UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 


 

FORM 10-Q

 


 

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

 

For the quarterly period ended September 30,, 2020 2021

 

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 001-38910

 

TECTONIC FINANCIAL, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Texas

82-0764846

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

 

16200 Dallas Parkway, Suite 190

Dallas, Texas 75248

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

(972) 720 - 9000

(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

Series B preferred stock, $0.01 par value per share

TECTP

The Nasdaq Stock Market, LLC

 

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 such shorter period that the registrant was required to filed such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes☒    No☐Yes  ☒    No  ☐

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes☒   No☐Yes  ☒ No  ☐

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company or an emerging growth company.  See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

 

Large accelerated filer

Accelerated filer

    

Non-accelerated filer

Smaller reporting company

    
  

Emerging growth company

 

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☒

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes☐   No☒Yes  ☐   No  ☒

 

The number of shares outstanding of the registrant’s Common Stock as of November 12, 20202021 was 6,568,7507,061,953 shares.

 

 

 

 

TECTONIC FINANCIAL, INC.

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Page 

Item 1. 

Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

 

Consolidated Balance Sheets as of September 30, 20202021 and December 31, 20192020

3

Consolidated Statements of Income for the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 20202021 and 20192020

4

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 20202021 and 20192020

5

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders'Shareholders’ Equity for the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 20202021 and 20192020

6

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 20202021 and 20192020

7

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

8

Item 2. 

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

3132

Item 3. 

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

5157

Item 4. 

Controls and Procedures

5358

  

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

53

Item 1. 

Legal Proceedings

5359

Item 1A. 

Risk Factors

5359

Item 2. 

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

5560

Item 3. 

Defaults upon Senior Securities

5560

Item 4. 

Mine Safety Disclosures

5560

Item 5. 

Other Information

5560

Item 6. 

Exhibits

5561

   

SIGNATURES 

5762

 


 

 

PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Financial Statements

 

TECTONIC FINANCIAL, INC.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

 

  

September 30,

2020

  

December 31,

2019

 

(In thousands, except share amounts)

 

(Unaudited)

     

ASSETS

        

Cash and due from banks

 $4,226  $5,669 

Interest-bearing deposits

  42,068   13,828 

Federal funds sold

  191   706 

Total cash and cash equivalents

  46,485   20,203 

Securities available for sale

  15,476   12,677 

Securities held to maturity

  5,784   6,349 

Securities, restricted at cost

  2,430   2,417 

Securities, not readily marketable

  100   100 

Loans held for sale

  22,483   9,894 

Loans, net of allowance for loan losses of $2,938 and $1,408, respectively

  399,230   289,671 

Bank premises and equipment, net

  4,921   5,200 

Core deposit intangible, net

  1,029   1,180 

Goodwill

  10,729   10,729 

Other assets

  7,650   6,637 

Total assets

 $516,317  $365,057 
         

LIABILITIES

        

Demand deposits:

        

Non-interest-bearing

 $51,281  $33,890 

Interest-bearing

  124,046   65,359 

Time deposits

  180,143   184,352 

Total deposits

  355,470   283,601 

Borrowed funds

  87,036   12,000 

Subordinated notes

  12,000   12,000 

Deferred tax liabilities

  313   194 

Other liabilities

  4,647   6,787 

Total liabilities

  459,466   314,582 
         

SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

        
         

Preferred stock, 9.00% fixed to floating rate Series B non-cumulative, perpetual ($0.01 par value; 1,725,000 shares authorized, issued and outstanding at September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019)

  17   17 

Common stock ($0.01 par value; 40,000,000 shares authorized; 6,568,750 shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019)

  66   66 

Additional paid-in capital

  39,112   39,050 

Retained earnings

  17,537   11,288 

Accumulated other comprehensive income

  119   54 

Total shareholders’ equity

  56,851   50,475 

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

 $516,317  $365,057 
  

September 30,

2021

  

December 31,

2020

 

(In thousands, except share amounts)

 

(Unaudited)

     

ASSETS

        

Cash and due from banks

 $9,734  $7,515 

Interest-bearing deposits

  33,661   38,579 

Federal funds sold

  568   774 

Total cash and cash equivalents

  43,963   46,868 

Securities available for sale

  17,560   17,396 

Securities held to maturity

  19,658   5,776 

Securities, restricted at cost

  2,432   2,431 

Securities, not readily marketable

  100   100 

Loans held for sale

  25,718   14,864 

Loans, net of allowance for loan losses of $3,898 and $2,941, respectively

  428,569   397,601 

Bank premises and equipment, net

  4,786   4,849 

Other real estate

  517   - 

Core deposit intangible, net

  828   979 

Goodwill

  21,440   10,729 

Deferred tax asset

  77   83 

Other assets

  8,984   11,750 

Total assets

 $574,632  $513,426 
         

LIABILITIES

        

Demand deposits:

        

Non-interest-bearing

 $79,350  $57,112 

Interest-bearing

  140,316   116,278 

Time deposits

  202,277   174,625 

Total deposits

  421,943   348,015 

Borrowed funds

  50,068   83,690 

Subordinated notes

  12,000   12,000 

Other liabilities

  8,764   9,708 

Total liabilities

  492,775   453,413 
         

SHAREHOLDERS EQUITY

        
         

Preferred stock, 9.00% fixed to floating rate Series B non-cumulative, perpetual ($0.01 par value; 1,725,000 shares authorized, issued and outstanding at September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020)

  17   17 

Common stock, $0.01 par value; 40,000,000 shares authorized; 7,021,953 and 6,568,750 shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively

  70   66 

Additional paid-in capital

  50,083   39,201 

Retained earnings

  31,811   20,661 

Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income

  (124

)

  68 

Total shareholders’ equity

  81,857   60,013 

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

 $574,632  $513,426 

 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

3

 

TECTONIC FINANCIAL, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

(Unaudited)

 

  

Three Months Ended September 30,

  

Nine Months Ended September 30,

 

(In thousands, except per share data and share amounts)

 

2020

  

2019

  

2020

  

2019

 

Interest Income

                

Loan, including fees

 $5,139  $4,471  $14,374  $12,475 

Securities

  160   157   682   571 

Federal funds sold

  -   3   2   9 

Interest-bearing deposits

  11   55   91   204 

Total interest income

  5,310   4,686   15,149   13,259 

Interest Expense

                

Deposits

  973   1,324   3,444   3,668 

Borrowed funds

  264   325   751   899 

Total interest expense

  1,237   1,649   4,195   4,567 

Net interest income

  4,073   3,037   10,954   8,692 

Provision for loan losses

  445   1,004   1,709   1,486 

Net interest income after provision for loan losses

  3,628   2,033   9,245   7,206 

Non-interest Income

                

Trust income

  1,391   1,286   3,863   3,716 

Gain on sale of loans

  290   -   722   - 

Advisory income

  2,775   2,728   7,580   7,396 

Brokerage income

  1,387   2,820   5,248   7,776 

Service fees and other income

  1,809   898   4,769   3,632 

Rental income

  85   85   232   249 

Total non-interest income

  7,737   7,817   22,414   22,769 

Non-interest Expense

                

Salaries and employee benefits

  4,741   4,858   13,693   14,109 

Occupancy and equipment

  575   684   1,786   1,934 

Trust expenses

  533   506   1,460   1,482 

Brokerage and advisory direct costs

  517   448   1,563   1,318 

Professional fees

  381   429   1,057   1,292 

Data processing

  193   217   594   666 

Other

  794   921   2,067   2,230 

Total non-interest expense

  7,734   8,063   22,220   23,031 

Income before Income Taxes 

  3,631   1,787   9,439   6,944 

Income tax expense

  733   446   2,026   1,217 

Net Income

  2,898   1,341   7,413   5,727 

Preferred stock dividends

  388   393   1,164   798 

Net income available to common stockholders

 $2,510  $948  $6,249  $4,929 
                 

Earnings per common share:

                

Basic

 $0.38  $0.14  $0.95  $0.75 

Diluted

  0.38   0.14   0.95   0.75 
                 

Weighted average common shares outstanding

  6,568,750   6,568,750   6,568,750   6,568,750 

Weighted average diluted shares outstanding

  6,568,750   6,568,750   6,568,750   6,568,750 
  

Three Months Ended 

September 30,

  

Nine Months Ended 

September 30,

 

(In thousands, except per share data and share amounts)

 

2021

  

2020

  

2021

  

2020

 

Interest Income

                

Loan, including fees

 $8,508  $5,139  $20,663  $14,374 

Securities

  264   160   617   682 

Federal funds sold

  -   -   1   2 

Interest-bearing deposits

  12   11   33   91 

Total interest income

  8,784   5,310   21,314   15,149 

Interest Expense

                

Deposits

  619   973   1,867   3,444 

Borrowed funds

  297   264   887   751 

Total interest expense

  916   1,237   2,754   4,195 

Net interest income

  7,868   4,073   18,560   10,954 

Provision for loan losses

  641   445   1,210   1,709 

Net interest income after provision for loan losses

  7,227   3,628   17,350   9,245 

Non-interest Income

                

Trust income

  1,612   1,391   4,584   3,863 

Gain on sale of loans

  -   290   101   722 

Advisory income

  3,532   2,775   9,825   7,580 

Brokerage income

  2,485   1,387   6,846   5,248 

Service fees and other income

  1,632   1,809   5,345   4,769 

Rental income

  88   85   264   232 

Total non-interest income

  9,349   7,737   26,965   22,414 

Non-interest Expense

                

Salaries and employee benefits

  6,331   4,741   17,889   13,693 

Occupancy and equipment

  503   464   1,322   1,466 

Trust expenses

  623   533   1,782   1,460 

Brokerage and advisory direct costs

  509   517   1,506   1,563 

Professional fees

  429   367   1,211   1,009 

Data processing

  282   186   753   571 

Other

  1,333   926   2,941   2,458 

Total non-interest expense

  10,010   7,734   27,404   22,220 

Income before Income Taxes 

  6,566   3,631   16,911   9,439 

Income tax expense

  1,417   733   3,747   2,026 

Net Income

  5,149   2,898   13,164   7,413 

Preferred stock dividends

  388   388   1,164   1,164 

Net income available to common stockholders

 $4,761  $2,510  $12,000  $6,249 
                 

Earnings per common share:

                

Basic

 $0.68  $0.38  $1.79  $0.95 

Diluted

  0.65   0.38   1.74   0.95 
                 

Weighted average common shares outstanding

  7,021,953   6,568,750   6,721,478   6,568,750 

Weighted average diluted shares outstanding

  7,272,993   6,568,750   6,909,859   6,568,750 

 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

4

 

TECTONIC FINANCIAL, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

(Unaudited)

 

  

Three Months Ended September 30,

  

Nine Months Ended September 30,

 

(In thousands) 

 

2020

  

2019

  

2020

  

2019

 

Net Income

 $2,898  $1,341  $7,413  $5,727 

Other comprehensive income:

 

Change in unrealized (loss) gain on investment securities available for sale

  (8

)

  56   82   393 

Tax effect

  (2

)

  11   17   83 

Other comprehensive (loss) income

  (6

)

  45   65   310 

Comprehensive Income

 $2,892  $1,386  $7,478  $6,037 
  

Three Months Ended 

September 30,

  

Nine Months Ended 

September 30,

 

(In thousands) 

 

2021

  

2020

  

2021

  

2020

 

Net Income

 $5,149  $2,898  $13,164  $7,413 

Other comprehensive income (loss):

                

Change in unrealized gain (loss) on investment securities available for sale

  15   (8

)

  (244

)

  82 

Tax effect

  3   (2

)

  (52

)

  17 

Other comprehensive income (loss)

  12   (6

)

  (192

)

  65 

Comprehensive Income

 $5,161  $2,892  $12,972  $7,478 

 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

5

 

TECTONIC FINANCIAL, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’SHAREHOLDERS EQUITY

(Unaudited)

 

(In thousands)

 

Series A Preferred Stock

  

Series B Preferred Stock

  

Common Stock

  

Additional Paid-in Capital

  

Retained Earnings

  

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

  

Total

 

Balance at January 1, 2019

 $1  $-  $66  $31,485  $6,130  $(209

)

 $37,473 

Distributions prior to Tectonic Merger

  -   -   -   -   (650

)

  -   (650

)

Dividends paid on Series A preferred stock

  -   -   -   -   (201

)

  -   (201

)

Net income

  -   -   -   -   2,194   -   2,194 

Other comprehensive income

  -   -   -   -   -   155   155 

Stock based compensation

  -   -   -   24   -   -   24 

Balance at March 31, 2019

  1   -   66   31,509   7,473   (54

)

  38,995 

Issuance of 9.00% fixed-to-floating rate Series B non-cumulative perpetual preferred stock

  -   17   -   15,489   -   -   15,506 

Distributions prior to Tectonic Merger

  -   -   -   -   (650

)

  -   (650

)

Dividends paid on Series A preferred stock

  -   -   -   -   (204

)

  -   (204

)

Net income

  -   -   -   -   2,192   -   2,192 

Other comprehensive income

  -   -   -   -   -   110   110 

Stock based compensation

  -   -   -   34   -   -   34 

Balance at June 30, 2019

  1   17   66   47,032   8,811   56   55,983 

Repurchase of Series A preferred stock

  (1

)

  -   -   (8,033

)

  -   -   (8,034

)

Dividends paid on Series A preferred stock

  -   -   -   -   (1

)

  -   (1

)

Dividends paid on Series B preferred stock

  -   -   -   -   (392

)

  -   (392

)

Net income

  -   -   -   -   1,341   -   1,341 

Other comprehensive income

  -   -   -   -   -   45   45 

Stock based compensation

  -   -   -   25   -   -   25 

Balance at September 30, 2019

 $-  $17  $66  $39,024  $9,759  $101  $48,967 
                             

Balance at January 1, 2020

 $-  $17  $66  $39,050  $11,288  $54  $50,475 

Dividends paid on Series B preferred stock

  -   -   -   -   (388

)

  -   (388

)

Net income

  -   -   -   -   2,401   -   2,401 

Other comprehensive income

  -   -   -   -   -   54   54 

Stock based compensation

  -   -   -   24   -   -   24 

Balance at March 31, 2020

  -   17   66   39,074   13,301   108   52,566 

Dividends paid on Series B preferred stock

  -   -   -   -   (388

)

  -   (388

)

Net income

  -   -   -   -   2,114   -   2,114 

Other comprehensive income

  -   -   -   -   -   17   17 

Stock based compensation

  -   -   -   21   -   -   21 

Balance at June 30, 2020

  -   17   66   39,095   15,027   125   54,330 

Dividends paid on Series B preferred stock

  -   -   -   -   (388

)

  -   (388

)

Net income

  -   -   -   -   2,898   -   2,898 

Other comprehensive loss

  -   -   -   -   -   (6

)

  (6

)

Stock based compensation

  -   -   -   17   -   -   17 

Balance at September 30, 2020

 $-  $17  $66  $39,112  $17,537  $119  $56,851 

(In thousands)

 

Series B

Preferred Stock

  

Common

Stock

  

Additional

Paid-in Capital

  

Retained

Earnings

  

Accumulated Other

Comprehensive

Income (Loss) 

  

Total

 

Balance at January 1, 2020

 $17  $66  $39,050  $11,288  $54  $50,475 

Dividends paid on Series B preferred stock

  -   -   -   (388

)

  -   (388

)

Net income

  -   -   -   2,401   -   2,401 

Other comprehensive income

  -   -   -   -   54   54 

Stock based compensation

  -   -   24   -   -   24 

Balance at March 31, 2020

  17   66   39,074   13,301   108   52,566 

Dividends paid on Series B preferred stock

  -   -   -   (388

)

  -   (388

)

Net income

  -   -   -   2,114   -   2,114 

Other comprehensive income

  -   -   -   -   17   17 

Stock based compensation

  -   -   21   -   -   21 

Balance at June 30, 2020

  17   66   39,095   15,027   125   54,330 

Dividends paid on Series B preferred stock

  -   -   -   (388

)

  -   (388

)

Net income

  -   -   -   2,898   -   2,898 

Other comprehensive income

  -   -   -   -   (6

)

  (6

)

Stock based compensation

  -   -   17   -   -   17 

Balance at September 30, 2020

 $17  $66  $39,112  $17,537  $119  $56,851 
                         

Balance at January 1, 2021

 $17  $66  $39,201  $20,661  $68  $60,013 

Dividends paid on Series B preferred stock

  -   -   -   (388

)

  -   (388

)

Net income

  -   -   -   4,298   -   4,298 

Other comprehensive loss

  -   -   -   -   (229

)

  (229

)

Stock based compensation

  -   -   85   -   -   85 

Balance at March 31, 2021

  17   66   39,286   24,571   (161

)

  63,779 

Dividends paid on Series B preferred stock

  -   -   -   (388

)

  -   (388

)

Dividends paid on common stock

              (411

)

      (411

)

Net income

  -   -   -   3,717   -   3,717 

Other comprehensive income

  -   -   -   -   25   25 

Stock based compensation

  -   -   78   -   -   78 

Balance at June 30, 2021

  17   66   39,364   27,489   (136

)

  66,800 

Issuance of common stock in Integra acquisition (Note 17)

  -   4   10,646   -   -   10,650 

Dividends paid on Series B preferred stock

  -   -   -   (388

)

  -   (388

)

Dividends paid on common stock

              (439

)

      (439

)

Net income

  -   -   -   5,149   -   5,149 

Other comprehensive income

  -   -   -   -   12   12 

Stock based compensation

  -   -   73   -   -   73 

Balance at September 30, 2021

 $17  $70  $50,083  $31,811  $(124

)

 $81,857 

 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

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TECTONIC FINANCIAL, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Unaudited)

 

  

Nine Months Ended September 30,

 

(In thousands)

 

2020

  

2019

 

Cash Flows from Operating Activities

        

Net income

 $7,413  $5,727 

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash used in operating activities:

        

Provision for loan losses

  1,709   1,486 

Depreciation and amortization

  328   524 

Accretion of discount on loans

  (65

)

  (15

)

Core deposit intangible amortization

  151   151 

Securities premium amortization, net

  42   104 

Origination of loans held for sale

  (31,731

)

  (24,340

)

Proceeds from payments and sales of loans held for sale

  10,687   258 

Gain on sale of loans

  (722

)

  - 

Stock based compensation

  62   83 

Deferred income tax expense (benefit)

  102   (209

)

Net change in:

        

Servicing assets, net

  180   593 

Other assets

  (1,042

)

  (886

)

Other liabilities

  (2,139

)

  406 

Net cash used in operating activities

  (15,025

)

  (16,118

)

Cash Flows from Investing Activities

        

Acquisition of business

  -   (2,500

)

Purchase of securities available for sale

  (239,043

)

  (226,964

)

Principal payments, calls and maturities of securities available for sale

  236,307   229,035 

Principal payments of securities held to maturity

  542   1,280 

Purchase of securities, restricted

  (6,158

)

  (8,375

)

Proceeds from sale of securities, restricted

  6,145   7,892 

Proceeds from sale of real estate owned

  -   275 

Net change in loans

  (102,178

)

  (25,024

)

Purchases of premises and equipment

  (49

)

  (141

)

Net cash used in investing activities

  (104,434

)

  (24,522

)

Cash Flows from Financing Activities

        

Net change in demand deposits

  76,078   (17,255

)

Net change in time deposits

  (4,209

)

  40,042 

Proceeds from borrowed funds

  347,972   355,559 

Repayment of borrowed funds

  (272,936

)

  (345,474

)

Distributions to Tectonic Holdings members prior to Tectonic Merger

  -   (1,300

)

Proceeds from issuance of preferred stock

  -   15,506 

Dividends paid on Series A preferred shares

  -   (406

)

Dividends paid on Series B preferred shares

  (1,164

)

  (392

)

Purchase of Series A preferred stock

  -   (7,772

)

Net cash provided by financing activities

  145,741   38,508 

Net change in cash and cash equivalents

  26,282   (2,132

)

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

  20,203   18,458 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

 $46,485  $16,326 
         

Non Cash Transactions

        

Transfers from loans to other real estate owned

 $-  $275 

Lease liabilities incurred in exchange for right-of-use assets

 $86  $207 

Prepaid amounts applied toward purchase of Series A preferred stock

 $-  $(262

)

Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information

        

Cash paid during the period for

        

Interest

 $4,419  $4,478 

Income taxes

 $2,323  $1,690 
  

Nine Months Ended September 30,

 

(In thousands)

 

2021

  

2020

 

Cash Flows from Operating Activities

        

Net income

 $13,164  $7,413 

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash used in operating activities:

        

Provision for loan losses

  1,210   1,709 

Depreciation and amortization

  253   328 

Accretion of discount on loans

  (50

)

  (65

)

Core deposit intangible amortization

  151   151 

Securities premium amortization, net

  113   42 

Origination of loans held for sale

  (40,523

)

  (31,731

)

Proceeds from payments and sales of loans held for sale

  1,566   10,687 

Gain on sale of loans

  (101

)

  (722

)

Stock based compensation

  236   62 

Deferred income taxes

  57   102 

Servicing assets, net

  203   180 

Net change in:

        

Other assets

  2,838   (1,042

)

Other liabilities

  (1,197

)

  (2,139

)

Net cash used in operating activities

  (22,080

)

  (15,025

)

Cash Flows from Investing Activities

        

Acquisition of Integra Funding Solutions, LLC

  (3,185

)

  - 

Purchase of securities held to maturity

  (16,995

)

  - 

Purchase of securities available for sale

  (228,000

)

  (239,043

)

Principal payments, calls and maturities of securities available for sale

  227,531   236,307 

Principal payments of securities held to maturity

  3,061   542 

Purchase of securities, restricted

  (6,258

)

  (6,158

)

Proceeds from sale of securities, restricted

  6,257   6,145 

Net change in loans

  30,085   (102,178

)

Purchases of premises and equipment

  (152

)

  (49

)

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities

  12,344   (104,434

)

Cash Flows from Financing Activities

        

Net change in demand deposits

  43,742   76,078 

Net change in time deposits

  27,652   (4,209

)

Proceeds from borrowed funds

  298,961   347,972 

Repayment of borrowed funds

  (361,510

)

  (272,936

)

Dividends paid on Series B preferred stock

  (1,164

)

  (1,164

)

Dividends paid on common stock

  (850

)

  - 

Net cash provided by financing activities

  6,831   145,741 

Net change in cash and cash equivalents

  (2,905

)

  26,282 

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

  46,868   20,203 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

 $43,963  $46,485 
         

Non Cash Transactions

        

Transfers from loans to other real estate owned

 $517  $- 

Lease liabilities incurred in exchange for right-of-use assets

 $56  $86 

Transfers from loans held for sale to loans held to maturity

 $28,186  $9,025 

Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information

        

Cash paid during the period for

        

Interest

 $3,008  $4,419 

Income taxes

 $4,277  $2,323 

 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

Note 1. Organization and Significant Accounting Policies

 

Tectonic Financial, Inc. (the “Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is a financial holding company that offers, through its subsidiaries, banking and other financial services including trust, investment advisory, securities brokerage, factoring, third-party administration, recordkeeping and insurance services to individuals, small businesses and institutions in all 50 states. The Company was formed in October 2016 foracross the purpose of acquiring T Bancshares, Inc. (“TBI”), which acquisition was completed on May 15, 2017.United States.

 

On May 13, 2019, we completed a merger with Tectonic Holdings, LLC (“Tectonic Holdings”), through which we expanded our financial services to include investment advisory, securities brokerage and insurance services (the “Tectonic Merger”). Pursuant to the Amended and Restated Agreement and Plan of Merger dated March 28, 2019, by and between the Company and Tectonic Holdings (the “Tectonic Merger Agreement”), Tectonic Holdings merged with and into the Company, with the Company as the surviving institution. Immediately after the completion of the Tectonic Merger, the Company completed a 1-for-2 reverse stock split with respect to the outstanding shares of its common stock.

The Company consummated the initial public offering of its 9.00% Fixed-to-Float Rate Series B Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock (“Series B preferred stock”) in May 2019 (the “initial public offering”). In connection with the initial public offering, the Company issued and sold 1,725,000 shares of its Series B preferred stock, including 225,000 shares sold pursuant to the underwriters’ full exercise of their option to purchase additional shares, at an offering price of $10.00 per share, for aggregate gross proceeds of $17.25 million before deducting underwriting discounts and offering expenses, and aggregate net proceeds of $15.5 million.

Following the Tectonic Merger, weWe operate through four4 main direct and indirect subsidiaries: (i) TBI,T Bancshares, Inc. (“TBI”), which was incorporated under the laws of the State of Texas on December 23, 2002 to serve as the bank holding company for T Bank, N.A., a national banking association (the “Bank”), (ii) Sanders Morris Harris LLC (“Sanders Morris”), a registered broker-dealer with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”) and registered investment advisor with the Securities and Exchange Commission, (“SEC”), (iii) Tectonic Advisors, LLC (“Tectonic Advisors”), a registered investment advisor registered with the SEC focused generally on managing money for relatively large, affiliated institutions, and (iv) HWG Insurance Agency LLC (“HWG”), an insurance agency registered with the Texas Department of Insurance (“TDI”).

 

We are headquartered in Dallas, Texas. The Bank operates through a main office located at 16200 Dallas Parkway, Dallas, Texas. Our other subsidiaries operate from offices in Houston, Dallas and Plano, Texas. Our Houston, Texas office is located at 600 Travis Street, 59th Floor, Houston, Texas, and includes the home offices of Sanders Morris and HWG, as well as Tectonic Advisors’ family office services team. Our other Dallas office, which is a branch office of Sanders Morris, is at 5950 Sherry Lane, Suite 470, Dallas, Texas. Our main office for Tectonic Advisors is in Plano, Texas at 6900 Dallas Parkway, Suite 625, Plano, Texas, and also includes a branch office of HWG.

 

The Bank offers a broad range of commercial and consumer banking and trust services primarily to small- to medium-sized businesses and their employees, and other institutions. The Nolan Company (“Nolan”), operating as a division within the Bank, offers third party administration (“TPA”) services, and Integra Funding Solutions, LLC (“Integra”), also operating as a division within the Bank, offers factoring services. The Bank’s technological capabilities, including worldwide free ATM withdrawals, sophisticated on-line banking capabilities, electronic funds transfer capabilities, and economical remote deposit solutions, allow most customers to be served regardless of their geographic location. The Bank serves its local geographic market which includes Dallas, Tarrant, Denton, Collin and Rockwall counties which encompass an area commonly referred to as the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex. The Bank also serves the dental and other health professional industries through a centralized loan and deposit platform that operates out of its main office in Dallas, Texas. In addition, the Bank serves the small business community by offering loans guaranteed by the U.S. Small Business Administration (“SBA”) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (“USDA”).

 

The Bank offers a wide range of deposit services including demand deposits, regular savings accounts, money market accounts, individual retirement accounts, and certificates of deposit with fixed rates and a range of maturity options. Lending services include commercial loans to small- to medium-sized businesses and professional concerns as well as consumers. The Bank also offers trust services. The Bank’s traditional fiduciary services clients primarily consist of clients of Cain, Watters & Associates, L.L.C.LLC (“Cain Watters”). The Bank, Cain Watters and Tectonic Advisors entered into an advisory services agreement related to the trust operations in April 2006, which has been amended from time to time, most recently in July 2016. See Note 13,12, Related Parties, to these consolidated financial statements for more information.

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In January 2019,addition, the Bank acquired the assets of The Nolan Company (“Nolan”), a third-party administrator (“TPA”), based in Overland Park, Kansas. Founded in 1979, Nolan offers TPA services as a division of the Bank offers TPA services and provides clients with retirement plan design and administrative services, specializing in ministerial recordkeeping, administration, actuarial and design services for retirement plans of small businesses and professional practices. Nolan has clients in 50 states and is the administrator for retirement plans. Approximately half of the retirement plans are serviced by our trust department. We believe that the addition ofoffering TPA services allows us to serve our clients more fully and to attract new clients to our trust platform. Please see Note 18, Nolan Acquisition, to these consolidated financial statements for more information.

 

Basis of Presentation. The consolidated financial statements in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 (this “Form 10-Q”) include the accounts of the Company and its wholly owned subsidiaries, TBI, the Bank, Tectonic Advisors, Sanders Morris, and through Sanders Morris, HWG. Prior to the Tectonic Merger, Sanders Morris and Tectonic Advisors were wholly owned subsidiaries of Tectonic Holdings, which was under common control with the Company. The Tectonic Merger has been accounted for as a combination of businesses under common control in accordance with the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 805, Transactions Between Entities Under Common Control. Under Topic 805, all the assets and liabilities of Tectonic Holdings are carried over to the books of the Company at their then current carrying amounts, and the consolidated financial statements, including our earnings per share calculations, have been retrospectively adjusted to reflect the effect of the Tectonic Merger. This includes the acquisition of Sanders Morris, HWG and Tectonic Advisors described below under Note 2, Tectonic Merger and Initial Public Offering of Series B Preferred Stock, for all periods subsequent to May 15, 2017, the earliest date at which the entities were under common control. Therefore, the consolidated statements of income, comprehensive income, changes in shareholders’ equity, and cash flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2019, although a portion of the period falls prior to the Tectonic Merger, represent the combination of the results of operations of TFI and Tectonic Holdings over the full period. In addition, allsubsidiaries. All intercompany transactions and balances are eliminated in consolidation. In addition, the computation of all share and per share amounts in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (“Form 10-Q”) have been adjusted retroactively to reflect the reverse stock split, which the Company completed immediately after the completion of the Tectonic Merger.

The consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”) for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q adopted by the SEC. Accordingly, the consolidated financial statements do not include all of the information and footnotes required by GAAP for complete financial statements and should be read in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements, and notes thereto, for the year ended December 31, 20192020 in the audited financial statements included within our Annual Report on Form 10-K (File No 001-38910),for the year ended December 31, 2020, filed with the SEC on March 31, 2020 (“2021 and amended on Form 10-K”).10-K/A on May 5, 2021.

 

In the opinion of management, all adjustments that were normal and recurring in nature, and considered necessary, have been included for the fair presentation of the Company’s consolidated financial position and results of operations. Operating results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 20202021 are not necessarily indicative of results that may be expected for the full year ending December 31, 2020.

In December 2019, a novel coronavirus (“COVID-19”) was reported in China, and, in March 2020, the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 to be a global pandemic, indicating that almost all public commerce and related business activities must be, to varying degrees, curtailed with the goal of decreasing the rate of new infections. The spread of the outbreak has caused significant and prolonged disruptions in the U.S. economy and has disrupted banking and other financial activity in the areas in which the Company operates.

Although the Company’s current estimates are based on management’s evaluation of current conditions and how we expect them to change in the future, due to the impact that the COVID-19 pandemic has had on financial markets and the economy both locally and nationally, it is reasonably possible that the COVID-19 pandemic could materially affect these significant estimates and the Company’s results of operations and financial condition. See Part II, Item 1.A. “Risk Factors” of this Form 10-Q.

The Company is working with customers directly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Company has been and continues to be prepared to offer short-term assistance in accordance with regulatory guidelines. Should economic conditions worsen, the Company could experience further increases in its required allowance for loan loss and as a result, recognize additional provision for loan loss expense. It is possible that the Company’s asset quality measures could worsen at future measurement periods if the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic continue to weigh on the economy.

In addition, the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic could cause what management would deem to be a triggering event that could, under certain circumstances, cause us to perform goodwill and intangible asset impairment tests and result in an impairment charge being recorded for that period. As of September 30, 2020, we determined that such impairment tests were not necessary.2021.

 

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Use of Estimates. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amount of assets, liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expense during the reporting period, as well as the disclosures provided. Actual results could be significantly different from those estimates. Changes in assumptions or in market conditions could significantly affect the estimates. The determination of the allowance for loan losses, the fair value of stock options, the fair values of financial instruments and other real estate owned, and the status of contingencies are particularly susceptible to significant change in recorded amounts.

Accounting Changes, Reclassifications and Restatements. Certain items in prior financial statements have been reclassified to conform to the current presentation.

 

Accounting Policy

Factored Receivables

Integra, operating as a division of the Bank, purchases invoices on completed work from its factoring clients. Integra also makes, from time to time, short-term advances to its clients on transportation contracts for upcoming loads or, to a much lesser extent, makes over-advances on the existing purchased invoices. Funds are advanced to the client based on the applicable advance rate, less fees, as agreed to in each individual factoring agreement. The gross amount (face value) of the invoices purchased are recorded by Integra as factored receivables, and the unadvanced portions of the invoices purchased, less discount and origination fees, are considered deferred client reserves and recorded as other liabilities, in the Company’s consolidated balance sheets. The deferred client reserves are held to settle any payment disputes or collection short payments, and become reserves due to client when the receivables are collected and may be used to pay clients’ obligations to various third parties as directed by the client, or are periodically withdrawn by clients, and are reported as deposits in the Company’s consolidated balance sheets.  

Unearned factoring fees and unearned net origination fees are deferred revenue and recognized as interest income in the Company’s consolidated income statements over the weighted average collection period for the entire portfolio of factored receivables. Subsequent factoring fees are recognized in interest income as incurred by the client and deducted from the clients’ reserve balances.

Other factoring-related fees, which include ACH and wire transfer fees, fuel card funding fees, carrier payment fees, fuel advance fees, and other similar fees, are recognized as incurred and are reported by the Company as non-interest income.

Earnings per Share. Basic earnings per share (“EPS”) is computed based on the weighted-average number of shares outstanding during each year. The computation of all share and per share amounts in this Form 10-Q have been adjusted retroactively to reflect the reverse stock split. Diluted EPS is computed using the weighted-average shares and all potential dilutive shares outstanding during the period. The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted EPS for the following periods:

 

  

Three months ended September 30,

  

Nine months ended September 30,

 

(In thousands, except per share data)

 

2020

  

2019

  

2020

  

2019

 

Net income available to common shareholders

 $2,510  $948  $6,249  $4,929 

Average shares outstanding

  6,569   6,569   6,569   6,569 

Effect of common stock-based compensation

  -   -   -   - 
                 

Average diluted shares outstanding

  6,569   6,569   6,569   6,569 
                 

Basic earnings per share

 $0.38  $0.14  $0.95  $0.75 

Diluted earnings per share

 $0.38  $0.14  $0.95  $0.75 
  

Three months ended

September 30,

  

Nine months ended

September 30,

 

(In thousands, except per share data)

 

2021

  

2020

  

2021

  

2020

 

Net income available to common shareholders

 $4,761  $2,510  $12,000  $6,249 

Average shares outstanding

  7,022   6,569   6,721   6,569 

Effect of dilutive shares

  251   -   189   - 
                 

Average diluted shares outstanding

  7,273   6,569   6,910   6,569 
                 

Basic earnings per share

 $0.68  $0.38  $1.79  $0.95 

Diluted earnings per share

 $0.65  $0.38  $1.74  $0.95 

 

As of September 30, 2020,2021, options to purchase 190,000 shares of common stock, with a weighted average exercise price of $5.37,$5.62, were included in the computation of diluted net earnings per share, and options to purchase 40,000 shares of common stock, with a weighted average exercise price of $10.00, were excluded from the computation of diluted net EPSearnings per share because their effect was anti-dilutive.

Note 2. Tectonic Merger and Initial Public Offering of Series B Preferred Stock

Merger with Tectonic Holdings

On May 13, 2019, the Company completed the Tectonic Merger pursuant to the Tectonic Merger Agreement. In the Tectonic Merger, each common unit of Tectonic Holdings outstanding immediately prior to the effective time of the Tectonic Merger was converted into one share of Company common stock, and each option to purchase one Tectonic Holdings common unit was converted into an option to purchase one share of Company common stock. Immediately after the completion of the Tectonic Merger, the Company completed a 1-for-2 reverse stock split, which left 6,568,750 common shares issued and outstandingaddition, as of May 14, 2019. The computationSeptember 30, 2021, 210,000 shares of all share andrestricted stock grants with a grant date fair value of $4.81 per share amountswhich vest from 2023 through 2025 were included in this Form 10-Q have been adjusted retroactively to reflect the reverse stock split.

As a condition precedent to the Tectonic Merger, immediately prior to the merger, approximately $8.0 million of Tectonic Advisors subordinated debt held by Dental Community Financial Holdings, Ltd. (“DCFH”), an entity that has as its general partner a corporation owned by one of the directors of the Company, was converted into 80,338 non-cumulative, perpetual preferred units of Tectonic Holdings (“Tectonic Holdings preferred units”).

In the Tectonic Merger, each Tectonic Holdings preferred unit was converted into onediluted earnings per share of 10.0% Series A Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock of the Company (“Series A preferred stock”). Dividends were paid on the Series A preferred stock at a rate of 10% per annum (payable quarterly).calculation.

On July 12, 2019, the Company repurchased 80,338 shares of its Series A preferred stock, representing all of the outstanding shares of the Series A preferred stock, from DCFH for an aggregate purchase price of approximately $8.0 million. The repurchase was funded using a portion of the net proceeds from the initial public offering. The definitive terms of the Series A preferred stock were subject to the certificate of designation filed with our amended and restated certificate of formation. 

 

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The Tectonic Merger has been accounted for as a combination of businesses under common control in accordance with Topic 805. Under Topic 805, all the assets and liabilities of Tectonic Holdings are carried over to the books of the Company at their then current carrying amounts. In addition, the Company’s consolidated financial statements have been retrospectively adjusted to reflect the merger with Tectonic Holdings, including the issuance of the Series A preferred stock in exchange for the Tectonic Holdings preferred units, for all prior periods during which the entities were under common control. All intercompany transactions and balances are eliminated in consolidation.

The balances shown below represent the assets and liabilities of Tectonic Holdings as of the date of the Tectonic Merger, May 13, 2019, that are reflected within the consolidated financial statements of the Company:

(In thousands)

 

May 13, 2019

 

Assets

    

Cash and cash equivalents

 $5,601 

Securities, not readily marketable, at cost

  100 

Premises and equipment, net

  761 

Other assets

  5,369 

Total assets

 $11,831 
     

Liabilities

    

Other liabilities

 $2,942 

Total liabilities

  2,942 
     

Shareholders’ Equity

    

Preferred stock, 10.0% Series A non-cumulative, perpetual ($0.01 par value; 80,338 shares authorized, 80,338 shares issued and outstanding at May 13, 2019)

  1 

Additional paid-in capital

  8,033 

Retained earnings

  855 

Total shareholders’ equity

  8,889 

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

 $11,831 

Initial Public Offering

On May 14, 2019, the Company completed its initial public offering of 1,500,000 shares of its Series B preferred stock at a price to the public of $10.00 per share. On May 29, 2019, the underwriters exercised their option to purchase 225,000 additional shares of Series B preferred stock at the initial offering price (less underwriting discounts). The initial public offering resulted in net proceeds to the Company of approximately $15.5 million, net of underwriting discounts and fees. The Series B preferred stock began trading on the NASDAQ Capital Market on May 28, 2019 under the symbol “TECTP.” See our IPO Registration Statement, initially filed with the SEC on April 18, 2019.Note 2. Securities

 

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Note 3. Securities

A summary of amortized cost and fair value of securities is presented below.

 

  

September 30, 2020

 

(In thousands)

 

Amortized

Cost

  

Gross

Unrealized

Gains

  

Gross

Unrealized

Losses

  

Estimated

Fair Value

 

Securities available for sale:

                

U.S. government agencies

 $12,762  $70  $2  $12,830 

Mortgage-backed securities

  2,564   82   -   2,646 

Total securities available for sale

 $15,326  $152  $2  $15,476 
                 

Securities held to maturity:

                

Property assessed clean energy

 $5,784  $-  $-  $5,784 

Securities, restricted:

                

Other

 $2,430  $-  $-  $2,430 
                 

Securities not readily marketable

 $100  $-  $-  $100 
  

September 30, 2021

 

(In thousands)

 

Amortized

Cost

  

Gross

Unrealized

Gains

  

Gross

Unrealized

Losses

  

Estimated

Fair Value

 

Securities available for sale:

                

U.S. government agencies

 $15,897  $8  $214  $15,691 

Mortgage-backed securities

  1,820   49   -   1,869 

Total securities available for sale

 $17,717  $57  $214  $17,560 
                 

Securities held to maturity:

                

Property Assessed Clean Energy

 $2,735  $-  $-  $2,735 

Public Improvement District & Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone

  16,923   -   -   16,923 

Total securities held to maturity

 $19,658  $-  $-  $19,658 

Securities, restricted:

                

Other

 $2,432  $-  $-  $2,432 
                 

Securities not readily marketable

 $100  $-  $-  $100 

 

  

December 31, 2019

 

(In thousands)

 

Amortized

Cost

  

Gross

Unrealized

Gains

  

Gross

Unrealized

Losses

  

Estimated

Fair Value

 

Securities available for sale:

                

U.S. government agencies

 $10,684  $83  $36  $10,731 

Mortgage-backed securities

  1,925   21   -   1,946 

Total securities available for sale

 $12,609  $104  $36  $12,677 
                 

Securities held to maturity:

                

Property assessed clean energy

 $6,349  $-  $-  $6,349 
                 

Securities, restricted:

                

Other

 $2,417  $-  $-  $2,417 
                 

Securities not readily marketable

 $100  $-  $-  $100 
  

December 31, 2020

 

(In thousands)

 

Amortized

Cost

  

Gross

Unrealized

Gains

  

Gross

Unrealized

Losses

  

Estimated

Fair Value

 

Securities available for sale:

                

U.S. government agencies

 $14,936  $38  $25  $14,949 

Mortgage-backed securities

  2,373   74   -   2,447 

Total securities available for sale

 $17,309  $112  $25  $17,396 
                 

Securities held to maturity:

                

Property Assessed Clean Energy

 $5,776  $-  $-  $5,776 
                 

Securities, restricted:

                

Other

 $2,431  $-  $-  $2,431 
                 

Securities not readily marketable

 $100  $-  $-  $100 

 

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Securities available for sale consist of U.S. government agency securities and mortgage-backed securities guaranteed by U.S. government agencies. Securities held to maturity consistsconsist of Property Assessed Clean Energy (“PACE”) and Public Improvement District/Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (“PID/TIRZ”) investments. These investment contracts or bonds located in Texas, California and Florida, originate under a contractual obligation between the property owners, the local county or city administration, and a third-party administrator and sponsor. ThePACE assessments are created to fund the purchase and installation of energy saving improvements to the property such as solar panels. PID/TIRZ assessments are used to pay for development costs, in this case of a residential subdivision. Generally, as a property assessment, the total assessment is repaid in installments over a period of 105 to 1532 years by the then current property owner(s). Each installment is collected by the County or City Tax Collector where the property is located. The assessments are an obligation of the property. Securities, restricted consist of Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas (“FRB”) and Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (“FHLB”) stock, which are carried at cost.

 

As of September 30, 20202021 and December 31, 2019,2020, securities available for sale with a fair value of $579,000$202,000 and $902,000,$554,000, respectively, were pledged against trust deposit balances held at the Bank. 

 

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AsAt each of September 30, 20202021 and December 31, 2019,2020, the Bank held FRB stock in the amount of $1.2 million. The Bank held FHLB stock in the amount of $1.3 million and $1.2 million asat each of September 30, 20202021 and December 31, 2019, respectively.2020. The FRB stock and FHLB stock were classified as restricted securities.

 

As of September 30, 20202021 and December 31, 2019,2020, the Company held an income interest in a private investment, which is not readily marketable, accounted for under the cost method in the amount of $100,000.

 

The table below indicates the length of time individual investment securities have been in a continuous loss position as of September 30, 2020:2021:

 

  

Less than 12 months

  

12 months or longer

  

Total

 

(In thousands)

 

Fair Value

  

Unrealized
Losses

  

Fair Value

  

Unrealized
Losses

  

Fair Value

  

Unrealized
Losses

 

U.S. government agencies

 $1,999  $2  $-  $-  $1,999  $2 
  

Less than 12 months

  

12 months or longer

  

Total  

 

(In thousands)

 

Fair Value

  

Unrealized
Losses

  

Fair Value

  

Unrealized
Losses

  

Fair Value

  

Unrealized
Losses

 

U.S. government agencies

 $9,055  $115  $5,897  $99  $14,952  $214 

 

The number of investment positions in this unrealized loss position totaled one10 as of September 30, 2020.2021. The Company does not believe these unrealized losses are “other than temporary” as (i) it does not have the intent to sell the securities prior to recovery and/or maturity and, (ii) it is more likely than not that the Company will not have to sell the securities prior to recovery and/or maturity. Accordingly, as of September 30, 2020,2021, no impairment loss has been realized in the Company’s consolidated statements of income.

 

The amortized cost and estimated fair value of securities as of September 30, 20202021 are presented below by contractual maturity. Expected maturities may differ from contractual maturities because issuers may have the right to call or prepay obligations. Residential mortgage backed securities are shown separately since they are not due at a single maturity date.

 

  

Available for Sale

  

Held to Maturity

 

(In thousands)

 

Amortized

Cost

  

Estimated
Fair Value

  

Amortized

Cost

  

Estimated

Fair Value

 

Due after one year through five years

 $1,473  $1,484  $555  $555 

Due after five years through ten years

  10,000   10,022   2,477   2,477 

Due after ten years

  1,289   1,324   2,752   2,752 

Mortgage-backed securities

  2,564   2,646   -   - 

Total

 $15,326  $15,476  $5,784  $5,784 
  

Available for Sale

  

Held to Maturity

 

(In thousands)

 

Amortized

Cost

  

Estimated
Fair Value

  

Amortized

Cost

  

Estimated

Fair Value

 

Due in one year or less

 $21  $21  $2,678  $2,678 

Due after one year through five years

  1,995   1,960   -   - 

Due after five years through ten years

  10,193   10,096   -   - 

Due after ten years

  3,688   3,614   16,980   16,980 

Mortgage-backed securities

  1,820   1,869   -   - 

Total

 $17,717  $17,560  $19,658  $19,658 

 

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Note 4.3. Loans and Allowance for Loan Losses

 

Major classifications of loans held for investment are as follows:

 

(In thousands)

 

September 30,

2020 

  

December 31,

2019

 

Commercial and industrial

 $81,622  $85,476 

Consumer installment

  7,523   3,409 

Real estate – residential

  3,599   5,232 

Real estate – commercial

  48,020   46,981 

Real estate – construction and land

  10,471   7,865 

SBA:

        

SBA 7(a) guaranteed

  166,656   69,963 

SBA 7(a) unguaranteed

  50,839   47,132 

SBA 504

  32,636   22,591 

USDA

  800   2,430 

Other

  2   - 

 Gross Loans

  402,168   291,079 

Less:

        

Allowance for loan losses

  2,938   1,408 

Net loans

 $399,230  $289,671 

(In thousands)

 

September 30,

  2021

  

December 31,

2020

 

Commercial and industrial

 $80,921  $79,864 

Consumer installment

  2,333   10,259 

Real estate – residential

  4,975   4,319 

Real estate – commercial

  64,758   44,484 

Real estate – construction and land

  3,562   8,396 

SBA:

        

SBA 7(a) guaranteed

  149,881   164,687 

SBA 7(a) unguaranteed

  51,393   52,179 

SBA 504

  34,831   35,553 

USDA

  804   801 

Factored Receivables

  39,001   - 

Other

  8   - 

Gross Loans

  432,467   400,542 

Less:

        

Allowance for loan losses

  3,898   2,941 

Net loans

 $428,569  $397,601 

 

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On March 27, 2020, the Company began participating in the Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) which was established by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”) was signed by the President of the United States in response to the COVID-19 pandemic which established the Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”). The PPP isand administered by the SBA with support from the Department of the Treasury.SBA. The PPP is a federally-guaranteed, low-interest rate loan program that is designed to provide a direct incentive for small businesses to keep workers on the payroll. Businesses may use PPP loan funds to pay up to twenty-four weeks of payroll costs as well as to cover other eligible business expenses. PPP loans may be partially or fully forgiven by the SBA if the funds are used for eligible expenses during the relevant forgiveness period and the borrower meets the employee retention criteria. PPP loans will carry an interest rate of 1.00% to be paid either by the SBA in the event of forgiveness or by the borrower for the term of the loan, which may be two or five years. PPP loans that the SBA approved on or after June 5, 2020 will have a maturity date of five years. Payments for PPP loans are deferred until the SBA issues a forgiveness decision or ten months after the end of the forgiveness period if the borrower fails to apply for forgiveness. Included in SBA 7(a) guaranteed loans at September 30, 2020, were $98.3 million of loans originated under the PPP. As mentioned above, the PPP loans may be forgiven by the SBA and are 100 percent guaranteed by the SBA. Therefore, no allowance for loan losses is allocated to PPP loans. Included in SBA 7(a) guaranteed loans at September 30, 2021, were $49.2 million of loans originated under the PPP.

 

As of September 30, 2020,2021, our loan portfolio included $69.2$67.5 million of loans, approximately 17.2%15.6% of our total funded loans and 22.8%(17.6% of total funded loans, net of the SBA PPP loans of $98.3 million,loans) to the dental industry.industry, as compared to $67.2 million of loans, or 16.8% of total funded loans (21.1% of total funded loans, net of PPP loans), at December 31, 2020. The Bank believes that these loans are to credit worthy borrowers and are diversified geographically. 

 

The Company serves the small business community by offering loans promulgated under the SBA’s 7(a) and 504 loan programs, and loans guaranteed by the USDA. SBA 7(a) and USDA loans are typically guaranteed by each agency in amounts ranging from 75% to 80% of the principal balance. For SBA construction loans, the Company records the guaranteed funded portion of the loans as held for sale. When the SBA loans are fully funded, the Company may sell the guaranteed portion into the secondary market, on a servicing-retained basis, or reclassify from loans held for sale to loans held for investment if the Company determines that holding these loans provide better long-term risk adjusted returns than selling the loans. In calculating gain on the sale of loans, the Company performs an allocation based on the relative fair values of the sold portion and retained portion of the loan. The Company’s assumptions are validated by reference to external market information.

 

The Company had $22.5$25.7 million and $9.9$14.9 million of non-PPP SBA loans held for sale as of September 30, 20202021 and December 31, 2019,2020, respectively. DuringFor the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020,2021, the Company sold $3.6one non-PPP SBA loan during the second quarter for $1.1 million, and $9.8 million, respectively, of SBA loans, resulting in a gain on sale of loans of $290,000$101,000. For the three and $722,000, respectively. Thenine months ended September 30, 2021, the Company elected to reclassify $1.5$13.1 million and $9.0$28.2 million, respectively, of the SBA 7(a) loans held for sale to loans held for investment during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, respectively.investment.

 

Loan Origination/Risk Management.

 

The Company maintains written loan origination policies, procedures, and processes which address credit quality at several levels including individual loan level, loan type, and loan portfolio levels.

 

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Commercial and industrial loans, which are predominantly loans to dentists, are underwritten based on historical and projected income of the business and individual borrowers and guarantors. The Company utilizes a comprehensive global debt service coverage analysis to determine debt service coverage ratios. This analysis compares global cash flow of the borrowers and guarantors on an individual credit to existing and proposed debt after consideration of personal and business related other expenses. Collateral is generally a lien on all available assets of the business borrower including intangible assets. Credit worthiness of individual borrowers and guarantors is established through the use of credit reports and credit scores.

 

Consumer loans are evaluated on the basis of credit worthiness as established through the use of credit reports and credit scores. Additional credit quality indicators include borrower debt to income ratios based on verifiable income sources.

 

Real estate mortgage loans are evaluated based on collateral value as well as global debt service coverage ratios based on historical and projected income from all related sources including the collateral property, the borrower, and all guarantors where applicable.

 

The Company originates SBA loans which are sometimes sold into the secondary market. The Company continues to service these loans after sale and is required under the SBA programs to retain specified amounts. The two2 primary SBA loan programs that the Company offers are the basic SBA 7(a) loan guaranty program and the SBA 504 loan program in conjunction with junior lien financing from a Certified Development Company (“CDC”). The SBA has designated the Bank as a “Preferred Lender”.Lender.” As aan SBA Preferred Lender, the Bank has been delegated loan approval, closing and most servicing and liquidation authority from the SBA.

 

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The SBA 7(a) program serves as the SBA’s primary business loan program to help qualified small businesses obtain financing when they might not be eligible for business loans through normal lending channels. Loan proceeds under this program can be used for most business purposes including working capital, machinery and equipment, furniture and fixtures, land and building (including purchase, renovation and new construction), leasehold improvements and debt refinancing. Loan maturity is generally up to 10 years for non-real estate collateral and up to 25 years for real estate collateral. The SBA 7(a) loan is approved and funded by a qualified lender, partially guaranteed by the SBA and subject to applicable regulations. In general, the SBA guarantees up to 75% (100% for PPP loans) of the loan amount depending on loan size. The Company is required by the SBA to service the loan and retain a contractual minimum of 5% on all SBA 7(a) loans, but generally retains 25% (the unguaranteed portion). The servicing spread is 1% of the guaranteed portion of the loan that is sold in the secondary market. Included in the SBA 7(a) loans reflected in this Form 10-Q are the PPP loans originated by the Company and outstanding as of September 30, 2020.2021.

 

The SBA 504 program is an economic development-financing program providing long-term, low down payment loans to businesses. Typically, a 504 project includes a loan secured from a private-sector lender with a senior lien, a loan secured from a CDC (funded by a 100% SBA-guaranteed debenture) with a junior lien covering up to 40% of the total cost, and a contribution of at least 10% equity from the borrower. Debenture limits are $5.0 million for regular 504 loans and $5.5 million for those 504 loans that meet a public policy goal.

 

The Company also offers Business & Industry (“B&I”) program loans through the USDA. These loans are similar to the SBA product, except they are guaranteed by the USDA. The guaranteed amount is generally 80%. B&I loans are made to businesses in designated rural areas and are generally larger loans to larger businesses than the SBA 7(a) loans. Similar to the SBA 7(a) product, they can be sold into the secondary market. These loans can be utilized for rural commercial real estate and equipment. The loans can have maturities up to 30 years and the rates can be fixed or variable.

 

Construction and land development loans are evaluated based on the borrower’s and guarantor’s credit worthiness, past experience in the industry, track record and experience with the type of project being considered, and other factors. Collateral value is determined generally by independent appraisal utilizing multiple approaches to determine value based on property type.

 

For all loan types, the Company establishes guidelines for its underwriting criteria including collateral coverage ratios, global debt service coverage ratios, and maximum amortization or loan maturity terms.

 

At the portfolio level, the Company monitors concentrations of loans based on several criteria including loan type, collateral type, industry, geography, and other factors. The Company also performs periodic market research and economic analysis at a local geographic and national level. Based on this research, the Company may from time to time change the minimum or benchmark underwriting criteria applied to the above loan types.

 

Loans are placed on non-accrual status when, in management’s opinion, the borrower may be unable to meet payment obligations as they become due, as well as when required by regulatory provisions. Loans may be placed on non-accrual status regardless of whether or not such loans are considered past due. When interest accrual is discontinued, all unpaid accrued interest is reversed. A loan may be returned to accrual status when all the principal and interest amounts contractually due are brought current and future principal and interest amounts contractually due are reasonably assured, which is typically evidenced by a sustained period of repayment performance by the borrower.

 

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Non-accrual loans, segregated by class of loans, were as follows:

 

(In thousands)

 

September 30,

2020

  

December 31,

2019

 

Non-accrual loans:

        

Commercial and industrial

 $-  $60 

Real estate – commercial

  162   - 

SBA guaranteed

  1,118   4,892 

SBA unguaranteed

  517   1,039 

Total

 $1,797  $5,991 

(In thousands)

 

September 30,

2021

  

December 31,

2020

 

Non-accrual loans:

        

Commercial and industrial

 $94  $158 

Real estate – commercial

  151   - 

SBA guaranteed

  4,233   1,118 

SBA unguaranteed

  1,212   517 

Total

 $5,690  $1,793 

 

The restructuring of a loan is considered a “troubled debt restructuring” if due to the borrower’s financial difficulties, the Company has granted a concession that the Company would not otherwise consider. This may include a transfer of real estate or other assets from the borrower, a modification of loan terms, or a combination of the two. Modification of loan terms may include interest rate reductions or below market interest rates, principal forgiveness, restructuring amortization schedules, reductions in collateral and other actions intended to minimize potential losses.

 

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The provisions of the CARES Act include an election to temporarily suspend accounting for troubled debt restructurings in certain circumstances, such as extensions or deferrals, related to the COVID-19 pandemic made between March 1, 2020 and the earlier of (i) December 31, 2020 or (ii) the date that is 60 days after the date on which the national emergency concerning the COVID-19 pandemic declared under the National Emergencies Act terminates. The relief canpandemic. This temporary suspension may only be applied to modifications for borrowersof loans that were not more than 30 days past due as of December 31, 2019. If elected, the temporary suspension may be applied to eligible modifications executed during the period beginning on March 1, 2020 and, as extended by the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, ending on the earlier of January 1, 2022 or 60 days after the termination of the COVID-19 national emergency. In 2020, federal banking regulators, in consultation with the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”), issued interagency statements that included similar guidance on their approach for the accounting of loan modifications in light of the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic that provide that short-term modifications and additional accommodations made on a good faith basis in response to COVID-19 to borrowers who were current prior to any relief are not troubled debt restructurings. The Company elected to adopt these provisions of the CARES Act. AsAt September 30, 2021, there were 6 loans in COVID-19-related deferment with an aggregate outstanding balance of September 30,approximately $10.3 million. At December 31, 2020, there were modifications made to 1911 loans in COVID-19-related deferment with a totalan aggregate outstanding balance of $22.8 million, or 5.7%approximately $4.3 million. The increase in the number and amount of loans with COVID-19-related deferrals is primarily in the SBA segment of the totalBank’s loan portfolio, down from 139 loans with a total outstanding balance of $92.8 million, or 23.7% of the loan portfolio, as of June 30, 2020. The modifications primarily included a delay of principal and/or interest payments for three months. These loans continue to accrue interest and are evaluated for past due status based on the revised payment terms. Under the applicable guidance, none of these loans were considered restructured as of September 30, 2020.portfolio.

 

As of September 30, 20202021 and December 31, 2019,2020, there were no loans identified as troubled debt restructurings. There were no new troubled debt restructurings during the three and nine months ended September 30, 20202021 and the year ended December 31, 2019.2020.

 

Loans are considered impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable the Company will be unable to collect all amounts due in accordance with the original contractual terms of the loan agreement, including scheduled principal and interest payments. If a loan is impaired, a specific valuation allowance is allocated, if necessary, so that the loan is reported net, at the present value of estimated future cash flows using the loan’s existing rate or at the fair value of collateral if repayment is expected solely from the collateral. Interest payments on impaired loans are typically applied to principal unless collectability of the principal amount is reasonably assured, in which case interest is recognized on a cash basis. Impaired loans, or portions thereof, are charged off when deemed uncollectible.

 

The Company’s impaired loans and related allowance is summarized in the following table:

 

  

Unpaid

  

Recorded

  

Recorded

                 
  

Contractual

  

Investment

  

Investment

  

Total

      

Average

  

Interest

 
  

Principal

  

With No

  

With

  

Recorded

  

Related

  

Recorded

  

Income

 

(In thousands)

 

Balance

  

Allowance

  

Allowance

  

Investment

  

Allowance

  

Investment

  

Recognized

 

September 30, 2020

                     

Nine Months Ended

 

Commercial and industrial

 $-  $-  $-  $-  $-  $13  $- 

Real estate – construction and land

  1,250   1,250   -   1,250   -   139   - 

SBA

  6,660   2,986   -   2,986   -   3,281   61 

Total

 $7,910  $4,236  $-  $4,236  $-  $3,433  $61 
                             

December 31, 2019

                     

Year Ended

 

Commercial and industrial

 $70  $60  $-  $60  $-  $62  $- 

SBA

  6,523   5,931   -   5,931   -   4,091   287 

Total

 $6,593  $5,991  $-  $5,991  $-  $4,153  $287 
  

Unpaid

  

Recorded

  

Recorded

                 
  

Contractual

  

Investment

  

Investment

  

Total

      

Average

  

Interest

 
  

Principal

  

With No

  

With

  

Recorded

  

Related

  

Recorded

  

Income

 

(In thousands)

 

Balance

  

Allowance

  

Allowance

  

Investment

  

Allowance

  

Investment

  

Recognized

 

September 30, 2021

                     

Nine Months Ended

 

Commercial and industrial

 $94  $94  $-  $94  $-  $76  $2 

SBA

  6,962   6,699   -   6,699   -   6,615   21 

Total

 $7,056  $6,793  $-  $6,793  $-  $6,691  $23 
                             

December 31, 2020

                     

Year Ended

 

Commercial and industrial

 $-  $-  $-  $-  $-  $10  $- 

Real estate – construction and land

  -   -   -   -   -   313   - 

SBA

  6,649   2,976   -   2,976   -   3,206   61 

Total

 $6,649  $2,976  $-  $2,976  $-  $3,529  $61 

 

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Loans are considered past due if the required principal and interest payments have not been received as of the date such payments were due. The Company’s past due loans are as follows:

 

(In thousands)

 

 

30-89 Days

Past Due

  

 

90 Days or

More Past Due

  

 

Total

Past Due

  

 

Total

Current

  

 

Total

Loans

  

 

Total 90 Days Past Due

Still Accruing

 

September 30, 2020

                        

Commercial and industrial

 $-  $-  $-  $81,622  $81,622  $- 

Consumer installment

  -   -   -   7,523   7,523   - 

Real estate – residential

  -   -   -   3,599   3,599   - 

Real estate – commercial

  -   87   87   47,933   48,020   - 

Real estate – construction and  land

  1,250   -   1,250   9,221   10,471   - 

SBA

  -   1,635   1,635   248,496   250,131   - 

USDA

  -   -   -   800   800   - 

Other

  -   -   -   2   2   - 

Total

 $1,250  $1,722  $2,972  $399,196  $402,168  $- 
                         

December 31, 2019

                        

Commercial and industrial

 $571  $-  $571  $84,905  $85,476  $- 

Consumer installment

  -   -   -   3,409   3,409   - 

Real estate – residential

  -   -   -   5,232   5,232   - 

Real estate – commercial

  521   -   521   46,460   46,981   - 

Real estate – construction and  land

  -   -   -   7,865   7,865   - 

SBA

  -   5,931   5,931   133,755   139,686   - 

USDA

  -   -   -   2,430   2,430   - 

Other

  -   -   -   -   -   - 

Total

 $1,092  $5,931  $7,023  $284,056  $291,079  $- 
                      

Total 90

 
  

30-89 Days

  

90 Days or

  

Total

  

Total

  

Total

  

Days Past Due

 

(In thousands)

 

Past Due

  

More Past Due

  

Past Due

  

Current

  

Loans

  

Still Accruing

 

September 30, 2021

                        

Commercial and industrial

 $-  $-  $-  $80,921  $80,921  $- 

Consumer installment

  -   -   -   2,333   2,333   - 

Real estate – residential

  -   -   -   4,975   4,975   - 

Real estate – commercial

  -   72   72   64,686   64,758   - 

Real estate – construction and land

  -   -   -   3,562   3,562   - 

SBA

  63   3,033   3,096   233,009   236,105   - 

USDA

  -   -   -   804   804   - 

Factored Receivables

  2,096   352   2,448   36,553   39,001   352 

Other

  -   -   -   8   8   - 

Total

 $2,159  $3,457  $5,616  $426,851  $432,467  $352 
                         

December 31, 2020

                        

Commercial and industrial

 $-  $-  $-  $79,864  $79,864  $- 

Consumer installment

  -   -   -   10,259   10,259   - 

Real estate – residential

  -   -   -   4,319   4,319   - 

Real estate – commercial

  121   158   279   44,205   44,484   - 

Real estate – construction and land

  -   -   -   8,396   8,396   - 

SBA

  -   1,635   1,635   250,784   252,419   - 

USDA

  -   -   -   801   801   - 

Total

 $121  $1,793  $1,914  $398,628  $400,542  $- 

 

As part of the on-going monitoring of the credit quality of the Company’s loan portfolio, management tracks certain credit quality indicators including internal credit risk based on past experiences as well as external statistics and factors. Loans are graded in one of six categories: (i) pass, (ii) pass-watch, (iii) special mention, (iv) substandard, (v) doubtful, or (vi) loss. Loans graded as loss are charged-off.

 

The classifications of loans reflect a judgment about the risks of default and loss associated with the loan. The Company reviews the ratings on credits quarterly. No significant changes were made to the loan risk grading system definitions and allowance for loan loss methodology during the past year. Ratings are adjusted to reflect the degree of risk and loss that is felt to be inherent in each credit. The Company’s methodology is structured so that specific allocations are increased in accordance with deterioration in credit quality (and a corresponding increase in risk and loss) or decreased in accordance with improvement in credit quality (and a corresponding decrease in risk and loss).

 

Credits rated pass are acceptable loans, appropriately underwritten, bearing an ordinary risk of loss to the Company. Loans in this category are loans to highly credit worthy borrowers with financial statements presenting a good primary source as well as an adequate secondary source of repayment.

 

Credits rated pass-watch loans have been determined to require enhanced monitoring for potential weaknesses which require further investigation. They have no significant delinquency in the past twelve months. This rating causes the loan to be actively monitored with greater frequency than pass loans and allows appropriate downgrade transition if verifiable adverse events are confirmed. This category may also include loans that have improved in credit quality from special mention but are not yet considered pass loans.

 

Credits rated special mention show clear signs of financial weaknesses or deterioration in credit worthiness; however, such concerns are not so pronounced that the Company generally expects to experience significant loss within the short-term. Such credits typically maintain the ability to perform within standard credit terms and credit exposure is not as prominent as credits rated more harshly.

 

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Credits rated substandard are those in which the normal repayment of principal and interest may be, or has been, jeopardized by reason of adverse trends or developments of a financial, managerial, economic or political nature, or important weaknesses exist in collateral. A protracted workout on these credits is a distinct possibility. Prompt corrective action is therefore required to strengthen the Company’s position, and/or to reduce exposure and to assure that adequate remedial measures are taken by the borrower. Credit exposure becomes more likely in such credits and a serious evaluation of the secondary support to the credit is performed. Guaranteed portions of SBA loans graded substandard are generally on non-accrual due to the limited amount of interest covered by the guarantee, usually 60 days maximum. However, there typically will be no exposure to loss on the principal amount of these guaranteed portions of the loan.

 

Credits rated doubtful are those in which full collection of principal appears highly questionable, and which some degree of loss is anticipated, even though the ultimate amount of loss may not yet be certain and/or other factors exist which could affect collection of debt. Based upon available information, positive action by the Company is required to avert or minimize loss.

 

Loans classified loss are considered uncollectible and of such little value that their continuance as bankable assets is not warranted. This classification does not mean that the loan has absolutely no recovery or salvage value, but rather that it is not practical or desirable to defer writing off this asset even though partial recovery may be affected in the future.

 

The following table summarizes the Company’s internal ratings of its loans as of the dates indicated:

 

      

Pass-

  

Special

             

(In thousands)

 

Pass

  Watch  

Mention

  

Substandard

  

Doubtful

  

Total

 

September 30, 2020

                        

Commercial and industrial

 $80,799  $798  $-  $25  $-  $81,622 

Consumer installment

  7,523   -   -   -   -   7,523 

Real estate – residential

  3,599   -   -   -   -   3,599 

Real estate – commercial

  47,858   -   -   162   -   48,020 

Real estate – construction and land

  9,221   -   -   1,250   -   10,471 

SBA

  238,893   4,700   5,574   964   -   250,131 

USDA

  800   -   -   -   -   800 

Other

  2   -   -   -   -   2 

Total

 $388,695  $5,498  $5,574  $2,401  $-  $402,168 
                         

December 31, 2019

                        

Commercial and industrial

 $84,838  $578  $-  $60  $-  $85,476 

Consumer installment

  3,409   -   -   -   -   3,409 

Real estate – residential

  5,232   -   -   -   -   5,232 

Real estate – commercial

  46,981   -   -   -   -   46,981 

Real estate – construction and land

  7,865   -   -   -   -   7,865 

SBA

  127,004   9,506   2,137   1,039   -   139,686 

USDA

  2,430   -   -   -   -   2,430 

Other

  -   -   -   -   -   - 

Total

 $277,759  $10,084  $2,137  $1,099  $-  $291,079 
       

Pass-

  

Special

             

(In thousands)

 

Pass

  Watch   

Mention

  

Substandard

  

Doubtful

  

Total

 

September 30, 2021

                        

Commercial and industrial

 $80,493  $334  $-  $94  $-  $80,921 

Consumer installment

  2,333   -   -   -   -   2,333 

Real estate – residential

  4,764   -   -   211   -   4,975 

Real estate – commercial

  64,607   -   -   151   -   64,758 

Real estate – construction and land

  3,562   -   -   -   -   3,562 

SBA

  218,010   13,117   2,079   2,899   -   236,105 

USDA

  804   -   -   -   -   804 

Factored Receivables

  39,001   -   -   -   -   39,001 

Other

  8   -   -   -   -   8 

Total

 $413,582  $13,451  $2,079  $3,355  $-  $432,467 
                         

December 31, 2020

                        

Commercial and industrial

 $79,134  $730  $-  $-  $-  $79,864 

Consumer installment

  10,259   -   -   -   -   10,259 

Real estate – residential

  4,319   -   -   -   -   4,319 

Real estate – commercial

  44,326   -   -   158   -   44,484 

Real estate – construction and land

  8,396   -   -   -   -   8,396 

SBA

  243,533   5,242   1,794   1,850   -   252,419 

USDA

  801   -   -   -   -   801 

Total

 $390,768  $5,972  $1,794  $2,008  $-  $400,542 

 

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The activity in the allowance for loan losses by portfolio segment for the three and nine months ended September 30, 20202021 and 20192020 is presented below. Management has evaluated the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses by estimating the losses in various categories of the loan portfolio. 

 

(In thousands)

 

Commercial and Industrial

  

Consumer Installment

  

Real Estate Residential

  

Real Estate Commercial

  

Real Estate Construction and Land

  

SBA

  

USDA

  

Other

  

Total

 

Three months ended:

                                    

September 30, 2020

                                    

Beginning Balance

 $1,099  $90  $58  $687  $179  $435  $-  $-  $2,548 

Provision for loan losses

  (168

)

  (33

)

  (15

)

  (129

)

  (71

)

  842   19   -   445 

Charge-offs

  -   -   -   -   -   (57

)

  -   -   (57

)

Recoveries

  -   -   -   -   -   2   -   -   2 

Net charge-offs

  -   -   -   -   -   (55

)

  -   -   (55

)

Ending balance

 $931  $57  $43  $558  $108  $1,222  $19  $-  $2,938 
                                     

September 30. 2019

                                    

Beginning Balance

 $464  $26  $28  $268  $54  $267  $-  $-  $1,107 

Provision for loan losses

  29   2   (6

)

  109   22   848   -   -   1,004 

Charge-offs

  -   -   -   -   -   (576

)

  -   -   (576

)

Recoveries

  -   -   -   -   -   4   -   -   4 

Net charge-offs

  -   -   -   -   -   (572

)

  -   -   (572

)

Ending balance

 $493  $28  $22  $377  $76  $543  $-  $-  $1,539 

(In thousands)

 

Commercial and Industrial

  

Consumer Installment

  

Real Estate Residential

  

Real Estate Commercial

  

Real Estate Construction and Land

  

SBA

  

USDA

  

Other

  

Total

 

Nine months ended:

                                    

September 30, 2020

                                    

Beginning Balance

 $501  $27  $22  $347  $76  $435  $-  $-  $1,408 

Provision for loan losses

  397   30   21   211   32   999   19   -   1,709 

Charge-offs

  -   -   -   -   -   (218

)

  -   -   (218

)

Recoveries

  33   -   -   -   -   6   -   -   39 

Net recoveries (charge-offs)

  33   -   -   -   -   (212

)

  -   -   (179

)

Ending balance

 $931  $57  $43  $558  $108  $1,222  $19  $-  $2,938 
                                     

September 30. 2019

                                    

Beginning Balance

 $419  $27  $27  $210  $34  $157  $-  $-  $874 

Provision for loan losses

  74   1   (5

)

  167   42   1,207   -   -   1,486 

Charge-offs

  -   -   -   -   -   (841

)

  -   -   (841

)

Recoveries

  -   -   -   -   -   20   -   -   20 

Net charge-offs

  -   -   -   -   -   (821

)

  -   -   (821

)

Ending balance

 $493  $28  $22  $377  $76  $543  $-  $-  $1,539 

(In thousands)

 

Commercial and Industrial

  

 

Consumer

Installment

  

Real Estate

Residential

  

Real Estate

Commercial

  

Real Estate

Construction

and Land

  

 

SBA
  USDA   

 

Factored

Receivables

  Other  Total 

Three months ended:

                                        

September 30, 2021

                                        

Beginning Balance

 $1,129  $50  $76  $738  $105  $1,190  $19  $-  $-  $3,307 

Provision for loan losses

  (57

)

  (20

)

  (8

)

  131   (57

)

  11   -   641   -   641 

Charge-offs

  -   -   -   -   -   -   -   (73

)

  -   (73

)

Recoveries

  -   -   -   -   -   3   -   20   -   23 

Net recoveries (charge-offs)

  -   -   -   -   -   3   -   (53

)

  -   (50

)

Ending balance

 $1,072  $30  $68  $869  $48  $1,204  $19  $588  $-  $3,898 
                                         

September 30, 2020

                                        

Beginning Balance

 $1,099  $90  $58  $687  $179  $435  $-  $-  $-  $2,548 

Provision for loan losses

  (168

)

  (33

)

  (15

)

  (129

)

  (71

)

  842   19   -   -   445 

Charge-offs

  -   -   -   -   -   (57

)

  -   -   -   (57

)

Recoveries

  -   -   -   -   -   2   -   -   -   2 

Net charge-offs

  -   -   -   -   -   (55

)

  -   -   -   (55

)

Ending balance

 $931  $57  $43  $558  $108  $1,222  $19  $-  $-  $2,938 

 

(In thousands)

 

Commercial and Industrial

  

Consumer

Installment

  

Real Estate

Residential

  

Real Estate

Commercial

  

Real Estate

Construction

and Land

  

SBA

  

USDA

  

Factored

Receivables

  Other  

Total

 

Nine months ended:

                                        

September 30, 2021

                                        

Beginning Balance

 $928  $91  $52  $527  $100  $1,225  $18  $-  $-  $2,941 

Provision for loan losses

  144   (61

)

  16   342   (52

)

  179   1   641   -   1,210 

Charge-offs

  -   -   -   -   -   (215

)

  -   (73

)

  -   (288

)

Recoveries

  -   -   -   -   -   15   -   20   -   35 

Net charge-offs

  -   -   -   -   -   (200

)

  -   (53

)

  -   (253

)

Ending balance

 $1,072  $30  $68  $869  $48  $1,204  $19  $588  $-  $3,898 
                                         

September 30, 2020

                                        

Beginning Balance

 $501  $27  $22  $347  $76  $435  $-  $-  $-  $1,408 

Provision for loan losses

  397   30   21   211   32   999   19   -   -   1,709 

Charge-offs

  -   -   -   -   -   (218

)

  -   -   -   (218

)

Recoveries

  33   -   -   -   -   6   -   -   -   39 

Net recoveries (charge-offs)

  33   -   -   -   -   (212

)

  -   -   -   (179

)

Ending balance

 $931  $57  $43  $558  $108  $1,222  $19  $-  $-  $2,938 

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The Company’s allowance for loan losses as of September 30, 20202021 and December 31, 20192020 by portfolio segment and detailed on the basis of the Company’s impairment methodology was as follows:

 

(In thousands)

 

Commercial and Industrial

  

Consumer Installment

  

Real Estate Residential

  

Real Estate Commercial

  

Real Estate Construction and Land

  

SBA

  

USDA

  

Other

  

Total

 

September 30, 2020

                                    

Loans individually evaluated for impairment

 $-  $-  $-  $-  $-  $-  $-  $-  $- 

Loans collectively evaluated for impairment

  931   57   43   558   108   1,222   19   -   2,938 

Ending balance

 $931  $57  $43  $558  $108  $1,222  $19  $-  $2,938 
                                     

December 31, 2019

                                    

Loans individually evaluated for impairment

 $-  $-  $-  $-  $-  $-  $-  $-  $- 

Loans collectively evaluated for impairment

  501   27   22   347   76   435   -   -   1,408 

Ending balance

 $501  $27  $22  $347  $76  $435  $-  $-  $1,408 

(In thousands)

 

Commercial and Industrial

  

Consumer

Installment

  

Real Estate

Residential

  

Real Estate

Commercial

  

Real Estate

Construction

and Land

  

SBA

  

USDA

  

Factored

Receivables

  Other  

Total

 

September 30, 2021

                                        

Loans individually evaluated for impairment

 $-  $-  $-  $-  $-  $-  $-  $-  $-  $- 

Loans collectively evaluated for impairment

  1,072   30   68   869   48   1,204   19   588   -   3,898 

Ending balance

 $1,072  $30  $68  $869  $48  $1,204  $19  $588  $-  $3,898 
                                         

December 31, 2020

                                        

Loans individually evaluated for impairment

 $-  $-  $-  $-  $-  $-  $-  $-  $-  $- 

Loans collectively evaluated for impairment

  928   91   52   527   100   1,225   18   -   -   2,941 

Ending balance

 $928  $91  $52  $527  $100  $1,225  $18  $-  $-  $2,941 

 

The Company’s recorded investment in loans as of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019 related to each balance in the allowance for loan losses by portfolio segment and detailed on the basis of the Company’s impairment methodology was as follows:

(In thousands)

 

Commercial and Industrial

  

Consumer Installment

  

Real Estate Residential

  Real Estate Commercial  

Real Estate

Construction

and Land

  

SBA

  

USDA

  

Factored

Receivables

  Other  

Total

 

September 30, 2021

                                        

Loans individually evaluated for impairment

 $94  $-  $-  $-  $-  $6,699  $-  $-  $-  $6,793 

Loans collectively evaluated for impairment

  80,827   2,333   4,975   64,758   3,562   229,406   804   39,001   8   425,674 

Ending balance

 $80,921  $2,333  $4,975  $64,758  $3,562  $236,105  $804  $39,001  $8  $432,467 
                                         

December 31, 2020

                                        

Loans individually evaluated for impairment

 $-  $-  $-  $-  $-  $2,976  $-  $-  $-  $2,976 

Loans collectively evaluated for impairment

  79,864   10,259   4,319   44,484   8,396   249,443   801   -   -   397,566 

Ending balance

 $79,864  $10,259  $4,319  $44,484  $8,396  $252,419  $801  $-  $-  $400,542 

Note 4. Leases

 

(In thousands)

 

Commercial and Industrial

  

Consumer Installment

  

Real Estate Residential

  

Real Estate Commercial

  

Real Estate Construction and Land

  

SBA

  

USDA

  

Other

  

Total

 

September 30, 2020

                                    

Loans individually evaluated for impairment

 $-  $-  $-  $-  $1,250  $2,986  $-  $-  $4,236 

Loans collectively evaluated for impairment

  81,622   7,523   3,599   48,020   9,221   247,145   800   2   397,932 

Ending balance

 $81,622  $7,523  $3,599  $48,020  $10,471  $250,131  $800  $2  $402,168 
                                     

December 31, 2019

                                    

Loans individually evaluated for impairment

 $60  $-  $-  $-  $-  $5,931  $-  $-  $5,991 

Loans collectively evaluated for impairment

  85,416   3,409   5,232   46,981   7,865   133,755   2,430   -   285,088 

Ending balance

 $85,476  $3,409  $5,232  $46,981  $7,865  $139,686  $2,430  $-  $291,079 

Note 5. Leases

The Company leases certain office facilities and office equipment under operating leases. Certain of the leases contain provisions for renewal options, escalation clauses based on increases in certain costs incurred by the lessor, as well as free rent periods and tenant improvement allowances. The Company amortizes office lease incentives and rent escalations on a straight-line basis over the life of the respective leases. The Company has obligations under operating leases that expire between 20202021 and 2024 with initial non-cancellable terms in excess of one year.

 

On January 1, 2019, we adopted a new accounting standard which required the recognition ofWe recognize our operating leases on our consolidated balance sheet, under right-of-use assets and corresponding lease liabilities. See Note 1, Organization and Significant Accounting Policies, to these consolidated financial statements for more information. The right-of-usesheet. Right-of-use assets represent our right to utilize the underlying asset during the lease term, while the lease liability represents the obligation to make periodic lease payments over the life of the lease. As of September 30, 20202021 and December 31, 2019,2020, right-of-use assets totaled $740,000$593,000 and $1.2 million,$963,000, respectively, and are reported as other assets on our accompanying consolidated balance sheets. The related lease liabilities totaled $826,000$657,000 and $1.4$1.0 million, respectively, and are reported in other liabilities on our accompanying consolidated balance sheet. As of September 30, 2020,2021, the weighted average remaining lease term is two years,sixteen months, and the weighted average discount rate is 4.13%4.52%.

 

20

As of September 30, 2020,2021, the minimum rental commitments under these noncancelable operating leases are as follows (in thousands):

 

2020

 $177 

2021

  429 

2022

  175 

2023

  76 

2024 and thereafter

  7 

Total minimum rental payments

  864 

Less: Minimum sublease rentals

  (2

)

Net minimum rental payments

  862 

Less: Interest

  (36

)

Present value of lease liabilities

 $826 

2021

 $193 

2022

  403 

2023

  76 

2024

  7 

Total minimum rental payments

  679 

Less: Interest

  (22

)

Present value of lease liabilities

 $657 

 

18

The Company currently receives rental income from sevennine tenants in its headquarters building for office space the Company does not occupy. Aggregate future minimum rentals to be received under non-cancelable leases as of September 30, 20202021 were $1.0 million$814,000 through 2027.

 

Note 6.5. Goodwill and Core Deposit Intangible

 

Goodwill and core deposit intangible assets were as follows:

 

(In thousands)

 

September 30,

2020

  

December 31,

2019

 

Goodwill

 $10,729  $10,729 

Core deposit intangible, net

  1,029   1,180 

(In thousands)

 

September 30,

2021

  

December 31,

2020

 

Goodwill

 $21,440  $10,729 

Core deposit intangible, net

  828   979 

 

TheDuring the three months ended September 30, 2021, the Company recorded goodwill of $2.4$10.7 million during the first quarter of 2019 in connection with the acquisition of the assetsIntegra. (See Note 17 for details of Nolan. Please see Note 18, Nolan Acquisition, to these consolidated financial statements for more information.acquisition).

 

Core deposit intangible is amortized on a straight line basis over the initial estimated lives of the deposits, which range from five to eighttwelve years. The core deposit intangible amortization totaled $50,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, and $151,000 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020, and 2019.respectively.

 

The carrying basis and accumulated amortization of the core deposit intangible as of September 30, 20202021 and December 31, 20192020 were as follows:

 

(In thousands)

 

September 30,

2020

  

December 31,

2019

 

Gross carrying basis

 $1,708  $1,708 

Accumulated amortization

  (679

)

  (528

)

Net carrying amount

 $1,029  $1,180 

(In thousands)

 

September 30,

2021

  

December 31,

2020

 

Gross carrying basis

 $1,708  $1,708 

Accumulated amortization

  (880

)

  (729

)

Net carrying amount

 $828  $979 

 

The estimated amortization expense of the core deposit intangible remaining as of September 30, 20202021 is as follows:

 

(In thousands)

    

2020 remaining

 $51 

2021

  201 

2022

  208 

2023

  210 

2024

  210 

Thereafter

  149 

Total

 $1,029 

(In thousands)

    

2021 remaining

 $51 

2022

  208 

2023

  210 

2024

  210 

2025

  149 

Total

 $828 

 

Note 6. Deposits

Deposits were as follows:

(In thousands, except percentages)

 

September 30, 2021

  

December 31, 2020

 

Non-interest bearing demand

 $79,350   19

%

 $57,112   16

%

Interest-bearing demand (NOW)

  6,452   1   5,060   2 

Money market accounts

  126,371   30   105,079   30 

Savings accounts

  7,493   2   6,139   2 

Time deposits

  202,277   48   174,625   50 

Total 

 $421,943   100

%

 $348,015   100

%

Time deposits of $250,000 and over totaled $82.6 million and $59.6 million as of September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively.

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Note 7. Deposits

Deposits were as follows:

(In thousands, except percentages)

 

September 30, 2020

  

December 31, 2019

 

Non-interest bearing demand

 $51,281   15

%

 $33,890   12

%

Interest-bearing demand (NOW)

  4,744   1   4,546   1 

Money market accounts

  113,292   32   56,144   20 

Savings accounts

  6,010   1   4,669   2 

Time deposits $100,000 and over

  172,370   49   178,004   63 

Time deposits under $100,000

  7,773   2   6,348   2 

Total 

 $355,470   100

%

 $283,601   100

%

Time deposits of $250,000 and over totaled $60.1 million and $37.4 million as of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively.

As of September 30, 20202021, the scheduled maturities of time deposits were as follows:

 

(In thousands)

    

2020

 $33,574 

2021

  87,872 

2022

  31,006 

2023

  15,994 

2024

  5,944 

Thereafter

  5,753 

Total

 $180,143 

(In thousands)

    

2021

 $34,727 

2022

  129,383 

2023

  24,314 

2024

  7,489 

2025

  5,503 

Thereafter

  861 

Total

 $202,277 

 

The aggregate amount of demand deposit overdrafts that have been reclassified as loans as of September 30, 20202021 and December 31, 20192020 was insignificant.

Note 8. 7.Borrowed Funds and Subordinated Notes

 

The Company has a blanket lien credit line with the FHLB with borrowing capacity of $35.4$44.3 million secured by commercial loans. The Company determines its borrowing needs and utilizes overnight advance accordingly at varying terms. The Company had no borrowings with FHLB as of September 30, 2020. As of2021 and December 31, 2019, the Company had $12.0 million in borrowings with FHLB, which consisted of an overnight advance of $2.0 million with an interest rate of 1.45%, and a $10.0 million six-month fixed term advance with an interest rate of 2.18% and maturity date of January 27, 2020. At maturity, the term advance was rolled into the overnight advance and subsequently paid off.

 

The Company also has a credit line with the FRB with borrowing capacity of $29.7$22.4 million, which is secured by commercial loans. The Company had no borrowings under this line from the FRB at September 30, 20202021 and December 31, 2019.2020. As part of the CARES Act, the FRB offered secured discounted borrowings to banks who originated PPP loans through the Paycheck Protection Program Liquidity Facility (“PPPLF”). At September 30, 2020,2021, the Bank pledged $87.0$50.1 million of PPP loans to the FRB under the PPPLF to borrow $87.0$50.1 million of funds at a rate of 0.35%, with maturities ranging from April 2022 through June 2022.May 2026. PPP loans pledged as collateral for the PPPLF are excluded from the average assets used in the Company’s leverage ratio calculation.

 

As of September 30, 20202021 and December 31, 2019,2020, the Company also had subordinated notes totaling $12.0 million, consisting of $8.0 million issued in 2017 bearing an interest rate of 7.125% payable semi-annually and maturing on July 20, 2027, and $4.0 million issued in 2018 bearing an interest rate of 7.125% payable semi-annually and maturing on March 31, 2028. The subordinated notes are unsecured and subordinated in right of payment to the payment of our existing and future senior indebtedness and structurally subordinated to all existing and future indebtedness of our subsidiaries.

 

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Note 9.8. Benefit Plans

 

The Company funds certain costs for medical benefits in amounts determined at the discretion of management. The Company has a retirement savings 401(k) plan covering substantially all employees of the Bank, and a second plan covering substantially all employees of Sanders Morris, Tectonic Advisors and the Company.

 

Under the 401(k) plan covering the Bank’s employees,plans, the Company matches 100% of the employee’s contribution on the first 1% of the employee’s compensation, and 50% of the employee’s contribution on the next 5% of the employee’s compensation.

Under the safe harbor provision of the 401(k) plan adopted by Sanders Morris, Tectonic Advisors and the Company, the relevant employer is required to contribute 3% of eligible wages to the plan, up to the maximum amount under Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) guidance, regardless of the level of the employee’s contributions. An eligible employee may contribute up to the annual maximum contribution allowed for a given year under IRS guidance.guidance from the Internal Revenue Service. At its discretion, the Company may also make additional annual contributions to the plan.plans. Any discretionary contributions are allocated to employees in the proportion of employee contributions to the total contributions of all participants in the plan.plans. No discretionary contributions were made during the three and nine months ended September 30, 20202021 and 2019.2020.

 

The amount of employer contributions charged to expense under the two plans was $117,000 and $392,000 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021, respectively, and $96,000 and $321,000 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, respectively, and $106,000 and $280,000 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019, respectively, and is included in salaries and employee benefits on the consolidated statements of income. There was no accrual payable to the plans as of September 30, 20202021 and December 31, 2019.2020.

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Note 9. Income Taxes

 

Note 10. Income Taxes

Income tax expense was $1.4 million and $3.7 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021, respectively, and $733,000 and $2.0 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, respectivelyrespectively. The Company’s effective income tax rate was 21.6% and $446,000 and $1.2 million22.2% for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019, respectively. The Company’s effective income tax rate was2021, respectively, compared to 20.2% and 21.5% for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, respectively, compared to 25.0% and 17.5% for the same periods in the prior year, respectively. The effective income tax rate differed materially from the U.S. statutory rate of 21% for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019 due to Tectonic Advisor’s and Sanders Morris tax status as a partnership for the periods prior to May 13, 2019, the date the Tectonic Merger was completed.

 

Net deferred tax liabilitiesassets totaled $313,000$77,000 and $194,000$83,000 at September 30, 20202021 and December 31, 2019,2020, respectively.

 

The Company files U.S. federal and state income tax returns.

Note 11.10. Stock Compensation Plans

 

The board of directors and shareholders adopted the Tectonic Financial, Inc. 2017 Equity Incentive Plan (“Plan”) in May 2017 in connection with the Company’s acquisition of TBI. The Plan was amended and restated by the Company and its shareholders effective March 27, 2019 in connection with the Company’s initial public offering. The Plan is administered by the Compensation Committee of the BoardCompany’s board of directors and authorizes the granting of stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock and restricted stock units to employees, directors and consultants in order to promote the success of the Company’s business. Incentive stock options may be granted only to employees of the Company, or a parent or subsidiary of the Company. The Company reserved 750,000 authorized shares of common stock for the Plan. The term of each stock option is no longer than 10 years from the date of the grant.

 

The Company accounts for stock-based employee compensation plans using the fair value-based method of accounting. The fair value of each stock option award is estimated on the date of grant by a third party using a closed form option valuation (Black-Scholes) model. The fair value of each grant award was estimated on the date of grant by a third party using the market approach based on the application of latest 12-month Company metrics to guideline public company multiples.

 

OnDuring the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, the Company granted 210,0002021, 40,000 shares of restricted stock under the Plan. The vesting schedule for suchwith an exercise price of $10.00 and an intrinsic value of $6.92 were granted on September 27, 2021, with a contract life through December 31, 2021. These shares of restricted stock is: 10,000 atvested immediately, and once exercised, the shares are subject to a right of repurchase by the Company under certain circumstances through December 31, 2022, 107,000 at December 31, 2023, 79,000 at December 31, 20242023.  No other shares of restricted stock were issued during the three and 14,000 at December 31, 2025.nine months ended September 30, 2020. There were no forfeitures or exercises in the Plan during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020.

 

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AsThe number of September 30, 2020, there were 50,000 stock options outstanding that vested on May 15, 2020, the third anniversary of the grant date, for which compensation has been fully recognized. In addition, there were 140,000 stock options outstanding as of September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020 that vest on May 15,was 230,000 and 190,000, respectively, and the weighted average exercise price as of September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020 was $6.17 and $5.37, respectively. The weighted average contractual life as of September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020 was 5.03 years and 6.37 years, respectively. Stock options outstanding at the fourth anniversaryend of the period had immaterial aggregate intrinsic values. The weighted-average grant date.date fair value of the options as of September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020 was $5.97 and $1.94, respectively.

As of September 30, 2021, all 230,000 stock options outstanding were vested, and unrecognized compensation cost totals $350,000 related to the right of repurchase period. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021, no options were exercised. The Company recorded compensation expense on a straight-line basis over the vesting periods, and for the 40,000 shares of restricted stock granted September 27, 2021, over the right of repurchase period. The Company recorded salaries and employee benefits expense on our consolidated statements of income in connection with the Plan of $2,000 and $26,000 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021, respectively, and $17,000 and $63,000 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, respectively, related to the stock options.

The Company granted restricted stock awards totaling 210,000 shares of common stock on September 30, 2020. The vesting schedules vary by award, with all of the awards vesting over a three-year period from 2023 through 2025.

As of September 30, 2021, all 210,000 awarded shares were outstanding, and the grant date fair value was $4.81. The weighted average contractual life as of September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020 was 2.71 years and 3.46 years, respectively. The Company is recording compensation expense on a straight-line basis over the respective vesting periods. The Company recorded salaries and employee benefits expense on our consolidated statements of income in connection with the Plan of $17,000$71,000 and $62,000$210,000 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020,2021, respectively, related to the restricted stock awards. No salaries and $25,000 and $83,000 forbenefits expense was recognized related to the restricted stock awards during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019, respectively.2020. As of September 30, 2020,2021, there was $41,000$705,000 of total unrecognized compensation cost.cost related to the stock awards.

 

There were no forfeitures or exercises in the Plan for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019. The number

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Stock options outstanding at the end of the period had immaterial aggregate intrinsic values.

The weighted-average grant date fair value of the options as of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019 was $1.94. Under Topic 805, the grant date fair value has been restated as though the Tectonic Merger had occurred upon the date at which the entities came under common control.

Note 12.11. Commitments and Contingencies

 

The Company is a party to financial instruments with off-balance sheet risk in the normal course of business to meet the financing needs of its customers. These financial instruments include commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit. These instruments involve, to varying degrees, elements of credit risk in excess of the amount recognized in the accompanying balance sheets. The Company'sCompany’s exposure to credit loss in the event of non-performance by the other party to the financial instruments for commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit is represented by the contractual amount of those instruments. The Company uses the same credit policies in making commitments and conditional obligations as it does for on-balance sheet instruments.

 

Commitments to extend credit are agreements to lend to a customer as long as there is no violation of any condition established in the contract. Commitments generally have fixed expiration dates or other termination clauses and may require payment of a fee. Since many of the commitments may expire without being drawn upon, the total commitment amounts do not necessarily represent future cash requirements.

 

The following table summarizes loan commitments:

 

(In thousands)

 

September 30,

2020 

  

December 31,

2019

 

Undisbursed loan commitments

 $23,627  $31,589 

Standby letters of credit

  172   172 
  $23,799  $31,761 

(In thousands)

 

September 30,

2021

  

December 31,

2020

 

Undisbursed loan commitments

 $22,978  $19,880 

Standby letters of credit

  282   162 

Total

 $23,260  $20,042 

 

The Company is involved in various regulatory inspections, inquiries, investigations and proceedings, and litigation matters that arise from time to time in the ordinary course of business. The process of resolving matters through litigation or other means is inherently uncertain, and it is possible that an unfavorable resolution of these matters, will adversely affect the Company, its results of operations, financial condition and cash flows. The Company’s regular practice is to expense legal fees as services are rendered in connection with legal matters, and to accrue for liabilities when payment is probable.

 

The Company, through its wholly owned subsidiary Sanders Morris, has uncommitted financing arrangements with clearing brokers that finance its customer accounts, certain broker-dealer balances, and firm trading positions. Although these customer accounts and broker-dealer balances are not reflected on the consolidated balance sheets for financial reporting purposes, Sanders Morris has generally agreed to indemnify these clearing brokers for losses they may sustain in connection with the accounts, and therefore, retains risk on these accounts. Sanders Morris is required to maintain certain cash or securities on deposit with its clearing brokers. Deposits with clearing organizations were $250,000 as of September 30, 20202021 and December 31, 2019.2020.

 

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Employment Agreements

 

In connection with the Tectonic Merger and the Company’s initial public offering (see Note 2, Tectonic Merger and Initial Public Offering of Series B Preferred Stock, to these consolidated financial statements for more information), theThe Company entered intois party to amended and restated employment agreements with Patrick Howard, President and Chief Operating Officer of the Company, and Ken Bramlage, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Company. In addition, the Company entered into an employment agreement with A. Haag Sherman, Chief Executive Officer of the Company, in connection with the Company’s merger with Tectonic Holdings and its initial public offering. Messrs. Sherman and Howard’s employment agreements have a four year term and Mr. Bramlage’s employment agreement has a three year term. In connection with the acquisition of Integra, the Bank entered into an employment agreement with Randall W. Woods, Chief Executive Officer of the Integra division of the Bank. Mr. Woods employment agreement has a five year term. Each employment agreement is automatically renewable for an additional one-year term unless either party elects not to renew.

 

Note 13.12. Related Parties

 

Management agreements with Services:Advisors  Through May 2019, the Company had management services agreements (the “Tectonic Management Services Agreement”) with Tectonic Services, LLC (“Tectonic Services”). Tectonic Services was the Managing Member of Tectonic Holdings, Tectonic Advisors, Sanders Morris and HWG prior to the Tectonic Merger. Under the Tectonic Management Services Agreement, Tectonic Services was paid on a monthly basis for management services to assist in conducting business operations and accomplishing strategic objectives. The Tectonic Management Services Agreement was terminated upon the closing of the Tectonic Merger. The Company did not incur any expense under the Tectonic Management Services Agreement for the three months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, and for the nine months ended September 30, 2020. The Company incurred expense of $118,000 under the Tectonic Management Services Agreement during the nine months ended September 30, 2019. There was no payable to Tectonic Services under these agreements as of September 30, 2020 or December 31, 2019.

Advisors’ service agreements: In January 2006, the Company entered into a services agreement (the “Tectonic Advisors-CWA Services Agreement”) with Cain Watters. The owners of Cain Watters together hold approximately 31% of the voting ownership in the Company. Under the Tectonic Advisors-CWA Services Agreement, Cain Watters pays the Company for due diligence and research services on investment alternatives available to Cain Watters’ clients. The Company earned $222,000 and $705,000 during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021, respectively, and $530,000 and $1.4 million during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, respectively, and $392,000 and $1.1 million during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019, respectively, under the Tectonic Advisors-CWA Services Agreement. These fees are included in investment advisory and other related services in the accompanying consolidated statements of income. The Company had $221,000$100,000 and $193,000$43,000 in fees receivable related to these services at September 30, 20202021 and December 31, 2019,2020, respectively, which areis included in other assets on the consolidated balance sheets.

 

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Tectonic and Cain Watters are investing an amount equal to approximately 25 basis points, shared ratably, on the portion of assets falling under this service agreement above $2.5 billion, which as of September 30, 2021 represented approximately 1.8% of assets under the agreement, towards marketing costs to provide an incentive to Cain Watters and its planners to generate more asset growth to be managed by Tectonic under its service agreement with Cain Watters. The total increase in marketing costs under this initiative totaled $19,000 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021. Future increases in assets under management will increase this cost.

CWA Fee Allocation Agreement:  In January 2006, Tectonic Advisors entered into an agreement (the “Fee Allocation Agreement”) with Cain Watters with reference to its advisory agreement with the Bank. Tectonic Advisors had $185,000$221,000 and $186,000$198,000 payable to Cain Watters related to this agreement at September 30, 20202021 and December 31, 2019,2020, respectively, which are included in other liabilities on the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. 

 

DCFH Series A Preferred Stock:  The Company had 80,338 shares of Series A preferred stock outstanding to DCFH as of December 31, 2018, representing all of the Series A preferred stock outstanding of the Company. DCFH has as its general partner an entity owned by a director of the Company. The Series A preferred stock was issued in exchange for the Tectonic Holdings preferred units in the Tectonic Merger.  The Tectonic Holdings preferred units were issued in an exchange that occurred prior to the Tectonic Merger, under which an unsecured note payable to DCFH was exchanged for the Tectonic Holdings preferred units.  See Note 2, Tectonic Merger and Initial Public Offerings of Series B Preferred Stock, to these consolidated financial statements for more information. Dividends were paid on the Series A preferred stock only when, as and if declared by our board of directors at a rate of 10% per annum (payable quarterly).

On July 12, 2019, the Company repurchased and retired the Series A preferred stock from DCFH. There was no Series A preferred stock outstanding as of December 31, 2019 or September 30, 2020.

Recruitment incentive compensation expense:  Amounts were provided to or paid on behalf of financial advisors upon employment primarily as a recruitment incentive. These amounts were recorded as notes receivable, related parties, and were forgiven on a fixed repayment schedule, with the forgiven amounts resulting in the recognition of compensation expense to the payee. The amortization period for the notes receivable, related parties did not exceed three years. Upon termination of employment of a payee financial advisor, any principal and interest outstanding would have been immediately due and payable. 

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The notes receivable, related parties, were fully repaid as of December 31, 2019. Therefore, there was no amount receivable under the notes receivable, related parties as of September 30, 2020 or December 31, 2019. There was no expense recognized for the three or nine months ended September 30, 2020, and the Company recognized $15,000 and $44,000 in compensation expense for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019, respectively, in relation to the forgiven notes receivable, including related interest income.

As of September 30, 2020,2021, certain officers, directors and their affiliated companies had depository accounts with the Bank totaling approximately $5.6$6.4 million. None of those deposit accounts have terms more favorable than those available to any other depositor.

As of September 30, 2020, the Bank had PPP2021, there were no loans outstanding to certain of its directors and their affiliated companies totaling $2.9 million in the aggregate. These loans were made to the Bank’s directors and their affiliated companies on the same terms as all other loans originated by the Bank under the PPP, established by the CARES Act. In addition, these loans were approved by the board of directors of the Bank in accordance with the Bank’s regulatory and policy requirements.or their affiliated companies.

Note 13. Regulatory Matters

 

Note 14. Regulatory Matters

The Company and the Bank are subject to various regulatory capital requirements administered by the federal banking agencies. Failure to meet minimum capital requirements can initiate certain mandatory and possibly additional discretionary actions by regulators that, if undertaken, could have a direct material effect on the Bank’s and, accordingly, the Company’s business, results of operations and financial condition. Under capital adequacy guidelines and the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action, the Bank must meet specific capital guidelines that involve quantitative measures of the Bank’s assets, liabilities and certain off-balance-sheet items as calculated under GAAP, regulatory reporting requirements, and regulatory capital standards. The Bank’s capital amounts and classification are also subject to qualitative judgments by the regulators about components, risk weightings and other factors. Furthermore, the Bank’s regulators could require adjustments to regulatory capital not reflected in these financial statements.

 

Quantitative measures established by regulatory capital standards to ensure capital adequacy require the Company and the Bank to maintain minimum amounts and ratios (set forth in the table below) of total and tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets, common equity Tier 1 (“CET1”) capital to total risk-weighted assets, and of tier 1 capital to average assets. To be categorized as “well-capitalized” under the prompt corrective action framework, the Bank must maintain (i) a Total risk-based capital ratio of 10%; (ii) a Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio of 8%; (iii) a Tier 1 leverage ratio of 5%; and (iv) a CET1 risk-based capital ratio of 6.5%.

 

In addition, the Basel III regulatory capital reforms (“Basel III”) implemented a capital conservation buffer of 2.5% that was fully implemented as of January 1, 2019. The Basel III minimum capital ratio requirements as applicable to the Company and the Bank on January 1, 2019as of September 30, 2021 are summarized in the table below.

 

  

BASEL III

Minimum for

Capital

Adequacy

Requirements

  

BASEL III

Additional Capital

Conservation

Buffer

  

BASEL III Ratio with

Capital Conservation

Buffer

 

Total Risk Based Capital (total capital to risk weighted assets)

  8.0

%

  2.5

%

  10.5

%

Tier 1 Risk Based Capital (tier 1 to risk weighted assets)

  6.0

%

  2.5

%

  8.5

%

Common Equity Tier 1 Risk Based ( CET1 to risk weighted assets)

  4.5

%

  2.5

%

  7.0

%

Tier 1 Leverage Ratio (tier 1 to average assets)

  4.0

%

  -

%

  4.0

%

  

BASEL III

Minimum for

Capital

Adequacy

Requirements

  

BASEL III

Additional Capital

Conservation

Buffer

  

BASEL III

Ratio with

Capital

Conservation

Buffer

 

Total Risk Based Capital (total capital to risk weighted assets)

  8.0

%

  2.5

%

  10.5

%

Tier 1 Risk Based Capital (tier 1 to risk weighted assets)

  6.0

%

  2.5

%

  8.5

%

Common Equity Tier 1 Risk Based ( CET1 to risk weighted assets)

  4.5

%

  2.5

%

  7.0

%

Tier 1 Leverage Ratio (tier 1 to average assets)

  4.0

%

  -

%

  4.0

%

 

Accordingly, a financial institution may be considered “well capitalized” under the prompt corrective action framework, but not satisfy the buffered Basel III capital ratios. As of September 30, 2020,2021, the Bank’s regulatory capital ratios are in excess of the capital conservation buffer and the levels established for “well capitalized” institutions under the Basel III Rules.

 

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The regulatory capital ratios of the Company and the Bank are as follows:

 

  

Actual

  

Minimum Capital Required - Basel III

  

Required to be Considered Well Capitalized

 

(In thousands, except percentages)

 

Amount

  

Ratio

  

Amount

  

Ratio

  

Amount

  

Ratio

 

As of September 30, 2020

                        

Total Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets)

                        

Tectonic Financial, Inc. (consolidated)

 $47,692   17.43

%

 $28,731   10.50

%

 $27,363   10.00

%

T Bank, N.A.

  47,473   17.48   28,511   10.50   27,154   10.00 

Tier 1 Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets)

                        

Tectonic Financial, Inc. (consolidated)

  44,754   16.36   23,259   8.50   21,891   8.00 

T Bank, N.A.

  44,535   16.40   23,081   8.50   21,723   8.00 

Common Equity Tier 1 (to Risk Weighted Assets)

                        

Tectonic Financial, Inc. (consolidated)

  27,504   10.05   19,154   7.00   17,786   6.50 

T Bank, N.A.

  44,535   16.40   19,008   7.00   17,650   6.50 

Tier 1 Capital (to Average Assets)

                        

Tectonic Financial, Inc. (consolidated)

  44,754   10.15   17,644   4.00   22,055   5.00 

T Bank, N.A.

  44,535   9.09   17,437   4.00   21,796   5.00 
                         

As of December 31, 2019

                        

Total Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets)

                        

Tectonic Financial, Inc. (consolidated)

 $39,709   15.47

%

 $26,950   10.50

%

 $25,667   10.00

%

T Bank, N.A.

  39,949   15.71   26,699   10.50   25,428   10.00 

Tier 1 Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets)

                        

Tectonic Financial, Inc. (consolidated)

  38,301   14.92   21,817   8.50   20,534   8.00 

T Bank, N.A.

  38,541   15.16   21,614   8.50   20,342   8.00 

Common Equity Tier 1 (to Risk Weighted Assets)

                        

Tectonic Financial, Inc. (consolidated)

  21,051   8.20   17,967   7.00   16,683   6.50 

T Bank, N.A.

  38,541   15.16   17,800   7.00   16,528   6.50 

Tier 1 Capital (to Average Assets)

                        

Tectonic Financial, Inc. (consolidated)

  38,301   11.20   13,679   4.00   17,099   5.00 

T Bank, N.A.

  38,541   11.09   13,899   4.00   17,373   5.00 
  

Actual

  

Minimum Capital

Required - Basel III

  

Required to be

Considered Well

Capitalized

 

(In thousands, except percentages)

 

Amount

  

Ratio

  

Amount

  

Ratio

  

Amount

  

Ratio

 

As of September 30, 2021

                        

Total Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets)

                        

Tectonic Financial, Inc. (consolidated)

 $63,489   18.29

%

 $36,440   10.50

%

 $34,705   10.00

%

T Bank, N.A.

  65,526   19.00   36,216   10.50   34,492   10.00 

Tier 1 Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets)

                        

Tectonic Financial, Inc. (consolidated)

  59,591   17.17   29,499   8.50   27,764   8.00 

T Bank, N.A.

  61,628   17.87   29,318   8.50   27,593   8.00 

Common Equity Tier 1 (to Risk Weighted Assets)

                        

Tectonic Financial, Inc. (consolidated)

  42,341   12.20   24,293   7.00   22,558   6.50 

T Bank, N.A.

  61,628   17.87   24,144   7.00   22,420   6.50 

Tier 1 Capital (to Average Assets)

                        

Tectonic Financial, Inc. (consolidated)

  59,591   12.55   18,997   4.00   23,747   5.00 

T Bank, N.A.

  61,628   13.12   18,782   4.00   23,477   5.00 
                         

As of December 31, 2020

                        

Total Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets)

                        

Tectonic Financial, Inc. (consolidated)

 $50,987   18.22

%

 $29,379   10.50

%

 $27,980   10.00

%

T Bank, N.A.

  50,012   18.25   28,782   10.50   27,411   10.00 

Tier 1 Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets)

                        

Tectonic Financial, Inc. (consolidated)

  48,046   17.17   23,783   8.50   22,384   8.00 

T Bank, N.A.

  47,071   17.17   23,299   8.50   21,929   8.00 

Common Equity Tier 1 (to Risk Weighted Assets)

                        

Tectonic Financial, Inc. (consolidated)

  30,796   11.01   19,586   7.00   18,187   6.50 

T Bank, N.A.

  47,071   17.17   19,188   7.00   17,817   6.50 

Tier 1 Capital (to Average Assets)

                        

Tectonic Financial, Inc. (consolidated)

  48,046   11.66   16,480   4.00   20,601   5.00 

T Bank, N.A.

  47,071   11.58   16,257   4.00   20,322   5.00 

 

Dividend Restrictions. Banking regulations may limit the amount of dividends that may be paid. Approval by regulatory authorities is required if the effect of dividends declared (including those on the Series AB preferred stock) would cause the regulatory capital of the Bank and/or the Company to fall below specified minimum levels. Approval is also required if dividends declared exceed the net profits for that year combined with the retained net profits for the preceding two years. As of September 30, 2020,2021, approximately $15.1$3.6 million was available for the declaration of dividends by the Bank to the Company without prior approval of regulatory agencies and still maintain its “well capitalized” status. In addition, as a Texas corporation, we are restricted under the Texas Business Organizations Code from paying dividends under certain conditions. Under Texas law, we cannot pay dividends to shareholders if the dividends exceed our surplus or if after giving effect to the dividends, we would be insolvent.

 

In addition to the regulatory requirements of the federal banking agencies, Sanders Morris and Tectonic Advisors are subject to the regulatory framework applicable to registered investment advisors under the SEC’s Division of Investment Management, and additionally, Sanders Morris is regulated by FINRA, which, among other requirements, imposes minimums on its net regulatory capital.

 

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Note 15.14. Operating Segments

 

The Company’s reportable segments consist of Banking, Other“Banking,” “Other Financial Services, and HoldCo“HoldCo” operations.

 

The Banking“Banking” segment consists of operations relative to the Company’s full service banking operations, including providing depository and lending services to individual and business customers, and other related banking services.services, along with services provided through the factoring operations of the Bank’s Integra division.

 

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The Other“Other Financial ServicesServices” segment includes managed and directed brokerage, investment advisory services, including related trust company operations, third party administration, and life and disability insurance brokerage services to both individuals and businesses.

 

The HoldCo“HoldCo” operations include the operations and subordinated debt held at the Bank’s immediate parent, as well as the activities of the financial holding company which serves as TBI’s parent.

 

The tables below present the financial information for each segment that is specifically identifiable, or based on allocations using internal methods, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 20202021 and 2019:2020:

 

(In thousands)

 

Banking

  

Other Financial Services

  

HoldCo

  

Consolidated

 

Three Months Ended September 30, 2020

                

Income Statement

                

Total interest income

 $5,310  $-  $-  $5,310 

Total interest expense

  1,018   -   219   1,237 

Provision for loan losses

  445   -   -   445 

Net-interest income (loss) after provision for loan losses

  3,847   -   (219

)

  3,628 

Non-interest income

  604   7,133   -   7,737 

Depreciation and amortization expense

  92   43   -   135 

All other non-interest expense

  2,292   5,054   253   7,599 

Income (loss) before income tax

 $2,067  $2,036  $(472

)

 $3,631 
                 

Goodwill and other intangibles

 $9,408  $2,350  $-  $11,758 

Total assets

 $506,861  $9,155  $301  $516,317 

(In thousands)

 

Banking

  

Other Financial Services

  

HoldCo

  

Consolidated

 

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020

                

Income Statement

                

Total interest income

 $15,149  $-  $-  $15,149 

Total interest expense

  3,539   -   656   4,195 

Provision for loan losses

  1,709   -   -   1,709 

Net-interest income (loss) after provision for loan losses

  9,901   -   (656)  9,245 

Non-interest income

  1,257   21,135   22   22,414 

Depreciation and amortization expense

  278   201   -   479 

All other non-interest expense

  5,691   15,323   727   21,741 

Income (loss) before income tax

 $5,189  $5,611  $(1,361) $9,439 
                 

Goodwill and other intangibles

 $9,408  $2,350  $-  $11,758 

Total assets

 $506,861  $9,155  $301  $516,317 

(In thousands)

 

Banking

  

Other Financial Services

  

HoldCo

  

Consolidated

 

Three Months Ended September 30, 2021

                

Income Statement

                

Total interest income

 $8,784  $-  $-  $8,784 

Total interest expense

  681   -   235   916 

Provision for loan losses

  641   -   -   641 

Net-interest income (loss) after provision for loan losses

  7,462   -   (235

)

  7,227 

Non-interest income

  294   9,055   -   9,349 

Depreciation and amortization expense

  96   35   -   131 

All other non-interest expense

  3,397   6,068   414   9,879 

Income (loss) before income tax

 $4,263  $2,952  $(649

)

 $6,566 
                 

Goodwill and other intangibles

 $19,918  $2,350  $-  $22,268 

Total assets

 $563,861  $10,925  $(154

)

 $574,632 

 

(In thousands)

 

Banking

  

Other Financial Services

  

HoldCo

  

Consolidated

 

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2021

                

Income Statement

                

Total interest income

 $21,314  $-  $-  $21,314 

Total interest expense

  2,081   -   673   2,754 

Provision for loan losses

  1,210   -   -   1,210 

Net-interest income (loss) after provision for loan losses

  18,023   -   (673

)

  17,350 

Non-interest income

  752   26,128   85   26,965 

Depreciation and amortization expense

  280   109   -   389 

All other non-interest expense

  8,138   17,778   1,099   27,015 

Income (loss) before income tax

 $10,357  $8,241  $(1,687

)

 $16,911 
                 

Goodwill and other intangibles

 $19,918  $2,350  $-  $22,268 

Total assets

 $563,861  $10,925  $(154

)

 $574,632 

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(In thousands)

 

Banking

  

Other Financial Services

  

HoldCo

  

Consolidated

 

Three Months Ended September 30, 2019

                

Income Statement

                

Total interest income

 $4,686  $-  $-  $4,686 

Total interest expense

  1,430   -   219   1,649 

Provision for loan losses

  1,004   -   -   1,004 

Net-interest income (loss) after provision for loan losses

  2,252   -   (219)  2,033 

Non-interest income

  151   7,909   (243)  7,817 

Depreciation and amortization expense

  93   164   -   257 

All other non-interest expense

  1,991   5,606   209   7,806 

Income (loss) before income tax

 $319  $2,139  $(671) $1,787 
                 

Goodwill and other intangibles

 $9,609  $2,350  $-  $11,959 

Total assets

 $347,017  $10,380  $268  $357,665 

(In thousands)

 

Banking

  

Other Financial Services

  

HoldCo

  

Consolidated

 

Three Months Ended September 30, 2020

                

Income Statement

                

Total interest income

 $5,310  $-  $-  $5,310 

Total interest expense

  1,018   -   219   1,237 

Provision for loan losses

  445   -   -   445 

Net-interest income (loss) after provision for loan losses

  3,847   -   (219)  3,628 

Non-interest income

  604   7,133   -   7,737 

Depreciation and amortization expense

  92   43   -   135 

All other non-interest expense

  2,292   5,054   253   7,599 

Income (loss) before income tax

 $2,067  $2,036  $(472

)

 $3,631 
                 

Goodwill and other intangibles

 $9,408  $2,350  $-  $11,758 

Total assets

 $506,861  $9,155  $301  $516,317 

 

(In thousands)

 

Banking

  

Other Financial Services

  

HoldCo

  

Consolidated

 

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019

                

Income Statement

                

Total interest income

 $13,253  $-  $6  $13,259 

Total interest expense

  3,862   -   705   4,567 

Provision for loan losses

  1,486   -   -   1,486 

Net-interest income (loss) after provision for loan losses

  7,905   -   (699)  7,206 

Non-interest income

  223   22,760   (214)  22,769 

Depreciation and amortization expense

  279   395   -   674 

All other non-interest expense

  5,720   16,088   549   22,357 

Income (loss) before income tax

 $2,129  $6,277  $(1,462) $6,944 
                 

Goodwill and other intangibles

 $9,609  $2,350  $-  $11,959 

Total assets

 $347,017  $10,380  $268  $357,665 

(In thousands)

 

Banking

  

Other Financial Services

  

HoldCo

  

Consolidated

 

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020

                

Income Statement

                

Total interest income

 $15,149  $-  $-  $15,149 

Total interest expense

  3,539   -   656   4,195 

Provision for loan losses

  1,709   -   -   1,709 

Net-interest income (loss) after provision for loan losses

  9,901   -   (656)  9,245 

Non-interest income

  1,257   21,135   22   22,414 

Depreciation and amortization expense

  278   201   -   479 

All other non-interest expense

  5,691   15,323   727   21,741 

Income (loss) before income tax

 $5,189  $5,611  $(1,361

)

 $9,439 
                 

Goodwill and other intangibles

 $9,408  $2,350  $-  $11,758 

Total assets

 $506,861  $9,155  $301  $516,317 

Note 16.15. Fair Value of Financials Instruments

 

The fair value of an asset or liability is the price that would be received to sell that asset or paid to transfer that liability in an orderly transaction occurring in the principal market (or most advantageous market in the absence of a principal market) for such asset or liability. In estimating fair value, the Company utilizes valuation techniques that are consistent with the market approach, the income approach and/or the cost approach. Such valuation techniques are consistently applied. Inputs to valuation techniques include the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability. FASB ASCAccounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 820, Fair Value Measurement, establishes a fair value hierarchy for valuation inputs that gives the highest priority to quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs. The fair value hierarchy is as follows:

 

Level1 Inputs - Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the reporting entity has the ability to access at the measurement date.

Level2 Inputs - Inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly. These might include quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability (such as interest rates, volatilities, prepayment speeds, credit risks, etc.) or inputs that are derived principally from or corroborated by market data by correlation or other means.

Level3 Inputs - Unobservable inputs for determining the fair values of assets or liabilities that reflect an entity’s own assumptions about the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the assets or liabilities.

 

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Where quoted market 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 by using quoted prices of securities with similar characteristics or independent asset pricing services and pricing models, the inputs of which are market-based or independently sourced market parameters, including, but not limited to, yield curves, interest rates, volatilities, prepayments, defaults, cumulative loss projections and cash flows. Such securities are classified in Level 2 of the valuation hierarchy. In certain cases where Level 1 or Level 2 inputs are not available, securities are classified within Level 3 of the hierarchy. The Company has no securities in the Level 1 or Level 3 inputs.

 

The following table summarizes securities available for sale measured at fair value on a recurring basis, segregated by the level of the valuation inputs within the fair value hierarchy utilized to measure fair value:

 

(In thousands)

 

Level 1

Inputs

  

Level 2

Inputs

  

Level 3

Inputs

  

Total

Fair Value

 

As of September 30, 2020

                

Securities available for sale:

                

U.S. government agencies

 $-  $12,830  $-  $12,830 

Mortgage-backed securities

  -   2,646   -   2,646 

 

As of December 31, 2019

                

Securities available for sale:

                

U.S. government agencies

 $-  $10,731  $-  $10,731 

Mortgage-backed securities

  -   1,946   -   1,946 

 (In thousands)

 

Level 1

Inputs

  

Level 2

Inputs

  

Level 3

Inputs

  

Total

Fair Value

 

As of September 30, 2021

                

Securities available for sale:

                

U.S. government agencies

 $-  $15,691  $-  $15,691 

Mortgage-backed securities

  -   1,869   -   1,869 

As of December 31, 2020

                

Securities available for sale:

                

U.S. government agencies

 $-  $14,949  $-  $14,949 

Mortgage-backed securities

  -   2,447   -   2,447 

 

Market valuations of our investment securities which are classified as level 2 are provided by an independent third party. The fair values are determined by using several sources for valuing fixed income securities. Their techniques include pricing models that vary based on the type of asset being valued and incorporate available trade, bid and other market information. In accordance with the fair value hierarchy, the market valuation sources include observable market inputs and are therefore considered Level 2 inputs for purposes of determining the fair values.

 

The Company considers transfers between the levels of the hierarchy to be recognized at the end of related reporting periods. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020,2021, no assets for which fair value is measured on a recurring basis transferred between any levels of the hierarchy.

 

Certain financial assets and financial liabilities 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).

 

Financial assets measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis during the reported periods include impaired loans and loans held for sale.

 

Impaired loans. As of September 30, 20202021 and December 31, 2019,2020, there were no impaired loans that were reduced by specific valuation allowances.

 

The significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) used in the fair value measurement of collateral for collateral-dependent impaired loans primarily relate to the specialized discounting criteria applied to the borrower’s reported amount of collateral. The amount of the collateral discount depends upon the condition and marketability of the collateral, as well as other factors which may affect the collectability of the loan. As the Company’s primary objective in the event of default would be to liquidate the collateral to settle the outstanding balance of the loan, collateral that is less marketable would receive a larger discount. During the reported periods, there were no discounts for collateral-dependent impaired loans.

 

The valuation of our not readily marketable investment securities which are classified as Level 3 are based on the Company’s own assumptions and inputs that are both significant to the fair value measurement, and are unobservable.

 

Our assessment of the significance of a particular input to the Level 3 fair value measurements in their entirety requires judgment and considers factors specific to the assets. It is reasonably possible that a change in the estimated fair value for instruments measured using Level 3 inputs could occur in the future.

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Loans held for sale. Loans held for sale include the guaranteed portion of SBA and USDA loans and are reported at the lower of cost or estimated fair value. Fair value for SBA and USDA loans is based on market indications available in the market. There were no impairments reported for the periods presented.

 

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Non-financial assets measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis during the reported periods include other real estate owned which, upon initial recognition, was re-measured and reported at fair value through a charge-off to the allowance for loan losses. Additionally, foreclosed assets which, subsequent to their initial recognition, are re-measured at fair value through a write-down included in other non-interest expense. Regulatory guidelines require the Company to reevaluate the fair value of foreclosed assets on at least an annual basis. The fair value of foreclosed assets, upon initial recognition and impairment, are re-measured using Level 2 inputs based on observable market data. Estimated fair value of other real estate is based on appraisals. Appraisers are selected from the list of approved appraisers maintained by management. AsDuring the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021, the Company foreclosed on one SBA loan for $517,000, which is reported at fair value as of September 30, 2020 and2021. At December 31, 2019,2020, there were no foreclosed assets. There were no foreclosed assets re-measured during the three and nine months ended September 30, 20202021 and 2019.2020.

 

The methods and assumptions used to estimate fair value of financial assets and financial liabilities that are not measured and reported at fair value on a recurring basis or non-recurring basis are described as follows:

 

Carrying amount is the estimated fair value for cash and cash equivalents, restricted securities, accrued interest receivable and accrued interest payable. The estimated fair value of demand and savings deposits is the carrying amount since rates are regularly adjusted to market rates and amounts are payable on demand. For borrowed funds and variable rate loans or deposits that re-price frequently and fully, the estimated fair value is the carrying amount. For fixed rate loans or deposits and for variable rate loans or deposits with infrequent re-pricing, fair value is based on discounted cash flows using current market rates applied to the estimated life and credit risk. For loans held for sale, the estimated fair value is based on market indications for similar assets in the active market. The estimated fair value of other financial instruments and off-balance-sheet loan commitments approximate cost and are not considered significant to this presentation.

 

The Company adds a servicing asset when loans are sold and the servicing is retained, and uses the amortization method for the treatment of the servicing asset. The servicing asset is carried at lower of cost or fair value. Loan servicing assets do not trade in an active, open market with readily observable prices. Accordingly, fair value is estimated using a discounted cash flow model having significant inputs of discount rate, prepayment speed and default rate. Due to the nature of the valuation inputs, servicing rights are classified within Level 3 of the hierarchy. During the nine months ended September 30, 2021, the Company added servicing assets totaling $19,000 in connection with the sale of $1.1 million in loans. There were no sales of loans during the three months ended September 30, 2021. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, the Company added servicing assets totaling $60,000 and $152,000, respectively, in connection with the sale of $3.6 million and $9.8 million, respectively, in loans during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020. There were no sales of loans for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019. For the three and nine months ended September 30,20, 2020, there was a credit provision of $150,000 and $250,000 respectively, to the valuation allowance for servicing assets. There was no allowance provision for the three months ended September 30, 2019. The allowance provision for servicing assets for theand nine months ended September 30, 2019 was $162,000.2021.

 

FASB ASC Topic 825, Financial Instruments, requires disclosure of the fair value of financial assets and financial liabilities, including those financial assets and financial liabilities that are not measured and reported at fair value on a recurring basis or non-recurring basis. The estimated fair value approximates carrying value for cash and cash equivalents and accrued interest. The methodologies for other financial assets and financial liabilities that are not measured and reported at fair value on a recurring basis or non-recurring basis are discussed below.

 

Securities held to maturity. The securities in this category are Property Assessed Clean EnergyPID/TIRZ investments. These investment contracts or bonds originate under a contractual obligation between the property owners, the local county administration, and a third-party administrator and sponsor. These investments have no readily determinable fair value.

Loans. The estimated fair value approximates carrying value for variable-rate loans that reprice frequently and with no significant change in credit risk. The fair value of fixed-rate loans and variable-rate loans which reprice on an infrequent basis is estimated by discounting future cash flows using the current interest rates at which similar loans with similar terms would be made to borrowers of similar credit quality.

 

Deposits. The fair values of demand deposits, savings deposits are, by definition, equal to the amount payable on demand and, therefore, approximate their carrying amounts. The fair values for time deposits are estimated using a discounted cash flow calculation that utilizes interest rates currently being offered on time deposits with similar contractual maturities.

 

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Borrowed Funds.Funds. The estimated fair value approximates carrying value for short-term borrowings. The fair value of long-term fixed-rate borrowings is estimated using quoted market prices, if available, or by discounting future cash flows using current interest rates for similar financial instruments. The estimated fair value approximates carrying value for variable-rate junior subordinated deferrable interest debentures that reprice quarterly.

 

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Loan Commitments, Standby and Commercial Letters of Credit.Credit. Our lending commitments have variable interest rates and “escape” clauses if the customer’s credit quality deteriorates. Therefore, the fair values of these items are not significant and are not included in the following table.

 

Carrying amounts and estimated fair values of other financial instruments by level of valuation input were as follows:

 

  

September 30, 2020

 

(In thousands)

 

Carrying

Amount

  

Estimated

Fair Value

 

Financial assets:

        

Level 1 inputs:

        

Cash and cash equivalents

 $46,485  $46,485 

Level 2 inputs:

        

Securities available for sale

  15,476   15,476 

Securities, restricted

  2,430   2,430 

Loans held for sale

  22,483   24,938 

Accrued interest receivable

  2,121   2,121 

Level 3 inputs:

        

Securities held to maturity

  5,784   5,784 

Securities not readily marketable

  100   100 

Loans, net

  399,230   394,698 

Servicing asset

  890   890 

Financial liabilities:

        

Level 1 inputs:

        

Non-interest bearing deposits

  51,281   51,281 

Level 2 inputs:

        

Interest bearing deposits

  304,189   304,286 

Borrowed funds

  99,036   99,036 

Accrued interest payable

  371   371 

Off-balance sheet assets:

        

Commitments to extend credit

  -   - 

Standby letters of credit

  -   - 

  

December 31, 2019

 

(In thousands)

 

Carrying

Amount

  

Estimated

Fair Value

 

Financial assets:

        

Level 1 inputs:

        

Cash and cash equivalents

 $20,203  $20,203 

Level 2 inputs:

        

Securities available for sale

  12,677   12,677 

Securities, restricted

  2,417   2,417 

Loans held for sale

  9,894   10,838 

Accrued interest receivable

  1,322   1,322 

Level 3 inputs:

        

Securities held to maturity

  6,349   6,349 

Securities not readily marketable

  100   100 

Loans, net

  289,671   287,823 

Servicing asset

  918   918 

Financial liabilities:

        

Level 1 inputs:

        

Non-interest bearing deposits

  33,890   33,890 

Level 2 inputs:

        

Interest bearing deposits

  249,711   249,524 

Borrowed funds

  24,000   24,000 

Accrued interest payable

  595   595 

Off-balance sheet assets:

        

Commitments to extend credit

  -   - 

Standby letters of credit

  -   - 
  

September 30, 2021

 

(In thousands)

 

Carrying

Amount

  

Estimated

Fair Value

 

Financial assets:

        

Level 1 inputs:

        

Cash and cash equivalents

 $43,963  $43,963 

Level 2 inputs:

        

Securities available for sale

  17,560   17,560 

Securities, restricted

  2,432   2,432 

Loans held for sale

  25,718   28,724 

Accrued interest receivable

  1,923   1,923 

Level 3 inputs:

        

Securities held to maturity

  19,658   19,658 

Securities not readily marketable

  100   100 

Loans, net

  428,569   418,181 

Servicing asset

  626   626 

Financial liabilities:

        

Level 1 inputs:

        

Non-interest bearing deposits

  79,350   79,350 

Level 2 inputs:

        

Interest bearing deposits

  342,593   349,368 

Borrowed funds

  62,068   62,068 

Accrued interest payable

  342   342 

 

  

December 31, 2020

 

(In thousands)

 

Carrying

Amount

  

Estimated

Fair Value

 

Financial assets:

        

Level 1 inputs:

        

Cash and cash equivalents

 $46,868  $46,868 

Level 2 inputs:

        

Securities available for sale

  17,396   17,396 

Securities, restricted

  2,431   2,431 

Loans held for sale

  14,864   16,462 

Accrued interest receivable

  2,440   2,440 

Level 3 inputs:

        

Securities held to maturity

  5,776   5,776 

Securities not readily marketable

  100   100 

Loans, net

  397,601   389,143 

Servicing asset

  809   809 

Financial liabilities:

        

Level 1 inputs:

        

Non-interest bearing deposits

  57,112   57,112 

Level 2 inputs:

        

Interest bearing deposits

  290,903   292,174 

Borrowed funds

  95,690   95,690 

Accrued interest payable

  596   596 

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Note 17.16. Recent Accounting Pronouncements

 

ASU 2016-02Accounting Standards Update (, Leases (Topic 842).” ASU 2016-02 among other things, requires lessees to recognize a lease liability, which is a lessee‘s obligation to make lease payments arising from a lease, measured on a discounted basis; and a right-of-use asset, which is an asset that represents the lessee’s right to use, or control the use of, a specified asset for the lease term. ASU 2016-02 does not significantly change lease accounting requirements applicable to lessors; however, certain changes were made to align, where necessary, lessor accounting with the lessee accounting model. ASU 2016-2 was effective on January 1, 2019. The Company adopted ASU 2016-02 as of January 1, 2019, and amounts recorded as right-of-use lease assets and lease liabilities were $1.6 million and $1.7 million, respectively, as of January 1, 2019.

ASU) 2016-13, Financial Instruments-Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments. ASU 2016-13 requires the measurement of all expected credit losses for financial assets held at the reporting date based on historical experience, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable forecasts and requires enhanced disclosures related to the significant estimates and judgments used in estimating credit losses, as well as the credit quality and underwriting standards of an organization’s portfolio. In addition, ASU 2016-13 amends the accounting for credit losses on available-for-sale debt securities and purchased financial assets with credit deterioration. ASU 2016-13 became effective for most public companies on January 1, 2020, subject to a company’s election to defer implementation due to the COVID-19 pandemic. On July 17, 2019, the FASB proposed to delay the implementation of the current expected credit loss standard (“CECL”) methodology for certain companies including smaller reporting companies (“SRCs”). The Company is a SRC as defined by the SEC. The Company is designated as a SRC withproposed delay of the SEC. The proposed delayimplementation of the CECL methodology by FASB was subject to a comment period. At the October 16, 2019 FASB meeting, the FASB voted unanimously to delay the effective date of CECL adoption for SRCs to January 1, 2023. The Company has developed processes for assessment and documentation, model development and validation. While the Company generally expects that the implementation of ASU 2016-13 and the CECL methodology may increase their allowance for loan losses balance, the adoption will be significantly influenced by the composition, characteristics and quality of the loan portfolio, along with the prevailing economic conditions and forecasts as of the adoption date.

 

ASU 2017-04, “Intangibles-Goodwill and Other (Topic 350) - Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment.” ASU 2017-04 eliminates Step 2 from the goodwill impairment test which required entities to compute the implied fair value of goodwill. Under ASU 2017-04, an entity should perform its annual, or interim, goodwill impairment test by comparing the fair value of a reporting unit with its carrying amount. An entity should recognize an impairment charge for the amount by which the carrying amount exceeds the reporting unit’s fair value; however, the loss recognized should not exceed the total amount of goodwill allocated to that reporting unit. ASU 2017-04 became effective for the Company on January 1, 2020, and did not have a significant impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

ASU 2018-13, “Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820) - Disclosure Framework-Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Fair Value Measurement.” ASU 2018-13 modifies the disclosure requirements on fair value measurements in Topic 820. The amendments in this update remove disclosures that no longer are considered cost beneficial, modify/clarify the specific requirements of certain disclosures, and add disclosure requirements identified as relevant. ASU 2018-13 became effective for the Company on January 1, 2020, and did not have a significant impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

ASU 2019-12, “IncomeIncome Taxes (Topic 740) - Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes.” The guidance issued in this update simplifies the accounting for income taxes by eliminating certain exceptions to the guidance in ASC 740 related to the approach for intraperiod tax allocation, the methodology for calculating income taxes in an interim period and the recognition for deferred tax liabilities for outside basis differences. ASU 2019-12 also simplifies aspects of the accounting for franchise taxes and enacted changes in tax laws or rates and clarifies the accounting for transactions that result in a step-up in the tax basis of goodwill. ASU 2019-12 will bewas effective for the Company on January 1, 2021, with early adoption permitted, and isdid not expected to have a significant impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

 

ASU 2020-08, Codification Improvements to Subtopic 310-20, Receivables - Nonrefundable Fees and Other Costs.” ASU 2020-08 clarifies the accounting for the amortization of purchase premiums for callable debt securities with multiple call dates. ASU 2020-8 became effective for the Company on January 1, 2021 and did not have a significant impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

Note 18. Nolan 17. Acquisition

 

In January 2019,On July 1, 2021, we, through our wholly-owned subsidiary TBI, acquired Integra through the Company acquiredmerger of Integra with and into TBI, with TBI surviving the assets of Nolan,merger. Integra’s activity is reported within our Banking segment. Integra is a TPA based in Kansas City, Kansas, withfactoring company that provides financing to smaller transportation companies across the United States principally by purchasing their accounts receivable at a cash payment of $2.5 milliondiscount and offers the TPA services as a division of the Bank. Founded in 1979, Nolan provides clients with retirement plan design and administrative services, specializing in ministerial recordkeeping, administration, actuarial and design services for retirement plans for small businesses and professional practices. Nolan has clients in 50 states and Nolan shares many clients with our trust department.then collecting such receivables at face value. We believe that the addition of TPA services allows usthis small business lending vertical provides the Bank with additional breadth in its lending platform and enables the Bank to serve our clients more fullycontinue to prudently grow its balance sheet and to attract new clients to our trust platform.generate relatively attractive returns on its assets.

 

The assets acquired consistedPursuant to the terms of furniture, fixtures and equipment with a fair valuesubject to the conditions set forth in the Agreement and Plan of $150,000. There were no liabilities acquired, resultingMerger (the “Merger Agreement”), the transaction provided for the payment to the members of Integra of (a) an amount of cash equal to (i) approximately $2.5 million, subject to certain adjustments described in goodwillthe Merger Agreement which totaled $726,721, and (b) 453,203 shares of $2.4 million from the acquisition. The goodwill will not be amortized, but will be tested for impairment annually. The goodwill recorded is deductible for federal income tax purposes.Company’s common stock. In addition, the Bank entered into a consulting agreement with an entity controlled by Mr. Nolan and his family, pursuantCompany incurred $115,726 related to the acquisition of Integra, which Mr. Nolan agreed to serve as CEOis reported in non-interest expense on our consolidated statements of income.

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A summary of the divisionfair values of assets acquired, liabilities assumed, consideration transferred, and the resulting goodwill, which represents the expected synergies from the merger and is not deductible for three years after closing and provide mutually agreeable consulting services thereafter, in consideration for a monthly fee of $26,041 plus incentive payments based on certain performance metrics, for eight years after closing.tax purposes, is as follows:

 

(Dollars in thousands)

    

Assets acquired:

    

Factored receivables

 $33,442 

Other assets

  270 

Premises and equipment

  24 

Loans receivable

  1,103 
   34,839 

Liabilities assumed:

    

Deposits

  2,535 

Other liabilities

  253 

Borrowings

  28,927 
   31,715 

Fair value of net assets acquired

  3,124 

Consideration:

    

Cash paid

  3,185 

Common stock

  10,650 

Total consideration

  13,835 

Goodwill

 $10,711 

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Item2. Management’sManagements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

 

The following discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements and notes thereto appearing in Item1 of PartI of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 (this Form 10-Q), as well as with our consolidated financial statements and notes thereto appearing in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 20192020 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “2019SEC) on March 31, 2021 and amended on Form 10-K”10-K/A on May 5, 2021 (as amended, the 2020 Form 10-K).

 

Cautionary Notice Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

 

Statements contained in this report that are not purely historical are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), including our expectations, intentions, beliefs, or strategies regarding the future. These statements are often, but not always, made through the use of words or phrases such as “may,” “should,” “could,” “predict,” “potential,” “believe,” “will likely result,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “seek,” “estimate,” “intend,” “plan,” “projection,” “would” and “outlook,” and similar expressions. It is importantAccordingly, we caution you that any such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to noterisks, assumptions, estimates and uncertainties that ourare difficult to predict. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements are reasonable as of the date made, actual results may differ materially from those in or implied by such forward-looking statements due to the factors discussed under the section entitled “Risk Factors,” in our 20192020 Form 10-K, and under the section entitled “Risk Factors” in this Form 10-Q, including, but not limited to, the following:

 

adverse effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Company and its customers, counterparties, employees, and third-party service providers, and the adverse impacts to our business, financial position, results of operations, and prospects;

 

risks associated with the governmentongoing COVID-19 global pandemic (“COVID-19”) and the Delta variant (or any other new variant of COVID-19), including, among others, business disruption for our customers, customers’ ability to fulfill their financial obligations to the Company, our employees’ ability to conduct banking and other transactions, the response of governmental authorities to the COVID-19 pandemic, including the implementation of the PPP and the PPPLFemerging Delta variant, and our participation therein;in COVID-19-related government programs such as the Paycheck Protection Program (the “PPP”) administered by the Small Business Administration (the “SBA”) and created under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act”);

 

risks associated with implementing aspects of our expansion strategy, whether through additional services and products or acquisitions;

liquidity risks, including those related to having enough liquid assets to meet depositor demands;

 

the need to hold more capital in order to comply with consolidated capital ratios;

 

integration competition from other banks, financial institutions and wealth and investment management firms and our ability to retain our clients;

the adequacy of our allowance for loan losses;

risks associated with the Tectonic Mergergenerating deposits from retail sources without a branch network so that we can fund our loan portfolio and other unknown risks;growth;

risks associated with higher cost deposits relative to our peer group, which has an impact on our net interest margin and profits;

 

risks associated with having one referral source, Cain, Watters & Associates, LLC (“Cain Watters”), comprise a substantial part of our business;

 

our reliance on key personnel and the ability to attract and retain the personnel necessary to implement our business plan;

 

changes in the economy generally and the regulatory response thereto;

 

changes in the economy of the State of Texas, our primary market;

 

risks specific to commercial loans and borrowers (particularly dental and SBA loans);

 

our ability to continue to originate loans (including SBA loans);

impairment of our goodwill or other intangible assets;

 

claims and litigation pertaining to our fiduciary responsibilities;

 

generating investment returns for our wealth management, brokerage and other customers that are satisfactory to them;

 

changes in interest rates;

liquidity risks;

 

our ability to maintain a strong core deposit base or other low-cost funding sources;

 

our ability to manage our credit risk;

the adequacy of our allowance for loan losses;

 

regulatory scrutiny related to our loan portfolio, including commercial real estate loan portfolio;estate;

 

the earning capacity of our borrowers;

 

fluctuation in the value of our investment securities;

competition from other banks, financial institutions and wealth and investment management firms and our ability to retain our clients;

 

our inability to identify and address potential conflicts of business;interest;

 

failureour ability to maintain effective internal control over financial reporting;

 

the accuracy of estimates and assumptions;

the development of an active, liquid market for the Series B preferred stock;

fluctuations in the market price of the Series B preferred stock;

 

our ability to raise additional capital;capital, particularly during times of stress;

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the soundness of other counterparty financial institutions and certain securities brokerage firms;

 

technological change in the banking, investment, brokerage and insurance industry;

 

our ability to protect against and manage fraudulent activity, breaches of our information security, and cybersecurity attacks;

 

our reliance on communications, information, operating and financial control systems technology and related services from third-party service providers;

 

natural disasters;disasters and epidemics and pandemics, such as the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the emerging Delta variant;

the effects of terrorism and efforts to combat it;

 

environmental liabilities;

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regulation of the financial services industry;

 

legislative changes or the adoption of tax reform policies;

 

political instability and changes in tariffs and trade barriers;

 

compliance with laws and regulations, supervisory actions, the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (the “Dodd-Frank Act”), the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief and Consumer Protection Act (“EGRRCPA”), capital requirements;requirements, the Bank Secrecy Act, anti-money laundering laws, consumer laws, and other statutes and regulations;

 

regulation of broker-dealers and investment advisors;

 

the enactment of regulations relating to privacy, information security and data protection;

 

legal and regulatory examinations, proceedings, investigations and inquiries, fines and sanctions;

 

future issuances of preferred stock or debt securities and its impact on the development of an active, liquid market for our commonSeries B preferred stock;

 

fluctuations in the market price of our common stock;ability to manage our existing and future preferred stock and indebtedness;

 

our ability to pay dividends;

the continuation of securities analysts coverage of the company;

our management and board of directors have significant control over our business;

 

risks related to being a “controlled company” under NASDAQ rules; and

 

the costs and expenses of being a public company.company; and

changes in the laws, rules, regulations, interpretations or policies relating to financial institutions, accounting, tax, trade, monetary and fiscal matters, including the policies of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (“Federal Reserve”) and as a result of initiatives of the Biden administration.

 

You should not place undue reliance on any such forward-looking statements. Any forward-looking statement reflects only information known to us as of the date on which it is made and we do not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement or statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date on which such statement is made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events, except as required by law. New factors emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for us to predict which will arise. In addition, we cannot assess the impact of each factor on our business or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement.

 

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Other Available Information

We file or furnish with the SEC annual reports on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K and other reports required by Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Exchange Act. Electronic copies of our SEC filings are available to the public at the SEC’s website at https://www.sec.gov. In addition, our annual reports on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K, proxy statements and other reports required by Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Exchange Act are available through our website, www.t.financial, as soon as reasonably practicable after we electronically file such material with, or furnish it to, the SEC.

The Company routinely posts important information for investors on its website, www.t.financial. The Company intends to use its website as a means of disclosing material non-public information and for complying with its disclosure obligations under SEC Regulation FD (Fair Disclosure). Accordingly, investors should monitor the Company’s website, in addition to following the Company’s press releases, SEC filings, public conference calls, presentations and webcasts.

Our website and the information contained on or accessible through our website is not incorporated by reference into, and is not a part of, this Form 10-Q.

COVID-19 Update

 

The Company continues to actively monitor developments related to the COVID-19 pandemic including the progress of COVID-19 vaccines, the emergence of the so-called Delta variant (or any other variants of COVID-19), the effects of the CARES Act and itsthe American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 and the prospects for additional fiscal stimulus programs; however, the extent to which each will impact our operations and financial results in 2021 remains uncertain.

The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, which was signed into law on December 27, 2020, authorized additional funds under the Company’s business, customers, employees, vendors, and service providers. ThroughCARES Act for the third quarterorigination of 2020,PPP loans by financial institutions with a term of five years from the most notable financial impactfunding date. The Bank funded 694 PPP loans, for $66.2 million related to the Company’s resultssecond round of operations continues toPPP. As of September 30, 2021, the Bank had $49.2 million of total outstanding PPP loans in its loan portfolio. Management believes that the majority of these PPP loans will ultimately be forgiven by the buildingSBA or repaid in accordance with the terms of the allowance for loan losses, primarily as a result of continued deterioration in macroeconomic variables such as unemployment, which are incorporated into our economic forecasts utilized to calculate our allowance for loan losses. SeePPP over the section captioned “Allowance for Loan Losses” included elsewhere in this discussion for further analysis of the provision for loan losses.coming quarters.

 

In additionWhile all industries could experience adverse effects related to the effect on our allowance for loan losses, the COVID-19 pandemic, the loan portfolio includes customers in industries such as dental, travel, hotel, leisure, retail, convenience store, restaurant and entertainment, which industries have all been adversely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. While the Company has resultednot experienced any material losses related to such industries in a significantthe portfolio, management recognizes that these industries may take longer to recover and continuing decrease in commercial activity throughout the State of Texas as well as nationally, which has or may have the following impacts on the Company:

Our customers and vendors, both businesses and individuals, may be unable to meet existing payment or other obligations to us, including service obligations.

Our support of customers impacted by the economic downturn through payment deferrals and extensions, combined with the potential for further decreases in the value of the Company’s client assets under management and the possibility of sustained decreases in trading activity in certain of our brokerage business segments, will decrease our net interest income, and our advisory and brokerage revenues.

Under the CARES Act, as an SBA Preferred Lender, the Bank funded approximately 922 loans, for approximately $98.3 million in funding under the PPP.

Pressure on consumers and the creation of uncertainty has impacted the creditworthiness of potential and current borrowers. These adverse effects correlate with deteriorating economic conditions (such as the unemployment rate), which, in turn, are likely to negatively impact our borrowers' creditworthiness and therefore our ability to make loans in the future.

The needs of a remote workforce have required adjustments to our hardware and applications, including upgrades to our internal systems to alleviate difficulties working remotely in certain business segments

The Company is also monitoring the activities of its vendors and other third-party service providers to mitigate risk associated with any potential service disruptions due to COVID-19 and its economic effects.

The Company continues to monitor these customers closely. The commercial credit area continues to communicate regularly with the borrowers and reviewmonitors their activity closely. This information is used to analyze the evolving risksperformance of these loans and developmentsto anticipate any potential issues that these loans may develop so that risk ratings may be appropriately adjusted in a timely manner. At September 30, 2021, there were six loans in COVID-19-related deferment with an aggregate outstanding balance of approximately $10.3 million. At December 31, 2020, there were 11 loans in the COVID-19-related deferment with an aggregate outstanding balance of approximately $4.3 million. The increase in the amount of loans with COVID-19-related deferrals is primarily in the SBA segment of the Bank’s loan portfolio.

For more information on the COVID-19 pandemic. The duration and scope of the disruptions duepandemic, see “Recent Developments Related to the pandemicCOVID-19 Pandemic” in Item 7., “Management’s Discussion and their impact on the Company, its internal operations, including personnel on which we rely,Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,” and Item 1A., “Risk Factors,” in our customers and the areas in which they operate, and the wider economy remain uncertain. See our Risk Factors in Part II, Item 1A of this2020 Form 10-Q.10-K.

 

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The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Company for the periods covered by this Form 10-Q areis detailed in each applicable section of “Management's“Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” included below.

 

General

 

We are a financial holding company headquartered in Dallas, Texas. We provide a wide array of financial products and services including banking, trust, investment advisory, securities brokerage, factoring, third party administration, recordkeeping and insurance to individuals, small businesses and institutions in all 50 states.

 

The following discussion and analysis presents our consolidated financial condition as of September 30, 20202021 and December 31, 2019,2020, and our consolidated results of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 20202021 and 2019.2020. The discussion should be read in conjunction with our financial statements and the notes related thereto in this Form 10-Q and in the audited financial statements in our 2020 Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 31, 2020.10-K.

 

On May 13, 2019, we completed a merger with Tectonic Holdings, through which we expanded our financial services to include investment advisory, securities brokerage and insurance services. Pursuant to the Tectonic Merger Agreement, dated March 28, 2019, by and between the Company and Tectonic Holdings, Tectonic Holdings merged with and into the Company, with the Company as the surviving institution. Immediately after the completion

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Following the Tectonic Merger, weWe operate through four main direct and indirect subsidiaries: (i) TBI,T Bancshares, Inc. (“TBI”), which was incorporated under the laws of the State of Texas on December 23, 2002 to serve as the bank holding company for theT Bank, N.A. a national banking association (the “Bank”), (ii) Sanders Morris Harris LLC (“Sanders Morris”), a registered broker-dealer with FINRA,the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”), and registered investment advisor with the SEC, (iii) Tectonic Advisors, LLC (“Tectonic Advisors”), a registered investment advisor registered with the SEC focused generally on managing money for relatively large, affiliated institutions, and (iv) HWG Insurance Agency LLC (“HWG”), an insurance agency registered with the TDI.Texas Department of Insurance (“TDI”).

 

In January 2019, the Bank acquired Nolan, a TPA based in Overland Park, Kansas. Founded in 1979, Nolan provides clients with retirement plan design and administrative services, specializing in ministerial recordkeeping, administration, actuarial and design services for retirement plans of small businesses and professional practices. The addition of TPA services allows us to serve our clients more fully and to attract new clients to our trust platform. Please see Note 18, Nolan Acquisition, to the consolidated financial statements included in this Form 10-Q for more information.

The Company completed the underwritten initial public offering of its Series B preferred stock on May 14, 2019. In connection with the initial public offering, the Company issued and sold 1,725,000 shares of its Series B preferred stock, including 225,000 shares sold pursuant to the underwriters’ full exercise of their option to purchase additional shares, at an offering price of $10.00 per share, for aggregate gross proceeds of $17.25 million before deducting underwriting discounts and offering expenses, and aggregate net proceeds of $15.5 million after deducting underwriting discounts and offering expenses.

Prior to the Tectonic Merger, Sanders Morris and Tectonic Advisors were wholly owned subsidiaries of Tectonic Holdings, which was under common control with the Company. The Tectonic Merger has been accounted for as a combination of businesses under common control in accordance with Topic 805. Under Topic 805, all the assets and liabilities of Tectonic Holdings are carried over to the books of the Company at their then current carrying amounts, and the consolidated financial statements have been retrospectively adjusted to reflect the acquisition of Sanders Morris, HWG and Tectonic Advisors for all periods subsequent to the earliest date at which the entities were under common control, May 15, 2017. All intercompany transactions and balances are eliminated in consolidation.

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

 

We prepare consolidated financial statements based on GAAPaccounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”) and to customary practices within the financial services industry. These policies, in certain areas, require management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes. While we base estimates on historical experience, current information and other factors deemed to be relevant, actual results could differ from those estimates.

 

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We consider accounting estimates to be critical to reported financial results if (i) the accounting estimate requires management to make assumptions about matters that are highly uncertain at the time we make the accounting estimate and (ii) different estimates that management reasonably could have used for the accounting estimate in the current period, or changes in the accounting estimate that are reasonably likely to occur from period to period, could have a material impact on the financial statements.

Accounting policies related to the allowance for loan losses are considered to be critical as these policies involve considerable subjective judgment and estimation by management. Management has adopted a methodology to properly analyze and determine an adequate loan loss allowance, which includes allowance allocations calculated in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 310, Receivables, and allowance allocations calculated in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 450, Contingencies. The analysis is based on sound, reliable and well documented information and is designed to support an allowance that is adequate to absorb all estimated incurred losses in our loan portfolio. Relevant available information includes historical credit loss experience, current conditions and reasonable and supportable forecasts. While historical credit loss experience provides the basis for the estimation of expected credit losses, adjustments to historical loss information may be made for differences in current portfolio-specific risk characteristics, environmental conditions or other relevant factors. While management utilizes its best judgment and information available, the ultimate adequacy of our allowance accounts is dependent upon a variety of factors beyond our control, including the performance of our portfolios, the economy, changes in interest rates and the view of the regulatory authorities toward classification of assets. Refer to the 2020 Form 10-K for additional information regarding critical accounting policies.

 

Performance Summary

 

Net income available to common shareholders increased $1.6$2.3 million, or 164.8%89.7%, to $4.8 million for the three months ended September 30, 2021, compared to $2.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2020, compared to $948,0002020. Earnings per diluted common share were $0.65 and $0.38 for the three months ended September 30, 2019. Earnings per diluted common share was $0.382021 and $0.14 for the three months ended September 30, 2020, and 2019, respectively. Net income available to common shareholders increased $1.3$5.8 million, or 26.8%92.0%, to $12.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2021, compared to $6.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2020, compared to $4.9 million2020. Earnings per diluted common share was $1.74 and $0.95 for the nine months ended September 30, 2019. Earnings per diluted common share2021 and 2020, respectively. The increase in earnings was $0.95primarily due to increased revenue in the Banking and $0.75 for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively.Other Financial Services segments.

 

Our accounting and reporting policies conform to generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (“GAAP”)GAAP and the prevailing practices in the banking industry. However, this Form 10-Q contains financial information determined by methods other than in accordance with GAAP, which includes return on average tangible common equity. We calculate return on average tangible common equity as net income available to common shareholders (net income less dividends paid on preferred stock) divided by average tangible common equity. We calculate average tangible common equity as average shareholders’ equity less average goodwill, average core deposit intangible and average preferred stock. The most directly comparable GAAP financial measure for tangible common equity is average total shareholders’ equity. We believe these non-GAAP measures and ratios, when taken together with the corresponding GAAP measures and ratios, provide meaningful supplemental information regarding our performance. We believe investors benefit from referring to these non-GAAP measures and ratios in assessing our operating results and related trends, and when planning and forecasting future periods. However, these non-GAAP measures and ratios should be considered in addition to, and not as a substitute for or preferable to, measures and ratios prepared in accordance with GAAP.

 

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For the three months ended September 30, 2020,2021, annual return on average assets was 2.27%3.61%, compared to 1.56%2.27% for the same period in the prior year, and annual return on average tangible common equity was 39.22%60.94%, compared to 18.80%39.22% for the same period in the prior year. For the nine months ended September 30, 2020,2021, annual return on average assets was 2.15%3.23%, compared to 2.34%2.15% for the nine months ended September 30, 2019,same period in the prior year, and annual return on average tangible common equity was 35.36%49.58%, compared to 34.88%35.36% for the same period in the prior year. The higher annual return ratios for the three months ended September 30, 2020, and the higher annual return on average tangible common equity for the nine months ended September 30, 2020, were primarily2021 was due to increasesan increase in income which outpaced the increases in average assets and average tangible common equity compared to the same periodsperiod in the prior year. The lower annual return on average assets for the nine months ended September 30, 2020, was the result of an increase in average assets which outstripped the increase in income compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2020. The growth in average tangible common equity between the two periods is primarily related to earnings, net of preferred dividends paid, from September 30, 20192020 to September 30, 2020.2021. The growth in average assets is primarily attributable to growth in average interest-bearing deposits duringloans and to assets acquired from the nine months ended September 30, 2020 to increase liquidity in anticipationCompany’s acquisition of funding the PPP loans discussed in the “COVID-19 Update” section.Integra Funding Solutions, LLC, a Texas limited liability company (“Integra”), on July 1, 2021.

 

The following table presents non-GAAP reconciliations of annual return on average tangible common equity:

(Dollars in thousands)

 

As of and
for the
Three Months Ended

September 30, 2020

  

As of and
for the
Three Months Ended

September 30, 2019

  

As of and

for the

Nine Months Ended

September 30, 2020

  

As of and

for the

Nine Months Ended

September 30, 2019

 

Income available to common shareholders

 $2,510  $948  $6,249  $4,929 
                 

Average shareholders’ equity

 $54,499  $49,250  $52,697  $44,400 

Less: average goodwill

  10,729   10,729   10,729   10,786 

Less: average core deposit intangible

  1,062   1,260   1,112   1,311 

Less: average preferred stock

  17,250   17,250   17,250   13,410 

Average tangible common equity

 $25,458  $20,011  $23,606  $18,893 

Annual return on average tangible common equity

  39.22

%

  18.80

%

  35.36

%

  34.88

%

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

As of and
for the
Three Months

Ended September 30, 2021

  

As of and
for the
Three Months

Ended September 30, 2020

  

As of and

for the

Nine Months

Ended September 30, 2021

  

As of and

for the

Nine Months

Ended September 30, 2020

 

Income available to common shareholders

 $4,761  $2,510  $12,000  $6,249 
                 

Average shareholders’ equity

 $70,546  $54,499  $64,856  $52,697 

Less: average goodwill

  21,440   10,729   14,339   10,729 

Less: average core deposit intangible

  861   1,062   910   1,112 

Less: average preferred stock

  17,250   17,250   17,250   17,250 

Average tangible common equity

 $30,995  $25,458  $32,357  $23,606 

Annual return on average tangible common equity

  60.94

%

  39.22

%

  49.58

%

  35.36

%

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Total assets grew by $151.2$61.2 million, or 41.4%11.9%, to $516.3$574.6 million as of September 30, 20202021 from $365.1$513.4 million as of December 31, 2019.2020. This increase was primarily due to an increase in ourincluded the addition of $39.0 million of factored receivables and $10.7 million for goodwill, both resulting from the acquisition of Integra on July 1, 2021, along with increases of $25.2 million for non-PPP SBA loans, net of allowance for loan losses, $10.9 million for loans held for sale, $14.0 million for investments, and $2.0 million for cash and due from banks. The increases were partly offset by decreases of $109.5$33.3 million or 37.8%, to $399.2for PPP loans, $4.9 million as of September 30, 2020, from $289.7 million as of December 31, 2019, due primarily to loans originated under the SBA’s PPP program, and an increase infor interest-bearing deposits, at the Bank from purchases of certificates of deposit in the wholesale market.and $2.8 million for other assets. Substantially all loans outside of those made under the SBA’s PPP program are secured by specific collateral, including business assets, consumer assets, and commercial real estate. We anticipate that as the majority of PPP loans are forgiven or paid off, which we believe will occur principally over the next ninethree to six months, and as customers spend down their PPP funds, this will result in a reduction in both loans and deposits.borrowings.

 

Shareholders’ equity increased $6.4$21.9 million, or 12.6%36.5%, to $56.9$81.9 million as of September 30, 2020,2021, from $50.5$60.0 million as of December 31, 2019.2020. See analysis of shareholders’ equity in the section captioned “Capital Resources and Regulatory Capital Requirements” included elsewhere in this discussion.

 

Results of Operations for the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30,, 2020 2021 and 20192020

 

Details of the changes in the various components of net income are discussed below.

 

Net Interest Income

 

Net interest income is the difference between interest income on interest-earning assets, such as loans, investment securities, and interest-bearing cash, and interest expense on interest-bearing liabilities, such as deposits and borrowings. Changes in net interest income result from changes in volume and spread, and are reflected in the net interest margin, as well as changes in average interest rates. Volume refers to the average dollar level of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities. Spread refers to the difference between the average yield on interest-earning assets and the average cost of interest-bearing liabilities. Margin refers to net interest income divided by average interest-earning assets, and is influenced by the level and relative mix of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities.

 

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The Federal Reserve influences the general market rates of interest, including the deposit and loan rates offered by many financial institutions. The effective federal funds rate decreased 150 basis points during March 2020 (50 basis points on March 3, 2020 and 100 basis points on March 15, 2020) to zero to 0.25%, where it remained through September 30, 2021.

The following tables presentspresent the changes in net interest income and identifiesidentify the changes due to differences in the average volume of interest-earning assets and interest–bearing liabilities and the changes due to changes in the average interest rate on those assets and liabilities.  The changes in net interest income due to changes in both average volume and average interest rate have been allocated to the average volume change or the average interest rate change in proportion to the absolute amounts of the change in each.

 

Three Months Ended September 30, 20202021 and 20192020

 

  

Three Months Ended

September 30, 2020 vs. September 30, 2019

 
  

Increase (Decrease) Due to Change in

 

(In thousands)

 

Rate

  

Average

Volume

  

Total

 

Interest-bearing deposits and federal funds sold

 $(55

)

 $8  $(47

)

Securities

  (19

)

  22   3 

Loans, net of unearned discount (1)

  (918

)

  1,586   668 

Total earning assets

  (992

)

  1,616   624 
             

Savings and interest-bearing demand

  (2

)

  2   - 

Money market deposit accounts

  (173

)

  59   (114

)

Time deposits

  (374

)

  137   (237

)

FHLB and other borrowings

  (92

)

  31   (61

)

Subordinated notes

  1   (1

)

  - 

Total interest-bearing liabilities

  (640

)

  228   (412

)

             

Changes in net interest income

 $(352

)

 $1,388  $1,036 
  

Three Months Ended

 
  

September 30, 2021 vs September 30, 2020

 
  

Increase (Decrease) Due to Change in

 

(In thousands)

 

Rate

  

Average

Volume 

  Total  

Interest-bearing deposits and federal funds sold

 $6  $(5

)

 $1 

Securities

  10   94   104 

Loans, net of unearned discount (1)

  2,592   777   3,369 

Total earning assets

  2,608   866   3,474 
             

Savings and interest-bearing demand

  -   3   3 

Money market deposit accounts

  (3

)

  12   9 

Time deposits

  (324

)

  (42

)

  (366

)

FHLB and other borrowings

  3   14   17 

Subordinated notes

  15   1   16 

Total interest-bearing liabilities

  (309

)

  (12

)

  (321

)

             

Changes in net interest income

 $2,917  $878  $3,795 

 

 

(1)

Average loans include non-accrual.

 

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Net interest income increased $1.0$3.8 million, or 34.1%92.7%, from $3.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 2019, to $4.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2020.2020 to $7.9 million for the three months ended September 30, 2021. Net interest margin for the three months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020 was 5.98% and 2019 was 3.37% and 3.81%, a decreaserespectively, an increase of 44261 basis points. The increase in net interest income and margin was primarily due to anthe increase in interest-earning assets attributable to the average volumefactored receivables acquired in the Integra acquisition, and the timing of loans andrecognition of PPP-related SBA fees. Other changes included a decrease in average rates paid on interest-bearing deposits and borrowings, partly offset by a decrease in average yields on earning assets and increase in average volume of interest-bearing deposits which were replaced by non-interest-bearing deposits and Paycheck Protection Program Liquidity Facility (“PPPLF”) borrowings. Additionally, declines in yields were impacted by $98.3 million of SBA PPP loans originated for the year with a rate of 1.00%.

 

The average volume of loansinterest-earning assets increased $128.5$41.4 million, or 45.1%8.6%, from $285.2$480.8 million for the three months ended September 30, 20192020 to $522.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2021. The average volume of loans increased $40.7 million, or 9.9%, from $413.7 million for the three months ended September 30, 2020 and the average yield for loans decreased 128 basis points from 6.22%to $454.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2019 to2021. The increase in the average volume of loans included increases of $39.4 million for organic loan growth and $33.1 million for factored receivables purchased during the three months ended September 30, 2021, partly offset by $32.1 million decrease of PPP loans. The average yield for loans increased 249 basis points from 4.94% for the three months ended September 30, 2020.2020 to 7.43% for the three months ended September 30, 2021.

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The increase in the average yield was the result of interest income recorded for the PPP loans account forand the factored receivables. In April 2020, we began originating loans to qualified small businesses under the PPP administered by the SBA under the provisions of the CARES Act. In 2020, we funded $98.3 million of PPP loans, all during the average volume increase. The changes compared tosecond quarter of 2020. As of September 30, 2021, approximately $97.3 million of the PPP loans originated in 2020 have been forgiven by the SBA and were paid off or repaid by the borrower. During the nine months ended September 30, 2021, we funded an additional $66.2 million of PPP loans, of which $17.9 million have been forgiven by the SBA and were paid off or repaid by the borrower. Total outstanding PPP loans were $49.2 million as of September 30, 2021. During the three months ended September 30, 2021, we recognized $1.3 million in PPP loan related deferred fees (net of amortization of related deferred origination costs) as a yield adjustment and this amount is included in interest income on loans. This was an increase of $686,000 from the same period in the prior year have been impacted by the recent short-term interest rate cuts and the interest rate that the PPP loans carry of 1.00%, as well as the timing of recognition of the related SBA loan fees, and increased liquidity on the balance sheet. See Paycheck Protection Loans under Loan Portfolio Composition within the discussion of our financial position below for more information. The Company expects to see continued volatility in the economic markets and government responses to these changes asyear. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. These changing conditions and governmental responses could have impactsinclusion of these net fees in interest income, the average yield on PPP loans was 8.5% during the three months ended September 30, 2021. For the balance sheetof PPP loans outstanding as of September 30, 2021, we expect to recognize additional PPP loan related deferred fees (net of deferred origination costs) totaling approximately $868,000, as a yield adjustment over the remaining expected lives of these loans, with the majority being recognized during the fourth quarter of 2021 and first quarter of 2022. During the three months ended September 30, 2021, we recognized $2.5 million of interest income statementrelated to the factored receivables purchased, with an average yield of 29.0%. Of this amount, $492,000 was related to the discount applicable to the fair value of the Company forfactored receivables purchased. Without this discount, the remainder of the year.average yield was 23.2%.

 

AverageThe average volume of interest-bearing depositsliabilities increased $99.1$15.9 million, or 43.9%4.1%, from $225.5$391.8 million for the three months ended September 30, 2019,2020 to $324.6$407.7 million for the three months ended September 30, 2020,2021. The average volume of interest-bearing deposits slightly decreased $101,000, and the average interest rate paid on interest-bearing deposits decreased 11443 basis points from 2.33% for the three months ended September 30, 2019 to 1.19% for the three months ended September 30, 2020.2020 to 0.76% for the three months ended September 30, 2021. The average volume of non-interest bearing deposits increased $24.1 million, or 43.5%, from $55.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2020 to $79.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2021. The average cost of deposits during the three months ended September 30, 20202021 was impacted by decreases in interest rates paid on money market and time deposits as a result of the aforementioned decrease in market interest rates. The average volume of FHLB and other borrowings increased $16.0 million, or 28.9%, from $55.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2020 to $71.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2021, consisting entirely of funding from the PPPLF, at an interest rate of 0.35%, used to fund the PPP loans. There were no borrowings from the FHLB for the three months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020. 

Nine Months Ended September 30, 20202021 and 20192020

 

  

Nine Months Ended

September 30, 2020 vs. September 30, 2019

 
  

Increase (Decrease) Due to Change in

 

(In thousands)

 

Rate

  

Average

Volume

  

Total

 

Interest-bearing deposits and federal funds sold

 $(189

)

 $69  $(120

)

Securities

  55   56   111 

Loans, net of unearned discount (1)

  (1,949

)

  3,848   1,899 

Total earning assets

  (2,083

)

  3,973   1,890 
             

Savings and interest-bearing demand

  (2

)

  6   4 

Money market deposit accounts

  (413

)

  162   (251

)

Time deposits

  (767

)

  790   23 

FHLB and other borrowings

  (204

)

  57   (147

)

Subordinated notes

  (1

)

  -   (1

)

Total interest-bearing liabilities

  (1,387

)

  1,015   (372

)

             

Changes in net interest income

 $(696

)

 $2,958  $2,262 
  

Nine Months Ended

 
  

September 30, 2021 vs September 30, 2020

 
  

Increase (Decrease) Due to Change in

 

(In thousands)

 

Rate

  

Average

Volume 

  

Total

 

Interest-bearing deposits and federal funds sold

 $(49

)

 $(10

)

 $(59

)

Securities

  (192

)

  127   (65

)

Loans, net of unearned discount (1)

  2,527   3,762   6,289 

Total earning assets

  2,286   3,879   6,165 
             

Savings and interest-bearing demand

  (7

)

  8   1 

Money market deposit accounts

  (151

)

  61   (90

)

Time deposits

  (1,214

)

  (274

)

  (1,488

)

FHLB and other borrowings

  (14

)

  150   136 

Subordinated notes

  -   -   - 

Total interest-bearing liabilities

  (1,386

)

  (55

)

  (1,441

)

             

Changes in net interest income

 $3,672  $3,934  $7,606 

 

 

(1)

Average loans include non-accrual.

 

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Net interest income increased $2.3$7.6 million, or 26.4%69.1%, from $8.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2019, to $11.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2020.2020 to $18.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2021. Net interest margin for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020 was 4.87% and 2019 was 3.37% and 3.89%, respectively, a decreasean increase of 52150 basis points. The increase in net interest income and margin was primarily due to anthe increase in interest-earning assets attributable to the average volumefactored receivables acquired in the Integra acquisition, and the timing of loans andrecognition of PPP-related SBA fees. Other changes included a decrease in average rates paid on interest-bearing deposits and borrowings, partly offset by a decrease in average yields on earning assets and increase in average volume of interest-bearing deposits which were replaced by non-interest-bearing deposits and Paycheck Protection Program Liquidity Facility (“PPPLF”) borrowings. The Company expects to see continued volatility in the economic markets and government responses to the COVID-19 pandemic.

 

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The average volume of loansinterest-earning assets increased $97.3$75.6 million, or 36.7%17.4%, from $265.5$434.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2019,2020 to $509.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2021. The average volume of loans increased $80.3 million, or 22.1%, from $362.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 and the average yield for loans decreased 99 basis points from 6.28%to $443.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 to2021. The increase in the average volume of loans included increases of $35.4 million for organic loan growth, $33.8 million increase of PPP loans, and also the acquired portfolio at July 1, 2021 of $11.2 million for factored receivables purchased during the three months ended September 30, 2021. The average yield for loans increased 94 basis points from 5.29% for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 to 6.23% for the nine months ended September 30, 2021. In April 2020, we began originating loans to qualified small businesses under the PPP administered by the SBA under the provisions of the CARES Act. See discussion above in the three months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020. The changes compared toDuring the nine months ended September 30, 2021, we recognized $4.1 million in PPP loan related deferred fees (net of amortization of related deferred origination costs) as a yield adjustment and this amount is included in interest income on loans. This was an increase of $3.5 million from the same period in the prior year have been impacted by the recent short-term interest rate cuts and increased liquidity on the balance sheet. The Company expects to see continued volatility in the economic markets and government responses to these changes asyear. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. These changing conditions and governmental responses could have impactsinclusion of these net fees in interest income, the average yield on PPP loans was 7.2% during the balance sheet andnine months ended September 30, 2021. During the nine months ended September 30, 2021, we recognized $2.5 million of interest income statementrelated to the factored receivables purchased, with an average yield of 29.0%. Of this amount, $492,000 was related to the discount applicable to the fair value of the Company forfactored receivables purchased. Without this discount, the remainder of the year.average yield was 23.2%.

 

AverageThe average volume of interest-bearing depositsliabilities increased $94.9$47.4 million, or 43.5%13.4%, from $218.1$353.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2019,2020 to $401.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2021. The average volume of interest-bearing deposits decreased $6.2 million, or 2.0%, from $313.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 to $306.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2021, and the average interest rate paid on interest-bearing deposits decreased 7866 basis points from 2.25% for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 to 1.47% for the nine months ended September 30, 2020.2020 to 0.81% for the nine months ended September 30, 2021. The average volume of non-interest bearing deposits increased $20.9 million, or 43.1%, from $43.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 to $69.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2021. The average cost of deposits during the nine months ended September 30, 20202021 was impacted by decreases in interest rates paid on money market and time deposits as a result of the aforementioned decrease in market interest rates. The average volume of FHLB and other borrowings increased $53.7 million, or 185.8%, from $28.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 to $82.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2021, consisting mostly of funding from the PPPLF, at an interest rate of 0.35%, used to fund the PPP loans. The average cost of FHLB and other borrowings decreased 7 basis points from 0.44% for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 to 0.37% for the nine months ended September 30, 2021.

 

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The following table sets forth our average balances of assets, liabilities and shareholders’ equity, in addition to the major components of net interest income and our net interest margin, for the three months ended September 30, 20202021 and 2019.2020.

 

  

Three Months Ended September 30,

 
  

2020

  

2019

 

(In thousands, except percentages)

 

Average

Balance

  

Interest

  

Average

Yield

  

Average

Balance

  

Interest

  

Average

Yield

 

Assets

                        

Interest-bearing deposits and federal funds sold

 $43,532  $11   0.10

%

 $10,492  $58   2.19

%

Securities

  23,579   160   2.70   20,259   157   3.07 

Loans, net of unearned discount (1)

  413,661   5,139   4.94   285,224   4,471   6.22 

Total earning assets

  480,772   5,310   4.39   315,975   4,686   5.88 

Cash and other assets

  29,252           27,022         

Allowance for loan losses

  (2,553

)

          (1,077

)

        

Total assets

 $507,471          $341,920         

Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity

                        

Savings and interest-bearing demand

 $10,372   7   0.27

%

 $7,440   7   0.37

%

Money market deposit accounts

  111,808   105   0.37   48,440   219   1.79 

Time deposits

  202,384   861   1.69   169,623   1,098   2.57 

Total interest-bearing deposits

  324,564   973   1.19   225,503   1,324   2.33 

FHLB and other borrowings

  55,230   45   0.32   17,554   106   2.40 

Subordinated notes

  12,000   219   7.26   12,000   219   7.24 

Total interest-bearing liabilities

  391,794   1,237   1.26   255,057   1,649   2.57 

Non-interest-bearing deposits

  55,388           31,270         

Other liabilities

  5,790           6,343         

Total liabilities

  452,972           292,670         

Shareholders’ equity

  54,499           49,250         

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

 $507,471          $341,920         
                         

Net interest income

     $4,073          $3,037     

Net interest spread

          3.13

%

          3.31

%

Net interest margin

          3.37

%

          3.81

%

  

Three Months Ended September 30,

 
  

2021

  

2020

 

(In thousands, except percentages)

 

Average

Balance

  

Interest

  

Average

Yield

  

Average

Balance

  

Interest

  

Average

Yield

 

Assets

                        

Interest-bearing deposits and federal funds sold

 $31,343  $12   0.15

%

 $43,532  $11   0.10

%

Securities

  36,428   264   2.88   23,579   160   2.70 

Loans, net of unearned discount (1)

  454,407   8,508   7.43   413,661   5,139   4.94 

Total earning assets

  522,178   8,784   6.67   480,772   5,310   4.39 

Cash and other assets

  47,760           29,252         

Allowance for loan losses

  (3,331

)

          (2,553

)

        

Total assets

 $566,607          $507,471         

Liabilities and Shareholders Equity

                        

Savings and interest-bearing demand

 $14,443   10   0.27

%

 $10,372   7   0.27

%

Money market deposit accounts

  124,259   114   0.36   111,808   105   0.37 

Time deposits

  185,761   495   1.06   202,384   861   1.69 

Total interest-bearing deposits

  324,463   619   0.76   324,564   973   1.19 

FHLB and other borrowings

  71,216   78   0.43   55,230   45   0.32 

Subordinated notes

  12,000   219   7.24   12,000   219   7.26 

Total interest-bearing liabilities

  407,679   916   0.89   391,794   1,237   1.26 

Non-interest-bearing deposits

  79,533           55,388         

Other liabilities

  8,849           5,790         

Total liabilities

  496,061           452,972         

Shareholders’ equity

  70,546           54,499         

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

 $566,607          $507,471         
                         

Net interest income

     $7,868          $4,073     

Net interest spread

          5.78

%

          3.13

%

Net interest margin

          5.98

%

          3.37

%

 

 

(1)

Includes non-accrual loans.

 

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The following table sets forth our average balances of assets, liabilities and shareholders’ equity, in addition to the major components of net interest income and our net interest margin, for the nine months ended September 30, 20202021 and 2019.2020.

 

  

Nine Months Ended September 30,

 
  

2020

  

2019

 

(In thousands, except percentages)

 

Average

Balance

  

Interest

  

Average

Yield

  

Average

Balance

  

Interest

  

Average

Yield

 

Assets

                        

Interest-bearing deposits and federal funds sold

 $48,141  $93   0.26

%

 $12,031  $213   2.37

%

Securities

  23,243   682   3.92   21,303   571   3.58 

Loans, net of unearned discount (1)

  362,806   14,374   5.29   265,472   12,475   6.28 

Total earning assets

  434,190   15,149   4.66   298,806   13,259   5.93 

Cash and other assets

  29,302           29,926         

Allowance for loan losses

  (2,066

)

          (970

)

        

Total assets

 $461,426          $327,762         

Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity

                        

Savings and interest-bearing demand

 $9,890   25   0.34

%

 $7,370   21   0.38

%

Money market deposit accounts

  92,312   402   0.58   55,237   653   1.58 

Time deposits

  210,776   3,017   1.91   155,519   2,994   2.57 

Total interest-bearing deposits

  312,978   3,444   1.47   218,126   3,668   2.25 

FHLB and other borrowings

  28,935   95   0.44   11,486   242   2.82 

Subordinated notes

  12,000   656   7.30   12,000   657   7.32 

Total interest-bearing liabilities

  353,913   4,195   1.58   241,612   4,567   2.53 

Non-interest-bearing deposits

  48,441           35,754         

Other liabilities

  6,375           5,996         

Total liabilities

  408,729           283,362         

Shareholders’ equity

  52,697           44,400         

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

 $461,426          $327,762         
                         

Net interest income

     $10,954          $8,692     

Net interest spread

          3.08

%

          3.41

%

Net interest margin

          3.37

%

          3.89

%

  

Nine Months Ended September 30,

 
  

2021

  

2020

 

(In thousands, except percentages)

 

Average

Balance

  

Interest

  

Average

Yield

  

Average

Balance

  

Interest

  

Average

Yield

 

Assets

                        

Interest-bearing deposits and federal funds sold

 $37,451  $34   0.12

%

 $48,141  $93   0.26

%

Securities

  29,227   617   2.82   23,243   682   3.92 

Loans, net of unearned discount (1)

  443,128   20,663   6.23   362,806   14,374   5.29 

Total earning assets

  509,806   21,314   5.59   434,190   15,149   4.66 

Cash and other assets

  37,866           29,302         

Allowance for loan losses

  (3,158

)

          (2,066

)

        

Total assets

 $544,514          $461,426         

Liabilities and Shareholders Equity

                        

Savings and interest-bearing demand

 $13,977   26   0.25

%

 $9,890   25   0.34

%

Money market deposit accounts

  114,542   312   0.36   92,312   402   0.58 

Time deposits

  178,275   1,529   1.15   210,776   3,017   1.91 

Total interest-bearing deposits

  306,794   1,867   0.81   312,978   3,444   1.47 

FHLB and other borrowings

  82,555   231   0.37   28,935   95   0.44 

Subordinated notes

  12,000   656   7.31   12,000   656   7.30 

Total interest-bearing liabilities

  401,349   2,754   0.92   353,913   4,195   1.58 

Non-interest-bearing deposits

  69,340           48,441         

Other liabilities

  8,969           6,375         

Total liabilities

  479,658           408,729         

Shareholders’ equity

  64,856           52,697         

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

 $544,514          $461,426         
                         

Net interest income

     $18,560          $10,954     

Net interest spread

          4.67

%

          3.08

%

Net interest margin

          4.87

%

          3.37

%

 

 

(1)

Includes non-accrual loans.

 

Provision for Loan Losses

 

For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021, the provision for loan losses totaled $641,000 and $1.2 million, respectively, compared to $445,000 and $1.7 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, respectively. The provision of $641,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2021 was for the factored receivables purchased in the Integra acquisition. We determined a provision for loan losses that we consider sufficient to maintain an allowance to absorb probable losses inherent in our portfolio as of the balance sheet date.

For additional information concerning this determination, see the section captioned “Allowance for Loan Losses” elsewhere in this discussion.

For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, the provision for loan losses totaled $445,000 and $1.7 million, respectively, compared to $1.0 million and $1.5 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019, respectively. See the section captioned “Allowance for Loan Losses” included elsewhere in this discussion for further analysis of the provision for loan losses.

 

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Non-Interest Income

 

The components of non-interest income were as follows:

 

  

Three Months Ended

September 30,

  

Nine Months Ended

September 30,

 

(In thousands)

 

2020

  

2019

  

2020

  

2019

 

Trust income

 $1,391  $1,286  $3,863  $3,716 

Gain on sale of loans

  290   -   722   - 

Advisory income

  2,775   2,728   7,580   7,396 

Brokerage income

  1,387   2,820   5,248   7,776 

Service fees and other income

  1,809   898   4,769   3,632 

Rental income

  85   85   232   249 

Total

 $7,737  $7,817  $22,414  $22,769 
  

Three Months Ended 

September 30,

  

Nine Months Ended

September 30,

 

(In thousands)

 

2021

  

2020

  

2021

  

2020

 

Trust income

 $1,612  $1,391  $4,584  $3,863 

Gain on sale of loans

  -   290   101   722 

Advisory income

  3,532   2,775   9,825   7,580 

Brokerage income

  2,485   1,387   6,846   5,248 

Service fees and other income

  1,632   1,809   5,345   4,769 

Rental income

  88   85   264   232 

Total

 $9,349  $7,737  $26,965  $22,414 

 

Total non-interest income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 decreased $80,000,2021 increased $1.6 million, or 1.0%20.8%, and $355,000,$4.6 million, or 1.6%20.3%, respectively, compared to the same periods in the prior year, respectively.year. Material changes in the various components of non-interest income are discussed below.

 

Trust Income. Trust income is earned for trust services on the value of managed and non-managed assets held in custody. Volatility in the bond and equity markets impacts the market value of trust assets and the related fees. Trust income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 20202021 increased $105,000,$221,000, or 8.2%15.9%, and $147,000,increased $721,000, or 4.0%18.7%, respectively, compared to the same periods in the prior year. The increasesincrease in the fee income forbetween the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2020 is due to an increase in the average market value of the trust assets asduring the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021, compared to the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020. The expectation that the impacts of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic are largely known and that economic recovery has begun has increased market values of trust assets over those experienced during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, when the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic were uncertain, causing extreme volatility as markets reacted to each new development and in turn decreasing fees during the three and nine month periods in the prior year. The economic disruption caused byVolatility related to worse than expected or currently unexpected impacts and/or renewed fears of resurgent strains of the COVID-19 pandemic has increased market volatility, resulting in a decrease in trust assets, particularly during the second quarter of 2020, offset slightly by a recovery in the third quarter 2020. Continued volatility and the economic downturn relatedvirus potentially resistant to the COVID-19 pandemiccurrent vaccines could result in future net decreases in the average values of our assets held in custody, which may be sustained and could materially worsen, causing material decreasesand/or continued volatility in asset values, potentially decreasing our trust income.

 

Gain on sale of loans. Gain on sale of loans is generally gain on sales of the guaranteed portion of loans within our SBA loan portfolio. There were no loan sales, and consequently,was no gain on sale of loans forduring the three andmonths ended September 30, 2021, compared to $290,000 of gain during the same period in the prior year, resulting in a 100% decrease in gain on sale of loans between the two periods. Gain on sale of loans decreased $621,000, or 86.0%, for the nine months ended September 30, 2019.2021, compared to the same period in the prior year. Gain on sale of loans for the three and nine months ended September 30, 20202021 was $290,000 and $722,000, respectively,$101,000, resulting from the sale of $3.6 million and $9.8$1.1 million of SBA loans respectively.during the second quarter 2021.

 

Advisory income. Advisory fees are typically based on a percentage of the underlying average asset values for a given period, where each percentage point represents 100 basis points. These revenues are of a recurring nature, but are directly affected by increases and decreases in the values of the underlying assets. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020,2021, advisory income increased $47,000,$757,000, or 1.7%27.3%, and increased $184,000,$2.2 million, or 2.5%29.6%, respectively, compared to the same periods in the prior year. The increasesincrease in advisory income between the two periods areis due to increasesan increase in the average market value of the advisory assets during the three and nine months ended September 30, 20202021 as compared to the same periods in the prior year. Similar to our trust income, changes in the value of our assets under management will result in comparable changes in our advisory income. The expectation that the impacts of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic are largely known and that economic recovery has begun has increased market values of our advisory assets, whereas the economic disruption caused by the start of the COVID-19 pandemic hasduring the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 increased market volatility whichleading to lower advisory fees in the same periods in the prior year. Volatility related to currently unexpected impacts and/or resurgent strains of the COVID-19 virus potentially resistant to current vaccines could result in future net decreases toin the average values of our assets under management, which may be sustained, potentially decreasing our advisory income materially.income.

 

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Brokerage income. Brokerage revenues are generally based on a per share fee or commission to trade a share of a particular stock, bond or other security. In addition, brokerage revenues, in this context, include private placements, participation in syndication of public offerings, and certain other brokerage revenues, including interest earned on margin lending. Brokerage revenue is dependent on the volume of trading, and on private placement and syndication activity during the period, and in the case of margin lending, on interest rates. Brokerage income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 decreased $1.42021 increased $1.1 million, or 50.8%79.2%, and $2.5$1.6 million, or 32.5%30.4%, respectively, compared to the same periods in the prior year. The economic disruption related to the COVID-19 pandemic has led to a dramatic slowing of activity that began late in the first quarter 2020 and continued throughout the remainder of the year. This led to delays in the timing of private placements and syndicated public offerings, on which margins have historically been higher. Thisalong with volatility in the volume of general trading activity. Private offering and syndicated public offering activity may face a prolongedhas begun to recover as the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic are becoming better understood, however, economic uncertainty related to an uneven recovery materiallyor the potential for new variants of the COVID-19 virus could stall the recovery in private and syndicated public offering activity, and potentially in brokerage activity overall, decreasing brokerage income. During the first quarter of 2020, this effect was offset by a temporary increase in certain segments of trading activity which are typically done at lower margins. This increase was not sustained through the second and third quarters, during which these same segments saw material decreases in activity.

 

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The charttable below reflects a rollforward of our client assets, which includes both advisory and brokerage assets, as of September 30, 2020,2021 and December 31, 20192020, and the inflows and outflows and net market appreciation during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019.2021. Our brokerage and advisory assets experienced an increase of approximately $22.6 million, or 0.4%, during the three months ended September 30, 2021, related to positive net flows, which were partially offset by market depreciation, and increased $787.7 million, or 17.4%, during the nine months ended September 30, 2021, related to positive net flows and market appreciation.

 

(In thousands)

 

September 30, 2020

  

December 31, 2019

  

September 30, 2019

 

Advisory assets

            

Tectonic Advisors

 $2,131,022  $2,057,570  $2,005,916 

Sanders Morris

  543,522   560,820   444,665 

Total advisory assets

 $2,674,544  $2,618,390  $2,450,581 
             

Brokerage assets – Sanders Morris

 $1,364,048  $1,426,828  $1,659,665 
             

Total advisory and brokerage assets

 $4,038,592  $4,045,218  $4,110,246 

(In thousands)

 

Client Assets

 

As of December 31, 2020

 $4,524,376 

Client inflows

  519,177 

Client outflows

  (437,760

)

Net flows

  81,417 

Market appreciation

  335,882 

As of March 31, 2021

 $4,941,675 

Client inflows

  995,914 

Client outflows

  (861,884

)

Net flows

  134,030 

Market appreciation

  213,754 

As of June 30, 2021

 $5,289,459 

Client inflows

  538,398 

Client outflows

  (459,684

)

Net flows

  78,714 

Market depreciation

  (56,146

)

As of September 30, 2021

 $5,312,027 

Service fees and other income. Service fees includes fees for deposit-related services, loan servicing, and third partythird-party administration fees. Service fees and other income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 increased $911,000,2021 decreased $177,000, or 101.4%9.8%, and $1.1 million,increased $576,000, or 31.3%12.1%, respectively, compared to the same periods in the prior year. These increases areThe decrease for the three months ended September 30, 2021 is primarily the result of an increasedecreases in third party administration fees of $528,000 and $412,000,$202,000 and in loan servicing fees of $156,000 and $318,000$164,000 compared to the same period in the prior year. The decrease in third-party administration fees was primarily due to reversaltiming differences in completion of plan administration work related to the COVID-19 pandemic, which resulted in a lag in information from plan sponsors in 2020, pushing a larger portion of the work and related revenue into the third quarter of 2020, compared to the flow of information in 2021, which resulted in more work being completed in earlier quarters. The decrease in loan servicing asset valuationfees was primarily related to there being no change in the servicing rights allowance during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, respectively, a loss recognized during the three months ended September 30, 2019 related2021, and a reduction in the servicing rights allowance during the same quarter in the prior year. These decreases were offset by an increase in loan service fees from the Bank’s Integra factoring division of $130,000, and an increase in miscellaneous income and a decrease in losses on errors totaling $54,000, both at Sanders Morris, compared to the redemptionsame period in the prior year. The remaining variance relates to immaterial fluctuations. The increase in service fees and other income of our Series A preferred stock$576,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 compared to the same period in the prior year was primarily due to an increase in pension administration fees of approximately $234,000,$460,000. In addition, loan service fees from the Integra factoring division at the Bank accounted for an increase of $130,000 and increases from miscellaneous income and a decrease in losses on errors totaling $118,000 at Sanders Morris, and income distributions from an interest in securities not readily marketable increased by $63,000. These increases were offset by a decrease in other income of approximately $124,000 related to a non-recurring extinguishment of a retirement liability at Sanders Morris during the secondfirst quarter of 2020 and bad debt expense recognized during the second quarter of 2019 of approximately $51,000, as well as immaterial fluctuationsa decrease in other income and gains and losses on marketable securities at Sanders Morris and a gain on lease termination in 2019 at Tectonic Advisors. The increase in third party administrationfrom loan servicing fees during the three months ended September 30, 2020, as compared to the prior year, was in part due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting lag in information from plan sponsors to complete annual plan administration work earlier in 2020 related to the shutdownBank’s loan servicing fees and rights of dental practices nationwide from March through June or July 2020, depending on state dental board advisories and mandates, which pushed a greater percentage$67,000. The remaining $4,000 variance relates to immaterial fluctuations.

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Rental income. The Company receives monthly rental income from tenants leasing space in the Bank building. Rental income for the three months ended September 30, 2020 was unchanged from the same period in the prior year, and decreased $17,000, or 6.8%, for the nine months ended September 30, 20202021 increased $3,000, or 3.5% and $32,000 or 13.8%, respectively, compared to the same periodperiods in the prior year,year. The increases were primarily due to the granting of rent abatements related to the COVID-19 pandemic and one tenant’s lease reaching the end of its term and subsequent nonrenewala new tenant moving into vacant space during the second quarter of 2020.2021.

 

Non-Interest Expense

 

The components of non-interest expense were as follows:

 

  

Three Months Ended

September 30,

  

Nine Months Ended

September 30,

 

(In thousands)

 

2020

  

2019

  

2020

  

2019

 

Salaries and employee benefits

 $4,741  $4,858  $13,693  $14,109 

Occupancy and equipment

  575   684   1,786   1,934 

Trust expenses

  533   506   1,460   1,482 

Brokerage and advisory direct costs

  517   448   1,563   1,318 

Professional fees

  381   429   1,057   1,292 

Data processing

  193   217   594   666 

Other

  794   921   2,067   2,230 

Total

 $7,734  $8,063  $22,220  $23,031 
  

Three Months Ended

September 30,

  

Nine Months Ended

September 30,

 

(In thousands)

 

2021

  

2020

  

2021

  

2020

 

Salaries and employee benefits

 $6,331  $4,741  $17,889  $13,693 

Occupancy and equipment

  503   464   1,322   1,466 

Trust expenses

  623   533   1,782   1,460 

Brokerage and advisory direct costs

  509   517   1,506   1,563 

Professional fees

  429   367   1,211   1,009 

Data processing

  282   186   753   571 

Other

  1,333   926   2,941   2,458 

Total

 $10,101  $7,734  $27,404  $22,220 

 

Total non-interest expense for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 decreased $329,000,2021 increased $2.3 million, or 4.1%29.4%, and $811,000,$5.2 million, or 3.5%23.3%, respectively, compared to the same periods in the prior year, primarily due to decreasesincreases in salaries and employee benefits, other expenses, trust expenses, and professional fees and data processing costs, which were partially offset by a decrease in depreciation expense within our occupancy and equipment expense and other expenses, as well as decreases in professional fees, partly offset by increases in brokerage and advisory direct costs. Material changes in the various components of non-interest income are discussed below.

 

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Salaries and employee benefits. Salaries and employee benefits for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 decreased $117,000,2021 increased $1.6 million, or 2.4%33.5%, and $416,000,$4.2 million, or 2.9%30.6%, respectively, compared to the same period in the prior year. The decreasesincreases were primarily due to decreasesincreases in commissions, earnouts and incentive bonuses at Sanders Morris and at the Bank’s Nolan division, as well as increases in bonuses, salaries, and related payroll expenses in our Banking segment. In addition, stock compensation expense increased in our HoldCo segment, and our health insurance costs increased across the Company compared to the same periods in the prior year.  The increases relate to an increase in earnouts and incentive bonuses at Sanders Morris totaling of $500,000$678,000 and $891,000 within$927,000 related to increases in brokerage commission activity during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 compared to the same periods in the prior year, during which the COVID-19 pandemic had begun to suppress private placements and syndicated offerings, as well as certain trading activity on which Sanders Morris earns higher margins, which recovered somewhat during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021. Also in our other financial servicesOther Financial Services segment, $105,000 and $556,000 of the increase for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021, respectively, related to merit increases in salaries and an increase in headcount, as well as increases in bonuses, related to growth in the Nolan division, and $48,000 and $161,000 related to salary increases at Sanders Morris. In our Banking segment, increases in compensation expense of $606,000 and $1.7 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021, respectively, related primarily to an increase in bonuses of $221,000 and $1.1 million driven primarily by increases in headcount and activity at the Bank’s SBA lending division, some of which relates to the PPP loan program, and salaries at the Bank’s Integra factoring division of $409,000, which was acquired July 1, 2021.  Stock compensation expense increased by $56,000 and $174,000 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021, respectively, related to stock grants made on September 30, 2020 net of a decrease in expense related to options granted, and bonus expense in our Holdco segment increased $13,000 and $38,000, respectively, related to variations in bonus accrued compared to the same periods in the prior year. Increases in health insurance expense led increased benefit costs across the Company, which increased by $87,000 and $259,000 during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021, respectively, compared to the same periods in the prior year, primarilydriven by both cost and headcount increases.  Increases in related to decreases in brokerage activity, including private placement activity, at Sanders Morris. Salaries and employee benefits in our Banking segment increased $228,000 and decreased $89,000 for the three and nine months ending September 30, 2020, respectively. The increase for the three month period was the result of an increase in both salary and bonus expense of $78,000 and $87,000, respectively, and a proportional increase in payroll tax expense of $31,000, resulting from annual salary and bonus merit increases and an increase in staff,taxes, as well as an increase in contract labor expense of $25,000. The decreaseless material increases salaries at Tectonic Advisors and the Bank’s trust department, account for the nine month period resulted from recording a portionremaining variances.

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Occupancy and equipment expense. Occupancy and equipment expense for three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 decreased $109,000,2021 increased $39,000, or 15.9%8.4%, and $148,000,decreased $144,000, or 7.7%9.8%, respectively, compared to the same periods in the prior year,year. The increase for the three months ended September 30, 2021 is primarily related to rent expense at the Bank’s Integra factoring division of $66,000, which was offset by a decrease at our Other Financial Services segment of $19,000, which included decreases at Tectonic Advisors and Sanders Morris due to the expiration of leased space totaling $25,000, and decreases at both Tectonic Advisors and Sanders Morris related to decreases in utilities and common area maintenance expenses from lessors due to decreased occupancy during COVID-19 totaling $5,000, and a decrease in depreciation expense of $8,000, offset by an increase in rent at Nolan and the Bank’s Trust department of $13,000. The remaining offsetting increase relates to individually immaterial variances. The decrease of $144,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 is primarily related to a group of fixed assets and software costs in our Other Financial Services division reaching full depreciation/amortization during the threesix months ended June 30, 2020 slightlyaccounting for $89,000 of the decrease, and decreases in rent, utilities and common area maintenance expenses in that segment of $116,000, offset by increasesthe increase in telephone expense for the three month period, and in facilities and telephone expenses for the nine month period,rent in our Banking segment.segment related to the Bank’s Integra factoring division of $66,000. The remaining variances are made up of other individually immaterial fluctuations.

 

Trust expenses. Trust expenses are advisory fees paid to a fund advisor to advise the Company on the common trust funds managed by the Company, and are based on the value of the assets held in custody. Volatility in the bond and equity markets impacts the market value of trust assets and the related expenses. The monthly advisory fees are assessed based on the market value of assets at month-end. Trust expenses increased $27,000,$90,000, or 5.3%16.9%, and $22,000,$322,000, or 1.5%22.1%, due to an increase in the value of trust assets for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, respectively, due to2021 over the value during the same periods in the prior year, which represents both an increase in the market value of trust assets forfrom net flows into the three months ended September 30, 2020 over the market value during the three months ended September 30, 2019, which representedBank’s trust department, and a recovery in asset values based on market expectations of an eventual recovery from the decreases seen during the three months ended June 30, 2020, partially offsetting the decrease for the nine month period ended September 30, 2020. These relate to the volatility discussed under “Non-Interest Income”COVID-19 pandemic and within “COVID-19 Update,” above.other economic factors.

 

Brokerage and advisory direct costs. Brokerage and advisory direct costs for three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 increased $69,000,2021 decreased $8,000, or 15.4%1.5%, and $245,000,$57,000, or 18.6%3.6%, respectively, compared to the same periods in the prior year. For the three months ended September 30, 2020, these increaseThe decreases related primarily to increasesdecreases in advisory program fees at Sanders Morris related to increases in asset values,brokerage and increases in exchange clearing fees at Sanders Morris related to certain option trades which carried fees of approximately $61,000. The increases during the nine month period related to volume increases in certain segments of brokerage activity driven by market volatility, particularly during the first six months of 2020, leading to increases in ticket based charges, as well as an increase in clearing firm$57,000 and other service fees. These increases were slightly offset by nominal decreases in information services and referral fees$84,000, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020.2021, respectively, offset by increases in information services and referral fees of $49,000 and $27,000, respectively, compared to the same periods in the prior year.

 

Professional fees. Professional fees, which include legal, consulting, audit and professionaltax fees, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 decreased $48,000,2021 increased $62,000, or 11.2%16.9%, and $235,000,$202,000, or 18.2%20.0%, respectively, compared to the same periods in the prior year. ForThe increases were the result of increases of $122,000 and $178,000 in our Banking segment, for the three month periodand nine months ended September 30, 2020, the decreases was the result of a decrease in legal fees related to legal and regulatory matters in our other financial services segment, primarily within Sanders Morris, of approximately $71,000, offset by2021, respectively. The increases in professional fees within the Bank’s Trust department of an equivalent amount, and decreases in our banking and holding company segments totaling $52,000. For the nine month period ended September 30, 2020, the decrease was the result of decreases in legal and audit fees related to the acquisition of Nolan during the three months ended March 31, 2019, and the preparation of our Registration Statement filed in April 2019 related to our initial public offering, and decreases in expenses related to legal and regulatory matters at Sanders Morris. These decreases were slightly offset byincluded increases in legal and professional fees totaling $105,000 and $158,000 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021, respectively, related to attempts to recover amounts on liquidated loans in the Bank’s SBA division, and to the acquisition by TBI of Integra, which was completed on July 1, 2021. Please see Note 17. Acquisition within our annualfinancial statements elsewhere within this Form 10-Q for more information on Integra. In addition, professional fees in our banking segment increased $17,000 related to the operations of Integra. These increases for the three months ended September 30, 2021 were partially offset by a decrease in our Other Financial Services segment totaling $58,000. This was primarily due to a decrease in consulting fees related to our participant directed plan services team of $89,000, offset by increases in audit and periodic SEC filings.tax consulting fees of $25,000 and an increase in legal fees of $4,000. The remaining variance of $2,000 relates to a decrease in our HoldCo segment. The increase for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 also included an increase in professional fees in our banking segment of $53,000, which was primarily due to $100,000 legal fees recorded for the Integra acquisition in the current quarter, partly offset by a $46,000 consulting fee paid during the nine months ended September 30, 2020 for SBA PPP services. The increase was partly offset by a decrease in audit and tax consulting fees of $32,000.  In our Other Financial Services segment, audit and tax consulting fees increased $23,000 driven by increases in costs related to internal control reviews at our Nolan division and the trust department, and legal fees increased $6,000. These increases were partially offset by a decrease in professional fees of $19,000, which was primarily related to a decrease in consulting fees in our participant directed plan services team of $96,000, offset by an increase at our Nolan division of $73,000 due to an increase in third party actuarial fees related to our defined benefit pension plans.. In our HoldCo segment, professional fees increased $49,000, which were offset by decreases in legal and audit and tax consulting fees of $36,000, for a net increase from our HoldCo segment of $13,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 compared to the same period in the prior year.

 

Data processing. Data processing includes costs related to the Company’s operating systems. Data processing expense for three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 decreased $24,000,2021 increased $96,000, or 11.1%51.6%, and $72,000,$182,000, or 10.8%31.9%, respectively, compared to the same periods in the prior year. The decreasesincreases were due to lower trust data processing for discounts receivedthe result of increases of $86,000 and $10,000, and $139,000 and $43,000 in our banking and other financial services segments, respectively, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, and decreases2021, respectively. The increases in data processing and operating systems at Sanders Morris and Tectonic Advisorsour banking segment were primarily related to the completionconversion of initiatives undertakenthe Bank’s core accounting system. The increases in our other financial services segment were primarily related to increased trust data processing fees, and discounts received during 2018the three and early 2019.nine months ended September 30, 2020, which decreased expense for those earlier periods.

 

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Other. Other expenses include costs for insurance, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) and Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (“OCC”) assessments, director fees, regulatory filing fees related to our brokerage business, business travel, management fees, and other operational expenses. Other expenses for three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 decreased $127,000,2021 increased $407,000, or 13.8%44.0%, and $163,000,$483,000, or 7.3%19.7%, respectively, compared to the same periods in the prior year. The decrease for the three months ended September 30, 2020 wasincreases were primarily related to a legal settlement incurred during the three months ended September 30, 2019 totaling $300,000, and decreases in travel, meals, and entertainment costs of approximately $92,000, primarily related to decreased brokerage and private placement activity. The decreases were offset by increases in employee recruitment of $60,000 across the organization, and an increase in computer services and software licenses of $40,000 in our other financial services segment in order to increase efficiency within our participant directed and advisory services teams, as well as an increase in the Bank’s other operating costs of approximately $95,000 related to increases in computer software costs in our FDIC insurance premiums which was a result of a premium credit received frombanking and other financial services segments totaling $87,000 and $202,000, related to technology initiatives across the FDIC in the prior year along with an increase in the FDIC rateCompany. Our marketing, advertising and public relations costs increased $129,000 and $133,000 for the current quarter,three and increases in filing fees and insurance expense at our holding company as a result of our status as a public filing entity. The decrease for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 also includes decreases2021, respectively, related to marketing and public relations initiatives across the Company. Future increases in assets under management will increase this cost. Other increases which were individually immaterial included payroll processing fees, to third parties, which was somewhatincreases in officers’ and directors’ coverage, and bank charges These increases were partially offset by increasesa decrease in our directors’ fees, directors’employee recruitment costs of $22,000 and officers’ insurance costs as a result of our status as a public filing entity, increases in internet costs related to increasing bandwidth to accommodate network changes at Sanders Morris$46,000 for the three and Tectonic Advisors,nine months ended September 30, 2021, and increases in compliance and advertising costs at Sanders Morris.other individually immaterial decreases.

 

Income Taxes

 

The incomeIncome tax expense for the three and nine months ended September 30, 20202021 was $1.4 million and $3.7 million, respectively, compared to $733,000 and $2.0 million respectively, compared to $446,000 and $1.2 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019, respectively. The effective income tax rate was 20.2% and 21.5% for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, respectively compared to 25.0% and 17.5% for the same periods in the prior year. The effective income tax rate differed from the U.S. statutory rate of 21%was 21.6% and 22.2% for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019, primarily due2021, respectively, compared to Tectonic Advisors20.2% and Sanders Morris’ tax status as partnerships21.5% for the same periods in the prior to May 13, 2019, the date the Tectonic Merger was completed.year.

 

Segment Reporting

 

We have three operating segments: Banking, Other Financial Services and HoldCo. Our primary operating segments are Banking and Other Financial Services.

 

Our Banking operating segment includes both commercial and consumer banking services.services, and factoring services through the Bank’s Integra division. Commercial banking services are provided primarily to small to medium-sized businesses and their employees, which includes a wide array of lending and cash management products. Consumer banking services include lending and depository services. Factoring services are provided primarily to small over-the-road trucking businesses.

 

Our Other Financial Services segment includes Tectonic Advisors, Sanders Morris, the Bank’s Trust Division, which includes a TPA services unit and a participant directed recordkeeping team, and HWG. Through these business divisions, we offer investment advisory and brokerage services to individuals and businesses, private trust services, and financial management services, including personal wealth management, retirement plan design and administrative services, and insurance brokerage services.

 

A third operating segment, HoldCo, includes the Bank’s immediate parent and related subordinated debt, as well as operations of the financial holding company that serves as parent for the group overall. Our principal source of revenue is dividends from our subsidiaries.

 

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The following table presents key metrics related to our segments:

 

  

Three Months Ended September 30, 2020

  

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020

 

(In thousands)

 

Banking

  

Other Financial Services

  

HoldCo

  

Consolidated

  

Banking

  

Other Financial Services

  

HoldCo

  

Consolidated

 

Revenue(1)

 $4,896  $7,133  $(219

)

 $11,810  $12,867  $21,135  $(634

)

 $33,368 

Income (loss) before taxes

 $2,067  $2,036  $(472

)

 $3,631  $5,189  $5,611  $(1,361

)

 $9,439 
  

Three Months Ended September 30, 2021

  

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2021

 

(In thousands)

 

Banking

  

Other Financial Services

  

HoldCo

  

Consolidated

  

Banking

  

Other Financial Services

  

HoldCo

  

Consolidated

 

Revenue(1)

 $8,397  $9,055  $(235

)

 $17,217  $19,985  $26,128  $(588

)

 $45,525 

Income (loss) before taxes

 $4,263  $2,952  $(649

)

 $6,566  $10,357  $8,241  $(1,687

)

 $16,911 

 

  

Three Months Ended September 30, 2019

  

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019

 

(In thousands)

 

Banking

  

Other Financial Services

  

HoldCo

  

Consolidated

  

Banking

  

Other Financial Services

  

HoldCo

  

Consolidated

 

Revenue(1)

 $3,407  $7,909  $(462

)

 $10,854  $9,614  $22,760  $(913

)

 $31,461 

Income (loss) before taxes

 $319  $2,139  $(671

)

 $1,787  $2,129  $6,277  $(1,462

)

 $6,944 
  

Three Months Ended September 30, 2020

  

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020

 

(In thousands)

 

Banking

  

Other Financial Services

  

HoldCo

  

Consolidated

  

Banking

  

Other Financial Services

  

HoldCo

  

Consolidated

 

Revenue(1)

 $4,896  $7,133  $(219

)

 $11,810  $12,867  $21,135  $(634

)

 $33,368 

Income (Loss ) Before Taxes

 $2,067  $2,036  $(472

)

 $3,631  $5,189  $5,611  $(1,361

)

 $9,439 

 

(1)

Net interest income plus non-interest income

 

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Banking

 

Income before taxes for the three and nine months ended September 30, 20202021 increased $1.7$2.2 million, or 548.0%106.1%, and increased $3.1$5.2 million, or 143.7%99.6%, respectively, compared to the same periods in the prior year. The increase during the three months ended September 30, 20202021 was primarily the result of a $1.0$3.8 million increase in net interest income, partly offset by a $559,000 decrease$196,000 increase in the provision for loan losses, and a $453,000 increase$310,000 decrease in non-interest income partly offset byand a $300,000$1.1 million increase in non-interest expense. The increase during the nine months ended September 30, 20202021 was primarily the result of a $2.2$7.6 million increase in net interest income and a $1.0 million increase$499,000 decrease in the provision for loan losses, partly offset by a $505,000 decrease in non-interest income and a $30,000 decrease$2.4 million increase in non-interest expense, partly offset by a $223,000 increase in the provision for loan losses.expense.

 

Net interest income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 20202021 increased $1.0$3.8 million, or 31.8%88.8%, and $2.2$7.6 million, or 23.6%65.7%, respectively, compared to the same periods in the prior year, due primarily to an increase of PPP-related SBA fees of $686,000 and $3.5 million recognized for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021, respectively, and the addition of the factored receivables income of $2.5 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021. Other changes included an increase in the average volume of loans and a decrease in average rates paid on interest-bearing deposits and borrowings, partly offset by a decrease in average yields on earning assets and increase in average volume of interest-bearing deposits and borrowings. See the analysis of net interest income included in the section captioned “Net Interest Income” included elsewhere in this discussion.

 

The provision for loan losses for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020,2021, totaled $641,000 and $1.2 million, respectively, compared to $445,000 and $1.7 million respectively, compared to $1.0 million and $1.5 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019, respectively.same periods in the prior year. See “Allowance for Loan Losses” included elsewhere in this discussion.

 

Non-interest income for the three months ended September 30, 2020 increased $453,000,2021 decreased $310,000, or 300.0%51.3%, and $1.0 million, or 463.7%compared to the same period in the prior year. The decrease was primarily due to a $290,000 decrease in gain on sale of loans, a $23,000 decrease in service fees (which included a $150,000 credit allowance provision to the valuation of servicing assets recorded in the prior year, offset by recording $130,000 for factoring related fees for Integra for the three months ended September 30, 2021), partly offset by a $3,000 increase in rental income. Non-interest income for the nine months ended September 30, 2020,2021 decreased $505,000, or 40.2% compared to the same periodsperiod in the prior year.year, primarily. The increases weredecrease was primarily due to a $290,000 and $722,000 increase$621,000 decrease in gain on sale of loans, respectively, and a $156,000 and $318,000partly offset by an $84,000 increase in net loan servicing income, respectively,service fees (which included the recording of $130,000 for factoring related fees for Integra for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020. The2021 and a $21,000 increase in netdeposit service fees, partly offset by $67,000 decrease in loan servicing income was the result of reversing the allowance valuation allowance for loan servicing assets during the threeincome) and nine months ended September 30, 2020.by a $32,000 increase in rental income. See the analysis of non-interest income included in the section captioned “Non-Interest Income” included elsewhere in this discussion.

 

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Non-interest expense for the three months ended September 30, 2020 increased $300,000, or 14.4%, and decreased $30,000, or 0.5%, for the nine months ended September 30, 20202021 increased $1.1 million, or 46.6%, and $2.4 million, or 41.0%, respectively, compared to the same periods in the prior year, respectively.year. The increaseincreases for the three and nine months ended September 30, 20202021 included a $228,000 increase in salaries and employee benefits due toof $659,000 and $1.9 million, respectively, for annual merit increases and increases in staff including the addition of Integra, and incentive bonuses, occupancy and a $110,000 increase in otherequipment expense of $68,000 and $76,000, respectively, professional fees of $122,000 and $178,000 (includes $105,000 legal fees for the Integra acquisition), respectively, data processing of $86,000 and $139,000 (related to banking core system conversion costs and expenses due to a $95,000 increase in FDIC insurance premiums and a $60,000 increase in recruiting fees, partly offset by a $33,000 decrease in travel and mealsfor the operations of Integra), respectively, and various other expenses. The increases were also partly offset by a $25,000 decreaseexpenses of $185,000 and $169,000, respectively, compared to the same periods in professional fees related to a reimbursement from the SBA for legal fees for loan collection costs, and a $23,000 decrease in data processing. The decrease for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 included a $89,000 decrease in salaries and employee benefits resulting from recording a portion of fees received from the SBA to offset employee costs to originate PPP loans during the prior quarter, a $57,000 decrease in professional fees primarily related to the acquisition of the Nolan business and other new business activity during the three months ended March 31, 2019, and a $45,000 decrease in data processing. The decreases were partly offset by a $117,000 increase in other expenses primarily due to the increase in FDIC insurance premiums and employee recruiting fees, and a $44,000 increase in occupancy and equipment primarily due to increase in building maintenance and telephone expense.year. See the analysis of non-interest expense included in the section captioned “Non-Interest Expense” included elsewhere in this discussion.

 

Other Financial Services

 

Income before taxes for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 decreased $103,000,2021 increased $916,000, or 4.8%45.0%, and decreased $666,000,increased $2.6 million, or 10.6%46.8%, respectively, compared to the same periods in the prior year. The decreasesincrease during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 were2021 was primarily the result of decreasesan increase of $776,000$1.9 million and $1.6$5.0 million in non-interest income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021, respectively, offset by decreasesan increase of $673,000$1.0 million and $959,000$2.6 million, respectively, in non-interest expense, respectively.expense.

 

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Non-interest income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 decreased $776,000,2021 increased $1.9 million, or 9.8%26.9%, and decreased $1.6$5.0 million, or 7.1%23.6%, compared to the same periods in the prior year, respectively.year. The decreaseincrease was primarily due to increases in advisory and trust income totaling $978,000 and $3.0 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 was2021, respectively, related primarily due to a decrease in brokerage income of $1.4 million, offset by increases in trust and advisory income of $152,000 related to a recovery in the value of our assets under management at Tectonic Advisors and Sanders Morris, as well as to net asset inflows to our platforms, and net increases in services fees and otherbrokerage income of $505,000$1.1 million and $1.6 million for the three and nine month periods related to a recovery in private placement and syndicated offering activity at Sanders Morris, particularly during the first and third quarters of 2021, as well as increases in commission based trading activity. Services fees related to the Nolan division decreased $154,000 and increased $429,000 during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021. The decrease was due to more work having been completed and billed earlier in 2021 compared to the prior year, and the increase was primarily relateddue to an increase in third party administration fees at Nolan. For the nine month period ended September 30, 2020, the decreases were the result of a decrease in brokerage income $2.5 million, offset by an increase in advisory and trust income of $331,000 related to increases in assets under management at Sanders Morris and Tectonic Advisors compared to those in the prior period, and an increase in services fees and other income of $572,000, primarily related to an increase in third party administration fees and also in other income related to a non-recurring extinguishment of a retirement liability during the three months ended March 31, 2020 and bad debt expense recognized during the three months ended March 31, 2019.Nolan’s TPA clients overall. See also the analysis of non-interest income included in the section captioned “Non-Interest Income” included elsewhere in this discussion.

 

Non-interest expense for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 decreased $673,000,2021 increased $1 million, or 11.7%19.7%, and $959,000,$2.4 million, or 5.8%15.2%, respectively, compared to the same periods in the prior year. These decreasesincreases were related to decreasesincreases in salaries and employee benefits of $336,000$863,000 and $490,000 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, respectively,$2.0 million, primarily related to decreasesincreases in brokerage activity, including private placement activity, at Sanders Morris leading to decreasedan increase in commissions earnouts and incentive bonusesearnouts compared to the same periods in the prior year, partially offset byand staffing additions at Nolan during the first and second quarters oflate 2020 to add capacity for additional plan administration work, and staffing increases in the SBA lending group within the Bank during the three month period ending September 30, 2020.work. Occupancy and equipment expense decreased by $119,000$19,000 and $192,000$196,000 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, respectively,2021, related to software that became fully depreciated as of April 2020.2020 and the utilities and common area maintenance adjustments related to decreases in these costs for our leased office space due to the COVID-19 pandemic’s effect on these costs due to work from home mandates and the effects of social distancing. Trust expense increased $90,000 and $322,000 for the three and nine month periods, respectively, related to increases in the value of the assets on which these expenses are based. Professional fees decreased by $59,000 and increased $10,000 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021. The variances related to decreases in consulting expense related to our participant direction recordkeeping group due to staffing additions, which reduced our reliance on consultants, offset by increases related to an increase in fee expense under our agreement with the former owner of Nolan related to increase in results from that group. The remaining variances for the three and nine months ended September 30, 20202021 related to decreasesincreases in professional feesdata processing and other expenses offset by increasesand decreases in brokerage and advisory direct costs, from increases in certain segments of brokerage activity and related exchange and clearing firm service fees, and information services expense. The variance in trust expense was relatively immaterial.costs. See also the analysis of non-interest income included in the section captioned “Non-Interest Expense” included elsewhere in this discussion.

 

HoldCo

 

Loss before taxes for the three months ended September 30, 2020 decreased $199,000, or 29.7%, and decreased $101,000, or 6.9% for the nine months ended September 30, 2020,2021 increased $176,000, or 37.2%, and $326,000, or 24.0%, respectively, compared to the same periods in the prior year. The decreaseincreases in the loss were due to an increase in salaries and benefits expense of $68,000 and $217,000 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 was due2021, respectively, related to a loss of $234,000 on the redemption of our Series A preferred stock during the three months ended September 30, 2019 and a decrease in professional fees of $24,000 during the three months ended September 30, 2020, offset by an increase in other expenses of $77,000stock compensation expense related to increasesstock grants made in directors’ fees, filing fees, and directors’ and officers’ insurance, combined with minor variances in professional fees. The decrease in the lossSeptember 2020, partially offset for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 by expense related to stock options granted previously, which reached full amortization during the first six months of 2020, isand to increases in professional fees related to the loss recognizedacquisition of Integra that was completed on July 1, 2021. See Note 17, Acquisition, for more information on this acquisition. In addition, we experienced increases in 2019our advertising and market expense related to the redemption of the Series A preferred stock, as well as decreases in interest expense on borrowings of $49,000branding initiatives undertaken and a decrease in professional fees of $91,000, partly offset by increases in salariesour officers’ and employee benefits compensation expense of $163,000 other expenses of $105,000.directors’ liability insurance coverage.

 

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Financial Condition

 

Investment Securities

 

The primary purpose of the Company’s investment portfolio is to provide a source of earnings for liquidity management purposes, to provide collateral to pledge against borrowings, and to control interest rate risk. In managing the portfolio, the Company seeks to attain the objectives of safety of principal, liquidity, diversification, and maximized return on investment.

 

As of September 30, 2020,2021, securities available for sale consisted of U.S. government agency securities and mortgage-backed securities guaranteed by U.S. government agencies. Securities held to maturity consistedconsist of Property Assessed Clean Energy (“PACE”) and Public Improvement District/Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (“PID/TIRZ”) investments. These investment contracts or bonds located in Texas, California and Florida, originate under a contractual obligation between the property owners, the local county or city administration, and a third-party administrator and sponsor. ThePACE assessments are created to fund the purchase and installation of energy saving improvements to the property such as solar panels. PID/TIRZ assessments are used to pay for the development costs of a residential subdivision. Generally, as a property assessment, the total assessment is repaid in installments over a period of 105 to 1532 years by the then current property owner(s). Each installment is collected by the County or City Tax Collector where the property is located. The assessments are an obligation of the property. Each assessment is equal in priority to the other property taxes and assessments associated with the property, including local school, city, and county ad-valorem taxes.

 

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As

At each of September 30, 20202021 and December 31, 2019,2020, the Bank held FRBFederal Reserve Bank of Dallas (“FRB”) stock in the amount of $1.2 million. The Bank held FHLB stock in the amount of $1.3 million and $1.2 million asat each of September 30, 20202021 and December 31, 2019, respectively.2020. The FRB stock and FHLB stock were classified as restricted securities.

 

Securities not readily marketable consists of an income interest in a private investment.

 

The following table presents the amortized cost and fair values of the securities portfolio as of the dates indicated:

  

As of September 30, 2020

  

As of December 31, 2019

 

(In thousands)

 

Amortized

Cost

  

Estimated

Fair Value

  

Amortized

Cost

  

Estimated

Fair Value

 

Securities available for sale:

                

U.S. government agencies

 $12,762  $12,830  $10,684  $10,731 

Mortgage-backed securities

  2,564   2,646   1,925   1.946 

Total securities available for sale

 $15,326  $15,476  $12,609  $12,677 
                 

Securities held to maturity:

                

Property assessed clean energy

 $5,784  $5,784  $6,349  $6,349 
                 

Securities, restricted:

                

Other

 $2,430  $2,430  $2,417  $2,417 
                 

Securities not readily marketable

 $100  $100  $100  $100 

 

  

As of September 30, 2021

  

As of December 31, 2020

 

(In thousands)

 

Amortized

Cost

  

Estimated

Fair Value

  

Amortized

Cost

  

Estimated

Fair Value

 

Securities available for sale:

                

U.S. government agencies

 $15,897  $15,691  $14,936  $14,949 

Mortgage-backed securities

  1,820   1,869   2,373   2,447 

Total securities available for sale

 $17,717  $17,560  $17,309  $17,396 
                 

Securities held to maturity:

                

PACE investments

 $2,735  $2,735  $5,776  $5,776 

PID/TIRZ investments

  16,923   16,923   -   - 

Total securities held to maturity

 $19,628  $19,658  $5,776  $5,776 
                 

Securities, restricted:

                

Other

 $2,432  $2,432  $2,431  $2,431 
                 

Securities not readily marketable

 $100  $100  $100  $100 
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The following table summarizes the maturity distribution schedule with corresponding weighted-average yields of securities available for sale and securities held to maturity as of September 30, 2020.2021. Yields are calculated based on amortized cost. Mortgage-backed securities are included in maturity categories based on their stated maturity date. Expected maturities may differ from contractual maturities because issuers may have the right to call or prepay obligations. Other securities classified as restricted include stock in the FRB and the FHLB, which have no maturity date. These securities have been included in the total column only and are not included in the total yield.

 

  

Maturing

 
  

One Year or Less

  

After One Year Through Five Years

  

After Five Years Through Ten Years

  

After Ten Years

  

Total

 

(In thousands, except percentages)

 

Amount

  

Yield

  

Amount

  

Yield

  

Amount

  

Yield

  

Amount

  

Yield

  

Amount

  

Yield

 

Securities available for sale:

                                        

U.S. government agencies

 $-   -

%

 $1,473   1.11

%

 $10,000   1.35

%

 $1,289   1.85

%

 $12,762   1.37

%

Mortgage-backed securities

  -   -   1,097   2.92   -   -   1,467   2.11   2,564   2.46 

Total

 $-   -

%

 $2,570   1.88

%

 $10,000   1.35

%

 $2,756   1.99

%

 $15,326   1.55

%

Securities held to maturity:

                                        

Property assessed clean energy

 $-   -

%

 $555   6.34

%

 $2,477   5.71

%

 $2,752   7.32

%

 $5,784   6.54

%

Securities, restricted:

                                        

Other

 $-   -

%

 $-   -

%

 $-   -

%

 $-   -

%

 $2,430   -

%

Securities not readily marketable

 $-   -

%

 $-   -

%

 $-   -

%

 $-   -

%

 $100   -

%

  

Maturing

 
          

After One Year

  After Five Years                 
  

One Year

  

Through

  Through  After         
  

or Less

  

Five Years

  Ten Years  Ten Years  Total 

(In thousands, except percentages)

 

Amount

  Yield  Amount  

Yield

  

Amount

  

Yield

  

Amount

  Yield  Amount  Yield 

Securities available for sale:

                                        

U.S. government agencies

 $-   -

%

 $2,016   0.55

%

 $10,193   1.08

%

 $3,688   0.83

%

 $15,897   0.95

%

Mortgage-backed securities

  -   -   1,008   3.02   -   -   812   2.20   1,820   2.66 

Total

 $-   -

%

 $3,024   1.37

%

 $10,193   1.08

%

 $4,500   1.08

%

 $17,717   1.13

%

Securities held to maturity:

                                        

PACE investments

 $-   -

%

 $-   -

%

 $-   -

%

 $2,735   7.32

%

 $2,735   7.32

%

PID/TIRZ investments

  -       2,678   4.12   -   -   14,245   6.02   16,923   5.72 

Total

 $-   -

%

 $2,678   4.12

%

 $-   -

%

 $16,980   6.23

%

 $19,658   5.94

%

Securities, restricted:

                                        

Other

 $-   -

%

 $-   -

%

 $-   -

%

 $-   -

%

 $2,432   -

%

Securities not readily marketable

 $-   -

%

 $-   -

%

 $-   -

%

 $-   -

%

 $100   -

%

 

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Loan Portfolio Composition

 

Total loans excluding allowance for loan losses, increased $111.1$31.9 million, or 38.2%8.0%, to $402.2$432.5 million at September 30, 2020,2021, compared to $291.1$400.5 million at December 31, 2019. The increase includes PPP loans totaling $98.3 million.2020. SBA loans comprise the largest group of loans in our portfolio totaling $250.1$236.1 million, or 62.1%54.6% (48.8% excluding PPP loans) of the total loans at September 30, 2020,2021, compared to $139.7$252.4 million, or 48.0%63.0% (53.4% excluding PPP loans) at December 31, 2019.2020. Commercial and industrial loans totaled $81.6$80.9 million, or 20.3% of the total loans at September 30, 2020, compared to $85.5 million, or 29.4%, at December 31, 2019. Commercial and construction real estate loans totaled $58.5 million, or 14.5%18.7% (21.1% excluding PPP loans), of the total loans at September 30, 2020,2021, compared to $54.8$79.9 million, or 18.8%19.9% (25.1% excluding PPP loans), at December 31, 2019.2020. Commercial and construction real estate loans totaled $68.3 million, or 15.8% (17.8% excluding PPP loans), of the total loans at September 30, 2021, compared to $52.9 million, or 13.2% (16.6% excluding PPP loans), at December 31, 2020. At July 1, 2021, in connection with the acquisition of Integra, we purchased $34.1 million of factored receivables, which increased $4.9 million, or 14.4%, to $39.0 million at September 31, 2021.

 

The following table sets forth the composition of our loans held for investment:

 

(In thousands, except percentages)

 

September 30, 2020

  

December 31, 2019

 

Commercial and industrial

 $81,622   20.3

%

 $85,476   29.4

%

Consumer installment

  7,523   1.9   3,409   1.2 

Real estate – residential

  3,599   1.0   5,232   1.8 

Real estate – commercial

  48,020   11.9   46,981   16.1 

Real estate – construction and land

  10,471   2.6   7,865   2.7 

SBA 7(a) guaranteed

  166,656   41.4   69,963   24.0 

SBA 7(a) unguaranteed

  50,839   12.6   47,132   16.2 

SBA 504

  32,636   8.1   22,591   7.8 

USDA

  800   0.2   2,430   0.8 

Other

  2   -   -   - 

Total Loans 

 $402,168   100.0

%

 $291,079   100.0

%

(In thousands, except percentages)

 

September 30, 2021

  

December 31, 2020

 

Commercial and industrial

 $80,921   18.7

%

 $79,864   19.9

%

Consumer installment

  2,341   0.5   10,259   2.6 

Real estate – residential

  4,975   1.2   4,319   1.1 

Real estate – commercial

  64,758   15.0   44,484   11.1 

Real estate – construction and land

  3,562   0.8   8,396   2.1 

SBA 7(a) guaranteed

  149,881   34.7   164,687   41.1 

SBA 7(a) unguaranteed

  51,393   11.9   52,179   13.0 

SBA 504

  34,831   8.0   35,553   8.9 

USDA

  804   0.2   801   0.2 

Factored Receivables

  39,001   9.0   -   - 

Total Loans

 $432,467   100.0

%

 $400,542   100.0

%

 

At origination, the Company determines whether holding the guaranteed portion of SBA 7(a) and USDA loans provide better long-term risk adjusted returns than selling the loans, and records as either held for investment or held for sale. The Company records held for sale loans at the lower of cost or fair value. Loans held for sale totaled $22.5$25.7 million and $9.9$14.9 million at September 30, 20202021 and December 31, 2019,2020, respectively. DuringFor the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020,2021, the Company elected to reclassify $1.5$13.1 million and $9.0$28.2 million, respectively, of the SBA 7(a) loans held for sale to held for investment.

 

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Loan concentrations are considered to exist when there are amounts loaned to multiple borrowers engaged in similar activities that would cause them to be similarly impacted by economic or other conditions. As of September 30, 2020,2021, our loan portfolio included $69.2$67.5 million of loans, approximately 17.2%15.6% of our total funded loans (22.8% of total funded loans, net of the(17.6% excluding PPP loans), to the dental industry, compared to $69.2$67.2 million, or 23.8%16.8% (21.1% excluding PPP loans), of total funded loans, as of December 31, 2019.2020. We believe that these loans are to credit worthy borrowers and are diversified geographically.

 

Paycheck Protection Program

 

In April 2020, we began originating loans to qualified small businesses under the PPP administered by the SBA under the provisions of the CARES Act. Loans covered by the PPP may be eligible for loan forgiveness for certain costs incurred related to payroll, group health care benefit costs and qualifying mortgage, rent and utility payments. The remaining loan balance after forgiveness of any amounts is still fully guaranteed by the SBA. Terms of the PPP loans include the following (i) maximum amount limited to the lesser of $10 million or an amount calculated using a payroll-based formula, (ii) maximum loan term of two or five years, depending on the date of origination, (iii) interest rate of 1.00%, (iv) no collateral or personal guarantees are required, (v) no payments are required for six months following the loan disbursement date and (vi) loan forgiveness up to the full principal amount of the loan and any accrued interest, subject to certain requirements including that no more than 40% of the loan forgiveness amount may be attributable to non-payroll costs. In return for processing and booking the loan, the SBA will pay the lender a processing fee tiered by the size of the loan (5% for loans of not more than $350 thousand; 3% for loans more than $350 thousand and less than $2 million; and 1% for loans of at least $2 million). During the three monthsyear ended June 30,December 31, 2020, we originatedfunded $98.3 million of PPP loans, and received $4.4 millionloans. As of related fees from the SBA. We deferred $3.4September 30, 2021, approximately $97.3 million of the fees, net of $966,000 which represented costs incurred to originate these loans. There were no PPP loans originated in 2020 have been forgiven by the SBA and were paid off or repaid by the borrower, leaving an outstanding balance of $1.0 million as of September 30, 2021. The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, which was signed into law on December 27, 2020, allocated an additional $284 billion to the SBA to fund a second round of PPP and extended the application period for the threePPP to March 31, 2021. The PPP application period was later extended to the earlier of May 31, 2021, or such date when all PPP funds are exhausted. During the nine months ended September 30, 2020.2021, we originated $66.2 million of PPP loans. As of September 30, 2021, approximately $17.9 million of the PPP loans originated in 2021 have been forgiven by the SBA and were paid off or repaid by the borrower, leaving an outstanding balance of $48.2 million as of September 30, 2021. Total outstanding PPP loans was $49.2 at September 30, 2021.

 

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We are also participating in the PPPLF which, through December 31, 2020 (originally was through SeptemberJune 30, 2020, but was changed to December 31, 2020), will extend2021, extended loans to banks who are loaning money to small businesses under the PPP. The total amount borrowed under the PPPLF as of September 30, 20202021 was $87.0$50.1 million and is non-recourse and secured by an equal amount of the PPP loans we originated. The maturity date of a borrowing under the PPPLF is equal to the maturity date of the PPP loan pledged to secure the borrowing and would be accelerated (i) if the underlying PPP loan goes into default and is sold to the SBA to realize on the SBA guarantee or (ii) to the extent that any loan forgiveness reimbursement is received from the SBA. Borrowings under the PPPLF will bear interest at a rate of 0.35%. In addition, we may exclude all PPP loans pledged as collateral to the PPP Facility from our average total consolidated assets for the purposes of calculating our leverage ratio.

 

As of September 30, 2020, 34.2%2021, 52.7% of the Company’s loan portfolio, or $137.7$228.1 million, maturedmatures or re-pricedre-prices within one year or less. The following table presents the contractual maturity ranges for the Company’s loan portfolio as of September 30, 20202021 and December 31, 2019,2020, and also presents for each maturity range the portion of loans that have fixed interest rates or variable interest rates over the life of the loan in accordance with changes in the interest rate environment as represented by the base rate:

  

As of September 30, 2020

 
      

Over 1 Year through 5 Years

  

Over 5 Years

     

(In thousands)

 

One Year or

Less

  

Fixed Rate

  

Floating or

Adjustable

Rate

  

Fixed Rate

  

Floating or

Adjustable

Rate

  

Total

 

Commercial and industrial

 $11,263  $9,058  $9,008  $52,293  $-  $81,622 

Consumer installment

  5,356   2,153   -   14   -   7,523 

Real estate – residential

  772   2,827   -   -   -   3,599 

Real estate – commercial

  5,237   10,117   24,042   2,106   6,518   48,020 

Real estate – construction and land

  3,799   97   4,175   2,218   182   10,471 

SBA 7(a) guaranteed

  55,556   95,517   15,088   495   -   166,656 

SBA 7(a) unguaranteed

  44,595   32   5,482   730   -   50,839 

SBA 504

  10,307   -   16,403   -   5,926   32,636 

USDA

  800   -   -   -   -   800 

Other

  2   -   -   -   -   2 

Total

 $137,687  $119,801  $74,198  $57,856  $12,626  $402,168 

 

  

As of September 30, 2021

 
      

Over 1 Year through 5 Years

  

Over 5 Years

     

(In thousands)

 

One Year or

Less

  

Fixed Rate

  

Floating or

Adjustable

Rate

  

Fixed Rate

  

Floating or

Adjustable

Rate

  

Total

 

Commercial and industrial

 

$

11,232

  

$

10,464

  

$

4,893

  

$

54,332

  

$

-

  

$

80,921

 

Consumer installment

  

127

   

2,214

   

-

   

-

   

-

   

2,341

 

Real estate – residential

  

108

   

4,867

   

-

   

-

   

-

   

4,975

 

Real estate – commercial

  

23,735

   

8,069

   

24,292

   

1,579

   

7,083

   

64,758

 

Real estate – construction and land

  

1,023

   

2,029

   

-

   

510

   

-

   

3,562

 

SBA 7(a) guaranteed

  

89,053

   

48,945

   

11,187

   

696

   

-

   

149,881

 

SBA 7(a) unguaranteed

  

46,737

   

362

   

3,975

   

130

   

189

   

51,393

 

SBA 504

  

16,266

   

-

   

14,861

   

-

   

3,704

   

34,831

 

USDA

  

804

   

-

   

-

   

-

   

-

   

804

 

Factored Receivables

  

39,001

   

-

   

-

   

-

   

-

   

39,001

 

Total

 

$

228,086

  

$

76,950

  

$

59,208

  

$

57,247

  

$

10,976

  

$

432,467

 
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As of December 31, 2019

 
      

Over 1 Year through 5 Years

  

Over 5 Years

     

(In thousands)

 

One Year or

Less

  

Fixed Rate

  

Floating or

Adjustable

Rate

  

Fixed Rate

  

Floating or

Adjustable

Rate

  

Total

 

Commercial and industrial

 $15,117  $7,060  $8,880  $54,419  $-  $85,476 

Consumer installment

  3,070   339   -   -   -   3,409 

Real estate – residential

  1,258   3,974   -   -   -   5,232 

Real estate – commercial

  4,602   12,974   21,287   1,998   6,120   46,981 

Real estate – construction and land

  4,121   99   3,645   -   -   7,865 

SBA 7(a) guaranteed

  59,065   115   10,004   779   -   69,963 

SBA 7(a) unguaranteed

  42,094   38   4,498   502   -   47,132 

SBA 504

  8,456   -   11,747   -   2,388   22,591 

USDA

  2,430   -   -   -   -   2,430 

Other

  -   -   -   -   -   - 

Total

 $140,213  $24,599  $60,061  $57,698  $8,508  $291,079 
  

As of December 31, 2020

 
      

Over 1 Year through 5 Years

  

Over 5 Years

     

(In thousands)

 

One Year or

Less

  

Fixed Rate

  

Floating or

Adjustable

Rate

  

Fixed Rate

  

Floating or

Adjustable

Rate

  

Total

 

Commercial and industrial

 $11,330  $9,631  $6,937  $51,391  $575  $79,864 

Consumer installment

  6,015   4,231   -   13   -   10,259 

Real estate – residential

  768   3,551   -   -   -   4,319 

Real estate – commercial

  3,410   7,628   23,790   2,130   7,526   44,484 

Real estate – construction and land

  1,690   2,344   4,159   20   183   8,396 

SBA 7(a) guaranteed

  69,968   80,951   13,286   482   -   164,687 

SBA 7(a) unguaranteed

  45,387   29   4,878   1,239   646   52,179 

SBA 504

  20,513   -   11,274   -   3,766   35,553 

USDA

  801   -   -   -   -   801 

Other

  -   -   -   -   -   - 

Total

 $159,882  $108,365  $64,324  $55,275  $12,696  $400,542 

 

Scheduled contractual principal repayments of loans do not reflect the actual life of such assets. The average life of loans is less than their average contractual terms due to prepayments.

 

Loans acquired in acquisitions are initially recorded at fair value with no carryover of the related allowance for credit losses. The fair value of the loans is determined using market participant assumptions in estimating the amount and timing of principal and interest cash flows initially expected to be collected on the loans and discounting those cash flows at an appropriate market rate of interest.

 

Under the accounting model for acquired loans, the excess of cash flows expected to be collected over the carrying amount of the loans, referred to as the “accretable yield,” is accreted into interest income over the life of the loans.

 

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Non-performing Assets

 

Our primary business segments are bankingBanking and other financial services,Other Financial Services, and as outlined above, the bankingBanking segment’s primary business is lending. That activity entails potential loan losses, the magnitude of which depends on a variety of economic factors affecting borrowers and factor clients which are beyond our control. While we have instituted underwriting guidelines and policies and credit review procedures to protect us from avoidable credit losses, some losses will inevitably occur. The COVID-19 pandemic has contributed to an increased risk of delinquencies, defaults and foreclosures. Through the date of this filing, the Company has not experienced any loan charge-offs caused by the economic impact from COVID-19.

 

Non-performing assets include non-accrual loans, loans 90 days or more past due and still accruing and foreclosed assets. Non-performing assets totaled $1.8$8.7 million as of September 30, 2020,2021, compared to $6.0$1.8 million as of December 31, 2019.2020. As of September 30, 2021, non-performing assets consisted of $5.7 million of nonaccrual loans including SBA non-accrual loans totaling $5.4 million, of which $4.4 million was guaranteed by the SBA, commercial real estate non-accrual loans totaling $151,000 and commercial and industrial loans totaling $94,000. As of December 31, 2020, non-performing assets consisted of SBA non-accrual loans totaling $1.8$1.6 million, of which $1.1 million was guaranteed by the SBA, and commercial real estate non-accrual loans totaling $162,000. As of December 31, 2019, non-performing assets consisted of SBA non-accrual loans totaling $5.9 million, of which $4.9 million was guaranteed by the SBA, and commercial and industrial non-accrual loans totaling $60,000. There were no foreclosed assets as of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019.$158,000.

 

Loans are considered past due when principal and interest payments have not been received as of the date such payments are contractually due. Loans are placed on non-accrual status when management has concerns relating to the ability to collect the loan interest and generally when such loans are 90 days or more past due. A loan is considered impaired when it is probable that not all principal and interest amounts will be collected according to the original loan contract. Loans past due 90 days or more and still accruing interest totaled $2.5 million which solely included factored receivables.

 

Foreclosed assets represent property acquired as the result of borrower defaults on loans. Foreclosed assets are recorded at estimated fair value, less estimated selling costs, at the time of foreclosure. Write-downs occurring at foreclosure are charged against the allowance for possible loan losses. On an ongoing basis, properties are appraised as required by market indications and applicable regulations. Write-downs are provided for subsequent declines in value and are included in other non-interest expense along with other expenses related to maintaining the properties. Foreclosed assets as of September 30, 2021 totaled $517,000 which included one SBA loan that was foreclosed on during the three months ended September 30, 2021. There were no foreclosed assets as of December 31, 2020.

 

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The following table sets forth certain information regarding non-performing assets and restructured loans by type, including ratios of such loans to total assets as of the dates indicated:

 

  

September 30, 2020

  

December 31, 2019

 

(In thousands, except percentages)

 

Amount

  

Loan

Category to

Total Assets

  

Amount

  

Loan

Category to

Total Assets

 

Non-accrual loans:

                

Commercial and industrial

 $-   -

%

 $60   0.02

%

Real estate – commercial

  162   0.03   -   - 

SBA guaranteed

  1,118   0.22   4,892   1.34 

SBA unguaranteed

  517   0.10   1,039   0.28 

Total non-accrual loans

  1,797   0.35   5,991   1.64 

Loans past due 90 days and accruing

  -   -   -   - 

Foreclosed assets

  -   -   -   - 

Total non-performing assets

 $1,797   0.35

%

 $5,991   1.64

%

Restructured loans on non-accrual

 $-   -

%

 $-   -

%

  

September 30, 2021

  

December 31, 2020

 

(In thousands, except percentages)

 

Amount

  

Loan

Category to

Total Assets

  

Amount

  

Loan

Category to

Total Assets

 

Non-accrual loans:

                

Commercial and industrial

 $94   0.02

%

 $158   0.03

%

Real estate – commercial

  151   0.03   -   - 

SBA guaranteed

  4,233   0.77   1,118   0.22 

SBA unguaranteed

  1,212   0.18   517   0.10 

Total non-accrual loans

  5,690   0.99   1,793   0.35 

Factored Receivables past due 90 days

  2,448   0.43   -   - 

Foreclosed assets

  517   0.09   -   - 

Total non-performing assets

 $8,655   1.51

%

 $1,793   0.35

%

Restructured loans on non-accrual

 $-   -

%

 $-   -

%

 

Restructured loans are considered “troubled debt restructurings” if, due to the borrower’s financial difficulties, we have granted a concession that we would not otherwise consider. This may include a transfer of real estate or other assets from the borrower, a modification of loan terms, or a combination of the two. Modifications of terms that could potentially qualify as a troubled debt restructuring include reduction of contractual interest rate, extension of the maturity date at a contractual interest rate lower than the current market rate for new debt with similar risk, or a reduction of the face amount of debt, either forgiveness of principal or accrued interest. As of September 30, 20202021 and December 31, 2019,2020, we had no loans considered to be a troubled debt restructuring.  

 

As noted in Note 4, "Loans3, “Loans and Allowance for Loan Losses," Section 4013 of the CARES Act, as amended by the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, provides financial institutions the option to suspend TDRtroubled debt restructuring accounting under GAAP in certain circumstances and the Company has elected that option. The Company has worked proactively with customers experiencing financial challenges from the COVID-19 pandemic. As of September 30, 2020,2021, the Company had granted principal and interest payment deferrals related to COVID-19 to 19 borrowers representing approximately $22.8six loans totaling $10.3 million or 5.7% of its outstandingthat were in COVID-19-related deferment. At December 31, 2020, there were 11 loans down from 139 loansin COVID-19-related deferment with a totalan aggregate outstanding balance of $92.8 million, or 23.7%approximately $4.3 million. The increase in the amount of loans with COVID-19-related deferrals is primarily in the SBA segment of the Bank’s loan portfolio, as of June 30, 2020. All loans remain accruing.portfolio.

 

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Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses

 

The allowance for loan and lease losses (“ALLL”) is a valuation allowance for credit losses in the loan portfolio. Management has adopted a methodology to properly analyze and determine an adequate loan loss allowance, which includes allowance allocations calculated in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 310, Receivables, and allowance allocations calculated in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 450, Contingencies. The analysis is based on sound, reliable and well documented information and is designed to support an allowance that is adequate to absorb all estimated incurred losses in our loan portfolio.

 

In estimating the specific and general exposure to loss on impaired loans, we have considered a number of factors, including the borrower’s character, overall financial condition, resources and payment record, the prospects for support from any financially responsible guarantors, and the realizable value of any collateral.

 

We also consider other internal and external factors when determining the allowance for loan losses, which include, but are not limited to, changes in national and local economic conditions, loan portfolio concentrations, and trends in the loan portfolio. Given the level of economic disruption and uncertainty within the State of Texas and the nation as a whole, arising from the COVID-19 pandemic and volatility, the Company qualitatively adjusted the analysis for the allowance for loan losses for these and other risk factors as discussed in the section captioned “COVID-19 Update” in Part II, Item 1.A. “Risk Factors” of this Form 10-Q and in our 2019the 2020 Form 10-K. Based on an analysis performed by management at September 30, 2020,2021, the allowance for loan losses is believed to be adequate to cover estimated loan losses in the portfolio as of that date based on the loan loss methodology employed by management. However, management’s judgment is based upon a number of assumptions about future events, which are believed to be reasonable, but which may or may not prove valid. Thus, charge-offs in future periods may exceed the allowance for loan losses or significant additional increases in the allowance for loan losses may be required.

 

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Senior management and the Directors’ Loan Committee review this calculation and the underlying assumptions on a routine basis not less frequently than quarterly.

 

The allowance for loan losses totaled $2.9$3.9 million and $1.4$2.9 million, as of September 30, 20202021 and December 31, 2019,2020, respectively. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020,2021, the Company had netone SBA charge-off of $215,000 and recoveries of $15,000. During the three months ended September 30, 2021, there were no charge-offs and recoveries of $56,000 and $179,000, respectively.$3,000.

 

The table below presents a summary of the Company’s net loan loss experience and provisions to the ALLL for the period indicated:

 

  

As of and for the Three Months Ended

  

As of and for the Nine Months Ended

 
  

September 30, 

  

September 30, 

 

(In thousands, except percentages)

 

2020

  

2019

  

2020

  

2019

 

Average loans outstanding

 $413,661  $285,224  $362,806  $265,472 

Gross loans outstanding at end of period

 $402,168  $286,364  $402,168  $286,364 

Allowance for loan losses at beginning of period

 $2,548  $1,107  $1,408  $874 

Provision for loan losses

  445   1,004   1,709   1,486 

Charge offs:

                

Commercial and industrial

  -   -   -   - 

SBA 7(a)

  57   576   218   841 

Total charge-offs

  57   576   218   841 

Recoveries:

                

Commercial and industrial

  -   -   33   - 

SBA 7(a)

  2   4   6   20 

Total recoveries

  2   4   39   20 

Net charge-offs

  55   572   179   821 

Allowance for loan losses at end of period

 $2,938  $1,539  $2,938  $1,539 

Ratio of allowance to end of period loan

  0.73

%

  0.54

%

  0.73

%

  0.54

%

Ratio of net charge-offs to average loans 

  0.01

%

  0.20

%

  0.05

%

  0.31

%

  

As of and for the

Three Months Ended

  

As of and for the

Nine Months Ended

 
  

September 30

  

September 30

 

(In thousands, except percentages)

 

2021

  

2020

  

2021

  

2020

 

Average loans outstanding

 $454,407  $413,661  $443,128  $362,806 

Gross loans outstanding at end of period

 $432,467  $402,168  $432,467  $402,168 

Allowance for loan losses at beginning of period

 $3,307  $2,548  $2,941  $1,408 

Provision for loan losses

  641   445   1,210   1,709 

Charge offs:

                

SBA 7(a)

  -   57   215   218 

Factored Receivables

  73   -   73   - 

Total charge-offs

  73   57   288   218 

Recoveries:

                

Commercial and industrial

  -   -   -   33 

SBA 7(a)

  3   2   15   6 

Factored Receivables

  20   -   20   - 

Total recoveries

  23   2   35   39 

Net charge-offs

  50   55   253   179 

Allowance for loan losses at end of period

 $3,898  $2,938  $3,898  $2,938 

Ratio of allowance to end of period loan

  0.90

%

  0.73

%

  0.90

%

  0.73

%

Ratio of net charge-offs to average loans

  0.02

%

  0.01

%

  0.06

%

  0.05

%

 

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The following table sets forth the allocation of the allowance as of the date indicated and the percentage of allocated possible loan losses in each category to total gross loans as of the date indicated:

(In thousands, except percentages)

 

September 30, 2020

  

December 31, 2019

 

Allocated:

 

Amount

  

Loan

Category to

Gross Loans

  

Amount

  

Loan

Category to

Gross Loans

 

Commercial and industrial

 $931   20.3

%

 $501   29.4

%

Consumer installment

  57   1.9   27   1.2 

Real estate – residential

  43   1.0   22   1.8 

Real estate – commercial

  558   11.9   347   16.1 

Real estate – construction and land

  108   2.6   76   2.7 

SBA

  1,222   62.1   435   48.0 

USDA

  19   0.2   -   0.8 

Other

  -   -   -   - 

Total allowance for loan losses

 $2,938   100.0

%

 $1,408   100.0

%

 

(In thousands, except percentages)

 

September 30, 2021

  

December 31, 2020

 

Allocated:

 

Amount

  

Loan

Category to

Gross Loans

  

Amount

  

Loan

Category to

Gross Loans

 

Commercial and industrial

 $1,072   18.7

%

 $928   19.9

%

Consumer installment

  30   0.5   91   2.6 

Real estate – residential

  68   1.2   52   1.1 

Real estate – commercial

  869   15.0   527   11.1 

Real estate – construction and land

  48   0.8   100   2.1 

SBA

  1,204   54.6   1,225   63.0 

USDA

  19   0.2   18   0.2 

Factored Receivables

  588   9.0   -   - 

Total allowance for loan losses

 $3,898   100.0

%

 $2,941   100.0

%

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Sources of Funds

 

General

 

Deposits, loan and investment security repayments and prepayments, proceeds from the sale of securities, and cash flows generated from operations are the primary sources of our funds for lending, investing, and other general purposes. Loan repayments are generally a relatively stable source of funds, while deposit inflows and outflows tend to fluctuate with prevailing interestsinterest rates, markets and economic conditions, and competition.

 

Deposits

 

Deposits are attracted principally from our primary geographic market area with the exception of time deposits, which, due to the Company’s attractive rates, are attracted from across the nation. The Company offers a broad selection of deposit products, including demand deposit accounts, NOW accounts, money market accounts, regular savings accounts, term certificates of deposit and retirement savings plans (such as IRAs). Deposit account terms vary, with the primary differences being the minimum balance required, the time period the funds must remain on deposit, and the associated interest rates. Management sets the deposit interest rates periodically based on a review of deposit flows and a survey of rates among competitors and other financial institutions. The Company relies primarily on customer service and long-standing relationships with customers to attract and retain deposits; however,deposits, and also on CD listing services. During the second quarter of 2020, we received $40.0 million in brokered deposits through an Insured Cash Sweep One-Way Buy agreement to provide liquidity to fund PPP loan originations. This brokered deposit is included in our money market interest rates and rates offered by competing financial institutions significantly affect the Company’s ability to attract and retain deposits.accounts as of September 30, 2021.

 

Total deposits increased $71.9$73.9 million, or 25.4%21.2%, to $355.5$421.9 million as of September 30, 2020,2021, as compared to $283.6$348.0 million as of December 31, 2019.2020. The following table sets forth our average deposit account balances, the percentage of each type of deposit to total deposits, and average cost of funds for each category of deposits for the periods indicated:

 

  

For the nine months ended September 30,

 
  

2020

  

2019

 

(In thousands, except percentages)

 

Average

Balance

  

Percent of

Deposits

  

Average

Rate

  

Average

Balance

  

Percent of

Deposits

  

Average

Rate

 

Non-interest-bearing deposits

 $48,441   13.4

%

  0.00

%

 $35,754   14.1

%

  0.00

%

Savings and interest-bearing demand

  9,890   2.7   0.34   7,370   2.9   0.38 

Money market accounts

  92,312   25.6   0.58   55,237   21.8   1.58 

Time deposits

  210,776   58.3   1.91   155,519   61.2   2.57 

Total deposits

 $361,419   100.00

%

  1.27

%

 $253,880   100.00

%

  1.93

%

  

For the nine months ended September 30,

 
  

2021

  

2020

 

(In thousands, except percentages)

 

Average

Balance

  

Percent of

Deposits

  

Average

Rate

  

Average

Balance

  

Percent of

Deposits

  

Average

Rate

 

Non-interest-bearing deposits

 $69,340   18.4

%

  0.00

%

 $48,441   13.4

%

  0.00

%

Savings and interest-bearing demand

  13,977   3.7   0.25   9,890   2.7   0.34 

Money market accounts

  114,542   30.5   0.36   92,312   25.6   0.58 

Time deposits

  178,275   47.4   1.15   210,776   58.3   1.91 

Total deposits

 $376,134   100.00

%

  0.69

%

 $361,419   100.00

%

  1.27

%

 

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Borrowings

 

As of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, borrowings totaled $99.0 million and $24.0 million, respectively. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, the Company borrowed $53.1 million and $87.0 million, respectively, in connection with the Federal Reserve PPPLF program.

The table below presents balances of each of the borrowing facilities as of the dates indicated:

 

  

September 30, 

  

December 31,

 

(In thousands)

 

2020

  

2019

 

Borrowings:

        

FHLB borrowings

 $-  $12,000 

FRB borrowings (PPPLF)

  87,036   - 

Subordinated notes

  12,000   12,000 
  $99,036  $24,000 
  

September 30,

  

December 31,

 

(In thousands)

 

2021

  

2020

 

Borrowings:

        

FRB borrowings (PPPLF)

 $50,068  $83,690 

Subordinated notes

  12,000   12,000 
  $62,068  $95,690 

 

The Company has a credit line with the FHLB with borrowing capacity of $35.4$44.3 million secured by commercial loans. The Company determines its borrowing needs and renews the advances accordingly at varying terms. The Company had no borrowings with FHLB as of September 30, 2020. As of2021 and December 31, 2019, the Company had an overnight advance of $2.0 million with an interest rate of 1.45% and a $10.0 million six month fixed term advance with an interest rate of 2.18% and maturity date of January 27, 2020. At maturity, the term advance was rolled into the overnight advance and subsequently paid off.

 

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The Company also has a credit line with the FRB with borrowing capacity of $29.7$22.4 million, which is secured by commercial loans. There were no outstanding borrowings against the FRB line of credit as of September 30, 20202021 and December 31, 2019.2020.

 

In connection with the Federal Reserve PPPLF, program, the Company has $98.3$50.1 million of PPP loans available to be pledged, of which $87.0 million was pledged to the Federal Reserve and borrowed as of September 30, 2020,2021, at an interest rate of 0.35%.

 

As of September 30, 20202021 and December 31, 2019,2020, the Company also had subordinated notes totaling $12.0 million, consisting of $8.0 million issued in 2017 bearing an interest rate of 7.125% payable semi-annually and maturing on July 20, 2027, and $4.0 million issued in 2018 bearing an interest rate of 7.125% payable semi-annually and maturing on March 31, 2028. The subordinated notes are unsecured and subordinated in right of payment to the payment of our existing and future senior indebtedness and structurally subordinated to all existing and future indebtedness of our subsidiaries.

 

Capital Resources and Regulatory Capital Requirements

 

Shareholders’ equity increased $6.4$21.9 million, or 12.7%36.5%, to $56.9$81.9 million as of September 30, 2020,2021, from $50.5$60.0 million as of December 31, 2019.2020. The increase included net income of $7.4$13.2 million, $65,000$192,000 net after-tax increasedecrease in other comprehensive income related to the market value of the securities available for sale, and $62,000$236,000 related to stock compensation expense. In addition, shares of Company common stock in the amount of $10.7 million were issued as part of the consideration paid for the acquisition of Integra. Use of capital included $1.2 million of dividends paid on the Series B preferred stock and $850,000 of dividends paid on the common stock.

 

Together with the Bank, the Company is subject to various regulatory capital requirements administered by the federal banking agencies. Failure to meet minimum capital requirements can initiate certain mandatory and possibly additional discretionary actions by regulators that, if undertaken, could have a direct material effect on the Bank’s and, accordingly, the Company’s financial statements. Under capital adequacy guidelines and the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action, the Company must meet specific capital guidelines that involve quantitative measures of the Company’s assets, liabilities and certain off-balance-sheet items as calculated under regulatory accounting practices. The Company’s capital amounts and classification are also subject to qualitative judgments by the regulators about components, risk weightings and other factors. As of September 30, 2020,2021, the Company and the Bank met all capital adequacy requirements to which they were subject. As of September 30, 2020,2021, the Bank qualified as "well capitalized"“well capitalized” under the prompt corrective action regulations of Basel III and the OCC.

 

Quantitative measures established by regulations to ensure capital adequacy require the Bank to maintain minimum amounts and ratios (set forth in the table below) of total and Tier 1 capital (as defined in the regulations) to risk-weighted assets (as defined in the regulations), common equity Tier 1 capital (as defined in the regulations) to risk-weighted assets, and of Tier 1 capital (as defined in the regulations) to average assets (as defined in the regulations).

 

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The following table presents our regulatory capital ratios, as well as those of the Bank, as of the dates indicated:

 

(In thousands, except percentages)

 

September 30, 2020

  

December 31, 2019

 
  

Amount

  

Ratio

  

Amount

  

Ratio

 

Tectonic Financial, Inc.

                

Tier 1 Capital (to Average Assets)

 $44,754   10.15

%

 $38,301   11.20

%

Common Equity Tier 1 (to Risk Weighted Assets)

  27,504   10.05   21,051   8.20 

Tier 1 Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets)

  44,754   16.36   38,301   14.92 

Total Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets)

  47,692   17.43   39,709   15.47 
                 

T Bank, N.A.

                

Tier 1 Capital (to Average Assets)

 $44,535   9.09

%

 $38,541   11.09

%

Common Equity Tier 1 (to Risk Weighted Assets)

  44,535   16.40   38,541   15.16 

Tier 1 Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets)

  44,535   16.40   38,541   15.16 

Total Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets)

  47,473   17.48   39,949   15.71 

(In thousands, except percentages)

 

September 30, 2021

  

December 31, 2020

 
  

Amount

  

Ratio

  

Amount

  

Ratio

 

Tectonic Financial, Inc.

                

Tier 1 Capital (to Average Assets)

 $59,591   12.55

%

 $48,046   11.66

%

Common Equity Tier 1 (to Risk Weighted Assets)

  42,341   12.20   30,796   11.01 

Tier 1 Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets)

  59,591   17.17   48,046   17.17 

Total Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets)

  63,489   18.29   50,987   18.22 
                 

T Bank, N.A.

                

Tier 1 Capital (to Average Assets)

 $61,628   13.12

%

 $47,071   11.58

%

Common Equity Tier 1 (to Risk Weighted Assets)

  61,628   17.87   47,071   17.17 

Tier 1 Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets)

  61,628   17.87   47,071   17.17 

Total Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets)

  65,526   19.00   50,012   18.25 

 

In addition to the regulatory requirements of the federal banking agencies, Sanders Morris and Tectonic Advisors are subject to the regulatory framework applicable to registered investment advisors under the SEC’s Division of Investment Management.

 

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Sanders Morris is regulated by FINRA, which, among other requirements, imposes minimums on its net regulatory capital. As of September 30, 2020,2021, Sanders Morris is in compliance with its net regulatory capital requirement.

 

Liquidity

 

Our liquidity relates to our ability to maintain a steady flow of funds to support our ongoing operating, investing and financing activities. Our board of directors establishes policies and analyzes and manages liquidity to ensure that adequate funds are available to meet normal operating requirements in addition to unexpected customer demands for funds, such as high levels of deposit withdrawals or loan demand, in a timely and cost-effective manner. The most important factor in the preservation of liquidity is maintaining public confidence that facilitates the retention and growth of a large, stable supply of core deposits and funds. Ultimately, public confidence is generated through profitable operations, sound credit quality and a strong capital position. Liquidity management is viewed from a long-term and a short-term perspective as well as from an asset and liability perspective. We monitor liquidity through a regular review of loan and deposit maturities and forecasts, incorporating this information into a detailed projected cash flow model.

 

The Bank’s liquidity is monitored by its management, the Asset-Liability Committee and its board of directors who review historical funding requirements, current liquidity position, sources and stability of funding, marketability of assets, options for attracting additional funds, and anticipated future funding needs, including the level of unfunded commitments.

 

The Company’s primary sources of funds are retail, small business, custodial, wholesale commercial deposits, loan repayments, maturity of investment securities, other short-term borrowings, and other funds provided by operations. While scheduled loan repayments and maturing investments are relatively predictable, deposit flows and loan prepayments are more influenced by interest rates, general economic conditions, and competition. The Company will maintain investments in liquid assets based upon management’s assessment of (1) the need for funds, (2) expected deposit flows, (3) yields available on short-term liquid assets, and (4) objectives of the asset/liability management program.

 

As of September 30, 2020,2021 the Company had approximately $42.1$33.7 million held in an interest-bearing account at the Federal Reserve. The Company has the ability to borrow funds as members of the FHLB and the FRB. As of September 30, 2020,2021, the Company’s borrowing capacity with the FHLB was $35.4$44.3 million based upon loan collateral pledged to the FHLB, of which none was utilized. In addition, the Company had $14.9$17.4 million of unpledged securities that could be pledged to the FHLB as collateral to increase the borrowing capacity. The borrowing capacity with the FRB was $29.7$22.4 million, of which none was utilized as of September 30, 2020.2021. In addition, the Company has approximately $71.2$101.5 million of SBA guaranteed loans held for investment that could be sold to investors. In connection with the FRB PPPLF program, the Company has $11.3 million of PPP loans available which can be pledged for additional borrowing capacity.

 

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

 

We are a party to financial instruments with off-balance sheet risk in the normal course of business to meet the financing needs of our customers. These financial instruments include commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit. These instruments involve, to varying degrees, elements of credit risk in excess of the amount recognized in the accompanying balance sheets. Our exposure to credit loss in the event of non-performance by the other party to the financial instruments for commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit is represented by the contractual amount of those instruments. We follow the same credit policies in making commitments and conditional obligations as we do for on-balance sheet instruments.

 

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Commitments to extend credit are agreements to lend to a customer as long as there is no violation of any condition established in the contract. Commitments generally have fixed expiration dates or other termination clauses and may require payment of a fee. Since many of the commitments may expire without being drawn upon, the total commitment amounts do not necessarily represent future cash requirements. The amount of credit extended is based on management’s credit evaluation of the customer and, if deemed necessary, may require collateral.

 

Standby letters of credit are conditional commitments issued by us to guarantee the performance of a customer to a third party. The credit risk involved in issuing letters of credit is essentially the same as that involved in extending loans to customers.

 

As of September 30, 2020,2021, we had commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit of approximately $23.6$23.0 million and $172,000,$282,000, respectively.

 

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Item3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

 

Interest Rate Sensitivity and Market Risk

 

As a financial institution, our primary component of market risk is interest rate volatility. Our asset liability management policy provides management with guidelines for effective funds management and we have established a measurement system for monitoring the net interest rate sensitivity position.

 

Fluctuations in interest rates will ultimately impact both the level of income and expense recorded on most of our assets and liabilities, and the market value of all interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities, other than those which have a short term to maturity. Interest rate risk is the potential of economic losses due to future interest rate changes. These economic losses can be reflected as a loss of future net interest income and/or a loss of current fair market values. The objective is to measure the effect on net interest income and to adjust the balance sheet to minimize the inherent risk while at the same time maximizing income.

 

We manage exposure to interest rates by structuring the balance sheet in the ordinary course of business. We use no off-balance-sheet financial instruments to manage interest rate risk.

 

Our exposure to interest rate risk is managed by the Bank’s Asset Liability Committee in accordance with policies approved by the Bank’s board of directors. The committee formulates strategies based on appropriate levels of interest rate risk. In determining the appropriate level of interest rate risk, the committee considers the impact on earnings and capital of the current outlook on interest rates, potential changes in interest rates, liquidity, business strategies and other factors.

 

The committee meets regularly to review, among other things, the sensitivity of assets and liabilities to interest rate changes, the book and market values of assets and liabilities, unrealized gains and losses, purchase and sale activities, commitments to originate loans and the maturities of investments and borrowings. Additionally, the committee reviews liquidity, cash flow flexibility, maturities of deposits and consumer and commercial deposit activity. We employ methodologies to manage interest rate risk which include an analysis of relationships between interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities, and an interest rate shock simulation model.

 

We use interest rate risk simulation models and shock analysis to test the interest rate sensitivity of net interest income and fair value of equity, and the impact of changes in interest rates on other financial metrics. The assumptions used are inherently uncertain and, as a result, the model cannot precisely measure future net interest income or precisely predict the impact of fluctuations in market interest rates on net interest income. Actual results will differ from the model’s simulated results due to timing, magnitude and frequency of interest rate changes as well as changes in market conditions and the application and timing of various management strategies.

 

On a semi-annualat least an annual basis, we run various stress tests to measure the impact on net interest income and fair value of equity from changes in market interest rates under various scenarios. Under the static model, rates are shocked instantaneously, and ramped rates change over a twelve-month and twenty-four month horizon based upon parallel yield curve shifts. Parallel shock scenarios assume instantaneous parallel movements in the yield curve compared to a flat yield curve scenario. Additionally, we run non-parallel simulation involving analysis of interest income and expense under various changes in the shape of the yield curve.

 

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The following table summarizes the impact of an instantaneous, sustained simulated change in net interest income over a 12-month horizon as of September 30, 2020:2021:

Change in Interest Rates (basis points)

  

% Change in Net Interest Income

 

+200

   6.53 

+100

   3.45 
 -100   (3.21

)

 -200   (9.71

)

 

Change in Interest Rates (basis points)

 

% Change in Net Interest Income

 

+200

 

17.23

 

+100

 

8.99

 

-100

 

(4.71

)

-200

 

(16.18

)

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We have found that, historically, interest rates on deposits change more slowly than changes in the discount and federal funds rates. This assumption is incorporated into the simulation model and is generally not fully reflected in a gap analysis, meaning that process by which we measure the gap between interest rate sensitive assets verses interest rate sensitive liabilities. The assumptions incorporated into the model are inherently uncertain and, as a result, the model cannot precisely measure future net interest income or precisely predict the impact of fluctuations in market interest rates on net interest income. Actual results will differ from the model’s simulated results due to timing, magnitude and frequency of interest rate changes as well as changes in market conditions and the application and timing of various strategies.

 

Impact of Inflation

 

Our consolidated financial statements and related notes included elsewhere in this prospectus have been prepared in accordance with GAAP. These require the measurement of financial position and operating results in terms of historical dollars, without considering changes in the relative value of money over time due to inflation or recession. Inflation generally increases the costs of funds and operating overhead, and to the extent loans and other assets bear variable rates, the yields on such assets. Unlike most industrial companies, virtually all of the assets and liabilities of a financial institution are monetary in nature. As a result, interest rates generally have a more significant effect on the performance of a financial institution than the effects of general levels of inflation. In addition, inflation affects a financial institution’s cost of goods and services purchased, the cost of salaries and benefits, occupancy expense and similar items. Inflation and related increases in interest rates generally decrease the market value of investments and loans held and may adversely affect liquidity, earnings and shareholders’ equity.

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

 

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

 

As of the end of the period covered by this Form 10-Q, an evaluation was performed by the Company, under the supervision and with the participation of its management, including its Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of its disclosure controls and procedures. In designing and evaluating the disclosure controls and procedures, management recognizes that any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving the desired control objectives, and management was required to apply judgment in evaluating its controls and procedures. Based on this evaluation, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act) were effective at the end of the period covered by this Form 10-Q.

 

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

 

There were no changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act) during the quarter ended September 30, 20202021 that has materially affected, or were reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

 

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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. Legal Proceedings.

 

We are involved, from time to time, as plaintiff or defendant in various legal actions arising in the normal course of its business. Based on the information presently available, management believes that the ultimate outcome in such proceedings, in the aggregate, will not have a material adverse effect on the business’s financial condition or results of operations of the Company on a consolidated basis.

Item 1A. Risk Factors.

 

The following represents a material changeIn evaluating an investment in any of our securities, investors should consider carefully, among other things, information under the Company’sheading “Cautionary Notice Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” in Part I, Item 2, “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,” of this Form 10-Q and the risk factors from thosepreviously disclosed under the heading “Risk Factors” in Part I, Item 1A of our 2020 Annual Report on Form 10-K. The following risk factors represent material changes in the risk factors disclosed by the Company in the 2020 Annual Report on Form 10-K as a result of our Integra acquisition.

New lines of business or new products and services may subject us to additional risk.

From time to time, we may implement new lines of business or offer new products and services within existing lines of business. There are substantial risks and uncertainties associated with these efforts, particularly in instances where the markets are not fully developed. In acquiring, developing and/or marketing new lines of business and/or new products and services, we may invest significant time and resources. Initial timetables for the year ended December 31, 2019. Additional risksintroduction and development of new lines of business and/or new products or services may not presently known to us, or that we currently deem immaterial,be achieved and price and profitability targets may not prove feasible. External factors, such as compliance with regulations, competitive alternatives, and shifting market preferences, may also adversely affect ourimpact the successful implementation of a new line of business financial condition and/or resultsa new product or service. Furthermore, any new line of operations. Further, to the extent that any of the information contained in this Form 10-Q constitutes forward-looking statements, the risk factors set forth below also are cautionary statements identifying important factors thatbusiness and/or new product or service could cause our actual results to differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statements made by or on behalf of us.

The COVID-19 pandemic and the measures intended to prevent its spread are adversely affecting the Company and its customers, counterparties, employees, and third-party service providers, and the continued adverse impacts on its business, financial position, results of operations, and prospects could be significant.

The spread of COVID-19 has created a global public-health crisis that has resulted in widespread volatility and significant deteriorations in household, business, economic, and market conditions. The pandemic and the measures attempting to prevent the continued spread of the virus have led to a significant economic slowdown and a related increase in unemployment that may continue to adversely affect our business. COVID-19 does not yet appear to be contained and could affect significantly more households and businesses. The extent of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Company’s capital, liquidity, and other financial positions and on its business, results of operations, and prospects will depend on a number of factors that continue to evolve, including the duration, extent and severity of the COVID-19 pandemic, the effectiveness of our system of internal controls. Failure to successfully manage these risks in the United States government’s efforts to mitigate the severityintegration, development and implementation of the economic effectsnew lines of the pandemic, and the magnitude of the pandemic’s effect on the Company’s customers, counterparties, employees, and third party service providers, and on the national, regional and local economies and the market overall, particularly the interest-rate environment. As a result, we are subject to a number of risks, any of whichbusiness and/or new products or services could have a material adverse effect on our business and, in turn, our financial condition liquidity, and results of operations, including the below:operations.

We cannot fully eliminate credit risk, and as a result, credit losses may increase in the future. Increases in loan losses, and resulting increases in our allowance for future loan losses, could materially reduce our results of operations and our financial condition, including our capital ratios.

o

If the economy is unable to substantially reopen, national, regional, and local economies and markets could suffer disruptions that are lasting, thereby affecting our customers’ profitability and as a result, their ability to service their loan obligations, adversely affect existing loans.

o

Sustained unemployment levels, or increases in current levels, may result in the inability of certain customers to repay their loans, and the financial results of commercial clients in localities with higher unemployment levels may result in loan defaults and foreclosures.

o

The net worth and liquidity of our loan guarantors may decline, impairing their ability to honor guarantee commitments.

o

Deterioration in the valuations of assets used in our customers’ businesses as the result of a sustained economic slowdown could impact our customers’ profitability, and impair the value of assets held by us as collateral, both of which would negatively impact the credit profile of our existing loan portfolio.

A sustained economic slowdown could negatively impact the Company’s origination of new loans, including an overall decline in the demand for loans and refinancings or potential disruptions in third parties on whom we rely for loan processing, including real estate appraisers and recording offices or governmental agencies related to title work.

 

In July 2021, we completed the acquisition of Integra, which offers accounts receivable financing and factoring, inventory financing and purchase-order financing. This line of business is new for the Bank and has unique operational, control and accounting risks, which if not properly managed, could result in losses for our Company.

Our factoring services through the Banks Integra division are concentrated in the transportation industry and economic conditions or other factors negatively impacting the transportation industry could adversely affect our factoring business.

Factoring for small-sized trucking businesses constituted approximately 95% of our total factoring portfolio as of September 30, 2021, calculated based on the gross receivables from the purchase of invoices from such trucking businesses compared to our total gross receivables in the purchase of factored receivables as of such date. Given the concentration of our factoring business in the transportation industry, economic conditions or other factors that negatively impact the transportation industry could impact our factoring revenues, as the revenues we earn from purchasing transportation invoices are directly correlated with the amount of transportation activity generated by our factoring clients (i.e., the volume of transportation invoices they are able to generate by providing their services). Reductions in economic activity will typically cause a decrease in the volume of goods in commerce available to be transported by our factoring clients. Increased costs associated with operating a trucking business, such as may be caused by increases in the prices of oil and diesel fuel, may cause a diminished demand for trucking services as our clients pass those costs along to their customers. Conversely, decreases in the price of diesel fuel may cause the size of our factoring portfolio to decrease, as the price of diesel fuel typically directly correlates with the size of the invoices we purchase from our factoring clients. Additionally, the factoring industry may not continue its historical growth and we may face increased competition. Our failure to compete effectively in our market could restrain our growth or cause us to lose market share. Any of such events could impact the returns we realize on our factoring activity or result in a decrease in the overall amount of our factoring activity and could have an adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

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Given our business mix as represented through our reporting segments and the fact that most of our assets and liabilities are financial in nature, we tend to be sensitive to market interest rate fluctuations and the performance of the financial markets. Governmental actions are meaningfully impacting the interest-rate environment, and market interest rates have declined significantly during 2020. On March 15, 2020, the Federal Reserve reduced the target federal funds rate to 0.00% to 0.25% and announced a $700 billion quantitative easing program. We expect that these reduced interest rates will continue to adversely affect our net interest income margins and profitability. In addition to the general impact on the economy, changes in interest rates or in valuations in the debt or equity markets could directly impact us in one or more of the following ways:

Additional regulations and rule making impacting the transportation industry may have a disproportionate impact on the small-to-mid-sized trucking businesses that comprise our primary transportation factoring clients and adversely affect the factoring business conducted by the Banks Integra division.

 

o

The yield on earning assets and rates paid on interest bearing liabilities may change in disproportionate ways.

o

To the extent we access capital markets to raise funds to support our business, such changes could affect the cost of such funds or the ability to raise such funds.

o

The value of certain balance sheet and off-balance sheet financial instruments or the value of equity investments that we hold could decline.

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The value of assets for which we provide processing services could decline.

The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly affected the financial markets. The course of the pandemic and the governmental actions that have been and are expected to be taken in an attempt to mitigate its effects are increasing volatility. As a result, the value of our assets under management and our brokerage assets and the level of our customers’ brokerage activity have been impacted. Decreases or volatility in the value of our assets under management directly affect our investment advisory revenue. Additionally, as a result of a decline in our customers’ level of brokerage activity, the Company has experienced significant decreases in brokerage revenue. Sustained decreases in advisory or brokerage revenues could negatively impact our liquidity and results of operations and our financial condition.

The modifications to our business practices in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, including the Company’s workforce working from remote locations and potential new restrictions on access to the Company’s facilities in response to the continued spread of the virus, has caused an increased reliance on technology.  This increase reliance introduces additional operations risk, particularly increased cybersecurity risk. This risk and the introduction of additional security measures to mitigate it could limit the Company’s ability to meet customer servicing expectations and have a material adverse effect on its operations, including exposing the Company to risks of data or financial loss, litigation and liability, and could seriously disrupt its operations and the operations of any impacted customers.

Any oneOur primary transportation factoring clients are small-sized owner-operators and trucking fleets. Recently implemented federal regulations, and regulations proposed to be implemented in the future, may significantly increase the costs and expenses or reduce the ability to generate revenue associated with owning or operating a combinationtrucking fleet. These regulations include rule making proposed by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration of the United States Department of Transportation (“FMCSA”) under the Compliance, Safety, Accountability (“CSA”) initiative, maximum hours of service limitations imposed by the FMCSA, electronic log requirements, and regulations proposed by the federal Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) requiring increased labeling and monitoring by carriers of any commodity transported that is regulated by the FDA. The costs and burdens of compliance with these requirements will have a disproportionate impact on the small-to-mid-sized trucking businesses that comprise our client base and may force some or all of these factors could negatively affect our business, financial condition, liquidity and results of operations. The long-term effectbusinesses out of the pandemic and ofmarket. Such an occurrence could impact the fiscal- and monetary-policy measures taken in response toreturns we realize on the pandemic could causefactoring activity conducted by the Company to experience higher credit losses in our lending portfolio, impairment of our goodwill and other financial assets, further reduce demand for our products and services, and have other negative effects on our financial position, results of operations, and prospects. Sustained adverse effects of the COVID-19 pandemic may also prevent the Company from satisfying our minimum regulatory capital ratios and other supervisory requirements, result in an inability to pay dividends to its shareholders,Bank’s Integra division or result in downgrades in its credit ratings.

The Bank’s participationa decrease in the PPP may result in operational, credit or other shortfalls that may adversely affect our financial condition, resultsoverall amount of operations, and future prospects.

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, President Trump signed into law the CARES Act on March 27, 2020. Among other things, the CARES Act created a new facility, titled the “Paycheck Protection Program,” to the SBA’s 7(a) Loan Program. The small business loans are provided through participating financial institutions, such as the Bank, that process loan applications and service the loans. As of September 30, 2020, we had funded 922 loans totaling $98.3 million in of PPP loans. Due to the accelerated implementation of the PPP, there are several aspects of the PPP that remain subject to ambiguity or have not yet been addressedfactoring activity conducted by the SBA or U.S. Department of Treasury, which exposes the Company to risks relating to noncompliance with the PPP. We cannot predict what operational, credit, or other shortfalls may arise as a result of the Bank making loans under the PPP or how such shortfalls may adversely affectBank’s Integra division and could have an adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations and future prospects. Moreover, every PPP borrower is in a challenging financial position that may negatively impact their ability to repay if the loans are not subject to forgiveness. The borrowers may not be able to repay the loans when the COVID-19 pandemic subsides and they may not maintain the level of employees and salary levels required for forgiveness. If the borrowers are unable to repay their loans or the federal government does not pay timely the amounts that it would owe the Bank pursuant to the terms of the loans, the guarantees and the PPP, the Company’s business, financial condition and results of operationsoperations.

Factoring products offered by the Banks Integra division may expose us to an increased risk of fraud.

We rely on the structural features embedded in the factoring products offered by the Bank’s Integra division to mitigate the credit risk associated with such products. With respect to our factoring products, we purchase the underlying invoices of our customers and become the direct payee under such invoices, thus transferring the credit risk in such transactions from our customers to the underlying account debtors on such invoices. In the event one or more of our customers fraudulently represents the existence or validity of an invoice we purchase in the case of a factoring transaction, we may advance more funds to such customer than we otherwise would and lose the benefit of the structural protections of our products with respect to such advances. In such event we could be adversely affected.exposed to material additional losses with respect to such factoring products. Although we believe we have controls in place to monitor and detect fraud with respect to our factoring products, there is no guarantee such controls will be effective. Losses from such fraudulent activity could have a material impact on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

 

Our commercial finance clients, particularly with respect to the Banks Integra factoring division, may lack the operating history, cash flows or balance sheet necessary to support other financing options and may expose us to additional credit risk, especially if our additional controls for such products are ineffective in mitigating such additional risks.

A significant portion of our loan portfolio consists of commercial finance products. Some of these commercial finance products, particularly asset-based loans and our factored receivables through the Bank’s Integra division, arise out of relationships with clients who lack the operating history, cash flows or balance sheet necessary to qualify for other financing options. We attempt to control for the additional credit risk in these relationships through credit management processes employed in connection with these transactions. However, if such controls are ineffective in controlling this additional risk or if we fail to follow the procedures we have established for managing this additional risk, we could be exposed to additional losses with respect to such product lines that could have an adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

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

 

None duringOn July 1, 2021, the quarter ended September 30, 2020.Company, through its subsidiary, TBI, acquired Integra (the “Acquisition”). Pursuant to the terms of and subject to the conditions set forth in the Agreement and Plan of Merger (the “Merger Agreement”), the transaction provided for the payment to the members of Integra of (a) an amount of cash equal to (i) $2,458,777, subject to certain adjustments described in the Merger Agreement, and (b) 453,203 shares of the Company’s common stock. The information responsive to this Item 2 was previously disclosed in the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on June 24, 2021.

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities.

 

Not applicable.

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures.

 

Not applicable.

Item 5. Other Information.

 

None.

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Item 6. Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules.

 

Exhibit

No.

Description of Exhibit

   

2.1

Agreement and Plan of Merger by and among Tectonic Financial, Inc., T Bancshares, Inc. and Integra Funding Solutions, LLC, and joined in by The Bolt Family Irrevocable Trust, IF Holdings, LLC, Doug Waidelich, The Crane Basin Irrevocable Trust, The Hamilton Irrevocable Trust, Tracy A. Bolt, and Randall W. Woods (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 2.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on June 24, 2021 (File No. 001-38910)) (schedules and exhibits have been omitted pursuant to Item 601(a)(5) of Regulation S-K; however, the registrant hereby agrees to furnish a copy of any omitted schedule or similar attachment to the SEC upon request.)

3.1

 

Amended and Restated Certificate of Formation (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 3.1 to Amendment No. 2 to the Registration Statement on Form S-1/A filed with the SEC on May 9, 2019 (File No. 333-230949))

3.2

 

Certificate of Designation of 10.0% Series A Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 3.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on May 16, 2019 (File No. 001-38910))

3.3

 

Certificate of Designation of 9.00% Fixed-to-Floating Rate Series B Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 3.2 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on May 16, 2019 (File No. 001-38910))

3.4

 

Certificate of Amendment to effect Reverse Stock Split (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 3.3 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on May 16, 2019 (File No. 001-38910))

3.5

 

Amended and Restated Bylaws (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 3.5 to Amendment No. 1 to the Registration Statement on Form S-1/A filed with the SEC on May 6, 2019 (File No. 333-230949))

10.131.1

 

Form of Restricted Stock Award Agreement under T Acquisition, Inc. Amended and Restated 2017 Equity Incentive Plan

31.1

Rule 13a-14(a) Certification of Principal Executive Officer*

31.2

Rule 13a-14(a) Certification of Principal Financial Officer*

32.1

Section 1350 Certification**

   

101.INS

 

Inline XBRL Instance Document*

101.SCH

 

Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document*

101.CAL

 

Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Calculation Linkbase Document*

101.DEF

 

Inline XBRL Taxonomy Definition Linkbase*

101.LAB

 

Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document*

101.PRE

 

Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase*

104

Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101)

 

*

Filed herewith

**

Furnished herewith

 

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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.

 

TECTONIC FINANCIAL, INC.

  

  

  

Date: November 13, 202015, 2021

By:  

/s/ A. Haag Sherman

A. Haag Sherman

Chief Executive Officer/Principal Executive Officer

  

By: 

/s/ Ken Bramlage

Ken Bramlage

Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer/Principal Financial Officer

 

 

 

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