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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 10-Q

 

(Mark One)

 

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

 

For the quarterly period ended March 31, 20192020

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

For the transition period from       to       

 

Commission file number 0-25135

 

Bank of Commerce Holdings

 

California

94-2823865

(State or jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)

(I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)

  

555 Capitol Mall, Suite 1255

95814

(Address of principal executive offices)

(Zip Code)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (800) 421-2575

 

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

Title of each class

Trading Symbol(s)

Name of each exchange on which registered

Common Stock

BOCH

NASDAQ

 

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

 

 Yes ☒ No ☐

 

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

 

Yes☒Yes ☒ No ☐


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

 

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 ☒

 

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

  Title of each class

  Trading Symbol(s)

  Name of each exchange on which registered

  Common Stock

  BOCH

  Nasdaq

Outstanding shares of Common Stock, no par value, as of April 25, 2019: 18,213,33430, 2020: 16,738,685

 

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BANK OF COMMERCE HOLDINGS & SUBSIDIARIES

Index to Form 10-Q

 

Part I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 
 

Item 1. Financial Statements

3
 

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

34

 

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

5659

 

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

5659

 

  

Part II. OTHER INFORMATION

 
 

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

5760

 

Item 1a.1A. Risk Factors

5760

 

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

5760

 

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities

5760

 

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures

5760

 

Item 5. Other Information

5760

 

Item 6. Exhibits

5761

   

SIGNATURES

5862

 

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BANK OF COMMERCE HOLDINGS & SUBSIDIARIES

 

PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

Item 1. Financial Statements

 

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited)

March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018

 

 

March 31,

  

December 31,

  

March 31,

  

December 31,

 

(Amounts in thousands, except share information)

 

2019

  

2018

  

2020

  

2019

 

Assets:

                

Cash and due from banks

 $32,104  $23,692  $21,127  $21,338 

Interest-bearing deposits in other banks

  30,425   23,673   22,813   59,266 

Total cash and cash equivalents

  62,529   47,365   43,940   80,604 
                

Securities available-for-sale, at fair value

  294,117   256,928   285,077   286,950 
                

Loans, net of deferred fees and costs

  1,036,598   948,178   1,054,374   1,035,065 

Allowance for loan and lease losses

  (12,242)  (12,292)  (15,067)  (12,231)

Net loans

  1,024,356   935,886   1,039,307   1,022,834 
                

Premises and equipment, net

  15,391   13,119   15,452   15,906 

Other real estate owned

  34   31   8   35 

Life insurance

  23,294   22,410   23,824   23,701 

Deferred tax asset, net

  6,072   7,039   3,149   4,553 

Goodwill and core deposit intangible, net

  17,094   1,841 

Goodwill

  11,671   11,671 

Other intangible assets, net

  4,618   4,809 

Other assets

  28,604   22,485   28,834   28,553 

Total assets

 $1,471,491  $1,307,104  $1,455,880  $1,479,616 
                

Liabilities and shareholders' equity:

                

Liabilities:

                

Demand - noninterest-bearing

 $385,696  $347,199  $419,315  $432,680 

Demand - interest-bearing

  241,292   252,202   231,276   239,258 

Money market

  311,853   265,093   314,687   307,559 

Savings

  139,237   114,840   133,552   135,888 

Certificates of deposit

  170,216   152,382   143,557   151,786 

Total deposits

  1,248,294   1,131,716   1,242,387   1,267,171 
                

Term debt:

                

Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco borrowings

  20,000      10,000    

Other borrowings

  12,596   13,496   10,000   10,000 

Less unamortized debt issuance costs

  (79)  (91)  (31)  (43)

Net term debt

  32,517   13,405   19,969   9,957 
                

Junior subordinated debentures

  10,310   10,310   10,310   10,310 

Other liabilities

  18,272   13,352   17,556   17,700 

Total liabilities

  1,309,393   1,168,783   1,290,222   1,305,138 
                

Commitments and contingencies (Note 7)

                

Shareholders' equity:

                

Common stock, no par value, 50,000,000 shares authorized: issued and outstanding - 18,213,334 as of March 31, 2019 and 16,333,502 as of December 31, 2018

  71,966   52,284 

Common stock, no par value, 50,000,000 shares authorized: issued and outstanding - 16,796,262 as of March 31, 2020 and 18,137,167 as of December 31, 2019

  59,067   71,311 

Retained earnings

  90,626   89,045   100,644   100,566 

Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax

  (494)  (3,008)

Accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax

  5,947   2,601 

Total shareholders' equity

  162,098   138,321   165,658   174,478 

Total liabilities and shareholders' equity

 $1,471,491  $1,307,104  $1,455,880  $1,479,616 

 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

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Consolidated Statements of Income (Unaudited)

For the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018

 

 

For the Three Months Ended

  

For the Three Months Ended

 
 

March 31,

  

March 31,

 

(Amounts in thousands, except per share information)

 

2019

  

2018

  

2020

  

2019

 

Interest income:

                

Interest and fees on loans

 $12,031  $10,729  $12,338  $12,031 

Interest on taxable securities

  1,764   1,209   1,582   1,764 

Interest on tax-exempt securities

  387   463   271   387 

Interest on interest-bearing deposits in other banks

  245   129   154   245 

Total interest income

  14,427   12,530   14,345   14,427 

Interest expense:

                

Interest on demand - interest-bearing

  126   89   100   126 

Interest on money market

  289   132   403   289 

Interest on savings

  111   59   118   111 

Interest on certificates of deposit

  490   495   464   490 

Interest on Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco borrowings

  55   47      55 

Interest on other borrowings

  239   281   184   239 

Interest on junior subordinated debentures

  113   82   90   113 

Total interest expense

  1,423   1,185   1,359   1,423 

Net interest income

  13,004   11,345   12,986   13,004 

Provision for loan and lease losses

        2,850    

Net interest income after provision for loan and lease losses

  13,004   11,345   10,136   13,004 

Noninterest income:

                

Service charges on deposit accounts

  169   176   169   169 

ATM and point of sale fees

  265   266   268   265 

Fees on payroll and benefit processing

  171   169 

Payroll and benefit processing fees

  170   171 

Life insurance

  129   129   123   129 

Gain on sale of investment securities, net

  92   36   84   92 

Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco dividends

  121   80   130   121 

Gain on sale of OREO

  23   16 

Other income

  87   110 

(Loss) gain on sale of OREO

  (23)  23 

Other (loss) income

  (29)  87 

Total noninterest income

  1,057   982   892   1,057 

Noninterest expense:

                

Salaries and related benefits

  5,729   4,855   5,887   5,729 

Premises and equipment

  992   1,071   854   975 

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation insurance premium

  100   96   36   100 

Data processing fees

  559   432 

Professional service fees

  303   345 

Data processing

  531   576 

Professional services

  334   303 

Telecommunications

  173   216   171   173 

Acquisition costs

  1,930    

Acquisition and merger

     1,930 

Other expenses

  1,137   1,018   1,970   1,137 

Total noninterest expense

  10,923   8,033   9,783   10,923 

Income before provision for income taxes

  3,138   4,294   1,245   3,138 

Provision for income taxes

  832   1,053   329   832 

Net income

 $2,306  $3,241  $916  $2,306 
                

Earnings per share - basic

 $0.13  $0.20  $0.05  $0.13 

Weighted average shares - basic

  17,489   16,225   17,695   17,489 

Earnings per share - diluted

 $0.13  $0.20  $0.05  $0.13 

Weighted average shares - diluted

  17,552   16,310   17,747   17,552 

 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

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Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited)

For the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018

 

 

For the Three Months Ended

  

For the Three Months Ended

 
 

March 31,

  

March 31,

 

(Amounts in thousands)

 

2019

  

2018

  

2020

  

2019

 

Net income

 $2,306  $3,241  $916  $2,306 
                

Available-for-sale securities:

                

Unrealized gains (losses) arising during the period

  3,661   (3,407)

Changes in unrealized gains arising during the period

  4,833   3,661 

Income taxes

  (1,082)  1,007   (1,429)  (1,082)

Change in unrealized gains (losses), net of tax

  2,579   (2,400)

Change in unrealized gains , net of tax

  3,404   2,579 
                

Reclassification adjustment for realized gains included in net income

  (92)  (36)  (84)  (92)

Income taxes

  27   10   26   27 

Realized gains, net of tax

  (65)  (26)  (58)  (65)

Net increase (decrease) in unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities

  2,514   (2,426)

Other comprehensive income (loss)

  2,514   (2,426)

Net change in unrealized gains on available-for-sale securities

  3,346   2,514 

Other comprehensive income

  3,346   2,514 

Comprehensive income – Bank of Commerce Holdings

 $4,820  $815  $4,262  $4,820 

 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

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Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity

For the twelve months ended December 31, 2018 and three months ended March 31, 2019 (Unaudited)

 

 

             

Accumulated

     
             

Other

                  

Accumulated Other

     
     

Common

      

Comprehensive

          

Common

      

Comprehensive

     
 

Common

  

Stock

  

Retained

  

(Loss) Income

      

Common

  

Stock

  

Retained

  

(Loss) Income

     

(Amounts in thousands except per share information)

 

Shares

  

Amount

  

Earnings

  

Net of Tax

  

Total

  

Shares

  

Amount

  

Earnings

  

Net of Tax

  

Total

 

January 1, 2018

  16,272  $51,830  $75,700  $(266) $127,264 

Balance at January 1, 2019

  16,334  $52,284  $89,045  $(3,008) $138,321 

Net income

        3,241      3,241         2,306      2,306 

Reclassification of accumulated other comprehensive income due to tax rate change

        52   (52)   

Other comprehensive loss, net of tax

           (2,426)  (2,426)

Other comprehensive income, net of tax

           2,514   2,514 

Comprehensive income

              815               4,820 

Dividend declared on common stock ($0.03 per share)

        (486)     (486)

Dividend declared on common stock ($0.04 per share)

        (725)     (725)

Stock issued for Merchants acquisition

  1,834   19,606         19,606 

Stock compensation grants

  5   45         45   6   58         58 

Restricted stock granted, net

  20               31             

Stock options exercised

  19   113         113   8   40         40 

Compensation expense associated with stock options

     3         3 

Compensation expense associated with restricted stock, net of cash paid for shares surrendered for tax-withholding purposes

     (32)        (32)     (22)        (22)

Balance at March 31, 2018

  16,316  $51,959  $78,507  $(2,744) $127,722 

Balance at March 31, 2019

  18,213  $71,966  $90,626  $(494) $162,098 

Net income

        3,644      3,644 

Other comprehensive income, net of tax

           2,897   2,897 

Comprehensive income

              6,541 

Dividend declared on common stock ($0.05 per share)

        (907)     (907)

Restricted stock granted, net

  1             

Compensation expense associated with restricted stock, net of cash paid for shares surrendered for tax-withholding purposes

     121         121 

Balance at June 30, 2019

  18,214  $72,087  $93,363  $2,403  $167,853 

Net income

        3,618      3,618         4,642      4,642 

Other comprehensive loss, net of tax

           (696)  (696)           (66)  (66)

Comprehensive income

              2,922               4,576 

Dividend declared on common stock ($0.04 per share)

        (650)     (650)

Stock options exercised

  2   10         10 

Compensation expense associated with stock options

     2         2 

Dividend declared on common stock ($0.05 per share)

        (905)     (905)

Restricted stock granted, net

  (2)            

Compensation expense associated with restricted stock, net of cash paid for shares surrendered for tax-withholding purposes

     72         72      113         113 

Balance at June 30, 2018

  16,318  $52,043  $81,475  $(3,440) $130,078 

Net income

        4,032      4,032 

Other comprehensive loss, net of tax

           (639)  (639)

Comprehensive income

              3,393 

Dividend declared on common stock ($0.04 per share)

        (650)     (650)

Stock options exercised

  12   74         74 

Compensation expense associated with stock options

     3         3 

Compensation expense associated with restricted stock, net of cash paid for shares surrendered for tax-withholding purposes

     71         71 

Balance at September 30, 2018

  16,330  $52,191  $84,857  $(4,079) $132,969 

Balance at September 30, 2019

  18,212  $72,200  $97,100  $2,337  $171,637 

Net income

        4,839      4,839         4,369      4,369 

Other comprehensive income, net of tax

           1,071   1,071            264   264 

Comprehensive income

              5,910               4,633 

Dividend on common stock ($0.04 per share)

        (651)     (651)

Dividend declared on common stock ($0.05 per share)

        (903)     (903)

Repurchase of common stock

  (91)  (1,010)        (1,010)

Restricted stock granted, net

  13             

Stock options exercised

  4   19         19   3   12         12 

Compensation expense associated with restricted stock, net of cash paid for shares surrendered for tax-withholding purposes

     74         74      109         109 

Balance at December 31, 2018

  16,334  $52,284  $89,045  $(3,008) $138,321 

Balance at December 31, 2019

  18,137  $71,311  $100,566  $2,601  $174,478 

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Accumulated

     
             

Other

                  

Accumulated Other

     
     

Common

      

Comprehensive

          

Common

      

Comprehensive

     
 

Common

  

Stock

  

Retained

  

(Loss) Income

      

Common

  

Stock

  

Retained

  

Income

     

(Amounts in thousands except per share information)

 

Shares

  

Amount

  

Earnings

  

Net of Tax

  

Total

  

Shares

  

Amount

  

Earnings

  

Net of Tax

  

Total

 

Balance at January 1, 2019

  16,334  $52,284  $89,045  $(3,008) $138,321 

Balance at January 1, 2020

  18,137  $71,311  $100,566  $2,601  $174,478 

Net income

        2,306      2,306         916      916 

Other comprehensive income, net of tax

           2,514   2,514            3,346   3,346 

Comprehensive income

              4,820               4,262 

Dividend declared on common stock ($0.04 per share)

        (725)     (725)

Stock issued for Merchants acquisition

  1,834   19,606           19,606 

Stock compensation grants

  6   58         58 

Dividend declared on common stock ($0.05 per share)

        (838)     (838)

Repurchase of common stock

  (1,352)  (12,230)        (12,230)

Restricted stock granted, net

  31               11             

Stock options exercised

  8   40         40 

Compensation expense associated with restricted stock, net of cash paid for shares surrendered for tax-withholding purposes

     (22)        (22)     (14)        (14)

Balance at March 31, 2019

  18,213  $71,966  $90,626  $(494) $162,098 

Balance at March 31, 2020

  16,796  $59,067  $100,644  $5,947  $165,658 

 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)

For the three months ended March 31, 2019 and March 31, 2018

 

 

For the Three Months Ended

  

For the Three Months Ended

 
 

March 31,

  

March 31,

 

(Amounts in thousands)

 

2019

  

2018

  

2020

  

2019

 

Cash flows from operating activities:

                

Net income

 $2,306  $3,241  $916  $2,306 

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

                

Provision for loan and lease losses

  2,850    

Provision for unfunded commitments

  (100)        (100)

Provision for depreciation and amortization

  417   506   303   417 

Amortization of core deposit intangible

  146   55   191   146 

Amortization of debt issuance costs

  12   11   12   12 

Compensation expense associated with stock options

     3 

Compensation expense associated with restricted stock

  72   71   106   72 

Tax benefits from vesting of restricted stock

  (4)  (31)  3   (4)

Net gain on sale or call of securities

  (92)  (36)  (84)  (92)

Amortization of investment premiums and accretion of discounts, net

  343   511   320   343 

Amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts on acquired loans, net

  (299)  (289)  (332)  (299)

(Gain) on disposal of fixed assets

     (5)

Gain on sale of OREO

  (23)  (16)

Loss on disposal of fixed assets

  232    

Loss (gain) on sale of OREO

  23   (23)

Increase in cash surrender value of life insurance

  (129)  (129)  (123)  (129)

Increase (decrease) in deferred compensation and salary continuation plans

  19   (1)

Increase in deferred loan fees and costs

  (54)  (3)

Decrease in other assets

  595   488 

Deferred compensation and salary continuation plan payments

  (271)  (219)

Increase in deferred compensation and salary continuation plans

  214   238 

Decrease (increase) in deferred loan fees and costs

  33   (54)

(Increase) decrease in other assets

  (1,602)  595 

Increase in other liabilities

  53   682   976   53 

Net cash provided by operating activities

  3,262   5,058   3,767   3,262 
                

Cash flows from investing activities:

                

Proceeds from maturities and payments of available-for-sale securities

  11,101   7,910   17,410   11,101 

Proceeds from sale of available-for-sale securities

  67,402   19,398   29,339   67,402 

Purchases of available-for-sale securities

  (5,204)  (20,334)  (40,038)  (5,204)

Investment in qualified affordable housing partnerships

     (31)

Loan originations, net of principal repayments

  (14,973)  (23,136)  (24,900)  (14,973)

Net repayment on loan pools

  12,100   3,150   5,868   12,100 

Purchase of premises and equipment

  (460)  (48)  (85)  (460)

Proceeds from the sale of OREO

  54   51   12   54 

Acquisition of Merchants Holding Company, net of cash paid

  (2,875)        (2,875)

Net cash uprovided (used) by investing activities

  67,145   (13,040)

Net cash (used) provided by investing activities

  (12,394)  67,145 

 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) (Continued)

 

 

For the Three Months Ended

  

For the Three Months Ended

 
 

March 31,

  

March 31,

 

(Amounts in thousands)

 

2019

  

2018

  

2020

  

2019

 

Cash flows from financing activities:

                

Net decrease in demand, money market and savings

 $(53,469) $(40,959) $(16,555) $(53,469)

Net decrease in certificates of deposit

  (20,169)  (13,022)  (8,229)  (20,169)

Advances on term debt

  130,000   70,000   10,000   130,000 

Repayment of term debt

  (110,900)  (40,900)     (110,900)

Proceeds from stock options exercised

  40   113      40 

Repurchase of common stock

  (12,230)   

Cash paid for shares surrendered for tax-withholding purposes

  (94)  (111)  (120)  (94)

Cash dividends paid on common stock

  (651)  (486)  (903)  (651)

Net cash used by financing activities

  (55,243)  (25,365)  (28,037)  (55,243)
                

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

  15,164   (33,347)

Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents

  (36,664)  15,164 

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year

  47,365   66,970   80,604   47,365 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

 $62,529  $33,623  $43,940  $62,529 

  

For the Three Months Ended

 
  

March 31,

 

(Amounts in thousands)

 

2020

  

2019

 

Supplemental disclosures of cash flow activity:

        

Cash paid during the period for:

        

Income taxes

 $350  $1,040 

Interest

 $1,167  $1,232 

Operating leases

 $246  $215 

Supplemental disclosures of non cash investing activities:

        

Transfer of loans to other real estate owned

 $8  $34 

Investment in qualified affordable housing partnership

 $1,000  $ 
         

Unrealized gain on investment securities available-for-sale, net of gains included in net income

 $4,749  $3,569 

Changes in net deferred tax asset related to changes in net unrealized gain on investment securities available-for-sale

  (1,403)  (1,055)

Changes in accumulated other comprehensive income due to net unrealized gain on investment securities available-for-sale

 $3,346  $2,514 
         
         

Supplemental disclosures of non cash financing activities:

        

Stock issued under employee plans

 $  $58 

Cash dividend declared on common shares and payable after period-end

 $838  $725 

Right-of-use lease asset recorded on adoption of ASU No. 2016-02

 $  $3,998 

Lease liability recorded on adoption of ASU No. 2016-02

 $  $4,363 

Transactions related to the acquisition of Merchants Holding Company:

        

Assets acquired - fair value

 $  $215,055 

Goodwill

 $  $11,006 

Liabilities assumed - fair value

 $  $191,154 

 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) (Continued)

For the three months ended March 31, 2019 and March 31, 2018

  

For the Three Months Ended

 
  

March 31,

 

(Amounts in thousands)

 

2019

  

2018

 

Supplemental disclosures of cash flow activity:

        

Cash paid during the period for:

        

Income taxes

 $1,040  $ 

Interest

 $1,232  $1,043 

Operating leases

 $215  $207 

Supplemental disclosures of non cash investing activities:

        

Transfer of loans to other real estate owned

 $34  $60 
         

Unrealized gain (loss) on investment securities available-for-sale

 $3,569  $(3,443)

Changes in net deferred tax asset related to changes in unrealized (gain) loss on investment securities available-for-sale

  (1,055)  1,017 

Changes in accumulated other comprehensive income due to unrealized gain (loss) on investment securities available-for-sale, net of tax

 $2,514  $(2,426)
         

Reclassification of accumulated other comprehensive income due to tax rate change

 $  $52 
         

Supplemental disclosures of non cash financing activities:

        

Stock issued under employee plans

 $58  $45 

Cash dividend declared on common shares and payable after period-end

 $725  $486 
Right-of-use lease asset recorded on adoption of ASU No. 2016-02 $3,998  $ 

Lease liability recorded on adoption of ASU No. 2016-02

 $4,363  $ 

Transactions related to the acquisition of Merchants Holding Company:

        

Assets acquired - fair value

 $215,015  $ 

Goodwill

 $11,045  $ 

Liabilities assumed - fair value

 $191,153  $ 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

BANK OF COMMERCE HOLDINGS & SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

 

 

NOTE 1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

Bank of Commerce Holdings (“Company,” “Holding Company,” “we,” or “us”), is a corporation organized under the laws of California and a bank holding company (“BHC”) registered under the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956, as amended (“BHC Act”) with its principal offices in Sacramento, California. The Holding Company’s principal business is to serve as a holding company for ReddingMerchants Bank of Commerce (the “Bank” and together with the Holding Company, the “Company”) which operates under three separate names (Redding Bank of Commerce, Sacramento Bank of Commerce, a division of Redding Bank of Commerce and Merchants Bank of Sacramento, a division of Redding Bank of Commerce) and for Bank of Commerce Mortgage (inactive). The Company hasBank, which previously operated under three separate names, changed its name for all operations to Merchants Bank of Commerce effective May 20, 2019. We have an unconsolidated subsidiary in Bank of Commerce Holdings Trust II. The Consolidated Balance Sheets as of March 31, 20192020 and December 31, 20182019 are derived from the unaudited interim consolidated financial statements, and audited consolidated financial statements, and have been prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). Certain information and note disclosures normally included in annual consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles have been condensed or omitted pursuant to those rules and regulations. The Company believes that all adjustments (all of which are normal and recurring in nature) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included and the disclosures made are adequate to make the information not misleading.

 

The consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”) and with prevailing practices within the banking and securities industries. In preparing such consolidated financial statements, management is required to make certain estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities as of the dates of the Consolidated Balance Sheets and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses for the reporting periods. Actual results could differ significantly from those estimates. Material estimates that are particularly susceptible to significant change relate to the valuation and impairment of investment securities, the determination of the allowance for loan and lease losses (“ALLL”), income taxes, the valuation of goodwill and Other Real Estate Owned (“OREO”), and fair value measurements. Certain amounts for prior periods have been reclassified to conform to the current financial statement presentation. The results of reclassifications are not considered material and have no effect on previously reported net income or shareholders' equity. The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and related notes contained in Bank of Commerce Holdings 20182019 Annual Report on Form 10-K. The consolidated results of operations and cash flows for the 20192020 interim period shown in this report isare not necessarily indicative of the results for any future interim period or the entire fiscal year.

 

Principles of Consolidation

 

The accompanying Consolidated Financial Statementsconsolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Holding Company and its subsidiaries. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. As of March 31, 20192020 and December 31, 2018,2019, the Company had one wholly-owned trust formed in 2005 to issue trust preferred securities and related common securities. We have not consolidated the accounts of the Trust in our Consolidated Financial Statementsconsolidated financial statements in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standards Codification (“FASB”), Consolidation (“ASC 810”). We are not considered the primary beneficiary of the Trust (variable interest entity). As a result, the junior subordinated debentures issuedby the Holding Company to the Trust are reflected on the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets.

BANK OF COMMERCE HOLDINGS & SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

 

Leases

 

We determine if an arrangement is a lease at inception. Operating leases are included in Other Assets and Other Liabilities in our Consolidated Balance Sheets.Sheets. Operating lease right-of-use assets and operating lease liabilities are recognized based on the present value of the future minimum lease payments over the lease term at commencement date. As most of our leases do not provide an incremental borrowing rate we use the borrowing rates for terms similar to the lease terms available under our existing line of credit with the Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco as our incremental borrowing rate in determining the present value of future payments. Our lease terms may include options to extend or terminate the lease which we recognize when it is reasonably certain that we will exercise that option. Lease expense for minimum lease payments is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term.

 

Application of new accounting guidance

ASU No. 2016-02

Description - In February of 2016,August 2018, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02, Leases2018-13, Fair Value Measurement (Topic 842). This Update was issued820): Disclosure Framework - Changes to increase transparency and comparability among organizations by recognizing lease assets and lease liabilities on the balance sheet and disclosing key information about leasing arrangements on a retrospective basis.Disclosure Requirements for Fair Value Measurement. The core principle of Topic 842 is that a lessee should recognize the assets and liabilities that arise from leases. All leases create an asset and a liability for the lessee in accordance with FASB Concepts Statement No. 6, Elements of Financial Statements, and, therefore, recognition of those lease assets and lease liabilities represents an improvement over previous GAAP, which did not require lease assets and lease liabilities to be recognized for most leases.

Methods and timing of adoption – For public companies, the amendments in this update areASU remove, modify, and add disclosure requirements for the fair value reporting of assets and liabilities. The modifications and additions relate to Level 3 fair value measurements at the end of the reporting period. ASU 2018-13 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018,2019, including interim periods within those fiscal years. In JulyWe adopted the requirements of 2018, the FASB issuedthis ASU No. 2018-11, Leases (Topic 842). The standard contained improvements to ASU No. 2016-02 that permited presentation on a prospective basis.

Financial statement impact – We implemented the new leasing standard on January 1, 2019 on a prospective basis2020 and recorded a new lease asset and related lease liabilityadded disclosure about significant observable inputs used to develop Level 3 fair value measurements prospectively. As the ASU’s requirements only relate to disclosures, the amendments will not impact our financial condition or results of approximately $4.4 million relatedoperations.

BANK OF COMMERCE HOLDINGS & SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to our current operating leases. The right-of-use asset was also reduced by $458 thousand for amounts recognized previously as part of the single lease cost.

Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

 

 

NOTE 2. COMMON STOCK OUTSTANDING AND EARNINGS PER SHARE

On January 31, 2019 we issued 1,834,142 shares of common stock, and paid $15.3 million in cash as part of our acquisition of Merchants Holding Company (“Merchants”). Merchants shareholders now hold, in the aggregate, approximately 10% of our outstanding common stock. The acquisition, after fair value adjustments added $85.3 million in loans, $190.2 million in deposits and $107.4 million in investment securities to our bank as of January 31, 2019. See Note 10 Acquisition in these Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information on the acquisition

 

Basic earnings per share excludes dilution and is computed by dividing income by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding for the period, excluding unvested restricted stock awards which do not have voting rights or share in dividends. Diluted earnings per share reflects the potential dilution that would occur if securities or other contracts to issue common stock were exercised or converted into common stock or resulted in the issuance of common stock that then shared in the earnings of the Holding Company. The computation of diluted earnings per share does not assume conversion, exercise, or contingent issuance of securities that would have an anti-dilutive effect on earnings per share.

 

The following is a computation of basic and diluted earnings per share for the three months ended March 31, 20192020 and 2018.

2019.

 

 

For the Three Months Ended

  

For the Three Months Ended

 

(Amounts in thousands, except per share information)

 

March 31,

  

March 31,

 

Earnings Per Share

 

2019

  

2018

  

2020

  

2019

 

Numerators:

                

Net income

 $2,306  $3,241  $916  $2,306 

Denominators:

                

Weighted average number of common shares outstanding - basic (1)

  17,489   16,225   17,695   17,489 

Effect of potentially dilutive common shares (2)

  63   85   52   63 

Weighted average number of common shares outstanding - diluted

  17,552   16,310   17,747   17,552 

Earnings per common share:

                

Basic

 $0.13  $0.20  $0.05  $0.13 

Diluted

 $0.13  $0.20  $0.05  $0.13 

Anti-dilutive options not included in diluted earnings per share calculation

            

Anti-dilutive restricted shares not included in diluted earnings per share calculation

     42       

(1) Excludes unvested restricted shares because they do not have dividend or voting rights

(2) Represents the effects of the assumed exercise of stock options and vesting of non-participating restricted shares.

 

 

Directors had authorized a stock repurchase program. The program was effective immediately and authorized the Company to purchase up to 1.0 million shares of common stock over a period ending March 31, 2020. On February 21, 2020, we announced that our Board of Directors increased the number of shares that may be purchased from 1.0 million to 1.5 million shares of common stock, and extended the program by one year to March 31, 2021. During the first quarter of 2020 and the fourth quarter of 2019, we repurchased 1,351,922 and 90,501 shares of common stock, respectively. The remaining 57,577 shares under the program were repurchased during the first week of April 2020. All 1.5 million shares were repurchased at a total cost of $13.6 million including commissions, or an average of $9.11 per share.

 

BANK OF COMMERCE HOLDINGS & SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

 

 

NOTE 3. SECURITIES

 

The following tables present the amortized costs, unrealized gains, unrealized losses and estimated fair values of our investment securities as of March 31, 2019,2020, and December 31, 2018.2019.

 

  

As of March 31, 2019

 
      

Gross

  

Gross

     
  

Amortized

  

Unrealized

  

Unrealized

  

Estimated

 

(Amounts in thousands)

 

Cost

  

Gain

  

Loss

  

Fair Value

 

Available-for-sale securities:

                

U.S. government & agencies

 $46,264  $316  $(129) $46,451 

Obligations of state and political subdivisions

  48,066   1,146   (277)  48,935 

Residential mortgage-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations

  173,098   950   (2,234)  171,814 

Corporate securities

  3,018      (60)  2,958 

Commercial mortgage-backed securities

  24,277   32   (445)  23,864 

Other asset-backed securities

  95         95 

Total

 $294,818  $2,444  $(3,145) $294,117 

  

As of December 31, 2018

 
      

Gross

  

Gross

     
  

Amortized

  

Unrealized

  

Unrealized

  

Estimated

 

(Amounts in thousands)

 

Cost

  

Gain

  

Loss

  

Fair Value

 

Available-for-sale securities:

                

U.S. government & agencies

 $40,215  $202  $(330) $40,087 

Obligations of state and political subdivisions

  50,037   1,082   (589)  50,530 

Residential mortgage-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations

  142,355   129   (3,981)  138,503 

Corporate securities

  3,022      (100)  2,922 

Commercial mortgage-backed securities

  25,446   17   (701)  24,762 

Other asset-backed securities

  123   1      124 

Total

 $261,198  $1,431  $(5,701) $256,928 

The following table presents the expected maturities of investment securities at March 31, 2019.

  

Available-For-Sale

 

(Amounts in thousands)

 

Amortized Cost

  

Fair Value

 

Amounts maturing in:

        

One year or less

 $1,379  $1,384 

After one year through five years

  102,007   102,065 

After five years through ten years

  110,636   110,180 

After ten years

  80,796   80,488 

Total

 $294,818  $294,117 
  

As of March 31, 2020

 
      

Gross

  

Gross

     
  

Amortized

  

Unrealized

  

Unrealized

  

Estimated

 

(Amounts in thousands)

 

Costs

  

Gains

  

Losses

  

Fair Values

 

Available-for-sale securities:

                

U.S. government & agencies

 $35,487  $575  $(19) $36,043 

Obligations of state and political subdivisions

  60,828   2,488   (53)  63,263 

Residential mortgage-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations

  155,252   5,728   (541)  160,439 

Corporate securities

  3,001   3   (21)  2,983 

Commercial mortgage-backed securities

  16,891   543   (6)  17,428 

Other asset-backed securities

  5,176      (255)  4,921 

Total

 $276,635  $9,337  $(895) $285,077 

 

 

BANK OF COMMERCE HOLDINGS & SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

 

  

As of December 31, 2019

 
      

Gross

  

Gross

     
  

Amortized

  

Unrealized

  

Unrealized

  

Estimated

 

(Amounts in thousands)

 

Costs

  

Gains

  

Losses

  

Fair Values

 

Available-for-sale securities:

                

U.S. government & agencies

 $38,291  $469  $(27) $38,733 

Obligations of state and political subdivisions

  40,702   1,422   (26)  42,098 

Residential mortgage-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations

  179,114   2,163   (442)  180,835 

Corporate securities

  3,005   6   (45)  2,966 

Commercial mortgage-backed securities

  19,126   221   (40)  19,307 

Other asset-backed securities

  3,019      (8)  3,011 

Total

 $283,257  $4,281  $(588) $286,950 

The following table presents the expected maturities of investment securities at March 31, 2020.

  

Available-For-Sale

 

(Amounts in thousands)

 

Amortized Costs

  

Fair Values

 

Amounts maturing in:

        

One year or less

 $6,119  $6,127 

One year through five years

  113,504   117,594 

Five years through ten years

  88,844   91,394 

After ten years

  68,168   69,962 

Total

 $276,635  $285,077 

The amortized costcosts and fair valuevalues of residential mortgage-backed securities, collateralized mortgage obligations and commercial mortgage securities are presented by their expected average life, rather than contractual maturity, because the underlying loans may be repaid without prepayment penalties.

 

At March 31, 20192020 and December 31, 20182019, securities with a fair value of $75.2$84.7 million and $68.8$81.4 million, respectively, were pledged as collateral to secure public fund deposits, Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco borrowings and for other purposes as required by law.

 

The following table presents the cash proceeds from sales of investment securities and the associated gross realized gains and gross realized losses that have been included in earnings for the three months ended March 31, 20192020 and 2018.2019.

 

 

Three Months Ended March 31,

  

Three Months Ended March 31,

 

(Amounts in thousands)

 

2019

  

2018

  

2020

  

2019

 

Proceeds from sales of investment securities

 $67,402  $19,398  $29,339  $67,402 
                

Gross realized gains on sales of investment securities:

                

U.S. government & agencies

 $33  $  $  $33 

Obligations of state and political subdivisions

  181   152   48   181 

Residential mortgage-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations

  47      84   47 

Commercial mortgage-backed securities

  36    

Total gross realized gains on sales of investment securities

  261   152   168   261 
                

Gross realized losses on sales of investment securities:

                

U.S. government & agencies

  (4)        (4)

Obligations of state and political subdivisions

  (77)  (71)  (4)  (77)

Residential mortgage-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations

  (86)     (80)  (86)

Commercial mortgage-backed securities

  (2)        (2)

Other asset-backed securities

     (45)

Total gross realized losses on sales of investment securities

  (169)  (116)  (84)  (169)

Gain on sales of investment securities, net

 $92  $36  $84  $92 

 

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BANK OF COMMERCE HOLDINGS & SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

 

Investment securities that were in an unrealized loss position as of March 31, 20192020 and December 31, 20182019 are presented in the following tables, based on the length of time individual securities have been in an unrealized loss position.

 

 

As of March 31, 2019

  

As of March 31, 2020

 
 

Less Than 12 Months

  

12 Months or More

  

Total

  

Less Than 12 Months

  

12 Months or More

  

Total

 
 

Fair

  

Unrealized

  

Fair

  

Unrealized

  

Fair

  

Unrealized

  

Fair

  

Unrealized

  

Fair

  

Unrealized

  

Fair

  

Unrealized

 

(Amounts in thousands)

 

Value

  

Losses

  

Value

  

Losses

  

Value

  

Losses

  

Values

  

Losses

  

Values

  

Losses

  

Values

  

Losses

 

Available-for-sale securities:

                                                

U.S. government & agencies

 $2,846  $(21) $13,045  $(108) $15,891  $(129) $4,061  $(8) $1,758  $(11) $5,819  $(19)

Obligations of states and political subdivisions

  1,718   (18)  10,347   (259)  12,065   (277)

Obligations of state and political subdivisions

  3,125   (53)        3,125   (53)

Residential mortgage-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations

  2,918   (12)  95,998   (2,222)  98,916   (2,234)  17,165   (453)  4,358   (88)  21,523   (541)

Corporate securities

        2,958   (60)  2,958   (60)        979   (21)  979   (21)

Commercial mortgage-backed securities

  896   (8)  20,012   (437)  20,908   (445)        4,432   (6)  4,432   (6)

Other asset-backed securities

  4,921   (255)        4,921   (255)

Total temporarily impaired securities

 $8,378  $(59) $142,360  $(3,086) $150,738  $(3,145) $29,272  $(769) $11,527  $(126) $40,799  $(895)

 

 

 

As of December 31, 2018

  

As of December 31, 2019

 
 

Less Than 12 Months

  

12 Months or More

  

Total

  

Less Than 12 Months

  

12 Months or More

  

Total

 
 

Fair

  

Unrealized

  

Fair

  

Unrealized

  

Fair

  

Unrealized

  

Fair

  

Unrealized

  

Fair

  

Unrealized

  

Fair

  

Unrealized

 

(Amounts in thousands)

 

Value

  

Loss

  

Value

  

Loss

  

Value

  

Loss

  

Values

  

Losses

  

Values

  

Losses

  

Values

  

Losses

 

Available-for-sale securities:

                                                

U.S. government & agencies

 $7,223  $(39) $12,274  $(291) $19,497  $(330) $6,473  $(25) $380  $(2) $6,853  $(27)

Obligations of states and political subdivisions

  5,545   (40)  16,320   (549)  21,865   (589)

Obligations of state and political subdivisions

  2,249   (26)        2,249   (26)

Residential mortgage-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations

  21,791   (183)  93,038   (3,798)  114,829   (3,981)  31,817   (207)  22,166   (235)  53,983   (442)

Corporate securities

        2,922   (100)  2,922   (100)        955   (45)  955   (45)

Commercial mortgage-backed securities

  1,548   (7)  20,176   (694)  21,724   (701)  1,464   (1)  4,549   (39)  6,013   (40)

Other asset-backed securities

  3,011   (8)        3,011   (8)

Total temporarily impaired securities

 $36,107  $(269) $144,730  $(5,432) $180,837  $(5,701) $45,014  $(267) $28,050  $(321) $73,064  $(588)

 

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BANK OF COMMERCE HOLDINGS & SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

 

At March 31, 20192020 and December 31, 2018,2019, the number of securities that were in an unrealized loss position was 13846 and 163,63, respectively. In the opinion of management, these securities are considered only temporarily impaired due to changes in market interest rates or widening of market spreads subsequent to the initial purchase of the securities, and not due to concerns regarding the underlying credit of the issuers or the underlying collateral. Our Investment Policyinvestment policy requires securities at the time of purchase to be rated A3/A- or higher by Moody’s, S&P and Fitch rating agencies. Management monitors the published credit ratings of our investment portfolio for material rating or outlook changes. For all private-label securities collateralized by mortgages, management also monitors the credit characteristics of the underlying mortgages to identify potential credit losses, if any, in the portfolio. Because the decline in fair value is not due to credit quality concerns, we have no plans to sell the securities before the recovery of their amortized cost, and the Bank has the ability to hold the securities to maturity these investments are not considered other-than-temporarily impaired.

 

The following table presents the characteristics of our securities that are in unrealized loss positions at March 31, 20192020 and December 31, 2018.2019.

 

  

Characteristics of securities in unrealized loss positions at

Available-for-sale securities:

 

March 31, 20192020 and December 31, 20182019

U.S. government & agencies

 

Direct obligations of the U.S. Government or obligations guaranteed by U.S. Government agencies.

Obligations of statesstate and political subdivisions

 

General obligation issuances or revenue securities secured by revenues from specific sources issued by municipalities and political subdivisions located within the U.S.

Residential mortgage-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations

 

Obligations of U.S. government sponsored entities or non-governmental entities collateralized by high quality mortgages on residential properties. Issuances by non-governmental entities usually include good credit enhancements. Of the residential mortgage-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations that we owned at March 31, 20192020 and December 31, 2018, 92%2019, 83% and 66%79% were issued or guaranteed by U.S. government sponsored entities, respectively.

Corporate securities

 

Debt obligations generally issued or guaranteed by large U.S. corporate institutions.

Commercial mortgage-backed securities

 

Obligations of U.S. government sponsored entities or non-governmental entities collateralized by high quality mortgages on commercial properties. Issuances by non-governmental entities usually include good credit enhancements. Of the commercial mortgage-backed securities that we owned at March 31, 20192020 and December 31, 2018, 95% and 90%2019, 100% were issued or guaranteed by U.S. government sponsored entities, respectively.entities.

Other asset-backed securities

 

Obligations secured by high quality loans with good credit enhancements issued by non-governmental issuers.

 

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

 

 

NOTE 4. LOANS

 

Outstanding loan balances consisted of the following at March 31, 2019,2020, and December 31, 2018.2019.

 

(Amounts in thousands)

 

March 31,

  

December 31,

  

March 31,

  

December 31,

 

Loan Portfolio

 

2019

  

2018

  

2020

  

2019

 

Commercial

 $149,575  $135,543  $138,870  $141,197 

Commercial real estate:

                

Real estate - construction and land development

  30,335   22,563   34,394   26,830 

Real estate - commercial non-owner occupied

  469,048   433,708   514,052   493,920 

Real estate - commercial owner occupied

  209,099   204,622   217,319   218,833 

Residential real estate:

                

Real estate - residential - Individual Tax Identification Number (“ITIN”)

  36,145   37,446   31,998   33,039 

Real estate - residential - 1-4 family mortgage

  68,092   34,366   62,533   63,661 

Real estate - residential - equity lines

  26,162   26,958   23,158   22,099 

Consumer and other

  46,150   51,045   29,921   33,324 

Gross loans

  1,034,606   946,251   1,052,245   1,032,903 

Deferred fees and costs

  1,992   1,927   2,129   2,162 

Loans, net of deferred fees and costs

  1,036,598   948,178   1,054,374   1,035,065 

Allowance for loan and lease losses

  (12,242)  (12,292)  (15,067)  (12,231)

Net loans

 $1,024,356  $935,886  $1,039,307  $1,022,834 

 

 

Certain loans are pledged as collateral for lines of credit with the Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco and the Federal Reserve Bank. Pledged loans totaled $480.0$549.0 million and $490.2$542.1 million at March 31, 20192020 and December 31, 2018,2019, respectively.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

 

When we purchase loans, they are typically purchased at a discount to enhance yield and compensate for credit risk. We have no purchased credit impaired loans as of March 31, 2020, and December 31, 2019. Gross loan balances in the table above include net purchase discounts of $2.2$1.3 million and $2.5$1.5 million as of March 31, 2019,2020, and December 31, 2018.2019, respectively.

 

Gross loan balances in the table above at March 31, 2020 include a fair value discount of $2.2$1.5 million for loans acquired from Merchants during the first quarter of 2019. We recorded $163 thousand and $48 thousand in accretion of the discount for these loans during the three months ended March 31, 2019.2020 and 2019, respectively.

 

Past Due Loans

 

Past due loans (gross), segregated by loan portfolio were as follows, as of March 31, 2019,2020, and December 31, 2018.2019.

 

(Amounts in thousands)

 30-59  60-89  

90 or Greater

              

Recorded

Investment >

 

Past Due Loans at

 

Days Past

  

Days Past

  

Days Past

  

Total Past

          

90 Days and

 

March 31, 2019

 

Due

  

Due

  

Due

  

Due

  

Current

  

Total

  

Accruing

 

Commercial

 $190  $47  $  $237  $149,338  $149,575  $ 

Commercial real estate:

                            

Real estate - construction and land development

              30,335   30,335    

Real estate - commercial non-owner occupied

        10,878   10,878   458,170   469,048    

Real estate - commercial owner occupied

              209,099   209,099    

Residential real estate:

                            

Real estate - residential - ITIN

  465   191   170   826   35,319   36,145    

Real estate - residential - 1-4 family mortgage

              68,092   68,092    

Real estate - residential - equity lines

  78         78   26,084   26,162    

Consumer and other

  152   102      254   45,896   46,150    

Total

 $885  $340  $11,048  $12,273  $1,022,333  $1,034,606  $ 

(Amounts in thousands)

 30-59  60-89  

90 or Greater

              

Recorded

Investment >

 

Past Due Loans at

 

Days Past

  

Days Past

  

Days Past

  

Total Past

          

90 Days and

 

December 31, 2018

 

Due

  

Due

  

Due

  

Due

  

Current

  

Total

  

Accruing

 

(Amounts in thousands)

Past Due Loans at

March 31, 2020

 

30-59

Days Past

Due

  

60-89

Days Past

Due

  

90 or Greater

Days Past

Due

  

Total Past

Due

  

Current

  

Total

  

Recorded

Investment >

90 Days and

Accruing

 

Commercial

 $  $  $  $  $135,543  $135,543  $  $710  $  $  $710  $138,160  $138,870  $ 

Commercial real estate:

                                                        

Real estate - construction and land development

              22,563   22,563                  34,394   34,394    

Real estate - commercial non-owner occupied

  10,878      548   11,426   422,282   433,708      1,097         1,097   512,955   514,052    

Real estate - commercial owner occupied

  688         688   203,934   204,622      654      3,103   3,757   213,562   217,319    

Residential real estate:

                                                        

Real estate - residential - ITIN

  184   279   259   722   36,724   37,446      513   57   119   689   31,309   31,998    

Real estate - residential - 1-4 family mortgage

        185   185   34,181   34,366                  62,533   62,533    

Real estate - residential - equity lines

  90         90   26,868   26,958      61   29      90   23,068   23,158    

Consumer and other

  534   263      797   50,248   51,045      138   66   2   206   29,715   29,921   2 

Total

 $12,374  $542  $992  $13,908  $932,343  $946,251  $  $3,173  $152  $3,224  $6,549  $1,045,696  $1,052,245  $2 

 

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(Amounts in thousands)

Past Due Loans at

December 31, 2019

 

30-59

Days Past

Due

  

60-89

Days Past

Due

  

90 or Greater

Days Past

Due

  

Total Past

Due

  

Current

  

Total

  

Recorded

Investment >

90 Days and

Accruing

 

Commercial

 $71  $  $  $71  $141,126  $141,197  $ 

Commercial real estate:

                            

Real estate - construction and land development

              26,830   26,830    

Real estate - commercial non-owner occupied

              493,920   493,920    

Real estate - commercial owner occupied

  655      3,103   3,758   215,075   218,833    

Residential real estate:

                            

Real estate - residential - ITIN

  371   323   43   737   32,302   33,039    

Real estate - residential - 1-4 family mortgage

              63,661   63,661    

Real estate - residential - equity lines

  100         100   21,999   22,099    

Consumer and other

  200   50      250   33,074   33,324    

Total

 $1,397  $373  $3,146  $4,916  $1,027,987  $1,032,903  $ 

 

Nonaccrual Loans

 

Nonaccrual loans, segregated by loan portfolio, were as follows as of March 31, 20192020 and December 31, 2018.

2019.

 

(Amounts in thousands)

 

March 31,

  

December 31,

  

March 31,

  

December 31,

 

Nonaccrual Loans

 

2019

  

2018

  

2020

  

2019

 

Commercial

 $1,018  $959  $39  $61 

Commercial real estate:

                

Real estate - commercial non-owner occupied

  10,878   548 

Real estate - commercial owner occupied

  3,103   3,103 

Residential real estate:

                

Real estate - residential - ITIN

  2,392   2,388   1,878   2,221 

Real estate - residential - 1-4 family mortgage

  182   185   184   191 

Real estate - residential - equity lines

  42   43 

Consumer and other

  23   23   39   40 

Total

 $14,535  $4,146  $5,243  $5,616 

 

 

Had nonaccrual loans performed in accordance with their contractual terms, we would have recognized additional interest income, net of tax, of approximately $158$58 thousand and $43$158 thousand for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019, and 2018, respectively.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

 

Impaired Loans

 

A loan is considered impaired when, based on current information and events, we determine it is probable that we will not be able to collect all amounts due according to the loan contract, including scheduled interest payments. The following tables summarize impaired loans by loan portfolio as of March 31, 2019,2020 and December 31, 2018.2019.

 

 

As of March 31, 2019

  

As of March 31, 2020

 
     

Unpaid

          

Unpaid

     

(Amounts in thousands)

 

Recorded

  

Principal

  

Related

  

Recorded

  

Principal

  

Related

 

Impaired Loans

 

Investment

  

Balance

  

Allowance

  

Investment

  

Balance

  

Allowance

 

With no related allowance recorded:

                        

Commercial

 $47  $65  $  $71  $231  $ 

Commercial real estate:

                        

Real estate - commercial non-owner occupied

  10,878   10,878    

Real estate - commercial owner occupied

  3,103   3,103    

Residential real estate:

                        

Real estate - residential - ITIN

  5,962   7,534      5,233   6,899    

Real estate - residential - 1-4 family mortgage

  182   221      184   310    

Real estate - residential - equity lines

  42   48    

Total with no related allowance recorded

 $17,111  $18,746  $  $8,591  $10,543  $ 
                        

With an allowance recorded:

                        

Commercial

 $2,158  $2,299  $923  $560  $561  $160 

Commercial real estate:

            

Real estate - commercial non-owner occupied

  793   793   169 

Residential real estate:

                        

Real estate - residential - ITIN

  772   810   88   536   537   35 

Real estate - residential - equity lines

  358   358   179   226   226   113 

Consumer and other

  23   23   7   39   39   10 

Total with an allowance recorded

 $4,104  $4,283  $1,366  $1,361  $1,363  $318 
                        

By loan portfolio:

                        

Commercial

 $2,205  $2,364  $923  $631  $792  $160 

Commercial real estate

  11,671   11,671   169   3,103   3,103    

Residential real estate

  7,316   8,971   267   6,179   7,972   148 

Consumer and other

  23   23   7   39   39   10 

Total impaired loans

 $21,215  $23,029  $1,366  $9,952  $11,906  $318 

  

As of December 31, 2019

 
      

Unpaid

     

(Amounts in thousands)

 

Recorded

  

Principal

  

Related

 

Impaired Loans

 

Investment

  

Balance

  

Allowance

 

With no related allowance recorded:

            

Commercial

 $94  $251  $ 

Commercial real estate:

            

Real estate - commercial owner occupied

  3,103   3,103    

Residential real estate:

            

Real estate - residential - ITIN

  5,723   7,386    

Real estate - residential - 1-4 family mortgage

  191   313    

Total with no related allowance recorded

 $9,111  $11,053  $ 
             

With an allowance recorded:

            

Commercial

 $562  $563  $159 

Residential real estate:

            

Real estate - residential - ITIN

  455   455   38 

Real estate - residential - equity lines

  231   231   116 

Consumer and other

  40   40   11 

Total with an allowance recorded

 $1,288  $1,289  $324 
             

By loan portfolio:

            

Commercial

 $656  $814  $159 

Commercial real estate

  3,103   3,103    

Residential real estate

  6,600   8,385   154 

Consumer and other

  40   40   11 

Total impaired loans

 $10,399  $12,342  $324 

 

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As of December 31, 2018

 

(Amounts in thousands)

 

Recorded

  

Principal

  

Related

 

Impaired Loans

 

Investment

  

Balance

  

Allowance

 

With no related allowance recorded:

            

Commercial

 $51  $69  $ 

Commercial real estate:

            

Real estate - commercial non-owner occupied

  548   548    

Residential real estate:

            

Real estate - residential - ITIN

  6,138   7,676    

Real estate - residential - 1-4 family mortgage

  185   223    

Real estate - residential - equity lines

  43   48    

Total with no related allowance recorded

 $6,965  $8,564  $ 
             

With an allowance recorded:

            

Commercial

 $2,132  $2,256  $748 

Commercial real estate:

            

Real estate - commercial non-owner occupied

  795   795   209 

Residential real estate:

            

Real estate - residential - ITIN

  734   772   91 

Real estate - residential - equity lines

  363   363   182 

Consumer and other

  23   23   7 

Total with an allowance recorded

 $4,047  $4,209  $1,237 
             

By loan portfolio:

            

Commercial

 $2,183  $2,325  $748 

Commercial real estate

  1,343   1,343   209 

Residential real estate

  7,463   9,082   273 

Consumer and other

  23   23   7 

Total impaired loans

 $11,012  $12,773  $1,237 

 

The following table summarizes average recorded investment and interest income recognized on impaired loans by loan portfolio for the three months ended March 31, 20192020 and 2018.2019.

 

 

Three Months Ended

  

Three Months Ended

  

Three Months Ended

  

Three Months Ended

 
 

March 31, 2019

  

March 31, 2018

  

March 31, 2020

  

March 31, 2019

 
 

Average

  

Interest

  

Average

  

Interest

  

Average

  

Interest

  

Average

  

Interest

 

(Amounts in thousands)

 

Recorded

  

Income

  

Recorded

  

Income

  

Recorded

  

Income

  

Recorded

  

Income

 

Average Recorded Investment and Interest Income

 

Investment

  

Recognized

  

Investment

  

Recognized

  

Investment

  

Recognized

  

Investment

  

Recognized

 

Commercial

 $2,021  $17  $2,589  $21  $640  $9  $2,021  $17 

Commercial real estate:

                                

Real estate - commercial non-owner occupied

  8,412   11   802   11         8,412   11 

Real estate - commercial owner occupied

  3,103          

Residential real estate:

                                

Real estate - residential - ITIN

  6,874   42   7,425   41   5,957   37   6,874   42 

Real estate - residential - 1-4 family mortgage

  184      326      186      184    

Real estate - residential - equity lines

  401   5   422   5   228   4   401   5 

Consumer and other

  23      35      39      23    

Total

 $17,915  $75  $11,599  $78  $10,153  $50  $17,915  $75 

 

 

The impaired loans on which these interest income amounts were recognized are primarily accruing troubled debt restructured loans. Loans are reported as troubled debt restructurings when we grant a concession(s) to a borrower experiencing financial difficulties that we would not otherwise consider. Examples of such concessions include a reduction in the loan rate, forgiveness of principal or accrued interest, extending the maturity date(s) significantly, or providing a lower interest rate than would be normally available for a transaction of similar risk. As a result of these concessions, restructured loans are impaired as we will not collect all amounts due, either principal or interest, in accordance with the terms of the original loan agreement.

 

Troubled Debt Restructurings

At March 31, 20192020 and December 31, 2018,2019, impaired loans of $6.7$4.7 million and $6.9$4.8 million, respectively, were classified as performing troubled debt restructured loans.

 

For a troubled debt restructured loan to be on accrual status, the loan’s collateral coverage must generally be greater than or equal to 100% of the loan balance, the loan payments must be current, and the borrower must demonstrate the ability to make payments from a verified source of cash flow. We had one restructured commercial lineAs of credit in nonaccrual status that had $41 thousand and $313 thousand in available credit at March 31, 20192020 and December 31, 2018, respectively.

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Notes2019, we had no obligations to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
lend additional funds on any troubled debt restructured loans.

 

As of March 31, 2019,2020, we had $9.4$6.3 million in troubled debt restructurings compared to $9.6$6.5 million as of December 31, 2018.2019. As of March 31, 2019,2020, we had 10597 loans that qualified as troubled debt restructurings, of which 10493 were performing according to their restructured terms. Troubled debt restructurings represented 0.91%0.60% of gross loans as of March 31, 2019,2020, compared to 1.01%0.63% at December 31, 2018.2019. We do not have any newly restructured loans or modificationsnew troubled debt restructurings for the three months ended March 31, 20192020 and 2018.2019. There were no loans modified as a troubled debt restructuring within the previous twelve months for which there was a payment default (after restructuring) during the three months ended March 31, 2019.2020.

 

Performing and Nonperforming Loans

 

We define a performing loan as a loan where any installment of principal or interest is not 90 days or more past due, and management believes the ultimate collection of original contractual principal and interest is likely. We define a nonperforming loan as an impaired loan, which may be on nonaccrual, or is 90 days past due and still accruing, or has been restructured and does not comply with its modified terms, and our ultimate collection of original contractual principal and interest is uncertain. Performing and nonperforming loans, segregated by loan portfolio, were as follows at March 31, 20192020 and December 31, 2018.2019.

 

(Amounts in thousands)

 

March 31, 2019

  

March 31, 2020

 

Performing and Nonperforming Loans

 

Performing

  

Nonperforming

  

Total

  

Performing

  

Nonperforming

  

Total

 

Commercial

 $148,557  $1,018  $149,575  $138,831  $39  $138,870 

Commercial real estate:

                        

Real estate - construction and land development

  30,335      30,335   34,394      34,394 

Real estate - commercial non-owner occupied

  458,170   10,878   469,048   514,052      514,052 

Real estate - commercial owner occupied

  209,099      209,099   214,216   3,103   217,319 

Residential real estate:

                        

Real estate - residential - ITIN

  33,753   2,392   36,145   30,120   1,878   31,998 

Real estate - residential - 1-4 family mortgage

  67,910   182   68,092   62,349   184   62,533 

Real estate - residential - equity lines

  26,120   42   26,162   23,158      23,158 

Consumer and other

  46,127   23   46,150   29,880   41   29,921 

Total

 $1,020,071  $14,535  $1,034,606  $1,047,000  $5,245  $1,052,245 

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(Amounts in thousands)

 

December 31, 2019

 

Performing and Nonperforming Loans

 

Performing

  

Nonperforming

  

Total

 

Commercial

 $141,136  $61  $141,197 

Commercial real estate:

            

Real estate - construction and land development

  26,830      26,830 

Real estate - commercial non-owner occupied

  493,920      493,920 

Real estate - commercial owner occupied

  215,730   3,103   218,833 

Residential real estate:

            

Real estate - residential - ITIN

  30,818   2,221   33,039 

Real estate - residential - 1-4 family mortgage

  63,470   191   63,661 

Real estate - residential - equity lines

  22,099      22,099 

Consumer and other

  33,284   40   33,324 

Total

 $1,027,287  $5,616  $1,032,903 

 

 

Short Term Loan Modifications

(Amounts in thousands)

 

December 31, 2018

 

Performing and Nonperforming Loans

 

Performing

  

Nonperforming

  

Total

 

Commercial

 $134,584  $959  $135,543 

Commercial real estate:

            

Real estate - construction and land development

  22,563      22,563 

Real estate - commercial non-owner occupied

  433,160   548   433,708 

Real estate - commercial owner occupied

  204,622      204,622 

Residential real estate:

            

Real estate - residential - ITIN

  35,058   2,388   37,446 

Real estate - residential - 1-4 family mortgage

  34,181   185   34,366 

Real estate - residential - equity lines

  26,915   43   26,958 

Consumer and other

  51,022   23   51,045 

Total

 $942,105  $4,146  $946,251 

 

We are responding to the needs of our borrowers in accordance with the regulatory guidance to grant short-term COVID-19 related loan modifications. These modified loans are not troubled debt restructurings and are not considered to be past due or non-performing. We have granted deferrals ranging from 3 to 6 months determined on a case-by-case basis considering the nature of the business and the impact of COVID-19. As of April 24, 2020 we have received 124 requests for short term loan modifications totaling $82.9 million. Of those requests, we have approved 120 requests totaling $78.0 million.

 

Credit Quality Ratings

 

Management assigns a credit quality rating (risk grade) to each loan. The foundation or primary factor in determining the appropriate credit quality rating is the degree of a debtor’s willingness and ability to perform as agreed. In conjunction with evaluating the performing versus nonperforming nature of our loan portfolio, management evaluates the following credit risk and other relevant factors in determining the appropriate credit quality indicator (rating) for each loan portfolio:

 

Pass Grade: A Pass loan is a strong credit with no existing or known weaknesses that may require management’s close attention. Some pass loans require short-term enhanced monitoring to determine when the credit relationship would merit either an upgrade or a downgrade. Loans classified as Pass Grade specifically demonstrate:

 

 

Strong Cash Flows – borrower’s cash flows must meet or exceed our minimum debt service coverage ratio.

 

Collateral Margin – generally, the borrower must have pledged an acceptable collateral class with an adequate collateral margin.

 

Qualitative Factors – in addition to meeting our minimum cash flow and collateral requirements, a number of other qualitative factors are also factored into assigning a Pass Grade including the borrower’s level of leverage (debt to equity), prospects, history and experience in their industry, credit history, and any other relevant factors including a borrower’s character.

 

Those borrowers who qualify for unsecured loans must fully demonstrate above average cash flows and strong secondary sources of repayment to mitigate the lack of unpledged collateral.

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

Watch Grade: The credit is acceptable but the borrower has experienced a temporary setback or adverse information has been received, and may exhibit one or more of the characteristics shown in the list below. This risk grade could apply to credits on a temporary basis pending a full review. Credits with this risk grade will require more handling time and increased management. The list below contains characteristics of this risk grade, but individually do not automatically cause the loan to be assigned a Watch Grade.

 

 

The primary source of repayment may be weakening causing greater reliance on the secondary source of repayment or

 

The primary source of repayment is adequate, but the secondary source of repayment is insufficient

 

In-depth financial analysis would compare to the lower quartile in two or more of the major components of the Risk Management Association Annual Statement Studies

 

Volatile or deteriorating collateral

 

Management decisions may be called into question

 

Delinquencies in bank credits or other financial/trade creditors

 

Frequent overdrafts

 

Significant change in management/ownership

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Special Mention Grade: Credits in this grade are potentially weak and deserve management's close attention. If left uncorrected, these potential weaknesses may result in deterioration of the repayment prospects of the credit. Special Mention credits are not adversely classified and do not expose the Bank to sufficient risk to warrant adverse classification. The list below exhibits the characteristics of this grade, but individually do not automatically cause the borrower to be assigned a grade of Special Mention:

 

 

Inadequate or incomplete loan documentation or perfection of collateral, or any other deviation from prudent lending practices

 

Credit is structured in a manner in which the timing of the repayment source does not match the payment schedule or maturity, materially jeopardizing repayment

 

Current economic or market conditions exist which may affect the borrower's ability to perform or affect the Bank's collateral position

 

Adverse trends in the borrower's operations or continued deterioration in the borrower’s financial condition that has not yet reached a point where the retirement of debt is jeopardized. A credit in this grade should have favorable prospects of the deteriorating financial trends reversing within a reasonable timeframe.

 

The borrower is less than cooperative or unable to produce current and adequate financial information

 

Substandard Grade: A Substandard credit is inadequately protected by the current net worth and paying capacity of the borrower or of the collateral pledged, if any. Substandard credits have a well-defined weakness or weaknesses that jeopardize the liquidation or timely collection of the debt. Substandard credits are characterized by the distinct possibility that we will sustain some loss if the deficiencies are not corrected. However, a potential loss does not have to be recognizable in an individual credit for it to be considered a substandard credit. As such, substandard credits may or may not be graded as impaired.

 

The following represents, but is not limited to, the potential characteristics of a Substandard Grade and do not necessarily generate automatic reclassification into this loan grade:

 

 

Sustained or substantial deteriorating financial trends,

 

Unresolved management problems,

 

Collateral is insufficient to repay debt; collateral is not sufficiently supported by independent sources, such as asset-based financial audits, appraisals, or equipment evaluations,

 

Improper perfection of lien position, which is not readily correctable,

 

Unanticipated and severe decline in market values,

 

High reliance on secondary source of repayment,

 

Legal proceedings, such as bankruptcy or a divorce, which has substantially decreased the borrower’s capacity to repay the debt,

 

Fraud committed by the borrower,

 

IRS liens that take precedence,

 

Forfeiture statutes for assets involved in criminal activities,

 

Protracted repayment terms outside of policy that are for longer than the same type of credit in our portfolio,

 

Any other relevant quantitative or qualitative factor that negatively affects the current net worth and paying capacity of the borrower or of the collateral pledged, if any.

 

Doubtful Grade: A Doubtful loan has all the weaknesses inherent in one classified 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. The possibility of loss is extremely high, but because of certain pending factors that may work to the advantage and strengthening of the credit, its classification as an estimated loss is deferred until its more exact status may be determined. Pending factors may include, but are not limited to:

 

 

Proposed merger(s),

 

Acquisition or liquidation procedures,

 

Capital injection,

 

Perfecting liens on additional collateral,

 

Refinancing plans.

 

Generally, a Doubtful Grade does not remain outstanding for a period greater than six months. Within six months, the pending events should have been resolved. Based on resolution of the pending events, the credit grade should have improved or the principal balance charged against the ALLL.

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

 

The following tables summarize loans by internal risk grades and by loan class as of March 31, 20192020 and December 31, 2018.2019.

 

 

As of March 31, 2019

  

As of March 31, 2020

 
         

Special

                      

Special

             

(Amounts in thousands)

 

Pass

  

Watch

  

Mention

  

Substandard

  

Doubtful

  

Total

  

Pass

  

Watch

  

Mention

  

Substandard

  

Doubtful

  

Total

 

Commercial

 $136,434  $10,297  $541  $2,303  $  $149,575  $121,692  $15,166  $1,875  $137  $  $138,870 

Commercial real estate:

                                                

Real estate - construction and land development

  30,312   23            30,335   34,376   18            34,394 

Real estate - commercial non-owner occupied

  445,151   10,729      13,168      469,048   481,281   31,265   409   1,097      514,052 

Real estate - commercial owner occupied

  194,043   4,706      10,350      209,099   195,457   9,517      12,345      217,319 

Residential real estate:

                                                

Real estate - residential - ITIN

  30,674         5,471      36,145   27,955         4,043      31,998 

Real estate - residential - 1-4 family mortgage

  66,350   1,083   477   182      68,092   60,724   232   671   906      62,533 

Real estate - residential - equity lines

  25,865   106      191      26,162   23,072         86      23,158 

Consumer and other

  46,122         28      46,150   29,882         39      29,921 

Total

 $974,951  $26,944  $1,018  $31,693  $  $1,034,606  $974,439  $56,198  $2,955  $18,653  $  $1,052,245 

 

 

 

As of December 31, 2018

  

As of December 31, 2019

 
         

Special

                      

Special

             

(Amounts in thousands)

 

Pass

  

Watch

  

Mention

  

Substandard

  

Doubtful

  

Total

  

Pass

  

Watch

  

Mention

  

Substandard

  

Doubtful

  

Total

 

Commercial

 $118,643  $15,247  $  $1,653  $  $135,543  $125,222  $14,974  $833  $168  $  $141,197 

Commercial real estate:

                                                

Real estate - construction and land development

  22,539   24            22,563   26,810   20            26,830 

Real estate - commercial non-owner occupied

  409,157   21,698      2,853      433,708   454,493   32,902   5,424   1,101      493,920 

Real estate - commercial owner occupied

  179,154   14,075      11,393      204,622   195,950   7,224   1,220   14,439      218,833 

Residential real estate:

                                                

Real estate - residential - ITIN

  31,805         5,641      37,446   28,609         4,430      33,039 

Real estate - residential - 1-4 family mortgage

  33,388   793      185      34,366   62,485 �� 985      191      63,661 

Real estate - residential - equity lines

  25,336   1,313      309      26,958   22,012         87      22,099 

Consumer and other

  51,016         29      51,045   33,283         41      33,324 

Total

 $871,038  $53,150  $  $22,063  $  $946,251  $948,864  $56,105  $7,477  $20,457  $  $1,032,903 

 

 

The recorded investment in consumer mortgage loans collateralized by residential real estate property that are in the process of foreclosure was $213$141 thousand and $100 thousand at March 31, 2019.2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively.

 

Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses

 

The following tables summarize the ALLL by portfolio for the three months ended March 31, 20192020 and 2018.2019.

 

 

For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2019

  

For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2020

 

(Amounts in thousands)

     

Commercial

  

Residential

                  

Commercial

  

Residential

             

ALLL by Loan Portfolio

 

Commercial

  

Real Estate

  

Real Estate

  

Consumer

  

Unallocated

  

Total

  

Commercial

  

Real Estate

  

Real Estate

  

Consumer

  

Unallocated

  

Total

 

Beginning balance

 $2,205  $7,116  $1,173  $1,356  $442  $12,292  $1,822  $8,096  $1,032  $933  $348  $12,231 

Charge-offs

        (68)  (280)     (348)        (6)  (163)     (169)

Recoveries

  153      82   63      298   7      44   104      155 

Provision

  121   (160)  24   (83)  98      654   1,803   211   98   84   2,850 

Ending balance

 $2,479  $6,956  $1,211  $1,056  $540  $12,242  $2,483  $9,899  $1,281  $972  $432  $15,067 

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

 

 

For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2018

  

For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2019

 

(Amounts in thousands)

     

Commercial

  

Residential

                  

Commercial

  

Residential

             

ALLL by Loan Portfolio

 

Commercial

  

Real Estate

  

Real Estate

  

Consumer

  

Unallocated

  

Total

  

Commercial

  

Real Estate

  

Real Estate

  

Consumer

  

Unallocated

  

Total

 

Beginning balance

 $2,397  $6,514  $1,169  $1,435  $410  $11,925  $2,205  $7,116  $1,173  $1,356  $442  $12,292 

Charge-offs

        (114)  (276)     (390)        (68)  (280)     (348)

Recoveries

  453      246   61      760   153      82   63      298 

Provision

  (552)  384   (152)  253   67      121   (160)  24   (83)  98    

Ending balance

 $2,298  $6,898  $1,149  $1,473  $477  $12,295  $2,479  $6,956  $1,211  $1,056  $540  $12,242 

 

 

While the ALLL composition is an indication of specific amounts or loan categories in which future charge-offs may occur, actual amounts may differ. The unallocated portion of the ALLL provides for coverage of credit losses inherent in the loan portfolio but not captured in the credit loss factors that are utilized in the risk rating-based component, or in the specific impairment reserve component of the ALLL, and acknowledges the inherent imprecision of all loss prediction models. As of March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the unallocated allowance amount represented 3% of the ALLL. The following tables summarize the ALLL and the recorded investment in loans and leases as of March 31, 20192020 and December 31, 2018.2019.

 

 

As of March 31, 2019

  

As of March 31, 2020

     

Commercial

  

Residential

                 

Commercial

 

Residential

         

(Amounts in thousands)

 

Commercial

  

Real Estate

  

Real Estate

  

Consumer

  

Unallocated

  

Total

  

Commercial

 

Real Estate

 

Real Estate

 

Consumer

 

Unallocated

 

Total

ALLL:

                                          

Individually evaluated for impairment

 $923  $169  $267  $7  $  $1,366  

$

160 

 

$

 —

 

$

148 

 

$

10 

 

$

 —

 

$

318 

Collectively evaluated for impairment

  1,556   6,787   944   1,049   540   10,876   

2,323 

  

9,899 

  

1,133 

  

962 

  

432 

  

14,749 

Total

 $2,479  $6,956  $1,211  $1,056  $540  $12,242  

$

2,483 

 

$

9,899 

 

$

1,281 

 

$

972 

 

$

432 

 

$

15,067 

Gross loans:

                                         

 

Individually evaluated for impairment

 $2,205  $11,671  $7,316  $23  $  $21,215  

$

631 

 

$

3,103 

 

$

6,179 

 

$

39 

 

$

 —

 

$

9,952 

Collectively evaluated for impairment

  147,370   696,811   123,083   46,127      1,013,391   

138,239 

  

762,662 

  

111,510 

  

29,882 

  

 —

  

1,042,293 

Total gross loans

 $149,575  $708,482  $130,399  $46,150  $  $1,034,606  

$

138,870 

 

$

765,765 

 

$

117,689 

 

$

29,921 

 

$

 —

 

$

1,052,245 

 

 

 

As of December 31, 2018

  

As of December 31, 2019

 
     

Commercial

  

Residential

                  

Commercial

  

Residential

             

(Amounts in thousands)

 

Commercial

  

Real Estate

  

Real Estate

  

Consumer

  

Unallocated

  

Total

  

Commercial

  

Real Estate

  

Real Estate

  

Consumer

  

Unallocated

  

Total

 

ALLL:

                                                

Individually evaluated for impairment

 $748  $209  $273  $7  $  $1,237  $159  $  $154  $11  $  $324 

Collectively evaluated for impairment

  1,457   6,907   900   1,349   442   11,055   1,663   8,096   878   922   348   11,907 

Total

 $2,205  $7,116  $1,173  $1,356  $442  $12,292  $1,822  $8,096  $1,032  $933  $348  $12,231 

Gross loans:

                                                

Individually evaluated for impairment

 $2,183  $1,343  $7,463  $23  $  $11,012  $656  $3,103  $6,600  $40  $  $10,399 

Collectively evaluated for impairment

  133,360   659,550   91,307   51,022      935,239   140,541   736,480   112,199   33,284      1,022,504 

Total gross loans

 $135,543  $660,893  $98,770  $51,045  $  $946,251  $141,197  $739,583  $118,799  $33,324  $  $1,032,903 

 

The ALLL totaled $12.2$15.1 million or 1.18%1.43% of total gross loans at March 31, 20192020 and $12.3$12.2 million or 1.30%1.18% at December 31, 2018.2019. As of March 31, 20192020 and December 31, 2018,2019, we had commitments to extend credit of $220.7$276.3 million and $235.8$275.1 million, respectively. The reserve for unfunded commitments recorded in Other Liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheets at March 31, 20192020 and December 31, 20182019 was $595 thousand$695 thousand.

We believe that the ALLL was adequate as of March 31, 2020. There is, however, no assurance that future loan and $695 thousand. The decreaselease losses will not exceed the levels provided for in the reserve was dueALLL and could possibly result in additional charges to the provision for loan and lease losses. In addition, bank regulatory authorities, as part of their periodic examination of the Company, may require additional charges to the provision for loan and lease losses in future periods if warranted as a reductionresult of their review. 

ALLL Methodology

We have lending policies and procedures in our unfunded commitments.place with the objective of optimizing loan income within an accepted risk tolerance level. We review and approve these policies and procedures annually. Monitoring and reporting systems supplement the review process with regular frequency as related to loan production, loan quality, concentrations of credit, potential problem loans, loan delinquencies, and nonperforming loans.

 

The ALLL is based upon estimates of future loan and lease losses and is maintained at a level considered adequate to provide for probable losses inherent in the outstanding loan and lease portfolio. Our ALLL methodology incorporates management’s current judgments, and reflects management’s estimate of future loan and lease losses and risks inherent in the loan portfolio in accordance with ASC Topic 450 Contingenciesand ASC Topic 310 ReceivablesReceivables..

 

The allowance is increased by provisions charged to expense and adjusted for charge-offs or recoveries. In periodic evaluations

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Notes to be evaluated individually for impairment testing. For loans that are determined impaired, a formal impairment measurement is performed at least quarterly on a loan-by-loan basis.Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

 

Our method for assessing the appropriateness of the allowance includes specific allowances for identified problem loans, an allowance factor for categories of credits and allowances for changing environmental factors (e.g., portfolio trends, concentration of credit, growth, economic factors). Allowances for identified problem loans are based on specific analysis of individual credits. Loss estimation factors for loan categories are based on analysis of local economic factors applicable to each loan category. Allowances for changing environmental factors are management’s best estimate of the probable impact these changes have had on the loan portfolio as a whole.

 

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the adequacy of the allowance balance, management considers past loan and lease loss experience by type of credit, known and inherent risks in the portfolio, adverse situations that may affect a borrower’s ability to repay, the estimated value of any underlying collateral, current economic conditions and other factors. We formally assess the adequacy of the ALLL on a quarterly basis. These assessments include the periodic re-grading of classified loans based on changes in their individual credit characteristics including delinquency, seasoning, recent financial performance of the borrower, economic factors, changes in the interest rate environment and other factors as warranted. Loans are initially rated when originated. They are reviewed as they are renewed, when there is a new loan to the same borrower and/or when identified facts demonstrate heightened risk of default.

Management’s continuing evaluation of all known relevant quantitative and qualitative internal and external risk factors provides the foundation for the three major components of the ALLL: (1) historical valuation allowances established in accordance with ASC 450, Contingencies (“ASC 450”) for groups of similarly situated loan pools; (2) general valuation allowances established in accordance with ASC 450 that are based on qualitative credit risk factors; and (3) specific valuation allowances established in accordance with ASC 310, Receivables (“ASC 310”) that are based on estimated probable losses on specific impaired loans. All three components are aggregated and constitute the ALLL; while portions of the allowance may be allocated to specific credits, the allowance net of specific reserves is available for the remaining credits that management deems as “loss.” It is our policy to classify a credit as loss with a concurrent charge-off when management considers the credit uncollectible and of such little value that its continuance as a bankable asset is not warranted. A loss classification does not mean that the loan has absolutely no recovery or salvage value, but rather it is not practical or desirable to defer recognizing the likely credit loss of a valueless asset even though partial recovery may occur in the future.

Our loan portfolio is evaluated by general loan class including commercial, commercial real estate (which includes construction and other real estate), residential real estate (which includes 1-4 family and home equity loans), consumer and other loans. In accordance with ASC 450, historical valuation allowances are established for loan pools with similar risk characteristics common to each loan grouping. These loan pools are similarly risk-graded and each portfolio is evaluated by identifying all relevant risk characteristics that are common to these segmented groups of loans. These characteristics include a significant emphasis on historical losses within each loan group, inherent risks for each, and specific loan class characteristics such as trends related to nonaccrual loans, past due loans, criticized loans, net charge-offs or recoveries, among other relevant credit risk factors. We periodically review and update our historical loss ratios based on net charge-off experience for each loan and lease class. Other credit risk factors are also reviewed periodically and adjusted as necessary to account for any changes in potential loss exposure.

General valuation allowances, as prescribed by ASC 450, are based on qualitative factors such as changes in asset quality trends, concentrations of credit or changes in concentrations of credit, changes in underwriting standards, changes in experience or depth of lending staff or management, the effectiveness of loan grading and the internal loan review function, and any other relevant factors. Management evaluates each qualitative component quarterly to determine the associated risks to the quality of our loan portfolio.

 

BANK OF COMMERCE HOLDINGS & SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)COVID‐19

 

We believe that the ALLL was adequate as of March 31, 2019. ThereThe COVID‐19 Pandemic which suddenly unfolded in Q1 2020 is however, no assurance that future loan and lease losseshaving a dramatic worldwide economic effect, with significant drop in GDP’s projected for 2020. This will not exceed the levels provided for in the ALLL and could possiblyinevitably result in additional charges to the provision foreconomic recession and increased loan losses, particularly in certain hard hit industries such as airlines, travel and lease losses. In addition, bank regulatory authorities, as part of their periodic examination of the Company, may require additional charges to the provision for loanhospitality, retail and lease losses in future periods if warranted asenergy sectors. As a result, of their review.we have significantly increased our qualitative credit risk factor for “Changes in international, national, regional and local conditions,”

 

As of March 31, 2019, approximately 82% of our gross loan portfolio is secured by real estate, and a significant decline in real estate market values may require an increase in the ALLL. Deterioration in economic conditions particularly in our markets may adversely affect our loan portfolio and may lead to additional charges to the provision for loan and lease losses.Impaired loans

 

ImpairedManagement monitors delinquent loans continuously and identifies problem loans to be evaluated individually for impairment testing. For loans that are individually evaluated for impairment.determined impaired, a formal impairment measurement is performed at least quarterly on a loan-by-loan basis. If the measurement of each impaired loans’ value is less than the recorded investment in the loan, we recognize this impairment and adjust the carrying value of the loan to fair value through the ALLL. For collateral dependent loans, this can be accomplished by charging off the impaired portion of the loan based on the underlying value of the collateral. For non-collateral dependent loans, we establish a specific component within the ALLL based on the present value of the future cash flows. If we determine the sources of repayment will not result in a reasonable probability that the carrying value of a loan can be recovered, the amount of a loan’s specific impairment is charged off against the ALLL. Impairment reserves on non-collateral dependent restructured loans are measured by comparing the present value of expected future cash flows on the restructured loans discounted at the interest rate of the original loan agreement to the loan’s carrying value. These impairment reserves are recognized as a specific component to be provided for in the ALLL.

 

The unallocated portion

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

 

While the ALLL composition is an indication of specific amounts or loan categories in which future charge-offs may occur, actual amounts may differ.Risk Characteristics and Underwriting

 

We have lending policies and procedures in place with the objective of optimizing loan income within an accepted risk tolerance level. We review and approve these policies and procedures annually. Monitoring and reporting systems supplement the review process with regular frequency as related to loan production, loan quality, concentrations of credit, potential problem loans, loan delinquencies, and nonperforming loans.TheThe following is a brief summary, by loan type, of management’s evaluation of the general risk characteristics and underwriting standards:

 

Commercial Loans – Commercial loans are underwritten after evaluating the borrower’s financial ability to maintain profitability including future expansion objectives. In addition, the borrower’s qualitative qualities are evaluated, such as management skills and experience, ethical traits, and overall business acumen. Commercial loans are primarily extended based on the cash flows of the borrower and secondarily on the underlying collateral provided by the borrower. The borrower’s cash flow may deviate from initial projections, and the value of collateral securing these loans may change.

 

Most commercial loans are generally secured by the assets being financed and other business assets such as accounts receivable or inventory. Management may also incorporate a personal guarantee; however, some short-term loans may be extended on an unsecured basis. Repayment of commercial loans secured by accounts receivable may be substantially dependent on the ability of the borrower to collect amounts due from its customers.

 

Commercial Real Estate (“CRE”) Loans – CRE loans are subject to similar underwriting standards and processes as commercial loans. CRE loans are viewed predominantly as cash flow loans and secondarily as loans collateralized by real estate. Generally, CRE lending involves larger principal amounts with repayment largely dependent on the successful operation of the property securing the loan or the business conducted on the collateralized property. CRE loans tend to be more adversely affected by conditions in the real estate markets or by general economic conditions.

 

The properties securing the CRE portfolio are diverse in terms of type and primary source of repayment. This diversity helps reduce our exposure to adverse economic events that affect any single industry. We monitor and evaluate CRE loans based on occupancy status (investor versus owner occupied), collateral, geography, and risk grade criteria.

 

Generally, CRE loans are made to developers and builders that are secured by non-owner occupied properties require the borrower to have had an existing relationship with the Company and a proven record of success. Construction loans are underwritten utilizing feasibility studies, sensitivity analysis of absorption and lease rates, and financial analysis of the developers and property owners. Construction loans are generally based upon estimates of cost and value associated with the complete project (as-is value). These estimates may be inaccurate. Construction loans often involve the disbursement of substantial funds with repayment largely dependent on the success of the ultimate project. Sources of repayment for these types of loans may be pre-committed permanent loans from approved long-term lenders, sales of developed property, or an interim loan commitment from the Company until permanent financing is secured. These loans are closely monitored by on-site inspections, and are considered to have higher inherent risks than other CRE loans due to their ultimate repayment sensitivity to interest rate changes, governmental regulation of real property, general economic conditions, and the availability of long-term financing.

 

Residential Real Estate Loans – We do not originate consumer real estate mortgage loans. The majority of our loans secured by non owner occupied residential real estate are made either as part of a commercial relationship and subject to similar underwriting standards and processes as the CRE portfolio, or loans that were purchased in a prior year as part of a pool of loans. Purchased loan pools are evaluated based on risk characteristics established for each segmented group of loans. These characteristics include a significant emphasis on historical losses within each loan group, inherent risks for each, and specific loan class characteristics such as trends related to nonaccrual loans, past due loans, criticized loans, net charge-offs or recoveries, among other relevant credit risk factors. Residential equity lines of credit are included in the discussion of consumer loans below.

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

We originate some single family residence construction loans. The loan amounts are no greater than $1 million and are short term real estate secured financing for the construction of a single family residence to be occupied by the owner. The loans have a draw down feature with interest only payments, and a balloon payment at the 12-month maturity. All of these loans are refinanced and paid-off by the borrower’s permanent mortgage lender who provided the initial pre-approved mortgage financing. These loans are underwritten utilizing financial analysis of the borrower and are generally based upon estimates of cost and value associated with the complete project (as-is value). These estimates may be inaccurate. The loan disbursement and monitoring process is controlled utilizing similar processes as our CRE construction loans.

 

Consumer Loans – Our consumer loan originations are generally limited to home equity loans with nominal originations in unsecured personal loans. The portfolio also includes unsecured consumer home improvement loans and residential solar panel loans secured by UCC filings. We are highly dependent on third party credit scoring analysis to supplement the internal underwriting process. To monitor and manage consumer loan risk, policies and procedures are developed and modified, as needed, jointly by management and staff personnel. This activity, coupled with relatively small loan amounts that are spread across many individual borrowers, minimizes risk. Additionally, trend and outlook reports are reviewed by management on a regular basis. Underwriting standards for home equity loans are heavily influenced by statutory requirements, which include, but are not limited to, a maximum loan-to-value percentage of 80%, collection remedies, the number of such loans a borrower can have at one time, and documentation requirements.

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

Concentrations of Credit Risk

As of March 31, 2020, approximately 84% of our gross loan portfolio is secured by real estate, and a significant decline in real estate market values may require an increase in the ALLL. Deterioration in economic conditions particularly in our markets may adversely affect our loan portfolio and may lead to additional charges to the provision for loan and lease losses.

Credit review

Confirmation of the quality of our grading process is obtained by independent reviews conducted by outside consultants specifically hired for this purpose and by periodic examination by various bank regulatory agencies. We maintain an independent loan review program that reviews and validates the credit risk program on a periodic basis. Results of these reviews are presented to the Board of Directors, Loan Committee and Audit Committee. The loan review process complements and reinforces the risk identification and assessment decisions made by lenders and credit personnel, as well as our policies and procedures.

 

Management’s continuing evaluation of all known relevant quantitative and qualitative internal and external risk factors provides the foundation for the three major components of the ALLL: (1) historical valuation allowances established in accordance with ASC 450, Contingencies (“ASC 450”) for groups of similarly situated loan pools; (2) general valuation allowances established in accordance with ASC 450 that are based on qualitative credit risk factors; and (3) specific valuation allowances established in accordance with ASC 310, Receivables (“ASC 310”) that are based on estimated probable losses on specific impaired loans. All three components are aggregated and constitute the ALLL; while portions of the allowance may be allocated to specific credits, the allowance net of specific reserves is available for the remaining credits that management deems as “loss.” It is our policy to classify a credit as loss with a concurrent charge-off when management considers the credit uncollectible and of such little value that its continuance as a bankable asset is not warranted. A loss classification does not mean that the loan has absolutely no recovery or salvage value, but rather it is not practical or desirable to defer recognizing the likely credit loss of a valueless asset even though partial recovery may occur in the future.

Our loan portfolio is evaluated by general loan class including commercial, commercial real estate (which includes construction and other real estate), residential real estate (which includes 1-4 family and home equity loans), consumer and other loans. In accordance with ASC 450, historical valuation allowances are established for loan pools with similar risk characteristics common to each loan grouping. These loan pools are similarly risk-graded and each portfolio is evaluated by identifying all relevant risk characteristics that are common to these segmented groups of loans. These characteristics include a significant emphasis on historical losses within each loan group, inherent risks for each, and specific loan class characteristics such as trends related to nonaccrual loans, past due loans, criticized loans, net charge-offs or recoveries, among other relevant credit risk factors. We periodically review and update our historical loss ratios based on net charge-off experience for each loan and lease class. Other credit risk factors are also reviewed periodically and adjusted as necessary to account for any changes in potential loss exposure.

General valuation allowances, as prescribed by ASC 450, are based on qualitative factors such as changes in asset quality trends, concentrations of credit or changes in concentrations of credit, changes in underwriting standards, changes in experience or depth of lending staff or management, the effectiveness of loan grading and the internal loan review function, and any other relevant factors. Management evaluates each qualitative component quarterly to determine the associated risks to the quality of our loan portfolio.

 

 

NOTE 5. QUALIFIED AFFORDABLE HOUSING PARTNERSHIP INVESTMENTS

 

We have invested in fourfive separate LIHTC partnerships, which provide the Company with CRA credit. Additionally, the investments in LIHTC partnerships provide us with tax credits and with operating loss tax benefits over an approximately 18-year23-year period. The tax credits and the operating loss tax benefits that are generated by each of the properties are expected to exceed the total value of the investments we made and provide returns on the investments of between 3%2% and 5%6% over the life of the investment. None of the original investments will be repaid.

 

Our investments in Qualified Affordable Housing Partnerships totaled $2.9$3.4 million at March 31, 2019.2020. These investments are recorded in Other Assets with a corresponding funding obligation of $343 thousand$1.3 million recorded in Other Liabilities in our Consolidated Balance Sheets. The investments in LIHTC partnerships are being accounted for using the proportional amortization method, under which we amortize the initial cost of an investment in proportion to the amount of the tax credits and other tax benefits received, and recognize the net investment performance in the Consolidated Statements of Income as a component of income tax expense.

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2020, we invested $1.0 million in an additional LIHTC partnership, Boston Capital.

 

The following table presentstables present our original investment in LIHTC partnerships, the current recorded investment balance, and the unfunded liability balance of each investment at March 31, 20192020 and December 31, 2018.2019. In addition, the table reflectstables reflect the tax credits and tax benefits, amortization of the investment and the net impact to our income tax provision for the three months ended March 31, 20192020 and 2018.2019.

 

 

At March 31, 2019

  

For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2019

  

At March 31, 2020

  

For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2020

 
(Amounts in thousands) 

Original

  

Current

  

Unfunded

  

Tax Credits

  

Amortization

  

Net

 

Qualified Affordable Housing

 

Investment

  

Recorded

  

Liability

  

and

  

of

  

Income Tax

 

Partnerships

 

Value

  

Investment

  

Obligation

  

Benefits

  

Investments

  

Benefit (Expense)

 

(Amounts in thousands)

Qualified Affordable Housing Partnerships

 

Original

Investment

Value

  

Current

Recorded

Investment

  

Unfunded

Liability

Obligation

  

Tax Credits

and

Benefits

  

Amortization

of

Investments

  

Net

Income Tax

Benefit (Expense)

 

Raymond James California Housing Opportunities Fund II

 $2,000  $977  $28  $50  $45  $5  $2,000  $807  $22  $50  $45  $5 

WNC Institutional Tax Credit Fund 38, L.P.

  1,000   467      27   23   4   1,000   379      26   21   5 

Merritt Community Capital Corporation Fund XV, L.P.

  2,500   1,215   315   56   55   1   2,500   1,013   316   56   54   2 

California Affordable Housing Fund

  2,454   229      6   9   (3)  2,454   200      6   10   (4)

Boston Capital

  1,000   990   1,000   16   10   6 

Total

 $7,954  $2,888  $343  $139  $132  $7  $8,954  $3,389  $1,338  $154  $140  $14 

 

 

 

At December 31, 2018

  

For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2018

  

At December 31, 2019

  

For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2019

 
(Amounts in thousands) 

Original

  

Current

  

Unfunded

  

Tax Credits

  

Amortization

  

Net

 

Qualified Affordable Housing

 

Investment

  

Recorded

  

Liability

  

and

  

of

  

Income Tax

 

Partnerships

 

Value

  

Investment

  

Obligation

  

Benefits

  

Investments

  

Benefit (Expense)

 

(Amounts in thousands)

Qualified Affordable Housing Partnerships

 

Original

Investment

Value

  

Current

Recorded

Investment

  

Unfunded

Liability

Obligation

  

Tax Credits

and

Benefits

  

Amortization

of

Investments

  

Net

Income Tax

Benefit (Expense)

 

Raymond James California Housing Opportunities Fund II

 $2,000  $1,022  $28  $50  $44  $6  $2,000  $852  $22  $50  $45  $5 

WNC Institutional Tax Credit Fund 38, L.P.

  1,000   489      32   26   6   1,000   400      27   23   4 

Merritt Community Capital Corporation Fund XV, L.P.

  2,500   1,270   315   56   56      2,500   1,067   316   56   55   1 

California Affordable Housing Fund

  2,454   239      8   12   (4)  2,454   210      6   9   (3)

Total

 $7,954  $3,020  $343  $146  $138  $8  $7,954  $2,529  $338  $139  $132  $7 

 

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The following table presentstables present our generated tax credits and tax benefits from investments in qualified affordable housing partnerships for the three months ended March 31, 20192020 and 2018.2019.

 

 

For the Three Months Ended

  

For the Three Months Ended

 
 

March 31, 2019

  

March 31, 2018

  

March 31, 2020

  

March 31, 2019

 

(Amounts in thousands)

 

Generated

  

Tax Benefits From

  

Generated

  

Tax Benefits from

  

Generated

  

Tax Benefits From

  

Generated

  

Tax Benefits from

 

Qualified Affordable Housing Partnerships

 

Tax Credits

  

Taxable Losses

  

Tax Credits

  

Taxable Losses

  

Tax Credits

  

Taxable Losses

  

Tax Credits

  

Taxable Losses

 

Raymond James California Housing Opportunities Fund II

 $43  $7  $43  $7  $43  $7  $43  $7 

WNC Institutional Tax Credit Fund 38, L.P.

  23   4   28   4   22   4   23   4 

Merritt Community Capital Corporation Fund XV, L.P.

  48   8   48   8   48   8   48   8 

California Affordable Housing Fund

     6   1   7      6      6 

Boston Capital

  11   5       

Total

 $114  $25  $120  $26  $124  $30  $114  $25 

 

The following table reflects the anticipated net income tax benefit and (expense) at March 31, 2019,2020, that is expected to be recognized over the remaining lives of the investments and has been updated to reflect the lower tax rate in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act enacted December 22, 2017.investments.

(Amounts in thousands)

                        

Qualified Affordable Housing Partnerships:

                 

2024

     

Anticipated income tax benefit, net less

                 

and

     

amortization of investments

 

2020

  

2021

  

2022

  

2023

  

thereafter

  

Total

 

Raymond James California Housing Opportunities Fund II

 $14  $19  $19  $18  $16  $86 

WNC Institutional Tax Credit Fund 38, L.P.

  12   16   14   13   14   69 

Merritt Community Capital Corporation Fund XV, L.P.

  3   3   3   3   4   16 

California Affordable Housing Fund

  (10)  (14)  (13)  (35)     (72)

Boston Capital

  11   23   24   23   171   252 

Total income tax benefit, net

 $30  $47  $47  $22  $205  $351 

 

 

(Amounts in thousands)

Qualified Affordable Housing Partnerships:

Anticipated net income tax benefit (expense)

less amortization of investments

 

 

Raymond James

California Housing

Opportunities Fund II

  

 

WNC Institutional

Tax Credit

Fund 38, L.P.

  

 

Merritt Community

Capital Corporation

Fund XV, L.P

  

 

California

Affordable

Housing Fund

  

Total Net

Income Tax

Benefit

 

2019

 $14  $13  $3  $(10) $20 

2020

  19   17   4   (14)  26 

2021

  19   16   4   (14)  25 

2022

  19   14   3   (13)  23 

2023 and thereafter

  33   27   6   (32)  34 

Total

 $104  $87  $20  $(83) $128 

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NOTE 6. TERM DEBT

 

Term debt at March 31, 20192020 and December 31, 20182019 consisted of the following.

 

(Amounts in thousands)

 

March 31, 2019

  

December 31, 2018

  

March 31, 2020

  

December 31, 2019

 

Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco borrowings

 $20,000  $  $10,000  $ 

Senior debt

  2,596   3,496 

Unamortized debt issuance costs

  (1)  (2)

Subordinated debt

  10,000   10,000 

Subordinated Debt

  10,000   10,000 

Unamortized debt issuance costs

  (78)  (89)  (31)  (43)

Net term debt

 $32,517  $13,405  $19,969  $9,957 

 

Future contractual maturities of term debt at March 31, 20192020 are as follows.

 

(Amounts in thousands)

 

2019

  

2020

  

2021

  

2022

  

2023

  

Thereafter

  

Total

  

2020

  

2021

  

2022

  

2023

  

2024

  

Thereafter

  

Total

 

Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco borrowings

 $20,000  $  $  $  $  $  $20,000  $10,000  $  $  $  $  $  $10,000 

Senior debt

  750   1,846               2,596 

Subordinated debt

                 10,000   10,000 

Subordinated Debt

                 10,000   10,000 

Total future maturities

 $20,750  $1,846  $  $  $  $10,000  $32,596  $10,000  $  $  $  $  $10,000  $20,000 

 

 

Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco Borrowings

 

We have an available line of credit with the Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco of $372.2$412.4 million subject to certain collateral requirements, namely the amount of pledged loans and investment securities. The line of credit is secured by an investment in Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco stock, certain real estate secured loans that have been specifically pledged to the Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco pursuant to collateral requirements, and certain pledged securities held in the Bank’s investment securities portfolio.

 

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The Bank had outstanding$10.0 million in borrowings from the Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco at March 31, 2019 of $20.0 million; there2020. The borrowing had no stated maturity and an interest rate that resets daily. There were no borrowings outstanding from the Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco at December 31, 2018.2019. The average balance outstanding on Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco term advances during the three months ended March 31, 20192020 and year ended December 31, 20182019 was $8.8 million$220 thousand and $22.5$9.6 million, respectively. The maximum amount outstanding from the Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco at any month end during the three months ended March 31, 20192020 and year ended December 31, 20182019 was $20.0$10.0 million and $70.0$40.0 million, respectively. The weighted average interest rate on Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco borrowings at March 31, 20192020 was 2.60%0.21%.

As of March 31, 2019,2020, the Bank was required to hold an investment in Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco stock of $7.3$7.4 million recorded in Other Assets in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Our investments in Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco stock are restricted investment securities, carried at cost, evaluated for impairment, and excluded from securities accounted for under ASC Topic 320 and ASC Topic 321.

 

We have pledged $447.4$529.2 million of our commercial real estate and residential real estate loans as collateral for the line of credit with the Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco. As of March 31, 2019,2020, we also pledged $28.7$29.4 million in securities to the Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco.

 

Senior Debt

 

In December of 2015, the Holding Company entered into a senior debt loan agreement to borrow $10.0 million from another financial institution. The original loan terms required monthly principal installmentsDuring the second quarter of $83 thousand, plus accrued2019, we completed the early repayment and unpaid interest, commencing on January 1, 2016, continuing to, and including December 10, 2020 and a final scheduled paymenttermination of $5.0 million due on the maturity date of December 10, 2020. The loan may be prepaid in whole or in part at any time without any prepayment penalty. The principal amount of the loan bears interest at a variable rate, resetting monthly that is equal to the sum of the current three-month LIBOR plus 400 basis points. In December of 2015, the Holding Company incurred seniorthis variable-rate debt issuance costs of $15 thousand, which are being amortized over the initial term of the loan as additional interest expense. The loan is secured by a pledge from the Holding Company of all of the outstanding stock of Redding Bank of Commerce.agreement.

 

Subordinated Debt

 

In December of 2015, the Holding Company issued $10.0 million in aggregate principal amount of fixed to floating rate Subordinated Notes due in 2025. The Subordinated Debt initially bears interest at 6.88% per annum for a five-year term, payable semi-annually. Thereafter, interest on the Subordinated Debt will be paid at a variable rate equal to three month LIBOR plus 526 basis points, payable quarterly until the maturity date. In December of 2015, the Holding Company incurred subordinated debt issuance costs of $210 thousand, which are being amortized over the initial five-year-term as additional interest expense.

 

The Subordinated Debt is subordinate and junior in right of payment to the prior payment in full of all existing and future claims of creditors and depositors of the Holding Company and its subsidiaries, whether now outstanding or subsequently created. The Subordinated Debt ranks equally with all other unsecured subordinated debt, except any which by its terms is expressly stated to be subordinated to the Subordinated Debt. The Subordinated Debt ranks senior to all preferred stock and common stock of the Holding Company and all future junior subordinated debt obligations. The Subordinated Debt is recorded as term debt on the Holding Company’s balance sheet; however, for regulatory purposes, it is treated as Tier 2 capital by the Holding Company.

 

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The Subordinated Debt will mature on December 10, 2025 but may be prepaid at the Holding Company’s option and with regulatory approval at any time on or after five years after the Closing Date or at any time upon certain events, such as a change in the regulatory capital treatment of the Subordinated Debt or the interest on the Subordinated Debt is no longer deductible by the Holding Company for United States federal income tax purposes.

 

Federal Funds

 

We have entered into nonbinding unsecured federal funds line of credit agreements with three financial institutions to support short-term liquidity needs. The lines totaled $35.0 million at March 31, 20192020 and had interest rates ranging from 2.64%0.50% to 3.44%1.18%. Advances under the lines are subject to funds availability, continued borrower eligibility, and may have consecutive day usage restrictions. The credit arrangements are reviewed and renewed annually. At March 31, 20192020 and December 31, 2018,2019, we had no outstanding federal funds purchased balances and no outstanding advances on any of the Bank’s federal funds lines of credit.

 

Federal Reserve Bank

 

We have an available line of credit with the Federal Reserve Bank totaling $23.6$12.7 million subject to collateral requirements, namely the amount of certain pledged loans. At March 31, 20192020 and December 31, 2018,2019, we had no outstanding advances on our line of credit with the Federal Reserve Bank. As of March 31, 2020, we have pledged $19.8 million of our commercial loans as collateral for the credit line with the Federal Reserve Bank.

 

In April of 2020, we received approval to participate in the Federal Reserve Bank Paycheck Protection Program Liquidity Facility (‘PPPLF”). The credit facility provides term funding for loans made under the Small Business Administration’s Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”). Advances under the program will be collateralized with PPP loans, bear a fixed rate of interest at 0.35% and are to be repaid as the underlying loans are paid down, forgiven, or sold to SBA. Participating institutions will receive preferential capital treatment for the loans that are funded with this borrowing facility.

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NOTE 7. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

 

Financial Instruments with Off-Balance Sheet Risk

 

Our consolidated financial statements do not reflect various commitments and contingent liabilities that arise in the normal course of our business and involve elements of credit, liquidity, and interest rate risk. In the normal course of business we are party to financial instruments with off-balance sheet credit risk to meet the financing needs of our customers. These financial instruments include commitments to extend credit, standby letters of credit and financial guarantees. These instruments involve elements of credit and interest rate risk similar to the amounts recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. The contract or notional amounts of these instruments reflect the extent of our involvement in particular classes of financial instruments.

 

The following table presents a summary of our commitments and contingent liabilities at March 31, 20192020 and December 31, 2018.2019.

 

(Amounts in thousands)

 

March 31, 2019

  

December 31, 2018

  

March 31, 2020

  

December 31, 2019

 

Commitments to extend credit

 $213,122  $223,882  $268,331  $267,248 

Standby letters of credit

  4,218   8,548   4,537   4,406 

Affordable housing grants

  3,338   3,338 

Affordable housing grant sponsorships

  3,338   3,338 

Access to housing and economic assistance for development grant sponsorships

  110   110 

Total commitments and contingent liabilities

 $220,678  $235,768  $276,316  $275,102 

 

 

We were not required to perform on any financial guarantees during the three months ended March 31, 2019,2020, or during the year ended December 31, 2018.2019. At March 31, 2019,2020, approximately $3.7$4.0 million of standby letters of credit will expire within one year, and $139$550 thousand will expire thereafter.

 

Affordable Housing Grants and Access to Housing and Economic Assistance for Development Grant Sponsorships

 

In fulfilling our CRA responsibilities, we are a sponsor for various nonprofit organizations that receive cash grants from the Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco. Those grants require the nonprofit organization to comply with stipulated conditions of the grant over specified periods of time which typically vary from 10 to 15 years. If the nonprofit organization fails to comply, Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco can require us to refund the amount of the grant to Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco. To mitigate this contingent credit risk, our Credit Administration underwrites the financial strength of the nonprofit organization and reviews their systems of internal control to determine, as best as possible, that they will comply with the conditions of the grant.

 

Reserve For Unfunded Commitments

 

The reserve for unfunded commitments, which is included in Other Liabilities onin the Consolidated Balance Sheets, was $595 thousand and $695 thousand at March 31, 20192020 and December 31, 2018, respectively. The decrease in the reserve was due to a reduction in our unfunded commitments.2019. The adequacy of the reserve for unfunded commitments is reviewed on a quarterly basis, based upon changes in the amount of commitments, loss experience, and economic conditions. When necessary, the provision adjustments areexpense is recorded in other noninterest expense in the Consolidated Statements of Income.

 

Death Benefit Agreement

 

The Company has entered into agreements with certain employees to pay a cash benefit to designated beneficiaries following the death of the employee. The payment will be made only if, at the time of death, the deceased employee was employed by the Bank and the Bank owned a life insurance policy on the employee’s life. Depending on specific facts and circumstances, the payment amount can vary up to a maximum of $225 thousand per employee and may be taxable to the recipient. Neither the employee nor the designated recipient hasbeneficiaries have a claim against the Bank’s life insurance policy on the employee’s life.

 

Legal Proceedings

 

We are involved in various pending and threatened legal actions arising in the ordinary course of business and if necessary, we maintain reserves for losses from legal actions, which are both probable and estimable. In our opinion, the disposition of claims currently pending will not have a material adverse effect on our financial position or results of operations.

 

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Concentrations of Credit Risk

 

We grant many loans collateralized by real estate. In our judgment, a concentration exists in real estate related loans, which represented approximately 82%84% and 81%83% of our gross loan portfolio at March 31, 20192020 and December 31, 2018,2019, respectively. We underwrite real estate loans in accordance with loan policies that set underwriting criteria, including property types, loan-to-value limits and minimum debt service coverage ratios. We employ a variety of real estate concentration risk management tools including monitoring of limits on concentration levels, limits by property type and geography, annual property reviews including site visits and portfolio stress testing.

 

Although we believe such concentrations have no more than the normal risk of collectability, a substantial decline in the economy in general, material increases in interest rates, changes in tax policies, tightening credit or refinancing markets, or a decline in real estate values in our principal market areas in particular, could have an adverse impact on the repayment of these loans. Business and personal incomes, cash flows from rental operations, proceeds from the sale of real property, or proceeds from refinancing, represent the primary sources of repayment for a majority of these loans.

 

We recognize the credit risks inherent in dealing with other depository institutions. Accordingly, to prevent excessive exposure to other depository institutions in aggregate or individually, we have established general standards for selecting correspondent banks as well as internal limits for allowable exposure to other depository institutions in aggregate or individually. In addition, we have an investment policy that sets forth limitations that apply to all investments with respect to credit rating and concentrations with an issuer.

 

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NOTE 8. LEASES

 

We lease nine siteseight locations under non-cancelable operating leases. The leases contain various provisions for increases in rental rates based on predetermined escalation schedules. Substantially all of the leases include the option to extend or terminate the lease term one or more times following expiration of the initial term at a rental rate established in the lease. For leases where we are reasonably certain that we will exercise the option to renew the lease, we have recognized those options in our right-of-use lease asset and liability. We had no financingother (financing, short-term or variable) lease arrangements during the current period or the prior year.

 

We have applied ASC Topic 842 as of January 1, 2019 and elected the practical expedients package for all of our leases. In accordance with the practical expedients package we were not required to reassess whether any expired or existing contracts are leases or contain leases andleases. We were also not required to reassess the lease classification for existing or expired leases between operating and finance leases. On January 1, 2019, weWe have recorded $4.4 milliona liability in Other Liabilitiesin our Consolidated Balance Sheets representing the present value of the remaining minimum lease payments and we have recorded an offsetting right-of-use asset in Other Assetsin our Consolidated Balance Sheets. The present value calculation uses a discount rate, which is based on our incremental borrowing rate. The right-of-use asset was also reduced by $458 thousand on January 1, 2019 for amounts recognized previously as part ofunder the single lease cost.previous accounting requirements. The table below presents information regarding our leases as of March 31, 2019.2020.

 

(Amounts in thousands)

 

March 31, 2019

  

March 31, 2020

 

Right-of-use lease asset

 $3,738  $3,068 

Lease liability

 $4,180  $3,435 

Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term (in years)

  6.24 

Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term

  4.82 

Weighted Average Discount Rate

  3.00

%

  2.94

%

 

 

Lease expenses are recorded on a straight-line basis over the life of each lease. Lease expense and cash paid on leases are presented in the table below for the periods indicated.

 

 

Three Months Ended March 31,

  

Three Months Ended March 31,

 

(Amounts in thousands)

 

2019

  

2018

  

2020

  

2019

 

Operating lease expense

 $199  $189  $217  $199 

Cash paid for operating leases

 $215  $207  $246  $215 

 

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The following table sets forth, as of March 31, 2019,2020, the future minimum lease cash payments under non-cancelable operating leases and a reconciliation of the undiscounted cash flows to the operating lease liability.

 

 

(Amounts in thousands)

        

Amounts due in:

    

2019

 $650 

Due in:

 

Amount

 

2020

  884  $703 

2021

  899   953 

2022

  807   863 

2023

  335   327 

2024

  280 

Thereafter

  1,033   576 

Total undiscounted future minimum lease cash payments

  4,608   3,702 

Present value adjustment

  (428)  (267)

Lease liability

 $4,180  $3,435 

 

 

Our election to utilize the practical expedients package did not result in the recognition of any additional leases, changes in lease terms, changes in classification or in the assessment of initial direct costs. ASC 842 was applied as a change in accounting principle and did not result in any adjustment to equity. The significant judgment made in applying the requirements in ASC Topic 842 is the determination of the incremental borrowing rate for the lease. We used the borrowing rates for terms similar to the lease terms available under our existing line of credit with the Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco for terms similar to the lease terms as our incremental borrowing rate.

 

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NOTE 9. FAIR VALUES

 

The following table presentstables present estimated fair values of our financial instruments as of March 31, 20192020 and December 31, 2018,2019, whether or not recognized or recorded at fair value in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. The table indicatestables indicate the fair value hierarchy of the valuation techniques we utilized to determine such fair value. Non-financial assets and non-financial liabilities defined by the FASB ASC 820, Fair Value Measurement, such as Bank premises and equipment, deferred taxes and other liabilities are excluded from the table. In addition, we have not disclosed the fair value of financial instruments specifically excluded from disclosure requirements of FASB ASC 825, Financial Instruments, such as bank-owned life insurance policies.

 

(Amounts in thousands)

 

Carrying

  

Fair Value Measurements Using

  

Carrying

  

Fair Value Measurements Using

 

March 31, 2019

 

Amounts

  

Level 1

  

Level 2

  

Level 3

 

March 31, 2020

 

Amounts

  

Level 1

  

Level 2

  

Level 3

 

Financial assets

                                

Cash and cash equivalents

 $62,529  $62,529  $  $  $43,940  $43,940  $  $ 

Securities available-for-sale

 $294,117  $  $294,117  $  $285,077  $  $285,077  $ 

Net loans

 $1,024,356  $  $  $1,025,425  $1,039,307  $  $  $1,051,561 

Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco stock

 $7,346  $7,346  $  $  $7,380  $7,380  $  $ 

Financial liabilities

                                

Deposits

 $1,248,294  $  $1,246,655  $  $1,242,387  $  $1,244,030  $ 

Term debt

 $32,517  $  $32,660  $  $19,969  $  $20,272  $ 

Junior subordinated debenture

 $10,310  $  $14,636  $  $10,310  $  $11,614  $ 

 

 

(Amounts in thousands)

 

Carrying

  

Fair Value Measurements Using

  

Carrying

  

Fair Value Measurements Using

 

December 31, 2018

 

Amounts

  

Level 1

  

Level 2

  

Level 3

 

December 31, 2019

 

Amounts

  

Level 1

  

Level 2

  

Level 3

 

Financial assets

                                

Cash and cash equivalents

 $47,365  $47,365  $  $  $80,604  $80,604  $  $ 

Securities available-for-sale

 $256,928  $  $256,928  $  $286,950  $  $286,950  $ 

Net loans

 $935,886  $  $  $936,697  $1,022,834  $  $  $1,025,520 

Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco stock

 $5,892  $5,892  $  $  $7,380  $7,380  $  $ 

Financial liabilities

                                

Deposits

 $1,131,716  $  $1,129,795  $  $1,267,171  $  $1,267,153  $ 

Term debt

 $13,405  $  $13,323  $  $9,957  $  $10,006  $ 

Junior subordinated debenture

 $10,310  $  $14,183  $  $10,310  $  $13,471  $ 

 

 

Fair Value Hierarchy

 

Level 1 valuations utilize quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that we have the ability to access.

 

Level 2 valuations utilize inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly. Level 2 valuations include quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, and inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability, such as interest rates and yield curves that are observable at commonly quoted intervals.

 

Level 3

Valuationsvaluations are unobservable inputs for the asset or liability, and include situations where there is little, if any, market activity for the asset or liability. Valuation is generated from model-based techniques that use significant assumptions not observable in the market. These unobservable assumptions reflect estimates of assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability. Valuation techniques include the use of option pricing models, discounted cash flow models and similar techniques.

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In certain cases, the inputs used to measure fair value may fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy. In such cases, the level in the fair value hierarchy within which the fair value measurement in its entirety falls has been determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety.

 

We maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when developing fair value measurements. Our assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement in its entirety requires judgment, and considers factors specific to the asset or liability.

 

The following tables present information about our assetstable below presents the range and liabilities measured atweighted average of significant unobservable inputs used to calculate Level 3 fair value onof our loan portfolio using a recurring basis, and indicate the fair value hierarchy of the valuation techniques we utilized to determine such fair value, as ofdiscounted cash flows at March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018.2020.

 

(Amounts in thousands)

 

Fair Value at March 31, 2019

 

Recurring Basis

 

Total

  

Level 1

  

Level 2

  

Level 3

 

Available-for-sale securities

                

U.S. government and agencies

 $46,451  $  $46,451  $ 

Obligations of states and political subdivisions

  48,935      48,935    

Residential mortgage-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations

  171,814      171,814    

Corporate securities

  2,958      2,958    

Commercial mortgage-backed securities

  23,864      23,864    

Other asset-backed securities

  95      95    

Total assets measured at fair value

 $294,117  $  $294,117  $ 

Quantitative Information about Level 3 Fair Value Measurements

   

Unobservable Inputs

 

Range (Weighted Average)

 

Probability of Default (PD)

  0.51%-100%-(1.72%) 

Loss Given Default (LGD)

  0%-77.42% (18.72%) 

Prepayment Rate

  0%-34.47%-(20.79%) 

Discount Rate

  3.33%-9.08% --(4.82%) 

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(Amounts in thousands)

 

Fair Value at December 31, 2018

 

Recurring Basis

 

Total

  

Level 1

  

Level 2

  

Level 3

 

Available-for-sale securities

                

U.S. government and agencies

 $40,087  $  $40,087  $ 

Obligations of states and political subdivisions

  50,530      50,530    

Residential mortgage-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations

  138,503      138,503    

Corporate securities

  2,922      2,922    

Commercial mortgage-backed securities

  24,762      24,762    

Other investment securities

  124      124    

Total assets measured at fair value

 $256,928  $  $256,928  $ 

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Recurring Items

 

Debt Securities – The available-for-sale securities amount in the recurring fair value table above represents securities that have been adjusted to their fair values. For these securities, we obtain fair value measurements from an independent pricing service. The fair value measurements consider observable data that may include dealer quotes, market spreads, cash flows, the U.S. Treasury yield curve, live trading levels, trade execution data, market consensus prepayment speeds, credit information and the bond’s terms and conditions among other things. We have determined that the source of these fair values falls within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.

 

The following tables present information about our assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis, and indicate the fair value hierarchy of the valuation techniques we utilized to determine such fair value, as of March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019.

(Amounts in thousands)

 

Fair Value at March 31, 2020

 

Recurring Basis

 

Total

  

Level 1

  

Level 2

  

Level 3

 

Available-for-sale securities:

                

U.S. government and agencies

 $36,043  $  $36,043  $ 

Obligations of state and political subdivisions

  63,263      63,263    

Residential mortgage-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations

  160,439      160,439    

Corporate securities

  2,983      2,983    

Commercial mortgage-backed securities

  17,428      17,428    

Other asset-backed securities

  4,921      4,921    

Total assets measured at fair value

 $285,077  $  $285,077  $ 

(Amounts in thousands)

 

Fair Value at December 31, 2019

 

Recurring Basis

 

Total

  

Level 1

  

Level 2

  

Level 3

 

Available-for-sale securities:

                

U.S. government and agencies

 $38,733  $  $38,733  $ 

Obligations of state and political subdivisions

  42,098      42,098    

Residential mortgage-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations

  180,835      180,835    

Corporate securities

  2,966      2,966    

Commercial mortgage-backed securities

  19,307      19,307    

Other asset-backed securities

  3,011      3,011    

Total assets measured at fair value

 $286,950  $  $286,950  $ 

Transfers Between Fair Value Hierarchy Levels

 

Transfers between levels of the fair value hierarchy are recognized on the actual date of the event or circumstance that caused the transfer. There were no transfers between levels of the fair value hierarchy during the three months ended March 31, 20192020 or the year ended December 31, 2018.2019.

 

Assets and Liabilities Recorded at Fair Value on a Nonrecurring Basisitems

 

We may be required, from time to time, to measure certain assets at fair value on a nonrecurring basis. These adjustments to fair value generally result from the application of lower of cost or fair value accounting or write-downs of individual assets due to impairment. The following tables present information about our assets and liabilities at March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018 measured at

Collateral Dependent Loans - When we identify a collateral dependent loan as impaired, we measure the impairment using the current fair value of the collateral, less selling costs. Depending on the characteristics of a nonrecurring basis for which a nonrecurring change inloan, the fair value has been recorded duringof collateral is generally estimated by obtaining external appraisals. If we determine that the reporting period.

The amounts disclosed below present the fair values at the time the nonrecurring fair value measurements were made, and not necessarily the fair values as of the date reported upon. 

(Amounts in thousands)

 

Fair Value at March 31, 2019

 

Nonrecurring basis

 

Total

  

Level 1

  

Level 2

  

Level 3

 

Other real estate owned

 $34  $  $  $34 

Total assets measured at fair value

 $34  $  $  $34 

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(Amounts in thousands)

 

Fair Value at December 31, 2018

 

Nonrecurring basis

 

Total

  

Level 1

  

Level 2

  

Level 3

 

Other real estate owned

 $31  $  $  $31 

Total assets measured at fair value

 $31  $  $  $31 

The following table presentsimpaired loan is less than the losses resulting from nonrecurring fair value adjustments forrecorded investment in the three months ended March 31, 2019loan, we recognize this impairment and 2018 related to assets outstanding at March 31, 2019 and 2018.

(Amounts in thousands)

 

Three Months Ended March 31,

 

Fair value adjustments

 

2019

  

2018

 

Other real estate owned

 $68  $113 

Total

 $68  $113 

Duringadjust the three months ended March 31, 2019, four OREO properties with an aggregate carrying value of $102 thousand outstanding at period end were written downthe loan to theirfair value through the ALLL. When the fair value of $34 thousand, resulting in a $68 thousand adjustmentthe collateral is based on an appraisal or other estimate and there is no observable market price, we record the impaired loan as nonrecurring Level 3 fair value. Impaired loan valuations are adjusted for estimated selling costs ranging from 8% to 10% based off the ALLL.adjusted fair value of the property.

 

OREO - The OREO amount above representsamounts below represent impaired real estate that has been adjusted to fair value during the respective reporting period. The loss represents impairments on OREO for fair value adjustments based on the fair value of the real estate. The determination of fair value is based on recent appraisals of the foreclosed properties, which take into account recent sales prices adjusted for unobservable inputs, such as opinions provided by local real estate brokers and other real estate experts. OREO fair values are adjusted for estimated selling costs that areof 52% based off the adjusted fair value and are between 44% and 46%.of the property. We record OREO as a nonrecurring Level 3 fair value.

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The following tables present information about our assets at March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019 measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis for which a nonrecurring fair value adjustment has been recorded during the reporting period. The amounts disclosed below present the fair values at the time the nonrecurring fair value measurements were made, and not necessarily the fair values as of the date reported upon.

(Amounts in thousands)

 

Fair Value at March 31, 2020

 

Nonrecurring basis

 

Total

  

Level 1

  

Level 2

  

Level 3

 

Other real estate owned

 $8  $  $  $8 

Total assets measured at fair value

 $8  $  $  $8 

(Amounts in thousands)

 

Fair Value at December 31, 2019

 

Nonrecurring basis

 

Total

  

Level 1

  

Level 2

  

Level 3

 

Collateral dependent impaired loans

 $33  $  $  $33 

Other real estate owned

  35         35 

Total assets measured at fair value

 $68  $  $  $68 

The following table presents the losses resulting from nonrecurring fair value adjustments for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019 related to assets outstanding at March 31, 2020 and 2019.

(Amounts in thousands)

 

Three Months Ended March 31,

 

Fair value adjustments

 

2020

  

2019

 

Other real estate owned

 $6  $68 

Total

 $6  $68 

During the three months ended March 31, 2020, one loan with an aggregate carrying value of $14 thousand was written down to its fair value of $8 thousand, resulting in a $6 thousand adjustment to the ALLL when the underlying property was transferred to OREO.

During the three months ended March 31, 2019, four loans with an aggregate carrying value of $102 thousand were written down to their fair value of $34 thousand, resulting in a $68 thousand adjustment to the ALLL when the underlying properties were transferred to OREO.

The loan amounts above represent impaired, collateral dependent loans that have been adjusted to fair value during the respective reporting period. When we identify a collateral dependent loan as impaired, we measure the impairment using the current fair value of the collateral, less selling costs. Depending on the characteristics of a loan, the fair value of collateral is generally estimated by obtaining external appraisals. If we determine that the value of the impaired loan is less than the recorded investment in the loan, we recognize this impairment and adjust the carrying value of the loan to fair value through the ALLL.

 

Limitations 

 

Fair value estimates are made at a specific point in time, based on relevant market information and other information about the financial instrument. These estimates do not reflect any premium or discount that could result from offering for sale at one time, our entire holdings of a particular financial instrument. Because no market exists for a significant portion of our financial instruments, fair value estimates are based on judgments regarding future expected loss experience, current economic conditions, risk characteristics of various financial instruments, and other factors. These estimates are subjective in nature, involve uncertainties and matters of significant judgment, and therefore cannot be determined with precision. Changes in assumptions could significantly affect the estimates.

 

Fair value estimates are based only on current on and off-balance sheet financial instruments without attempting to estimate theinstruments. Our fair value ofestimates do not include any adjustment for anticipated future business and the value of assets and liabilities that are not considered financial instruments.business. In addition, the tax ramifications related to the realization of the unrealized gains and losses can have a significant effect on fair value estimates and have not been considered in any of the estimates.

 

 

 

NOTE 10. ACQUISITION

 

On January 31, 2019, we completed the acquisition of Merchants Holding Company (“Merchants”), to extend our presence in the Sacramento marketplace. Merchants, headquartered in Sacramento, California, was the parent company of Merchants National Bank of Sacramento (“Merchants Bank”), a 97-year-old bank with approximately $211.7 million in assets as of January 31, 2019. Merchants operated one full service branch and one limited service branch in the Sacramento metropolitan area. In May of 2019, we successfully converted all of Merchant’s computer records onto our core system.

 

We paid $15.3 million in cash and issued 1,834,142 shares of common stock to Merchants shareholders who now hold,held, in the aggregate, approximately 10% of our outstanding common stock.stock on January 31, 2019. One former member of the Merchants board now serves on our board of directors. The acquisition, after fair value adjustments added $85.3 million in loans, $190.2 million in deposits, and $107.4 million in investment securities and $85.3 million in loans to our bankBank as of January 31, 2019.

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The acquisition of Merchants constituted a business combination and has been accounted for using the acquisition method of accounting. The assets acquired and liabilities assumed, both tangible and intangible, were recorded at their fair values as of the acquisition date in accordance with ASC 805, Business Combinations. Due to the timing of the acquisition, fair values related to loans, deferred tax assets, other assets and other liabilities are preliminary and subject to refinement as additional information regarding the closing date fair values becomes available. The Bank engaged third party specialists to assist in valuing certain assets, including investment securities, loans, real estate and the core deposit intangible that resulted from the acquisition. The acquisition was treated as a "reorganization" within the definition of section 368(a) of the Internal Revenue Code and is generally considered tax-free for U.S. federal income tax purposes.

 

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The preliminary calculation of goodwill recorded during the first quarter of 2019 is detailed below.

 

 

As Recorded by

  

Preliminary Fair Value

     
 

Merchants

  

And Other Acquisition

  

As Recorded by

 

(Amounts in thousands)

 

Holding Company

  

Related Adjustments

  

the Company

  

As Recorded by

Merchants

Holding Company

  

Fair Value

And Other Acquisition

Related Adjustments

  

As Recorded by

the Company

 

Consideration paid:

                        

Cash

         $15,300          $15,300 

Stock 1,834,142 shares at $10.69 per share

          19,607           19,607 

Total consideration

         $34,907          $34,907 
                        

Assets acquired:

                        

Cash and fed funds sold

 $12,425  $  $12,425  $12,425  $  $12,425 

Investment securities

  107,931   (551)  107,380   107,931   (551)  107,380 

Loans, gross

  87,570   (2,292)  85,278   87,570   (2,292)  85,278 

Allowance for loan and lease losses

  (1,286)  1,286      (1,286)  1,286    

Interest receivable

  688      688   688      688 

Premises and equipment, net

  378   1,856   2,234   378   1,856   2,234 

Deferred tax assets, net

  1,374   (1,287)  87   1,374   (1,352)  22 

Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco stock

  1,454      1,454   1,454      1,454 

Life insurance

  755      755   755      755 

Other assets

  371   (10)  361   371   95   466 

Core deposit intangible

     4,353   4,353      4,353   4,353 

Total assets acquired

 $211,660  $3,355  $215,015  $211,660  $3,395  $215,055 
                        

Liabilities assumed:

                        

Demand, money market and savings

 $152,213  $  $152,213  $152,213  $  $152,213 

Certificates of deposit

  38,003      38,003   38,003      38,003 

Total deposits

  190,216      190,216   190,216      190,216 

Other liabilities

  916   21   937   916   22   938 

Total liabilities assumed

 $191,132  $21  $191,153  $191,132  $22  $191,154 

Net identifiable assets acquired over liabilities assumed

 $20,528  $3,334  $23,862  $20,528  $3,373  $23,901 

Goodwill

         $11,045          $11,006 

 

 

Goodwill

 

As a result of the Merchants acquisition, we have recorded a provisional amount of goodwill totaling $11.0 million, which representsmillion. Goodwill reflects the expected value of Merchants reputation in the community, stable customer base and expected synergies created through the combined operations with our Company and was calculated as the excess of the total purchase price paid over the fair value of the assets acquired, net of the fair values of liabilities assumed. The goodwill recorded is preliminary and subject to refinement as additional information regarding the closing date fair values becomes available. We are in the process of obtaining and reviewing valuation reports for the acquired loans and completing the final federal and state income tax returns for Merchants. We also expect that there may be additional fair value adjustments to the other assets and other liabilities as work to finalize the entries to record the transaction. Goodwill is amortized over 15 years for tax purposes.

Goodwill reflects the expected value of Merchants reputation in the community, stable customer base and expected synergies created through the combined operations with our Company.

 

The following is a description of the methods used to determine the fair values of significant assets and liabilities whose fair values are different from their carrying amounts on Merchants' books at acquisition date presented above.

 

Investment Securities

 

Fair values for securities were obtained from an independent pricing service and arewere based on quoted market prices, where available. If quoted market prices were not available, fair value estimates were based on observable inputs including quoted market prices for similar instruments, quoted market prices that arewere not in an active market, other inputs that arewere observable in the market or a discounted cash flow model.

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Loans

 

We engaged a third party to assist us in determining the fair values for the loans acquired from Merchants based upon the present values of the expected cash flows and market-derived discount rates. There were no loans acquired with evidence of deterioration of credit quality since origination for which we believe it is probable that we will be unable to collect all contractually required payments receivable. The amounts recognizedA fair value discount of $2.3 million was recorded for loans have been determined only provisionally. We expect to completeacquired from Merchants and is being accreted over the process of evaluating the fair valuelife of the acquiredloans as a yield adjustment. We recorded $163 thousand and $48 thousand in accretion of the discount for these loans during the second quarter ofthree months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019.

 

Premises and Equipment

 

We engaged an independent licensed appraiser to determine the fair value of the acquired branch located in Sacramento. The fair value of tangible personal property was not material.

 

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Deferred Tax Assets

 

The deferredDeferred income tax assets arewere recorded to reflect the differences indifference between the carrying values of the acquired assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the basis for federal income tax purposes atusing the Company’s statutory federal and state income tax rate. The amounts recognizedrates. During 2019, the final tax returns were completed for Merchants and the net deferred tax assets have been determined only provisionally, and will not be finalized until the 2018 and 2019 tax returns for Merchants have been completed which we expect in the second quarter of 2019.were adjusted to fair value.

 

Core Deposit Intangible

 

We recorded aengaged an independent third party to assist us in determining the core deposit intangible asset of $4.4 million for theassociated with non-maturity deposits acquired in the Merchants acquisition during the first quarter of 2019.from Merchants. The core deposit intangible represents the estimated future benefits of acquired deposits and is booked separately from the related deposits. The value of the core deposit intangible asset was determined using a discounted cash flow approach to arrive at the cost differential between the core deposits (nonmaturity(non-maturity deposits such as transaction, savings and money market accounts) and alternative funding sources. It was calculated as the present value of the difference in cash flows between maintaining the core deposits (interest and net maintenance costs) and the cost of an equal amount of funds with a similar term from an alternative source. The core deposit intangible is being amortized on ana straight line basis over an estimated eight-year life, and is evaluated periodically for impairment. No impairment loss was recognized in 2020 or 2019. Core deposit intangible amortization from this acquisition is not deductible for tax purposes. We recorded amortization of the core deposit intangible totaling $136 thousand and $91 thousand forduring the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019. The future estimated amortization expense on the CDI from the Merchants acquisition at March 31, 20192020 is as follows:

 

(Amounts in thousands)

 

2019

  

2020

  

2021

  

2022

  

2023

  

Thereafter

  

Total

  

2020

  

2021

  

2022

  

2023

  

2024

  

Thereafter

  

Total

 

Core deposit intangible amortization

 $408  $544  $544  $544  $544  $1,678  $4,262  $408  $544  $544  $544  $544  $1,633  $4,217 

 

 

Pro Forma Results of Operations

 

The following table presents pro forma information of the combined entity as if the acquisition occurred on January 1, 2018.2019. The pro forma information does not necessarily reflect the results of operations that would have resulted had the acquisition been completed at the beginning of the periods presented, nor is it indicative of the results of operations in future periods. Furthermore, cost savings and other business synergies related to the acquisition are not reflected in the pro forma amounts.

 

 

For the Three Months Ended

  

For the Three Months Ended

 

Pro forma revenue and earnings

 

March 31,

  

March 31,

 

(Amounts in thousands)

 

2019

  

2018

  

2019

 

Net interest income

 $13,199  $12,674  $13,199 

Net income (1)

 $2,269  $3,592  $2,269 

(1) Net income for the three months ended March 31, 2019 includes acquisition-related costs of $1.9 million.

 

We recorded net interest income related to Merchants of approximately $940 thousand in our Consolidated Statement of Income from the January 31, 2019 acquisition date to March 31, 2019.

It is impracticable to separately provide information regarding the amount of net incomerevenue and earnings from Merchants included in our Consolidated Statement of Income because the operations of Merchants were substantially comingled with the operations of the Company as of the acquisition date.

 

 

NOTE 11. GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLES

At March 31, 2020, our only reporting unit, had goodwill totaling $11.7 million. Goodwill is a common byproduct of a business combination, and is calculated as the amount of cash paid in excess of the fair value of the net assets acquired in the transaction. Goodwill is considered to have an indefinite life and, therefore, is not amortized. It is however, subject to impairment testing at least annually, or more frequently if events and circumstances warrant (triggering events). Impairment of goodwill occurs when the carrying amount of a reporting unit that includes goodwill exceeds the fair value of that reporting unit.

 

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Triggering Events

At March 31, 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic had essentially shutdown the United States economy to all but essential services and has resulted in uncertainty and extreme volatility in the financial markets. We experienced a sharp decline in our stock price during March, and lower than projected earnings for the month and the three months ended March 31, 2020. Events such as a deterioration in general economic conditions, decreased overall financial performance, or a sustained decrease in stock price are considered triggering events which require us to consider if goodwill has been impaired on an interim basis rather than waiting to perform our normal annual testing.

Review and Testing

We first made a qualitative assessment to determine whether it was more-likely-than-not (a likelihood of more than 50%) that the fair value of our reporting unit was less than the carrying value amount, including goodwill. If it was more-likely-than-not that the fair value was higher than the carrying amount, no further impairment testing would have been required. If it was more-likely-than-not that the fair value is lower than the carrying amount, we must then perform quantitative impairment testing. We believe after performing our qualitative assessment that it was not more-likely-than-not that the fair value of our Company (our only reporting unit) was less than the carrying amount and that the quantitative impairment test was unnecessary.

In mid-March of 2020, the rate of domestic COVID-19 infections began to increase exponentially which led to a government implemented stay-at-home order and the declaration of a national emergency on March 13, 2020. Our qualitative assessment and conclusion at March 31, 2020 was heavily dependent on the very short time period since the onset of the highly unusual negative circumstances associated with COVID-19 and its impact on valuations; the possibly irrational reaction, even panic within the equity markets during this initial period which colors reliability; and uncertainty about how the economy as a whole will respond to government stimulus and updated news about medical advances. Clarity on these and related issues will be forthcoming over the coming weeks and months. We will again perform a qualitative assessment at June 30, 2020 and there is no certainty that we will arrive at the same conclusion. It is possible that quantitative testing will be necessary and that it may support an impairment charge to earnings for the second quarter.

Core Deposit Intangibles

Acquired core deposits provide value as a source of below market rate funds and the realization of interest cost savings is a fundamental rationale for assuming these deposit liabilities. The cost savings is defined as the difference between the cost of funds on our new deposits (i.e., interest and net maintenance costs) and the cost of an equal amount of funds from an alternative source having a similar term as the new deposit base. Our core deposit intangibles were recorded at fair value which was derived by using the income approach and represent the present value of the cost savings over the projected term of our new deposit base.

Goodwill and Other Intangibles, net consisted of the following at March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019.

(Amounts in thousands)

 

March 31,

  

December 31,

 

Goodwill and Other Intangibles

 

2020

  

2019

 

Goodwill

 $11,671  $11,671 

Core deposit intangibles

  6,125   6,125 

Domain name

  32   32 

Accumulated amortization

  (1,539)  (1,348)

Goodwill and other intangibles, net

 $16,289  $16,480 

The following table sets forth, as of March 31, 2020, the total estimated future amortization of intangible assets:

(Amounts in thousands)

    
  

Amount

 

2020

 $575 

2021

  766 

2022

  766 

2023

  766 

2024

  580 

2025 and thereafter

  1,133 

Total

 $4,586 

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

 

Forward Looking Statements and Risk Factors

 

This report includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (“Exchange Act”) and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are based on management’s current beliefs and assumptions, and on information available to management as of the date of this document. Forward-looking statements include the information concerning possible or assumed future results of operations of the Company set forth under the heading “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.”

 

Forward-looking statements may also include statements in which words such as “expects,” “anticipates,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “estimates,” “considers” or similar expressions or conditional verbs such as “will,” “should,” “would” and “could” and other comparable words or phrases of a future- or forward-looking nature, are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance. They involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions. The Company’s actual future results and shareholder values may differ materially from those anticipated and expressed in these forward-looking statements. Many of the factors that will determine these results and values are beyond the Company’s ability to control or predict. Except as specifically noted herein all references to the “Company” refer to Bank of Commerce Holdings, a California corporation, and its consolidated subsidiaries.

 

The following factors, among others, could cause our actual results to differ materially from those expressed in such forward-looking statements:

 

 

The strength of the United States economy in general and the strength of the local economies in California in which we conduct operations;

 

Developments and changes in Federal and state laws and regulations, such as the recently enacted Coronavirus Aid Relief and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”) addressing the economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and increased regulation of the banking industry through legislative action and revised rules and standards applied by the Federal Reserve Board, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and the California Department of Business Oversight;

The economic effects of COVID-19 or similar pandemic diseases could adversely affect our future results of operations or the market price of our stock;

The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic could adversely affect our customers’ future results of operations and/or the market price of our stock;

Our failure to realize all of the anticipated benefits of our acquisition of Merchants Holding Company;

Difficulties in integrating the acquired bank branches of Merchants Holding Company;

 

Our inability to successfully manage our growth or implement our growth strategy;

 

The effects of, and changes in, trade, monetary and fiscal policies and laws, including interest rate policies of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, or the Federal Reserve Board;

 

Volatility in the capital or credit markets;

 

Changes in the financial performance and/or condition of our borrowers;

 

Our concentration in real estate lending;

Developments and changes in laws and regulations, and increased regulation of the banking industry through legislative action and revised rules and standards applied by the Federal Reserve Board, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and the California Department of Business Oversight;

 

Changes in the cost and scope of insurance from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and other third parties;

 

Changes in consumer spending, borrowing and savings habits;

 

Deterioration in the reputation of banks and the financial services industry could adversely affect the Company's ability to obtain and retain customers;

 

Changes in the level of our nonperforming assets and loan charge-offs;

 

Deterioration in values of real estate in California and the United States generally, both residential and commercial;

 

Possible other-than-temporary impairment of securities held by us;

 

The timely development of competitive new products and services and the acceptance of these products and services by new and existing customers;

 

The willingness of customers to substitute competitors’ products and services for our products and services;

 

Technological changes could expose us to new risks, including potential systems failures or fraud;

 

The effect of changes in accounting policies and practices, as may be adopted from time-to-time by bank regulatory agencies, the Securities and

 

Exchange Commission (“SEC”), the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) or other accounting standards setters;

 

The risks presented by public stock market volatility, which could adversely affect the market price of the Company's common stock and the ability to raise additional capital;

 

Inability to attract deposits and other sources of liquidity at acceptable costs;

 

Changes in the competitive environment among financial and bank holding companies and other financial service providers, including Fintech companies;

 

Consolidation in the financial services industry resulting in the creation of larger financial institutions that may have greater resources could change the competitive landscape;

 

The loss of critical personnel and the challenge of hiring qualified personnel at acceptable compensation levels;

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Natural disasters, such as earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, tsunami, wildfires, droughts, floods, mudslides, hurricanes, tornados and other geologic

 

processes;

 

Natural disasters outside California, could negatively impact our purchased loan portfolio or our third party loan servicers;

 

Unauthorized computer access, computer hacking, cyber-attacks, electronic fraudulent activity, attempted theft of financial assets, computer viruses, phishing schemes and other security problems;

 

Geopolitical conditions, including acts or threats of war or terrorism, actions taken by the United States or other governments in response to acts or threats of war or terrorism and/or military conflicts, which could impact business and economic conditions in the United States and abroad;

 

Our inability to manage the risks involved in the foregoing; and

 

The effects of any reputational damage to the Company resulting from any of the foregoing.

 

If our assumptions regarding one or more of the factors affecting our forward-looking information and statements proves incorrect, then our actual results, performance or achievements could differ materially from those expressed in, or implied by, forward-looking information and statements contained in this document and in the information incorporated by reference in this document. Therefore, we caution you not to place undue reliance on our forward-looking information and statements. We do not undertake any obligation to publicly correct, revise, or update any forward-looking statement if we later become aware that actual results are likely to differ materially from those expressed in such forward-looking statement, except as required under federal securities laws. Forward-looking statements should not be viewed as predictions, and should not be the primary basis upon which investors evaluate us. Any investor in our common stock should consider all risks and uncertainties discussed in “RISK FACTORS” and in “MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS”.

 

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For additional information concerning risks and uncertainties related to the Company and its operations please refer to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 20182019 under the heading “Risk factors”. The Company undertakes no obligation to revise or publicly release the results of any revision to these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

 

The following sections discuss significant changes and trends in the financial condition, capital resources and liquidity of the Company from December 31, 20182019 to March 31, 2019.2020. Also discussed are significant trends and changes in the Company’s results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2019,2020, compared to the same periodperiods in 2018.2019. The consolidated financial statements and related notes appearing elsewhere in this report are unaudited. The following discussion and analysis is intended to provide greater detail of the Company's financial condition and results.

 

 

GENERAL

 

Bank of Commerce Holdings (“Company,” “Holding Company,” “we,” or “us”) is a corporation organized under the laws of California and a bank holding company (“BHC”) registered under the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956, as amended (“BHC Act”) with its principal offices in Sacramento, California..California. The Holding Company’s principal business is to serve as a holding company for ReddingMerchants Bank of Commerce (the “Bank” and together with the Holding Company, the “Company”) which operates under three separate names (Redding Bank of Commerce, Sacramento Bank of Commerce, a division of Redding Bank of Commerce and Merchants Bank of Sacramento, a division of Redding Bank of Commerce) and Bank of Commerce Mortgage (inactive). As previously announced, theThe Bank will changechanged its name for all operations to Merchants Bank of Commerce effective May 20, 2019. We have an unconsolidated subsidiary in Bank of Commerce Holdings Trust II, which was organized in connection with our prior issuance of trust-preferred securities. Our common stock is traded on the NASDAQ Global Market under the symbol “BOCH.”

 

We commenced banking operations in 1982 and grew organically to four branches before purchasing five Bank of America branches in 2016. With our recent2019 acquisition of Merchants Holding Company, we now operate ten full service facilities and one limited service facility in northern California. We also operate a “cyber office” as identified in our summary of deposits reporting filed with the FDIC. We provide a wide range of financial services and products for business and retail customers which are competitive with those traditionally offered by banks of similar size in California. As of March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2018,2019, we operated under one primary business segment: Community Banking.

On January 31, 2019, we completed the acquisition of Merchants Holding Company (“Merchants”), to extend our presence in the Sacramento marketplace. Merchants, headquartered in Sacramento, California, was the parent company of Merchants National Bank of Sacramento (“Merchants Bank”), a 97- year-old bank with approximately $211.7 million in assets as of January 31, 2019. See Note 10 Acquisition in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

Our principal executive office is located at 555 Capitol Mall Suite 1255, Sacramento, California 95814 and the telephone number is (800) 421-2575.

 

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EXECUTIVE OVERVIEW

Significant Items for the first quarter of 2020:

$2.9 million provision for loan and lease losses.

$1.1 million in non-recurring costs.

1,351,922 shares of common stock repurchased.

Initial impact of COVID-19.

Financial highlights for the first quarter of 20192020 compared to the same quarter a year ago:

 

Performance

Net income of $2.3 million$916 thousand was a decrease of $935 thousand (29%$1.4 million (60%) from $3.2$2.3 million earned during the same period in the prior year. Earnings of $0.13$0.05 per share – diluted was a decrease of $0.07 (35%$0.08 (62%) from $0.20$0.13 per share – diluted earned during the same period in the prior year and reflects the impact of 1,834,142 shares of common stock issued duringthe following:

o

$2.9 million provision for loan and lease losses for the current quarter as partattributable to our assessment of increased risk of loss in our acquisition of Merchants.loan portfolio due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

 

o

Acquisition$1.1 million in non-recurring costs for the current quarter associated with the termination of a technology management services contract and a previously disclosed severance agreement.

o

$1.9 million in non-recurring costs recorded during the same period a year ago associated with our January 31, 2019 acquisition of Merchants totaled $1.9 million.Holding Company in Sacramento (“Merchants”).

Net interest income increased $1.7 million (15%decreased $18 thousand (less than 1%) to $13.0 million compared to $11.3$13.0 million for the same period in the prior year.

Return on average assets decreasedNet interest margin declined to 0.66%3.86% compared to 1.05%3.94% for the same period in the prior year.

Return on average equityassets decreased to 6.12%0.25% compared to 10.34%0.66% for the same period in the prior year.

Return on average equity decreased to 2.14% compared to 6.12% for the same period in the prior year.

Average loans totaled $993.3 million,$1.034 billion, an increase of $109.4$40 million (12%(4%) compared to average loans for the same period in the prior year.

Average earning assets totaled $1.337$1.353 billion, an increase of $155$16 million (13%(1%) compared to average earning assets for the same period in the prior year.

Average deposits totaled $1.224$1.245 billion, an increase of $153$21 million (14%(2%) compared to average deposits for the same period in the prior year.

 

o

Average non-maturing deposits totaled $1.056$1.097 billion, an increase of $168$41 million (19%(4%) compared to the same period in the prior year.

 

o

Average certificates of deposit totaled $167.5$147.2 million, a decrease of $14.4$20.2 million (8%(12%) compared to same period in the prior year.

The Company’s efficiency ratio was 77.7%70.5% compared to 65.2%77.7% during the same period in the prior year.

 

o

The Company’s efficiency ratio of 70.5% for the first quarter of 2020 included $1.1 million in non-recurring costs. The efficiency ratio excluding these costs was 62.5%.

o

The Company’s efficiency ratio of 77.7% for the first quarter of 2019 included $1.9 million in non-recurring acquisition costs. The efficiency ratio excluding these non-recurring costs was 64.0%

Book value per common share was $9.86 at March 31, 2020 compared to $8.90 at March 31, 2019 compared to $7.83 at March 31, 2018.2019.

Tangible book value per common share was $8.89 at March 31, 2020 compared to $7.96 at March 31, 2019 compared to $7.71 at March 31, 2018.2019.

 

Credit Quality

Nonperforming assets at March 31, 20192020 totaled $14.6$5.3 million or 0.99%0.36% of total assets, an increasea decrease of $10.3$9.3 million (241%(64%) since March 31, 2018.2019. The increasedecrease in nonperforming assets results from one $10.9 million commercial real estate loan which at March 31,was placed in nonaccrual status in the first quarter of 2019 had zero calculated impairment.and sold in the fourth quarter of 2019.

Net loan charge-offs were $50$14 thousand in the first quarter of 20192020 compared with net recoveriesloan charge-offs of $370$50 thousand for the same quarter a year ago.

 

Subsequent impacts of COVID-19:

We are addressing those things within our control as we deal with uncertainties created by the COVID-19 pandemic. We are considered an essential business and all our offices are open but many of our employees have been able to work safely from home. The economic downturn will result in increased credit risk as customers are unable to meet their obligations, as well as adversely impact our earnings. We believe our strong capital position will be important in dealing with the impact of the pandemic.

We are participating in the federal Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) administered through the Small Business Administration (“SBA”). We expect to utilize liquidity provided by the Federal Reserve to fund the program. Through April 13, 2020, we had received approximately 580 PPP loan applications for approximately $186 million and we have now stopped accepting applications. We do not expect that the growth in our assets resulting from the PPP will impact our regulatory capital ratios.

We have not experienced any unusual pressure on our deposit balances or on our liquidity position as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Should this change, in addition to our primary sources of liquidity, the Bank has credit arrangements that provide secondary funding sources that totaled $460.1 million at March 31, 2020.

At March 31, 2020, our workforce totaled 216 employees of which 105 are working remotely.

All of our branch offices remain open, although they are operating under a reduced schedule.

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SUMMARY OF CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

Our significant accounting policies are described in Note 2 of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in the Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 20182019 filed with the SEC on March 12, 2019.6, 2020. Some of these significant accounting policies are considered critical and require management to make difficult, subjective or complex judgments or estimates. Management believes that the following policies would be considered critical under the SEC’s definition.

 

Valuation and Impairment of Investment Securities

 

At the time of purchase, we designate a security as held-to-maturity or available-for-sale, based on our investment objectives, operational needs and intent to hold. We do not engage in trading activity. Securities designated as held-to-maturity are carried at amortized cost. We have the ability and intent to hold these securities to maturity. Securities designated as available-for-sale may be sold to implement our asset/liability management strategies and in response to changes in interest rates, prepayment rates and similar factors. Securities designated as available-for-sale are recorded at fair value and unrealized gains or losses, net of income taxes, are reported as part of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), a separate component of shareholders’ equity. Gains or losses on sale of securities are based on the specific identification method. The market value and underlying rating of the security is monitored to identify changes in quality.

 

Securities may be adjusted to reflect changes in valuation as a result of other-than-temporary declines in value. Investments with fair values that are less than amortized costcosts are considered impaired. Impairment may result from either a decline in the financial condition of the issuing entity or, in the case of fixed rate investments, from changes in interest rates. At each financial statement date, management assesses each investment to determine if impaired investments are temporarily impaired or if the impairment is other-than-temporary based upon the positive and negative evidence available. Evidence evaluated includes, but is not limited to, industry analyst reports, credit market conditions, and interest rate trends.

 

When an investment is other-than-temporarily impaired, we assess whether we intend to sell the security, or it is more likely than notmore-likely-than-not that we will be required to sell the security before recovery of its amortized cost basis less any current-period credit losses. If we intend to sell the security or if it is more likely than notmore-likely-than-not that we will be required to sell security before recovery of the amortized cost basis, the entire amount of other-than-temporary impairment is recognized in earnings.

 

For debt securities that are considered other-than-temporarily impaired and that we do not intend to sell and will not be required to sell prior to recovery of our amortized cost basis, we separate the amount of the impairment into the amount that is credit related (credit loss component) and the amount due to all other factors. The credit loss component is recognized in earnings and is calculated as the difference between the investment’s amortized cost basis and the present value of its expected future cash flows.

 

The remaining differences between the investment’s fair value and the present value of future expected cash flows is deemed to be due to factors that are not credit related and is recognized in other comprehensive income. Significant judgment is required in the determination of whether other-than-temporary impairment has occurred for an investment. We follow a consistent and systematic process for determining other-than-temporary impairment loss. We have designated the ALCO responsible for the other-than-temporary evaluation process.

 

The ALCO’s assessment of whether an other-than-temporary impairment loss should be recognized incorporates both quantitative and qualitative information including, but not limited to: (1) the length of time and the extent of which the fair value has been less than amortized cost, (2) the financial condition and near term prospects of the issuer, (3) our intent and ability to retain the investment for a period of time sufficient to allow for an anticipated recovery in value, (4) whether the debtor is current on interest and principal payments, and (5) general market conditions and industry or sector specific outlook. See Note 3 Securities in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in this document for further detail on other-than-temporary impairment and the securities portfolio.

 

Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses

 

The ALLL is based upon estimates of loan and lease losses and is maintained at a level considered adequate to provide for probable losses inherent in the outstanding loan and lease portfolio. The allowance is increased by provisions charged to expense and reduced by net charge-offs. In periodic evaluations of the adequacy of the allowance balance, management considers our past loan and lease loss experience by type of credit, known and inherent risks in the portfolio, adverse situations that may affect the borrower's ability to repay, the estimated value of any underlying collateral, current economic conditions and other factors.

 

Management reviews the ALLL on a monthly basis and conducts a formal assessment of the adequacy of the ALLL on a quarterly basis. These assessments include the periodic re-grading of classified loans based on changes in their individual credit characteristics including delinquency, seasoning, recent financial performance of the borrower, economic factors, changes in the interest rate environment and other factors as warranted. Loans are initially graded when originated. Loans are reviewed as they are renewed, when there is a new loan to the same borrower and/or when identified facts demonstrate heightened risk of default. Confirmation of the quality of our grading process is obtained by independent reviews conducted by outside consultants specifically hired for this purpose and by periodic examination by various bank regulatory agencies. Management monitors delinquent loans continuously and identifies problem loans to be evaluated individually for impairment testing. For loans that are determined impaired, formal impairment measurement is performed at least quarterly on a loan-by-loan basis.

 

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Our method for assessing the appropriateness of the allowance includes specific allowances for identified problem loans, an allowance factor for categories of credits and allowances for changing environmental factors (e.g., portfolio trends, concentration of credit, growth, economic factors). Allowances for identified problem loans are based on specific analysis of individual credits. Loss estimation factors for unimpaired loan categories are based on analysis of historical losses adjusted for changing environmental factors applicable to each loan category. Allowances for changing environmental factors are management's best estimate of the probable impact these changes would have on the loan portfolio as a whole. See Note 4 Loans in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in this document for further detail on the ALLL and the loan portfolio.

 

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Income Taxes

 

Income taxes reported in the consolidated financial statements are computed based on an asset and liability approach. We recognize the amount of taxes payable or refundable for the current year, and deferred tax assets and liabilities for the expected future tax consequences that have been recognized in the consolidated financial statements. Under this method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on the differences between the consolidated financial statements and the tax basis of assets and liabilities using enacted tax rates in effect for the year in which the differences are expected to reverse. We record net deferred tax assets to the extent it is more likely than notmore-likely-than-not that they will be realized. In evaluating our ability to recover the deferred tax assets, management considers all available positive and negative evidence, including projected future taxable income, tax planning strategies and recent financial operations.

 

In projecting future taxable income, management develops assumptions including the amount of future state and federal pre-tax operating income, the reversal of temporary differences and the implementation of feasible and prudent tax planning strategies. These assumptions require significant judgment about the forecasts of future taxable income and are consistent with the plans and estimates being used to manage the underlying business. We file consolidated federal and state income tax returns.

 

ASC 740-10-55 Income Taxes requires a two-step process that separates recognition from measurement of tax positions. We recognize the financial statement effect of a tax position when it is more likely than not,more-likely-than-not, based on the technical merits, that the position will be sustained upon examination by a taxing authority. The measurement process is applied only after satisfying the recognition requirement and determines what amount of a tax position will be sustainable upon a potential examination or settlement. If upon measuring, the tax position produces a range of potential tax benefits, we may claim the highest tax benefit from that range as long as it is over 50% likely to be realized using a probability analysis.

 

We believe that all of the tax positions we have taken, meet the more likely than notmore-likely-than-not recognition threshold. To the extent tax authorities disagree with these tax positions, our effective tax rates could be materially affected in the period of settlement with the taxing authorities.

 

Fair Value Measurements

 

We use fair value measurements to record fair value adjustments to certain assets and liabilities, and to determine fair value disclosures. We base our fair values on the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Securities available-for-sale and derivatives are recorded at fair value on a recurring basis. Additionally, from time to time, we may be required to record certain assets at fair value on a nonrecurring basis, such as certain impaired loans held for investment, (“OREO”), core deposit intangible and goodwill. These nonrecurring fair value adjustments typically involve write-downs of individual assets due to application of lower of cost or market accounting.

 

We have established and documented a process for determining fair value. We maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when developing fair value measurements. Whenever there is no readily available market data, we use our best estimate and assumptions in determining fair value, but these estimates involve inherent uncertainties and the application of management’s judgment. As a result, if other assumptions had been used, our recorded earnings or disclosures could have been materially different from those reflected in these consolidated financial statements. Additional information on our use of fair value measurements and our related valuation methodologies is provided in Note 9 Fair Values in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements incorporated in this document.

 

RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

ASU No. 2016-13

 

Description - In June of 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-13, Financial Instruments – Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments. The amendments are intended to improve financial reporting by requiring timelier recording of credit losses on loans and other financial instruments held by financial institutions and other organizations. The ASU requires the measurement of all expected credit losses for financial assets held at the reporting date based on historical experience, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable forecasts. Financial institutions and other organizations will now use forward-looking information to better inform their credit loss estimates.

 

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Many of the loss estimation techniques applied today will still be permitted, although the inputs to those techniques will change to reflect the full amount of expected credit losses. Organizations will continue to use judgment to determine which loss estimation method is appropriate for their circumstances. The ASU requires enhanced disclosures to help investors and other financial statement users to better understand significant estimates and judgments used in estimating credit losses, as well as the credit quality and underwriting standards of an organization’s portfolio. These disclosures include qualitative and quantitative requirements that provide additional information about the amounts recorded in the financial statements. In addition, the ASU amends the accounting guidance for credit losses on available-for-sale debt securities and purchased financial assets with credit deterioration.

 

Methods and timing of adoption – The amendmentFASB has voted to delay until January 2023 the implementation of the ASU No. 2016-13 for smaller reporting companies as defined by the SEC. The FASB affirmed that the one-time determination of whether an entity is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2019. Early applicationeligible to be an smaller reporting company will be permitted for fiscal years,based on an entity’s most recent assessment in accordance with SEC regulations as of the date that a final update on effective dates is issued (for example, November 20, 2019). We qualify as a smaller reporting company and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2018.

Expected financial statement impact – We are currently evaluatingin light of this delay, we have postponed the provisionsimplementation of the ASU and have formed a committee for the purpose of developing a model that is compliant with the requirements under the ASU. The committee is also gathering pertinent data, consulting with outside professionals and evaluating our IT systems to create reasonable and supportable forecasts. The committee hasnot determined that we do not currently own any securities thatwhen it will be required to maintain an allowance as a result of implementing the ASU. Management expects to recognize a one–time cumulative effect adjustment to the allowance for loan and lease losses as of the first reporting period in which the new standard is effective. An estimate of the magnitude of the one-time adjustmentimplemented or the overall impact of this standard has not yet been determined.financial impact.

 

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SOURCES OF INCOME

 

Net Interest Income

 

We derive our income primarily from net interest income, which is the difference between the interest income we receive on interest-earning assets and the interest expense we pay on interest-bearing liabilities. Net interest income is impacted by many factors that are beyond our control, including general economic conditions and the policies of various governmental and regulatory agencies, the Federal Reserve Board in particular. The majority of our loans are fixed rate loans or variable rate loans that are already at their floor rate. This, combined with the composition of our investment portfolio, reliance on core deposits and our deposit pricing methodology, means we are neutral to moderately liability sensitive in an increasing rate environment.

Net interest income reflects both the amount of earning assets we hold and our net interest margin, which is the difference between the yields we receive on our earning assets and the interest rates we pay to fund those assets. As a result, changes in either our net interest margin or the amount of earning assets we hold will affect our net interest income and earnings.

 

Net interest income is impacted by many factors that are beyond our control, including general economic conditions and the policies of various governmental and regulatory agencies, the Federal Reserve Board in particular. Increases or decreases in interest rates could adversely affect our net interest margin. Although our asset yields and funding costs tend to move in the same direction in response to changes in interest rates, one can rise or fall faster than the other, and cause our net interest margin to expand or contract. Many of our assets are tied to indexes, which adjust in response to changes in interest rates.

 

In recent years, we have originated higher volumes of longer term fixed rate loans. In addition, manyChanges in the slope of the loansyield curve, and the spread between short-term and long-term interest rates could also reduce our net interest margin. Normally, the yield curve is upward sloping, which means that short-term rates are lower than long-term rates. Because our liabilities tend to be shorter in duration than our assets, when the yield curve flattens or even inverts, we recently acquired incould experience pressure on our purchasenet interest margin as our cost of Merchants Holding Company are longer term and fixed rate. These loans, combined withfunds increases relative to the structure ofyield we can earn on our investment portfolio, the use of floors in the pricing of our variable rate loans and changes to our funding mix have caused the Company to become slightly more liability sensitive, which could negatively impact earnings in a rapidly rising interest rate environment.assets.

 

We rely on an asset/liability model to assess our interest rate risk by estimating the effect of interest rate changes on our earnings under various simulated scenarios. The scenarios differ based on various assumptions including the direction, magnitude and speed of interest rate changes, and the slope of the yield curve and projected changes in the growth and mix of assets and liabilities.curve.

 

There is always the risk that changes in interest rates could reduce our net interest income and earnings in material amounts, especially if actual conditions turn out to be materially different than simulated scenarios. For example, if interest rates rise or fall faster than we assumed or the slope of the yield curve changes, we may incur significant declines in the value oflosses on debt securities we hold as investments. To reduce our interest rate risk, we may rebalance our investment and loan portfolios, refinance our debt and take other strategic actions, which may result in losses or expenses.

 

The following table summarizes as of March 31, 20192020 when loans are projected to reprice by year and by rate index.

 

                      

Years 6

         
                      

Through

  

Beyond

     

(Amounts in thousands)

 

Year 1

  

Year 2

  

Year 3

  

Year 4

  

Year 5

  

Year 10

  

Year 10

  

Total

 

Rate Index:

                                

Fixed

 $49,987  $52,031  $58,887  $53,363  $28,366  $171,005  $38,479  $452,118 

Variable:

                                

Prime

  92,700   6,103   8,011   6,263   6,987   1,604      121,668 

5 Year Treasury

  30,691   62,962   79,234   72,404   92,052   50,407      387,750 

7 Year Treasury

  773   7,776   4,831   5,690   361   13,739      33,170 

1 Year LIBOR

  21,225                     21,225 

Other Indexes

  4,088   2,924   1,799   1,737   9,913   12,067   672   33,200 

Nonaccrual

  572   514   498   479   456   1,850   874   5,243 

Total

 $200,036  $132,310  $153,260  $139,936  $138,135  $250,672  $40,025  $1,054,374 

 

                      

Years 6

         
                      

Through

  

Beyond

     

(Amounts in thousands)

 

Year 1

  

Year 2

  

Year 3

  

Year 4

  

Year 5

  

Year 10

  

Year 10

  

Total

 

Rate Index:

                                

Fixed

 $48,422  $47,780  $47,872  $59,950  $52,605  $168,820  $35,944  $461,393 

Variable:

                                

Prime

  108,395   5,358   6,101   8,106   8,506   1,967      138,433 

5 Year Treasury

  38,370   32,278   66,945   71,151   70,670   41,272      320,686 

7 Year Treasury

  926   983   11,496   4,941   5,771   16,832      40,949 

1 Year LIBOR

  23,315                     23,315 

Other Indexes

  5,038   4,989   4,957   1,739   1,637   18,826   101   37,287 

Nonaccrual

  1,953   10,560   279   267   255   839   382   14,535 

Total

 $226,419  $101,948  $137,650  $146,154  $139,444  $248,556  $36,427  $1,036,598 
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For variable rate loans, the following table summarizes those that are at or above their floor rate, and those that do not possess a contractual floor rate.

  

At March 31, 2020

 
  

Loans At

  

Loans Above

     
  

Floor Rate

  

Floor Rate

  

Total

 

Variable rate loans with floors:

            

Prime

 $63,481  $5,280  $68,761 

5 year Treasury

  302,583   50,386   352,969 

7 Year Treasury

  33,170      33,170 

1 Year LIBOR

     741   741 

Other Indexes

  14,299   1,287   15,586 
  $413,533  $57,694   471,227 
             

Variable rate loans without floors:

            

Prime

          52,907 

5 year Treasury

          34,781 

1 Year LIBOR

          20,484 

Other Indexes

          17,614 
           125,786 

Total variable rate loans

         $597,013 

 

Non Interest Income

 

We also earn noninterest income. Sources of noninterest income include fees earned on deposit related services, ATM and point of sale fees, payroll and benefit processing fees, earnings on bank-owned life insurance, gains on sale of available-for-sale securities, and dividends on Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco stock. Most of these sources of income do not vary significantly from quarter to quarter. Possible exceptions include gains on sale of available-for-sale securities and death proceeds from bank-owned life insurance.

 

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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

 

OVERVIEW

 

First Quarter of 20192020 Compared With First Quarter of 20182019

 

Net income for the first quarter of 20192020 decreased $935 thousand$1.4 million compared to the first quarter of 2018.2019. In the current quarter, net interest income was $1.7$18 thousand lower, provision for loan and lease losses was $2.9 million higher and noninterest income was $75 thousand higher and the provision for income taxes was $221$165 thousand lower. These positive changesdecreases to pre-tax income were partially offset by noninterest expensesexpense that was $1.1 million lower and income taxes that were $2.9 million higher.$503 thousand lower.

Return on Average Assets and Return on Average Equity

 

The following table presents the return on average assets and return on average equity for the three months ended March 31, 20192020 and 2018.2019. For each of the periods presented, the table includes the calculated ratios based on reported net income as shown in the Consolidated Statements of Income incorporated in this document.

 

 

For the Three Months Ended

  

For the Three Months Ended

 
 

March 31, 2019

  

March 31, 2018

  

March 31, 2020

  

March 31, 2019

 

Return on average assets

  0.66

%

  1.05

%

  0.25

%

  0.66

%

Return on average total equity

  6.12

%

  10.34

%

Return on average equity

  2.14

%

  6.12

%

 

 

NET INTEREST INCOME AND NET INTEREST MARGIN

 

For the three months ended March 31, 20192020 compared to the same period a year ago, net interest income increased $1.7 million.decreased $18 thousand.

 

Interest income for the first quarter of 2019 increased $1.92020 decreased $82 thousand million or 15%1% to $14.4 million:$14.3 million.

 

Interest and fees on loans increased $1.3 million$307 thousand due to a $109.4$40.4 million increase in average loan balances partially offset by a onean 11 basis point decrease in the average yield on the loan portfolio.

Interest on investment securities increased $479decreased $298 thousand due to a $38.4 million increase$31 thousand decrease in average securities balances and a 3214 basis point increasedecrease in average yield on the securities portfolio.

Interest on interest-bearing deposits due from banks increased $116decreased $91 thousand, due to a $7.3$6.9 million increase in average interest-bearing deposit balances and an 88was offset by a 116 basis point increasedecrease in average yield.

 

Interest expense for the first quarter of 2019 increased $2382020 decreased $64 thousand or 20%5% to $1.4 million:million.

 

Interest expense on interest bearinginterest-bearing deposits increased $241$69 thousand. Average interest-bearing demand money market and savings deposit balances increased $86.7$8.6 million, while average certificate of deposit balances decreased $14.4$20.2 million. The average rate paid on interest-bearing deposits increased eightdecreased three basis points.

Interest expense on FHLB borrowings fromdecreased $55 thousand. Average FHLB borrowings were $220 thousand in the Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco increased $8 thousand.current quarter compared to $8.8 million for the same period a year ago.

Interest expense on other term debt anddecreased $55 thousand. During the second quarter of 2019, we completed the early repayment of our variable rate senior debt.

Interest expense on junior subordinated debentures decreased $11$23 thousand. The average rate paid on junior subordinated debentures decreased 93 basis points.

 

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Average Balances, Interest Income/Expense and Yields/Rates Earned/Paid

 

The following table presents condensed average balance sheet information, together with interest income and yields earned on average interest-earning assets, and interest expense and rates paid on average interest-bearing liabilities for the three months ended March 31, 20192020 and 2018.2019.

 

 

Three Months Ended March 31, 2019

  

Three Months Ended March 31, 2018

  

Three Months Ended March 31, 2020

  

Three Months Ended March 31, 2019

 
 

Average

          

Average

          

Average

          

Average

         

(Amounts in thousands)

 

Balance

  

Interest(1)

  

Yield/ Rate(5)

  

Balance

  

Interest(1)

  

Yield/ Rate(5)

  

Balance

  

Interest(1)

  

Yield/ Rate(5)

  

Balance

  

Interest(1)

  

Yield/ Rate(5)

 

Interest-earning assets:

                                                

Net loans (2)

 $993,261  $12,031   4.91

%

 $883,876  $10,729   4.92

%

 $1,033,689  $12,338   4.80

%

 $993,261  $12,031   4.91

%

Taxable securities

  253,068   1,764   2.83

%

  205,302   1,209   2.39

%

  237,405   1,582   2.68

%

  253,068   1,764   2.83

%

Tax-exempt securities(3)

  50,454   387   3.11

%

  59,789   463   3.14

%

  34,869   271   3.13

%

  50,454   387   3.11

%

Interest-bearing deposits in other banks

  40,223   245   2.47

%

  32,915   129   1.59

%

  47,135   154   1.31

%

  40,223   245   2.47

%

Average interest-earning assets

  1,337,006   14,427   4.38

%

  1,181,882   12,530   4.30

%

  1,353,098   14,345   4.26

%

  1,337,006   14,427   4.38

%

Cash and due from banks

  21,392           17,641           21,987           21,392         

Premises and equipment, net

  14,581           14,557           15,753           14,581         

Goodwill and core deposit intangible, net

  11,872           1,998         

Goodwill

  11,671           7,902         

Other intangibles, net

  4,701           3,970         

Other assets

  41,009           32,485           46,809           41,009         

Average total assets

 $1,425,860          $1,248,563          $1,454,019          $1,425,860         
                                                

Interest-bearing liabilities:

                                                

Demand - interest-bearing

 $243,376   126   0.21

%

 $234,269   89   0.15

%

 $233,375   100   0.17

%

 $243,376   126   0.21

%

Money market

  293,396   289   0.40

%

  236,171   132   0.23

%

  307,587   403   0.53

%

  293,396   289   0.40

%

Savings

  131,081   111   0.34

%

  110,725   59   0.22

%

  135,504   118   0.35

%

  131,081   111   0.34

%

Certificates of deposit

  167,463   490   1.19

%

  181,901   495   1.10

%

  147,241   464   1.27

%

  167,463   490   1.19

%

Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco borrowings

  8,778   55   2.54

%

  12,444   47   1.53

%

  220      0.21

%

  8,778   55   2.54

%

Other borrowings

  12,889   239   7.52

%

  16,528   281   6.90

%

  9,963   184   7.43

%

  12,889   239   7.52

%

Junior subordinated debentures

  10,310   113   4.44

%

  10,310   82   3.23

%

  10,310   90   3.51

%

  10,310   113   4.44

%

Average interest-bearing liabilities

  867,293   1,423   0.67

%

  802,348   1,185   0.60

%

  844,200   1,359   0.65

%

  867,293   1,423   0.67

%

Noninterest-bearing demand

  388,410           307,397           420,847           388,410         

Other liabilities

  17,452           11,749           16,852           17,452         

Shareholders’ equity

  152,705           127,069           172,120           152,705         

Average liabilities and shareholders’ equity

 $1,425,860          $1,248,563          $1,454,019          $1,425,860         

Net interest income and net interest margin (4)

     $13,004   3.94

%

     $11,345   3.89

%

     $12,986   3.86

%

     $13,004   3.94

%

Tax equivalent net interest income and net interest margin (3)

     $13,107   3.98

%

     $11,468   3.94

%

(1)Interest income on loans includes deferred fees and costs of approximately $181$257 thousand and $137$181 thousand for the three months ended March 31, 20192020 and 2018,2019, respectively.

(2) Net loans includes average nonaccrual loans of $8.5$5.5 million and $4.8$8.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 20192020 and 2018,2019, respectively.

(3) Tax-exemptInterest income has been adjusted toand yields on tax-exempt securities are not presented on a taxtaxable equivalent basis at a 21% tax rate. The amount of such adjustments was an addition to recorded income of approximately $103 thousand and $123 thousand for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively.basis.

(4) Net interest margin is net interest income expressed as a percentage of average interest-earning assets. Net interest income for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019 included $163 thousand and $48 thousand in accretion of the discount on the loans acquired from Merchants Holding Company, which improved the net interest margin by 6 and 2 basis points, respectively.

(5) Yields and rates are calculated by dividing the income or expense by the average balance of the assets or liabilities, respectively, and annualizing the result.

 

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Analysis of Changes in Net Interest Income

 

The following table sets forth a summary of the changes in tax equivalent net interest income due to changes in average asset and liability balances (volume variance) and changes in average rates (rate variance) for the three months ended March 31, 20192020 and 2018.2019. Changes in tax equivalent interest income and expense, which are not specifically attributable specifically to either volume or rate, are allocated proportionately between both variances. Interest income and yields on tax-exempt securities are not presented on a taxable equivalent basis.

 

  

Three Months Ended March 31, 2019 Over
Three Months Ended March 31, 2018

 

(Amounts in thousands)

 

Volume

  

Rate

  

Net Change

 

Increase (decrease) in interest income:

            

Net loans

 $1,325  $(23) $1,302 

Taxable securities

  310   245   555 

Tax-exempt securities (1)

  (90)  (6)  (96)

Interest-bearing deposits in other banks

  33   83   116 

Total increase

  1,578   299   1,877 
             

Increase (decrease) in interest expense:

            

Demand - interest-bearing

  4   33   37 

Money market

  38   119   157 

Savings

  13   39   52 

Certificates of deposit

  (96)  91   (5)

Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco borrowings

  (6)  14   8 

Other borrowings

  (71)  29   (42)

Junior subordinated debentures

     31   31 

Total (decrease) increase

  (118)  356   238 

Net increase (decrease)

 $1,696  $(57) $1,639 

(1) Tax-exempt income has been adjusted to tax equivalent basis at a 21% tax rate.
  

Three Months Ended March 31, 2020 Over
Three Months Ended March 31, 2019

 

(Amounts in thousands)

 

Volume

  

Rate

  

Net Change

 

Increase (decrease) in interest income:

            

Net loans

 $479  $(172) $307 

Taxable securities

  (106)  (76)  (182)

Tax-exempt securities (1)

  (121)  5   (116)

Interest-bearing deposits in other banks

  54   (145)  (91)

Total increase

  306   (388)  (82)
             

Increase (decrease) in interest expense:

            

Demand - interest-bearing

  (5)  (21)  (26)

Money market

  15   99   114 

Savings

  4   3   7 

Certificates of deposit

  (72)  46   (26)

Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco borrowings

  (27)  (28)  (55)

Other borrowings

  (54)  (1)  (55)

Junior subordinated debentures

     (23)  (23)

Total (decrease) increase

  (139)  75   (64)

Net increase

 $445  $(463) $(18)

(1) Interest income on tax-exempt securities are not presented on a taxable equivalent basis.

 

 

PROVISION FOR LOAN AND LEASE LOSSES

 

The nonaccrual statusWe recorded a provision for loan and lease losses of a $10.9$2.9 million commercial real estate loan has negatively impacted our asset quality metrics. However, no calculated impairment reserve on this loan is indicated andfor the first quarter of 2020. There was no provision for loan and lease losses was necessaryin the first quarter of 2019. A detailed discussion of our provision is provided later in this filing under the heading “Allowance for the quarter. Seeloan and lease losses”. Also, see Note 4 Loans in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for further discussion.

information.

 

NONINTEREST INCOME

 

The following table presents the key components of noninterest income for the three months ended March 31, 20192020 and 2018.2019.

 

 

Three Months Ended March 31,

   

Change

  

Three Months Ended March 31,

  

Change

 

(Amounts in thousands)

 2019  2018  

Amount

  

Percent

  

2020

  

2019

  

Amount

  

Percent

 

Noninterest income:

                                

Service charges on deposit accounts

 $169  $176  $(7)  (4

)%

 $169  $169  $   

%

ATM and point of sale

  265   266   (1)  (0

)%

ATM and point of sale fees

  268   265   3   1

%

Payroll and benefit processing fees

  171   169   2   1

%

  170   171   (1)  (1

%)

Life insurance

  129   129      

%

  123   129   (6)  (5

%)

Gain on sales of investment securities, net

  92   36   56   156

%

  84   92   (8)  (9

%)

Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco dividends

  121   80   41   51

%

  130   121   9   7

%

Gain on sale of OREO

  23   16   7   44

%

(Loss) Gain on sale of OREO

  (23)  23   (46)  (200

%)

Other

  87   110   (23)  (21

)%

  (29)  87   (116)  (133

%)

Total noninterest income

 $1,057  $982  $75   8  $892  $1,057  $(165)  (16

%)

Noninterest income for the three months ended March 31, 2020 decreased $165 thousand compared to the first quarter for 2019. The decrease was primarily due to a $132 thousand loss on disposal of ATM equipment which is included in “other noninterest income”.

 

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NONINTEREST EXPENSE

 

The following table presents the key components of noninterest expense for the three months ended March 31, 20192020 and 2018.2019.

 

 Three Months Ended March 31,  

Change

  

Change

  

Three Months Ended March 31,

  

Change

 

(Amounts in thousands)

 

2019

  

2018

  

Amount

  

Percent

  

2020

  

2019

  

Amount

  

Percent

 

Noninterest expense:

                                

Salaries & related benefits

 $5,729  $4,855  $874   18

%

 $5,887  $5,729  $158   3

%

Premises & equipment

  992   1,071   (79)  (7

)%

  854   975   (121)  (12

%)

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation insurance premium

  100   96   4   4

%

  36   100   (64)  (64

%)

Data processing fees

  559   432   127   29

%

  531   576   (45)  (8

%)

Professional service fees

  303   345   (42)  (12

)%

Professional services

  334   303   31   10

%

Telecommunications

  173   216   (43)  (20

)%

  171   173   (2)  (1

%)

Acquisition costs

  1,930      1,930   100

%

Acquisition and merger

     1,930   (1,930)  (100

%)

Other

  1,137   1,018   119   12

%

  1,970   1,137   833   73

%

Total noninterest expense

 $10,923  $8,033  $2,890   36

%

 $9,783  $10,923  $(1,140)  (10

%)

 

 

Noninterest expense for the three months ended March 31, 2019 increased $2.92020 decreased $1.1 million compared to the same period a year previous, which included:previous. During the current quarter we recorded $700 thousand in non-recurring costs related to the termination of a technology management services contract and $414 thousand in non-recurring costs related to a severance agreement. The first quarter of 2019 included $1.9 million in non-recurring acquisition costs. Excluding the non-recurring costs in both periods, noninterest expense decreased $324 thousand for the three months ended March 31, 2020 compared to the same period a year previous. This decrease was primarily due to salary and benefit cost savings achieved through increased efficiency after combining the operations of Merchants Bank with our own.

 

The Company’s efficiency ratio was 70.5% for the first quarter of 2020 (62.5% excluding $1.1 million in non-recurring costs). The ratio during the same period in 2019 was 77.7% (64.0% excluding $1.9 million of non-recurring costs).

$1.9 million in acquisition costs including contract cancellation, software, severance and professional services costs.

$0.6 million increase in operating expenses from the Merchants acquisition. The increase in operating expenses include IT processing and other salaries and benefit costs that are not expected to continue after functional consolidation in the second quarter of 2019.

 

INCOME TAXES

 

Our provision for income taxes includes both federal and state income taxes and reflects the application of federal and state statutory rates to our income before taxes. The following table reflects our tax provision and the related effective tax rate for the periods indicated.

 

  

For the Three Months Ended March 31,

 

(Amounts in thousands)

 

2019

  

2018

 

Income before provision for income taxes

 $3,138  $4,294 

Provision for income taxes

 $832  $1,053 

Effective tax rate

  26.5

%

  24.5

%

For the three months ended March 31, 2019, our income tax provision of $832 thousand on pre-tax income of $3.1 million was an effective tax rate of 26.5%. The tax provision for the first quarter of the prior year was $1.1 million on pre-tax income of $4.3 million for an effective tax rate of 24.5%. The current quarter includes $135 thousand, of acquisition costs, which are not tax deductible. The Company’s effective tax rate has also increased as muni income, tax credits and permanent deductions arising from investments in low income housing partnerships comprise a smaller percentage of pre-tax income.

  

For the Three Months Ended March 31,

 

(Amounts in thousands)

 

2020

  

2019

 

Income before provision for income taxes

 $1,245  $3,138 

Provision for income taxes

 $329  $832 

Effective tax rate

  26.4

%

  26.5

%

 

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FINANCIAL CONDITION

 

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

 

As of March 31, 2019,2020, we had total consolidated assets of $1.471$1.456 billion, gross loans of $1.035$1.052 billion, allowance for loan and lease losses (“ALLL”) of $12.2$15 million, total deposits of $1.248$1.242 billion, and shareholders’ equity of $162.1$166 million.

We maintained noninterest-bearing cash positions at the Federal Reserve Bank and correspondent banks in the amount of $32.1$21.1 million and we also held interest-bearing deposits in the amount of $30.4$22.8 million.

 

Available-for-sale investment securities totaled $294.1$285.1 million at March 31, 2019,2020, compared to $257.0$287.0 million at December 31, 2018. Our investment portfolio provides a secondary source of liquidity to fund other higher yielding asset opportunities, such as loan originations.2019. During the first three months of 2019,2020, we purchased four securities with a par value of $4.9 million and$37.9 million. During the Merchants acquisition added 231first three months of 2020, we sold securities with a par value of $107.4 million. During the first quarter of 2019, we sold 129 securities with a par value of $67.8$28.6 million resulting in $92$84 thousand in net realized gains. During the three months ended March 31, 2019,2020, we also received $11.1$17.4 million in proceeds from principal payments, calls and maturities within the available-for-sale securities portfolio.

 

At March 31, 2019,2020, our net unrealized lossesgains on available-for-sale investment securities were $701 thousand$8.4 million compared to net unrealized lossesgains of $4.3$3.7 million at December 31, 2018.2019. The change in net unrealized lossesgains during the three months ended March 31, 20192020 was driven by significant changes in market interest rates and no investments were considered other-than-temporarily impaired.rates.

 

We recorded gross loan balances of $1.035$1.052 billion at March 31, 2019,2020, compared to $946.3 million$1.033 billion at December 31, 20182019 an increase of $88.4$19 million. The increase in gross loans was due to $85.3 millionoccurred primarily from new loans in loans acquired from the acquisitionBank’s Sacramento marketplace and is the result of Merchants.past investments in our SBA division and in our expanded Sacramento commercial banking group.

 

The ALLL at March 31, 2019 decreased $50 thousand2020 increased $2.9 million to $12.2$15.1 million compared to $12.3$12.2 million at December 31, 2018.2019. At March 31, 2019,2020, relying on our ALLL methodology, which uses criteria such as risk weightingcredit grading and historical loss rates, and given the ongoing improvements in asset quality,qualitative factors we believe the ALLL is adequate. There is, however, no assurance that future loan and lease losses will not exceed the levels provided for in the ALLL and could result in additional charges to the provision for loan and lease losses. A detailed discussion of the ALLL is provided later in this document under the heading “Allowance for loan and lease losses”. Also, see Note 4 Loans in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for further information.

 

Nonperforming loans, which include nonaccrual loans and accruing loans past due over 90 days, increaseddecreased by $10.4 million$371 thousand to $14.5$5.2 million, or 1.40%0.50% of gross loans, as of March 31, 2019,2020, compared to $4.1$5.6 million, or 0.44%0.54% of gross loans as of December 31, 2018. The increase in nonperforming loans results from one $10.9 million commercial real estate loan, which at March 31, 2019 had zero calculated impairment.2019.

 

Past due loans as of March 31, 2019 decreased2020 increased $1.6 million to $12.3$6.5 million, compared to $13.9$4.9 million as of December 31, 2018.2019. The decreaseincrease in past due loans was primarily due to repayments on twoa commercial real estate loans for $1.2loan totaling $1.1 million. We believe that riskcredit grading for past due loans appropriately reflects the risk associated with the past duethose loans. See Note 4 Loans in the NotesNotes to Consolidated Financial Statements in this document for further detail on the ALLL and the loan portfolio.

 

Premises and equipment totaled $15.4$15.5 million at March 31, 2019 an increase2020, a decreases of $2.3 million$454 thousand compared to $13.1$15.9 million at December 31, 2018. The increase was due to $2.2 million in premises and equipment acquired from Merchants.2019.

 

Our OREO balance at March 31, 20192020 was $34$8 thousand compared to $31$35 thousand in OREO properties at December 31, 2018.2019. For the three months ended March 31, 2019,2020, we transferred twoone foreclosed propertiesproperty in the amount of $34$8 thousand to OREO. During the three months ended March 31, 2019,2020, we sold one property with a balance of $31$35 thousand for a net gainloss of $23 thousand.

 

Bank-owned life insurance increased $884$123 thousand during the three months ended March 31, 20192020 to $23.3$23.8 million compared to $22.4$23.7 million at December 31, 2018. The increase was2019.

Goodwill and other intangible assets, net totaled $16.3 million at March 31, 2020, a decrease of $191 thousand compared to $16.5 million at December 31, 2019 due to $755 thousand in bank-owned life insurance acquired from Merchants.amortization of core deposit intangibles. A detailed discussion of our impairment analysis is presented below under the heading “Goodwill and other intangible assets”.

 

Other assets, which include the Bank’s investment qualified zone academy bonds, Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco stock, right-of-use lease asset and low-income housing tax credit partnerships totaled $28.6$28.8 million at March 31, 20192020 compared to $22.5$28.6 million at December 31, 2018.2019. The increase was due to $1.5included one new $1.0 million in Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco stock acquired from Merchants and $4.0 million (net of $458 thousand recognized previously as part of the single lease cost) related to the right-of-use lease asset recorded upon the adoption of ASU No. 2016-02.low income housing tax credit investment.

 

Total deposits at March 31, 2019, increased $1172020, decreased $25 million or 42%8% annualized to $1.248$1.242 billion compared to $1.267 billion at December 31, 2018. During the first quarter of 2019, the Merchants acquisition provided an additional $190.2 million of deposits, which are essentially unchanged at March 31, 2019. Legacy deposits have experienced their seasonal decline, of $54.2 million while $19.0 million of wholesale time deposits have matured and were not renewed.

 

 

Total non-maturing deposits increased $205.6decreased $16.6 million or 24% compared to the same date a year ago and increased $98.7 million or 41%6% annualized compared to December 31, 2018.2019. The decrease in non-maturing deposits for the three months ended March 31, 2020 was less than the seasonal declines we have experienced during the first quarter of recent years.

 

Certificates of deposit decreased $6.0$8.2 million or 3% compared to the same date a year ago and increased $17.8 million or 47%22% annualized compared to December 31, 2018.2019. Due to the changing rate environment interest bearing demand accounts have become more attractive to depositors than certificates of deposits.

 

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Other liabilities, which include the Bank’s supplemental executive retirement plan, operating leases and the funding obligation for investments in qualified affordable housing partnerships, increased $4.9 milliondecreased only $144 thousand to $18.3$17.6 million as of March 31, 20192020 compared to $13.4$17.7 million at December 31, 2018. The increase was due to $4.4 million operating lease liability recorded upon the adoption of ASU No. 2016-02.

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Investment Securities

 

The composition of our investment securities portfolio reflects management’s investment strategy of maintaining an appropriate level of liquidity while providing a relatively stable source of interest income.

 

The investment securities portfolio also:

 

 

Partially mitigates interest rate risk;

 

Diversifies the credit risk inherent in the loan portfolio;

 

Provides a vehicle for the investment of excess liquidity;

 

Provides a source of liquidity when pledged as collateral for lines of credit;

 

Is used as collateral for certain public funds.

 

The carrying value of our available-for-sale investment securities totaled $294.1$285.1 million at March 31, 2019,2020, compared to $257.0$287.0 million at December 31, 2018. The Merchants acquisition added 231 securities with a par value of $107.4 million to our investment securities portfolio.2019. During the three months ended March 31, 2019,first quarter of 2020, we soldrepositioned a portion of ourthe Bank’s investment securities portfolio to provide liquidity for our seasonal decline in deposit balances and our planned reductiontake advantage of wholesale certificates of deposit.widening credit spreads on municipal securities.

 

The following table presents information at carrying value of the available-for-sale investment securities portfolio at fair value by classification and major type as of March 31, 20192020 and December 31, 2018.2019.

 

  

March 31,

  

December 31,

 

(Amounts in thousands)

 

2019

  

2018

 

Available-for-sale securities: (1)

        

U.S. government & agencies

 $46,451  $40,087 

Obligations of state and political subdivisions

  48,935   50,530 

Residential mortgage-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations

  171,814   138,503 

Corporate securities

  2,958   2,922 

Commercial mortgage-backed securities

  23,864   24,762 

Other asset-backed securities

  95   124 

Total

 $294,117  $256,928 

(1) Available-for-sale securities are reported at fair value.

  

March 31,

  

December 31,

 

(Amounts in thousands)

 

2020

  

2019

 

Available-for-sale securities:

        

U.S. government & agencies

 $36,043  $38,733 

Obligations of state and political subdivisions

  63,263   42,098 

Residential mortgage-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations

  160,439   180,835 

Corporate securities

  2,983   2,966 

Commercial mortgage-backed securities

  17,428   19,307 

Other asset-backed securities

  4,921   3,011 

Total

 $285,077  $286,950 

 

 

The following table presents information atregarding the amortized cost, of theand maturity structure of the investment portfolio at March 31, 2019.2020.

 

         

Maturities

  

Maturities

                          

Maturities

  

Maturities

                 
 

Maturities

  

Over One Through

  

Over Five Through

  

Maturities

          

Maturities

  

Over One Through

  

Over Five Through

  

Maturities

         
 

Within One Year

  

Five Years

  

Ten Years

  

Over Ten Years

  

Total

  

Within One Year

  

Five Years

  

Ten Years

  

Over Ten Years

  

Total

 

(Amounts in thousands)

 

Amount

  

Yield

  

Amount

  

Yield

  

Amount

  

Yield

  

Amount

  

Yield

  

Amount

  

Yield

  

Amount

  

Yield

  

Amount

  

Yield

  

Amount

  

Yield

  

Amount

  

Yield

  

Amount

  

Yield

 
Available-for-sale securities: (1)                                   

Available-for-sale securities: (1)

 

U.S. government & agencies

 $1,263   3.03

%

 $1,409   2.94

%

 $11,244   3.59

%

 $32,348   3.18

%

 $46,264   3.27

%

 $   

%

 $40   2.94

%

 $21,150   3.23

%

 $14,297   2.78

%

 $35,487   3.05

%

Obligations of state and political subdivisions

  34   5.60

%

  10,358   3.21

%

  22,774   3.36

%

  14,900   3.27

%

  48,066   3.30

%

  907   3.30

%

  10,617   3.58

%

  15,279   2.92

%

  34,025   2.95

%

  60,828   3.06

%

Residential mortgage-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations

  82   3.13

%

  85,984   3.01

%

  73,756   3.02

%

  13,276   3.38

%

  173,098   3.04

%

  3,211   2.16

%

  100,829   2.95

%

  46,527   2.85

%

  4,685   2.98

%

  155,252   2.91

%

Corporate securities

     

%

  3,018   2.76

%

     

%

     

%

  3,018   2.76

%

  2,001   3.73

%

  1,000   2.00

%

     

%

     

%

  3,001   3.16

%

Commercial mortgage-backed securities

     

%

  1,238   2.31

%

  2,862   2.18

%

  20,177   2.65

%

  24,277   2.58

%

     

%

  1,018   2.42

%

  5,888   2.45

%

  9,985   2.77

%

  16,891   2.63

%

Other asset-backed securities

     

%

     

%

     

%

  95   4.13

%

  95   4.13

%

     

%

     

%

     

%

  5,176   2.77

%

  5,176   2.77

%

Total

 $1,379   3.12

%

 $102,007   3.01

%

 $110,636   3.13

%

 $80,796   3.10

%

 $294,818   3.08

%

 $6,119   2.84

%

 $113,504   3.00

%

 $88,844   2.93

%

 $68,168   2.88

%

 $276,635   2.94

%

(1) The maturities for the collateralized mortgage obligations and mortgage-backed securities are presented by expected average life, rather than contractual maturity. The yield on tax-exempt securities has not been adjusted to a tax-equivalent yield basis.

 

 

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Loan Portfolio

Loan Concentrations

 

Historically, we have concentrated our loan origination activities primarily within El Dorado, Placer, Sacramento, and Shasta counties in California. In recent years, our loan origination activity has expanded to include other portions of California and northern Nevada. We manage our credit risk through various diversifications of our loan portfolio, the application of sound underwriting policies and procedures, and ongoing credit monitoring practices. Generally, the loans are secured by real estate or other assets located in California. Repayment is expected from the borrower’s cash flows or cash flows from real estate investments.

 

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The following table presents the composition of the loan portfolio as of March 31, 20192020 and December 31, 2018.2019.

 

(Amounts in thousands)

 

March 31,

      

December 31,

      

March 31, 2020

  

December 31, 2019

 

Loan Portfolio

 

2019

  

%

  

2018

  

%

  

Amount

  

%

  

Amount

  

%

 

Commercial

 $149,575   14

%

 $135,543   14

%

 $138,870   13

%

 $141,197   14

%

Commercial real estate:

                                

Real estate - construction and land development

  30,335   3   22,563   2   34,394   3   26,830   3 

Real estate - commercial non-owner occupied

  469,048   46   433,708   46   514,052   49   493,920   48 

Real estate - commercial owner occupied

  209,099   20   204,622   22   217,319   21   218,833   21 

Residential real estate:

                                

Real estate - residential - ITIN

  36,145   3   37,446   4   31,998   3   33,039   3 

Real estate - residential - 1-4 family mortgage

  68,092   7   34,366   4   62,533   6   63,661   6 

Real estate - residential - equity lines

  26,162   3   26,958   3   23,158   2   22,099   2 

Consumer and other

  46,150   4   51,045   5   29,921   3   33,324   3 

Gross loans

  1,034,606   100

%

  946,251   100

%

  1,052,245   100

%

  1,032,903   100

%

Deferred loan fees and costs

  1,992       1,927       2,129       2,162     

Loans, net of deferred fees and costs

  1,036,598       948,178       1,054,374       1,035,065     

Allowance for loan and lease losses

  (12,242)      (12,292)      (15,067)      (12,231)    

Net loans

 $1,024,356      $935,886      $1,039,307      $1,022,834     

 

 

The following table sets forth the maturity and distribution of our loan portfolio as of March 31, 2019.2020.

 

     

After One

              

After One

         
 

Within One

  

Through

  

After Five

      

Within One

  

Through

  

After Five

     

(Amounts in thousands)

 

Year

  

Five Years

  

Years

  

Total

  

Year

  

Five Years

  

Years

  

Total

 

Commercial

 $35,400  $68,953  $46,099  $150,452  $51,647  $76,739  $11,325  $139,711 

Commercial real estate:

                                

Real estate - construction and land development

  5,115   8,483   16,685   30,283   4,365   15,164   14,772   34,301 

Real estate - commercial non-owner occupied

  8,855   110,970   348,710   468,535   39,390   207,987   266,189   513,566 

Real estate - commercial owner occupied

  10,081   24,292   175,943   210,316   23,290   86,218   109,252   218,760 

Residential real estate:

                                

Real estate - residential - ITIN

        36,145   36,145   3,370   13,301   15,328   31,999 

Real estate - residential - 1-4 family mortgage

  23,993   5,231   38,980   68,204   6,317   20,242   36,066   62,625 

Real estate - residential - equity lines

  147   2,195   24,139   26,481   959   1,902   20,607   23,468 

Consumer and other

  744   44,428   1,010   46,182   1,139   2,266   26,539   29,944 

Loans, net of deferred fees and costs

 $84,335  $264,552  $687,711  $1,036,598  $130,477  $423,819  $500,078  $1,054,374 

Loans with:

                                

Fixed rates

 $48,422  $208,207  $204,764  $461,393  $49,987  $192,647  $209,484  $452,118 

Variable rates

  35,913   56,345   482,947   575,205   80,490   231,172   290,594   602,256 

Total

 $84,335  $264,552  $687,711  $1,036,598  $130,477  $423,819  $500,078  $1,054,374 

 

Loans with unique credit characteristics

ITIN Loans

 

We own a pool of Individual Tax Identification Number (“ITIN”) residential mortgage loans. The ITIN loans are geographically disbursed throughout the United States and are made to legal United States residents who do not possess a social security number. The ITIN loan portfolio is serviced by a third party. The majority of the ITIN loans are variable rate loans and may have an increased default risk in a rising rate environment. Worsening economic conditions in the United States may cause us to suffer higher default rates on our ITIN loans and reduce the value of the assets that we hold as collateral. In addition, if we become responsible for servicing of these ITIN loans, then we may realize additional monitoring, servicing and appraisal costs due to the geographic disbursement of the portfolio which willwould adversely affect our noninterest expense. As of April 27, 2020 there have been 33 COVID-19 related deferral requests for ITIN loans totaling $2.2 million.

SFC Loans

Between May of 2014 and December of 2018, we purchased unsecured retail installment home improvement loans that were originated by Service Finance Company, LLC (SFC). The loans were made through a network of over 8,000 approved home improvement dealers throughout the United States and Puerto Rico. Loans within the portfolio have a wide range of terms, interest rates and purchase discounts or premiums. The loans are serviced by a third party and have an average FICO credit score over 750 at origination. Principal repayments on these loans totaled $3.0 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2020. In addition, if we become responsible for servicing these loans, we may realize additional monitoring and servicing costs due to the geographic disbursement of the portfolio which would adversely affect our noninterest expense. As of April 26, 2020 there have been 44 COVID-19 related deferral requests for SFC loans totaling $388 thousand.

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Purchased Loans

 

In addition to loans we have originated or acquired through whole bankour acquisition of Merchants, the loan portfolio includes purchased loan pools and purchased participations. Purchased loans are recorded at their fair value at the acquisition date.

 

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The following table presents the recorded investment in purchased loan pools and purchased participations at March 31, 20192020 and December 31, 2018.2019.

 

(Amounts in thousands)

 

March 31, 2019

  

December 31, 2018

  

March 31, 2020

  

December 31, 2019

 

Loan Type

 

Balance

  

% of Gross Loan

Portfolio

  

Balance

  

% of Gross Loan

Portfolio

  

Balance

  

% of Gross Loan Portfolio

  

Balance

  

% of Gross Loan Portfolio

 

Commercial

 $59   

%

 $66   

%

Commercial real estate

  23,887   3

%

  29,096   3

%

 $18,167   2

%

 $19,506   2

%

Residential real estate

  49,710   5

%

  51,164   5

%

  43,970   4

%

  45,494   4

%

Consumer and other

  40,870   4

%

  46,049   5

%

  25,574   2

%

  28,579   3

%

Total purchased loans

 $114,526   12

%

 $126,375   13

%

 $87,711   8

%

 $93,579   9

%

 

 

Asset Quality

Nonperforming Assets

 

Our loan portfolio is heavily concentrated in real estate and a significant portion of our borrowers’ ability to repay their loans is dependent upon the professional services, commercial real estate market and the residential real estate development industry sectors. Loans secured by real estate or other assets primarily located in California are expected to be repaid from cash flows of the borrower or proceeds from the sale of collateral. As such, our dependence on real estate secured loans could increase the risk of loss in our loan portfolio in a market of declining real estate values. Furthermore, declining real estate values would negatively impact holdings of OREO.

 

We manage asset quality and mitigate credit risk through the application of policies designed to promote sound underwriting and loan monitoring practices. Our Loan Committee is charged with monitoring asset quality, establishing credit policies and procedures and enforcing the consistent application of these policies and procedures across the Bank. The provision for loan and lease losses charged to earnings is based upon management’s judgment of the amount necessary to maintain the allowance at a level adequate to absorbprovide for probable incurred losses.losses inherent in the outstanding loan and lease portfolio. The amount of provision charge is dependent upon many factors, including loan growth, net charge-offs, changes in the composition of the loan portfolio, delinquencies, management’s assessment of loan portfolio quality, general economic conditions that can impact the value of collateral, and other trends. The evaluation of these factors is performed through an analysis of the adequacy of the ALLL. Reviews of nonperforming, past due loans and larger credits, designed to identify potential charges to the ALLL, and to determine the adequacy of the allowance, are conducted on a monthlyquarterly basis. These reviews consider such factors as the financial strength of borrowers, the value of the applicable collateral, loan and lease loss experience, estimated loan and lease losses, growth in the loan portfolio, prevailing economic conditions and other factors.

 

A loan is considered impaired when, based on current information and events, we determine it is probable that we will not be able to collect all amounts due according to the loan contract, including scheduled interest payments. Generally, when we identify a loan as impaired, we measure the loan for potential impairment using discount cash flows, except when the sole remaining source of the repayment for the loan is the liquidation of the collateral. In these cases, we use the current fair value of collateral, less selling costs. The starting point for determining the fair value of collateral is through obtaining external appraisals. Generally, external appraisals are updated every twelve months. We obtain appraisals from a pre-approved list of independent, third party, local appraisal firms. Approval and addition to the list is based on experience, reputation, character, consistency and knowledge of the respective real estate market. At a minimum, it is ascertained that the appraiser is: (1) currently licensed in the state in which the property is located, (2) is experienced in the appraisal of properties similar to the property being appraised, (3) is actively engaged in the appraisal work, (4) has knowledge of current real estate market conditions and financing trends, (5) is reputable, and (6) is not on Freddie Mac’s nor our Exclusionary List of appraisers and brokers. In most cases, appraisals will be reviewed by another independent third party to ensure the quality of the appraisal and the expertise and independence of the appraiser. Upon receipt and review, an external appraisal is utilized to measure a loan for potential impairment.

 

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Our impairment analysis documents the date of the appraisal used in the analysis, whether the officer preparing the report deems it current, and, if not, allows for internal valuation adjustments with justification. Typical justified adjustments might include discounts for continued market deterioration subsequent to appraisal date, adjustments for the release of collateral contemplated in the appraisal, or the value of other collateral or consideration not contemplated in the appraisal. An appraisal over one year old in most cases will be considered stale dated and an updated or new appraisal will be required. Any adjustments from appraised value to net realizable value are detailed and justified in the impairment analysis, which is reviewed and approved by our Chief Credit Officer. Although an external appraisal is the primary source to value collateral dependent loans, we may also utilize values obtained through purchase and sale agreements, negotiated short sales, broker price opinions, or the sales price of the note. These alternative sources of value are used only if deemed to be more representative of value based on updated information regarding collateral resolution. Impairment analyses are updated, reviewed and approved on a quarterly basis at or near the end of each reporting period. Based on these processes, we do not believe there are significant time lapses for the recognition of additional provision for loan and lease losses or charge-offs from the date they become known.

 

Loans are classified as nonaccrual when collection of principal or interest is doubtful; generally these are loans that are past due as to maturity or payment of principal or interest by 90 days or more, unless such loans are well-secured and in the process of collection. Additionally, all loans that are impaired are considered for nonaccrual status. Loans placed on nonaccrual will typically remain onin nonaccrual status until all principal and interest payments are brought current and the prospects for future payments in accordance with the loan agreement appear certain.

 

Upon acquisition of real estate collateral, typically through the foreclosure process, we promptly begin to market the property for sale. If we do not receive offers or indications of interest within a reasonable timeframe, we will review market conditions to assess the pricing level that would enable us to sell the property. At the time of foreclosure, OREO is recorded at fair value less costs to sell (“cost”), which becomes the property’s new basis. Unless a current appraisal is available, an appraisal will be ordered prior to a loan migrating to OREO. Any write-downs based on the asset’s fair value at the date of acquisition are charged to the ALLL. After foreclosure, management periodically performs valuations and the property is carried at the lower of the cost or fair value less expected selling costs. We obtain updated appraisals on OREO property every six to twelve months. Valuation adjustments recorded in a period are primarily based on (1) updated appraisals received during the period, or (2) management’s authorization to reduce the selling price of the property during the period.

 

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The following table summarizes our nonperforming assets as of March 31, 20192020 and December 31, 2018.2019.

 

(Amounts in thousands)

 

March 31,

  

December 31,

  

March 31,

  

December 31,

 

Nonperforming Assets

 

2019

  

2018

  

2020

  

2019

 

Commercial

 $1,018  $959  $39  $61 

Commercial real estate:

                

Real estate - commercial non-owner occupied

  10,878   548 

Real estate - commercial owner occupied

  3,103   3,103 

Total commercial real estate

  10,878   548   3,103   3,103 

Residential real estate:

                

Real estate - residential - ITIN

  2,392   2,388   1,878   2,221 

Real estate - residential - 1-4 family mortgage

  182   185   184   191 

Real estate - residential - equity lines

  42   43 

Total residential real estate

  2,616   2,616   2,062   2,412 

Consumer and other

  23   23   39   40 

Total nonaccrual loans

  14,535   4,146   5,243   5,616 

90 days past due and still accruing

        2    

Total nonperforming loans

  14,535   4,146   5,245   5,616 

Other real estate owned

  34   31   8   35 

Total nonperforming assets

 $14,569  $4,177  $5,253  $5,651 

Nonperforming loans to gross loans

  1.40

%

  0.44

%

  0.50

%

  0.54

%

Nonperforming assets to total assets

  0.99

%

  0.32

%

  0.36

%

  0.38

%

 

 

We regularly perform thorough reviews of the commercial real estate portfolio, including semi-annual stress testing. These reviews are performed on both our non-owner and owner occupied credits. These reviews are completed to verify leasing status, to ensure the accuracy of risk ratings, and to develop proactive action plans with borrowers on projects. Stress testing is performed to determine the effect of rising cap rates, interest rates, and vacancy rates on the portfolio. Based on our analysis, we believe we are effectively managing the risks in this portfolio. There can be no assurance that declines in economic conditions, such as potential increases in retail or office vacancy rates, will not exceed the projected assumptions utilized in stress testing resulting in additional nonperforming loans in the future.

 

Loans are reported as troubled debt restructurings when we grant a concession(s) to a borrower experiencing financial difficulties that we would not otherwise consider. Examples of such concessions include a reduction in the loan rate, forgiveness of principal or accrued interest, extending the maturity date(s) significantly, or providing a lower interest rate than would be normally available for a transaction of similar risk. As a result of these concessions, troubled debt restructured loans are impaired as we will not collect all amounts due, either principal or interest, in accordance with the terms of the original loan agreement. Impairment reserves on non-collateral dependent troubled debt restructured loans are measured by comparing the present value of expected future cash flows of the restructured loans, discounted at the effective interest rate of the original loan agreement to the loans carrying value. These impairment reserves are recognized as a specific component to be provided for in the ALLL.

 

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As of March 31, 2019,2020, we had $9.4$6.3 million in troubled debt restructurings compared to $9.6$6.5 million as of December 31, 2018.2019. As of March 31, 2019,2020, we had 10597 restructured loans that qualified as troubled debt restructurings, of which 10493 loans were performing according to their restructured terms. Troubled debt restructurings represented 0.91%0.60% of gross loans as of March 31, 2019,2020, compared to 1.01%0.63% at December 31, 2018.2019.

 

Impaired loans of $6.7$4.7 million and $6.9$4.8 million were classified as accruing troubled debt restructurings at March 31, 20192020 and December 31, 2018,2019, respectively. For a troubled debt restructured loan to be on accrual status, the loan’s collateral coverage must generally be greater than or equal to 100% of the loan balance, the loan payments must be current, and the borrower must demonstrate the ability to make payments from a verified source of cash flow. As of March 31, 20192020 and December 31, 2018,2019, we had oneno obligations to lend additional funds on any troubled debt restructured commercial line of credit in nonaccrual status that had $41 thousand and $313 thousand in available credit, respectively.

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The following table sets forth a summary of our restructured loans that qualify as troubled debt restructurings as of March 31, 20192020 and December 31, 2018.2019.

 

(Amounts in thousands)

 

March 31,

  

December 31,

  

March 31,

  

December 31,

 

Troubled Debt Restructurings

 

2019

  

2018

  

2020

  

2019

 

Accruing troubled debt restructurings

                

Commercial

 $1,187  $1,224  $592  $595 

Commercial real estate:

        

Real estate - commercial non-owner occupied

  793   795 

Residential real estate:

                

Real estate - residential - ITIN

  4,342   4,484   3,891   3,957 

Real estate - residential - equity lines

  358   363   226   231 

Total accruing troubled debt restructurings

 $6,680  $6,866  $4,709  $4,783 
                

Nonaccruing troubled debt restructurings

                

Commercial

 $958  $877  $26  $47 

Residential real estate:

                

Real estate - residential - ITIN

  1,744   1,793   1,546   1,593 

Consumer and other

  23   23   39   40 

Total nonaccruing troubled debt restructurings

 $2,725  $2,693  $1,611  $1,680 
        

Total troubled debt restructurings

                
        

Commercial

 $2,145  $2,101  $618  $642 

Commercial real estate:

        

Real estate - commercial non-owner occupied

  793   795 

Residential real estate:

                

Real estate - residential - ITIN

  6,086   6,277   5,437   5,550 

Real estate - residential - equity lines

  358   363   226   231 

Consumer and other

  23   23   39   40 

Total troubled debt restructurings

 $9,405  $9,559  $6,320  $6,463 
                

Total troubled debt restructurings to gross loans outstanding at period end

  0.91

%

  1.01

%

  0.60

%

  0.63

%

Short-term loan modifications

On March 22, 2020, financial institution regulators released guidance in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, which provided clarification on the treatment of short-term loan modifications for borrowers who are, or may be, unable to meet their contractual payment obligations because of the effects of COVID-19. The guidance presented a change to the existing accounting for troubled debt restructurings (“TDR”) stating that short-term modifications made in response to COVID-19, to borrowers who are considered current, should not be considered a TDR. The guidance provided examples of short-term (six months or less) modifications including; payment deferrals, fee waivers and extensions of repayment terms. The guidance noted that institutions can presume that borrowers who were current on payments were not experiencing financial difficulties, and as such, the loans don’t meet the TDR classification criteria. The guidance also clarified that modification or deferral programs mandated by the federal or state government related to COVID-19 would not be within the scope of TDR accounting.

We are responding to the needs of our borrowers in accordance with the regulatory guidance to grant short-term COVID-19 related loan modifications. These modified loans are not considered past due or non-performing. We have granted deferrals ranging from 3 to 6 months determined on a case-by-case basis considering the nature of the business and the impact of COVID-19.

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The following table presents approved loan modification and pending loan modification requests at April 24, 2020, none of which meet the definition of a TDR.

  

At April 24, 2020

 
      

Commercial

  

Residential

         

(dollars in thousands)

 

Commercial

  

Real Estate

  

Real Estate

  

Consumer

  

Total

 

In process

 $19  $4,842  $  $  $4,861 

Approved

  14,281   60,326   3,354   50   78,011 

Total

 $14,300  $65,168  $3,354  $50  $82,872 
                     

Number of contracts in process

  1   3         4 

Number of contracts approved

  45   64   8   3   120 

Total

  46   67   8   3   124 

 

Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses

 

We monitor credit quality and the general economic environment to ensure that the ALLL is maintained at a level that is adequate to provide for probable losses inherent in the outstanding loan and lease portfolio. Our review of ALLL adequacy utilizes both quantitative and qualitative factors. The quantitative analysis relies on historical loss rates which, unfortunately, are not indicative of potential losses related to a pandemic such as we are currently experiencing with COVID-19. In response to quantitative data deficiencies, we have placed greater reliance on qualitative factors (Q-Factors).

At March 31, 2020, our review of the adequacy of our allowance for loan and lease losses (ALLL) focused on our Q-Factor for “changes in international, national, regional and local conditions”. We identified concentrations of credit in industries that are most likely to be significantly impacted by the effects of COVID-19. We evaluated our commercial portfolio by industry and our CRE portfolio by property type for concentrations of tenants in higher risk industries or for loans with higher LTVs. We also completed analyses on individual borrowers who may be higher risk and utilized the most current or projected economic indicators possible. After completing this work, we significantly increased our Q-Factor for “changes in international, national, regional and local conditions”.

Our ALLL methodology, adjusted for the revised Q-Factor discussed above necessitated an ALLL of $15.1 million at March 31, 2019 decreased $50 thousand to $12.2 million2020, an increase of 23% compared to $12.3our ALLL of $12.2 million at December 31, 2018. The nonaccrual status of a $10.9 million commercial real estate loan has resulted in a deterioration in our asset quality metrics. However, no calculated impairment reserve on this loan is indicated and no2019. A provision for loan and lease losses of $2.9 million was necessary forrecorded during the quarter. There was no provision for loan and lease lossesloss during the prior quarter or during the same quarter a year ago.

We recorded net loan loss charge-offs of $50 thousand for the three months ended March 31, 2019 compared to net loan loss recoveries of $367 thousand for the year ended December 31, 2018. Charge-offs of $348 thousand were partially offset by recoveries totaling $298 thousand during the three months ended March 31, 2019 The loans acquired from Merchants were recorded at fair value, which included a discount for credit loss adjustments, which is not a part of the ALLL. As a result, our Our ALLL as a percentage of gross loans declinedwas 1.43% as of March 31, 2020 compared to 1.18% as of March 31, 2019 compared to 1.37% as of March 31, 2018 and 1.30% as of December 31, 2018.2019.

 

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The following table summarizes the ALLL roll forward for the three months ended March 31, 2019,2020, twelve months ended December 31, 20182019 and the three months ended March 31, 2018.2019. This table also includes impaired loan information at March 31, 2019,2020, December 31, 20182019 and March 31, 2018.2019.

 

 

For The Three Months

Ended

  

For The Twelve Months

Ended

  

For The Three Months

Ended

  

For The Three Months

Ended

  

For The Twelve Months

Ended

  

For The Three Months

Ended

 

(Amounts in thousands)

 

March 31, 2019

  

December 31, 2018

  

March 31, 2018

  

March 31, 2020

  

December 31, 2019

  

March 31, 2019

 

Beginning balance ALLL

 $12,292  $11,925  $11,925  $12,231  $12,292  $12,292 

Provision for loan and lease loss charged to expense

           2,850       

Loans charged off

  (348)  (1,248)  (390)  (169)  (1,500)  (348)

Loan and lease loss recoveries

  298   1,615   760   155   1,439   298 

Ending balance ALLL

 $12,242  $12,292  $12,295  $15,067  $12,231  $12,242 

 

 

At March 31, 2019

  

At December 31, 2018

  

At March 31, 2018

  

At March 31, 2020

  

At December 31, 2019

  

At March 31, 2019

 

Nonaccrual loans:

                        

Commercial

 $1,018  $959  $1,109  $39  $61  $1,018 

Real estate - commercial non-owner occupied

  10,878   548            10,878 

Real estate - commercial owner occupied

  3,103   3,103    

Real estate - residential - ITIN

  2,392   2,388   2,839   1,878   2,221   2,392 

Real estate - residential - 1-4 family mortgage

  182   185   188   184   191   182 

Real estate - residential - equity lines

  42   43   45         42 

Consumer and other

  23   23   35   39   40   23 

Total nonaccrual loans

  14,535   4,146   4,216   5,243   5,616   14,535 

Accruing troubled-debt restructured loans:

            

Accruing troubled debt restructured loans:

            

Commercial

  1,187   1,224   1,516   592   595   1,187 

Real estate - commercial non-owner occupied

  793   795   800         793 

Real estate - residential - ITIN

  4,342   4,484   4,554   3,891   3,957   4,342 

Real estate - residential - equity lines

  358   363   376   226   231   358 

Total accruing restructured loans

  6,680   6,866   7,246 

Total accruing troubled debt restructured loans

  4,709   4,783   6,680 
                        

All other accruing impaired loans

                  

Total impaired loans

 $21,215  $11,012  $11,462  $9,952  $10,399  $21,215 
                        

Gross loans outstanding

 $1,034,606  $946,251  $900,420  $1,052,245  $1,032,903  $1,034,606 
                        

Ratio of ALLL to gross loans outstanding

  1.18

%

  1.30

%

  1.37

%

  1.43

%

  1.18

%

  1.18

%

Nonaccrual loans to gross loans outstanding

  1.40

%

  0.44

%

  0.47

%

  0.50

%

  0.54

%

  1.40

%

 

As of March 31, 2019, impaired loans totaled $21.2 million, of which $14.5 million were in nonaccrual status. The increase in loans, nonaccrual loans and loans classified as impaired results from one $10.9 million commercial real estate loan, which at March 31, 2019 had zero calculated impairment. Of the total impaired loans, $6.7 million or 103 were ITIN loans with an average balance of approximately $65 thousand. The remaining impaired loans consist of seven commercial loans, two commercial real estate loans, one residential mortgage, eight home equity loans and one consumer loan.

 

At March 31, 2019,2020, impaired loans had a corresponding specific allowance of $1.4 million.$318 thousand. The specific allowance on impaired loans represents the impairment reserves on performing restructured loans, other accruing loans, and nonaccrual loans.

 

The following table sets forth the allocation of the ALLL as of March 31, 20192020 and December 31, 2018.2019.

 

(Amounts in thousands)

 

March 31, 2019

  

December 31, 2018

  

March 31, 2020

  

December 31, 2019

 

ALLL

 

Amount

  

% Loan Category

  

Amount

  

% Loan Category

  

Amount

  

% Loan Category

  

Amount

  

% Loan Category

 

Commercial

 $2,479   20

%

 $2,205   18

%

 $2,483   16

%

 $1,822   15

%

Commercial real estate:

                                

Real estate - construction and land development

  134   1   107   1   237   2   131   1 

Real estate - commercial non-owner occupied

  5,050   42   5,169   42   7,235   48   5,907   47 

Real estate - commercial owner occupied

  1,772   14   1,840   15   2,427   17   2,058   17 

Residential real estate:

                                

Real estate - residential - ITIN

  706   6   660   5   630   4   569   5 

Real estate - residential - 1-4 family mortgage

  164   1   162   1   287   2   185   2 

Real estate - residential - equity lines

  341   3   351   3   364   2   278   2 

Consumer and other

  1,056   9   1,356   11   972   6   933   8 

Unallocated

  540   4   442   4   432   3   348   3 

Total ALLL

 $12,242   100

%

 $12,292   100

%

 $15,067   100

%

 $12,231   100

%

 

 

The unallocated portion of ALLL provides for coverage of credit losses inherent in the loan portfolio but not captured in the credit loss factors that are utilized in the riskcredit grading-based component, or in the specific reserve component of the ALLL, and acknowledges the inherent imprecision of all loss prediction models. As of March 31, 20192020 and December 31, 2018,2019, the unallocated allowance amount represented 4%3% of the ALLL. While the ALLL composition is an indication of specific amounts or loan categories in which future charge-offs may occur, actual amounts may differ.

 

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Reserve for Unfunded Commitments

 

The reserve for unfunded commitments, which is included in Other Liabilities onin the Consolidated Balance Sheets, was $595 thousand and $695 thousand at March 31, 20192020 and December 31, 2018. The decrease in the reserve was primarily due to a reduction in our unfunded commitments.2019. The adequacy of the reserve for unfunded commitments is reviewed on a quarterly basis, based upon changes in the amount of commitments, loss experience, and economic conditions. When necessary, theAny provision adjustment is recorded in Other Expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Income.

 

COVID‐19 Supplemental Analysis

In response to the COVID-19 impact on the economy, we have reviewed our loan portfolio to identify those segments of the loan portfolio that are most at risk. We identified concentrations of credit risk for industries and property types that are more likely to be significantly impacted by the effects of COVID-19 in order to determine an adequate ALLL. Presented below is information regarding the portions of our loan portfolio most impacted by the COVID‐19 pandemic and the amount of those loans that have received a short term loan modification.

(Amounts in thousands)

 

At March 31, 2020

 

COVID-19 Impacted Loans

 

Modified

Amount

  

Loan

Balance

  

% of Gross Loan Portfolio

 

Real estate with retail tenants

 $15,124  $82,936   8

%

Hotels and restaurants

  23,181   48,623   5 

Retail trade

  7,867   40,757   4 

Health care

  13,139   28,293   3 

Total

 $59,311  $200,609   20

%

Goodwill and other intangible assets

Goodwill and other intangible assets, net totaled $16.3 million at March 31, 2020 and primarily consisted of goodwill and core deposit intangibles recorded as part of previous acquisitions.

We perform a goodwill impairment evaluation annually at year end and on an interim basis when events or circumstances indicate impairment potentially exists. We believe after performing our qualitative assessment that it is not more-likely-than-not that the fair value of our Company (our only reporting unit) is less than the carrying amount and that the quantitative impairment test is unnecessary.

In mid-March of 2020, the rate of domestic COVID-19 infections began to increase exponentially which led to a government implemented stay-at-home order and the declaration of a national emergency on March 13, 2020. Our qualitative assessment and conclusion at March 31, 2020 was heavily dependent on the very short time period since the onset of the highly unusual negative circumstances associated with COVID-19 and its impact on valuations; the possibly irrational reaction, even panic within the equity markets during this initial period which colors reliability; and uncertainty about how the economy as a whole will respond to government stimulus and updated news about medical advances. Clarity on these and related issues will be forthcoming over the coming weeks and months. We will again perform a qualitative assessment at June 30, 2020 and there is no certainty that we will arrive at the same conclusion. It is possible that quantitative testing will be necessary and that it may support an impairment charge to earnings for the second quarter.

Deposits

Total deposits as of March 31, 20192020 were $1.248$1.242 billion compared to $1.132$1.267 billion at December 31, 2018, an increase2019, a decrease of $117 million or 42% annualized.$25 million. The following table presents the deposit balances by major category as of March 31, 2019,2020, and December 31, 2018.2019.

 

(Amounts in thousands)

 

March 31, 2019

  

December 31, 2018

  

March 31, 2020

  

December 31, 2019

 

Deposits

 

Amount

  

Percentage

  

Amount

  

Percentage

  

Amount

  

%

  

Amount

  

%

 

Noninterest-bearing demand

 $385,696   31

%

 $347,199   31

%

 $419,315   34

%

 $432,680   34

%

Interest-bearing demand

  241,292   19   252,202   22   231,276   19   239,258   19 

Money market

  311,853   25   265,093   23   314,687   25   307,559   24 

Savings

  139,237   11   114,840   10   133,552   11   135,888   11 

Certificates of deposit, $100,000 or greater

  135,651   11   119,376   11   112,364   8   120,282   10 

Certificates of deposit, less than $100,000

  34,565   3   33,006   3   31,193   3   31,504   2 

Total

 $1,248,294   100

%

 $1,131,716   100

%

 $1,242,387   100

%

 $1,267,171   100

%

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During the first quarter of 2019, Merchants Holding Company acquisition provided an additional $190.2 million of deposits, which are essentially unchanged at March 31, 2019. As illustrated in the following table, legacy deposits have experienced their seasonal decline, while wholesale time deposits have matured and were not renewed.

  

Legacy Deposits

  

Acquired Merchants

Deposits

  

Change In

  

Deposits

 
  

At December 31,

  

At March 31,

  

Legacy Deposits

  

At March 31,

 

(Amounts in thousands)

 

2018

  

2019

  

Deposits

  

2019

 

Demand - noninterest-bearing

 $347,199  $49,892  $(11,395) $385,696 

Demand - interest-bearing

  252,202   28,344   (39,254)  241,292 

Money market

  265,093   46,321   439   311,853 

Total demand

  864,494   124,557   (50,210)  938,841 
                 

Savings

  114,840   28,386   (3,989)  139,237 

Total non-maturing deposits

  979,334   152,943   (54,199)  1,078,078 
                 

Certificates of deposit

  152,382   36,863   (19,029)  170,216 

Total deposits

 $1,131,716  $189,806  $(73,228) $1,248,294 

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The following table sets forth the distribution of our year-to-date average daily balances for deposits and their respective average rates for the three months ended March 31, 2019, and the year ended December 31, 2018.periods indicated.

 

 

For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2019

  

For the Year Ended December 31, 2018

  

For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2020

  

For the Year Ended December 31, 2019

 

(Amounts in thousands)

 

Average Balance

  

Rate

  

Average Balance

  

Rate

  

Average Balance

  

Average Rate

  

Average Balance

  

Average Rate

 

Interest-bearing demand

 $243,376   0.21

%

 $238,328   0.17

%

 $233,375   0.17

%

 $242,516   0.20

%

Money market

  293,396   0.40

%

  250,685   0.26

%

  307,587   0.53

%

  304,340   0.53

%

Savings

  131,081   0.34

%

  109,025   0.26

%

  135,504   0.35

%

  136,733   0.36

%

Certificates of deposit

  167,463   1.19

%

  168,183   1.14

%

  147,241   1.27

%

  160,550   1.23

%

Interest-bearing deposits

  835,316   0.49

%

  766,221   0.43

%

  823,707   0.53

%

  844,139   0.54

%

Noninterest-bearing demand

  388,410       332,197       420,847       400,588     

Total deposits

 $1,223,726   0.34

%

 $1,098,418   0.24

%

 $1,244,554   0.09

%

 $1,244,727   0.37

%

 

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Deposit Maturity Schedule

 

The following table sets forth the maturities of certificates of deposit in amounts of $100,000 or more as of March 31, 2019.2020.

 

(Amounts in thousands)

 

March 31,

  

March 31,

 

Maturing in:

 

2019

  

2020

 

Three months or less

 $32,956  $24,117 

Three through six months

  21,943   21,421 

Six through twelve months

  19,643   24,246 

Over twelve months

  61,109   42,580 

Total

 $135,651  $112,364 

 

We have an agreement with Promontory Interfinancial Network LLC (“Promontory”) allowingwhich facilitates provision of FDIC deposit insurance to balances in excess of current FDIC deposit insurance limits. Promontory’s Certificate of Deposit Account Registry Service (“CDARS”) and Insured Cash Sweep (“ICS”) products use a deposit-matching program to exchange Bank deposits in excess of the current deposit insurance limits for excess balances at other participating banks, on a dollar-for-dollar basis that would be fully insured at the Bank.(reciprocal arrangement). These products are designed to enhance our ability to attract and retain customers and increase deposits, by providing additional FDIC coverage to customers. CDARS and ICS deposits can also be reciprocal or one-way.

Included in our certificates of deposit balances are $1.7 million of subscription time deposits obtained in years past through online deposit listing services. We no longer utilize online deposit listing services. As they mature, these listing service deposits are not being renewed.arranged on a non-reciprocal basis.

 

Borrowings

 

The following table sets forth the distribution of our year-to-date average daily balances for our borrowings and their respective average rates for the three months ended March 31, 2019, and the year ended December 31, 2018.periods indicated.

 

 

For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2019

  

For the Year Ended December 31, 2018

  

For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2020

  

For the Year Ended December 31, 2019

 

(Amounts in thousands)

 

Average Balance

  

Rate

  

Average Balance

  

Rate

  

Average Balance

  

Average Rate

  

Average Balance

  

Average Rate

 

Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco borrowings

 $8,778   2.54

%

 $22,466   1.94

%

 $220   0.21

%

 $9,644   2.56

%

Other borrowings, net

  12,889   7.52

%

  15,143   7.11

%

Senior debt, net

     

%

  960   7.60

%

Subordinated debt, net

  9,963   7.43

%

  9,935   7.38

%

Junior subordinated debentures

  10,310   4.44

%

  10,310   3.73

%

  10,310   3.51

%

  10,310   4.13

%

Total borrowings

 $31,977   5.16

%

 $47,919   3.96

%

 $20,493   5.38

%

 $30,849   4.80

%

 

 

Term Debt

 

At March 31, 2019,2020, we had term debt outstanding with a carrying value of $32.5$20.0 million compared to $13.4$10.0 million at December 31, 2018.2019. Term debt consisted of the following:

 

Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco Borrowings

 

As of March 31, 2019,2020 the Bankbank had $20.0$10.0 million in Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco advances outstanding. There were no Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco advances outstanding at December 31, 2018.2019. The average balance outstanding on Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco term advances during the three months ended March 31, 20192020 and the year ended December 31, 20182019 was $8.8 million$220 thousand and $22.5$9.6 million, respectively. See Note 6 Term Debt in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for information on our Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco borrowings.

 

Senior Debt

 

In December of 2015, we entered into a senior debt loan agreement to borrow $10.0 million. TheDuring the second quarter of 2019, we completed the early repayment and termination of this variable-rate debt is secured by a pledge from the Holding Company of all of the outstanding stock of Redding Bank of Commerce, matures in 2020, and at March 31, 2019, had a balance of $2.6 million net of unamortized debt issuance costs. Interest on the senior debt is paid at a variable rate equal to three month LIBOR plus 400 basis points resetting monthly. The effective interest rate at March 31, 2019, was 6.61%.agreement.

 

Subordinated Debt

 

In December of 2015, we issued $10.0 million of fixed to floating rate Subordinated Notes. The Subordinated Debt initially bears interest at 6.88% per annum for a five-year term. Thereafter, interest on the Subordinated Debt will be paid at a variable rate equal to three month LIBOR plus 526 basis points resetting quarterly. At March 31, 2019,2020, the Subordinated Debt had a balance of $9.9$10.0 million net of unamortized debt issuance costs. The notes are due in 2025.

 

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Junior Subordinated Debentures

Bank of Commerce Holdings Trust II

 

During July of 2005, we participated in a $10.0 million private placement of fixed rate trust-preferred securities (the "Trust-Preferred Securities") through a wholly owned Delaware trust affiliate, Bank of Commerce Holdings Trust II (the "Trust II"). Trust II simultaneously issued $310 thousand common securities to the Holding Company. Rates paid on the Trust-Preferred Securities have transitioned from fixed to floating and are now paid on a quarterly basis at a rate equal to three month LIBOR plus 158 basis points (4.19%(2.3% at March 31, 2019)2020).

The Trust-Preferred Securities mature on September 15, 2035, and the covenants allow for redemption of the securities at our option during any quarter prior to maturity.

 

The proceeds from the sale of the Trust-Preferred Securities were used by Trust II to purchase from the Holding Company the aggregate principal amount of $10.3 million of the Holding Company’s junior subordinate debentures (the "Notes"). The net proceeds to the Holding Company from the sale of the Notes to Trust II were partially distributed to the Bank. The proceeds from the Notes qualify as Tier 1 capital under Federal Reserve Board guidelines.

 

LIQUIDITY AND CASH FLOW

 

ReddingMerchants Bank of Commerce

 

On January 31, 2019, we completedWe have not experienced any unusual pressure on our deposit balances or on our liquidity position as a result of the acquisitionCOVID-19 pandemic. Should this change, in addition to our primary sources of Merchants Holding Company located in Sacramento California. The transaction was attractive to us because it expanded our presenceliquidity, the Bank has credit arrangements as discussed below. We are participating in the Sacramento market,PPP administered through the Small Business Administration (“SBA”). We expect to utilize liquidity provided a new source of low cost core deposits and a quality loan portfolio. The acquisition also provided approximately $104.5 million of additional liquidity ($119.8 cash and investment securities less $15.3 million paidby the Federal Reserve to Merchants shareholders). Duringfund the current quarter, we sold $67.8 million of investment securities to provide liquidity for our seasonal decline in deposit balances and our planned reduction of wholesale certificates of deposit.program.

 

The principal objective of our liquidity management program is to maintain our ability to meet the day-to-day cash flow requirements of our customers who either wish to withdraw funds on deposit or to draw upon their credit facilities.

 

We monitor the sources and uses of funds on a daily basis to maintain an acceptable liquidity position. One source of funds includes public deposits. We may be required to collateralize a portion of public deposits that exceed FDIC insurance limitations based on the state of California’s risk assessment of the Bank. Public deposits represent 2% of our total deposits at March 31, 20192020 and December 31, 2018.2019.

 

In addition to liquidity provided by core deposits, loan repayments and cash flows from securities, the Bank can borrow on established conditional federal funds lines of credit, sell securities, borrow on a secured basis from the Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco, borrow on a secured basis from the Federal Reserve Bank, or issue subscription / brokered certificates of deposit.

 

At March 31, 2019,2020, the Bank has the following credit arrangements:

 

 

We have an available line of credit with the Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco of $372.2$412.4 million; credit availability is subject to certain collateral requirements, namely the amount of pledged loans and investment securities.

 

We have an available line of credit with the Federal Reserve Bank of $23.6$12.7 million subject to collateral requirements, namely the amount of pledged loans.

 

We have entered into nonbinding federal funds line of credit agreements with three financial institutions. The available credit on these lines totaled $35.0 million at March 31, 20192020 and had interest rates ranging from 2.64%0.50% to 3.44%1.18%. Advances under the lines are subject to funds availability, continued borrower eligibility, and may have consecutive day usage restrictions.

In April of 2020, we received approval to participate in the Federal Reserve Bank Paycheck Protection Program Liquidity Facility (‘PPPLF”). The credit facility provides term funding for loans made under the Small Business Administration’s PPP. Advances under the program will be collateralized with PPP loans, bear a fixed rate of interest at 0.35% and are to be repaid as the underlying loans are paid down, forgiven, or sold to SBA. Participating institutions will receive preferential capital treatment for the loans that are funded with this borrowing facility.

 

Bank of Commerce Holdings

 

The Holding Company is a separate entity from the Bank and must provide for its own liquidity. At March 31, 2020, the Holding Company had cash liquidity. Thebalances of $1.4 million. Our principal source of cash is dividends received from the Bank and duringBank. During the first quarterthree months of 2019,2020, the Bank paid a dividend of $2.5$8.0 million to the Holding Company. There are statutory and regulatory provisions that could limit the ability of the Bank to pay dividends to the Holding Company in the future.

 

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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

 

As disclosed in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, netNet cash of $3.3$3.8 million was provided by operating activities during the three months ended March 31, 2019. The2020. As disclosed in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, the primary difference between net income and cash provided by operating activities was non-cash items including depreciation, accretion and amortization totaling $619 thousand.including:

$2.9 million provision for loan and lease losses.

$506 thousand in depreciation, accretion and amortization.

 

Net cash of $67.1$12.4 million providedused by investing activities during the three months ended March 31, 2020 consisted principally of:

$29.3 million in proceeds from sale of investment securities.

$17.4 million in proceeds from maturities and payments of investment securities.

$5.9 million in repayments on purchased loan pools.

These sources of $67.4 million in proceeds from sale of investment securities and $11.1 million in proceeds from maturities and payments of investment securitiescash were partially offset by $5.2 million in purchases of investment securities and $2.9 million in net loan originations and $2.9 million of net cash paid for the acquisition of Merchants.by:

$40.0 million in purchases of investment securities.

$24.9 million in net loan originations.

 

Net cash of $55.2$28.0 million used inby financing activities during the three months ended March 31, 2020 principally consisted of:

 

 

$53.516.6 million decrease in deposits excluding $152.2 million in deposits provided by the acquisition of Merchants,deposits.

 

$20.28.2 million decrease in certificates excluding $38.0 million in certificates provided by the acquisition of Merchants,certificates.

 

$19.112.2 million increase in net term debt.repurchase of common stock.

These uses were partially offset by:

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$10.0 million in advances from line of credit with the Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco.

 

CAPITAL RESOURCES

 

We use equityEquity capital is available to support organic and strategic growth, pay dividends and pay dividends.repurchase shares. The objective of effective capital management is to produce above market long-term returns for our shareholders. Our sources of capital include retained earnings, common and preferred stock issuance, and issuance of subordinated debt or trust notes.

 

REGULATORY CAPITAL GUIDELINES

 

Federal bank regulatory agencies use capital adequacy guidelines in the examination and regulation of bank holding companies and banks. The guidelines are “risk-based,” meaning that they are designed to make capital requirements more sensitive to differences in risk profiles among banks and bank holding companies. The current rules (commonly known as Basel III) require the Bank and the Company to meet a capital conservation buffer requirement in order to avoid constraints on capital distributions, such as dividends and equity repurchases, and certain bonus compensation for executive officers. The capital conservation buffer of 2.50% is added to the minimum capital ratios.

 

The Basel III minimum capital requirements plus the conservation buffer exceedsexceed the well-capitalizedprior regulatory “well-capitalized” capital thresholds by 0.5 percentage points. This 0.5-percentage-point0.5 percentage-point cushion allows institutions to dip into a portion of their capital conservation buffer before reaching a status that is considered less than well capitalized for prompt corrective action purposes.

 

As instructed by the Crapo Bill,For certain qualifying institutions, the FDIC recently publishedhas substituted a proposed Community Bank Leverage Ratio in lieu of 9%. Any qualifying depository institution or its holding company that exceeds the Community Bank Leverage Ratio will be consideredBasel III capital requirements. We qualify under the new reporting rules however, we have opted to have met generally applicable leverage and risk-based regulatory capitalcontinue reporting under the Basel III requirements and consideredwe can opt-in to be “well capitalized” under the prompt corrective action rules discussed above. It is difficult at this time to predict when or how the new standards under the Crapo Bill will ultimately be applied to us or what specific impact the Crapo Bill (andreporting rules at any implementing rules and regulations) will have on community banks.time.

 

CAPITAL ADEQUACY

 

Overall capital adequacy is monitored on a day-to-day basis by management and reported to our Board of Directors on a monthly basis. Our regulators measure capital adequacy by using a risk-based capital framework and by monitoring compliance with minimum leverage ratio guidelines. Based on management’s review and analysis

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As of March 31, 2019,2020, the most recent notification from the FDIC categorized the Bank as “well capitalized” under the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action as revised by Basel III.action. There are no conditions or events since the notification that management believes have changed the Bank’s risk category. The Holding Company and the Bank’s capital amounts and ratios as of March 31, 2019,2020, are presented in the following table.

 

  

March 31, 2019

 
          

Well

  

Minimum

  

Capital

  

Minimum Capital

 
      

Actual

  

Capitalized

  

Capital

  

Conservation

  

Ratio plus Capital

 

(Amounts in thousands)

 

Capital

  

Ratio

  

Requirement

  

Requirement

  

Buffer

  

Conservation Buffer

 

Holding Company:

                        

Common Equity Tier 1 Capital Ratio

 $145,959   12.40

%

  n/a   4.50

%

  2.50

%

  7.00

%

Tier 1 Capital Ratio

 $155,959   13.25

%

  n/a   6.00

%

  2.50

%

  8.50

%

Total Capital Ratio

 $178,796   15.19

%

  n/a   8.00

%

  2.50

%

  10.50

%

Tier 1 Leverage Ratio

 $155,959   11.05

%

  n/a   4.00

%

  n/a   4.00 
                         

Bank:

                        

Common Equity Tier 1 Capital Ratio

 $164,538   13.98

%

  6.50

%

  4.50

%

  2.50

%

  7.00

%

Tier 1 Capital Ratio

 $164,538   13.98

%

  8.00

%

  6.00

%

  2.50

%

  8.50

%

Total Capital Ratio

 $177,374   15.08

%

  10.00

%

  8.00

%

  2.50

%

  10.50

%

Tier 1 Leverage Ratio

 $164,538   11.66

%

  5.00

%

  4.00

%

  n/a   4.00 
  

March 31, 2020

 

(Amounts in thousands)

 

Capital

  

Actual

Ratio

  

Well

Capitalized

Requirement

  

Minimum

Capital

Requirement

  

Capital

Conservation

Buffer

  

Minimum Capital

Ratio plus Capital

Conservation Buffer

 

Holding Company:

                        

Common equity tier 1 capital ratio

 $144,576   12.02

%

  n/a   4.50

%

  2.50

%

  7.00

%

Tier 1 capital ratio

 $154,576   12.85

%

  n/a   6.00

%

  2.50

%

  8.50

%

Total capital ratio

 $179,620   14.93

%

  n/a   8.00

%

  2.50

%

  10.50

%

Tier 1 leverage ratio

 $154,476   10.78

%

  n/a   4.00

%

  n/a   4.00

%

                         

Bank:

                        

Common equity tier 1 capital ratio

 $164,132   13.66

%

  6.50

%

  4.50

%

  2.50

%

  7.00

%

Tier 1 capital ratio

 $164,132   13.66

%

  8.00

%

  6.00

%

  2.50

%

  8.50

%

Total capital ratio

 $179,165   14.91

%

  10.00

%

  8.00

%

  2.50

%

  10.50

%

Tier 1 leverage ratio

 $164,132   11.45

%

  5.00

%

  4.00

%

  n/a   4.00

%

 

 

On December 10, 2015, the Holding Company issued $10.0 million in aggregate principal amount of Subordinated Notes to certain institutional investors. The Subordinated Notes qualify as Tier 2 Capital under the Final Rules. See Item 1a1A - Risk Factors, in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 20182019 for further detail on potential risks relating to the Subordinated Notes.

 

We have recordedGoodwill and other intangible assets, net totaled $16.3 million at March 31, 2020 and primarily consisted of goodwill and core deposit intangibles recorded as part of $6.1 million and goodwill of $11.7 million.previous acquisitions. When calculating capital ratios, goodwill and core deposit intangiblesother intangible assets, net are subtracteddeducted from Tier 1 capital. BothUnder the Basel III risk based capital rules, the deduction for core deposit intangibles was initially subject to a phase in period which has now expired.

On September 18, 2019, we announced that our Board of these intangible assets are subtractedDirectors had authorized a stock purchase program. The stock purchase program authorized the Company to purchase up to 1.0 million shares of its common stock over a period ending March 31, 2020. On February 21, 2020, we announced that our Board of Directors increased the number of shares that may be purchased from tangible equity as part1.0 million to 1.5 million shares of common stock, and extended the calculationprogram by one year to March 31, 2021. During the first quarter of tangible book value2020 and the fourth quarter of 2019 we repurchased 1,351,922 and 90,501 shares of common stock, respectively. The remaining 57,577 shares under the program were repurchased during the first week of April 2020. All 1.5 million shares were repurchased at a total cost of $13.6 million including commissions, or an average of $9.11 per share.

 

CapitalWe are participating in the PPP administered through the Small Business Administration (“SBA”). We expect to utilize liquidity provided by the Federal Reserve to fund the program. We do not expect that the growth in our assets resulting from the PPP will impact our regulatory capital ratios due to preferential treatment for PPP loans funded by the Holding Company include the benefit of $19.6 million from issuing 1,834,142 shares of common stock during the current quarter as part of our acquisition of Merchants.PPPLF.

 

Cash Dividends and Payout Ratios per Common Share

 

During the quarters ended June 30, 2018, September 30, 2018, December 31, 2018 and March 31, 2019, we declared quarterlyThe following table presents cash dividends of $0.04declared and dividend payout ratios (dividends declared per common share. Duringshare divided by basic earnings per common share) for the quarterthree months ended March 31, 2018, we declared cash dividends of $0.03 per common share.

2020 and 2019. These dividends were made pursuant to our existing dividend policy and in consideration of, among other things, earnings, regulatory capital levels, capital preservation and expected growth. The dividend rate will be reassessed periodically by the Board of Directors in accordance with the dividend policy. There is no assurance that future cash dividends on common shares will be declared or increased.

 

  

Three Months Ended March 31,

 
  

2020

  

2019

 

Dividends declared per common share

 $0.05  $0.04 

Dividend payout ratio

  100

%

  31

%

Tangible Book Value Per Share and Tangible Common Equity Ratio

We believe the tangible common equity ratio and tangible book value per share are meaningful measures that the Company and investors commonly use to assess the value and capital levels of the Company.

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The following table presents cash dividends declaredprovides a reconciliation of shareholders' equity (GAAP) to tangible common equity (non-GAAP), and dividend payout ratios (dividends declared pertotal assets (GAAP) to tangible assets (non-GAAP) as of March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019:

  

March 31,

  

December 31,

 

(Amounts in thousands except ratio and per share data)

 

2020

  

2019

 

Total shareholders' equity

 $165,658  $174,478 

Subtract:

        

Goodwill

  11,671   11,671 

Other intangible assets, net

  4,618   4,809 

Tangible common shareholders' equity

 $149,369  $157,998 
         

Total assets

 $1,455,880  $1,479,616 

Subtract:

        

Goodwill

  11,671   11,671 

Other intangible assets, net

  4,618   4,809 

Tangible assets

 $1,439,591  $1,463,136 
         

Tangible common equity ratio

  10.38

%

  10.80

%

Book value per share

 $9.86  $9.62 

Tangible book value per share

 $8.89  $8.71 

Non-GAAP financial measures have inherent limitations, are not required to be uniformly applied, and are not audited. Although we believe these non-GAAP financial measures are frequently used by stakeholders in the evaluation of a company, they have limitations as analytical tools, and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for analyses of results as reported under GAAP.

Tangible common shareshareholders’ equity is calculated as total shareholders' equity less goodwill and other intangible assets, net. Tangible assets are total assets less goodwill and other intangible assets, net. The tangible common equity ratio is calculated as tangible common shareholders' equity divided by basic earningstangible assets. Tangible book value is calculated as tangible common shareholders’ equity divided by the number of shares outstanding. The tangible common equity, tangible common equity ratio and tangible book value are considered a non-GAAP financial measures and should be viewed in conjunction with the total shareholders' equity, total shareholders' equity ratio and book value per common share) for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018.

  

Three Months Ended March 31,

 
  

2019

  

2018

 

Dividends declared per common share

 $0.04  $0.03 

Dividend payout ratio

  31

%

  15

%

share.

 

OFF-BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS

 

Information regarding Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements is included in Note 7, Commitments and Contingencies, in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements incorporated in this document.

 

CONCENTRATION OF CREDIT RISK

 

Information regarding Concentration of Credit Risk is included in Note 7, Commitments and Contingencies, in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements incorporated in this document.

 

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Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

 

Our assessment of market risk as of March 31, 20192020 indicates there are no material changes in the quantitative and qualitative disclosures from those in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018.2019.

 

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

 

Disclosure Controls and Procedures

 

As of the end of the period covered by this report, an evaluation was carried out under the supervision and with the participation of the Company’s management, including its President and Chief Executive Officer and its Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of its disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934). Based on that evaluation, the President and Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer concluded that these disclosure controls and procedures were effective.

 

Disclosure controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and implemented, can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving an entity’s disclosure objectives. The likelihood of achieving such objectives is affected by limitations inherent in disclosure controls and procedures. These include the fact that human judgment in decision-making can be faulty and that breakdowns in internal controls can occur because of human failures such as simple errors, mistakes or intentional circumvention of the established processes.

 

Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting

 

Management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting. Internal control over financial reporting is a process designed by, or under the supervision of, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer and implemented by the Company’s Board of Directors, management and other personnel, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of consolidated financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America.

 

The Company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that: (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the Company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of consolidated financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America, and that receipts and expenditures of the Company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the Company; and (3) 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 consolidated financial statements.

 

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.

 

On a quarterly basis, we carry out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer (whom is also our Principal Accounting Officer) of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures pursuant to Rule 13a-15(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. As of March 31, 2019,2020, our management, including our Chief Executive Officer, and Principal Financial Officer, concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures are effective in timely alerting them to material information relating to us that is required to be included in our periodic SEC filings.

 

Although we change and improve our internal controls over financial reporting on an ongoing basis, we do not believe that any such changes occurred in the first three months of 20192020 that materially affected or are reasonably likely to materially affect our internal control over financial reporting.

 

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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

 

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

 

We are subject to various pending and threatened legal actions arising in the ordinary course of business and maintains reserves for losses from legal actions that are both probable and estimable. There are no legal proceedings adverse to the Company that will have a material effect on our consolidated financial position or results of operations.

 

Item 1a.1A. Risk Factors

 

There have been no significant changes inThe risks described below, as well as the risk factors previously disclosed in the Company’sour Form 10-K for the period ended December 31, 2018,2019, filed with the SEC on March 12, 2019.6, 2020 should be carefully considered. The risks described may not be the only risks facing us. Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to us or that are currently considered to not be material also may materially adversely affect our business, financial condition and/or operating results. Our risk factors regarding the COVID-19 pandemic have been updated to address the evolution of the pandemic.

The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic could adversely affect our customers’ future results of operations and/or the market price of our stock.

The COVID-19 pandemic continues to rapidly evolve, as do federal, state and local efforts to address it. Both the direct effects of the pandemic and the resulting United States governmental responses are of an unprecedented scope as it impacts both the health and the economy of our country and the world at large. No one can predict the extent or duration of the pandemic, or its effect on the markets that we serve. Further, the ongoing efforts and impact of the government in mitigating the health and the economic effects of the pandemic cannot currently be predicted, whether on our business or as to the economy as a whole. The pandemic has thus far resulted in significant volatility in international and United States markets, which could adversely affect the market price of our stock. To date, the pandemic has resulted in significant business disruption and volatility in the international and domestic markets, which has adversely affected the market price of our stock and stocks in general.

 

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

 

 

a)

Not Applicable

 

b)

Not Applicable

 

c)

Not ApplicableThe following table provides information about repurchases of common stock by the Company during the three months ended March 31, 2020:

Period

 

Total number of

Common Shares

Purchased

  

Average Price

Paid Per

Common Share 1

  

Total Number of Shares

Purchased As Part of

Publicly Announced Plan

  

Maximum Number of

Shares That May Yet Be

Purchased Under The Plan

 

1/1/20 - 1/31/20

  36,810  $11.16   127,311   1,372,689 

2/1/20 - 2/29/20

  378,700  $11.25   506,011   993,989 

3/1/20 - 3/31/20

  936,412  $8.07   1,442,423   57,577 

Total for quarter

  1,351,922  $9.05   1,442,423     

1 - Average price paid per common share includes commissions.

 

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities

 

Not Applicable

 

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures

 

Not Applicable

 

Item 5. Other Information

 

Not ApplicableCOVID-19 Legislation and Regulation.

Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act

Governments at all levels are rapidly taking steps to address and remediate the COVID-19 emergency. On March 27, 2020, the President signed into law the historic $2 trillion federal stimulus package known as the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act”), which includes many provisions that will impact us and our customers. For example, the CARES Act includes $350 billion in stimulus for small businesses under the so-called “Paycheck Protection Program” of the U.S. Small Business Administration and an additional $500 billion for the U.S. Department of Treasury to make loans to distressed American businesses. The various banking agencies have strongly encouraged banks to work with borrowers impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, and the CARES Act authorizes banks to elect to suspend GAAP for certain loan modifications that would otherwise be classified as a troubled debt restructure (which, in part, allows banks to provide immediate relief to their impacted borrowers). To ease the financial impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, these agencies have further encouraged banks to consider offering responsible small-dollar loans to their consumers and small businesses affected by the pandemic.

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The CARES Act also provides for direct stimulus payments (i.e., “economic impact payments” or “stimulus checks”) for many eligible Americans, subject to certain income thresholds. These economic impact payments will typically range from $1,200 to $3,400 and are designed to provide a level of financial relief to those most impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. We anticipate that many of our customers will receive these economic impact payments, which the IRS intends to distribute via direct deposit to their accounts or by mailing paper checks. Overall, the legislative and regulatory landscape surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic is rapidly changing, and we cannot predict with certainty the impact it will have on our operations or business.

Paycheck Protection Program

The initial amounts available under the Paycheck Protection Program were quickly exhausted in less than two weeks, leaving many pending loan applications in limbo as Congress negotiated additional funding. On April 24, 2020, the Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act was signed into law to replenish funding to the Paycheck Protection Program and to provide other spending for hospitals and virus testing. In part, the bill includes an additional $320 billion to make new loans under the Paycheck Protection Program, and set aside $30 billion of the loans for banks and credit unions with $10 billion to $50 billion in assets, and another $30 billion for even smaller institutions. The bill also includes $60 billion in loans and grants under the Economic Industry Disaster Loan program, and makes farms and ranches eligible for loans. The SBA resumed accepting applications under the Paycheck Protection Program on April 27, 2020.

 

Item 6. Exhibits

 

31.1

Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

31.2

Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

32.0

Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

101.INS

XBRL Instance Document

101.SCH

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document

101.CAL

XBRL Taxonomy Calculation Linkbase Document

101.DEF

XBRL Taxonomy Definition Linkbase Document

101.LAB

XBRL Taxonomy Label Linkbase Document

101.PRE

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document

 

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SIGNATURES

 

 

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

 


 

BANK OF COMMERCE HOLDINGS

(Registrant)

 

 

 

Date: May 3, 20198, 2020

/s/ James A. Sundquist

 

James A. Sundquist

 

Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

 

(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)

 

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