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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

xQUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the Quarterly Period Ended June 30, 20182019
or
¨TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For transition period from              to             
Commission File Number 001-33390

TFS FINANCIAL CORPORATION
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

United States of America 52-2054948
(State or Other Jurisdiction of
Incorporation or Organization)
 
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
  
7007 Broadway Avenue
Cleveland,Ohio 44105
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
(216) (216) 441-6000
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:
Not Applicable
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)


Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act
Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange in which registered
Common Stock, par value $0.01 per shareTFSLThe 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 for such shorter period that the Registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.    Yesx    No  ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).    Yesx    No  ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, smaller reporting company or an emerging grow thgrowth 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. (Check one):
Large accelerated filer x   Accelerated filer ¨
    
Non-accelerated filer ¨o(do not check if a smaller reporting company)  Smaller Reporting Company ¨
        
Emerging Growth Company o     
If an emerging company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. o
Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).    Yes ¨    No  x.

As of August 3, 2018,5, 2019, there were 280,372,327279,980,695 shares of the Registrant’s common stock, par value $0.01 per share, outstanding, of which 227,119,132 shares, or 81.0%81.1% of the Registrant’s common stock, were held by Third Federal Savings and Loan Association of Cleveland, MHC, the Registrant’s mutual holding company.
 



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TFS Financial Corporation
INDEX
  Page
   
 
   
PART l – FINANCIAL INFORMATION 
   
Item 1. 
   
 Consolidated Statements of Condition 
 June 30, 20182019 and September 30, 20172018
   
  
 Three and Nine Months Ended June 30, 20182019 and 20172018
   
  
 Three and Nine Months Ended June 30, 20182019 and 20172018
   
  
 Three and Nine Months Ended June 30, 20182019 and 20172018
   
  
 Nine Months Ended June 30, 20182019 and 20172018
   
 
   
Item 2.
   
Item 3.
   
Item 4.
  
 
   
Item 1.
Item 1A.
Item 2.
   
Item 3.1A.
   
Item 4.2.
Item 3.
Item 4.
   
Item 5.
   
Item 6.
  




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GLOSSARY OF TERMS
TFS Financial Corporation provides the following list of acronyms and defined terms as a tool for the reader. The acronyms and defined terms identified below are used throughout the document.
ACT: Tax Cuts and Jobs Act
FRB-Cleveland:  Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland
AOCI:  Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
Freddie Mac: Federal Home Loan Mortgage AssociationCorporation
ARM:  Adjustable Rate Mortgage
FRS:  Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System
ASC: Accounting Standards Codification
GAAP:  Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
ASU:  Accounting Standards Update
Ginnie Mae:  Government National Mortgage Association
Association: Third Federal Savings and Loan
GVA:  General Valuation Allowances
Association of Cleveland
HARP:  Home Affordable Refinance Program
BOLI:  Bank Owned Life Insurance
HPI:  Home Price Index
CDs:  Certificates of Deposit
IRR:  Interest Rate Risk
CFPB:  Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
IRS:  Internal Revenue Service
CLTV:  Combined Loan-to-Value
IVA:  Individual Valuation Allowance
Company:  TFS Financial Corporation and its
LIHTC:  Low Income Housing Tax Credit
subsidiaries
LIP:  Loans-in-Process
DFA:  Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer
LTV:  Loan-to-Value
Protection Act
MGIC:  Mortgage Guaranty Insurance Corporation
EaR:  Earnings at Risk
OCC:  Office of the Comptroller of the Currency
EPS: Earnings per Share
OCI:  Other Comprehensive Income
ESOP:  Third Federal Employee (Associate) Stock
OTS:  Office of Thrift Supervision
Ownership Plan
PMI:  Private Mortgage Insurance
EVE:  Economic Value of Equity
PMIC:  PMI Mortgage Insurance Co.
Fannie Mae:  Federal National Mortgage Association
QTL:  Qualified Thrift Lender
FASB:  Financial Accounting Standards Board
REMICs:  Real Estate Mortgage Investment Conduits
FDIC:  Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
SEC:  United States Securities and Exchange Commission
FHFA:  Federal Housing Finance Agency
TDR:  Troubled Debt Restructuring
FHLB:  Federal Home Loan Bank
Third Federal Savings, MHC:  Third Federal Savings
FICO:  Financing Corporation
and Loan Association of Cleveland, MHC
  








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Item 1. Financial Statements
TFS FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CONDITION (unaudited)
(In thousands, except share data)
June 30,
2018
 September 30,
2017
June 30,
2019
 September 30,
2018
ASSETS      
Cash and due from banks$31,105
 $35,243
$28,749
 $29,056
Interest-earning cash equivalents227,442
 232,975
242,599
 240,719
Cash and cash equivalents258,547
 268,218
271,348
 269,775
Investment securities available for sale (amortized cost $556,829 and $541,964, respectively)541,958
 537,479
Mortgage loans held for sale, at lower of cost or market ($1,719 and $0 measured at fair value, respectively)1,717
 351
Investment securities available for sale (amortized cost $566,228 and $549,211, respectively)564,945
 531,965
Mortgage loans held for sale, at lower of cost or market (none measured at fair value)2,635
 659
Loans held for investment, net:      
Mortgage loans12,673,233
 12,434,339
13,023,209
 12,872,125
Other consumer loans3,040
 3,050
2,878
 3,021
Deferred loan expenses, net38,080
 30,865
41,724
 38,566
Allowance for loan losses(42,971) (48,948)(39,313) (42,418)
Loans, net12,671,382
 12,419,306
13,028,498
 12,871,294
Mortgage loan servicing rights, net9,111
 8,375
8,289
 8,840
Federal Home Loan Bank stock, at cost93,544
 89,990
99,647
 93,544
Real estate owned3,191
 5,521
2,120
 2,794
Premises, equipment, and software, net63,282
 60,875
61,916
 63,399
Accrued interest receivable36,883
 35,479
40,998
 38,696
Bank owned life insurance contracts210,473
 205,883
215,909
 212,021
Other assets46,505
 61,086
75,434
 44,344
TOTAL ASSETS$13,936,593
 $13,692,563
$14,371,739
 $14,137,331
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY      
Deposits$8,408,288
 $8,151,625
$8,714,469
 $8,491,583
Borrowed funds3,664,761
 3,671,377
3,833,600
 3,721,699
Borrowers’ advances for insurance and taxes60,496
 100,446
57,531
 103,005
Principal, interest, and related escrow owed on loans serviced22,688
 35,766
19,180
 31,490
Accrued expenses and other liabilities35,066
 43,390
36,477
 31,150
Total liabilities12,191,299
 12,002,604
12,661,257
 12,378,927
Commitments and contingent liabilities

 



 


Preferred stock, $0.01 par value, 100,000,000 shares authorized, none issued and outstanding
 

 
Common stock, $0.01 par value, 700,000,000 shares authorized; 332,318,750 shares issued; 280,450,062 and 281,291,750 outstanding at June 30, 2018 and September 30, 2017, respectively3,323
 3,323
Common stock, $0.01 par value, 700,000,000 shares authorized; 332,318,750 shares issued; 279,989,323 and 280,311,070 outstanding at June 30, 2019 and September 30, 2018, respectively3,323
 3,323
Paid-in capital1,725,049
 1,722,672
1,731,329
 1,726,992
Treasury stock, at cost; 51,868,688 and 51,027,000 shares at June 30, 2018 and September 30, 2017, respectively(751,173) (735,530)
Treasury stock, at cost; 52,329,427 and 52,007,680 shares at June 30, 2019 and September 30, 2018, respectively(762,200) (754,272)
Unallocated ESOP shares(49,834) (53,084)(45,501) (48,751)
Retained earnings—substantially restricted798,626
 760,070
829,508
 807,890
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)19,303
 (7,492)(45,977) 23,222
Total shareholders’ equity1,745,294
 1,689,959
1,710,482
 1,758,404
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY$13,936,593
 $13,692,563
$14,371,739
 $14,137,331
See accompanying notes to unaudited interim consolidated financial statements.


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TFS FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (unaudited)
(In thousands, except share and per share data)
For the Three Months Ended For the Nine Months EndedFor the Three Months Ended For the Nine Months Ended
June 30, June 30,June 30, June 30,
2018 2017 2018 20172019 2018 2019 2018
INTEREST AND DIVIDEND INCOME:              
Loans, including fees$105,956
 $99,699
 $313,821
 $292,755
$115,129
 $105,956
 $341,926
 $313,821
Investment securities available for sale2,891
 2,522
 8,239
 6,573
3,389
 2,891
 10,007
 8,239
Other interest and dividend earning assets2,271
 1,500
 6,467
 3,690
2,525
 2,271
 7,841
 6,467
Total interest and dividend income111,118
 103,721
 328,527
 303,018
121,043
 111,118
 359,774
 328,527
INTEREST EXPENSE:              
Deposits26,310
 21,831
 72,934
 65,208
37,159
 26,310
 104,998
 72,934
Borrowed funds14,535
 11,618
 43,634
 29,022
18,366
 14,535
 53,685
 43,634
Total interest expense40,845
 33,449
 116,568
 94,230
55,525
 40,845
 158,683
 116,568
NET INTEREST INCOME70,273
 70,272
 211,959
 208,788
65,518
 70,273
 201,091
 211,959
PROVISION (CREDIT) FOR LOAN LOSSES

(2,000) (4,000) (9,000) (10,000)(2,000) (2,000) (8,000) (9,000)
NET INTEREST INCOME AFTER PROVISION (CREDIT) FOR LOAN LOSSES72,273
 74,272
 220,959
 218,788
67,518
 72,273
 209,091
 220,959
NON-INTEREST INCOME:              
Fees and service charges, net of amortization2,018
 1,714
 5,577
 5,163
1,773
 2,018
 5,344
 5,577
Net gain on the sale of loans2,529
 259
 3,072
 1,472
543
 2,529
 1,105
 3,072
Increase in and death benefits from bank owned life insurance contracts1,538
 1,703
 4,601
 4,866
1,703
 1,538
 5,124
 4,601
Other1,106
 1,128
 3,401
 3,223
1,064
 1,106
 3,092
 3,401
Total non-interest income7,191
 4,804
 16,651
 14,724
5,083
 7,191
 14,665
 16,651
NON-INTEREST EXPENSE:              
Salaries and employee benefits27,199
 23,470
 76,509
 71,170
26,149
 27,199
 77,665
 76,509
Marketing services5,284
 5,183
 16,338
 14,509
6,063
 5,284
 17,579
 16,338
Office property, equipment and software7,135
 5,985
 20,514
 17,969
6,806
 7,135
 20,053
 20,514
Federal insurance premium and assessments2,800
 2,531
 8,526
 7,467
2,669
 2,800
 7,805
 8,526
State franchise tax1,176
 1,318
 3,586
 3,989
1,265
 1,176
 3,809
 3,586
Real estate owned expense, net524
 376
 1,643
 2,256
Other expenses7,311
 5,806
 19,777
 17,865
6,916
 7,835
 21,664
 21,420
Total non-interest expense51,429
 44,669
 146,893
 135,225
49,868
 51,429
 148,575
 146,893
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES28,035
 34,407
 90,717
 98,287
22,733
 28,035
 75,181
 90,717
INCOME TAX EXPENSE7,160
 11,619
 26,915
 32,428
4,476
 7,160
 16,461
 26,915
NET INCOME$20,875
 $22,788
 $63,802
 $65,859
$18,257
 $20,875
 $58,720
 $63,802
Earnings per share—basic and diluted$0.07
 $0.08
 $0.23
 $0.23
Earnings per share - basic and diluted$0.06
 $0.07
 $0.21
 $0.23
Weighted average shares outstanding              
Basic275,468,237
 277,056,490
 275,647,589
 277,590,340
275,384,635
 275,468,237
 275,373,426
 275,647,589
Diluted277,200,873
 278,986,397
 277,346,709
 279,719,537
277,398,486
 277,200,873
 277,269,555
 277,346,709


See accompanying notes to unaudited interim consolidated financial statements.


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TFS FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (unaudited)
(In thousands)
For the Three Months Ended For the Nine Months EndedFor the Three Months Ended For the Nine Months Ended
June 30, June 30,June 30, June 30,
2018 2017 2018 20172019 2018 2019 2018
Net income$20,875
 $22,788
 $63,802
 $65,859
$18,257
 $20,875
 $58,720
 $63,802
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:              
Net change in unrealized loss on securities available for sale(1,301) 2,446
 (7,560) (2,889)4,133
 (1,301) 12,611
 (7,560)
Net change in cash flow hedges5,675
 (3,199) 33,487
 9,678
(36,844) 5,675
 (82,602) 33,487
Change in pension obligation316
 345
 910
 1,036
264
 316
 792
 910
Total other comprehensive income (loss)4,690
 (408) 26,837
 7,825
(32,447) 4,690
 (69,199) 26,837
Total comprehensive income$25,565
 $22,380
 $90,639
 $73,684
$(14,190) $25,565
 $(10,479) $90,639
See accompanying notes to unaudited interim consolidated financial statements.


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TFS FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY (unaudited)
(In thousands, except share and per share data)
  For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2018
  
Common
stock
 
Paid-in
capital
 
Treasury
stock
 
Unallocated
common stock
held by ESOP
 
Retained
earnings
 Accumulated other
comprehensive
income (loss)
 
Total
shareholders’
equity
Balance at March 31, 2018 $3,323
 $1,723,254
 $(746,645) $(50,917) $786,167
 $14,613
 $1,729,795
Net income 
 
 
 
 20,875
 
 20,875
Other comprehensive income, net of tax 
 
 
 
 
 4,690
 4,690
ESOP shares allocated or committed to be released 
 591
 
 1,083
 
 
 1,674
Compensation costs for equity incentive plans 
 1,104
 
 
 
 
 1,104
Purchase of treasury stock (255,911 shares) 
 
 (3,960) 
 
 
 (3,960)
Treasury stock allocated to equity incentive plan 
 100
 (568) 
 
 
 (468)
Dividends paid to common shareholders ($0.17 per common share) 
 
 
 
 (8,416) 
 (8,416)
Balance at June 30, 2018 $3,323
 $1,725,049
 $(751,173) $(49,834) $798,626
 $19,303
 $1,745,294
               
  For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2019
  
Common
stock
 
Paid-in
capital
 
Treasury
stock
 
Unallocated
common stock
held by ESOP
 
Retained
earnings
 Accumulated other
comprehensive
income (loss)
 
Total
shareholders’
equity
Balance at March 31, 2019 $3,323
 $1,729,499
 $(760,367) $(46,584) $823,644
 $(13,530) $1,735,985
Net income 
 
 
 
 18,257
 
 18,257
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax 
 
 
 
 
 (32,447) (32,447)
ESOP shares allocated or committed to be released 
 766
 
 1,083
 
 
 1,849
Compensation costs for equity incentive plans 
 1,116
 
 
 
 
 1,116
Purchase of treasury stock (102,900 shares) 
 
 (1,707) 
 
 
 (1,707)
Treasury stock allocated to equity incentive plan 
 (52) (126) 
 
 
 (178)
Dividends paid to common shareholders ($0.25 per common share) 
 
 
 
 (12,393) 
 (12,393)
Balance at June 30, 2019 $3,323
 $1,731,329
 $(762,200) $(45,501) $829,508
 $(45,977) $1,710,482

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Common
stock
 
Paid-in
capital
 
Treasury
stock
 
Unallocated
common stock
held by ESOP
 
Retained
earnings
 Accumulated other
comprehensive
income (loss)
 
Total
shareholders’
equity
 For the Nine Months Ended June 30, 2018
Balance at September 30, 2016 $3,323
 $1,716,818
 $(681,569) $(57,418) $698,930
 $(19,626) $1,660,458
Net income 
 
 
 
 65,859
 
 65,859
Other comprehensive income, net of tax 
 
 
 
 
 7,825
 7,825
ESOP shares allocated or committed to be released 
 2,398
 
 3,250
 
 
 5,648
Compensation costs for stock-based plans 
 3,004
 
 
 (29) 
 2,975
Purchase of treasury stock (2,561,710 shares) 
 
 (43,349) 
 
 
 (43,349)
Treasury stock allocated to restricted stock plan 
 (1,067) (1,478) 
 
 
 (2,545)
Dividends paid to common shareholders ($0.375 per common share) 
 
 
 
 (19,247) 
 (19,247)
Balance at June 30, 2017 $3,323
 $1,721,153
 $(726,396) $(54,168) $745,513
 $(11,801) $1,677,624
               
Common
stock
 
Paid-in
capital
 
Treasury
stock
 
Unallocated
common stock
held by ESOP
 
Retained
earnings
 Accumulated other
comprehensive
income (loss)
 
Total
shareholders’
equity
Balance at September 30, 2017 $3,323
 $1,722,672
 $(735,530) $(53,084) $760,070
 $(7,492) $1,689,959
 $3,323
 $1,722,672
 $(735,530) $(53,084) $760,070
 $(7,492) $1,689,959
Net income 
 
 
 
 63,802
 
 63,802
 
 
 
 
 63,802
 
 63,802
Other comprehensive income, net of tax 
 
 
 
 42
 26,795
 26,837
 
 
 
 
 42
 26,795
 26,837
ESOP shares allocated or committed to be released 
 1,697
 
 3,250
 
 
 4,947
 
 1,697
 
 3,250
 
 
 4,947
Compensation costs for stock-based plans 
 3,629
 
 
 
 
 3,629
Compensation costs for equity incentive plans 
 3,629
 
 
 
 
 3,629
Purchase of treasury stock (1,113,911 shares) 
 
 (16,994) 
 
 
 (16,994) 
 
 (16,994) 
 
 
 (16,994)
Treasury stock allocated to restricted stock plan 
 (2,949) 1,351
 
 
 
 (1,598)
Treasury stock allocated to equity incentive plan 
 (2,949) 1,351
 
 
 
 (1,598)
Dividends paid to common shareholders ($0.51 per common share) 
 
 
 
 (25,288) 
 (25,288) 
 
 
 
 (25,288) 
 (25,288)
Balance at June 30, 2018 $3,323
 $1,725,049
 $(751,173) $(49,834) $798,626
 $19,303
 $1,745,294
 $3,323
 $1,725,049
 $(751,173) $(49,834) $798,626
 $19,303
 $1,745,294
              
 For the Nine Months Ended June 30, 2019
 
Common
stock
 
Paid-in
capital
 
Treasury
stock
 
Unallocated
common stock
held by ESOP
 
Retained
earnings
 Accumulated other
comprehensive
income (loss)
 
Total
shareholders’
equity
Balance at September 30, 2018 $3,323
 $1,726,992
 $(754,272) $(48,751) $807,890
 $23,222
 $1,758,404
Net income 
 
 
 
 58,720
 
 58,720
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax 
 
 
 
 
 (69,199) (69,199)
ESOP shares allocated or committed to be released 
 2,076
 
 3,250
 
 
 5,326
Compensation costs for equity incentive plans 
 3,343
 
 
 
 
 3,343
Purchase of treasury stock (491,400 shares) 
 
 (7,915) 
 
 
 (7,915)
Treasury stock allocated to equity incentive plan 
 (1,082) (13) 
 
 
 (1,095)
Dividends paid to common shareholders ($0.75 per common share) 
 
 
 
 (37,102) 
 (37,102)
Balance at June 30, 2019 $3,323
 $1,731,329
 $(762,200) $(45,501) $829,508
 $(45,977) $1,710,482
See accompanying notes to unaudited interim consolidated financial statements.




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TFS FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (unaudited) (in(In thousands)
 For the Nine Months Ended
 June 30, For the Nine Months Ended June 30,
 2018 2017 2019 2018
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:        
Net income $63,802
 $65,859
 $58,720
 $63,802
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:        
ESOP and stock-based compensation expense 8,576
 8,623
 8,669
 8,576
Depreciation and amortization 19,517
 16,542
 16,773
 19,517
Deferred income taxes 4,565
 (117) 514
 4,565
Provision (credit) for loan losses (9,000) (10,000) (8,000) (9,000)
Net gain on the sale of loans (3,072) (1,472) (1,105) (3,072)
Other net losses 411
 253
 192
 411
Principal repayments on and proceeds from sales of loans held for sale 15,697
 23,491
 29,786
 15,697
Loans originated for sale (17,032) (19,831) (31,550) (17,032)
Increase in bank owned life insurance contracts (4,590) (4,731) (4,619) (4,590)
Cash collateral received from derivative counterparties 48,265
 6,043
Net increase in interest receivable and other assets (4,774) (701) (3,102) (4,774)
Net decrease in accrued expenses and other liabilities (6,029) (2,605)
Net increase (decrease) in accrued expenses and other liabilities 6,353
 (6,029)
Net cash provided by operating activities 116,336
 81,354
 72,631
 68,071
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:        
Loans originated (2,473,615) (2,632,204) (2,166,159) (2,473,615)
Principal repayments on loans 1,861,161
 1,878,296
 1,950,189
 1,861,161
Proceeds from principal repayments and maturities of:        
Securities available for sale 102,843
 116,871
 101,867
 102,843
Proceeds from sale of:        
Loans 356,350
 195,756
 55,710
 356,350
Real estate owned 5,500
 6,657
 3,239
 5,500
Purchases of:        
FHLB stock (3,554) (17,257) (6,103) (3,554)
Securities available for sale (121,113) (137,272) (121,752) (121,113)
Premises and equipment (6,716) (1,339) (2,888) (6,716)
Other 
 530
 369
 
Net cash used in investing activities (279,144) (589,962) (185,528) (279,144)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:        
Net increase (decrease) in deposits 256,663
 (155,509)
Net increase in deposits 222,886
 256,663
Net decrease in borrowers' advances for insurance and taxes (39,950) (36,449) (45,474) (39,950)
Net decrease in principal and interest owed on loans serviced (13,078) (23,932) (12,310) (13,078)
Net increase in short-term borrowed funds 173,557
 910,244
 411,308
 173,557
Proceeds from long-term borrowed funds 15,088
 
 
 15,088
Repayment of long-term borrowed funds (195,261) (86,267) (299,407) (195,261)
Cash collateral/settlements received from (provided to) derivative counterparties (1)
 (116,396) 48,265
Purchase of treasury shares (16,996) (44,027) (7,940) (16,996)
Acquisition of treasury shares through net settlement of stock benefit plans compensation (1,598) (2,545) (1,095) (1,598)
Dividends paid to common shareholders (25,288) (19,247) (37,102) (25,288)
Net cash provided by financing activities 153,137
 542,268
 114,470
 201,402
NET (DECREASE) INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS (9,671) 33,660
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS 1,573
 (9,671)
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS—Beginning of period 268,218
 231,239
 269,775
 268,218
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS—End of period $258,547
 $264,899
 $271,348
 $258,547
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:        
Cash paid for interest on deposits $71,507
 $65,168
 $103,999
 $71,507
Cash paid for interest on borrowed funds 42,850
 24,316
 59,468
 42,850
Cash paid for income taxes 25,092
 30,955
 9,686
 25,092
SUPPLEMENTAL SCHEDULES OF NONCASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES:        
Transfer of loans to real estate owned 3,414
 5,597
 2,925
 3,414
Transfer of loans from held for sale to held for investment 149
 
 
 149
Transfer of loans from held for investment to held for sale 356,562
 196,540
 55,364
 356,562
Treasury stock issued for stock benefit plans 2,949
 1,067
 1,121
 2,949
(1) In accordance with ASC 230-10-45-27, cash flows from derivative instruments may be classified in the same category as items hedged. For the nine months ended June 30, 2018, $48,265 of cash collateral and settlement payments received from derivative counterparties were reclassified from Operating to Financing Activities to conform to this presentation.
See accompanying notes to unaudited interim consolidated financial statements.


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TFS FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO UNAUDITED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in thousands unless otherwise indicated)
     


1.BASIS OF PRESENTATION
TFS Financial Corporation, a federally chartered stock holding company, conducts its principal activities through its wholly owned subsidiaries. The principal line of business of the Company is retail consumer banking, including mortgage lending, deposit gathering, and, to a much lesser extent, other financial services. As of June 30, 2018,2019, approximately 81% of the Company’s outstanding shares were owned by a federally chartered mutual holding company, Third Federal Savings and Loan Association of Cleveland, MHC. The thrift subsidiary of TFS Financial Corporation is Third Federal Savings and Loan Association of Cleveland.
The accounting and reporting policies followed by the Company conform in all material respects to U.S. GAAP and to general practices in the financial services industry. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements. Actual results could differ from those estimates. The allowance for loan losses, the valuation of deferred tax assets, and the determination of pension obligations are particularly subject to change.
The unaudited interim consolidated financial statements were prepared without an audit and reflect all adjustments of a normal recurring nature which, in the opinion of management, are necessary to present fairly the consolidated financial condition of the Company at June 30, 20182019, and its results of operations and cash flows for the periods presented. Such adjustments are the only adjustments reflected in the unaudited interim financial statements. Reclassifications in the amounts of $265 and $795 have been made between the salaries and employee benefits and other non-interest expense line items within the Consolidated Statements of Income for the three and nine months ended June 30, 2017 to conform to the required presentation of net benefit cost prescribed by ASU 2017-07 Compensation - Retirement Benefits (Topic 715) that was adopted by the Company as of October 1, 2017. A reclassification in the amount of $700,000 has been made between the proceeds from long-term borrowed funds and net increase in short-term borrowed funds line items within the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the nine months ended June 30, 2017 to conform to the classification presented for the nine months ended June 30, 2018.
In accordance with SEC Regulation S-X for interim financial information, these statements do not include certain information and footnote disclosures required for complete audited financial statements. The Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 20172018 contains audited consolidated financial statements and related notes, which should be read in conjunction with the accompanying interim consolidated financial statements. The results of operations for the interim periods disclosed herein are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the fiscal year ending September 30, 20182019 or for any other period.
2.EARNINGS PER SHARE
Basic earnings per share is the amount of earnings available to each share of common stock outstanding during the reporting period. Diluted earnings per share is the amount of earnings available to each share of common stock outstanding during the reporting period adjusted to include the effect of potentially dilutive common shares. For purposes of computing earnings per share amounts, outstanding shares include shares held by the public, shares held by the ESOP that have been allocated to participants or committed to be released for allocation to participants, the 227,119,132 shares held by Third Federal Savings, MHC, and, for purposes of computing dilutive earnings per share, stock options and restricted and performance stock units with a dilutive impact. Unvested shares awarded pursuant to the Company's restricted stock plans are treated as participating securities in the computation of EPS pursuant to the two-class method as they contain nonforfeitable rights to dividends. The two-class method is an earnings allocation that determines EPS for each class of common stock and participating security. At June 30, 20182019 and 20172018, respectively, the ESOP held 4,983,4064,550,066 and 5,416,7464,983,406 shares, respectively, that were neither allocated to participants nor committed to be released to participants.




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The following is a summary of the Company's earnings per share calculations.
 For the Three Months Ended June 30, For the Three Months Ended June 30,
 2018 2017 2019 2018
 Income Shares 
Per share
amount
 Income Shares 
Per share
amount
 Income Shares 
Per share
amount
 Income Shares 
Per share
amount
 (Dollars in thousands, except per share data) (Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
Net income $20,875
     $22,788
     $18,257
     $20,875
    
Less: income allocated to restricted stock units 287
     216
     362
     287
    
Basic earnings per share:                        
Income available to common shareholders $20,588
 275,468,237
 $0.07
 $22,572
 277,056,490
 $0.08
 $17,895
 275,384,635
 $0.06
 $20,588
 275,468,237
 $0.07
Diluted earnings per share:                        
Effect of dilutive potential common shares   1,732,636
     1,929,907
     2,013,851
     1,732,636
  
Income available to common shareholders $20,588
 277,200,873
 $0.07
 $22,572
 278,986,397
 $0.08
 $17,895
 277,398,486
 $0.06
 $20,588
 277,200,873
 $0.07
                        
  For the Nine Months Ended June 30,
  2019 2018
  Income Shares 
Per share
amount
 Income Shares 
Per share
amount
  (Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
Net income $58,720
     $63,802
    
Less: income allocated to restricted stock units 1,124
     829
    
Basic earnings per share:            
Income available to common shareholders $57,596
 275,373,426
 $0.21
 $62,973
 275,647,589
 $0.23
Diluted earnings per share:            
Effect of dilutive potential common shares   1,896,129
     1,699,120
  
Income available to common shareholders $57,596
 277,269,555
 $0.21
 $62,973
 277,346,709
 $0.23
             
  For the Nine Months Ended June 30,
  2018 2017
  Income Shares 
Per share
amount
 Income Shares 
Per share
amount
  (Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
Net income $63,802
     $65,859
    
Less: income allocated to restricted stock units 829
     641
    
Basic earnings per share:            
Income available to common shareholders $62,973
 275,647,589
 $0.23
 $65,218
 277,590,340
 $0.23
Diluted earnings per share:            
Effect of dilutive potential common shares   1,699,120
     2,129,197
  
Income available to common shareholders $62,973
 277,346,709
 $0.23
 $65,218
 279,719,537
 $0.23
The following is a summary of outstanding stock options and restricted and performance stock units that are excluded from the computation of diluted earnings per share because their inclusion would be anti-dilutive.
 For the Three Months Ended June 30, For the Nine Months Ended June 30,
 2019 2018 2019 2018
Options to purchase shares710,100
 2,111,540
 710,100
 2,148,840
Restricted and performance stock units
 
 
 11,001
 For the Three Months Ended June 30, For the Nine Months Ended June 30,
 2018 2017 2018 2017
Options to purchase shares2,111,540
 1,105,440
 2,148,840
 693,900
Restricted stock units
 16,500
 11,001
 16,500

3.INVESTMENT SECURITIES

3.INVESTMENT SECURITIES
Investments available for sale are summarized as follows:
 June 30, 2018 June 30, 2019
 
Amortized
Cost
 
Gross
Unrealized
 
Fair
Value
 
Amortized
Cost
 
Gross
Unrealized
 
Fair
Value
 Gains Losses  Gains Losses 
REMICs $544,790
 $12
 $(14,991) $529,811
 $554,854
 $2,206
 $(3,742) $553,318
Fannie Mae certificates 8,071
 277
 (168) 8,180
 7,377
 252
 
 7,629
U.S. government obligations 3,968
 
 (1) 3,967
U.S. government and agency obligations 3,997
 1
 
 3,998
Total $556,829
 $289
 $(15,160) $541,958
 $566,228
 $2,459
 $(3,742) $564,945


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  September 30, 2018
  Amortized
Cost
 Gross
Unrealized
 Fair
Value
  Gains Losses 
REMICs $537,330
 $7
 $(17,338) $519,999
Fannie Mae certificates 7,906
 237
 (145) 7,998
U.S. government and agency obligations 3,975
 
 (7) 3,968
Total $549,211
 $244
 $(17,490) $531,965

  September 30, 2017
  Amortized
Cost
 Gross
Unrealized
 Fair
Value
  Gains Losses 
REMICs $533,427
 $52
 $(4,943) $528,536
Fannie Mae certificates 8,537
 419
 (13) 8,943
Total $541,964
 $471
 $(4,956) $537,479
Gross unrealized losses on available for sale securities and the estimated fair value of the related securities, aggregated by the length of time the securities have been in a continuous loss position, at June 30, 20182019 and September 30, 2017,2018, were as follows:
 June 30, 2018
 Less Than 12 Months 12 Months or More Total
 Estimated Fair Value Unrealized Loss Estimated Fair Value Unrealized Loss Estimated Fair Value Unrealized Loss
Available for sale—           
  REMICs$223,447
 $4,810
 $301,059
 $10,181
 $524,506
 $14,991
Fannie Mae certificates4,347
 168
 
 
 4,347
 168
  U.S. government obligations3,967
 1
 


 3,967
 1
Total$231,761
 $4,979
 $301,059
 $10,181
 $532,820
 $15,160
 June 30, 2019
 Less Than 12 Months 12 Months or More Total
 Estimated Fair Value Unrealized Loss Estimated Fair Value Unrealized Loss Estimated Fair Value Unrealized Loss
Available for sale—           
  REMICs$19,317
 $23
 $340,121
 $3,719
 $359,438
 $3,742
            
 September 30, 2018
 Less Than 12 Months 12 Months or More Total
 Estimated Fair Value Unrealized Loss Estimated Fair Value Unrealized Loss Estimated Fair Value Unrealized Loss
Available for sale—        
 
  REMICs$113,111
 $1,799
 $400,558
 $15,539
 $513,669
 $17,338
Fannie Mae certificates
 
 4,337
 145
 4,337
 145
  U.S. government and agency obligations3,968
 7
 
 
 3,968
 7
Total$117,079
 $1,806
 $404,895
 $15,684
 $521,974
 $17,490

           

 September 30, 2017
 Less Than 12 Months 12 Months or More Total
 Estimated Fair Value Unrealized Loss Estimated Fair Value Unrealized Loss Estimated Fair Value Unrealized Loss
Available for sale—        
 
  REMICs$246,113
 $1,508
 $260,837
 $3,435
 $506,950
 $4,943
Fannie Mae certificates4,601
 13
 
 
 4,601
 13
Total$250,714
 $1,521
 $260,837
 $3,435
 $511,551
 $4,956

           
TheWe believe the unrealized losses on investment securities were attributable to interest rate increases. The contractual terms of U.S. government and agency obligations do not permit the issuer to settle the security at a price less than the par value of the investment. The contractual cash flows of mortgage-backed securities are guaranteed by Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and Ginnie Mae. REMICs are issued by or backed by securities issued by these governmental agencies. It is expected that the securities would not be settled at a price substantially less than the amortized cost of the investment. The U.S. Treasury Department established financing agreements in 2008 to ensure Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac meet their obligations to holders of mortgage-backed securities that they have issued or guaranteed.
Since the decline in value is attributable to changes in interest rates and not credit quality and because the Company has neither the intent to sell the securities nor is it more likely than not the Company will be required to sell the securities for the time periods necessary to recover the amortized cost, these investments are not considered other-than-temporarily impaired. At June 30, 2018,2019, the amortized cost and fair value of U.S. government obligations, categorized as due in moreless than one year but less than five years, are $3,968$3,997 and $3,967,$3,998, respectively. At September 30, 2017, the Company did not have U.S. government obligations.


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4.LOANS AND ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES
Loans held for investment consist of the following:
  June 30,
2019
 September 30,
2018
Real estate loans:    
Residential Core $10,826,777
 $10,930,811
Residential Home Today 87,785
 94,933
Home equity loans and lines of credit 2,085,853
 1,818,918
Construction 47,650
 64,012
Real estate loans 13,048,065
 12,908,674
Other consumer loans 2,878
 3,021
Add (deduct):    
Deferred loan expenses, net 41,724
 38,566
Loans in process ("LIP") (24,856) (36,549)
Allowance for loan losses (39,313) (42,418)
Loans held for investment, net $13,028,498
 $12,871,294
  June 30,
2018
 September 30,
2017
Real estate loans:    
Residential Core $10,805,753
 $10,746,204
Residential Home Today 98,252
 108,964
Home equity loans and lines of credit 1,747,863
 1,552,315
Construction 60,715
 60,956
Real estate loans 12,712,583
 12,468,439
Other consumer loans 3,040
 3,050
Add (deduct):    
Deferred loan expenses, net 38,080
 30,865
Loans in process ("LIP") (39,350) (34,100)
Allowance for loan losses (42,971) (48,948)
Loans held for investment, net $12,671,382
 $12,419,306
At June 30, 20182019 and September 30, 20172018, respectively, $1,7172,635 and $351659 of loans were classified as mortgage loans held for sale.
A large concentration of the Company’s lending is in Ohio and Florida. As of June 30, 20182019 and September 30, 2017,2018, the percentage of aggregate Residential Core, Home Today and Construction loans held in Ohio were 56%was 57% and 57%,56% respectively, and the percentage held in Florida was 16% as of both dates. As of June 30, 20182019 and September 30, 2017,2018, home equity loans and lines of credit were concentrated in Ohio (36%32% and 39%36%), Florida (21%19% and 22% ),20%), and California (14%16% and 13%15%).
Home Today was an affordable housing program targeted to benefit low- and moderate-income home buyers and most loans under the program were originated prior to 2009. No new loans were originated under the Home Today program after September 30, 2016. Through this program the Association provided the majority of loans to borrowers who would not otherwise qualify for the Association’s loan products, generally because of low credit scores. Although the credit profiles of borrowers in the Home Today program might be described as sub-prime, Home Today loans generally contained the same features as loans offered to our Residential Core borrowers. Borrowers with a Home Today loan completed financial management education and counseling and were referred to the Association by a sponsoring organization with which the Association partnered as part of the program. Because the Association applied less stringent underwriting and credit standards to the majority of Home Today loans, loans originated under the program have greater credit risk than its traditional residential real estate mortgage loans in the Residential Core portfolio. As of June 30, 20182019 and September 30, 2017,2018, the principal balance of Home Today loans originated prior to March 27, 2009 was $94,82484,604 and $105,48591,805, respectively. Since loans are no longer originated under the Home Today program, the Home Today portfolio will continue to decline in balance, primarily due to contractual amortization. To supplant the Home Today product and to continue to meet the credit needs of customers and the communities served, duringsince fiscal 2016 the Association began to offerhas offered Fannie Mae eligible, Home Ready loans. These loans are originated in accordance with Fannie Mae's underwriting standards. While the Association retains the servicing to these loans, the loans, along with the credit risk associated therewith, are securitized/sold to Fannie Mae. The Association does not offer, and has not offered, loan products frequently considered to be designed to target sub-prime borrowers containing features such as higher fees or higher rates, negative amortization, a loan-to-valueLTV ratio greater than 100%, or pay optionpay-option adjustable-rate mortgages.


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An ageaging analysis of the recorded investment in loan receivables that are past due at June 30, 20182019 and September 30, 20172018 is summarized in the following tables. When a loan is more than one month past due on its scheduled payments, the loan is considered 30 days or more past due. Balances are adjusted for deferred loan fees, or expenses and any applicable loans-in-process.
30-59
Days
Past Due
 
60-89
Days
Past Due
 
90 Days or
More Past
Due
 
Total Past
Due
 Current Total
30-59
Days
Past Due
 
60-89
Days
Past Due
 
90 Days or
More Past
Due
 
Total Past
Due
 Current Total
June 30, 2018           
June 30, 2019           
Real estate loans:                      
Residential Core$6,509
 $4,106
 $9,923
 $20,538
 $10,801,943
 $10,822,481
$5,139
 $1,908
 $10,881
 $17,928
 $10,824,632
 $10,842,560
Residential Home Today2,495
 945
 4,937
 8,377
 89,752
 98,129
2,874
 1,498
 3,309
 7,681
 79,788
 87,469
Home equity loans and lines of credit4,361
 1,535
 5,913
 11,809
 1,757,581
 1,769,390
3,844
 1,450
 6,773
 12,067
 2,100,315
 2,112,382
Construction
 
 
 
 21,313
 21,313

 
 
 
 22,522
 22,522
Total real estate loans13,365
 6,586
 20,773
 40,724
 12,670,589
 12,711,313
11,857
 4,856
 20,963
 37,676
 13,027,257
 13,064,933
Other consumer loans
 
 
 
 3,040
 3,040

 
 
 
 2,878
 2,878
Total$13,365
 $6,586
 $20,773
 $40,724
 $12,673,629
 $12,714,353
$11,857
 $4,856
 $20,963
 $37,676
 $13,030,135
 $13,067,811
 
30-59
Days
Past Due
 
60-89
Days
Past Due
 
90 Days or
More Past
Due
 
Total Past
Due
 Current Total
September 30, 2018           
Real estate loans:           
Residential Core$7,539
 $2,335
 $10,807
 $20,681
 $10,926,294
 $10,946,975
Residential Home Today2,787
 1,765
 3,814
 8,366
 86,383
 94,749
Home equity loans and lines of credit4,152
 2,315
 5,933
 12,400
 1,829,427
 1,841,827
Construction
 
 
 
 27,140
 27,140
Total real estate loans14,478
 6,415
 20,554
 41,447
 12,869,244
 12,910,691
Other consumer loans
 
 
 
 3,021
 3,021
Total$14,478
 $6,415
 $20,554
 $41,447
 $12,872,265
 $12,913,712
 
30-59
Days
Past Due
 
60-89
Days
Past Due
 
90 Days or
More Past
Due
 
Total Past
Due
 Current Total
September 30, 2017           
Real estate loans:           
Residential Core$6,077
 $2,593
 $11,975
 $20,645
 $10,740,398
 $10,761,043
Residential Home Today4,067
 1,496
 6,851
 12,414
 95,269
 107,683
Home equity loans and lines of credit4,418
 1,952
 5,408
 11,778
 1,558,273
 1,570,051
Construction
 
 
 
 26,427
 26,427
Total real estate loans14,562
 6,041
 24,234
 44,837
 12,420,367
 12,465,204
Other consumer loans
 
 
 
 3,050
 3,050
Total$14,562
 $6,041
 $24,234
 $44,837
 $12,423,417
 $12,468,254

At June 30, 20182019 and September 30, 2017,2018, real estate loans include $10,438$8,923 and $14,736,$8,501, respectively, of loans that were in the process of foreclosure.
Loans are placed in non-accrual status when they are contractually 90 days or more past due. Loans with a partial charge-off are placed in non-accrual and will remain in non-accrual status until, at a minimum, the impairment is recovered. Loans restructured in TDRs that were in non-accrual status prior to the restructurings remain in non-accrual status for a minimum of six months after restructuring. Loans restructured in TDRs with a high debt-to-income ratio at the time of modification are placed in non-accrual status for a minimum of twelve12 months. Additionally, home equity loans and lines of credit where the customer has a severely delinquent first mortgage loan and loans in Chapter 7 bankruptcy status where all borrowers have filed, and not reaffirmed or been dismissed, are placed in non-accrual status.
The recorded investment of loansloan receivables in non-accrual status is summarized in the following table. Balances are adjusted for deferred loan fees orand expenses.
 June 30,
2019
 September 30,
2018
Real estate loans:   
Residential Core$38,696
 $41,628
Residential Home Today13,085
 14,641
Home equity loans and lines of credit22,055
 21,483
Total non-accrual loans

73,836
 77,752

 June 30,
2018
 September 30,
2017
Real estate loans:   
Residential Core$39,618
 $43,797
Residential Home Today14,799
 18,109
Home equity loans and lines of credit16,917
 17,185
Total non-accrual loans$71,334
 $79,091


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At June 30, 20182019 and September 30, 2017,2018, respectively, the recorded investment in non-accrual loans includes $50,562$52,874 and $54,858,$57,197, which are performing according to the terms of their agreement, of which $30,751$26,410 and $34,142$29,439 are loans in Chapter 7 bankruptcy status, primarily where all borrowers have filed, and have not reaffirmed or been dismissed.
Interest on loans in accrual status, including certain loans individually reviewed for impairment, is recognized in interest income as it accrues, on a daily basis. Accrued interest on loans in non-accrual status is reversed by a charge to interest income and income is subsequently recognized only to the extent cash payments are received. Cash payments on loans in non-accrual status are first applied to the oldest scheduled, unpaid payment.payment first. Cash payments on loans with a partial charge-off are applied fully to principal, then to recovery of the charged off amount prior to interest income being recognized, except cash payments may be applied to interest capitalized in a restructuring when collection of remaining amounts due is considered probable. A non-accrual loan is generally returned to accrual status when contractual payments are less than 90 days past due. However, a loan may remain in non-accrual status when collectability is uncertain, such as a TDR that has not met minimum payment requirements, a loan with a partial charge-off, an equity loan or line of credit with a delinquent first mortgage greater than 90 days past due, or a loan in Chapter 7 bankruptcy status where all borrowers have filed, and have not reaffirmed or been dismissed. The number of days past due is determined by the number of scheduled payments that remain unpaid, assuming a period of 30 days between each scheduled payment.
The recorded investment in loan receivables at June 30, 20182019 and September 30, 20172018 is summarized in the following table. The table provides details of the recorded balances according to the method of evaluation used for determining the allowance for loan losses, distinguishing between determinations made by evaluating individual loans and determinations made by evaluating groups of loans not individually evaluated. Balances of recorded investments are adjusted for deferred loan fees, or expenses and any applicable loans-in-process.
  June 30, 2019 September 30, 2018
  Individually Collectively Total Individually Collectively Total
Real estate loans:            
Residential Core $89,147
 $10,753,413
 $10,842,560
 $91,360
 $10,855,615
 $10,946,975
Residential Home Today 38,213
 49,256
 87,469
 41,523
 53,226
 94,749
Home equity loans and lines of credit 48,141
 2,064,241
 2,112,382
 47,911
 1,793,916
 1,841,827
Construction 
 22,522
 22,522
 
 27,140
 27,140
Total real estate loans 175,501
 12,889,432
 13,064,933
 180,794
 12,729,897
 12,910,691
Other consumer loans 
 2,878
 2,878
 
 3,021
 3,021
Total $175,501
 $12,892,310
 $13,067,811
 $180,794
 $12,732,918
 $12,913,712

  June 30, 2018 September 30, 2017
  Individually Collectively Total Individually Collectively Total
Real estate loans:            
Residential Core $92,724
 $10,729,757
 $10,822,481
 $94,747
 $10,666,296
 $10,761,043
Residential Home Today 43,139
 54,990
 98,129
 46,641
 61,042
 107,683
Home equity loans and lines of credit 45,800
 1,723,590
 1,769,390
 39,172
 1,530,879
 1,570,051
Construction 
 21,313
 21,313
 
 26,427
 26,427
Total real estate loans 181,663
 12,529,650
 12,711,313
 180,560
 12,284,644
 12,465,204
Other consumer loans 
 3,040
 3,040
 
 3,050
 3,050
Total $181,663
 $12,532,690
 $12,714,353
 $180,560
 $12,287,694
 $12,468,254
An analysis of the allowance for loan losses at June 30, 20182019 and September 30, 20172018 is summarized in the following table. The analysis provides details of the allowance for loan losses according to the method of evaluation, distinguishing between allowances for loan losses determined by evaluating individual loans and allowances for loan losses determined by evaluating groups of loans collectively.
  June 30, 2019 September 30, 2018
  Individually Collectively Total Individually Collectively Total
Real estate loans:            
Residential Core $6,799
 $11,921
 $18,720
 $6,934
 $11,354
 $18,288
Residential Home Today 2,435
 943
 3,378
 2,139
 1,065
 3,204
Home equity loans and lines of credit 3,667
 13,544
 17,211
 3,014
 17,907
 20,921
Construction 
 4
 4
 
 5
 5
Total real estate loans $12,901
 $26,412
 $39,313
 $12,087
 $30,331
 $42,418

  June 30, 2018 September 30, 2017
  Individually Collectively Total Individually Collectively Total
Real estate loans:            
Residential Core $7,262
 $11,221
 $18,483
 $7,336
 $6,850
 $14,186
Residential Home Today 2,216
 1,156
 3,372
 2,250
 2,258
 4,508
Home equity loans and lines of credit 2,551
 18,561
 21,112
 1,475
 28,774
 30,249
Construction 
 4
 4
 
 5
 5
Total $12,029
 $30,942
 $42,971
 $11,061
 $37,887
 $48,948
At June 30, 20182019 and September 30, 20172018, individually evaluated loans that required an allowance were comprised only of loans evaluated for impairment based on the present value of cash flows, such as performing TDRs, and loans with a further deterioration in the fair value of collateral not yet identified as uncollectible. All other individually evaluated loans received a charge-off, if applicable.


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Because many variables are considered in determining the appropriate level of general valuation allowances, directional changes in individual considerations do not always align with the directional change in the balance of a particular component of the general valuation allowance. At June 30, 20182019 and September 30, 2017,2018, respectively, allowances on individually reviewed loans evaluated for impairment based on the present value of cash flows, such as performing TDRs, were $11,943$12,648 and $11,061;$12,002; and allowances on loans with further deteriorations in the fair value of collateral not yet identified as uncollectible were $86$253 and $0.$85.
Residential Core mortgage loans represent the largest portion of the residential real estate portfolio. The Company believes overall credit risk is low based on the nature, composition, collateral, products, lien position and performance of the portfolio. The portfolio does not include loan types or structures that have historically experienced severe performance problems at other financial institutions (sub-prime, no documentation or pay optionpay-option adjustable-rate mortgages). The portfolio contains adjustable-rate mortgage loans whereby the interest rate is locked initially for mainly three or five years then resets annually, subject to various re-lock options available to the borrower. TheAlthough the borrower is qualified for its loan at a higher rate than the initial one, the adjustable-rate feature may impact a borrower's ability to afford the higher payments upon rate reset during periods of rising interest rates. The principal amount of loans in the portfolio that are adjustable-rate mortgage loans was $5,065,976$5,086,776 and $4,816,567$5,166,282 at June 30, 20182019 and September 30, 2017,2018, respectively.
As described earlier in this footnote, Home Today loans have greater credit risk than traditional residential real estate mortgage loans. At June 30, 20182019 and September 30, 20172018, respectively, approximately 19%15% and 22%18% of Home Today loans include private mortgage insurance coverage. The majority of the coverage on these loans was provided by PMI Mortgage Insurance Co., which was seized by the Arizona Department of Insurance in 2011 and currently pays all claim payments at 72.5%74.5%. Appropriate adjustments have been made to the Association’s affected valuation allowances and charge-offs, and estimated loss severity factors were adjusted accordingly for loans evaluated collectively. The amount of loans in the Association's total owned residential portfolio covered by mortgage insurance provided by PMIC as of June 30, 20182019 and September 30, 20172018, respectively, was $43,99729,669 and $61,47039,367, of which $41,08327,259 and $56,51136,075 was current. The amount of loans in the Association's total owned residential portfolio covered by mortgage insurance provided by Mortgage Guaranty Insurance Corporation as of June 30, 20182019 and September 30, 20172018, respectively, was $22,67718,182 and $28,94620,912, of which $22,55818,022 and $28,87020,792 was current. As of June 30, 20182019, MGIC's long-term debt rating, as published by the major credit rating agencies, did not meet the requirements to qualify as "high credit quality"; however, MGIC continues to make claims payments in accordance with its contractual obligations and the Association has not increased its estimated loss severity factors related to MGIC's claim paying ability. No other loans were covered by mortgage insurers that were deferring claim payments or which were assessed as being non-investment grade.
Home equity loans and lines of credit, which are comprised primarily of home equity lines of credit, represent a significant portion of the residential real estate portfolio. Post-origination deterioration in economic and housing market conditions may impact a borrower's ability to afford the higher payments required during the end of draw repayment period that follows the period of interest only payments on home equity lines of credit originated prior to 2012 or the ability to secure alternative financing. Beginning in February 2013, the terms on new home equity lines of credit included monthly principal and interest payments throughout the entire term to minimize the potential payment differential between the draw and after draw periods.
The Association originates construction loans to individuals for the construction of their personal single-family residence by a qualified builder (construction/permanent loans). The Association’s construction/permanent loans generally provide for disbursements to the builder or sub-contractors during the construction phase as work progresses. During the construction phase, the borrower only pays interest on the drawn balance. Upon completion of construction, the loan converts to a permanent amortizing loan without the expense of a second closing. The Association offers construction/permanent loans with fixed or adjustable-rates, and a current maximum loan-to-completed-appraised value ratio of 85%.
Other consumer loans are comprised of loans secured by certificate of deposit accounts, which are fully recoverable in the event of non-payment.non-payment, and forgivable down payment assistance loans, which are unsecured loans used as down payment assistance to borrowers qualified through partner housing agencies. The Company records a liability for the loans which are forgiven in equal increments over a pre-determined term, subject to residency requirements.
For all classes of loans, a loan is considered impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable that the Association will be unable to collect the scheduled payments of principal and interest according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement. Factors considered in determining that a loan is impaired may include the deteriorating financial condition of the borrower indicated by missed or delinquent payments, a pending legal action, such as bankruptcy or foreclosure, or the absence of adequate security for the loan.


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The recorded investment and the unpaid principal balance of impaired loans, including those reported as TDRs, as of June 30, 20182019 and September 30, 20172018 are summarized as follows. Balances of recorded investments are adjusted for deferred loan fees orand expenses.
  June 30, 2019 September 30, 2018
  
Recorded
Investment
 
Unpaid
Principal
Balance
 
Related
Allowance
 
Recorded
Investment
 
Unpaid
Principal
Balance
 
Related
Allowance
With no related IVA recorded:            
Residential Core $50,735
 $67,958
 $
 $53,656
 $69,516
 $
Residential Home Today 13,917
 38,919
 
 16,006
 35,532
 
Home equity loans and lines of credit 20,366
 25,733
 
 22,423
 28,504
 
Total $85,018
 $132,610
 $
 $92,085
 $133,552
 $
With an IVA recorded:            
Residential Core $38,412
 $38,479
 $6,799
 $37,704
 $37,774
 $6,934
Residential Home Today 24,296
 24,258
 2,435
 25,517
 25,492
 2,139
Home equity loans and lines of credit 27,775
 27,800
 3,667
 25,488
 25,519
 3,014
Total $90,483
 $90,537
 $12,901
 $88,709
 $88,785
 $12,087
Total impaired loans:            
Residential Core $89,147
 $106,437
 $6,799
 $91,360
 $107,290
 $6,934
Residential Home Today 38,213
 63,177
 2,435
 41,523
 61,024
 2,139
Home equity loans and lines of credit 48,141
 53,533
 3,667
 47,911
 54,023
 3,014
Total $175,501
 $223,147
 12,901
 $180,794
 $222,337
 $12,087
  June 30, 2018 September 30, 2017
  
Recorded
Investment
 
Unpaid
Principal
Balance
 
Related
Allowance
 
Recorded
Investment
 
Unpaid
Principal
Balance
 
Related
Allowance
With no related IVA recorded:            
Residential Core $53,188
 $69,202
 $
 $47,507
 $65,132
 $
Residential Home Today 16,386
 35,626
 
 18,780
 41,064
 
Home equity loans and lines of credit 22,382
 28,769
 
 18,793
 25,991
 
Total $91,956
 $133,597
 $
 $85,080
 $132,187
 $
With an IVA recorded:            
Residential Core $39,536
 $39,585
 $7,262
 $47,240
 $47,747
 $7,336
Residential Home Today 26,753
 26,722
 2,216
 27,861
 28,210
 2,250
Home equity loans and lines of credit 23,418
 23,445
 2,551
 20,379
 20,389
 1,475
Total $89,707
 $89,752
 $12,029
 $95,480
 $96,346
 $11,061
Total impaired loans:            
Residential Core $92,724
 $108,787
 $7,262
 $94,747
 $112,879
 $7,336
Residential Home Today 43,139
 62,348
 2,216
 46,641
 69,274
 2,250
Home equity loans and lines of credit 45,800
 52,214
 2,551
 39,172
 46,380
 1,475
Total $181,663
 $223,349
 $12,029
 $180,560
 $228,533
 $11,061

At June 30, 20182019 and September 30, 2017,2018, respectively, the recorded investment in impaired loans includes $164,145$160,658 and $162,020$165,391 of loans restructured in TDRs of which $10,942$10,694 and $11,884$10,468 were 90 days or more past due.


The average recorded investment in impaired loans and the amount of interest income recognized during the period that the loans were impaired are summarized below.
  For the Three Months Ended June 30,
  2019 2018
  
Average
Recorded
Investment
 
Interest
Income
Recognized
 
Average
Recorded
Investment
 
Interest
Income
Recognized
With no related IVA recorded:        
Residential Core $49,397
 $430
 $53,559
 $609
Residential Home Today 14,487
 50
 16,927
 154
Home equity loans and lines of credit 21,060
 118
 21,853
 117
Total $84,944
 $598
 $92,339
 $880
With an IVA recorded:        
Residential Core $41,861
 $306
 $38,952
 $313
Residential Home Today 24,378
 295
 26,830
 324
Home equity loans and lines of credit 27,583
 168
 22,849
 150
Total $93,822
 $769
 $88,631
 $787
Total impaired loans:        
Residential Core $91,258
 $736
 $92,511
 $922
Residential Home Today 38,865
 345
 43,757
 478
Home equity loans and lines of credit 48,643
 286
 44,702
 267
Total $178,766
 $1,367
 $180,970
 $1,667
         

  For the Three Months Ended June 30,
  2018 2017
  
Average
Recorded
Investment
 
Interest
Income
Recognized
 
Average
Recorded
Investment
 
Interest
Income
Recognized
With no related IVA recorded:        
Residential Core $53,559
 $609
 $49,609
 $383
Residential Home Today 16,927
 154
 19,484
 133
Home equity loans and lines of credit 21,853
 117
 19,162
 75
Total $92,339
 $880
 $88,255
 $591
With an IVA recorded:        
Residential Core $38,952
 $313
 $49,932
 $473
Residential Home Today 26,830
 324
 28,923
 361
Home equity loans and lines of credit 22,849
 150
 19,645
 124
Total $88,631
 $787
 $98,500
 $958
Total impaired loans:        
Residential Core $92,511
 $922
 $99,541
 $856
Residential Home Today 43,757
 478
 48,407
 494
Home equity loans and lines of credit 44,702
 267
 38,807
 199
Total $180,970
 $1,667
 $186,755
 $1,549
         


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  For the Nine Months Ended June 30,
  2019 2018
  
Average
Recorded
Investment
 
Interest
Income
Recognized
 
Average
Recorded
Investment
 
Interest
Income
Recognized
With no related IVA recorded:        
Residential Core $52,196
 $1,231
 $50,348
 $2,369
Residential Home Today 14,962
 174
 17,583
 1,126
Home equity loans and lines of credit 21,395
 342
 20,588
 290
Total $88,553
 $1,747
 $88,519
 $3,785
With an IVA recorded:        
Residential Core $38,058
 $1,008
 $43,388
 $1,268
Residential Home Today 24,907
 888
 27,307
 1,280
Home equity loans and lines of credit 26,632
 499
 21,899
 425
Total $89,597
 $2,395
 $92,594
 $2,973
Total impaired loans:        
Residential Core $90,254
 $2,239
 $93,736
 $3,637
Residential Home Today 39,869
 1,062
 44,890
 2,406
Home equity loans and lines of credit 48,027
 841
 42,487
 715
Total $178,150
 $4,142
 $181,113
 $6,758
         

  For the Nine Months Ended June 30,
  2018 2017
  
Average
Recorded
Investment
 
Interest
Income
Recognized
 
Average
Recorded
Investment
 
Interest
Income
Recognized
With no related IVA recorded:        
Residential Core $50,348
 $2,369
 $50,954
 $1,125
Residential Home Today 17,583
 1,126
 19,810
 282
Home equity loans and lines of credit 20,588
 290
 19,754
 224
Total $88,519
 $3,785
 $90,518
 $1,631
With an IVA recorded:        
Residential Core $43,388
 $1,268
 $52,001
 $1,451
Residential Home Today 27,307
 1,280
 29,948
 1,099
Home equity loans and lines of credit 21,899
 425
 17,636
 722
Total $92,594
 $2,973
 $99,585
 $3,272
Total impaired loans:        
Residential Core $93,736
 $3,637
 $102,955
 $2,576
Residential Home Today 44,890
 2,406
 49,758
 1,381
Home equity loans and lines of credit 42,487
 715
 37,390
 946
Total $181,113
 $6,758
 $190,103
 $4,903
         
Interest on loans in non-accrual status is recognized on a cash basis. The amount of interest income on impaired loans recognized using a cash basis method was $343 and $1,082 for the three and nine months ended June 30, 2019 and $565 and $1,773 for the three and nine months ended June 30, 2018 and $415 and $1,185 for the three and nine months ended June 30, 2017.2018. Cash payments on loans with a partial charge-off are applied fully to principal, then to recovery of the charged off amount prior to interest income being recognized, except cash payments may be applied to interest capitalized in a restructuring when collection of remaining amounts due is considered probable. Interest income on the remaining impaired loans is recognized on an accrual basis.
Charge-offs on residential mortgage loans, home equity loans and lines of credit, and construction loans are recognized when triggering events, such as foreclosure actions, short sales, or deeds accepted in lieu of repayment, result in less than full repayment of the recorded investment in the loans.
Partial or full charge-offs are also recognized for the amount of impairment on loans considered collateral dependent that meet the conditions described below.


For residential mortgage loans, payments are greater than 180 days delinquent;
For home equity lines of credit, equity loans, and residential loans restructured in a TDR, payments are greater than 90 days delinquent;
For all classes of loans restructured in a TDR with a high debt-to-income ratio at time of modification;
For all classes of loans, a sheriff sale is scheduled within 60 days to sell the collateral securing the loan;
For all classes of loans, all borrowers have been discharged of their obligation through a Chapter 7 bankruptcy;
For all classes of loans, within 60 days of notification, all borrowers obligated on the loan have filed Chapter 7 bankruptcy and have not reaffirmed or been dismissed;
For all classes of loans, a borrower obligated on a loan has filed bankruptcy and the loan is greater than 30 days delinquent; and
For all classes of loans, it becomes evident that a loss is probable.
Collateral dependent residential mortgage loans and construction loans are charged off to the extent the recorded investment in a loan, net of anticipated mortgage insurance claims, exceeds the fair value, less estimated costs to dispose of the underlying property. Management can determine if the loan is uncollectible for reasons such as foreclosures exceeding a reasonable time frame and recommend a full charge-off. Home equity loans or lines of credit are charged off to the extent the recorded investment in the loan plus the balance of any senior liens exceeds the fair value, less estimated costs to dispose of the underlying property, or management determines the collateral is not sufficient to satisfy the loan. A loan in any portfolio that is identified as collateral dependent will continue to be reported as impaired until it is no longer considered collateral dependent, is less than 30

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consequent to impairment evaluation will continue to be individually evaluated for impairment until, at a minimum, the impairment has been recovered.
The following is a summary of any charge-off policy that was changed or first implemented during the current and previous four fiscal years, the effective date and the portfolios to which the policy applies.
Effective Date
Policy
Portfolio(s) Affected
6/30/2014A loan is considered collateral dependent and any collateral shortfall is charged off when, within 60 days of notification, all borrowers obligated on a loan filed Chapter 7 bankruptcy and have not reaffirmed or been dismissed (1)All
____________________________
(1) Prior to 6/30/2014, collateral shortfalls on loans in Chapter 7 bankruptcy were charged off when all borrowers were discharged of the obligation or when the loan was 30 days or more past due.
Loans restructured in TDRs that are not evaluated based on collateral are separately evaluated for impairment on a loan by loan basis at the time of restructuring and at each subsequent reporting date for as long as they are reported as TDRs. The impairment evaluation is based on the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the effective interest rate of the original loan. Expected future cash flows include a discount factor representing a potential for default. Valuation allowances are recorded for the excess of the recorded investments over the result of the cash flow analysis. Loans discharged in Chapter 7 bankruptcy are reported as TDRs and also evaluated based on the present value of expected future cash flows unless evaluated based on collateral. We evaluate these loans using the expected future cash flows because we expect the borrower, not liquidation of the collateral, to be the source of repayment for the loan. Other consumer loans are not considered for restructuring. A loan restructured in a TDR is classified as an impaired loan for a minimum of one year. After one year, that loan may be reclassified out of the balance of impaired loans if the loan was restructured to yield a market rate for loans of similar credit risk at the time of restructuring and the loan is not impaired based on the terms of the restructuring agreement. No loans whose terms were restructured in TDRs were reclassified from impaired loans during the nine months ended June 30, 20182019 and June 30, 2017.2018.
Initial concessions granted by loans restructured as TDRs can include reduction of interest rate, extension of amortization period, forbearance or other actions. Some TDRs have experienced a combination of concessions. TDRs also can occur as a result of bankruptcy proceedings. Loans discharged in Chapter 7 bankruptcy are classified as multiple restructurings if the loan's original terms had also been restructured by the Association. The recorded investment in TDRs by type of concessioncategory as of June 30, 20182019 and September 30, 20172018 is shown in the tables below.    
June 30, 2018 
Reduction in
Interest Rates
 
Payment
Extensions
 
Forbearance
or Other Actions
 
Multiple
Concessions
 
Multiple
Restructurings
 Bankruptcy Total
June 30, 2019 Initial Restructuring 
Multiple
Restructurings
 Bankruptcy Total
Residential Core $10,191
 $375
 $10,431
 $20,234
 $21,242
 $22,100
 $84,573
 $36,953
 $24,612
 $20,237
 $81,802
Residential Home Today 4,289
 
 4,662
 9,955
 18,695
 3,991
 41,592
 16,809
 17,212
 3,475
 37,496
Home equity loans and lines of credit 89
 5,546
 1,554
 22,425
 2,285
 6,081
 37,980
 34,970
 2,886
 3,504
 41,360
Total $14,569
 $5,921
 $16,647
 $52,614
 $42,222
 $32,172
 $164,145
 $88,732
 $44,710
 $27,216
 $160,658

September 30, 2018 Initial Restructuring Multiple
Restructurings
 Bankruptcy Total
Residential Core $39,265
 $23,116
 $21,832
 $84,213
Residential Home Today 18,243
 18,483
 3,683
 40,409
Home equity loans and lines of credit 33,768
 2,563
 4,438
 40,769
Total $91,276
 $44,162
 $29,953
 $165,391
September 30, 2017 
Reduction in
Interest Rates
 
Payment
Extensions
 Forbearance
or Other Actions
 
Multiple
Concessions
 Multiple
Restructurings
 Bankruptcy Total
Residential Core $12,485
 $521
 $8,176
 $21,278
 $20,459
 $23,670
 $86,589
Residential Home Today 5,441
 
 4,811
 10,538
 18,877
 4,337
 44,004
Home equity loans and lines of credit 106
 6,033
 373
 14,661
 1,471
 8,783
 31,427
Total $18,032
 $6,554
 $13,360
 $46,477
 $40,807
 $36,790
 $162,020

TDRs may be restructured more than once. Among other requirements, a subsequent restructuring may be available for a borrower upon the expiration of temporary restructuring terms if the borrower cannot return to regular loan payments. If the borrower is experiencing an income curtailment that temporarily has reduced his/hertheir capacity to repay, such as loss of employment, reduction of hours, non-paid leave or short termshort-term disability, a temporary restructuring is considered. If the borrower lacks the capacity to repay the loan at the current terms due to a permanent condition, a permanent restructuring is considered. In evaluating the need for a subsequent restructuring, the borrower’s ability to repay is generally assessed utilizing

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a debt to income and cash flow analysis. Loans discharged in Chapter 7 bankruptcy are classified as multiple restructurings if the loan's original terms had also been restructured by the Association.
For all loans restructured during the three and nine months ended June 30, 20182019 and June 30, 20172018 (set forth in the tables below), the pre-restructured outstanding recorded investment was not materially different from the post-restructured outstanding recorded investment.

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The following tables set forth the recorded investment in TDRs restructured during the periods presented, according to the types of concessions granted.presented.
 For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2018 For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2019
 
Reduction
 in Interest
 Rates
 
Payment
Extensions
 Forbearance
or Other Actions
 
Multiple
Concessions
 Multiple
Restructurings
 Bankruptcy Total Initial Restructuring Multiple
Restructurings
 Bankruptcy Total
Residential Core $184
 $121
 $248
 $1,765
 $1,591
 $633
 $4,542
 $1,822
 $2,334
 $174
 $4,330
Residential Home Today 
 
 175
 102
 1,469
 154
 1,900
 109
 878
 113
 1,100
Home equity loans and lines of credit 
 161
 24
 4,041
 317
 172
 4,715
 974
 299
 81
 1,354
Total $184
 $282
 $447
 $5,908
 $3,377
 $959
 $11,157
 $2,905
 $3,511
 $368
 $6,784
        

  For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2018
  Initial Restructuring Multiple
Restructurings
 Bankruptcy Total
Residential Core $2,318
 $1,591
 $633
 $4,542
Residential Home Today 277
 1,469
 154
 1,900
Home equity loans and lines of credit 4,226
 317
 172
 4,715
Total $6,821
 $3,377
 $959
 $11,157
         


 For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2017 For the Nine Months Ended June 30, 2019
 
Reduction
 in Interest
 Rates
 
Payment
Extensions
 Forbearance
or Other Actions
 
Multiple
Concessions
 Multiple
Restructurings
 Bankruptcy Total Initial Restructuring Multiple
Restructurings
 Bankruptcy Total
Residential Core $52
 $
 $567
 $414
 $731
 $702
 $2,466
 $5,521
 $4,893
 $1,678
 $12,092
Residential Home Today 
 
 281
 115
 870
 168
 1,434
 427
 2,105
 384
 2,916
Home equity loans and lines of credit 
 284
 32
 1,983
 467
 65
 2,831
 6,194
 933
 352
 7,479
Total $52
 $284
 $880
 $2,512
 $2,068
 $935
 $6,731
 $12,142
 $7,931
 $2,414
 $22,487
        


  For the Nine Months Ended June 30, 2018
  Initial Restructuring Multiple
Restructurings
 Bankruptcy Total
Residential Core $3,433
 $3,676
 $2,361
 $9,470
Residential Home Today 724
 2,818
 582
 4,124
Home equity loans and lines of credit 10,961
 915
 367
 12,243
Total $15,118
 $7,409
 $3,310
 $25,837
         

  For the Nine Months Ended June 30, 2018
  
Reduction
 in Interest
 Rates
 
Payment
Extensions
 Forbearance
or Other Actions
 
Multiple
Concessions
 Multiple
Restructurings
��Bankruptcy Total
Residential Core $345
 $121
 $569
 $2,398
 $3,676
 $2,361
 $9,470
Residential Home Today 
 
 306
 418
 2,818
 582
 4,124
Home equity loans and lines of credit 
 720
 24
 10,217
 915
 367
 12,243
Total $345
 $841
 $899
 $13,033
 $7,409
 $3,310
 $25,837



  For the Nine Months Ended June 30, 2017
  Reduction
 in Interest
 Rates
 
Payment
Extensions
 Forbearance
or Other Actions
 
Multiple
Concessions
 Multiple
Restructurings
 Bankruptcy Total
Residential Core $570
 $
 $936
 $1,335
 $1,602
 $2,074
 $6,517
Residential Home Today 79
 
 440
 423
 2,242
 470
 3,654
Home equity loans and lines of credit 
 1,273
 32
 5,904
 737
 1,010
 8,956
Total $649
 $1,273
 $1,408
 $7,662
 $4,581
 $3,554
 $19,127


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Below summarizes the information on TDRs restructured within the previous 12 months of the period presented for which there was a subsequent payment default, at least 30 days past due on one scheduled payment, during the period presented.
 For the Three Months Ended June 30, For the Three Months Ended June 30,
 2018 2017 2019 2018
TDRs Within the Previous 12 Months That Subsequently Defaulted 
Number of
Contracts
 
Recorded
Investment
 Number of
Contracts
 Recorded
Investment
TDRs That Subsequently Defaulted 
Number of
Contracts
 
Recorded
Investment
 Number of
Contracts
 Recorded
Investment
Residential Core 10
 $1,234
 13
 $1,390
 11
 $1,841
 10
 $1,234
Residential Home Today 18
 643
 25
 1,205
 16
 604
 18
 643
Home equity loans and lines of credit 6
 393
 14
 847
 10
 861
 6
 393
Total 34
 $2,270
 52
 $3,442
 37
 $3,306
 34
 $2,270
                
  For the Nine Months Ended June 30,
  2019 2018
TDRs That Subsequently Defaulted 
Number of
Contracts
 
Recorded
Investment
 Number of
Contracts
 Recorded
Investment
Residential Core 15
 $2,355
 13
 $1,815
Residential Home Today 20
 767
 19
 701
Home equity loans and lines of credit 11
 890
 11
 418
Total 46
 $4,012
 43
 $2,934
         
  For the Nine Months Ended June 30,
  2018 2017
TDRs Within the Previous 12 Months That Subsequently Defaulted 
Number of
Contracts
 
Recorded
Investment
 Number of
Contracts
 Recorded
Investment
Residential Core 13
 $1,815
 18
 $1,886
Residential Home Today 19
 701
 26
 1,217
Home equity loans and lines of credit 11
 418
 18
 847
Total 43
 $2,934
 62
 $3,950
         

Residential loans are internally assigned a grade that complies with the guidelines outlined in the OCC’s Handbook for Rating Credit Risk. Pass loans are assets well protected by the current paying capacity of the borrower. Special Mention loans have a potential weakness, as evaluated based on delinquency status or nature of the product, that the Association feels deserve management’s attention and may result in further deterioration in their repayment prospects and/or the Association’s credit position. Substandard loans are inadequately protected by the current payment capacity of the borrower or the collateral pledged with a defined weakness that jeopardizes the liquidation of the debt. Also included in Substandard are performing home equity loans and lines of credit where the customer has a severely delinquent first mortgage to which the performing home equity loan or line of credit is subordinate and loans in Chapter 7 bankruptcy status where all borrowers have filed, and have not reaffirmed or been dismissed. Loss loans are considered uncollectible and are charged off when identified. Loss loans are of such little value that their continuance as bankable assets is not warranted even though partial recovery may be effected in the future.
The following tables provide information about the credit quality of residential loan receivables by an internally assigned grade. Balances are adjusted for deferred loan fees, or expenses and any applicable LIP.loans-in-process.
 Pass 
Special
Mention
 Substandard Loss Total Pass 
Special
Mention
 Substandard Loss Total
June 30, 2018          
June 30, 2019          
Real estate loans:                    
Residential Core $10,776,340
 $
 $46,141
 $
 $10,822,481
 $10,791,432
 $4,449
 $46,679
 $
 $10,842,560
Residential Home Today 81,280
 
 16,849
 
 98,129
 73,124
 
 14,345
 
 87,469
Home equity loans and lines of credit 1,742,563
 3,617
 23,210
 
 1,769,390
 2,083,851
 3,429
 25,102
 
 2,112,382
Construction 21,313
 
 
 
 21,313
 22,522
 
 
 
 22,522
Total $12,621,496
 $3,617
 $86,200
 $
 $12,711,313
Total real estate loans

 $12,970,929
 $7,878
 $86,126
 $
 $13,064,933

  Pass 
Special
Mention
 Substandard Loss Total
September 30, 2017          
Real estate loans:          
Residential Core $10,709,739
 $
 $51,304
 $
 $10,761,043
Residential Home Today 88,247
 
 19,436
 
 107,683
Home equity loans and lines of credit 1,545,658
 3,837
 20,556
 
 1,570,051
Construction 26,427
 
 
 
 26,427
Total $12,370,071
 $3,837
 $91,296
 $
 $12,465,204

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  Pass 
Special
Mention
 Substandard Loss Total
September 30, 2018          
Real estate loans:          
Residential Core $10,898,725
 $
 $48,250
 $
 $10,946,975
Residential Home Today 78,180
 
 16,569
 
 94,749
Home equity loans and lines of credit 1,813,502
 4,216
 24,109
 
 1,841,827
Construction 27,140
 
 
 
 27,140
Total real estate loans

 $12,817,547
 $4,216
 $88,928
 $
 $12,910,691

At June 30, 20182019 and September 30, 2017,2018, respectively, the recorded investment of impaired loans includes $98,002$93,094 and $94,104$95,916 of TDRs that are individually evaluated for impairment butthat have adequately performed under the terms of the restructuring and are classified as Pass loans. At June 30, 20182019 and September 30, 2017,2018, respectively, there were $2,539$3,720 and $4,840$4,051 of loans classified Substandard and $3,617$7,878 and $3,837$4,216 of loans designated Special Mention that are not included in the recorded investment of impaired loans; rather, they are included in loans collectively evaluated for impairment. Of the $7,878 of loans classified Special Mention at June 30, 2019, $4,449 are residential mortgage loans purchased during the quarter ended December 31, 2018. The purchased loans were current and performing at the time of purchase, but are classified Special Mention due to the absence of mortgage insurance coverage and potentially weaker repayment prospects when compared with the Company's originated residential Core Portfolio.

Other consumer loans are internally assigned a grade of nonperformingnon-performing when they become 90 days or more past due. At June 30, 20182019 and September 30, 2017,2018, no consumer loans were graded as nonperforming.non-performing.

Activity in the allowance for loan losses is summarized as follows:
For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2018For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2019
Beginning
Balance
 Provisions Charge-offs Recoveries 
Ending
Balance
Beginning
Balance
 Provisions Charge-offs Recoveries 
Ending
Balance
Real estate loans:                  
Residential Core$14,080
 $4,053
 $(156) $506
 $18,483
$19,587
 $(865) $(500) $498
 $18,720
Residential Home Today3,740
 (709) (214) 555
 3,372
3,275
 (25) (257) 385
 3,378
Home equity loans and lines of credit25,282
 (5,344) (1,176) 2,350
 21,112
17,420
 (1,110) (760) 1,661
 17,211
Construction4
 
 
 
 4
4
 
 
 
 4
Total$43,106
 $(2,000) $(1,546) $3,411
 $42,971
Total real estate loans$40,286
 $(2,000) $(1,517) $2,544
 $39,313
                  
 For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2018
 
Beginning
Balance
 Provisions Charge-offs Recoveries 
Ending
Balance
Real estate loans:         
Residential Core$14,080
 $4,053
 $(156) $506
 $18,483
Residential Home Today3,740
 (709) (214) 555
 3,372
Home equity loans and lines of credit25,282
 (5,344) (1,176) 2,350
 21,112
Construction4
 
 
 
 4
Total real estate loans

$43,106
 $(2,000) $(1,546) $3,411
 $42,971
          

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For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2017For the Nine Months Ended June 30, 2019
Beginning
Balance
 Provisions Charge-offs Recoveries 
Ending
Balance
Beginning
Balance
 Provisions Charge-offs Recoveries 
Ending
Balance
Real estate loans:                  
Residential Core$12,936
 $(1,020) $(750) $2,077
 $13,243
$18,288
 $(1) $(1,042) $1,475
 $18,720
Residential Home Today4,700
 (39) (492) 358
 4,527
3,204
 (720) (583) 1,477
 3,378
Home equity loans and lines of credit39,202
 (2,944) (1,535) 2,431
 37,154
20,921
 (7,278) (2,078) 5,646
 17,211
Construction3
 3
 
 
 6
5
 (1) 
 
 4
Total$56,841
 $(4,000) $(2,777) $4,866
 $54,930
Total real estate loans

$42,418
 $(8,000) $(3,703) $8,598
 $39,313
                  

 For the Nine Months Ended June 30, 2018
 
Beginning
Balance
 Provisions Charge-offs Recoveries 
Ending
Balance
Real estate loans:         
Residential Core$14,186
 $3,154
 $(743) $1,886
 $18,483
Residential Home Today4,508
 (1,515) (1,177) 1,556
 3,372
Home equity loans and lines of credit30,249
 (10,638) (4,331) 5,832
 21,112
Construction5
 (1) 
 
 4
Total real estate loans$48,948
 $(9,000) $(6,251) $9,274
 $42,971
          

 For the Nine Months Ended June 30, 2018
 
Beginning
Balance
 Provisions Charge-offs Recoveries 
Ending
Balance
Real estate loans:         
Residential Core$14,186
 $3,154
 $(743) $1,886
 $18,483
Residential Home Today4,508
 (1,515) (1,177) 1,556
 3,372
Home equity loans and lines of credit30,249
 (10,638) (4,331) 5,832
 21,112
Construction5
 (1) 
 
 4
Total$48,948
 $(9,000) $(6,251) $9,274
 $42,971
          
 For the Nine Months Ended June 30, 2017
 
Beginning
Balance
 Provisions Charge-offs Recoveries 
Ending
Balance
Real estate loans:         
Residential Core$15,068
 $(4,082) $(2,649) $4,906
 $13,243
Residential Home Today7,416
 (2,165) (1,690) 966
 4,527
Home equity loans and lines of credit39,304
 (3,752) (4,692) 6,294
 37,154
Construction7
 (1) 
 
 6
Total$61,795
 $(10,000) $(9,031) $12,166
 $54,930
          

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5.DEPOSITS
Deposit account balances are summarized as follows:
  June 30,
2019
 September 30,
2018
Checking accounts $888,728
 $913,525
Savings accounts 1,426,623
 1,256,054
Certificates of deposit 6,394,396
 6,318,281
  8,709,747
 8,487,860
Accrued interest 4,722
 3,723
Total deposits $8,714,469
 $8,491,583
  June 30,
2018
 September 30,
2017
Checking accounts $954,033
 $987,001
Savings accounts 1,300,592
 1,473,415
Certificates of deposit 6,150,263
 5,689,236
  8,404,888
 8,149,652
Accrued interest 3,400
 1,973
Total deposits $8,408,288
 $8,151,625

Brokered certificates of deposit (exclusive of acquisition costs and subsequent amortization), which are used as a cost effective funding alternative, totaled $648,230$518,752 at June 30, 20182019 and $620,705$670,081 at September 30, 2017.2018. The FDIC places restrictions on banks with regard to issuing brokered deposits based on the bank's capital classification. As a well-capitalized institution at June 30, 20182019 and September 30, 2017,2018, the Association may accept brokered deposits without FDIC restrictions.

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6.    BORROWED FUNDS
Federal Home Loan Bank borrowings at June 30, 20182019 are summarized in the table below. The amount and weighted average rates of certain FHLB Advances maturing in 3624 months or less reflect the net impact of deferred penalties discussed below:
 Amount 
Weighted
Average
Rate
Maturing in:   
12 months or less$3,723,797
 2.39%
13 to 24 months60,113
 1.91%
25 to 36 months528
 1.49%
37 to 48 months17,382
 2.71%
49 to 60 months
 %
Over 60 months23,663
 1.66%
Total FHLB Advances3,825,483
 2.38%
Accrued interest8,117
  
     Total$3,833,600
  

 Amount 
Weighted
Average
Rate
Maturing in:   
12 months or less$3,161,478
 1.97%
13 to 24 months389,797
 1.77%
25 to 36 months60,113
 1.91%
37 to 48 months862
 1.49%
49 to 60 months18,471
 2.60%
Over 60 months28,717
 1.66%
Total FHLB Advances3,659,438
 1.95%
Accrued interest5,323
  
     Total$3,664,761
  
For the periods ending June 30, 2019 and June 30, 2018 net interest expense related to Federal Home Loan Bank short-term borrowings was $44,589 and $30,644, respectively.
Through the use of interest rate swaps discussed in Note 13. Derivative Instruments, $1,675,000$2,400,000 of FHLB advances included in the table above as maturing in 12 months or less, have effective maturities, assuming no early terminations of the swap contracts, as shown below:
Amount 
Swap Adjusted Weighted
Average
Rate
Amount 
Swap Adjusted Weighted
Average
Rate
Effective maturity:      
12 months or less$50,000
 1.23%
13 to 24 months$50,000
 1.23%400,000
 1.21%
25 to 36 months400,000
 1.21%825,000
 1.79%
37 to 48 months825,000
 1.79%400,000
 2.12%
49 to 60 months400,000
 2.12%175,000
 2.25%
Over 60 months550,000
 2.72%
Total FHLB Advances under swap contracts$1,675,000
 1.71%$2,400,000
 1.99%

During fiscal year 2016, $150,000 fixed-rate FHLB advances with remaining terms of approximately four years were prepaid and replaced with new four- and five-year interest rate swap arrangements. The unamortized deferred repayment penalties of $2,408$674 related to the $150,000 of restructuring are being recognized in interest expense over the remaining term of the swap contracts.


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7.OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
The change in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) by component is as follows:
For the Three Months Ended For the Three Months EndedFor the Three Months Ended For the Three Months Ended
June 30, 2018 June 30, 2017June 30, 2019 June 30, 2018
Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Securities Available for Sale Cash flow hedges Defined Benefit Plan Total Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Securities Available for Sale Cash flow hedges Defined Benefit Plan TotalUnrealized Gains (Losses) on Securities Available for Sale Cash flow hedges Defined Benefit Plan Total Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Securities Available for Sale Cash flow hedges Defined Benefit Plan Total
Balance at beginning of period$(10,447) $42,386
 $(17,326) $14,613
 $(4,919) $11,506
 $(17,980) $(11,393)$(5,146) $6,156
 $(14,540) $(13,530) $(10,447) $42,386
 $(17,326) $14,613
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications, net of tax expense of $1,679 and $(810)(1,301) 7,266
 
 5,965
 2,446
 (3,950) 
 (1,504)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax expense of ($413) and $(590)
 (1,591) 316
 (1,275) 
 751
 345
 1,096
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications, net of tax expense (benefit) of $(7,956) and $1,6794,133
 (34,055) 
 (29,922) (1,301) 7,266
 
 5,965
Amounts reclassified, net of tax expense (benefit) of $(671) and $(413)
 (2,789) 264
 (2,525) 
 (1,591) 316
 (1,275)
Other comprehensive income (loss)(1,301) 5,675
 316
 4,690
 2,446
 (3,199) 345
 (408)4,133
 (36,844) 264
 (32,447) (1,301) 5,675
 316
 4,690
Balance at end of period$(11,748) $48,061
 $(17,010) $19,303
 $(2,473) $8,307
 $(17,635) $(11,801)$(1,013) $(30,688) $(14,276) $(45,977) $(11,748) $48,061
 $(17,010) $19,303
                              
For the Nine Months Ended For the Nine Months EndedFor the Nine Months Ended For the Nine Months Ended
June 30, 2018 June 30, 2017June 30, 2019 June 30, 2018
Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Securities Available for Sale Cash flow hedges Defined Benefit Plan Total Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Securities Available for Sale Cash flow hedges Defined Benefit Plan TotalUnrealized Gains (Losses) on Securities Available for Sale Cash flow hedges Defined Benefit Plan Total Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Securities Available for Sale Cash flow hedges Defined Benefit Plan Total
Balance at beginning of period$(2,915) $10,249
 $(14,826) $(7,492) $416
 $(1,371) $(18,671) $(19,626)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications, net of tax expense of $9,040 and $2,761(7,560) 34,365
 
 26,805
 (2,889) 8,016
 
 5,127
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax expense of $64 and $(1,453)
 (878) 910
 32
 
 1,662
 1,036
 2,698
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) at beginning of period$(13,624) $51,914
 $(15,068) $23,222
 $(2,915) $10,249
 $(14,826) $(7,492)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications, net of tax expense (benefit) of $(16,396) and $9,04012,611
 (74,286) 
 (61,675) (7,560) 34,365
 
 26,805
Amounts reclassified, net of tax expense (benefit) of $(2,000) and $64
 (8,316) 792
 (7,524) 
 (878) 910
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Other comprehensive income (loss)(7,560) 33,487
 910
 26,837
 (2,889) 9,678
 1,036
 7,825
12,611
 (82,602) 792
 (69,199) (7,560) 33,487
 910
 26,837
Adoption of ASU 2018-02(1,273) 4,325
 (3,094) (42) 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 (1,273) 4,325
 (3,094) (42)
Balance at end of period$(11,748) $48,061
 $(17,010) $19,303
 $(2,473) $8,307
 $(17,635) $(11,801)$(1,013) $(30,688) $(14,276) $(45,977) $(11,748) $48,061
 $(17,010) $19,303
                              


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The following table presents the reclassification adjustment out of accumulated other comprehensive income included in net income and the corresponding line item on the consolidated statements of income for the periods indicated:
 Amounts Reclassified from Accumulated
 Other Comprehensive Income
 
 Amounts Reclassified from Accumulated
 Other Comprehensive Income
 
Details about Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income ComponentsFor the Three Months Ended June 30, For the Nine Months Ended June 30, Line Item in the Statement of IncomeFor the Three Months Ended June 30, For the Nine Months Ended June 30, Line Item in the Statement of Income
2018 2017 2018 2017 2019 2018 2019 2018 
Cash flow hedges:                
Interest (income) expense, effective portion$(2,108) $1,155
 $(1,164) $2,557
  Interest expense
Interest (income) expense$(3,530) $(2,108) $(10,526) $(1,164)  Interest expense
Net income tax effect517
 (404) 286
 (895)  Income tax expense741
 517
 2,210
 286
  Income tax expense
Net of income tax expense (benefit)(1,591) 751
 (878) 1,662
 (2,789) (1,591) (8,316) (878) 
                
Amortization of pension plan:                
Actuarial loss420
 531
 1,259
 1,594
  (a)334
 420
 1,002
 1,259
  (a)
Net income tax effect(104) (186) (349) (558)  Income tax expense(70) (104) (210) (349)  Income tax expense
Net of income tax expense (benefit)316
 345
 910
 1,036
 264
 316
 792
 910
 
                
Adoption of ASU 2018-02
 
 (42) 
  (b)
 
 
 (42)  (b)
Total reclassifications for the period$(1,275) $1,096
 $(10) $2,698
 $(2,525) $(1,275) $(7,524) $(10) 
                
(a) This item is included in the computation of net periodic pension cost. See Note 9. Defined Benefit Plan for additional disclosure.
(b) This item is a reclassification between Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income and Retained Earnings due to the adoption of ASU 2018-02 Income Statement - Reporting Comprehensive Income (Topic 220), adopted by the Company as of January1, 2018, permits an entity to elect to reclassify the tax effects that were stranded in other comprehensive income, resulting from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, to retained earnings.fiscal year 2018.

8.    INCOME TAXES
The Company and its subsidiaries file income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction and in various state and city jurisdictions. The Company is no longer subject to income tax examinations in its major jurisdictions for tax years prior to 2015. During the quarter ending March 31, 2018, the State of Ohio Department of Taxation initiated and completed, with no adjustments, an audit of the Association’s Financial Institutions Tax Returns based on calendar year filings for 2014, 2015, and 2016
The Company recognizes interest and penalties on income tax assessments or income tax refunds, where applicable, in the financial statements as a component of its provision for income taxes.
On December 22, 2017, the U.S. government enacted comprehensive tax legislation commonly referred to as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the “Act”).Act. Among its numerous changes to the Internal Revenue Code, the Act reduced the federal corporate tax rate to 21% from 35% effective January 1, 2018. Under Section 15Because of the Internal Revenue Code, the Company is required to applyCompany's September 30 fiscal year end, a blended federal tax rate of 24.53% was applied to the fiscal year ended September 30, 2018. The federal statutory rate of 21% is effective for the period that includes the enactment date. The blended rate for the annual period is based on the applicable tax rates before and after the change and the number of days in the year. The Company's blended statutory federal rate forCompany beginning with the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018 is 24.53%.2019.
As a result of changes to the federal tax rate, the Company revalued its net deferred tax assets as of December 22, 2017 and continues to refine this estimate while also estimating the impact of book-tax differences arising during the current fiscal year that are expected to reverse at a lower federal tax rate in future years. During the three and nine months ended June 30, 2018, respectively, the Company recorded $250 and $4,894 of additional income tax expense related to the change in federal tax rates. In accordance with SEC Staff Accounting Bulletin 118 (“SAB 118”), future adjustments will be recorded as discrete items to income tax expense in the period in which those adjustments become estimable and finalized.
The Company’s combined federal and state effective income tax rate was 25.5%21.9% and 33.8%29.7% for the three months ended June 30, 2018 and June 30, 2017, respectively. For the nine months ended June 30, 20182019 and June 30, 2017, the effective income tax rate was 29.7% and 33.0%,2018, respectively. The decrease in the effective tax rate for the three and nine months periods compared to the same periods during fiscal 2017 is primarily due to a lower federal statutory rate in the impactrecent fiscal year period, and $34 and $4,644 of additional tax expense related to the re-measurement of the ActCompany's deferred tax asset during the nine months ended June 30, 2019 and June 30, 2018, respectively, as discussed above. 

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the Act.
The Company makes certain investments in limited partnerships which invest in affordable housing projects that qualify for the Low Income Housing Tax Credit.Credit (LIHTC). The Company acts as a limited partner in these investments and does not exert control over the operating or financial policies of the partnership. The Company accounts for its interests in LIHTCs using the proportional amortization method. The impact of the Company's investments in tax credit entities on the provision for income taxes was not material during the three and nine months ended June 30, 20182019 and June 30, 2017.2018.

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9.    DEFINED BENEFIT PLAN
The Third Federal Savings Retirement Plan (the “Plan”) is a defined benefit pension plan. Effective December 31, 2002, the Plan was amended to limit participation to employees who met the Plan’s eligibility requirements on that date. Effective December 31, 2011, the Plan was amended to freeze future benefit accruals for participants in the Plan. After December 31, 2002, employees not participating in the Plan, upon meeting the applicable eligibility requirements, and those eligible participants who no longer receive service credits under the Plan, participate in a separate tier of the Company’s defined contribution 401(k) Savings Plan. Benefits under the Plan are based on years of service and the employee’s average annual compensation (as defined in the Plan) through December 31, 2011. The funding policy of the Plan is consistent with the funding requirements of U.S. federal and other governmental laws and regulations.
The components of net periodic cost recognized in other non-interest expense in the unaudited Consolidated Statements of Income are as follows:
  Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
  June 30, June 30,
  2019 2018 2019 2018
Interest cost $808
 $774
 $2,422
 $2,322
Expected return on plan assets (1,146) (1,036) (3,438) (3,107)
Amortization of net loss 334
 420
 1,002
 1,259
     Net periodic cost (benefit) $(4) $158
 $(14) $474
  Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
  June 30, June 30,
  2018 2017 2018 2017
Interest cost $774
 $767
 $2,322
 $2,301
Expected return on plan assets (1,036) (1,033) (3,107) (3,100)
Amortization of net loss 420
 531
 1,259
 1,594
     Net periodic cost $158
 $265
 $474
 $795

There were no required minimum employer contributions during the nine months ended June 30, 2018.2019. However, the Company made a voluntary contribution of $5,000$2,000 during the three months ended June 30, 2018.2019. There are no other employer contributions, voluntary or required, expected during the remainder of the fiscal year.year ending September 30, 2019.
10.    EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN
In December 2017, 25,2002018, 138,400 restricted stock units were granted to certain directors and officers of the Company. In January 2018, 1,045,100 options to purchase common stockCompany and 422,900 restricted64,500 performance stock units were granted to certain officers or employees of the Company. The awards were made pursuant to the shareholder-approvedAmended and Restated 2008 Equity Incentive Plan.
AtPlan, which was approved at the annual meeting of shareholders held on February 22, 2018, shareholders2018.
The performance stock units vest in the form of the Company approved the TFS Financial Corporation Amended and Restated 2008 Equity Incentive Plan. The Amended and Restated 2008 Equity Incentive Plan is substantially similar to the previous plan, except that the number of future shares eligible to be granted has been reduced to 8,450,000 shares and the term to grant shares has been extended to February 21, 2028. In May 2018, 5,000 options to purchase common stock and 5,000 restrictedissued at the end of a three-year period, based on the pro-rata achievement of performance based metrics over a two-year period. The Company recognizes compensation expense for the fair value of performance stock units were granted pursuant toon a straight-line basis over the Amended and Restated 2008 Equity Incentive Plan.requisite service period.
DuringThe following table presents share-based compensation expense recognized during the nine months ended periods presented.
 Three Months Ended June 30, Nine Months Ended June 30,
 2019 2018 2019 2018
Stock option expense$198
 $309
 $635
 $966
Restricted and performance stock units expense918
 795
 2,708
 2,663
Total stock-based compensation expense$1,116
 $1,104
 $3,343
 $3,629

At June 30, 2018 and 20172019, the Company recorded $3,629 and $2,960, respectively, of stock-based compensation expense, comprised of stock option expense of $966 and $1,156, respectively, and restricted stock units expense of $2,663 and $1,804, respectively.
At June 30, 2018, 5,223,7094,640,179 shares were subject to options, with a weighted average exercise price of $13.6613.83 per share and a weighted average grant date fair value of $2.64 per share. Expected future expense related to the 1,542,315857,714 non-vested options outstanding as of June 30, 20182019 is $1,888$808 over a weighted average period of 1.91.2 years. At June 30, 20182019, 743,028631,073 restricted stock units and performance stock units with a weighted average grant date fair value of $14.1315.15 per unit, are unvested. Expected future compensation expense relating to the 1,329,1111,396,821 restricted stock units and performance stock units outstanding as of June 30, 20182019 is $5,2974,970 over a weighted average period of 2.21.9 years. Each unit is equivalent to one share of common stock.

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11.    COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES
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any condition established in the contract. Commitments to originate loans generally have fixed expiration dates of 60 to 360 days or other termination clauses and may require payment of a fee. Unfunded commitments related to home equity lines of credit generally expire from five to 10 years following the date that the line of credit was established, subject to various conditions, including compliance with payment obligations, adequacy of collateral securing the line and maintenance of a satisfactory credit profile by the borrower. Since some of the commitments may expire without being drawn upon, the total commitment amounts do not necessarily represent future cash requirements.
Off-balance sheet commitments to extend credit involve elements of credit risk and interest rate risk in excess of the amount recognized in the consolidated statements of condition. The Company’s exposure to credit loss in the event of nonperformance by the other party to the commitment is represented by the contractual amount of the commitment. The
Company generally uses the same credit policies in making commitments as it does for on-balance-sheet instruments. Interest rate risk on commitments to extend credit results from the possibility that interest rates may have moved unfavorably from the position of the Company since the time the commitment was made.
At June 30, 20182019, the Company had commitments to originate loans as follows:
Fixed-rate mortgage loans$170,388
Adjustable-rate mortgage loans246,588
Equity loans and lines of credit190,964
Total$607,940

Fixed-rate mortgage loans$213,889
Adjustable-rate mortgage loans247,443
Equity loans and lines of credit151,000
Total$612,332
At June 30, 20182019, the Company had unfunded commitments outstanding as follows:
Equity lines of credit$2,109,213
Construction loans24,856
Limited partner investments11,541
Total$2,145,610

Equity lines of credit$1,709,164
Construction loans39,350
Limited partner investments11,541
Total$1,760,055
At June 30, 20182019, the unfunded commitment on home equity lines of credit, including commitments for accounts suspended as a result of material default or a decline in equity, is $1,749,7742,121,902.
The above commitments are expected to be funded through normal operations.
The Company and its subsidiaries are subject to various legal actions arising in the normal course of business. In the opinion of management, the resolution of these legal actions is not expected to have a material adverse effect on the Company’s consolidated financial condition, results of operation, or statements of cash flows.
12.    FAIR VALUE
Under U.S. GAAP, fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset, or paid to transfer a liability, in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date under current market conditions. A fair value framework is established whereby assets and liabilities measured at fair value are grouped into three levels of a fair value hierarchy, based on the transparency of inputs and the reliability of assumptions used to estimate fair value. The Company’s policy is to recognize transfers between levels of the hierarchy as of the end of the reporting period in which the transfer occurs. The three levels of inputs are defined as follows:
Level 1 –  quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in active markets.
Level 2 –
  quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets with few transactions, or model-based valuation techniques using assumptions that are observable in the market.
Level 3 –  a company’s own assumptions about how market participants would price an asset or liability.



As permitted under the fair value guidance in U.S. GAAP, the Company elects to measure at fair value mortgage loans classified as held for sale that are subject to pending agency contracts to securitize and sell loans. This election is expected to

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reduce volatility in earnings related to market fluctuations between the contract trade and settlement dates. At June 30, 20182019 and September 30, 2017,2018, there were no loans held for sale subject to pending agency contracts for which the fair value option was elected.

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Presented below is a discussion of the methods and significant assumptions used by the Company to estimate fair value.
Investment Securities Available for Sale—Investment securities available for sale are recorded at fair value on a recurring basis. At June 30, 20182019 and September 30, 2017,2018, respectively, this includes $541,958$564,945 and $537,479$531,965 of investments in U.S. government obligations including U.S. Treasury notes and highly liquid collateralized mortgage obligations issued by Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and Ginnie Mae. Both are measured using the market approach. The fair values of investment securities represent unadjusted price estimates obtained from third party independent nationally recognized pricing services using pricing models or quoted prices of securities with similar characteristics and are included in Level 2 of the hierarchy. Third party pricing is reviewed on a monthly basis for reasonableness based on the market knowledge and experience of company personnel that interact daily with the markets for these types of securities.
Mortgage Loans Held for Sale—The fair value of mortgage loans held for sale is estimated on an aggregate basis using a market approach based on quoted secondary market pricing for loan portfolios with similar characteristics. Loans held for sale are carried at the lower of cost or fair value except, as described above, the Company elects the fair value measurement option for mortgage loans held for sale subject to pending agency contracts to securitize and sell loans. Loans held for sale are included in Level 2 of the hierarchy. At June 30, 20182019 and September 30, 2017,2018, there were $1,7172,635 and $351659, respectively, of loans held for sale carried at fair value and at cost, respectively.cost.
Impaired LoansImpaired loans represent certain loans held for investment that are subject to a fair value measurement under U.S. GAAP because they are individually evaluated for impairment and that impairment is measured using a fair value measurement, such as the fair value of the underlying collateral. Impairment is measured using a market approach based on the fair value of the collateral, less estimated costs to dispose, for loans the Company considers to be collateral-dependent due to a delinquency status or other adverse condition severe enough to indicate that the borrower can no longer be relied upon as the continued source of repayment. These conditions are described more fully in Note 4. Loans and Allowance for Loan Losses. To calculate impairment of collateral-dependent loans, the fair market values of the collateral, estimated using exterior appraisals in the majority of instances, are reduced by calculated costs to dispose, derived from historical experience and recent market conditions. Any indicated impairment is recognized by a charge to the allowance for loan losses. Subsequent increases in collateral values or principal pay downs on loans with recognized impairment could result in an impaired loan being carried below its fair value. When no impairment loss is indicated, the carrying amount is considered to approximate the fair value of that loan to the Company because contractually that is the maximum recovery the Company can expect. The recorded investment of loans individually evaluated for impairment based on the fair value of the collateral are included in Level 3 of the hierarchy with assets measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis. The range and weighted average impact of estimated costs to dispose on fair values is determined at the time of impairment or when additional impairment is recognized and is included in quantitative information about significant unobservable inputs later in this note.
Loans held for investment that have been restructured in TDRs and are performing according to the restructured terms of the loan agreement are individually evaluated for impairment using the present value of future cash flows based on the loan’s effective interest rate, which is not a fair value measurement. At June 30, 20182019 and September 30, 2017,2018, respectively, this included $100,031$98,584 and $95,48098,459 in recorded investment of TDRs with related allowances for loss of $11,943$12,648 and $11,06112,002.
Real Estate Owned—Real estate owned includes real estate acquired as a result of foreclosure or by deed in lieu of foreclosure and is carried at the lower of the cost basis or fair value, less estimated costs to dispose. The carrying amounts of real estate owned at June 30, 2019 and September 30, 2018 were $2,120 and $2,794, respectively. Fair value is estimated under the market approach using independent third party appraisals. As these properties are actively marketed, estimated fair values may be adjusted by management to reflect current economic and market conditions. At June 30, 20182019 and September 30, 2017,2018, these adjustments were not significant to reported fair values. At June 30, 20182019 and September 30, 2017,2018, respectively, $1,436$760 and $3,4791,238 of real estate owned is included in Level 3 of the hierarchy with assets measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis where the cost basis equals or exceeds the estimate of fair values, less estimated costs to dispose of these properties. Real estate owned, as reportedincluded in other assets in the Consolidated Statements of Condition, includes estimated costs to dispose of $180$106 and $401132 related to properties measured at fair value and $1,935$1,466 and $2,4431,688 of properties carried at their original or adjusted cost basis at June 30, 20182019 and September 30, 2017,2018, respectively.
Derivatives—Derivative instruments include interest rate locks on commitments to originate loans for the held for sale portfolio, forward commitments on contracts to deliver mortgage loans, and interest rate swaps designated as cash flow hedges. Derivatives not designated as cash flow hedges are reported at fair value in other assets or other liabilities on the Consolidated Statement of Condition with changes in value recorded in current earnings. Derivatives qualifying as cash flow hedges, when highly effective, are reported in other assets or other liabilities on the Consolidated Statement of Condition with changes in

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value recorded in OCI. Should the hedge no longer be considered effective, the ineffective portion of the change in fair value is recorded directly in earnings in the period in which the change occurs. See Note 13. Derivative Instruments for additional details. Fair value of forward commitments is estimated using a market approach based on quoted secondary market pricing for loan portfolios with characteristics similar to loans underlying the derivative contracts. The fair value of interest rate lock commitments is adjusted by a closure rate based on the estimated percentage of commitments that will result in closed loans. The range and weighted average impact of the closure rate is included in quantitative information about significant unobservable inputs later in this note. A significant change in the closure

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rate may result in a significant change in the ending fair value measurement of these derivatives relative to their total fair value. Because the closure rate is a significantly unobservable assumption, interest rate lock commitments are included in Level 3 of the hierarchy. Fair value of forward commitments is estimated using a market approach based on quoted secondary market pricing for loan portfolios with characteristics similar to loans underlying the derivative contracts. Forward commitments on contracts to deliver mortgage loans are included in Level 2 of the hierarchy.
Assets and liabilities carried at fair value on a recurring basis in the Consolidated Statements of Condition at June 30, 20182019 and September 30, 20172018 are summarized below. There were no liabilities carried at fair value on a recurring basis at June 30, 2018.2019.
  Recurring Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using  Recurring Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using
June 30, 2018 
Quoted Prices in
Active Markets for
Identical Assets
 
Significant Other
Observable Inputs
 
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
June 30, 2019 
Quoted Prices in
Active Markets for
Identical Assets
 
Significant Other
Observable Inputs
 
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
 (Level 1) (Level 2) (Level 3) (Level 1) (Level 2) (Level 3)
Assets              
Investment securities available for sale:              
REMICs$529,811
 $
 $529,811
 $
$553,318
 $
 $553,318
 $
Fannie Mae certificates8,180
 
 8,180
 
7,629
 
 7,629
 
U.S. government obligations3,967
 
 3,967
 
U.S. government and agency obligations3,998
 
 3,998
 
Derivatives:              
Interest rate lock commitments7
 
 
 7
211
 
 
 211
Total$541,965
 $
 $541,958
 $7
$565,156
 $
 $564,945
 $211
  Recurring Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using  Recurring Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using
September 30, 2017 Quoted Prices in
Active Markets for
Identical Assets
 Significant Other
Observable Inputs
 Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
September 30, 2018 Quoted Prices in
Active Markets for
Identical Assets
 Significant Other
Observable Inputs
 Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
 (Level 1) (Level 2) (Level 3) (Level 1) (Level 2) (Level 3)
Assets              
Investment securities available for sale:              
REMICs$528,536
 $
 $528,536
 $
$519,999
 $
 $519,999
 $
Fannie Mae certificates8,943
 
 8,943
 
7,998
 
 7,998
 
Derivatives:       
Interest rate lock commitments58
 
 
 58
Interest rate swaps17,001
 
 $17,001
 
U.S. government and agency obligations

3,968
 
 3,968
 
Total$554,538
 $
 $554,480
 $58
$531,965
 $
 $531,965
 $
              
Liabilities              
Derivatives:              
Interest rate swaps$1,233
 $
 $1,233
 $
Interest rate lock commitments$2
 $
 $
 $2
Total$1,233
 $
 $1,233
 $
$2
 $
 $
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The table below presents a reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances and the location within the Consolidated Statements of Income where gains (losses) due to changes in fair value are recognized on interest rate lock commitments which are measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3).
 Three Months Ended June 30, Nine Months Ended June 30,
 2019 2018 2019 2018
Beginning balance$141
 $(2) $(2) $58
Gain (loss) during the period due to changes in fair value:       
Included in other non-interest income70
 9
 213
 (51)
Ending balance$211
 $7
 $211
 $7
Change in unrealized gains for the period included in earnings for assets held at end of the reporting date$211
 $7
 $211
 $7
 Three Months Ended June 30, Nine Months Ended June 30,
 2018 2017 2018 2017
Beginning balance$(2) $42
 $58
 $99
Gain (loss) during the period due to changes in fair value:       
Included in other non-interest income9
 25
 (51) (32)
Ending balance$7
 $67
 $7
 $67
Change in unrealized gains for the period included in earnings for assets held at end of the reporting date$7
 $67
 $7
 $67

Summarized in the tables below are those assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis.
  Nonrecurring Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using  Nonrecurring Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using
June 30,
2018
 
Quoted Prices in
Active Markets for
Identical Assets
 
                       Significant Other
Observable Inputs
 
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
June 30,
2019
 
Quoted Prices in
Active Markets for
Identical Assets
 
                       Significant Other
Observable Inputs
 
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
 (Level 1) (Level 2) (Level 3) (Level 1) (Level 2) (Level 3)
Impaired loans, net of allowance$81,547
 $
 $
 $81,547
$76,664
 $
 $
 $76,664
Mortgage loans held for sale1,717
 
 1,717
 
Real estate owned(1)
1,436
 
 
 1,436
760
 
 
 760
Total$84,700
 $
 $1,717
 $82,983
$77,424
 $
 $
 $77,424
(1) 
Amounts represent fair value measurements of properties before deducting estimated costs to dispose.


  Nonrecurring Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using  Nonrecurring Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using
September 30,
2017
 
Quoted Prices in
Active Markets for
Identical Assets
 
Significant Other
Observable Inputs
 
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
September 30,
2018
 
Quoted Prices in
Active Markets for
Identical Assets
 
Significant Other
Observable Inputs
 
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
 (Level 1) (Level 2) (Level 3) (Level 1) (Level 2) (Level 3)
Impaired loans, net of allowance$85,080
 $
 $
 $85,080
$82,250
 $
 $
 $82,250
Real estate owned(1)
3,479
 
 
 3,479
1,238
 
 
 1,238
Total$88,559
 $
 $
 $88,559
$83,488
 $
 $
 $83,488
(1) 
Amounts represent fair value measurements of properties before deducting estimated costs to dispose.
The following provides quantitative information about significant unobservable inputs categorized within Level 3 of the Fair Value Hierarchy. The interest rate lock commitments at June 30, 20182019 include both mortgage origination applications and preapprovals. Preapprovals have a much lower closure rate than origination applications as reflected in the weighted average closure rate for the period ending June 30, 2018.rate.
 Fair Value Weighted Fair Value 
 6/30/2018 Valuation Technique(s) Unobservable Input Range Average June 30, 2019 Valuation Technique(s) Unobservable Input Range Weighted Average
Impaired loans, net of allowance $81,547 Market comparables of collateral discounted to estimated net proceeds Discount appraised value to estimated net proceeds based on historical experience:  $76,664 Market comparables of collateral discounted to estimated net proceeds Discount appraised value to estimated net proceeds based on historical experience: 
 • Residential Properties 0-28% 6.8%  • Residential Properties 0-28% 6.1%
      
Interest rate lock commitments $7 Quoted Secondary Market pricing Closure rate 0-100% 48.0% $211 Quoted Secondary Market pricing Closure rate 0-100% 60.6%


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  Fair Value         
  September 30, 2018 Valuation Technique(s) Unobservable Input Range Weighted Average
Impaired loans, net of allowance $82,250 Market comparables of collateral discounted to estimated net proceeds Discount appraised value to estimated net proceeds based on historical experience:      
  • Residential Properties 0-28% 6.4%
           
Interest rate lock commitments $(2) Quoted Secondary Market pricing Closure rate 0-100% 50.0%

  Fair Value         Weighted
  9/30/2017 Valuation Technique(s) Unobservable Input Range Average
Impaired loans, net of allowance $85,080 Market comparables of collateral discounted to estimated net proceeds Discount appraised value to estimated net proceeds based on historical experience:      
  • Residential Properties 0-28% 7.6%
           
Interest rate lock commitments $58 Quoted Secondary Market pricing Closure rate 0-100% 93.0%
The following tables present the estimated fair value of the Company’s financial instruments and their carrying amounts as reported in the Statement of Condition.
June 30, 2018June 30, 2019
Carrying Estimated Fair ValueCarrying Fair Level 1 Level 2 Level 3
Amount Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3Amount Value 
Assets:                  
Cash and due from banks$31,105
 $31,105
 $31,105
 $
 $
$28,749
 $28,749
 $28,749
 $
 $
Interest earning cash equivalents227,442
 227,442
 227,442
 
 
242,599
 242,599
 242,599
 
 
Investment securities available for sale541,958
 541,958
 
 541,958
 
564,945
 564,945
 
 564,945
 
Mortgage loans held for sale1,717
 1,717
 
 1,717
 
2,635
 2,710
 
 2,710
 
Loans, net:                  
Mortgage loans held for investment12,668,342 12,739,388 
 
 12,739,38813,025,620
 13,460,209
 
 
 13,460,209
Other loans3,040
 3,074
 
 
 3,074
2,878
 2,966
 
 
 2,966
Federal Home Loan Bank stock93,544
 93,544
 N/A
 
 
99,647
 99,647
 N/A
 
 
Accrued interest receivable36,883
 36,883
 
 36,883
 
40,998
 40,998
 
 40,998
 
Cash collateral held by counterparty15,726
 15,726
 15,726
 
 
Cash collateral received from or held by counterparty26,736
 26,736
 26,736
 
 
Derivatives7
 7
 
 
 7
211
 211
 
 
 211
Liabilities:                  
Checking and passbook accounts$2,254,625
 $2,254,625
 $
 2,254,625
 $
$2,315,351
 $2,315,351
 $
 $2,315,351
 $
Certificates of deposit6,153,663
 5,874,522
 
 5,874,522
 
6,399,118
 6,466,179
 
 6,466,179
 
Borrowed funds3,664,761
 3,669,781
 
 3,669,781
 
3,833,600
 3,837,423
 
 3,837,423
 
Borrowers’ advances for insurance and taxes60,496
 60,496
 
 60,496
 
57,531
 57,531
 
 57,531
 
Principal, interest and escrow owed on loans serviced22,688
 22,688
 
 22,688
 
19,180
 19,180
 
 19,180
 


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 September 30, 2018
 Carrying Fair Level 1 Level 2 Level 3
 Amount Value   
Assets:         
  Cash and due from banks$29,056
 $29,056
 $29,056
 $
 $
  Interest earning cash equivalents240,719
 240,719
 240,719
 
 
Investment securities available for sale531,965
 531,965
 
 531,965
 
  Mortgage loans held for sale659
 661
 
 661
 
  Loans, net:         
Mortgage loans held for investment12,868,273
 12,908,729
 
 
 12,908,729
Other loans3,021
 3,045
 
 
 3,045
  Federal Home Loan Bank stock93,544
 93,544
 N/A
 
 
  Accrued interest receivable38,696
 38,696
 
 38,696
 
Cash collateral received from or held by counterparty13,794
 13,794
 13,794
 
 
Liabilities:         
  Checking and passbook accounts$2,169,579
 $2,169,579
 $
 $2,169,579
 $
  Certificates of deposit6,322,004
 6,006,951
 
 6,006,951
 
  Borrowed funds3,721,699
 3,724,020
 
 3,724,020
 
  Borrowers’ advances for insurance and taxes103,005
 103,005
 
 103,005
 
Principal, interest and escrow owed on loans serviced31,490
 31,490
 
 31,490
 
Derivatives2
 2
 
 
 2
 September 30, 2017
 Carrying Estimated Fair Value
 Amount Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3
Assets:         
  Cash and due from banks$35,243
 $35,243
 $35,243
 $
 $
  Interest earning cash equivalents232,975
 232,975
 232,975
 
 
Investment securities available for sale537,479
 537,479
 
 537,479
 
  Mortgage loans held for sale351
 355
 
 355
 
  Loans, net:         
Mortgage loans held for investment12,416,256
 12,758,951
 
 
 12,758,951
Other loans3,050
 3,143
 
 
 3,143
  Federal Home Loan Bank stock89,990
 89,990
 N/A
 
 
  Accrued interest receivable35,479
 35,479
 
 35,479
 
  Cash collateral held by counterparty2,955
 2,955
 2,955
 
 
Derivatives17,059
 17,059
 
 17,001
 58
Liabilities:         
  Checking and passbook accounts$2,460,416
 $2,460,416
 $
 $2,460,416
 $
  Certificates of deposit5,691,209
 5,550,162
 
 5,550,162
 
  Borrowed funds3,671,377
 3,677,256
 
 3,677,256
 
  Borrowers’ advances for insurance and taxes100,446
 100,446
 
 100,446
 
Principal, interest and escrow owed on loans serviced35,766
 35,766
 
 35,766
 
Derivatives1,233
 1,233
 
 1,233
 

Presented below is a discussion of the valuation techniques and inputs used by the Company to estimate fair value.


Cash and Due from Banks, Interest Earning Cash Equivalents, Cash Collateral Received from or Held by Counterparty— The carrying amount is a reasonable estimate of fair value.
Investment and Mortgage-Backed Securities Estimated fair value for investment and mortgage-backed securities is based on quoted market prices, when available. If quoted prices are not available, management will use as part of their estimation process fair values which are obtained from third party independent nationally recognized pricing services using pricing models, quoted prices of securities with similar characteristics or discounted cash flows.
Mortgage Loans Held for Sale— Fair value of mortgage loans held for sale is based on quoted secondary market pricing for loan portfolios with similar characteristics.
Loans— For mortgage loans held for investment and other loans, fair value is estimated by discounting contractual cash flows adjusted for prepayment estimates using the current rates at which similar loans would be made to borrowers with similar credit ratings and for the same remaining term. The use of current rates to discount cash flows reflects current market expectations with respect to credit exposure. Impaired loans are measured at the lower of cost or fair value as described earlier in this footnote.
Federal Home Loan Bank Stock— It is not practical to estimate the fair value of FHLB stock due to restrictions on its transferability. The fair value is estimated to be the carrying value, which is par. All transactions in capital stock of the FHLB Cincinnati are executed at par.
Deposits— The fair value of demand deposit accounts is the amount payable on demand at the reporting date. The fair value of fixed-maturity certificates of deposit is estimated using discounted cash flows and rates currently offered for deposits of similar remaining maturities.
Borrowed Funds— Estimated fair value for borrowed funds is estimated using discounted cash flows and rates currently charged for borrowings of similar remaining maturities.


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Accrued Interest Receivable, Borrowers’ Advances for Insurance and Taxes, and Principal, Interest and Related Escrow Owed on Loans Serviced— The carrying amount is a reasonable estimate of fair value.
Derivatives— Fair value is estimated based on the valuation techniques and inputs described earlier in this footnote.
13.    DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS
The Company enters into interest rate swaps to add stability to interest expense and manage exposure to interest rate movements as part of an overall risk management strategy. For hedges of the Company's borrowing program, interest rate swaps designated as cash flow hedges involve the receipt of variable amounts from a counterparty in exchange for the Company making fixed payments. These derivatives are used to hedge the forecasted cash outflows associated with the Company's FHLB borrowings. At June 30, 20182019 and September 30, 2017,2018, the interest rate swaps used in the Company's asset/liability management strategy have weighted average terms of 3.53.7 years and 4.13.3 years and weighted average fixed-rate interest payments of 1.71%1.99% and 1.62%1.75%, respectively.
Cash flow hedges are initially assessed for effectiveness using regression analysis. The effective portion of changes in the fair value of derivatives designated and that qualify as cash flow hedges is recorded in OCI and is subsequently reclassified into earnings in the period that the hedged forecasted transaction affects earnings. IneffectivenessQuarterly, a qualitative analysis is generally measured asperformed to monitor the amount by which the change in the fair valueongoing effectiveness of the hedging instrument exceeds or is substantially less than the present value of the cumulative change in the hedged item's expected cash flows attributableinstrument. All derivative positions were initially and continue to the risk being hedged over the same period. The ineffective portion of the change in fair value of the derivatives is recognized directly in earnings for the period in which it occurs.be highly effective at June 30, 2019.
The Company enters into forward commitments for the sale of mortgage loans principally to protect against the risk of adverse interest rate movements on net income. The Company recognizes the fair value of such contracts when the characteristics of those contracts meet the definition of a derivative. These derivatives are not designated in a hedging relationship; therefore, gains and losses are recognized immediately in the statement of income. There were no forward commitments for the sale of mortgage loans at June 30, 20182019 or September 30, 2017.2018.
In addition, the Company is party to derivative instruments when it enters into commitments to originate a portion of its loans, which when funded, are classified as held for sale. Such commitments are not designated in a hedging relationship; therefore, gains and losses are recognized immediately in the statement of income.
The following tables provide the locations within the Consolidated Statements of Condition, notional values and fair values, at the reporting dates, for all derivative instruments.
 June 30, 2018 September 30, 2017 June 30, 2019 September 30, 2018
 Notional Value Fair Value Notional Value Fair Value Notional Value Fair Value Notional Value Fair Value
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments                
Cash flow hedges: Interest rate swaps (1)
                
Other Assets $1,625,000
 $
 $1,175,000
 $17,001
 $675,000
 $
 $1,725,000
 $
Other Liabilities $50,000
 $
 $325,000
 $1,233
 $1,725,000
 $
 $
 $
Total cash flow hedges: Interest rate swaps $1,675,000
 $
 $1,500,000
 $15,768
 $2,400,000
 $
 $1,725,000
 $
                
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments                
Interest rate lock commitments                
Other Assets $10,276
 $7
 $2,952
 $58
 $11,951
 $211
 $
 $
Other Liabilities $
 $
 $4,248
 $2
Total interest rate lock commitments $10,276
 $7
 $2,952
 $58
 $11,951
 $211
 $4,248
 $(2)


(1) At June 30, 2018, variation margin pledged to or received from a Central Counterparty Clearing House to cover the prior day's fair value of open positions is considered settlement of the derivative position for accounting purposes. At September 30, 2017, variation margin was not recognized as settlement.


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The following tables present the net gains and losses recorded within the Consolidated Statements of Income and the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income relating to derivative instruments.
   Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
 Location of Gain or (Loss) June 30, June 30,
 Recognized in Income 2019 2018 2019 2018
Cash flow hedges         
Amount of gain/(loss) recognizedOther comprehensive income $(43,108) $9,292
 $(94,033) $46,233
Amount of gain/(loss) reclassified from AOCIInterest expense: Borrowed funds 3,530
 2,108
 10,526
 1,164
          
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments         
Interest rate lock commitmentsOther non-interest income $70
 $9
 $213
 $(51)
          
   Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
 Location of Gain or (Loss) June 30, June 30,
 Recognized in Income 2018 2017 2018 2017
Cash flow hedges         
Amount of gain/(loss) recognized, effective portionOther comprehensive income $9,292
 $(6,077) $46,233
 $12,332
Amount of gain/(loss) reclassified from AOCIInterest expense: Borrowed funds 2,108
 (1,155) 1,164
 (2,557)
Amount of ineffectiveness recognizedOther non-interest income 
 
 
 
          
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments         
Interest rate lock commitmentsOther non-interest income $9
 $25
 $(51) $(32)
          

The Company estimates that $14,098$175 of the amounts reported in AOCI will be reclassified as a creditdebit to interest expense during the twelve months ending June 30, 2019.2020.
Derivatives contain an element of credit risk which arises from the possibility that the Company will incur a loss because a counterparty fails to meet its contractual obligations. The Company's exposure is limited to the replacement value of the contracts rather than the notional or principal amounts. Credit risk is minimized through counterparty margin payments, transaction limits and monitoring procedures. SwapAll of the Company's swap transactions that are handled bycleared through a registered clearing broker are cleared though the broker to a registeredcentral clearing organization. The clearing organization establishes daily cash and upfront cash or securities margin requirements to cover potential exposure in the event of default. This process shifts the risk away from the counterparty, since the clearing organization acts as the middleman on each cleared transaction. All of the Company's swap transactions are cleared through a registered clearing broker to a central clearing organization. For derivative transactions cleared through certain clearing parties, variation margin payments are recognized as settlements. At June 30, 2018, the Company's variation margin payments are recognized as settlements, resetting the fair values of interest rate swaps to zero. At September 30, 2017, the Company posted cash collateral of $2,955 related to the initial and daily margin requirements of interest rate swaps. The fair valuesvalue of derivative instruments are presented on a gross basis, even when the derivative instruments are subject to master netting arrangements.
14.    RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS


Issued but not yet adopted as ofAdopted during the nine months ended June 30, 20182019
In August 2017,May 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2017-12 Derivatives and Hedging2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 815): Targeted Improvements606). The core principle of the guidance requires an entity to Accountingrecognize revenue to depict the transfer of goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled to receive in exchange for Hedging Activities. This Update is intended to more closely align financial reporting of hedging relationships with risk management activities. This amendment expands hedge accounting for both nonfinancial and financial risk components, modifies the presentation of certain hedging relationships in the financial statements and eases hedge effectiveness testing requirements.those goods or services. The amendments are effectiveinclude a five step process for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018. Early adoption is permissible in any interim period afterconsideration of the issuancecore principle, guidance on the accounting treatment for costs associated with a contract, and disclosure requirements related to the revenue process. The FASB issued several additional ASU's to clarify guidance and provide implementation support for ASU 2014-09. Topic 606 does not apply to revenue within the scope of this update. The Company intends to early adopt the amendments effectiveother standards, such as revenue associated with financial instruments.
Effective October 1, 2018.2018, the Company adopted ASU 2014-09 and all subsequent amendments related to the ASU (collectively, “Topic 606”). We elected to adopt this guidance utilizing the modified retrospective approach. The update isadoption did not expected to have a materialsignificant impact onto the Company's consolidated financial condition or resultsstatements, as such, a cumulative effect adjustment to beginning retained earnings was not necessary. Neither the new standard, nor any of operations.
In May 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-09, Compensation-Stock Compensation (Topic 718), Scoperelated amendments, resulted in a material change from our current accounting for revenue because a significant amount of Modification Accounting. This Update clarifies when to account for a changethe Company’s revenue streams such as interest income, are not within the scope of Topic 606. Our services that fall within the scope of Topic 606 are recognized as revenue as we satisfy our performance obligation to the terms or conditionscustomer. The disaggregation of a share-based payment award as a modification. Under the new guidance, modification accountingour revenue from contracts with customers in scope of Topic 606 is required only if the fair value (or calculated intrinsic value, if those amounts are being used to measure the award under ASC 718), the vesting conditions, or the classification of the award (as equity or liability) change as a result of the change in terms or conditions. The guidance is effective prospectively for annual periods beginning on or after December 15, 2017, and interim periods within those annual periods. Early adoption is permitted. The Company intends to adopt the guidance effective October 1, 2018. The update is not expected to have a material impact on its consolidated financial condition or results of operations.provided below:


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In August 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-15, Statement
    Three Months Ended June 30, Nine Months Ended June 30,
  Location of Revenue 2019 2018 2019 2018
Net Gain/(Loss) from Sales of REO Non-Interest Expense (1) $(333) $(12) $(359) $(245)
Deposit Account and Other Banking Income Non-Interest Income 235
 221
 678
 677
Total   $(98) $209
 $319
 $432
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(1) Net gain/(loss) from sales of Cash Flows (Topic 230): Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments. The amendmentsreal estate owned (REO) is located in this Update address eight specific cash flow issues with the objective of reducing the existing diversity in how certain cash receipts and cash payments are presented and classifiednon-interest expense in the statementconsolidated statements of cash flows underincome because the gains and losses from the sales of REO assets are netted together with real estate owned expenses (which includes associated legal and maintenance expenses).

Sales of REO: The Company derecognizes the REO asset and fully recognizes a gain or loss from the REO sale when control of the property transfers to the buyer, which generally occurs at closing. Topic 230, Statement of Cash Flows, and Other Topics. Current guidance is either unclear or606 does not include specific guidance on these issues. Additionally, in November 2016,significantly change the FASB issued ASU 2016-18, Statementpattern of Cash Flows (Topic 230) Restricted Cash, which requires restricted cash or restricted cash equivalents be included in beginning-of-periodrevenue recognition unless the Company finances the sale. When the Company finances the REO sale, the Company assesses whether the buyer is committed to perform their obligations under the contract and end-of-period cash totals and changes in this classification be explained separately. The amendments in both these Updates are effective for public business entities for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, and interim periods within those fiscal years and should be applied using a retrospective transition method. Early adoption is permitted, provided thatwhether the Company will collect substantially all of the amendmentsconsideration to which it is entitled in exchange for the property. Once these criteria are adopted inmet, the same period.REO asset is derecognized and the Company fully recognizes the gain or loss upon transfer of control of the property to the buyer. There are no instances of the Company financing the sale of one of its REO properties during the nine months ended June 30, 2019.
Deposit Account and Other Banking Income: The Company intends to adopt the guidance on October 1, 2018. Adoption of this accounting guidance may affect the presentation in the Company's Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.
In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326), Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments.charges depositors transaction-based service fees, which includes services such as stop-payments, wire transfers, check and checking account charges. The amendments in this Update replace the existing incurred loss impairment methodology with a methodology that reflects the expected credit losses for the remaining lifeperformance obligation of the asset. This will require consideration of a broader range of information, including reasonably supportable forecasts, in the measurement of expected credit losses. The amendments expand disclosures of credit quality indicators, requiring disaggregation by year of origination (vintage). Additionally, credit losses on available for sale debt securities will betransaction-based fees is satisfied, and related revenue is recognized, as an allowance rather than a write-down, with reversals permitted as credit loss estimates decline. An entity will apply the amendments in this Update through a cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings as of the beginning of the first reporting period in which the guidance is effective (that is, a modified-retrospective approach). For public business entities that are SEC filers, the amendments are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, including interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted. Management has formed a working group comprised of teams from across the association including accounting, risk management, and finance. This group has begun assessing the required changes to our credit loss estimation methodologies and systems, as well as additional data and resources that may be required to comply with this standard. The Company is currently evaluating the impact that this accounting guidance may have on its consolidated financial condition or results of operations. The actual effect on our allowance for loan losses at the adoption date will be dependent uponpoint in time we perform the nature of the characteristics of the portfolio as well as the macroeconomic conditions and forecasts at that date.
In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842). This guidance changes the accounting treatment of leases by requiring lessees to recognize operating leases on the balance sheet as lease assets (a right-to-use asset) and lease liabilities (a liability to make lease payments), measured on a discounted basis and will require both quantitative and qualitative disclosure regarding key information about the leasing arrangements. An accounting policy election to not recognize operating leases with terms of 12 months or less as assets and liabilities is permitted. This guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, with early adoption permitted. ASU 2016-02 requires entities to adopt the new lease standard using a modified retrospective approach. In July, 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-11, Leases (Topic 842) Targeted Improvements, which provides entities with an additional (and optional) transition method to adopt the new lease standard. Under this new method, an entity initially applies the new leases standard at the adoption date and recognizes a cumulative-effect adjustment to the opening balance of retained earnings in the period of adoption. An implementation team has been created to identify all leases involved, determine which, if any, practical expedients to utilize, and gather data required to comply. All leases have been identified. The Company expects to recognize a right-to-use asset and a lease liability for its operating lease commitments on the Consolidated Statements of Condition and is assessing the impact this new standard will have on its consolidated financial condition and results of operations.requested service.
In January 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-01, Financial Instruments - Overall (Subtopic 825-10), Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities. This ASU changes the accounting for certain equity investments, financial liabilities under the fair value option and presentation and disclosure requirements for financial instruments. Equity investments not accounted for under the equity method of accounting will be measured at fair value with changes recognized in net income. If there are no readily determinable fair values, the guidance allows entities to measure investments at cost less impairment, whereby impairment is based on a qualitative assessment. The guidance eliminates the requirement to disclose the methods and significant assumptions used to estimate fair value of financial instruments measured at amortized cost. The guidance also requires financial assets and financial liabilities to be presented separately in the footnotes, grouped by measurement category (fair value, amortized cost) and form of financial assets. If an entity has elected the fair value option to measure liabilities, the new accounting guidance requires the portion of the change in fair value of a liability resulting from credit risk to be presented in OCI. ASU 2018-03 was issued in February 2018 as technical guidance to ASU 2016-01 to aid in clarification and presentation requirements. Both of these accounting and disclosure guidance are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim periods within those fiscal years on a prospective basis, with a cumulative-effect adjustment to the balance sheet at the beginning of the fiscal year adopted. Early adoption is not permitted. The Company intends to adoptadopted this guidance on October 1, 2018. The Company expects the guidance to solely impact the

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Company's disclosures, and does not expect adoption will have a material impact on its consolidated financial condition and results of operations.
In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606), that revises the criteria for determining when to recognize revenue from contracts with customers and expands disclosure requirements. The amendments in the ASU clarify that an entity entering into a contract with a customer to transfer goods, services or nonfinancial assets should recognize revenue in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods, services or nonfinancial assets. This guidance does not apply to customer contracts within the scope of other standards. In August 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-14 which defers the effective date of ASU 2014-09 to annual reporting periods and interim periods within those annual periods beginning after December 15, 2017. Early adoption is permitted but only for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016. During 2016 and 2017, the FASB also issued six separate ASUs which amend the original guidance regarding principal versus agent considerations, identifying performance obligations and licensing, addressing the presentation of sales tax, noncash considerations, contract modifications at transition, and assessing collectability, gains and losses from derecognition of nonfinancial assets and other minor technical corrections and improvements. The Company intends to adopt the amendments October 1, 2018 throughutilizing the modified-retrospective transition method. A significant amount of the Company's revenues are derived from net interest income, which is excluded from the scope of the amended guidance. The Company's analysis suggests that the adoption of this guidance is not expected to have a material impact on the Consolidated Statements of Income or Consolidated Statements of Condition. The Company doesdid not expect to recognize a cumulative adjustment to equity upon implementation of the standard. The guidance solely impacted the Company's disclosures, and did not have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial condition or results of operations.
In August 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-15, Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230): Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments. The amendments in this Update address eight specific cash flow issues with the objective of reducing the existing diversity in how certain cash receipts and cash payments are presented and classified in the statement of cash flows under Topic 230, Statement of Cash Flows, and Other Topics. Current guidance is either unclear or does not include specific guidance on these issues. Additionally, in November 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-18, Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230) Restricted Cash, which requires restricted cash or restricted cash equivalents be included in beginning-of-period and end-of-period cash totals and changes in this classification be explained separately. The amendments in both these Updates are effective for public business entities for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, and interim periods within those fiscal years and should be applied using a retrospective transition method. Early adoption is permitted, provided that all of the amendments are adopted in the same period. The Company adopted the guidance effective October 1, 2018. Adoption of this accounting guidance did not have a material impact on the presentation of the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.
In May 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-09, Compensation-Stock Compensation (Topic 718), Scope of Modification Accounting. This Update clarifies when to account for a change to the terms or conditions of a share-based payment award as a modification. Under the new guidance, modification accounting is required only if the fair value (or calculated intrinsic value,

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if those amounts are being used to measure the award under ASC 718), the vesting conditions, or the classification of the award (as equity or liability) change as a result of the change in terms or conditions. The guidance is effective prospectively for annual periods beginning on or after December 15, 2017, and interim periods within those annual periods. Early adoption is permitted. The Company adopted the guidance effective October 1, 2018. The Update did not have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial condition or results of operations.
In August 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-12, Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815): Targeted Improvements to Accounting for Hedging Activities. This Update is intended to more closely align financial reporting of hedging relationships with risk management activities. This amendment expands hedge accounting for both nonfinancial and financial risk components, modifies the presentation of certain hedging relationships in the financial statements and eases hedge effectiveness testing requirements. The amendments are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018. Early adoption is permissible in any interim period after the issuance of this Update. The Company early adopted the amendments effective October 1, 2018 and revised the disclosures included in footnote 13. Derivative Instruments, accordingly. In October 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-16, Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815), Inclusion of the Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR) Overnight Index SWAP (OIS) Rate as a Benchmark Interest Rate for Hedge Accounting Purposes. The amendments in this Update permit use of the Overnight Index Swap Rate (OIS) rate based on Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR) as a U.S. benchmark interest rate for hedge accounting purposes under Topic 815 in addition to the UST, the LIBOR swap rate, the OIS rate based on the Fed Funds Effective Rate, and the SIFMA Municipal Swap Rate. Third Federal adopted ASU 2018-16 concurrently with ASU 2017-12. The Updates did not have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial condition or results of operations.

Issued but not yet adopted as of June 30, 2019
In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842). This guidance changes the accounting treatment of leases by requiring lessees to recognize operating leases on the balance sheet as lease assets (a right-to-use asset) and lease liabilities (a liability to make lease payments), measured on a discounted basis and will require both quantitative and qualitative disclosure regarding key information about the leasing arrangements. An accounting policy election to not recognize operating leases with terms of 12 months or less as assets and liabilities is permitted. This guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, with early adoption permitted. ASU 2016-02 required entities to adopt the new lease standard using a modified retrospective approach. In July 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-11, Leases (Topic 842) Targeted Improvements, which provides entities with an additional (and optional) transition method to adopt the new lease standard. Under this new method, an entity initially applies the new leases standard at the adoption date and recognizes a cumulative-effect adjustment to the opening balance of retained earnings in the period of adoption. The Company intends to adopt this guidance effective October 1, 2019 utilizing the transition method described in ASU 2018-11. In January 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-01, Leases (Topic 842) Land Easement Practical Expedient, which allows entities to elect an optional transition practical expedient to not evaluate under Topic 842 land easements that exist or expired before the entity's adoption of Topic 842. In December 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-20, Leases (Topic 842) Narrow-Scope Improvements, which addresses lessor stakeholder questions regarding sales tax, certain lessor costs and the recognition of variable payments for contracts with lease and non-lease components. In March 2019, the FASB issued ASU 2019-01, Leases Codification Improvements, which addresses stakeholder questions regarding presentation of cash flows for sales type and direct financing leases, determining the fair value of the underlying asset by lessors that are not manufacturers or dealers, and transition disclosures related to Topic 250. An implementation team has been created to identify all leases, determine which, if any, practical expedients to utilize, and gather data required to comply. All leases have been identified. The Company selected a third-party vendor to assist in the implementation and subsequent accounting for leases under the ASUs. The Company expects to recognize a right-to-use asset and a lease liability for its operating lease commitments on the Consolidated Statements of Condition and is assessing any additional impact this new standard may have on its consolidated financial condition and results of operations. The Company also anticipates additional disclosures to be provided at adoption.
In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326), Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments. The amendments in this Update replace the existing incurred loss impairment methodology with a methodology that reflects the expected credit losses for the remaining life of the asset. This will require consideration of a broader range of information, including reasonably supportable forecasts, in the measurement of expected credit losses. The amendments expand disclosures of credit quality indicators, requiring disaggregation by year of origination (vintage). Additionally, credit losses on available for sale debt securities will be recognized as an allowance rather than a write-down, with reversals permitted as credit loss estimates decline. An entity will apply the amendments in this Update through a modified-retrospective approach, resulting in a cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings as of the beginning of the first reporting period in which the guidance is effective. For public business entities that are SEC filers, the amendments are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, including interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted. The Company intends to adopt this guidance effective October 1, 2020. In May 2019, the FASB issued ASU

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2019-05, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326) Targeted Transition Relief, which addresses stakeholders' concerns by providing an option to irrevocably elect the fair value option for certain financial assets previously measured at amortized cost basis. Management has formed a working group comprised of associates from across the Company including accounting, risk management, and finance. This group has begun assessing the required changes to our credit loss estimation methodologies and systems, as well as additional data and resources that may be required to comply with this standard. The Company is incurrently evaluating the processimpact that this accounting guidance may have on its consolidated financial condition or results of developing additional disclosures thatoperations. The actual effect on our allowance for loan losses at the adoption date will be requireddependent upon the nature of the characteristics of the portfolio as well as the macroeconomic conditions and forecasts at that date.
In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-13, Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820), Disclosure Framework - Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Fair Value Measurement. The amendments in this Update add, remove and modify the disclosure requirements on fair value measurements in Topic 820. The amendments in this Update are effective for all entities for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2019. Early adoption is permitted upon issuance of this Update. The Company intends to adopt the amendments effective October 1, 2020. The Update is not expected to have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial condition, results of operations, or disclosures.
In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-15, Internal-Use Software (Subtopic 350-40) - Customer's Accounting for Implementation Costs Incurred in a Cloud Computing Arrangement That is a Service Contract. Current GAAP does not specifically address the accounting for implementation costs of a hosting arrangement that is a service contract. Accordingly, the amendments in this Update improve current GAAP because they clarify that accounting and align the accounting for implementation costs for hosting arrangements, regardless of whether they convey a license to the hosted software. The amendments in this Update are effective for public business entities for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, and interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption of these amendments.the amendments in this Update is permitted, including adoption in any interim period, for all entities. The Company intends to adopt the amendments effective October 1, 2020. Management is currently assessing the impact the Update will have on the Company's disclosures.
In April 2019, the FASB issued ASU 2019-04, Codification Improvements to Updates 2016-13, 2017-12 and 2016-01. The amendments related to Update 2016-13 clarify the scope of the credit losses standard and address issues related to accrued interest and recoveries. The Company intends to adopt the credit loss standard amendments concurrently with Update 2016-13 on October 1, 2020. The amendments related to Update 2017-12 address partial-term fair value hedges, fair value hedge basis adjustments and certain transition requirements. The amendments related to Update 2016-01 address the scope of financial instrument recognition and measurement guidance, the requirement for re-measurement under ASC 820 when using the measurement alternative and certain disclosure requirements. The Company intends to early adopt the amendments related to hedging and financial instruments effective July 1, 2019. ASU 2019-04 is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial condition, results of operation, or disclosures.
The Company has determined that all other recently issued accounting pronouncements will not have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements or do not apply to its operations.



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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Forward Looking Statements
Forward Looking Statements
This report contains forward-looking statements, which can be identified by the use of such words as estimate, project, believe, intend, anticipate, plan, seek, expect and similar expressions. These forward-looking statements include, among other things:
statements of our goals, intentions and expectations;
statements regarding our business plans and prospects and growth and operating strategies;
statements concerning trends in our provision for loan losses and charge-offs;
statements regarding the trends in factors affecting our financial condition and results of operations, including asset quality of our loan and investment portfolios; and
estimates of our risks and future costs and benefits.
        These forward-looking statements are subject to significant risks, assumptions and uncertainties, including, among other things, the following important factors that could affect the actual outcome of future events:
significantly increased competition among depository and other financial institutions;
inflation and changes in the interest rate environment that reduce our interest margins or reduce the fair value of financial instruments;
general economic conditions, either globally, nationally or in our market areas, including employment prospects, real estate values and conditions that are worse than expected;
the strength or weakness of the real estate markets and of the consumer and commercial credit sectors and its impact on the credit quality of our loans and other assets;
decreased demand for our products and services and lower revenue and earnings because of a recession or other events;
changes in consumer spending, borrowing and savings habits;
adverse changes and volatility in the securities markets, credit markets or real estate markets;
legislative or regulatory changes that adversely affect our business, including changes in regulatory costs and capital requirements and changes related to our ability to pay dividends and the ability of Third Federal Savings, MHC to waive dividends;
changes in accounting policies and practices, as may be adopted by the bank regulatory agencies, the Financial Accounting Standards Board or the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board;
the adoption of implementing regulations by a number of different regulatory bodies under the DFA, and uncertainty in the exact nature, extent and timing of such regulations and the impact they will have on us;
our ability to enter new markets successfully and take advantage of growth opportunities, and the possible short-term dilutive effect of potential acquisitions or de novo branches, if any;
future adverse developments concerning Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac;
changes in monetary and fiscal policy of the U.S. Government, including policies of the U.S. Treasury and the FRS and changes in the level of government support of housing finance;
the continuing governmental efforts to restructure the U.S. financial and regulatory system;
the ability of the U.S. Government to remain open, function properly and manage federal debt limits;
changes in policy and/or assessment rates of taxing authorities that adversely affect us or our customers;
changes in accounting and tax estimates;
changes in our organization, or compensation and benefit plans and changes in expense trends (including, but not limited to trends affecting non-performing assets, charge-offs and provisions for loan losses);
the inability of third-party providers to perform their obligations to us;
a slowing or failure of the prevailing economic recovery; and
cyber attacks, computer viruses and other technological risks that may breach the security of our websites or other systems to obtain unauthorized access to confidential information, destroy data or disable our systems.
        Because of these and other uncertainties, our actual future results may be materially different from the results indicated by any forward-looking statements. Any forward-looking statement made by us in this report speaks only as of the date on which it is made. We undertake no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise, except as may be required by law. Please see Part II - Other InformationItem 1A. Risk Factors for a discussion of certain risks related to our business.
statements of our goals, intentions and expectations;
statements regarding our business plans and prospects and growth and operating strategies;
statements concerning trends in our provision for loan losses and charge-offs;
statements regarding the trends in factors affecting our financial condition and results of operations, including asset quality of our loan and investment portfolios; and
estimates of our risks and future costs and benefits.
These forward-looking statements are subject to significant risks, assumptions and uncertainties, including, among other things, the following important factors that could affect the actual outcome of future events:
significantly increased competition among depository and other financial institutions;
inflation and changes in the interest rate environment that reduce our interest margins or reduce the fair value of financial instruments;
general economic conditions, either globally, nationally or in our market areas, including employment prospects, real estate values and conditions that are worse than expected;
decreased demand for our products and services and lower revenue and earnings because of a recession or other events;
adverse changes and volatility in the securities markets, credit markets or real estate markets;
legislative or regulatory changes that adversely affect our business, including changes in regulatory costs and capital requirements and changes related to our ability to pay dividends and the ability of Third Federal Savings, MHC to waive dividends;
our ability to enter new markets successfully and take advantage of growth opportunities, and the possible short-term dilutive effect of potential acquisitions or de novo branches, if any;
changes in consumer spending, borrowing and savings habits;
changes in accounting policies and practices, as may be adopted by the bank regulatory agencies, the Financial Accounting Standards Board or the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board;
future adverse developments concerning Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac;
changes in monetary and fiscal policy of the U.S. Government, including policies of the U.S. Treasury and the FRS and changes in the level of government support of housing finance;
changes in policy and/or assessment rates of taxing authorities that adversely affect us or our customer;
changes in our organization, or compensation and benefit plans and changes in expense trends (including, but not limited to trends affecting non-performing assets, charge-offs and provisions for loan losses);
the inability of third-party providers to perform their obligations to us;
a slowing or failure of the moderate economic recovery;
changes in accounting and tax estimates;
the strength or weakness of the real estate markets and of the consumer and commercial credit sectors and its impact on the credit quality of our loans and other assets; and
the ability of the U.S. Government to manage federal debt limits.

Because of these and other uncertainties, our actual future results may be materially different from the results indicated by any forward-looking statements. Any forward-looking statement made by us in this report speaks only as of the date on which it is made. We undertake no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise, except as may be required by law. Please see Part II - Other InformationItem 1A. Risk Factors for a discussion of certain risks related to our business.


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Overview
Our business strategy is to operate as a well-capitalized and profitable financial institution dedicated to providing exceptional personal service to our customers.
Since being organized in 1938, we grew to become, at the time of our initial public offering of stock in April 2007, the nation’s largest mutually-owned savings and loan association based on total assets. We credit our success to our continued emphasis on our primary values: “Love, Trust, Respect, and a Commitment to Excellence, along with Having Fun.” Our values are reflected in the design and pricing of our loan and deposit products, as described below. Our values are further reflected in a long-term revitalization program encompassing the three-mile corridor of the Broadway-Slavic Village neighborhood in Cleveland, Ohio where our main office iswas established and continues to be located and where the educational programs we have established and/or supported are located. We intend to continue to adhere to our primary values and to support our customers and the communities in which we operate.
Management believes that the following matters are those most critical to our success: (1) controlling our interest rate risk exposure; (2) monitoring and limiting our credit risk; (3) maintaining access to adequate liquidity and diverse funding sources; and (4) monitoring and controlling our operating expenses.
Controlling Our Interest Rate Risk Exposure. Although the significant housing and credit quality issues that arose in connection with the 2008 financial crisis had a distinctly negative effect on our operating results and, as described below, that experience enhancedmade a lasting impression on our risk awareness, historically, our greatest risk has been our exposure to changes in interest rates. When we hold longer-term, fixed-rate assets, funded by liabilities with shorter re-pricing characteristics, we are exposed to potentially adverse impacts from changing interest rates, and most notably rising interest rates. Generally, and particularly over extended periods of time that encompass full economic cycles, interest rates associated with longer-term assets, like fixed-rate mortgages, have been higher than interest rates associated with shorter-term funding sources, like deposits. This difference has been an important component of our net interest income and is fundamental to our operations. We manage the risk of holding longer-term, fixed-rate mortgage assets primarily by maintaining the levels of regulatory capital in excess of thoselevels required to be well capitalized, by promoting adjustable-rate loans and shorter-term, fixed-rate loans, by marketing home equity lines of credit, which carry an adjustable rate of interest indexed to the prime rate and by opportunistically extending the duration of our funding sources.
Levels of Regulatory Capital
At June 30, 2018,2019, the Company’s Tier 1 (leverage) capital totaled $1.70$1.73 billion, or 12.31%12.18% of net average assets and 22.60%21.97% of risk-weighted assets, while the Association’s Tier 1 (leverage) capital totaled $1.49$1.50 billion, or 10.80%10.54% of net average assets and 19.87%19.05% of risk-weighted assets. Each of these measures was more than twice the requirements currently in effect for the Association for designation as “well capitalized” under regulatory prompt corrective action provisions, which set minimum levels of 5.00% of net average assets and 8.00% of risk-weighted assets. Refer to the Liquidity and Capital Resources section of this Item 2 for additional discussion regarding regulatory capital requirements.
Promotion of Adjustable-Rate Loans and Shorter-Term, Fixed-Rate Loans
Since 2010, we have offeredWe market an adjustable-rate mortgage loan that provides us with improved interest rate risk characteristics when compared to a 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage loan. Our “Smart Rate” adjustable-rate mortgage offers borrowers an interest rate lower than that of a 30-year, fixed-rate loan. The interest rate of the Smart Rate mortgage is locked for three or five years then resets annually. The Smart Rate mortgage contains a feature to re-lock the rate an unlimited number of times at our then-current interest rate and fee schedule, for another three or five years (which must be the same as the original lock period) without having to complete a full refinance transaction. Re-lock eligibility is subject to a satisfactory payment performance history by the borrower (current at the time of re-lock, and no foreclosures or bankruptcies since the Smart Rate application was taken). In addition to a satisfactory payment history, re-lock eligibility requires that the property continues to be the borrower’s primary residence. The loan term cannot be extended in connection with a re-lock nor can new funds be advanced. All interest rate caps and floors remain as originated.
Since 2012, we have offeredWe also offer a ten-year, fully amortizing fixed-rate, first mortgage loan in our product promotions.loan. The ten-year, fixed-rate loan has a less severemore desirable interest rate risk profile when compared to loans with fixed-rate terms of 15 to 30 years and helps uscan help to more effectively manage our interest rate risk exposure, yet provides our borrowers with the certainty of a fixed interest rate throughout the life of the obligation.


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The following tables set forth our first mortgage loan production and balances segregated by loan structure at origination.
For the Nine Months Ended June 30, 2018 For the Nine Months Ended June 30, 2017For the Nine Months Ended June 30, 2019 For the Nine Months Ended June 30, 2018
Amount Percent Amount PercentAmount Percent Amount Percent
(Dollars in thousands)(Dollars in thousands)
First Mortgage Loan Originations:              
ARM (all Smart Rate) production$840,504
 49.0% $1,071,375
 50.8%$523,078
 44.8% $840,504
 49.0%
Fixed-rate production:              
Terms less than or equal to 10 years192,960
 11.2
 361,733
 17.2
60,468
 5.2
 192,960
 11.2
Terms greater than 10 years681,969
 39.8
 675,160
 32.0
583,617
 50.0
 681,969
 39.8
Total fixed-rate production874,929
 51.0
 1,036,893
 49.2
644,085
 55.2
 874,929
 51.0
Total First Mortgage Loan Originations:$1,715,433
 100.0% $2,108,268
 100.0%
Total First Mortgage Loan Originations$1,167,163
 100.0% $1,715,433
 100.0%
June 30, 2018 June 30, 2017June 30, 2019 September 30, 2018
Amount Percent Amount PercentAmount Percent Amount Percent
(Dollars in thousands)(Dollars in thousands)
Balance of Residential Mortgage Loans Held For Investment:              
ARMs$5,065,976
 46.5% $4,753,481
 44.3%$5,086,776
 46.6% $5,166,282
 46.9%
Fixed-rate:              
Terms less than or equal to 10 years1,901,281
 17.4
 2,113,651
 19.7
1,558,540
 14.3
 1,822,918
 16.5
Terms greater than 10 years3,936,748
 36.1
 3,868,662
 36.0
4,269,246
 39.1
 4,036,544
 36.6
Total fixed-rate5,838,029
 53.5
 5,982,313
 55.7
5,827,786
 53.4
 5,859,462
 53.1
Total Residential Mortgage Loans Held For Investment:$10,904,005
 100.0% $10,735,794
 100.0%
Total Residential Mortgage Loans Held For Investment$10,914,562
 100.0% $11,025,744
 100.0%
The following table sets forth the balances as of June 30, 20182019 for all ARM loans segregated by the next scheduled interest rate reset date.
Current Balance of ARM Loans Scheduled for Interest Rate ResetCurrent Balance of ARM Loans Scheduled for Interest Rate Reset
During the Fiscal Years Ending September 30,(In thousands)(In thousands)
2018$75
2019468,374
$62
2020678,181
650,068
20211,365,248
1,214,370
20221,500,125
1,593,569
20231,053,973
1,043,261
2024585,446
Total$5,065,976
$5,086,776
At June 30, 20182019 and September 30, 20172018, mortgage loans held for sale, all of which were long-term, fixed-rate first mortgage loans and all of which were held for sale to Fannie Mae, totaled $1.72.6 million and $0.40.7 million, respectively.



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Loan Portfolio Yield
The following tables set forth the interest yield as of June 30, 2019 for the portfolio of loans held for investment, by type of loan, structure and geographic location.
  June 30, 2019
  Balance Percent Yield
  (Dollars in thousands)
Real Estate Loans:      
Fixed Rate      
      Terms less than or equal to 10 years $1,558,540
 11.9% 2.94%
      Terms greater than 10 years 4,269,246
 32.7% 4.09%
Total Fixed-Rate loans 5,827,786
 44.6% 3.78%
       
ARMs 5,086,776
 39.0% 3.16%
Home Equity Loans and Lines of Credit 2,085,853
 16.0% 4.69%
Construction and Consumer 50,528
 0.4% 4.01%
Total Loans Receivable, net $13,050,943
 100.0% 3.68%
  June 30, 2019
  Balance Fixed Rate Balance Percent Yield
  (Dollars in thousands)
Residential Mortgage Loans        
Ohio $6,167,810
 $4,276,870
 47.3% 3.70%
Florida 1,752,059
 699,425
 13.4% 3.48%
Other 2,994,693
 851,491
 22.9% 3.07%
     Total Residential Mortgage Loans 10,914,562
 5,827,786
 83.6% 3.49%
Home Equity Loans and Lines of Credit        
Ohio 668,755
 60,620
 5.1% 4.69%
Florida 403,551
 34,793
 3.1% 4.57%
California 338,952
 23,000
 2.6% 4.75%
Other 674,595
 17,779
 5.2% 4.73%
     Total Home Equity Loans and Lines of Credit 2,085,853
 136,192
 16.0% 4.69%
Construction and Consumer 50,528
 50,528
 0.4% 4.01%
Total Loans Receivable, net $13,050,943
 $6,014,506
 100.0% 3.68%

Marketing Home Equity Lines of Credit
Since 2016, we have actively marketed home equity lines of credit, which carry an adjustable-rate of interest indexed to the prime rate which provides interest rate sensitivity to that portion of our assets. Prior to 2010, home equity lending also represented a meaningful strategy to manage our interest rate risk profile. Between 2010 and 2015, the Association, in various steps, restricted and modified its home equity lending products and the markets where they were offered, in response to the 2008 financial crisis and the resulting regulatory environments that existed during that time. Through redesigned home equity products, we believe we have re-established home equity line of credit lending as a meaningful strategy to manage our interest rate risk profile. At June 30, 2019, the principal balance of home equity lines of credit totaled $1.64 billion. Our home equity lending is discussed in the Allowance for Loan Losses section of the Critical Accounting Policies that follows this Overview.


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Extending the Duration of Funding Sources
As a complement to our strategies to shorten the duration of our interest earning assets, as described above, we also seek to lengthen the duration of our interest bearing funding sources. These efforts include monitoring the relative costs of alternative funding sources such as retail deposits, brokered certificates of deposit, longer-term (e.g. four to six years) fixed-ratefixed rate advances from the FHLB of Cincinnati, and shorter-term (e.g. three months) advances from the FHLB of Cincinnati, the durations of which are extended by correlated interest rate exchange contracts. Each funding alternative is monitored and evaluated based on its effective interest payment rate, options exercisable by the creditor (early withdrawal, right to call, etc.), and collateral requirements. The interest payment rate is a function of market influences that are specific to the nuances and market competitiveness/breadth of each funding source. Generally, early withdrawal options are available to our retail CD

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customers but not to holders of brokered CDs; issuer call options are not provided on our advances from the FHLB of Cincinnati; and we are not subject to early termination options with respect to our interest rate exchange contracts. Additionally, collateral pledges are not provided with respect to our retail CDs or our brokered CDs;CDs, but are required for our advances from the FHLB of Cincinnati as well as for our interest rate exchange contracts.
During the nine months ended June 30, 2018, the composition of our duration-extending funding sources changed as follows:2019, the balance of deposits increased $222.9 million, which was comprised of a $373.9 million increase in the balance of customer retail CDs increased $433.6deposits, partially offset by a $151.0 million whiledecrease in the balance of brokered CDs (which is inclusive of acquisition costs and subsequent amortization) increased $27.4 million.. Additionally, during the nine months ended June 30, 2018,2019, we decreased the balance of our short-term advances from the FHLB of Cincinnati by $3.0$266 million; and we added $175.0$675 million of new, shorter-term advances from the FHLB of Cincinnati that were matched/correlated to interest rate exchange contracts that extended the effective durations of those shorter-term advances to approximately five to eight years at inception. Interest rate swaps are discussed later in Part 1,Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.
These funding source modifications facilitated asset growth of $244.0$234.4 million and funded stock repurchases of $17.0$7.9 million, dividends of $25.3$37.1 million and scheduled repayments of long-term borrowed funds of $195.3$299.4 million.
Other Interest Rate Risk Management Tools
Since 2016, we have actively marketed home equity lines of credit, which carry an adjustable rate of interest indexed to the prime rate and which provides interest rate sensitivity to that portion of our assets. Prior to 2010, home equity lending also represented a meaningful strategy to manage our interest rate risk profile. Between 2010 and 2015, the Association, in various steps, restricted and modified its home equity lending products and the markets they were offered in response to the 2008 financial crisis and the resulting regulatory environments that existed during that time. Through redesigned home equity products, we have re-established home equity line of credit lending as a meaningful strategy to manage our interest rate risk profile. At June 30, 2018, the principal balance of home equity lines of credit totaled $1.35 billion. Our home equity lending is discussed in the Allowance for Loan Losses section of the Critical Accounting Policies that follows this Overview.
We also have the ability to manage interest rate risk by selectively selling mortgage loans in the secondary market. In addition to consistently selling a small portion of our long-term, fixed-rate mortgage loans (i.e.in the secondary market. Prior to fiscal 2010, this strategy was used to a greater extent to manage our interest rate risk. At June 30, 2019, we serviced $1.83 billion of loans originatedfor others, of which $934 million were sold in accordance with the stipulationssecondary market prior to fiscal 2010. While the sales of Fannie Mae's HARP II and Home Ready programs as well as other long-term, fixed-ratefirst mortgage loans that were originatedremain strategically important for us, since fiscal 2010, they have played only a minor role in accordance with Fannie Mae's requirements), weour management of interest rate risk. We can also manage interest rate risk by selling non-Fannie Mae compliant mortgage loans to private investors, although those transactions are dependent upon favorable market conditions, including motivated private investors, and involve more complicated negotiations and longer settlement timelines. In May 2018, $277.4 million of long-term, fixed-rate loans were sold in such a transaction. This was our first sale to a private investor since 2013. Loan sales are discussed later in this Part 1,Item 2. under the heading Liquidity and Capital Resources, and in Part 1,Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.
Notwithstanding our efforts to manage interest rate risk, should a rapid and substantial increase occur in general market interest rates, or an extended period of a flat yield curve market persists, it is expected that, prospectively and particularly over a multi-year time horizon, the level of our net interest income would be adversely impacted.
Monitoring and Limiting Our Credit Risk. While, historically, we had been successful in limiting our credit risk exposure by generally imposing high credit standards with respect to lending, the confluence of unfavorable regional and macro-economic events that culminated in the 2008 housing market collapse and financial crisis, coupled with our pre-2010 expanded participation in the second lien mortgage lending markets, significantly refocused our attention with respect to credit risk. In response to the evolving economic landscape, we continuously revise and update our quarterly analysis and evaluation procedures, as needed, for each category of our lending with the objective of identifying and recognizing all appropriate credit impairments. At June 30, 2018,2019, 91% of our assets consisted of residential real estate loans (both “held for sale” and “held for investment”) and home equity loans and lines of credit, which were originated predominantly to borrowers in Ohio and Florida. Our analytic procedures and evaluations include specific reviews of all home equity loans and lines of credit that become 90 or more days past due, as well as specific reviews of all first mortgage loans that become 180 or more days past due. We transfer performing home equity lines of credit subordinate to first mortgages delinquent greater than 90 days to non-accrual status. Also,We also charge-off performing loans are charged-off to collateral value and classifiedclassify those loans as non-accrual within 60 days of notification of all borrowers filing Chapter 7 bankruptcy, that have not reaffirmed or been dismissed, regardless of if and how long the loans have been performing. Loans where at least one borrower has been discharged of their obligation in Chapter 7 bankruptcy, are classified as TDRs. At June 30, 2018, $28.62019, $23.9 million of loans in Chapter 7 bankruptcy status with no other modification to terms were included in total TDRs. At June 30, 2018,2019, the recorded investment in non-accrual status loans included $30.8$26.4 million of performing loans in Chapter 7 bankruptcy status, of which $29.7$25.8 million were also reported as TDRs.

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In response to the unfavorable regional and macro-economic environment that arose beginning in 2008, and in an effort to limit our credit risk exposure and improve the credit performance of new customers, we tightened our credit eligibility criteria in evaluating a borrower’s ability to successfully fulfill his or herits repayment obligation, and we revised the design of many of

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our loan products to require higher borrower down-payments, limited the products available for condominiums, eliminated certain product features (such as interest-only adjustable-rate loans and loans above certain LTV ratios with PMI)ratios), and we previously suspended home equity lending products with the exception of bridge loans between June 2010 and March 2012. The delinquency level related to loan originations prior to 2009, compared to originations in 2009 and after, reflect the higher credit standards to which we have subjected all new originations. As of June 30, 2018,2019, loans originated prior to 2009 had a balance of $1.16 billion,$876.9 million, of which $32.2$27.4 million, or 2.8%3.1%, were delinquent, while loans originated in 2009 and after had a balance of $11.56$12.19 billion, of which $8.5$10.3 million, or 0.1%, were delinquent.
One aspect of our credit risk concern relates to high concentrations of our loans that are secured by residential real estate in specific states, particularly Ohio and Florida, in light of the difficulties that arose in connection with the 2008 housing crisis with respect to the real estate markets in those two states. At June 30, 2018,2019, approximately 55.5%56.4% and 16.0%16.1% of the combined total of our residential Core and construction loans held for investment and approximately 36.2%32.1% and 20.6%19.4% of our home equity loans and lines of credit were secured by properties in Ohio and Florida, respectively. In an effort to moderate the concentration of our credit risk exposure in individual states, particularly Ohio and Florida, we have utilized direct mail marketing, our internet site and our customer service call center to extend our lending activities to other attractive geographic locations. Currently, in addition to Ohio and Florida, we are actively lending in 1923 other states and the District of Columbia, and as a result of that activity, the concentration ratios of the combined total of our residential, Core and construction loans held for investment forin Ohio and Florida as disclosed earlier in this paragraph, have trended downward from their September 30, 2010 levels when the concentrations were 79.1% in Ohio and 19.0% in Florida. Of the total mortgage and equity loan originations for the nine months ended June 30, 2018, 29.7%2019, 21.0% are secured by properties in states other than Ohio or Florida.
Our residential Home Today loans are another area of credit risk concern. Although we no longer originate loans under this program and the principal balance in these loans had declined to $98.3$87.8 million at June 30, 2018,2019, and constituted only 0.8%0.6% of our total “held for investment” loan portfolio balance, these loansthey comprised 23.8%15.8% and 20.6%20.4% of our 90 days or greater delinquencies and our total delinquencies, respectively, at that date. At June 30, 2018,2019, approximately 95.2%95.4% and 4.6%4.4% of our residential Home Today loans were secured by properties in Ohio and Florida, respectively. At June 30, 2018,2019, the percentages of those loans delinquent 30 days or more in Ohio and Florida were 8.7%8.8% and 6.1%8.2%, respectively. The disparity between the portfolio composition ratio and delinquency composition ratio reflects the nature of the Home Today loans. We do not offer, and have not offered, loan products frequently considered to be designed to target sub-prime borrowers containing features such as higher fees or higher interest rates, negative amortization, or low initial payment features with adjustable interest rates. Our Home Today loans, the majority of which were entered into with borrowers that had credit profiles that would not have otherwise qualified for our loan products due to deficient credit scores, generally contained the same features as loans offered to our Core borrowers. The overriding objective of our Home Today lending, just as it is with our Core lending, was the creation of successful homeowners. We have attempted to manage our Home Today credit risk by requiring that borrowers attend pre- and post-borrowing financial management education and counseling and that the borrowers be referred to us by a sponsoring organization with which we have partnered. Further, to manage the credit aspect of these loans, inasmuch as the majority of these buyers did not have sufficient funds for required down payments, many loans included private mortgage insurance. At June 30, 2018, 19.1%2019, 15.0% of Home Today loans included private mortgage insurance coverage. From a peak recorded investment of $306.6 million at December 31, 2007, the total recorded investment of the Home Today portfolio has declined to $98.1$87.5 million at June 30, 2018. As part2019. Since the vast majority of our effort to manage credit risk, effective March 27, 2009, the Home Today underwriting guidelines were revised to be substantially the same as our traditional mortgage product. At June 30, 2018, the recorded investment in Home Today loans were originated subsequentprior to March 27, 2009 was $3.2 million. Sinceand we are no longer originating loans under our Home Today program, the Home Today portfolio will continue to decline in balance, primarily due to contractual amortization. To supplant the Home Today product and to continue to meet the credit needs of our customers and the communities that we serve, during fiscal 2016 we began to offerhave offered Fannie Mae eligible, Home Ready loans.loans since fiscal 2016. These loans are originated in accordance with Fannie Mae's underwriting standards. While we retain the servicing rights related to these loans, the loans, along with the credit risk associated therewith, are securitized/sold to Fannie Mae.
Maintaining Access to Adequate Liquidity and Diverse Funding Sources. For most insured depositories, customer and community confidence are critical to their ability to maintain access to adequate liquidity and to conduct business in an orderly manner. We believe that a well capitalized institution is one of the most important factors in nurturing customer and community confidence. Accordingly, we have managed the pace of our growth in a manner that reflects our emphasis on high capital levels. At June 30, 2018,2019, the Association’s ratio of Tier 1 (leverage) capital to net average assets (a basic industry measure that deems 5.00% or above to represent a “well capitalized” status) was 10.80%10.54%. The Association's Tier 1 (leverage) capital ratio is lower at June 30, 20182019 than its ratio at September 30, 2017,2018, which was 11.16%10.87%, due primarily to an $85 million cash dividend payment that the Association made to the Company, its sole shareholder, in December 20172018 that reduced the Association's Tier 1 (leverage) capital ratio by an estimated 6260 basis points partially offset by equity growth during the fiscal year.points. Because of its intercompany nature, this dividend payment did not

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In managing its level of liquidity, the Company monitors available funding sources, which include attracting new deposits (including brokered CDs), borrowings from others, the conversion of assets to cash and the generation of funds through profitable operations. The Company has traditionally relied on retail deposits as its primary means in meeting its funding needs. At June 30, 2018,2019, deposits totaled $8.41$8.71 billion (including $648.2$518.8 million of brokered CDs), while borrowings totaled $3.66$3.83 billion and borrowers’ advances and servicing escrows totaled $83.2$76.7 million, combined. In evaluating funding sources, we consider many factors, including cost, collateral, duration and optionality, current availability, expected sustainability, impact on operations and capital levels.
To attract deposits, we offer our customers attractive rates of interest on our deposit products. Our deposit products typically offer rates that are highly competitive with the rates on similar products offered by other financial institutions. We intend to continue this practice, subject to market conditions.
We preserve the availability of alternative funding sources through various mechanisms. First, by maintaining high capital levels, we retain the flexibility to increase our balance sheet size without jeopardizing our capital adequacy. Effectively, this permits us to increase the rates that we offer on our deposit products thereby attracting more potential customers. Second, we pledge available real estate mortgage loans and investment securities with the FHLB of Cincinnati and the FRB-Cleveland. At June 30, 2018,2019, these collateral pledge support arrangements provided the Association with the ability to immediately borrow an additional $185.3$19.8 million from the FHLB of Cincinnati and $59.2$48.6 million from the FRB-Cleveland Discount Window. From the perspective of collateral value securing FHLB of Cincinnati advances, our capacity limit for additional borrowings beyond the balance outstanding at June 30, 20182019 was $4.61 billion, subject to satisfaction of the FHLB of Cincinnati common stock ownership requirement. To satisfy the common stock ownership requirement for the maximum limit of borrowing, we would need to increase our ownership of FHLB of Cincinnati common stock by an additional $92.2$92.3 million. Third, we invest in high quality marketable securities that exhibit limited market price variability, and to the extent that they are not needed as collateral for borrowings, can be sold in the institutional market and converted to cash. At June 30, 2018,2019, our investment securities portfolio totaled $542.0$564.9 million. Finally, cash flows from operating activities have been a regular source of funds. During the nine months ended June 30, 20182019 and 2017,2018, cash flows from operations totaled $116.3provided $72.6 million and $81.4$68.1 million, respectively.
Historically, a portion ofFannie Mae, historically the residentialAssociation’s primary loan investor, implemented, effective July 2010, certain loan origination requirement changes affecting loan eligibility that we chose not to adopt until fiscal 2013. Since then, first mortgage loans (primarily fixed-rate, mortgage refinances with terms of 15 years or more and HARP II, and more recently Home Ready, loans) that weare originated were considered to be highly liquid as they wereunder the revised procedures are eligible for delivery/sale to Fannie Mae. However, dueMae either as whole loans or within mortgage-backed securities. The HARP II program expired at December 31, 2018. We expect that certain loan types (i.e. our Smart Rate adjustable-rate loans, home purchase fixed-rate loans and 10-year fixed-rate loans) will continue to delivery requirement changes imposedbe originated under our legacy procedures. For loans that are not originated under the revised (Fannie Mae) procedures, the Association’s ability to reduce interest rate risk via loan sales is limited to those loans that have established payment histories, strong borrower credit profiles and are supported by Fannie Mae as a resultadequate collateral values that meet the requirements of the 2008 financial crisis, effective July 1, 2010, that was no longer an available sourceFHLB's Mortgage Purchase Program or of liquidity for the Company. We have since implemented certain loan origination changes for a portion of our loan production, which resulted in our November 15, 2013 reinstatement as an approved seller to Fannie Mae, which elevates the level of liquidity available for those loans. In addition, we have completed non-agency eligible, whole loan sales, all on a servicing retained basis, of both fixed-rate and Smart Rate loans, demonstrating that with adequate lead time, the majority of our residential first mortgage loan portfolio could be available for liquidity management purposes.private third-party investors. At June 30, 2018, $1.72019, $2.6 million of agency eligible, long-term, fixed-rate first mortgage loans were classified as “held for sale.” During the nine months ended June 30, 2018, $277.4 million of non-agency eligible, long-term, fixed-rate residential loans were sold on a servicing retained basis to a private investor, $15.72019, $29.5 million of agency-compliant HARP II and Home Ready loans and $80.9$36.6 million of long-term, fixed-rate, agency-compliant, non-HARP II, non-Home Ready first mortgage loans were sold to Fannie Mae. Additionally, $19.0 million of fixed-rate loans were sold in a single bulk sale to a private investor.
Overall, while customer and community confidence can never be assured, the Company believes that its liquidity is adequate and that it has access to adequate alternative funding sources.
Monitoring and Controlling Our Operating Expenses. We continue to focus on managing operating expenses. Our ratio of annualized non-interest expense to average assets was 1.40% for the nine months ended June 30, 2019 and 1.42% for the nine months ended June 30, 2018 and 1.37% for the nine months ended June 30, 2017. The current year ratio was negatively affected by one-time charges related to the Company's celebration of its 80th anniversary in May, 2018. As of June 30, 2018,2019, our average assets per full-time employee and our average deposits per full-time employee were $13.4$13.7 million and $8.1$8.3 million, respectively. We believe that each of these measures compares favorably with industry averages. Our relatively high average balance of deposits (exclusive of brokered CDs) held at our branch offices ($204.2221.5 million per branch office as of June 30, 2018)2019) contributes to our expense management efforts by limiting the overhead costs of serving our customers. We will continue our efforts to control operating expenses as we grow our business.


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subjective decisions or assessments, are our policies with respect to our allowance for loan losses, income taxes and pension benefits.
Allowance for Loan Losses. We provide for loan losses based on the allowance method. Accordingly, all loan losses are charged to, and all recoveries are credited to, the related allowance. Additions to the allowance for loan losses are provided by charges to income based on various factors which, in our judgment, deserve current recognition in estimating probable losses. We regularly review the loan portfolio and make provisions (or recapture credits) for loan losses in order to maintain the allowance for loan losses in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Our allowance for loan losses consists of two components:
(1)individual valuation allowances (IVAs) established for any impaired loans dependent on cash flows, such as performing TDRs, and IVAs related to a portion of the allowance on loans individually reviewed that represents further deterioration in the fair value of the collateral not yet identified as uncollectible; and
(2)general valuation allowances (GVAs), which are comprised of quantitative GVAs, which are general allowances for loan losses for each loan type based on historical loan loss experience and qualitative GVAs, which are adjustments to the quantitative GVAs, maintained to cover uncertainties that affect our estimate of incurred probable losses for each loan type.
The qualitative GVAs expand our ability to identify and estimate probable losses and are based on our evaluation of the following factors, some of which are consistent with factors that impact the determination of quantitative GVAs. For example, delinquency statistics (both current and historical) are used in developing the quantitative GVAs while the trending of the delinquency statistics is considered and evaluated in the determination of the qualitative GVAs. Factors impacting the determination of qualitative GVAs include:
changes in lending policies and procedures including underwriting standards, collection, charge-off or recovery practices;
changes in national, regional, and local economic and business conditions and trends including housing market factors and trends, such as the status of loans in foreclosure, real estate in judgment and real estate owned, and unemployment statistics and trends;
changes in the nature and volume of the portfolios including home equity lines of credit nearing the end of the draw period and adjustable-rate mortgage loans nearing a rate reset;
changes in the experience, ability or depth of lending management;
changes in the volume or severity of past due loans, volume of nonaccrualnon-accrual loans, or the volume and severity of adversely classified loans including the trending of delinquency statistics (both current and historical), historical loan loss experience and trends, the frequency and magnitude of multiple restructurings of loans previously the subject of TDRs, and uncertainty surrounding borrowers’ ability to recover from temporary hardships for which short-term loan restructurings are granted;
changes in the quality of the loan review system;
changes in the value of the underlying collateral including asset disposition loss statistics (both current and historical) and the trending of those statistics, and additional charge-offs on individually reviewed loans;
existence of any concentrations of credit; and
effect of other external factors such as competition, market interest rate changes or legal and regulatory requirements including market conditions and regulatory directives that impact the entire financial services industry.
When loan restructurings qualify as TDRs and the loans are performing according to the terms of the restructuring, we record an IVA based on the present value of expected future cash flows, which includes a factor for potential subsequent defaults, discounted at the effective interest rate of the original loan contract. Potential defaults are distinguished from multiple restructurings as borrowers who default are generally not eligible for subsequent restructurings. At June 30, 20182019, the balance of such individual valuation allowances was $11.912.6 million. In instances when loans require multiple restructurings, additional valuation allowances may be required. The new valuation allowance on a loan that has multiple restructurings is calculated based on the present value of the expected cash flows, discounted at the effective interest rate of the original loan contract, considering the new terms of the restructured agreement. Due to the immaterial amount of this exposure to date, we continue to capture this exposure as a component of our qualitative GVA evaluation. The significance of this exposure will be monitored and, if warranted, we will enhance our loan loss methodology to include a new default factor (developed to reflect the estimated impact to the balance of the allowance for loan losses that will occur as a result of subsequent future restructurings) that will be assessed against all loans reviewed collectively. If new default factors are implemented, the qualitative GVA methodology will be adjusted to preclude duplicative loss consideration.


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Home equity loans and lines of credit generally have higher credit risk than traditional residential mortgage loans. These loans and credit lines are usually in a second lien position and when combined with the first mortgage, result in generally higher overall loan-to-value ratios. In a stressed housing market with high delinquencies and decreasing housing prices, as arose beginning in 2008, these higher loan-to-value ratios represent a greater risk of loss to the Company. A borrower with more equity in the property has a vested interest in keeping the loan current when compared to a borrower with little or no equity in the property. In light of the past weakness in the housing market and uncertainty with respect to future employment levels and economic prospects, we conduct an expanded loan level evaluation of our home equity loans and lines of credit, including bridge loans, which are delinquent 90 days or more. This expanded evaluation is in addition to our traditional evaluation procedures. Our home equity loans and lines of credit portfolio continues to comprise a significant portion of our gross charge-offs. At June 30, 2018,2019, we had a recorded investment of $1.77$2.11 billion in home equity loans and equity lines of credit outstanding, $5.9$6.8 million, or 0.3%, of which were 90 days or more past due.
We evaluate the allowance for loan losses based upon the combined total of the quantitative and qualitative GVAs and IVAs. We periodically evaluate the carrying value of loans and the allowance is adjusted accordingly. While we use the best information available to make evaluations, future additions to the allowance may be necessary based on unforeseen changes in loan quality and economic conditions.
The following tables set forth the allowance for loan losses allocated by loan category, the percent of allowance in each category to the total allowance, and the percent of loans in each category to total loans at the dates indicated. The allowance for loan losses allocated to each category is not necessarily indicative of future losses in any particular category and does not restrict the use of the allowance to absorb losses in other categories.
  June 30, 2019 March 31, 2019
  Amount 
Percent of
Allowance
to Total
Allowance
 
Percent of
Loans in
Category to Total 
Loans
 Amount 
Percent of
Allowance
to Total
Allowance
 
Percent of
Loans in
Category to Total 
Loans
  (Dollars in thousands)
Real estate loans:            
Residential Core $18,720
 47.6% 83.0% $19,587
 48.7% 83.7%
Residential Home Today 3,378
 8.6
 0.6
 3,275
 8.1
 0.7
Home equity loans and lines of credit 17,211
 43.8
 16.0
 17,420
 43.2
 15.2
Construction 4
 
 0.4
 4
 
 0.4
Total allowance $39,313
 100.0% 100.0% $40,286
 100.0% 100.0%
  September 30, 2018 June 30, 2018
  Amount 
Percent of
Allowance
to Total
Allowance
 
Percent of
Loans in
Category to Total 
Loans
 Amount 
Percent of
Allowance
to Total
Allowance
 
Percent of
Loans in
Category to Total 
Loans
  (Dollars in thousands)
Real estate loans:            
Residential Core $18,288
 43.1% 84.7% $18,483
 43.1% 85.0%
Residential Home Today 3,204
 7.6
 0.7
 3,372
 7.8
 0.8
Home equity loans and lines of credit 20,921
 49.3
 14.1
 21,112
 49.1
 13.7
Construction 5
 
 0.5
 4
 
 0.5
Total allowance $42,418
 100.0% 100.0% $42,971
 100.0% 100.0%
  June 30, 2018 March 31, 2018
  Amount 
Percent of
Allowance
to Total
Allowance
 
Percent of
Loans in
Category to Total 
Loans
 Amount 
Percent of
Allowance
to Total
Allowance
 
Percent of
Loans in
Category to Total 
Loans
  (Dollars in thousands)
Real estate loans:            
Residential Core $18,483
 43.1% 85.0% $14,080
 32.7% 85.5%
Residential Home Today 3,372
 7.8
 0.8
 3,740
 8.7
 0.8
Home equity loans and lines of credit 21,112
 49.1
 13.7
 25,282
 58.6
 13.3
Construction 4
 
 0.5
 4
 
 0.4
Total allowance $42,971
 100.0% 100.0% $43,106
 100.0% 100.0%


  September 30, 2017 June 30, 2017
  Amount 
Percent of
Allowance
to Total
Allowance
 
Percent of
Loans in
Category to Total 
Loans
 Amount 
Percent of
Allowance
to Total
Allowance
 
Percent of
Loans in
Category to Total 
Loans
  (Dollars in thousands)
Real estate loans:            
Residential Core $14,186
 29.0% 86.2% $13,243
 24.2% 86.2%
Residential Home Today 4,508
 9.2
 0.9
 4,527
 8.2
 0.9
Home equity loans and lines of credit 30,249
 61.8
 12.4
 37,154
 67.6
 12.3
Construction 5
 
 0.5
 6
 
 0.6
Total allowance $48,948
 100.0% 100.0% $54,930
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The following table sets forth activity in our allowance for loan losses segregated by geographic location for the periods indicated. The majority of our construction loan portfolio is secured by properties located in Ohio and the balances of other consumer loans are considered immaterial, therefore neither is segregated by geography.was segregated.
As of and For the Three Months Ended June 30, As of and For the Nine Months Ended June 30,As of and For the Three Months Ended June 30, As of and For the Nine Months Ended June 30,
2018 2017 2018 20172019 2018 2019 2018
(Dollars in thousands)(Dollars in thousands)
Allowance balance (beginning of the period)$43,106
 $56,841
 $48,948
 $61,795
$40,286
 $43,106
 $42,418
 $48,948
Charge-offs:
      
      
Real estate loans:
      
      
Residential Core
      
      
Ohio134
 552
 665
 1,434
342
 134
 713
 665
Florida22
 198
 51
 1,196
158
 22
 244
 51
Other
 
 27
 19

 
 85
 27
Total Residential Core156
 750
 743
 2,649
500
 156
 1,042
 743
Residential Home Today
      
      
Ohio214
 492
 1,120
 1,586
257
 214
 583
 1,120
Florida
 
 57
 83

 
 
 57
Other
 
 
 21
Total Residential Home Today214
 492
 1,177
 1,690
257
 214
 583
 1,177
Home equity loans and lines of credit
      
      
Ohio339
 796
 1,932
 2,182
389
 339
 908
 1,932
Florida837
 653
 1,936
 1,849
144
 837
 644
 1,936
California
 15
 
 98

 
 22
 
Other
 71
 463
 563
227
 
 504
 463
Total Home equity loans and lines of credit1,176
 1,535
 4,331
 4,692
760
 1,176
 2,078
 4,331
Total charge-offs1,546
 2,777
 6,251
 9,031
1,517
 1,546
 3,703
 6,251
Recoveries:              
Real estate loans:              
Residential Core506
 2,077
 1,886
 4,906
498
 506
 1,475
 1,886
Residential Home Today555
 358
 1,556
 966
385
 555
 1,477
 1,556
Home equity loans and lines of credit2,350
 2,431
 5,832
 6,294
1,661
 2,350
 5,646
 5,832
Total recoveries3,411
 4,866
 9,274
 12,166
2,544
 3,411
 8,598
 9,274
Net recoveries1,865
 2,089
 3,023
 3,135
Net recoveries (charge-offs)1,027
 1,865
 4,895
 3,023
Provision (Credit) for loan losses(2,000) (4,000) (9,000) (10,000)(2,000) (2,000) (8,000) (9,000)
Allowance balance (end of the period)$42,971
 $54,930
 $42,971
 $54,930
$39,313
 $42,971
 $39,313
 $42,971
Ratios:              
Net recoveries to average loans outstanding (annualized)0.06% 0.07% 0.02% 0.03%
Net charge-offs (recoveries) to average loans outstanding (annualized)0.03% 0.06% 0.05% 0.02%
Allowance for loan losses to non-accrual loans at end of the period60.24% 67.70% 60.24% 67.70%53.24% 60.24% 53.24% 60.24%
Allowance for loan losses to the total recorded investment in loans at end of the period0.34% 0.45% 0.34% 0.45%0.30% 0.34% 0.30% 0.34%
The net recoveries of $3.04.9 million during the nine months ended June 30, 2018 decreased2019 increased from $3.1$3.0 million for the nine months ended June 30, 20172018, as credit quality remained relatively flatcontinued to improve during the current fiscal year.
With the exception of the Residential Core portfolio, charge-offs decreased during the nine months ended June 30, 2019 in all portfolios when compared to the nine months ended June 30, 2018, reflecting the improving market conditions. The Residential Core portfolio experienced a slight increase in gross charge-offs as a result of an administrative change in the current quarter to fully charge off the balance of any loan that remains delinquent for 700 days, shortened from the previous 1,500 day threshold. We continue to evaluate loans becoming delinquent for potential losses and record provisions for ourthe estimate of potential losses

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During the three months ended June 30, 20182019, the total allowance for loan losses decreased $0.1 $1.0 million, to $43.0$39.3 million from $43.140.3 million at March 31, 20182019, as we recorded a $2.0 million credit for loan losses, while recoveries exceeded loan charge-offs by $1.9$1.0 million. The allowance for loan losses related to loans evaluated collectively decreased by $0.9$1.0 million during the three months ended June 30, 20182019, and the allowance for loan losses related to loans evaluated individually increased by approximately $0.7 million.remained relatively flat. Refer to the "analysisActivity in the Allowance for Loan Losses" and "Analysis of the allowanceAllowance for loan losses" and "activity in the allowance for loan lossesLoan Losses" tables in Note 4 of the Notes to the Unaudited Interim Consolidated Financial Statements for more information. Other than the less significant construction and other consumer loans segments, changes during the three months ended June 30, 20182019 in the balances of the GVAs, excluding changes in IVAs, related to the significant loan segments are described as follows:


Residential Core – The recorded investment of this segment of the loan portfolio decreased 0.6%, or $66.2 million, during the quarter, while the total allowance for loan losses for this segment increased 30.7% or $4.3 million. The portion of this loan segment’s allowance for loan losses that was determined by evaluating groups of loans collectively (i.e. those loans that were not individually evaluated), increased 60.6%, or $4.2 million, to $11.2 million at June 30, 2018. The ratio of this portion of the allowance for loan losses to the total balance of loans in this loan segment that were evaluated collectively increased to 0.10% for June 30, 2018 as compared to 0.06% for March 31, 2018. Total delinquencies decreased 6.1% to $20.5 million at June 30, 2018 from $21.9 million at March 31, 2018. While loans 90 or more days delinquent decreased 10.2% to $9.9 million at June 30, 2018 from $11.1 million at March 31, 2018, loans 30 to 89 days delinquent decreased by 1.8%. Net recoveries of $0.4 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2018 were less than net recoveries of $1.3 million during the quarter ended June 30, 2017. The portfolio decrease can be attributed to a higher level of loan sales during the quarter, a total of $305.5 million in sales of fixed-rate loans, including a $277.4 million sale to a private investor. The credit profile of this portfolio segment remained strong during the quarter due to the addition of high credit quality, residential first mortgage loans. The portfolio contains adjustable rate loans with fixed interest rates over an initial period of mainly three to five years, followed by annual resets, with various re-lock features that provide options to borrowers. The allowance increased to address the risk prompted by recent increases
Residential Core – The recorded investment of this segment of the loan portfolio increased 0.2%, or $23.2 million, while the total allowance for loan losses for this segment decreased 4.4% or $0.9 million. The portion of this loan segment’s allowance for loan losses that was determined by evaluating groups of loans collectively (i.e. those loans that were not individually evaluated), decreased $0.4 million, or 3.6%, from $12.4 million at March 31, 2019, to $11.9 million at June 30, 2019. The ratio of this portion of the allowance for loan losses to the total balance of loans in this loan segment that were evaluated collectively, decreased 0.01% to 0.11% at June 30, 2019 from 0.12% at March 31, 2019. Total delinquencies decreased 18.8% to $17.9 million at June 30, 2019 from $22.1 million at March 31, 2019. Loans 90 or more days delinquent increased 2.3% to $10.9 million at June 30, 2019 from $10.6 million at March 31, 2019. There were net charge-offs of $2 thousand for the quarter ended June 30, 2019 compared to net recoveries of $0.4 million during the quarter ended June 30, 2018. Improved delinquencies and continued recoveries warrant the decrease in the allowance.
Residential Home Today – The recorded investment of this segment of the loan portfolio decreased 2.9%, or $2.7 million, as we are no longer originating loans under the Home Today program. The total allowance for loan losses for this segment increased by $0.1 million or 3.1%. The portion of this loan segment’s allowance for loan losses that was determined by evaluating groups of loans collectively (i.e. those loans that were not individually evaluated), decreased by 14.9% to $0.9 million at June 30, 2019 from $1.1 million at March 31, 2019. Similarly, the ratio of this portion of the allowance to the total balance of loans in this loan segment that were evaluated collectively, decreased 0.3% to 1.9% at June 30, 2019 from 2.2% at March 31, 2019. Total delinquencies decreased to $7.7 million at June 30, 2019 from $7.9 million at March 31, 2019. Delinquencies greater than 90 days decreased 14.7% to $3.3 million from $3.9 million at March 31, 2019. Net recoveries of $0.1 million were slightly less during the current quarter compared to $0.3 million during the quarter ended June 30, 2018. The allowance for this portfolio fluctuates based on not only the generally declining portfolio balance, but also on the credit profile trends in this portfolio. This portfolio's allowance increased slightly this quarter, even though there was a decrease in the Home Today balance, as we continue to be aware that risk remains based on the generally less stringent credit requirements that were in place at the time that these borrowers qualified for their loans and the continued depressed home values that remain in this portfolio.
Home Equity Loans and Lines of Credit – The recorded investment of this segment of the loan portfolio increased 6.1%, or $121.9 million, to $2.11 billion at June 30, 2019 from $1.99 billion at March 31, 2019. The total allowance for loan losses for this segment decreased 1.20% to $17.2 million from $17.4 million at March 31, 2019. During the quarter ended June 30, 2019, the portion of this loan segment's allowance for loan losses that was determined by evaluating groups of loans collectively (i.e. those loans that were not individually evaluated) decreased by $0.4 million, or 2.3%, from $13.9 million to $13.5 million during the quarter ended June 30, 2019. The ratio of this portion of the allowance to the total balance of loans in this loan segment that were evaluated collectively remained at 0.7% at June 30, 2019 and at March 31, 2019. Net recoveries for this loan segment during the current quarter were less at $0.9 million as compared to $1.2 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2018. Total delinquencies for this portfolio segment increased 3.0% to $12.1 million at June 30, 2019 as compared to $11.7 million at March 31, 2019. Delinquencies greater than 90 days increased 6.9% to $6.8 million at June 30, 2019 from $6.3 million at March 31, 2019. The reduction in the allowance is mainly supported by a reduction in the prime rate, the index at which these loans are scheduled to reset.
Residential Home Today – The recorded investment of this segment of the loan portfolio decreased 3.1%, or $3.1 million, as we are no longer originating loans under the Home Today program. The total allowance for loan losses for this segment decreased from $3.7 million at the prior quarter to $3.4 million at June 30, 2018. The portion of this loan segment’s allowance for loan losses that was determined by evaluating groups of loans collectively (i.e. those loans that were not individually evaluated), decreased by 28.8% to $1.2 million at June 30, 2018 from $1.6 million at March 31, 2018. The ratio of this portion of the allowance to the total balance of loans in this loan segment that were evaluated collectively decreased approximately 0.5% to 2.1% at June 30, 2018 from 2.6% at March 31, 2018. Total delinquencies decreased to $8.4 million at June 30, 2018 from $9.3 million at March 31, 2018. Delinquencies greater than 90 days decreased to $4.9 million from $5.9 million at March 31, 2018 and loans 30 to 89 days delinquent increased by 1.8%, or $0.1 million. There were net recoveries of $0.3 million during the quarter ending June 30, 2018 compared to net charge-offs of $0.1 million during the quarter ending June 30, 2017. The allowance for this portfolio fluctuates based on not only the generally declining portfolio balance, but also on the credit profile trends in this portfolio. This portfolio's allowance decreased this quarter based on the decrease in the Home Today balance yet risk remains based on the generally less stringent credit requirements that were in place at the time that these borrowers qualified for their loans and the continued depressed home values that remain in this portfolio.
Home Equity Loans and Lines of Credit – The recorded investment of this segment of the loan portfolio increased 3.4%, or $58.6 million, to $1.77 billion at June 30, 2018 from $1.71 billion at March 31, 2018. The total allowance for loan losses for this segment decreased approximately $4.1 million to $21.1 million. During the quarter ended June 30, 2018, the portion of this loan segment's allowance for loan losses that was determined by evaluating groups of loans collectively (i.e. those loans that were not individually evaluated) decreased by 20.1%, to $18.6 million from $23.2 million at March 31, 2018. The ratio of this portion of the allowance to the total balance of loans in this loan segment that were evaluated collectively decreased to 1.1% for June 30, 2018 as compared to 1.4% for March 31, 2018. Total delinquencies for this portfolio segment increased 4.5% to $11.8 million at June 30, 2018 as compared to $11.3 million at March 31, 2018. Delinquencies greater than 90 days were substantinally unchanged at $5.9 million at both June 30, 2018 and March 31, 2018, while 30 to 89 days delinquent loans increased 8.9% to $5.9 million at June 30, 2018 from $5.4 million at the prior quarter end. Net recoveries for this loan segment during the current quarter were larger at $1.2 million, as compared to $0.9 million of net recoveries for the quarter ended June 30, 2017. The principal balance of home equity lines of credit coming to an end of the draw period. In recent years, a large portion of the overall allowance has been allocated to the home equity loans and lines of credit portfolio to address exposure from customers whose lines of credit were originated without amortizing payments during the draw period and who could face potential increased payment shock at the end of the draw period. In general, home equity lines of credit originated prior to June 2010 were characterized by a ten-year draw period, with interest only payments, followed by a ten-year repayment period. However, a large number of those lines of credit approaching the end of draw period have been paid off or refinanced without significant loss. The principal balance of home equity lines of credit originated without amortizing payments

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during the draw period that are coming to the end of its draw period through fiscal 2020 is $205.4$16.7 million at June 30, 20182019 as compared to $306.5$28.6 million at March 31, 2018. Since these are customers whose2019. As this exposure decreases without incurring significant loss, the portion of the overall allowance allocated to the home equity loans and lines of credit were originated withoutcategory can be decreased. Originations after February 2013 require an amortizing paymentspayment during the draw period they are most at risk for exposure toand do not face the same end-of-draw increased payment shock at the end of the draw period. The allowance reflects our consideration of the potentially adverse impact that required payment increases that occur as home equity

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lines of credit near the end of their draw periods may have on our borrowers ability to meet their debt service obligations, and as a result, the allowance for this loan segment remains elevated.risk.
Loan Portfolio Composition
The following table sets forth the composition of the portfolio of loans held for investment, by type of loan segregated by geographic location at the indicated dates, excluding loans held for sale. The majority of our construction loan portfolio is secured by properties located in Ohio and the balances of other consumer loans are considered immaterial. Therefore, neither is segregated by geographic location.
June 30, 2018 March 31, 2018 September 30, 2017 June 30, 2017June 30, 2019 March 31, 2019 September 30, 2018 June 30, 2018
Amount Percent Amount Percent Amount Percent Amount PercentAmount Percent Amount Percent Amount Percent Amount Percent
(Dollars in thousands)(Dollars in thousands)
Real estate loans:                              
Residential Core                              
Ohio$5,972,632
   $6,100,300
   $6,061,515
   $5,982,260
  $6,084,087
   $6,026,509
   $6,052,208
   $5,972,632
  
Florida1,739,779
   1,739,286
   1,739,098
   1,721,863
  1,748,170
   1,741,571
   1,758,762
   1,739,779
  
Other3,093,342
   3,033,815
   2,945,591
   2,919,623
  2,994,520
   3,035,470
   3,119,841
   3,093,342
  
Total Residential Core10,805,753
 85.0% 10,873,401
 85.5% 10,746,204
 86.2% 10,623,746
 86.2%10,826,777
 83.0% 10,803,550
 83.7% 10,930,811
 84.7% 10,805,753
 85.0%
Residential Home Today
              
              
Ohio93,567
   96,541
   103,803
   106,827
  83,723
   86,258
   90,604
   93,567
  
Florida4,504
   4,589
   4,924
   4,982
  3,889
   4,062
   4,150
   4,504
  
Other181
   231
   237
   239
  173
   175
   179
   181
  
Total Residential Home Today98,252
 0.8
 101,361
 0.8
 108,964
 0.9
 112,048
 0.9
87,785
 0.6
 90,495
 0.7
 94,933
 0.7
 98,252
 0.8
Home equity loans and lines of credit                              
Ohio632,740
   624,015
   606,301
   594,125
  668,755
   662,068
   652,271
   632,740
  
Florida359,401
   359,258
   340,530
   343,951
  403,551
   392,651
   369,252
   359,401
  
California252,935
   236,353
   205,157
   205,584
  338,952
   305,042
   268,230
   252,935
  
Other502,787
   471,082
   400,327
   377,068
  674,595
   605,819
   529,165
   502,787
  
Total Home equity loans and lines of credit1,747,863
 13.7
 1,690,708
 13.3
 1,552,315
 12.4
 1,520,728
 12.3
2,085,853
 16.0
 1,965,580
 15.2
 1,818,918
 14.1
 1,747,863
 13.7
Total Construction60,715
 0.5
 54,524
 0.4
 60,956
 0.5
 68,721
 0.6
47,650
 0.4
 47,783
 0.4
 64,012
 0.5
 60,715
 0.5
Other consumer loans3,040
 
 2,812
 
 3,050
 
 2,957
 
2,878
 
 2,793
 
 3,021
 
 3,040
 
Total loans receivable12,715,623
 100.0% 12,722,806
 100.0% 12,471,489
 100.0% 12,328,200
 100.0%13,050,943
 100.0% 12,910,201
 100.0% 12,911,695
 100.0% 12,715,623
 100.0%
Deferred loan expenses, net38,080
   35,023
   30,865
   28,859
  41,724
   40,177
   38,566
   38,080
  
Loans in process(39,350)   (31,822)   (34,100)   (37,157)  (24,856)   (25,089)   (36,549)   (39,350)  
Allowance for loan losses(42,971)   (43,106)   (48,948)   (54,930)  (39,313)   (40,286)   (42,418)   (42,971)  
Total loans receivable, net$12,671,382
   $12,682,901
   $12,419,306
   $12,264,972
  $13,028,498
   $12,885,003
   $12,871,294
   $12,671,382
  


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OnAt June 30, 2018,2019, the unpaid principal balance of our home equity loans and lines of credit portfolio consisted of $401.7$441.9 million in home equity loans (which included $282.4$287.8 million of home equity lines of credit, which are in the amortization period and no longer eligible to be drawn upon, and $23.7$28.5 million in bridge loans) and $1.35$1.64 billion in home equity lines of credit. The following table sets forth credit exposure, principal balance, percent delinquent 90 days or more, the mean CLTV percent at the time of origination and the current mean CLTV percent of our home equity loans, home equity lines of credit and bridge loan portfolio as of June 30, 2018.2019. Home equity lines of credit in the draw period are reported according to geographic distribution.
 
Credit
Exposure
 
Principal
Balance
 
Percent
Delinquent
90 Days or More
 
Mean CLTV
Percent at
Origination (2)
 
Current Mean
CLTV Percent (3)
 
Credit
Exposure
 
Principal
Balance
 
Percent
Delinquent
90 Days or More
 
Mean CLTV
Percent at
Origination (2)
 
Current Mean
CLTV Percent (3)
 (Dollars in thousands)       (Dollars in thousands)      
Home equity lines of credit in draw period (by state)                    
Ohio $1,249,343
 $484,178
 0.07% 60% 53% $1,334,357
 $511,801
 0.13% 60% 52%
Florida 459,473
 225,715
 0.09% 57% 51% 578,817
 283,047
 0.02% 58% 52%
California 399,565
 189,457
 0.03% 63% 57% 570,900
 260,889
 % 62% 59%
Other (1) 946,972
 446,839
 0.11% 64% 60% 1,269,077
 588,201
 0.02% 65% 60%
Total home equity lines of credit in draw period 3,055,353
 1,346,189
 0.08% 61% 55% 3,753,151
 1,643,938
 0.05% 61% 55%
Home equity lines in repayment, home equity loans and bridge loans 401,674
 401,674
 1.20% 67% 51% 441,915
 441,915
 1.35% 66% 48%
Total $3,457,027
 $1,747,863
 0.34% 62% 54% $4,195,066
 $2,085,853
 0.32% 62% 54%
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(1)No other individual state has a committed or drawn balance greater than 10% of our total equity lending portfolio nor 5% of total loans.
(2)Mean CLTV percent at origination for all home equity lines of credit is based on the committed amount.
(3)Current Mean CLTV is based on best available first mortgage and property values as of June 30, 2018.2019. Property values are estimated using HPI data published by the FHFA. Current Mean CLTV percent for home equity lines of credit in the draw period is calculated using the committed amount. Current Mean CLTV on home equity lines of credit in the repayment period is calculated using the principal balance.
At June 30, 2018, 41.8%2019, 35.3% of our home equity lending portfolio was either in a first lien position (24.0%(19.0%), in a subordinate (second) lien position behind a first lien that we held (13.6%(13.2%) or in a subordinate (second) lien position behind a first lien that was held by a loan that we serviced for others (4.2%(3.1%). In addition, at June 30, 2018, 14.7%2019, 13.7% of our home equity line of credit portfolio in the draw period was making only the required minimum payment on the outstanding line balance.


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The following table sets forth credit exposure, principal balance, percent delinquent 90 days or more, the mean CLTV percent at the time of origination and the current mean CLTV percent of our home equity loans, home equity lines of credit and bridge loan portfolio as of June 30, 2018.2019. Home equity lines of credit in the draw period are stratified by the calendar year in which originated:
 
Credit
Exposure
 
Principal
Balance
 
Percent
Delinquent
90 Days or More
 
Mean CLTV
Percent at
Origination (1)
 
Current Mean
CLTV
Percent (2)
 
Credit
Exposure
 
Principal
Balance
 
Percent
Delinquent
90 Days or More
 
Mean CLTV
Percent at
Origination (1)
 
Current Mean
CLTV
Percent (2)
 (Dollars in thousands)       (Dollars in thousands)      
Home equity lines of credit in draw period(3)                    
2008 and Prior $314,983
 $143,069
 0.53% 63% 53%
2009 155,522
 57,879
 0.40% 55% 49%
2009 and Prior $40,599
 $13,363
 0.56% 59% 45%
2010 14,373
 4,660
 % 58% 45% 11,415
 3,462
 3.02% 59% 41%
2011 
 
 % % %
2012 155
 51
 % 44% 65%
2013 23,880
 7,585
 % 60% 44% 40
 18
 % 79% 56%
2014 175,610
 63,912
 0.10% 60% 45% 126,780
 41,813
 0.12% 60% 42%
2015 254,802
 108,279
 % 60% 49% 221,962
 86,435
 0.05% 60% 45%
2016 462,183
 206,979
 % 62% 54% 408,491
 168,768
 0.21% 61% 50%
2017 988,352
 467,770
 0.01% 61% 58% 883,490
 404,251
 0.03% 60% 54%
2018 665,493
 286,005
 % 61% 61% 1,222,443
 582,145
 0.01% 61% 59%
2019 837,931
 343,683
 % 63% 63%
Total home equity lines of credit in draw period 3,055,353
 1,346,189
 0.08% 61% 55% 3,753,151
 1,643,938
 0.05% 61% 55%
Home equity lines in repayment, home equity loans and bridge loans 401,674
 401,674
 1.20% 67% 51% 441,915
 441,915
 1.35% 66% 48%
Total $3,457,027
 $1,747,863
 0.34% 62% 54% $4,195,066
 $2,085,853
 0.32% 62% 54%
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(1)Mean CLTV percent at origination for all home equity lines of credit is based on the committed amount.
(2)Current Mean CLTV is based on best available first mortgage and property values as of June 30, 2018.2019. Property values are estimated using HPI data published by the FHFA. Current Mean CLTV percent for home equity lines of credit in the draw period is calculated using the committed amount. Current Mean CLTV on home equity lines of credit in the repayment period is calculated using the principal balance.
As shown in the origination by year table above, the percent of loans delinquent 90 days or more (seriously delinquent) for loans originated during the years preceding the 2008 financial and housing crisis are, on a relative basis, higher than for the years following 2008. The years preceding 2008 saw rapidly increasing housing prices, especially in our Florida market. As the housing prices declined along with the general economic downturn and higher levels of unemployment that accompanied the 2008 financial crisis, we see that reflected in delinquencies for those years. Home equity lines of credit originated during those years also saw higher loan amounts, higher permitted loan-to-value ratios, and lower credit scores.
(3)There are no remaining principal balances of home equity lines of credit for years 2011 and 2012. Those years are excluded from the table above.
In general, the home equity line of credit product originated prior to June 2010 (when(at which point new home equity lending was temporarily suspended) was characterized by a ten-year draw period followed by a ten-year repayment period; however, there were two typeswas one type of transactionstransaction that could result in a draw period that extended beyond ten years. The first transactionyears, which involved customer requests for increases in the amount of their home equity line of credit. When the customer’s credit performance and profile supported the increase, the draw period term was reset for the ten-year period following the date of the increase in the home equity line of credit amount. A second transaction that impacted the draw period involved extensions. For a period of time prior to June 2008, we had a program that evaluated home equity lines of credit that were nearing the end of their draw period and made a determination as to whether or not the customer should be offered an additional ten-year draw period. If the account and customer met certain pre-established criteria, an offer was made to extend the otherwise expiring draw period by ten years from the date of the offer. If the customer chose to accept the extension, the origination date of the account remained unchanged but the account would have a revised draw period that was extended by ten years. As a result of these two programs,this program, the reported draw periods for certain home equity line of credit accounts exceed ten years.
In light of the past weakness in the housing market and uncertainty with respect to future employment levels and economic prospects, we conduct an expanded loan level evaluation of our equity lines of credit which are delinquent 90 days or more. In addition, as customers approach the end of the draw period and face the likelihood of an increased monthly payment

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The following table sets forth, as of June 30, 2018,2019, the principal balance of home equity lines of credit in the draw period segregated by the current combined LTV range and by fiscal year in which the draw period expires.
Current CLTV CategoryCurrent CLTV Category
Home equity lines of credit in draw period (by end of draw fiscal year):< 80% 80 - 89.9% 90 - 100% >100% Unknown (2) Total< 80% 80 - 89.9% 90 - 100% >100% Unknown (2) Total
(Dollars in thousands)(Dollars in thousands)
2018 (1)$74,550 $4,998 $1,822 $2,463 $1,215 $85,048
2019 (1)162,410
 4,215
 815
 783
 2,894
 171,117
$33,024 $341 $50 $0 $92 $33,507
2020 (1)117,708
 113
 14
 24
 1,352
 119,211
90,148
 19
 14
 
 77
 90,258
2021 (1)41,056
 
 
 
 155
 41,211
202132,988
 
 
 
 
 32,988
202289
 
 
 
 
 89
31
 
 
 
 
 31
2023 (1)20
 
 
 
 
 20
Post 2023912,527
 7,773
 335
 94
 8,865
 929,594
202318
 
 
 
 
 18
202417,272
 
 
 5
 
 17,277
Post 20241,451,079
 17,525
 308
 271
 676
 1,469,859
Total$1,308,360 $17,099 $2,986 $3,364 $14,481 $1,346,290$1,624,560 $17,885 $372 $276 $845 $1,643,938
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(1)Home equity lines of credit whose draw period ends in fiscal years 2018, 2019 and 2020 2021 and 2023 include $17.1 million, $46.6 million, $106.2 million, $41.1$7.5 million and $0.02$9.2 million, respectively, of lines where the customer has an interest only payment during the draw period. All other home equity lines of credit have an amortizing payment during the draw period.
(2)Market data necessary for stratification is not readily available.
The following table sets forth the breakdown of current mean CLTV percentages for our home equity lines of credit in the draw period as of June 30, 2018.2019.
 
Credit
Exposure
 
Principal
Balance
 
Percent
of Total Principal Balance
 
Percent
Delinquent
90 Days or
More
 
Mean CLTV
Percent at
Origination (2)
 
Current
Mean
CLTV
Percent (3)
 
Credit
Exposure
 
Principal
Balance
 
Percent
of Total Principal Balance
 
Percent
Delinquent
90 Days or
More
 
Mean CLTV
Percent at
Origination (2)
 
Current
Mean
CLTV
Percent (3)
 (Dollars in thousands)         (Dollars in thousands)        
Home equity lines of credit in draw period (by current mean CLTV)                        
< 80% $2,984,623
 $1,308,412
 97.2% 0.06% 61% 55% $3,703,523
 $1,624,560
 98.7% 0.05% 61% 55%
80 - 89.9% 30,630
 17,099
 1.3% 0.63% 79% 82% 46,245
 17,885
 1.1% 0.42% 80% 81%
90 - 100% 3,633
 2,986
 0.2% 4.18% 80% 95% 756
 372
 0.1% % 80% 94%
> 100% 3,987
 3,364
 0.2% % 78% 146% 720
 276
 % % 77% 121%
Unknown (1) 32,480
 14,328
 1.1% % 58% (1) 1,907
 845
 0.1% % 44% (1)
 $3,055,353
 $1,346,189
 100.0% 0.08% 61% 55% $3,753,151
 $1,643,938
 100.0% 0.05% 61% 55%
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(1)Market data necessary for stratification is not readily available.
(2)Mean CLTV percent at origination for all home equity lines of credit is based on the committed amount.
(3)Current Mean CLTV is based on best available first mortgage and property values as of June 30, 2018.2019. Property values are estimated using HPI data published by the FHFA. Current Mean CLTV percent for home equity lines of credit in the draw period is calculated using the committed amount. Current Mean CLTV on home equity lines of credit in the repayment period is calculated using the principal balance.


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Delinquent Loans
The following tables set forth the number and recorded investment in loan delinquencies by type, segregated by geographic location and severity of delinquency at the dates indicated. The majority of our construction loan portfolio is secured by properties located in Ohio; therefore, it was not segregated by geography. There were no delinquencies in the construction loan portfolio for the quarters ended June 30, 2018, March 31, 2018, September 30, 2017 and June 30, 2017.
 Loans Delinquent for Total Loans Delinquent for  
 30-89 Days 90 Days or More  30-89 Days 90 Days or More Total
 Number Amount Number Amount Number Amount (Dollars in thousands)
 (Dollars in thousands)
June 30, 2018            
June 30, 2019      
Real estate loans:                  
Residential Core                  
Ohio 74
 $8,489
 95
 $7,741
 169
 $16,230
 $6,003
 $7,632
 $13,635
Florida 6
 868
 15
 2,034
 21
 2,902
 665
 1,888
 2,553
Other 5
 1,258
 2
 148
 7
 1,406
 379
 1,361
 1,740
Total Residential Core 85
 10,615
 112
 9,923
 197
 20,538
 7,047
 10,881
 17,928
Residential Home Today                  
Ohio 96
 3,300
 152
 4,802
 248
 8,102
 4,098
 3,269
 7,367
Florida 2
 140
 5
 135
 7
 275
 274
 40
 314
Total Residential Home Today 98
 3,440
 157
 4,937
 255
 8,377
 4,372
 3,309
 7,681
Home equity loans and lines of credit                  
Ohio 93
 2,202
 120
 2,226
 213
 4,428
 1,387
 2,677
 4,064
Florida 34
 1,500
 72
 1,891
 106
 3,391
 1,718
 1,388
 3,106
California 10
 786
 5
 305
 15
 1,091
 799
 685
 1,484
Other 23
 1,408
 57
 1,491
 80
 2,899
 1,390
 2,023
 3,413
Total Home equity loans and lines of credit 160
 5,896
 254
 5,913
 414
 11,809
 5,294
 6,773
 12,067
Total 343
 $19,951
 523
 $20,773
 866
 $40,724
 $16,713
 $20,963
 $37,676


 Loans Delinquent for Total Loans Delinquent for  
 30-89 Days 90 Days or More  30-89 Days 90 Days or More Total
 Number Amount Number Amount Number Amount (Dollars in thousands)
 (Dollars in thousands)
March 31, 2018            
March 31, 2019      
Real estate loans:                  
Residential Core                  
Ohio 79
 $7,329
 98
 $8,294
 177
 $15,623
 $8,108
 $7,015
 $15,123
Florida 7
 933
 18
 2,291
 25
 3,224
 1,931
 1,443
 3,374
Other 7
 2,549
 4
 465
 11
 3,014
 1,407
 2,174
 3,581
Total Residential Core 93
 10,811
 120
 11,050
 213
 21,861
 11,446
 10,632
 22,078
Residential Home Today                  
Ohio 87
 3,309
 179
 5,779
 266
 9,088
 3,820
 3,836
 7,656
Florida 1
 70
 5
 134
 6
 204
 175
 45
 220
Total Residential Home Today 88
 3,379
 184
 5,913
 272
 9,292
 3,995
 3,881
 7,876
Home equity loans and lines of credit                  
Ohio 90
 2,191
 139
 2,621
 229
 4,812
 2,343
 2,052
 4,395
Florida 33
 1,841
 82
 2,133
 115
 3,974
 955
 1,493
 2,448
California 7
 353
 3
 200
 10
 553
 438
 906
 1,344
Other 26
 1,028
 47
 929
 73
 1,957
 1,644
 1,885
 3,529
Total Home equity loans and lines of credit 156
 5,413
 271
 5,883
 427
 11,296
 5,380
 6,336
 11,716
Total 337
 $19,603
 575
 $22,846
 912
 $42,449
 $20,821
 $20,849
 $41,670
                  




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 Loans Delinquent for Total Loans Delinquent for  
 30-89 Days 90 Days or More  30-89 Days 90 Days or More Total
 Number Amount Number Amount Number Amount (Dollars in thousands)
 (Dollars in thousands)
September 30, 2017            
September 30, 2018      
Real estate loans:                  
Residential Core                  
Ohio 82
 $6,850
 114
 $8,756
 196
 $15,606
 $7,622
 $7,392
 $15,014
Florida 12
 1,671
 26
 2,507
 38
 4,178
 906
 2,455
 3,361
Other 1
 149
 4
 712
 5
 861
 1,346
 960
 2,306
Total Residential Core 95
 8,670
 144
 11,975
 239
 20,645
 9,874
 10,807
 20,681
Residential Home Today                  
Ohio 123
 5,244
 193
 6,678
 316
 11,922
 4,483
 3,756
 8,239
Florida 4
 319
 5
 173
 9
 492
 69
 58
 127
Total Residential Home Today 127
 5,563
 198
 6,851
 325
 12,414
 4,552
 3,814
 8,366
Home equity loans and lines of credit                  
Ohio 117
 3,037
 133
 2,134
 250
 5,171
 2,117
 2,286
 4,403
Florida 48
 1,884
 99
 2,345
 147
 4,229
 2,011
 2,085
 4,096
California 7
 590
 9
 354
 16
 944
 302
 255
 557
Other 22
 859
 44
 575
 66
 1,434
 2,037
 1,307
 3,344
Total Home equity loans and lines of credit 194
 6,370
 285
 5,408
 479
 11,778
 6,467
 5,933
 12,400
Total 416
 $20,603
 627
 $24,234
 1,043
 $44,837
 $20,893
 $20,554
 $41,447


 Loans Delinquent for Total Loans Delinquent for  
 30-89 Days 90 Days or More  30-89 Days 90 Days or More Total
 Number Amount Number Amount Number Amount (Dollars in thousands)
 (Dollars in thousands)
June 30, 2017            
June 30, 2018      
Real estate loans:                  
Residential Core                  
Ohio 99
 $8,682
 113
 $8,838
 212
 $17,520
 $8,489
 $7,741
 $16,230
Florida 9
 1,348
 26
 2,552
 35
 3,900
 868
 2,034
 2,902
Other 2
 313
 4
 627
 6
 940
 1,258
 148
 1,406
Total Residential Core 110
 10,343
 143
 12,017
 253
 22,360
 10,615
 9,923
 20,538
Residential Home Today                  
Ohio 126
 5,154
 198
 7,203
 324
 12,357
 3,300
 4,802
 8,102
Florida 1
 71
 5
 174
 6
 245
 140
 135
 275
Total Residential Home Today 127
 5,225
 203
 7,377
 330
 12,602
 3,440
 4,937
 8,377
Home equity loans and lines of credit                  
Ohio 98
 2,025
 153
 2,322
 251
 4,347
 2,202
 2,226
 4,428
Florida 43
 2,141
 100
 2,318
 143
 4,459
 1,500
 1,891
 3,391
California 11
 653
 5
 60
 16
 713
 786
 305
 1,091
Other 17
 1,000
 42
 434
 59
 1,434
 1,408
 1,491
 2,899
Total Home equity loans and lines of credit 169
 5,819
 300
 5,134
 469
 10,953
 5,896
 5,913
 11,809
Total 406
 $21,387
 646
 $24,528
 1,052
 $45,915
 $19,951
 $20,773
 $40,724
Loans delinquent 90 days or more were 0.2% of total net loans at June 30, 2018,2019, March 31, 2018,2019, September 30, 20172018 and June 30, 2017.2018. Loans delinquent 30 to 89 days were 0.2%0.1% of total net loans at June 30, 2018,2019 and 0.2% at March 31, 2018,2019, September 30, 20172018 and June 30, 2017.2018.


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Non-Performing Assets and Troubled Debt Restructurings
The following table sets forth the recorded investments and categories of our non-performing assets and TDRs at the dates indicated.
 June 30,
2018
 March 31,
2018
 September 30,
2017
 June 30,
2017
 June 30,
2019
 March 31,
2019
 September 30,
2018
 June 30,
2018
 (Dollars in thousands) (Dollars in thousands)
Non-accrual loans:                
Real estate loans:                
Residential Core $39,618
 $41,223
 $43,797
 $44,941
 $38,696
 $41,126
 $41,628
 $39,618
Residential Home Today 14,799
 16,248
 18,109
 18,871
 13,085
 14,202
 14,641
 14,799
Home equity loans and lines of credit 16,917
 20,777
 17,185
 17,328
 22,055
 21,943
 21,483
 16,917
Total non-accrual loans (1)(2) 71,334
 78,248

79,091
 81,140
 73,836
 77,271

77,752
 71,334
Real estate owned 3,191
 3,668
 5,521
 5,524
 2,120
 2,898
 2,794
 3,191
Total non-performing assets $74,525
 $81,916

$84,612
 $86,664
 $75,956
 $80,169

$80,546
 $74,525
Ratios:                
Total non-accrual loans to total loans 0.56% 0.61% 0.63% 0.66% 0.57% 0.60% 0.60% 0.56%
Total non-accrual loans to total assets 0.51% 0.56% 0.58% 0.60% 0.51% 0.54% 0.55% 0.51%
Total non-performing assets to total assets 0.53% 0.59% 0.62% 0.64% 0.53% 0.56% 0.57% 0.53%
TDRs: (not included in non-accrual loans above)                
Real estate loans:                
Residential Core $52,046
 $51,188
 $53,511
 $54,234
 $49,575
 $51,072
 $50,351
 $52,046
Residential Home Today 28,420
 28,769
 28,751
 29,476
 25,176
 25,354
 26,861
 28,420
Home equity loans and lines of credit 27,299
 22,147
 20,864
 20,266
 25,444
 26,005
 25,604
 27,299
Total $107,765
 $102,104

$103,126
 $103,976
 $100,195
 $102,431

$102,816
 $107,765
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(1)Totals at June 30, 2018,2019, March 31, 2018,2019, September 30, 2017,2018, and June 30, 2017,2018, include $45.4$49.8 million, $49.2$53.3 million, $47.0$52.1 million, and $48.9$45.4 million, respectively, in TDRs that are less than 90 days past due but included with nonaccrualnon-accrual loans for a minimum period of six months from the restructuring date due to their non-accrual status prior to restructuring, because they have been partially charged off, or because all borrowers have been discharged of their obligation through a Chapter 7 bankruptcy.
(2)Includes $10.9$10.7 million, $10.4$10.6 million, $11.9$10.5 million, and $12.6$10.9 million in TDRs that are 90 days or more past due at June 30, 2018,2019, March 31, 2018,2019, September 30, 2017,2018, and June 30, 2017,2018, respectively.
The gross interest income that would have been recorded during the nine months ended June 30, 20182019 and June 30, 20172018 on non-accrual loans if they had been accruing during the entire period and TDRs if they had been current and performing in accordance with their original terms during the entire period was $7.1$6.8 million and $7.7$7.1 million, respectively. The interest income recognized on those loans included in net income for the nine months ended June 30, 20182019 and June 30, 20172018 was $6.9$4.1 million and $4.9$6.9 million, respectfully.
At June 30, 2018,2019, March 31, 2018,2019, September 30, 2017,2018 and June 30, 2017,2018, the recorded investment of impaired loans includes accruing TDRs and loans that are returned to accrual status when contractual payments are less than 90 days past due. These loans continue to be individually evaluated for impairment until, at a minimum, contractual payments are less than 30 days past due. Also, the recorded investment of non-accrual loans includes loans that are not included in the recorded investment of impaired loans because they are included in loans collectively evaluated for impairment.


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The table below sets forth the recorded investments and categories of loans representing the difference between non-accrual loans and impaired loans at the dates indicated.
 June 30, 2018 March 31, 2018 September 30, 2017 June 30, 2017 June 30,
2019
 March 31, 2019 September 30,
2018
 June 30,
2018
 (Dollars in thousands) (Dollars in thousands)
Non-Accrual Loans $71,334
 $78,248
 $79,091
 $81,140
 $73,836
 $77,271
 $77,752
 $71,334
Accruing TDRs 107,765
 102,104
 103,126
 103,976
 100,195
 102,431
 102,816
 107,765
Performing Impaired 5,583
 5,130
 3,607
 3,902
 5,190
 4,537
 3,982
 5,583
Collectively Evaluated (3,020) (5,209) (5,264) (3,666) (3,720) (2,211) (3,756) (3,020)
Total Impaired loans $181,662
 $180,273

$180,560
 $185,352
 $175,501
 $182,028

$180,794
 $181,662
In response to the economic challenges facing many borrowers, we continue to restructure loans, resulting in $164.1$160.7 million of TDRs (accrual and non-accrual) recorded at June 30, 2018. An increase of $2.42019. There was a $5.7 million decrease in the recorded investment of TDRs from March 31, 2018 is partially attributed to equity lines of credit originated without amortizing payments during the draw period that are coming to the end of the draw period. Borrowers whose lines of credit originated without amortizing payments are most at risk for exposure to increased payment shock at the end of the draw period. There was2019, a $2.1$4.7 million increase in the recorded investment of TDRsdecrease from September 30, 20172018 and a $1.4$3.5 million decrease from June 30, 2017.2018.
Loan restructuring is a method used to help families keep their homes and preserve our neighborhoods. This involvesmay involve making changes to the borrowers’ loan terms through interest rate reductions, either for a specific period or for the remaining term of the loan; term extensions including beyond that provided in the original agreement; principal forgiveness; capitalization of delinquent payments in special situations;payments; or some combination of the above. Loans discharged through Chapter 7 bankruptcy are also reported as TDRs per OCC interpretive guidance issued in July 2012.guidance. For discussion on impairment measurement, see Note 4 to the Unaudited Interim Consolidated Financial Statements: LOANS AND ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES.

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The following table sets forth the recorded investment in accrual and non-accrual TDRs by the types of concessions granted, as of June 30, 2018.2019.
 
Reduction in
Interest Rates
 
Payment
Extensions
 Forbearance
or Other Actions
 
Multiple
Concessions
 
Multiple
Restructurings
 Bankruptcy Total Initial Restructurings 
Multiple
Restructurings
 Bankruptcy Total
 (In thousands) (In thousands)
Accrual                      
Residential Core $9,462
 $254
 $6,276
 $17,055
 $11,601
 $7,398
 $52,046
 $28,298
 $14,252
 $7,025
 $49,575
Residential Home Today 3,512
 
 3,513
 9,274
 11,173
 948
 28,420
 14,732
 9,458
 986
 25,176
Home equity loans and lines of credit 89
 5,225
 831
 19,230
 309
 1,615
 27,299
 24,259
 173
 1,012
 25,444
Total $13,063
 $5,479
 $10,620
 $45,559
 $23,083
 $9,961
 $107,765
 $67,289
 $23,883
 $9,023
 $100,195
Non-Accrual, Performing                      
Residential Core $488
 $121
 $1,821
 $2,387
 $8,623
 $13,739
 $27,179
 $4,988
 $8,683
 $12,488
 $26,159
Residential Home Today 632
 
 530
 500
 5,209
 2,194
 9,065
 1,644
 5,698
 1,991
 9,333
Home equity loans and lines of credit 
 82
 191
 3,156
 1,832
 3,933
 9,194
 9,610
 2,608
 2,059
 14,277
Total $1,120
 $203
 $2,542
 $6,043
 $15,664
 $19,866
 $45,438
 $16,242
 $16,989
 $16,538
 $49,769
Non-Accrual, Non-Performing                      
Residential Core $241
 $
 $2,334
 $792
 $1,018
 $963
 $5,348
 $3,667
 $1,677
 $724
 $6,068
Residential Home Today 145
 
 619
 181
 2,313
 849
 4,107
 433
 2,056
 498
 2,987
Home equity loans and lines of credit 
 239
 532
 39
 144
 533
 1,487
 1,101
 105
 433
 1,639
Total $386
 $239
 $3,485
 $1,012
 $3,475
 $2,345
 $10,942
 $5,201
 $3,838
 $1,655
 $10,694
Total TDRs                      
Residential Core $10,191
 $375
 $10,431
 $20,234
 $21,242
 $22,100
 $84,573
 $36,953
 $24,612
 $20,237
 $81,802
Residential Home Today 4,289
 
 4,662
 9,955
 18,695
 3,991
 41,592
 16,809
 17,212
 3,475
 37,496
Home equity loans and lines of credit 89
 5,546
 1,554
 22,425
 2,285
 6,081
 37,980
 34,970
 2,886
 3,504
 41,360
Total $14,569
 $5,921
 $16,647
 $52,614
 $42,222
 $32,172
 $164,145
 $88,732
 $44,710
 $27,216
 $160,658
TDRs in accrual status are loans accruing interest and performing according to the terms of the restructuring. To be performing, a loan must be less than 90 days past due as of the report date. Non-accrual, performing status indicates that a loan

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was not accruing interest at the time of restructuring, continues to not accrue interest and is performing according to the terms of the restructuring, but has not been current for at least six consecutive months since its restructuring, has a partial charge-off, or is being classified as non-accrual per the OCC guidance on loans in Chapter 7 bankruptcy status, where all borrowers have filed and have not reaffirmed or been dismissed. Non-accrual, non-performing status includes loans that are not accruing interest because they are greater than 90 days past due and therefore not performing according to the terms of the restructuring.
Income Taxes. We consider accounting for income taxes a critical accounting policy due to the subjective nature of certain estimates, including the impact of tax rate changes, such as those implemented by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act signed into law in December 2017, that are involved in the calculation. We use the asset/liability method of accounting for income taxes in which deferred tax assets and liabilities are established for the temporary differences between the financial reporting basis and the tax basis of our assets and liabilities. We must assess the realization of the deferred tax asset and, to the extent that we believe that recovery is not likely, a valuation allowance is established. Adjustments to increase or decrease existing valuation allowances, if any, are charged or credited, respectively, to income tax expense. At June 30, 2018,2019, no valuation allowances were outstanding. Even though we have determined a valuation allowance is not required for deferred tax assets at June 30, 2018,2019, there is no guarantee that those assets, if any, will be recognizable in the future.
Pension Benefits. The determination of our obligations and expense for pension benefits is dependent upon certain assumptions used in calculating such amounts. Key assumptions used in the actuarial valuations include the discount rate and expected long-term rate of return on plan assets. Actual results could differ from the assumptions and market driven rates may fluctuate. Significant differences in actual experience or significant changes in the assumptions could materially affect future pension obligations and expense.

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Comparison of Financial Condition at June 30, 20182019 and September 30, 20172018
Total assets increased $244.0$234.4 million, or 2%, to $13.94$14.37 billion at June 30, 20182019 from $13.69$14.14 billion at September 30, 2017.2018. This increase was primarily the result of new loan origination levels exceeding the total of loanloans sales and principal repayments, during the current fiscal year. Loan growth was reduced as we completed approximately $374.0 millionwell as increases in loan sales during the period, including $277.4 million of fixed-rate loans that were sold to a private investor in May, 2018 as part of our overall interest rate risk management strategy.mortgage backed security investments and prepaid expenses and other assets.

Cash and cash equivalents decreased $9.7increased $1.5 million, or 4%1%, to $258.5$271.3 million at June 30, 20182019 from $268.2$269.8 million at September 30, 2017 as we hold2018. We manage cash to maintain the level of liquidity described later in the Liquidity and Capital Resources section.
Investment securities, all of which are classified as available for sale, increased $4.5$32.9 million, or 0.8%6%, to $542.0$564.9 million at June 30, 20182019 from $537.5$532.0 million at September 30, 2017.2018. Investment securities increased as $121.1$121.8 million in purchases and a $16.0 million reduction of unrealized losses exceeded the combined effect of $102.8$101.9 million in principal paydowns, $10.4 million in net unrealized losses and $3.4$2.9 million of net acquisition premium amortization that occurred in the mortgage-backed securities portfolio during the nine months ended June 30, 2018.2019. There were no sales of investment securities during the nine months ended June 30, 2018.2019.
Loans held for investment, net, increased $252.1$157.2 million, or 2%1%, to $12.67$13.03 billion at June 30, 20182019 from $12.42$12.87 billion at September 30, 2017. Residential mortgage loans increased $48.8 million, or less than one percent, to $10.90 billion at June 30, 2018. The increase was caused by a $266.9 million increase in residential mortgagethe balance of home equity loans was combined with $1.5 million in net recoveriesand lines of credit during the nine months ended June 30, 2018.2019, as new originations and additional draws on existing accounts exceeded repayments. Residential mortgage loans decreased $111.2 million, or less than 1%, to $10.91 billion at June 30, 2019. During the nine months ended June 30, 2018, $840.52019, $523.1 million of three- and five-year “SmartRate” loans were originated while $874.9$644.1 million of 10-, 15-, and 30-year fixed-rate first mortgage loans were originated. These fixed-rate originations were partially offset by paydowns and fixed-rate loan sales. Between September 30, 20172018 and June 30, 2018,2019, the total fixed-rate portion of the first mortgage loan portfolio decreased $200.6$31.7 million and was comprised of a decrease of $150.2$264.4 million in the balance of fixed-rate loans with original terms of 10 years or less, along with a decreasepartially offset by an increase of $50.4$232.7 million in the balance of fixed-rate loans with original terms greater than 10 years. During the nine months ended June 30, 2018,2019, we completed $374.0$85.1 million in loan sales, which included a $277.4$19.0 million sale to a private investor, $15.7$29.5 million of agency-compliant HARP II and Home Ready loans and $80.9$36.6 million of long-term, fixed-rate, agency-compliant, non-HARP II and non-Home Ready first mortgage loans whichthat were sold to Fannie Mae. Refer to the Liquidity and Capital Resources section for additional information.
Augmenting the increase in residential mortgage loans was a $195.5 million increase in the balance of home equity loans and lines of creditAlso, during the nine months ended June 30, 2018 as new originations and additional draws on existing accounts exceeded repayments. The increases since September 30, 2017 reflect2019, we purchased long-term, fixed-rate first mortgage loans that have a renewed focus on the originationremaining balance of home equity loans and lines of credit. $4.4 million.
Commitments originated for home equity loans and lines of credit and equity and bridge loans were $1.28 billion for the nine months ended June 30, 2019 compared to $1.13 billion for the nine months ended June 30, 2018 compared to $741.8 million for the nine months ended June 30, 2017.2018. At June 30, 2018,2019, pending commitments to originate new home equity lines of credit were $142.3 million and equity and bridge loans totaled $111.3 million and $39.7 million, respectively.were $48.6 million. Refer to the Controlling Our Interest Rate RiskExposure section of the Overview for additional information.

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The total allowance for loan losses decreased $5.9$3.1 million, or 12%7%, to $43.0$39.3 million at June 30, 20182019 from $48.9$42.4 million at September 30, 2017,2018, primarily reflecting improved credit metrics, including continued strong recoveries of loan amounts previously charged off, low levels of current loan charge-offs and reduced exposure from home equity lines of credit coming to the end of the draw period. Refer to Note 4. Loans and Allowance for Loan Losses for additional discussion.
Federal Home Loan Bank stockPrepaid expenses and other assets increased $3.5$31.1 million or 4% to $93.5$75.4 million at June 30, 20182019 from $90.0$44.3 million at September 30, 2017. The2018. This increase was necessary to satisfy common stock ownershiprelated primarily from an $11.8 million increase in initial margin requirements related toposted on interest rate swap contracts and a $17.9 million increase in the balancenet deferred tax asset, mainly the result of FHLB advances, discussed later.fluctuations in unrealized gains and losses recognized through AOCI, during the current fiscal year.
Deposits increased $256.7$222.9 million, or 3%, to $8.41$8.71 billion at June 30, 20182019 from $8.15$8.49 billion at September 30, 2017.2018. The increase in deposits resulted primarily from a $461.0$177.7 million increase in our savings accounts (which included a $296.2 million increase in money market accounts in the state of Florida and a $118.5 decrease in high yield savings accounts), and a $76.1 million increase in CDs, partially offset by a $33.0$29.2 million decrease in our high-yield checking accounts (a subcategory of our checking accounts) and a $168.5 million decrease in high-yield savings accounts (a subcategory of savings accounts).accounts. We believe that our high-yield savings accounts as well as our high-yieldand checking accounts provide a stable source of funds. In addition, our high-yield savings accounts are expected to reprice in a manner similar to our home equity lending products, and, therefore, assist us in managing interest rate risk. The balance of brokered CDs at June 30, 20182019 was $648.2$518.8 million, which was an increasea decrease of $27.5$151.3 million during the nine months ended June 30, 2018.2019.

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Borrowed funds, all from the FHLB of Cincinnati, decreased $6.6increased $111.9 million, or less than one percent,3%, to $3.66$3.83 billion at June 30, 20182019 from $3.67$3.72 billion at September 30, 2017. This decrease primarily reflects a $180.2 million net reduction of long-term borrowed funds, partially offset by a $173.6 million net increase in short-term borrowed funds. The short-term increase2018. Activity included a $3.0 million decrease in the balance of short-term advances and an additional $175.0$675.0 million of new 90-day advances that are hedged by equal notional amounts of new interest rate swaps with initial fixed-pay terms of five to eight years, asoffset by scheduled principal repayments of long-term advances and a combination$266.0 million decrease in the balance of loan sales and deposit growth led to decreased wholesale funding demands.short-term advances. The total balance of borrowed funds of $3.66$3.83 billion at June 30, 20182019 consisted of an overnight advanceand short-term advances of $1.11 billion,$934.0 million, long-term advances of $879$492.2 million with a remaining weighted average maturity of approximately 1.5 yearsone year and short-term advances of $1.68$2.40 billion aligned with interest rate swap contracts with a remaining weighted average effective maturity of approximately 3.53.7 years. Interest rate swaps have been used to extend the duration of short-term borrowings to approximately five to eight years at inception, by paying a fixed rate of interest and receiving the variable rate. Refer to the Extending the Duration of Funding Sources section of the Overview and Part 1,Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk for additional discussion regarding short-term borrowings and interest-rate swaps.

Servicing escrows decreased $13.1 million, or 37%, to $22.7 million at June 30, 2018 from $35.8 million at September 30, 2017. Principal and interest collected decreased $0.8 million combined with a $12.2 million decrease in retained tax payments collected from borrowers during the current period. Principal and interest will fluctuate based on normal curtailments and paydowns which are influenced by the relative level of market interest rates.
Total shareholders’ equity increased $55.3decreased $47.9 million, or 3%, to $1.75$1.71 billion at June 30, 20182019 from $1.69$1.76 billion at September 30, 2017.2018. This net increasedecrease primarily reflected the effect of $63.8$58.7 million of net income and the positive impact related to awards under the stock-based compensation plan, the allocation of shares heldreduced by the ESOP and the increase in other comprehensive income, which were partially offset by $17.0$7.9 million of repurchases of outstanding common stock, and $25.3$37.1 million of cash dividend payments.payments and a $69.2 million unrealized loss recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income, mainly the result of changes in market interest rates related to our interest rate swaps. Adjustments of $8.7 million related to our stock compensation plan and ESOP further offset the decrease. As a result of a July 19, 201711, 2018 mutual member vote, Third Federal Savings, MHC, the mutual holding company that owns approximately 81% of the outstanding stock of the Company, waived the receipt of its share of the dividends paid. Refer to Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds for additional details regarding the repurchase of shares of common stock and the dividend waiver.




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Comparison of Operating Results for the Three Months Ended June 30, 20182019 and 20172018
Average balances and yields. The following table sets forth average balances, average yields and costs, and certain other information for the periods indicated. No tax-equivalent yield adjustments were made, as the effects thereof were not material. Average balances are derived from daily average balances. Non-accrual loans wereare included in the computation of loan average balances, but have beenonly cash payments received on those loans during the period presented are reflected in the table as loans carrying a zero yield. The yields set forth below include the effect of deferred fees, deferred expenses, discounts and premiums that are amortized or accreted to interest income or interest expense.
  Three Months Ended Three Months Ended
  June 30, 2018 June 30, 2017
  Average
Balance
 Interest
Income/
Expense
 Yield/
Cost (2)
 Average
Balance
 Interest
Income/
Expense
 Yield/
Cost (2)
  (Dollars in thousands)
Interest-earning assets:            
  Interest-earning cash
  equivalents
 $222,178
 $986
 1.78% $215,838
 $566
 1.05%
  Investment securities 529
 3
 2.27% 
 
 %
  Mortgage-backed securities 542,308
 2,888
 2.13% 526,416
 2,522
 1.92%
  Loans (1) 12,614,419
 105,956
 3.36% 12,215,399
 99,699
 3.26%
  Federal Home Loan Bank stock 93,544
 1,285
 5.49% 84,146
 934
 4.44%
Total interest-earning assets 13,472,978
 111,118
 3.30% 13,041,799
 103,721
 3.18%
Noninterest-earning assets 370,488
     364,779
    
Total assets $13,843,466
     $13,406,578
    
Interest-bearing liabilities:            
  Checking accounts $947,694
 453
 0.19% $1,002,741
 232
 0.09%
  Savings accounts 1,335,837
 1,106
 0.33% 1,519,864
 524
 0.14%
  Certificates of deposit 6,092,210
 24,751
 1.63% 5,646,152
 21,075
 1.49%
  Borrowed funds 3,524,967
 14,535
 1.65% 3,348,307
 11,618
 1.39%
Total interest-bearing liabilities 11,900,708
 40,845
 1.37% 11,517,064
 33,449
 1.16%
Noninterest-bearing liabilities 188,723
     197,934
    
Total liabilities 12,089,431
     11,714,998
    
Shareholders’ equity 1,754,035
     1,691,580
    
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity $13,843,466
     $13,406,578
    
Net interest income   $70,273
     $70,272
  
Interest rate spread (2)(3)     1.93%     2.02%
Net interest-earning assets (4) $1,572,270
     $1,524,735
    
Net interest margin (2)(5)   2.09%     2.16%  
Average interest-earning assets to average interest-bearing liabilities 113.21%     113.24%    
Selected performance ratios:            
Return on average assets (2)   0.60%     0.68%  
Return on average equity (2)   4.76%     5.39%  
Average equity to average assets   12.67%     12.62%  
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(1)Loans include both mortgage loans held for sale and loans held for investment.
(2)Annualized.
(3)Interest rate spread represents the difference between the yield on average interest-earning assets and the cost of average interest-bearing liabilities.
(4)Net interest-earning assets represent total interest-earning assets less total interest-bearing liabilities.
(5)Net interest margin represents net interest income divided by total interest-earning assets.

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General. Net income decreased $1.9 million, or 8%, to $20.9 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2018 from $22.8 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2017. The decrease in net income was attributable primarily to a decrease in the credit for loan losses and an increase in non-interest expense, partially offset by an increase in the gain on sale of loans and a lower effective tax rate.

Interest and Dividend Income. Interest and dividend income increased $7.4 million, or 7%, to $111.1 million during the current quarter compared to $103.7 million during the same quarter in the prior year. The increase in interest and dividend income resulted primarily from an increase in interest income from loans and to a lesser extent, interest earning cash equivalents and Federal Home Loan Bank stock dividends.
Interest income on loans increased $6.3 million, or 6%, to $106.0 million during the current quarter compared to $99.7 million during the same quarter in the prior year. This change was attributed to a $399.0 million, or a 3%, increase in the average balance of loans to $12.61 billion for the quarter ended June 30, 2018 compared to $12.22 billion during the same quarter last year as new loan production exceeded repayments and loan sales. In addition to the increase in the average balance was a ten basis point increase in the average yield on loans to 3.36% for the current quarter from 3.26% for the same quarter last year as recent market rate increases have impacted loan yields, particularly home equity lending products that feature interest rates that reset based on the prime rate.
Interest Expense. Interest expense increased $7.4 million, or 22%, to $40.8 million during the current quarter compared to $33.4 million during the quarter ended June 30, 2017. The increase resulted primarily from an increase in interest expense on deposits, and to a lesser extent, an increase in interest expense on borrowed funds.
Interest expense on borrowed funds, all from the FHLB of Cincinnati, increased $2.9 million, or 25%, to $14.5 million during the current quarter compared to $11.6 million during the quarter ended June 30, 2017. This change was attributed to a $176.7 million, or 5%, increase in the average balance of borrowed funds to $3.52 billion during the current quarter from an average balance of $3.35 billion during the same quarter of the prior year. Combined with the impact of the increase in average balance of borrowed funds was a 26 basis point increase in the average rate paid on borrowed funds to 1.65% for the current quarter from 1.39% for the same quarter last year. The increase in the average balance of borrowed funds was used, along with an increase in deposits, to fund our balance sheet growth and our capital management activities, including share repurchases and dividend payments. The increases in borrowed funds took the form of short-term advances and longer-term advances with initial effective durations of approximately five years as hedged by interest rate swaps. Refer to the Extending the Duration of Funding Sources section of the Overview and Comparison of Financial Condition for further discussion.
Interest expense on CDs increased $3.7 million, or 18%, to $24.8 million during the current quarter compared to $21.1 million during the quarter ended June 30, 2017. The increase was attributed to a $446.0 million, or 8%, increase in the average balance of CDs to $6.09 billion during the current quarter from $5.65 billion during the same quarter of the prior year combined with a 14 basis point increase in the average rate paid on CDs to 1.63% for the current quarter from 1.49% for the same quarter last year. Rates were adjusted on deposits in response to changes in general market rates as well as to changes in the rates paid by our competition.
Net Interest Income. Net interest income remained unchanged at $70.3 million during the current quarter when compared to the three months ending June 30, 2017, as the increase in interest income was equivalent to the increase in interest expense. Our average interest earning assets during the current quarter increased $431.2 million, or 3%, when compared to the quarter ended June 30, 2017. The increase in average interest-earning assets was attributed primarily to the growth of the loan portfolio and to a lesser extent other interest-earning cash equivalents, mortgage-backed securities and Federal Home Loan Bank stock. In addition to the increase in average interest earning assets was a 12 basis point increase in the yield on those assets to 3.30% from 3.18%. Our interest rate spread decreased nine basis points to 1.93% compared to 2.02% during the same quarter last year. Our net interest margin decreased seven basis points to 2.09% in the current quarter compared to 2.16% for the same quarter last year.
Provision for Loan Losses. We establish provisions (or recapture credits) for loan losses, which are charged (or applied) to operations, in order to maintain the allowance for loan losses at a level we consider necessary to absorb credit losses incurred in the loan portfolio that are both probable and reasonably estimable at the balance sheet date. In determining the level of the allowance for loan losses, we consider past and current loss experience, evaluations of real estate collateral, current economic conditions, volume and type of lending, adverse situations that may affect a borrower’s ability to repay a loan and the levels of non-performing and other classified loans. The amount of the allowance is based on estimates and the ultimate losses may vary from such estimates as more information becomes available or conditions change. We assess the allowance for loan losses on a quarterly basis and make provisions for loan losses in order to maintain the adequacy of the allowance as described in the next paragraph. Improving regional employment levels, stabilization in residential real estate values in many markets, recovering capital and credit markets, and upturns in consumer confidence have resulted in better credit metrics for us. Nevertheless, the

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depth of the decline in housing values that accompanied the 2008 financial crisis still presents significant challenges for many of our borrowers who may attempt to sell their homes or refinance their loans as a means to self-cure a delinquency. Refer to Critical Accounting Policies - Allowance for Loan Losses section of the Overview for further discussion.
Based on our evaluation of the above factors, we recorded a credit for loan losses of $2.0 million during the quarter ended June 30, 2018, as compared to a credit of $4.0 million during the quarter ended June 30, 2017. The credits for loan losses reflected reduced levels of loans delinquent 90 days or more and charge-offs, and continued elevated levels of recoveries of previously charged-off loans. We continue our awareness of the relative values of residential properties in comparison to their cyclical peaks as well as the uncertainty that persists in the current economic environment, which continues to challenge many of our loan customers. As delinquencies in the portfolio have been resolved through pay-off, short sale or foreclosure, or management determines the collateral is not sufficient to satisfy the loan balance, uncollected balances have been charged against the allowance for loan losses previously provided. In the current quarter we recorded net recoveries of $1.9 million compared to net recoveries of $2.1 million in the quarter ended June 30, 2017. Loan loss provisions (credits) are recorded with the objective of aligning our overall allowance for loan losses with our current estimates of loss in the portfolio. The allowance for loan losses was $43.0 million, or 0.34% of total recorded investment in loans receivable, at June 30, 2018, compared to $54.9 million or 0.45% of total recorded investment in loans receivable at June 30, 2017. Balances of recorded investments are net of deferred fees or expenses and any applicable loans-in-process.
The total recorded investment in non-accrual loans decreased $6.9 million during the quarter ended June 30, 2018. Since June 30, 2017, the total recorded investment in non-accrual loans decreased $9.8 million. The recorded investment in non-accrual loans in our residential Core portfolio decreased $1.6 million, or 4%, during the current quarter, to $39.6 million at June 30, 2018, and decreased $5.3 million, or 12%, since June 30, 2017. At June 30, 2018, the recorded investment in our Core portfolio was $10.82 billion, compared to $10.89 billion at March 31, 2018 and $10.64 billion at June 30, 2017. During the current quarter, the residential Core portfolio produced net recoveries that totaled $0.4 million, as compared to net recoveries of $0.6 million during the quarter ended March 31, 2018 and net recoveries of $1.3 million during the quarter ended June 30, 2017.
The recorded investment in non-accrual loans in our residential Home Today portfolio decreased $1.4 million, or 9%, during the current quarter, to $14.8 million at June 30, 2018, and decreased $4.1 million, or 22%, since June 30, 2017. At June 30, 2018, the recorded investment in our Home Today portfolio was $98.1 million, compared to $101.3 million at March 31, 2018 and $110.7 million at June 30, 2017. Residential Home Today net recoveries were $0.3 million during the current quarter and previous quarter ended March 31, 2018, while there were net charge-offs of $0.1 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2017.
The recorded investment in non-accrual home equity loans and lines of credit decreased $3.9 million, or 19%, during the current quarter, to $16.9 million at June 30, 2018, and decreased $0.4 million, or 2%, since June 30, 2017. The recorded investment in our home equity loans and lines of credit portfolio at June 30, 2018 was $1.77 billion, compared to $1.71 billion at March 31, 2018 and $1.54 billion at June 30, 2017. During the current quarter, the home equity loans and lines of credit portfolio had net recoveries of $1.2 million, as compared to net recoveries of $0.3 million during the quarter ended March 31, 2018 and net recoveries of $0.9 million during the quarter ended June 30, 2017. We believe that non-performing home equity loans and lines of credit, on a relative basis, represent a higher level of credit risk than residential Core loans as these home equity loans and lines of credit generally hold subordinated positions.
Non-Interest Income. Non-interest income increased $2.4 million, or 50%, to $7.2 million during the current quarter compared to $4.8 million during the quarter ended June 30, 2017. The $2.3 million increase in the gain on sale of loans was mainly due to the completion of a single bulk sale of $277.4 million of fixed-rate loans to a private investor and, to a lesser extent, sales of higher yielding loans during the current quarter. There were $305.5 million of loan sales during the current quarter as compared to $75.4 million of loan sales during the quarter ended June 30, 2017.
Non-Interest Expense. Non-interest expense increased $6.7 million, or 15%, to $51.4 million during the current quarter compared to $44.7 million during the quarter ended June 30, 2017. The increase was driven primarily by a $3.7 million increase in salaries and employee benefits during the current quarter. The majority of the increase in salaries and benefits was a result of the celebration of our 80th anniversary in May, 2018, which included events in Ohio and Florida, as well as an after-tax bonus of $2,080 to all associates. The bonus also included a portion attributable to the sharing of the Company's savings from the December 2017 corporate tax reform. Additional increases in non-interest expense include $1.5 million in other operating expenses and $1.2 million in office property and equipment.
Income Tax Expense. The provision for income taxes was $7.2 million during the current quarter compared to $11.6 million during the quarter ended June 30, 2017. The provision for the current quarter included $6.5 million of federal income tax provision and $0.7 million of state income tax provision. The provision for the quarter ended June 30, 2017 included $11.3

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million of federal income tax provision and $0.3 million of state income tax provision. Our effective federal tax rate was 23.6% during the current quarter and 33.2% during the quarter ended June 30, 2017. As a result of the passing of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act on December 22, 2017, the federal income tax rate and structure changed. The Act includes a number of changes in existing tax law impacting businesses including a permanent reduction in the maximum corporate tax rate from 35% to 21%. The rate reduction took effect on January 1, 2018; however, as a September 30 fiscal year end entity, the Company is required to use a blended maximum rate for its entire September 30, 2018 fiscal year, which would be approximately 24.5%. Our expected effective income tax rates are below the federal statutory rate because of our ownership of bank-owned life insurance (current and prior quarters), partially offset by additional income tax expense from revalued deferred tax assets due to the passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act discussed above.

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Comparison of Operating Results for the Nine Months EndedJune 30, 2018 and 2017
Average balances and yields. The following table sets forth average balances, average yields and costs, and certain other information for the periods indicated. No tax-equivalent yield adjustments were made, as the effects thereof were not material. Average balances are derived from daily average balances. Non-accrual loans were included in the computation of loan average balances, but have been reflected in the table as loans carrying a zero yield. The yields set forth below include the effect of deferred fees, deferred expenses, discounts and premiums that are amortized or accreted to interest income or interest expense.
 Nine Months Ended Nine Months Ended Three Months Ended Three Months Ended
 June 30, 2018 June 30, 2017 June 30, 2019 June 30, 2018
 Average
Balance
 Interest
Income/
Expense
 Yield/
Cost (1)
 Average
Balance
 Interest
Income/
Expense
 Yield/
Cost (1)
 Average
Balance
 Interest
Income/
Expense
 Yield/
Cost (1)
 Average
Balance
 Interest
Income/
Expense
 Yield/
Cost (1)
 (Dollars in thousands) (Dollars in thousands)
Interest-earning assets:                        
Interest-earning cash
equivalents
 $231,034
 $2,641
 1.52% $208,834
 $1,244
 0.79% $215,523
 $1,256
 2.33% $222,178
 $986
 1.78%
Investment securities 176
 3
 2.27% 
 
 % 3,992
 24
 2.40% 529
 3
 2.27%
Mortgage-backed securities 540,975
 8,236
 2.03% 525,269
 6,573
 1.67% 562,877
 3,365
 2.39% 542,308
 2,888
 2.13%
Loans (2) 12,572,328
 313,821
 3.33% 12,032,136
 292,755
 3.24% 12,919,756
 115,129
 3.56% 12,614,419
 105,956
 3.36%
Federal Home Loan Bank stock 92,196
 3,826
 5.53% 78,532
 2,446
 4.15% 99,173
 1,269
 5.12% 93,544
 1,285
 5.49%
Total interest-earning assets 13,436,709
 328,527
 3.26% 12,844,771
 303,018
 3.15% 13,801,321
 121,043
 3.51% 13,472,978
 111,118
 3.30%
Noninterest-earning assets 371,923
     353,519
     425,132
     370,488
    
Total assets $13,808,632
     $13,198,290
     $14,226,453
     $13,843,466
    
Interest-bearing liabilities:                        
Checking accounts $958,256
 903
 0.13% $996,862
 690
 0.09% $883,416
 868
 0.39% $947,694
 453
 0.19%
Savings accounts 1,396,146
 2,101
 0.20% 1,522,618
 1,574
 0.14% 1,409,334
 3,191
 0.91% 1,335,837
 1,106
 0.33%
Certificates of deposit 5,906,826
 69,930
 1.58% 5,681,835
 62,944
 1.48% 6,419,914
 33,100
 2.06% 6,092,210
 24,751
 1.63%
Borrowed funds 3,630,208
 43,634
 1.60% 3,117,630
 29,022
 1.24% 3,572,771
 18,366
 2.06% 3,524,967
 14,535
 1.65%
Total interest-bearing liabilities 11,891,436
 116,568
 1.31% 11,318,945
 94,230
 1.11% 12,285,435
 55,525
 1.81% 11,900,708
 40,845
 1.37%
Noninterest-bearing liabilities 186,942
     198,639
     192,553
     188,723
    
Total liabilities 12,078,378
     11,517,584
     12,477,988
     12,089,431
    
Shareholders’ equity 1,730,254
     1,680,706
     1,748,465
     1,754,035
    
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity $13,808,632
     $13,198,290
     $14,226,453
     $13,843,466
    
Net interest income   $211,959
     $208,788
     $65,518
     $70,273
  
Interest rate spread (1)(3)     1.95%     2.04%     1.70%     1.93%
Net interest-earning assets (4) $1,545,273
     $1,525,826
     $1,515,886
     $1,572,270
    
Net interest margin (1)(5)   2.10%     2.17%     1.90%     2.09%  
Average interest-earning assets to average interest-bearing liabilities 112.99%     113.48%     112.34%     113.21%    
Selected performance ratios:                        
Return on average assets (1)   0.62%     0.67%     0.51%     0.60%  
Return on average equity (1)   4.92%     5.22%     4.18%     4.76%  
Average equity to average assets   12.53%     12.73%     12.29%     12.67%  
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(1)Annualized.
(2)Loans include both mortgage loans held for sale and loans held for investment.
(3)Interest rate spread represents the difference between the yield on average interest-earning assets and the cost of average interest-bearing liabilities.
(4)Net interest-earning assets represent total interest-earning assets less total interest-bearing liabilities.
(5)Net interest margin represents net interest income divided by total interest-earning assets.


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General. Net income decreased $2.6 million, or 12%, to $18.3 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2019 from $20.9 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2018. The decrease in net income was attributable to decreases in net interest income and non-interest income, partially offset by decreases in non-interest expenses and income tax expense.

Interest and Dividend Income. Interest and dividend income increased $9.9 million, or 9%, to $121.0 million during the current quarter compared to $111.1 million during the same quarter in the prior year. The increase in interest and dividend income resulted primarily from an increase in interest income from loans and to a lesser extent, interest income on mortgage-backed securities and interest earning cash equivalents.
Interest income on loans increased $9.1 million, or 9%, to $115.1 million during the current quarter compared to $106.0 million during the same quarter in the prior year. This change was partially attributed to a $305.3 million, or a 2%, increase in the average balance of loans to $12.92 billion for the quarter ended June 30, 2019 compared to $12.61 billion during the same quarter last year as new loan production exceeded repayments and loan sales. In addition to the increase in the average balance, the average yield on loans increased 20 basis points to 3.56% for the current quarter from 3.36% for the same quarter last year as market rate increases have impacted loan yields, particularly home equity lending products that feature interest rates that reset based on the prime rate.
Interest Expense. Interest expense increased $14.7 million, or 36%, to $55.5 million during the current quarter compared to $40.8 million during the quarter ended June 30, 2018. The increase resulted primarily from an increase in interest expense on deposits, and to a lesser extent, an increase in interest expense on borrowed funds.
Interest expense on CDs increased $8.3 million, or 34%, to $33.1 million during the current quarter compared to $24.8 million during the quarter ended June 30, 2018. The increase was attributed to a $327.7 million, or 5%, increase in the average balance of CDs to $6.42 billion during the current quarter from $6.09 billion during the same quarter of the prior year combined with a 43 basis point increase in the average rate paid on CDs to 2.06% for the current quarter from 1.63% for the same quarter last year. Rates were adjusted on deposits in response to changes in general market rates as well as to changes in the rates paid by our competition. The increase in deposits was used to fund our balance sheet growth and fund our capital management activities, including share repurchases and dividend payments.
Interest expense on borrowed funds, all from the FHLB of Cincinnati, increased $3.9 million, or 27%, to $18.4 million during the current quarter compared to $14.5 million during the quarter ended June 30, 2018. This increase was mainly attributed to a 41 basis point increase in the average rate paid on these funds to 2.06% for the current quarter from 1.65% for the same quarter last year as market rates, particularly short-term rates, have increased between the two periods and longer duration funding sources were utilized that carried higher interest rates. In addition to the increase in the rate paid on borrowed funds was a $47.8 million, or 1%, increase in the average balance of borrowed funds to $3.57 billion during the current quarter from an average balance of $3.52 billion during the same quarter of the prior year. Refer to the Extending the Duration of Funding Sources section of the Overview and Comparison of Financial Condition for further discussion.
Net Interest Income. Net interest income decreased $4.8 million to $65.5 million during the current quarter when compared to $70.3 million for the three months ending June 30, 2018. While the average balances and yields of interest-earning assets increased compared to the same periods last year, the increases were more than offset by an increased cost of deposits and borrowings. Our average interest earning assets during the current quarter increased $328.3 million, or 2%, when compared to the quarter ended June 30, 2018. The increase in average interest-earning assets was attributed primarily to the growth of the loan portfolio and to a lesser extent mortgage-backed securities, Federal Home Loan Bank stock and investment securities, partially offset by a decrease in other interest-earning cash equivalents. In addition to the increase in average interest earning assets was a 21 basis point increase in the yield on those assets to 3.51% from 3.30%. Our interest rate spread decreased 23 basis points to 1.70% compared to 1.93% during the same quarter last year, reflecting the effect of the flat yield curve. Our net interest margin decreased 19 basis points to 1.90% in the current quarter compared to 2.09% for the same quarter last year.
Provision for Loan Losses. We recorded a credit for loan losses of $2.0 million during the quarter ended June 30, 2019, as well as during the quarter ended June 30, 2018. The credits for loan losses reflected reduced levels of delinquent loans, lower charge-offs and continued elevated levels of recoveries of previously charged-off loans. We continue our awareness of the relative values of residential properties in comparison to their cyclical peaks. As delinquencies in the portfolio have been resolved through pay-off, short sale or foreclosure, or management determines the collateral is not sufficient to satisfy the loan balance, uncollected balances have been charged against the allowance for loan losses previously provided. In the current quarter we recorded net recoveries of $1.0 million compared to net recoveries of $1.9 million in the quarter ended June 30, 2018. Loan loss provisions (credits) are recorded with the objective of aligning our overall allowance for loan losses with our current estimates of loss in the portfolio. The allowance for loan losses was $39.3 million, or 0.30% of total recorded investment in loans receivable, at June 30, 2019, compared to $43.0 million or 0.34% of total recorded investment in loans receivable at June 30, 2018. Balances of recorded investments are net of deferred fees or expenses and any applicable loans-in-

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process. Refer to the Lending Activities section of the Overview and Note 4. Loans and Allowance for Loan Losses for further discussion.
Non-Interest Income. Non-interest income decreased $2.1 million, or 29%, to $5.1 million during the current quarter compared to $7.2 million during the quarter ended June 30, 2018 mainly as a result of a decrease in the net gain on sale of loans. Gains on the sale of loans decreased $2.0 million compared to the same quarter in the prior year which benefited from a bulk sale of $277.4 million of fixed rate loans to a private investor. There were $26.3 million of loan sales during the current quarter as compared to $305.5 million of loan sales during the quarter ended June 30, 2018.
Non-Interest Expense. Non-interest expense decreased $1.5 million, or 3%, to $49.9 million during the current quarter compared to $51.4 million during the quarter ended June 30, 2018. The decrease resulted primarily from a decline in salaries and employee benefits as well as other operating expenses, partially offset by an increase in marketing expenses. Salaries and employee benefits declined $1.1 million from the prior year mainly due to the non-recurrence of bonus payments awarded to all associates in the prior year in celebration of our 80th anniversary. Other operating expenses declined $1.0 million, primarily due to the non-recurrence of expenses related to the anniversary celebration, combined with lower professional services expense. Marketing expenditures increased $0.8 million during the current quarter as compared to the quarter ended June 30, 2018 and was attributed to the timing of media campaigns supporting our lending activities.
Income Tax Expense. The provision for income taxes was $4.5 million during the current quarter compared to $7.2 million during the quarter ended June 30, 2018. The provision for the current quarter included $4.8 million of federal income tax provision partially offset by $0.3 million of state income tax benefit. The provision for the quarter ended June 30, 2018 included $6.5 million of federal income tax provision and $0.7 million of state income tax provision. Our effective federal tax rate was 20.7% during the current quarter and 23.6% during the quarter ended June 30, 2018. As a result of the passing of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act in 2017, the Company was required to use a blended maximum rate for the previous fiscal year. Our current effective income tax rate is below the federal statutory rate because of our ownership of bank-owned life insurance.

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Comparison of Operating Results for the Nine Months EndedJune 30, 2019 and 2018
Average balances and yields. The following table sets forth average balances, average yields and costs, and certain other information for the periods indicated. No tax-equivalent yield adjustments were made, as the effects thereof were not material. Average balances are derived from daily average balances. Non-accrual loans are included in the computation of loan average balances, but only cash payments received on those loans during the period presented are reflected in the yield. The yields set forth below include the effect of deferred fees, deferred expenses, discounts and premiums that are amortized or accreted to interest income or interest expense.
  Nine Months Ended Nine Months Ended
  June 30, 2019 June 30, 2018
  Average
Balance
 Interest
Income/
Expense
 Yield/
Cost (1)
 Average
Balance
 Interest
Income/
Expense
 Yield/
Cost (1)
  (Dollars in thousands)
Interest-earning assets:            
  Interest-earning cash
equivalents
 $218,789
 $3,743
 2.28% $231,034
 $2,641
 1.52%
  Investment securities 3,981
 71
 2.38% 176
 3
 2.27%
Mortgage-backed securities 555,061
 9,936
 2.39% 540,975
 8,236
 2.03%
  Loans (2) 12,889,286
 341,926
 3.54% 12,572,328
 313,821
 3.33%
  Federal Home Loan Bank stock 95,420
 4,098
 5.73% 92,196
 3,826
 5.53%
Total interest-earning assets 13,762,537
 359,774
 3.49% 13,436,709
 328,527
 3.26%
Noninterest-earning assets 403,760
     371,923
    
Total assets $14,166,297
     $13,808,632
    
Interest-bearing liabilities:            
  Checking accounts $887,980
 2,477
 0.37% $958,256
 903
 0.13%
  Savings accounts 1,358,347
 8,267
 0.81% 1,396,146
 2,101
 0.20%
  Certificates of deposit 6,383,562
 94,254
 1.97% 5,906,826
 69,930
 1.58%
  Borrowed funds 3,597,994
 53,685
 1.99% 3,630,208
 43,634
 1.60%
Total interest-bearing liabilities 12,227,883
 158,683
 1.73% 11,891,436
 116,568
 1.31%
Noninterest-bearing liabilities 177,676
     186,942
    
Total liabilities 12,405,559
     12,078,378
    
Shareholders’ equity 1,760,738
     1,730,254
    
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity $14,166,297
     $13,808,632
    
Net interest income   $201,091
     $211,959
  
Interest rate spread (1)(3)     1.76%     1.95%
Net interest-earning assets (4) $1,534,654
     $1,545,273
    
Net interest margin (1)(5)   1.95%     2.10%  
Average interest-earning assets to average interest-bearing liabilities 112.55%     112.99%    
Selected performance ratios:            
Return on average assets (1)   0.55%     0.62%  
Return on average equity (1)   4.45%     4.92%  
Average equity to average assets   12.43%     12.53%  
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(1)Annualized.
(2)Loans include both mortgage loans held for sale and loans held for investment.
(3)Interest rate spread represents the difference between the yield on average interest-earning assets and the cost of average interest-bearing liabilities.
(4)Net interest-earning assets represent total interest-earning assets less total interest-bearing liabilities.
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General. Net income decreased $2.1$5.1 million to $58.7 million for the nine months ended June 30, 2019 compared to $63.8 million for the nine months ended June 30, 2018 compared to $65.9 million for the nine months ended June 30, 2017. The2018. This decrease in net income was attributable primarily to an increase in non-interest expenses, partially offset by increasesdeclines in net interest income and non-interest income, a decrease in the gain on sale of loans,credit for loan loss provision and an increase in non-interest expense, partially offset by a lower effectivedecrease in income tax rate.expense.
Interest and Dividend Income. Interest and dividend income increased $25.5$31.3 million, or 8%10%, to $328.5$359.8 million during the nine months ended June 30, 20182019 compared to $303.0$328.5 million during the same nine months in the prior year. The increase in interest and dividend income resulted primarily from an increase in interest income from loans, and to a lesser extent, interest income on mortgage-backed securities Federal Home Loan Bank stock dividends and interest earning cash equivalents.
Interest income on loans increased $21.0$28.1 million, or 7%9%, to $341.9 million for the nine months ended June 30, 2019 compared to $313.8 million for the nine months ended June 30, 2018 compared to $292.8 million for the nine months ended June 30, 2017.2018. This increase was attributed primarilypartly to a $540.2$317.0 million increase in the average balance of loans to $12.57$12.89 billion infor the current nine-month period compared to $12.03$12.57 billion during the same nine months in the prior year as new loan production exceeded repayments and loan sales. The impact from the increase in the average balance of loans was combined with a nine21 basis point increase in the average yield on loans to 3.33%3.54% for the nine months ended June 30, 20182019 from 3.24%3.33% for the same nine months in the prior year. Increases in the prime rate between the two periods benefited the yield on home equity lines of credit for the nine months ended June 30, 2018,2019, and contributed to the higher overall average yield.
Interest income on mortgage-backed securities increased $1.6$1.7 million, or 24%21%, to $8.2$9.9 million during the current nine months compared to $6.6$8.2 million during the nine months ended June 30, 2017. The2018. This increase was attributed primarily to a $15.7 million, or 3%, increase in the average balance of mortgage-backed securities to $541.0 million in the current nine-month period compared to $525.3 million during the same nine months in the prior year resulting from purchases exceeding principal paydowns and maturities. Combined with the impact of the increase in the average balance of mortgage-backed securities was a 36 basis point increase in the average yield on mortgage-backed securities, combined with a $14.1 million increase in the average balance of mortgage-backed securities to 2.03%$555.1 million for the current nine-month period compared to $541.0 million during the same nine months ended June 30, 2018 from 1.67% duringin the nine months ended June 30, 2017.prior year.
Interest Expense. Interest expense increased $22.4$42.1 million, or 24%36%, to $116.6$158.7 million during the current nine months compared to $94.2$116.6 million during the nine months ended June 30, 2017.2018. The increase resulted primarily from an increase in interest expense on both deposits and borrowed funds, and to a lesser extent, an increase in interest expense on certificates of deposit.funds.
Interest expense on borrowed funds, all from the FHLB of Cincinnati,CDs increased $14.6$24.4 million, or 50%35%, to $43.6$94.3 million during the nine months ended June 30, 2018 from $29.0 million during the nine months ended June 30, 2017. The increase was attributed to a $512.6 million, or 16%, increase in the average balance of borrowed funds to $3.63 billion during the current nine months from $3.12 billion during the same nine months of the prior year. The average rate paid for these funds was 1.60%, during the nine months ended June 30, 2018 and 1.24% for the nine months ended June 30, 2017, as market rates have increased between the two periods and longer duration funding sources were utilized that carried higher interest rates. The increase in borrowed funds, along with an increase in deposits, was used to fund our balance sheet growth and our capital management activities, including share repurchases and dividend payments. The increases in borrowed funds were mainly a combination of overnight and short-term advances with initial effective durations of approximately five years as hedged by interest rate swaps. Refer to the Extending the Duration of Funding Sources section of the Overview and Comparison of Financial Condition for further discussion.
Interest expense on CDs increased $7.0 million, or 11%,2019 compared to $69.9 million during the nine months ended June 30, 2018 compared to $62.9 million during the nine months ended June 30, 2017.2018. The increase was attributed primarily to a ten39 basis point increase in the average rate we paid on CDs to 1.58%1.97% during the current nine months from 1.48%1.58% during the same nine months last year. In addition, there was a $225.0$476.7 million, or 4%8%, increase in the average balance of CDs to $5.91$6.38 billion from $5.68$5.91 billion during the same nine months of the prior year. Interest expense on savings and checking accounts increased $6.2 million and $1.6 million, respectively, to $8.3 million and $2.5 million during the nine months ended June 30, 2019, compared to the same nine month period of the prior year due to an increase in the average rates we paid on the deposits. Rates were adjusted on deposits in response to changes in general market rates as well as to changes in the rates paid by our competition. The increase in deposits was used, in combination with an increase in borrowings, to fund our balance sheet growth and our capital management activities, including share repurchases and dividend payments.
Interest expense on borrowed funds, all from the FHLB of Cincinnati, increased $10.1 million, or 23%, to $53.7 million during the nine months ended June 30, 2019 from $43.6 million during the nine months ended June 30, 2018. The increase was attributed to a 39 basis point increase in the average rate paid for these funds to 1.99%, during the nine months ended June 30, 2019 from 1.60% for the nine months ended June 30, 2018, as market rates have increased between the two periods and longer duration funding sources were utilized that carried higher interest rates. Partially offsetting the increase in the rate paid on borrowed funds was a $32.2 million, or 1%, decrease in the average balance of borrowed funds to $3.60 billion during the current nine months from $3.63 billion during the same nine months of the prior year. Refer to the Extending the Duration of Funding Sources section of the Overview and Comparison of Financial Condition for further discussion.
Net Interest Income. Net interest income increased $3.2decreased $10.9 million, or 2%5%, to $201.1 million during the nine months ended June 30, 2019 from $212.0 million during the nine months ended June 30, 2018 from $208.8 million during the nine months ended June 30, 2017.2018. Average interest-earning assets increased during the current nine-month period by $591.9$325.8 million, or 5%2%, when compared to the nine months ended June 30, 2017.2018. The increase in average assets was attributed primarily to the growth of our loan portfolio and to a lesser extent other interest-earning cash equivalents.mortgage-backed securities. In addition to the increase in average interest earning assets was an 11a 23 basis point increase in the yield on those assets to 3.26%3.49% from 3.15%3.26%. OurHowever, average interest-bearing liabilities increased by $336.4 million and experienced a 42 basis point increase in cost, as our interest rate spread decreased nine19 basis points to 1.95%1.76% compared to 2.04%1.95% during the same nine months last year.year reflecting the flattening yield curve and general interest rate environment. Our net interest margin was 2.10%1.95% for the current nine-month period and 2.17%2.10% for the same nine monthsmonth period in the prior period.year. Our interest rate spread and net interest margin narrowed as our overall funding costs increased more than our asset yields increased.


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Provision for Loan Losses. Based on our evaluation of the factors described earlier, we We recorded a credit for loan losses of $9.0$8.0 million during the nine months ended June 30, 20182019 and we recorded a $10.0$9.0 million credit for loan losses during the nine months ended June 30, 2017.2018. Continued strong recoveries of loan amounts previously charged off, low levels of current loan charge-offs and delinquent loans and reduced exposure from home equity lines of credit coming to the end of the draw period resulted in the loan provision credit during the current period. Nevertheless, we continue our awareness of the relative values of residential properties in comparison to their cyclical peaks as well as the uncertainty that persists in the current economic environment, which continues to challenge many of our loan customers.peaks. As delinquencies in the portfolio have been resolved through pay-off, short sale or foreclosure, or management determines the collateral is not sufficient to satisfy the loan, uncollected balances have been charged against the allowance for loan losses previously provided. In the current nine months, we recorded a net recoveryrecoveries of $3.0$4.9 million, as compared to a net recoveryrecoveries of $3.1$3.0 million duringfor the nine months ended June 30, 2017.2018. The credit for loan losses recorded for the current nine months, as partially offset by net recoveries, resulted in a decrease in the balance of the allowance for loan losses. The allowance for loan losses was $39.3 million, or 0.30% of the total recorded investment in loans receivable, at June 30, 2019, compared to $43.0 million, or 0.34% of the total recorded investment in loans receivable, at June 30, 2018, compared to $54.9 million, or 0.45% of the total recorded investment in loans receivable, at June 30, 2017.2018. Balances of recorded investments are net of deferred fees, or expenses and any applicable loans-in-process. Refer to the Lending Activities section of the Overview and Note 4. Loans and Allowance for Loan Losses for further discussion.
The total recorded investment in non-accrual loansNon-Interest Income. Non-interest income decreased $7.8 million during the nine-month period ended June 30, 2018 compared to an $8.9 million decrease during the nine-month period ended June 30, 2017. The recorded investment in non-accrual loans in our residential Core portfolio decreased $4.2$2.0 million, or 10%12%, during the current nine-month period, to $39.6 million at June 30, 2018. During the nine-month period ended June 30, 2017, the recorded investment in non-accrual loans in our residential Core portfolio experienced a $6.4 million decrease to $44.9 million. At June 30, 2018, the recorded investment in our residential Core portfolio was $10.82 billion, compared to $10.76 billion at September 30, 2017. During the current nine-month period, residential Core portfolio net recoveries were $1.1 million, as compared to net recoveries of $2.3$14.7 million during the nine months ended June 30, 2017.
The recorded investment in non-accrual loans in our residential Home Today portfolio decreased $3.3 million, or 18%, during the current nine-month period to $14.8 million at June 30, 20182019 compared to a $0.6 million decrease during the nine-month period ended June 30, 2017. At June 30, 2018, the recorded investment in our residential Home Today portfolio was $98.1 million, compared to $107.7 million at September 30, 2017. During the current nine-month period, residential Home Today net recoveries were $0.4 million compared to net charge-offs of $0.7 million during the nine months ended June 30, 2017.
The recorded investment in non-accrual home equity loans and lines of credit decreased $0.3 million, or 2%, during the current nine-month period, to $16.9 million at June 30, 2018 compared to a $1.9 million decrease during the nine-month period ended June 30, 2017. The recorded investment in our home equity loans and lines of credit portfolio at June 30, 2018 and September 30, 2017 was $1.77 billion and $1.57 billion, respectively. During the current nine-month period, home equity loans and lines of credit net recoveries were $1.5 million as compared to net recoveries of $1.6 million during the nine months ended June 30, 2017. We believe that non-performing home equity loans and lines of credit, on a relative basis, represent a higher level of credit risk than residential Core loans as these home equity loans and lines of credit generally hold subordinated positions.
Non-Interest Income. Non-interest income increased $2.0 million, or 14%, to $16.7 million during the nine months ended June 30, 2018 when compared2018. The decrease in non-interest income is primarily due to $14.7a decrease in the net gain on sale of loans, which was $1.1 million during the nine months ended June 30, 2017. Gains on2019 compared to $3.1 million during the nine months ended June 30, 2018. The prior year period benefited from a bulk sale of $277.4 million of fixed-rate loans to a private investor. There were loan sales of loans increased $1.6$85.1 million primarily due to a higher level of loan sales during the current period. There werenine months ended June 30, 2019, compared to loan sales of $374.0 million during the nine months ended June 30, 2018, compared2018.
Non-Interest Expense. Non-interest expense increased $1.7 million, or 1%, to loan sales of $221.5$148.6 million during the nine months ended June 30, 2017.The current period included a single bulk sale of $277.4 million fixed-rate loans to a private investor..
Non-Interest Expense. Non-interest expense increased $11.7 million, or 9%,2019 compared to $146.9 million during the nine months ended June 30, 2018 when compared to $135.2 million during the nine months ended June 30, 2017.2018. This increase resulted primarily from increases in compensation expense, office propertysalaries and equipmentemployee benefits and marketing expense,expenses, partially offset by a reduction in real estate owned expenses. The majority offederal insurance premium and assessments. There was a $5.3$1.2 million increase in compensation expense was a result ofsalaries and employee benefits during the celebration of our 80th anniversary in May, 2018, which included events in Ohio and Florida, as well as an after-tax bonus of $2,080 to all associates. The bonus also included a portion attributablecurrent nine-month period compared to the sharingnine-month period ended June 30, 2018, primarily related to both the timing and amount of health insurance for our employees, which can fluctuate based on the Company's savings from the December 2017 corporate tax reform. The $2.5 million increase in office property and equipment is mainly due to the continued improvement and investmenttiming of technology throughout the Company.claims. Marketing expenditures increased $1.8$1.2 million during the current nine monthsperiod as compared to the nine months ended June 30, 2017prior period and was attributed to the timing of media campaigns supporting our lending activities. The $0.7 million decrease in real estate owned expenses (which includes associated legal and maintenance expenses as well as gains (losses) on the disposal of properties) was driven in part by the decrease in real estate owned assets since September 30, 2017.

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Income Tax Expense. The provision for income taxes was $16.5 million during the nine months ended June 30, 2019 compared to $26.9 million during the nine months ended June 30, 2018 compared to $32.4 million2018. The decrease in expense was caused mainly by the combination of a decrease in income before income taxes and by the impact of the Act, which further lowered our effective federal rate in the more recent period and required additional tax expense for the re-measurement of the deferred tax asset during the nine months ended June 30, 2017.2018. The provision for the current nine-month period included $15.2 million of federal income tax provision and $1.3 million of state income tax provision. The provision for the nine months ended June 30, 2018 included $25.3 million of federal income tax provision and $1.6 million of state income tax provision. The provision forOur effective federal tax rate was 20.5% during the nine months ended June 30, 2017 included $31.6 million of federal income tax provision2019 and $0.8 million of state income tax provision. As a result of the passing of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act on December 22, 2017, the federal income tax rate and structure changed. The Act includes a number of changes in existing tax law impacting businesses including a permanent reduction in the maximum corporate income tax rate from 35% to 21%. The rate reduction took effect on January 1, 2018, however, as a September 30 fiscal year end entity, the Company is required to use a blended maximum rate of approximately 24.5% for its entire September 30, 2018 fiscal year. In addition, due to the tax rate reduction, net deferred tax assets were revalued, resulting in a reduction in the value of the net deferred tax asset and the recording of approximately $4.9 million of additional income tax expense through the nine months ended June 30, 2018. The reduction is subject to adjustment in future periods. Our effective federal tax rate was 28.4% during the nine months ended June 30, 2018 and 32.4% during the nine months ended June 30, 2017.2018. Our expected effective federal income tax ratesrate in the current year are higheris lower than the federal statutory rate because the additional income tax expense from revalued deferred tax assets due to the passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act discussed above, partially offset by our ownership of bank-owned life insurance (current and prior quarters).insurance.


Liquidity and Capital Resources
Liquidity is the ability to meet current and future financial obligations of a short-term nature. Our primary sources of funds consist of deposit inflows, loan repayments, advances from the FHLB of Cincinnati, borrowings from the FRB-Cleveland Discount Window, proceeds from brokered CDs transactions, principal repayments and maturities of securities, and sales of loans.
In addition to the primary sources of funds described above, we have the ability to obtain funds through the use of collateralized borrowings in the wholesale markets, and from sales of securities. Also, debt issuance by the Company and access to the equity capital markets via a supplemental minority stock offering or a full conversion (second-step) transaction remain as other potential sources of liquidity, although these channels generally require up to nine months of lead time.
While maturities and scheduled amortization of loans and securities are predictable sources of funds, deposit flows and mortgage prepayments are greatly influenced by general interest rates, economic conditions and competition. The Association’s Asset/Liability Management Committee is responsible for establishing and monitoring our liquidity targets and strategies in order to ensure that sufficient liquidity exists for meeting the borrowing needs and deposit withdrawals of our customers as well as unanticipated contingencies. We generally seek to maintain a minimum liquidity ratio of 5% (which we compute as the sum of cash and cash equivalents plus unencumbered investment securities for which ready markets exist, divided by total assets). For

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the three months ended June 30, 2018,2019, our liquidity ratio averaged 5.6%5.61%. We believe that we had sufficient sources of liquidity to satisfy our short- and long-term liquidity needs as of June 30, 2018.2019.
We regularly adjust our investments in liquid assets based upon our assessment of expected loan demand, expected deposit flows, yields available on interest-earning deposits and securities and the objectives of our asset/liability management program. Excess liquid assets are generally invested in interest-earning deposits and short- and intermediate-term securities.
Our most liquid assets are cash and cash equivalents. The levels of these assets are dependent on our operating, financing, lending and investing activities during any given period. At June 30, 2018,2019, cash and cash equivalents totaled $258.5$271.3 million, which represented a decreasean increase of 4%1% from September 30, 2017.2018.
Investment securities classified as available-for-sale, which provide additional sources of liquidity, totaled $542.0$564.9 million at June 30, 2018.2019.
During the nine-month period ended June 30, 2018,2019, loan sales totaled $374$85.1 million, andwhich included the sale of $277.4a $19.0 million of 30 year, fixed-rate, first mortgage loans to a private investor. The pool of loans that was sold on a servicing retained basis, to the private investor, included both seasoned and recently originated residential loans that did not comply with Fannie Mae's loan eligibility standards. In addition to the sale to a private investor loanand sales to Fannie Mae, during the current nine-month period totaled $96.6consisting of $36.6 million of long-term, fixed-rate, agency-compliant, non-HARP II and included $1.3non-Home Ready first mortgage loans, $0.1 million of loans that qualified under Fannie Mae's HARP II initiative and $14.4$29.4 million of loans that qualified under Fannie Mae's Home Ready initiative. Loans originated under the HARP II and Home Ready initiatives are classified as “held for sale” at origination.origination, though the HARP II program ended December 31, 2018. Loans originated under non-HARP II or non-Home Ready, Fannie Mae compliant procedures are classified as “held for investment” until they are specifically identified for sale.
At June 30, 2018, $1.72019, $2.6 million of long-term, fixed-rate residential first mortgage loans were classified as “held for sale,” all of which qualified under either Fannie Mae's HARP II or Home Ready initiatives.initiative. There were no loan sale commitments outstanding at June 30, 2018.

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2019.
Our cash flows are derived from operating activities, investing activities and financing activities as reported in our Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (unaudited) included in the unaudited interim Consolidated Financial Statements.
At June 30, 2018,2019, we had $612.3$607.9 million in outstanding commitments to originate loans. In addition to commitments to originate loans, we had $1.71$2.11 billion in unfunded home equity lines of credit to borrowers. CDs due within one year of June 30, 20182019 totaled $2.49$3.30 billion, or 29.6%37.8% of total deposits. If these deposits do not remain with us, we will be required to seek other sources of funds, including loan sales, sales of investment securities, other deposit products, including new CDs, brokered CDs, FHLB advances, borrowings from the FRB-Cleveland Discount Window or other collateralized borrowings. Depending on market conditions, we may be required to pay higher rates on such deposits or other borrowings than we currently pay on the CDs due on or before June 30, 2019.2020. We believe, however, based on past experience, that a significant portion of such deposits will remain with us. Generally, we have the ability to attract and retain deposits by adjusting the interest rates offered.
Our primary investing activities are originating residential mortgage loans, home equity loans and lines of credit and purchasing investments. During the nine months ended June 30, 2018,2019, we originated $1.72$1.17 billion of residential mortgage loans, and $1.13$1.28 billion of commitments for home equity loans and lines of credit, while during the nine months ended June 30, 2017,2018, we originated $2.11$1.72 billion of residential mortgage loans and $741.8 million$1.13 billion of commitments for home equity loans and lines of credit. We purchased $121.1$121.8 million of securities during the nine months ended June 30, 2018,2019, and $137.3$121.1 million during the nine months ended June 30, 2017.2018.
Financing activities consist primarily of changes in deposit accounts, changes in the balances of principal and interest owed on loans serviced for others, FHLB advances, including any collateral requirements related to interest rate swap agreements and borrowings from the FRB-Cleveland Discount Window. We experienced a net increase in total deposits of $256.7$222.9 million during the nine months ended June 30, 2018,2019, which reflected the active management of the offered rates on maturing CDs, compared to a net decreaseincrease of $155.5$256.7 million during the nine months ended June 30, 2017.2018. Deposit flows are affected by the overall level of interest rates, the interest rates and products offered by us and our local competitors, and by other factors. During the nine months ended June 30, 2018,2019, there was a $27.5$151.3 million an increasedecrease in the balance of brokered CDs (exclusive of acquisition costs and subsequent amortization), which had a balance of $648.2$518.8 million at June 30, 2018.2019. At June 30, 20172018 the balance of brokered CDs was $539.7$648.2 million. Principal and interest owed on loans serviced for others experienced a net decrease of $12.3 million to $19.2 million during the nine months ended June 30, 2019 compared to a net decrease of $13.1 million to $22.7 million during the nine months ended June 30, 2018 compared to a net decrease of $23.9 million to $25.5 million during the nine months ended June 30, 2017.2018. During the nine months ended June 30, 2018,2019 we decreasedincreased our advances from the FHLB of Cincinnati by $6.6$111.9 million as we funded:to manage the funding of new loan originations;originations and our capital initiatives;initiatives, and actively managedmanage our liquidity ratio. During the nine months ended June 30, 2017,2018, our advances from the FHLB of Cincinnati increaseddecreased by $824.0$6.6 million. During the nine months ended June 30, 2019, collateral settlements paid to counterparties in connection with interest rate swap agreements was $116.4 million. During the nine months ended June 30, 2018, collateral settlements received from counterparties was $48.3 million.

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Liquidity management is both a daily and long-term function of business management. If we require funds beyond our ability to generate them internally, borrowing agreements exist with the FHLB of Cincinnati and the FRB-Cleveland Discount Window, each of which provides an additional source of funds. Also, in evaluating funding alternatives, we may participate in the brokered CDsCD market. At June 30, 20182019 we had $3.66$3.83 billion of FHLB of Cincinnati advances and no outstanding borrowings from the FRB-Cleveland Discount Window. Additionally, at June 30, 2018,2019, we had $648.2$518.8 million of brokered CDs. During the nine months ended June 30, 2018,2019, we had average outstanding advances from the FHLB of Cincinnati of $3.63$3.60 billion as compared to average outstanding advances of $3.12$3.63 billion during the nine months ended June 30, 2017.2018. The increasedecrease in net average balance in the current year reflects an increase in FHLBthe use of Cincinnati borrowings as part of our effortsdeposits to lengthen the duration of our interest bearing funding sources as well as increases in the balance of our short-term borrowings used to fund:fund balance sheet growth;growth and our capital initiatives;initiatives, and to manage our on-balance sheet liquidity. Refer to the Extending the Duration of Funding Sources section of the Overview and the General section of Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk for further discussion. At June 30, 2018,2019, we had the ability to immediately borrow an additional $185.3$19.8 million from the FHLB of Cincinnati and $59.2$48.6 million from the FRB-Cleveland Discount Window. From the perspective of collateral value securing FHLB of Cincinnati advances, our capacity limit for additional borrowings beyond the outstanding balance at June 30, 20182019 was $4.61 billion, subject to satisfaction of the FHLB of Cincinnati common stock ownership requirement. To satisfy the common stock ownership requirement for the maximum limit of borrowing, we would have to increase our ownership of FHLB of Cincinnati common stock by an additional $92.2$92.3 million.
The Association and the Company are subject to various regulatory capital requirements, including a risk-based capital measure. The Basel III capital framework for U.S. banking organizations ("Basel III Rules") includes both a revised definition of capital and guidelines for calculating risk-weighted assets by assigning balance sheet assets and off-balance sheet items to broad risk categories. Effective January 1, 2015, the OCC and the other federal bank regulatory agencies revised their leverage and risk-based capital requirements and the method for calculating risk-weighted assets to make them consistent with agreements that were reached by the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision and certain provisions of the DFA and revised the definition of assets used in the Tier 1 (leverage) capital ratio from adjusted tangible assets (a measurement computed based on quarter-end asset balances) to net average assets (a measurement computed based on the average of daily asset balances during the quarter). Among other things, the rule established a new common equity Tier 1 minimum capital requirement (4.5%

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of risk-weighted assets) and increased the minimum Tier 1 capital to risk-based assets requirement (from 4% to 6% of risk-weighted assets). The rule also requires unrealized gains and losses on certain "available-for-sale" security holdings and change in defined benefit plan obligations to be included for purposes of calculating regulatory capital requirements unless a one-time opt-in or opt-out is exercised. The Association exercised its one time opt-out election with the filing of its March 31, 2015 regulatory call report. Effective January 1, 2015, the Association implemented the new capital requirements for the standardized approach to the Basel III Rules, subject to transitional provisions extending through the end of 2018. The final rule also implemented consolidated capital requirements for savings and loan holding companies effective January 1, 2015.
On January 1, 2016, the Association becameis subject to the "capital conservation buffer" requirement which is being phased in over three years, increasing each year until fully implemented atlevel of 2.5% on January 1, 2019.. The requirement would limitlimits capital distributions and certain discretionary bonus payments to management if the institution does not hold a "capital conservation buffer" consisting of 2.5% in addition to the minimum capital requirements. At June 30, 2018,2019, the Association exceeded the fully phased in regulatory requirement for the "capital conservation buffer".
As of June 30, 2018,2019, the Association exceeded all regulatory requirements to be considered “Well Capitalized” as presented in the table below (dollar amounts in thousands).
 Actual Well Capitalized Levels Actual Well Capitalized Levels
 Amount Ratio Amount Ratio Amount Ratio Amount Ratio
Total Capital to Risk-Weighted Assets $1,535,090
 20.44% $750,878
 10.00% $1,535,830
 19.55% $785,599
 10.00%
Tier 1 (Leverage) Capital to Net Average Assets 1,492,116
 10.80% 690,683
 5.00% 1,496,514
 10.54% 709,596
 5.00%
Tier 1 Capital to Risk-Weighted Assets 1,492,116
 19.87% 600,702
 8.00% 1,496,514
 19.05% 628,479
 8.00%
Common Equity Tier 1 Capital to Risk-Weighted Assets 1,492,102
 19.87% 488,071
 6.50% 1,496,500
 19.05% 510,639
 6.50%
The capital ratios of the Company as of June 30, 20182019 are presented in the table below (dollar amounts in thousands).
 Actual Actual
 Amount Ratio Amount Ratio
Total Capital to Risk-Weighted Assets $1,746,939
 23.17% $1,771,840
 22.47%
Tier 1 (Leverage) Capital to Net Average Assets 1,703,968
 12.31% 1,732,527
 12.18%
Tier 1 Capital to Risk-Weighted Assets 1,703,968
 22.60% 1,732,527
 21.97%
Common Equity Tier 1 Capital to Risk-Weighted Assets 1,703,968
 22.60% 1,732,527
 21.97%
In addition to the operational liquidity considerations described above, which are primarily those of the Association, the Company, as a separate legal entity, also monitors and manages its own, parent company-only liquidity, which provides the source of funds necessary to support all of the parent company's stand-alone operations, including our capital distribution strategies, which encompass our share repurchase and dividend payment programs.The Company's primary source of liquidity is dividends received from the Association. The amount of dividends that the Association may declare and pay to the Company in any calendar year, without the receipt of prior approval from the OCC but with prior notice to the FRB-Cleveland, cannot exceed net income for the current calendar year-to-date period plus retained net income (as defined) for the preceding two calendar years, reduced by prior dividend payments made during those periods. In December 2017,2018, the Company received an $85.0 million cash dividend from the Association. Because of its intercompany nature, this dividend payment had no impact on the Company's capital ratios or its consolidated statement of condition but reduced the Association's reported capital ratios. At

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June 30, 2019, the Company had, in the form of cash and a demand loan from the Association, $168.7 million of funds readily available to support its stand-alone operations.
On October 27, 2016, the Company announced that the Board of Directors approved the Company’s eighth stock repurchase program, which authorized the repurchase of up to 10,000,000 shares of the Company’s outstanding common stock. Repurchases under the eighth stock repurchase authorization began on January 6, 2017. There were 3,363,0214,024,421 shares repurchased under that program between its start date andthrough June 30, 2018.2019. During the nine months ended June 30, 2018,2019, the Company repurchased $17.0$7.9 million of its common stock.
On July 19, 2017, Third Federal Savings, MHC received the approval of its members (depositors and certain loan customers of the Association) with respect to the waiver of dividends, and subsequently received the non-objection of the FRB-Cleveland, to waive receipt of dividends on the Company’s common stock the MHC owns up to a total of $0.68 per share during the four quarterly periods ending June 30, 2018. Third Federal Savings, MHC waived its right to receive a $0.17 per share dividend payment on September 25, 2017, December 12, 2017, March 19, 2018 and June 25, 2018.
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waiver of dividends, aggregating up to $1.00 per share, to be declared on the Company’s common stock during the twelve months subsequent to the members’ approval (i.e., through July 11, 2019). The members approved the waiver by casting 63% of the eligible votes in favor of the waiver. Of the votes cast, 97% were in favor of the proposal. Third Federal Savings, MHC is the 81% majority shareholder of the Company. Following the receipt of the members’ approval at the July 11, 2018 special meeting, Third Federal Savings, MHC filed a notice with, and subsequently received the non-objection of the FRB-Cleveland for the proposed dividend waivers.
On July 16, 2019, at a special meeting of members of Third Federal Savings, MHC, the members (depositors and certain loan customers of the Association) of Third Federal Savings, MHC voted to approve Third Federal Savings, MHC's proposed waiver of dividends, aggregating up to $1.10 per share, to be declared on the Company’s common stock during the twelve months subsequent to the members’ approval (i.e., through July 16, 2020). The members approved the waiver by casting 62% of the eligible votes in favor of the waiver. Of the votes cast, 97% were in favor of the proposal. Third Federal Savings, MHC is the 81% majority shareholder of the Company. Following the receipt of the members’ approval at the July 16, 2019 special meeting, Third Federal Savings, MHC filed a notice with, and a request for the non-objection of the FRB-Cleveland for the proposed dividend waivers. Both the non-objection from the FRB-Cleveland and the timing of the non-objection are unknown as of the filing date of this quarterly report.
WhileThe payment of dividends, support of asset growth and stock repurchases are planned to continue in the future as the payment of dividends and support of asset growth will represent a larger focus for future capital deployment activities.
At June 30, 2018, the Company had, in the form of cash and a demand loan from the Association, $137.3 million of funds readily available to support its stand-alone operations.
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
General. The majority of our assets and liabilities are monetary in nature. Consequently, our most significant form of market risk has historically been interest rate risk. In general, our assets, consisting primarily of mortgage loans, have longer maturities than our liabilities, consisting primarily of deposits and advances from the FHLB of Cincinnati. As a result, a fundamental component of our business strategy is to manage interest rate risk and limit the exposure of our net interest income to changes in market interest rates. Accordingly, our Board of Directors has established risk parameter limits deemed appropriate given our business strategy, operating environment, capital, liquidity and performance objectives. Additionally, our Board of Directors has authorized the formation of an Asset/Liability Management Committee comprised of key operating personnel, which is responsible for managing this risk in a manner that is consistent with the guidelines and risk limits approved by the Board of Directors. Further, the Board has established the Directors Risk Committee, which, among other responsibilities, conducts regular oversight and review of the guidelines, policies and deliberations of the Asset/Liability Management Committee. We have sought to manage our interest rate risk in order to control the exposure of our earnings and capital to changes in interest rates. As part of our ongoing asset-liability management, we use the following strategies to manage our interest rate risk:
(i)marketing adjustable-rate and shorter-maturity (10-year, fixed-rate mortgage) loan products;
(ii)lengthening the weighted average remaining term of major funding sources, primarily by offering attractive interest rates on deposit products, particularly longer-term certificates of deposit, and through the use of longer-term advances from the FHLB of Cincinnati (or shorter-term advances converted to longer-term durations via the use of interest rate exchange contracts that qualify as cash flow hedges) and longer-term brokered certificates of deposit;
(iii)investing in shorter- to medium-term investments and mortgage-backed securities;
(iv)maintaining the levels of capital required for "well capitalized" designation; and
(v)securitizing and/or selling long-term, fixed-rate residential real estate mortgage loans.
During the nine months ended June 30, 20182019, $96.6$66.1 million of agency-compliant, long-term, fixed-rate mortgage loans were sold to Fannie Mae on a servicing retained basis. Additionally, during the nine months ended June 30, 2018, $277.42019, $19.0 million of fixed-rate loans were sold, on a servicing retained basis, in a single bulk sale to a private investor. At June 30, 20182019, $1.72.6 million of agency-compliant, long-term, fixed-rate residential first mortgage loans that qualified under Fannie Mae's HARP II or Home

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Ready programs,program, were classified as “held for sale.” Of the agency-compliant loan sales during the nine months ended June 30, 20182019, $15.7$29.5 million was comprised of long-term (15 to 30 years), fixed-rate first mortgage loans which were sold under Fannie Mae's HARP II (the HARP II program ended December 31, 2018) or Home Ready programs, and $80.9$36.6 million was comprised of long-term (15 to 30 years), fixed-rate first mortgage loans which had been originated under our revised procedures and were sold to Fannie Mae under our reinstated seller contract, as described in the next paragraph. At June 30, 20182019, we did not have any outstanding loan sales commitments.
Fannie Mae, historically the Association’s primary loan investor, implemented, effective July 1, 2010, certain loan origination requirement changes affecting loan eligibility that we chose not to adopt until Mayfiscal 2013. Subsequent to the May 2013 implementation date of our revised procedures, and, upon review and validation by Fannie Mae which was received on November 15, 2013, fixed-rate,Since then, first mortgage loans (primarily fixed-rate, mortgage refinances with terms of 15 years or more and HARP II, and more recently Home Ready, loans) that are originated under the revised procedures are eligible for sale to Fannie Mae either as whole loans or within mortgage-backed securities. We expect that certain loan types (i.e. our Smart Rate adjustable-rate loans, home purchase fixed-rate loans and 10-year fixed-rate loans) will continue to be originated under our legacy procedures. For loans originated prior to May 2013 and for those loans originated subsequent to April 2013 that are not originated under the revised (Fannie Mae) procedures, the Association’s ability to reduce interest rate risk via loan sales is

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limited to those loans that have established payment histories, strong borrower credit profiles and are supported by adequate collateral values that meet the requirements of the FHLB's Mortgage Purchase Program or of private third-party investors.
In response to the impact that the 2008 financial crisis had on housing and more particularly on the operation of the secondary mortgageWe actively market we have actively marketed an adjustable-rate mortgage loan product since 2010 and a 10-year fixed-rate mortgage loan product since 2012.product. Each of these products provides us with improved interest rate risk characteristics when compared to longer-term, fixed-rate mortgage loans. Shortening the average maturity of our interest-earning assets by increasing our investments in shorter-term loans and investments, as well as loans and investments with variable rates of interest, helps to better match the maturities and interest rates of our assets and liabilities, thereby reducing the exposure of our net interest income to changes in market interest rates. By following these strategies, we believe that we are better positioned to react to increases in market interest rates.
The Association evaluates funding source alternatives as it seeks to extend its liability duration. Extended duration funding sources that are currently considered include: retail certificates of deposit (which, subject to a fee, generally provide depositors with an early withdrawal option, but do not require pledged collateral); brokered certificates of deposit (which generally do not provide an early withdrawal option and do not require collateral pledges); collateralized borrowings which are not subject to creditor call options (generally advances from the FHLB of Cincinnati); and interest rate exchange contracts ("swaps") which are subject to collateral pledges and which require specific structural features to qualify for hedge accounting treatment (hedge accounting treatment directs that periodic mark-to-market adjustments be recorded in other comprehensive income (loss) in the equity section of the balance sheet rather than being included in operating results of the income statement). The Association's intent is that any swap to which it may be a party will qualify for hedge accounting treatment. The Association attempts to be opportunistic in the timing of its funding duration deliberations and when evaluating alternative funding sources, compares effective interest rates, early withdrawal/call options and collateral requirements.
The Association is a party to interest rate swap agreements. Each of the Association's swap agreements is registered on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange and involves the exchange of interest payment amounts based on a notional principal balance. No exchange of principal amounts occurs and the notional principal amount does not appear on our balance sheet. The Association uses swaps to extend the duration of its funding sources.sources, add stability to interest expense and manage exposure to interest rate movements. In each of the Association's agreements, interest paid is based on a fixed rate of interest throughout the term of each agreement while interest received is based on an interest rate that resets at a specified interval (generally three months) throughout the term of each agreement. On the initiation date of the swap, the agreed upon exchange interest rates reflect market conditions at that point in time. As market conditions and interest rates change, the fair value of the swap can fluctuate. Generally, if the current corresponding term interest rate is higher than at the time the swap was executed, the fair value of the swap would increase. If the current corresponding term interest rate is lower than at the time the swap was executed, the fair value of the swap would decrease. The change in fair value is recorded in OCI and is subsequently reclassified into earnings over the duration of the swap period. Swaps generally require counterparty collateral pledges that ensure the counterparties' ability to comply with the conditions of the agreement. The notional amount of the Association's swap portfolio at June 30, 20182019 was $1.68$2.40 billion. The swap portfolio's weighted average fixed pay rate was 1.71%1.99% and the weighted average remaining term was 3.53.7 years. Concurrent with the execution of each swap, the Association entered into a short-term borrowing from the FHLB of Cincinnati in an amount equal to the notional amount of the swap and with interest rate resets aligned with the reset interval of the swap. Each individual swap agreement has been designated as a cash flow hedge of interest rate risk associated with the Company'sAssociation's variable rate borrowings from the FHLB of Cincinnati.
Economic Value of Equity. Using customized modeling software, the Association prepares periodic estimates of the amounts by which the net present value of its cash flows from assets, liabilities and off-balance sheet items (the association’sAssociation’s economic value of equity or EVE) would change in the event of a range of assumed changes in market interest rates. The simulation model uses a discounted cash flow analysis and an option-based pricing approach in measuring the interest rate sensitivity of EVE. The model estimates the economic value of each type of asset, liability and off-balance sheet contract under

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the assumption that instantaneous changes (measured in basis points) occur at all maturities along the United States Treasury yield curve and other relevant market interest rates. A basis point equals one, one-hundredth of one percent, and 100 basis points equals one percent. An increase in interest rates from 2% to 3% would mean, for example, a 100 basis point increase in the “Change in Interest Rates” column below. The model is tailored specifically to our organization, which, we believe, improves its predictive accuracy. The following table presents the estimated changes in the Association’s EVE at June 30, 20182019 that would result from the indicated instantaneous changes in the United States Treasury yield curve and other relevant market interest rates. Computations of prospective effects of hypothetical interest rate changes are based on numerous assumptions, including relative levels of market interest rates, loan prepayments and deposit decay, and should not be relied upon as indicative of actual results.

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EVE as a Percentage  of
Present Value of Assets (3)
       
EVE as a Percentage  of
Present Value of Assets (3)
Change in
Interest Rates
(basis points) (1)
 
Estimated
EVE (2)
 
Estimated Increase (Decrease) in
EVE
 
EVE
Ratio  (4)
 
Increase
(Decrease)
(basis
points)
 
Estimated
EVE (2)
 
Estimated Increase (Decrease) in
EVE
 
EVE
Ratio  (4)
 
Increase
(Decrease)
(basis
points)
Amount Percent Amount Percent 
 (Dollars in thousands)       (Dollars in thousands)      
+300 $1,471,358
 $(687,671) (31.85)% 11.67% (378) $1,404,990
 $(560,174) (28.51)% 10.44% (284)
+200 1,739,192
 (419,837) (19.45)% 13.30% (215) 1,671,081
 (294,083) (14.96)% 11.97% (131)
+100 1,977,862
 (181,167) (8.39)% 14.60% (85) 1,875,650
 (89,514) (4.56)% 13.01% (27)
0 2,159,029
 
 
 15.45% 
 1,965,164
 
 
 13.28% 
-100 2,238,855
 79,826
 3.70 % 15.60% 15
 1,878,819
 (86,345) (4.39)% 12.48% (80)
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(1)Assumes an instantaneous uniform change in interest rates at all maturities.
(2)EVE is the discounted present value of expected cash flows from assets, liabilities and off-balance sheet contracts.
(3)Present value of assets represents the discounted present value of incoming cash flows on interest-earning assets.
(4)EVE Ratio represents EVE divided by the present value of assets.
The table above indicates that at June 30, 20182019, in the event of an increase of 200 basis points in all interest rates, the Association would experience a 19.45% 14.96% decrease in EVE. In the event of a 100 basis point decrease in interest rates, the Association would experience a 3.70%increase4.39%decrease in EVE.
The following table is based on the calculations contained in the previous table, and sets forth the change in the EVE at a +200 basis point rate of shock at June 30, 2018,2019, with comparative information as of September 30, 2017.2018. By regulation, the Association must measure and manage its interest rate risk for interest rate shocks relative to established risk tolerances in EVE.
Risk Measure (+200 Basis Points Rate Shock)
 At June 30,
2018
 At September 30, 2017 At June 30,
2019
 At September 30, 2018
Pre-Shock EVE Ratio 15.45 % 15.05 % 13.28 % 15.54 %
Post-Shock EVE Ratio 13.30 % 13.13 % 11.97 % 13.35 %
Sensitivity Measure in basis points (215) (192) (131) (219)
Percentage Change in EVE (19.45)% (18.33)% (14.96)% (19.65)%
Certain shortcomings are inherent in the methodologies used in measuring interest rate risk through changes in EVE. Modeling changes in EVE require making certain assumptions that may or may not reflect the manner in which actual yields and costs respond to changes in market interest rates. In this regard, the EVE tables presented above assume:
no new growth or business volumes;
that the composition of our interest-sensitive assets and liabilities existing at the beginning of a period remains constant over the period being measured, except for reductions to reflect mortgage loan principal repayments along with modeled prepayments and defaults; and
that a particular change in interest rates is reflected uniformly across the yield curve regardless of the duration or repricing of specific assets and liabilities.
Accordingly, although the EVE tables provide an indication of our interest rate risk exposure as of the indicated dates, such measurements are not intended to and do not provide a precise forecast of the effect of changes in market interest rates on our EVE and will differ from actual results. In addition to our core business activities, which primarily sought to originate

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Smart Rate (adjustable), home equity lines of credit (adjustable) and 10-year fixed-rate loans funded by borrowings from the FHLB and intermediate term CDs (including brokered CDs), and which are intended to have a favorable impact on our IRR profile, the impact of several other items and events resulted in the 1.12% deterioration4.68% improvement in the Percentage Change in EVE measure at June 30, 20182019 when compared to the measure at September 30, 2017. The most significant factor2018. Factors contributing to this improvement included changes in market rates, capital actions by the overall deterioration was the changeAssociation, assumption and modeling changes and changes due to business activity. Movement in market interest rates which included an increasea decrease of 105106 basis points for the two-year term, an increasea decrease of 80119 basis points for the five-year term and an increasea decrease of 53106 basis points for the ten-year term, and which resulted in a decreasean improvement of 1.47%7.27% in the Percentage Change in EVE. Combined withPartially offsetting this deteriorationimprovement was the impact of an $85.0 million in cash dividendsdividend that the Association paid to the Company. Because of its intercompany nature, this payment had no impact on the Company's capital position, or the Company's overall IRR profile, but reduced the Association's regulatory

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capital and regulatory capital ratios and negatively impacted the Association's Percentage Change in EVE by approximately 0.76%0.78%. Additionally, numerous modifications and enhancements to our modeling assumptions and methodologies, which are continually challenged and evaluated, on a net basis, negatively impacted the Association's Percentage Change in EVE by 0.70%3.60%. Partially offsetting the unfavorable impact of the three preceding factors, ourOur core business activities, as described at the beginning of this paragraph, are generally intended to have a positive impact on our IRR profile, the actual impact is determined by a number of factors, including the pace of mortgage asset additions to our balance sheet (including consideration of outstanding commitments to originate those assets), in comparison to the pace of the addition of duration extending funding sources. During the current fiscal year-to-date period, which included the sale of $277.4 million of 30 year, fixed-rate, first mortgage loans to a private investor, the net affect of mortgage asset accumulation and funding source extension resulted in 1.81%1.79% of improvement to our Percentage Change in EVE. The IRR simulation results presented above were in line with management's expectations and were within the risk limits established by our Board of Directors.
Our simulation model possesses random patterning capabilities and accommodates extensive regression analytics applicable to the prepayment and decay profiles of our borrower and depositor portfolios. The model facilitates the generation of alternative modeling scenarios and provides us with timely decision making data that is integral to our IRR management processes. Modeling our IRR profile and measuring our IRR exposure are processes that are subject to continuous revision, refinement, modification, enhancement, back testing and validation. We continually evaluate, challenge and update the methodology and assumptions used in our IRR model, including behavioral equations that have been derived based on third-party studies of our customer historical performance patterns. Changes to the methodology and/or assumptions used in the model will result in reported IRR profiles and reported IRR exposures that will be different, and perhaps significantly, from the results reported above.
Earnings at Risk. In addition to EVE calculations, we use our simulation model to analyze the sensitivity of our net interest income to changes in interest rates (the institution’s EaR). Net interest income is the difference between the interest income that we earn on our interest-earning assets, such as loans and securities, and the interest that we pay on our interest-bearing liabilities, such as deposits and borrowings. In our model, we estimate what our net interest income would be for prospective 12 and 24 month periods using customized (based on our portfolio characteristics) assumptions with respect to loan prepayment rates, default rates and deposit decay rates, and the implied forward yield curve as of the market date for assumptions as to projected interest rates. We then calculate what our estimated net interest income would be for the same period under numerous interest rate scenarios. The simulation process is subject to continual enhancement, modification, refinement and adaptation in order that it might most accurately reflect our current circumstances, factors and expectations. As of June 30, 20182019, we estimated that our EaR for the 12 months ending June 30, 2019 2020 would decrease by 3.04%0.88% in the event that market interest rates used in the simulation were adjusted in equal monthly amounts (termed a "ramped" format) during the 12 month measurement period to an aggregate increase of 200 basis points. This assumption differs from the assumption used to report our EaR estimates in reporting periods prior to March 31, 2017, when our EaR disclosures were determined under assumed instantaneous changes in market interest rates. DuringWhile that scenario is no longer used, the March 31, 2017 quarter, based on a review of the predominate practices disclosed by other similarly profiled financial institutions, the Association adopted the "ramped" assumption in preparing the EaR simulation estimates for use in its public disclosures. In addition to conforming to predominate industry practice, the Association also believes that the ramped assumption provides a more probable/plausible scenario for net interest income simulations than instantaneous shocks which provide a theoretical analysis but a much less credible economic scenario. The Company's Directors Risk Committee has ratified the use of the updated limit structure. At June 30, 2018, the IRR simulation results were in line with management's expectations and were within the risk limits established by our Board of Directors. The Association continues to calculate instantaneous scenarios, and as of June 30, 2018,2019, we estimated that our EaR for the 12 months ending June 30, 20192020 would decrease by 6.45%4.53% in the event of an instantaneous 200 basis point increase in market interest rates.
Certain shortcomings are also inherent in the methodologies used in determining interest rate risk through changes in EaR. Modeling changes in EaR require making certain assumptions that may or may not reflect the manner in which actual yields and costs respond to changes in market interest rates. In this regard, the interest rate risk information presented above assumes that a particular change in interest rates is reflected uniformly across the yield curve regardless of the duration or repricing of specific assets and liabilities. Accordingly, although interest rate risk calculations provide an indication of our interest rate risk exposure at a particular point in time, such measurements are not intended to and do not provide a precise forecast of the effect of changes in market interest rates on our net interest income and will differ from actual results. In addition to the preparation of computations as described above, we also formulate simulations based on a variety of non-linear changes in interest rates and a variety of non-constant balance sheet composition scenarios.
Other Considerations. The EVE and EaR analyses are similar in that they both start with the same month end balance sheet amounts, weighted average coupon and maturity. The underlying prepayment, decay and default assumptions are also the

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value at the cohorted transaction level for each of the categories on the balance sheet whereas EaR uses the implied forward curve to compute interest income/expense at the cohorted transaction level for each of the categories on the balance sheet.
EVE is considered as a point in time calculation with a "liquidation" view of the Association where all the cash flows (including interest, principal and prepayments) are modeled and discounted using discount factors derived from the current market yield curves. It provides a long term view and helps to define changes in equity and duration as a result of changes in interest rates. On the other hand, EaR is based on balance sheet projections going one year and two years forward and assumes new business volume and pricing to calculate net interest income under different interest rate environments. EaR is calculated to determine the sensitivity of net interest income under different interest rate scenarios. With each of these models, specific policy limits have been established that are compared with the actual month end results. These limits have been approved by the Association's Board of Directors and are used as benchmarks to evaluate and moderate interest rate risk. In the event that there is a breach of policy limits that extends beyond two consecutive quarter end measurement periods, management is responsible for taking such action, similar to those described under the preceding heading of General, as may be necessary in order to return the Association's interest rate risk profile to a position that is in compliance with the policy. At June 30, 2018,2019, the IRR profile as disclosed above was within our internal limits.
Item 4. Controls and Procedures
Under the supervision of and with the participation of the Company’s management, including our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, we have evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) or 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act) as of the end of the period covered by this report. Disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by an issuer in the reports that it files or submits under the Act is accumulated
and communicated to the issuer's management, including its principal executive and principal financial officers, or persons performing similar functions, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. Based upon that evaluation, our principal executive officer and principal financial officer concluded that, as of the end of the period covered by this report, our disclosure controls and procedures were effective to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms.
No change in our internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act) occurred during the most recent fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
Part II — Other Information
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
The Company and its subsidiaries are subject to various legal actions arising in the normal course of business. In the opinion of management, the resolution of these legal actions is not expected to have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial condition or results of operations.
Item 1A. Risk Factors


Except as described in the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended December 31, 2017, thereThere have been no material changes in the "Risk Factors" previously disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed with the SEC on November 22, 201727, 2018 (File No. 001-33390).


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Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
(a)Not applicable
(b)Not applicable
(c)
The following table summarizes our stock repurchase activity during the quarter ended June 30, 20182019.
   Average Total Number of Maximum Number
 Total Number Price Shares Purchased of Shares that May
 of Shares Paid per as Part of Publicly Yet be Purchased
PeriodPurchased Share Announced Plans (1) Under the Plans
April 1, 2018 through April 30, 201884,000
 $15.02
 84,000
 6,808,890
May 1, 2018 through May 31, 201888,000
 15.25
 88,000
 6,720,890
June 1, 2018 through June 30, 201883,911
 16.17
 83,911
 6,636,979
 255,911
 15.47
 255,911
  
        
   Average Total Number of Maximum Number
 Total Number Price Shares Purchased of Shares that May
 of Shares Paid per as Part of Publicly Yet be Purchased
PeriodPurchased Share Announced Plans (1) Under the Plans
April 1, 2019 through April 30, 201982,000
 $16.40
 82,000
 5,996,479
May 1, 2019 through May 31, 20197,900
 16.58
 7,900
 5,988,579
June 1, 2019 through June 30, 201913,000
 17.79
 13,000
 5,975,579
 102,900
 16.59
 102,900
  
        
(1)On October 27, 2016, the Company announced that the Board of Directors approved the Company’s eighth stock repurchase program, which authorized the repurchase of up to 10,000,000 shares of the Company’s outstanding common stock. Purchases under the program will be on an ongoing basis and subject to the availability of stock, general market conditions, the trading price of the stock, alternative uses of capital, and our financial performance. Repurchased shares will be held as treasury stock and be available for general corporate use. The repurchase program commenced onin January 6, 2017.
On July 11, 2018,16, 2019, at a special meeting of members of Third Federal Savings, MHC, the members (depositors and certain loan customers of the Association) of Third Federal Savings, MHC voted to approve Third Federal Savings, MHC's proposed waiver of dividends, aggregating up to $1.00$1.10 per share, to be declared on the Company’s common stock during the four quarterly periods ending June 30, 2019.2020. The members approved the waiver by casting 63%62% of the eligible votes in favor of the waiver. Of the votes cast, 97% were in favor of the proposal. Third Federal Savings, MHC is the 81% majority shareholder of the Company.


Following the receipt of the members’ approval at the July 11, 201816, 2019 special meeting, Third Federal Savings, MHC filed a notice with, and a request for the non-objection of the FRB-Cleveland for the proposed dividend waivers. Both the non-objection from the FRB-Cleveland and the timing of the non-objection are unknown as of the filing date of this quarterly report.
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities
Not applicable
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures
Not applicable
Item 5. Other Information
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Item 6.
(a) Exhibits
 
   
 

   
 
   
  The following unaudited financial statements from TFS Financial Corporation’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2018,2019, filed on August 7, 2018,2019, formatted in XBRL:Inline XBRL (Extensible Business Reporting Language) includes: (i) Consolidated Statements of Condition, (ii) Consolidated Statements of Income, (iii) Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income, (iv) Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity, (v) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, (vi) Notes to Unaudited Interim Consolidated Financial Statements.
   
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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.
 
   TFS Financial Corporation
    
Dated:August 7, 20182019 /s/    Marc A. Stefanski
   Marc A. Stefanski
   
Chairman of the Board, President
and Chief Executive Officer
    
Dated:August 7, 20182019 /s/    David S. HuffmanPaul J. Huml
   David S. HuffmanPaul J. Huml
   Chief Financial Officer and Secretary




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