans

$

233,872

$

31,100

$

139,943

$

260,648

$

6,000

$

12,916

$

176

$

604

$

685,259

  One- to four - family residential  Multi-family residential  Commercial real estate  Construction and land development  Commercial business  Loanss to financial institutions  Leases  Consumer  Unallocated  Total 
  (Dollars in Thousands) 
Allowance for Loan Losses:                                        
Individually evaluated for impairment $-  $-  $-  $-  $-  $-  $-  $-  $-  $- 
Collectively evaluated for impairment  1,002   315   1,257   2,034   206   63   5   13   498   5,393 
Total ending allowance balance $1,002  $315  $1,257  $2,034  $206  $63  $5  $13  $498  $5,393 
                                         
Loans:                                        
Individually evaluated for impairment $4,827  $-  $1,965  $8,750  $-  $-  $-  $-      $15,542 
Collectively evaluated for impairment  263,953   30,582   126,556   244,618   19,630   6,000   518   834       692,691 
Total loans $268,780  $30,582  $128,521  $253,368  $19,630  $6,000  $518  $834      $708,233 

The loan portfolio is segmented at a level that allows management to monitor both risk and performance. Management evaluates for potential impairment all construction loans, multi-family loans, commercial real estate loans, commercial business loans, loans to financial institutions, leases and all loans and leases more than 90 days delinquent as to principal and/or interest. Loans are considered to be impaired when, based on current information and events, it is

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probable that the Company will be unable to collect in full the scheduled payments of principal or interest when due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement.

Once the determination is made that a loan is impaired, the determination of whether a specific allocation of the allowance is necessary is generally measured by comparing the recorded investment in the loan to the fair value of the loan using one of the following three methods: (a) the present value of the expected future cash flows discounted at the loan’s effective interest rate; (b) the loan’s observable market price; or (c) the fair value of the collateral less selling costs. Management primarily utilizes the fair value of collateral method as a practically expedient alternative. On collateral method evaluations, any portion of the loan deemed uncollectible is charged-off against the loan loss allowance.


The following table presents impaired loans by class as of March 31, 2021, segregated by those for which a specific allowance was required and those for which no specific allowance was required.

Impaired

Loans with

Impaired Loans with

No Specific

  

  

Specific Allowance

Allowance

Total Impaired Loans

(Dollars in Thousands)

Unpaid

Recorded

Related

Recorded

Recorded

Principal

    

Investment

    

Allowance

    

Investment

    

Investment

    

Balance

One-to-four family residential

$

0

$

0

$

3,475

$

3,475

$

3,792

Commercial real estate

 

0

 

0

 

1,328

 

1,328

 

1,505

Construction and land development

 

0

 

0

 

8,250

 

8,250

 

10,631

Total

$

0

$

0

$

13,053

$

13,053

$

15,928

The following table presents impaired loans by class as of September 30, 2020, segregated by those for which a specific allowance was required and those for which ano specific allowance was not required.

Impaired

  

Loans with

  

  

Impaired Loans with

No Specific

Specific Allowance

 

Allowance

 

Total Impaired Loans

(Dollars in Thousands)

Unpaid  

Recorded

 

Related

 

Recorded

 

Recorded

 

Principal

    

Investment

    

Allowance

    

Investment

    

Investment

    

Balance

One-to-four family residential

$

0

$

0

$

3,095

$

3,095

$

3,482

Commercial real estate

 

0

 

0

 

1,417

 

1,417

 

1,600

Construction and land development

 

0

 

0

 

8,525

 

8,525

 

10,906

Total

$

0

$

0

$

13,037

$

13,037

$

15,988

        Impaired       
        Loans with       
  Impaired Loans with  No Specific       
  Specific Allowance  Allowance  Total Impaired Loans 
  (Dollars in Thousands)
              Unpaid 
  Recorded  Related  Recorded  Recorded  Principal 
  Investment  Allowance  Investment  Investment  Balance 
One-to-four family residential $-  $-  $3,797  $3,797  $4,147 
Commercial real estate  -   -   1,417   1,417   1,536 
Construction and land development       -         -   8,700   8,700   11,081 
Total impaired loans $-  $-  $13,914  $13,914  $16,764 

The following table presents impaired loans by class as of September 30, 2019, segregated by those for which a specific allowance was required and those for which a specific allowance was not required.

        Impaired       
        Loans with       
  Impaired Loans with  No Specific       
  Specific Allowance  Allowance  Total Impaired Loans 
  (Dollars in Thousands)
              Unpaid 
  Recorded  Related  Recorded  Recorded  Principal 
  Investment  Allowance  Investment  Investment  Balance 
One-to-four family residential $-  $-  $4,827  $4,827  $5,179 
Commercial real estate  -   -   1,965   1,965   2,125 
Construction and land development  -   -   8,750   8,750   11,131 
Total impaired loans $-  $-  $15,542  $15,542  $18,435 

The following tables present the average recorded investment in impaired loans and related interest income recognized for the periods indicated:

Three Months Ended March 31, 2021

Average

Income

Recorded

Income Recognized

Recognized on

    

Investment

    

on Accrual Basis

    

Cash Basis

(Dollars in Thousands)

One-to-four family residential

$

3,281

$

4

$

2

Commercial real estate

 

1,329

 

0

 

0

Construction and land development

 

8,338

 

0

 

0

Total impaired loans

$

12,947

$

4

$

2


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  Three Months Ended March 31, 2020 
  Average Recorded Investment  Income Recognized on Accrual Basis  Income Recognized on Cash Basis 
  (Dollars in Thousands) 
One-to-four family residential $4,195  $-  $8 
Multi-family residential  74   -   - 
Commercial real estate  1,593   -   - 
Construction and land development  8,726   -   - 
Consumer  16   -   - 
Total impaired loans $14,603  $-  $8 

Three Months Ended March 31, 2020

Average

Income

Recorded

Income Recognized

Recognized on

    

Investment

    

on Accrual Basis

    

Cash Basis

(Dollars in Thousands)

One-to-four family residential

$

4,195

$

0

$

8

Multi-family residential

 

74

 

0

 

0

Commercial real estate

 

1,593

 

0

 

0

Construction and land development

 

8,726

 

0

 

0

Consumer

 

16

 

0

 

0

Total impaired loans

$

14,604

$

0

$

8

Six Months Ended March 31, 2021

Average

Income

Recorded

Income Recognized

Recognized on

    

Investment

    

on Accrual Basis

    

Cash Basis

(Dollars in Thousands)

One-to-four family residential

$

3,219

$

9

$

2

Commercial real estate

 

1,358

 

 

Construction and land development

 

8,400

 

 

Consumer

 

 

 

Total impaired loans

$

12,977

$

9

$

2

Six Months Ended March 31, 2020

Average

Income

Recorded

Income Recognized

Recognized on

    

Investment

    

on Accrual Basis

    

Cash Basis

(Dollars in Thousands)

One-to-four family residential

$

4,195

$

3

$

17

Multi-family residential

 

74

 

 

Commercial real estate

 

1,593

 

 

1

Construction and land development

 

8,725

 

 

Commercial business

 

4

 

 

1

Consumer

 

16

 

 

Total impaired loans

$

14,607

$

3

$

19

  Three Months Ended March 31, 2019 
  Average Recorded Investment  Income Recognized on Accrual Basis  Income Recognized on Cash Basis 
  (Dollars in Thousands) 
One-to-four family residential $4,952  $21  $5 
Multi-family residential  290   5   - 
Commercial real estate  2,202   10   1 
Construction and land development  8,752   -   - 
Consumer  10   -   - 
Total impaired loans $16,206  $36  $6 

  Six Months Ended March 31, 2020 
  Average Recorded Investment  Income Recognized on Accrual Basis  Income Recognized on Cash Basis 
  (Dollars in Thousands) 
One-to-four family residential $4,195  $3  $17 
Multi-family residential  74   -   - 
Commercial real estate  1,593   -   1 
Construction and land development  8,725   -   - 
Commercial business  4   -   1 
Consumer  16   -   - 
Total impaired loans $14,607  $3  $19 


  Six Months Ended March 31, 2019
  Average Recorded Investment  Income Recognized on Accrual Basis  Income Recognized on Cash Basis 
  (Dollars in Thousands)
One-to-four family residential $5,055  $44  $10 
Multi-family residential  293   10   - 
Commercial real estate  2,133   20   2 
Construction and land development  8,752   -   - 
Consumer  8   -   - 
Total impaired loans $16,241  $74  $12 

Federal regulations and our loan policy require that the Company utilize an internal asset classification system as a means of reporting problem and potential problem assets. The Company has incorporated an internal asset classification system, consistent with Federal banking regulations, as a part of its credit monitoring system. Management currently classifies problem and potential problem assets as “special mention”, “substandard,” “doubtful” or “loss” assets. An asset is considered “substandard” if it is inadequately protected by the current net worth and paying capacity of the obligor or of the collateral pledged, if any. “Substandard” assets include those characterized by the “distinct possibility” that the insured institution will sustain “some loss” if the deficiencies are not corrected. Assets classified as “doubtful” have all of the weaknesses inherent in those classified “substandard” with the added characteristic that the weaknesses present make “collection or liquidation in full,” on the basis of currently existing facts, conditions, and values, “highly questionable and improbable.” Assets classified as “loss” are those considered “uncollectible” and of such little value that their continuance as assets without the establishment of a specific loss reserve is not warranted. Assets which do not currently expose the insured institution to sufficient risk to warrant classification in one of the three aforementioned categories but possess weaknesses are required to be designated “special mention.”

The following tables present the classes of the loan portfolio in which a formal risk weighting system is utilized summarized by the aggregate “Pass” and the criticized category of “special mention”, and the classified categories of “substandard”

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“substandard”, “doubtful” and “loss” within the Company’s risk rating system as applied to the loan portfolio. The Company had no loans classified as “doubtful” or “loss” at either of the dates presented.

March 31, 2021

Special

    

Pass

    

Mention

    

Substandard

    

Doubtful

    

Total

(Dollars in Thousands)

One-to-four residential

$

205,653

$

1,441

$

3,475

$

$

210,569

Multi-family residential

 

52,657

 

 

 

 

52,657

Commercial real estate

 

138,307

 

9,750

 

1,328

 

 

149,385

Construction and land development

 

256,368

 

 

8,250

 

 

264,618

Commercial business

 

41,882

 

 

 

 

41,882

Total

$

694,867

$

11,191

$

13,053

$

$

719,111

September 30, 2020

    

    

Special

    

    

    

Pass

    

Mention

    

Substandard

    

Doubtful

    

Total

 March 31, 2020
   Special   Total 
 Pass Mention Substandard Loans 
 (Dollars in Thousands)
One-to-four family residential $238,046  $1,483  $3,797  $243,326 

(Dollars in Thousands)

One-to-four residential

$

229,361

$

1,416

$

3,095

$

0

$

233,872

Multi-family residential  25,864   -   -   25,864 

 

31,100

 

0

 

0

 

0

 

31,100

Commercial real estate  122,671   1,105   1,417   125,193 

 

128,527

 

9,999

 

1,417

 

0

 

139,943

Construction and land development  237,045   -   8,700   245,745 

 

252,123

 

0

 

8,525

 

0

 

260,648

Loans to financial institutions  6,000   -   -   6,000 

6,000

 

0

 

0

 

0

 

6,000

Commercial business  21,999   -   -   21,999 

 

12,916

 

0

 

0

 

0

 

12,916

Total loans $651,625  $2,588  $13,914  $668,127 

Total

$

660,027

$

11,415

$

13,037

$

0

$

684,479


  September 30, 2019 
     Special     Total 
  Pass  Mention  Substandard  Loans 
  (Dollars in Thousands) 
One-to-four family residential $262,164  $1,789  $4,827  $268,780 
Multi-family residential  30,582   -   -   30,582 
Commercial real estate  122,838   3,718   1,965   128,521 
Construction and land development  244,618   -   8,750   253,368 
Loans to financial institutions  6,000   -   -   6,000 
Commercial business  19,630   -   -   19,630 
Total loans $685,832  $5,507  $15,542  $706,881 

The Company evaluates the classification of one-to-four family residential, leases and consumer loans primarily on a pooled basis. If the Company becomes aware that adverse or distressed conditions exist that may affect a particular loan, the loan is downgraded following the above definitions of special mention, substandard, doubtful and loss.

The following tables represent loans in which a formal risk rating system is not utilized, but loans are segregated between performing and non-performing based primarily on delinquency status. Non-performing loans that would be included in the table are those loans greater than 90 days past due as to principal and/or interest that do not have a designated risk rating.

March 31, 2021

    

    

Non-

    

Performing

Performing

Total

(Dollars in Thousands)

Leases

$

117

$

0

$

117

Consumer

 

515

 

0

 

515

Total

$

632

$

0

$

632

September 30, 2020

    

    

Non-

    

Performing

Performing

Total

 March 31, 2020 
   Non- Total 
 Performing Performing Loans 
 (Dollars in Thousands) 
One-to-four family residential $239,999  $3,327  $243,326 

(Dollars in Thousands)

Leases  298   -   298 

$

176

$

$

176

Consumer  768   -   768 

 

604

 

 

604

Total loans $241,065  $3,327  $244,392 

Total

$

780

$

$

780

  September 30, 2019 
     Non-  Total 
  Performing  Performing  Loans 
  (Dollars in Thousands) 
One-to-four family residential $265,068  $3,712  $268,780 
Leases  518   -   518 
Consumer  834   -   834 
Total loans $266,420  $3,712  $270,132 

Management further monitors the performance and credit quality of the loan portfolio by analyzing the age of the portfolio as determined by the length of time a recorded payment is due or overdue, as the case may be. The following

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tables present the loan categories of the loan portfolio summarized by the aging categories of performing loans, delinquent loans and nonaccrual loans:


March 31, 2021

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

90 Days+

3089 Days

90 Days +

Total

Total

Non-

Past Due

Current

Past Due

Past Due

Past Due

Loans

Accrual

and Accruing

(Dollars in Thousands)

One-to-four family residential

    

$

206,656

$

671

$

3,242

$

3,913

$

210,569

$

3,475

$

0

Multi-family residential

 

52,657

 

0

 

0

 

0

 

52,657

 

0

 

0

Commercial real estate

 

145,673

 

2,384

 

1,328

 

3,712

 

149,385

 

1,328

 

0

Construction and land development

 

256,368

 

0

 

8,250

 

8,250

 

264,618

 

8,250

 

0

Commercial business

 

41,882

 

0

 

0

 

0

 

41,882

 

0

 

0

Leases

 

117

 

0

 

0

 

0

 

117

 

0

 

  

Consumer

 

458

 

57

 

0

 

57

 

515

 

0

 

0

Total Loans

$

703,811

$

3,112

$

12,820

$

15,932

$

719,743

$

13,053

$

0

September 30, 2020

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

90 Days+

3089 Days

90 Days +

Total

Total

Non-

Past Due

Current

Past Due

Past Due

Past Due

Loans

Accrual

and Accruing

 March 31, 2020 
             90 Days+ 
   30-89 Days 90 Days + Total Total Non- Past Due 
 Current Past Due Past Due Past Due Loans Accrual and Accruing 
 (Dollars in Thousands) 

(Dollars in Thousands)

One-to-four family residential $239,740  $1,017  $2,569  $3,586  $243,326  $3,327  $- 

$

231,196

$

523

$

2,153

$

2,676

$

233,872

$

3,095

$

0

Multi-family residential  25,864   -   -   -   25,864   -   - 

 

31,100

 

0

 

0

 

0

 

31,100

 

0

 

0

Commercial real estate  122,091   1,685   1,417   3,102   125,193   1,417   - 

 

136,225

 

2,301

 

1,417

 

3,718

 

139,943

 

1,417

 

0

Construction and land development  237,045   -   8,700   8,700   245,745   8,700   - 

 

252,123

 

0

 

8,525

 

8,525

 

260,648

 

8,525

 

0

Commercial business  21,999   -   -   -   21,999   -   - 

 

12,916

 

0

 

0

 

0

 

12,916

 

0

 

0

Financial institutions  6,000   -   -   -   6,000   -   - 

Loans to financial institutions

6,000

 

0

 

0

 

0

 

6,000

 

0

 

0

Leases  298   -   -   -   298   -   - 

 

176

 

0

 

0

 

0

 

176

 

0

 

  

Consumer  700   68   -   68   768   -   - 

 

604

 

0

 

0

 

0

 

604

 

0

 

0

Total loans $653,737  $2,770  $12,686  $15,456  $669,193  $13,444  $- 

Total Loans

$

670,340

$

2,824

$

12,095

$

14,919

$

685,259

$

13,037

$

0

  September 30, 2019 
                    90 Days+ 
     30-89 Days  90 Days +  Total  Total  Non-  Past Due 
  Current  Past Due  Past Due  Past Due  Loans  Accrual  and Accruing 
  (Dollars in Thousands) 
One-to-four family residential $264,784  $750  $3,246  $3,996  $268,780  $3,712  $- 
Multi-family residential  30,582   -   -   -   30,582   -   - 
Commercial real estate  127,104   -   1,417   1,417   128,521   1,473   - 
Construction and land development  244,618   -   8,750   8,750   253,368   8,750   - 
Commercial business  19,630   -   -   -   19,630   -   - 
Loans to financial institutions  6,000   -   -   -   6,000   -   - 
Leases  518   -   -   -   518   -   - 
Consumer  739   95   -   95   834   -   - 
Total loans $693,975  $845  $13,413  $14,258  $708,233  $13,935  $- 

The allowance for loan losses is established through a provision for loan losses charged to expense. The Company maintains the allowance at a level believed to cover all known and inherent losses in the portfolio that are both probable and reasonable to estimate at each reporting date. Management reviews the allowance for loan losses no less than quarterly in order to identify these inherent losses and to assess the overall collection probability for the loan portfolio in view of these inherent losses. For each primary type of loan, a loss factor is established reflecting an estimate of the known and inherent losses in such loan type contained in the portfolio using both a quantitative analysis as well as consideration of qualitative factors. The evaluation process includes, among other things, an analysis of delinquency trends, non-performing loan trends, the level of charge-offs and recoveries, prior loss experience, total loans outstanding, the volume of loan originations, the type, size and geographic concentration of the Company’s loans, the value of collateral securing the loans, the borrowers’ ability to repay and repayment performance, the number of loans requiring heightened management oversight, local economic conditions and industry experience. For the three months ended March 31, 20202021 the analysis took into accountthe pandemic and its effects on the Company’sCompany's business, especially with respect to commercial real estate, commercial business and construction and land development loans.


Commercial real estate loans entail significant additional credit risks compared to owner-occupied one-to-four family residential mortgage loans, as they generally involve large loan balances concentrated with a single borrower or groups of related borrowers. In addition, the payment experience on loans secured by income-producing properties typically depends on the successful operation of the related real estate project and/or business operation of the borrower who is, in some cases, also the primary occupant, and thus may be subject to a greater extent to the effects of adverse conditions in the real estate market and in the economy in general. Commercial business loans typically involve a higher risk of default than residential loans of like duration since their repayment is generally dependent on the successful operation of the borrower’s business and the sufficiency of collateral, if any. Land acquisition, development

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and construction lending exposes the Company to greater credit risk than permanent mortgage financing. The repayment of land acquisition, development and construction loans depends upon the sale of the property to third parties and/or the availability of permanent financing upon completion of all improvements. These events may adversely affect the sale of the properties, potentially reducing both the borrowers’ ability to make required payments as well as reducing the value of the collateral property. Such lending is additionally subject to the risk that if the estimate of construction cost proves to be inaccurate, the Company potentially will be compelled to advance additional funds to allow completion of the project. In addition, if the estimate of value proves to be inaccurate, the Company may be confronted with a project, when completed, having less value than the loan amount. If the Company is forced to foreclose on a construction project prior to completion, there is no assurance that the Company would be able to recover the entire unpaid portion of the loan.

The following tables summarize the primary segments of the allowance for loan losses. Activity in the allowance is presented for both the both three and six month periods ended March 31, 20202021 and 2019:2020:

Three Months Ended March 31, 2021

    

One- to

    

Multi-

    

    

Construction

    

    

Loans to

    

    

    

    

four-family

family

Commercial

and land

Commercial

financial

residential

residential

real estate

development

business

institutions

Leases

Consumer

Unallocated

Total

(In Thousands)

ALLL balance at December 31, 2020

$

2,011

$

457

$

1,935

$

2,828

$

319

$

$

3

$

6

$

759

$

8,318

Charge-offs

Recoveries

35

35

Provision

(428)

263

34

(118)

261

(36)

24

ALLL balance at March 31, 2021

$

1,583

$

720

$

1,969

$

2,710

$

580

$

$

3

$

5

$

783

$

8,353

Six Months Ended March 31, 2021

    

One- to

    

Multi-

    

    

Construction

    

    

Loans to

    

    

    

    

four-family

family

Commercial

and land

Commercial

financial

residential

residential

real estate

development

business

institutions

Leases

Consumer

Unallocated

Total

 Three Months Ended March 31, 2020 
 One- to four-family residential  Multi-family residential  Commercial real estate  Construction and land development  Commercial business  Financial institutions  Leases  Consumer  Unallocated  Total 
 (Dollars in Thousands) 
ALLL. balance at December 31, 2019 $999  $255  $1,281  $2,205  $201  $63  $4  $12  $508  $5,528 

(In Thousands)

ALLL balance at September 30, 2020

$

1,877

$

460

$

1,989

$

2,888

$

194

$

89

$

3

$

6

$

797

$

8,303

Charge-offs  (3)  -   -   -   (15)  -   -   (56)  -   (74)

Recoveries  1   -   -   -   -   -   -   6   -   7 

1

14

35

50

Provision  304   40   84   (115)  71   7   -   41   68   500 

(295)

260

(20)

(178)

372

(89)

(36)

(14)

ALLL balance at March 31, 2020 $1,301  $295  $1,365  $2,090  $257  $70  $4  $3  $576  $5,961 

ALLL balance at March 31, 2021

$

1,583

$

720

$

1,969

$

2,710

$

580

$

$

3

$

5

$

783

$

8,353

Three Months Ended March 31, 2020

    

One- to

    

Multi-

    

    

Construction

    

    

Loans to

    

    

    

    

four-family

family

Commercial

and land

Commercial

financial

residential

residential

real estate

development

business

institutions

Leases

Consumer

Unallocated

Total

(In Thousands)

ALLL balance at December 31, 2019

$

999

$

255

$

1,281

$

2,205

$

201

$

63

$

4

$

12

$

508

$

5,528

Charge-offs

(3)

-

-

-

(15)

(56)

(74)

Recoveries

1

-

-

-

-

6

7

Provision

304

40

84

-115

71

7

41

68

500

ALLL balance at March 31, 2020

$

1,301

$

295

$

1,365

$

2,090

$

257

$

70

$

4

$

3

$

576

$

5,961

Six Months Ended March 31, 2020

    

One- to

    

Multi-

    

    

Construction

    

    

Loans to

    

    

    

    

four-family

family

Commercial

and land

Commercial

financial

residential

residential

real estate

development

business

institutions

Leases

Consumer

Unallocated

Total

 Six Months Ended March 31, 2020 
 One- to four-family residential  Multi-family residential  Commercial real estate  Construction and land development  Commercial business  Financial institutions  Leases  Consumer  Unallocated  Total 
 (Dollars in Thousands) 

(In Thousands)

ALLL balance at September 30, 2019 $1,002  $315  $1,257  $2,034  $206  $63  $5  $13  $498  $5,393 

$

1,002

$

315

$

1,257

$

2,034

$

206

$

63

$

5

$

13

$

498

$

5,393

Charge-offs  (3)  -   -   -   (15)  -   -   (56)  -   (74)

(3)

(15)

(56)

(74)

Recoveries  1   -   -   -   -   -   10   6   -   17 

1

10

6

17

Provision  301   (20)  108   56   66   7   (11)  40   78   625 

301

(20)

108

56

66

7

(11)

40

78

625

ALLL balance at March 31, 2020 $1,301  $295  $1,365  $2,090  $257  $70  $4  $3  $576  $5,961 

$

1,301

$

295

$

1,365

$

2,090

$

257

$

70

$

4

$

3

$

576

$

5,961


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  Three Months Ended March 31, 2019 
  One- to four-family residential  Multi-family residential  Commercial real estate  Construction and land development  Commercial business  Financial institutions  Leases  Consumer  Unallocated  Total 
  (Dollars in Thousands) 
ALLL balance at December 31, 2018 $1,427  $372  $1,147  $1,445  $193  $67  $16  $13  $487  $5,167 
Charge-offs  -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   - 
Recoveries  60   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   60 
Provision  (173)  13   195   (75)  42   1   (3)  7   (7)  - 
ALLL balance at March 31, 2019 $1,314  $385  $1,342  $1,370  $235  $68  $13  $20  $480  $5,227 

  Six Months Ended March 31, 2019 
  One- to four-family residential  Multi-family residential  Commercial real estate  Construction and land development  Commercial business  Financial institutions  Leases  Consumer  Unallocated  Total 
  (Dollars in Thousands) 
ALLL balance at September 30, 2018 $1,343  $347  $1,154  $1,554  $187  $64  $18  $18  $482  $5,167 
Charge-offs  -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   - 
Recoveries  60   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   60 
Provision  (89)  38   188   (184)  48   4   (5)  2   (2)  - 
ALLL balance at March 31, 2019 $1,314  $385  $1,342  $1,370  $235  $68  $13  $20  $480  $5,227 

The Company recorded a provision for loan losses of $500,000 and $625,000 for the three and six months period ended March 31, 2020, respectively, compared to no0 provision for loan losses for the comparable three and six monthsmonth periods ended March 31, 2021, compared to a provision of $500,000 and $625,000 for loan losses for the three and six month periods in fiscal 2019. The provision expense incurred during2020. During the 2020 periods was primarily as a precaution due to the uncertainty associated with the economic effects of COVID-19 and the potential credit deterioration caused thereby. Although no delinquencies have occurred as ofquarter ended March 31, 2020 due to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, a number of borrowers contacted the Bank regarding deferments of upcoming loan payments. These deferments are not anticipated to be troubled debt restructurings (“TDRs”) as all the borrowers requesting deferments were current as of December 31, 2019 and the request for the deferments were related to the current economic conditions caused by COVID-19, not underlying weaknesses within the respective loans. Notwithstanding the foregoing,2021, the Company believes there is a material risk that credit lossesrecorded 0 charge offs and non-performing assets may increase due to current economic conditions.recoveries of $35,000. During the six months ended March 31, 2021, the Company recorded 0 charge offs and recoveries of $50,000. During the quarter ended March 31, 2020, the Company recorded $74,000 in charge offs and recoveries of $7,000. During the six months ended March 31, 2020, the Company recorded charge offs of $74,000 and recoveries of $17,000. During both the quarter and six months ended March 31, 2019, the Company recorded no charge offs and recoveries of $60,000.

At March 31, 2020,2021, the Company had four4 loans aggregating $5.3$4.9 million that were classified as TDRs. ThreeNaN of the TDRs, totaling $4.9$4.5 million, which are classified ason non-accrual, are a part of a troubled lending relationship totaling $10.6.$10.1 million. The remaining TDR is also on non-accrual and consists of a $424,000$399,000 loan secured by a single-family property; the loan is performing in accordance with the restructured terms.

The Company did not0t restructure any loans, as a TDR, during the three and six months ended March 31, 2020,2021, or during the three and six months ending March 31, 2019.2020.

NoNaN TDRs defaulted during the six-month periodthree and six month periods ending March 31, 20202021 or 2019.2020.


6.

6.    DEPOSITS

Deposits consist of the following major classifications:

March 31, 

September 30, 

 

2021

2020

 

    

Amount

    

Percent

    

Amount

    

Percent

 

(Dollars in Thousands)

 

Non-interest-bearing checking accounts

$

32,253

 

4.1

%  

$

30,002

 

3.9

%

Interest-bearing checking accounts

 

112,752

 

14.2

%  

 

135,797

 

17.6

%

Money market deposit accounts

 

116,882

 

14.7

%  

 

111,105

 

14.4

%

Passbook, club and statement savings

 

229,936

 

29.0

%  

 

224,435

 

29.1

%

Certificates maturing in six months or less

 

162,045

 

20.4

%  

 

125,165

 

16.2

%

Certificates maturing in more than six months

 

139,877

 

17.6

%  

 

144,445

 

18.8

%

Total

$

793,745

 

100.0

%  

$

770,949

 

100.0

%

  March 31,  September 30, 
  2020  2019 
  Amount  Percent  Amount  Percent 
  (Dollars in Thousands) 
Money market deposit accounts $114,215   15.6% $75,766   10.2%
Interest-bearing checking accounts  66,827   9.1%  58,647   7.9%
Non interest-bearing checking accounts  19,524   2.7%  16,949   2.3%
Passbook, club and statement savings  77,497   10.6%  80,899   10.8%
Certificates maturing in six months or less  233,006   31.9%  294,343   39.4%
Certificates maturing in more than six months  220,415   30.1%  218,840   29.4%
                 
Total $731,484   100.0% $745,444   100.0%

Certificates in the amount of $250,000 and over totaled $159.1$99.7 million as of March 31, 20202021 and $182.8$76.6 million as of September 30, 2019.2020.

7.

7.    ADVANCES FROM FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK – SHORT TERM

As of March 31, 20202021 and September 30, 20192020 outstanding balances and related information ofregarding short-term borrowings from the FHLB are summarized as follows:

    

March 31, 

    

September 30, 

 

(Dollar Amounts in Thousands)

    

2021

    

2020

 

Balance at year-end

$

$

25,000

Weight-average rate at period-end

 

%  

 

0.39

%

  March 31,  September 30, 
(Dollar Amounts in Thousands) 2020  2019 
Balance at period end $80,000  $90,000 
Weighted-average rate at period end  1.16%  2.32%

As of March 31,September 30, 2020, the $80.0$25.0 million of borrowings consisted of four 30-day and one1 90-day FHLB advancesadvance associated with an interest rate swap contracts.

As of September 30, 2019, the $90.0 million of borrowings consisted of seven 30-day FHLB advances associated with interest rate swap contracts.

contract.

The Bank maintains borrowing facilities with the FHLB of Pittsburgh, Atlantic Community Bankers Bank (“ACBB”) and the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia, the terms and interest rates of which are subject to change on the date of execution of borrowings. Available borrowings are based on collateral with the facility. The Bank also maintains unsecured borrowing facilities with ACBB and PNC for $12.5 million and $10.0 million, respectively. There were  0 draws on either facility as of March 31, 2021.

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8.

8.    ADVANCES FROM FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK – LONG TERM

Pursuant to collateral agreements with the FHLB of Pittsburgh, advances are secured by a blanket collateral of loans held by the CompanyBank and qualifying fixed-income securities and FHLB stock. The long-term advances outstanding as of March 31, 20202021 and September 30, 20192020 are as follows:

Lomg-term FHLB advances:

Maturity range

Weighted average

Stated interest rate range

March 31, 

September 30, 

Description

    

from

    

to

    

interest rate

    

from

    

to

    

2021

    

2020

(Dollars in Thousands)

Fixed Rate - Amortizing

 

1‑Oct‑20

 

30‑Sep‑21

 

2.80

%  

2.72

%  

2.83

%  

$

1,074

$

5,179

Fixed Rate - Amortizing

 

1‑Oct‑21

 

30‑Sep‑22

 

2.88

%  

1.99

%  

3.05

%  

 

3,886

 

5,523

Fixed Rate - Amortizing

 

1‑Oct‑22

 

30‑Sep‑23

 

2.89

%  

1.94

%  

3.11

%  

 

4,414

 

5,265

Total

 

  

 

  

 

2.87

%  

  

 

  

9,374

15,967

Fixed Rate - Advances

 

1‑Oct‑20

 

30‑Sep‑21

 

2.30

%  

1.42

%  

2.35

%  

15,996

17,996

Fixed Rate - Advances

 

1‑Oct‑21

 

30‑Sep‑22

 

2.31

%  

1.94

%  

3.23

%  

 

63,272

 

63,293

Fixed Rate - Advances

 

1‑Oct‑22

 

30‑Sep‑23

 

2.52

%  

2.00

%  

3.22

%  

 

94,999

 

94,999

Fixed Rate - Advances

 

1‑Oct‑23

 

30‑Sep‑24

 

2.88

%  

2.38

%  

3.20

%  

 

67,998

 

67,998

Total

 

  

 

  

 

2.55

%  

  

 

  

242,265

244,286

 

2.57

%  

 

Total

$

251,639

$

260,253

     Weighted             
Long-term FHLB advances: Maturity range average interest  Stated interest rate range  March 31,  September 30, 
Description from to rate  from  to  2020  2019 
               (Dollars in Thousands) 
Fixed Rate - Amortizing 1-Oct-19 30-Sep-20             $-  $236 
Fixed Rate - Amortizing 1-Oct-20 30-Sep-21  2.71%  1.94%  2.83%  9,797   14,354 
Fixed Rate - Amortizing 1-Oct-21 30-Sep-22  2.82%  1.99%  3.05%  7,137   8,729 
Fixed Rate - Amortizing 1-Oct-22 30-Sep-23  2.88%  1.94%  3.11%  6,104   6,931 
Total      2.79%          23,038   30,250 
                         
Fixed Rate - Advances 1-Oct-19 30-Sep-20  2.76%  1.38%  3.06%  7,268   12,304 
Fixed Rate - Advances 1-Oct-20 30-Sep-21  2.37%  1.42%  2.92%  18,006   18,017 
Fixed Rate - Advances 1-Oct-21 30-Sep-22  2.31%  1.94%  3.23%  63,315   63,336 
Fixed Rate - Advances 1-Oct-22 30-Sep-23  2.52%  2.00%  3.22%  94,999   94,999 
Fixed Rate - Advances 1-Oct-23 30-Sep-24  2.88%  2.38%  3.20%  67,998   67,998 
Total      2.56%          251,586   256,654 
                         
       2.58%  Total  $274,624  $286,904 

9.DERIVATIVES

9.    INTEREST RATE SWAPS

The CompanyBank has contracted with a third party to participate in interest rate swap contracts. One of the swaps is a cash flow hedge associated with FHLB advances at both March 31, 2020 and September 30, 2019, while there are eleven additionalThere were 13 cash flow hedges tied to wholesale funding at both March 31, 2021 and September 30, 2020. These interest rate swaps involve the receipt of variable-rate amounts from a counterparty in exchange for the CompanyBank making fixed-rate payments.During the quarter ended March 31, 2021, $3,000 of income was recognized as ineffectiveness through earnings, while $4,000 of expense was recognized as ineffectiveness through earnings during the comparable period in fiscal 2020. During the six months ended March 31, 2020, $5,000 of expense was recognized as ineffectiveness through earnings, while $3,000 of expense was recognized as ineffectiveness through earnings during the comparable period in fiscal 2019. During the six months ended March 31, 2019, $3,000 of expense was recognized as ineffectiveness through earnings, while $5,000 of expense was recognized as ineffectiveness through earnings during the comparable period in 2019.2020. There were nine9 interest rate swaps designated as fair value hedges involving the receipt of variable-rate payments from a counterparty in exchange for the CompanyBank making fixed-rate payments over the life of the agreements that were applicable to three3 loans and seven7 investment securities as of both March 31, 20202021 and September 30, 2019.2020. There was $26.3 million on deposit with the counterparty as collateral for the hedges at March 31, 2021. The fair value is recorded in the other liabilities section of the statementconsolidated statements of financial condition.


Below is a summary of the interest rate swap agreements and their terms as of March 31, 2020.2021.

2021

Hedged

Notional

Pay Rate

Receive

Maturity Date

Unrealized

Item

    

Amount

    

from

    

to

    

Rate

    

from

    

to

Loss

(Dollars in Thousands)

State and political subdivisions

$

21,570

3.06

%

3.07

%

3 Mth Libor

1-Feb-27

1-May-28

$

(2,316)

Commercial loans

 

23,656

 

4.10

%  

5.74

%  

1 Mth Libor +225 to 276 bp

13-Jun-25

1-Aug-26

 

0

30 day wholesale funding

90,000

1.36

%  

2.70

%  

1 Mth Libor

15-Feb-24

12-Jun-26

(4,099)

90 day wholesale funding

135,000

2.51

%  

2.78

%  

3 Mth Libor

11-Jan-24

27-Mar-24

(8,466)

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

  

$

(14,881)

Hedged Notional  Pay Rate  Receive Maturity Date Unrealized 
Item Amount  from  to  Rate from to Loss 
           (Dollars in Thousands)       
FHLB advances $10,000   2.70%  2.70% 1 Mth Libor 10-Apr-25 10-Apr-25 $(1,151)
State and political subdivisions  21,570   3.06%  3.07% 3 Mth Libor 1-Feb-27 1-May-28  (3,878)
Commercial loans  17,339   4.10%  5.74% 1 Mth Libor +225 to 276 bp 13-Jun-25 1-Aug-26  - 
30 day wholesale funding  65,000   1.94%  2.51% 1 Mth Libor 15-Feb-24 12-Jun-26  (4,836)
90 day wholesale funding  135,000   2.51%  2.78% 3 Mth Libor 11-Jan-24 27-Mar-24  (11,378)
                       
                    $(21,243)

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Below is a summary of the interest rate swap agreements and their terms as of September 30, 2019.2020.

2021

Hedged

Notional

Pay Rate

Receive

Maturity Date

Unrealized

Item

    

Amount

    

from

    

to

    

Rate

    

from

    

to

    

Loss

(Dollars in Thousands)

State and political subdivisions

$

21,570

3.06

%

3.07

%

3 Mth Libor

1-Feb-27

1-May-28

$

(3,834)

Commercial loans

 

23,656

 

4.10

%  

5.74

%  

1 Mth Libor +225 to 276 bp

13-Jun-25

1-Aug-26

 

0

30 day wholesale funding

90,000

1.36

%  

2.70

%  

1 Mth Libor

15-Feb-24

12-Jun-26

(6,157)

90 day wholesale funding

135,000

2.51

%  

2.78

%  

3 Mth Libor

11-Jan-24

27-Mar-24

(10,969)

$

(20,960)

Hedged Notional  Pay Rate  Receive Maturity Date Unrealized 
Item Amount  from  to  Rate from to Loss 
              (Dollars in Thousands)        
FHLB advances $10,000   2.70%  2.70% 1 Mth Libor 10-Apr-25 10-Apr-25 $(719)
State and political subdivisions  21,570   3.06%  3.07% 3 Mth Libor 1-Feb-27 1-May-28  (2,502)
Commercial loans  17,339   4.10%  5.74% 1 Mth Libor +225 to 276 bp 13-Jun-25 1-Aug-26  - 
30 day wholesale funding  65,000   1.94%  2.51% 1 Mth Libor 15-Feb-24 12-Jun-26  (1,415)
90 day wholesale funding  135,000   2.51%  2.78% 3 Mth Libor 11-Jan-24 27-Mar-24  (6,605)
                       
                    $(11,241)

All interest swaps are carried at fair value in accordance with FASB ASC 815 “Derivatives and Hedging.”


10.

10.  INCOME TAXES

Items that gave rise to significant portions of deferred income taxes are as follows:

March 31, 

September 30, 

    

2021

    

2020

(Dollars in Thousands)

Deferred tax assets:

 

  

 

  

Allowance for loan losses

$

2,074

$

2,071

Nonaccrual interest

 

625

 

561

Accrued vacation

 

16

 

16

Capital loss carryforward

 

4

 

4

Split dollar life insurance

 

9

 

9

Post-retirement benefits

 

70

 

72

Realized loss on equity securities

 

 

3

Unrealized losses on interest rate swaps

2,637

3,596

Deferred compensation

 

756

 

781

Goodwill

 

52

 

58

Lease liability

276

0

Other

 

104

 

48

Employee benefit plans

 

214

 

187

Total deferred tax assets

 

6,837

 

7,406

Valuation allowance

 

(4)

 

(4)

Total deferred tax assets, net of valuation allowance

 

6,833

 

7,402

 

  

 

  

Deferred tax liabilities:

 

  

 

  

Property

 

173

 

137

Right of Use

251

0

Realized gain on equity securities

9

0

Unrealized gains on available for sale securities

2,227

2,813

Purchase accounting adjustments

 

359

 

321

Deferred loan fees

 

401

 

229

Total deferred tax liabilities

 

3,420

 

3,500

Net deferred tax assets

$

3,413

$

3,902

For the six months period ended: March 31,  September 30, 
  2020  2019 
Deferred tax assets:  (Dollars in Thousands) 
Allowance for loan losses $1,571  $1,488 
Nonaccrual interest  531   487 
Accrued vacation  7   7 
Capital loss carryforward  121   121 
Split dollar life insurance  9   9 
Post-retirement benefits  73   76 
Unrealized losses on interest rate swaps  3,647   1,836 
Deferred compensation  784   809 
Goodwill  63   69 
Other  88   64 
Employee benefit plans  293   216 
Total deferred tax assets  7,187   5,182 
  Valuation allowance  (121)  (121)
Total deferred tax assets, net of valuation allowance  7,066   5,061 
         
Deferred tax liabilities:        
Property  134   141 
Unrealized gain on equity securities  16   19 
Unrealized gains on available for sale securities  2,356   2,153 
Purchase accounting adjustments  273   215 
Deferred loan fees  170   175 
         
Total deferred tax liabilities  2,949   2,703 
         
Net deferred tax assets $4,117  $2,358 

The Company establishes a valuation allowance for deferred tax assets when management believes that the use of the deferred tax assets is not likely to be fully realized through future reversals of existing taxable temporary differences and/or, to a lesser extent, future taxable income. The tax deduction generated by the redemption of the shares of a mutual fund held by the Bank and the subsequent impairment charge on the assets acquired through the redemption in kind are considered capital losses and can only be utilized to the extent of capital gains recognized over a five year

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period, resulting in the establishment of a valuation allowance for the carryforward period. The  valuation allowance totaled $121,000$4,000 at both March 31, 20202021 and September 30, 2019, respectively.


For the six-month period ended March 31, 2020, the Company recorded income tax expense of $1.1 million compared to income tax expense of $809,000, for the period ended March 31, 2019.

2020.

There is currently no liability for uncertain tax positions and no known unrecognized tax benefits. The Company recognizes, when applicable, interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits in the provision for income taxes in the Consolidated Statementsconsolidated statements of Operationsoperations as a component of income tax expense. During fiscal 2017, the Internal Revenue Service conducted an audit of the Company’s tax return for the year ended September 30, 2014, and no adverse findings were reported. The Company’s federal and state income tax returns for taxable years through September 30, 20152016 have been closed for purposes of examination by the Internal Revenue Service and the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue.

11.

11.  STOCK COMPENSATION PLANS

The Company maintains the 2008 Recognition and Retention Plan (“RRP”) which is administered by a committee of the Board of Directors of the Company. The RRP provides for the grant of shares of common stock of the Company to officers, employees and directors of the Company. In order to fund the grant of shares under the RRP, the 2008 RRP purchased 213,528 shares (on a converted basis) of the Company’s common stock in the open market for an aggregating cost of approximately $2.5 million, at an average purchase price per share of $11.49. The Company made sufficient contributions to the 2008 RRP to fund these purchases. During February 2015, shareholders approved the 2014 Stock Incentive Plan (the “2014 SIP”). As part of the 2014 SIP, a maximum of 285,655 shares of common stock can be awarded as restricted stock awards or units, of which 233,500 shares were awarded during February 2015. In August 2016, the Company granted 7,473 awards covering shares under the 2008 RRP and 3,027 shares under the 2014 SIP. In March 2017, the Company granted awards covering 17,128 shares under the 2014 SIP. In March 2018, the Company granted awards covering 9248,209 shares under the 2008 RRP and 25,57618,291 shares under the 2014 SIP. Shares subject to awards under either plan generally vest at the rate of 20% per year over five years. No further grants may be made pursuant to the RRP in accordance with its terms.

Compensation expense related to the shares subject to restricted stock awards granted is recognized ratably over the five-year vesting period in an amount which totals the grant date fair value multiplied by the number of shares subject to the grant. During the three and six months ended March 31, 2020,2021, an aggregate of $41,000 and $84,000, respectively, was recognized in compensation expense for the grants pursuant to the RRP and the 2014 SIP. During the three and six months ended March 31, 2020, $120,000 and $256,000, respectively, was recognized in compensation expense for the grants pursuant to the 2008 RRP and the grants pursuant to the 2014 SIP. During the three and six months ended March 31, 2019, $150,000 and $307,000, respectively, was recognized in compensation expense for the grants pursuant to the 2008 RRP and the grants pursuant to the 2014 SIP. At March 31, 2020,2021, approximately $443,000$239,000 in additional compensation expense for unvested shares awarded related to the 2008 RRP and 2014 SIP remained unrecognized.


A summary of the Company’s non-vested stock award activity for the six months ended March 31, 20202021 is presented in the following tables:table:

Six Months Ended

March 31, 2021

Number of

Weighted Average

    

Shares

    

Grant Date Fair Value

Non-vested stock awards at October 1, 2020

 

23,056

$

17.78

Granted

 

0

 

0

Forfeited

 

0

 

0

Vested

 

(8,128)

 

18.03

Non-vested stock awards at March 31, 2021

 

14,928

$

17.66

  Six Months Ended
March 31, 2020
 
  Number of
Shares (1)
  Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value 
Non-vested stock awards at October 1, 2019  68,980  $15.05 
Granted  -   - 
Forfeited  -   - 
Vested  (42,024)  13.44 
Non-vested stock awards at the March 31, 2020  26,956  $17.56 

The Company maintains the 2008 Stock Option Plan (the “Option Plan”) which authorizes the grant of stock options to officers, employees and directors of the Company to acquire shares of common stock with an exercise price at least equal to the fair market value of the common stock on the grant date. Options generally become vested and exercisable at the rate of 20% per year over five years and are generally exercisable for a period of ten years after the grant date. A total of 533,808 shares (on a converted basis) of common stock were approved for future issuance pursuant to the Option Plan. As of September 30, 2018, all of the options had been awarded under the Option Plan. The 2014 SIP reserved up to 714,145 shares for issuance pursuant to options. Options to purchase 605,000 shares were awarded during February 2015 pursuant to the 2014 SIP. During August 2016, the Company granted options covering 18,866

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shares under the Option Plan and 8,634 shares under the 2014 SIP. In March 2017, the Company granted options covering 22,828 shares under the 2014 SIP. In May 2017, the Company granted options covering 25,000 shares under the 2014 SIP and 283 shares under the Option Plan. In March 2018, the Company granted options covering 159,265 shares under the 2014 SIP and 18,235 shares under the Option Plan. In July 2019, the Company granted options covering 39,702 shares under the 2014 SIP. In September 2020, the Company granted 12,500 shares under the 2014 SIP.  No further grants canmay be made underpursuant to the Option Plan in accordance with its terms and no further shares are available for grant under the 2014 SIP unless options are forfeited.

Plan.

A summary of the status of the Company’s stock options under the 2008 Option Plan and the 2014 SIP as of March 31, 20202021 is presented below:

Six Months Ended

March 31, 2021

    

Number of

    

Weighted Average

Shares

Exercise Price

Options outstanding at October 1, 2020

 

571,258

$

14.58

Granted

 

 

Exercised

 

(15,000)

 

12.23

Forfeited

 

(39,500)

 

18.42

Outstanding at March 31, 2021

 

516,758

$

14.36

Exercisable at March 31, 2021

 

400,231

$

13.70

  Six Months Ended
March 31, 2020
 
  Number of
Shares
  Weighted Average
Exercise Price
 
Outstanding at October 1, 2019  793,034  $13.86 
Granted  -   - 
Exercised  (13,345)  - 
Forfeited  -   - 
Outstanding at March 31, 2020  779,689  $13.93 
Exercisable at March 31, 2020  598,356  $12.67 

The weighted average remaining contractual term was approximately 6.05.1 years for options outstanding as of March 31, 2020.2021.


The estimated fair value of options granted during fiscal 2009 was $2.98 per share, $2.92 for options granted during fiscal 2010, $3.34 for options granted during fiscal 2013, $4.67 for the options granted during fiscal 2014, $4.58 for options granted during fiscal 2015, $2.13 for options granted during fiscal 2016, $3.18 for options granted during fiscal 2017, $3.63 for options granted during fiscal 2018, and $3.38 for options granted in 2019.fiscal 2019 and $2.31 for options granted in 2020. The fair value for grants made in fiscal 2017 was estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes pricing model with the following assumptions: an exercise and fair value of $17.43, term of seven years, volatility rate of 14.37%, interest rate of 2.22% and a yield rate of 0.69%. The fair value for grants made in fiscal 2018 was estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes pricing model with the following assumptions: an exercise and fair value of $18.46, term of seven years, volatility rate of 15.90%, interest rate of 2.82% and a yield rate of 1.08%. The fair value for grants made in fiscal 2019 was estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes pricing model with the following assumptions: an exercise and fair value of $18.16, term of seven years, volatility rate of 17.76%, interest rate of 1.87% and a yield rate of 1.10%. The fair value for grants made in fiscal 2020 was estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes pricing model with the following assumptions: an exercise and fair value of $10.00, term of seven years, volatility rate of 33.22%, interest rate of 0.41% and a yield rate of 2.80%.

During the three and six months ended March 31, 2021, $41,000 and $84,000, respectively, was recognized in compensation expense for options granted pursuant to the Option Plan and the 2014 SIP. During the three and six months ended March 31, 2020, $117,000 and $270,000, respectively, was recognized in compensation expense for options granted pursuant to the Option Plan and the 2014 SIP.

At March 31, 2020,2021, there was approximately $566,000$339,000 in additional compensation expense to be recognized for awarded options which remained outstanding and unvested at such date. The weighted average period over which this expense will be recognized is approximately 3.12.4 years.

12.

12.  COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES

At March 31, 2020,2021, the Company had $29.7$55.0 million in outstanding commitments to originate loans with market interest rates ranging from 2.38%3.13% to 5.00%4.50%. At September 30, 2019,2020, the Company had $32.4$29.9 million in outstanding commitments to originate fixed-rate loans with market interest rates ranging from 1.99%3.25% to 6.50%4.75%. The aggregate undisbursed portion of loans-in-process amounted to $88.7$89.9 million at March 31, 20202021 and $114.5$86.9 million at September 30, 2019.2020.

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The Company also had commitments under unused lines of credit of $35.3$45.9 million as of March 31, 20202021 and $37.5$40.1 million as of September 30, 20192020 and letters of credit outstanding of $1.1 million as of March 31, 20202021 and $1.5$1.1 million as of September 30, 2019.

2020.

Among the Company’s contingent liabilities are exposures to limited recourse arrangements with respect to the Company’s sales of whole loans and participation interests. At March 31, 2020,2021, the exposure, which represents a portion of credit risk associated with the interests sold, amounted to $1.3$1.0 million. This exposure is for the life of the related loans and payables, on our proportionate share, as actual losses are incurred.

The Company is involved in various legal proceedings occurring in the ordinary course of business. Management of the Company, based on discussions with litigation counsel, believes that such proceedings will not have a material adverse effect on the financial condition, operations or cash flows of the Company. However, there can be no assurance that any of the outstanding legal proceedings to which the Company is a party will not be decided adversely to the Company'sCompany’s interests and not have a material adverse effect on the financial condition and operations of the Company.

13.

13.  FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT

The fair value estimates presented herein are based on pertinent information available to management as of March 31, 20202021 and September 30, 2019,2020, respectively. Although management is not aware of any factors that would significantly affect the fair value amounts, such amounts have not been comprehensively revalued for purposes of these financial statements since that date and, therefore, current estimates of fair value may differ significantly from the amounts presented herein.


Generally accepted accounting principles used in the United States establish a fair value hierarchy which requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimizes the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. The standard describes three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value.

The three broad levels of hierarchy are as follows:

Level 1         Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

Level 1Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
Level 2Observable inputs other than Level 1 prices, such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities; quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities.
Level 3Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities. Level 3 assets and liabilities include financial instruments whose value is determined using pricing models, discounted cash flow methodologies, or similar techniques, as well as instruments for which the determination of fair value requires significant management judgment or estimation. 

Level 2         Observable inputs other than Level 1 prices, such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities; quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities.

Level 3         Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities; Level 3 assets and liabilities include financial instruments whose value is determined using pricing models, discounted cash flow methodologies, or similar techniques, as well as instruments for which the determination of fair value requires significant management judgment or estimation.

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Those assets and liabilities as of March 31, 2021 which are measured at fair value on a recurring basis are as follows:

Category Used for Fair Value Measurement

    

Level 1

    

Level 2

    

Level 3

    

Total

(Dollars in Thousands)

Assets:

  

  

  

  

Securities available for sale:

  

  

  

  

U.S. Government and agency obligations

$

$

10,893

$

$

10,893

State and political subdivisions

 

 

79,351

 

 

79,351

Mortgage-backed securities - U.S. Government agencies

 

 

179,701

 

 

179,701

Corporate bonds

 

 

83,862

 

 

83,862

Equity securities

 

54

 

 

 

54

Total

$

54

$

353,807

$

$

353,861

Liabilities:

Interest rate swap contracts

$

$

14,881

$

$

14,881

Total

$

$

14,881

$

$

14,881

Those assets and liabilities as of September 30, 2020 which are measured at fair value on a recurring basis are as follows:

Category Used for Fair Value Measurement

    

Level 1

    

Level 2

    

Level 3

    

Total

 Category Used for Fair Value Measurement 
 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total 
 (Dollars in Thousands) 

(Dollars in Thousands)

Assets:                

  

  

  

  

Securities available for sale:                

  

  

  

  

U.S. Government and agency obligations $-  $37,457  $        -  $37,457 

$

$

22,394

$

$

22,394

State and political subdivisions  -   71,495   -   71,495 

 

79,621

 

 

79,621

Mortgage-backed securities - U.S. Government agencies  -   323,161   -   323,161 

 

 

236,566

 

 

236,566

Corporate bonds  -   79,220   -   79,220 

 

 

81,783

 

 

81,783

Equity securities  37   -   -   37 

 

51

 

 

 

51

Total $37  $511,333  $-  $511,370 

$

51

$

420,364

$

$

420,415

                
Liabilities                

Liabilities:

Interest rate swap contracts $-  $21,243  $-  $21,243 

$

$

20,960

$

$

20,960

Total $-  $21,243  $-  $21,243 

$

$

20,960

$

$

20,960


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Those assets asTable of September 30, 2019 which are measured at fair value on a recurring basis are as follows:Contents

  Category Used for Fair Value Measurement 
  Level 1  Level 2  Level 3  Total 
  (Dollars in Thousands) 
Assets:                
Securities available for sale:                
U.S. Government and agency obligations $-  $24,865  $       -  $24,865 
State and political subdivisions  -   47,646   -   47,646 
Mortgage-backed securities - U.S. Government agencies  -   370,772   -   370,772 
Corporate bonds  -   69,539   -   69,539 
Equity security - FHLMC preferred stock  95   -   -   95 
Total $95  $512,822  $-  $512,917 
                 
Liabilities:                
Interest rate swap contracts $-  $11,241  $-  $11,241 
Total $-  $11,241  $-  $11,241 

Certain assets are measured at fair value on a nonrecurring 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). The Company measures impaired loans and real estate owned at fair value on a non-recurring basis.

Impaired Loans

The Company considers loans to be impaired when it becomes more likely than not that the Company will be unable to collect all amounts due (principle and interest) in accordance with the contractual terms of the loan agreements. Collateral dependent impaired loans are based on the fair value of the collateral which is based on appraisals and would be categorized as Level 2 measurement.  In some cases, adjustments are made to the appraised values for various factors including the age of the appraisal, age of the comparables included in the appraisal, and known changes in the market and in the collateral. These adjustments are based upon unobservable inputs, and therefore, the fair value measurement has been categorized as a Level 3 measurement. These loans are reviewed for impairment and written down to their net realizable value by charges against the allowance for loan losses. The collateral underlying these loans had a fair value of approximately $13.9 million as of March 31, 2020.


Other Real Estate Owned

Once an asset is determined to be uncollectible, the underlying collateral is generally repossessed and reclassified to foreclosed real estate and repossessed assets. These repossessed assets are carried at the lower of cost or fair value of the collateral, based on independent appraisals, less cost to sell and would be categorized as Level 2 measurement. In some cases, adjustments are made to the appraised values for various factors including age of the appraisal, age of the comparable included in the appraisal, and known changes in the market and in the collateral. As a result, the evaluations are based upon unobservable inputs, and therefore, the fair value measurement has been categorized as a Level 3 measurement.

Summary of Non-Recurring Fair Value Measurements

  At March 31, 2020 
  (Dollars in Thousands) 
  Level 1  Level 2  Level 3  Total 
Impaired loans $               -  $          -  $13,914  $13,914 
Other real estate owned  -   -   406   406 
Total $-  $-  $14,320  $14,320 

  At September 30, 2019 
  (Dollars in Thousands) 
  Level 1  Level 2  Level 3  Total 
Impaired loans $-  $-  $15,542  $15,542 
Other real estate owned  -   -   348   348 
Total $-  $-  $15,890  $15,890 


The following table provides information describing the valuation processes used to determine nonrecurring fair value measurements categorized within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy:

  At March 31, 2020
  (Dollars in Thousands)
     Valuation   Range/
  Fair Value  Technique Unobservable Input Weighted Ave.
Impaired loans $13,914  Property appraisals (1) (3) Management discount for selling costs, property type and market volatility (2) 6% to 9% discount/ 7%
Other real estate owned $406  Property appraisals (1)(3) Management discount for selling costs, property type and market volatility (2) 22% discount

  At September 30, 2019
  (Dollars in Thousands)
     Valuation   Range/
  Fair Value  Technique Unobservable Input Weighted Ave.
Impaired loans $15,542  Property appraisals (1) (3) Management discount for selling costs, property type and market volatility (2) 6% to 9% discount/ 7%
Other real estate owned $348  Property appraisals (1)(3) Management discount for selling costs, property type and market volatility (2) 22% discount

(1)Fair value is generally determined through independent appraisals of the underlying collateral, which generally includes various Level 3 inputs, which are not identifiable.
(2)Appraisals may be adjusted by management for qualitative factors such as economic conditions and estimated liquidation expenses. The range and weighted average of liquidation expenses and other appraisal adjustments are presented as a percent of the appraisal.
(3)Includes qualitative adjustments by management and estimated liquidation expenses.

The fair value of financial instruments has been determined by the Company using available market information and appropriate valuation methodologies. However, considerable judgment is necessarily required to interpret market data to develop the estimates of fair value. Accordingly, the estimates presented herein are not necessarily indicative of the amounts the Company could realize in a current market exchange. The use of different market assumptions and/or estimation methodologies may have a material effect on the estimated fair value amounts.


Fair Value Measurements at

Carrying

Fair

March 31, 2021

    

Amount

    

Value

    

(Level 1)

    

(Level 2)

    

(Level 3)

(Dollars in Thousands)

Assets:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Investment and mortgage-backed securities held to maturity

$

22,270

$

23,460

$

0

$

23,460

$

0

Loans receivable, net

620,875

622,637

0

0

622,637

Liabilities:

  

  

  

  

  

Certificates of deposit

301,922

311,058

311,058

0

0

Advances from FHLB - long-term

251,639

261,171

261,171

0

0

        Fair Value Measurements at 
        March 31, 2020 
  Carrying  Fair          
  Amount  Value  (Level 1)  (Level 2)  (Level 3) 
   (Dollars in Thousands)  
Assets:                    
Cash and cash equivalents $76,688  $76,688  $76,688  $-  $- 
Certificates of deposit  2,351   2,351   2,351   -   - 
Investment and mortgage-backed                    
securities available for sale  511,333   511,333   -   511,333   - 
Equity securities  37   37   37         
Investment and mortgage-backed                    
securities held to maturity  28,937   30,045   -   30,045   - 
Loans receivable, net  572,122   572,192   -   -   572,192 
Accrued interest receivable  4,412   4,412   4,412   -   - 
Restricted bank stock  15,552   15,552   15,552   -   - 
Bank owned life insurance  32,175   32,175   32,175   -   - 
                     
Liabilities:                    
Checking accounts  86,351   86,351   86,351   -   - 
Money market deposit accounts  114,215   114,215   114,215   -   - 
Passbook, club and statement                    
savings accounts  77,497   77,497   77,497   -   - 
Certificates of deposit  453,421   468,543   -   -   468,543 
Advances from FHLB short-term  80,000   80,000   80,000       - 
Advances from FHLB long-term  274,624   289,943   -   -   289,943 
Accrued interest payable  2,847   2,847   2,847   -   - 
Advances from borrowers for taxes and                    
insurance  2,667   2,667   2,667   -   - 
Interest rate swap contracts  21,243   21,243   -   21,243   - 

Fair Value Measurements at

Carrying

Fair

September 30, 2020

    

Amount

    

Value

    

(Level 1)

    

(Level 2)

    

(Level 3)

(Dollars in Thousands)

Assets:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Investment and mortgage-backed securities held to maturity

$

22,860

$

24,330

$

0

$

24,330

$

0

Loans receivable, net

588,300

593,768

593,768

Liabilities:

Certificates of deposit

269,610

278,224

278,224

0

0

Advances from FHLB - long-term

260,253

274,172

274,172

0

0


        Fair Value Measurements at 
        September 30, 2019 
  Carrying  Fair          
  Amount  Value  (Level 1)  (Level 2)  (Level 3) 
   (Dollars in Thousands)  
Assets:                    
Cash and cash equivalents $47,968  $47,968  $47,968  $-  $- 
Certificates of deposit  2,351   2,351   2,351   -   - 
Investment and mortgage-backed                    
securities held to maturity  68,635   69,507   -   69,507   - 
Loans receivable, net  585,456   585,476   -   -   585,476 
Accrued interest receivable  4,549   4,549   4,549   -   - 
Restricted bank stock  16,406   16,406   16,406   -   - 
Bank owned life insurance  31,841   31,841   31,841   -   - 
                     
Liabilities:                    
Checking accounts  75,596   75,596   75,596   -   - 
Money market deposit accounts  75,766   75,766   75,766   -   - 
Passbook, club and statement                    
savings accounts  80,899   80,899   80,899   -   - 
Certificates of deposit  513,183   529,099   -   -   529,099 
Accrued interest payable  4,328   4,328   4,328   -   - 
Advances from FHLB -short-term  90,000   90,000   90,000   -   - 
Advances from FHLB -long-term  286,904   293,839   -   -   293,839 
Advances from borrowers for taxes and                    
insurance  2,332   2,332   2,332   -   - 
Interest rate swap contracts  11,241   11,241   11,241   -   - 


14.14. GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS

The Company’s goodwill and intangible assets are related to the acquisition of Polonia Bancorp, Inc. on January 1, 2017.

Balance

Balance

October 1,

Additions/

March 31, 

Amortization

    

2020

    

Adjustments

    

Amortization

    

2021

    

Period

(Dollars in Thousands)

Goodwill

$

6,102

$

0

$

$

6,102

 

  

Core deposit intangible

 

340

 

0

 

(49)

 

291

 

10 years

$

6,442

$

0

$

(49)

$

6,393

 

  

  Balance        Balance    
  October 1,  Additions/     March 31,  Amortization 
  2019  Adjustments  Amortization  2020  Period 
Goodwill $6,102  $-  $-  $6,102     
Core deposit intangible  448   -   (56)  392   10 years 
  $6,550  $         -  $(56) $6,494     

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As of March 31, 2020,2021, the current fiscal year and the future fiscal periods amortization expense for the core deposit intangible is:

(In Thousands)    
    
2020 $52 

(in Thousands)

    

2021  93 

$

44

2022  78 

 

78

2023  64 

 

64

2024  49 

 

49

2025

 

34

Thereafter  56 

 

22

Total $392 

$

291


15.LEASES

15. LEASES

Operating leases in which the Company is the lessee are recorded as operating lease Right of Use (“ROU”("ROU") assets and operating lease liabilities, included in other assets and other liabilities, respectively, on the consolidated statement of financial condition. The Company does not currently have any finance leases. Operating lease ROU assets represent the right to use an underlying asset during the lease term and operating lease liabilities represent the obligation to make lease payments arising from the lease. ROU assets and operating lease liabilities arewere recognized as ofon October 1, 2019, the date of adoption of ASU 2016-02 based on the present value of the remaining lease payments using a discount rate that represents the Company’sCompany's incremental borrowing rate at the date of initial application.

Operating lease expense, which is comprised of amortization of the ROU assets and the implicit interest accreted on the operating lease liability, is recognized on a straight line basis over the lease term of the operating basis,lease, and is recorded in office occupancy expense in the consolidated statements of operations. The leases relate to Bank branches with remaining lease terms of generally 5five to 9nine years.

As of March 31, 2020,2021, operating lease ROU assets were $1.4$1.2 million and operating lease liabilities were $1.5$1.3 million. Operating lease costs of $60,000$51,000 and $117,000$102,000, respectively, were recognized for the three and six month periods ended March 31, 2020.

2021.

The following table summarizes other information related to our operating leases:

March 31, 20202021

Weighted-average remaining lease term - operating leases in years

6.85

6.75

Weighted-average discount rate - operating leases

2.0

2.0

%

The following table presents aggregate lease maturities and obligations as of March 31, 2020:2021:

(Dollars in Thousands)    

    
2020 $104 

    

2021  210 

$

105

2022  213 

 

213

2023  216 

 

216

2024  220 

 

220

2025

 

231

2025 and thereafter  647 

423

Total lease payments  1,610 

1,408

Less: interest  116 

 

96

Present value of lease liabilities $1,494 

$

1,312


16.SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

Paycheck Protection Program

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, or CARES Act, was signed into law on March 27, 2020, and provides over $2 trillion in economic relief to individuals and businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The CARES Act authorized the Small Business Administration (“SBA”) to temporarily guarantee loans under a new 7(a) loan program called the Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”). As a qualified SBA lender, we were automatically authorized to originate PPP loans. An eligible business can apply for a PPP loan up to the greater of: (1) 2.5 times its average monthly “payroll costs;” or (2) $10 million. PPP loans will have: (a) an interest rate31

Table of 1.0%, (b) a two-year loan term to maturity; and (c) principal and interest payments deferred for six months from the date of disbursement. The SBA will guarantee 100% of the PPP loans made to eligible borrowers. The entire principal amount of the borrower’s PPP loan, including any accrued interest, is eligible to be reduced by the loan forgiveness amount under the PPP so long as employee and compensation levels of the business are maintained and 75% of the loan proceeds are used for payroll expenses, with the remaining 25% of the loan proceeds used for other qualifying expenses.Contents

As of May 1, 2020, we had received approximately 55 applications for up to $5.0 million of loans under the PPP.

Loan Modification/Troubled Debt Restructurings

As of May 1, 2020 we have modified 90 loans aggregating $146.6 million in loan principal, primarily consisting of deferral of principal and interest payments and extension of maturity date corresponding to the period of deferral. All of the loans provided modifications were performing in accordance with their terms.


ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'SMANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The following discussion should be read in conjunction with our unaudited consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this Form 10-Q and with our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, 20192020 (the “Form 10-K”).

Overview. Prudential Bancorp, Inc. (the “Company”) was formed by Prudential Bancorp, Inc. of Pennsylvania to become the successor holding company for Prudential Bank (the “Bank”) (formerly known as Prudential Savings Bank) as a result of the second-step conversion of Prudential Mutual Holding Company completed in October 2013. The Company’s results of operations are primarily dependent on the results of the Bank, which is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company. The Company’s results of operations depend to a large extent on net interest income, which primarily is the difference between the income earned on its loan and securities portfolios and the cost of funds, which is the interest paid on deposits and borrowings. Results of operations are also affected by our provisionsprovision for loan losses, non-interest income (which includes impairment charges) and non-interest expense. Non-interest expense principally consists of salaries and employee benefits, office occupancy expense, depreciation, data processing expense, payroll taxes and other expenses. Our results of operations are also significantly affected by general economic and competitive conditions, especially changes resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic and the governmental actions taken to address it including shelter-in-place orders and required closing of non-essential businesses, as well as changes in interest rates, government policies and actions of regulatory authorities. Future changes in applicable laws, regulations or government policies may materially impact our financial condition and results of operations.

The Bank is subject to regulation by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (the “FDIC”) and the Pennsylvania Department of Banking and Securities (the “Department”). The Bank’s main office is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with nine additional full-service banking offices located in Philadelphia, Delaware and Montgomery Counties in Pennsylvania. The Bank’s primary business consists of attracting deposits from the general public and using those funds together with borrowings to originate loans and to invest primarily in U.S. Government and agency securities and mortgage-backed securities. In 2005, the Bank formed PSB Delaware, Inc., a Delaware corporation, as a subsidiary of the Bank. In 2006, all mortgage-backed securities then owned by the Company’s predecessor were transferred to PSB Delaware, Inc. PSB Delaware, Inc.’s activities are included as part of the consolidated financial statements.

Critical Accounting Policies. In reviewing and understanding financial information for the Company, you are encouraged to read and understand the significant accounting policies used in preparing our financial statements. These policies are described in Note 1 of the notes to our unaudited consolidated financial statements included in Item 1 hereof as well as in Note 2 to our audited consolidated financial statements included in the Form 10-K. The accounting and financial reporting policies of the Company conform to accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”) and to general practices within the banking industry. Accordingly, the financial statements require certain estimates, judgments and assumptions, which are believed to be reasonable, based upon the information available. These estimates and assumptions affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities as well as contingent assets and contingent liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the periods presented. The following accounting policies comprise those that management believes are the most critical to aid in fully understanding and evaluating our reported financial results. These policies require numerous estimates or economic assumptions that may prove inaccurate or may be subject to variations which may significantly affect our reported results and financial condition for the period or in future periods.

Allowance for Loan Losses. The allowance for loan losses is established through a provision for loan losses charged to expense. Losses are charged against the allowance for loan losses when management believes that the collectability in full of the principal of a loan is unlikely. Subsequent recoveries are added to the allowance. The allowance for loan losses is maintained at a level that management considers adequate to provide for estimated losses and impairments based upon an evaluation of known and inherent losses in the loan portfolio that are both probable and reasonable to estimate. For the quarter ended March 31, 2020,2021, the analysis took into account the exposure to credit deterioration due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Loan impairment is evaluated based on the fair value of collateral or estimated net

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realizable value. It is the policy of management to provide for losses on unidentified loans in its portfolio in addition to criticized and classified loans.


Management monitors its allowance for loan losses at least quarterly and makes adjustments to the allowance through the provision for loan losses as economic conditions and other pertinent factors indicate. The quarterly review and adjustment of the qualitative factors employed in the allowance methodology and the updating of historic loss experience allow for timely reaction to emerging conditions and trends. In this context, a series of qualitative factors are used in a methodology as a measurement of how current circumstances are affecting the loan portfolio. Included in these qualitative factors are:

Levels of past due, classified, criticized and non-accrual loans, troubled debt restructurings and loan modifications;
Nature and volume of loans;
Changes in lending policies and procedures, underwriting standards, collections, charge-offs and recoveries and for commercial loans, the level of loans being approved with exceptions to the Bank’s lending policy;
Experience, ability and depth of management and staff;
National and local economic and business conditions, including various market segments, especially in light of the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and actions taken to address it on both the national and local economies;
Quality of the Bank’s loan review system and the degree of Board oversight;
Concentrations of credit and changes in levels of such concentrations; and
Effect of external factors on the level of estimated credit losses in the current portfolio.
Levels of past due, classified, criticized and non-accrual loans, troubled debt restructurings and loan modifications;
Nature and volume of loans;
Changes in lending policies and procedures, underwriting standards, collections, charge-offs and recoveries and for commercial loans, the level of loans being approved with exceptions to the Bank’s lending policy;
Experience, ability and depth of management and staff;
National and local economic and business conditions, including various market segments, especially in light of the COVID-19 pandemic on both the national and local economies;
Quality of the Bank’s loan review system and the degree of Board oversight;
Concentrations of credit and changes in levels of such concentrations; and
Effect of external factors on the level of estimated credit losses in the current portfolio.

In determining the allowance for loan losses, management has established a general pooled allowance. Values assigned to the qualitative factors and those developed from historic loss experience provide a dynamic basis for the calculation of reserve factors for both pass-rated loans (the general pooled allowance) and those for criticized and classified loans. The amount of the specific allowance is determined through a loan-by-loan analysis of certain large dollar commercial real estate loans, construction and land development loans and multi-family loans. Loans not individually reviewed are evaluated as a group using reserve factor percentages based on historical loss experience and the qualitative factors described above. In determining the appropriate level of the general pooled allowance, management makes estimates based on internal risk ratings, which take into account such factors as debt service coverage, loan-to-value ratios and external factors. Estimates are periodically measured against actual loss experience.

This evaluation is inherently subjective as it requires material estimates including, among others, exposure at default, the amount and timing of expected future cash flows on impaired loans, value of collateral, estimated losses on our commercial, construction and residential loan portfolios and historical loss experience. All of these estimates may be susceptible to significant change. While management analyzed its allowance in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, such analysis will need to beis being continually refined and reviewed in light of the ongoing nature of the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.

While management uses the best information available to make loan loss allowance evaluations, adjustments to the allowance may be necessary based on changes in economic and other conditions or changes in accounting guidance. In addition, the Department and the FDIC, as an integral part of their examination processes, periodically review our allowance for loan losses. The Department and the FDIC may require the recognition of adjustments to the allowance for loan losses based on their judgment of information available to them at the time of their examination. To the extent that actual outcomes differ from management’s estimates, additional provisions to the allowance for loan losses may be required that would adversely affect earnings in future periods.

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Investment and mortgage-backed securities available for sale.Where quoted prices are available in an active market, securities are classified within Level 1 of the valuation hierarchy. If quoted market prices are not available, then fair values are estimated using quoted prices of securities with similar characteristics or discounted cash flows and are classified within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy. In certain cases where there is limited activity or less transparency around inputs to the valuation, securities are classified within Level 3 of the valuation hierarchy. There were no securities with a Level 3 classification as of March 31, 20202021 or September 30, 2019.2020.


Management evaluates securities for other-than-temporary impairment at least on a quarterly basis, and more frequently when economic or market concerns warrant such evaluation. In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, management is taking into account the effects the pandemic may have on securities and their impairment. The Company determines whether the unrealized losses are temporary or are considered other than temporary. The evaluation is based upon factors such as the creditworthiness of the issuers/guarantors, the underlying collateral, if applicable, and the continuing performance of the securities. In addition, the Company also considers the likelihood that the security will be required to be sold because of regulatory concerns, our internal intent not to dispose of the security prior to maturity and whether the entire cost basis of the security is expected to be recovered. In determining whether the cost basis will be recovered, management evaluates other facts and circumstances that may be indicative of an “other-than-temporary” impairment condition. This includes, but is not limited to, an evaluation of the type of security, length of time and extent to which the fair value has been less than cost, and near-term prospects of the issuer.

In addition, certain assets 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). The Company measures impaired loans and other real estate owned at fair value on a non-recurring basis.

Valuation techniques and models utilized for measuring financial assets and liabilities are reviewed and validated by the Company at least quarterly.

Derivatives. The Company uses interest rate swaps and caps as part of its interest rate risk management strategy. Interest rate swaps designated as cash flow hedges involve the payment of either fixed or variable-rate amounts in exchange for the receipt of variable or fixed-rate amounts from a counterparty, respectively.counterparty. The Company uses interest rate swaps to manage its exposure to changes in fair value. Interest rate swaps designated as fair value hedges involve the receipt of variable-rate payments from a counterparty in exchange for the Company making fixed-rate payments over the life of the agreements without the exchange of the underlying notional amount.

Income Taxes. The Company accounts for income taxes in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The Company records deferred income taxes that reflect the net tax effects of temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for income tax purposes. Management exercises significant judgment in the evaluation of the amount and timing of the recognition of the resulting tax assets and liabilities. The judgments and estimates required for the evaluation are updated based upon changes in business factors and the tax laws. If actual results differ from the assumptions and other considerations used in estimating the amount and timing of tax recognized, there can be no assurance that additional expenses will not be required in future periods.

In evaluating our ability to recover deferred tax assets, we consider all available positive and negative evidence, including our past operating results and our forecast of future taxable income. In determining future taxable income, we make assumptions for the amount of taxable income, the reversal of temporary differences and the implementation of feasible and prudent tax planning strategies. These assumptions require us to make judgments about our future taxable income and are consistent with the plans and estimates we use to manage our business. Any reduction in estimated future taxable income may require us to record an additional valuation allowance against our deferred tax assets. An increase in the valuation allowance would result in additional income tax expense in the period and could have a significant impact on our future earnings.

U.S. GAAP prescribes a minimum probability threshold that a tax position must meet before a financial statement benefit is recognized. The Company recognizes, when applicable, interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax

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benefits in the provision for income taxes in the consolidated income statement. Assessment of uncertain tax positions requires careful consideration of the technical merits of a position based on management'smanagement’s analysis of tax regulations and interpretations. Significant judgment may be involved in the assessment of the tax position.


Forward-looking Statements. This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include, but are not limited to, expectations or predictions of future financial or business performance, conditions relating to the Company. These forward-looking statements include statements with respect to the Company’s beliefs, plans, objectives, goals, expectations, anticipations, estimates and intentions, that are subject to significant risks and uncertainties, and are subject to change based on various factors (some of which are beyond the Company’s control). The words “may,” “could,” “should,” “would,” “will,” “believe,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “plan” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements.

In addition to factors previously disclosed in the reports filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) and those identified elsewhere in this press release,Form 10-Q, the following factors, among others, could cause actual results to differ materially from forward-looking statements or historical performance: the strength of the United States economy in general and the strength of the local economies in which the Company conducts its operations; general economic conditions; the scope and duration of the COVID-19 pandemic; the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, including on the Company’s credit quality and operations as well as its impact on general economic conditions; legislative and regulatory changes including actions taken by governmental authorities in response to the COVID-19 pandemic; monetary and fiscal policies of the federal government; the effect of the Federal Reserve’s Open Market Committee’s reduction in the federal funds rate to near zero percent; changes in tax policies, rates and regulations of federal, state and local tax authorities including the effects of the Tax Reform Act; changes in interest rates, deposit flows, the cost of funds, demand for loan products, including potential declines in demand due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and the demand for financial services, in each case as may be affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, competition, changes in the quality or composition of the Company’s loan, investment and mortgage-backed securities portfolios; geographic concentration of the Company’s business; fluctuations in real estate values;values, especially in light of the COVID-19 pandemic; the adequacy of loan loss reserves; the risk that goodwill and intangibles recorded in the Company’s financial statements will become impaired; changes in accounting principles, policies or guidelines and other economic, competitive, governmental and technological factors affecting the Company’s operations, markets, products, services and fees.

fees.

The Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking statement, whether written or oral, that may be made from time to time by or on behalf of the Company to reflect events or circumstances occurring after the date of this Form 10-Q.

For a complete discussion of the assumptions, risks and uncertainties related to our business, readers are encouraged to review the Company’s filings with the SEC, including the “Risk Factors” section in the Company’s most recent Form 10-K, as supplemented by this Form 10-Q and as further supplemented by its quarterly or other reports subsequently filed with the SEC.

Market Overview.The worldwide COVID-19 pandemic has caused significant volatility and disruption in the financial markets both in the United States and globally.We are working with both residential and commercial borrowers to help them meet the unexpected financial challenges stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic and will continue to do so. As of May 1, 2020 we have modified 90 loans aggregating $146.6 million in loan principal, primarily consisting of deferral of principal and interest payments and extension of maturity date corresponding to the period of deferral. All of the loans provided modifications were performing in accordance with their terms

The Company continues to focus on the credit quality of its customers, especially in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, closely monitoring the financial status of borrowers throughout the Company’s markets, gathering information, working on early detection of potential problems, taking pre-emptive steps where necessary and performing the analysis required to maintain adequate reserves for loan losses.

The Company continues to maintain capital well in excess of regulatory requirements.

The following discussion provides further details on the financial condition of the Company at March 31, 20202021 and September 30, 2019,2020, and the results of operations for the three and six months ended March 31, 20202021 and 2019.2020.

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COMPARISON OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AT MARCH 31, 20202021 AND SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

2020

At March 31, 2020, The2021, the Company had total assets of $1.3$1.2 billion at both March 31, 2020 and September 30, 2019. At March 31, 2020, the investment portfolio decreaseddecreasing slightly by $51.2 million to $530.3$19.3 million as compared to $581.5total assets at September 30, 2020. At March 31, 2021, net loans receivable increased by $32.6 million to $620.9 million from $588.3 million at September 30, 20192020, combined with an $18.1 million increase in cash and cash equivalents. Offsetting the increase in net loans and cash equivalents, was a $67.1 million decrease in investment securities to $376.1 million as of March 31, 2021 as compared to $443.2 million at September 30, 2020 primarily as a result of investment securities salescalls and calls. Net loans receivablepaydowns of amortizing U.S. government agencies and mortgage-backed securities.

Total liabilities decreased slightly by $13.4$20.5 million during the second quarter to $1.1 billion at March 31, 2021 due primarily to a $33.6 million decrease in FHLB borrowings and a $6.1 million decrease in interest rate swap contracts. Offsetting the decrease was a $22.8 million increase in deposits, primarily in certificates of deposit, on terms more favorable than the maturing FHLB advances.

Total stockholders’ equity increased by $1.1 million to $572.1$130.3 million at March 31, 20202021 from $585.5$129.1 million at September 30, 2019 both due to the continued intense competition for quality loans as well as to the sale of a $14.0 million package of long-term, fixed-rate mortgage loans undertaken to address the Company’s interest-rate margin compression.

Total liabilities were $1.1 billion at both March 31, 2020 and September 30, 2019, although deposits and FHLB borrowings decreased modestly as the Company has been allowing higher costing certificates of deposit and FHLB borrowings to run-off as they mature in order to reduce its cost of funds.

Total stockholders’ equity decreased by $7.4 million to $132.2 million at March 31, 2020 from $139.6 million at September 30, 2019.2020. The decreaseincrease was primarily due to a $6.0 million decrease in the appreciation in the fair market valuenet income of interest rate swaps and available for sale securities. The decrease in the value of the swaps was due to the large decrease in market rates of interest in light of recent periods of declines in market conditions.$3.6 million.  Also contributing to the decreaseincrease was a $1.4 million increase in the fair value of investment securities held for sale and in connection with interest rate swap arrangements.  These increases were partially offset by net stock repurchases totaling $2.7 million and dividend payments totaling $5.1$1.1 million and treasury stock repurchases, net of stock plan activity, of $1.3 million. Forduring the six months ended March 31, 2020, the Company repurchased 148,351 shares at an average cost of $13.45 per share. These decreases were partially offset by net income of $5.4 million.

2021.

COMPARISON OF RESULTS OF OPERATIONS FOR THE THREE AND SIX MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 20202021 AND 2019

2020

Net income.The Company reported net income of $1.7 million, or $0.22 per basic share and $0.21 per diluted share, for the quarter ended March 31, 2021 as compared to $2.9 million, or $0.33 per basic share and $0.32 per diluted share, for the quarter ended March 31, 2020 as compared to $2.3 million, or $0.27 per basic share and $0.26 per diluted share, for the same quarter in fiscal 2019.2020.  For the six months ended March 31, 2020,2021, the Company reported net income of $3.6 million, or $0.44 per basic share and $0.44 per diluted share as compared to $5.4 million, or $0.61 per basic share and $0.60 per diluted share as compared to $4.3 million, or $0.49 per basic and $0.48 per diluted share, for the same period in fiscal 2019.2020. The 2020 periods included significant gains on sales of investment securities available for sale.

Net interest income. ForAlthough average interest-earning assets declined by $114.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2021 as compared to the same period in 2020, net interest income decreasedfor the second quarter of fiscal 2021 amounted to $5.8$5.7 million, decreasing by only $64,000 as compared to $6.3 million for the same period in fiscal 2019.2020. The $1.5 million decrease reflected the effectsin interest income was offset almost completely by a decrease of an increase of $411,000, or 8.5%,$1.5 million in interest paid on deposits and borrowings combined with a $124,000 or 1.1%, decrease in interest income. The increase in the interest paid on deposits and borrowings was due to an $82.6 million increase in the average balance of such liabilities. Net-interest income continued to reflect, as well, the effects of margin compression. The yield on interest-earning assets decreased by 38 basis points, to 3.60% for the quarter ended March 31, 2020 from the comparable period in 2019 due to a reduction in market yields of interest in all interest-earning asset categories.

As part of the Company’s strategic lending initiatives, the Company increased its involvement in commercial and construction lending. The yields on such loans are typically tied to theWall Street Journal Prime Rate (“WSJ Prime”) and adjust rapidly with changes in the WSJ Prime. With the recent unexpected significant decline in the WSJ Prime during the quarter ended March 31, 2020, a significant portion of the Company’s commercial and construction loan portfolio experienced downward adjustments in the interest rates on such loans.

For the six months ended March 31, 2020, net interest income was $12.1 million as compared to $12.3 million for the same period in fiscal 2019. The decrease was due to an increase of $1.9 million, or 21.7%, in interest paid on deposits and borrowings. Partially offsetting the increase in interest expense was an increase in interest income of $1.7 million, or 8.1%. The weighted average cost of borrowings and deposits increaseddecreased 41 basis points to 1.96%1.52% for the quarter ended March 31, 2021 from 1.93% for the same period in 2020 due to decreases in market rates of interest which affected both deposit and borrowing costs. Although the weighted average yield on interest-earning assets decreased during the quarter ended March 31, 2021, it did so to lesser degree due to the more rapid repricing of our interest-bearing liabilities than our interest-earning assets. The weighted average yield on our interest-earning assets declined by 15 basis points, to 3.45% for the quarter ended March 31, 2021 from the comparable period in 2020 due to the decline in market rates of interest, in particular as a result of the Federal Reserve’s Open Market Committee’s action to reduce the Federal Funds Rate in early 2020 in an effort to address potential disruption in the markets occasioned by the COVID-19 pandemic.

In addition, with the unexpected significant decline in the Wall Street Journal Prime Rate (“WSJ Prime”) during the second half of fiscal 2020 as a result of actions taken to address the COVID-19 pandemic, a significant portion of the Company’s commercial real estate and construction loan loans which bear generally adjustable rates experienced downward adjustments in the interest rates borne by such loans beginning in the third quarter of fiscal 2020.

Average interest-earning assets declined by $117.8 million for the six  months ended March 31, 2020 from 1.83% during2021 as compared to the comparablesame period in 2019 primarily2020. However, due to increasesrelative shifts in marketyields earned and rates paid which offset such declines in net interest income was $11.4 million, decreasing by $723,000 as compared to the same period in fiscal 2020. The decrease was due to a decrease of $3.7 million, or 16.1%, in interest reflectingincome partially offset by a $3.0 million, or

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27.7%, decrease in part the competitive market forinterest paid on deposits in the areas in which the Company operates.and borrowings. The increasedecrease in interest income was primarily due to the increasedecrease in the weighted average balance of interest-earning assets partially offsetand by the 2025 basis point decline in the weighted average yield earned on our interest-earning assets. The weighted average cost of borrowings and deposits decreased to a greater degree, decreasing to 1.55% during the six months ended March 31, 2021 from 1.96% during the comparable period in 2020 primarily due to decreases in market rates of interest.

For the three and six months ended March 31, 2020,2021, the net interest margin was 1.89%2.08% and 1.96%2.05%, respectively, compared to 2.26%1.89% and 2.27%1.96% for the same periods in fiscal 2019,2020, respectively. The margin compressionimprovement experienced in the 20202021 periods in large part reflected the more rapid decline in asset yields asliability costs compared to liability costsasset yields in response to the declining interest rate environment. The Company’s interest-earning assets are more rate sensitive than its interest-bearing liabilities and as a consequence, the Company’s yield on its interest-earning assets more rapidly experience the impact of declines in market rates.or

Average balances, net interest income, and yields earned and rates paid. The following table shows for the periods indicated the total dollar amount of interest earned from average interest-earning assets and the resulting yields, as well as the interest expense on average interest-bearing liabilities and the resulting costs, expressed both in dollars and rates, the interest rate spread and the net interest margin. Average yields and rates have been annualized. Tax-exempt income and yields have not been adjusted to a tax-equivalent basis. All average balances are based on monthly balances. Management does not believe that the monthly averages differ significantly from what the daily averages would be.

    

Three Months

Three Months

Ended March 31, 

Ended March 31, 

2021

2020

Average

Average

Average

Yield/

Average

Yield/

    

Balance

    

Interest

    

Rate (1)

    

Balance

    

Interest

    

Rate (1)

    

Interest-earning assets:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

Investment securities

$

204,708

$

1,643

 

3.25

%  

$

233,774

$

2,010

 

3.45

%  

Mortgage-backed securities

 

197,221

 

1,428

 

2.94

 

360,822

 

2,562

 

2.85

Loans receivable (2)

 

612,255

 

6,388

 

4.23

 

574,912

 

6,334

 

4.42

Other interest-earning assets

 

99,802

 

6

 

0.02

 

58,881

 

104

 

0.71

Total interest-earning assets

 

1,113,986

 

9,465

 

3.45

 

1,228,389

 

11,010

 

3.60

Cash and non-interest-bearing balances

2,198

2,509

Non-interest-earning assets

 

65,628

 

 

 

50,648

 

  

 

  

Total assets

$

1,181,812

$

1,281,546

 

  

 

  

Interest-bearing liabilities:

 

  

 

  

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Savings accounts

$

64,803

$

2

0.01

$

78,491

$

7

 

0.04

Checking and money market accounts

 

372,493

 

873

0.95

 

172,790

 

409

 

0.95

Certificate accounts

 

293,826

 

1,085

1.50

 

464,866

 

2,449

 

2.11

Total deposits

 

731,122

 

1,960

1.09

 

716,147

 

2,865

 

1.60

Advances from Federal Home Loan Bank

267,599

1,779

2.70

368,336

2,356

2.57

Advances from borrowers for taxes and insurance

1,994

1

0.20

3,205

1

0.13

Total interest-bearing liabilities

 

1,000,715

 

3,740

1.52

 

1,087,688

 

5,222

 

1.93

Non-interest-bearing liabilities

 

 

 

 

  

 

  

Non-interest-bearing demand accounts

29,781

18,873

Other liabilities

20,464

33,731

Total liabilities

 

1,050,960

 

 

1,140,292

 

  

 

  

Stockholders' equity

 

130,852

 

 

141,254

 

  

 

  

Total liabilities and stockholders' equity

$

1,181,812

$

1,281,546

 

  

 

  

Net interest-earning assets

$

113,271

$

140,701

 

  

 

  

Net interest income, interest rate spread

$

5,725

1.93

%  

 

$

5,788

 

1.67

%  

Net interest margin (3)

 

 

2.08

%  

 

  

 

  

 

1.89

%  

Average interest-earning assets to average interest-bearing liabilities

 

 

111.32

%

 

  

 

112.94

%


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  Ended March 31, 
  2020  2019 
  Average     Average  Average     Average  
  Balance  Interest  (1)  Balance  Interest  (1) 
  (Dollars in Thousands) 
Interest-earning assets:                        
Investment securities $233,774  $2,010   3.45% $196,030  $1,681   3.48%
Mortgage-backed securities  360,822   2,562   2.85   309,638   2,553   3.34 
Loans receivable(2)  574,912   6,334   4.42   587,857   6,722   4.64 
Other interest-earning assets  58,881   104   0.71   41,244   178   1.75 
Total interest-earning assets  1,228,389   11,010   3.60   1,134,769   11,134   3.98 
Cash and non interest-bearing balances  2,509           2,339         
Other non interest-earning assets  50,648           22,547         
Total assets $1,281,546          $1,159,655         
Interest-bearing liabilities:                        
Savings accounts $78,491   7   0.04  $86,826   8   0.04 
Money market deposit and NOW accounts  172,790   409   0.95   119,831   209   0.71 
Certificates of deposit  464,866   2,449   2.11   601,503   3,323   2.24 
Total deposits  716,147   2,865   1.60   808,160   3,540   1.78 
Advances from Federal Home Loan Bank  368,336   2,356   2.57   195,007   1,270   2.64 
Advances from borrowers for taxes and                        
insurance  3,205   1   0.13   1,958   1   0.21 
Total interest-bearing liabilities  1,087,688   5,222   1.93   1,005,125   4,811   1.94 
Non interest-bearing liabilities:                        
Non interest-bearing demand accounts  18,873           14,962         
Other liabilities  33,731           7,333         
Total liabilities  1,140,292           1,027,420         
Stockholders' equity  141,254           132,235         
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $1,281,546          $1,159,655         
Net interest-earning assets $140,701          $129,644         
Net interest income; interest rate spread     $5,788   1.67%     $6,323   2.04%
Net interest margin(3)          1.89%          2.26%
                         
Average interest-earning assets to average                        
interest-bearing liabilities      112.94%          112.90%    


  Six Months 
  Ended March 31, 
  2020  2019 
  Average     Average  Average     Average 
  Balance  Interest  (1)  Balance  Interest  (1) 
  (Dollars in Thousands) 
Interest-earning assets:                        
Investment securities $232,582  $4,095   3.51% $189,535  $3,240   3.43%
Mortgage-backed securities  366,061   5,355   2.92   267,232   4,308   3.23 
Loans receivable(2)  582,709   13,163   4.51   586,559   13,184   4.51 
Other interest-earning assets  52,171   224   0.86   46,126   404   1.76 
Total interest-earning assets  1,233,523   22,837   3.69   1,089,452   21,136   3.89 
Cash and non interest-bearing balances  2,316           2,246         
Other non interest-earning assets  53,446           39,078         
Total assets $1,289,285          $1,130,776         
Interest-bearing liabilities:                        
Savings accounts $79,229   13   0.03  $88,551   105   0.24 
Money market deposit and NOW accounts  150,559   774   1.03   115,768   334   0.58 
Certificates of deposit  477,511   5,201   2.17   583,795   6,139   2.11 
Total deposits  707,299   5,988   1.69   788,114   6,578   1.67 
Advances from Federal Home Loan Bank  379,041   4,716   2.48   175,100   2,217   2.54 
Advances from borrowers for taxes and                        
insurance  2,985   2   0.13   2,272   2   0.18 
Total interest-bearing liabilities  1,089,325   10,706   1.96   965,486   8,797   1.83 
Non interest-bearing liabilities:                        
Non interest-bearing demand accounts  18,807           15,644         
Other liabilities  32,734           18,917         
Total liabilities  1,140,866           1,000,047         
Stockholders' equity  148,419           130,729         
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $1,289,285          $1,130,776         
Net interest-earning assets $144,198          $123,966         
Net interest income; interest rate spread     $12,131   1.73%     $12,339   2.06%
Net interest margin(3)          1.96%          2.27%
                         
Average interest-earning assets to average                        
interest-bearing liabilities      113.24%          112.84%    

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Six Months Ended

Six Months Ended

March 31, 

March 31, 

2021

2020

Average

Average

Average

Yield/

Average

Yield/

    

Balance

    

Interest

    

Rate (1)

    

Balance

    

Interest

    

Rate (1)

    

Interest-earning assets:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

Investment securities (1)

$

207,264

$

3,357

 

3.25

%  

$

232,582

$

4,095

 

3.51

%  

Mortgage-backed securities

 

210,837

 

3,044

 

2.90

 

366,061

 

5,355

 

2.92

Loans receivable (2)

 

606,888

 

12,663

 

4.18

 

582,709

 

13,163

 

4.51

Other interest-earning assets

 

90,711

 

90

 

0.20

 

52,171

 

224

 

0.86

Total interest-earning assets

 

1,115,700

 

19,154

 

3.44

 

1,233,523

 

22,837

 

3.69

Cash and non interest-bearing balances

2,352

2,316

Non-interest-earning assets

 

67,520

 

 

 

53,446

 

  

 

  

Total assets

$

1,185,572

$

1,289,285

 

  

 

  

Interest-bearing liabilities:

 

  

 

  

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Savings accounts

$

62,367

$

3

0.01

$

79,229

$

13

 

0.03

Checking and money market accounts

 

372,121

 

1,839

0.99

 

150,559

 

774

 

1.03

Certificate accounts

 

282,764

 

2,287

1.62

 

477,511

 

5,201

 

2.17

Total deposits

 

717,252

 

4,129

1.15

 

707,299

 

5,988

 

1.69

Advances from Federal Home Loan Bank

279,900

3,615

2.59

379,041

4,716

2.48

Advances from borrowers for taxes and insurance

2,306

2

0.17

2,985

2

0.13

Total interest-bearing liabilities

 

999,458

 

7,746

1.55

 

1,089,325

 

10,706

 

1.96

Non-interest-bearing liabilities

 

 

 

 

  

 

  

Non-interest-bearing demand accounts

29,160

18,807

Other liabilities

25,875

32,734

Total liabilities

 

1,054,493

 

 

1,140,866

 

  

 

  

Stockholders' equity

 

131,079

 

 

148,419

 

  

 

  

Total liabilities and stockholders' equity

$

1,185,572

$

1,289,285

 

  

 

  

Net interest-earning assets

$

116,242

$

144,198

 

  

 

  

Net interest income, interest rate spread

$

11,408

1.89

%  

 

$

12,131

 

1.73

%  

Net interest margin (3)

 

 

2.05

%  

 

  

 

  

 

1.96

%  

Average interest-earning assets to average interest-bearing liabilities

 

 

111.63

%

 

  

 

113.24

%

(1)

Yields and rates for the three and six month periods are annualized.

(2)

Includes non-accrual loans. Calculated net of unamortized deferred fees, undisbursed portion of loans-in-process and the allowance for loan losses.

(3)

Equals net interest income divided by average interest-earning assets.


Provision for loan losses. The Company recorded ano provision for loan losses of $500,000 and $625,000, respectively, for the three and six months ended March 31, 2020 comparedas the $3.0 million provision expense incurred in fiscal 2020, combined with minimal recent charge-offs was deemed sufficient to no provisions for loanmaintain the allowance at a level sufficient to cover all interest and known losses in the current portfolio.  A $500,000 and $625,000, respectively, provision expense was required for the samecomparable periods in fiscal 2019, primarily as a precaution due to the uncertainty associated with the economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and the potential credit deterioration caused thereby. Although no delinquencies had occurred as of March 31, 2020 due to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, a number of borrowers have contacted the Company regarding deferments of upcoming loan payments. These deferments are not anticipated to be TDRs as all applicable borrowers were current as of December 31, 2019 and the request for the deferments were related to the current economic conditions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, not underlying weaknesses within the respective loans. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Company believes there is a material risk that credit losses and non-performing assets may increase due to current economic conditions and the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.2020. During the three and six months endingmonth periods ended March 31, 2020,2021, the Company recorded threerecoveries of $15,000 and $51,000, respectively, and did not record any charge offs aggregating $74,000.in either of the periods. During the three and six monthsmonth periods ended March 31, 2020, the Company recorded recoveries aggregatingof $7,000 and $17,000, respectively. During therespectively, and recorded three and six monthscharge offs aggregating $74,000. Although our COVID-19 loan deferrals were as high as $149.7 million during portions of fiscal 2020, all existing deferrals had ended by September 30, 2020. All such loans were current as of March 31, 2019, the Company recorded no charge offs and one recovery in the amount of $58,000.

2021.

The allowance for loan losses totaled $6.0$8.4 million, or 1.0%1.3% of total loans and 44.3%64.0% of total non-performing loans at March 31, 20202021 (which included loans acquired at their fair value as a result of the acquisition of Polonia Bancorp, Inc. (“Polonia”) as of January 1, 2017) as compared to $5.4$8.3 million, or 0.9%1.4% of total loans and 38.7%63.7% of total non-performingnon-

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performing loans at September 30, 2019.2020. The Company believes that the allowance for loan losses at March 31, 20202021 was sufficient to cover all inherent and known losses associated with the loan portfolio at such date.

The Company’s methodology for assessing the adequacy of the allowance establishes both specific and general pooled allocations of the allowance.  Loans are assigned ratings, either individually for larger credits or in homogeneous pools, based on an internally developed grading system.  The resulting determinations are reviewed and approved by senior management.

At March 31, 2020,2021, the Company’s non-performing assets totaled $13.9$13.1 million or 1.1% of total assets as compared to $14.3$13.0 million or 1.1% of total assets at September 30, 2019.2020.  Non-performing assets at March 31, 20202021 included five construction loans aggregating $8.7$8.3 million, 2425 one-to-four family residential mortgage loans aggregating $3.3$3.5 million, and fourthree commercial real estate loans aggregating $1.4$1.3 million. Non-performing assets at March 31, 2020 also included real estate owned consisting of two single-family residential properties with an aggregate carrying value of $406,000. At March 31, 2020,2021, the Company had four loans totaling $5.3$4.9 million that were classified as troubled debt restructurings (“TDRs”). One TDR is on non-accrual and consists of a $423,000$399,000 loan secured by a single-family residential property andwhich  is performing in accordance with the restructured terms. The three remaining TDRs totaling $4.9$4.5 million are also classified as non-accrual and are a part of a lending relationship totaling $10.6$10.1 million (after taking into account the previously disclosed $1.9 million write-down recognized during the quarter ending March 31, 2017 related to this borrowing relationship).The primary project of the borrower (the development of a 169-unit townhouse project in Bristol Borough, Pennsylvania) is the subject of litigation between the Bank and the borrower (see Item 1. Legal Proceeding in Part II of this Form 10-Q).borrower. As previously disclosed, subsequent to the commencement of the litigation, the borrower filed for bankruptcy under Chapter 11 (Reorganization) of the federal bankruptcy code in June 2017. The Bank has moved the underlying litigation noted above with the borrower and the Bank from state court to the federal bankruptcy court in which the bankruptcy proceeding is being heard. The state litigation is stayed pending the resolution of the bankruptcy proceedings. TwoAs of March 31, 2021, twenty-three units have been sold in the project andwith  a portion of the proceeds from such sales have beenof each sale being  applied against the outstanding debtdebt. See Item 1- Legal Proceedings in Part II of this Form 10-Q for more information about the litigation.

At March 31, 2020,2021, the Company had $2.8$3.1 million of loans delinquent 30-89 days as to interest and/or principal. Such amount consisted of 12eight one-to-four family residential loans totaling $1.0 million, one non-residential$671,000, three commercial real estate loanloans in the aggregate amount of $1.7$2.4 million and one consumer loan in the amount of $68,000.$57,000. At September 30, 2019,2020, the Company had $845,000 of loans delinquent 30-89 days as to interest and/or principal. Such amount consisted of seven one-to-four family residential loans totaling $750,000 and two consumer loans totaling $95,000.

At March 31, 2020,2021, the Company also had a total of 1820 loans aggregating $2.6$11.2 million that had been designated “special mention”. These loans consist of 13 one-to-four family residential loans totaling $1.5$1.4 million and fiveseven commercial real estate loans totaling $1.1$9.8 million. At September 30, 2019,2020, we had a total of 21 loans aggregating $5.5$11.4 million designated as “special mention”.

The following table shows the amounts of non-performing assets (defined as non-accruing loans, accruing loans 90 days or more past due as to principal and/or interest and real estate owned) as of March 31, 20202021 and September 30, 2019.2020. At neither date did the Company have any loans 90 days or more past due that were accruing.

March 31, 

September 30, 

    

2021

    

2020

Non-accruing loans:

One-to-four family residential

$

3,475

$

3,095

Commercial real estate

 

1,328

 

1,417

Construction and land development

 

8,250

 

8,525

Total non-accruing loans

 

13,053

 

 

13,037

Other real estate owned, net

 

 

 

Total non-performing assets

$

13,053

 

$

13,037

Total non-performing loans as a percentage of loans

 

2.10

%  

 

2.22

%  

Total non-performing loans as a percentage of total assets

 

1.08

%  

 

1.07

%  

Total non-performing assets as a percentage of total assets

 

1.08

%  

 

1.07

%  


  March 31,
2020
  September
30, 2019
 
  (Dollars in Thousands) 
Non-accruing loans:        
 One-to-four family residential $3,327  $3,712 
 Commercial real estate  1,417   1,473 
 Construction and land development  8,700   8,750 
        Total non-accruing loans  13,444   13,935 
Other real estate owned, net:  (1)  406   348 
        Total non-performing assets $13,850  $14,283 
         
Total non-performing loans as a percentage of loans, net  2.43%  2.38%
Total non-performing loans as a percentage of total assets  1.06%  1.08%
Total non-performing assets as a percentage of total assets  1.09%  1.11%

(1)Other real estate owned balances are shown net of related loss allowances and consist solely of real property.

Non-interest income. Non-interest income amounted to $2.7 million$575,000 and $3.5$1.1 million for the three and six month periods ended March 31, 2020,2021, respectively, compared to $542,000$2.7 million and $922,000,$3.5 million, respectively, for the comparable

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periods in fiscal 2019. The increase experienced in both2020. Both of the 2020 periods was primarily attributable toincluded significant gains on the gain on sale of various investment securities of $2.4 million and $2.7 million for the quarter and six month periodsmonths ended March 31, 2020, respectively. Also contributing to the increase during the 2020 periods were attributable to the gain on sale of loans of $239,000 and $265,000 for the quarter and six month periods ended March 31, 2020, respectively.respectively.

Non-interest expense.For the three and six month periods ended March 31, 2020,2021, non-interest expense increased $314,000decreased $110,000 or 7.7%2.5% and $343,000$33,000 or 4.2%0.4%, respectively, compared to the same periods in the prior fiscal year.  Non-interest expense increaseddecreased in both of the fiscal 20202021 periods primarily due in part to the hiring of additional personnelreductions in our lending operations to support our expanded lending activities. Partially offsetting these increases were decreases in professional feesother real estate, advertising and occupancy expense as thedepreciation expenses. The Company maintained its focus on the continued implementation of operating efficiencies. The continued improvement of the Company’s efficiency ratio reflects the success of management’s efforts. The efficiency ratio for the six months ended March 31, 2020 improved to 54.3% from 61.7% for the same period in fiscal 2019.

Income tax expense. For the three monththree-month period ended March 31, 2020,2021, the Company recorded aincome tax expense of $572,000,$235,000, compared to aincome tax expense of $380,000$572,000 for the same period in fiscal 2019.2020.  For the six month period ended March 31, 2019,2021, the Company recorded an income tax expense of $1.1 million$521,000 as compared to a tax expense of $809,000$1.1 million for the same period in fiscal 2019.2020. The increasereduction in income tax expense was primarily due to reductions in net income before taxes for the applicable fiscal 2021 periods.

COVID-19 Related Information

As noted above, in response to the current situation surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, the Company is providing assistance to its customers in a variety of ways.   The Company  participated in the Paycheck Protection Program offered under the CARES Act as a Small Business Administration (“SBA”) lender. We are currently working with a third party in order for our customers to be able to participate in the updated PPP loan program adopted as part of the COVID-19 stimulus bill enacted in March 2020 and part of the 2021 Consolidated Appropriations Act.

The primary method of relief is to allow the borrower to defer their loan payments for three months (and extending the term of the loan accordingly). The CARES Act and six month periods was commensurate withregulatory guidelines suspend temporarily the increasedetermination of certain loan modifications related to the COVID-19 pandemic from being treated as TDRs. See “Asset Quality” above”.

While the Company’s banking operations were not restricted by the government stay-at-home orders, the Company took steps to protect its employees and customers by providing for remote working for many employees, enhancing cleaning procedures for the Company’s offices, in pre-tax income.particular its branch offices, requiring face masks to be worn by employees and maintaining appropriate  social distancing in our offices. The Company continues to assess and monitor the COVID-19 pandemic and will take additional such steps as are necessary to protect its employees and assist its depositor and borrower customers during this difficult time.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

The Company’s liquidity, represented by cash and cash equivalents, is a product of its operating, investing and financing activities. Our primary sources of funds are deposits, scheduled principal and interest payments on loans, loan prepayments and the maturity of loans, mortgage-backed securities and other investments, and other funds provided from operations. While scheduled payments from the amortization of loans and mortgage-backed securities and maturing investment securities are relatively predictable sources of funds, deposit flows and loan and securities prepayments can be greatly influenced by market rates of interest, economic conditions and competition. The Company also maintains excess funds in short-term, interest-earning assets that provide additional liquidity. At March 31, 2020,2021, the Company’s cash and cash equivalents amounted to $76.7$135.2 million. In addition, its available-for-sale investment securities amounted to an aggregate of $511.3$353.8 million at such date.

We use our liquidity to fund existing and future loan commitments, to fund maturing certificates of deposit and demand deposit withdrawals, to invest in other interest-earning assets, and to meet operating expenses. At March 31, 2020,2021, the Company had $29.7$55.0 million in outstanding commitments to originate loans, not including loans in process. The Company also had commitments under unused lines of credit of $35.3$45.9 million and letters of credit outstanding of $1.1 million at March 31, 2020.2021. Certificates of deposit as of March 31, 20202021 that are maturing in one year or less totaled $342.4$220.5 million.

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In addition to cash flows from loan and securities payments and prepayments as well as from sales of available for sale securities, we have significant borrowing capacity available to fund liquidity needs should the need arise. Our borrowings consist solely of advances from the FHLB of Pittsburgh, of which we are a member. Under terms of the collateral agreement with the FHLB, we pledge residential mortgage loans, certain investment securities as well as our stock in the FHLB as collateral for such advances. At March 31, 2020,2021, we had $354.6$251.6 million in outstanding FHLB advances and had the ability to obtain an additional $132.8$105.4 million in FHLB advances. The Bank has a line of credit amounting tomaintains unsecured borrowing facilities with ACBB and PNC for $12.5 million with ACBB, which has yet to be drawn upon.and $10.0 million, respectively. There were  no draws on either facility as of March 31, 2021. The Bank has also obtained approval to borrow from the Federal Reserve Bank discount window.

We anticipate that we will continue to have sufficient funds and alternative funding sources to meet our current commitments.


The following table summarizes the Company’s and Bank’s regulatory capital ratios as of March 31, 20202021 and September 30, 20192020 and compares them to current regulatory guidelines. The Company is not subject to capital ratios imposed by Basel III on bank holding companies because the Company is deemed to be a small bank holding company. Accordingly, the Company’s regulatory capital ratios are provided for informational purposes only.

    

To Be

 

Well Capitalized

 

Under Prompt

 

Required for Capital

Corrective 

 

Adequacy 

Action

 

    

Ratio

    

Purposes

    

Provisions

 

 

March 31, 2021:

Tier 1 capital (to average assets)

 

  

 

  

 

 

  

Company

��

10.67

%  

N/A

 

 

N/A

Bank

10.49

%  

4.00

%  

 

5.0

%

Tier 1 Common (to risk-weighted assets)

  

 

  

 

  

Company

16.85

%  

 

N/A

 

N/A

Bank

16.55

%  

 

4.5

%

 

6.5

%

Tier 1 capital (to risk-weighted assets)

  

 

  

 

  

Company

16.85

%  

 

N/A

 

N/A

Bank

16.55

%  

 

6.0

%

 

8.0

%

Total capital (to risk-weighted assets)

  

 

  

 

  

Company

18.04

%  

 

N/A

 

N/A

Bank

17.74

%  

8.0

%

10.0

%

September 30, 2020:

Tier 1 capital (to average assets)

 

  

 

  

 

 

  

Company

10.34

%  

N/A

 

 

N/A

Bank

10.51

%  

4.00

%  

 

5.0

%

Tier 1 Common (to risk-weighted assets)

  

 

  

 

  

Company

17.21

%  

 

N/A

 

N/A

Bank

16.88

%  

 

4.5

%  

 

6.5

%  

Tier 1 capital (to risk-weighted assets)

  

 

  

 

  

Company

17.21

%  

 

N/A

 

N/A

Bank

16.88

%  

 

6.0

%  

 

8.0

%  

Total capital (to risk-weighted assets)

  

 

  

 

  

Company

18.41

%  

 

N/A

 

N/A

Bank

18.08

%  

 

8.0

%  

 

10.0

%  

Effective January 1, 2020, qualifying community banking organizations may elect to comply with a greater than 9% community bank leverage ratio (the “CBLR”) requirement in lieu of the currently applicable requirements for calculating and reporting risk-based capital ratios (which requirement has been temporarily decreased to 8.5% under the CARES Act). The CBLR is equal to Tier 1 capital divided by average total consolidated assets. In order to qualify for the CBLR election, a community bank must (i) have a leverage capital ratio greater than 9 percent, (2) have less than $10 billion in average total consolidated assets, (3) not exceed certain levels of off-balance sheet exposure and trading assets plus trading liabilities and (4) not be an advanced approaches banking organization. A community bank that meets the above qualifications and elects to utilize the CBLR is considered to have satisfied the risk-based and

        To Be 
        Well Capitalized 
     Required for  Under Prompt 
     Capital Adequacy  Corrective Action 
  Actual Ratio  Purposes  Provisions 
March 31, 2020:            
Tier 1 capital (to average assets)            
The Company  10.26%  N/A   N/A 
The Bank  10.13%  4.0%  5.0%
             
Tier 1 common (to risk-weighted assets)            
The Company  18.32%  N/A   N/A 
The Bank  18.04%  4.5%  6.5%
             
Tier 1 capital (to risk-weighted assets)            
The Company  18.32%  N/A   N/A 
The Bank  18.04%  6.0%  8.0%
             
Total capital (to risk-weighted assets)            
The Company  19.22%  N/A   N/A 
The Bank  18.94%  8.0%  10.0%
             
September 30, 2019:            
Tier 1 capital (to average assets)            
Company  10.89%  N/A   N/A 
Bank  10.49%  4.0%  5.0%
             
Tier 1 common (to risk-weighted assets)            
The Company  18.43%  N/A   N/A 
The Bank  18.10%  4.5%  6.5%
             
Tier 1 capital (to risk-weighted assets)            
Company  18.43%  N/A   N/A 
Bank  18.10%  6.0%  8.0%
             
Total capital (to risk-weighted assets)            
Company  19.27%  N/A   N/A 
Bank  18.94%  8.0%  10.0%

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leverage capital requirements in the generally applicable capital rules and is also considered to be “well capitalized” under the prompt corrective action rules. The Bank choose to not elect to use the CBLR requirement.

IMPACT OF INFLATION AND CHANGING PRICES

The financial statements, accompanying notes, and related financial data of the Company presented herein have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles which require the measurement of financial position and operating results in terms of historical dollars, without considering changes in the relative purchasing power of money over time due to inflation.

Unlike most industrial companies, substantially all of the assets and liabilities of a financial institution are monetary in nature. As a result, interest rates have a more significant impact on a financial institution'sinstitution’s performance than the effects of general levels of inflation. Interest rates do not necessarily move in the same direction or in the same magnitude as the price of goods and services, since such prices are affected by inflation to a larger extent than interest rates. In the current interest rate environment, liquidity and the maturity structure of the Company'sCompany’s assets and liabilities are critical to the maintenance of acceptable performance levels.


How We Manage Market Risk. Market risk is the risk of loss from adverse changes in market prices and rates. Our market risk arises primarily from interest rate risk which is inherent in our lending, investment and deposit gathering activities. To that end, management actively monitors and manages interest rate risk exposure. In addition to market risk, our primary risk is credit risk on our loan portfolio. We attempt to manage credit risk through our loan underwriting and oversight policies.

The principal objective of our interest rate risk management function is to evaluate the interest rate risk embedded in certain balance sheet accounts, determine the level of risk appropriate given our business strategy, operating environment, capital and liquidity requirements and performance objectives, and manage the risk consistent with approved guidelines. We seek to manage our exposure to risks from changes in interest rates while at the same time trying to improve our net interest spread. We monitor interest rate risk as such risk relates to our operating strategies. We have established an Asset/Liability Committee which is comprised of our President and Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Lending Officer, Treasurer and Controller. The Asset/Liability Committee meets on a regular basis and is responsible for reviewing our asset/liability policies and interest rate risk position. Both the extent and direction of shifts in interest rates are uncertainties that could have an adverse impact on future earnings.

In recent years, as a part of our asset/liability management strategy we primarily have reduced our investment in longer term fixed-rate callable agency bonds, increased our origination or purchase of hybrid adjustable-rate single-family residential mortgage loans, commercial real estate and construction loans (which typically bear adjustable rates indexed to the WSJ Prime) and increased our portfolio of step-up callable agency bonds and agency issued collateralized mortgage-backed securities (“CMOs”) with short effective lives. In addition, during the past year we recently  implemented interest rate swaps to reduce funding cost for a five year period. However, notwithstanding the foregoing steps, we remain subject to a significant level of interest rate risk in a low interest rate environment due to the high proportion of our loan portfolio that consists of fixed-rate loans as well as our decision in prior periods to invest a significant amount of our assets in long-term, fixed-rate investment and mortgage-backed securities.

Gap Analysis.The matching of assets and liabilities may be analyzed by examining the extent to which such assets and liabilities are “interest rate sensitive” and by monitoring athe Company’s interest rate sensitivity “gap.” An asset or liability is said to be interest rate sensitive within a specific time period if it will mature or reprice within that time period. The interest rate sensitivity gap is defined as the difference between the amount of interest-earning assets maturing or repricing within a specific time period and the amount of interest-bearing liabilities maturing or repricing within that same time period. A gap is considered positive when the amount of interest rate sensitive assets exceeds the amount of interest rate sensitive liabilities. A gap is considered negative when the amount of interest rate sensitive liabilities exceeds the amount of interest rate sensitive assets. During a period of rising interest rates, a negative gap would tend to affect adversely net interest income while a positive gap would tend to result in an increase in net interest income. Conversely, during a period of falling interest rates, a negative gap would tend to result in an increase in net interest income while a positive gap would tend to adversely affect net interest income.

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The following table sets forth the amounts of our interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities outstanding at March 31, 2020,2021, which we expect, based upon certain assumptions, to reprice or mature in each of the future time periods shown (the “GAP Table”). Except as stated below, the amounts of assets and liabilities shown which reprice or mature during a particular period were determined in accordance with the earlier of the term to repricing or the contractual maturity of the asset or liability. The table sets forth an approximation of the projected repricing of assets and liabilities at March 31, 2020,2021, on the basis of contractual maturities, anticipated prepayments, and scheduled rate adjustments within a three-month period and subsequent selected time intervals. The loan amounts in the table reflect principal balances expected to be redeployed and/or repriced as a result of contractual amortization, and anticipated prepayments of adjustable-rate loans and fixed-rate loans, and as a result of contractual rate adjustments on adjustable-rate loans. Annual prepayment rates for variable-rate and fixed-rate single-family and multi-family residential and commercial mortgage loans are assumed to range from 10.9% to 29.0%27.4%. The annual prepayment rate for mortgage-backed securities is assumed to range from 0.9%0.5% to 25.3%28.0%. For savings accounts, checking accounts and money markets, the decay rates vary on an annual basis over a ten year period.


     More than  More than  More than       
  3 Months  3 Months  1 Year  3 Years  More than  Total 
  or Less  to 1 Year  to 3 Years  to 5 Years  5 Years  Amount 
  (Dollars in Thousands) 
Interest-earning assets(1):                        
Investment and mortgage-backed securities(2) $26,036  $63,749  $142,255  $94,383  $198,784  $525,207 
Loans receivable(3)  158,793   77,751   161,261   86,702   92,205   576,712 
Other interest-earning assets(4)  72,897   -   17,156   747   -   90,800 
Total interest-earning assets $257,726  $141,500  $320,672  $181,832  $290,989  $1,192,719 
                         
Interest-bearing liabilities:                        
Savings accounts $2,025  $5,780  $9,709  $7,987  $51,996  $77,497 
Money market deposit and NOW accounts  5,877   17,630   17,816   159,243   0   200,566 
Certificates of deposit  103,802   128,649   70,157   150,813   -   453,421 
Advances from FHLB  8,563   14,604   139,681   171,776   20,000   354,624 
Advances from borrowers for taxes and insurance  2,667   -   -   -   -   2,667 
Total interest-bearing liabilities $122,934  $166,663  $237,363  $489,819  $71,996  $1,088,775 
                         
Interest-earning assets less interest-bearing liabilities $134,792  ($25,163) $83,309  ($307,987) $218,993  $103,944 
                         
Cumulative interest-rate sensitivity gap (5) $134,792  $109,629  $192,938  ($115,049) $103,944     
                         
Cumulative interest-rate gap as a percentage of total assets at March 31, 2020  10.80%  8.82%  14.02%  -1.20%  8.03%    
                         
Cumulative interest-earning assets as a percentage of cumulative interest-bearing liabilities at March 31, 2020  209.65%  137.86%  136.61%  88.68%  109.55%    

More than

More than

More than

3 Months

3 Months

1 Year

3 Years

More than

Total

    

or Less

    

to 1 Year

    

to 3 Years

    

to 5 Years

    

5 Years

    

Amount

(Dollars in Thousands)

Interest-earning assets(1):

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Investment and mortgage-backed securities(2)

$

18,946

$

38,878

$

89,144

$

81,706

$

134,589

$

363,263

Loans receivable(3)

 

183,257

 

98,314

 

172,413

 

75,294

 

100,553

 

629,831

Other interest-earning assets (4)

 

133,104

 

1,106

 

996

 

 

 

135,206

Total interest-earning assets

$

335,307

$

138,298

$

262,553

$

157,000

$

235,142

$

1,128,300

Interest-bearing liabilities:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Savings accounts

$

3,858

$

11,286

$

17,102

$

13,086

$

109,947

$

155,279

Checking and money market accounts

 

7,797

 

23,390

 

96,971

 

75,343

 

100,782

 

304,283

Certificate accounts

 

50,335

 

95,208

 

144,552

 

11,827

 

 

301,922

Advances from Federal Home Loan Bank

 

17,364

 

27,619

 

187,656

 

19,000

 

 

251,639

Real estate tax escrow accounts

 

1,623

 

 

 

 

 

1,623

Total interest-bearing liabilities

$

80,977

$

157,503

$

446,281

$

119,256

$

210,729

$

1,014,746

Interest-earning assets less interest-bearing liabilities

$

254,330

$

(19,205)

$

(183,728)

$

37,744

$

24,413

$

113,554

Cumulative interest-rate sensitivity gap(5)

$

254,330

$

235,125

$

51,397

$

89,141

$

113,554

 

  

Cumulative interest-rate gap as a percentage of total assets at March 31, 2021

 

21.12

%  

 

19.53

%  

 

4.27

%  

 

7.40

%  

 

9.43

%  

 

  

Cumulative interest-earning assets as a percentage of cumulative interest-bearing liabilities at March 31, 2021

 

414.08

%  

 

198.59

%  

 

107.51

%  

 

111.09

%  

 

111.19

%  

 

  

(1)

Interest-earning assets are included in the period in which the balances are expected to be redeployed and/or repriced as a result of anticipated prepayments, scheduled rate adjustments and contractual maturities.

(2)

For purposes of the gap analysis, investment securities are reflected at amortized cost.

(3)

For purposes of the gap analysis, loans receivable includes non-performing loans and is gross of the allowance for loan losses and unamortized deferred loan fees, but net of the undisbursed portion of loans-in-process.

(4)

Includes FHLB stock.

(5)

Cumulative interest-rate sensitivity gap represents the difference between interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities.

Certain shortcomings are inherent in the method of analysis presented in the foregoing table. 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 rates.

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Additionally, certain assets, such as variable-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, prepayment and early withdrawal levels would likely deviate significantly from those assumed in calculating the table. Finally, the ability of many borrowers to service their variable-rate loans may be adversely affected in the event of an interest rate increase.


Net Portfolio Value Analysis. Our interest rate sensitivity also is monitored by management through the use of a model which generates estimates of the changes in our net portfolio value (“NPV”) over a range of interest rate scenarios. NPV is the present value of expected cash flows from assets, liabilities and off-balance sheet contracts. The NPV ratio, under any interest rate scenario, is defined as the NPV in that scenario divided by the market value of assets in the same scenario. The “Sensitivity Measure” is the decline in the NPV ratio, in basis points, caused by a 2%0% increase or decrease in rates, whichever produces a larger decline. The following table sets forth our NPV as of March 31, 20202021 and reflects the changes to NPV as a result of immediate and sustained changes in interest rates as indicated.

Change in       NPV as % of Portfolio 

 

Interest Rates Net Portfolio Value of 

NPV as % of Portfolio

In Basis Points Value Assets  

Net Portfolio Value

Value of Assets

 

(Rate Shock) Amount $ Change % Change NPV Ratio Change 

    

Amount

    

$Change

    

% Change

    

NPV Ratio

    

Change

 

 (Dollars in Thousands)

(Dollars in Thousands)

 

300 $101,362  $(37,970)  (27.25)%  8.84%  (2.10)%

$

132,849

$

(27,611)

 

(17.21)

%  

11.81

%  

(1.63)

%

200  115,562   (23,770)  (17.06)%  9.72%  (1.22)%

$

142,156

$

(18,304)

 

(11.41)

%  

12.40

%  

(1.04)

%

100  130,415   (8,917)  (6.40)%  10.57%  (0.37)%

$

152,117

$

(8,344)

 

(5.20)

%  

13.00

%  

(0.44)

%

Static  139,332   -   -   10.94%  - 

$

160,460

$

 

 

13.44

%  

(100)  131,727   (7,605)  (5.46)%  10.15%  (0.79)%

$

161,388

$

927

 

0.58

%  

13.38

%  

(0.06)

%

(200)  141,833   2,501   1.79%  10.73%  (0.21)%

$

166,052

$

5,591

 

3.48

%  

13.60

%  

0.16

%

(300)  167,098   27,766   19.93%  12.42%  1.48%

$

183,263

$

22,802

 

14.21

%  

14.76

%  

1.32

%

At September 30, 2019,2020, the Company’s NPV was $159.6$152.4 million or 12.5%12.3% of the market value of assets. Following a 200 basis point increase in interest rates, the Company’s “post shock” NPV at said date would be $133.0have been $160.9 million or 16.7%13.6% of the market value of assets. Conversely, a 200 basis point decrease in interest rates would result in a post shock NPV of $140.6$166.0 million or 11.9%13.0% of the market value of assets.

As is the case with the GAP table, certain shortcomings are inherent in the methodology used in the above interest rate risk measurements. Modeling changes in NPV requires the making of certain assumptions which may or may not reflect the manner in which actual yields and costs respond to changes in market interest rates. In this regard, the models presented assume that the composition of our interest sensitive assets and liabilities existing at the beginning of a period remains constant over the period being measured and also 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. Accordingly, although the NPV model provides an indication of interest rate risk exposure at a particular point in time, such model is not intended to and does not provide a precise forecast of the effect of changes in market interest rates on net interest income and will differ from actual results.


ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

At March 31, 2020,2021, there had not been any material change to the market risk disclosure contained in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, 2019,2020, set forth in Item 7, “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operation –Exposure to Changes in Interest Rates.”

ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Our management evaluated, with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) or 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based on such evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that as of the end of period covered by this report, our

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disclosure controls and procedures are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports that we file or submit under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC'sSEC’s rules and regulations and are operating in an effective manner.

No change in our internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) or 15d-15(f) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) occurred during the most recent fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

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PART II

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

On March 31, 2016, Island View Properties, Inc. t/a Island View Crossing II and Renato J. Gualtieri (“Plaintiffs”) filed a complaint against Prudentialthe Bank (formerly known as Prudential Savings Bank)in the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County (the “CCP Action”) asserting, among other things, that the Bank breached various loan agreements and related agreements for a development known as Island View Crossing. In its complaint, Plaintiffs seek the amount of $27 million. The Company filed objections to the complaint seeking to dismiss significant portions of Plaintiffs’ claims. On August 31, 2016, the Court dismissed the majority of the claims. After that order, the Company filed an answer denying Plaintiffs’ claims as well as a counterclaim seeking damages for failure to pay the outstanding loans and not completing the project. Discovery was ongoing and a trial was scheduled for October 2, 2017. On June 30, 2017, Plaintiff Island View Crossing II filed a Chapter 11 bankruptcy and on or about July 18, 2017, the Bank removed the CCP Action to Bankruptcy Courtbankruptcy court (the “Removed Action”).

Within the bankruptcy, Island View Crossing II, as the debtor and the Chapter 11 Trustee, filed a separate adversary proceeding against the CompanyBank seeking to avoid certain collateral mortgages made by Island View Crossing as well as seeking to avoid certain loans made to Island View Crossing II including, but not limited to, a $1.4 million loan and a $5.5 million loan. The complaint was filed on or about DecemberMarch 3, 2018 and that action was ultimately consolidated with the Removed Action.

The discovery phase of litigation has concluded. A mediation was conducted on September 24, 2020, which did not result in a settlement.  Currently, the parties have each filed motions for summary judgment which are proceeding throughpending with the discovery phase of litigation. Fact discovery is scheduled to close on or about July 1, 2020.Court. A pretrial conference is currently scheduled forwith the Court will be conducted at some timepoint after August 19, 2020. that date.  

Given the stage of the case and the continuing discovery,pending motions, we are unable to determine the likelihood of an unfavorable outcome at this time. The Bank, however, intends to vigorously defend against all claims.

On June 30, 2017, Calnshire Estates filed a voluntary petition for relief under Chapter 11 of the United States bankruptcy code. On or about December 18, 2017, the bankruptcy court converted the matter from a Chapter 11 to a Chapter 7 proceeding. On December 20, 2017, the Court appointed Bonnie Finkel (“Trustee”) as the Chapter 7 Trustee for the bankruptcy estate.

On or about June 28, 2019, the Trustee filed an adversary proceeding against the Bank in the bankruptcy court seeking, among other things, a declaratory judgment that certain obligations of Calnshire Estates to the Bank are null and void. The Trustee also asserted various causes of action for breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty and equitable subordination.

On August 26, 2019, the Bank filed a motion to dismiss a number of the claims filed by the Trustee. Dates for discovery and any potential trial have not been set by the bankruptcy court. Given the relatively early stages of the case, we are unable to determine the likelihood of an unfavorable outcome at this time. The Bank intends to vigorously defend against the claims.

On June 30, 2017, Steeple Run filed a voluntary petition for relief under Chapter 11 of the United States bankruptcy code. On or about December 18, 2017, the Bankruptcy Court converted the matter from a Chapter 11 to a Chapter 7 proceeding. On December 20, 2017, the Court also appointed the Trustee as the Chapter 7 Trustee for the bankruptcy estate.

On or about June 28, 2019, the Trustee filed an adversary proceeding against the Bank in bankruptcy court asserting, among other things, various causes of action for breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty and equitable subordination in connection with a loan agreement.


On August 26, 2019, the Bank filed a motion to dismiss a number of the claims filed by the Trustee. Dates for discovery and any potential trial have not been set by the Bankruptcy Court. Given the relatively early stage of the case, we are unable to determine the likelihood of an unfavorable outcome at this time. The Bank intends to vigorously defend against the claims.

The Company is involved in various legal proceedings occurring in the ordinary course of business. Management of the Company, based on discussions with litigation counsel, does not believe that such proceedings will have a material adverse effect on the financial condition or operations of Prudential Bancorp. There can be no assurance that any of the outstanding legal proceedings to which the Company is a party will not be decided adversely to the Company'sCompany’s interests and have a material adverse effect on the financial condition and operations of the Company.

Item 1A. Risk Factors

In addition to the other information set forth in this report, you should carefully consider the factors discussed in Part I, “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2019 (“2019 Annual Report”),2020, as such factors could materially affect the Company’s business, financial condition, or future results of operations. Except as set forth below, asAs of March 31, 2020,2021, no material changes have occurred to the risk factors of the Company as reported in the 2019Company’s Annual Report excepton Form 10-K for the risk factors described below.fiscal year ended September 30, 2020 filed in December 2020. The risks described in the 20192020 Annual Report on Form 10-K are not the only risks that the Company faces. Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to the Company, or that the Company currently deems to be immaterial, also may have a material adverse impact on the Company’s business, financial conditions, or results of operations. The risk factors set forth below supplement the risk factors included in the 2019 Annual Report.

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The recent global COVID-19 pandemic has adversely affected, and will likely continue to adversely affect, our business, financial condition, liquidity and resultsTable of operations and the ultimate impact will depend on future developments, which are highly uncertain and cannot be predicted, including the scope and duration of the COVID-19 pandemic and the actions taken by governmental authorities in response to the pandemic.Contents

The Company believes the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic has negatively affected our business and is likely to continue to do so. The outbreak has caused significant volatility and disruption in the financial markets both in the United States and globally. If COVID-19, or another highly infectious or contagious disease, continues to spread or the response to contain it is unsuccessful, we could continue to experience material adverse effects on our business, financial condition, liquidity, and results of operations. The extent of such effects will depend on future developments which are highly uncertain and cannot be predicted, including the geographic spread of the novel coronavirus, the overall severity of the disease, the duration of the outbreak, the measures that may be taken by various governmental authorities in response to the outbreak (such as continued quarantines and travel restrictions) and the possible further impacts on the global economy. The Company’s operations may also be disrupted if significant portions of its workforce are unable to work effectively, including because of illness, quarantines, government actions, or other restrictions in connection with the pandemic, and the Company has already temporarily limited access to certain of its branches and offices. In response to the pandemic, the Company has also offered fee waivers, payment deferrals, and other expanded assistance to small business and personal lending customers. Future governmental actions may require these and other types of customer-related responses.

Any significant decrease in economic activity or resulting decline in the housing market could have an adverse effect on the Company’s investments in mortgage real estate assets, including the need to recognize credit losses in its loan portfolio and increases in the allowance for loan losses. In addition, as interest rates continue to decline as a result of demand for U.S. Treasury securities and the activities of the Federal Reserve, prepayments on our assets are likely to increase due to refinancing activity, which could have a material adverse effect on our result of operations. Similarly, because of changing economic and market conditions affecting issuers, the Company may be required to recognize impairments on the securities it holds as well as reductions in other comprehensive income.

Further, in light of the current environment related to the COVID-19 pandemic on the overall economy, such as rising unemployment levels or changes in consumer behavior related to loans as well as government policies and pronouncements, borrowers may experience difficulties meeting their obligations or seek to forbear payment on or refinance their mortgage loans to avail themselves of lower rates, which may adversely affect our result of operations.


The Company cannot predict the effect that government policies, laws and plans adopted in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and global recessionary economic conditions will have on us.

Governments have adopted, and the Company expects will continue to adopt, policies, laws and plans intended to address the COVID-19 pandemic and adverse developments in the credit, financial and mortgage markets. The Company cannot assure you that these programs will be effective, sufficient or otherwise have a positive impact on our business.

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

(a)

and (b) Not applicable.

(c)

The Company’s repurchaserepurchases of equity securities for the three months ended March 31, 20202021 were as follows:

Period Total Number of
Shares
Purchased
  Average Price
Paid Per Share
  Total Number of
Shares
Purchased as
Part of Publicly
Announced
Plans or
Programs (1)
  Maximum
Number of
Shares that May
Yet Purchased
Under Plans or
Programs (1)
 
January 1 - 31, 2020  -  $-   -   833,000 
February 1 - 29, 2020  -   -   -   833,000 
March 1 - 31, 2020  152,009   13.45   152,009   680,991 
   152,009  $13.45   152,009     

    

    

    

Total Number

    

of Shares

Purchased as

Part of

Maximum Number

Total

Publicly

of Shares that May

Number of

Average

Announced

Yet Be Purchased

Shares

Price Paid

Plans or

Under Plans or

Period

Purchased

Per Share

Programs (1)

Programs (1)

January 1 - 31, 2021

$

222,830

February 1 - 28, 2021

 

32,839

13.17

 

32,839

 

189,991

March 1 - 31, 2021

 

34,661

14.73

 

34,661

 

155,330

67,500

$

13.97

67,500

(1)On November 19, 2018,June 18, 2020 the Company announced that the Board of Directors had approved a thirdnew stock repurchase program authorizing the Company to repurchase up 900,000to 407,600 shares of common stock, approximately 10%5% of the Company's thenCompany’s outstanding shares.shares of common stock, over a one-year period or such longer period of time as may be necessary to complete such repurchases.

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities

Not applicable.

Item4. Mine Safety Disclosures

Not applicable.

Item 5. Other Information

Not applicable


Item 6. Exhibits

Exhibit No.

Description

3.2

Exhibit No.

Amended and Restated Bylaws of Prudential Bancorp, Inc.

Description

31.1

Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Chief Executive Officer

31.2

Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Chief Financial Officer

32.0

Section 1350 Certifications

101.INS

101

XBRL Instance Document.

The following financial statements from the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2021, formatted in Inline XBRL: (i) Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition, (ii) Consolidated Statements of Operations, (iii) Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income, (iv) Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity, (v) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, and (vi) Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements, tagged as blocks of text and including detailed tags.

101.SCH

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document.

101.CAL

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document.

101.LAB

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document.

101.PRE

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document.

101.DEF

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definitions Linkbase Document.

104

Cover Page Interactive Data (formatted as Inline XBRL and contained 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.

PRUDENTIAL BANCORP, INC.

Date: May 11, 202017, 2021

By: /s/ Dennis Pollack

Dennis Pollack

President and Chief Executive Officer

Date: May 11, 202017, 2021

By: /s/ Jack E. Rothkopf

Jack E. Rothkopf

Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer


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