United States
Securities and Exchange Commission

Washington, D.C. 20549

Form 10-Q

(Mark One)   

Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2021March 31, 2022

Transition report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

Commission file number: 0-27702

Bank of South Carolina Corporation 

(Exact name of registrant issuer as specified in its charter)

South Carolina 57-1021355
(State or other jurisdiction of (IRS Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification Number)

256 Meeting Street, Charleston, SC 29401

(Address of principal executive offices)

((843)843) 724-1500

(Registrant’s telephone number)

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

Title of each classTrading symbol(s)Name of each exchange
on which registered
Common stockBKSCNASDAQ

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. 

Yes ☒  No ☐ 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files).  

Yes ☒  No ☐ 

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

 

Large accelerated filer ☐ Accelerated filer
Non-accelerated filer Smaller reporting company
(Do not check if a smaller reporting company) Emerging growth company

 

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

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

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

Title of each classTrading symbol(s)Name of each exchange
on which registered
Common stock BKSCNASDAQ

As of OctoberApril 15, 2021,2022, there were 5,536,6615,550,476 Common Shares outstanding. 

 

 

 

Part I. Financial InformationPage
  
Item 1. Financial Statements3
Consolidated Balance Sheets – September 30, 2021March 31, 2022 and December 31, 202020213
Consolidated Statements of Income – Three and Nine months ended September 30,March 31, 2022 and 2021 and 20204
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive IncomeLoss – Three and Nine months ended September 30,March 31, 2022 and 2021 and 202056
Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity – NineThree months ended September 30,March 31, 2022 and 2021 and 202076
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows – NineThree months ended September 30,March 31, 2022 and 2021 and 202079
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements108
  
Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations3021
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements3725
Liquidity3725
Capital Resources3826
  
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk3926
  
Item 4. Controls and Procedures3926
  
Part II. Other Information 
  
Item 1. Legal Proceedings4027
Item 1A. Risk Factors4027
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds4027
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities4027
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosure4027
Item 5. Other Information4027
Item 6. Exhibits4027
  
Signatures4229
Certifications4330

 

 

Part I. Financial Information

Item 1. Financial Statements

BANK OF SOUTH CAROLINA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

  (Unaudited)  (Audited) 
  March 31,  December 31, 
  2022  2021 
ASSETS        
Cash and due from banks $7,946,158  $11,140,559 
Interest-bearing deposits at the Federal Reserve  61,420,171   128,971,429 
Investment securities available for sale  257,906,304   212,347,489 
Mortgage loans to be sold  2,626,999   2,774,388 
Loans  314,905,975   306,632,229 
Less: Allowance for loan losses  (4,304,502)  (4,376,987)
Net loans  310,601,473   302,255,242 
Premises, equipment and leasehold improvements,  net  3,716,805   3,782,936 
Right of use asset  13,889,805   14,041,843 
Accrued interest receivable  1,473,108   1,404,227 
Other assets  5,412,514   2,502,533 
Total assets $664,993,337  $679,220,646 
         
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY        
Liabilities        
Deposits:        
Non-interest bearing demand $258,738,170  $255,783,644 
Interest bearing demand  159,954,068   165,335,038 
Money market accounts  92,136,722   98,113,942 
Time deposits $250,000 and over  7,668,871   7,417,864 
Other time deposits  13,424,001   13,870,356 
Other savings deposits  71,849,648   68,670,732 
Total deposits  603,771,480   609,191,576 
Accrued interest payable and other liabilities  2,373,739   2,069,594 
Lease liability  13,889,805   14,041,843 
Total liabilities  620,035,024   625,303,013 
         
Shareholders’ equity        
Common stock - 0 par 12,000,000 shares authorized; Issued 5,850,450 shares at March 31, 2022 and 5,841,240 shares at December 31, 2021. Shares outstanding 5,550,476 and 5,541,266 at March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively.      
Additional paid in capital  47,914,892   47,745,285 
Retained earnings  11,643,236   11,122,710 
Treasury stock: 299,974 shares at March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021  (2,817,392)  (2,817,392)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of income taxes  (11,782,423)  (2,132,970)
Total shareholders’ equity  44,958,313   53,917,633 
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity $664,993,337  $679,220,646 

  (Unaudited)
September 30,
2021
  (Audited)
December 31,
2020
 
ASSETS        
Cash and due from banks $6,725,799  $5,977,896 
Interest-bearing deposits at the Federal Reserve  157,553,270   42,348,085 
Investment securities available for sale  193,193,279   134,819,818 
Mortgage loans to be sold  5,761,352   12,965,733 
Loans  312,834,795   320,802,673 
Less: Allowance for loan losses  (4,368,457)  (4,185,694)
Net loans  308,466,338   316,616,979 
Premises, equipment and leasehold improvements, net  3,854,763   4,053,533 
Right of use asset  12,355,167   12,730,151 
Accrued interest receivable  1,423,041   1,595,629 
Other assets  2,445,569   1,386,775 
         
Total assets $691,778,578  $532,494,599 
         
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY        
Liabilities        
Deposits:        
Non-interest bearing demand $286,499,136  $169,170,751 
Interest bearing demand  170,175,580   140,602,723 
Money market accounts  88,730,966   84,681,783 
Time deposits over $250,000  7,462,857   4,493,189 
Other time deposits  14,296,961   16,205,942 
Other savings deposits  55,625,779   47,043,243 
Total deposits  622,791,279   462,197,631 
         
Accrued interest payable and other liabilities  2,209,254   2,586,461 
Lease liability  12,355,167   12,730,151 
Total liabilities  637,355,700   477,514,243 
         
Shareholders’ equity        
Common stock - 0 par 12,000,000 shares authorized; Issued 5,836,635 shares at September 30, 2021 and 5,818,935 shares at December 31, 2020. Shares outstanding 5,536,661 and 5,520,469 at September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively.      
Additional paid in capital  47,653,641   47,404,869 
Retained earnings  10,525,556   8,693,519 
Treasury stock: 299,974 and 298,466 shares at September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively.  (2,817,392)  (2,787,898)
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income, net of income taxes  (938,927)  1,669,866 
Total shareholders’ equity  54,422,878   54,980,356 
         
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity $691,778,578  $532,494,599 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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BANK OF SOUTH CAROLINA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (UNAUDITED)

         
  Three Months Ended September 30, 
  2021  2020 
Interest and fee income        
Loans, including fees $3,610,842  $3,760,212 
Taxable securities  468,862   433,280 
Tax-exempt securities  90,176   82,550 
Other  31,189   16,303 
Total interest and fee income  4,201,069   4,292,345 
         
Interest expense        
Deposits  39,319   72,198 
Total interest expense  39,319   72,198 
         
Net interest income  4,161,750   4,220,147 
Provision for loan losses     40,000 
Net interest income after provision for loan losses  4,161,750   4,180,147 
         
Other income        
Service charges and fees  338,854   275,318 
Mortgage banking income  524,016   694,045 
Gain on sales of securities  266,944    
Other non-interest income  8,617   8,689 
Total other income  1,138,431   978,052 
         
Other expense        
Salaries and employee benefits  1,849,254   1,775,498 
Net occupancy expense  587,682   566,949 
Other operating expenses  302,863   275,468 
Professional fees  149,125   158,640 
Data processing fees  158,610   158,443 
Total other expense  3,047,534   2,934,998 
         
Income before income tax expense  2,252,647   2,223,201 
Income tax expense  525,710   519,930 
         
Net income $1,726,937  $1,703,271 
         
Weighted average shares outstanding        
Basic  5,535,906   5,527,696 
Diluted  5,686,250   5,696,247 
         
Basic income per common share $0.31  $0.31 
Diluted income per common share $0.30  $0.30 

         
  Three Months Ended 
  March 31, 
  2022  2021 
Interest and fee income        
Loans, including fees $3,551,875  $4,106,171 
Taxable securities  559,670   453,457 
Tax-exempt securities  109,129   69,606 
Other  34,286   11,881 
Total interest and fee income  4,254,960   4,641,115 
         
Interest expense��       
Deposits  36,797   54,524 
Total interest expense  36,797   54,524 
         
Net interest income  4,218,163   4,586,591 
Provision for loan losses  (75,000)  120,000 
Net interest income after provision for loan losses  4,293,163   4,466,591 
         
Other income        
Service charges and fees  307,593   288,224 
Mortgage banking income  258,896   645,895 
Gain on sales of securities  61,780    
Other non-interest income  6,285   5,795 
Total other income  634,554   939,914 
         
Other expense        
Salaries and employee benefits  1,812,155   1,799,006 
Net occupancy expense  620,942   612,268 
Other operating expenses  294,733   311,465 
Professional fees  139,642   145,542 
Data processing fees  149,090   162,434 
Total other expense  3,016,562   3,030,715 
         
Income before income tax expense  1,911,155   2,375,790 
Income tax expense  447,049   565,715 
         
Net income $1,464,106  $1,810,075 
         
Weighted average shares outstanding        
Basic  5,544,546   5,521,707 
Diluted  5,688,619   5,685,151 
         
Basic income per common share $0.26  $0.33 
Diluted income per common share $0.26  $0.32 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

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BANK OF SOUTH CAROLINA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (UNAUDITED)

         
  Nine Months Ended 
  September 30, 
  2021  2020 
Interest and fee income        
Loans, including fees $11,518,472  $11,152,378 
Taxable securities  1,407,040   1,179,712 
Tax-exempt securities  222,530   289,958 
Other  58,052   174,934 
Total interest and fee income  13,206,094   12,796,982 
         
Interest expense        
Deposits  136,160   242,275 
Total interest expense  136,160   242,275 
         
Net interest income  13,069,934   12,554,707 
Provision for loan losses  120,000   40,000 
Net interest income after provision for loan losses  12,949,934   12,514,707 
         
Other income        
Service charges and fees  931,617   801,245 
Mortgage banking income  1,805,262   1,486,247 
Gain on sales of securities  266,944    
Other non-interest income  21,473   21,813 
Total other income  3,025,296   2,309,305 
         
Other expense        
Salaries and employee benefits  5,502,178   5,360,111 
Net occupancy expense  1,815,587   1,646,790 
Other operating expenses  885,459   718,881 
Professional fees  476,889   449,475 
Data processing fees  482,732   486,485 
Total other expense  9,162,845   8,661,742 
         
Income before income tax expense  6,812,385   6,162,270 
Income tax expense  1,606,689   1,436,845 
         
Net income $5,205,696  $4,725,425 
         
Weighted average shares outstanding        
Basic  5,528,868   5,529,189 
Diluted  5,684,484   5,695,614 
         
Basic income per common share $0.94  $0.85 
Diluted income per common share $0.92  $0.83 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

BANK OF SOUTH CAROLINA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOMELOSS (UNAUDITED)

        
  Three Months Ended
  March 31,
 
 2022 2021
Net income $1,464,106  $1,810,075 
Other comprehensive loss        
Unrealized loss on securities arising during the period  (12,152,716)  (2,967,059)
Reclassification adjustment for securities gains realized in net income  (61,780)     
Other comprehensive loss before tax  (12,214,496)  (2,967,059)
Income tax effect related to items of other comprehensive loss before tax  2,565,043   623,082 
Other comprehensive loss after tax  (9,649,453)  (2,343,977)
Total comprehensive loss $(8,185,347) $(533,902)

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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BANK OF SOUTH CAROLINA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED March 31, 2022 AND 2021 (UNAUDITED) 

         
  Three Months Ended 
  September 30, 
  2021  2020 
Net income $1,726,937  $1,703,271 
Other comprehensive loss        
Unrealized loss on securities arising during the period  (845,754)  (5,467)
Reclassification adjustment for gains included realized in net income  (266,944)   
Other comprehensive loss before tax  (1,112,698)  (5,467)
Income tax effect related to items of other comprehensive loss before tax  233,667   1,149 
Other comprehensive loss after tax  (879,031)  (4,318)
Total comprehensive income $847,906  $1,698,953 

 

         
  Nine Months Ended 
  September 30, 
  2021  2020 
Net income $5,205,696  $4,725,425 
Other comprehensive (loss) income        
Unrealized (loss) gain on securities arising during the period  (3,035,326)  1,984,046 
Reclassification adjustment for gains included realized in net income  (266,944)   
Other comprehensive income before tax  (3,302,270)  1,984,046 
Income tax effect related to items of other comprehensive (loss) income
before tax
  693,477   (416,650)
Other comprehensive income after tax  (2,608,793)  1,567,396 
Total comprehensive income $2,596,903  $6,292,821 

              
  Shares Outstanding Additional Paid in Capital Retained Earnings Treasury Stock Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Total
December 31, 2021  -5,541,266  $47,745,285  $11,122,710  $(2,817,392) $(2,132,970) $53,917,633 
Net income  -—          1,464,106             1,464,106 
Other comprehensive loss  —                    (9,649,453)  (9,649,453)
Stock option exercises, net of surrenders  9,210   141,618                  141,618 
Stock-based compensation expense  —     27,989                  27,989 
Cash dividends ($0.17 per common share)  —          (943,580)            (943,580)
March 31, 2022  -5,550,476  $47,914,892  $11,643,236  $(2,817,392) $(11,782,423) $44,958,313 

 

              
  Shares Outstanding Additional Paid in Capital Retained Earnings Treasury Stock Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Total
December 31, 2020  -5,520,469  $47,404,869  $8,693,519  $(2,787,898) $1,669,866  $54,980,356 
Net income  -—          1,810,075             1,810,075 
Other comprehensive loss  —                    (2,343,977)  (2,343,977)
Stock option exercises, net of surrenders  4,147   39,589        (8,344)       31,245 
Stock-based compensation expense  —     22,997                  22,997 
Cash dividends ($0.27 per common share)  —          (1,491,646)            (1,491,646)
March 31, 2021  -5,524,616  $47,467,455  $9,011,948  $(2,796,242) $(674,111) $53,009,050 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

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BANK OF SOUTH CAROLINA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED September 30, 2021 AND 2020 (UNAUDITED)

  Shares Outstanding  Additional
Paid in
Capital
  Retained
Earnings
  Treasury
Stock
  Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)  Total 
December 31, 2020  5,520,469  $47,404,869  $8,693,519  $(2,787,898) $1,669,866  $54,980,356 
Net income        1,810,075         1,810,075 
Other comprehensive loss              (2,343,977)  (2,343,977)
Stock option exercises, net of surrenders  4,147   39,589      (8,344)     31,245 
Stock-based compensation expense     22,997            22,997 
Cash dividends ($0.27 per common share)        (1,491,646)        (1,491,646)
March 31, 2021  5,524,616  $47,467,455  $9,011,948  $(2,796,242) $(674,111) $53,009,050 
                         
Net income        1,668,684         1,668,684 
Other comprehensive income              614,215   614,215 
Stock option exercises, net of surrenders  9,383   103,495      (21,150)     82,345 
Stock-based compensation expense     29,648            29,648 
Cash dividends ($0.17 per common share)        (940,781)        (940,781)
June 30, 2021  5,533,999  $47,600,598  $9,739,851  $(2,817,392) $(59,896) $54,463,161 
                         
Net income        1,726,937         1,726,937 
Other comprehensive loss              (879,031)  (879,031)
Stock option exercises  2,662   24,438            24,438 
Stock-based compensation expense     28,605            28,605 
Cash dividends ($0.17 per common share)        (941,232)        (941,232)
September 30, 2021  5,536,661  $47,653,641  $10,525,556  $(2,817,392) $(938,927) $54,422,878 

                   
                   
  Shares Outstanding  Additional
Paid in
Capital
  Retained
Earnings
  Treasury
Stock
  Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)  Total 
December 31, 2019  5,530,001  $47,131,034  $5,879,409  $(2,325,225) $482,814  $51,168,032 
Net income        1,521,131         1,521,131 
Other comprehensive income              601,016   601,016 
Stock option exercises, net of surrenders  362   4,489            4,489 
Stock-based compensation expense     16,418            16,418 
Cash dividends ($0.16 per common share)        (884,859)        (884,859)
March 31, 2020  5,530,363  $47,151,941  $6,515,681  $(2,325,225) $1,083,830  $52,426,227 
                         
Net income        1,501,023         1,501,023 
Other comprehensive income              970,698   970,698 
Stock option exercises, net of surrenders  9,619   108,757      (41,697)     67,060 
Stock-based compensation expense     29,305            29,305 
Repurchase of common shares  (9,300)        (148,550)     (148,550)
Cash dividends ($0.16 per common share)        (884,908)        (884,908)
June 30, 2020  5,530,682  $47,290,003  $7,131,796  $(2,515,472) $2,054,528  $53,960,855 
                         
Net income        1,703,271         1,703,271 
Other comprehensive loss              (4,318)  (4,318)
Stock option exercises  4,344   56,496      (22,108)     34,388 
Stock-based compensation expense     24,413            24,413 
Repurchase of common shares  (15,767)        (250,318)     (250,318)
Cash dividends ($0.17 per common share)        (938,274)        (938,274)
September 30, 2020  5,519,259  $47,370,912  $7,896,793  $(2,787,898) $2,050,210  $54,530,017 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

 

BANK OF SOUTH CAROLINA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS 
(UNAUDITED)

 

         
  Nine Months Ended 
  September 30, 
  2021  2020 
Cash flows from operating activities:        
Net income $5,205,696  $4,725,425 
Adjustments to reconcile net income net cash provided by (used in)
operating activities:
        
Depreciation expense  315,492   316,249 
Provision for loan losses  120,000   40,000 
Gain on sale of investment securities  (266,944)   
Stock-based compensation expense  81,250   70,136 
Deferred income taxes and other assets  (365,317)  (449,849)
Net amortization of unearned discounts on investment securities
available for sale
  386,724   228,908 
Origination of mortgage loans held for sale  (134,399,394)  (121,792,079)
Proceeds from sale of mortgage loans held for sale  141,603,775   114,125,958 
Decrease (increase) in accrued interest receivable  172,588   (118,270)
(Decrease) increase in accrued interest payable and other liabilities  (379,960)  1,066,352 
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities  12,473,910   (1,787,170)
         
Cash flows from investing activities:        
Proceeds from calls and maturities of investment securities available for sale  26,967,000   15,158,000 
Proceeds from sale of investment securities available for sale  15,572,500    
Purchase of investment securities available for sale  (104,335,011)  (48,260,421)
Net decrease (increase) in loans  8,030,641   (46,570,025)
Purchase of premises, equipment, and leasehold improvements, net  (116,722)  (153,435)
Net cash used in investing activities  (53,881,592)  (79,825,881)
         
Cash flows from financing activities:        
Net increase in deposit accounts  160,593,648   79,964,014 
Dividends paid  (3,370,906)  (2,654,567)
Stock options exercised, net of surrenders  138,028   105,937 
Share repurchases     (398,868)
Net cash provided by financing activities  157,360,770   77,016,516 
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents  115,953,088   (4,596,535)
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period  48,325,981   49,094,419 
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period $164,279,069  $44,497,884 
         
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow data:        
Cash paid during the period for:        
Interest $156,380  $253,785 
Income taxes $2,345,420  $500,000 
         
Supplemental disclosures for non-cash investing and financing activity:        
Change in unrealized gain on securities available for sale, net of income taxes $2,608,793  $(1,567,396)
Change in dividends payable $2,753  $53,474 
Change in right of use assets and lease liabilities $(374,984) $(358,255)
         

         
  Three Months Ended
  March 31,
  2022 2021
Cash flows from operating activities:        
Net income $1,464,106  $1,810,075 
Adjustments to reconcile net income net cash provided by operating activities:        
Depreciation expense  97,694   106,414 
Gain on sale of investment securities  (61,780)     
Provision for loan losses  (75,000)  120,000 
Stock-based compensation expense  27,989   22,997 
Deferred income taxes and other assets  (344,938)  (813,220)
Net amortization of unearned discounts on investment securities available for sale  214,931   96,917 
Origination of mortgage loans held for sale  (17,582,370)  (48,008,560)
Proceeds from sale of mortgage loans held for sale  17,729,759   47,744,276 
(Increase) decrease in accrued interest receivable  (68,881)  220,448 
Increase in accrued interest payable and other liabilities  302,580   699,515 
Net cash provided by operating activities  1,704,090   1,998,862 
         
Cash flows from investing activities:        
Proceeds from calls and maturities of investment securities available for sale  2,718,000   4,817,000 
Proceeds from sale of investment securities available for sale  15,120,000      
Purchase of investment securities available for sale  (75,764,462)  (15,728,575)
Net increase in loans  (8,271,231)  (1,490,085)
Purchase of premises, equipment, and leasehold improvements, net  (31,563)  (29,223)
Net cash used in investing activities  (66,229,256)  (12,430,883)
         
Cash flows from financing activities:        
Net (decrease) increase in deposit accounts  (5,420,096)  22,448,381 
Dividends paid  (942,015)  (938,480)
Stock options exercised, net of surrenders  141,618   31,245 
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities  (6,220,493)  21,541,146 
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents  (70,745,659)  11,109,125 
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period  140,111,988   48,325,981 
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period $69,366,329  $59,435,106 
         
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow data:        
Cash paid during the period for:        
Interest $37,340  $75,231 
Income taxes, net $    $231,375 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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BANK OF SOUTH CAROLINA CORPORATION 

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

Note 1.Nature of Business and Basis of PresentationNATURE OF BUSINESS AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION

 

Organization:  

The Bank of South Carolina (the “Bank”) was organized on October 22, 1986 and opened for business as a state-chartered financial institution on February 26, 1987, in Charleston, South Carolina. The Bank was reorganized into a wholly-owned subsidiary of Bank of South Carolina Corporation (the “Company”), effective April 17, 1995. At the time of the reorganization, each outstanding share of the Bank was exchanged for two shares of Bank of South Carolina Corporation Stock.

Principles of Consolidation:   

The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiary, the Bank. In consolidation, all significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated.

References to “we”, “us”, “our”, “the Bank”, or “the Company” refer to the parent and its subsidiary that are consolidated for financial purposes.

Basis of Presentation: 

The accompanying unaudited interim consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, or (“GAAP”), for the interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, our interim consolidated financial statements do not include all of the information and footnotes required by GAAP for complete financial statements and should be read in conjunction with our Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on March 5, 2021.4, 2022. In the opinion of management, these interim financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the Company’s consolidated financial position and results of operations for each of the interim periods presented. Results of operations for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results of operations that may be expected for a full year or any future period.

Accounting Estimates and Assumptions:

The consolidated financial statements are prepared in conformity with GAAP, which require management to make estimates and assumptions. These estimates and assumptions affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities as of the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reported periods. Actual results could differ significantly from these estimates and assumptions. Material estimates generally susceptible to significant change are related to the determination of the allowance for loan losses, impaired loans, other real estate owned, deferred tax assets, the fair value of financial instruments and other-than-temporary impairment of investment securities.

ReclassificationIncome Per Common Share: 

Certain amounts in the prior years’ financial statements have been reclassified to conform to the current period’s presentation. Such reclassifications had no effect on shareholders’ equity or net income as previously reported.

Income per share:

Basic income per share is computed by dividing net income by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Dilutive income per share is computed by dividing net income by the weighted-average number of common shares and potential common shares outstanding. Potential common shares consist of dilutive stock options determined using the treasury stock method and the average market price of common stock. Retroactive recognition has been given for the effects of all stock dividends.

Subsequent Events: 

Subsequent events are events or transactions that occur after the balance sheet date but before financial statements are issued. Recognized subsequent events are events or transactions that provide additional evidence about conditions that existed at the date of the balance sheet, including the estimates inherent in the process of preparing financial statements. Non-recognized subsequent events are events that provide evidence about conditions that did not exist at the date of the balance sheet but arose after that date. We have reviewed events occurring through the date the financial statements were available to be issued and no subsequent events occurred requiring accrual or disclosure.

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Recent Accounting Pronouncements: 

The following is a summary of recent authoritative pronouncements that could impact the accounting, reporting and/or disclosure of financial information by the Company.

In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13, Financial instruments – Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments, to change the accounting for credit losses and modify the impairment model for certain debt securities. ASU 2016-13 changes the impairment model for most financial assets to a current expected credit loss (“CECL”) model, replacing the incurred loss model that is currently in use. The new guidance requires an entity to measure all expected credit losses for financial instruments held at the reporting date based on historical experience, current conditions and reasonable supportable forecasts. The CECL model will apply to financial assets measured at amortized cost, such as loans and investments, as well as certain off-balance sheet credit exposures. In May 2019, the FASB issued guidance to provide entities with an option to irrevocably elect the fair value option, applied on an instrument-by-instrument basis for eligible instruments, upon adoption of ASU 2016-13, Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments. In October 2019, the FASB voted to extend the implementation date for smaller reporting companies, non-SEC public companies, and private companies. This amendment will become effective for the Company on January 1, 2023. In connection with its efforts to implement ASU 2016-13, the Company internally developed and tested a model to apply the provisions of this guidance upon adoption. The Company is currently in the process of evaluating the effect that implementationimpact on the consolidated financial statements of the new standard will have on its financial position, resultsadopting ASU 2016-13. The actual impact of operations, and cash flows. Itadopting ASU 2016-13 will be influenced by the quality, composition, and characteristics of our loan and investment portfolios, as well as the expected economic conditions and forecasts at the time of enactment and future reporting periods. 

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In December 2019, the FASB issued ASU 2019-12, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes, which provides guidance to simply accounting for income taxes by removing specific technical exceptions that can produce information investors do not understand. The amendments improve and simplify the application of GAAP for other areas of Topic 740 by clarifying and amending the existing guidance. The amendment became effective January 1, 2021 and did not have a material effect on the financial statements.

In January 2020, the FASB issued guidance to address accounting for the transition into and out of the equity method and measuring certain purchased options and forward contracts to acquire investments. The amendment became effective January 1, 2021 and did not have a material effect on the financial statements.

In February 2020, the FASB issued guidance to add and amend SEC paragraphs in the Accounting Standards Codification to reflect the issuance of SEC Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 119 related to the new credit losses standard and comments by the SEC staff related to the revised effective date of the new leases standard. The amendments were effective upon issuance and did not have a material effect on the financial statements.

In March 2020, the FASB issued guidance that makes narrow-scope improvements to various aspects of the financial instrument guidance, including the current expected credit losses (CECL) guidance issued in 2016. The amendments related to conforming amendments. For public business entities, the amendments are effective upon issuance of this final ASU. For the amendments related to ASU 2016-13, public business entities that meet the definition of an SEC filer, excluding eligible smaller reporting companies (SRCs) as defined by the SEC, should adopt the amendments in ASU 2016-13 during 2020. Early adoption will continue to be permitted. For entities that have not yet adopted the guidance in ASU 2016-13, the effective dates and the transition requirements for these amendments are the same as the effective date and transition requirements in ASU 2016-13. The Company does not expect these amendments to have a material effect on its consolidated financial statements.

In March 2022, the FASB issued ASU 2022-02, Financial Instruments—Credit Losses (Topic 326): Troubled Debt Restructurings and Vintage Disclosures, which eliminates the accounting guidance on troubled debt restructurings (TDRs) for creditors in ASC 310-402 and amends the guidance on “vintage disclosures” to require disclosure of current-period gross write-offs by year of origination. The ASU also updates the requirements related to accounting for credit losses under ASC 326 and adds enhanced disclosures for creditors with respect to loan refinancings and restructurings for borrowers experiencing financial difficulty. The amendments in ASU 2022-02 are effective upon the Company’s adoption of ASU 2016-13.

In March 2020, the FASB issued guidance to provide temporary optional guidance to ease the potential burden in accounting for reference rate reform. The amendments are effective as of March 12, 2020 through December 31, 2022. The Company does not expect these amendments to have a material effect on its consolidated financial statements.

In November 2021, the FASB added a topic to the Accounting Standards Codification, Government Assistance, to require certain annual disclosures about transactions with a government that are accounted for by applying a grant or contribution accounting model by analogy to other accounting guidance. The guidance is effective for financial statements issued for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2021. The amendment became effective January 1, 2022 and did not have a material effect on the consolidated financial statements.

Other accounting standards that have been issued or proposed by the FASB or other standards-setting bodies are not expected to have a material impact on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows. 

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Note 2: Investment Securities

The amortized cost and fair value of investment securities available for sale are summarized as follows:

  September 30, 2021 
  Amortized Cost  Gross Unrealized Gains  Gross Unrealized Losses  Estimated Fair Value 
U.S. Treasury Notes $85,901,080  $133,246  $(542,336 $85,491,990 
Government-Sponsored Enterprises  76,411,230   417,469   (1,360,537  75,468,162 
Municipal Securities  32,069,484   372,581   (208,938  32,233,127 
Total $194,381,794  $923,296  $(2,111,811 $193,193,279 

  December 31, 2020 
  Amortized
Cost
  Gross
Unrealized
Gains
  Gross
Unrealized
Losses
  Estimated
Fair Value
 
U.S. Treasury Notes $20,036,549  $374,001  $  $20,410,550 
Government-Sponsored Enterprises  96,614,182   1,398,884   (160,260)  97,852,806 
Municipal Securities  16,055,332   501,130      16,556,462 
Total $132,706,063  $2,274,015  $(160,260) $134,819,818 

 

                 
  March 31, 2022 
  Amortized
Cost
  Gross Unrealized Gains  Gross Unrealized Losses  Estimated Fair Value 
U.S. Treasury Notes $170,849,901  $  $(7,263,586) $163,586,315 
Government-Sponsored Enterprises  66,242,773   7,546   (5,628,550)  60,621,769 
Municipal Securities  35,728,088   6,525   (2,036,393)  33,698,220 
Total $272,820,762  $14,071  $(14,928,529) $257,906,304 

                 
  December 31, 2021 
  Amortized
Cost
  Gross Unrealized Gains  Gross Unrealized Losses  Estimated Fair Value 
U.S. Treasury Notes $101,269,851  $68,848  $(1,276,399) $100,062,300 
Government-Sponsored Enterprises  76,355,720   275,123   (1,909,834)  74,721,009 
Municipal Securities  37,421,880   335,912   (193,612)  37,564,180 
Total $215,047,451  $679,883  $(3,379,845) $212,347,489 

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The amortized cost and estimated fair value of investment securities available for sale as of September 30, 2021March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2020,2021, by contractual maturity are in the following table.

 

  September 30, 2021  December 31, 2020 
  Amortized
Cost
  Estimated Fair Value  Amortized
Cost
  Estimated Fair Value 
Due in one year or less $17,765,344  $17,859,899  $32,245,646  $32,622,890 
Due in one year to five years  84,922,196   85,072,046   40,022,194   41,258,370 
Due in five years to ten years  84,973,132   83,702,529   50,438,223   50,968,288 
Due in ten years and over  6,721,122   6,558,805   10,000,000   9,970,270 
Total $194,381,794  $193,193,279  $132,706,063  $134,819,818 

  March 31, 2022  December 31, 2021 
  Amortized
Cost
  Estimated Fair Value  Amortized Cost  Estimated Fair Value 
Due in one year or less $3,039,951  $3,014,039  $12,756,176  $12,859,086 
Due in one year to five years  184,453,829   177,328,263   116,602,790   115,896,465 
Due in five years to ten years  76,428,538   69,708,612   76,531,464   74,575,862 
Due in ten years and over  8,898,444   7,855,390   9,157,021   9,016,076 
Total $272,820,762  $257,906,304  $215,047,451  $212,347,489 

Securities pledged to secure deposits at both September 30, 2021March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2020,2021, had a fair value of $33.631.0 million and $42.433.3 million, respectively.

The tables below summarize gross unrealized losses on investment securities and the fair market value of the related securities, aggregated by investment category and length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position, at September 30, 2021March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2020.2021. We believe that all unrealized losses have resulted from temporary changes in the interest rate market and not as a result of credit deterioration. We do not intend to sell and it is not likely that we will be required to sell any of the securities referenced in the table below before recovery of their amortized cost.

 

  September 30, 2021 
  Less Than 12 Months  12 Months or Longer  Total 
  #  Fair
Value
  Gross Unrealized Loss  #  Fair
Value
  Gross Unrealized Loss  #  Fair
Value
  Gross Unrealized Loss 
U.S. Treasury Notes  11  $60,364,645  $(542,336    $  $   11  $60,364,645  $(542,336
Government-Sponsored Enterprises  7   45,228,892   (1,123,217  1   9,762,680   (237,320  8   54,991,572   (1,360,537
Municipal Securities  17   10,576,443   (208,938           17   10,576,443   (208,938
Total  35  $116,169,980  $(1,874,491  1  $9,762,680  $(237,320  36  $125,932,660  $(2,111,811

                                 
 December 31, 2020  March 31, 2022 
 Less Than 12 Months 12 Months or Longer Total  Less Than 12 Months  12 Months or Longer  Total 
 # Fair
Value
 Gross Unrealized Loss # Fair
Value
 Gross Unrealized Loss # Fair
Value
 Gross Unrealized Loss  #  Fair Value  Gross Unrealized Loss  #  Fair Value  Gross Unrealized Loss  #  Fair Value  Gross Unrealized Loss 
U.S. Treasury Notes  $ $  $ $  $ $  22  $158,707,410  $(6,848,104) 1  $4,878,905  $(415,482) 23  $163,586,315  $(7,263,586)
Government-Sponsored Enterprises 4 29,839,740 (160,260)    4 29,839,740 (160,260) 2   9,324,550   (675,450) 7   46,293,814   (4,953,100) 9   55,618,364   (5,628,550)
Municipal Securities                    70   31,221,099   (1,943,722) 1   977,570   (92,671) 71   32,198,669   (2,036,393)
                   
Total  4 $29,839,740 $(160,260)   $ $  4 $29,839,740 $(160,260) 94  $199,253,059  $(9,467,276) 9  $52,150,289  $(5,461,253) 103  $251,403,348  $(14,928,529)

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  December 31, 2021 
  Less Than 12 Months  12 Months or Longer  Total 
  #  Fair Value  Gross Unrealized Loss  #  Fair Value  Gross Unrealized Loss  #  Fair Value  Gross Unrealized Loss 
U.S. Treasury Notes 15  $94,994,915  $(1,276,399)   $  $ 15  $94,994,915  $(1,276,399)
Government-Sponsored Enterprises 3   19,480,595   (519,405) 6   39,909,134   (1,390,429) 9   59,389,729   (1,909,834)
Municipa/l Securities 19   11,384,462   (193,612)        19   11,384,462   (193,612)
Total 37  $125,859,972  $(1,989,416) 6  $39,909,134  $(1,390,429) 43  $165,769,106  $(3,379,845)

The tables below show the proceeds from sales of securities available for sale and gross realized gains and losses.

         
  Three Months Ended 
  March 31, 
  2022  2021 
Gross proceeds $15,120,000  $ 
Gross realized gains  61,780    
Gross realized losses      

  

         
  Three Months Ended 
  September 30, 
  2021  2020 
Gross proceeds $15,572,500  $ 
Gross realized gains  266,944    
Gross realized losses      

         
  Nine Months Ended 
  September 30, 
  2021  2020 
Gross proceeds $15,572,500  $ 
Gross realized gains  266,944    
Gross realized losses      


There was a tax provision of $56,05812,974 related to gains for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021.March 31, 2022. There were no realized gains for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020.March 31, 2021.

Note 3: Loans and Allowance for Loan Losses

Major classifications of loans (net of deferred loan fees of $713,203342,835 and $488,481 at September 30, 2021March 31,2022 and $676,155 at December 31, 2020,2021, respectively) are shown in the table below.

 

  September 30,
2021
  December 31,
2020
 
Commercial $45,923,118  $51,041,397 
Commercial real estate:        
Construction  10,802,322   14,813,726 
Other  160,119,820   146,187,886 
Consumer:        
Real estate  77,530,313   71,836,041 
Other  4,576,146   4,480,491 
Paycheck Protection Program  13,883,076   32,443,132 
   312,834,795   320,802,673 
Allowance for loan losses  (4,368,457  (4,185,694)
Loans, net $308,466,338  $316,616,979 

  March 31, 2022  December 31, 2021 
Commercial $47,360,745  $45,804,434 
Commercial Real Estate:        
Construction  14,750,474   12,054,095 
Other  167,967,452   165,719,078 
Consumer:        
Real estate  76,712,257   71,307,488 
Other  3,677,522   3,768,531 
Paycheck Protection Program  4,437,525   7,978,603 
   314,905,975   306,632,229 
Allowance for loan losses  (4,304,502)  (4,376,987)
Loans, net $310,601,473  $302,255,242 

 

We had $88.396.3 million and $7694.7.0 million of loans pledged as collateral to secure funding with the Federal Reserve Bank (“FRB”) Discount Window at September 30, 2021March 31, 2022 and at December 31, 2020,2021, respectively.

On March 27, 2020, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”) was signed into law, which established the Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) and allocated $349.0 billion of loans to be issued by financial institutions. Under the program, the Small Business Administration (“SBA”) will forgive loans, in whole or in part, made by approved lenders to eligible borrowers for payroll and other permitted purposes in accordance with the requirements of the program. These loans carry a fixed rate of 1.00% and a term of two years, if not forgiven, in whole or in part. The loans are 100% guaranteed by the SBA and as long as the borrower submits its loan forgiveness application within ten months of completion of the covered period, the borrower is not required to make any payments until the forgiveness amount is remitted to the lender by the SBA. The Bank received a processing fee ranging from 1% to 5% based on the size of the loan from the SBA. The fees are deferred and amortized over the life of the loans in accordance with ASC 310-20. The Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act (“PPP/ HCEA Act”) was signed into law on April 24, 2020. The PPP/HCEA Act authorized additional funding under the CARES Act of $310.0 billion for PPP loans to be issued by financial institutions through the SBA.

On December 27,In 2020 and 2021, the Economic AidBank provided $55.3 million in funding to Hard-Hit Small Businesses, Nonprofits, and Venues Act (“Economic Aid Act”) was enacted, which reauthorized lending under480 customers through the PPP program through March 31, 2021, with an additionaland received a total of $325.0 billion. On March 31, 2021, the PPP Extension Act of 2021 was signed into law, which formally changed the PPP application deadline from March 31, 2021 to May 31, 2021. Under the Economic Aid Act, the SBA will forgive loans, in whole or in part, made by approved lenders to eligible borrowers for payroll and other permitted purposes in accordance with the requirements of the program. These loans carry a fixed rate of 1.00% and a term of five years, if not forgiven, in whole or in part. The loans are 100% guaranteed by the SBA and as long as the borrower submits its loan forgiveness application within ten months of completion of the covered period, the borrower is not required to make any payments until the forgiveness amount is remitted to the lender by the SBA. The Bank will receive a processing fee based on the size of the loan from the SBA, based on a tiered structure. For loans up to $50,0002.4 million in principal, the lender processing fee will be the lesser of 50% of the principal amount or $2,500. For loans between $50,000 and $350,000 in principal, the lenderfees. The processing fee will be 5% of the principal amount. For loans $350,000 and above, the lender processing fee will be 3% of the principal amount. For loans of at least $2.0 million, the lender processing fee will be 1% of the principal amount. The fees arewere deferred and are being amortized over the life of the loans in accordance with ASC 310-20.

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The Bank provided $37.8 million to 266 customers in the first round of PPP and $17.5 million to 214 customers in the second round of PPP. Because these loans are 100% guaranteed by the SBA and did not undergo the Bank’s typical underwriting process, they are not graded and do not have an associated reserve. The Bank received $2.4 million in processing fees related to the PPP program. During the three months ended September 30,March 31, 2022 and 2021, and 2020, the Bank recognized $0.10.2 million million and $0.20.6 million million,, respectively, in processing fees for the PPP program. During the nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020, the Bank recognized $1.0 million and $0.3 million, respectively, in processing fees for the PPP program.

Our portfolio grading analysis estimates the capability of the borrower to repay the contractual obligations of the loan agreements as scheduled. Our internal credit risk grading system is based on experience with similarly graded loans, industry best practices, and regulatory guidance. Our portfolio is graded in its entirety, with the exception of the PPP loans. Because the PPP loans are 100% guaranteed by the SBA and did not undergo the Bank’s typical underwriting process, they are not graded and do not have an associated reserve.

Our internally assigned grades pursuant to the Board-approved lending policy are as follows:

Excellent (1) The borrowing entity has more than adequate cash flow, unquestionable strength, strong earnings and capital and, where applicable, no overdrafts.
Good (2) The borrowing entity has dependable cash flow, better than average financial condition, good capital and usually no overdrafts.
Satisfactory (3) The borrowing entity has adequate cash flow, satisfactory financial condition, and explainable overdrafts (if any).
Watch (4) The borrowing entity has generally adequate, yet inconsistent cash flow, cyclical earnings, weak capital, loan to/from stockholders, and infrequent overdrafts. The borrower has consistent yet sometimes unpredictable sales and growth.
OAEM (5) The borrowing entity has marginal cash flow, occasional past dues, and frequent and unexpected working capital needs.

 


Substandard (6) The borrowing entity has a cash flow barely sufficient to service debt, deteriorated financial condition, and bankruptcy is possible. The borrowing entity has declining sales, rising costs, and may need to look for secondary source of repayment.
Doubtful (7) The borrowing entity has negative cash flow. Survival of the business is at risk, full repayment is unlikely, and there are frequent and unexplained overdrafts. The borrowing entity shows declining trends and no operating profits.
Loss (8) The borrowing entity has negative cash flow with no alternatives. Survival of the business is unlikely.

 

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The following tables illustrate credit quality by class and internally assigned grades at September 30, 2021March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2020.2021. “Pass” includes loans internally graded as excellent, good and satisfactory.

September 30, 2021 
   Commercial  Commercial
Real Estate Construction
  Commercial
Real Estate
Other
  Consumer
Real Estate
  Consumer
Other
  Paycheck Protection Program  Total 
Pass  $43,458,379  $10,357,540  $152,866,524  $76,186,041  $4,299,854  $13,883,076  $301,051,414 
Watch   636,171   444,782   4,219,954   471,737   194,963      5,967,607 
OAEM   344,195      1,077,755   622,777   40,618      2,085,345 
Substandard   1,484,373      1,955,587   249,758   40,711      3,730,429 
Doubtful                      
Loss                      
Total  $45,923,118  $10,802,322  $160,119,820  $77,530,313  $4,576,146  $13,883,076  $312,834,795 

March 31, 2022 
   Commercial  Commercial
Real Estate Construction
  Commercial
Real Estate
Other
  Consumer
Real Estate
  Consumer
Other
  Paycheck Protection Program  Total 
Pass  $45,293,533  $13,775,793  $163,137,366  $72,531,141  $3,426,221  $4,437,525  $302,601,579 
Watch   686,987   974,681   2,768,774   3,656,913   191,740      8,279,095 
OAEM   30,859      840,236   274,445   19,961      1,165,501 
Substandard   1,349,366      1,221,076   249,758   39,600      2,859,800 
Doubtful                      
Loss                      
Total  $47,360,745  $14,750,474  $167,967,452  $76,712,257  $3,677,522  $4,437,525  $314,905,975 

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December 31, 2020 
  Commercial  Commercial
Real Estate
Construction
  Commercial
Real Estate
Other
  Consumer
Real Estate
  Consumer
Other
  Paycheck
Protection
Program
  Total 
Pass $44,903,134  $14,349,065  $125,111,378  $70,454,909  $4,171,858  $32,443,132  $291,433,476 
Watch  3,415,408   464,661   15,200,992   467,163   219,954      19,768,178 
OAEM  1,039,647      1,784,296   623,226   46,783      3,493,952 
Substandard  1,683,208      4,091,220   290,743   41,896      6,107,067 
Doubtful                     
Loss                     
Total $51,041,397  $14,813,726  $146,187,886  $71,836,041  $4,480,491  $32,443,132  $320,802,673 

December 31, 2021 
   Commercial  Commercial
Real Estate Construction
  Commercial
Real Estate
Other
  Consumer
Real Estate
  Consumer
Other
  Paycheck Protection Program  Total 
Pass  $43,853,889  $11,616,118  $159,825,281  $69,920,347  $3,565,716  $7,978,603  $296,759,954 
Watch   450,319   437,977   3,082,408   862,938   133,418      4,967,060 
OAEM   36,749      1,158,268   274,445   29,244      1,498,706 
Substandard   1,463,477      1,653,121   249,758   40,153      3,406,509 
Doubtful                      
Loss                      
Total  $45,804,434  $12,054,095  $165,719,078  $71,307,488  $3,768,531  $7,978,603  $306,632,229 

The following tables include an aging analysis of the recorded investment in loans segregated by class.

 

September 30, 2021
  30-59 Days Past Due  60-89 Days Past Due  Greater than 90 Days  Total Past Due  Current  Total Loans Receivable  Recorded Investment ≥
90 Days and Accruing
 
Commercial $151,406  $  $  $151,406  $45,771,712  $45,923,118  $ 
Commercial Real Estate Construction              10,802,322   10,802,322    
Commercial Real Estate Other     59,424   926,808   986,232   159,133,588   160,119,820    
Consumer Real Estate              77,530,313   77,530,313    
Consumer Other  1,508         1,508   4,574,638   4,576,146    
Paycheck Protection Program              13,883,076   13,883,076    
Total $152,914  $59,424  $926,808  $1,139,146  $311,695,649  $312,834,795  $ 

March 31, 2022 
  30-59 Days Past Due  60-89 Days Past Due  Greater than 90 Days  Total Past Due  Current  Total Loans Receivable  Recorded Investment ≥
90 Days and Accruing
 
Commercial $225,000  $1,915  $  $226,915  $47,133,830  $47,360,745  $ 
Commercial Real Estate Construction              14,750,474   14,750,474    
Commercial Real Estate Other  677,131   750,000   621,358   2,048,489   165,918,963   167,967,452    
Consumer Real Estate  203,042         203,042   76,509,215   76,712,257    
Consumer Other  626         626   3,676,896   3,677,522    
Paycheck Protection Program              4,437,525   4,437,525    
Total $1,105,799  $751,915  $621,358  $2,479,072  $312,426,903  $314,905,975  $ 

 

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   December 31, 2020
  30-59 Days Past Due  60-89 Days Past Due  Greater than 90 Days  Total Past Due  Current  Total Loans Receivable  Recorded Investment ≥
90 Days and Accruing
 
Commercial $144,999  $27,855  $  $172,854  $50,868,543  $51,041,397  $ 
Commercial Real Estate Construction              14,813,726   14,813,726    
Commercial Real Estate Other  61,597      923,828   985,425   145,202,461   146,187,886    
Consumer Real Estate        40,893   40,893   71,795,148   71,836,041    
Consumer Other              4,480,491   4,480,491    
Paycheck Protection Program              32,443,132   32,443,132     
Total $206,596  $27,855  $964,721  $1,199,172  $319,603,501  $320,802,673  $ 

December 31, 2021 
  30-59 Days Past Due  60-89 Days Past Due  Greater than 90 Days  Total Past Due  Current  Total Loans Receivable  Recorded Investment ≥
90 Days and Accruing
 
Commercial $88,659  $  $  $88,659  $45,715,775  $45,804,434  $ 
Commercial Real Estate Construction              12,054,095   12,054,095    
Commercial Real Estate Other  59,269   288,464   337,490   685,223   165,033,855   165,719,078    
Consumer Real Estate              71,307,488   71,307,488    
Consumer Other  23,971         23,971   3,744,560   3,768,531    
Paycheck Protection Program              7,978,603   7,978,603    
Total $171,899  $288,464  $337,490  $797,853  $305,834,376  $306,632,229  $ 

There were no loans over 90 days past due and still accruing as of September 30, 2021March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2020.2021.

 

The following table summarizes the balances of non-accrual loans:

  Loans Receivable on
Non-Accrual 
 
  September 30,
2021
  December 31,
2020
 
Commercial $178,975  $178,975 
Commercial Real Estate Construction      
Commercial Real Estate Other  926,808   923,828 
Consumer Real Estate     40,893 
Consumer Other  10,337   12,234 
Paycheck Protection Program      
Total $1,116,120  $1,155,930 

  March 31,
2022
  December 31, 2021 
Commercial $  $178,975 
Commercial Real Estate Construction      
Commercial Real Estate Other  621,358   625,953 
Consumer Real Estate      
Consumer Other  9,022   9,686 
Paycheck Protection Program      
Total $630,380  $814,614 

 

The following tables set forth the changes in the allowance for loan losses and an allocation of the allowance for loan losses by loan categoryclass for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021March 31, 2022 and 2020.2021. The allowance for loan losses consists of specific and general components. The specific component relates to loans that are individually classified as impaired. The general component covers non-impaired loans and is based on historical loss experience adjusted for current economic factors. 

                             
Three Months Ended March 31, 2022 
  Commercial  Commercial Real Estate Construction  Commercial Real Estate Other  Consumer Real Estate  Consumer Other  Paycheck Protection Program  Total 
Allowance for Loan Losses:                            
Beginning balance $795,689  $175,493  $2,376,306  $924,784  $104,715  $  $4,376,987 
Charge-offs           (2,035)     (10)  (2,045)
Recoveries              4,200   360   4,560 
Provisions  (7,596)  28,075   (82,296)  (2,777)  (10,056)  (350)  (75,000)
Ending balance $788,093  $203,568  $2,294,010  $919,972  $98,859  $  $4,304,502 

 

                            
Three Months Ended September 30, 2021
   Commercial   Commercial Real Estate Construction   Commercial Real Estate Other   Consumer Real Estate   Consumer Other   Paycheck Protection Program   Total  
Allowance for
Loan Losses:
                             
Beginning balance $801,548  $154,276  $2,206,215  $1,025,506  $118,758  $  $4,306,303  
Charge-offs                 (903)  (903) 
Recoveries  10,746         47,711   4,600      63,057  
Provisions  (9,338)  1,248   72,060   (65,539)  666   903     
Ending balance $802,956  $155,524  $2,278,275  $1,007,678  $124,024  $  $4,368,457  

                             
Three Months Ended March 31, 2021 
  Commercial  Commercial Real Estate Construction  Commercial Real Estate Other  Consumer Real Estate  Consumer Other  Paycheck Protection Program  Total 
Allowance for Loan Losses:                            
Beginning balance $1,029,310  $199,266  $1,909,121  $925,077  $122,920  $  $4,185,694 
Charge-offs              (8,152)  (6,479)  (14,631)
Recoveries              4,812   290   5,102 
Provisions  (126,428)  (54,721)  168,648   127,083   (771)  6,189   120,000 
Ending balance $902,882  $144,545  $2,077,769  $1,052,160  $118,809  $  $4,296,165 

  

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Nine Months Ended September 30, 2021
  Commercial  Commercial Real Estate Construction  Commercial Real Estate Other  Consumer Real Estate  Consumer Other  Paycheck Protection Program  Total  
Allowance for
Loan Losses:
                             
Beginning balance $1,029,310  $199,266  $1,909,121  $925,077  $122,920  $  $4,185,694  
Charge-offs              (11,439)  (8,879)  (20,318) 
Recoveries  21,329         47,711   14,041      83,081  
Provisions  (247,683)  (43,742)  369,154   34,890   (1,498)  8,879   120,000  
Ending balance $802,956  $155,524  $2,278,275  $1,007,678  $124,024  $  $4,368,457  

                            
Three Months Ended September 30, 2020
  Commercial  Commercial Real Estate Construction  Commercial Real Estate Other  Consumer Real Estate  Consumer Other  Paycheck Protection Program  Total  
Allowance for
Loan Losses:
                             
Beginning balance $1,018,550  $150,807  $1,477,019  $883,300  $580,954  $  $4,110,630  
Charge-offs                      
Recoveries              3,184      3,184  
Provisions  197,766   28,766   312,806   (35,302)  (464,036)     40,000  
Ending balance $1,216,316  $179,573  $1,789,825  $847,998  $120,102  $  $4,153,814  

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Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020
  Commercial  Commercial Real Estate Construction  Commercial Real Estate Other  Consumer Real Estate  Consumer Other  Paycheck Protection Program  Total  
Allowance for
Loan Losses:
                             
Beginning balance $1,429,917  $109,235  $1,270,445  $496,221  $697,940  $  $4,003,758  
Charge-offs              (116,002)     (116,002) 
Recoveries  87,011      99,801      39,246      226,058  
Provisions  (300,612)  70,338   419,579   351,777   (501,082)     40,000  
Ending balance $1,216,316  $179,573  $1,789,825  $847,998  $120,102  $  $4,153,814  

The following tables present, by portfolio segment and reserving methodology, the allocation of the allowance for loan losses and the gross investment in loans, for the periods indicated.

                             
  March 31, 2022
  Commercial Commercial Real Estate Construction Commercial Real Estate Other Consumer Real Estate Consumer Other Paycheck Protection Program Total
Allowance for Loan Losses                            
Individually evaluated for impairment $183,418  $    $    $    $39,600  $    $223,018 
Collectively evaluated for impairment  604,675   203,568   2,294,010   919,972   59,259        4,081,484 
Total Allowance for Loan Losses $788,093  $203,568  $2,294,010  $919,972  $98,859  $    $4,304,502 
Loans Receivable                            
Individually evaluated for impairment $1,349,365  $    $1,221,076  $249,758  $39,600  $    $2,859,799 
Collectively evaluated for impairment  46,011,380   14,750,474   166,746,376   76,462,499   3,637,922   4,437,525   312,046,176 
Total Loans Receivable $47,360,745  $14,750,474  $167,967,452  $76,712,257  $3,677,522  $4,437,525  $314,905,975 

  

                            
  September 30, 2021
  Commercial  Commercial Real Estate Construction  Commercial Real Estate Other  Consumer Real Estate  Consumer Other  Paycheck Protection Program  Total 
Allowance for Loan Losses                            
Individually evaluated for impairment $178,975  $  $  $  $40,711  $  $219,686 
Collectively evaluated for impairment  623,981   155,524   2,278,275   1,007,678   83,313      4,148,771 
Total Allowance for Loan Losses $802,956  $155,524  $2,278,275  $1,007,678  $124,024  $  $4,368,457 
Loans Receivable                            
Individually evaluated for impairment $1,484,372  $  $1,955,587  $249,758  $40,711  $  $3,730,428 
Collectively evaluated for impairment  44,438,746   10,802,322   158,164,233   77,280,555   4,535,435   13,883,076   309,104,367 
Total Loans Receivable $45,923,118  $10,802,322  $160,119,820  $77,530,313  $4,576,146  $13,883,076  $312,834,795 

                             
December 31, 2020
  Commercial  Commercial Real Estate Construction  Commercial Real Estate Other  Consumer Real Estate  Consumer Other  Paycheck Protection Program  Total 
Allowance for Loan Losses                            
Individually evaluated for impairment $357,657  $  $36,747  $9,111  $41,896  $  $445,411 
Collectively evaluated for impairment  671,653   199,266   1,872,374   915,966   81,024      3,740,283 
Total Allowance for Loan Losses $1,029,310  $199,266  $1,909,121  $925,077  $122,920  $  $4,185,694 
Loans Receivable                            
Individually evaluated for impairment $2,298,120  $  $5,174,841  $290,743  $41,896  $  $7,805,600 
Collectively evaluated for impairment  48,743,277   14,813,726   141,013,045   71,545,298   4,438,595   32,443,132   312,997,073 
Total Loans Receivable $51,041,397  $14,813,726  $146,187,886  $71,836,041  $4,480,491  $32,443,132  $320,802,673 

                             
  December 31, 2021
  Commercial Commercial Real Estate Construction Commercial Real Estate Other Consumer Real Estate Consumer Other Paycheck Protection Program Total
Allowance for Loan Losses                            
Individually evaluated for impairment $179,988  $    $    $    $40,153  $    $220,141 
Collectively evaluated for impairment  615,701   175,493   2,376,306   924,784   64,562        4,156,846 
Total Allowance for Loan Losses $795,689  $175,493  $2,376,306  $924,784  $104,715  $    $4,376,987 
Loans Receivable                            
Individually evaluated for impairment $1,463,477  $    $1,653,121  $249,758  $40,153  $    $3,406,509 
Collectively evaluated for impairment  44,340,957   12,054,095   164,065,957   71,057,730   3,728,378   7,978,603   303,225,720 
Total Loans Receivable $45,804,434  $12,054,095  $165,719,078  $71,307,488  $3,768,531  $7,978,603  $306,632,229 

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As of September 30, 2021March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2020,2021, loans individually evaluated and considered impaired are presented in the following table.

  Impaired Loans as of
  March 31, 2022 December 31, 2021
   Unpaid Principal Balance   Recorded Investment   Related Allowance   Unpaid Principal Balance   Recorded Investment   Related Allowance 
With no related allowance recorded:                        
Commercial $175,805  $175,805  $—    $1,096,407  $1,096,407  $—   
Commercial Real Estate Construction  —     —     —     —     —     —   
Commercial Real Estate Other  1,221,076   1,221,076   —     1,653,121   1,653,121   —   
Consumer Real Estate  249,758   249,758   —     249,758   249,758   —   
Consumer Other  —     —     —     —     —     —   
Paycheck Protection Program  —     —     —     —     —     —   
Total  1,646,639   1,646,639   —     2,999,286   2,999,286   —   
                         
With an allowance recorded:                        
Commercial  1,173,560   1,173,560   183,418   367,070   367,070   179,988 
Commercial Real Estate Construction  —     —     —     —     —     —   
Commercial Real Estate Other  —     —     —     —     —     —   
Consumer Real Estate  —     —     —     —     —     —   
Consumer Other  39,600   39,600   39,600   40,153   40,153   40,153 
Paycheck Protection Program  —     —     —     —     —     —   
Total  1,213,160   1,213,160   223,018   407,223   407,223   220,141 
                         
                         
Commercial  1,349,365   1,349,365   183,418   1,463,477   1,463,477   179,988 
Commercial Real Estate Construction  —     —     —     —     —     —   
Commercial Real Estate Other  1,221,076   1,221,076   —     1,653,121   1,653,121   —   
Consumer Real Estate  249,758   249,758   —     249,758   249,758   —   
Consumer Other  39,600   39,600   39,600   40,153   40,153   40,153 
Paycheck Protection Program  —     —     —     —     —     —   
Total $2,859,799  $2,859,799  $223,018  $3,406,509  $3,406,509  $220,141 

 

  Impaired Loans 
  September 30, 2021  December 31, 2020 
  Unpaid Principal Balance  Recorded Investment  Related Allowance  Unpaid Principal Balance  Recorded Investment  Related Allowance 
With no related allowance recorded:                        
Commercial $1,305,397  $1,305,397  $  $1,721,818  $1,721,818  $ 
Commercial Real Estate Construction                  
Commercial Real Estate Other  1,955,587   1,955,587      4,831,757   4,831,757    
Consumer Real Estate  249,758   249,758      249,850   249,850    
Consumer Other                  
Paycheck Protection Program                  
Total  3,510,742   3,510,742      6,803,425   6,803,425    
                         
With an allowance recorded:                        
Commercial  178,975   178,975   178,975   576,302   576,302   357,657 
Commercial Real Estate Construction                  
Commercial Real Estate Other           343,084   343,084   36,747 
Consumer Real Estate           40,893   40,893   9,111 
Consumer Other  40,711   40,711   40,711   41,896   41,896   41,896 
Paycheck Protection Program                  
Total  219,686   219,686   219,686   1,002,175   1,002,175   445,411 
 Total                        
Commercial  1,484,372   1,484,372   178,975   2,298,120   2,298,120   357,657 
Commercial Real Estate Construction                  
Commercial Real Estate Other  1,955,587   1,955,587      5,174,841   5,174,841   36,747 
Consumer Real Estate  249,758   249,758      290,743   290,743   9,111 
Consumer Other  40,711   40,711   40,711   41,896   41,896   41,896 
Paycheck Protection Program                  
Total $3,730,428  $3,730,428  $219,686  $7,805,600  $7,805,600  $445,411 

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The following table presents average impaired loans and interest income recognized on those impaired loans, by class segment, for the periods indicated.

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  Three Months Ended September 30, 
  2021  2020 
  Average Recorded Investment  Interest Income Recognized  Average Recorded Investment  Interest Income Recognized 
With no related allowance recorded:                
Commercial $1,327,590  $20,140  $1,420,335  $19,891 
Commercial Real Estate Construction            
Commercial Real Estate Other  1,954,514   14,402   5,024,801   56,189 
Consumer Real Estate  249,758   2,675   249,850   2,676 
Consumer Other            
Paycheck Protection Program            
   3,531,862   37,217   6,694,986   78,756 
                 
With an allowance recorded:                
Commercial  178,975   4,564   1,299,038   26,910 
Commercial Real Estate Construction            
Commercial Real Estate Other        335,664    
Consumer Real Estate        36,449   2,197 
Consumer Other  40,921   670   41,896   686 
Paycheck Protection Program            
   219,896   5,234   1,713,047   29,793 
Total                
Commercial  1,506,565   24,704   2,719,373   46,801 
Commercial Real Estate Construction            
Commercial Real Estate Other  1,954,514   14,402   5,360,465   56,189 
Consumer Real Estate  249,758   2,675   286,299   4,873 
Consumer Other  40,921   670   41,896   686 
Paycheck Protection Program            
  $3,751,758  $42,451  $8,408,033  $108,549 

                 
  Nine Months Ended September 30, 
  2021  2020 
  Average Recorded Investment  Interest Income Recognized  Average Recorded Investment  Interest Income Recognized 
With no related allowance recorded:                
Commercial $1,357,025  $64,253  $1,442,248  $55,882 
Commercial Real Estate - Construction            
Commercial Real Estate - Other  1,948,369   45,482   5,043,047   175,862 
Consumer Real Estate  249,783   8,842   249,801   9,148 
Consumer Other            
Paycheck Protection Program            
   3,555,177   118,577   6,735,096   240,892 
                 
With an allowance recorded:                
Commercial  178,975   8,173   1,401,247   63,338 
Commercial Real Estate - Construction            
Commercial Real Estate - Other        335,578    
Consumer Real Estate        35,460    
Consumer Other  41,384   2,047   42,154   1,931 
Paycheck Protection Program            
   220,359   10,220   1,814,439   65,269 
Total                
Commercial  1,536,000   72,426   2,843,495   119,220 
Commercial Real Estate - Construction            
Commercial Real Estate - Other  1,948,369   45,482   5,378,625   175,862 
Consumer Real Estate  249,783   8,842   285,261   9,148 
Consumer Other  41,384   2,047   42,154   1,931 
Paycheck Protection Program            
  $3,775,536  $128,797  $8,549,535  $306,161 

 

                 
  Three Months Ended March 31,
  2022 2021
  Average Recorded Investment Interest Income Recognized Average Recorded Investment Interest Income Recognized
With no related allowance recorded:                
Commercial $181,347  $2,720  $1,563,106  $25,815 
Commercial Real Estate Construction  —     —     —     —   
Commercial Real Estate Other  1,226,665   7,706   5,482,702   49,760 
Consumer Real Estate  249,758   2,617   249,833   3,491 
Consumer Other  —     —     —     —   
Paycheck Protection Program  —     —     —     —   
   1,657,770   13,043   7,295,641   79,066 
                 
With an allowance recorded:                
Commercial  1,186,718   19,382   472,422   7,519 
Commercial Real Estate Construction  —     —     —     —   
Commercial Real Estate Other  —     —     —     —   
Consumer Real Estate  —     —     —     —   
Consumer Other  39,822   638   41,848   672 
Paycheck Protection Program  —     —     —     —   
   1,226,540   20,020   514,270   8,191 
Total                
Commercial  1,368,065   22,102   2,035,528   33,334 
Commercial Real Estate Construction  —     —     —     —   
Commercial Real Estate Other  1,226,665   7,706   5,482,702   49,760 
Consumer Real Estate  249,758   2,617   249,833   3,491 
Consumer Other  39,822   638   41,848   672 
Paycheck Protection Program  —     —     —     —   
  $2,884,310  $33,063  $7,809,911  $87,257 

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In general, the modification or restructuring of a loandebt is considered a troubled debt restructuring (“TDR”) if the Company,we, for economic or legal reasons related to a borrower’s financial difficulties, grantsgrant a concession to the borrower that we would not otherwise consider. As of September 30,both March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, there were 65 TDRs with a balance of $1.41 million compared to 14 TDRs with a balance of $5.8 million as of December 31, 2020..0 million. There were 0 TDRs added during the three and nine months ended September 30,March 31, 2022 and 2021. There were 0 TDRs added during the three months ended September 30, 2020 and 1 TDR, in the amount of $0.6 million was added during the nine months ended September 30, 2020. These TDRs were granted extended payment terms with no principal reduction. The structure of 2 of the loans changed to interest only. All TDRs were performing as agreed as of September 30, 2021. NaNMarch 31, 2022. No TDRs defaulted during the three and nine months ended September 30,March 31, 2022 and 2021, and 2020, which were modified within the previous twelve months.

 

Regulatory agencies, as set forth in the Interagency Statement on Loan Modifications and Reporting for Financial Institutions Working with Customers Affected by the Coronavirus (initially issued on March 22, 2020 and revised on April 7, 2020), have encouraged financial institutions to work prudently with borrowers who are or may be unable to meet their contractual payment obligations because of the effects of COVID-19. In this statement, the regulatory agencies expressed their view of loan modification programs as positive actions that may mitigate adverse effects on borrowers due to COVID-19 and that the agencies will not criticize institutions for working with borrowers in a safe and sound manner. Moreover, the revised statement provides that eligible loan modifications related to COVID-19 may be accounted for under section 4013 of the CARES Act or in accordance with ASC 310-40. Under Section 4013 of the CARES Act, banks may elect not to categorize loan modifications as TDRs if the modifications are related to COVID-19, executed on a loan that was not more than 30 days past due as of December 31, 2019, and executed between March 1, 2020 and the earlier of December 31, 2020 or 60 days after the date of termination of the National Emergency. All short-term loan modifications made on a good faith basis in response to COVID-19 to borrowers who were current prior to any relief are not considered TDRs. Beginning in March 2020, the Bank provided payment accommodations to customers, consisting of 60-day principal deferral to borrowers negatively impacted by COVID-19. TheDuring 2020, the Bank processed approximately $0.7 million in principal deferments to 84 loans, with an aggregate loan balance of $25.9 million, during the year ended December 31, 2020.million. The principal deferments representrepresented 0.24% of our total loan portfolio as of December 31, 2020. In accordanceThe Bank did not process any principal deferments after December 31, 2020. As of March 31, 2022, there was 1 outstanding loan with the FDIC guidance, borrowers who were current prior to becoming affected by COVID-19, that received payment accommodations as a resultbalance of the pandemic, generally are not reported as past due.$0.2 million in TDR status. There were no interest deferments granted and all2 loans given payment accommodations are still paying interest. There have been no payment accommodations granted during the nine months ended September 30,outstanding with a balance of $0.5 million in TDR status as of December 31, 2021. All other remaining outstanding loans granted payment accommodations during the year ended December 31, 2020 have commencedwere paying as agreed and are current as of September 30,March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021.

 

Note 4: Leases

 

As of September 30, 2021March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2020,2021, the Company had operating right of use (“ROU”) assets of $12.413.9 million and $12.714.0 million,, respectively, and had operating lease liabilities of $12.413.9 million million and $12.714.0 million, respectively. The Company maintains operating leases on land, branch facilities, and parking. Most of the leases include one or more options to renew, with renewal terms extending up to 20 years. Leases with an initial term of 12 months or less are not recorded on the balance sheet and are recognized in lease expense.

 

TheAs of March 31, 2022, the weighted average remaining lease term iswas 16.3116.3 years. Theyears and the weighted average incremental borrowing rate iswas 4.354.17%.

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The table below shows lease expense components for the three months ended September 30,March 31, 2022 and 2021.

         
  Three Months Ended 
  September 30, 2021  September 30, 2020 
Operating lease expense $269,592  $243,298 
Short-term lease expense      
Total lease expense $269,592  $243,298 

 

         
  March 31,
  2022 2021
Operating lease expense $299,571  $301,537 
Short-term lease expense          
Total lease expense $299,571  $301,537 

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The table below shows lease expense components for the nine months ended September 30, 2021.

  

         
  Nine Months Ended 
  September 30, 2021  September 30, 2020 
Operating lease expense $852,624   727,379 
Short-term lease expense      
Total lease expense $852,624  $727,379 

Total rental expense was $299,571 and $301,537 for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively and was included in net occupancy expense within the consolidated statements of income.

 

As of September 30, 2021March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2020,2021, we did not maintain any finance leases, and we determined that the number and dollar amount of equipment leases was immaterial. As of September 30, 2021 and DecemberMarch 31, 2020,2022, we havehad no additional operating leases that havehad not yet commenced.

During the three months ended September 30, 2021, the Bank entered into a lease agreement for a new location at 1730 Maybank Highway Charleston, SC. The lease commences October 2021. Restrictive covenants prevent use of the property for a bank until June 15, 2023.

 

Note 5: DisclosureDisclosures Regarding Fair Value of Financial Statements

 

Fair value measurements apply whenever GAAP requires or permits assets or liabilities to be measured at fair value either on a recurring or nonrecurring basis. Fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in the principal or most advantageous market in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. An orderly transaction is a transaction that assumes exposure to the market for a period prior to the measurement date to allow for marketing activities that are usual and customary for transactions involving such assets or liabilities; it is not a forced transaction. The fair value standardGAAP establishes a hierarchy for inputs used in measuring fair value that maximizes the use of observable inputs and minimizes the use of unobservable inputs. Observable inputs, which are developed based on market data we have obtained from independent sources, are ones that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability. Unobservable inputs, which are developed based on the best information available in the circumstances, reflect our estimate of assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability.

 

The fair value hierarchy gives the highest priority to unadjusted quoted market prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1 measurement) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3 measurement). The fair value hierarchy is broken down into three levels based on the reliability of inputs as follows:

 

 Level 1: valuation is based upon unadjusted quoted market prices for identical instruments traded in active markets.
   
 Level 2: valuation is based upon quoted market prices for similar instruments traded in active markets, quoted market prices for identical or similar instruments traded in markets that are not active and model-based valuation techniques for which all significant assumptions are observable in the market or can be corroborated by market data. 
   
 Level 3: valuation is derived from other valuation methodologies, including discounted cash flow models and similar techniques that use significant assumptions not observable in the market. These unobservable assumptions reflect estimates of assumptions that market participants would use in determining fair value.

Fair value estimates are made at a specific point of time, based on relevant market information and information about the financial instrument. These estimates do not reflect any premium or discount that could result from offering for sale our entire holdings of a particular financial instrument. Because no active market exists for a significant portion of our financial instruments, fair value estimates are based on judgements regarding future expected loss experience, current economic conditions, current interest rates and prepayment trends, risk characteristics of various financial instruments, and other factors. These estimates are subjective in nature and involve uncertainties and matters of significant judgement and therefore cannot be determined with precision. Changes in any of these assumptions used in calculating fair value also would also significantly affect significantly the estimates. In addition, the tax ramifications related to the realization of the unrealized gains and losses can have a significant effect on fair value estimates and have not been considered in any of these estimates.

 

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The following paragraphs describe the valuation methodologies used for assets and liabilities recorded at fair value on a recurring basis.

 

Investment Securities Available for Sale

 

Investment securities are recorded at fair value on a recurring basis and are based upon quoted prices if available. If quoted prices are not available, fair value is measured using independent pricing models or other model-based valuation techniques such as the present value of future cash flows, adjusted for the security’s credit rating, prepayment assumptions and other factors such as credit loss assumptions. Level 1 securities include those traded on an active exchange such as the New York Stock Exchange, or by dealers or brokers in active over-the counter markets. Level 2 securities include mortgage backedmortgage-backed securities issued by government sponsored entities, municipal bonds and corporate debt securities. Securities classified as Level 3 include asset-backedmunicipal securities in less liquid markets. 

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Derivative Instruments

 

Derivative instruments include interest rate lock commitments and forward sale commitments. These instruments are valued based on the change in the value of the underlying loan between the commitment date and the end of the period. We classify these instruments as Level 3.

 

We had no embedded derivative instruments requiring separate accounting treatment. We had freestanding derivative instruments consisting of fixed rate conforming loan commitments aswith interest rate locks and commitments to sell fixed rate conforming loans on a best efforts basis. We do not currently engage in hedging activities. Based on short term fair valuethe short-term nature of the mortgage loans held for saleto be sold (derivative contract)contracts), theour derivative instruments were immaterial to the Company’sour consolidated financial statements as of September 30, 2021March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2020.2021. 

 

Assets and liabilitiesThe following table presents information about assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis at September 30, 2021as of March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2020 are as follows:2021:

  March 31, 2022 
  Level 1  Level 2  Level 3  Total 
U.S. Treasury Notes $163,586,315  $  $  $163,586,315 
Government-Sponsored Enterprises     60,621,769      60,621,769 
Municipal Securities     13,071,566   20,626,654   33,698,220 
Total $163,586,315  $73,693,335  $20,626,654  $257,906,304 

 

  September 30, 2021 
  Level 1  Level 2  Level 3  Total 
U.S. Treasury Notes $85,491,990  $  $  $85,491,990 
Government-Sponsored Enterprises     75,468,162      75,468,162 
Municipal Securities     13,164,668   19,068,459   32,233,127 
Total $85,491,990  $88,632,830  $19,068,459  $193,193,279 

 December 31, 2020  December 31, 2021 
 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total  Level 1  Level 2  Level 3  Total 
U.S. Treasury Notes $20,410,550 $ $ $20,410,550  $100,062,300  $  $  $100,062,300 
Government-Sponsored Enterprises  97,852,806  97,852,806      74,721,009      74,721,009 
Municipal Securities    10,872,532  5,683,930  16,556,462      13,080,133   24,484,047   37,564,180 
Total $20,410,550 $108,725,338 $5,683,930 $134,819,818  $100,062,300  $87,801,142  $24,484,047  $212,347,489 

There were no liabilities recorded at fair value on a recurring basis as of September 30, 2021March 31, 2022 or December 31, 2020.2021.

 

The following table reconciles the changes in assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021March 31, 2022 and 2020:2021:

         
  Three Months Ended March 31, 
  2022  2021 
Beginning balance $24,484,047  $5,683,930 
Total gains or (losses) (realized/unrealized):        
Included in other comprehensive income  (1,444,393  (78,054)
Purchases, issuances, and settlements, net of maturities  (2,413,000)  (3,637,000)
Ending balance $20,626,654  $1,968,876 

 

                 
  

Three Months Ended  

September 30, 

  

Nine Months Ended  

September 30, 

 
  2021  2020  2021  2020 
Beginning balance $6,960,115  $6,086,342  5,683,930  $11,954,451 
Total gains or (losses) (realized/unrealized):                
Included in other comprehensive income  (33,656)  18,229   (120,471)  128,120 
Purchases, issuances, and settlements net of maturities  12,142,000   (70,000)  13,505,000   (6,048,000)
Ending balance $19,068,459  $6,034,571  $19,068,459  $6,034,571 

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There were no transfers between fair value levels during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021March 31, 2022 or 2020.2021.

 

The following paragraphs describe the valuation methodologies used for assets and liabilities recorded at fair value on a nonrecurring basis.

 

Impaired Loans

 

Impaired loans are carried at the lower of recorded investment or fair value. The fair value of the collateral less estimated costs to sell is the most frequently used method. Typically, we review the most recent appraisal and if it is over 12 to 18 months old, we may request a new third party appraisal. Depending on the particular circumstances surrounding the loan, including the location of the collateral, the date of the most recent appraisal and the value of the collateral relative to the recorded investment in the loan, we may order an independent appraisal immediately or, in some instances, may elect to perform an internal analysis. Specifically, as an example, in situations where the collateral on a nonperforming commercial real estate loan is out of our primary market area, we would typically order an independent appraisal immediately, at the earlier of the date the loan becomes nonperforming or immediately following the determination that the loan is impaired.

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However, as a second example, on a nonperforming commercial real estate loan where we are familiar with the property and surrounding areas and where the original appraisal value far exceeds the recorded investment in the loan, we may perform an internal analysis whereby the previous appraisal value would be reviewed considering recent current conditions, and known recent sales or listings of similar properties in the area, and any other relevant economic trends. This analysis may result in the call for a new appraisal. These valuations are reviewed and updated on a quarterly basis.

 

In accordance with ASC 820, Fair Value Measurement, impaired loans, where an allowance is established based on the fair value of collateral, require classification in the fair value hierarchy. These impaired loans are classified as Level 3. Impaired loans measured using discounted future cash flows are not deemed to be measured at fair value. 

 

Mortgage Loans to be Sold

 

Mortgage loans to be sold are carried at the lower of cost or market value. The fair values of mortgage loans to be sold are based on current market rates from investors within the secondary market for loans with similar characteristics. Carrying value approximates fair value. These loans are classified as Level 2. 

 

Certain assets and liabilities are measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis; that is, the instruments are not measured at fair value on an ongoing basis but are subject to fair value adjustments in certain circumstances (for example, when there is evidence of impairment).

The following table presentstables present information about certain assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis at September 30, 2021as of March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2020:2021:

                 
  September 30, 2021 
  Level 1  Level 2  Level 3  Total 
Impaired loans $   $   $2,205,345  $2,205,345 
Mortgage loans to be sold      5,761,352       5,761,352 
Total $   $5,761,352  $2,205,345  $ 7,966,697 

                 
  December 31, 2020 
  Level 1  Level 2  Level 3  Total 
Impaired loans $  $  $5,419,726  $5,419,726 
Mortgage loans to be sold     12,965,733      12,965,733 
Total $  $12,965,733  $5,419,726  $18,385,459 

 

                 
  March 31, 2022
  Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total
Impaired loans $    $    $1,470,833  $1,470,833 
Mortgage loans to be sold       2,626,999        2,626,999 
Total $    $2,626,999  $1,470,833  $4,097,832 

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  December 31, 2021
  Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total
Impaired loans $    $    $1,902,879  $1,902,879 
Mortgage loans to be sold       2,774,388        2,774,388 
Total $    $2,774,388  $1,902,879  $4,677,267 

There were no liabilities measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis as of September 30, 2021March 31 2022 or December 31, 2020.2021.

 

The following table provides information describing the unobservable inputs used in Level 3 fair value measurements at September 30, 2021March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2020:2021:

 

    

Inputs

  Valuation Technique Unobservable Input General Range of Inputs
Impaired Loans Appraisal
Value/Comparison Sales/Other Estimates
 Appraisals and/or Sales of Comparable Properties Appraisals Discounted 10% to 20% for Sales Commissions and Other Holding Costs

 

Accounting standards require disclosure of fair value information for all of our assets and liabilities that are considered financial instruments, whether or not recognized on the balance sheet, for which it is practicable to estimate fair value.

 

Under the accounting standard, fair value estimates are based on existing financial instruments without attempting to estimate the value of anticipated future business and the value of the assets and liabilities that are not financial instruments. Accordingly, the aggregate fair value amounts of existing financial instruments do not represent the underlying value of those instruments on our books.

 

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The following paragraphs describe the methods and assumptions we use in estimating the fair values of financial instruments:

 

 a.Cash and due from banks, interest-bearing deposits at the Federal Reserve Bank

 

The carrying value approximates fair value. All mature within 90 days and do not present unanticipated credit concerns.

 

 b.Investment securities available for sale

 

Investment securities available for sale are recorded at fair value on a recurring basis. Fair value measurement is based upon quoted prices, if available. If quoted prices are not available, fair values are measured using independent pricing models or other model-based valuation techniques such as the present value of future cash flows, adjusted for the security’s credit rating, prepayment assumptions and other factors such as credit loss assumptions.

 

 c.Loans net

 

The fair value of the Company’s loan portfolio includes a credit risk assumption in the determination of the fair value of its loans. This credit risk assumption is intended to approximate the fair value that a market participant would realize in a hypothetical orderly transaction. The Company’s loan portfolio is initially fair valued using a segmented approach. The Company divides its loan portfolio into the following categories: variable rate loans, impaired loans and all other loans. The results are then adjusted to account for credit risk as described above. However, under the new guidance, the Company believes a further credit risk discount must be applied through the use of a discounted cash flow model to compensate for illiquidity risk, based on certain assumptions included within the discounted cash flow model, primarily the use of discount rates that better capture inherent credit risk over the lifetime of a loan. Additionally, in accordance with ASU 2016-01, Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Liabilities, this consideration of enhanced credit risk provides an estimated exit price for the Company’s loan portfolio.

 

For variable-rate loans that reprice frequently and have no significant change in credit risk, fair values approximate carrying values. Fair values for impaired loans are estimated based on the fair value of the underlying collateral. Impaired loans measured using discounted future cash flows are not deemed to be measured at fair value.

 

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 d.Deposits

 

The estimated fair value of deposits with no stated maturity is equal to the carrying amount. The fair value of time deposits is estimated by discounting contractual cash flows, using interest rates currently being offered on the deposit products. The fair value estimates for deposits do not include the benefit that results from the low-cost funding provided by the deposit liabilities as compared to the cost of alternative forms of funding (deposit base intangibles).

 

 e.Accrued interest receivable and payable

 

Since these financial instruments will typically be received or paid within three months, the carrying amounts of such instruments are deemed to be a reasonable estimate of fair value.

 

 f.Loan commitments

 

Estimates of the fair value of these off-balance sheet items are not made because of the short-term nature of these arrangements and the credit standing of the counterparties.

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The following tables present the carrying amount, fair value, and placement in the fair value hierarchy of our financial instruments as of September 30, 2021March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2020.2021, respectively.

                     
  March 31, 2022
    Estimated Fair Value
  Carrying Value Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total
Financial Assets:                    
Cash and due from banks $7,946,158  $7,946,158  $    $    $7,946,158 
Interest-bearing deposits at the Federal Reserve  61,420,171   61,420,171             61,420,171 
Investment securities available for sale  257,906,304   163,586,315   73,693,335   20,626,654   257,906,304 
Mortgage loans to be sold  2,626,999        2,626,999        2,626,999 
Loans, net  310,601,473             301,121,392   301,121,392 
Accrued interest receivable  1,473,108        1,473,108        1,473,108 
Financial Liabilities:                    
Demand deposits  582,678,608        582,678,608        582,678,608 
Time deposits  21,092,872        21,243,268        21,243,268 
Accrued interest payable  14,371        14,371        14,371 

 

                     
  Fair Value Measurements at September 30, 2021 
  

Carrying  

Amount 

  

Estimated  

Fair Value 

  Level 1  Level 2  Level 3 
Financial Assets:                    
Cash and due from banks $6,725,799  $6,725,799  $6,725,799  $  $ 
Interest-bearing deposits at the Federal Reserve  157,553,270   157,553,270   157,553,270       
Investment securities available for sale  193,193,279   193,193,279   85,491,990   88,632,830   19,068,459 
Mortgage loans to be sold  5,761,352   5,761,352      5,761,352    
Loans, net  308,466,338   300,229,114         300,229,114 
Accrued interest receivable  1,423,041   1,423,041      1,423,041    
Financial Liabilities:                    
Demand deposits  601,031,461   601,031,461      601,031,461    
Time deposits  21,759,818   21,765,876      21,765,876    
Accrued interest payable  18,250   18,250      18,250    
                     

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             December 31, 2021

 

Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2020

 

   Estimated Fair Value

 

Carrying
Amount

 

Estimated
Fair Value

 

Level 1

 

Level 2

 

Level 3

 

 Carrying
Value
 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total

Financial Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

                    

Cash and due from banks

 

$

5,977,896

 

 

$

5,977,896

 

 

$

5,977,896

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

 $11,140,559  $11,140,559  $    $    $11,140,559 

Interest-bearing deposits at the Federal Reserve

 

 

42,348,085

 

 

 

42,348,085

 

 

 

42,348,085

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  128,971,429   128,971,429             128,971,429 

Investment securities available for sale

 

 

134,819,818

 

 

 

134,819,818

 

 

 

20,410,550

 

 

 

108,725,338

 

 

 

5,683,930

 

  212,347,489   100,062,300   87,801,142   24,484,047   212,347,489 

Mortgage loans to be sold

 

 

12,965,733

 

 

 

12,965,733

 

 

 

 

 

 

12,965,733

 

 

 

 

  2,774,388        2,774,388        2,774,388 

Loans, net

 

 

316,616,979

 

 

 

308,721,680

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

308,721,680

 

  302,255,242             293,731,997   293,731,997 

Accrued interest receivable

 

 

1,595,629

 

 

 

1,595,629

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,595,629

 

 

 

 

 

  1,404,227        1,404,227       1,404,227 

Financial Liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

                    

Demand deposits

 

 

441,498,500

 

 

 

441,498,500

 

 

 

 

 

 

441,498,500

 

 

 

 

  587,903,356        587,903,356        587,903,356 

Time deposits

 

 

20,699,131

 

 

 

20,294,852

 

 

 

 

 

 

20,294,852

 

 

 

 

  21,288,220        21,428,310        21,428,310 

Accrued interest payable

 

 

20,707

 

 

 

20,707

 

 

 

 

 

 

20,707

 

 

 

 

  14,914        14,914       14,914 

Note 6: Income Per Common Share

Basic income per share is computed by dividing net income by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding. Diluted earnings per share is computed by dividing net income by the weighted-average number of common shares and potential common shares outstanding. Potential common shares consist of dilutive stock options determined using the treasury stock method and the average market price of common stock.

The following table is a summary of the reconciliation of weighted average shares outstanding for the three months ended September 30:outstanding:

 

 

 

2021

 

 

2020

 

Net income

 

$

1,726,937

 

 

$

1,703,271

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted average shares outstanding

 

 

5,535,906

 

 

 

5,527,696

 

Effect of dilutive shares

 

 

150,344

 

 

 

168,551

 

Weighted average shares outstanding - diluted

 

 

5,686,250

 

 

 

5,696,247

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Earnings per share - basic

 

$

0.31

 

 

$

0.31

 

Earnings per share - diluted

 

$

0.30

 

 

$

0.30

 

         
  Three Months Ended March 31, 
  2022  2021 
Net income $1,464,106  $1,810,075 
         
Weighted average shares outstanding  5,544,546   5,521,707 
Effect of dilutive shares  144,073   163,444 
Weighted average shares outstanding - diluted  5,688,619   5,685,151 
         
Earnings per share - basic $0.26  $0.33 
Earnings per share - diluted $0.26  $0.32 

 

The following table is a summary of the reconciliation of weighted average shares outstanding for the nine months ended September 30:

 

 

2021

 

 

2020

 

Net income

 

$

5,205,696

 

 

$

4,725,425

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted average shares outstanding

 

 

5,528,868

 

 

 

5,529,189

 

Effect of dilutive shares

 

 

155,616

 

 

 

166,425

 

Weighted average shares outstanding - diluted

 

 

5,684,484

 

 

 

5,695,614

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Earnings per share - basic

 

$

0.94

 

 

$

0.85

 

Earnings per share - diluted

 

$

0.92

 

 

$

0.83

 

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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

CAUTIONARY STATEMENT REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, including information included or incorporated by reference in this document, contains statements which constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1934. We desire to take advantage of the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1996 and are including this statement for the express purpose of availing the Company of protections of such safe harbor with respect to all “forward-looking statements” contained in this Form 10-Q. Forward-looking statements may relate to, among other matters, the financial condition, results of operations, plans, objectives, future performance, and business of our Company. Forward-looking statements are based on many assumptions and estimates and are not guarantees of future performance. Our actual results may differ materially from those anticipated in any forward-looking statements, as they will depend on many factors about which we are unsure, including many factors that are beyond our control. The words “may,” “would,” “could,” “should,” “will,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “predict,” “project,” “potential,” “continue,” “assume,” “believe,” “intend,” “plan,” “forecast,” “goal,” and “estimate,” as well as similar expressions, are meant to identify such forward-looking statements. Potential risks and uncertainties that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those anticipated in our forward-looking statements include, without limitations, those described under the “Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” section of Part 1 of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 20202021 as filed with the SEC and the following:

Risk from changes in economic, monetary policy, and industry conditions

 

Changes in interest rates, shape of the yield curve, deposit rates, the net interest margin and funding sources

 

Market risk (including net income at risk analysis and economic value of equity risk analysis) and inflation

 

Risk inherent in making loans including repayment risks and changes in the value of collateral

 

Loan growth, the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses, provisions for loan losses, and the assessment of problem loans

 

Level, composition, and re-pricing characteristics of the securities portfolio

 

Deposit growth, change in the mix or type of deposit products and services

 

Continued availability of senior management and ability to attract and retain key personnel

 

Technological changes

 

Ability to control expense 

 

Ability to compete in our industry and competitive pressures among depository and other financial institutions

 

Changes in compensation

 

Risks associated with income taxes including potential for adverse adjustments

 

Changes in accounting policies and practices

 

Changes in regulatory actions, including the potential for adverse adjustments

 

Recently enacted or proposed legislation and changes in political conditions

Reputational risk

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Pandemic risk, including COVID-19, and related quarantine and/or stay-at home policies and restrictions

Pandemic risk

Impact of COVID-19 on the collectability of loans

Changes in legislation as related to PPP loans

Credit risks, determination of deficiency, or complete loss if SBA denies PPP loans

 


We will undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date on which such statement is made to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. In addition, certain statements in future filings with the SEC, in our press releases, and in oral and written statements, which are not statements of historical fact, constitute forward-looking statements.

Overview 

Bank of South Carolina Corporation (the “Company”) is a financial institution holding company headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina, with $691.8$665.0 million in assets as of September 30, 2021.March 31, 2022. The Company offers a broad range of financial services through its wholly-owned subsidiary, The Bank of South Carolina (the “Bank”). The Bank is a state-chartered commercial bank which operates primarily in the Charleston, Dorchester and Berkeley counties of South Carolina. The Bank’s original and current concept is to be a full-service financial institution specializing in personal service, responsiveness, and attention to detail to foster long standing relationships.

We derive most of our income from interest on loans and investments (interest-earning assets). The primary source of funding for making these loans and investments is our interest and non-interest-bearing deposits. Consequently, one of the key measures of our success is the amount of net interest income, or the difference between the income on our interest-earning assets and the expense on our interest-bearing liabilities, such as deposits. Another key measure is the spread between the yield we earn on these interest-earning assets and the rate we pay on our interest-bearing liabilities.

A consequence of lending activities is that we may incur credit losses. The amount of such losses will vary depending upon the risk characteristics of the loan and lease portfolio as affected by economic conditions such as rising interest rates and the financial performance of borrowers. The reserve for credit losses consists of the allowance for loan losses (the “allowance”) and a reserve for unfunded commitments (the “unfunded reserve”). The allowance provides for probable and estimable losses inherent in our loan portfolio while the unfunded reserve provides for potential losses related to unfunded lending commitments.

In addition to earning interest on loans and investments, we earn income through fees and other expenses we charge to the customer. The various components of non-interest income as well as non-interest expense are described in the following discussion. The discussion and analysis also identify significant factors that have affected our financial position and operating results as of and for the periods ending September 30, 2021March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2020,2021, and should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and the related notes included in this report. In addition, a number of tables have been included to assist in the discussion.

COVID-19

On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization (“WHO”) declared COVID-19 a pandemic. Due to orders issued by the governor of South Carolina and in an abundance of caution for the health of our customers and employees, on March 23, 2020 the Bank closed lobbies to all 5 offices but remained fully operational. The Bank reopened lobbies on May 3, 2021.

On March 27, 2020, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”) was signed into law, which established the Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) and allocated $349.0 billion of loans to be issued by financial institutions. Under the program, the Small Business Administration (“SBA”) will forgive loans, in whole or in part, made by approved lenders to eligible borrowers for payroll and other permitted purposes in accordance with the requirements of the program. These loans carry a fixed rate of 1.00% and a term of two years, if not forgiven, in whole or in part. The loans are 100% guaranteed by the SBA and as long as the borrower submits its loan forgiveness application within ten months of completion of the covered period, the borrower is not required to make any payments until the forgiveness amount is remitted to the lender by the SBA. The Bank received a processing fee ranging from 1% to 5% based on the size of the loan from the SBA. The fees are deferred and amortized over the life of the loans in accordance with ASC 310-20. The Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act (“PPP/ HCEA Act”) was signed into law on April 24, 2020. The PPP/HCEA Act authorized additional funding under the CARES Act of $310.0 billion for PPP loans to be issued by financial institutions through the SBA.

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On December 27, 2020, the Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small Businesses, Nonprofits, and Venues Act (“Economic Aid Act”) was enacted, which reauthorized lending under the PPP program through March 31, 2021, with an additional $325.0 billion. On March 31, 2021, the PPP Extension Act of 2021 was signed into law, which formally changed the PPP application deadline from March 31, 2021 to May 31, 2021. Under the Economic Aid Act, the SBA will forgive loans, in whole or in part, made by approved lenders to eligible borrowers for payroll and other permitted purposes in accordance with the requirements of the program. These loans carry a fixed rate of 1.00% and a term of five years, if not forgiven, in whole or in part. The loans are 100% guaranteed by the SBA and as long as the borrower submits its loan forgiveness application within ten months of completion of the covered period, the borrower is not required to make any payments until the forgiveness amount is remitted to the lender by the SBA. The Bank will receive a processing fee based on the size of the loan from the SBA, based on a tiered structure. For loans up to $50,000 in principal, the lender processing fee will be the lesser of 50% of the principal amount or $2,500. For loans between $50,000 and $350,000 in principal, the lender processing fee will be 5% of the principal amount. For loans $350,000 and above, the lender processing fee will be 3% of the principal amount. For loans of at least $2.0 million, the lender processing fee will be 1% of the principal amount. The fees are deferred and amortized over the life of the loans in accordance with ASC 310-20.

The Bank provided $37.8 million to 266 customers in the first round of PPP and $17.5 million to 214 customers in the second round of PPP. Because these loans are 100% guaranteed by the SBA and did not undergo the Bank’s typical underwriting process, they are not graded and do not have an associated reserve.

Borrowers must submit a forgiveness application within ten months of the completion of the covered period. Once the borrower has submitted the application, the Bank has 60 days to review, issue a lender decision, and submit the decision and application to the SBA. Once the application is submitted, the SBA has 90 days to review and remit the appropriate forgiveness amount to the Bank plus any interest accrued through the date of payment. The SBA began accepting PPP Forgiveness Applications on August 10, 2020. As of September 30, 2021, the Bank received 326 PPP forgiveness applications, in the amount of $43.6 million in principal, and submitted 306 applications and decisions to the SBA, in the amount of $41.5 million in principal. Of the 306 submissions, 300 loans, in the amount of $40.7 million, were forgiven as of September 30, 2021. Upon forgiveness the Bank will recognize the deferred fee income in accordance with ASC 310-20. The Bank received $2.4 million in processing fees related to the PPP program. During the three months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020, the Bank recognized $0.1 million and $0.2 million, respectively, in processing fees for the PPP program. During the nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020, the Bank recognized $1.0 million and $0.3 million, respectively, in processing fees for the PPP program. 

Regulatory agencies, as set forth in the Interagency Statement on Loan Modifications and Reporting for Financial Institutions Working with Customers Affected by the Coronavirus (initially issued on March 22, 2020 and revised on April 7, 2020), have encouraged financial institutions to work prudently with borrowers who are or may be unable to meet their contractual payment obligations because of the effects of COVID-19. In this statement, the regulatory agencies expressed their view of loan modification programs as positive actions that may mitigate adverse effects on borrowers due to COVID-19 and that the agencies will not criticize institutions for working with borrowers in a safe and sound manner. Moreover, the revised statement provides that eligible loan modifications related to COVID-19 may be accounted for under section 4013 of the CARES Act or in accordance with ASC 310-40. Under Section 4013 of the CARES Act, banks may elect not to categorize loan modifications as TDRs if the modifications are related to COVID-19, executed on a loan that was not more than 30 days past due as of December 31, 2020, and executed between March 1, 2020 and the earlier of December 31, 2020 or 60 days after the date of termination of the National Emergency. All short-term loan modifications made on a good faith basis in response to COVID-19 to borrowers who were current prior to any relief are not considered TDRs. Beginning in March 2020, the Bank provided payment accommodations to customers, consisting of 60-day principal deferral to borrowers negatively impacted by COVID-19. The Bank processed approximately $0.7 million in principal deferments to 84 loans, with an aggregate loan balance of $25.9 million, during year ended December 31, 2020. The principal deferments represent 0.24% of our total loan portfolio as of December 31, 2020. In accordance with the FDIC guidance, borrowers who were current prior to becoming affected by COVID-19, that received payment accommodations as a result of the pandemic, generally should not be reported as past due. There were no interest deferments granted and all loans given payment accommodations are still paying interest. There have been no payment accommodations granted during the nine months ended September 30, 2021. All loans granted payment accommodations during the year ended December 31, 2020 have commenced paying as agreed and are current as of September 30, 2021.

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Effects of COVID-19 may negatively impact management assumptions and estimates, such as the allowance for loan losses; however,losses. However, it is difficult to assess or predict how, and to what extent, COVID-19 will affect the Bank in the future will be difficult.future. Refer to Note 3: Loans and Allowance for Loan Losses for additional information about COVID-19 and programs that were established to assist borrowers.

Critical Accounting Policies 

Our critical accounting policies, which involve significant judgments and assumptions that have a material impact on the carrying value of certain assets and liabilities, and used in the preparation of the Consolidated Financial Statements as of September 30, 2021,March 31, 2022, have remained unchanged from the disclosures presented in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020.2021.

Balance Sheet

Cash and Cash Equivalents

Total cash and cash equivalents increased 239.94%decreased 50.5% or $116.0$70.7 million to $164.3$69.4 million as of September 30, 2021,March 31, 2022, from $48.3$140.1 million as of December 31, 2020.2021. The increasedecrease in total cash and cash equivalents is primarily due to anpurchases of investment securities available for sale, net of proceeds from sales, calls and maturities, and to a lesser extent, a net increase in the balances ofloans and a related group of demandnet decrease in deposit accounts at the end of the quarter that are temporary in nature. Funds are placed in interest bearing deposits at the Federal Reserve until opportunities arise for investment in higher yielding assets.accounts.

Investment Securities Available for Sale 

Our primary objective in managing the investment portfolio is to maintain a portfolio of high quality, highly liquid investments yielding competitive returns. We are required under federal regulations to maintain adequate liquidity to ensure safe and sound operations. We maintain investment balances based on continuing assessment of cash flows, the level of current and expected loan production, current interest rate risk strategies and the assessment of potential future direction of market interest rate changes. Investment securities differ in terms of default, interest rate, liquidity and expected rate of return risk.

We use the investment securities portfolio to serve as a vehicle to manage interest rate and prepayment risk, to generate interest and dividend income from investment of funds, to provide liquidity to meet funding requirements, and to provide collateral for pledging of public funds.

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As of September 30, 2021,March 31, 2022, our available for sale investment portfolio included U.S. Treasury Notes, Government-Sponsored Enterprises and Municipal Securities with a fair market value of $193.2$257.9 million and an amortized cost of $194.4$272.8 million for a net unrealized loss of approximately $1.2$14.9 million. As of September 30, 2021March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2020,2021, our investment securities portfolio represented approximately 27.93%38.78% and 25.32%31.26% of our total assets, respectively. The average yield on our investment securities was 1.09%1.03% and 1.59%1.02% at September 30, 2021March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2020,2021, respectively.

Loans 

We focus our lending activities on small and middle market businesses, professionals and individuals in our geographic markets. Substantially all of our loans are to borrowers located in our market area of Charleston, Dorchester and Berkeley counties of South Carolina.

Net loans decreased $8.1increased $8.3 million, or 2.57%2.76%, to $308.5$310.6 million as of September 30, 2021March 31, 2022 from $316.6$302.3 million as of December 31, 2020.2021. The decreaseincrease is primarily related to the forgiveness ofgrowth in Consumer and Commercial Real Estate loans offset by a decrease in PPP loans.

In January 2020, the Bank began originating 30-year, fixed rate consumer mortgage loans in excess of the conforming loan amount which are held for investment rather than for sale in the secondary market. Prior to January 2020, all consumer mortgage loans made by the Bank were originated for the purpose of sale and reflected on the consolidated balance sheet as mortgage loans held for sale. This new mortgage product has beencontinues to be well-received by the Bank’s customers, and the associated volume of originations through the year has contributedcontinued to contribute to the increase in Consumer Real Estate lending.

The following table is a summary of our loan portfolio composition (net of deferred fees and costs of $713,203$342,835 and $488,481 at September 30, 2021March 31, 2022 and $676,155 at December 31, 2020,2021, respectively) and the corresponding percentage of total loans as of the dates indicated.

 

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  March 31, 2022   December 31, 2021
  Amount  Percent    Amount  Percent 
Commercial $47,360,745   15.04%   $45,804,434   14.94%
Commercial Real Estate Construction  14,750,474   4.68%    12,054,095   3.93%
Commercial Real Estate Other  167,967,452   53.34%    165,719,078   54.04%
Consumer Real Estate  76,712,257   24.36%    71,307,488   23.26%
Consumer Other  3,677,522   1.17%    3,768,531   1.23%
Payroll Protection Program  4,437,525   1.41%    7,978,603   2.60%
Total loans  314,905,975   100.00%    306,632,229   100.00%
Allowance for loan losses  (4,304,502)        (4,376,987)    
Total loans, net $310,601,473        $302,255,242     

 

 

September 30, 2021

 

December 31, 2020

 

 

Amount

 

Percent

 

Amount

 

Percent

Commercial

 

$

45,923,118

 

 

 

14.68

%

 

$

51,041,397

 

 

 

15.91

%

Commercial Real Estate Construction

 

 

10,802,322

 

 

 

3.45

%

 

 

14,813,726

 

 

 

4.62

%

Commercial Real Estate Other

 

 

160,119,820

 

 

 

51.18

%

 

 

146,187,886

 

 

 

45.57

%

Consumer Real Estate

 

 

77,530,313

 

 

 

24.78

%

 

 

71,836,041

 

 

 

22.39

%

Consumer Other

 

 

4,576,146

 

 

 

1.47

%

 

 

4,480,491

 

 

 

1.40

%

Payroll Protection Program

 

 

13,883,076

 

 

 

4.44

%

 

 

32,443,132

 

 

 

10.11

%

Total loans

 

 

312,834,795

 

 

 

100.00

%

 

 

320,802,673

 

 

 

100.00

%

Allowance for loan losses

 

 

(4,368,457

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

(4,185,694

)

 

 

 

 

Total loans, net

 

$

308,466,338

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

316,616,979

 

 

 

 

 

The increasedecrease in the deferred fees is directlyprimarily associated with the amortization of the processing fees the Bank received from the SBA for the PPP loans. The fees are deferred and amortized over the life of the loans in accordance with ASC 310-20.

Nonperforming Assets 

Nonperforming Assets include real estate acquired through foreclosure or deed taken in lieu of foreclosure and loans on nonaccrual status. Generally, a loan is placed on nonaccrual status when it becomes 90 days past due as to principal or interest, or when we believe, after considering economic and business conditions and collection efforts, that the borrower’s financial condition is such that collection of the contractual principal or interest on the loan is doubtful. A payment of interest on a loan that is classified as nonaccrual is recognized as a reduction in principal when received. As of September 30, 2021,March 31, 2022, there were no loans 90 days past due still accruing interest.

The following table is a summary of our Nonperforming Assets:

  March 31,
2022
  December 31, 2021 
Commercial $  $178,975 
Commercial Real Estate Other  621,358   625,953 
Consumer Real Estate      
Consumer Other  9,022   9,686 
Total nonaccruing loans  630,380   814,614 
Total nonperforming assets $630,380  $814,614 

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September 30,
2021

 

 

December 31,
2020

 

Commercial

 

$

178,975

 

 

$

178,975

 

Commercial Real Estate Other

 

 

926,808

 

 

 

923,828

 

Consumer Real Estate

 

 

—  

 

 

 

40,893

 

Consumer Other

 

 

10,337

 

 

 

12,234

 

Total nonaccruing loans

 

 

1,116,120

 

 

 

1,155,930

 

Other real estate owned

 

 

—  

 

 

 

—  

 

Total nonperforming assets

 

$

1,116,120

 

 

$

1,155,930

 

On March 18, 2020, in recognition of the difficulties of COVID-19, the Chief Justice of South Carolina declared a statewide moratorium on evictions and foreclosures until directed by subsequent order of the Chief Justice. The South Carolina Supreme Court lifted its moratorium effective May 15, 2020. On August 8, 2020, the President of the United States of America issued an executive order that allows the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to take action, as appropriate and consistent with applicable law, to promote the ability of renters and homeowners to avoid foreclosure and eviction resulting from financial hardships related to COVID-19. On August 27, 2020, the Federal Housing Finance Authority and Department of Housing and Urban Development announced it would extend its foreclosure and eviction moratorium through the end of 2020, benefiting homeowners who have mortgages guaranteed by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. On March 29, 2021, the federal eviction moratorium was extended again through September 30, 2021. On June 24, 2021, the federal eviction moratorium was extended again through July 31, 2021. On August 3, 2021, the CDC issued an eviction moratorium order in areas of substantial and high transmission that was subsequently lifted by the Supreme Court on August 26, 2021.

Allowance for Loan Losses

The allowance for loan losses was $4.4$4.3 million as of September 30, 2021March 31, 2022 and $4.2$4.4 million as of December 31, 2020,2021, or 1.46%1.39% and 1.45%1.47%, respectively, of outstanding loans, net of PPP loans. Because PPP loans are 100% guaranteed by the SBA and did not undergo the Bank’s typical underwriting process, they are not graded and do not have an associated reserve. At September 30, 2021March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2020,2021, the allowance for loan losses represented 391.40%682.84% and 362.11%537.31%, respectively, of the total amount of nonperforming loans, respectively.loans. Based on the level of coverage on nonperforming loans and analysis of our loan portfolio, we believe the allowance for loan losses at September 30, 2021March 31, 2022 is adequate.

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At September 30, 2021,March 31, 2022, impaired loans totaled $3.7$2.9 million, forof which $0.2$1.2 million of these loans had a reserve of approximately $0.2 million allocated in the allowance for loan losses. Comparatively, impaired loans totaled $7.8$3.4 million as of December 31, 2020,2021, and $1.0$0.4 million of these loans had a reserve of approximately $0.4$0.2 million allocated in the allowance for loan losses.

During the three months ended September 30, 2021,March 31, 2022, we recorded $903$2,045 in charge-offs and $63,057$4,560 of recoveries on loans previously charged-off, for net recoveries of $62,154. During the nine months ended September 30, 2021, we recorded $20,318 in charge-offs and $83,081 of recoveries on loans previously charged-off, for net recoveries of $62,763.$2,515.  

Deposits 

Deposits remain our primary source of funding for loans and investments. Average interest-bearing deposits provided funding for 56.67%53.85% of average earning assets for the ninethree months ended September 30, 2021,March 31, 2022, and 56.62%56.60% for the ninethree months ended September 30, 2020.March 31, 2021. The Company encounters strong competition from other financial institutions as well as consumer and commercial finance companies, insurance companies and brokerage firms located in the primary service area of the Bank. However, the percentage of funding provided by deposits has remained stable.

The breakdown of total deposits by type and the respective percentage of total deposits are as follows:

 

 

September 30, 2021

 

December 31, 2020

 

 March 31, 2022   December 31, 2021 

 

Amount

 

Percent

 

Amount

 

Percent

 

 Amount  Percent   Amount  Percent 

Deposits

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

         

Non-interest bearing demand

 

$

286,499,136

 

 

 

46.00

%

 

$

169,170,751

 

 

 

36.60

%

 $258,738,170   42.86% $255,783,644   41.98%

Interest bearing demand

 

 

170,175,580

 

 

 

27.32

%

 

 

140,602,723

 

 

 

30.42

%

  159,954,068   26.49%  165,335,038   27.14%

Money market accounts

 

 

88,730,966

 

 

 

14.25

%

 

 

84,681,783

 

 

 

18.32

%

  92,136,722   15.26%  98,113,942   16.11%

Time deposits over $250,000

 

 

7,462,857

 

 

 

1.20

%

 

 

4,493,189

 

 

 

0.97

%

Time deposits $250,000 and over  7,668,871   1.27%  7,417,864   1.22%

Other time deposits

 

 

14,296,961

 

 

 

2.30

%

 

 

16,205,942

 

 

 

3.51

%

  13,424,001   2.22%  13,870,356   2.28%

Other savings deposits

 

 

55,625,779

 

 

 

8.93

%

 

 

47,043,243

 

 

 

10.18

%

  71,849,648   11.90%   68,670,732   11.27%

Total deposits

 

$

622,791,279

 

 

 

100.00

%

 

$

462,197,631

 

 

 

100.00

%

 $603,771,480   100.00%  $609,191,576   100.00%

Deposits increased 34.75%decreased 0.89% or $160.6$5.4 million from December 31, 20202021 to September 30, 2021March 31, 2022 primarily due to an increasea decrease in the balances of a related group of demand deposit accounts. The higher balance in 2021 for these demand deposit accounts at the end of the quarter that are inwas temporary in nature.

At September 30, 2021March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2020,2021, deposits with an aggregate deficit balance of $143,416$26,965 and $100,304,$28,549, respectively, were re-classified as other loans.

Comparison of Three Months Ended September 30, 2021March 31, 2022 to Three Months Ended September 30, 2020March 31, 2021 

Net income increased $0.02decreased $0.3 million or 1.39%19.11% to $1.7$1.5 million, or basic and diluted earnings per share of $0.31 and $0.30, respectively,$0.26 for the three months ended September 30, 2021,March 31, 2022, from $1.7$1.8 million, or basic and diluted earnings per share of $0.31$0.33 and $0.30,$0.32, respectively, for the three months ended September 30, 2020.March 31, 2021. Our annualized returns on average assets and average equity for the three months ended September 30, 2021March 31, 2022 were 1.15%0.88% and 12.32%11.24%, respectively, compared with 1.28%1.37% and 12.34%13.26%, respectively, for the three months ended September 30, 2020.March 31, 2021.

Net Interest Income 

Net interest income is affected by the size and mix of our balance sheet components as well as the spread between interest earned on assets and interest paid on liabilities. Net interest margin is a measure of the difference between interest income on earning assets and interest paid on interest bearing liabilities relative to the amount of interest-bearing assets. Net interest income remained consistent with the three months ended September 30, 2020, atdecreased $0.4 million or 8.03% to $4.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2021. Average loans decreased $7.8 million or 2.37% to $319.1March 31, 2022 from $4.6 million for the three months ended September 30, 2021, comparedMarch 31, 2021. Average loans decreased $20.4 million or 6.18% to $326.9$310.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2020.March 31, 2022, compared to $330.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2021. The yield on average loans (including fees) was 5.02%4.99% and 5.09%5.52% for the three months ended September 30,March 31, 2022 and March 31, 2021, and September 30, 2020, respectively. Interest income on loans decreased $0.2$0.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2021March 31, 2022 to $3.6 million from $3.8$4.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2020.March 31, 2021.

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The average balance of interest bearing deposits at the Federal Reserve increased $18.1$23.4 million or 30.17%49.29% to $77.9$70.9 million for the three months ended September 30, 2021,March 31, 2022, with a yield of 0.16%0.20% as compared to $59.8$47.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2020,March 31, 2021, with a yield of 0.11%0.10%.

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Provision for Loan Losses 

We have established an allowance for loan losses through a charge (credit) to the provision for loan losses charged as an expense on our consolidated statements of income. We review our loan portfolio periodically to evaluate our outstanding loans and to measure both the performance of the portfolio and the adequacy of our allowance for loan losses. For the three months ended September 30, 2021,March 31, 2022, we had no provision ofrecorded a $75,000 reduction to the allowance for loan losses as compared towith a provision of $40,000$120,000 for the same period in the prior year. The net decrease in the provision for loan losses was based on our analysis of the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses. For additional information about the changes in the allowance and an allocation of the allowance by class, refer to Note 3. Loans and Allowance for Loan Losses.

Non-Interest Income 

Other income increased $0.1decreased $0.3 million or 16.40%32.5% to $1.1$0.6 million for the three months ended September 30, 2021,March 31, 2022, from $1.0$0.9 million for the three months ended September 30, 2020.March 31, 2021. This increasedecrease was primarily due to a $0.4 million decrease in mortgage banking income, partially offset by $0.1 million of gain on sales of investment securities. Three investment securities wereThe Bank sold $17.7 million of mortgage loans held for sale during the quarterthree months ended September 30, 2021, resulting in a gain on sale of $0.3 million. March 31, 2022 as compared with $47.7 million during the three months ended March 31, 2021.

Non-Interest Expense 

Non-interest expense increased $0.1was $3.0 million or 3.83% to $3.0for both the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021 For the three months ended March 31, 2022, marginal increases in salaries and employee benefits and net occupancy expense were offset by decreases in data processing fees and other operating expenses.

Income Tax Expense

Income tax expense was $0.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2021 from $2.9 million for the three months ended September 30, 2020. This increase is related to increases in salaries and wages and net occupancy expenses during the three months ended September 30, 2021.

Income Tax Expense

We incurred income tax expense of $0.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2021March 31, 2022 as compared to $0.5$0.6 million during the same period in 2020.2021. Our effective tax rate was 23.34%23.39% and 23.39%23.81% for the three months ended September 30,March 31, 2022 and 2021, and 2020, respectively.

Comparison of Nine Months Ended September 30, 2021 to Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020

Net income increased $0.5 million or 10.16% to $5.2 million, or basic and diluted earnings per share of $0.94 and $0.92, respectively, for the nine months ended September 30, 2021, from $4.7 million, or basic and diluted earnings per share of $0.85 and $0.83, respectively, for the nine months ended September 30, 2020. Our annualized returns on average assets and average equity for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 were 1.23% and 12.64%, respectively, compared with 1.28% and 11.77%, respectively, for the nine months ended September 30, 2020.

Net Interest Income

Net interest income is affected by the size and mix of our balance sheet components as well as the spread between interest earned on assets and interest paid on liabilities. Net interest margin is a measure of the difference between interest income on earning assets and interest paid on interest bearing liabilities relative to the amount of interest-bearing assets. Net interest income increased $0.5 million or 4.10% to $13.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 from $12.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2020. This increase was primarily due to the recognition of PPP processing fees. During the nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020, the Bank recognized $1.0 million and $0.3 million, respectively, in processing fees from the PPP program.

The average balance of interest bearing deposits at the Federal Reserve increased $2.3 million or 103.75% to $62.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2021, with a yield of 0.12% as compared to $60.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2020, with a yield of 0.39%.

Provision for Loan Losses

We have established an allowance for loan losses through a provision for loan losses charged as an expense on our consolidated statements of income. We review our loan portfolio periodically to evaluate our outstanding loans and to measure both the performance of the portfolio and the adequacy of our allowance for loan losses. For the nine months ended September 30, 2021, we had a provision of loan losses of $120,000 compared to a provision of $40,000 for the same period in the prior year. The increase in the provision for loan losses was based on our analysis of the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses.

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Non-Interest Income

Other income increased $0.7 million or 31.00% to $3.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2021, from $2.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2020. This increase was primarily due to gain on sales of investment securities as well as income from mortgage banking activity. Three investment securities were sold during the nine months ended September 30, 2021, resulting in a gain on sale of $0.3 million. The Bank sold mortgage loans held for sale in the amount of $141.6 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2021 compared to $114.1 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2020.

Non-Interest Expense

Non-interest expense increased $0.5 million or 5.79% to $9.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 from $8.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2020. This increase was primarily due to an increase in FDIC assessments as a result of the depletion of the FDIC Small Bank Assessment Credits used in 2020. Additionally, there was an increase in occupancy expenses resulting from contractual lease obligations.

Income Tax Expense

We incurred income tax expense of $1.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 as compared to $1.4 million during the same period in 2020. Our effective tax rate was 23.58% and 23.32% for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements 

Commitments to extend credit are agreements to lend to a customer as long as there is no violation of any condition established in the contract. Commitments generally have fixed expiration dates or other termination clauses and may require payment of a fee. Since many of the commitments are expected to expire without being drawn upon, the total commitment amounts do not necessarily represent future cash requirements. The amount of collateral obtained if deemed necessary by the Company upon extension of credit is based on our credit evaluation of the borrower. Collateral held varies but may include accounts receivable, negotiable instruments, inventory, property, plant and equipment, and real estate. Commitments to extend credit, including unused lines of credit, amounted to $118.4$140.8 million and $122.8$117.5 million at September 30, 2021March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2020,2021, respectively.

Standby letters of credit represent our obligation to a third-party contingent upon the failure of our customer to perform under the terms of an underlying contract with the third party or obligates us to guarantee or stand as surety for the benefit of the third party. The underlying contract may entail either financial or nonfinancial obligations and may involve such things as the shipment of goods, performance of a contract, or repayment of an obligation. Under the terms of a standby letter, generally drafts will be drawn only when the underlying event fails to occur as intended. We can seek recovery of the amounts paid from the borrower. The majority of these standby letters of credit are unsecured.

Commitments under standby letters of credit are usually for one year or less. The maximum potential amount of undiscounted future payments related to standby letters of credit at September 30, 2021both March 31, 2022 and December 31, 20202021 was $0.8 million and $0.8 million, respectively.$0.6 million.

We originate certain fixed rate residential loans and commit these loans for sale. The commitments to originate fixed rate residential loans and the sales commitments are freestanding derivative instruments. We had forward sales commitments on mortgage loans held for sale totaling $5.8$2.6 million and $13.0$2.8 million at September 30, 2021March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2020,2021, respectively. The fair value of these commitments was not significant at September 30, 2021March 31, 2022 or December 31, 2020.2021. We had no embedded derivative instruments requiring separate accounting treatment.

Once we sell certain fixed rate residential loans, the loans are no longer reportable on our balance sheet. With most of these sales, we have an obligation to repurchase the loan in the event of a default of principal or interest on the loan. This recourse period ranges from three to nine months. Misrepresentation or fraud carries unlimited time for recourse. The unpaid principal balance of loans sold with recourse was $141.6$17.6 million at September 30, 2021 and $57.2 million at DecemberMarch 31, 2020. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021, there was one loan repurchased with a principal balance of $0.2 million.2022. There were no loans repurchased during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020.March 31, 2022 and 2021.

Liquidity 

Historically, we have maintained our liquidity at levels believed to be adequate to meet requirements of normal operations, potential deposit outflows and strong loan demand and still allow for optimal investment of funds and return on assets.

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We manage our assets and liabilities to ensure there is sufficient liquidity to enable management to fund deposit withdrawals, loan demand, capital expenditures, reserve requirements, operating expenses, dividends and to manage daily operations on an ongoing basis. Funds are primarily provided by the Bank through customer deposits, principal and interest payments on loans, mortgage loan sales, the sale or maturity of securities, temporary investments and earnings.

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Proper liquidity management is crucial to ensure that we are able to take advantage of new business opportunities as well as meet the credit needs of our existing customers. Investment securities are an important tool in our liquidity management. Our primary liquid assets are cash and due from banks, interest-bearing deposits in other banks, federal funds sold, investmentsinvestment securities available for sale, other short-term investmentsinterest-bearing deposits at the Federal Reserve, and mortgage loans held for sale. Our primary liquid assets accounted for 52.51%49.61% and 36.83%52.30% of total assets at September 30, 2021March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2020,2021, respectively. Securities classified as available for sale, which are not pledged, may be sold in response to changes in interest rates and liquidity needs. All of the investment securities presently owned are classified as available for sale. Net cash provided by operations and deposits from customers have been the primary sources of liquidity. At September 30, 2021,March 31, 2022, we had unused short-term lines of credit totaling approximately $41.0 million (which can be withdrawn at the lender’s option). Additional sources of funds available to us for additional liquidity needs include borrowing on a short-term basis from the Federal Reserve System, increasing deposits by raising interest rates paid and sale of mortgage loans held for sale. We established a Borrower-In-Custody arrangement with the Federal Reserve. This arrangement permits us to retain possession of assets pledged as collateral to secure advances from the Federal Reserve Discount Window. At September 30, 2021,March 31, 2022, we could borrow up to $67.0$74.7 million. There have been no borrowings under this arrangement.

Our core deposits consist of non-interest-bearing accounts, NOW accounts, money market accounts, time deposits and savings accounts. We closely monitor our level of certificates of deposit greater than $250,000 and other large deposits. We maintain a Contingency Funding Plan (“CFP’) that identifies liquidity needs and weighs alternate courses of action designed to address these needs in emergency situations. We perform a quarterly cash flow analysis and stress test the CFP to evaluate the expected funding needs and funding capacity during a liquidity stress event. We believe our liquidity sources are adequate to meet our operating needs and do not know of any trends, events or uncertainties that may result in a significant adverse effect on our liquidity position. At September 30, 2021March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2020,2021, our liquidity ratio was 56.53%52.67% and 38.63%56.43%, respectively.

Capital Resources 

Our capital needs have been met to date through the $10.6 million in capital raised in our initial offering, the retention of earnings less dividends paid and the exercise of stock options to purchase stock. Total shareholders’ equity as of September 30, 2021March 31, 2022 was $54.4$45.0 million. The rate of asset growth since our inception has not negatively impacted this capital base.

On March 26, 2020, the Board of Directors of the Company approved a stock repurchase of up to $1.0 million through March 2021. The Company repurchased 25,067 shares for $0.4 million as a part of this plan, which expired in March 2021.

On July 2, 2013, the Federal Reserve Board approved the final rules implementing the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision’s (“BCBS”) capital guidelines for US banks (“Basel III”). Following the actions by the Federal Reserve, the FDIC also approved regulatory capital requirements on July 9, 2013. The FDIC’s rule is identical in substance to the final rules issued by the Federal Reserve Bank.

On November 4, 2019,The Bank adopted the federal banking agencies jointly issuedcommunity bank leverage ratio (“CBLR”) framework, a final rule on an optional, simplified measure of capital adequacy for qualifying community banking organizations, called the community bank leverage ratio (“CBLR”) framework effective on January 1, 2020. The Bank adopted this rule as of March 31, 2020 and willupon adoption is no longer be subject to other capital and leverage requirements. A qualifying community banking organization is defined as having less than $10 billion in total consolidated assets, a leverage ratio greater than 9%, off-balance sheet exposures of 25% or less of total consolidated assets, and trading assets and liabilities of 5% or less of total consolidated assets. On October 9, 2020,To be considered well capitalized, the federal banking agencies jointly issued a final rule on therequired CBLR framework effective November 9, 2020. Under the final rule, the CBLR is 8.0% for the year ended December 31, 2020,was 8.5% for the year ended December 31, 2021 and will be 9.0% thereafter to be considered well capitalized.thereafter. Additionally, the qualifying community banking institution must be a non-advanced approaches FDIC supervised institution. The final rule adopts Tier 1 capital and existing leverage ratio intoIf an electing bank later does not feet any of the eligibility criteria, it would have a two-quarter “grace” period to return to CBLR framework. A bank meeting CBLR qualifying criteria is deemedcompliance or revert to have met the “well capitalized” ratio requirements and be in compliance with the generally applicable capital rule. TheIf an electing bank’s leverage ratio falls below 9.0%, the bank would be deemed well capitalized during the grace period as long as the bank’s leverage ratio remains above 8.0%. If an electing bank’s leverage ratio falls to 8.0% or less, it would be required to revert immediately to the generally applicable rule. As of December 31, 2021, the Bank’s CBLR as of September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020,8.66% was 9.40% and 10.19%, respectively. Asabove the required CBRL of September 30, 2021, the Company and the Bank were8.5% to be categorized as “well capitalized.” As of March 31, 2022, the Bank’s CBRL was 8.56%, which was above the required 8.0% during the two-quarter grace period.

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We are subject to various regulatory capital requirements administered by the federal banking agencies. Failure to meet minimum capital requirements can initiate certain mandatory – and possibly additional discretionary – actions by regulators that, if undertaken, could have a material effect on the financial statements. We must meet specific capital guidelines that involve quantitative measures of our assets, liabilities and certain off-balance sheet items as calculated under regulatory accounting practices. Our capital amounts and classification are also subject to qualitative judgments by the regulators about components, risk weightings and other factors. Current and previous quantitative measures established by regulation to ensure capital adequacy require that we maintain minimum amounts and ratios of total and Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets and to average assets. Management expects that the capital and leverage ratios for the Company and the Bank under CBLR will enable each of the Company and the Bank to continue to be categorized as “well capitalized.” 

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

Not required.

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

Evaluation of disclosure controls and procedures and internal controls and procedures for financial reporting

An evaluation of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) and Rule 15d-15(e) promulgated under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934 as amended (the “Act”) was carried out as of September 30, 2021March 31, 2022 under the supervision and with the participation of the Bank of South Carolina Corporation’s management, including its President/Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer/Executive Vice President and several other members of the Company’s senior management. Based upon that evaluation, Bank of South Carolina Corporation’s management, including the President/Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer/Executive Vice President concluded that, as of September 30, 2021,March 31, 2022, the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective in ensuring that the information the Company is required to disclose in the reports filed or submitted under the Act has been (i) accumulated and communicated to management (including the President/Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer/Executive Vice President) to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure, and (ii) recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms.

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The Company’s management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal controls over financial reporting, as such term is defined in Rule 13a-15(f) of the Exchange Act. The Company’s internal control over financial reporting is designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of published financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.

Under the supervision and with the participation of management, including the President/Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer/Executive Vice President, the Company’s management has evaluated the effectiveness of its internal control over financial reporting as of September 30, 2021,March 31, 2022, based on the 2013 framework established in a report entitled “Internal Control-Integrated Framework” issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission.

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

The Company’s management assessed the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of September 30, 2021.March 31, 2022. Based on this assessment, management believes that as of September 30, 2021,March 31, 2022, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting was effective. There were no changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the quarter ended September 30, 2021,March 31, 2022, that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

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The Audit and Compliance Committee, composed entirely of independent Directors, meets periodically with management, the Bank’s Audit and Compliance Officer, and Elliott Davis, LLC (separately and jointly) to discuss audit, financial and related matters. Elliott Davis, LLC and the Audit and Compliance Officer have direct access to the Audit and Compliance Committee.

Part II. Other Information

Item 1. Legal Proceedings 

In our opinion, there are no other legal proceedings pending other than routine litigation incidental to our business involving amounts which are not material to our financial condition.

Item 1A. Risk Factors 

Not required.

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

None.

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities

None.

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosure

None.

Item 5. Other Information

None.

Item 6. Exhibits

1. The Consolidated Financial Statements are included in this Form 10-Q and listed on pages as indicated.

   Page
    
 (1)Consolidated Balance Sheets3
 (2)Consolidated Statements of Income4
 (3)Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income5
 (4)Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity6
 (5)Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows7
 (6)Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements8-20

 

 

 

Page

 

 

 

(1)

Consolidated Balance Sheets

3

(2)

Consolidated Statements of Income

4

(3)

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income

6

(4)

Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity

7

(5)

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

8

(6)

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

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Exhibits

2.0

Plan of Reorganization (Filed with 1995 10-KSB)

3.0

Articles of Incorporation of the Registrant (Filed with 1995 10-KSB)

3.1

By-laws of the Registrant (Filed with 1995 10-KSB)

3.2

Amendments to the Articles of Incorporation of the Registrant (Filed with Form S on September 23, 2011)

4.0

2021 Proxy Statement (Filed with 2020 10-K)

10.0

Lease Agreement for 256 Meeting Street (Filed with 1995 10-KSB)

10.1

Sublease Agreement for Parking Facilities at 256 Meeting Street (Filed with 1995 10-KSB)

10.2

Lease Agreement for 100 N. Main Street, Summerville, SC (Filed with 1995 10-KSB)

10.3

Lease Agreement for 1337 Chuck Dawley Blvd., Mt. Pleasant, SC (Filed with 1995 10-KSB)

10.4

Lease Agreement for 1071 Morrison Drive, Charleston, SC (Filed with 2010 10-K)

Lease Agreement for 1071 Morrison Drive, Charleston, SC (Filed with September 30, 2013 10-Q)

10.5

1998 Omnibus Stock Incentive Plan (Filed with 2008 10-K/A)

10.6

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (Filed with 2008 10-K/A)

Employee Stock Ownership Plan, Restated (Filed with 2011 Proxy Statement)

Employee Stock Ownership Plan, Restated (Filed with 2016 10-K

10.7

2010 Omnibus Incentive Stock Option Plan (Filed with 2010 Proxy Statement)

10.8

Lease Agreement for Highway 78 Ingleside Boulevard North Charleston, SC (Filed with 2013 10-K)

10.9

Assignment and Assumption of Lease Agreement for Highway 78 Ingleside Boulevard North Charleston, SC (Filed with 2015 10-K)

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10.1031.1

First Amendment to Lease Agreement for Highway 78 Ingleside Boulevard North Charleston, SC (Filed with 2015 10-K)

10.11

Second Amendment to Lease Agreement for Highway 78 Ingleside Boulevard North Charleston, SC (Filed with 2015 10-K)

10.12

Extension to Lease Agreement for 256 Meeting Street (Filed with September 30, 2017 10-Q)

10.13

North Charleston Lease Agreement (Filed with September 30, 2017 10-Q)

10.14

Sublease Amendment for Parking Facilities at 256 Meeting Street (Filed with September 30, 2017 10-Q)

10.15

2020 Stock Incentive Plan (Filed with 2020 Proxy Statement)

10.16

2021 Stock Incentive Plan for Independent Directors (filed with 2021 Proxy Statement)

10.17

Lease Agreement for 1730 Maybank Highway Charleston, SC (Filed within)

14.0

Code of Ethics (Filed with 2004 10-KSB)

21.0

List of Subsidiaries of the Registrant (Filed with 1995 10-KSB)

The Registrant’s only subsidiary is The Bank of South Carolina (Filed with 1995 10-KSB)

31.1

Certification pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) by Chief Executive Officer

31.2

Certification pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) by Chief Financial Officer

32.1

Certification pursuant to Section 1350

32.2

Certification pursuant to Section 1350

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

101.SCH

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document

101.CAL

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document

101.DEF

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document

101.LAB

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document

101.PRE

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document

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Signatures

  


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.

Bank of South Carolina Corporation

November 5, 2021

 May 6, 2022

By:

/s/ Fleetwood S. Hassell

Fleetwood S. Hassell

President/Chief Executive Officer

 May 6, 2022

By:

/s/ Eugene H. Walpole, IV

Eugene H. Walpole, IV

Chief Financial Officer/Executive Vice President

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