Table of Contents

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, DC 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 June 30,December 31, 2023

OR

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

For the transition period from                                 to                             

Commission File No. 1-34155

First Savings Financial Group, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Indiana

   

37-1567871

(State or other jurisdiction of

 

(I.R.S. Employer

incorporation or organization)

 

Identification Number)

702 North Shore Drive, Suite 300, Jeffersonville, Indiana 47130

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code 1-812-283-0724

(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)

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

Common stock, $0.01 par value per share

    

FSFG

    

The NASDAQ Stock Market, LLC

(Title of each class)

(Trading Symbol)

(Name of each exchange on which registered)

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, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large Accelerated Filer

Accelerated Filer

 

 

 

 

Non-accelerated Filer

Smaller Reporting Company

 

 

 

 

Emerging Growth Company

 

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

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

The number of shares outstanding of the registrant’s common stock as of AugustFebruary 2, 20232024 was 6,865,921.6,883,160.

Table of Contents

FIRST SAVINGS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

INDEX

Page

Part I

Financial Information

Page

Item 1. Financial Statements

 

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of June 30,December 31, 2023 (unaudited) and September 30, 20222023

3

 

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income for the three and nine months ended June 30,December 31, 2023 and 2022 (unaudited)

4

 

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) for the three and nine months ended June 30,December 31, 2023 and 2022 (unaudited)

5

 

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity for the three and nine months ended June 30,December 31, 2023 and 2022 (unaudited)

6

 

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the ninethree months ended June 30,December 31, 2023 and 2022 (unaudited)

7

 

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)

8-508- 52

 

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

51-6053-58

 

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

61-6259-60

 

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

6361

 

Part II

Other Information

 

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

6563

 

Item 1A. Risk Factors

6663

 

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities, Use of Proceeds, andAnd Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

6764

 

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities

6764

 

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures

6764

 

Item 5. Other Information

6764

 

Item 6. Exhibits

6865

 

Signatures

6966

-2-

Table of Contents

PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

FIRST SAVINGS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Unaudited)

June 30,

September 30, 

(In thousands, except share and per share data)

    

2023

    

2022

ASSETS

 

  

 

  

Cash and due from banks

$

23,722

$

18,312

Interest-bearing deposits with banks

 

18,753

 

23,353

Total cash and cash equivalents

 

42,475

 

41,665

Interest-bearing time deposits

 

980

 

1,613

Debt securities available for sale, at fair value

 

248,397

 

316,517

Debt securities held to maturity

 

1,391

 

1,558

Loans held for sale, residential mortgage, at fair value

 

50,066

 

38,579

Loans held for sale, Small Business Administration

 

13,076

 

21,883

Loans, net of allowance for loan losses of $16,838 at June 30, 2023 and $15,360 at September 30, 2022

 

1,691,289

 

1,474,544

Federal Reserve Bank and Federal Home Loan Bank stock, at cost

 

24,939

 

20,004

Premises and equipment, net

 

27,999

 

27,100

Other real estate owned, held for sale

 

233

 

203

Accrued interest receivable:

 

 

Loans

 

7,218

 

5,379

Securities

 

3,243

 

2,953

Cash surrender value of life insurance

 

45,915

 

45,145

Goodwill

 

9,848

 

9,848

Core deposit intangibles

 

614

 

775

Residential mortgage loan servicing rights, at fair value

60,649

63,263

Nonresidential mortgage loan servicing rights

116

141

SBA loan servicing rights

3,374

3,790

Other assets

 

28,599

 

18,765

Total Assets

$

2,260,421

$

2,093,725

LIABILITIES

 

 

Deposits:

 

 

Noninterest-bearing

$

315,602

$

340,172

Interest-bearing

 

1,344,163

 

1,175,662

Total deposits

 

1,659,765

 

1,515,834

Federal Home Loan Bank borrowings

 

345,000

 

307,303

Other borrowings

 

48,387

 

88,206

Accrued interest payable

 

5,782

 

1,302

Advance payments by borrowers for taxes and insurance

 

907

 

1,207

Accrued expenses and other liabilities

 

35,512

 

28,308

Total Liabilities

 

2,095,353

 

1,942,160

STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

 

  

 

  

Preferred stock of $.01 par value per share; authorized 1,000,000 shares; none issued

 

 

Common stock of $.01 par value per share;authorized 20,000,000 shares; issued 7,777,271 shares at June 30, 2023 (7,757,271 at September 30, 2022); outstanding 6,865,921 shares at June 30, 2023 (6,970,631 shares at September 30, 2022)

 

78

 

78

Additional paid-in capital

 

27,440

 

26,770

Retained earnings - substantially restricted

 

168,015

 

161,927

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

 

(17,565)

 

(27,079)

Unearned stock compensation

 

(1,113)

 

(969)

Less treasury stock, at cost - 911,350 shares (786,640 shares at September 30, 2022)

 

(11,787)

 

(9,162)

Total Stockholders’ Equity

 

165,068

 

151,565

Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity

$

2,260,421

$

2,093,725

December 31,

September 30, 

(In thousands, except share and per share data)

    

2023

    

2023

ASSETS

 

  

 

  

Cash and due from banks

$

17,522

$

18,014

Interest-bearing deposits with banks

 

15,844

 

12,831

Total cash and cash equivalents

 

33,366

 

30,845

Interest-bearing time deposits

 

490

 

490

Debt securities available for sale, at fair value

 

245,538

 

227,739

Debt securities held to maturity

 

1,263

 

1,300

Loans held for sale, residential mortgage, at fair value

 

4,056

 

24,692

Loans held for sale, Small Business Administration

 

18,810

 

21,163

Loans, net of allowance for credit losses of $18,789 at December 31, 2023 and $16,900 at September 30, 2023 *

 

1,841,953

 

1,770,243

Federal Reserve Bank and Federal Home Loan Bank stock, at cost

 

24,987

 

24,939

Premises and equipment, net

 

27,712

 

27,861

Other real estate owned, held for sale

 

647

 

677

Accrued interest receivable:

 

 

Loans

 

8,676

 

7,809

Securities

 

2,665

 

2,352

Cash surrender value of life insurance

 

46,556

 

46,226

Goodwill

 

9,848

 

9,848

Core deposit intangibles

 

520

 

561

Residential mortgage loan servicing rights, at fair value

709

59,768

Nonresidential mortgage loan servicing rights

95

101

SBA loan servicing rights

2,907

2,950

Other assets

 

37,294

 

29,290

Total Assets

$

2,308,092

$

2,288,854

LIABILITIES

 

 

Deposits:

 

 

Noninterest-bearing

$

202,769

$

242,237

Interest-bearing

 

1,481,077

 

1,439,557

Total deposits

 

1,683,846

 

1,681,794

Federal Home Loan Bank borrowings

 

356,699

 

363,183

Other borrowings

 

48,484

 

48,444

Accrued interest payable

 

10,405

 

8,926

Advance payments by borrowers for taxes and insurance

 

512

 

1,027

Reserve for unfunded lending commitments

1,882

Accrued expenses and other liabilities

 

41,741

 

34,499

Total Liabilities

 

2,143,569

 

2,137,873

STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

  

 

  

Preferred stock of $.01 par value per share; authorized 1,000,000 shares; none issued

 

 

Common stock of $.01 par value per share;authorized 20,000,000 shares; issued 7,797,146 shares at December 31, 2023 (7,778,471 at September 30, 2023); outstanding 6,883,160 shares at December 31, 2023 (6,867,121 shares at September 30, 2023)

 

78

 

78

Additional paid-in capital

 

27,319

 

26,986

Retained earnings - substantially restricted

 

163,753

 

166,306

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

 

(13,606)

 

(29,587)

Unearned stock compensation

 

(1,194)

 

(1,015)

Less treasury stock, at cost - 861,350 shares (786,640 shares at September 30, 2022)

 

(11,827)

 

(11,787)

Total Stockholders’ Equity

 

164,523

 

150,981

Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity

$

2,308,092

$

2,288,854

* Effective October 1, 2023, ASU 2016-13 was adopted; therefore Current Expected Credit Loss (CECL) methodology was used at December 31, 2023. Previous incurred loss methodology was used at September 30, 2023.

See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

-3-

Table of Contents

PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

FIRST SAVINGS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

(Unaudited)

    

Three Months Ended

Nine Months Ended

    

Three Months Ended

June 30,

June 30,

December 31,

(In thousands, except share and per share data)

2023

    

2022

    

2023

    

2022

2023

    

2022

INTEREST INCOME

 

 

Loans, including fees

$

23,184

$

15,934

$

64,666

$

43,917

$

26,057

$

20,185

Securities:

Taxable

 

984

 

769

 

2,896

 

1,594

 

942

 

955

Tax-exempt

 

1,940

 

1,570

 

5,920

 

4,003

 

1,333

 

1,979

Dividend income

 

423

 

169

 

1,007

 

464

 

74

 

220

Interest-bearing deposits with banks

 

267

 

37

 

603

 

64

 

249

 

144

Total interest income

 

26,798

 

18,479

 

75,092

 

50,042

 

28,655

 

23,483

INTEREST EXPENSE

Deposits

 

7,791

 

1,047

 

18,214

 

2,596

 

9,989

 

4,158

Federal Home Loan Bank borrowings

3,446

811

8,280

2,222

3,769

1,919

Other borrowings

 

696

 

710

 

2,560

 

1,397

 

784

 

1,145

Total interest expense

 

11,933

 

2,568

 

29,054

 

6,215

 

14,542

 

7,222

Net interest income

 

14,865

 

15,911

 

46,038

 

43,827

 

14,113

 

16,261

Provision for loan losses

 

441

 

532

 

1,797

 

1,028

Provision for credit losses

 

412

 

984

Net interest income after provision for loan losses

 

14,424

 

15,379

 

44,241

 

42,799

Net interest income after provision for credit losses

 

13,701

 

15,277

NONINTEREST INCOME

Service charges on deposit accounts

 

509

 

462

 

1,538

 

1,329

 

473

 

558

ATM and interchange fees

 

615

 

774

 

1,940

 

2,047

 

449

 

739

Net gain (loss) on sales of available for sale securities

(540)

476

(540)

476

Net unrealized gain (loss) on equity securities

11

(11)

46

(11)

Net unrealized gain on equity securities

38

14

Other than temporary impairment loss on securities

(28)

(28)

Net gain on sales of loans, Small Business Administration

497

486

2,179

3,449

834

775

Net gain on sales of loans, single tenant net lease

719

Mortgage banking income

 

4,668

 

7,093

 

11,313

 

36,091

 

89

 

2,496

Increase in cash surrender value of life insurance

 

279

 

277

 

770

 

782

 

329

 

225

Commission income

 

247

 

177

 

564

 

522

 

222

 

128

Real estate lease income

 

119

 

155

 

353

 

451

 

115

 

117

Net gain on premises and equipment

29

Income from tax credit investment

 

 

 

 

10

Gain from repurchase of subordinated debt

660

660

Other income

 

131

 

144

 

1,076

 

831

 

233

 

164

Total noninterest income

 

7,196

 

10,033

 

19,900

 

46,696

 

2,782

 

5,188

NONINTEREST EXPENSE

Compensation and benefits

 

11,138

 

15,215

 

32,230

 

49,982

 

9,663

 

10,685

Occupancy and equipment

 

2,277

 

2,069

 

6,057

 

6,261

 

2,041

 

1,860

Data processing

 

1,020

 

679

 

2,780

 

1,957

 

793

 

777

Advertising

 

536

 

806

 

1,473

 

2,600

 

318

 

418

Professional fees

 

1,360

 

1,410

 

2,931

 

3,973

 

1,079

 

793

FDIC insurance premiums

 

488

 

121

 

1,165

 

346

 

486

 

308

Net loss on other real estate owned

6

Other operating expenses

 

2,146

 

2,535

 

7,839

 

8,029

 

1,653

 

2,670

Total noninterest expense

 

18,965

 

22,835

 

54,475

 

73,148

 

16,039

 

17,511

Income before income taxes

 

2,655

 

2,577

 

9,666

 

16,347

Net income before income taxes

 

444

 

2,954

Income tax expense (benefit)

 

331

 

(61)

 

747

 

2,369

 

(476)

 

83

Net Income

$

2,324

$

2,638

$

8,919

$

13,978

$

920

$

2,871

Net income per share:

Basic

$

0.34

$

0.37

$

1.30

$

1.97

$

0.13

$

0.42

Diluted

$

0.34

$

0.37

$

1.29

$

1.95

$

0.13

$

0.41

Weighted average shares outstanding:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

6,816,608

 

7,073,204

 

6,858,739

 

7,082,034

 

6,823,948

 

6,915,909

Diluted

 

6,819,748

 

7,145,288

 

6,893,766

 

7,166,632

 

6,839,704

 

6,972,055

Dividends per share

$

0.14

$

0.13

$

0.41

$

0.38

$

0.14

$

0.13

See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

-4-

Table of Contents

PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

FIRST SAVINGS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

(Unaudited)

Three Months Ended

    

Nine Months Ended

Three Months Ended

June 30,

June 30,

December 31,

(In thousands)

    

2023

    

2022

    

2023

    

2022

    

2023

    

2022

Net Income

$

2,324

$

2,638

$

8,919

$

13,978

$

920

$

2,871

OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS), NET OF TAX

 

 

 

 

Unrealized gains (losses) on securities available for sale:

 

 

 

 

Unrealized holding gains (losses) arising during the period

 

(4,819)

 

(13,732)

 

11,458

 

(26,689)

Income tax (expense) benefit

 

1,026

 

2,884

 

(2,393)

 

5,605

Net of tax amount

(3,793)

(10,848)

9,065

(21,084)

Less: reclassification adjustment for realized (gains) losses included in net income

540

(476)

540

(476)

Income tax (expense) benefit

(113)

100

(113)

100

OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME, NET OF TAX

 

 

Unrealized gains on securities available for sale:

 

 

Unrealized holding gains arising during the period

 

20,231

 

10,199

Income tax expense

 

(4,250)

 

(2,142)

Net of tax amount

 

427

 

(376)

 

427

 

(376)

15,981

8,057

Less: reclassification adjustment for other-than-temporary impairment loss on securities included in net income

28

28

Income tax benefit

(6)

(6)

Net of tax amount

22

22

Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

 

(3,366)

 

(11,224)

 

9,514

 

(21,460)

Other Comprehensive Income

 

15,981

 

8,079

Comprehensive Income (Loss)

$

(1,042)

$

(8,586)

$

18,433

$

(7,482)

Comprehensive Income

$

16,901

$

10,950

See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

-5-

Table of Contents

PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

FIRST SAVINGS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

(Unaudited)

    

    

    

    

    

    

Accumulated

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

Accumulated

    

    

    

    

    

    

Other

Unearned

Other

Unearned

Common

Additional

Retained

Comprehensive

Stock

Treasury

Common

Additional

Retained

Comprehensive

Stock

Treasury

(In thousands, except share and per share data)

    

Stock

    

Paid-in Capital

    

Earnings

    

Income (Loss)

    

Compensation

    

Stock

    

Total

    

Stock

    

Paid-in Capital

    

Earnings

    

Income (Loss)

    

Compensation

    

Stock

    

Total

Three Months Ended June 30, 2022:

Balances at April 1, 2022

$

78

$

27,076

$

159,732

$

(1,336)

$

(1,180)

$

(4,417)

$

179,953

Net income

2,638

2,638

Other comprehensive loss

(11,224)

(11,224)

Common stock dividends - $0.13 per share

(932)

(932)

Stock compensation expense

82

105

187

Purchase of 59,120 treasury shares

(1,409)

(1,409)

Balances at June 30, 2022

$

78

$

27,158

$

161,438

$

(12,560)

$

(1,075)

$

(5,826)

$

169,213

Three Months Ended June 30, 2023:

Balances at April 1, 2023

$

78

$

27,365

$

166,652

$

(14,199)

$

(1,211)

$

(11,787)

$

166,898

Net income

2,324

2,324

Other comprehensive loss

(3,366)

(3,366)

Common stock dividends - $0.14 per share

(961)

(961)

Stock compensation expense

75

98

173

Balances at June 30, 2023

$

78

$

27,440

$

168,015

$

(17,565)

$

(1,113)

$

(11,787)

$

165,068

Nine Months Ended June 30, 2022:

Balances at October 1, 2021

$

78

$

25,721

$

150,185

$

8,900

$

(138)

$

(4,369)

$

180,377

Net income

13,978

13,978

Other comprehensive loss

(21,460)

(21,460)

Common stock dividends - $0.38 per share

(2,725)

(2,725)

Restricted stock forfeitures - 45,750 shares

1,222

(1,222)

Stock compensation expense

215

285

500

Purchase of 60,932 treasury shares

(1,457)

(1,457)

Balances at June 30, 2022

$

78

$

27,158

$

161,438

$

(12,560)

$

(1,075)

$

(5,826)

$

169,213

Nine Months Ended June 30, 2023:

Balances at October 1, 2022

$

78

$

26,770

$

161,927

$

(27,079)

$

(969)

$

(9,162)

$

151,565

$

78

$

26,770

$

161,927

$

(27,079)

$

(969)

$

(9,162)

$

151,565

Net income

8,919

8,919

2,871

2,871

Other comprehensive income

9,514

9,514

8,079

8,079

Common stock dividends - $0.41 per share

(2,831)

(2,831)

Common stock dividends - $0.13 per share

(908)

(908)

Restricted stock grants - 22,000 shares

495

(495)

495

(495)

Restricted stock forfeitures - 2,000 shares

(53)

53

Stock compensation expense

82

103

185

Purchase of 74,710 treasury shares

(1,648)

(1,648)

Balances at December 31, 2022

$

78

$

27,347

$

163,890

$

(19,000)

$

(1,361)

$

(10,810)

$

160,144

Balances at October 1, 2023

$

78

$

26,986

$

166,306

$

(29,587)

$

(1,015)

$

(11,787)

$

150,981

Cumulative effect adjustment for adoption of ASU 2016-13, net of tax

(2,510)

(2,510)

Balances at October 1, 2023, adjusted

78

26,986

163,796

(29,587)

(1,015)

(11,787)

148,471

Net income

920

920

Distribution to Q2 minority interest

(18)

(18)

Other comprehensive income

15,981

15,981

Common stock dividends - $0.14 per share

(963)

(963)

Restricted stock grants - 19,475 shares

294

(294)

Restricted stock forfeitures - 800 shares

(18)

18

Stock compensation expense

228

298

526

75

97

172

Purchase of 124,710 treasury shares

(2,625)

(2,625)

Purchase of 2,636 treasury shares

(40)

(40)

Balances at June 30, 2023

$

78

$

27,440

$

168,015

$

(17,565)

$

(1,113)

$

(11,787)

$

165,068

Balances at December 31, 2023

$

78

$

27,319

$

163,753

$

(13,606)

$

(1,194)

$

(11,827)

$

164,523

See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

-6-

Table of Contents

PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

FIRST SAVINGS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Unaudited)

Nine Months Ended

Three Months Ended

June 30,

December 31,

(In thousands)

    

2023

    

2022

    

2023

    

2022

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES

Net income

$

8,919

$

13,978

$

920

$

2,871

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

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in )

operating activities:

Provision for loan losses

 

1,797

 

1,028

 

412

 

984

Depreciation and amortization

 

1,907

 

1,850

 

608

 

633

Amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts on securities, net

 

510

 

679

 

72

 

184

Amortization and accretion of fair value adjustments on loans, net

 

(1,285)

 

(1,176)

 

(379)

 

(374)

Loans originated for sale, residential mortgage

 

(392,217)

 

(1,485,308)

 

(61,769)

 

(77,605)

Loans originated for sale, Small Business Administration

 

(24,851)

 

 

(11,392)

 

(12,785)

Proceeds on sales of loans, residential mortgage

 

382,694

 

1,561,351

 

81,999

 

95,462

Proceeds on sales of loans, Small Business Administration

 

35,910

 

 

14,669

 

11,875

Net realized and unrealized (gain) loss on loans held for sale

(3,566)

11,928

Net realized loss on sale of residential mortgage loans

1,675

158

Net realized gain on sale of SBA loans

(931)

(577)

Capitalization of loan servicing rights

(1,808)

(11,513)

(766)

(340)

Net change in value of residential mortgage loan servicing rights

 

3,816

 

(4,679)

Proceeds from sale of residential mortgage loan servicing rights

58,518

Loss on sale of residential mortgage loan servicing rights

247

Net change in value of residential loan servicing rights

 

803

 

1,240

Net change in value of SBA and nonresidential mortgage loan servicing rights

1,047

1,169

306

696

Net (gain) loss on sales of available for sale securities

 

540

 

(476)

Net realized and unrealized gain on other real estate owned

 

(5)

 

Other than temporary impairment loss on securities

 

28

 

 

 

28

Increase in cash surrender value of life insurance

 

(770)

 

(782)

 

(330)

 

(225)

Net (gain) loss on equity securities

(46)

11

Net gain on sale of premises and equipment

 

(29)

 

Gain from repurchase of subordinated debt

(660)

Income from tax credit investments

 

 

(10)

Net gain on equity securities

(38)

(14)

Deferred income taxes

 

(2,590)

 

3,356

 

(15,692)

 

(1,532)

Stock compensation expense

 

526

 

500

 

172

 

185

Increase in accrued interest receivable

 

(2,129)

 

(1,586)

 

(1,180)

 

(2,104)

Increase in accrued interest payable

 

4,480

 

462

 

1,479

 

682

Change in other assets

 

(5,447)

 

3,360

 

7,799

 

2,440

Change in other liabilities

7,204

(5,586)

5,741

(5,123)

Net Cash Provided By Operating Activities

 

13,980

 

88,556

Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities

 

82,938

 

16,759

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES

Investment in interest-bearing time deposits

 

(490)

 

 

 

(490)

Proceeds from maturities of interest-bearing time deposits

 

1,115

 

595

 

 

245

Purchase of securities available for sale

 

(11,664)

 

(177,646)

 

 

(6,073)

Proceeds from sales of securities available for sale

 

78,003

 

33,494

Principal collected and proceeds from maturities of securities available for sale

 

12,741

 

16,114

 

2,360

 

3,448

Proceeds from maturities of securities held to maturity

 

159

 

172

Principal collected and proceeds from maturities of securities held to maturity

 

37

 

35

Net increase in loans

 

(217,981)

 

(253,166)

 

(73,583)

 

(109,441)

Proceeds from redemption of Federal Reserve Bank and Federal Home Loan Bank stock

15

592

15

Purchase of Federal Reserve Bank and Federal Home Loan Bank stock

 

(4,950)

 

(1,038)

 

(48)

 

(1,575)

Proceeds from life insurance

 

 

575

Proceeds from sale of other real estate

35

Purchase of premises and equipment

(2,524)

(329)

(378)

(719)

Investement in partnership interests

(4,107)

(340)

Investment in partnership interests

(2,872)

(2,035)

Distributions to Q2 minority interests

(18)

Net Cash Used In Investing Activities

 

(149,683)

 

(380,977)

 

(74,467)

 

(116,590)

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES

Net increase in deposits

 

143,931

 

118,127

 

2,052

 

22,007

Net increase (decrease) in Federal Home Loan Bank line of credit

 

(12,303)

 

29,098

 

(6,484)

 

5,340

Proceeds from Federal Home Loan Bank advances

 

7,155,000

 

600,000

 

950,000

 

1,570,000

Repayment of Federal Home Loan Bank advances

 

(7,105,000)

 

(475,000)

 

(950,000)

 

(1,505,000)

Repurchase of subordinated debt

 

(1,340)

 

Net proceeds from issuance of subordinated note

 

30,258

Net decrease in other borrowings

(37,989)

Net increase in other borrowings

7,195

Net decrease in advance payments by borrowers for taxes and insurance

 

(300)

 

(960)

 

(515)

 

(512)

Taxes paid on stock award shares for employees

(30)

(48)

(30)

Purchase of treasury shares

 

(2,625)

 

(1,434)

 

(40)

 

(1,648)

Dividends paid on common stock

 

(2,831)

 

(3,580)

 

(963)

 

(908)

Net Cash Provided By Financing Activities

 

136,513

 

296,461

Net Cash Provided By (Used In) Financing Activities

 

(5,950)

 

96,444

Net Increase in Cash and Cash Equivalents

 

810

 

4,040

Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents

 

2,521

 

(3,387)

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year

 

41,665

 

33,428

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

 

30,845

 

41,665

Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period

$

42,475

$

37,468

$

33,366

$

38,278

Supplemental Disclosures of Cash Flow Information

Supplemental Disclosures of Cash Flow Information:

Cash payments for:

Interest

$

24,574

$

5,753

13,064

6,540

Income taxes

57

77

Income taxes (net of refunds received)

(117)

See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

-7-

Table of Contents

FIRST SAVINGS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

1.

Presentation of Interim Information

First Savings Financial Group, Inc. (the “Company”) is a financial holding company and the parent of First Savings Bank (the “Bank”) and First Savings Insurance Risk Management, Inc. (the “Captive”).

The Bank, which is a wholly-owned Indiana-chartered commercial bank subsidiary of the Company, provides a variety of banking services to individuals and business customers through 16 locations in southern Indiana. The Bank attracts deposits primarily from the general public and uses those funds, along with other borrowings, primarily to originate commercial mortgage, residential mortgage, construction, commercial business and consumer loans, and to a lesser extent, to invest in mortgage-backed securities, municipal bonds and other investment securities. The Bank has three wholly-owned subsidiaries: Q2 Business Capital, LLC(“Q2”), an Indiana limited liability company that specializes in the origination and servicing of U.S. Small Business Administration (“SBA”) loans, First Savings Investments, Inc., a Nevada corporation that manages a securities portfolio, and Southern Indiana Financial Corporation, which is currently inactive.

The Captive,First Savings Insurance Risk Management, Inc. (the “Captive”), which iswas a wholly-owned insurance subsidiary of the Company, iswas a Nevada corporation that providesprovided property and casualty insurance to the Company, the Bank and the Bank’s active subsidiaries. In addition, the Captive providesprovided reinsurance to 11 other third-party insurance captives for which insurance may not be currently available or economically feasible in the insurance marketplace. The Company plans to dissolvemarketplace.Effective September 30, 2023, the Captive duringwas dissolved and is no longer in existence.

During the quarter ending September 30, 2023.three-month period ended December 31, 2023, the Bank ceased its national originate-to-sell mortgage banking operation. The Bank will continue to originate residential mortgage loans in its local southern Indiana markets and first-lien home equity lines of credit from its loan production office in Franklin, Tennessee.

In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include all adjustments considered necessary to present fairly the financial position as of June 30,December 31, 2023, the results of operations for the three- and nine-monththree-month periods ended June 30,December 31, 2023 and 2022, and the cash flows for the nine-monththree-month periods ended June 30,December 31, 2023 and 2022. All of these adjustments are of a normal, recurring nature. Such adjustments are the only adjustments included in the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements. Interim results are not necessarily indicative of results for a full year.

The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and notes have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) for interim financial statements, conform to general practices within the banking industry and are presented as permitted by the instructions to Form 10-Q. Accordingly, they do not contain certain information included in the Company’s audited consolidated financial statements and related notes for the year ended September 30, 20222023 included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, as amended.10-K.

The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its subsidiaries. All material intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform with the current period presentation. The reclassifications had no effect on net income or stockholders’ equity.

Loans and Allowance for LoanCredit Losses

Loans Held for Investment

Loans are stated at unpaid principal balances, less net deferred loan fees and the allowance for loancredit losses. Loan origination and commitment fees, as well as certain direct costs of underwriting and closing loans, are deferred and amortized as a yield adjustment to interest income over the lives of the related loans using the interest method. Amortization of deferred loan fees is discontinued when a loan is placed on nonaccrual status.

-8-

Table of Contents

FIRST SAVINGS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS- CONTINUED

(Unaudited)

Nonaccrual Loans

The recognition of income on a loan is discontinued and previously accrued interest is reversed when interest or principal payments become 90 days past due unless, in the opinion of management, the outstanding interest remains collectible and is well secured and in process of collection. Past due status is determined based on contractual terms. Generally, by applying the cash receipts method, interest income on nonaccrual loans is subsequently recognized only as received until the loan is returned to accrual status. The cash receipts method is used when the likelihood of further loss on the loan is remote. Otherwise, the Company applies the cost recovery method and applies all payments as a reduction of the unpaid principal balance until the

-8-

Table of Contents

FIRST SAVINGS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS- CONTINUED

(Unaudited)

loan qualifies for return to accrual status. Interest income on impaired loans is recognized using the cost recovery method, unless the likelihood of further loss is considered remote.

A loan is restored to accrual status when all principal and interest payments are brought current and the borrower has demonstrated the ability to make future payments of principal and interest as scheduled, which generally requires that the borrower demonstrate a period of performance of at least six consecutive months.

Loan Charge-Offs

For portfolio segments other than consumer loans, the Company’s practice is to charge-off any loan or portion of a loan when the loan is determined by management to be uncollectible due to the borrower’s failure to meet repayment terms, the borrower’s deteriorating or deteriorated financial condition, depreciation of the underlying collateral, the loan’s classification as a loss by regulatory examiners, or for other reasons. A partial charge-off is recorded on a loan when the uncollectibility of a portion of the loan has been confirmed, such as when a loan is discharged in bankruptcy, the collateral is liquidated, a loan is restructured at a reduced principal balance, or other identifiable events that lead management to determine the full principal balance of the loan will not be repaid. A specific reserveAn ACL is recognized as a component of the allowance for estimated losses on loans individually evaluated for impairment.if necessary. Partial charge-offs of loans are included in the Company’s historical loss experience used to estimate the general component of the allowance for loancredit losses as discussed below.

Consumer loans not secured by real estate are typically charged off at 90 days past due, or earlier if deemed uncollectible, unless the loans are in the process of collection. Overdrafts are charged off after 45 days past due. Charge-offs are typically recorded on loans secured by real estate when the property is foreclosed upon when the carrying value of the loan exceeds the property’s fair value, less estimated costs to sell.

Allowance for LoanCredit Losses – Loans

As disclosed in Note 11, Recent Accounting Pronouncements, on October 1, 2023, the Company adopted ASU 2016-13 Financial Instruments – Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments, which replaced the previously required incurred loss methodology with an expected loss methodology that is referred to as the current expected credit loss (CECL) methodology. The allowance for loancredit losses reflects management’s judgment(ACL) is a valuation account that is deducted from the loans’ amortized cost basis to present the net amount expected to be collected on the loans. The ACL is increased by provision expense and decreased by charge-offs, net of probable incurred loan losses at the balance sheet date. Additionsrecoveries of amounts previously charged off. The Company’s policy is to the allowance for loan losses are made by the provision for loan losses charged to earnings. Loan losses are charged against the allowance when management believes the uncollectibilitycharge off all or a portion of a loan balancewhen, in management’s opinion, it is confirmed. Subsequent recoveries, if any, are creditedunlikely to collect the allowance.principal amount owed in full either through payments from the borrower or a guarantor or from the liquidation of the collateral.

The Company evaluatesfollows its nonaccrual policy by reversing contractual interest income in the income statement when the Company places a loan on nonaccrual status. Therefore, management excludes the accrued interest receivable balance from the amortized cost basis in measuring expected credit losses on the portfolio and does not record an allowance for loancredit losses on a quarterly basis based upon management’s periodic review ofaccrued interest receivable.

Management considers forward-looking information in estimating expected credit losses. For the collectability ofcontractual term that extends beyond the loans in lightreasonable and supportable forecast period, the Company reverts to the long term average of historical experience, the nature and volume of the loan portfolio, adverse situations that may affect the borrower’s abilityfactors using a straight-line approach. The Company uses a four-quarter forecast with immediate reversion to repay, estimated value of any underlying collateral, and prevailing economic conditions. This evaluation is inherently subjective as it requires estimates that are susceptible to significant revision as more information becomes available.

The allowance consists of specific and general components. The specific component relates to loans that are individually evaluated for impairment. A specific reserve is established when the underlying discounted collateral value (or present value of estimated future cash flows) of the impaired loan is lower than the carrying value of that loan.

The general component covers loans not considered to be impaired. Such loans are pooled by segment and losses are modeled using annualized historical loss experience adjusted for qualitative factors. The historical loss experience is determined by portfolio segment and is based on the actual loss history experienced by the Company over the most recent 60-month period with the exception of the SBA loan portfolio which uses lookback periods of 24 to 48 months.

losses.

-9-

Table of Contents

FIRST SAVINGS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED

(Unaudited)

The Company’s historicalManagement estimates the ACL balance using relevant available information from both internal and external sources, relating to past events, current conditions and reasonable and supportable forecasts. Historical credit loss experience paired with economic forecasts provides the basis for the quantitatively modeled estimated of expected credit losses. The Company adjusts its quantitative model, as necessary, to reflect conditions not already considered by the quantitative model. The adjustments are commonly known as the Qualitative Framework. The ACL model for each segment is then adjusted for qualitative factors that are reviewed on a quarterly basis based on the risks present for each portfolio segment. Management considers(1) changes and trends in the following qualitative loss factors: levels of and trendsCompany’s lending policy, (2) changes in delinquencies and impaired loans; trends in the volume and term of new loan originations;international, national, regional and local economic trends and conditions; changes in lending policies, procedures and practices;conditions, (3) changes in the nature and volume of the portfolio and terms of loans, (4) changes in the experience, depth and ability of lending management, and other staff;(5) changes in the qualityvolume and depthseverity of past due loans and other similar conditions, (6) changes in the quality of the Company’s loan review system; trends in collateral valuationsystem, (7) changes in the Company’s lending area;value of underlying collateral, (8) the existence and effect of any concentrations of credit and other factors as determined by management including peer data and prevailing economic conditions. Each qualitative factor is evaluated and a qualitative factor adjustment is applied to the actual historical loss factors in determining the adjusted loss factors used in management’s allowance for loan losses adequacy calculation.

Management exercises significant judgment in evaluating the relevant historical loss experience and the qualitative factors. Management also monitors the differences between estimated and actual incurred loan losses for loans considered impaired in order to evaluate the effectiveness of the estimation process and make any changes in the methodologylevels of such concentrations and (9) the effect of other external factors such as necessary.competition, legal and regulatory requirements Changes in forecasted expectations for these variables could result in volatility in the Company’s ACL in future periods.

The ACL is measured on a collective (pool) basis when similar risk characteristics exist utilizing a weighted average remaining maturity loss methodology.The ACL utilizes historical charge off rates that were internally calculated as well as peer charge off data. In many cases, the peer data, which showed higher loss rates, was utilized due to representing a better approximation of management’s estimate of the expected losses on the loan segments.

For loans evaluated on a pool basis, the Company applies an average historical loss rate to the pool over its estimated remaining life assuming a constant attrition rate.

Loans that do not share risk characteristics are evaluated on an individual basis. The Company maintains a net book balance threshold of $500,000 for individually evaluated loans unless further analysis in the future suggests a change is needed to this threshold based on the credit environment at that time. For collateral dependent financial assets where the Company has determined that foreclosure of the collateral is probable, or where the borrower is experiencing financial difficulty and the Company expects repayment of the financial asset to be provided substantially through the operation or sale of the collateral, the ACL is measured based on the difference between the fair value of the collateral and the amortized cost basis of the asset as of the measurement date. When repayment is expected to be from the operation of the collateral, expected credit losses are calculated as the amount by which the amortized cost basis of the financial asset exceeds the present value of expected cash flows from the operation of the collateral. When repayment is expected to be from the sale of the collateral, expected credit losses are calculated as the amount by which the amortized cost basis of the financial asset exceeds the fair value of the underlying collateral less estimated cost to sell. The allowance for credit losses may be zero if the fair value of the collateral at the measurement date exceeds the amortized cost basis of the financial asset. If the loan is not collateral dependent, the measurement of loss is based on the difference between the expected and contractual future cash flows of the loan.

Management measures expected credit losses over the contractual term of a loan. When determining the contractual term, the Company considers expected prepayments but is precluded from considering expected extensions, renewals or modifications, unless the Company reasonably expects it will execute a loan modification with a borrower.  In the event of a reasonably expected loan modification, the Company factors the reasonably-expected loan modification into the current expected credit losses estimate.

The Company has identified the following portfolio segments are considered inand measures and adjusts the allowance for loan loss analysis: residentialACL using the following methods:

Residential real estate commercial real estate (including single tenant net lease and loans originated through SBA programs), multi-family residential real estate, construction, land and land development, commercial business (including loans originated through SBA programs) and consumer.

Residential real estate loans (including first-lien home equity lines of credit) primarily consist ofrepresent loans to individualsconsumers for the purchase or refinancefinancing of their primary residence, with a small portion of the segment secured by non-owner-occupiedresidence. Our residential investment properties. The risks associated with residential real estate loans are closely correlatedlending policies and procedures conform to the local housingsecondary market and general economic conditions,guidelines, utilizing underwriting processes that rely on empirical data to assess credit risk as repaymentwell as analysis of the loans is primarily dependent on the borrower’s or tenant’s personal cash flow and employment status.

Commercial real estate loans include the single tenant net lease loans and loans originated through SBA programs in addition to the Company’s core commercial loans, and are comprised of loans secured by various types of collateral including office buildings, warehouses, retail space and mixed use buildings located in the Company’s primary lending area and in other states. Risks related to commercial real estate lending are related to the market value of the property taken as collateral, the underlying cash flows and general economic conditions. Repayment of these loans is generally dependent on the ability of the borrower to attract tenants at lease rates that provide for adequate debt service and can be impacted by general economic conditions, which impact vacancy rates. The Company generally obtains loan guarantees from financially capable parties for commercial real estate loans.

Multi-family residential real estate loans primarily consist of loans secured by apartment buildings and other multi-tenant developments generally located in the Company’s primary lending area. Repayment of these loans is primarily dependent on the borrower’s ability to attract tenantsrepay their obligations, credit history, the amount of any down payment and collect rents that provide for adequate debt service. The risks associated with these loans are closely correlated to the local housing market and general economic conditions.

Construction loans consist of single-family residential properties, multi-family properties and commercial projects, and include both owner-occupied and speculative investment properties. Risks inherent in construction lending are related to the market value or other characteristics of the property held as collateral, the costproperty. We generally offer a mix of adjustable-rate mortgage loans and timingfixed-rate mortgage loans with terms of constructing or improving a property, the borrower’s ability10 to use funds generated by a project to service a loan until a project is completed, movements in interest rates and the real estate market during the construction phase, and the ability of the borrower to obtain permanent financing.

Land and land development loans primarily consist of loans secured by farmland and vacant land held for long-term investment or development. The risks associated with land and land development loans are related to the market value of the property taken as collateral and the underlying cash flows for loans secured by farmland, and general economic conditions.30 years.  

-10-

Table of Contents

FIRST SAVINGS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED

(Unaudited)

The residential real estate ACL model is adjusted for forecasted changes in the housing price indices at both the national and local level, the Case-Schiller Home Price Index, the national unemployment rate, Consumer Price Index (“CPI”) and Real Gross Domestic Product (“Real GDP”).

Commercial businessreal estate, single tenant net lease and multifamily – The Company offers fixed and adjustable-rate mortgage loans include loans originated through SBA programs and lines of credit to businesses, term loans and letters of credit secured by business assets such as equipment, accounts receivable, inventory, or other assets excludingcommercial real estate and are generally made to finance capital expenditures or fund operations. Commercial loans contain risks related to the value of the collateral securing the loan and the repayment is primarily dependent upon the financial success and viability of the borrower. As withestate. Our commercial real estate loans are generally secured by small to moderately-sized office, retail and industrial properties located in our primary market area and are typically made to small business owners and professionals such as attorneys and accountants. We originate fixed-rate commercial real estate loans, generally with terms up to five years and payments based on an amortization schedule of 15 to 20 years, resulting in “balloon” balances at maturity.  

The Company offers multi-family mortgage loans that are generally secured by properties in our primary market area. Multi-family loans are secured by first mortgages and generally are originated with a maximum loan-to-value ratio of 80% and generally require specified debt service coverage ratios depending on the characteristics of the project.  

The Company offers single tenant net lease loans, which are derived from a commercial real estate lending program that is focused on loans to high net worth individuals and that are secured by low loan-to-value, single-tenant commercial properties that are generally obtainsleased to investment grade national-brand retailers, the borrowers and collateral properties for which are outside of our primary market area (“NNN Finance Program”). This program is designed to diversify the Company’s geographic and credit risk profile given the geographic dispersion of the loans and collateral, and the investment grade credit of the national-brand lessees. The terms of the loans are generally consistent with the aforementioned terms of in-market commercial real estate loans; however, these cannot exceed 70% loan-to-value and loan guarantees from financially capable partiesmaturities cannot exceed the expiration of the underlying leases.  

The commercial real estate, single tenant net lease and multi-family ACL models are adjusted for changes in the Commercial Real Estate Price Index, which is a time series of commercial property values prepared by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, and the national unemployment rate, CPI and Real GDP.

SBA commercial real estate and SBA commercial business – The Company originates SBA commercial real estate loans and SBA commercial business loans under the SBA 7(a) program. Guaranteed portions are generally sold to the secondary market.  

The SBA commercial real estate ACL model is adjusted for the Commercial Real Estate Price Index. Both the SBA commercial real estate ACL model and the SBA commercial business model are adjusted for the national unemployment rate, CPI and Real GDP.

Residential and commercial construction – The Company originates construction loans for one to four family homes and commercial properties such as small industrial buildings, warehouses, retail shops and office units. Construction loans, including speculative construction loans to builders who have not identified a buyer or lessee for the completed property at the time of origination, are made to a limited group of well-established builders in our primary market area and we limit the number of projects with each builder. Construction loans are typically for a term of 12 months with monthly interest only payments and interest rates on these loans are generally tied to the prime lending rate.

The construction ACL model is adjusted for forecasted changes in the housing price indices, the Case-Schiller Home Price Index, the national unemployment rate, CPI and Real GDP.  

Land and land development – On a limited basis, we originate loans to developers for the purpose of developing vacant land in our primary market area, typically for residential subdivisions. Land development loans are generally interest-only loans for a term of 18 to 24 months. We generally require a maximum loan-to-value ratio of 75% of the appraisal market value upon completion of the project.  

-11-

Table of Contents

FIRST SAVINGS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS- CONTINUED

(Unaudited)

The land and land development ACL model is adjusted for forecasted changes in the housing price indices, the Case-Schiller Home Price Index, the national unemployment rate, CPI and Real GDP.

Commercial business – The Company typically offer commercial business loans to small businesses located in our primary market area. Commercial business loans are generally secured by equipment and general business assets. Key loan terms and covenants vary depending on the collateral, the borrower’s financial condition, credit history and other relevant factors, and personal guarantees are typically required as part of the loan commitment.

The commercial business ACL model is adjusted for changes in the national unemployment level, CPI and Real GDP.

Consumer – The Company offers a variety of consumer loans.

Consumer loans consist The consumer loan portfolio consists primarily of home equity loans, both fixed rate amortizing term loans with terms up to 15 years and adjustable rate lines of credit and other loans secured by junior liens onwith interest rates equal to a margin above the borrower’s personal residence, home improvement loans, automobileprime lending rate. We also offer auto and truck loans, personal loans and small boat loans. Consumer loans mobiletypically have shorter maturities and higher interest rates than traditional one-to four-family lending. We typically do not make home equity loans with loan-to-value ratios exceeding 90%, including any first mortgage loan balance.  

The ACL model for consumer loans securedis adjusted for forecasted changes in the housing price indices, the Case-Schiller Home Price Index, the national unemployment rate, CPI and Real GDP.

Allowance for Unfunded Commitments

The Company estimates expected credit losses over the contractual period in which the Company is exposed to credit risk via a contractual obligation to extend credit. The estimate includes consideration of the likelihood that funding will occur and an estimate of expected credit losses on commitments expected to be funded over their estimated lives consistent with the Company’s ACL methodology for loans and leases.

The allowance for unfunded commitments was $1.9 million as of December 31, 2023. There was no ACL on unfunded commitments at September 30, 2023. Additionally, the Company recorded a credit for credit losses on unfunded commitments of $58,000 for the three months ended December 31, 2023. There was no provision for credit losses on unfunded commitments for the three months ended December 31, 2022.

Allowance for Credit Losses – Held to Maturity (HTM) Securities

The Company measures expected credit losses on HTM securities on a collective basis by savings depositsmajor security type with each type sharing similar risk characteristics. The estimate of expected credit losses considers historical credit loss information that is adjusted for current conditions and reasonable and supportable forecasts. The Company has made the election to exclude accrued interest receivable on HTM securities from the estimate of credit losses and report accrued interest separately on the condensed consolidated balance sheets. See Note 2 – Investment Securities, for additional information related the Company’s allowance for credit losses on HTM securities.

Allowance for Credit Losses – Available for Sale (AFS) Securities

For AFS securities in an unrealized loss position, the Company first evaluates whether it intends to sell, or whether it is more likely than not that it will be required to sell, the security before recovery of its amortized cost basis. If either of these criteria regarding intent or requirement to sell is met, the AFS security amortized cost basis is written down to fair value through income. If the criteria is not met, the Company is required to assess whether the decline in fair value has resulted from credit losses of noncredit-related factors. If the assessment indicates a credit loss exists, the present value of cash flows expected to be collected from the security are compared to the amortized cost basis of the security. If the present value of cash flows expected to be collected is less than the amortized cost basis, a credit loss exists, and an allowance for credit loss is recorded through income as a component of provision for credit loss expense. If the assessment indicates that a credit loss does not exist,

-12-

Table of Contents

FIRST SAVINGS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS- CONTINUED

(Unaudited)

the Company records the decline in fair value through other personal loans.comprehensive income, net of related income tax effects. The risks associated with these loansCompany has made the election to exclude accrued interest receivable on AFS securities from the estimate of credit losses and report accrued interest separately on the condensed consolidated balance sheets. Changes in the allowance for credit losses are recorded as provision for (or reversal of) credit loss expense. Losses are charged against the allowance when management believes the uncollectibility of an AFS security is confirmed or when either of the criteria regarding intent or requirement to sell is met. See Note 2 – Investment Securities, for additional information related to the local housing market and local economic conditions including the unemployment level.

There were no significant changes to the Company’s accounting policies or methodology used to estimate the allowance for loancredit losses during the nine-month period ended June 30, 2023.

on AFS securities.

ImpairedCollateral Dependent Loans

A loan is considered impairedcollateral dependent when, based on current information and events, it is probable that the Company will be unable to collect the scheduled payments of principal or interest when due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement. Factors considered by management in determining impairmentcollateral dependency include payment status, collateral value, and the probability of collecting scheduled principal and interest payments when due. Loans that experience insignificant payment delays and payment shortfalls generallyIndividually evaluated loans are not classified as impaired. Management determines the significance of payment delays and payment shortfalls on a case-by-case basis, taking into consideration all of the circumstances surrounding the loan and the borrower, including the length of the delay, the reasons for the delay, the borrower’s prior payment record, and the amount of the shortfall in relation to the principal and interest owed. Impairment is measured on a loan-by-loan basis by either the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the loan’s effective interest rate, the loan’s obtainable market price, or the fair value of the collateral if the loan is collateral dependent.

Values for collateral dependent loans are generally based on appraisals obtained from independent licensed real estate appraisers, with adjustments applied for estimated costs to sell the property, estimated costs to complete unfinished or repair damaged property, and other known defects. New appraisals are generally obtained for all significant properties when a loan is identified as impaired.collateral dependent. Generally, a property is considered significant if the value of the property is estimated to exceed $250,000. Subsequent appraisals are obtained as needed or if management believes there has been a significant change in the market value of a collateral property securing an impaireda collateral dependent loan. In instances where it is not deemed necessary to obtain a new appraisal, management would base its impairment and allowance for loancredit loss analysis on the original appraisal with adjustments for current conditions based on management’s assessment of market factors and management’s inspection of the property.

-11-

Table of Contents

FIRST SAVINGS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS- CONTINUED

(Unaudited)

Troubled Debt RestructuringsFinancial Difficulty Modifications

The modification of a loan is considered to be aEffective October 1, 2023, the Company prospectively adopted ASU 2022-02, which eliminated the accounting for troubled debt restructuringrestructurings (“TDR”TDRs”) ifwhile establishing a new standard for the debtor isdisclosure of modifications made to borrowers experiencing financial difficulties and(Financial Difficulty Modifications, or “FDMs”). As such, effective with the adoption of the standard, the Company grants a concession toprospectively will not include performing FDMs in the debtor that it wouldcalculation of nonperforming loans, nonperforming assets or classified assets. Prior period data, which included TDRs, has not otherwise consider. By granting the concession, the Company expects to obtain more cash or other value from the debtor, or to increase the probability of receipt, than would be expected by not granting the concession. The concession may include, but is not limited to, reduction of the stated interest rate of the loan, reduction of accrued interest, extension of the maturity date or reduction of the face amount of the debt. A concession will be granted when, as a result of the restructuring, the Company does not expect to collect all amounts due, including interest at the original stated rate. A concession may also be granted if the debtor is not able to access funds elsewhere at a market rate for debt with similar risk characteristics as the restructured debt. The Company’s determination of whether a loan modification is a TDR considers the individual facts and circumstances surrounding each modification.

A TDR can involve a loan remaining on nonaccrual, moving to nonaccrual or continuing on accrual status, depending on the individual facts and circumstances of the borrower. Generally, a nonaccrual loan that is restructured in a TDR remains on nonaccrual status for a period of at least six months following the restructuring in order to ensure that the borrower performs in accordance with the restructured terms, including consistent and timely payments of at least six consecutive months according to the restructured terms.been adjusted.

2.

Investment Securities

U.S. agency bonds and notes, agency mortgage-backed securities and agency collateralized mortgage obligations (“CMO”) include treasury notes issued by the U.S. government; securities issued by the Government National Mortgage Association (“GNMA”), a U.S. government agency; and securities issued by the Federal National Mortgage Association (“FNMA”), the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (“FHLMC”) and the Federal Home Loan Bank (“FHLB”), which are U.S. government sponsored enterprises. The Company holds municipal bonds issued by municipal governments within the U.S. The Company also holds pass-through asset-backed securities guaranteed by the SBA representing participating interests in pools of long term debentures issued by state and local development companies certified by the SBA. Privately issued CMO and asset-backed securities (“ABS”) are complex securities issued by non-government special purpose entities that are collateralized by residential mortgage loans and residential home equity loans. The Company also holds subordinated debt of a regional financial institution.

Investment securities have been classified according to management’s intent.

-12--13-

Table of Contents

FIRST SAVINGS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED

(Unaudited)

At this time, the Company does not intend to sell, and it is not more likely than not that the Company will be required to sell, debt securities temporarily impaired prior to maturity or recovery of the recorded value. The Company recorded no reserves on investment securities for the three months ended December 31, 2023 or 2022.

The Company’s held to maturity (“HTM”) debt securities consist of two agency mortgage-backed securities and two municipal bonds. The agency mortgage-backed securities carry an explicit and/or implicit guarantee of the U.S. government, are widely considered as “risk free” and have a long history of zero credit loss. The two HTM municipal bonds are unrated, but have performed as agreed and are not considered to be credit impaired. The carrying value of HTM debt securities totaled $1.3 million at December 31, 2023. There were no HTM securities on nonaccrual status or past due as of December 31, 2023 or September 30, 2023. Therefore, the Company did not record an allowance for credit losses for these securities as of December 31, 2023 or September 30, 2023.

Debt Securities Available for Sale and Held to Maturity

The amortized costfollowing tables provide a summary of debt securities available for sale and held to maturity and their approximate fair values are as follows:maturity:

    

Gross

    

Gross

    

    

Gross

    

Gross

    

Amortized

Unrealized

Unrealized

Fair

Amortized

Unrealized

Unrealized

Fair

    

Cost

    

Gain

    

Losses

    

Value

    

Cost

    

Gain

    

Losses

    

Value

(In thousands)

June 30, 2023:

(In thousands)

December 31, 2023:

Debt securities available for sale:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

U.S. Treasury bills and notes

$

31,798

$

$

3,329

$

28,469

U.S. Treasury notes

$

30,632

$

$

3,193

$

27,439

Agency mortgage-backed

29,235

1

2,917

26,319

28,090

2

2,654

25,438

Agency CMO

 

14,206

 

 

1,030

 

13,176

 

13,877

 

 

999

 

12,878

Privately-issued CMO

 

432

 

3

 

27

 

408

 

412

 

2

 

26

 

388

Privately-issued ABS

 

458

 

14

 

3

 

469

 

388

 

14

 

1

 

401

SBA certificates

 

11,707

 

 

462

 

11,245

 

11,537

 

 

326

 

11,211

Municipal bonds

 

180,814

 

293

 

14,452

 

166,655

 

175,841

 

1,021

 

10,791

 

166,071

Other

2,000

344

1,656

2,000

288

1,712

Total debt securities available for sale

$

270,650

$

311

$

22,564

$

248,397

$

262,777

$

1,039

$

18,278

$

245,538

Debt securities held to maturity:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Agency mortgage-backed

$

37

$

$

1

$

36

$

34

$

$

$

34

Municipal bonds

 

1,354

 

21

 

 

1,375

 

1,229

 

23

 

 

1,252

Total debt securities held to maturity

$

1,391

$

21

$

1

$

1,411

$

1,263

$

23

$

$

1,286

-13--14-

Table of Contents

FIRST SAVINGS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED

(Unaudited)

    

Gross

    

Gross

    

    

Gross

    

Gross

    

Amortized

Unrealized

Unrealized

Fair

Amortized

Unrealized

Unrealized

Fair

    

Cost

    

Gain

    

Losses

    

Value

    

Cost

    

Gain

    

Losses

    

Value

(In thousands)

September 30, 2022:

(In thousands)

September 30, 2023:

Debt securities available for sale:

U.S. Treasury bills and notes

$

30,809

$

$

3,514

$

27,295

U.S. Treasury notes

$

30,598

$

$

4,649

$

25,949

Agency mortgage-backed

30,786

3

3,289

27,500

28,542

4,274

24,268

Agency CMO

15,562

741

14,821

14,064

1,322

12,742

Privately-issued CMO

 

495

 

4

 

29

 

470

 

424

 

2

 

30

 

396

Privately-issued ABS

 

561

 

16

 

8

 

569

 

433

 

13

 

3

 

443

SBA certificates

 

12,255

 

1

 

244

 

12,012

 

11,587

 

 

842

 

10,745

Municipal bonds

 

260,326

 

167

 

26,643

 

233,850

 

177,561

 

19

 

26,096

 

151,484

Subordinated debt

2,000

288

1,712

Total debt securities available for sale

$

350,794

$

191

$

34,468

$

316,517

$

265,209

$

34

$

37,504

$

227,739

Debt securities held to maturity:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Agency mortgage-backed

$

45

$

$

$

45

$

36

$

$

1

$

35

Municipal bonds

 

1,513

 

35

 

 

1,548

 

1,264

 

4

 

 

1,268

Total debt securities held to maturity

$

1,558

$

35

$

$

1,593

$

1,300

$

4

$

1

$

1,303

The amortized cost and fair value of investment securities as of June 30,December 31, 2023 by contractual maturity are shown below. CMO, ABS, SBA certificates, and mortgage-backed securities which do not have a single maturity date are shown separately.

Available for Sale

Held to Maturity

Available for Sale

Held to Maturity

Amortized

    

Fair

    

Amortized

    

Fair

Amortized

    

Fair

    

Amortized

    

Fair

    

Cost

    

Value

    

Cost

    

Value

    

Cost

    

Value

    

Cost

    

Value

(In thousands)

(In thousands)

Due within one year

$

4,570

$

4,538

$

251

$

253

$

2,594

$

2,570

$

253

$

256

Due after one year through five years

 

9,576

 

9,466

 

694

 

704

 

8,663

 

8,649

 

632

 

644

Due after five years through ten years

 

48,048

 

43,969

 

409

 

418

 

45,354

 

41,504

 

344

 

352

Due after ten years

 

152,418

 

138,807

 

 

 

151,862

 

142,499

 

 

CMO

 

14,638

 

13,584

 

 

 

14,289

 

13,266

 

 

ABS

 

458

 

469

 

 

 

388

 

401

 

 

SBA certificates

 

11,707

 

11,245

 

 

 

11,537

 

11,211

 

 

Mortgage-backed securities

 

29,235

 

26,319

 

37

 

36

 

28,090

 

25,438

 

34

 

34

$

270,650

$

248,397

$

1,391

$

1,411

$

262,777

$

245,538

$

1,263

$

1,286

-14--15-

Table of Contents

FIRST SAVINGS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED

(Unaudited)

Information pertaining to investment securities withThe following tables provide the fair value and gross unrealized losses at June 30, 2023 and September 30, 2022,on investment securities in an unrealized loss position for which an allowance for credit losses has not been recorded, aggregated by investment category and the length of time thatthe individual securities have been in a continuous loss position, follows:position:

Number of

    

    

Gross

Number of

    

    

Gross

Investment

Fair

Unrealized

Investment

Fair

Unrealized

    

Positions

    

Value

    

Losses

    

Positions

    

Value

    

Losses

(Dollars in thousands)

June 30, 2023:

 

(Dollars in thousands)

December 31,2023:

 

Debt securities available for sale:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Continuous loss position less than twelve months:

 

 

U.S. Treasury bills and notes

3

$

879

$

5

U.S. Treasury notes

5

$

1,599

$

32

Municipal bonds

4

3,703

38

Other

 

1

1,712

288

Total less than twelve months

 

10

 

7,014

 

358

Continuous loss position more than twelve months:

 

  

 

  

 

  

U.S. Treasury notes

1

25,840

3,161

Agency mortgage-backed

14

25,000

2,654

Agency CMO

15

12,878

999

Privately-issued CMO

1

343

26

Privately-issued ABS

 

1

 

179

 

1

SBA certificates

 

3

 

11,211

 

326

Municipal bonds

 

115

 

108,017

 

10,753

Total more than twelve months

 

150

 

183,468

 

17,920

Total debt securities available for sale

 

160

$

190,482

$

18,278

September 30, 2023:

 

  

 

  

 

  

Debt securities available for sale:

 

  

 

  

 

  

Continuous loss position less than twelve months:

 

  

 

  

 

  

U.S. Treasury notes

5

$

1,576

$

49

Agency mortgage-backed

6

4,999

186

2

163

8

Agency CMO

2

5,328

320

1

4,249

462

SBA certificates

2

10,339

445

 

1

31

3

Municipal bonds

36

39,369

966

 

43

 

45,931

 

3,334

Other

 

1

1,656

344

1

1,712

288

Total less than twelve months

 

50

 

62,570

 

2,266

 

53

 

53,662

 

4,144

Continuous loss position more than twelve months:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

U.S. Treasury bills and notes

7

27,590

3,324

U.S. Treasury notes

1

24,373

4,600

Agency mortgage-backed

10

21,007

2,731

15

23,859

4,266

Agency CMO

13

7,848

710

14

8,493

860

Privately-issued CMO

2

387

27

 

2

 

375

 

30

Privately-issued ABS

 

1

 

226

 

3

1

212

3

SBA certificates

 

1

 

896

 

17

 

2

 

10,714

 

839

Municipal bonds

 

101

 

92,677

 

13,486

115

95,185

22,762

Total more than twelve months

 

135

 

150,631

 

20,298

 

150

 

163,211

 

33,360

Total debt securities available for sale

 

185

$

213,201

$

22,564

 

203

$

216,873

$

37,504

Debt securities held to maturity:

Continuous loss position less than twelve months:

Total less than twelve months

Continuous loss position more than twelve months: Agency mortgage-backed

1

19

1

Total more than twelve months

1

19

1

Total debt securities held to maturity

1

$

19

$

1

September 30, 2022:

 

  

 

  

 

  

Debt securities available for sale:

 

  

 

  

 

  

Continuous loss position less than twelve months:

 

  

 

  

 

  

U.S. Treasury bills and notes

7

$

27,295

$

3,514

Agency mortgage-backed

14

24,987

2,749

Agency CMO

12

8,896

551

Privately-issued CMO

2

424

20

SBA certificates

 

1

10,775

225

Municipal bonds

 

259

 

193,002

 

24,922

Total less than twelve months

 

295

 

265,379

 

31,981

Continuous loss position more than twelve months:

 

  

 

  

 

  

Agency mortgage-backed

1

2,169

540

1

$

19

$

1

Agency CMO

2

1,199

190

Privately-issued CMO

 

1

 

19

 

9

Privately-issued ABS

1

283

8

SBA certificates

 

2

 

1,202

 

19

Municipal bonds

7

6,263

1,721

Total more than twelve months

 

14

 

11,135

 

2,487

1

19

1

Total debt securities available for sale

 

309

$

276,514

$

34,468

Total debt securities held to maturity

1

$

19

$

1

At December 31, 2023, the Company did not have any securities held to maturity with an unrealized loss.

-15--16-

Table of Contents

FIRST SAVINGS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED

(Unaudited)

At September 30, 2022,All debt securities available for sale with unrealized losses are reviewed quarterly. For debt securities available for sale in an unrealized loss position, the Company didfirst assesses whether it intends to sell or it is more likely than not have anythat it will be required to sell the security before recovery of its amortized cost basis. If either of the criteria regarding intent or requirement to sell is met, the security’s amortized cost basis is written down to fair value through the income statement For debt securities held to maturity withavailable for sale in an unrealized loss.

Managementloss position that do not meet the aforementioned criteria, the Company evaluates securities for other-than-temporary impairment at least on a quarterly basis, and more frequently when economicwhether the decline in fair value has resulted from credit losses or market conditions warrant such evaluation. Consideration is given to (1) the length of time andother factors. In making this assessment, management considers the extent to which fair value is less than amortized cost, any changes to the rating of the security by a rating agency and adverse conditions specifically related to the security, among other factors. If this assessment indicates that a credit loss exists, the present value of cash flows expected to be collected from the security are compared to the amortized cost basis of the security. If the present value of cash flows expected to be collected is less than the amortized cost basis for the security, a credit loss exists and an allowance for credit losses is recorded, limited to the amount that the fair value has beenof the security is less than its amortized cost (2) the financial condition and near-term prospects of the issuer, and (3) the intent and ability of the Company to retain its investment in the issuer for a period of time sufficient to allow for any anticipated recovery in fair value.basis

The total debt securities available for sale debt securities in loss positions at June 30,December 31, 2023, which consisted of U.S. Treasury bills and notes, agency mortgage-backed securities, agency CMOs, privately-issued CMOs, privately-issued ABS, municipal bonds, and SBA certificates had a fair value as a percentageand other securities represented 78% of amortized costtotal debt securities available for sale at December 31, 2023. All of 90.4%. Thethe municipal securities are issued by municipal governments and are generally secured by first mortgage loans and municipal project revenues or general obligations of the municipality. The total available for sale debt securities in a loss position at September 30, 2022 had a fair value as a percentage of amortized cost of 88.9%.revenues.

The Company evaluates the existence of a potential credit loss component related to the decline in fair value of the privately issued CMO and ABS portfolios each quarter using an independent third party analysis. At June 30,December 31, 2023, the Company held fourfive privately-issued CMO and ABS securities, acquired in a 2009 bank merger, with an aggregate amortized cost of $303,000$623,000 and fair value of $305,000$602,000 that have been downgraded to a substandard regulatory classification due to the securities credit quality rating by various rating agencies.

At June 30,December 31, 2023, two privately-issued CMO securities and one privately-issued ABS were in a loss position, and had depreciated approximately 4.67%4.9% from the Company’s carrying value and were collateralized by residential mortgage loans. These securities had a total fair value of $613,000$522,000 and a total unrealized loss of $30,000$27,000 at June 30,December 31, 2023. Based on the independent third party analysis of the expected cash flows, no other-than-temporary impairmentcredit loss was recognized during the three months ended June 30,December 31, 2023. An other-than temporary impairment charge of $28,000 was taken in the ninethree months ended June 30, 2023.December 31, 2022, which was prior to the Company’s adoption of CECL. While the Company does not anticipate additional credit-related impairment losses at June 30,December 31, 2023, additional deterioration in market and economic conditions may have an adverse impact on the credit quality of the portfolio, and therefore, require a credit related impairment charge in the future.

The unrealized losses on U.S. Treasury bills and notes, agency mortgage-backed securities, agency CMOs, SBA certificates and municipal bonds relate principally to changes in current interest rates for similar types of securities. In analyzing an issuer’s financial condition, management considers whether the securities are issued by the federal government, its agencies, or other governments, whether downgrades by bond rating agencies have occurred, and the results of reviews of the issuer’s financial condition. As management has the intent and ability to hold debt securities to maturity, or foruntil recovery in value to the foreseeable futureamortized cost basis if classified as available for sale, no declines in value are deemed to be other-than-temporary.represent credit impairment. Additionally, based on the Company’s credit assessment of debt securities available for sale in an unrealized loss position, the Company recorded no reserves for the three-month period ended December 31, 2023. The Company recorded $28,000 of other-than-temporary impairment loss for the three-month period ended December 31, 2022.

During the three and nine-monththree-month periods ended June 30,December 31, 2023 the Company recognized $341,000 of gross gains and $881,000 of gross losses on2022, there were no sales of debt securities available for sale securities. During the three and nine-month periods ended June 30, 2022, the Company recognized $489,000 of gross gains and $13,000 of gross losses on sales of available for sale securities.sale.  

At June 30,December 31, 2023 and September 30, 2022,2023, available for sale debt securities with a total fair value of $56.2$55.2 million and $58.6$52.9 million, respectively, were pledged to secure FHLB borrowings.

-16--17-

Table of Contents

FIRST SAVINGS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED

(Unaudited)

3.

Loans and Allowance for LoanCredit Losses

Loans at June 30,December 31, 2023 and September 30, 20222023 consisted of the following:

    

June 30,

    

September 30, 

    

December 31,

    

September 30, 

2023

2022

2023

2023

(In thousands)

(In thousands)

Real estate mortgage:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Residential

$

487,450

$

368,211

$

568,180

$

528,410

Commercial

 

187,005

 

169,861

 

187,654

 

187,232

Single tenant net lease

740,967

674,567

766,351

757,388

SBA commercial (1)

49,661

59,379

48,106

47,078

Multifamily

 

35,260

 

32,411

 

39,273

 

34,892

Residential construction

 

18,758

 

18,261

 

32,979

 

24,924

Commercial construction

 

10,656

 

5,938

 

18,397

 

14,588

Land and land development

 

11,332

 

11,880

 

15,800

 

17,234

Commercial business

 

108,375

 

90,010

 

127,259

 

117,594

SBA commercial business (1)

18,008

20,282

16,852

16,939

Consumer

39,643

38,052

38,978

39,915

Total loans

 

1,707,115

 

1,488,852

 

1,859,829

 

1,786,194

Deferred loan origination fees and costs, net

 

1,012

 

1,052

 

913

 

949

Allowance for loan losses

 

(16,838)

 

(15,360)

Allowance for credit losses

 

(18,789)

 

(16,900)

Loans, net

$

1,691,289

$

1,474,544

$

1,841,953

$

1,770,243

(1)

Includes discounts on SBA loans of $3.7$3.3 million and $4.3 million at June 30,for December 31, 2023 and September 30, 2022, respectively.2023.

During the nine-monththree-month period ended June 30,December 31, 2023, there were no significant changes in the Company’s lending activities or the methodology used to estimate the allowance for loan losses as disclosed in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, as amended, for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2022.2023. As discussed in Note 11, on October 1, 2023, the Company adopted ASU 2016-13 Financial Instruments – Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments, which replaced the previously required incurred loss methodology with an expected loss methodology that is referred to as the current expected credit loss (CECL) methodology.

At JuneDecember 31, 2023 and September 30, 2023, the Company owned $30,000$444,000 of residential real estate where physical possession has been obtained. At September 30, 2022, the Company did not own any residential real estate properties where physical possession has been obtained. At June 30,December 31, 2023 and September 30, 2022,2023, the recorded investment in consumer mortgage loans collateralized by residential real estate properties in the process of foreclosure was $75,000 and $204,000, respectively.

-17-

Table of Contents

FIRST SAVINGS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS- CONTINUED

(Unaudited)

The following table provides the components of loans as of June 30, 2023:$539,000.

Individually

Collectively

Evaluated for

Evaluated for

Loans as Evaluated for Impairment:

Impairment

    

Impairment

    

Loans

Residential real estate

$

3,010

$

484,440

$

487,450

Commercial real estate

889

186,116

187,005

Single tenant net lease

740,967

740,967

SBA commercial real estate

7,728

41,933

49,661

Multifamily

327

34,933

35,260

Residential construction

18,758

18,758

Commercial construction

10,656

10,656

Land and land development

11,332

11,332

Commercial business

728

107,647

108,375

SBA commercial business

1,173

16,835

18,008

Consumer

225

39,418

39,643

$

14,080

$

1,693,035

$

1,707,115

The following table provides the components of loans as of September 30, 2022:

Individually

Collectively

Evaluated for

Evaluated for

Loans as Evaluated for Impairment:

Impairment

    

Impairment

    

Loans

Residential real estate

$

2,244

$

365,967

$

368,211

Commercial real estate

908

168,953

169,861

Single tenant net lease

674,567

674,567

SBA commercial real estate

7,582

51,797

59,379

Multifamily

354

32,057

32,411

Residential construction

18,261

18,261

Commercial construction

5,938

5,938

Land and land development

11,880

11,880

Commercial business

998

89,012

90,010

SBA commercial business

1,077

19,205

20,282

Consumer

238

37,814

38,052

$

13,401

$

1,475,451

$

1,488,852

-18-

Table of Contents

FIRST SAVINGS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED

(Unaudited)

The following table provides the components of loans as of September 30, 2023, prior to the adoption of ASU 2016-13 (in thousands):

    

Individually

    

Collectively

    

Evaluated for

Evaluated for

Loans as Evaluated for Impairment:

Impairment

Impairment

Loans

Residential real estate

$

3,312

$

525,098

$

528,410

Commercial real estate

 

868

 

186,364

 

187,232

Single tenant net lease

 

 

757,388

 

757,388

SBA commercial real estate

 

7,415

 

39,663

 

47,078

Multifamily

 

318

 

34,574

 

34,892

Residential construction

 

 

24,924

 

24,924

Commercial construction

 

 

14,588

 

14,588

Land and land development

 

 

17,234

 

17,234

Commercial business

 

1,946

 

115,648

 

117,594

SBA commercial business

 

1,122

 

15,817

 

16,939

Consumer

 

233

 

39,682

 

39,915

$

15,214

$

1,770,980

$

1,786,194

The following table presents the balance in the allowance for loancredit losses by portfolio segment and based on impairment method as of June 30, 2023 and September 30, 2022:2023:

Individually

Collectively

Individually

Collectively

    

Evaluated for

    

Evaluated for

    

Ending

    

Evaluated for

    

Evaluated for

    

Ending

Impairment

Impairment

Balance

Impairment

Impairment

Balance

(In thousands)

June 30, 2023:

(In thousands)

September 30, 2023:

 

  

 

  

 

  

Residential real estate

 

$

37

 

$

4,095

 

$

4,132

$

74

$

4,567

$

4,641

Commercial real estate

1,783

1,783

2

1,775

1,777

Single tenant net lease

3,723

3,723

 

 

3,810

 

3,810

SBA commercial real estate

 

192

 

2,116

 

2,308

1,922

1,922

Multifamily

265

265

268

268

Residential construction

327

327

434

434

Commercial construction

206

206

282

282

Land and land development

201

201

307

307

Commercial business

21

1,472

1,493

111

1,603

1,714

SBA commercial business

577

1,345

1,922

187

1,060

1,247

Consumer

169

309

478

189

309

498

$

996

$

15,842

$

16,838

$

563

$

16,337

$

16,900

September 30, 2022:

 

  

 

  

 

  

Residential real estate

$

$

2,716

$

2,716

Commercial real estate

1,590

1,590

Single tenant net lease

 

 

3,838

 

3,838

SBA commercial real estate

290

2,288

2,578

Multifamily

251

251

Residential construction

305

305

Commercial construction

107

107

Land and land development

212

212

Commercial business

1,193

1,193

SBA commercial business

674

1,448

2,122

Consumer

448

448

$

964

$

14,396

$

15,360

-19-

Table of Contents

FIRST SAVINGS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED

(Unaudited)

The following table presents the activity in the allowance for loancredit losses by portfolio segment for the three months ended June 30,December 31, 2023 and 2022:

    

Beginning Balance

    

Provisions (Credits)

    

Charge-Offs

    

Recoveries

    

Ending Balance

    

Beginning Balance

    

Adoption of ASC 326

    

Provisions (Credits)

    

Charge-Offs

    

Recoveries

    

Ending Balance

 

(In thousands)

June 30, 2023:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

(In thousands)

December 31, 2023:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Residential real estate

$

3,537

$

603

$

(8)

$

$

4,132

$

4,641

$

1,037

$

9

$

$

1

$

5,688

Commercial real estate

 

1,783

 

 

 

 

1,783

 

1,777

 

255

 

(235)

 

 

 

1,797

Single tenant net lease

 

3,726

 

(3)

 

 

 

3,723

 

3,810

 

222

 

48

 

 

 

4,080

SBA commercial real estate

 

2,607

 

(263)

 

(39)

 

3

 

2,308

 

1,922

 

511

 

379

 

(2)

 

61

 

2,871

Multifamily

 

326

 

(61)

 

 

 

265

 

268

 

(21)

 

74

 

 

 

321

Residential construction

 

246

 

81

 

 

 

327

 

434

 

(226)

 

96

 

 

 

304

Commercial construction

 

83

 

123

 

 

 

206

 

282

 

43

 

59

 

 

 

384

Land and land development

 

198

 

3

 

 

 

201

 

307

 

(74)

 

(36)

 

 

 

197

Commercial business

 

1,322

 

162

 

 

9

 

1,493

 

1,714

 

(495)

 

3

 

 

 

1,222

SBA commercial business

 

2,088

 

(177)

 

 

11

 

1,922

 

1,247

 

160

 

72

 

(3)

 

23

 

1,499

Consumer

 

542

 

(27)

 

(46)

 

9

 

478

 

498

 

17

 

 

(108)

 

19

 

426

$

16,458

$

441

$

(93)

$

32

$

16,838

$

16,900

$

1,429

$

469

$

(113)

$

104

$

18,789

June 30, 2022:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

December 31, 2022:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Residential real estate

$

1,345

$

1,091

$

$

5

$

2,441

$

2,716

$

$

382

$

$

2

$

3,100

Commercial real estate

 

2,451

 

(916)

 

 

 

1,535

 

1,590

 

 

161

 

 

 

1,751

Single tenant net lease

 

2,619

 

944

 

 

 

3,563

 

3,838

 

 

(34)

 

 

 

3,804

SBA commercial real estate

 

3,633

 

(745)

 

(71)

 

15

 

2,832

 

2,578

 

 

(106)

 

(74)

 

 

2,398

Multifamily

 

353

 

(90)

 

 

 

263

 

251

 

 

1

 

 

 

252

Residential construction

 

233

 

55

 

 

 

288

 

305

 

 

62

 

 

 

367

Commercial construction

 

67

 

21

 

 

 

88

 

107

 

 

(24)

 

 

 

83

Land and land development

 

243

 

(82)

 

 

 

161

 

212

 

 

(12)

 

 

 

200

Commercial business

 

1,303

 

(93)

 

 

30

 

1,240

 

1,193

 

 

32

 

 

30

 

1,255

SBA commercial business

 

1,775

 

377

 

(1)

 

20

 

2,171

 

2,122

 

 

390

 

(190)

 

16

 

2,338

Consumer

 

453

 

(30)

 

(37)

 

12

 

398

 

448

 

 

132

 

(65)

 

17

 

532

$

14,475

$

532

$

(109)

$

82

$

14,980

$

15,360

$

$

984

$

(329)

$

65

$

16,080

-20-

Table of Contents

FIRST SAVINGS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED

(Unaudited)

The following table presents the activity inaverage balance of impaired loans individually evaluated for impairment as of December 31, 2022, prior to the allowance for loan losses by portfolio segmentCompany’s adoption of ASU 2016-13 and interest income recognized on impaired loans for the nine monthsthree-month period ended June 30, 2023 and 2022:December 31, 2022.  The Company did not recognize any interest income on impaired loans using the cash receipts method during the three-month period ended December 31, 2022.

    

Average

    

Interest

    

Beginning

Provisions

Ending

Recorded

Income

Balance

(Credits)

Charge-Offs

Recoveries

Balance

Balance

    

Recognized

(In thousands)

June 30, 2023:

 

(In thousands)

Loans with no related ACL recorded:

Residential real estate

$

2,716

$

1,409

$

(8)

$

15

$

4,132

$

2,891

$

15

Commercial real estate

 

1,590

 

193

 

 

 

1,783

 

971

 

7

Single tenant net lease

 

3,838

 

(115)

 

 

 

3,723

SBA commercial real estate

 

2,578

 

(157)

 

(116)

 

3

 

2,308

7,033

Multifamily

 

251

 

14

 

 

 

265

 

393

 

5

Residential construction

 

305

 

22

 

 

 

327

Commercial construction

 

107

 

99

 

 

 

206

Land and land development

 

212

 

(11)

 

 

 

201

 

 

Commercial business

 

1,193

 

231

 

 

69

 

1,493

 

1,068

 

12

SBA commercial business

 

2,122

 

(49)

 

(190)

 

39

 

1,922

 

757

 

Consumer

 

448

 

161

 

(167)

 

36

 

478

 

77

 

$

15,360

$

1,797

$

(481)

$

162

$

16,838

$

13,190

$

39

June 30, 2022:

 

 

 

 

 

Loans with an ACL recorded:

 

  

 

  

Residential real estate

$

1,438

$

1,015

$

(23)

$

11

$

2,441

$

$

Commercial real estate

 

2,806

 

(1,271)

 

 

 

1,535

 

 

Single tenant net lease

 

2,422

 

1,141

 

 

 

3,563

SBA commercial real estate

 

3,475

 

(548)

 

(110)

 

15

 

2,832

1,665

Multifamily

 

518

 

(255)

 

 

 

263

 

 

Residential construction

 

191

 

97

 

 

 

288

Commercial construction

 

63

 

25

 

 

 

88

Land and land development

 

235

 

(74)

 

 

 

161

 

 

Commercial business

 

1,284

 

(133)

 

 

89

 

1,240

 

67

 

SBA commercial business

 

1,346

 

1,059

 

(285)

 

51

 

2,171

 

1,267

 

Consumer

 

523

 

(28)

 

(127)

 

30

 

398

 

184

 

$

14,301

$

1,028

$

(545)

$

196

$

14,980

$

3,183

$

Total:

 

 

Residential real estate

$

2,891

$

15

Commercial real estate

 

971

 

7

Single tenant net lease

SBA commercial real estate

8,698

Multifamily

 

393

 

5

Residential construction

Commercial construction

Land and land development

 

 

Commercial business

 

1,135

 

12

SBA commercial business

 

2,024

 

Consumer

 

261

 

$

16,373

$

39

-21-

Table of Contents

FIRST SAVINGS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS- CONTINUED

(Unaudited)

The following table presents impaired loans individually evaluated for impairment as of September 30, 2023, prior to the adoption of ASU 2016-13.

    

    

Unpaid

    

Recorded

Principal

Related

Balance

Balance

Allowance

(In thousands)

Loans with no related allowance recorded:

Residential real estate

$

1,989

$

2,139

$

Commercial real estate

 

551

 

627

 

Single tenant net lease

 

 

 

SBA commercial real estate

 

7,415

 

9,397

 

Multifamily

 

318

 

362

 

Residential construction

 

 

 

Commercial construction

Land and land development

Commercial business

870

972

SBA commercial business

 

684

 

1,799

 

Consumer

44

58

$

11,871

$

15,354

$

Loans with an allowance recorded:

 

  

 

  

 

  

Residential real estate

$

1,323

$

1,328

$

74

Commercial real estate

 

317

 

317

 

2

Single tenant net lease

SBA commercial real estate

Multifamily

 

 

 

Residential construction

Commercial construction

 

 

 

Land and land development

 

 

 

Commercial business

 

1,076

 

1,165

 

111

SBA commercial business

438

637

187

Consumer

 

189

 

189

 

189

$

3,343

$

3,636

$

563

Total:

 

  

 

  

 

  

Residential real estate

$

3,312

$

3,467

$

74

Commercial real estate

 

868

 

945

 

2

Single tenant net lease

SBA commercial real estate

 

7,415

 

9,397

 

Multifamily

318

362

Residential construction

 

 

 

Commercial construction

 

 

 

Land and land development

 

 

 

Commercial business

1,946

2,137

111

SBA commercial business

 

1,122

 

2,436

 

187

Consumer

233

247

189

$

15,214

$

18,990

$

563

-21--22-

Table of Contents

FIRST SAVINGS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS- CONTINUED

(Unaudited)

The table below presents the amortized cost basis of loans on nonaccrual and loans past due 90 or more days and still accruing interest. Also presented is the balance of loans on nonaccrual status at December 31, 2023 for which there was no related allowance for credit losses.

The Company recognized no interest income related to nonaccrual loans for the three-month period ended December 31, 2023.

    

At December 31, 2023

At September 30, 2023

Nonaccrual

Loans 90+

Loans 90+

Total

Loans with No

Days

Total

Days

Nonaccrual

Allowance for

Past Due

Nonaccrual

Past Due

Loans

    

Credit Loses

    

Still Accruing

    

Loans

    

Still Accruing

(In thousands)

Residential real estate

$

2,519

$

1,662

$

$

2,426

$

Commercial real estate

 

504

 

504

511

Single tenant net lease

SBA commercial real estate

 

8,248

 

6,929

7,415

Multifamily

304

304

318

Residential construction

 

 

Commercial construction

 

 

Land and land development

 

 

Commercial business

1,770

512

1,946

SBA commercial business

 

2,015

 

1,463

1,099

Consumer

148

12

233

Total

$

15,508

$

11,386

$

$

13,948

$

The following table presents the amortized cost basis of collateral dependent loans by collateral types, which are individually evaluated to determine expected credit losses:

December 31, 2023

Real Estate

Other

Total

Residential real estate

    

$

2,519

    

$

    

$

2,519

Commercial real estate

 

504

 

 

504

SBA commercial real estate

 

8,248

 

 

8,248

Multifamily

 

304

 

 

304

Commercial business

 

 

1,770

 

1,770

SBA commercial business

 

 

2,015

 

2,015

Consumer

 

 

148

 

148

$

11,575

$

3,933

$

15,508

-23-

Table of Contents

FIRST SAVINGS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS- CONTINUED

(Unaudited)

The following table presents the aging of past due loans at December 31, 2023:

30-59 Days

60-89 Days

90+ Days

Total

    

Total

    

Past Due

    

Past Due

    

Past Due

    

Past Due

    

Current

    

Loans

(In thousands)

Residential real estate

$

2,649

$

228

$

1,932

$

4,809

$

563,371

$

568,180

Commercial real estate

 

448

 

504

952

186,702

 

187,654

Single tenant net lease

766,351

766,351

SBA commercial real estate

 

470

 

328

3,908

4,706

43,400

 

48,106

Multifamily

 

 

39,273

 

39,273

Residential construction

32,979

32,979

Commercial construction

 

 

18,397

 

18,397

Land and land development

 

 

15,800

 

15,800

Commercial business

184

122

51

357

126,902

127,259

SBA commercial business

 

 

25

772

797

16,055

 

16,852

Consumer

292

7

299

38,679

38,978

Total

$

4,043

$

1,207

$

6,670

$

11,920

$

1,847,909

$

1,859,829

The following table presents the aging of past due loans at September 30, 2023:

30-59 Days

60-89 Days

90+ Days

Total

Total

    

Past Due

    

Past Due

    

Past Due

    

Past Due

    

Current

    

Loans

(In thousands)

Residential real estate

$

2,715

$

132

$

1,818

$

4,665

$

523,745

$

528,410

Commercial real estate

 

23

 

62

 

 

85

 

187,147

 

187,232

Single tenant net lease

 

 

 

 

 

757,388

 

757,388

SBA commercial real estate

764

3,877

4,641

42,437

47,078

Multifamily

34,892

34,892

Residential construction

24,924

24,924

Commercial construction

14,588

14,588

Land and land development

 

40

 

 

 

40

 

17,194

 

17,234

Commercial business

 

112

 

 

86

 

198

 

117,396

 

117,594

SBA commercial business

 

130

 

 

682

 

812

 

16,127

 

16,939

Consumer

 

137

 

5

 

36

 

178

 

39,737

 

39,915

Total

$

3,921

$

199

$

6,499

$

10,619

$

1,775,575

$

1,786,194

-24-

Table of Contents

FIRST SAVINGS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS- CONTINUED

(Unaudited)

The Company categorizes loans into risk categories based on relevant information about the ability of borrowers to service their debt such as: current financial information, public information, historical payment experience, credit documentation, and current economic conditions and trends, among other factors. The Company classifies loans based on credit risk at least quarterly. The Company uses the following regulatory definitions for risk ratings:

Pass: Loans in this risk category involve borrowers of acceptable-to-strong credit quality and risk who have the apparent ability to satisfy their loan obligations.  Loans in this risk grade would possess sufficient mitigating factors, such as adequate collateral or strong guarantors possessing the capacity to repay the debt if required, for any weakness that may exist.

Special Mention: Loans classified as special mention have a potential weakness that deserves management’s close attention. If left uncorrected, these potential weaknesses may result in deterioration of the repayment prospects for the loan or of the Company’s credit position at some future date.

Substandard: Loans classified as substandard are inadequately protected by the current net worth and paying capacity of the obligor or of the collateral pledged, if any. Loans so classified have a well-defined weakness or weaknesses that jeopardize the liquidation of the debt. They are characterized by the distinct possibility that the Company will sustain some loss if the deficiencies are not corrected.

Doubtful: Loans classified as doubtful have all the weaknesses inherent in those classified as substandard, with the added characteristic that the weaknesses make collection or liquidation in full, on the basis of currently existing facts, conditions, and values, highly questionable and improbable.

Loss: Loans classified as loss are considered uncollectible and of such little value that their continuance on the Company’s books as an asset is not warranted.

The following tables outline, as of December 31, 2023, the amount of each loan and lease classification and the amount categorized into each risk rating based on fiscal year of origination as well as current period gross charge-offs:

-25-

Table of Contents

FIRST SAVINGS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS- CONTINUED

(Unaudited)

Loans Amortized Cost Basis by Origination Fiscal Year End September 30

Revolving

Loans

Revolving

Converted

(In thousands)

    

2024

    

2023

    

2022

    

2021

    

2020

    

Prior

    

Loans

    

To Term

    

Total

Residential real estate

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Pass

$

11,015

$

36,173

$

68,655

$

31,544

$

15,826

$

60,977

$

341,898

$

$

566,088

Special mention

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Substandard

 

 

116

 

717

 

441

 

 

491

 

306

 

 

2,071

Doubtful

 

 

 

 

 

 

21

 

 

 

21

Loss

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total residential real estate

 

11,015

 

36,289

 

69,372

 

31,985

 

15,826

 

61,489

 

342,204

 

 

568,180

YTD gross charge-offs

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commercial real estate

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Pass

 

5,431

 

26,730

 

65,560

 

23,718

 

9,398

 

56,114

 

 

$

186,951

Special mention

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Substandard

 

 

504

 

 

 

23

 

176

 

 

 

703

Doubtful

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

21

Loss

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total commercial real estate

 

5,431

 

27,234

 

65,560

 

23,718

 

9,421

 

56,290

 

 

 

187,654

YTD gross charge-offs

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Single tenant net lease commercial real estate

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Pass

 

17,388

 

154,911

 

285,497

 

72,562

 

102,620

 

133,373

 

 

 

766,351

Special mention

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Substandard

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Doubtful

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loss

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total single tenant net lease

 

17,388

 

154,911

 

285,497

 

72,562

 

102,620

 

133,373

 

 

 

766,351

YTD gross charge-offs

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SBA commercial real estate

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Pass

 

1,434

 

8,733

 

5,780

 

6,779

 

8,883

 

7,926

 

46

 

 

39,581

Special mention

 

 

 

277

 

 

 

 

 

 

277

Substandard

 

 

 

115

 

94

 

397

 

5,957

 

 

 

6,563

Doubtful

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,624

 

 

 

1,624

Loss

 

 

 

 

 

 

61

 

 

 

61

Total SBA commercial real estate

 

1,434

 

8,733

 

6,172

 

6,873

 

9,280

 

15,568

 

46

 

 

48,106

YTD gross charge-offs

 

 

 

 

 

 

2

 

 

 

2

-26-

Table of Contents

FIRST SAVINGS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED

(Unaudited)

The following table presents impaired loans individually evaluated for impairment as of JuneLoans Amortized Cost Basis by Origination Fiscal Year End September 30 2023 and for the three and nine-months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022. The Company did not recognize any interest income on impaired loans using the cash receipts method during the three and nine-month periods ended June 30, 2023 and 2022.

At June 30, 2023

Three Months Ended June 30,

Nine Months Ended June 30,

2023

2023

2022

2022

 

2023

2023

2022

2022

    

    

Unpaid

    

    

Average

    

Interest

    

Average

    

Interest

 

Average

Interest

Average

Interest

Recorded

Principal

Related

Recorded

Income

Recorded

Income

 

Recorded

Income

Recorded

Income

Balance

Balance

Allowance

Balance

Recognized

Balance

    

Recognized

    

Balance

    

Recognized

    

Balance

    

Recognized

(In thousands)

 

Loans with no related allowance recorded:

Residential real estate

$

2,488

$

2,737

$

$

3,306

$

16

$

3,129

$

15

$

3,070

$

46

$

3,286

$

44

Commercial real estate

 

889

 

959

 

 

969

 

8

 

1,024

 

7

970

21

1,052

21

Single tenant net lease

SBA commercial real estate

6,783

8,407

8,427

6,441

8,189

7,271

Multifamily

 

327

 

371

 

 

375

 

4

 

411

 

3

384

14

419

5

Residential construction

Commercial construction

Land and land development

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commercial business

 

676

 

777

 

 

815

 

11

 

1,188

 

10

947

35

1,350

18

SBA commercial business

 

327

 

1,070

 

 

1,070

 

 

444

 

986

473

Consumer

 

56

 

37

 

 

54

 

 

100

 

65

94

1

$

11,546

$

14,358

$

$

15,016

$

39

$

12,737

$

35

$

14,611

$

116

$

13,945

$

89

Loans with an allowance recorded:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Residential real estate

$

522

$

500

$

37

$

250

$

$

261

$

$

125

$

$

257

$

Commercial real estate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Single tenant net lease

SBA commercial real estate

945

945

192

1,201

1,510

1,433

1,267

Multifamily

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Residential construction

Commercial construction

Land and land development

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commercial business

 

52

 

135

 

21

 

135

 

 

 

101

SBA commercial business

 

846

 

1,032

 

577

 

1,138

 

 

454

 

1,202

337

Consumer

 

169

 

169

 

169

 

196

 

 

154

 

190

146

$

2,534

$

2,781

$

996

$

2,920

$

$

2,379

$

$

3,051

$

$

2,007

$

Total:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Residential real estate

$

3,010

$

3,237

$

37

$

3,556

$

16

$

3,390

$

15

$

3,195

$

46

$

3,543

$

44

Commercial real estate

 

889

 

959

 

 

969

 

8

 

1,024

 

7

970

21

1,052

21

Single tenant net lease

SBA commercial real estate

7,728

9,352

192

9,628

7,951

9,622

8,538

Multifamily

 

327

 

371

 

 

375

 

4

 

411

 

3

384

14

419

5

Residential construction

Commercial construction

Land and land development

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commercial business

 

728

 

912

 

21

 

950

 

11

 

1,188

 

10

1,048

35

1,350

18

SBA commercial business

 

1,173

 

2,102

 

577

 

2,208

 

 

898

 

2,188

810

Consumer

 

225

 

206

 

169

 

250

 

 

254

 

255

240

1

$

14,080

$

17,139

$

996

$

17,936

$

39

$

15,116

$

35

$

17,662

$

116

$

15,952

$

89

Revolving

Loans

Revolving

Converted

(In thousands)

    

2024

    

2023

    

2022

    

2021

    

2020

    

Prior

    

Loans

    

To Term

    

Total

Multifamily real estate

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Pass

 

5,000

 

2,577

 

7,345

 

5,584

 

11,302

 

7,161

 

 

 

38,969

Special mention

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Substandard

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

304

 

 

304

Doubtful

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loss

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total multifamily real estate

 

5,000

 

2,577

 

7,345

 

5,584

 

11,302

 

7,465

 

 

 

39,273

YTD gross charge-offs

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Residential construction

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Pass

 

1,107

 

14,361

 

17,511

 

 

 

 

 

 

32,979

Special mention

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Substandard

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Doubtful

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loss

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total residential construction

 

1,107

 

14,361

 

17,511

 

 

 

 

 

 

32,979

YTD gross charge-offs

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commercial construction

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Pass

 

 

14,187

 

4,210

 

 

 

 

 

 

18,397

Special mention

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Substandard

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Doubtful

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loss

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total commercial construction

 

 

14,187

 

4,210

 

 

 

 

 

 

18,397

YTD gross charge-offs

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Land and land development

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Pass

 

347

 

7,255

 

5,439

 

1,121

 

411

 

1,227

 

 

 

15,800

Special mention

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Substandard

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Doubtful

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loss

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total land and land development

 

347

 

7,255

 

5,439

 

1,121

 

411

 

1,227

 

 

 

15,800

YTD gross charge-offs

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

-22-

Table of Contents

FIRST SAVINGS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS- CONTINUED

(Unaudited)

The following table presents impaired loans individually evaluated for impairment as of September 30, 2022.

    

    

Unpaid

    

Recorded

Principal

Related

Balance

Balance

Allowance

(In thousands)

Loans with no related allowance recorded:

Residential real estate

$

2,244

$

2,524

$

Commercial real estate

 

908

 

982

 

Single tenant net lease

 

 

 

SBA commercial real estate

 

5,213

 

5,952

 

Multifamily

 

354

 

398

 

Residential construction

 

 

 

Commercial construction

Land and land development

Commercial business

998

1,189

SBA commercial business

 

221

 

532

 

Consumer

93

81

$

10,031

$

11,658

$

Loans with an allowance recorded:

 

  

 

  

 

  

Residential real estate

$

$

$

Commercial real estate

 

 

 

Single tenant net lease

SBA commercial real estate

2,369

2,919

290

Multifamily

 

 

 

Residential construction

Commercial construction

 

 

 

Land and land development

 

 

 

Commercial business

 

 

 

SBA commercial business

856

1,349

674

Consumer

 

145

 

145

 

$

3,370

$

4,413

$

964

Total:

 

  

 

  

 

  

Residential real estate

$

2,244

$

2,524

$

Commercial real estate

 

908

 

982

 

Single tenant net lease

SBA commercial real estate

 

7,582

 

8,871

 

290

Multifamily

354

398

Residential construction

 

 

 

Commercial construction

 

 

 

Land and land development

 

 

 

Commercial business

998

1,189

SBA commercial business

 

1,077

 

1,881

 

674

Consumer

238

226

$

13,401

$

16,071

$

964

-23--27-

Table of Contents

FIRST SAVINGS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED

(Unaudited)

Nonperforming loans consist of nonaccrual loans and loans over 90 days past due and still accruing interest. The following table presents the recorded investment in nonperforming loans at June 30, 2023 and September 30, 2022:

    

At June 30,2023

At September 30, 2022

Loans 90+

Loans 90+

Days

Total

Days

Total

Nonaccrual

Past Due

Nonperforming

Nonaccrual

Past Due

Nonperforming

Loans

    

Still Accruing

    

Loans

    

Loans

    

Still Accruing

    

Loans

(In thousands)

Residential real estate

$

1,995

$

$

1,995

$

1,214

$

$

1,214

Commercial real estate

 

524

 

524

518

 

518

Single tenant net lease

SBA commercial real estate

 

7,728

 

7,728

7,582

 

7,582

Multifamily

Residential construction

 

 

 

Commercial construction

 

 

 

Land and land development

 

 

 

Commercial business

62

62

73

73

SBA commercial business

 

1,173

 

1,173

1,077

 

1,077

Consumer

225

225

238

238

Total

$

11,707

$

$

11,707

$

10,702

$

$

10,702

The following table presents the aging of past due loans at June 30, 2023:

30-59 Days

60-89 Days

90+ Days

Total

    

Total

    

Past Due

    

Past Due

    

Past Due

    

Past Due

    

Current

    

Loans

(In thousands)

Residential real estate

$

620

$

118

$

1,422

$

2,160

$

485,290

$

487,450

Commercial real estate

 

63

 

63

186,942

 

187,005

Single tenant net lease

740,967

740,967

SBA commercial real estate

 

651

 

4,063

4,714

44,947

 

49,661

Multifamily

 

 

35,260

 

35,260

Residential construction

18,758

18,758

Commercial construction

 

 

10,656

 

10,656

Land and land development

 

 

11,332

 

11,332

Commercial business

40

201

52

293

108,082

108,375

SBA commercial business

 

 

56

614

670

17,338

 

18,008

Consumer

86

7

55

148

39,495

39,643

Total

$

1,460

$

382

$

6,206

$

8,048

$

1,699,067

$

1,707,115

-24-

Table of Contents

FIRST SAVINGS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS- CONTINUED

(Unaudited)

The following table presents the aging of past due loans atLoans Amortized Cost Basis by Origination Fiscal Year End September 30 2022:

30-59 Days

60-89 Days

90+ Days

Total

Total

Revolving

    

Past Due

    

Past Due

    

Past Due

    

Past Due

    

Current

    

Loans

Loans

(In thousands)

Revolving

Converted

(In thousands)

    

2024

    

2023

    

2022

    

2021

    

2020

    

Prior

    

Loans

    

To Term

    

Total

Residential real estate

$

1,164

$

53

$

204

$

1,421

$

366,790

$

368,211

Commercial real estate

 

 

 

518

 

518

 

169,343

 

169,861

Single tenant net lease

 

 

 

 

 

674,567

 

674,567

SBA commercial real estate

3,306

3,306

56,073

59,379

Multifamily

32,411

32,411

Residential construction

18,261

18,261

Commercial construction

5,938

5,938

Land and land development

 

 

 

 

 

11,880

 

11,880

Commercial business

 

 

 

73

 

73

 

89,937

 

90,010

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Pass

 

11,109

 

59,498

 

30,835

 

13,255

 

4,140

 

6,652

 

 

 

125,489

Special mention

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Substandard

 

 

1,017

 

195

 

46

 

4

 

508

 

 

 

1,770

Doubtful

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loss

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total commercial business

 

11,109

 

60,515

 

31,030

 

13,301

 

4,144

 

7,160

 

 

 

127,259

YTD gross charge-offs

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SBA commercial business

 

226

 

 

238

 

464

 

19,818

 

20,282

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Pass

 

1,289

 

2,327

 

765

 

1,258

 

4,796

 

3,808

 

375

 

 

14,618

Special mention

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Substandard

 

 

 

 

60

 

54

 

2,109

 

 

 

2,223

Doubtful

 

 

 

 

 

 

9

 

 

 

9

Loss

 

 

 

 

 

 

2

 

 

 

2

Total SBA commercial business

 

1,289

 

2,327

 

765

 

1,318

 

4,850

 

5,928

 

375

 

 

16,852

YTD gross charge-offs

 

 

 

 

 

 

3

 

 

 

3

Consumer

 

93

 

 

58

 

151

 

37,901

 

38,052

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Pass

 

1,374

 

5,400

 

4,352

 

673

 

396

 

273

 

26,498

 

 

38,966

Special mention

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Substandard

 

 

2

 

2

 

 

 

 

8

 

 

12

Doubtful

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loss

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total consumer

 

1,374

 

5,402

 

4,354

 

673

 

396

 

273

 

26,506

 

 

38,978

YTD gross charge-offs

 

 

 

 

1

 

 

107

 

 

 

108

Total

$

1,483

$

53

$

4,397

$

5,933

$

1,482,919

$

1,488,852

Total loans

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Pass

 

55,494

 

332,152

 

495,949

 

156,494

 

157,772

 

277,511

 

368,817

 

 

1,844,189

Special mention

 

 

 

277

 

 

 

 

 

 

277

Substandard

 

 

1,693

 

1,029

 

641

 

478

 

9,545

 

314

 

 

13,646

Doubtful

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,654

 

 

 

1,654

Loss

 

 

 

 

 

 

63

 

 

 

63

Total loans

 

55,494

 

333,791

 

497,255

 

157,135

 

158,250

 

288,773

 

369,131

 

 

1,859,829

YTD gross charge-offs

 

 

 

 

1

 

 

112

 

 

 

113

The Company categorizes loans into risk categories based on relevant information about the ability of borrowers to service their debt such as: current financial information, public information, historical payment experience, credit documentation, and current economic conditions and trends, among other factors. The Company classifies loans based on credit risk at least quarterly. The Company uses the following regulatory definitions for risk ratings:

Special Mention: Loans classified as special mention have a potential weakness that deserves management’s close attention. If left uncorrected, these potential weaknesses may result in deterioration of the repayment prospects for the loan or of the Company’s credit position at some future date.

Substandard: Loans classified as substandard are inadequately protected by the current net worth and paying capacity of the obligor or of the collateral pledged, if any. Loans so classified have a well-defined weakness or weaknesses that jeopardize the liquidation of the debt. They are characterized by the distinct possibility that the Company will sustain some loss if the deficiencies are not corrected.

Doubtful: Loans classified as doubtful have all the weaknesses inherent in those classified as substandard, with the added characteristic that the weaknesses make collection or liquidation in full, on the basis of currently existing facts, conditions, and values, highly questionable and improbable.

Loss: Loans classified as loss are considered uncollectible and of such little value that their continuance on the Company’s books as an asset is not warranted.

-25--28-

Table of Contents

FIRST SAVINGS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED

(Unaudited)

Loans not meeting the criteria above that are analyzed individually as part of the above described process are considered to be pass rated loans. The following table presents loans by risk category as of June 30, 2023:

    

    

Special

    

    

    

    

June 30, 2023:

Pass

Mention

Substandard

Doubtful

Loss

Total

 (In thousands)

Residential real estate

$

485,173

$

$

2,175

$

99

$

3

$

487,450

Commercial real estate

 

186,276

 

 

729

 

 

 

187,005

Single tenant net lease

 

740,967

 

 

 

 

 

740,967

SBA commercial real estate

 

41,104

 

 

6,897

 

1,660

 

 

49,661

Multifamily

 

35,260

 

 

 

 

 

35,260

Residential construction

 

18,758

 

 

 

 

 

18,758

Commercial construction

 

10,656

 

 

 

 

 

10,656

Land and land development

 

11,332

 

 

 

 

 

11,332

Commercial business

 

108,310

 

 

65

 

 

 

108,375

SBA commercial business

 

15,168

 

 

2,800

 

40

 

 

18,008

Consumer

 

39,588

 

 

55

 

 

 

39,643

Total

$

1,692,592

$

$

12,721

$

1,799

$

3

$

1,707,115

The following table presents loans by risk category as of September 30, 2022:2023:

    

    

Special

    

    

    

    

    

    

Special

    

    

    

    

September 30, 2022:

Pass

Mention

Substandard

Doubtful

Loss

Total

September 30, 2023:

Pass

Mention

Substandard

Doubtful

Loss

Total

(In thousands)

(In thousands)

Residential real estate

$

366,542

$

$

1,499

$

170

$

$

368,211

$

525,735

$

$

2,653

$

22

$

$

528,410

Commercial real estate

 

169,133

 

 

728

 

 

 

169,861

 

186,520

 

 

712

 

 

 

187,232

Single tenant net lease

674,567

674,567

757,388

757,388

SBA commercial real estate

49,676

1,102

6,935

1,666

59,379

39,092

278

6,083

1,625

47,078

Multifamily

32,411

32,411

34,574

318

34,892

Residential construction

18,261

18,261

24,924

24,924

Commercial construction

5,938

5,938

14,588

14,588

Land and land development

11,880

11,880

17,234

17,234

Commercial business

 

89,675

 

250

 

85

 

 

 

90,010

 

115,647

 

40

 

1,907

 

 

 

117,594

SBA commercial business

 

17,271

 

274

 

2,696

 

41

 

 

20,282

 

14,572

 

 

2,327

 

40

 

 

16,939

Consumer

 

37,959

 

 

93

 

 

 

38,052

 

39,871

 

 

44

 

 

 

39,915

Total

$

1,473,313

$

1,626

$

12,036

$

1,877

$

$

1,488,852

$

1,770,145

$

318

$

14,044

$

1,687

$

$

1,786,194

Troubled Debt RestructuringsFinancial Difficulty Modifications

ModificationEffective October 1, 2023, the Company prospectively adopted ASU 2022-02, which eliminated the accounting for TDRs while establishing a new standard for the treatment of a loan is consideredmodifications made to be a troubled debt restructuring (“TDR”) if the debtor isborrowers experiencing financial difficulties and(Financial Difficulty Modifications, or “FDMs”). As such, effective with the adoption of the standard, the Company grantsprospectively will not include FDMs in the calculation of nonperforming loans, nonperforming assets or classified assets. Prior period data, which included TDRs, has not been adjusted.

An FDM may result when a concession toborrower is in financial distress and may be in the debtor that it would not otherwise consider. By granting the concession,form of principal forgiveness, an interest rate reduction, a term extension or a significant payment delay. In some cases, the Company expectsmay provide multiple types of modifications for a single loan. One type of modification, such as payment delay, may be granted initially. However, if the borrower continues to obtain more cash experience financial difficulty, another modification, such as term extension and/or other value from the debtor, or to increase the probability of receipt, than would be expected by not granting the concession. The concession may include, but is not limited to, reduction of the stated interest rate reduction may be granted. Additionally, modifications with a term extension or interest rate reduction are intended to reduce the borrower’s monthly payment, while modifications with a payment delay, which typically allow borrowers to make monthly payments or interest only payments for a period of time, are structured to cure the loan, reductionpayment defaults by making delinquent payments due at maturity. Payment deferrals up to six months have minimal financial impact since the deferred payments are paid at maturity.

There were no new FDMs made or modifications of accrued interest, extension ofexisting FDMs during the maturity date or reduction of the face amount or maturity amount of the debt. A concession will be granted when, as a result of the restructuring, the Company does not expect to collect all amounts due, including interest at the original stated rate. A concession may also be granted if the debtor is not able to access funds elsewhere at a market rate for debt with similar risk characteristics as the restructured debt. The Company’s determination of whether a loan modification is a TDR considers the individual facts and circumstances surrounding each modification.three months ended December 31, 2023.

-26--29-

Table of Contents

FIRST SAVINGS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED

(Unaudited)

Loans modified in a TDR may be retained on accrual status if the borrower has maintained a period of performance in which the borrower’s lending relationship was not greater than ninety days delinquent at the time of restructuring and the Company determines the future collection of principal and interest is reasonably assured. Loans modified in a TDR that are placed on nonaccrual status at the time of restructuring will continue on nonaccrual status until the Company determines the future collection of principal and interest is reasonably assured, which generally requires that the borrower demonstrate a period of performance according to the restructured terms of at least six consecutive months. TDRs on nonaccrual status are evaluated individually for purposes of calculating an allowance for loan losses while performing TDRs are evaluated collectively.

The following table summarizes the Company’s recorded balance ofinvestment in TDRs at June 30, 2023 and September 30, 2022.December 31, 2022, prior to adoption of ASU 2022-02. There was $101,000$125,000 of specific reserve included in the allowance for loan losses related to TDRs at June 30, 2023. There was $161,000 of specific reserve included in the allowance for loan losses related to TDRs at September 30,December 31, 2022.

    

Accruing

    

Nonaccrual

    

Total

Accruing

Nonaccrual

Total

(In thousands)

June 30, 2023:

 

  

 

  

 

  

(In thousands)

December 31, 2022:

    

  

    

  

    

  

Residential real estate

$

1,015

$

$

1,015

$

1,021

$

$

1,021

Commercial real estate

365

524

889

 

383

 

420

 

803

SBA commercial real estate

 

 

1,625

 

1,625

 

 

1,604

 

1,604

Multifamily

327

327

 

346

 

 

346

Commercial business

 

666

 

 

666

 

830

 

 

830

SBA commercial business

 

 

230

 

230

 

 

262

 

262

Total

$

2,373

$

2,379

$

4,752

$

2,580

$

2,286

$

4,866

September 30, 2022:

 

  

 

  

 

  

Residential real estate

$

1,030

$

$

1,030

Commercial real estate

 

390

 

432

 

822

SBA commercial real estate

1,627

1,627

Multifamily

354

354

Commercial business

 

925

 

 

925

SBA commercial business

 

 

265

 

265

Total

$

2,699

$

2,324

$

5,023

The following table summarizes information regardingThere were no TDRs that were restructured during the three-and nine-month periodsthree-months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022:

Number of 

Pre-Modification 

Post-Modification 

    

Loans

    

Principal Balance

    

Principal Balance

    

(Dollars in thousands)

Three Months Ended June 30, 2023:

    

  

    

  

    

  

Residential Real Estate

1

$

31

$

31

Total

1

$

31

$

31

Nine Months Ended June 30, 2023:

  

 

  

 

  

Residential Real Estate

1

$

31

$

31

Total

1

$

31

$

31

Three Months Ended June 30, 2022:

  

 

  

 

  

SBA commercial business

1

$

397

$

397

Total

1

$

397

$

397

Nine Months Ended June 30, 2022:

  

 

  

 

  

SBA commercial business

1

$

397

$

397

Total

1

$

397

$

397

-27-

Table of Contents

FIRST SAVINGS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS- CONTINUED

(Unaudited)

December 31, 2022.

At June 30, 2023 and September 30,December 31, 2022, the Company had committed to lend $1,000 to customers with outstanding loans classified as TDRs.

There were no principal charge-offs totaling $3,000 as a result of loans previously designated as TDRs during the three-month period ended June 30, 2023. There were principal charge-offs totaling $6,000 as a result of loans previously designated as TDRs during the nine-month period ended June 30, 2023. There were no principal charge-offs recorded as a result of TDRs during the three- and nine-month periods ended June 30,December 31, 2022. In the event that a TDR subsequently defaults, the Company evaluates the restructuring for possible impairment.  As a result, the related allowance for loan losses may be increased or charge-offs may be taken to reduce the carrying amount of the loan.

During the three- and nine-monththree-month periods ended June 30, 2023December 31, 2022 and 2022,2021, the Company did not have any TDRs that were modified within the previous twelve months and for which there was a payment default.

SBA Loan Servicing Rights

The Company originates loans to commercial customers under the SBA 7(a) program and other programs, and typically sells the guaranteed portion of the SBA loans with servicing rights retained. Loan servicing rights on originated SBA loans that have been sold are initially recorded at fair value. Capitalized SBA servicing rights are then amortized in proportion to and over the period of estimated net servicing income. Impairment of SBA servicing rights is assessed using the present value of estimated future cash flows.

The aggregate fair value of SBA loan servicing rights approximates its carrying value. A valuation model employed by an independent third party calculates the present value of future cash flows and is used to estimate fair value at the date of sale and on a quarterly basis for impairment analysis purposes. Management periodically compares the valuation model inputs and results to published industry data in order to validate the model results and assumptions. Key assumptions used to estimate the fair value of the SBA loan servicing rights include the discount rate and prepayment speed assumptions. For purposes of impairment, risk characteristics such as interest rate, loan type, term and investor type are used to stratify the SBA loan servicing rights. Impairment is recognized through a valuation allowance to the extent that fair value is less than the carrying amount. Changes in the valuation allowance are reported in other noninterest income in the consolidated statements of income.

The unpaid principal balance of SBA loans serviced for others was $223.2 million, $238.9 million and $247.5 million at June 30, 2023, September 30, 2022 and June 30, 2022, respectively. Contractually specified late fees and ancillary fees earned on SBA loans were $35,000 and $70,000 for the three- and nine-month periods ended June 30, 2023, respectively. Contractually specified late fees and ancillary fees earned on SBA loans were $20,000 and $74,000 for the three- and nine-month periods ended June 30, 2022, respectively. Net servicing income (contractually specified servicing fees offset by direct servicing expenses) related to SBA loans was $578,000 and $1.7 million for the three- and nine-month periods ended June 30, 2023, respectively. Net servicing income (contractually specified servicing fees offset by direct servicing expenses) related to SBA loans was $606,000 and $1.9 million for the three- and nine-month periods ended June 30, 2022, respectively. Net servicing income and costs related to SBA loans are included in other noninterest income in the consolidated statements of income.

-28--30-

Table of Contents

FIRST SAVINGS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED

(Unaudited)

The unpaid principal balance of SBA loans serviced for others was $211.3 million, $209.6 million and $237.9 million at December 31, 2023, September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively. Contractually specified late fees and ancillary fees expensed on SBA loans were a credit of $9,000 for the three-month period ended December 31, 2023 compared to a debit of $21,000 for the three-month period ended December 31, 2022. Net servicing income (contractually specified servicing fees offset by direct servicing expenses) related to SBA loans was $464,000 and $553,000 for the three-month periods ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively. Net servicing income and costs related to SBA loans are included in other noninterest income in the consolidated statements of income.

An analysis of SBA loan servicing rights for the three- and nine-monththree-month periods ended June 30,December 31, 2023 and 2022 is as follows:

    

Three Months Ended

Nine Months Ended

    

2023

    

2022

June 30,

June 30,

2023

2022

2023

2022

(In thousands)

(In thousands)

Balance, beginning of period

$

3,727

$

4,447

$

3,790

$

4,447

$

2,950

$

3,790

Servicing rights capitalized

 

147

 

112

606

772

 

257

 

198

Amortization

 

(170)

 

(219)

(560)

(771)

 

(143)

 

(195)

Direct write-offs

(330)

(103)

(641)

(217)

(217)

(141)

Change in valuation allowance

 

 

(187)

179

(181)

 

60

 

(351)

Balance, end of period

$

3,374

$

4,050

$

3,374

$

4,050

$

2,907

$

3,301

There was no valuation allowance related to SBA loan servicing rights at June 30,December 31, 2023. AThere was a valuation allowance of $179,000$60,000 related to SBA loan servicing rights at September 30, 2022.2023.

Mortgage Servicing Rights (“MSRs”)

The Company originates residential mortgage loans for sale in the secondary market and retains servicing for certain of these loans when they are sold. MSRs retained for originated loans that have been sold are accounted for at fair value. The fair value of MSRs are determined using the present value of estimated expected net servicing income using assumptions about expected mortgage loan prepayment rates, discount rate, servicing costs, and other economic factors, which are determined based on current market conditions. Changes in these underlying assumptions could cause the fair value of MSRs to change significantly in the future. Changes in fair value of MSRs are recorded in mortgage banking income in the accompanying consolidated statements of income. MSRs are subject to changes in value from, among other things, changes in interest rates, prepayments of the underlying loans and changes in the credit quality of the underlying loans.

AAt September 30, 2023, the Company had entered into a letter of intent to sell substantially all of the Company’s residential MSRs, which closed on November 30, 2023. Additionally, the Company entered into a letter of intent to sell the remaining residential MSRs at December 31, 2023 in the quarter ending March 31, 2024. Due to the pending residential MSR sales, a valuation model was not used to calculate the fair value of residential MSRs September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2023. The fair value was estimated using known information, including the anticipated sale prices, estimated expenses, and contingencies related to the pending residential MSR sales, which represent Level 3 fair value inputs. Prior to September 30, 2023, a valuation model employed by an independent third party calculatescalculated the present value of future cash flows and iswas used to value the MSRs on a monthly basis.  Management periodically comparescompared the valuation model inputs and results to published industry data in order to validate the model results and assumptions. Key assumptions, which are significant unobservable inputs, used to estimate the fair value of the MSRs at June 30, 2023 and September 30, 2022 were as follows:

    

Range of Assumption

Range of Assumption

 (Weighted Average)

 (Weighted Average)

Assumption

    

JuneSeptember 30, 2023

September 30, 2022

Discount rate

 

9.50% to 14.50% (9.52%)

9.50%9.44% to 14.50% (9.51%)

Prepayment rate

 

5.00% to 79.91% (6.89%)

6.01% to 74.89% (6.63%85.82% (6.82%)

The unpaid principal balance of residential mortgage loans serviced for others was $4.75 billion and $4.88 billion at June 30, 2023 and September 30, 2022, respectively. Custodial escrow balances maintained in connection with the foregoing loan servicing and other liabilities were $41.6 million and $46.0 million at June 30, 2023 and September 30, 2022, respectively. Contractually specified servicing fees (net of direct servicing expenses), late fees and other ancillary fees related to residential mortgage loans serviced for others were $2.4 million and $7.2 million for the three- and nine-month periods ended June 30, 2023, respectively. Contractually specified servicing fees (net of direct servicing expenses), late fees and other ancillary fees related to residential mortgage loans serviced for others were $2.2 million and $6.6 million for the three- and nine-month periods ended June 30, 2022, respectively. Contractually specified servicing fees are included in mortgage banking income in the consolidated statements of income.

-29--31-

Table of Contents

FIRST SAVINGS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED

(Unaudited)

The unpaid principal balance of residential mortgage loans serviced for others was $83.1 million and $4.77 billion at December 31, 2023 and September 30, 2023, respectively. The reason for the significant decline was the sale of substantially all of the Company’s residential MSRs during the three-month period ended December 31, 2023, which also resulted in a significant reduction in custodial escrow balances. Custodial escrow balances maintained in connection with the foregoing loan servicing and other liabilities were $608,000 and $47.9 million at December 31, 2023 and September 30, 2023, respectively. Contractually specified servicing fees (net of direct servicing expenses), late fees and other ancillary fees related to residential mortgage loans serviced for others were $1,000 and $2.4 million for the three-month periods ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively. Contractually specified servicing fees are included in mortgage banking income in the consolidated statements of income.

Changes in the carrying value of MSRs accounted for at fair value for the three- and nine-monththree-month periods ended June 30,December 31, 2023 and 2022 were as follows:

    

2023

    

2022

    

Three Months Ended

Nine Months Ended

June 30, 

June 30,

2023

2022

2023

2022

(In thousands)

(In thousands)

Fair value, beginning of period

$

61,194

$

63,660

$

63,263

$

49,579

$

59,768

$

63,263

Servicing rights capitalized

764

2,731

1,202

10,581

509

142

Changes in fair value related to:

Loan repayments

(1,073)

(1,695)

(3,137)

(6,117)

(666)

(1,023)

Sales

(58,765)

Change in valuation model inputs or assumptions

(236)

143

(679)

10,796

(137)

(217)

Balance, end of period

$

60,649

$

64,839

$

60,649

$

64,839

$

709

$

62,165

Nonresidential MSRs

The Company also periodically sells single tenant net lease loans with servicing rights retained. Loan servicing rights on these nonresidential mortgage loans are initially recorded at fair value and are then amortized in proportion to and over the period of estimated net servicing income. Impairment of nonresidential MSRs is assessed using the present value of estimated future cash flows. The aggregate fair value of nonresidential MSRs approximates its carrying value. A valuation model employed by management calculates the present value of future cash flows and is used to estimate fair value at the date of sale and on a quarterly basis for impairment analysis purposes. Management periodically compares the valuation model inputs and results to published industry data in order to validate the model results and assumptions. Key assumptions used to estimate the fair value of the nonresidential MSRs include the discount rate and prepayment speed assumptions. Impairment is recognized through a valuation allowance to the extent that fair value is less than the carrying amount. Changes in the valuation allowance are reported in other noninterest income in the consolidated statements of income.

The unpaid principal balance of nonresidential mortgage loans serviced for others was $43.5 million and $43.7 million at June 30, 2023 and September 30, 2022, respectively. Contractually specified servicing fees, late fees and other ancillary fees related to nonresidential mortgage loans serviced for others were $8,000 and $22,000 for the three- and nine-month periods ended June 30, 2023, respectively. Contractually specified servicing fees, late fees and other ancillary fees related to nonresidential mortgage loans serviced for others were $16,000 and $35,000 for the three- and nine-month periods ended June 30, 2022, respectively. Contractually specified servicing fees on nonresidential mortgage loans serviced for others are included in other noninterest income in the consolidated statements of income.

An analysis of nonresidential MSRs for the three- and nine-month periods ended June 30, 2023 and 2022 is as follows:

Three Months Ended

Nine Months Ended

June 30,

June 30,

    

2023

    

2022

    

2023

    

2022

(In thousands)

 

Balance, beginning of period

$

124

$

160

$

141

$

Servicing rights capitalized

 

 

160

Amortization

 

(8)

 

(10)

(25)

(10)

Direct write-offs

 

 

Change in valuation allowance

 

Balance, end of period

$

116

$

150

$

116

$

150

There was no valuation allowance related to nonresidential MSRs at June 30, 2023 and September 30, 2022.

-30--32-

Table of Contents

FIRST SAVINGS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED

(Unaudited)

4.

Deposits

DepositsThe unpaid principal balance of nonresidential mortgage loans serviced for others was $40.3 million and $40.4 million at June 30,December 31, 2023 and September 30, 2023, respectively. Contractually specified servicing fees, late fees and other ancillary fees related to nonresidential mortgage loans serviced for others were $4,000 and $9,000 for the three-month periods ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, consistedrespectively. Contractually specified servicing fees on nonresidential mortgage loans serviced for others are included in other noninterest income in the consolidated statements of income.

An analysis of nonresidential MSRs for the following:three-month periods ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 is as follows:

    

June 30,

    

September 30, 

2023

2022

(In thousands)

Noninterest-bearing demand deposits

$

315,602

$

340,172

NOW accounts

 

315,187

 

343,296

Money market accounts

 

301,787

 

238,219

Savings accounts

 

158,007

 

171,779

Retail time deposits

 

154,951

 

129,864

Brokered & reciprocal time deposits

 

414,231

 

292,504

Total

$

1,659,765

$

1,515,834

    

2023

    

2022

(In thousands)

Balance, beginning of period

$

101

$

141

Servicing rights capitalized

 

 

Amortization

 

(6)

 

(9)

Direct write-offs

 

 

Change in valuation allowance

 

Balance, end of period

$

95

$

132

There was no valuation allowance related to nonresidential MSRs at December 31, 2023 and September 30, 2023.

4.

Deposits

Deposits at December 31, 2023 and September 30, 2023 consisted of the following:

    

December 31,

    

September 30, 

2023

2023

(In thousands)

Noninterest-bearing demand deposits

$

202,769

$

242,237

NOW accounts

 

329,610

 

336,446

Money market accounts

 

312,521

 

323,739

Savings accounts

 

163,006

 

170,073

Retail time deposits

 

173,045

 

170,980

Brokered & reciprocal time deposits

 

502,895

 

438,319

Total

$

1,683,846

$

1,681,794

-33-

Table of Contents

FIRST SAVINGS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS- CONTINUED

(Unaudited)

5.

Supplemental Disclosure for Net Income Per Share

Net income per share information is presented below for the three- and nine-monththree-month periods ended June 30,December 31, 2023 and 2022.

    

Three Months Ended

Nine Months Ended

    

Three Months Ended

June 30,

June 30,

December 31,

(Dollars in thousands, except share and per share data)

    

2023

    

2022

2023

2022

(In thousands, except share and per share data)

    

2023

    

2022

Basic:

    

    

Earnings:

Net income attributable to First Savings Financial Group, In.

$

2,324

$

2,638

$

8,919

$

13,978

Net income attributable to First Savings Financial Group, Inc. available to common shareholders

$

920

$

2,871

Shares:

Weighted average common shares outstanding, basic

 

6,816,608

 

7,073,204

6,858,739

7,082,034

 

6,823,948

 

6,915,909

Net income per common share, basic

$

0.34

$

0.37

$

1.30

$

1.97

$

0.13

$

0.42

Diluted:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Earnings:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Net income attributable to First Savings Financial Group, Inc.

$

2,324

$

2,638

$

8,919

$

13,978

Net income attributable to First Savings Financial Group, Inc. available to common shareholders

$

920

$

2,871

Shares:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Weighted average common shares outstanding, basic

 

6,816,608

 

7,073,204

6,858,739

7,082,034

 

6,823,948

 

6,915,909

Add: Dilutive effect of outstanding Options

 

3,140

 

66,816

35,027

74,781

Add: Dilutive effect of outstanding options

 

15,756

 

53,229

Add: Dilutive effect of restricted stock

 

 

5,268

9,817

 

 

2,917

Weighted average common shares outstanding, as adjusted

 

6,819,748

 

7,145,288

6,893,766

7,166,632

 

6,839,704

 

6,972,055

Net income per common share, diluted

$

0.34

$

0.37

$

1.29

$

1.95

$

0.13

$

0.41

Nonvested restricted stock shares are not considered as outstanding for purposes of computing weighted average common shares outstanding.

-31-

Table of Contents

FIRST SAVINGS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS- CONTINUED

(Unaudited)

Stock options for 282,489341,572 and 275,889 shares of common stock were excluded from the calculation of diluted net income per common share for the three- and nine-monththree-month periods ended June 30,December 31, 2023 because their effect was antidilutive. Stock options for 137,250 shares of common stock were excluded from the calculation of diluted net income per common share for the three-and nine-month periods ended June 30,and 2022, respectively, because their effect was antidilutive. There were no antidilutive restricted stock awards excluded from the calculation of diluted net income per share for the three- and nine-monththree-month periods ended June 30,December 31, 2023 and 2022.

6.

Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments

FASB Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 820, Fair Value Measurements, provides the framework for measuring fair value. That framework provides a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value. The hierarchy gives the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1 measurements) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3 measurements). The three levels of the fair value hierarchy under FASB ASC Topic 820 are described as follows:

Level 1:

Inputs to the valuation methodology are quoted prices, unadjusted, for identical assets or liabilities in active markets. A quoted market price in an active market provides the most reliable evidence of fair value and shall be used to measure fair value whenever available.

-34-

Table of Contents

FIRST SAVINGS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS- CONTINUED

(Unaudited)

Level 2:

Inputs to the valuation methodology include quoted market prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets; quoted market prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active; or inputs that are derived principally from or can be corroborated by observable market data by correlation or other means.

Level 3:

Inputs to the valuation methodology are unobservable and significant to the fair value measurement. Level 3 assets and liabilities include financial instruments whose value is determined using discounted cash flow methodologies, as well as instruments for which the determination of fair value requires significant management judgment or estimation.

A description of the valuation methodologies used for instruments measured at fair value, as well as the general classification of such instruments pursuant to the valuation hierarchy, is set forth below. The tables below present the balances of financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring and nonrecurring basis as of December 31, 2023 and September 30, 2023.

    

Carrying Value

    

Level 1

    

Level 2

    

Level 3

    

Total

(In thousands)

December 31, 2023:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Assets Measured – Recurring Basis:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Securities available for sale:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

U.S. Treasury bills and notes

$

27,439

$

$

$

27,439

Agency mortgage-backed

25,438

25,438

Agency CMO

 

 

12,878

 

 

12,878

Privately-issued CMO

 

 

45

 

343

 

388

Privately-issued ABS

 

 

322

 

79

 

401

SBA certificates

 

 

11,181

 

30

 

11,211

Municipal bonds

 

 

166,071

 

 

166,071

Other

1,712

1,712

Total securities available for sale

$

27,439

$

217,647

$

452

$

245,538

Residential mortgage loans held for sale

$

$

4,056

$

$

4,056

Equity securities (included in other assets)

$

198

$

$

$

198

Residential mortgage servicing rights

$

$

$

709

$

709

Liabilities Measured – Recurring Basis:

Assets Measured – Nonrecurring Basis:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Collateral dependent loans:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Residential real estate

$

$

$

523

$

523

SBA commercial real estate

881

881

Commercial business

 

 

 

1,164

 

1,164

SBA commercial business

235

235

Total collateral dependent loans

$

$

$

2,803

$

2,803

SBA loan servicing rights

$

$

$

2,907

$

2,907

-32--35-

Table of Contents

FIRST SAVINGS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED

(Unaudited)

A description of the valuation methodologies used for instruments measured at fair value, as well as the general classification of such instruments pursuant to the valuation hierarchy, is set forth below. The tables below present the balances of financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring and nonrecurring basis as of June 30, 2023 and September 30, 2022.

    

Carrying Value

    

Carrying Value

    

Level 1

    

Level 2

    

Level 3

    

Total

    

Level 1

    

Level 2

    

Level 3

    

Total

(In thousands)

June 30, 2023:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Assets Measured – Recurring Basis:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

(In thousands)

September 30, 2023:

  

  

  

  

Assets Measured – Recurring Basis

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Securities available for sale:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

U.S. Treasury bills and notes

$

$

28,469

$

$

28,469

U.S. Treasury notes

$

25,949

$

$

$

25,949

Agency mortgage-backed

26,319

26,319

24,268

24,268

Agency CMO

 

 

13,176

 

 

13,176

 

 

12,742

 

 

12,742

Privately-issued CMO

 

 

408

 

 

408

 

 

46

 

350

 

396

Privately-issued ABS

 

 

469

 

 

469

 

 

364

 

79

 

443

SBA certificates

 

 

11,245

 

 

11,245

 

 

10,714

 

31

 

10,745

Municipal bonds

 

 

166,655

 

 

166,655

 

 

151,484

 

 

151,484

Other

1,656

1,656

Subordinated debt

1,712

1,712

Total securities available for sale

$

$

248,397

$

$

248,397

$

25,949

$

201,330

$

460

$

227,739

Residential mortgage loans held for sale

$

$

50,066

$

$

50,066

$

$

24,692

$

$

24,692

Derivative assets (included in other assets)

$

$

388

$

741

$

1,129

$

$

471

$

452

$

923

Equity securities (included in other assets)

$

149

$

$

$

149

$

160

$

$

$

160

Residential mortgage servicing rights

$

$

$

60,649

$

60,649

$

$

$

59,768

$

59,768

Liabilities Measured – Recurring Basis:

Liabilities Measured – Recurring Basis

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Derivative liabilities (included in other liabilities)

$

$

30

$

67

$

97

$

$

12

$

184

$

196

Assets Measured – Nonrecurring Basis:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Assets Measured – Nonrecurring Basis

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Collateral dependent loans:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

SBA commercial real estate

$

$

$

2,435

$

2,435

Residential real estate

$

$

$

306

$

306

Commercial business

 

 

 

52

 

52

 

 

 

965

 

965

SBA commercial business

171

171

237

237

Total collateral dependent loans

$

$

$

2,658

$

2,658

$

$

$

1,508

$

1,508

SBA loan servicing rights

$

$

$

2,950

$

2,950

    

Carrying Value

    

Level 1

    

Level 2

    

Level 3

    

Total

(In thousands)

September 30, 2022:

  

  

  

  

Assets Measured – Recurring Basis

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Securities available for sale:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

U.S. Treasury bills and notes

$

$

27,295

$

$

27,295

Agency mortgage-backed

27,500

27,500

Agency CMO

 

 

14,821

 

 

14,821

Privately-issued CMO

 

 

470

 

 

470

Privately-issued ABS

 

 

569

 

 

569

SBA certificates

 

 

12,012

 

 

12,012

Municipal bonds

 

 

233,850

 

 

233,850

Total securities available for sale

$

$

316,517

$

$

316,517

Residential mortgage loans held for sale

$

$

38,579

$

$

38,579

Derivative assets (included in other assets)

$

$

872

$

158

$

1,030

Equity securities (included in other assets)

$

103

$

$

$

103

Residential mortgage servicing rights

$

$

$

63,263

$

63,263

Liabilities Measured – Recurring Basis

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Derivative liabilities (included in other liabilities)

$

$

31

$

396

$

427

Assets Measured – Nonrecurring Basis

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Collateral dependent loans:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

SBA commercial real estate

$

$

$

2,574

$

2,574

Commercial business

 

 

 

46

 

46

SBA commercial business

290

290

Total collateral dependent loans

$

$

$

2,910

$

2,910

SBA loan servicing rights

$

$

$

3,790

$

3,790

-33-

Table of Contents

FIRST SAVINGS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS- CONTINUED

(Unaudited)

Fair value is based upon quoted market prices where available. If quoted market prices are not available, fair value is based on internally developed models or obtained from third parties that primarily use, as inputs, observable market-based parameters or a matrix pricing model that employs the Bond Market Association’s standard calculations for cash flow and price/yield analysis and observable market-based parameters. Valuation adjustments may be made to ensure that financial instruments are recorded at fair value, or at the lower of cost or fair value. These adjustments may include unobservable parameters. Any such valuation adjustments have been applied consistently over time.

The Company’s valuation methodologies may produce a fair value calculation that may not be indicative of net realizable value or reflective of future fair values. While management believes the Company’s valuation methodologies are appropriate and consistent with other market participants, the use of different methodologies or assumptions to determine the fair value of certain financial instruments could result in a different estimate of fair value at the reporting date. There have been no changes in the valuation techniques and related inputs used for assets measured at fair value on a recurring and nonrecurring basis during the nine-monththree-month period ended June 30,December 31, 2023.

-36-

Table of Contents

FIRST SAVINGS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS- CONTINUED

(Unaudited)

Debt Securities Available for Sale and Equity Securities. Debt securities classified as available for sale and equity securities are reported at fair value on a recurring basis. These securities are classified as Level 1 of the valuation hierarchy where quoted market prices from reputable third-party brokers are available in an active market. If quoted market prices are not available, the Company obtains fair value measurements from an independent pricing service. These securities are reported using Level 2 inputs and the fair value measurements consider observable data that may include dealer quotes, market spreads, cash flows, U.S. government and agency yield curves, live trading levels, trade execution data, market consensus prepayment speeds, credit information, and the security’s terms and conditions, among other factors. For securities where quoted market prices, market prices of similar securities or prices from an independent third party pricing service are not available, fair values are calculated using discounted cash flows or other market indicators and are classified within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy. Changes in fair value of equity securities are reported in noninterest income. Changes in fair value of securities available for sale are recorded in other comprehensive income, net of income tax effect.

Residential Mortgage Loans Held for Sale. The Company has elected to record its residential mortgage loans held for sale at fair value in accordance with FASB ASC 825-10. The fair value of residential mortgage loans held for sale is based on specific prices of the underlying contracts for sale to investors or current secondary market prices for loans with similar characteristics, and is classified as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy.

Derivative Financial Instruments. Derivative financial instruments consist of mortgage banking interest rate lock commitments and forward mortgage loan sale commitments. The fair value of forward mortgage loan sale commitments is obtained from an independent third party and is based on the gain or loss that would occur if the Company were to pair-off the sales transaction with the investor. The fair value of forward mortgage loan sale commitments is classified as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy.

The fair value of interest rate lock commitments is also obtained from an independent third party and is based on investor prices for the underlying loans or current secondary market prices for loans with similar characteristics, less estimated costs to originate the loans and adjusted for the anticipated funding probability (pull-through rate). The fair value of interest rate lock commitments is classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy.

-34-

TableDue to the Company’s decision to wind down the national Mortgage Banking operation, and the resulting low level of Contentsmortgage loan originations and sales, there were no interest rate lock commitments or forward mortgage loan sale commitments as of December 31, 2023.

FIRST SAVINGS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS- CONTINUED

(Unaudited)

The table below presents a reconciliation of derivative assets and liabilities (interest rate lock commitments) measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) for the three- and nine-monththree-month periods ended June 30,December 31, 2023 and 2022:

Three Months Ended

Nine Months Ended

Three Months Ended

June 30,

June 30,

December 31,

(In thousands)

2023

    

2022

2023

2022

2023

    

2022

Beginning balance

$

1,348

$

(2,923)

$

(238)

$

1,567

$

268

$

(238)

Unrealized gains (losses) recognized in earnings, net of settlements

 

(674)

 

3,526

912

(964)

 

(268)

 

600

    

    

Ending balance

$

674

$

603

$

674

$

603

$

$

362

-37-

Table of Contents

FIRST SAVINGS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS- CONTINUED

(Unaudited)

The realized and unrealized gains recognized in earnings in the table above are included in mortgage banking income on the accompanying consolidated statements of income. UnrealizedThere were no unrealized gains recognized in earnings for the nine-monththree-month period ended June 30,December 31, 2023 attributable to Level 3 derivative assets and liabilities held at the balance sheet date were $912,000. Unrealized lossesdate.Unrealized gains recognized in earnings for the nine-monththree-month period ended June 30,December 31, 2022 attributable to Level 3 derivative assets and liabilities held at the balance sheet date were $964,000.$362,000.

There were no interest rate lock commitments as of December 31, 2023. The table below presents information about significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) used in the valuation of derivative financial instruments measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of June 30, 2023 and September 30, 2022.30,2023.

Range of Inputs

Range of Inputs

Significant

(Weighted Average)

(Weighted Average)

    

Unobservable

    

June 30,

    

September 30,

Financial Instrument

Inputs

2023

2022

Interest rate lock commitments

 

Pull-through rate

39% - 95% (72%)

  

50% - 100% (78%)

Direct costs to close

 

0.00% - 6.28% (0.76%)

  

0.00% - 4.00% (0.70%)

Range of Inputs

Significant

(Weighted Average)

Unobservable

September 30,

Financial Instrument

Inputs

2023

Interest rate lock commitments

Pull-through rate

54% - 95% (81%)

Direct costs to close

0.00% - 5.00% (0.62%)

Residential Mortgage Servicing Rights. The current market forAs disclosed in Note 3, At September 30, 2023, the Company had entered into a letter of intent to sell substantially all of the Company’s residential MSRs, is not sufficiently liquid to provide participants with quoted market prices. Therefore,which closed on November 30, 2023. Additionally, the Company usesentered into a discounted cash flowletter of intent to sell the remaining residential MSRs at December 31, 2023 in the quarter ending March 31, 2024. Due to the pending residential MSR sales, a valuation model from an independent third partywas not used to determinecalculate the fair value of residential MSRs.MSRs at September 30 and December 31, 2023. The discounted cash flowfair value was estimated using known information, including the anticipated sale prices ($754,000), estimated expenses ($25,000), and contingencies related to the pending residential MSR sales ($20,000). Prior to September 30, 2023, a valuation model approach consistsemployed by an independent third party calculated the present value of projecting expected servicingfuture cash flows and calculatingwas used to value the present value. The key assumptions used inMSRs on a monthly basis. Management periodically compared the valuation of residential MSRs include mortgage prepayment speeds, discount ratesmodel inputs and loan servicing costs.results to published industry data in order to validate the model results and assumptions. Due to the nature of the valuation inputs, residential MSRs are classified within Level 3 of the valuation hierarchy. A reconciliation of residential MSRs measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) and a summary of the significant unobservable inputs used in the residential MSR valuations is presented in Note 3.  Changes in the fair value of residential MSRs are included in mortgage banking income in the accompanying consolidated statements of income.

Collateral Dependent Loans. ImpairedCollateral dependent loans are reviewed and evaluated on at least a quarterly basis for additional impairment and adjusted accordingly. In accordance with accounting standards, only impairedcollateral dependent loans for which an allowance for loancredit loss has been established or a partial charge-off recorded require classification in the fair value hierarchy. The fair value of collateral dependent loans is classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy.

Collateral may be real estate and/or business assets, including equipment, inventory and/or accounts receivable, and its fair value is generally determined based on real estate appraisals or other independent evaluations by qualified professionals. The appraisals are then discounted to reflect management’s estimate of the fair value of the collateral given the current market conditions and the condition of the collateral. At December 31, 2023 and September 30, 2023, the significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurement of collateral dependent loans were as follows:

    

    

Range of Inputs

    

Significant

(Weighted Average)

Range of Inputs (Weighted

Unobservable

December 31,

Average) September 30,

Financial Instrument

Inputs

2023

2023

Collateral dependent loans

 

Discount from appraised value

 

0.0% - 50.0% (13.80%)

 

10.0% - 50.0% (14.22%)

 

Estimated costs to sell

 

0.0% - 6.0% (5.99%)

 

6.0% - 6.0% (6.00%)

During the three-month periods ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, the Company recognized provisions for credit losses on impaired loans of $691,000 and $200,000, respectively.

-35--38-

Table of Contents

FIRST SAVINGS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED

(Unaudited)

The fair value of impaired loans is based on the fair value of the underlying collateral less estimated costs to sell. Collateral may be real estate and/or business assets, including equipment, inventory and/or accounts receivable. The fair value of the collateral is generally determined based on real estate appraisals or other independent evaluations by qualified professionals, adjusted for estimated costs to sell the property, costs to complete or repair the property and other factors to reflect management’s estimate of the fair value of the collateral given the current market conditions and the condition of the collateral. The fair value of impaired loans is classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy. At June 30, 2023 and September 30, 2022, the significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurement of impaired loans were as follows:

    

    

Range of Inputs

    

Significant

(Weighted Average)

Range of Inputs (Weighted

Unobservable

June 30,

Average) September 30,

Financial Instrument

Inputs

2023

2022

Impaired loans

 

Discount from appraised value

 

0.0% - 50.0% (14.7%)

 

0.0% - 80.0% (16.4%)

 

Estimated costs to sell

 

0.0% - 6.0% (5.9%)

 

0.0% - 10.0% (5.9%)

During the three- and nine -month periods ended June 30, 2023, the Company recognized provisions for loan losses on impaired loans of $261,000 and $825,000, respectively. During the three- and nine-month periods ended June 30, 2022, the Company recognized provisions for loan losses on impaired loans of $508,000 and $1.7 million, respectively.

SBA and Nonresidential Loan Servicing Rights. SBA loan servicing rights represent the value associated with servicing SBA loans that have been sold. The fair value of SBA loan servicing rights is determined on a quarterly basis by an independent third party valuation model using market-based discount rate and prepayment assumptions, and is classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy. At June 30,December 31, 2023, there were no SBA loan servicing rights measured at fair value. At September 30, 2022,2023, the significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurement of SBA loan servicing rights measured at fair value were as follows:

    

Significant

    

Range of Inputs (Weighted

Unobservable

Average) September 30,

Financial Instrument

Inputs

 

20222023

SBA loan servicing rights

 

Discount rate

 

6.90%10.25% - 25.00% (12.71%(13.79%)

 

Prepayment speed

 

7.08%8.60% - 29.26% (15.27%32.85% (16.91%)

Impairment of the SBA loan servicing rights is recognized on a quarterly basis through a valuation allowance to the extent that fair value is less than the carrying amount. The Company did not recognize anyreversed impairment charges of $60,000 on SBA loan servicing rights for the three-month period ended June 30,December 31, 2023. The Company reversedrecorded impairment charges of $179,000$351,000 on SBA loan servicing rights for the nine-monththree-month period ended June 30, 2023. The Company recognized impairment charges of $187,000 and $181,000 on SBA loan servicing rights for the three- and nine-month periods ended June 30, 2022, respectively.December 31, 2022.

Nonresidential mortgage loan servicing rights represent the value associated with servicing single tenant net lease loans that have been sold. The fair value of nonresidential mortgage loan servicing rights is determined by management on a quarterly basis using a discounted cash flow model, and is classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy. At June 30,December 31, 2023 and September 30, 2022,2023, the Company did not have any nonresidential mortgage loan servicing rights measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis. The Company did not recognize any impairment charges on nonresidential mortgage loan servicing rights for the three- and nine-monththree -month periods ended June 30,December 31, 2023 and 2022.

There were no transfers into or out of the Company’s Level 3 financial assets of the fair value hierarchy for the three- and nine-monththree-month period ended June 30,December 31, 2023.

Financial Instruments Recorded Using Fair Value Option. Under FASB ASC 825-10, the Company may elect to report most financial instruments and certain other items at fair value on an instrument-by-instrument basis, with changes in fair value reported in income. The election is made at the acquisition date of an eligible financial asset or financial liability, and may not be revoked once made.

-36-

Table of Contents

FIRST SAVINGS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS- CONTINUED

(Unaudited)

The Company has elected the fair value option for substantially all of its residential mortgage loans held for sale. These loans are intended for sale and the Company believes that the fair value is the best indicator of the resolution of these loans. Interest income is recorded based on the contractual terms of the loans and in accordance with the Company’s policy on loans held for investment. None of these loans were 90 days or more past due, nor were any on nonaccrual status, as of June 30,December 31, 2023 and September 30, 2022.2023.

-39-

Table of Contents

FIRST SAVINGS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS- CONTINUED

(Unaudited)

The table below presents the difference between the aggregate fair value and the aggregate remaining principal balance for residential mortgage loans held for sale for which the fair value option had been elected as of June 30,December 31, 2023 and September 30, 2022.2023.

Aggregate

Aggregate

Aggregate

    

Principal

Aggregate

    

Principal

Fair Value

Balance

Fair Value

Balance

June 30,

June 30,

December 31,

December 31,

(In thousands)

    

2023

2023

    

Difference

    

2023

2023

    

Difference

Residential mortgage loans held for sale

$

50,066

$

49,177

$

889

$

4,056

$

4,988

$

(932)

Aggregate

Aggregate

Aggregate

Principal

Aggregate

Principal

Fair Value

Balance

Fair Value

Balance

September 30,

September 30,

September 30,

September 30,

(In thousands)

    

2022

    

2022

    

Difference

    

2023

    

2023

    

Difference

Residential mortgage loans held for sale

$

38,579

$

38,517

$

62

$

24,692

$

24,382

$

309

The table below presents gains and losses and interest included in earnings related to financial assets measured at fair value under the fair value option for the three- and nine- monththree-month periods ended June 30,December 31, 2023 and 2022:

Three Months Ended

Nine Months Ended

Three Months Ended

June 30,

June 30,

December 31,

(In thousands)

2023

    

2022

2023

2022

2023

    

2022

 

Gains (losses) – included in mortgage banking income

$

(234)

$

804

$

716

$

(117)

$

(1,029)

$

668

Interest income

 

704

 

1,127

1,521

3,080

 

293

 

428

    

    

$

470

$

1,931

$

2,237

$

2,963

$

(736)

$

1,096

-37--40-

Table of Contents

FIRST SAVINGS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED

(Unaudited)

GAAP requires disclosure of fair value information about financial instruments for interim reporting periods, whether or not recognized in the consolidated balance sheet. In cases where quoted market prices are not available, fair values are based on estimates using present value or other valuation techniques. Those techniques are significantly affected by the assumptions used, including the discount rate and estimates of future cash flows. In that regard, the derived fair value estimates cannot be substantiated by comparison to independent markets and, in many cases, could not be realized in immediate settlement of the instruments. Accordingly, the aggregate fair value amounts presented do not represent the underlying value of the Company. The carrying amounts and estimated fair values of the Company’s financial instruments are as follows.

Carrying

Fair Value Measurements Using:

Carrying

Fair Value Measurements Using:

    

Amount

    

Level 1

    

Level 2

    

Level 3

    

Amount

    

Level 1

    

Level 2

    

Level 3

(In thousands)

June 30, 2023:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

(In thousands)

December 31, 2023:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Financial assets:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Cash and due from banks

$

23,722

$

23,722

$

$

$

17,522

$

17,522

$

$

Interest-bearing deposits with banks

 

18,753

 

18,753

 

 

 

15,844

 

15,844

 

 

Interest-bearing time deposits

 

980

 

 

980

 

 

490

 

 

490

 

Securities available for sale

 

248,397

 

 

248,397

 

 

245,538

 

27,439

 

217,647

 

452

Securities held to maturity

 

1,391

 

 

1,411

 

 

1,263

 

 

34

 

1,252

Residential mortgage loans held for sale

 

50,066

50,066

 

 

4,056

4,056

 

SBA loans held for sale

13,076

14,191

18,810

20,593

Loans, net

 

1,691,289

 

 

 

1,594,706

 

1,841,953

 

 

 

1,738,857

FRB and FHLB stock

 

24,939

 

N/A

 

N/A

 

N/A

 

24,987

 

N/A

 

N/A

 

N/A

Accrued interest receivable

 

10,461

 

 

10,461

 

 

11,341

 

 

11,341

 

Residential mortgage loan servicing rights

60,649

60,649

709

709

Nonresidential mortgage loan servicing rights

116

116

95

95

SBA loan servicing rights

 

3,374

 

 

 

3,537

 

2,907

 

 

 

2,907

Derivative assets (included in other assets)

 

1,129

 

 

388

 

741

Equity securities (included in other assets)

149

149

198

198

Financial liabilities:

 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

  

 

  

 

  

Noninterest-bearing deposits

 

315,602

 

315,602

 

 

 

202,769

 

202,769

 

 

Interest-bearing deposits

1,344,163

1,339,449

1,481,077

1,477,923

Borrowings from FHLB

 

345,000

 

 

337,656

 

 

356,699

 

 

352,575

 

Subordinated notes

 

48,387

 

 

47,139

 

 

48,484

 

 

47,704

 

Accrued interest payable

 

5,782

 

 

5,782

 

 

10,405

 

 

10,405

 

Advance payments by borrowers for taxes and insurance

907

907

512

512

Derivative liabilities (included in other liabilities)

 

97

 

 

30

 

67

-38--41-

Table of Contents

FIRST SAVINGS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED

(Unaudited)

Carrying

Fair Value Measurements Using:

Carrying

Fair Value Measurements Using:

    

Amount

    

Level 1

    

Level 2

    

Level 3

    

Amount

    

Level 1

    

Level 2

    

Level 3

(In thousands)

September 30, 2022:

  

  

  

  

(In thousands)

September 30, 2023:

  

  

  

  

Financial assets:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Cash and due from banks

$

18,312

$

18,312

$

$

$

18,014

$

18,014

$

$

Interest-bearing deposits with banks

 

23,353

 

23,353

 

 

 

12,831

 

12,831

 

 

Interest-bearing time deposits

 

1,613

 

 

1,613

 

 

490

 

 

490

 

Securities available for sale

 

316,517

 

 

316,517

 

 

227,739

 

25,949

 

201,330

 

460

Securities held to maturity

 

1,558

 

 

1,593

 

 

1,300

 

 

38

 

1,265

Residential mortgage loans held for sale

 

38,579

 

 

38,579

 

 

24,692

 

 

24,692

 

SBA loans held for sale

 

21,883

 

 

24,010

 

 

21,163

 

 

22,591

 

Loans, net

 

1,474,544

 

 

 

1,402,222

 

1,770,243

 

 

 

1,651,115

FRB and FHLB stock

 

20,004

 

N/A

 

N/A

 

N/A

 

24,939

 

N/A

 

N/A

 

N/A

Accrued interest receivable

 

8,332

 

 

8,332

 

 

10,161

 

 

10,161

 

SBA loan servicing rights

3,790

3,790

2,950

2,950

Residential mortgage loan servicing rights

63,263

63,263

59,768

59,768

Nonresidential mortgage loan servicing rights

141

141

101

101

SBA loan servicing rights

 

3,790

 

 

 

3,789

Derivative assets (included in other assets)

1,030

872

158

923

471

452

Equity securities (included in other assets)

103

103

160

160

Financial liabilities:

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

Noninterest-bearing deposits

 

340,172

 

340,172

 

 

 

242,237

 

242,237

 

 

Interest-bearing deposits

1,175,662

1,170,620

1,439,557

1,435,083

Borrowings from FHLB

 

307,303

 

 

302,090

 

 

363,183

 

 

356,257

 

Subordinated note

 

50,217

 

 

48,685

 

 

48,444

 

 

46,940

 

Other borrowings

37,989

37,989

Accrued interest payable

 

1,302

 

 

1,302

 

 

8,926

 

 

8,926

 

Advance payments by borrowers for taxes and insurance

 

1,207

 

 

1,207

 

 

1,027

 

 

1,027

 

Derivative liabilities (included in other liabilities)

 

427

 

 

31

 

396

 

196

 

 

12

 

184

7.

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

On October 6, 2008, the Company established a leveraged employee stock ownership plan (“ESOP”) covering substantially all employees. The ESOP trust acquired 203,363 shares of Company common stock at a cost of $10.00 per share financed by a term loan with the Company. The ESOP loan was repaid in full during the quarter ended December 31, 2015 and all shares have been allocated to participants in the plan; therefore, no compensation expense was recognized for the three- and nine- month periods ended June 30,December 31, 2023 and 2022. The ESOP trust held 293,695 shares of Company common stock at June 30,December 31, 2023 and September 30, 2022.2023.

-39--42-

Table of Contents

FIRST SAVINGS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED

(Unaudited)

8.

Stock Based Compensation Plans

The Company maintains three equity incentive plans under which stock options and restricted stock have been or may be granted, the 2010 Equity Incentive Plan (“2010 Plan”), approved by the Company’s shareholders in February 2010, the 2016 Equity Incentive Plan (“2016 Plan”), approved by the Company’s shareholders in February 2016, and the 2021 Equity Incentive Plan (“2021 Plan”) approved by the Company’s shareholders in February 2021. At June 30,December 31, 2023, there were no remaining shares of the Company’s common stock available for issuance under the 2010 Plan. The aggregate number of shares of the Company’s common stock available for issuance under the 2016 Plan may not exceed 264,000 shares, consisting of 198,000 stock options and 66,000 shares of restricted stock. The aggregate number of shares of the Company’s common stock available for issuance under the 2021 Plan may not exceed 356,058 shares, consisting of 267,043 stock options and 89,015 shares of restricted stock. At June 30,December 31, 2023, 4,560 shares of the Company’s common stock were available for issuance under the 2016 Plan, of which 1,500 shares were available for restricted stock and 3,060 shares were available for stock options. At June 30,December 31, 2023, 93,05810,600 shares of the Company’s common stock were available for issuance under the 2021 Plan, of which 23,2654,590 shares were available for restricted stock and 69,7936,010 shares were available for stock options. In November 2023, the Company granted 62,983 stock options and 19,475 restricted shares to directors, officers and key employees which will vest over a one-year or five-year period. The Company generally issues new shares under the 2016 and 2021 Plans from its authorized but unissued shares. The Company accounts for any forfeitures as they occur, and any previously recognized compensation cost for an award is reversed in the period the award is forfeited.

Stock Options

Under the plans, the Company may grant both non-statutory and incentive stock options that may not have a term exceeding ten years. In the case of incentive stock options, the aggregate fair value (determined at the time the incentive stock options are granted) which are first exercisable during any calendar year shall not exceed $100,000. Exercise prices may not be less than the fair market value of the underlying stock at the date of the grant. The terms of the plans also include provisions whereby all unearned options and restricted shares become immediately exercisable and fully vested upon a change in control.

Stock options granted generally vest ratably over five years and are exercisable in whole or in part for a period up to ten years from the date of the grant. Compensation expense is measured based on the fair market value of the options at the grant date and is recognized ratably over the period during which the shares are earned (the vesting period). The fair market value of stock options granted is estimated at the date of grant using a binomial option pricing model. Expected volatilities are based on historical volatility of the Company’s stock. The expected term of options granted represents the period of time that options are expected to be outstanding. The risk free rate for the expected life of the options is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the grant date.

The fair value of options granted during the nine-monththree-month periods ended June 30,December 31, 2023 and 2022 were determined using the following assumptions:

Nine Months Ended

June 30,

2023

    

2022

Expected dividend yield

    

2.93

%

2.32

%

    

3.74

%

Risk-free interest rate

 

3.94

%

1.55

%

 

4.44

%

Expected volatility

 

27.7

%

27.0

%

 

28.36

%

Expected life of options

 

6.8 years

7.1 years

 

6.9 years

Weighted average fair value at grant date

$

5.71

$

7.03

$

3.55

-40--43-

Table of Contents

FIRST SAVINGS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED

(Unaudited)

A summary of stock option activity as of June 30,December 31, 2023, and changes during the nine-monththree-month period then ended is presented below.

    

    

    

Weighted

    

    

    

    

Weighted

    

Average

Average

Remaining

Remaining

Weighted

Contractual

Aggregate

Weighted

Contractual

Aggregate

Number of 

Average

Term

Intrinsic

Number of 

Average

Term

Intrinsic

Shares

Exercise Price

(Years)

Value

Shares

Exercise Price

(Years)

Value

(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

Outstanding at beginning of period

 

351,369

$

20.57

 

408,669

$

20.79

Granted

 

66,000

22.49

 

 

 

62,983

15.10

 

 

Exercised

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Forfeited or expired

 

(6,000)

 

26.72

 

 

 

(5,100)

 

17.66

 

 

Outstanding at end of period

 

411,369

$

20.79

 

6.5

$

 

466,552

$

20.05

 

5.2

$

430

Vested and expected to vest

 

411,369

$

20.79

 

6.5

$

 

466,552

$

20.05

 

5.2

$

430

Exercisable at end of period

 

226,710

$

17.84

 

4.9

$

 

276,039

$

19.38

 

5.1

$

430

There were no stock options exercised during the nine-monththree-month periods ended June 30,December 31, 2023 and 2022. The Company recognized compensation expense related to stock options of $75,000 and $228,000$82,000 for the three- and nine-monththree-month periods ended June 30,December 31, 2023 respectively. The Company recognized compensation expense related to stock options of $82,000 and $215,000 for the three- and nine-month periods ended June 30, 2022, respectively. At June 30,December 31, 2023, there was $883,000$1.1 million of unrecognized compensation expense related to nonvested stock options. The compensation expense is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 3.673.73 years. There was no cash received or tax benefit from the exercise of stock options during the nine-monththree-month periods ended June 30,December 31, 2023 and 2022.

Restricted Stock

The vesting period of restricted stock granted under the plans is generally five years beginning one year after the date of grant of the awards. Compensation expense is measured based on the fair market value of the restricted stock at the grant date and is recognized ratably over the vesting period. Compensation expense related to restricted stock recognized for the three- and nine-monthmonth periods ended June 30,December 31, 2023 was $98,000 and $298,000, respectively. Compensation expense related to restricted stock recognized for the three- and nine-month periods ended June 30, 2022 was $105,000$97,000 and $285,000,$103,000, respectively.

A summary of the Company’s nonvested restricted shares activity as of June 30,December 31, 2023 and changes during the nine-monththree-month period then ended is presented below.

    

    

Weighted

    

    

Weighted

Number

Average

Number

Average

of

Grant Date

of

Grant Date

Shares

Fair Value

Shares

Fair Value

Nonvested at October 1, 2022

 

51,324

$

26.07

Nonvested at October 1, 2023

 

54,916

$

24.73

Granted

 

22,000

$

22.49

 

19,475

$

15.10

Vested

 

(16,408)

$

25.68

 

(16,158)

$

24.23

Forfeited

 

(2,000)

$

26.72

 

(800)

$

22.49

Nonvested at June 30, 2023

 

54,916

$

24.73

Nonvested at December 31, 2023

 

57,433

$

21.64

There were 16,158 restricted shares vested during the three-month period ended December 31, 2023 with a total fair value of $244,000. There were 16,408 restricted shares that vested during the three-month period ended December 31, 2022 with a total fair value of $369,000. At December 31, 2023, there was $1.2 million of unrecognized compensation expense related to nonvested restricted shares. The compensation expense is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 3.60 years.

-41--44-

Table of Contents

FIRST SAVINGS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED

(Unaudited)

There were 16,408 restricted shares vested during the nine-month period ended June 30, 2023 with a total fair value of $369,000. There were 12,225 restricted shares that vested during the nine-month period ended June 30, 2022 with a total fair value of $327,000. At June 30, 2023, there was $1.1 million of unrecognized compensation expense related to nonvested restricted shares. The compensation expense is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 3.68 years.

9.

Derivative Financial Instruments

The Company enters into commitments to originate loans whereby the interest rate on the loan is determined prior to funding (i.e., rate lock commitment). The Company also enters into forward mortgage loan commitments to sell loans to various investors to protect itself against exposure to various factors and to reduce sensitivity to interest rate movements. Both the interest rate lock commitments and the related forward mortgage loan sales contracts are considered derivatives and are recorded on the accompanying consolidated balance sheets at fair value in accordance with FASB ASC 815, Derivatives and Hedging, with changes in fair value recorded in mortgage banking income in the accompanying consolidated statements of income. All such derivatives are considered stand-alone derivatives and have not been formally designated as hedges by management.

Certain financial instruments, including derivatives, may be eligible for offset in the balance sheet when the “right of setoff” exists or when the instruments are subject to an enforceable master netting agreement, which includes the right of the non-defaulting party or non-affected party to offset recognized amounts, including collateral posted with the counterparty, to determine a net receivable or net payable upon early termination of the agreement. Certain of the Company’s derivative instruments are subject to master netting agreements. However, the Company has not elected to offset such financial instruments in the consolidated balance sheets. The Company may be required to post margin collateral to derivative counterparties based on agreements with the dealers. At JuneDecember 31, 2023 , the Company had no cash collateral posted with derivative counterparties against its derivative obligations. At September 30, 2023, and September 30, 2022, the Company had cash collateral posted with certain derivative counterparties of $1.5 million, and $2.4 million, respectively, against its derivative obligations. Cash collateral related to derivative contracts is recorded in interest-bearing deposits with banks or other assets in the consolidated balance sheets.

As of December 31, 2023, the Company had no derivative financial instruments due to the wind down of the national mortgage banking operation. The tables below provide information on the Company’s derivative financial instruments as of June 30, 2023 and September 30, 2022.2023.

    

Notional

    

Asset

    

Liability

    

Notional

    

Asset

    

Liability

Amount

Derivatives

Derivatives

Amount

Derivatives

Derivatives

September 30, 

September 30, 

September 30, 

(In thousands)

June 30, 2023

June 30, 2023

June 30, 2023

2023

2023

2023

Interest rate lock commitments

$

111,653

$

741

$

67

$

67,040

$

452

$

184

Forward mortgage loan sale contracts

 

104,000

 

388

 

30

 

66,000

 

471

 

12

$

215,653

$

1,129

$

97

$

133,040

$

923

$

196

    

Notional

    

Asset

    

Liability

Amount

Derivatives

Derivatives

September 30, 

September 30, 

September 30, 

(In thousands)

2022

2022

2022

Interest rate lock commitments

$

48,952

$

158

$

396

Forward mortgage loan sale contracts

 

60,000

 

872

 

31

$

108,952

$

1,030

$

427

Income (loss) related to derivative financial instruments included in mortgage banking income in the accompanying consolidated statements of income for the three-month periods ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 is as follows:

Three Months Ended

December 31,

(In thousands)

    

2023

    

2022

Interest rate lock commitments

$

(268)

$

599

Forward mortgage loan sale contracts

 

354

 

(545)

    

$

86

$

54

-42--45-

Table of Contents

FIRST SAVINGS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED

(Unaudited)

Income (loss) related to derivative financial instruments included in mortgage banking income in the accompanying consolidated statements of income for the three-and nine- month periods ended June 30, 2023 and 2022 is as follows:

Three Months Ended

Nine Months Ended

June 30,

June 30,

(In thousands)

    

2023

    

2022

2023

2022

Interest rate lock commitments

$

(674)

$

3,526

$

912

$

(964)

Forward mortgage loan sale contracts

 

1,097

 

6,091

121

19,098

    

$

423

$

9,617

$

1,033

$

18,134

10.

Regulatory Capital

The Bank is subject to various regulatory capital requirements administered by the federal banking agencies. Failure to meet minimum capital requirements can initiate certain mandatory and possibly additional discretionary actions by regulators that, if undertaken, could have a direct material effect on the Company’s consolidated financial statements. Under capital adequacy guidelines and the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action, the Bank must meet specific capital guidelines that involve quantitative measures of the Bank’s assets, liabilities, and certain off-balance-sheet items as calculated under regulatory accounting practices. The Bank’s capital amounts and classification are also subject to qualitative judgments by the regulators about components, risk weightings, and other factors.

Quantitative measures established by regulation to ensure capital adequacy require the Bank to maintain minimum amounts and ratios (set forth in the table below) of total, Tier 1 and common equity Tier 1 capital (as defined in the regulations) to risk-weighted assets (as defined), and Tier 1 capital (as defined) to average assets (as defined). The final rules implementing the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision’s capital guidelines for U.S. banks (“Basel III rules”) became effective for the Bank on January 1, 2015, with full compliance with all of the requirements being phased in over a multi-year schedule through 2019. Under the Basel III rules, the Bank must hold a conservation buffer above the adequately capitalized risk-based capital ratios disclosed in the table below. The capital conservation buffer was 2.50% for 2023 and 2022. The Bank met all capital adequacy requirements to which it was subject as of June 30,December 31, 2023 and September 30, 2022.2023.

As of June 30,December 31, 2023, the most recent notification from the Federal Reserve Bank categorized the Bank as well capitalized under the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action. To be categorized as well capitalized, the Bank must maintain minimum total risk-based, Tier 1 risk-based, common equity Tier 1 risk-based and Tier 1 leverage ratios as set forth in the table below. There are no conditions or events since that notification that management believes have changed the Bank’s category.

-43--46-

Table of Contents

FIRST SAVINGS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED

(Unaudited)

The Company’s and Bank’s actual capital amounts and ratios are also presented in the table. The Company is not subject to the Federal Reserve Bank’s consolidated capital requirements because it has less than $3 billion in total consolidated assets. However, management has elected to disclose the Company’s capital amounts and ratios in addition to the Bank’s required disclosures in the table below. No amount was deducted from capital for interest-rate risk at either date.

Minimum To Be Well

 

Minimum To Be Well

 

Minimum

Capitalized Under

 

Minimum

Capitalized Under

 

For Capital

Prompt Corrective

 

For Capital

Prompt Corrective

 

Actual

Adequacy Purposes:

Action Provisions:

 

Actual

Adequacy Purposes:

Action Provisions:

 

    

Amount

    

Ratio

  

Amount

    

Ratio

  

Amount

    

Ratio

  

    

Amount

    

Ratio

  

Amount

    

Ratio

  

Amount

    

Ratio

  

(Dollars in thousands)

As of June 30, 2023:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

(Dollars in thousands)

As of December 31, 2023:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Total capital (to risk-weighted assets):

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Consolidated

$

231,481

 

11.73

%  

$

157,860

 

8.00

%  

N/A

 

N/A

$

231,709

 

12.12

%  

$

153,002

 

8.00

%  

N/A

 

N/A

Bank

 

223,772

 

11.35

 

157,747

 

8.00

$

197,184

 

10.00

%

 

228,941

 

11.97

 

152,983

 

8.00

$

191,229

 

10.00

%

Tier 1 capital (to risk-weighted assets):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consolidated

$

166,256

 

8.43

%  

$

118,395

 

6.00

%  

 

N/A

 

N/A

$

169,080

 

8.84

%  

$

114,752

 

6.00

%  

 

N/A

 

N/A

Bank

 

206,934

 

10.49

 

118,311

 

6.00

$

157,747

 

8.00

%

 

210,796

 

11.02

 

114,737

 

6.00

$

152,983

 

8.00

%

Common equity tier 1 capital (to risk-weighted assets):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consolidated

$

166,256

 

8.43

%  

$

88,796

 

4.50

%  

 

N/A

 

N/A

$

169,080

 

8.84

%  

$

86,064

 

4.50

%  

 

N/A

 

N/A

Bank

 

206,934

 

10.49

 

88,733

 

4.50

$

128,170

 

6.50

%

 

210,796

 

11.02

 

86,053

 

4.50

$

124,299

 

6.50

%

Tier 1 capital (to average adjusted total assets):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consolidated

$

166,256

 

7.28

%  

$

91,359

 

4.00

%  

 

N/A

 

N/A

$

169,080

 

7.25

%  

$

93,254

 

4.00

%  

 

N/A

 

N/A

Bank

 

206,934

 

9.06

 

91,386

 

4.00

$

114,232

 

5.00

%

 

210,796

 

9.05

 

93,219

 

4.00

$

116,523

 

5.00

%

As of September 30, 2022:

 

 

 

 

 

 

As of September 30, 2023:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total capital (to risk-weighted assets):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consolidated

$

224,895

 

12.33

%  

$

145,973

 

8.00

%  

N/A

 

N/A

$

230,735

 

11.47

%  

$

160,965

 

8.00

%  

N/A

 

N/A

Bank

 

208,280

 

11.44

 

145,713

 

8.00

$

182,141

 

10.00

%

 

226,461

 

11.27

 

160,822

 

8.00

$

201,027

 

10.00

%

Tier 1 capital (to risk-weighted assets):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consolidated

$

159,318

 

8.73

%  

$

109,480

 

6.00

%  

 

N/A

 

N/A

$

165,391

 

8.22

%  

$

120,724

 

6.00

%  

 

N/A

 

N/A

Bank

 

192,920

 

10.59

 

109,285

 

6.00

$

145,713

 

8.00

%

 

209,561

 

10.42

 

120,616

 

6.00

$

160,822

 

8.00

%

Common equity tier 1 capital (to risk-weighted assets):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consolidated

$

159,318

 

8.73

%  

$

82,110

 

4.50

%  

 

N/A

 

N/A

$

165,391

 

8.22

%  

$

90,543

 

4.50

%  

 

N/A

 

N/A

Bank

 

192,920

 

10.59

 

81,963

 

4.50

$

118,392

 

6.50

%

 

209,561

 

10.42

 

90,462

 

4.50

$

130,668

 

6.50

%

Tier 1 capital (to average adjusted total assets):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consolidated

$

159,318

 

7.96

%  

$

80,031

 

4.00

%  

 

N/A

 

N/A

$

165,391

 

7.24

%  

$

91,375

 

4.00

%  

 

N/A

 

N/A

Bank

 

192,920

 

9.58

 

80,555

 

4.00

$

100,693

 

5.00

%

 

209,561

 

9.17

 

91,406

 

4.00

$

114,259

 

5.00

%

-44--47-

Table of Contents

FIRST SAVINGS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED

(Unaudited)

11.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

The following are summaries of recently issued or adopted accounting pronouncements that impact the accounting and reporting practices of the Company:

In June 2016,On October 1, 2023, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No.Company adopted ASU 2016-13 Financial Instruments – Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments. The update commonly, which replaced the previously required incurred loss methodology with an expected loss methodology that is referred to as the current expected credit loss methodology (“CECL”) replaces the incurred loss methodology for recognizing(CECL) methodology. The measurement of expected credit losses under current GAAP with athe CECL methodology that reflects expected credit losses and requires consideration of a broader range of reasonable and supportable informationis applicable to inform credit loss estimates. Under the new guidance, an entity will measure all expected credit losses for financial instruments held at the reporting date based on historical experience, current conditions and reasonable and supportable forecasts. The expected loss model will apply to loans and leases, unfunded lending commitments, held-to-maturity debt securities and other debt instrumentsassets measured at amortized cost. The impairment modelcost, including loans and held to maturity debt securities. It also applies to off-balance sheet credit exposures not accounted for available-for-saleas insurance (loan commitments, standby letters of credit, financial guarantees and other similar instruments) and net investments in leases recognized by a lessor in accordance with Topic 842 on leases. In addition, ASC 326 made changes to the accounting for available for sale debt securities. One such change is to require credit losses to be presented as an allowance rather than as a write-down on available for sale debt securities that management does not intend to sell or believes that it is more likely than not they will requirebe required to sell. The Company adopted ASC 326 using the recognitionmodified retrospective method for all financial assets measured at amortized cost and off-balance sheet credit exposures. Results for reporting periods beginning after October 1, 2023 are presented under ASC 326 while prior period amounts continue to be reported in accordance with previously applicable GAAP. The Company recorded a net of tax decrease to retained earnings of $2.5 million as of October 1, 2023 for the cumulative effect of adopting ASC 326. As detailed in the following table, the transition adjustment included a $1.4 million increase to the allowance for credit losses through(ACL), a valuation allowance when fair value is less than amortized cost, regardless$1.9 million increase in the ACL for unfunded commitments and a $859,000 increase in deferred tax assets.

The impact of whetheradopting ASC 326 was as follows:

    

As Reported under

    

    

Impact of

ASC 326

Pre-ASC 326

ASC 326 Adoption

Assets

Allowance for credit losses (“ACL”) on loans

Residential real estate

 

5,678

 

4,641

 

1,037

Commercial real estate

 

2,032

 

1,777

 

255

Single tenant net lease

 

4,032

 

3,810

 

222

SBA commercial real estate

 

2,433

 

1,922

 

511

Multifamily

 

247

 

268

 

(21)

Residential construction

 

208

 

434

 

(226)

Commercial construction

 

325

 

282

 

43

Land and land development

 

233

 

307

 

(74)

Commercial business

 

1,219

 

1,714

 

(495)

SBA commercial business

 

1,407

 

1,247

 

160

Consumer

 

515

 

498

 

17

Allowance for credit losses on loans

 

18,329

 

16,900

 

1,429

Net deferred tax assets

 

19,817

 

18,859

 

859

Liabilities

Allowance for credit losses on off balance sheet credit exposures

 

1,940

 

 

1,940

In March 2022, the impairment is consideredFASB issued ASU 2022-02 – Financial Instruments – Credit Losses (Topic 326): Troubled Debt Restructurings and Vintage Disclosures. This standard eliminates the accounting guidance on TDRs for creditors in ASC 310-40 and amends the guidance on “vintage disclosures” to be other-than-temporary. Forrequire disclosure of current period gross charge-offs by year or origination. The ASU also updates the Company, therequirements 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.

-48-

Table of Contents

FIRST SAVINGS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS- CONTINUED

(Unaudited)

The amendments in thethis update are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2022, including interim periods within those fiscal years. In preparationyears, for the implementation ofany entities that have adopted ASU 2016-13 the Company has adopted a software model and intends to adopt the remaining maturity methodology.  The Company is running monthly parallel CECL calculations in order to refine data requirements for this loss methodology, analyze forecast scenarios, and test the volatility of the model.  The Company currently anticipates recording a one-time cumulative effect adjustment upon adoption of CECL effective October 1, 2023 and maintaining regulatory capital ratios in excess of “well-capitalized” after the impact of the one-time cumulative effect adjustment.

In March 2022, the FASB issued ASU No. 2022-02, Financial Instruments – Credit Losses (Topic 326), Troubled Debt Restructurings and Vintage Disclosures.: Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments. This standard was adopted by the Company effective October 1, 2023. The ASU eliminates the current accounting guidance for TDRs by creditors, while enhancing disclosure requirements for certain loan refinancings and restructurings by creditors when a borrower is experiencing financial difficulty. Specifically, rather than applying the recognition and measurement guidance for TDRs, an entity must apply the loan refinancing and restructuring guidance to determine whether a modification resultsadoption of this standard resulted in a new loan or a continuation of an existing loan. For public business entities, the ASU also requires that an entity disclose current-period gross write-offs by year of origination for financing receivables and net investments in leases. For entities that have not yet adopted the amendments in ASU No. 2016-13, the effective dates for the amendmentsamended disclosures in the ASU are the same as the effective dates in ASU No. 2016-13. The amendments should generally be applied prospectively, although for the transition method related to the recognition and measurement of TDRs an entity has the option to apply a modified retrospective transition method, resulting in a cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings in the period of adoption. The Company is currently assessing theCompany’s Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, but did not materially impact of the guidance, but its adoption is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial positioncondition or results of operations.

In June 2022,November 2023, the FASB issued ASU No. 2022-03, Fair Value Measurements (Topic 820)2023-07, Segment Reporting: Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures, which requires public entities to disclose information about their reportable segments’ significant expenses on an interim and annual basis. Public entities are required to disclose significant expense categories and amounts for each reportable segment. Significant expense categories are derived from expenses that are regularly reported to an entity’s chief operating decision-maker (“CODM”), Fair Value Measurementand included in a segment’s reported measures of Equity Securities Subjectprofit or loss. Public entities are also required to Contractual Sale Restrictions.disclose the title and position of the CODM and explain how the CODM uses the reported measures of profit or loss to assess segment performance. The ASU clarifiesrequires interim disclosures of certain segment-related disclosures that a contractual restriction on the sale of an equity security is not considered part of the unit of account of the equity security and, therefore, is not considered in measuring fair value. It also clarifies that an entity cannot, as a separate unit of account, recognize and measure a contractual sale restriction. For public business entities, thepreviously were only required annually. The ASU is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023, and interim periods within those fiscal years.years beginning after December 15, 2024. Early adoption is permitted and the amendments in the ASU should be applied prospectively with any adjustments from the adoption of the amendments recognized in earnings and disclosed on the date of adoption.prospectively. The adoption of the ASU is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial position or results of operations.

The Company has determined that all other recently issued accounting pronouncements will not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements or do not apply to its operations.

-45-

Table of Contents

FIRST SAVINGS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS- CONTINUED

(Unaudited)

12.

Segment Reporting

The Company’s operations include three primary segments: core banking, SBA lending, and mortgage banking. The core banking segment originates residential, commercial and consumer loans and attracts deposits from its customer base. Net interest income from loans and investments that are funded by deposits and borrowings is the primary revenue for the core banking segment. The SBA lending segment originates loans guaranteed by the SBA, subsequently selling the guaranteed portion to outside investors. Net gains on sales of loans, net servicing income and net interest income are the primary sources of revenue for the SBA lending segment. The mortgage banking segment originates residential mortgage loans and sells them in the secondary market. The Bank will continue to originate mortgage loans in its local markets that will either be sold in the secondary market or retained as portfolio loans, however the national mortgage banking division has been wound down as of December 31, 2023. Net gains on the sales of loans, net servicing income, income from derivative financial instruments and net interest income are the primary sources of revenue for the mortgage banking segment.

The core banking segment is comprised primarily by the Bank and First Savings Investments, Inc., while the SBA lending segment’s revenues are comprised primarily of net interest income and gains on the sales of SBA loans generated by Q2. The mortgage banking segment operates as a separate division of the Bank.

-46--49-

Table of Contents

FIRST SAVINGS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED

(Unaudited)

The following segment financial information has been derived from the internal financial statements of the Company which are used by management to monitor and manage financial performance. The accounting policies of the three segments are the same as those of the Company.

    

Core

    

SBA

    

Mortgage

    

Consolidated

Banking

Lending

Banking

Totals

Three Months Ended June 30, 2023:

Net interest income

$

13,407

$

1,098

$

360

$

14,865

Provision (credit) for loan losses

881

(440)

441

Net interest income after provision

12,526

1,538

360

14,424

Net gains on sales of loans, SBA

 

 

497

 

 

497

Mortgage banking income

 

16

 

 

4,652

 

4,668

Noninterest income

 

1,965

 

580

 

4,651

 

7,196

Noninterest expense

 

11,010

 

2,107

 

5,848

 

18,965

Income (loss) before taxes

 

3,481

 

11

 

(837)

 

2,655

Income tax expense (benefit)

 

561

 

(21)

 

(209)

 

331

Segment profit (loss)

 

2,920

 

32

 

(628)

 

2,324

Non-cash items:

Depreciation and amortization

618

5

22

645

Segment assets at June 30, 2023

 

2,058,442

 

84,394

 

117,585

 

2,260,421

Core

    

SBA

    

Mortgage

    

Consolidated

Banking

Lending

Banking

Totals

Nine Months Ended June 30, 2023:

Net interest income

$

42,047

$

3,186

$

805

$

46,038

Provision (credit) for loan losses

 

2,003

 

(206)

 

 

1,797

Net interest income after provision

 

40,044

 

3,392

 

805

 

44,241

Net gains on sales of loans, SBA

 

 

2,179

 

 

2,179

Mortgage banking income

 

8

 

 

11,305

 

11,313

Noninterest income

 

5,626

 

2,970

 

11,304

 

19,900

Noninterest expense

 

31,458

 

6,693

 

16,324

 

54,475

Income (loss) before taxes

 

14,212

 

(331)

 

(4,215)

 

9,666

Income tax expense (benefit)

1,908

(108)

(1,053)

747

Segment profit (loss)

12,304

(223)

(3,162)

8,919

Non-cash items:

Depreciation and amortization

1,817

16

74

1,907

Segment assets at June 30, 2023

 

2,058,442

 

84,394

 

117,585

 

2,260,421

-47-

Table of Contents

FIRST SAVINGS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS- CONTINUED

(Unaudited)

Core

SBA

Mortgage

Consolidated

    

Core

    

SBA

    

Mortgage

    

Consolidated

    

Banking

    

Lending

    

Banking

    

Totals

Banking

Lending

Banking

Totals

Three Months Ended June 30, 2022:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Net interest income

$

13,848

$

1,449

$

614

$

15,911

Provision (credit) for loan losses

 

910

 

(378)

 

 

532

Three Months Ended December 31, 2023:

Net interest income (loss)

$

13,113

$

1,003

$

(3)

$

14,113

Provision (credit) for credit losses

(49)

461

412

Net interest income after provision

 

12,938

 

1,827

 

614

 

15,379

13,162

542

(3)

13,701

Net gains on sales of loans, SBA

 

 

486

 

 

486

 

 

834

 

 

834

Mortgage banking income

 

 

 

7,093

 

7,093

 

11

 

 

78

 

89

Noninterest income

 

2,379

 

584

 

7,070

 

10,033

 

1,679

 

1,003

 

100

 

2,782

Noninterest expense

 

10,187

 

2,341

 

10,307

 

22,835

 

10,252

 

2,146

 

3,641

 

16,039

Income (loss) before taxes

 

5,130

 

70

 

(2,623)

 

2,577

 

4,589

 

(601)

 

(3,544)

 

444

Income tax expense (benefit)

 

568

 

26

 

(655)

 

(61)

 

541

 

(131)

 

(886)

 

(476)

Segment profit (loss)

 

4,562

 

44

 

(1,968)

 

2,638

 

4,048

 

(470)

 

(2,658)

 

920

Non-cash items:

 

 

 

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

568

 

7

 

39

 

614

593

2

13

608

Segment assets at June 30, 2022

 

1,733,453

 

103,448

 

169,765

 

2,006,666

Segment assets at December 31, 2023

 

2,214,573

 

87,429

 

6,090

 

2,308,092

Core

    

SBA

    

Mortgage

    

Consolidated

Banking

Lending

Banking

Totals

Three Months Ended December 31, 2022:

Net interest income

$

15,008

$

995

$

258

$

16,261

Provision for credit losses

 

701

 

283

 

 

984

Net interest income after provision

 

14,307

 

712

 

258

 

15,277

Net gains on sales of loans, SBA

 

 

775

 

 

775

Mortgage banking income (loss)

 

(10)

 

 

2,506

 

2,496

Noninterest income

 

1,928

 

754

 

2,506

 

5,188

Noninterest expense

 

9,797

 

1,924

 

5,790

 

17,511

Income (loss) before taxes

 

6,438

 

(458)

 

(3,026)

 

2,954

Income tax expense (benefit)

946

(107)

(756)

83

Segment profit (loss)

5,492

(351)

(2,270)

2,871

Non-cash items:

Depreciation and amortization

601

5

27

633

Segment assets at December 31, 2022

 

2,005,780

 

100,304

 

90,835

 

2,196,919

Core

SBA

Mortgage

Consolidated

    

Banking

    

Lending

    

Banking

    

Totals

Nine Months Ended June 30, 2022:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Net interest income

$

37,190

$

4,926

$

1,711

$

43,827

Provision for loan losses

 

526

 

502

 

 

1,028

Net interest income after provision

 

36,664

 

4,424

 

1,711

 

42,799

Net gains on sales of loans, SBA

 

 

3,449

 

 

3,449

Mortgage banking income (loss)

 

(2)

 

 

36,093

 

36,091

Noninterest income

 

6,484

 

4,143

 

36,069

 

46,696

Noninterest expense

 

29,480

 

6,830

 

36,838

 

73,148

Income before taxes

 

13,668

 

1,737

 

942

 

16,347

Income tax expense

 

1,398

 

531

 

440

 

2,369

Segment profit

 

12,270

 

1,206

 

502

 

13,978

Non-cash items:

 

 

 

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

1,698

 

23

 

129

 

1,850

Segment assets at June 30, 2022

 

1,733,453

 

103,448

 

169,765

 

2,006,666

-48--50-

Table of Contents

FIRST SAVINGS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED

(Unaudited)

13.

Revenue from Contracts with Customers

Substantially all of the Company’s revenue from contracts with customers within the scope of FASB ASC 606 is included in the core banking segment and is recognized within noninterest income. The following table presents the Company’s sources of noninterest income for the three- and nine- monththree-month periods ended June 30,December 31, 2023 and 2022:

Three Months Ended

Nine Months Ended

Three Months Ended

June 30,

June 30,

December 31,

    

2023

    

2022

2023

2022

    

2023

    

2022

(In thousand)

(In thousands)

In Scope for ASC 606

Service charges on deposit accounts

$

509

$

462

$

1,538

$

1,329

$

473

$

558

ATM and interchange fees

 

615

 

774

1,940

2,047

 

449

 

739

Investment advisory income

247

177

564

522

Commission income

222

128

Other

 

27

 

26

87

84

 

25

 

25

Revenue from contracts with customers

 

1,398

 

1,439

4,129

3,982

 

1,169

 

1,450

Out of Scope for ASC 606

Gain (loss) on securities

(529)

465

(494)

465

Gain on sale of SBA loans

 

497

 

486

2,179

3,449

 

834

 

775

Gain on sale of single tenant net lease loans

719

Mortgage banking income

 

4,668

 

7,093

11,313

36,091

 

89

 

2,496

Increase in cash value of life insurance

 

279

 

277

770

782

 

329

 

225

Real estate lease income

 

119

 

155

353

451

 

115

 

117

Loan servicing and other income

764

118

1,650

757

246

125

Other noninterest income

 

5,798

 

8,594

15,771

42,714

 

1,613

 

3,738

Total noninterest income

$

7,196

$

10,033

$

19,900

$

46,696

$

2,782

$

5,188

A description of the Company’s revenue streams accounted for under FASB ASC 606 follows:

Service Charges on Deposit Accounts: The Company earns fees from its deposit customers for transaction-based, account maintenance, and overdraft services. Transaction-based fees, which include services such as wire fees, stop payment charges, statement rendering, and ACH fees, are recognized at the time the transaction is executed as that is the point in time the Company fulfills the customer’s request. Account maintenance fees, which relate primarily to monthly maintenance, are earned over the course of a month, representing the period over which the Company satisfies the performance obligation. Overdraft fees are recognized when the overdraft occurs.

ATM and Interchange Fees: The Company earns ATM usage fees and interchange fees from debit cardholder transactions conducted through a payment network. ATM fees are recognized when the transaction occurs. Interchange fees from cardholder transactions represent a percentage of the underlying transaction value and are recognized daily, concurrently with the transaction processing services provided to the cardholder. The costs of related loyalty rewards programs are netted against interchange income as a direct cost of the revenue generating activity.

Investment AdvisoryCommission Income: The Company earns trust, insurance commissions, brokerage commissions and annuities income from its contracts with customers to manage assets for investment, and/or to transact on their accounts. These fees are primarily earned over time as the Company provides the contracted services and are generally assessed based on the market value of assets under management. Fees that are transaction based, including trade execution services, are recognized when the transaction is executed. Other related fees, which are based on a fixed fee schedule, are recognized when the services are rendered.

-49-

Table of Contents

FIRST SAVINGS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS- CONTINUED

(Unaudited)

Other Income: Other income from contracts with customers primarily includes check cashing and cashier’s check fees, safe deposit box fees and cash advance fees. This revenue is recognized at the time the transaction is executed or over the period the Company satisfies the performance obligation.

-51-

Table of Contents

FIRST SAVINGS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS- CONTINUED

(Unaudited)

14.Mortgage Banking Income

The components of mortgage banking income for the three- and nine-monththree-month periods ended June 30,December 31, 2023 and 2022 were as follows:

    

Three Months Ended

 

Nine Months Ended

    

Three Months Ended

June 30,

 

June 30,

December 31,

    

2023

    

2022

    

2023

    

2022

(In thousands)

(In Thousands)

    

2023

    

2022

Origination and sale of mortgage loans (1)

$

2,599

$

(6,768)

$

5,216

$

(2,231)

$

(211)

$

732

Mortgage brokerage income

 

74

 

175

284

713

 

30

 

43

Net change in fair value of loans held for sale and interest rate lock commitments

 

(908)

 

4,330

1,627

(3,098)

 

(1,297)

 

1,267

Realized and unrealized gains from Forward sales commitments

 

1,097

 

6,091

121

19,098

Realized and unrealized gains (losses) from Forward sales commitments

 

354

 

(545)

Capitalized residential mortgage loan servicing rights

 

764

 

2,731

1,202

10,581

 

509

 

142

Net change in fair value of residential mortgage loan servicing rights

 

(1,309)

 

(1,552)

(3,816)

4,679

 

(803)

 

(1,240)

Provisions for loan repurchases and indemnifications

 

(70)

(154)

(559)

(246)

 

1,451

(328)

Net loan servicing income

 

2,421

2,240

7,238

6,595

 

56

2,425

Total mortgage banking income

$

4,668

$

7,093

$

11,313

$

36,091

$

89

$

2,496

(1)

Includes origination fees and realized gains and losses on the sale of mortgage loans in the secondary market.

15.Loss Contingency

The Bank received notice of a class action lawsuit on March 23, 2021 regarding its policy and practice of assessing customer fees related to items presented on accounts with insufficient funds (NSF items). The Company has reached a verbal settlement agreement with the claimant, and the Company has accrued a loss contingency for this pending settlement at June 30, 2023, the amount of which had an immaterial effect on the condensed consolidated financial statements.

The Bank is in discussions with the Federal Reserve Board regarding an alleged violation of law or regulation occurring during 2019. These discussions with the Federal Reserve Board regarding the allegation began in March 2023. The Bank is cooperating with the Federal Reserve Board and continues to review this matter internally and with external legal counsel. The foregoing could result in enforcement action against the Bank including civil money penalties and remedial measures. The Bank is unable to estimate a range of potential loss at this time.

-50--52-

Table of Contents

FIRST SAVINGS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

PART I - ITEM 2

MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND

ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Safe Harbor Statement for Forward-Looking Statements

This report may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. These statements are not historical facts; rather they are statements based on the Company’s current expectations regarding its business strategies and their intended results and its future performance. Forward-looking statements are preceded by terms such as “expects,” “believes,” “anticipates,” “intends” and similar expressions.

Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance. Numerous risks and uncertainties could cause or contribute to the Company’s actual results, performance and achievements being materially different from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. Factors that may cause or contribute to these differences include, without limitation, our service providers, and on the economy and financial markets, general economic conditions, including the effects of inflation, changes in market interest rates and changes in monetary and fiscal policies of the federal government; legislative and regulatory changes; the quality and composition of the loan and investment securities portfolio; loan demand; deposit flows; competition; and changes in accounting principles and guidelines. Additional factors that may affect our results are discussed herein and in our Annual Report on Form 10-K, as amended, for the year ended September 30, 20222023 under “Part II, Item 1A. Risk Factors.” These factors should be considered in evaluating the forward-looking statements and undue reliance should not be placed on such statements. Except as required by applicable law or regulation, the Company assumes no obligation and disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statements.

Critical Accounting Policies; Critical Accounting Estimates

DuringOther than the nine-monthadoption of ASU 2016-13 Financial Instruments – Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments and ASU 2022-02 – Financial Instruments – Credit Losses (Topic 326): Troubled Debt Restructurings and Vintage Disclosures, as described in Note 11, during the three-month period ended June 30,December 31, 2023, there was no significant change in the Company’s critical accounting policies or the application of critical accounting policies as disclosed in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, as amended, for the year ended September 30, 2022.2023.

Comparison of Financial Condition at December 31, 2023 and September 30, 2023

Cash and Cash Equivalents. Cash and cash equivalents increased $2.5 million from $30.8 million at September 30, 2023 to $33.4 million at December 31, 2023.

Loans. Net loans receivable increased $71.7 million, from $1.77 billion at September 30, 2023 to $1.84 billion at December 31, 2023, primarily due to growth in residential mortgage loans, commercial business loans and single tenant net lease commercial real estate loans, which increased by $39.8 million, $9.7 million and $9.0 million, respectively.

Loans Held for Sale.Loans held for sale decreased $23.0 million, from $45.9 million at September 30, 2023 to $22.9 million at December 31, 2023, due to a decrease in residential mortgage loans held for sale of $20.6 million and a decrease in SBA loans held for sale of $2.4 million. The decrease in residential mortgage loans held for sale was due to the wind down of the national mortgage banking operation. The decrease in SBA loans held for sale is due to loan sales outpacing originations during the period.

Securities Available for Sale.Securities available for sale increased $17.8 million, from $227.7 million at September 30, 2023 to $245.5 million at December 31, 2023, due to net increases in fair value of $20.2 million, partially offset by calls and maturities of $1.6 million and principal repayments of $765,000. The increases in fair value were primarily due to decreasing long term market interest rates during the quarter ended December 31, 2023, which resulted in an increase in the fair value of debt securities available for sale

-51--53-

Table of Contents

FIRST SAVINGS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

PART I - ITEM 2

MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND

ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Comparison of Financial Condition at June 30, 2023 and September 30, 2022

Cash and Cash Equivalents. Cash and cash equivalents increased $810,000 from $41.7 million at September 30, 2022 to $42.5 million at June 30, 2023.

Loans. Net loans receivable increased $216.7 million, from $1.47 billion at September 30, 2022 to $1.69 billion at June 30, 2023, primarily due to growth in residential mortgage loans, single tenant net lease commercial real estate loans, commercial business loans, and commercial real estate loans, which increased by $119.2 million, $66.4 million, $18.4 million, and $17.1 million, respectively.

Loans Held for Sale. Loans held for sale increased $2.7 million, from $60.5 million at September 30, 2022 to $63.1 million at June 30, 2023, due to an increase in residential mortgage loans held for sale of $11.5 million, partially offset by a decrease in SBA loans held for sale of $8.8 million. The increase in residential mortgage loans held for sale was due to originations outpacing loan sales during the period. The decrease in SBA loans held for sale is due to loan sales outpacing originations during the period.

Securities Available for Sale. Securities available for sale decreased $68.1 million, from $316.5 million at September 30, 2022 to $248.4 million at June 30, 2023, due to sales of $78.0 million, calls and maturities of $9.1 million, net decreases in fair value of $3.9 million and principal repayments of $3.7 million, partially offset by purchases of $9.7 million.

Securities Held to Maturity. Investment securities held to maturity decreased $167,000 from $1.6$37,000 and totaled $1.3 million at both December 31, 2023 and September 30, 2022 to $1.4 million at June 30, 2023, due primarily to calls and maturities during the period.

Mortgage Servicing Rights. Residential mortgage loan servicing rights decreased $2.6$59.1 million, from $63.3$59.8 million at September 30, 20222023 to $60.6 million$709,000 at June 30,December 31, 2023, primarily due to changes in fair value related to loan repaymentsthe sale of $3.1 million and changes in fair value related to changes in model or input assumptionssubstantially all of $679,000, partially offset by newthe residential servicing assets during the quarter ended December 31, 2023. Remaining residential servicing rights capitalized of $1.2 million.

are expected to be sold during the quarter ending March 31, 2024.

Deposits.Total deposits increased $143.9$2.1 million from $1.52and totaled $1.68 billion at both December 31, 2023 and September 30, 2022 to $1.66 billion at June 30, 2023, due to a $168.5$41.5 million increase in interest-bearing deposits, partially offset by a $24.6$39.5 million decrease in non-interest bearing deposits. The increase in interest-bearing deposits was primarily due to a $121.7$64.6 million increase in brokered deposits.

The decrease in noninterest-bearing deposits was primarily due to outflow of escrow deposits in connection with the sale of residential servicing rights during the quarter ended December 31, 2023.

FHLB Borrowings.Borrowings from the FHLB increased $37.7decreased $6.5 million, from $307.3$363.2 million at September 30, 20222023 to $345.0$356.7 million at June 30,December 31, 2023. The increasedecrease in borrowings was primarily useddue to the increased use of brokered certificates to fund loan growth duringdue to more favorable rates in the period.brokered certificates market.

Stockholders’ Equity.

Equity. Stockholders’ equity increased $13.5 million from $151.6$151.0 million at September 30, 20222023 to $165.1$164.5 million at June 30,December 31, 2023, due primarily to a $16.0 million decrease in accumulated other comprehensive loss, of $9.5 million andpartially offset by a decrease in retained net income of $6.1$2.6 million.

-52-

Table The decrease in retained net income was primarily due to the Company’s adoption of ContentsASU 2016-13 Financial Instruments – Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments (commonly referred to as “CECL”) effective October 1, 2023 in the amount of $2.5 million net of tax. At December 31, 2023 and September 30, 2023, the Bank was considered “well-capitalized” under applicable regulatory capital guidelines.

FIRST SAVINGS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

PART I - ITEM 2

MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND

ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Results of Operations for the Three Months Ended June 30,December 31, 2023 and 2022

Overview. The Company reported net income of $2.3 million,$920,000, or $0.34$0.13 per diluted share, for the three-month period ended June 30,December 31, 2023 compared to net income of $2.6$2.9 million, or $0.37$0.41 per diluted share, for the three-month period ended June 30,December 31, 2022.

Net Interest Income.Net interest income decreased $1.0$2.1 million, or 6.6%13.2%, for the three-month period ended June 30,December 31, 2023 as compared to the same period in 2022. Average interest-earning assets increased $372.9$190.5 million and average interest-bearing liabilities increased $387.8$265.8 million when comparing the two periods. The tax-equivalent net interest margin was 2.94%2.69% for 2023 compared to 3.77%3.41% for 2022.

Total interest income increased $8.3$5.2 million when comparing the two periods due primarily to an increase in the average balance of interest-earning assets of $372.9$190.5 million, from $1.74$1.98 billion for 2022 to $2.11$2.17 billion for 2023, and an increase in the average tax equivalent yield on interest-earning assets from 4.36%4.87% for 2022 to 5.20%5.37% for 2023. The increase in the average balance of interest-earning assets was due to increasesa $274.5 million increase in the average balance of total loans, andpartially offset by a decrease in the average balance of investment securities of $334.1 million and $37.4 million, respectively.

$89.8 million.

Total interest expense increased $9.4$7.3 million due to an increase in the average balance of interest-bearing liabilities of $387.8$265.8 million, from $1.37$1.61 billion for 2022 to $1.76$1.88 billion for 2023, and an increase in the average cost of interest-bearing liabilities from 0.75%1.79% for 2022 to 2.71%3.10% for 2023. The increase in the average cost of interest-bearing liabilities for 2023 was due primarily to higher rates paid for FHLB borrowings, brokered deposits, and money market deposit accounts primarilyas a result of increased market interest rates due to the increase in market interestcompetition and higher U.S. Treasury rates.

-53--54-

Table of Contents

FIRST SAVINGS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

PART I - ITEM 2

MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND

ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Average Balance Sheets. The following table presents information regarding average balances of assets and liabilities, the total dollar amounts of interest income and dividends from average interest-earning assets, the total dollar amounts of interest expense on average interest-bearing liabilities, and the resulting annualized average yields and costs for the three-month periods ended June 30,December 31, 2023 and 2022. The yields and costs for the periods indicated are derived by dividing income or expense by the average balances of assets or liabilities, respectively, for the periods presented. Average balances presented are daily averages. Nonaccrual loans are included in average balances only. Loan fees are included in interest income on loans and are not material. Tax exempt income on loans and investment securities have been adjusted to a tax equivalent basis using a federal marginal tax rate of 21%.

Three Months Ended June 30,

 

Three Months Ended December 31,

 

2023

2022

 

2023

2022

 

Interest

Interest

 

Interest

Interest

 

Average

and

Yield/

Average

and

Yield/

Average

and

Yield/

Average

and

Yield/

Balance

    

Dividends

    

Cost

    

Balance

    

Dividends

    

Cost

Balance

    

Dividends

    

Cost

    

Balance

    

Dividends

    

Cost

(Dollars in thousands)

(Dollars in thousands)

Assets:

Interest-bearing deposits with banks

$

20,661

    

$

267

    

5.17

%  

$

25,068

    

$

37

    

0.59

%

$

20,350

    

$

249

    

4.89

%  

$

19,379

    

$

144

    

2.97

%

Loans

 

1,719,733

 

23,279

 

5.41

 

1,385,637

 

15,965

 

4.61

 

1,857,654

 

26,155

 

5.63

 

1,583,182

 

20,222

 

5.11

Investment securities - taxable

 

109,319

 

984

 

3.60

 

103,536

 

769

 

2.97

 

103,728

 

942

 

3.63

 

111,936

 

955

 

3.41

Investment securities - nontaxable

 

234,118

 

2,456

 

4.20

 

202,534

 

1,987

 

3.92

 

159,907

 

1,687

 

4.22

 

241,504

 

2,505

 

4.15

FRB and FHLB stock

 

24,509

 

423

 

6.90

 

18,691

 

169

 

3.62

 

24,968

 

74

 

1.19

 

20,063

 

220

 

4.39

Total interest-earning assets

 

2,108,340

 

27,409

 

5.20

 

1,735,466

 

18,927

 

4.36

 

2,166,607

 

29,107

 

5.37

 

1,976,064

 

24,046

 

4.87

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Noninterest-earning assets

 

171,110

 

 

 

175,238

 

 

 

137,807

 

 

 

144,887

 

 

Total assets

$

2,279,450

 

 

$

1,910,704

 

 

$

2,304,414

 

 

$

2,120,951

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Liabilities and equity:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NOW accounts

$

321,904

$

491

 

0.61

%  

$

333,416

$

265

 

0.32

%

$

336,339

$

715

 

0.85

%  

$

349,363

$

423

 

0.48

%

Money market deposit accounts

 

266,626

 

1,917

 

2.88

 

227,993

 

235

 

0.41

 

294,173

 

2,568

 

3.49

 

235,188

 

795

 

1.35

Savings accounts

 

160,639

 

25

 

0.06

 

172,661

 

27

 

0.06

 

166,221

 

58

 

0.14

 

171,583

 

27

 

0.06

Time deposits

 

529,607

 

5,358

 

4.05

 

264,798

 

520

 

0.79

 

592,651

 

6,648

 

4.49

 

457,285

 

2,913

 

2.55

Total interest-bearing deposits

 

1,278,776

 

7,791

 

2.44

 

998,868

 

1,047

 

0.42

 

1,389,384

 

9,989

 

2.88

 

1,213,419

 

4,158

 

1.37

 

 

 

 

  

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

  

 

Fed funds purchased

 

11

 

 

0.00

 

 

 

0.00

FHLB borrowings

 

434,182

 

3,446

 

3.17

 

325,460

 

811

 

1.00

 

440,786

 

3,769

 

3.42

 

311,146

 

1,919

 

2.47

Subordinated debt and other borrowings

49,339

696

5.64

50,152

710

5.66

48,458

784

6.47

88,304

1,145

5.19

Total interest-bearing liabilities

 

1,762,308

 

11,933

 

2.71

 

1,374,480

 

2,568

 

0.75

 

1,878,628

 

14,542

 

3.10

 

1,612,869

 

7,222

 

1.79

Noninterest-bearing deposits

 

308,231

 

  

 

  

 

325,948

 

  

 

  

 

228,100

 

  

 

  

 

328,208

 

  

 

  

Other noninterest-bearing liabilities

 

42,942

 

  

 

  

 

36,115

 

  

 

  

 

45,681

 

  

 

  

 

26,844

 

  

 

  

Total liabilities

 

2,113,481

 

  

 

  

 

1,736,543

 

  

 

  

 

2,152,409

 

  

 

  

 

1,967,921

 

  

 

  

 

 

  

 

  

 

 

  

 

  

 

 

  

 

  

 

 

  

 

  

Total stockholders’ equity

 

165,969

 

  

 

  

 

174,161

 

  

 

  

 

152,005

 

  

 

  

 

153,030

 

  

 

  

 

 

  

 

  

 

 

  

 

  

 

 

  

 

  

 

 

  

 

  

Total liabilities and equity

$

2,279,450

 

  

 

  

$

1,910,704

 

  

 

  

$

2,304,414

 

  

 

  

$

2,120,951

 

  

 

  

Net interest income (taxable equivalent basis)

 

15,476

 

  

 

16,359

 

  

 

14,565

 

  

 

16,824

 

  

Less: taxable equivalent adjustment

 

  

 

(611)

 

  

 

  

 

(448)

 

  

 

  

 

(452)

 

  

 

  

 

(563)

 

  

Net interest income

 

  

$

14,865

 

  

 

  

$

15,911

 

  

 

  

$

14,113

 

  

 

  

$

16,261

 

  

Interest rate spread (taxable equivalent basis)

 

  

 

2.49

%

 

  

 

3.61

%

 

  

 

2.27

%

 

  

 

3.08

%

Net interest margin (taxable equivalent basis)

 

  

 

  

 

2.94

%  

 

  

 

  

 

3.77

%

 

  

 

  

 

2.69

%  

 

  

 

  

 

3.41

%

Average interest-earning assets to average interest-bearing liabilities

119.64

%

126.26

%

115.33

%

122.52

%

-54--55-

Table of Contents

FIRST SAVINGS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

PART I - ITEM 2

MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND

ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Rate/Volume Analysis. The following table sets forth the effects of changing rates and volumes on our net interest income on a tax equivalent basis for the three-month periods ended June 30,December 31, 2023 and 2022. The rate column shows the effects attributable to changes in rate (changes in rate multiplied by prior volume). The volume column shows the effects attributable to changes in volume (changes in volume multiplied by prior rate). The net column represents the sum of the prior columns. Changes attributable to changes in both rate and volume have been allocated proportionally based on the absolute dollar amounts of change in each.

Three Months Ended June 30, 2023

Three Months Ended December 31, 2023

Compared to

Compared to

Three Months Ended June 30, 2022

Three Months Ended December 31, 2022

Increase (Decrease)

Increase (Decrease)

Due to

Due to

Rate

Volume

Net

Rate

Volume

Net

    

(In thousands)

    

    

(In thousands)

    

Interest income:

 

 

Interest-bearing deposits with banks

 

$

262

$

(32)

$

230

 

$

95

$

10

$

105

Loans

 

3,129

 

4,185

 

7,314

 

2,248

 

3,685

 

5,933

Investment securities - taxable

 

 

168

 

47

 

215

 

 

59

 

(72)

 

(13)

Investment securities - nontaxable

 

 

148

 

321

 

469

 

 

36

 

(854)

 

(818)

FRB and FHLB stock

 

 

177

 

77

 

254

 

 

(180)

 

34

 

(146)

Total interest-earning assets

 

 

3,884

 

4,598

 

8,482

 

 

2,258

 

2,803

 

5,061

 

 

Interest expense:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Deposits

 

 

5,743

 

1,001

 

6,744

 

 

4,896

 

935

 

5,831

Borrowings from FHLB

 

2,068

 

567

 

2,635

 

896

 

954

 

1,850

Subordinated debt

 

(3)

 

(11)

 

(14)

 

220

 

(581)

 

(361)

Total interest-bearing liabilities

 

7,808

 

1,557

 

9,365

 

6,012

 

1,308

 

7,320

Net increase (decrease) in net interest income (taxable equivalent basis)

$

(3,924)

$

3,041

$

(883)

$

(3,754)

$

1,495

$

(2,259)

Provision for LoanCredit Losses. The Company recognized a provision for loancredit losses of $441,000$412,000 for the three-month period ended June 30,December 31, 2023, primarily due to loan portfolio growth, compared to a provision for loan losses of $532,000$984,000 for the same period in 2022. The $412,000 provision expense for the three-month period ended December 31, 2023 was comprised of a $470,000 provision expense for loan losses and a $58,000 credit for unfunded commitments.

The Company recognized net charge-offs of $61,000$9,000 for the three-month period ended June 30,December 31, 2023 compared to net charge-offs of $27,000$264,000 for the same period in 2022.

-55-

Table of Contents

FIRST SAVINGS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

PART I - ITEM 2

MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND

ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Noninterest Income. Noninterest income decreased $2.8$2.4 million for the three-month period ended June 30,December 31, 2023 as compared to the same period in 2022. The decrease was due primarily to a $2.4 million decrease in mortgage banking income in 2023 compared to the same period in 2022 and a $540,000 net loss on sale of securities available for sale compared to a $476,000 gain recognized in 2022. The decrease in mortgage banking income was primarily due to lower origination and sales volume in 2023 compared to 2022. Mortgage loans originated for sale were $199.9 million in the three months ended June 30, 2023 as compared to $421.4 million for the same period in 2022. The loss on sale of securities available for sale was the result of a strategic initiative to improve the Company’s liquidity posture and to remove an inefficient portionwind down of the Company’s balance sheetnational mortgage banking operation. The Company continues to originate mortgage loans in which the cost of funding the securities was higher than the yield earned on the securities. The proceeds from the sale of securities were used to pay down FHLB borrowings and brokered deposits.

its local markets.

Noninterest Expense.Noninterest expense decreased $3.9$1.5 million for the three-month period ended June 30,December 31, 2023 as compared to the same period in 2022. The decrease was due primarily to a decreasedecreases in compensation and benefits expense of $4.1$1.0 million and other operating expense of $1.0 million. The decrease in compensation and benefits expense was due primarily to athe reduction in staff and incentive compensation forstaffing due to the Company’swind down of the national mortgage banking segment as a result of decreased mortgage banking income.

Income Tax Expense. operation. The Company recognized income taxdecrease in other operating expense of $331,000 for the three-month period ended June 30, 2023 as compared to income tax benefit of $61,000 for the same period in 2022. The effective tax rate for 2023 was 12.5%. The increase in the effective tax rate was primarily due to Company’s utilizationlitigation accruals and adjustments of capital$460,000 and a loss carryovers during theon captive insurance of $385,000 in 2022 period with no corresponding utilizationamounts in the 2023 period.

Results of Operations for the Nine Months Ended June 30, 2023, and 2022

Overview. The Company reported net incomethe reversal of $8.9 million, or $1.29 per diluted share, for the nine-month period ended June 30,a litigation accrual of $275,000 made in 2023 compared to net income of $14.0 million, or $1.95 per diluted share, for the nine-month period ended June 30, 2022.

Net Interest Income. Net interest income increased $2.2 million, or 5.0%, for the nine-month period ended June 30, 2023 as compared to the same periodwith no corresponding amount in 2022. Average interest-earning assets increased $429.9 million and average interest-bearing liabilities increased $417.2 million when comparing the two periods. The tax-equivalent net interest margin was 3.13% for 2023 compared to 3.73% for 2022.

Total interest income increased $25.1 million when comparing the two periods due primarily to an increase in the average balance of interest-earning assets of $429.2 million, from $1.61 billion for 2022 to $2.04 billion for 2023, and an increase in the average tax equivalent yield on interest-earning assets from 4.25% for 2022 to 5.03% for 2023. The increase in the average balance of interest-earning assets was primarily due to increases in the average balance of total loans and investment securities of $324.7 million and $109.7 million, respectively.

Total interest expense increased $22.8 million due to an increase in the average balance of interest-bearing liabilities of $417.2 million, from $1.27 billion for 2022 to $1.68 billion for 2023, and an increase in the average cost of interest-bearing liabilities from 0.65% for 2022 to 2.30% for 2023. The increase in the average cost of interest-bearing liabilities for 2023 was due primarily to higher rates paid for FHLB borrowings, brokered deposits and money market deposit accounts primarily due to the increase in market interest rates.

Average Balance Sheets. The following table presents information regarding average balances of assets and liabilities, the total dollar amounts of interest income and dividends from average interest-earning assets, the total dollar amounts of interest expense on average interest-bearing liabilities, and the resulting annualized average yields and costs for the nine-month periods ended June 30, 2023 and 2022. The yields and costs for the periods indicated are derived by dividing income or expense by the average balances of assets or liabilities, respectively, for the periods presented. Average balances presented are daily averages. Nonaccrual loans are included in average balances only. Loan fees are included in interest income on loans and are not material. Tax exempt income on loans and investment securities have been adjusted to a tax equivalent basis using a federal marginal tax rate of 21%.

-56-

Table of Contents

FIRST SAVINGS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

PART I - ITEM 2

MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND

ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

    

Nine Months Ended June 30,

 

2023

2022

 

Interest

Interest

Average

and

Yield/

Average

and

Yield/

Balance

Dividends

Cost

Balance

Dividends

Cost

 

(Dollars in thousands)

Assets:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Interest-bearing deposits with banks

$

22,533

$

603

 

3.57

%  

$

31,376

$

64

 

0.27

%

Loans

 

1,641,215

 

64,800

 

5.26

 

1,316,515

 

43,986

 

4.45

Investment securities – taxable

 

110,548

 

2,896

 

3.49

 

67,297

 

1,594

 

3.16

Investment securities – nontaxable

 

239,380

 

7,494

 

4.17

 

172,949

 

5,067

 

3.91

FRB and FHLB stock

 

22,609

 

1,007

 

5.94

 

18,991

 

464

 

3.26

Total interest-earning assets

 

2,036,285

 

76,800

 

5.03

 

1,607,128

 

51,175

 

4.25

Noninterest-earning assets

 

159,923

 

 

  

 

180,561

 

  

 

  

Total assets

$

2,196,208

 

  

$

1,787,689

 

  

 

  

Liabilities and equity:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

NOW accounts

$

336,835

$

1,424

 

0.56

%  

$

326,208

$

855

 

0.35

%

Money market deposit accounts

 

245,711

 

3,837

 

2.08

 

228,137

 

657

 

0.38

Savings accounts

 

166,762

 

79

 

0.06

 

168,708

 

79

 

0.06

Time deposits

 

498,313

 

12,874

 

3.44

 

221,682

 

1,005

 

0.60

Total interest-bearing deposits

 

1,247,621

 

18,214

 

1.95

 

944,735

 

2,596

 

0.37

Fed funds purchased

3

0.00

0.00

FHLB borrowings

 

373,075

 

8,280

 

2.96

 

290,032

 

2,222

 

1.02

Subordinated debt and other borrowings

 

62,784

 

2,560

 

5.44

 

31,521

 

1,397

 

5.91

Total interest-bearing liabilities

 

1,683,483

 

29,054

 

2.30

 

1,266,288

 

6,215

 

0.65

Noninterest-bearing deposits

 

316,855

 

 

 

304,806

 

 

Other noninterest-bearing liabilities

 

35,334

 

 

 

36,250

 

 

Total liabilities

 

2,035,672

 

 

 

1,607,344

 

 

Total stockholders’ equity

 

160,536

 

 

 

180,345

 

 

Total liabilities and equity

$

2,196,208

 

$

1,787,689

 

 

Net interest income (taxable equivalent basis)

 

 

47,746

 

 

  

 

44,960

 

Less: taxable equivalent adjustment

 

 

(1,708)

 

 

  

 

(1,133)

 

Net interest income

$

46,038

 

 

  

$

43,827

 

Interest rate spread (taxable equivalent basis)

 

 

2.73

%  

 

  

 

  

 

3.60

%  

Net interest margin (taxable equivalent basis)

 

 

3.13

%  

 

  

 

  

 

3.73

%  

Average interest-earning assets to average interest-bearing liabilities

 

 

120.96

%  

 

  

 

  

 

126.92

%  

Rate/Volume Analysis. The following table sets forth the effects of changing rates and volumes on our net interest income on a tax equivalent basis for the nine-month periods ended June 30, 2023 and 2022. The rate column shows the effects attributable to changes in rate (changes in rate multiplied by prior volume). The volume column shows the effects attributable to changes in volume (changes in volume multiplied by prior rate). The net column represents the sum of the prior columns. Changes attributable to changes in both rate and volume have been allocated proportionally based on the absolute dollar amounts of change in each.

-57-

Table of Contents

FIRST SAVINGS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

PART I - ITEM 2

MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND

ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

    

Nine Months Ended June 30, 2023

Compared to

Nine Months Ended June 30, 2022

Increase (Decrease)

Due to

Rate

Volume

Net

(In thousands)

Interest income:

 

  

 

  

 

  

Interest-bearing deposits with banks

$

666

$

(127)

$

539

Loans

 

8,991

 

11,823

 

20,814

Investment securities – taxable

 

223

 

1,079

 

1,302

Investment securities – nontaxable

 

414

 

2,013

 

2,427

FRB and FHLB stock

 

418

 

125

 

543

Total interest-earning assets

 

10,712

 

14,913

 

25,625

Interest expense:

 

  

 

  

 

  

Deposits

 

12,983

 

2,635

 

15,618

Borrowings from FHLB

 

4,819

 

1,239

 

6,058

Subordinated debt

 

(168)

 

1,331

 

1,163

Total interest-bearing liabilities

 

17,634

 

5,205

 

22,839

Net increase (decrease) in net interest income (taxable equivalent basis)

$

(6,922)

$

9,708

$

2,786

Provision for Loan Losses. The Company recognized a provision for loan losses of $1.8 million for the nine-month period ended June 30, 2023, primarily due to loan portfolio growth, compared to a provision of $1.0 million for the same period in 2022.

The Company recognized net charge-offs of $319,000 for the nine-month period ended June 30, 2023, of which $264,000 was related to unguaranteed portions of SBA loans, compared to net charge-offs of $349,000 in 2022, of which $218,000 was related to unguaranteed portions of SBA loans.

Noninterest Income. Noninterest income decreased $26.8 million for the nine-month period ended June 30, 2023 as compared to the same period in 2022. The decrease was due primarily to decreases in mortgage banking income and net gain on sale of SBA loans of $24.8 million and $1.3 million, respectively. The decrease in mortgage banking income was primarily due to lower origination and sales volume in the 2023 period compared to 2022. Mortgage loans originated for sale were $392.2 million in the nine months ended June 30, 2023 as compared to $1.42 billion in 2022. The decrease in net gain on sales of SBA loans was due primarily to decreases in production and sales volume from the SBA lending segment, and lower premiums in the secondary market.

Noninterest Expense. Noninterest expense decreased $18.7 million for the nine-month period ended June 30, 2023 as compared to the same period in 2022. The decrease was due primarily to a decrease in compensation and benefits, advertising expense and professional fees of $17.8 million, $1.1 million and $1.0 million, respectively. The decrease in compensation and benefits expense was due primarily to a reduction in staff and incentive compensation for the Company’s mortgage banking segment as a result of decreased mortgage banking income. The decreases in professional fees and advertising expense were related to the reduced activity and loan origination volume of the mortgage banking segment.

Income Tax Expense. Expense. The Company recognized income tax expensebenefit of $747,000$476,000 for the nine-monththree-month period ended June 30,December 31, 2023 as compared to income tax expense of $2.4 million$83,000 for the same period in 2022. The effectivedecrease in income tax rate for 2023expense was 7.7%, which was a decrease from the effective tax rate of 14.5% in 2022. The decrease wasprimarily due to recognitionlower pre-tax income and utilization of investment tax credits related to solar projects in the 2023 and lower pre-tax income in 2023 as compared to 2022.

-58-

Table of Contentsperiod.

FIRST SAVINGS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

PART I - ITEM 2

MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND

ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Liquidity Management. Liquidity is the ability to meet current and future financial obligations of a short-term nature. The Bank’s primary sources of funds are customer deposits, proceeds from loan repayments, maturing securities and FHLB borrowings. While loan repayments and maturities are a predictable source of funds, deposit flows and mortgage prepayments are greatly influenced by market interest rates, general economic conditions and competition. At June 30,December 31, 2023, the Bank had cash and cash equivalents of $42.5$33.4 million and securities available-for-sale with a fair value of $248.4$245.5 million, including $192.2$190.3 million that are unpledged. If the Bank requires funds beyond its ability to generate them internally, it has additional borrowing capacity with the FHLB, borrowing capacity on federal funds purchased lines of credit facilities with other financial institutions and additional collateral eligible for repurchase agreements. At June 30,December 31, 2023, the Bank had the ability to borrow a total of $590.0$598.2 million from the FHLB, of which $345.0$356.7 million was borrowed and outstanding. In addition, the Bank had the ability to borrow the lesser of $20 million or 25% of the Bank’s equity capital, excluding reserves, using a federal funds purchased line of credit facility with another financial institution at June 30,December 31, 2023. The Bank also had twothree other federal funds line of credit facilities with other financial institutions from which we had the ability to borrow an additionalthe lesser of $5.0 million or 50% of the Bank’s equity capital,  $22 million and $15 million, respectively. The Bank did not have any outstanding federal funds purchased at June 30,December 31, 2023.

The Bank’s primary investing activity is the origination of commercial real estate and one-to-four family mortgage loans and, to a lesser extent, consumer, multi-family, commercial business and residential and commercial real estate construction loans. The Bank also invests in U.S. government agency and sponsored enterprises securities, mortgage-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations issued by U.S. government agencies and sponsored enterprises, and municipal bonds.

The Bank must maintain an adequate level of liquidity to ensure the availability of sufficient funds to support loan growth and deposit withdrawals, to satisfy financial commitments and to take advantage of investment opportunities. Historically, the Bank has been able to retain a significant amount of its deposits as they mature. If these maturing deposits do not remain with the Bank, we will be required to seek other sources of funds, including other certificates of deposit and borrowings. As of June 30,December 31, 2023, deposits exceeding the FDIC insurance limit of $250,000 per insured account were estimated to be not greater than $325.3$448.7 million, or 19.6%26.6% of total deposits.

When excluding Indiana public funds accounts, the total uninsured amount was estimated to be $196.2 million, or 11.7% of total deposits, as of December 31, 2023.

The Company is a separate legal entity from the Bank and must provide for its own liquidity to pay its operating expenses and other financial obligations, to pay any dividends and to repurchase any of its outstanding common stock. The Company’s primary source of income is dividends received from the Bank and the Captive.Bank. The amount of dividends that the Bank may declare and pay to the Company in any calendar year cannot exceed net income for that year to date plus retained net income (as defined) for the preceding two calendar years. At June 30,December 31, 2023, the Company (unconsolidated basis) had liquid assets of $9.3$5.9 million.

-57-

Table of Contents

FIRST SAVINGS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

PART I - ITEM 2

MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND

ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Capital Management.The Bank is required to maintain specific amounts of capital pursuant to regulatory requirements. As of June 30,December 31, 2023, the Bank was in compliance with all regulatory capital requirements that were effective as of such date, with Tier 1 capital (to average total assets), common equity Tier 1 capital (to risk-weighted assets), Tier 1 capital (to risk-weighted assets) and total capital (to risk-weighted assets) ratios of 9.06%9.05%, 10.49%11.02%, 10.49%11.02% and 11.35%11.97%, respectively. The regulatory requirements at that date were 5.0%, 6.5%, 8.0% and 10.0%, respectively, in order to be categorized as “well capitalized” under prompt corrective action provisions. At June 30,December 31, 2023, the Bank was considered “well-capitalized” under applicable regulatory guidelines.

-59-

Table of Contents

FIRST SAVINGS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

PART I - ITEM 2

MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND

ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

In the normal course of operations, the Company engages in a variety of financial transactions that, in accordance with GAAP, are not recorded on the Company’s financial statements. These transactions involve, to varying degrees, elements of credit, interest rate and liquidity risk. Such transactions are primarily used to manage customers’ requests for funding and take the form of loan commitments and letters of credit. A further presentation of the Company’s off-balance sheet arrangements is presented in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, as amended, for the year ended September 30, 2022.2023.

For the nine-monththree-month period ended June 30,December 31, 2023, the Company did not engage in any off-balance sheet transactions reasonably likely to have a material effect on the Company’s consolidated financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

-60--58-

Table of Contents

FIRST SAVINGS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

PART I – ITEM 3

QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES

ABOUT MARKET RISK

Qualitative Aspects of Market Risk. Market risk is the risk that the estimated fair value of our assets, liabilities, and derivative financial instruments will decline as a result of changes in interest rates or financial market volatility, or that our net income will be significantly reduced by interest rate changes.

The Company’s principal financial objective is to achieve long-term profitability while reducing its exposure to fluctuating market interest rates by operating within acceptable limits established for interest rate risk and maintaining adequate levels of funding and liquidity. The Company has sought to reduce the exposure of its earnings to changes in market interest rates by attempting to manage the mismatch between asset and liability maturities and interest rates. In order to reduce the exposure to interest rate fluctuations, the Company has developed strategies to manage its liquidity, shorten its effective maturities of certain interest-earning assets and decrease the interest rate sensitivity of its asset base. Management has sought to decrease the average maturity of its assets by emphasizing the origination of short-term residential mortgage, commercial mortgage and commercial business loans, which are retained by the Company for its portfolio, and by generally selling all fixed rate residential mortgage loans in the secondary market. The Company relies on retail deposits as its primary source of funds. Management believes the primary use of retail deposits, complimented with a modest allocation of brokered and reciprocal certificates of deposit and FHLB borrowings, reduce the effects of interest rate fluctuations because they generally represent a more stable source of funds.

Quantitative Aspects of Market Risk. Potential cash flows, sales, or replacement value of many of our assets and liabilities, especially those that earn or pay interest, are sensitive to changes in the general level of interest rates. This interest rate risk arises primarily from our normal business activities of gathering deposits and extending loans. Many factors affect our exposure to changes in interest rates, such as general economic and financial conditions, customer preferences, historical pricing relationships, and re-pricing characteristics of financial instruments. Our earnings can also be affected by the monetary and fiscal policies of the U.S. Government and its agencies, particularly the Federal Reserve Board. Furthermore, the Company does not engage in hedging activities (other than the use of forward mortgage loan sale contracts in connection with our mortgage banking activities) or purchase high-risk derivative instruments, and also is not subject to foreign currency exchange rate risk or commodity price risk.

An element in our ongoing process is to measure and monitor interest rate risk using a Net Interest Income at Risk simulation to model the interest rate sensitivity of the balance sheet and to quantify the impact of changing interest rates on the Company. The model quantifies the effects of various possible interest rate scenarios on projected net interest income over a one-year horizon. The model assumes a semi-static balance sheet and measures the impact on net interest income relative to a base case scenario of hypothetical changes in interest rates over twelve months and provides no effect given to any steps that management might take to counter the effect of the interest rate movements. The scenarios include prepayment assumptions, changes in the level of interest rates, the shape of the yield curve, and spreads between market interest rates in order to capture the impact from re-pricing, yield curve, option, and basis risks.

-61--59-

Table of Contents

FIRST SAVINGS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

PART I - ITEM 3

QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES

ABOUT MARKET RISK

Results of our simulation modeling, which assumes an immediate and sustained parallel shift in market interest rates, project that the Company’s net interest income could change as follows over a one-year horizon, relative to our base case scenario.

At June 30, 2023

At September 30, 2022

At December 31, 2023

At September 30, 2023

Immediate Change

 

One Year Horizon

One Year Horizon

 

 

One Year Horizon

One Year Horizon

 

in the Level

 

Dollar

Percent

Dollar

 

Percent

 

 

Dollar

Percent

Dollar

 

Percent

 

of Interest Rates

    

Change

    

Change

Change

    

Change

    

    

Change

    

Change

Change

    

Change

    

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

(Dollars in thousands)

300bp

$

(8,852)

 

(15.69)

%  

$

(15,503)

 

(27.12)

%  

$

(6,034)

 

(10.20)

%  

$

(6,660)

 

(11.71)

%  

200bp

 

(5,667)

 

(10.04)

 

(8,858)

 

(15.50)

 

(3,948)

 

(6.68)

 

(4,349)

 

(7.65)

100bp

 

(2,721)

 

(4.82)

 

(3,224)

 

(5.64)

 

(2,062)

 

(3.49)

 

(2,223)

 

(3.91)

(100)bp

2,638

4.67

2,819

4.93

1,886

3.19

2,214

3.89

(200)bp

 

3,480

 

6.17

 

5,095

 

8.91

 

3,778

 

6.39

 

4,451

 

7.83

At June 30,December 31, 2023, our simulated exposure to an increase in interest rates shows that an immediate and sustained increase in rates of 1.00% willwould decrease our net interest income by $2.7$2.1 million, or 4.82%3.49%, over a one year horizon compared to a flat interest rate scenario. Furthermore, rate increases of 2.00% and 3.00% would cause net interest income to decrease by 10.04%6.68% and 15.69%10.20%, respectively. An immediate and sustained decrease in rates of 1.00% willwould increase our net interest income by $2.6$1.9 million, or 4.67%3.19%, over a one year horizon compared to a flat interest rate scenario while a rate decrease of 2.00% would cause our net interest income to increase by 6.17%6.39%.

-62--60-

Table of Contents

FIRST SAVINGS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

PART I - ITEM 4

CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Controls and Procedures

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures. The Company’s management, including the Company’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer, have evaluated the effectiveness of the Company’s “disclosure controls and procedures,” as such term is defined in Rule 13a-15(e) promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, (the “Exchange Act”). Based upon their evaluation, the principal executive officer and principal financial officer have concluded that, due to the identification of material weaknesses in internal control over financial reporting, as further described below, the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were not effective for the purpose of ensuring that the information required to be disclosed in the reports that the Company files or submits under the Exchange Act with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) (1) is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms, and (2) is accumulated and communicated to the Company’s management, including its principal executive and principal financial officers, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

The management of the Company is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934. The Company’s internal control over financial reporting is designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with U.S. GAAP.

The Company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that: (i) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the Company; (ii) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the Company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the Company; and (iii) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use or disposition of the Company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

The system of internal control over financial reporting as it relates to the consolidated financial statements is evaluated for effectiveness by management. 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.

Due to the material weaknesses in internal control over financial reporting identified and described below, management has evaluated the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of June 30,December 31, 2023 and has concluded that the Company’s internal control over financial reporting was not effective as of that date because of the material weaknesses.

As part of the transition of independent registered public accounting firms,During management’s assessment, management identified material weaknesses in internal control over financial reporting related to the following:

IneffectiveThe Company did not maintain effective controls over the review of the allowance for credit losses calculation, including appropriate precision of management review of qualitative factors.
The Company did not maintain effective controls over the design and operation of controls over other assetsthe monthly and liabilities. This material weakness occurred duequarterly closing routines. Specifically, inappropriate assignment of administrator access for multiple significant information technology applications, lack of requirements for review of manual journal entries, timing and frequency of certain general ledger account reconciliations, precision and accuracy of management period end financial statement review process, and inappropriate documentation to a failure to design appropriate controls for the evaluationsupport performance of capitalized professional fees related to the negotiationclosing routines including completion of a new core processing contract and the accrual of liabilities related to deferred compensation and litigation expenses.
Ineffective design and operation of controls over participation loan sales. This material weakness occurred due to a failure to design appropriate controls for the review of participation loan sales contracts, and changes to the provisions therein, to ensure the transfers qualify for sales treatment under U.S. GAAP.disclosure checklist.

-63--61-

Table of Contents

FIRST SAVINGS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

PART I - ITEM 4

CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

During the quarter ended June 30,December 31, 2023, management continued takingtook steps to begin to remediate the material weaknesses by adding a second level of review by executive management of the significant other assets and other liabilities account reconciliation process, andweakness related to controls over the review of all changes madethe allowance for credit losses by enhancing the Company’s internal control documentation and improving the precision of review of qualitative factors by management.  

During the quarter ended December 31, 2023, management additionally took steps to participation loan sales contracts. Managementbegin to improve the design and operation of the monthly and quarterly closing routines. The timing and frequency of general ledger account reconciliations and review of the reconciliations has also provided additional trainingbeen modified with a greater emphasis on quarter end dates, certain members of financial management have developed and management oversight related to these areas.completed quarterly checklists and a disclosure checklist is now being completed on a quarterly basis.

Changes in Internal Controls. ThereOther than changes described above, there have been no changes in our internal controls over financial reporting that occurred during the quarter ended June 30,December 31, 2023, that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

-64--62-

Table of Contents

FIRST SAVINGS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

PART II

OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1.

Legal Proceedings

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

The Bank is in discussions with the Federal Reserve Board regarding an alleged violationAs of law or regulation occurring during 2019. These discussions with the Federal Reserve Board regarding the allegation began in March 2023. The Bank is cooperating with the Federal Reserve Board and continues to review this matter internally and with external legal counsel. The foregoing could result in enforcement action against the Bank including civil money penalties and remedial measures. The Bank is unable to estimate a range of potential loss at this time.

As previously discussed in Note 15 of the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, the Bank received notice of a class action lawsuit on March 23, 2021 regarding its policy and practice of assessment of customer fees related to items presented on accounts with insufficient funds (NSF items).

Other than the matters noted in the paragraphs above,December 31, 2023, the Company is not a party to any legal proceedings.proceedings that require disclosure or the recording of an accrual. Periodically, there have been various claims and lawsuits involving the Bank, mainly as a plaintiff, such as claims to enforce liens, condemnation proceedings on properties in which the Bank holds security interests, claims involving the making and servicing of real property loans and other issues incident to the Bank’s business.

-65-

Table of Contents

FIRST SAVINGS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

PART II

OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1A. Risk Factors

In addition to the other information set forth in this report, you should carefully consider the factors discussed in Part I, “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K, as amended, for the year ended September 30, 20222023 which could materially affect our business, financial condition or future results. There have been no material changes to the risk factors described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K, as amended.10-K. However, these are not the only risks that we face. Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to us or that we currently deem to be immaterial also may materially adversely affect our business, financial condition and/or results of operations.

Our stock price may be negatively impacted by recent unrelated bank failures and negative depositor confidence in depository institutions. Further, if we are unable to adequately manage our liquidity, interest rate risk, and capital levels, which have come under greater scrutiny in light of recent bank failures, it may have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations.

The recent failures of Silicon Valley Bank, Signature Bank and First Republic Bank have led to volatility and declines in the market for bank stocks and questions about depositor confidence in depository institutions. These events have led to a greater focus by investors and bank regulators on financial institutions’ on-balance sheet liquidity and funding sources, deposit composition, including the amount of uninsured deposits, capital levels, and liquidity and interest rate risk management practices. If we are unable to adequately manage our liquidity and interest rate management and capital levels, it may have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations.

Failure to address the federal debt ceiling in a timely manner, downgrade of the U.S. credit rating, and uncertain credit and financial market conditions may affect the stability of securities issued or guaranteed by the federal government, which may adversely affect the valuation or liquidity of our investment securities portfolio and increase future borrowing costs.

As a result of uncertain political, credit and financial market conditions, including the potential consequences of the federal government defaulting on its obligations for a period of time due to federal debt ceiling limitations or other unresolved political issues, investments in financial instruments issued or guaranteed by the federal government pose credit default and liquidity risks. Downgrades to the U.S. credit rating could affect the stability of securities issued or guaranteed by the federal government and the valuation or liquidity of our portfolio of such investment securities, and could result in our counterparties requiring additional collateral for our borrowings. Further, unless and until U.S. political, credit and financial market conditions have been sufficiently resolved or stabilized, it may increase our future funding costs.

-66--63-

Table of Contents

FIRST SAVINGS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

PART II

OTHER INFORMATION

Item 2.

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities, Use of Proceeds, and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

The following table presents information regarding the Company’s stock repurchase activity during the quarter ended June 30,December 31, 2023:

(c)

(d)

Total number of shares

Maximum number (or

(a)

(b)

(or units) purchased as

appropriate dollar value) of

Total number of

Average price

part of publicly

shares (or units) that may yet

shares (or units)

paid per share

announced plans or

be purchased under the plans

Period

 purchased

(or unit)

programs (1)

or programs

April 1, 2023 through April 30, 2023

$

27,548

May 1, 2023 through May 31, 2023

$

27,548

June 1, 2023 through June 30, 2023

$

27,548

Total

$

27,548

(c)

(d)

Total number of shares

Maximum number (or

(a)

(b)

(or units) purchased as

appropriate dollar value) of

Total number of

Average price

part of publicly

shares (or units) that may yet

shares (or units)

paid per share

announced plans or

be purchased under the plans

Period

    

 purchased

    

(or unit)

    

programs (1)

    

or programs

October 1, 2023 through October 31, 2023

$

27,548

November 1, 2023 through November 30, 2023

2,636

$

15.10

2,636

24,912

December 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023

$

24,912

Total

2,636

$

15.10

2,636

24,912

(1)

On August 16, 2021, the Company announced that its Board of Directors authorized a stock repurchase program to acquire up to 356,220 shares, or 5.0% of the Company’s outstanding common stock. This replaces the previously existing stock repurchase program announced by the Company on November 16, 2012, which had 346,776 shares (split-adjusted) remaining for repurchase.

Item 3.

Item 3. Defaults upon Senior Securities

Not applicable.

Item 4.

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures

Not applicable.

Item 5.

Item 5. Other Information

During the three months ended June 30,December 31, 2023, none of the Company’s directors or executive officers adopted or terminated any contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of the Company’s securities that was intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of SEC Rule 10b5-1(c) or any “non-Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement “ (as such term is defined in Item 408 of SEC Regulation S-K).

-67--64-

Table of Contents

FIRST SAVINGS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

PART II

OTHER INFORMATION

Item 6.

Item 6. Exhibits

31.1

    

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

31.2

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

 

 

32.1

Section 1350 Certification of Chief Executive Officer

 

 

32.2

Section 1350 Certification of Chief Financial Officer

 

 

101

The following materials from the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30,December 31, 2023, formatted in XBRL (Extensible Business Reporting Language): (i) the Consolidated Balance Sheets, (ii) the Consolidated Statements of Income, (iii) the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income, (iv) the Consolidated Statement of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity, (v) the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows and (vi) related notes

104

Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

-68--65-

Table of Contents

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.

 

    

FIRST SAVINGS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

 

(Registrant)

 

 

Dated

AugustFebruary 9, 20232024

BY:

/s/ Larry W. Myers

 

 

Larry W. Myers

 

 

President and Chief Executive Officer

 

 

Dated

AugustFebruary 9, 20232024

BY:

/s/ Anthony A. Schoen

 

Anthony A. Schoen

 

 

Chief Financial Officer

-69--66-