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 March 31,September 30, 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 stock BKSC NASDAQ

 

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

 

As of April 15,October 20, 2022, there were 5,550,4765,552,351 Common Shares outstanding. 

 

 

Part I. Financial InformationPage
  
Item 1. Financial Statements3
Consolidated Balance Sheets – March 31,September 30, 2022 and December 31, 20213
Consolidated Statements of Income – Three and Nine months ended March 31,September 30, 2022 and 20214
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive LossIncome (Loss) – Three and Nine months ended March 31,September 30, 2022 and 202156
Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity – ThreeNine months ended March 31,September 30, 2022 and 202167
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows – ThreeNine months ended March 31,September 30, 2022 and 202178
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements89
  
Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations21
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements25
Liquidity25
Capital Resources2624
  
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk2630
  
Item 4. Controls and Procedures2630
  
Part II. Other Information 
  
Item 1. Legal Proceedings2731
Item 1A. Risk Factors2731
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds2731
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities2731
Item 4. Mine Safety DisclosureDisclosures2731
Item 5. Other Information2731
Item 6. Exhibits2731
  
Signatures2932
Certifications3033

 

 

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 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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BANK OF SOUTH CAROLINA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY


CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (UNAUDITED)BALANCE SHEETS

 

         
  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 
  (Unaudited)  (Audited) 
  September 30,  December 31, 
  2022  2021 
ASSETS        
Cash and due from banks $5,597,144  $11,140,559 
Interest-bearing deposits at the Federal Reserve  3,456,566   128,971,429 
Investment securities available for sale  269,386,643   212,347,489 
Mortgage loans to be sold  654,944   2,774,388 
Loans  328,284,273   306,632,229 
  Less: Allowance for loan losses  (4,329,221)  (4,376,987)
Net loans  323,955,052   302,255,242 
Premises, equipment and leasehold improvements,  net  3,723,404   3,782,936 
Right of use asset  13,585,730   14,041,843 
Accrued interest receivable  1,755,179   1,404,227 
Other assets  8,015,143   2,502,533 
Total assets $630,129,805  $679,220,646 
         
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY        
Liabilities        
  Deposits:        
     Non-interest bearing demand $234,757,823  $255,783,644 
     Interest bearing demand  161,299,986   165,335,038 
     Money market accounts  103,909,416   98,113,942 
     Time deposits $250,000 and over  4,901,501   7,417,864 
     Other time deposits  12,300,498   13,870,356 
     Other savings deposits  60,943,285   68,670,732 
Total deposits  578,112,509   609,191,576 
         
Accrued interest payable and other liabilities  2,418,321   2,069,594 
Lease liability  13,585,730   14,041,843 
Total liabilities  594,116,560   625,303,013 
         
Shareholders' equity        
Common stock - no par 12,000,000 shares authorized; Issued 5,852,325 shares at September 30, 2022 and 5,841,240 shares at December 31, 2021. Shares outstanding 5,552,351 and 5,541,266 at September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively.      
Additional paid in capital  47,997,431   47,745,285 
Retained earnings  13,138,685   11,122,710 
Treasury stock: 299,974 shares at September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021  (2,817,392)  (2,817,392)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of income taxes  (22,305,479)  (2,132,970)
Total shareholders' equity  36,013,245   53,917,633 
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $630,129,805  $679,220,646 

 

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, 
  2022  2021 
Interest and fee income        
Loans, including fees $4,037,017  $3,610,842 
Taxable securities  675,306   468,862 
Tax-exempt securities  156,104   90,176 
Other  179,325   31,189 
Total interest and fee income  5,047,752   4,201,069 
         
Interest expense        
Deposits  37,519   39,319 
Total interest expense  37,519   39,319 
         
Net interest income  5,010,233   4,161,750 
Provision for loan losses      
Net interest income after provision for loan losses  5,010,233   4,161,750 
         
Other income        
Service charges and fees  324,610   338,854 
Mortgage banking fees  107,798   524,016 
Gain on sales of securities     266,944 
Other non-interest income  10,932   8,617 
Total other income  443,340   1,138,431 
         
Other expense        
Salaries and employee benefits  1,875,576   1,849,254 
Net occupancy expense  641,547   587,682 
Other operating expenses  289,579   302,863 
Professional fees  120,103   149,125 
Data processing fees  140,928   158,610 
Total other expense  3,067,733   3,047,534 
         
Income before income tax expense  2,385,840   2,252,647 
Income tax expense  545,573   525,710 
         
Net income $1,840,267  $1,726,937 
         
Weighted average shares outstanding        
Basic  5,552,351   5,535,906 
Diluted  5,650,799   5,686,250 
         
Basic income per common share $0.33  $0.31 
Diluted income per common share $0.33  $0.30 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

BANK OF SOUTH CAROLINA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE LOSSINCOME (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)
       
  Nine Months Ended 
  September 30, 
  2022  2021 
Interest and fee income        
Loans, including fees $11,326,953  $11,518,472 
Taxable securities  1,848,955   1,407,040 
Tax-exempt securities  398,160   222,530 
Other  311,896   58,052 
Total interest and fee income  13,885,964   13,206,094 
         
Interest expense        
Deposits  112,140   136,160 
Total interest expense  112,140   136,160 
         
Net interest income  13,773,824   13,069,934 
Provision (recovery) for loan losses  (75,000)  120,000 
Net interest income after provision for loan losses  13,848,824   12,949,934 
         
Other income        
Service charges and fees  975,233   931,617 
Mortgage banking fees  606,526   1,805,262 
Gain on sales of securities  61,780   266,944 
Other non-interest income  28,053   21,473 
Total other income  1,671,592   3,025,296 
         
Other expense        
Salaries and employee benefits  5,551,871   5,502,178 
Net occupancy expense  1,888,977   1,815,587 
Other operating expenses  929,787   965,188 
Professional fees  424,901   397,160 
Data processing fees  427,175   482,732 
Total other expense  9,222,711   9,162,845 
         
Income before income tax expense  6,297,705   6,812,385 
Income tax expense  1,450,350   1,606,689 
         
Net income $4,847,355  $5,205,696 
         
Weighted average shares outstanding        
Basic  5,549,312   5,528,868 
Diluted  5,642,262   5,684,484 
         
Basic income per common share $0.87  $0.94 
Diluted income per common share $0.86  $0.92 

 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

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

       
  Three Months Ended 
  September 30, 
  2022  2021 
Net income $1,840,267  $1,726,937 
Other comprehensive loss        
Unrealized loss on securities arising during the period  (8,267,860)  (845,754)
Reclassification adjustment for securities gains realized in net income     (266,944)
Other comprehensive loss before tax  (8,267,860)  (1,112,698)
Income tax effect related to items of other comprehensive loss before tax  1,736,251   233,667 
Other comprehensive loss after tax  (6,531,609)  (879,031)
Total comprehensive (loss) income $(4,691,342) $847,906 

       
  Nine Months Ended 
  September 30, 
  2022  2021 
Net income $4,847,355  $5,205,696 
Other comprehensive loss        
Unrealized loss on securities arising during the period  (25,473,041)  (3,035,326)
Reclassification adjustment for securities gains realized in net income  (61,780)  (266,944)
Other comprehensive loss before tax  (25,534,821)  (3,302,270)
Income tax effect related to items of other comprehensive loss before tax  5,362,312   693,477 
Other comprehensive loss after tax  (20,172,509)  (2,608,793)
Total comprehensive (loss) income $(15,325,154) $2,596,903 

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 THREENINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30March 31,, 2022 AND 2021 (UNAUDITED) 

 

             
 Shares Outstanding Additional Paid in Capital Retained Earnings Treasury Stock Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Total Shares Outstanding Additional Paid in
Capital
 Retained Earnings Treasury Stock Accumulated Other
Comprehensive Loss
 Total 
December 31, 2021  -5,541,266  $47,745,285  $11,122,710  $(2,817,392) $(2,132,970) $53,917,633   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         1,464,106         1,464,106 
Other comprehensive loss  —                    (9,649,453)  (9,649,453)              (9,649,453)  (9,649,453)
Stock option exercises, net of surrenders  9,210   141,618                  141,618   9,210   141,618            141,618 
Stock-based compensation expense  —     27,989                  27,989      27,989            27,989 
Cash dividends ($0.17 per common share)  —          (943,580)            (943,580)        (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   5,550,476  $47,914,892  $11,643,236  $(2,817,392) $(11,782,423) $44,958,313 
                        
Net income        1,542,982         1,542,982 
Other comprehensive loss              (3,991,447)  (3,991,447)
Stock option exercises, net of surrenders  1,875   20,022            20,022 
Stock-based compensation expense     31,258            31,258 
Cash dividends ($0.17 per common share)        (943,900)        (943,900)
June 30, 2022  5,552,351  $47,966,172  $12,242,318  $(2,817,392) $(15,773,870) $41,617,228 
                        
Net income        1,840,267         1,840,267 
Other comprehensive loss              (6,531,609)  (6,531,609)
Stock-based compensation expense     31,259            31,259 
Cash dividends ($0.17 per common share)        (943,900)        (943,900)
September 30, 2022  5,552,351   47,997,431   13,138,685   (2,817,392)  (22,305,479)  36,013,245 

  

             
 Shares Outstanding Additional Paid in Capital Retained Earnings Treasury Stock Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Total 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   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         1,810,075         1,810,075 
Other comprehensive loss  —                    (2,343,977)  (2,343,977)              (2,343,977)  (2,343,977)
Stock option exercises, net of surrenders  4,147   39,589        (8,344)       31,245   4,147   39,589      (8,344)     31,245 
Stock-based compensation expense  —     22,997                  22,997      22,997            22,997 
Cash dividends ($0.27 per common share)  —          (1,491,646)            (1,491,646)        (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   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 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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

 

           
 Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended 
 March 31, September 30, 
 2022 2021 2022 2021 
Cash flows from operating activities:                
Net income $1,464,106  $1,810,075  $4,847,355  $5,205,696 
Adjustments to reconcile net income net cash provided by operating activities:        
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:        
Depreciation expense  97,694   106,414   277,223   315,492 
Gain on sale of investment securities  (61,780)       (61,780)  (266,944)
Provision for loan losses  (75,000)  120,000 
Provision (recovery) for loan losses  (75,000)  120,000 
Stock-based compensation expense  27,989   22,997   90,506   81,250 
Deferred income taxes and other assets  (344,938)  (813,220)  (150,299)  (365,317)
Net amortization of unearned discounts on investment securities available for sale  214,931   96,917   655,923   386,724 
Origination of mortgage loans held for sale  (17,582,370)  (48,008,560)  (50,913,927)  (134,399,394)
Proceeds from sale of mortgage loans held for sale  17,729,759   47,744,276   53,033,371   141,603,775 
(Increase) decrease in accrued interest receivable  (68,881)  220,448   (350,952)  172,588 
Increase in accrued interest payable and other liabilities  302,580   699,515 
Increase (decrease) in accrued interest payable and other liabilities  346,842   (379,960)
Net cash provided by operating activities  1,704,090   1,998,862   7,699,262   12,473,910 
                
Cash flows from investing activities:                
Proceeds from calls and maturities of investment securities available for sale  2,718,000   4,817,000   3,539,000   26,967,000 
Proceeds from sale of investment securities available for sale  15,120,000        15,120,000   15,572,500 
Purchase of investment securities available for sale  (75,764,462)  (15,728,575)  (101,827,117)  (104,335,011)
Net increase in loans  (8,271,231)  (1,490,085)
Net (increase) decrease in loans  (21,624,810)  8,030,641 
Purchase of premises, equipment, and leasehold improvements, net  (31,563)  (29,223)  (217,691)  (116,722)
Net cash used in investing activities  (66,229,256)  (12,430,883)  (105,010,618)  (53,881,592)
                
Cash flows from financing activities:                
Net (decrease) increase in deposit accounts  (5,420,096)  22,448,381   (31,079,067)  160,593,648 
Dividends paid  (942,015)  (938,480)  (2,829,495)  (3,370,906)
Stock options exercised, net of surrenders  141,618   31,245   161,640   138,028 
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities  (6,220,493)  21,541,146   (33,746,922)  157,360,770 
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents  (70,745,659)  11,109,125   (131,058,278)  115,953,088 
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period  140,111,988   48,325,981   140,111,988   48,325,981 
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period $69,366,329  $59,435,106  $9,053,710  $164,279,069 
                
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow data:                
Cash paid during the period for:                
Interest $37,340  $75,231  $112,138  $156,380 
Income taxes, net $    $231,375  $1,100,502  $2,345,420 
        
Supplemental disclosures for non-cash investing and financing activity:        
Change in unrealized loss on securities available for sale, net of income taxes $20,172,509  $2,608,793 
Change in dividends payable $1,885  $2,753 

 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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BANK OF SOUTH CAROLINA CORPORATION 


NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

1.NATURE OF BUSINESS AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION

1.NATURE 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 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.

Income Per Common 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.

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.

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 FASBFinancial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued ASUAccounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2016-13, Financial instrumentsInstruments – 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 impact on the consolidated financial statements of adopting ASU 2016-13. The actual impact of adopting 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 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. 

Note 2: Investment Securities

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

 

                            
 March 31, 2022  September 30, 2022 
 Amortized
Cost
  Gross Unrealized Gains  Gross Unrealized Losses  Estimated Fair Value  Amortized
Cost
  Gross
Unrealized
Gains
  Gross
Unrealized
Losses
  Estimated Fair
Value
 
U.S. Treasury Notes $170,849,901  $  $(7,263,586) $163,586,315  $180,427,400  $  $(13,114,300) $167,313,100 
Government-Sponsored Enterprises  66,242,773   7,546   (5,628,550)  60,621,769   66,138,873      (10,797,720)  55,341,153 
Municipal Securities  35,728,088   6,525   (2,036,393)  33,698,220   51,055,152   34   (4,322,796)  46,732,390 
Total $272,820,762  $14,071  $(14,928,529) $257,906,304  $297,621,425  $34  $(28,234,816) $269,386,643 

 

                            
 December 31, 2021  December 31, 2021 
 Amortized
Cost
  Gross Unrealized Gains  Gross Unrealized Losses  Estimated Fair Value  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  $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   76,355,720   275,123   (1,909,834)  74,721,009 
Municipal Securities  37,421,880   335,912   (193,612)  37,564,180   37,421,880   335,912   (193,612)  37,564,180 
Total $215,047,451  $679,883  $(3,379,845) $212,347,489  $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 March 31,September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, by contractual maturity are in the following table.

 

 March 31, 2022  December 31, 2021  September 30, 2022  December 31, 2021 
 Amortized
Cost
  Estimated Fair Value  Amortized Cost  Estimated Fair Value  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  $27,376,382  $26,827,999  $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   189,340,366   175,487,805   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   72,507,681   60,788,617   76,531,464   74,575,862 
Due in ten years and over  8,898,444   7,855,390   9,157,021   9,016,076   8,396,996   6,282,222   9,157,021   9,016,076 
Total $272,820,762  $257,906,304  $215,047,451  $212,347,489  $297,621,425  $269,386,643  $215,047,451  $212,347,489 

Securities pledged to secure deposits at March 31,September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, had a fair value of $3128.4.0 million and $33.3 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 March 31,September 30, 2022 and December 31, 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.

 

                                                     
 March 31, 2022  September 30, 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)  13  $103,560,555  $(6,300,118)  12  $63,752,545  $(6,814,182)  25  $167,313,100  $(13,114,300)
Government-Sponsored Enterprises 2   9,324,550   (675,450) 7   46,293,814   (4,953,100) 9   55,618,364   (5,628,550)  1   4,921,565   (75,999)  9   50,419,588   (10,721,722)  10   55,341,153   (10,797,721)
Municipal Securities 70   31,221,099   (1,943,722) 1   977,570   (92,671) 71   32,198,669   (2,036,393)  54   34,629,937   (2,086,548)  23   11,947,419   (2,236,248)  77   46,577,356   (4,322,796)
Total 94  $199,253,059  $(9,467,276) 9  $52,150,289  $(5,461,253) 103  $251,403,348  $(14,928,529)  68  $143,112,057  $(8,462,665)  44  $126,119,552  $(19,772,152)  112  $269,231,609  $(28,234,817)

                                                     
 December 31, 2021  December 31, 2021 
 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 15  $94,994,915  $(1,276,399)   $  $ 15  $94,994,915  $(1,276,399)  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)  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)
Municipal 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)  37  $125,859,972  $(1,989,416)  6  $39,909,134  $(1,390,429)  43  $165,769,106  $(3,379,845)

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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, 
  2022  2021 
         
Gross proceeds $  $15,572,500 
Gross realized gains     266,944 
Gross realized losses      

         
  Nine Months Ended 
  September 30, 
  2022  2021 
       
Gross proceeds $15,120,000  $15,572,500 
Gross realized gains  61,780   266,944 
Gross realized losses      

There was a tax provision of $12,974 related to gains for the threenine months ended March 31,September 30, 2022. There were no realizedwas a tax provision of $56,058 related to gains for the three and nine months ended March 31,September 30, 2021.

 

Note 3: Loans and Allowance for Loan Losses

 

Major classifications of loans (net of deferred loan fees of $342,835157,002 and $488,481 at March 31,2022September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively) are shown in the table below.

 March 31, 2022  December 31, 2021  September 30, 2022  December 31, 2021 
Commercial $47,360,745  $45,804,434  $52,323,412  $45,804,434 
Commercial Real Estate:        
Commercial real estate:        
Construction  14,750,474   12,054,095   16,339,084   12,054,095 
Other  167,967,452   165,719,078   171,043,155   165,719,078 
Consumer:                
Real estate  76,712,257   71,307,488   84,706,632   71,307,488 
Other  3,677,522   3,768,531   3,871,990   3,768,531 
Paycheck Protection Program  4,437,525   7,978,603      7,978,603 
  314,905,975   306,632,229   328,284,273   306,632,229 
Allowance for loan losses  (4,304,502)  (4,376,987)  (4,329,221)  (4,376,987)
Loans, net $310,601,473  $302,255,242  $323,955,052  $302,255,242 

 

We had $96.391.2 million and $94.7 million of loans pledged as collateral to secure funding with the Federal Reserve Bank (“FRB”) Discount Window at March 31,September 30, 2022 and at December 31, 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. 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. In 2020 and 2021, the Bank provided $55.3 million in funding to 480 customers through the PPP and received a total of $2.4 million in processing fees. The processing fees were deferred and are being amortized over the life of the loans in accordance with ASC 310-20. During the three months ended March 31,September 30, 2022 and 2021, the Bank recognized $0.20.1 million and $0.60.1 million, respectively, in processing fees for the PPP program.PPP. During the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, the Bank recognized $0.4 million and $1.0 million, respectively, in processing fees for the PPP.

 

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.

 

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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.

 

OAEMOther Assets Especially Mentioned (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.

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

March 31, 2022 
September 30, 2022September 30, 2022 
  Commercial  Commercial
Real Estate Construction
  Commercial
Real Estate
Other
  Consumer
Real Estate
  Consumer
Other
  Paycheck Protection Program  Total   Commercial  Commercial
Real Estate Construction
  Commercial
Real Estate
Other
  Consumer
Real Estate
  Consumer
Other
  Total 
Pass  $45,293,533  $13,775,793  $163,137,366  $72,531,141  $3,426,221  $4,437,525  $302,601,579   $50,147,494  $16,339,084  $165,720,219  $80,529,554  $3,590,328  $316,326,679 
Watch   686,987   974,681   2,768,774   3,656,913   191,740      8,279,095    601,185      3,149,899   3,654,235   234,836   7,640,155 
OAEM   30,859      840,236   274,445   19,961      1,165,501    272,911      978,517   274,445   8,350   1,534,223 
Substandard   1,349,366      1,221,076   249,758   39,600      2,859,800    1,301,822      1,194,520   248,398   38,476   2,783,216 
Doubtful                                         
Loss                                         
Total  $47,360,745  $14,750,474  $167,967,452  $76,712,257  $3,677,522  $4,437,525  $314,905,975   $52,323,412  $16,339,084  $171,043,155  $84,706,632  $3,871,990  $328,284,273 

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 

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

 

March 31, 2022 
September 30, 2022September 30, 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
  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  $  $199,690  $  $  $199,690  $52,123,722  $52,323,412  $ 
Commercial Real Estate Construction              14,750,474   14,750,474                  16,339,084   16,339,084    
Commercial Real Estate Other  677,131   750,000   621,358   2,048,489   165,918,963   167,967,452      411,866   60,653   634,048   1,106,566   169,936,589   171,043,155    
Consumer Real Estate  203,042         203,042   76,509,215   76,712,257                  84,706,632   84,706,632    
Consumer Other  626         626   3,676,896   3,677,522                  3,871,990   3,871,990    
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  $  $611,556  $60,653  $634,048  $1,306,256  $326,978,017  $328,284,273  $ 

 

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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 March 31,September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021.

 

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

 September 30, 2022  December 31, 2021 
 March 31,
2022
  December 31, 2021      
Commercial $  $178,975  $  $178,975 
Commercial Real Estate Construction      
Commercial Real Estate Other  621,358   625,953   634,048   625,953 
Consumer Real Estate      
Consumer Other  9,022   9,686      9,686 
Paycheck Protection Program      
Total $630,380  $814,614  $634,048  $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 class for the three and nine months ended March 31,September 30, 2022 and 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. 

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Three Months Ended March 31, 2022 
Three Months Ended September 30, 2022Three Months Ended September 30, 2022
 Commercial  Commercial Real Estate Construction  Commercial Real Estate Other  Consumer Real Estate  Consumer Other  Paycheck Protection Program  Total  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  $882,994  $230,370  $2,210,311  $890,384  $92,806  $  $4,306,865 
Charge-offs           (2,035)     (10)  (2,045)                     
Recoveries              4,200   360   4,560   200      18,000      4,000   156   22,356 
Provisions  (7,596)  28,075   (82,296)  (2,777)  (10,056)  (350)  (75,000)  (51,621)  (12,590)  11,049   54,991   (1,673)  (156)   
Ending balance $788,093  $203,568  $2,294,010  $919,972  $98,859  $  $4,304,502  $831,573  $217,780  $2,239,360  $945,375  $95,133  $  $4,329,221 

                            
Nine Months Ended September 30, 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  200      18,000      10,224   855   29,279 
Provisions  35,684   42,287   (154,946)  22,626   (19,806)  (845)  (75,000)
Ending balance $831,573  $217,780  $2,239,360  $945,375  $95,133  $  $4,329,221 

 

                            
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 
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2021Nine Months Ended September 30, 2021
 Commercial  Commercial Real Estate Construction  Commercial Real Estate Other  Consumer Real Estate  Consumer Other  Paycheck Protection Program  Total  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  $1,029,310  $199,266  $1,909,121  $925,077  $122,920  $  $4,185,694 
Charge-offs              (8,152)  (6,479)  (14,631)              (11,439)  (8,879)  (20,318)
Recoveries              4,812   290   5,102   21,329         47,711   14,041      83,081 
Provisions  (126,428)  (54,721)  168,648   127,083   (771)  6,189   120,000   (247,683)  (43,742)  369,154   34,890   (1,498)  8,879   120,000 
Ending balance $902,882  $144,545  $2,077,769  $1,052,160  $118,809  $  $4,296,165  $802,956  $155,524  $2,278,275  $1,007,678  $124,024  $  $4,368,457 

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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 September 30, 2022 
 Commercial Commercial Real Estate Construction Commercial Real Estate Other Consumer Real Estate Consumer Other Paycheck Protection Program Total 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  $179,891  $  $  $  $38,475  $  $218,366 
Collectively evaluated for impairment  604,675   203,568   2,294,010   919,972   59,259        4,081,484   651,682   217,780   2,239,360   945,375   56,658      4,110,855 
Total Allowance for Loan Losses $788,093  $203,568  $2,294,010  $919,972  $98,859  $    $4,304,502  $831,573  $217,780  $2,239,360  $945,375  $95,133  $  $4,329,221 
Loans Receivable                                                        
Individually evaluated for impairment $1,349,365  $    $1,221,076  $249,758  $39,600  $    $2,859,799  $1,301,822  $  $1,214,827  $248,398  $38,475  $  $2,803,522 
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   51,021,590   16,339,084   169,828,328   84,458,234   3,833,515      325,480,751 
Total Loans Receivable $47,360,745  $14,750,474  $167,967,452  $76,712,257  $3,677,522  $4,437,525  $314,905,975  $52,323,412  $16,339,084  $171,043,155  $84,706,632  $3,871,990  $  $328,284,273 

                             
  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 

 

 

                             
  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 

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

 Impaired Loans as of Impaired Loans as of 
 March 31, 2022 December 31, 2021 September 30, 2022  December 31, 2021 
  Unpaid Principal Balance   Recorded Investment   Related Allowance   Unpaid Principal Balance   Recorded Investment   Related Allowance  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  $—    $947,035  $947,035  $  $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   —     1,214,827   1,214,827      1,653,121   1,653,121    
Consumer Real Estate  249,758   249,758   —     249,758   249,758   —     248,398   248,398      249,758   249,758    
Consumer Other  —     —     —     —     —     —                     
Paycheck Protection Program  —     —     —     —     —     —                     
Total  1,646,639   1,646,639   —     2,999,286   2,999,286   —     2,410,260   2,410,260      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   354,787   354,787   179,891   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   38,475   38,475   38,475   40,153   40,153   40,153 
Paycheck Protection Program  —     —     —     —     —     —                     
Total  1,213,160   1,213,160   223,018   407,223   407,223   220,141   393,262   393,262   218,366   407,223   407,223   220,141 
                                                
                        
Commercial  1,349,365   1,349,365   183,418   1,463,477   1,463,477   179,988   1,301,822   1,301,822   179,891   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   —     1,214,827   1,214,827      1,653,121   1,653,121    
Consumer Real Estate  249,758   249,758   —     249,758   249,758   —     248,398   248,398      249,758   249,758    
Consumer Other  39,600   39,600   39,600   40,153   40,153   40,153   38,475   38,475   38,475   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  $2,803,522  $2,803,522  $218,366  $3,406,509  $3,406,509  $220,141 

 

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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.

  Three Months Ended September 30, 
  2022  2021 
  Average Recorded Investment  Interest Income Recognized  Average Recorded Investment  Interest Income Recognized 
With no related allowance recorded:                
Commercial $958,895  $14,703  $1,327,590  $20,140 
Commercial Real Estate Construction            
Commercial Real Estate Other  1,222,909   7,486   1,954,514   14,402 
Consumer Real Estate  249,684   3,773   249,758   2,675 
Consumer Other            
Paycheck Protection Program            
   2,431,488   25,962   3,531,862   37,217 
                 
With an allowance recorded:                
Commercial  354,787   6,063   178,975   4,564 
Commercial Real Estate Construction            
Commercial Real Estate Other            
Consumer Real Estate            
Consumer Other  38,685   634   40,921   670 
Paycheck Protection Program            
   393,472   6,697   219,896   5,234 
Total                
Commercial  1,313,682   20,766   1,506,565   24,704 
Commercial Real Estate Construction            
Commercial Real Estate Other  1,222,909   7,486   1,954,514   14,402 
Consumer Real Estate  249,684   3,773   249,758   2,675 
Consumer Other  38,685   634   40,921   670 
Paycheck Protection Program            
  $2,824,960  $32,659  $3,751,758  $42,451 

  
 Three Months Ended March 31, Nine Months Ended September 30, 
 2022 2021 2022 2021 
 Average Recorded Investment Interest Income Recognized Average Recorded Investment Interest Income Recognized 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  $979,852  $44,877  $1,357,025  $64,253 
Commercial Real Estate Construction  —     —     —     —   
Commercial Real Estate Other  1,226,665   7,706   5,482,702   49,760 
Commercial Real Estate - Construction            
Commercial Real Estate - Other  1,237,330   24,678   1,948,369   45,482 
Consumer Real Estate  249,758   2,617   249,833   3,491   249,724   11,338   249,783   8,842 
Consumer Other  —     —     —     —               
Paycheck Protection Program  —     —     —     —               
  1,657,770   13,043   7,295,641   79,066   2,466,906   80,893   3,555,177   118,577 
                                
With an allowance recorded:                                
Commercial  1,186,718   19,382   472,422   7,519   358,450   13,341   178,975   8,173 
Commercial Real Estate Construction  —     —     —     —   
Commercial Real Estate Other  —     —     —     —   
Commercial Real Estate - Construction            
Commercial Real Estate - Other            
Consumer Real Estate  —     —     —     —               
Consumer Other  39,822   638   41,848   672   39,241   1,923   41,384   2,047 
Paycheck Protection Program  —     —     —     —               
  1,226,540   20,020   514,270   8,191   397,691   15,264   220,359   10,220 
Total                                
Commercial  1,368,065   22,102   2,035,528   33,334   1,338,302   58,218   1,536,000   72,426 
Commercial Real Estate Construction  —     —     —     —   
Commercial Real Estate Other  1,226,665   7,706   5,482,702   49,760 
Commercial Real Estate - Construction            
Commercial Real Estate - Other  1,237,330   24,678   1,948,369   45,482 
Consumer Real Estate  249,758   2,617   249,833   3,491   249,724   11,338   249,783   8,842 
Consumer Other  39,822   638   41,848   672   39,241   1,923   41,384   2,047 
Paycheck Protection Program  —     —     —     —               
 $2,884,310  $33,063  $7,809,911  $87,257  $2,864,597  $96,157  $3,775,536  $128,797 

In general, the modification or restructuring of a debt is considered a troubled debt restructuring (“TDR”) if we, for economic or legal reasons related to a borrower’s financial difficulties, grant a concession to the borrower that we would not otherwise consider. As of both March 31,September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, there were 5 TDRs with aan aggregate balance of $1.0 million. There were 0 TDRs added during the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021. These TDRs were granted extended payment terms with no principal reduction. The structure of 2two of the loans changed to interest only. All TDRs were performing as agreed as of March 31,September 30, 2022. No TDRs defaulted during the three and nine months ended March 31,September 30, 2022 and 2021, which were modified within the previous twelve months. There were no TDRs added during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021.

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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. During 2020, the Bank processed approximately $0.7 million in principal deferments to 84 loans, with an aggregate loan balance of $25.9 million. The principal deferments represented 0.24% of our total loan portfolio as of December 31, 2020. The Bank did not process any principal deferments after December 31, 2020. As of March 31,September 30, 2022, there was 1one outstanding loan with a balance of $0.20.1 million in TDR status. There were 2two loans outstanding with a balance of $0.5 million in TDR status as of December 31, 2021. All other remaining outstanding loans were paying as agreed as of March 31,September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021.

 

Note 4: Leases

 

As of March 31,September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, the Company had operating right of use (“ROU”) assets of $13.913.6 million and $14.0 million, respectively, and had operating lease liabilities of $13.913.6 million and $14.0 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.

 

As of March 31,September 30, 2022, the weighted average remaining lease term was 16.315.8 years and the weighted average incremental borrowing rate was 4.17%.

 

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

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  September 30, 
  2022  2021 
Operating lease expense $296,800  $269,592 
Short-term lease expense      
Total lease expense $296,800  $269,592 

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

           
 March 31, September 30, 
 2022 2021 2022 2021 
Operating lease expense $299,571  $301,537  $894,135  $852,624 
Short-term lease expense                
Total lease expense $299,571  $301,537  $894,135  $852,624 

 

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

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Note 5: Disclosures 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. GAAP 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 judgementsjudgments 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 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.

 

The following paragraphs describe the valuation methodologies used for assets 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-backed securities issued by government sponsored entities, municipal bonds and corporate debt securities. Securities classified as Level 3 include municipal 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 with 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 the short-term nature of mortgage loans to be sold (derivative contracts), our derivative instruments were immaterial to our consolidated financial statements as of March 31,September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021.

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The following table presents information about assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of March 31,September 30, 2022 and December 31, 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, 2022 
  Level 1  Level 2  Level 3  Total 
U.S. Treasury Notes $167,313,100  $  $  $167,313,100 
Government-Sponsored Enterprises     55,341,153      55,341,153 
Municipal Securities     17,894,895   28,837,495   46,732,390 
Total $167,313,100  $73,236,048  $28,837,495  $269,386,643 

 

  December 31, 2021 
  Level 1  Level 2  Level 3  Total 
U.S. Treasury Notes $100,062,300  $  $  $100,062,300 
Government-Sponsored Enterprises     74,721,009      74,721,009 
Municipal Securities     13,080,133   24,484,047   37,564,180 
Total $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 March 31,September 30, 2022 or December 31, 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 March 31,September 30, 2022 and 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, 
  2022  2021  2022  2021 
Beginning balance $24,290,239  $6,960,115  $24,484,047  $5,683,930 
Included in other comprehensive loss  (277,744)  (33,656)  (1,737,552)  (120,471)
Purchases, issuances, and settlements net of maturities  4,825,000   12,142,000   6,091,000  $13,505,000 
Ending balance $28,837,495  $19,068,459  $28,837,495  $19,068,459 

  

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

 

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

                 
  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 

 

                    
 December 31, 2021 September 30, 2022 
 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total 
Impaired loans $    $    $1,902,879  $1,902,879  $  $  $1,463,225  $1,463,225 
Mortgage loans to be sold       2,774,388        2,774,388      654,944      654,944 
Total $    $2,774,388  $1,902,879  $4,677,267  $  $654,944  $1,463,225  $2,118,169 

                 
  December 31, 2021 
  Level 1  Level 2  Level 3  Total 
Impaired loans $  $  $1,902,879  $1,902,879 
Other real estate owned            
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 March 31September 30, 2022 or December 31, 2021.

 

The following table provides information describing the unobservable inputs used in Level 3 fair value measurements at March 31,September 30, 2022 and December 31, 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% to20% 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.

 

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c.Loans

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.

 

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 March 31,September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively.

                        
 March 31, 2022 September 30, 2022 
   Estimated Fair Value    Estimated Fair Value 
 Carrying Value Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total 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  $5,597,144  $5,597,144  $  $  $5,597,144 
                    
Interest-bearing deposits at the Federal Reserve  61,420,171   61,420,171             61,420,171   3,456,566   3,456,566         3,456,566 
Investment securities available for sale  257,906,304   163,586,315   73,693,335   20,626,654   257,906,304   269,386,643   167,313,100   73,236,048   28,837,495   269,386,643 
Mortgage loans to be sold  2,626,999        2,626,999        2,626,999   654,944      654,944      654,944 
Loans, net  310,601,473             301,121,392   301,121,392   323,955,052         305,520,421   305,520,421 
Accrued interest receivable  1,473,108        1,473,108        1,473,108   1,755,179      1,755,179      1,755,179 
Financial Liabilities:                                        
Demand deposits  582,678,608        582,678,608        582,678,608   560,910,510      560,910,510      560,910,510 
Time deposits  21,092,872        21,243,268        21,243,268   17,201,999      16,940,516      16,940,516 
Accrued interest payable  14,371        14,371        14,371   14,916      14,916      14,916 

 

                     
  December 31, 2021
    Estimated Fair Value
  Carrying
Value
 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total
Financial Assets:                    
Cash and due from banks $11,140,559  $11,140,559  $    $    $11,140,559 
Interest-bearing deposits at the Federal Reserve  128,971,429   128,971,429             128,971,429 
Investment securities available for sale  212,347,489   100,062,300   87,801,142   24,484,047   212,347,489 
Mortgage loans to be sold  2,774,388        2,774,388        2,774,388 
Loans, net  302,255,242             293,731,997   293,731,997 
Accrued interest receivable  1,404,227        1,404,227       1,404,227 
Financial Liabilities:                    
Demand deposits  587,903,356        587,903,356        587,903,356 
Time deposits  21,288,220        21,428,310        21,428,310 
Accrued interest payable  14,914        14,914       14,914 

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  December 31, 2021 
     Estimated Fair Value 
  Carrying Value  Level 1  Level 2  Level 3  Total 
Financial Assets:                    
Cash and due from banks $11,140,559  $11,140,559  $  $  $11,140,559 
Interest-bearing deposits at the Federal Reserve  128,971,429   128,971,429         128,971,429 
Investment securities available for sale  212,347,489   100,062,300   87,801,142   24,484,047   212,347,489 
Mortgage loans to be sold  2,774,388      2,774,388      2,774,388 
Loans, net  302,255,242         293,731,997   293,731,997 
Accrued interest receivable  1,404,227      1,404,227       1,404,227 
Financial Liabilities:                    
Demand deposits  587,903,356      587,903,356      587,903,356 
Time deposits  21,288,220      21,428,310      21,428,310 
Accrued interest payable  14,914      14,914       14,914 

  

 

Note 6: Income Per Common Share

 

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

 

  2022  2021 
Net income $1,840,267  $1,726,937 
         
Weighted average shares outstanding  5,552,351   5,535,906 
Effect of dilutive shares  98,448   150,344 
Weighted average shares outstanding - diluted  5,650,799   5,686,250 
         
Earnings per share - basic $0.33  $0.31 
Earnings per share - diluted $0.33  $0.30 

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

  2022  2021 
Net income $4,847,355  $5,205,696 
         
Weighted average shares outstanding  5,549,312   5,528,868 
Effect of dilutive shares  92,950   155,616 
Weighted average shares outstanding - diluted  5,642,262   5,684,484 
         
Earnings per share - basic $0.87  $0.94 
Earnings per share - diluted $0.86  $0.92 

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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 1934.1933. 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, 2021 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

 

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


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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 institutionbank holding company headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina, with $665.0$630.1 million in assets as of March 31,September 30, 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 March 31,September 30, 2022 and December 31, 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-19Macroeconomic Conditions

Various macroeconomic challenges have adversely impacted economic conditions in the United States. The United States has experienced significantly elevated levels of inflation, resulting in central banks, including the Federal Reserve Bank (“FRB”). implementing a series of increases to the federal funds target rate, with potential additional increases in the near term. Our results have been impacted by higher interest rates in the following manners:

Lower mortgage volumes resulting from the impact of higher interest rates on new and existing home sales.

Increased levels of unrealized losses in our investment portfolio.

Increases in asset yields on our excess cash held at the FRB.

Increases in interest rates on variable rate loans, as well as higher interest rates on new originations and renewals of fixed rate loans.

Higher non-interest expenses due to temporary discretionary wage increases for non-executive staff to help offset inflation.

These macroeconomic conditions could potentially further adversely affect our customers and our results during the remainder of 2022 and beyond.

COVID-19

Effects of COVID-19 may negatively impact management assumptions and estimates, such as the allowance for loan losses. However, it is difficult to assess or predict how, and to what extent, COVID-19 will affect the Bank in the 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 March 31,September 30, 2022, have remained unchanged from the disclosures presented in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021.

 

Balance Sheet

 

Cash and Cash Equivalents

Total cash and cash equivalents decreased 50.5%93.5% or $70.7$131.0 million to $69.4$9.1 million as of March 31,September 30, 2022, from $140.1 million as of December 31, 2021. The decrease in total cash and cash equivalents is primarily due to purchases of investment securities available for sale, net of proceeds from sales, calls and maturities, and to a lesser extent, a net increase in loans and a net decrease in deposit accounts.

 

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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 March 31,September 30, 2022, our available for sale investment portfolio included U.S. Treasury Notes, Government-Sponsored Enterprises and Municipal Securities with a fair market value of $257.9$269.4 million and an amortized cost of $272.8$297.6 million for a net unrealized loss of approximately $14.9$28.2 million. As of March 31,September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, our investment securities portfolio represented approximately 38.78%42.75% and 31.26% of our total assets, respectively. The average yield on our investment securities was 1.03%1.17% and 1.02% at March 31,September 30, 2022 and December 31, 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 increased $8.3$21.7 million, or 2.76%7.2%, to $310.6$324.0 million as of March 31,September 30, 2022 from $302.3 million as of December 31, 2021. The increase is primarily related to growth 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 mortgage product continues to be well-received by the Bank’s customers, and the associated volume of originations has continued 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 $342,835$157,002 and $488,481 at March 31,September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively) and the corresponding percentage of total loans as of the dates indicated.

  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, 2022  December 31, 2021 
  Amount  Percent  Amount  Percent 
             
Commercial $52,323,412   15.94% $45,804,434   14.94%
Commercial Real Estate Construction  16,339,084   4.98%  12,054,095   3.93%
Commercial Real Estate Other  171,043,155   52.10%  165,719,078   54.04%
Consumer Real Estate  84,706,632   25.80%  71,307,488   23.26%
Consumer Other  3,871,990   1.18%  3,768,531   1.23%
Payroll Protection Program     0.00%  7,978,603   2.60%
Total loans  328,284,273   100.00%  306,632,229   100.00%
Allowance for loan losses  (4,329,221)      (4,376,987)    
                 
Total loans, net $323,955,052      $302,255,242     

  

The decrease in the deferred fees is primarily associated with the amortizationrecognition 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 March 31,September 30, 2022, there were no loans 90 days past due still accruing interest.

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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 

  September 30, 2022  December 31, 2021 
Commercial $  $178,975 
Commercial Real Estate Other  634,048   625,953 
Consumer Other     9,686 
Total nonaccruing loans  634,048   814,614 
Total nonperforming assets $634,048  $814,614 

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Allowance for Loan Losses

The allowance for loan losses was $4.3 million as of March 31,September 30, 2022 and $4.4 million as of December 31, 2021, or 1.39%1.32% and 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 March 31,September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, the allowance for loan losses represented 682.84%682.79% and 537.31%, respectively, of the total amount of nonperforming loans. Based on the level of coverage on nonperforming loans and analysis of our loan portfolio, we believe the allowance for loan losses at March 31,September 30, 2022 is adequate.

 

At March 31,September 30, 2022, impaired loans totaled $2.9$2.8 million, of which $1.2$0.4 million of these loans had a reserve of approximately $0.2 million allocated in the allowance for loan losses. Comparatively, impaired loans totaled $3.4 million as of December 31, 2021, and $0.4 million of these loans had a reserve of approximately $0.2 million allocated in the allowance for loan losses.

 

During the three months ended March 31,September 30, 2022, we recorded no charge-offs and $22,356 of recoveries on loans previously charged-off. During the nine months ended September 30, 2022, we recorded $2,045 in charge-offs and $4,560$29,279 of recoveries on loans previously charged-off, for net recoveries of $2,515.  $27,234.

 

Deposits 

Deposits remain our primary source of funding for loans and investments. Average interest-bearing deposits provided funding for 53.85%55.74% of average earning assets for the threenine months ended March 31,September 30, 2022, and 56.60%56.67% for the threenine months ended March 31,September 30, 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:

  March 31, 2022    December 31, 2021 
  Amount  Percent    Amount  Percent 
Deposits              
     Non-interest bearing demand $258,738,170   42.86%   $255,783,644   41.98%
     Interest bearing demand  159,954,068   26.49%    165,335,038   27.14%
     Money market accounts  92,136,722   15.26%    98,113,942   16.11%
     Time deposits $250,000 and over  7,668,871   1.27%    7,417,864   1.22%
     Other time deposits  13,424,001   2.22%    13,870,356   2.28%
     Other savings deposits  71,849,648   11.90%    68,670,732   11.27%
Total deposits $603,771,480   100.00%   $609,191,576   100.00%

  September 30, 2022  December 31, 2021 
  Amount  Percent  Amount  Percent 
Deposits            
     Non-interest bearing demand $234,757,823   40.61% $255,783,644   41.98%
     Interest bearing demand  161,299,986   27.90%  165,335,038   27.14%
     Money market accounts  103,909,416   17.97%  98,113,942   16.11%
     Time deposits $250,000 and over  4,901,501   0.85%  7,417,864   1.22%
     Other time deposits  12,300,498   2.13%  13,870,356   2.28%
     Other savings deposits  60,943,285   10.54%  68,670,732   11.27%
                 
Total deposits $578,112,509   100.00% $609,191,576   100.00%

  

Deposits decreased 0.89%5.1% or $5.4$31.1 million from December 31, 2021 to March 31,September 30, 2022 primarily due to a decrease in the balances of a related group of demand deposit accounts. The higher balance in 2021 for these demand deposit accounts was temporary in nature.

 

At March 31,September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, deposits with an aggregate deficit balance of $26,965$139,928 and $28,549, respectively, were re-classified as other loans.

 

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

Net income decreased $0.3increased $0.1 million or 19.11%6.56% to $1.5 million, or basic and diluted earnings per share of $0.26 for the three months ended March 31, 2022, from $1.8 million, or basic and diluted earnings per share of $0.33 and $0.32,$0.33, respectively, for the three months ended March 31,September 30, 2022, from $1.7 million, or basic and diluted earnings per share of $0.31 and $0.30, respectively, for the three months ended September 30, 2021. Our annualized returns on average assets and average equity for the three months ended March 31,September 30, 2022 were 0.88%1.11% and 11.24%, respectively, compared with 1.37%1.15% and 13.26%12.32%, respectively, for the three months ended March 31,September 30, 2021.

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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 $0.8 million or 20.2% to $5.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 2022 from $4.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2021. Average loans increased $6.0 million or 1.9% to $325.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2022, compared to $319.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2021. The yield on average loans (including fees) was 5.08% and 5.02% for the three months ended September 30, 2022 and September 30, 2021, respectively. Interest income on loans increased $0.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2022 to $4.0 million from $3.6 million for the three months ended September 30, 2021.

The average balance of interest bearing deposits at the Federal Reserve decreased $46.0 million or 59.1% to $31.9 million for the three months ended September 30, 2022 with a yield of 2.23% as compared to $77.9 million for the three months ended September 30, 2021, with a yield of 0.16%.

Provision for Loan Losses

We have established an allowance for loan losses through a charge (credit) to the provision for loan losses 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. We did not recognize a provision during the three months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021. 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 decreased $0.7 million or 61.1% to $0.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2022, from $1.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2021. This decrease was primarily due to a $0.4 million decrease in mortgage banking income compared to the three months ended September 30, 2021 and gains on sales of securities of $0.3 million during the three months ended September 30, 2021.

Non-Interest Expense

Non-interest expense increased $0.1 million or 0.66% to $3.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2022, from $3.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 2021. For the three months ended September 30, 2022, we experienced marginal increases in net occupancy costs and salaries which were largely offset by lower professional fees and other operating expenses.

Income Tax Expense

Income tax expense was $0.5 million for both the three months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021. Our effective tax rate was 22.87% and 23.34% for the three months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively.

Comparison of Nine Months Ended September 30, 2022 to Nine Months Ended September 30, 2021

Net income decreased $0.4 million or 6.88% to $4.8 million, or basic and diluted earnings per share of $0.87 and $0.86 for the nine months ended September 30, 2022, respectively, from $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. Our annualized returns on average assets and average equity for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 were 0.98% and 14.11%, respectively, compared with 1.23% and 12.64%, respectively, for the nine months ended September 30, 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 decreased $0.4increased $0.7 million or 8.03%5.39% to $4.2$13.8 million for the threenine months ended March 31,September 30, 2022 from $4.6$13.1 million for the threenine months ended March 31,September 30, 2021. Average loans decreased $20.4$9.0 million or 6.18%2.73% to $310.5$318.6 million for the threenine months ended March 31,September 30, 2022, compared to $330.9$327.6 million for the threenine months ended March 31,September 30, 2021. The yield on average loans (including fees) was 4.99%5.05% and 5.52%5.24% for the threenine months ended March 31,September 30, 2022 and March 31, 2021, respectively. Interest income on loans decreased $0.5$0.2 million for the threenine months ended March 31,September 30, 2022 to $3.6$11.3 million from $4.1$11.5 million for the threenine months ended March 31,September 30, 2021.

 

The average balance of interest bearing deposits at the Federal Reserve increased $23.4decreased $10.2 million or 49.29%16.42% to $70.9$52.0 million for the threenine months ended March 31,September 30, 2022, with a yield of 0.20%0.80% as compared to $47.5$62.2 million for the threenine months ended March 31,September 30, 2021, with a yield of 0.10%0.12%.

 

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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 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 threenine months ended March 31,September 30, 2022, we recorded a $75,000 reduction to the allowance for loan losses as compared withlosses. For the nine months ended September 30, 2021, we had a provision of $120,000 for the same period in the prior year.loan losses of $120,000. 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 decreased $0.3$1.4 million or 32.5%44.75% to $0.6$1.7 million for the threenine months ended March 31,September 30, 2022, from $0.9$3.0 million for the threenine months ended March 31,September 30, 2021. This decrease was primarily due to a $0.4$1.2 million decrease in mortgage banking income partially offset by $0.1and decrease of $0.2 million of gain on sales of investment securities. The Bank sold $17.7$53.0 million of mortgage loans held for sale during the threenine months ended March 31,September 30, 2022 as compared with $47.7$141.6 million during the threenine months ended March 31,September 30, 2021.

 

Non-Interest Expense 

Non-interest expense was $3.0$9.2 million for both the threenine months ended March 31,September 30, 2022 and 20212021. For the threenine months ended March 31,September 30, 2022, marginal increases in professional fees, salaries and employee benefits, including temporary discretionary wage increases for non-executive staff to help offset inflation, and net occupancy expense were offset by decreases in data processing fees and other operating expenses.expense.

 

Income Tax Expense 

Income tax expense was $0.4$1.5 million for the threenine months ended March 31,September 30, 2022 as compared to $0.6$1.6 million during the same period in 2021. Our effective tax rate was 23.39%23.03% and 23.81%23.58% for the threenine months ended March 31,September 30, 2022 and 2021, 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 $140.8$146.5 million and $117.5 million at March 31,September 30, 2022 and December 31, 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 both March 31,September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021 was $2.5 million and $0.6 million.million, respectively.

 

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 $2.6$0.7 million and $2.8 million at March 31,September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively. The fair value of these commitments was not significant at March 31,September 30, 2022 or December 31, 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 $17.6$9.7 million at March 31,September 30, 2022. There were notwo loans repurchased during the threenine months ended March 31,September 30, 2022 and one loan was repurchased during the nine months ended September 30, 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.

 

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, investment securities available for sale, interest-bearing deposits at the Federal Reserve, and mortgage loans held for sale. Our primary liquid assets accounted for 49.61%44.29% and 52.30% of total assets at March 31,September 30, 2022 and December 31, 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 March 31,September 30, 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 liquidity 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 March 31,September 30, 2022, we could borrow up to $74.7$77.2 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 March 31,September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, our liquidity ratio was 52.67%45.97% and 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, which includes accumulated other comprehensive losses, was $36.0 million and $53.9 million as of MarchSeptember 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively. The year-to-date decrease was primarily the result of a $20.2 million change in the net unrealized loss on available-for-sale securities, net of tax, due to rising interest rates. Exclusive of accumulated other comprehensive losses of $22.3 million and $2.1 million as of September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively, shareholders' equity was $45.0 million.$58.3 million and $56.1 million as of September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively. The rate of asset growth since our inception has not negatively impacted this capital base.

 

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.

 

The Bank adoptedpurpose of Basel III is to improve the community bankquality and increase the quantity of capital for all banking organizations. The minimum requirements for the quantity and quality of capital were increased. The rule includes a new common equity Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets ratio of 4.5% and a common equity Tier 1 capital conservation buffer of 2.5% of risk-weighted assets. The rule also raised the minimum ratio of Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets from 4% to 6% and requires a minimum leverage ratio (“CBLR”) framework,of 4%. In addition, the rule implemented a simplified measure ofstrict eligibility criteria for regulatory capital adequacyinstruments and improved the methodology for qualifying community banking organizations,calculating risk-weighted assets to enhance risk sensivitity.

At September 30, 2022, the Bank was categorized as of March 31, 2020 and upon adoption is no longer subject to other“well capitalized”. To be categorized as “well capitalized,” the Bank must maintain total risk based, Tier 1 risk based, common equity Tier 1 risk based capital and Tier 1 leverage requirements. To be considered well capitalized, the required CBLR was 8.5% for the year ended December 31, 2021ratios of 10.00%, 8.00%, 6.50% and will be 9.0% thereafter. Additionally, the qualifying community banking institution must be a non-advanced approaches FDIC supervised institution. If an electing bank later does not feet any of the eligibility criteria, it would have a two-quarter “grace” period to return to CBLR compliance or revert to the generally applicable rule. If an electing bank’s leverage ratio falls below 9.0%5.00%, 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 of 8.66% was above the required CBRL of 8.5%respectively, and to be categorized as “well capitalized.“adequately capitalized,Asthe Bank must maintain total risk based, Tier 1 risk based, common equity Tier 1 risk based capital and Tier 1 leverage ratios of March 31,8.00%, 6.00%, 4.50% and 4.00%, respectively. The Bank’s total risk based, Tier 1 risk based, common equity Tier 1 risk based capital and Tier 1 leverage ratios as of September 30, 2022 the Bank’s CBRL was 8.56%were 16.75%, which was above the required 8.0% during the two-quarter grace period.

15.58%, 15.58% and 8.70%, respectively.

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.

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 March 31,September 30, 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 March 31,September 30, 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 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 March 31, 2022. Based on this assessment, management believes that as of 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 March 31,September 30, 2022, that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

 

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, the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm, (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 DisclosureDisclosures 

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


Exhibits
31.1Certification pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) by Chief Executive Officer
31.2Certification pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) by Chief Financial Officer
32.1Certification pursuant to Section 1350 (1)
32.2Certification pursuant to Section 1350 (1)
101.SCHXBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document (2)
101.CALXBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document (2)
101.DEFXBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document (2)
101.LABXBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document (2)
101.PREXBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document (2)
104Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101)
101.SCHXBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
101.CALXBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
101.DEFXBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document
101.LABXBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document
101.PREXBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document

 

(1) This certification is being furnished solely to accompany this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, and is not being filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and is not to be incorporated by reference into any file of the registrant, whether made before or after the date hereof, regardless of any general incorporation language in such filing.

(2) In accordance with Rule 406T of Regulation S-T, the XBRL-related information in Exhibit 101 to this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q is deemed not filed or part of a registration statement or prospectus for purposes of Section 11 or 12 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, is deemed not filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and otherwise is not subject to liability under those sections.


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Signatures

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

 

 Bank of South Carolina Corporation
   
 May 6,November 4, 2022By:/s/ Fleetwood S. Hassell
  Fleetwood S. Hassell
  President/Chief Executive Officer
   
 May 6,November 4, 2022By:/s/ Eugene H. Walpole, IV
  Eugene H. Walpole, IV
  Chief Financial Officer/Executive Vice President


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