UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 10-Q

 

(Mark One)

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

 

 

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

 

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

 

 

For the transition period from ______ to ______

 

Commission File Number: 0-26128

 

Finward Bancorp

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Indiana35-1927981

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation

or organization)

(I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)
  

9204 Columbia Avenue,

Munster, Indiana

46321
(Address of principal executive offices)(ZIP code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (219) 836‑4400

Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (219) 836‑4400

 

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

 

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:None.

 

Title of each class

Trading Symbol(s)

Name of each exchange on which registered

Common stock, no par value

FNWD

The NASDAQ Stock Market, LLC

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.     Yes ☒         No ☐

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files).     Yes ☒         No ☐

 

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

Large accelerated filer ☐  Accelerated filer ☐  Non-accelerated filer ☒

Smaller Reporting Company ☒ Emerging growth company ☐

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 ☒

 

There were 3,479,1394,294,709 shares of the registrant’s Common Stock, without par value, outstanding at November 9, 2021.May 16, 2022.

 

 

 

 

 

Finward Bancorp

Index

 

 

Page
 

Number

PART I. Financial Information

 
  

Item 1. Unaudited Financial Statements and Notes

1

  

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

29

27

  

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

4538

  

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

4538

  

PART II. Other Information

46

39

  

SIGNATURES

4740

  

EXHIBITS

 

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

 

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

 

32.1 Section 1350 Certifications

 

101 XBRL Interactive Data File

 

 

 

 

Part I Financial Information

Item 1. Financial Statements

 

Finward Bancorp

Finward Bancorp

Consolidated Balance Sheet

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

 

 

September 30,

    

March 31, 2022

 December 31, 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

2021

 

December 31,

  (unaudited)  

2021

 
 

(unaudited)

  

2020

  

ASSETS

        
  

Cash and non-interest bearing deposits in other financial institutions

 $17,715  $14,014  $21,262  $12,725 

Interest bearing deposits in other financial institutions

 12,132  5,908  31,420  19,987 

Federal funds sold

  1,918   0   1,819   464 
  

Total cash and cash equivalents

 31,765  19,922  54,501  33,176 
  

Certificates of deposit in other financial institutions

 977  1,897  1,731  1,709 
  

Securities available-for-sale

 531,010  410,669  464,320  526,889 

Loans held-for-sale

 3,868  11,329  1,420  4,987 

Loans receivable

 956,352  965,146 

Loans receivable, net of deferred fees and costs

 1,439,728  966,720 

Less: allowance for loan losses

  (13,774)  (12,458)  (13,387)  (13,343)

Net loans receivable

 942,578  952,688  1,426,341  953,377 

Federal Home Loan Bank stock

 3,247  3,918  3,038  3,247 

Accrued interest receivable

 5,259  4,713  7,427  5,444 

Premises and equipment

 29,980  30,785  45,773  31,385 

Foreclosed real estate

 81  538 

Cash value of bank owned life insurance

 31,262  30,725  31,378  31,440 

Goodwill

 11,109  11,109  22,774  11,109 

Other intangible assets

 3,374  4,119  5,998  3,126 

Other assets

  15,414   13,880   33,144   14,854 
  

Total assets

 $1,609,924  $1,496,292  $2,097,845  $1,620,743 
  

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

        
  

Deposits:

  

Non-interest bearing

 $287,376  $241,620  $380,515  $295,294 

Interest bearing

  1,118,824   1,060,719   1,514,696   1,138,907 

Total

 1,406,200  1,302,339  1,895,211  1,434,201 

Repurchase agreements

 23,844  13,711  23,239  14,581 

Borrowed funds

 0  6,149  5  0 

Accrued expenses and other liabilities

  27,311   22,404   21,753   15,346 
  

Total liabilities

 1,457,355  1,344,603  1,940,208  1,464,128 
  

Commitments and contingent liabilties

       

Commitments and contingencies

 
  

Stockholders' Equity:

  

Preferred stock, no par or stated value; 10,000,000 shares authorized, none outstanding

 0  0  0  0 

Common stock, no par or stated value; 10,000,000 shares authorized; shares issued and outstanding: September 30, 2021 - 3,479,139 December 31, 2020 - 3,462,916

 0  0 

Common stock, no par or stated value; 10,000,000 shares authorized; shares issued and outstanding: March 31, 2022 - 4,294,136 December 31, 2021 - 3,480,701

 0 0 

Additional paid-in capital

 30,284  29,987  68,386  30,430 

Accumulated other comprehensive income

 2,608  10,441 

Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income

 (33,462) 4,276 

Retained earnings

  119,677   111,261   122,713   121,909 
  

Total stockholders' equity

  152,569   151,689   157,637   156,615 
  

Total liabilities and stockholders' equity

 $1,609,924  $1,496,292  $2,097,845  $1,620,743 

 

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

1

Finward Bancorp

Consolidated Statements of Income

(unaudited)

(Dollars in thousands)

 

Quarter Ended March 31,

 
  

2022

  

2021

 

Interest income:

        

Loans receivable

 $13,286  $10,746 

Securities

  2,597   1,961 

Other interest earning assets

  11   20 
         

Total interest income

  15,894   12,727 
         

Interest expense:

        

Deposits

  337   651 

Repurchase agreements

  16   10 

Borrowed funds

  6   20 
         

Total interest expense

  359   681 
         

Net interest income

  15,535   12,046 

Provision for loan losses

  0   578 
         

Net interest income after provision for loan losses

  15,535   11,468 
         

Noninterest income:

        

Fees and service charges

  1,304   1,066 

Gain on sale of loans held-for-sale, net

  607   2,049 

Wealth management operations

  595   607 

Gain on sale of securities, net

  381   417 

Increase in cash value of bank owned life insurance

  252   169 

Gain (loss) on sale of foreclosed real estate

  0   (9)

Other

  5   14 
         

Total noninterest income

  3,144   4,313 
         

Noninterest expense:

        

Compensation and benefits

  7,367   5,685 

Data processing

  3,054   674 

Occupancy and equipment

  1,500   1,372 

Marketing

  651   199 

Federal deposit insurance premiums

  219   180 

Other

  3,478   2,383 
         

Total noninterest expense

  16,269   10,493 
         

Income before income tax expenses

  2,410   5,288 

Income tax expenses

  275   745 
         

Net income

 $2,135  $4,543 
         

Earnings per common share:

        

Basic

 $0.53  $1.31 

Diluted

 $0.53  $1.31 
         

Dividends declared per common share

 $0.31  $0.31 

 

Finward Bancorp

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income

(unaudited)

  

Three Months Ended

  

Nine Months Ended

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

September 30,

  

September 30,

 

(unaudited)

 

2021

  

2020

  

2021

  

2020

 

Interest income:

                

Loans receivable

                

Real estate loans

 $8,177  $8,560  $24,627  $27,222 

Commercial loans

  1,737   2,427   5,728   5,746 

Consumer loans

  356   276   936   621 

Total loan interest

  10,270   11,263   31,291   33,589 

Securities

  2,378   1,534   6,483   4,803 

Other interest earning assets

  18   39   54   218 
                 

Total interest income

  12,666   12,836   37,828   38,610 
                 

Interest expense:

                

Deposits

  452   1,050   1,652   4,494 

Repurchase agreements

  13   15   35   72 

Borrowed funds

  1   83   23   270 
                 

Total interest expense

  466   1,148   1,710   4,836 
                 

Net interest income

  12,200   11,688   36,118   33,774 

Provision for loan losses

  139   849   1,293   1,871 
                 

Net interest income after provision for loan losses

  12,061   10,839   34,825   31,903 
                 

Noninterest income:

                

Gain on sale of loans held-for-sale, net

 $1,229  $2,420  $4,394  $6,037 

Fees and service charges

  1,473   1,473   4,010   3,673 

Wealth management operations

  604   537   1,787   1,605 

Gain on sale of securities, net

  590   197   1,276   1,374 

Increase in cash value of bank owned life insurance

  180   177   537   534 

Gain on sale of foreclosed real estate, net

  0   24   27   127 

Other

  70   27   108   97 

Total noninterest income

 $4,146  $4,855  $12,139  $13,447 
                 

Noninterest expense:

                

Compensation and benefits

 $6,042  $5,517  $17,624  $16,447 

Occupancy and equipment

  1,380   1,150   4,076   3,854 

Data processing

  872   583   1,997   1,671 

Marketing

  334   183   728   571 

Federal deposit insurance premiums

  236   209   620   564 

Other

  3,537   2,393   8,859   7,033 

Total noninterest expense

 $12,401  $10,035  $33,904  $30,140 
                 

Income before income tax expenses

  3,806   5,659   13,060   15,210 

Income tax expenses

  268   972   1,408   2,559 

Net income

 $3,538  $4,687  $11,652  $12,651 
                 

Earnings per common share:

                

Basic

 $1.02  $1.35  $3.35  $3.65 

Diluted

 $1.02  $1.35  $3.35  $3.65 
                 

Dividends declared per common share

 $0.31  $0.31  $0.93  $0.93 

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

2

Finward Bancorp

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss)

(unaudited)

(Dollars in thousands)

 

Three Months Ended March 31,

 
  

2022

  

2021

 
         

Net income

 $2,135  $4,543 
         

Net change in net unrealized gains and losses on securities available-for-sale:

        

Unrealized loss arising during the period

  (47,389)  (7,761)

Less: reclassification adjustment for gains included in net income

  (381)  (417)

Net securities loss during the period

  (47,770)  (8,178)

Tax effect

  10,032   1,717 

Other comprehensive loss, net of tax

  (37,738)  (6,461)
         

Comprehensive loss, net of tax

  (35,603)  (1,918)
 

 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

Finward Bancorp

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholder's Equity

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income

(unaudited)

 

  

Three Months Ended

  

Nine Months Ended

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

September 30,

  

September 30,

 
  

2021

  

2020

  

2021

  

2020

 
                 

Net income

 $3,538  $4,687  $11,652  $12,651 
                 

Net change in net unrealized gains and losses on securities available-for-sale:

                

Unrealized (losses)/gains arising during the period

  (6,501)  (25)  (8,638)  7,294 

Less: reclassification adjustment for gains included in net income

  (590)  (197)  (1,276)  (1,374)

Net securities (loss)/gain during the period

  (7,091)  (222)  (9,914)  5,920 

Tax effect

  1,490   46   2,081   (1,243)

Net of tax amount

  (5,601)  (176)  (7,833)  4,677 
                 

Comprehensive (loss)/income, net of tax

 $(2,063) $4,511  $3,819  $17,328 
          

Accumulated

         
      

Additional

  

Other

         
  

Common

  

Paid-in

  

Comprehensive

  

Retained

  

Total

 

(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

 

Stock

  

Capital

  

(Loss)/Income

  

Earnings

  

Equity

 
                     
                     

Balance at January 1, 2021

 $0  $29,987  $10,441  $111,261  $151,689 
                     

Net income

  0   0   0   4,543   4,543 

Other comprehensive loss, net of tax

  0   0   (6,461)  0   (6,461)

Net surrender value of 1,711 restricted stock awards

  0   (68)  0   0   (68)

Stock-based compensation expense

  0   146   0   0   146 

Cash dividends, $0.31 per share

  0   0   0   (1,079)  (1,079)
                     

Balance at March 31, 2021

 $0  $30,065  $3,980  $114,725  $148,770 
                     

Balance at January 1, 2022

 $0  $30,430  $4,276  $121,909  $156,615 
                     

Net income

  0   0   0   2,135   2,135 

Other comprehensive loss, net of tax

  0   0   (37,738)  0   (37,738)

Net surrender value of 2,336 restricted stock awards

  0   (115)  0   0   (115)

Stock-based compensation expense

  0   169   0   0   169 

Issuance of 795,423 shares at $47.75 per share, for acquisition of Royal Financial, Inc.

  0   37,902   0   0   37,902 

Cash dividends, $0.31 per share

  0   0   0   (1,331)  (1,331)
                     

Balance at March 31, 2022

 $0  $68,386  $(33,462) $122,713  $157,637 

 

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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Finward Bancorp

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Equity

(unaudited)

 

  

Three Months Ended

 
          

Accumulated

         
      

Additional

  

Other

         
  

Common

  

Paid-in

  

Comprehensive

  

Retained

  

Total

 

(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

 

Stock

  

Capital

  

(Loss)/Income

  

Earnings

  

Equity

 
                     
                     

Balance at June 30, 2020

 $0  $29,774  $9,114  $105,441  $144,329 
                     

Comprehensive income:

                    

Net income

  0   0   0   4,687   4,687 

Other comprehensive loss

  0   0   (176)  0   (176)

Comprehensive income

  0   0   0   0   4,511 

Stock-based compensation expense

  0   107   0   0   107 

Cash dividends, $0.31 per share

  0   0   0   (1,074)  (1,074)
                     

Balance at September 30, 2020

 $0  $29,881  $8,938  $109,054  $147,873 
                     

Balance at June 30, 2021

 $0  $30,141  $8,209  $117,219  $155,569 
                     

Comprehensive income:

                    

Net income

  0   0   0   3,538   3,538 

Other comprehensive loss

  0   0   (5,601)  0   (5,601)

Comprehensive income

  0   0   0   0   (2,063)

Stock-based compensation expense

  0   143   0   0   143 

Cash dividends, $0.31 per share

  0   0   0   (1,080)  (1,080)
                     

Balance at September 30, 2021

 $0  $30,284  $2,608  $119,677  $152,569 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

Three months ended March 31,

 
  

2022

  

2021

 

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:

        

Net income

 $2,135  $4,543 

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

        

Origination of loans for sale

  (15,664)  (49,083)

Sale of loans originated for sale

  19,760   57,876 

Depreciation and amortization, net of accretion

  1,191   1,043 

Stock based compensation expense

  169   146 

Gain on sale of securities, net

  (381)  (417)

Gain on sale of loans held-for-sale, net

  (582)  (2,026)

Loss on sale of foreclosed real estate

  0   9 

Gain on cash value of bank owned life insurance

  (252)  (169)

Gain on derivatives

  (25)  (23)

Provision for loan losses

  0   578 

Net change in:

        

Interest receivable

  (1,983)  (284)

Other assets

  1,504   2,643 

Accrued expenses and other liabilities

  (5,150)  1,558 

Net cash provided by operating activities

  722   16,394 
         

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:

        

Proceeds from maturities of certificates of deposit in other financial institutions

  223   423 

Proceeds from maturities and pay downs of securities available-for-sale

  9,225   27,287 

Proceeds from sales of securities available-for-sale

  16,236   6,904 

Purchase of securities available-for-sale

  (10,724)  (54,540)

Proceeds from bank owned life insurance

  314   0 

Net change in loans receivable

  (20,094)  (4,331)

Proceeds of Federal Home Loan Bank Stock

  1,512   0 

Purchase of loans receivable

  (2,113)  (2,989)

Purchase of premises and equipment, net

  (1,219)  (379)

Proceeds from sale of foreclosed real estate

  0   48 

Cash and cash equivalents from acquisition activity, net

  33,799   0 

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities

  27,159   (27,577)
         

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:

        

Change in deposits

  (14,025)  64,355 

Repayment of FHLB advances

  0   (6,000)

Net surrender value of restricted stock awards

  (115)  (68)

Change in repurchase agreements and other borrowed funds

  8,663   2,057 

Dividends paid

  (1,079)  (1,074)

Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities

  (6,556)  59,270 

Net change in cash and cash equivalents

  21,325   48,087 

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

  33,176   19,922 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

 $54,501  $68,009 
         

SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:

        

Cash paid during the period for:

        

Interest

 $339  $690 

Acquisition activity:

        

Fair value of assets acquired, including cash and cash equivalents

 $528,083  $0 

Value of goodwill and other intangible assets

  14,884   0 

Fair value of liabilities assumed

  486,340   0 

Cash paid for acquisition

  18,725   0 

Issuance of common stock for acquisition

  37,902   0 

Noncash activities:

        

Dividends declared not paid

  1,331   1,079 

Securities purchased not settled

  0   1,765 

 

  

Nine Months Ended

 
          

Accumulated

         
      

Additional

  

Other

         
  

Common

  

Paid-in

  

Comprehensive

  

Retained

  

Total

 

(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

 

Stock

  

Capital

  

(Loss)/Income

  

Earnings

  

Equity

 
                     
                     

Balance at January 1, 2020

 $0  $29,657  $4,261  $99,624  $133,542 
                     

Comprehensive income:

                    

Net income

  0   0   0   12,651   12,651 

Other comprehensive income

  0   0   4,677   0   4,677 

Comprehensive income

  0   0   0   0   17,328 

Net surrender value of 1,245 restricted stock awards

  0   (85)  0   0   (85)

Stock-based compensation expense

  0   309   0   0   309 

Cash dividends, $0.93 per share

  0   0   0   (3,221)  (3,221)
                     

Balance at September 30, 2020

 $0  $29,881  $8,938  $109,054  $147,873 
                     
                     

Balance at January 1, 2021

 $0  $29,987  $10,441  $111,261  $151,689 
                     

Comprehensive income:

                    

Net income

  0   0   0   11,652   11,652 

Other comprehensive loss

  0   0   (7,833)  0   (7,833)

Comprehensive income

  0   0   0   0   3,819 

Net surrender value of 1,904 restricted stock awards

  0   (131)  0   0   (131)

Stock-based compensation expense

  0   428   0   0   428 

Cash dividends, $0.93 per share

  0   0   0   (3,236)  (3,236)
                     

Balance at September 30, 2021

 $0  $30,284  $2,608  $119,677  $152,569 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

4

Finward Bancorp

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(unaudited)

  

Nine Months Ended

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

September 30,

 
  

2021

  

2020

 

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:

        

Net income

 $11,652  $12,651 

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by/(used in) operating activities:

        

Origination of loans for sale

  (120,101)  (171,151)

Sale of loans originated for sale

  131,477   177,556 

Depreciation and amortization, net of accretion

  3,109   3,178 

Amortization of mortgage servicing rights

  180   63 

Stock based compensation expense

  428   309 

Gain on sale of securities, net

  (1,276)  (1,374)

Gain on sale of loans held-for-sale, net

  (4,546)  (6,037)

Loss/(gain) on derivatives

  152   (308)

Gain on cash value of bank owned life insurance

  (537)  (534)

Gain on sale of foreclosed real estate, net

  (27)  (127)

Provision for loan losses

  1,293   1,871 

Net change in:

        

Interest receivable

  (546)  (685)

Other assets

  1,591   (1,682)

Accrued expenses and other liabilities

  (6,290)  5,526 

Net cash - operating activities

  16,559   19,256 
         

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:

        

Proceeds from maturities of certificates of deposits in other financial institutions

  920   269 

Proceeds from maturities and pay downs of securities available-for-sale

  43,488   49,311 

Proceeds from sales of securities available-for-sale

  28,565   39,242 

Purchase of securities available-for-sale

  (191,130)  (129,503)

Loan participations purchased

  0   (8,267)

Net change in loans receivable

  20,148   (60,386)

Proceeds (purchase) of Federal Home Loan Bank Stock

  671   (6)

Purchase of loans receivable

  (11,331)  0 

Purchase of premises and equipment, net

  (1,019)  (2,088)

Proceeds from sale of foreclosed real estate, net

  484   731 

Net cash - investing activities

  (109,204)  (110,697)
         

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:

        

Net change in deposits

  103,861   126,286 

Repayment of FHLB advances

  (6,000)  (2,000)

Change in other borrowed funds

  9,984   7,646 

Net surrender value of restricted stock awards

  (131)  (85)

Dividends paid

  (3,226)  (3,217)

Net cash - financing activities

  104,488   128,630 

Net change in cash and cash equivalents

  11,843   37,189 

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

  19,922   47,258 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

 $31,765  $84,447 
         

SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:

        

Cash paid during the period for:

        

Interest

 $1,744  $4,953 

Income taxes

  2,185   5,000 

Noncash activities:

        

Transfers from loans to foreclosed real estate

 $0  $23 

Dividends declared not paid

  1,080   1,074 

Securities purchased not settled

  11,187   0 

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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Finward Bancorp

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

(unaudited)

 

 

Note 1 - Basis of Presentation

Organization and Description of Business

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Finward Bancorp (the “Bancorp” or “Finward”“FNWD”), its wholly-owned subsidiaries NWIN Risk Management, Inc. (a captive insurance subsidiary) and Peoples Bank (the “Bank”), and the Bank’s wholly-owned subsidiaries, Peoples Service Corporation, NWIN, LLC, NWIN Funding, Incorporated,1683 Real Estate LLC, and Columbia Development Company, LLC. The Bancorp’s business activities include being a holding company for the Bank as well as a holding company for NWIN Risk Management, Inc. The Bancorp’s earnings are primarily dependent upon the earnings of the Bank. The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements were prepared in accordance with instructions for Form 10-Q and, therefore, do not include all disclosures required by U.S. generally accepted accounting principles for complete presentation of consolidated financial statements. In the opinion of management, the consolidated financial statements contain all adjustments necessary to present fairly the consolidated balance sheets of the Bancorp as of September 30, 2021,March 31, 2022, and December 31, 2020,2021, and the consolidated statements of income, comprehensive income and(loss), changes in stockholders’ equity, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021, and 2020, and consolidated statements of cash flows for the ninethree months ended September 30, 2021,March 31, 2022, and 2020.2021. The income reported for the ninethree month period ended September 30, 2021,March 31, 2022, is not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year.

On May 13, 2021, the Bancorp filed Articles of Amendment to its Articles of Incorporation with the Secretary of State of the State of Indiana to change the name of the company from “NorthWest Indiana Bancorp” to “Finward Bancorp.” The name change was approved by the Bancorp’s shareholders on March 3, 2021 and became effective on May 24, 2021.

 

The Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements appearing in Finward Bancorp’s Annual Report on Form 10-K (20202021 Annual Report), which include descriptions of significant accounting policies, should be read in conjunction with these interim financial statements. The Consolidated Balance Sheet at December 31, 20202021 has been derived from the audited financial statements at that date but does not include all of the information and footnotes required by GAAP for complete financial statements. Certain amounts in the prior period consolidated financial statements have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation. These reclassifications had no effect on net income.

 

Revision of Previously Issued Financial Statements

 

We have revised amounts reported in previously issued financial statements for the periods presented in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q related to immaterial errors discovered during the second quarter of 2021. The errors relate to certain deferred costs booked related to our manufactured home loan product, which resulted in increased assets and understatements of expense in prior periods.

 

We evaluated the aggregate effects of the errors to our previously issued financial statements in accordance with SEC Staff Accounting Bulletins No. 99 and No. 108 and, based upon quantitative and qualitative factors, determined that the errors were not material to the previously issued financial statements and disclosures included in our Annual Reports on Form 10-K for the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, or for any quarterly periods included therein or through our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended March 31, 2021.

 

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The following tables present the revisions to the line items of our previously issued financial statements to reflect the correction of the errors:

 

Consolidated Balance Sheet

Consolidated Statement of Income

 

As of December 31, 2020

 

As Reported

  

Adjustment

  

As Revised

 

Loans receivable

 $966,578  $(1,432) $965,146 

Net loans receivable

  954,120   (1,432)  952,688 

Other assets

  13,681   199   13,880 

Total assets

  1,497,525   (1,233)  1,496,292 

Retained earnings

  112,494   (1,233)  111,261 

Total shareholders' equity

  152,922   (1,233)  151,689 

Total liabilities and stockholders' equity

  1,497,525   (1,233)  1,496,292 

For the three months ending March 31, 2021

 

As Reported

  

Adjustment

  

As Revised

 

Compensation and benefits

 $5,530  $155  $5,685 

Total noninterest expense

  10,338   155   10,493 

Income before income tax expense

  5,443   (155)  5,288 

Income tax expenses

  764   (19)  745 

Net income

  4,679   (136)  4,543 

Earnings per common share:

            

Basic

  1.35   (0.04)  1.31 

Diluted

  1.35   (0.04)  1.31 

 

Consolidated Statement

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss)

 

Three months ended September 30, 2020

 

As Reported

  

Adjustment

  

As Revised

 

Compensation and benefits

 $5,263  $254  $5,517 

Total noninterest expense

  9,781   254   10,035 

Income before income tax expense

  5,913   (254)  5,659 

Income tax expenses

  1,010   (38)  972 

Net income

  4,903   (216)  4,687 

Earnings per common share:

            

Basic

  1.42   (0.07)  1.35 

Diluted

  1.42   (0.07)  1.35 

For the three months ending March 31, 2021

 

As Reported

  

Adjustment

  

As Revised

 

Net income

 $4,679  $(136) $4,543 

Comprehensive income, net of tax

  (1,782)  (136)  (1,918)

 

Nine months ended September 30, 2020

 

As Reported

  

Adjustment

  

As Revised

 

Compensation and benefits

 $15,851  $596  $16,447 

Total noninterest expense

  29,544   596   30,140 

Income before income tax expense

  15,806   (596)  15,210 

Income tax expenses

  2,648   (89)  2,559 

Net income

  13,158   (507)  12,651 

Earnings per common share:

            

Basic

  3.80   (0.15)  3.65 

Diluted

  3.80   (0.15)  3.65 

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Equity

 

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income

Balance at January 1, 2021

 

As Reported

  

Adjustment

  

As Revised

 

Retained earnings

 $112,494  $(1,233) $111,261 

Total equity

  152,922   (1,233)  151,689 
             

For the three months ending March 31, 2021

            

Net income

  4,679   (136)  4,543 

Retained earnings

  116,094   (1,369)  114,725 

Total equity

  150,139   (1,369)  148,770 

 

Three months ended September 30, 2020

 

As Reported

  

Adjustment

  

As Revised

 

Net income

 $4,903  $(216) $4,687 

Comprehensive income, net of tax

  4,727   (216)  4,511 

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

 

Nine months ended September 30, 2020

 

As Reported

  

Adjustment

  

As Revised

 

Net income

 $13,158  $(507) $12,651 

Comprehensive income, net of tax

  17,835   (507)  17,328 

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Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Equity

Balance at January 1, 2020

 

As Reported

  

Adjustment

  

As Revised

 

Retained earnings

 $100,185  $(561) $99,624 

Total equity

  134,103   (561)  133,542 
             

For the nine months ending September 30, 2020

         

Net income

  13,158   (507)  12,651 

Retained earnings

  110,122   (1,068)  109,054 

Total equity

  148,941   (1,068)  147,873 
             

For the quarter ending June 30, 2020

            

Retained earnings

  106,293   (852)  105,441 

Total equity

  145,181   (852)  144,329 
             

For the quarter ending September 30, 2020

         

Net income

  4,903   (216)  4,687 

Retained earnings

  110,122   (1,068)  109,054 

Total equity

  148,941   (1,068)  147,873 
             

Balance at January 1, 2021

            

Retained earnings

  112,494   (1,233)  111,261 

Total equity

  152,922   (1,233)  151,689 

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

Nine months ended September 30, 2020

 

As Reported

 

Adjustment

 

As Revised

 

For the three months ending March 31, 2021

 

As Reported

 

Adjustment

 

As Revised

 

Net income

 $13,158  $(507) $12,651  $4,679  $(136) $4,543 

Net change in other assets

 (1,593) (89) (1,682) 2,662  (19) 2,643 

Net cash - operating activities

 19,852  (596) 19,256  16,549  (155) 16,394 

Net change in loan

 (60,982) 596  (60,386) (4,486) 155  (4,331)

Net cash - investing activities

 (111,293) 596  (110,697) (27,732) 155  (27,577)

 

 

Note 2 - Use of Estimates

Preparing financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period, as well as the disclosures provided. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Estimates associated with the allowance for loan losses, fair values of foreclosed real estate, loan servicing rights, investment securities, deferred tax assets, goodwill, and the status of contingencies are particularly susceptible to material change in the near term.

 

Note 3 - Acquisition Activity

On January 31, 2022, Finward Bancorp (“Finward”) completed its previously announced acquisition of Royal Financial, Inc., a Delaware corporation (“RYFL”), pursuant to an Agreement and Plan of Merger dated July 28, 2021 (the “Merger Agreement”) between Finward and RYFL. The stockholders of both Finward and RYFL approved the Merger Agreement at the respective stockholder meetings of the companies held on December 13, 2021. Pursuant to the Merger Agreement, RYFL merged with and into Finward, with Finward as the surviving corporation (the “Merger”), and Royal Savings Bank, an Illinois state-chartered savings bank and wholly-owned subsidiary of RYFL, merged with and into Peoples Bank, the wholly-owned Indiana state-chartered commercial bank subsidiary of Finward, with Peoples Bank as the surviving bank.

Under the terms of the merger agreement, RYFL stockholders who owned 101 or more shares of RYFL common stock were permitted to elect to receive either 0.4609 shares of Finward common stock or $20.14 in cash, or a combination of both, for each share of RYFL common stock owned, subject to proration and allocation provisions such that 65% of the shares of RYFL common stock outstanding immediately prior to the closing of the merger were converted into the right to receive shares of Finward common stock and the remaining 35% of the outstanding RYFL shares were converted into the right to receive cash. Stockholders holding less than 101 shares of RYFL common stock received fixed consideration of $20.14 in cash per share and no stock consideration.

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As a result of RYFL stockholder stock and cash elections and the related allocation and proration provisions of the merger agreement, Finward issued 795,423 shares of its common stock and paid cash consideration of approximately $18.7 million in the Merger. Based on the January 28, 2022, closing price of $47.75 per share of Finward common stock, the transaction had an implied valuation of approximately $56.7 million. In connection with the acquisition, Robert W. Youman, was appointed to the boards of directors of Finward and Peoples Bank effective as of the closing of the Merger. RYFL had a home office and eight branch offices in Cook County and DuPage County, Illinois. The acquisition has further expanded the Bank’s banking center network in Cook County and DuPage County, Illinois.

Under the acquisition method of accounting, the total purchase price is allocated to net tangible and intangible assets based on their current estimated fair values on the date of the acquisition. Based on the valuations of the fair value of tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed, which are based on estimates and assumptions that are subject to change, the final purchase price for the Royal acquisition is allocated as follows:

ASSETS

    

LIABILITIES

    

Cash and due from banks

 $52,524 

Deposits

    

Investment securities, available for sale

  0 

Non-interest bearing

 $32,095 

Certificate of deposit in other financial institutions

  245 

NOW accounts

  63,639 
     

Savings and money market

  184,149 

Total Loans

  450,757 

Certificates of deposits

  195,153 
     

Total Deposits

  475,036 

Premises and equipment, net

  13,848      

FHLB stock

  1,303 

Interest payable

  75 

Goodwill

  11,664 

Other liabilities

  11,228 

Core deposit intangible

  3,220      

Interest receivable

  1,836      

Other assets

  7,569      

Total assets purchased

 $542,966      

Common shares issued

  37,902      

Cash paid

  18,725      

Total purchase price

 $56,627 

Total liabilities assumed

 $486,339 

Final estimates of fair value on the date of acquisition have not been finalized yet. Prior to the end of the one-year measurement period for finalizing the purchase price allocation, if information becomes available which would indicate adjustments are required to the purchase price allocation, such adjustments will be included in the purchase price allocation prospectively. If any adjustments are made to the preliminary assumptions (provisional amounts), disclosures will be made in the notes to the financial statements of the amounts recorded in the current period earnings by line item that have been recorded in previous reporting periods as if the adjustments to the provisional amounts had been recognized as of the acquisition date.

Goodwill of approximately $11.7 million, which is the excess of the acquisition consideration over the fair value of net assets acquired, is expected to be recorded in the RYFL acquisition and is the result of expected operational synergies and other factors. This goodwill is not expected to be deductible for tax purposes. To the extent that management revises any of the above fair value adjustments as a result of its continuing evaluation, the amount of goodwill recorded in the RYFL acquisition will change.

Gross loans acquired during the RYFL transaction totaled $456.7 million. As of the three months ended March 31, 2022, the remaining outstanding principal of loans directly related to the RYFL acquisition total $443.8 million, of which $6.1 million are expected to be uncollectable.

Revenue, excluding all purchase accounting adjustments, attributed to RYFL totaled $3.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2022.

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The following pro-forma and earnings (unaudited) of the combined company are presented as if the RYFL merger had occurred on January 1, 2022 and January 1, 2021:

  

For the three months ended

  

For the three months ended

 

(in thousands)

 

March 31, 2022

  

March 31, 2021

 

Selected Financial Data

        

Interest income

 $17,589  $17,391 

Interest expense

  (460)  (1,191)

Recovery of (provision for) loan losses

  0   (278)

Non-interest income

  3,283   4,516 

Non-interest expense (1)

  (14,397)  (12,945)

Income before provision for income taxes

  6,015   7,493 

Income tax expense

  (1,032)  (1,173)

Net income

 $4,983  $6,320 
         

Earnings per common share:

        

Basic

 $1.24  $1.82 

Diluted

 $1.24  $1.82 

(1)

Excludes $2.9 million in pre-tax merger expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2022.

As of the three months ended March 31, 2022, the Bancorp has recorded $2.9 million in pretax one-time merger expenses related to the RYFL acquisition, these expenses have been allocated to the following non-interest expense line items within the income statement:

  

Three months ended

 

Noninterest expense:

 

March 31, 2022

 

Compensation and benefits

 $132 

Data processing

  1,929 

Marketing

  135 

Other

  656 
     

Period merger expense

 $2,852 

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Note 34 - Securities

The estimated fair value of available-for-sale securities and the related gross unrealized gains and losses recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income were as follows:

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 
   

Gross

 

Gross

 

Estimated

  

(Dollars in thousands)

 
 

Cost

 

Unrealized

 

Unrealized

 

Fair

    

Gross

 

Gross

 

Estimated

 
 

Basis

  

Gains

  

Losses

  

Value

  

Cost

 

Unrealized

 

Unrealized

 

Fair

 

September 30, 2021

 
 

Basis

  

Gains

  

Losses

  

Value

 

March 31, 2022

 

U.S. government sponsored entities

 10,883  8  (130) 10,761  $8,883  $0  $(681) $8,202 

U.S. treasury securities

 401  0  0  401  199  0  0  199 

Collateralized mortgage obligations and residential mortgage-backed securities

 199,749  1,559  (2,823) 198,485  178,431  45  (14,353) 164,123 

Municipal securities

 314,511  8,496  (2,655) 320,352  317,000  1,727  (27,903) 290,824 

Collateralized debt obligations

  2,173   0   (1,162)  1,011   2,173   0   (1,201)  972 

Total securities available-for-sale

 $527,717  $10,063  $(6,770) $531,010  $506,686  $1,772  $(44,138) $464,320 

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 
   

Gross

 

Gross

 

Estimated

  

(Dollars in thousands)

 
 

Cost

 

Unrealized

 

Unrealized

 

Fair

    

Gross

 

Gross

 

Estimated

 
 

Basis

  

Gains

  

Losses

  

Value

  

Cost

 

Unrealized

 

Unrealized

 

Fair

 

December 31, 2020

 

Money market fund

 $52,941  $0  $0  $52,941 
 

Basis

  

Gains

  

Losses

  

Value

 

December 31, 2021

 

U.S. government sponsored entities

 7,881  3  (24) 7,860  $8,883  $0  $(214) $8,669 

U.S. treasury securities

 400  0  0  400 

Collateralized mortgage obligations and residential mortgage-backed securities

 151,355  3,417  (36) 154,736  187,279  961  (3,539) 184,701 

Municipal securities

 183,103  11,102  (2) 194,203  322,750  9,904  (527) 332,127 

Collateralized debt obligations

  2,182   0   (1,253)  929   2,173   0   (1,181)  992 

Total securities available-for-sale

 $397,462  $14,522  $(1,315) $410,669  $521,485  $10,865  $(5,461) $526,889 

 

The estimated fair value of available-for-sale debt securities at September 30, 2021,March 31, 2022, by contractual maturity, were as follows. Securities not due at a single maturity date, primarily collateralized mortgage obligations and residential mortgage-backed securities, are shown separately.

 

 

(Dollars in thousands)

  

(Dollars in thousands)

 
 

Available-for-sale

  

Available-for-sale

 
 

Estimated

      

Estimated

 
 

Fair

 

Tax-Equivalent

  

Cost

 

Fair

 

September 30, 2021

 

Value

  

Yield (%)

 

March 31, 2022

 

Basis

  

Value

 

Due in one year or less

 $401  0.63  $389  $390 

Due from one to five years

 3,817  4.39  1,759  1,763 

Due from five to ten years

 28,638  2.63  30,204  29,468 

Due over ten years

 299,669  2.91  295,903  268,576 

Collateralized mortgage obligations and residential mortgage-backed securities

  198,485   1.62   178,431   164,123 

Total

 $531,010   2.42  $506,686  $464,320 

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The contractual maturities and weighted average yields for the U.S. government securities, agency securities, municipal securities, and trust preferred securities at March 31, 2022, are summarized in the table below. Securities not due at a single maturity date, such as mortgage-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations are not included in the following table. The carrying values are stated in thousands (000’s).

The weighted average yields were calculated by multiplying each carrying value by its yield and dividing the sum of these results by the total carrying values. Yields presented are not on a tax-equivalent basis.

  

Within 1 Year

  

1 - 5 Years

  

5 - 10 Years

  

After 10 Years

  

Total

 
  

Amount

  

Yield

  

Amount

  

Yield

  

Amount

  

Yield

  

Amount

  

Yield

  

Amount

 

U.S. government sponsored entities:

 $0   0.00% $0   0.00% $8,202   1.00% $0   0.00% $8,202 

AFS

                                    

U.S. treasury securities:

                                    

AFS

  199   0.13%  0   0.00%  0   0.00%  0   0.00%  199 

Municipal Securities:

                                    

AFS

  191   4.84%  1,763   4.13%  21,266   3.56%  267,604   2.87%  290,824 

Trust Preferred Securities:

                                    

AFS

  0   0.00%  0   0.00%  0   0.00%  972   1.57%  972 

Totals

 $390   2.43% $1,763   4.13% $29,468   2.85% $268,576   2.87% $300,197 

 

Sales of available-for-sale securities were as follows for the three months ended:

 

 

(Dollars in thousands)

  

(Dollars in thousands)

 
 

September 30,

 

September 30,

  

March 31,

 

March 31,

 
 

2021

  

2020

  

2022

 ��

2021

 
  

Proceeds

 $9,275  $4,144  $16,236  $6,904 

Gross gains

 591  197  397  417 

Gross losses

 (1) 0  (16) 0 

 

Sales of available-for-sale securities were as follows for the nine months ended:

  

(Dollars in thousands)

 
  

September 30,

  

September 30,

 
  

2021

  

2020

 
         

Proceeds

 $28,565  $39,242 

Gross gains

  1,297   1,433 

Gross losses

  (21)  (59)

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Accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss) balances, net of tax, related to available-for-sale securities, were as follows:

 

  

(Dollars in thousands)

 
  

Unrealized
gain/(loss)

 

Ending balance, December 31, 2020

 $10,441 

Current period change

  (7,833)

Ending balance, September 30, 2021

 $2,608 
  (Dollars in thousands) 
  

Unrealized
gain/(loss)

 

Ending balance, December 31, 2021

 $4,276 

Current period change

  (37,738)

Ending balance, March 31, 2022

 $(33,462)

 

Securities with market values of approximately $43.3$34.8 million and $52.4$39.5 million were pledged as of September 30, 2021March 31, 2022, and December 31, 2020,2021, respectively, as collateral for repurchase agreements, public funds, and for other purposes as permitted or required by law.

 

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Securities with gross unrealized losses at September 30, 2021,March 31, 2022, and December 31, 20202021, not recognized in income are as follows:

 

 

(Dollars in thousands)

  

(Dollars in thousands)

   
 

Less than 12 months

  

12 months or longer

  

Total

  

Less than 12 months

  

12 months or longer

  

Total

  Percentage of 
 

Estimated

   

Estimated

   

Estimated

    

Estimated

   

Estimated

   

Estimated

   

Total Portfolio

 
 

Fair

 

Unrealized

 

Fair

 

Unrealized

 

Fair

 

Unrealized

  

Fair

 

Unrealized

 

Fair

 

Unrealized

 

Fair

 

Unrealized

 

in Loss

 
 

Value

  

Losses

  

Value

  

Losses

  

Value

  

Losses

  

Value

  

Losses

  

Value

  

Losses

  

Value

  

Losses

  

Position

 

September 30, 2021

 

March 31, 2022

 

U.S. government sponsored entities

 $8,753  $(130) $0  $0  $8,753  $(130) $0  $0  $8,202  $(681) $8,202  $(681) 100.0%

Collateralized mortgage obligations and residential mortgage-backed securities

 133,551  (2,693) 2,740  (130) 136,291  (2,823) 99,994  (7,368) 60,792  (6,985) 160,786  (14,353) 98.0%

Municipal securities

 133,340  (2,655) 0  0  133,340  (2,655) 232,220  (27,678) 2,594  (225) 234,814  (27,903) 80.7%

Collateralized debt obligations

  0   0   1,011   (1,162)  1,011   (1,162)  0   0   972   (1,201)  972   (1,201)  100.0%

Total temporarily impaired

 $275,644  $(5,478) $3,751  $(1,292) $279,395  $(6,770) $332,214  $(35,046) $72,560  $(9,092) $404,774  $(44,138)  87.2%

Number of securities

    211     3     214     384     33     417    

 

  

(Dollars in thousands)

 
  

Less than 12 months

  

12 months or longer

  

Total

 
  

Estimated

      

Estimated

      

Estimated

     
  

Fair

  

Unrealized

  

Fair

  

Unrealized

  

Fair

  

Unrealized

 
  

Value

  

Losses

  

Value

  

Losses

  

Value

  

Losses

 

December 31, 2020

                        

U.S. government sponsored entities

 $4,975  $(24) $0  $0  $4,975  $(24)

Collateralized mortgage obligations and residential mortgage-backed securities

  11,953   (36)  0   0   11,953   (36)

Municipal securities

  1,864   (2)  0   0   1,864   (2)

Collateralized debt obligations

  0   0   929   (1,253)  929   (1,253)

Total temporarily impaired

 $18,792  $(62) $929  $(1,253) $19,721  $(1,315)

Number of securities

      8       2       10 

  

(Dollars in thousands)

     
  

Less than 12 months

  

12 months or longer

  

Total

  Percentage of 
  

Estimated

      

Estimated

      

Estimated

      Total Portfolio 
  

Fair

  

Unrealized

  

Fair

  

Unrealized

  

Fair

  

Unrealized

  

in Loss

 
  

Value

  

Losses

  

Value

  

Losses

  

Value

  

Losses

  

Position

 

December 31, 2021

                            

U.S. government sponsored entities

 $8,669  $(214) $0  $0  $8,669  $(214)  100.0%

Collateralized mortgage obligations and residential mortgage-backed securities

  126,373   (3,175)  8,109   (364)  134,482   (3,539)  72.8%

Municipal securities

  70,309   (527)  0   0   70,309   (527)  21.2%

Collateralized debt obligations

  0   0   992   (1,181)  992   (1,181)  100.0%

Total temporarily impaired

 $205,351  $(3,916) $9,101  $(1,545) $214,452  $(5,461)  40.7%

Number of securities

      133       5       138     

 

Unrealized losses on securities have not been recognized into income because the securities are of high credit quality or have undisrupted cash flows. Management has the intent and ability to hold those securities for the foreseeable future, and the decline in fair value is largely due to changes in interest rates and volatility in securities markets. The fair values are expected to recover as the securities approach maturity.

 

 

Note 45 - Loans Receivable

 

The Bancorp’s current lending programs are described below:

 

Residential Real Estate. The primary lending activity of the Bancorp has been the granting of conventional mortgage loans to enable borrowers to purchase existing homes, refinance existing homes, or construct new homes. Conventional loans are made up to a maximum of 97% of the purchase price or appraised value, whichever is less. For loans made in excess of 80% of value, private mortgage insurance is generally required in an amount sufficient to reduce the Bancorp’s exposure to 80% or less of the appraised value of the property. Loans insured by private mortgage insurance companies can be made for up to 97% of value. Loans closed with over 20% of equity do not require private mortgage insurance because of the borrower’s level of equity investment.

 

Fixed rate loans currently originated generally conform to Freddie Mac guidelines for loans purchased under the one‑to‑four family program. Loan interest rates are determined based on secondary market yield requirements and local market conditions. Fixed rate mortgage loans with contractual maturities generally exceeding fifteen years and greater may be sold and/or classified as held for sale to control exposure to interest rate risk.

 

The 15 year mortgage loan program has gained wide acceptance in the Bancorp’s primary market area. As a result of the shortened maturity of these loans, this product has been priced below the comparable 20 and 30 year loan offerings. Mortgage applicants for 15 year loans tend to have a larger than normal down payment; this, coupled with the larger principal and interest payment amount, has caused the 15 year mortgage loan portfolio to consist, to a significant extent, of second time home buyers whose underwriting qualifications tend to be above average.

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The Bancorp’s Adjustable Rate Mortgage Loans (“ARMs”) include offerings that reprice annually or are “Mini-Fixed.” The “Mini‑Fixed” mortgage reprices annually after a one, three, five, seven or ten year period. The ability of the Bancorp to successfully market ARM’s depends upon loan demand, prevailing interest rates, volatility of interest rates, public acceptance of such loans and terms offered by competitors.

 

Home Equity Line of Credit. The Bancorp offers a fixed and variable rate revolving line of credit secured by the equity in the borrower’s home. Both products offer an interest only option where the borrower pays interest only on the outstanding balance each month. Equity lines will typically require a second mortgage appraisal and a second mortgage lender’s title insurance policy. Loans are generally made up to a maximum of 89% of the appraised value of the property less any outstanding liens.

 

Fixed term home improvement and equity loans are made up to a maximum of 85% of the appraised value of the improved property, less any outstanding liens. These loans are offered on both a fixed and variable rate basis with a maximum term of 240 months. All home equity loans are made on a direct basis to borrowers.

 

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Commercial Real Estate and Multifamily Loans. Commercial real estate loans are typically made to a maximum of 80% of the appraised value. Such loans are generally made on an adjustable rate basis. These loans are typically made for terms of 15 to 20 years. Loans with an amortizing term exceeding 15 years normally have a balloon feature calling for a full repayment within seven to ten years from the date of the loan. The balloon feature affords the Bancorp the opportunity to restructure the loan if economic conditions so warrant. Commercial real estate loans include loans secured by commercial rental units, apartments, condominium developments, small shopping centers, owner occupied commercial/industrial properties, hospitality units and other retail and commercial developments.

 

While commercial real estate lending is generally considered to involve a higher degree of risk than single‑family residential lending due to the concentration of principal in a limited number of loans and the effects of general economic conditions on real estate developers and managers, the Bancorp has endeavored to reduce this risk in several ways. In originating commercial real estate loans, the Bancorp considers the feasibility of the project, the financial strength of the borrowers and lessees, the managerial ability of the borrowers, the location of the project and the economic environment. Management evaluates the debt coverage ratio and analyzes the reliability of cash flows, as well as the quality of earnings. All such loans are made in accordance with well-defined underwriting standards and are generally supported by personal guarantees, which represent a secondary source of repayment.

 

Loans for the construction of commercial properties are generally located within an area permitting physical inspection and regular review of business records. Projects financed outside of the Bancorp’s primary lending area generally involve borrowers and guarantors who are or were previous customers of the Bancorp or projects that are underwritten according to the Bank’s underwriting standards.

 

Construction and Land Development. Construction loans on residential properties are made primarily to individuals and contractors who are under contract with individual purchasers. These loans are personally guaranteed by the borrower. The maximum loan-to-value ratio is 89% of either the current appraised value or the cost of construction, whichever is less. Residential construction loans are typically made for periods of six months to one year.

 

Loans are also made for the construction of commercial properties. All such loans are made in accordance with well-defined underwriting standards. Generally if the loans are not owner occupied, these types of loans require proof of intent to lease and a confirmed end-loan takeout. In general, loans made do not exceed 80% of the appraised value of the property. Commercial construction loans are typically made for periods not to exceed two years or date of occupancy, whichever is less.

 

Commercial Business and Farmland Loans.Business. Although the Bancorp’s priority in extending various types of commercial business loans changes from time to time, the basic considerations in determining the makeup of the commercial business loan portfolio are economic factors, regulatory requirements and money market conditions. The Bancorp seeks commercial loan relationships from the local business community and from its present customers. Conservative lending policies based upon sound credit analysis governs the extension of commercial credit. The following loans, although not inclusive, are considered preferable for the Bancorp’s commercial loan portfolio: loans collateralized by liquid assets; loans secured by general use machinery and equipment; secured short‑term working capital loans to established businesses secured by business assets; short‑term loans with established sources of repayment and secured by sufficient equity and real estate; and unsecured loans to customers whose character and capacity to repay are firmly established.

 

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Consumer Loans. The Bancorp offers consumer loans to individuals for personal, household or family purposes. Consumer loans are either secured by adequate collateral, or unsecured. Unsecured loans are based on the strength of the applicant’s financial condition. All borrowers must meet current underwriting standards. The consumer loan program includes both fixed and variable rate products.

 

Manufactured Homes. The Bancorp purchases fixed rate closed loans from a third party that are subject to Bancorp’s underwriting requirements and secured by manufactured homes. The maturity date on these loans can range up to 25 years. In addition, these loans have partial recourse secured by a reserve account held at the Bancorp.

 

Government Loans. The Bancorp is permitted to purchase non-rated municipal securities, tax anticipation notes and warrants within the local market area.

 

Loans receivable are summarized below:

(Dollars in thousands)

        
  

September 30, 2021

  

December 31, 2020

 

Loans secured by real estate:

        

Residential real estate

 $268,798  $286,048 

Home equity

  35,652   39,233 

Commercial real estate

  309,905   298,257 

Construction and land development

  110,289   93,562 

Multifamily

  56,869   50,571 

Farmland

  205   215 

Total loans secured by real estate

  781,718   767,886 

Commercial business

  125,922   158,140 

Consumer

  650   1,025 

Manufactured homes

  32,857   24,232 

Government

  9,841   10,142 

Subtotal

  950,988   961,425 

Less:

        

Net deferred loan origination fees

  5,579   3,871 

Undisbursed loan funds

  (215)  (150)

Loans receivable

 $956,352  $965,146 

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(Dollars in thousands)

 

Beginning Balance

  

Charge-offs

  

Recoveries

  

Provisions

  

Ending Balance

 
                     

The Bancorp's activity in the allowance for loan losses, by loan segment, is summarized below for the three months ended September 30, 2021:

 
                     

Allowance for loan losses:

                    

Residential real estate

 $2,294  $(28) $21  $188  $2,475 

Home equity

  371   0   0   3   374 

Commercial real estate

  5,939   0   0   413   6,352 

Construction and land development

  1,798   0   0   90   1,888 

Multifamily

  740   0   0   47   787 

Farmland

  0   0   0   0   0 

Commercial business

  2,474   0   6   (594)  1,886 

Consumer

  23   (4)  1   (8)  12 

Manufactured homes

  0   0   0   0   0 

Government

  0   0   0   0   0 

Total

 $13,639  $(32) $28  $139  $13,774 

Loans receivable are summarized below:

 

The Bancorp's activity in the allowance for loan losses, by loan segment, is summarized below for the three months ended September 30, 2020:

(Dollars in thousands)

        
  

March 31, 2022

  

December 31, 2021

 

Loans secured by real estate:

        

Residential real estate

 $444,753  $260,134 

Home equity

  34,284   34,612 

Commercial real estate

  408,375   317,145 

Construction and land development

  150,810   123,822 

Multifamily

  234,267   61,194 

Total loans secured by real estate

  1,272,489   796,907 

Commercial business

  112,396   115,772 

Consumer

  924   582 

Manufactured homes

  38,636   37,887 

Government

  8,176   8,991 

Loans receivable

  1,432,621   960,139 

Add (less):

        

Net deferred loan origination costs

  6,700   6,810 

Undisbursed loan funds

  407   (229)

Loans receivable, net of deferred fees and costs

 $1,439,728  $966,720 

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

Beginning Balance

  

Charge-offs

  

Recoveries

  

Provisions

  

Ending Balance

 
           

The Bancorp's activity in the allowance for loan losses, by loan segment, is summarized below for the three months ended March 31, 2022:

The Bancorp's activity in the allowance for loan losses, by loan segment, is summarized below for the three months ended March 31, 2022:

 
           

Allowance for loan losses:

            

Residential real estate

 $1,708  $0  $5  $170  $1,883  $2,480  $-  $21  $(8) $2,493 

Home equity

 231  0  0  (19) 212  357  -  -  (3) 354 

Commercial real estate

 3,712  0  0  675  4,387  5,515  -  -  15  5,530 

Construction and land development

 1,201  0  0  (29) 1,172  2,119  -  -  16  2,135 

Multifamily

 609  0  0  (59) 550  848  -  -  41  889 

Farmland

 0  0  0  0  0 

Commercial business

 2,375  0  0  113  2,488  2,009  -  31  (99) 1,941 

Consumer

 30  (9) 3  (2) 22  15  (10) 2  38  45 

Manufactured homes

 0  0  0  0  0  -  -  -  -  0 

Government

  0   0   0   0   0   -   -   -   -   0 

Total

 $9,866  $(9) $8  $849  $10,714  $13,343  $(10) $54  $-  $13,387 

 

The Bancorp's activity in the allowance for loan losses, by loan segment, is summarized below for the nine months ended September 30,

The Bancorp's activity in the allowance for loan losses, by loan segment, is summarized below for the three months ended March 31, 2021:

 

Allowance for loan losses:

                    

Residential real estate

 $2,211  $(32) $46  $250  $2,475 

Home equity

  276   (1)  0   99   374 

Commercial real estate

  5,406   0   0   946   6,352 

Construction and land development

  1,405   0   0   483   1,888 

Multifamily

  626   0   0   161   787 

Farmland

  0   0   0   0   0 

Commercial business

  2,508   0   25   (647)  1,886 

Consumer

  26   (21)  6   1   12 

Manufactured homes

  0   0   0   0   0 

Government

  0   0   0   0   0 

Total

 $12,458  $(54) $77  $1,293  $13,774 

The Bancorp's activity in the allowance for loan losses, by loan segment, is summarized below for the nine months ended September 30, 2020:

Allowance for loan losses:

            

Residential real estate

 $1,812  $(2) $15  $58  $1,883  $2,211  $(4) $10  $(41) $2,176 

Home equity

 223  0  0  (11) 212  276  (1) -  34  309 

Commercial real estate

 3,773  (80) 0  694  4,387  5,406  -  -  320  5,726 

Construction and land development

 1,098  (17) 0  91  1,172  1,405  -  -  182  1,587 

Multifamily

 529  0  0  21  550  626  -  -  54  680 

Farmland

 0  0  0  0  0 

Commercial business

 1,504  (78) 17  1,045  2,488  2,508  -  8  36  2,552 

Consumer

 43  (22) 11  (10) 22  26  (6) 4  (7) 17 

Manufactured homes

 0  0  0  0  0  -  -  -  -  - 

Government

  17   0   0   (17)  0   -   -   -   -   - 

Total

 $8,999  $(199) $43  $1,871  $10,714  $12,458  $(11) $22  $578  $13,047 

 

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A deferred cost reserve is maintained for the portfolio of manufactured home loans that have been purchased. This reserve is available for use for manufactured home loan nonperformance and costs associated with nonperformance. If the segment performs in line with expectations,expectation, the deferred cost reserve is paid as a premiuman origination cost to the third party originator of the loan. The unamortized balance of the deferred cost reserve totaled $5.0$5.5 million and $3.8$5.8 million as of September 30, 2021March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2020,2021, respectively, and is included in net deferred loan origination costsfees and purchase premiums.costs.

 

The Bancorp's impairment analysis is summarized below:

 

 

Ending Balances

  

Ending Balances

 
  

(Dollars in thousands)

 

Individually evaluated for impairment reserves

  

Collectively evaluated for impairment reserves

  

Loan receivables

  

Individually evaluated for impairment

  

Purchased credit impaired individually evaluated for impairment

  

Collectively evaluated for impairment

  

Individually evaluated for impairment reserves

  

Collectively evaluated for impairment reserves

  

Loan receivables

  

Individually evaluated for impairment

  

Purchased credit impaired individually evaluated for impairment

  

Collectively evaluated for impairment

 
  

The Bancorp's allowance for loan losses impairment evaluation and loan receivables are summarized below at September 30, 2021:

 

The Bancorp's allowance for loan losses impairment evaluation and loan receivables are summarized below at March 31, 2022:

The Bancorp's allowance for loan losses impairment evaluation and loan receivables are summarized below at March 31, 2022:

     
  

Residential real estate

 $12  $2,463  $268,798  $538  $1,063  $267,197  $17  $2,476  $444,753  $753  $2,908  $441,092 

Home equity

 4  370  35,652  156  141  35,355  4  350  34,284  135  134  34,015 

Commercial real estate

 1,579  4,773  309,905  7,021  0  302,884  440  5,090  408,375  1,496  2,965  403,914 

Construction and land development

 0  1,888  110,289  0  0  110,289  -  2,135  150,810  -  804  150,006 

Multifamily

 0  787  56,869  0  577  56,292  -  889  234,267  -  3,302  230,965 

Farmland

 0  0  205  0  0  205 

Commercial business

 309  1,577  125,922  830  1,103  123,989  259  1,682  112,396  501  1,061  110,834 

Consumer

 0  12  650  0  0  650  -  45  924  -  21  903 

Manufactured homes

 0  0  32,857  0  0  32,857  -  -  38,636  -  -  38,636 

Government

  0   0   9,841   0   0   9,841   -   -   8,176   -   -   8,176 

Total

 $1,904  $11,870  $950,988  $8,545  $2,884  $939,559  $720  $12,667  $1,432,621  $2,885  $11,195  $1,418,541 

 

The Bancorp's allowance for loan losses impairment evaluation and loan receivables are summarized below at December 31, 2020:

The Bancorp's allowance for loan losses impairment evaluation and loan receivables are summarized below at December 31, 2021:

 

Residential real estate

 $173  $2,038  $286,048  $868  $1,297  $283,883  $17  $2,463  $260,134  $755  $1,016  $258,363 

Home equity

 1  275  39,233  216  137  38,880  4  353  34,612  147  137  34,328 

Commercial real estate

 1,089  4,317  298,257  6,190  151  291,916  386  5,129  317,145  1,600  -  315,545 

Construction and land development

 0  1,405  93,562  0  0  93,562  -  2,119  123,822  0  0  123,822 

Multifamily

 0  626  50,571  95  621  49,855  0  848  61,194  -  556  60,638 

Farmland

 0  0  215  0  0  215 

Commercial business

 512  1,996  158,140  1,086  1,160  155,894  277  1,732  115,772  524  1,073  114,175 

Consumer

 0  26  1,025  0  0  1,025  0  15  582  -  -  582 

Manufactured homes

 0  0  24,232  0  0  24,232  -  -  37,887  -  -  37,887 

Government

  0   0   10,142   0   0   10,142   -   -   8,991   -   -   8,991 

Total

 $1,775  $10,683  $961,425  $8,455  $3,366  $949,604  $684  $12,659  $960,139  $3,026  $2,782  $954,331 

 

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The Bancorp's credit quality indicators are summarized below at September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020:

The Bancorp's credit quality indicators are summarized below at March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021:

 

 

Credit Exposure - Credit Risk Portfolio By Creditworthiness Category

  

Credit Exposure - Credit Risk Portfolio By Creditworthiness Category

 
 

September 30, 2021

  

March 31, 2022

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 1-5  6  7  8     1-6 7 8   
  

Loan Segment

 

Pass

  

Pass/monitor

  

Special mention

  

Substandard

  

Total

  

Pass

  

Special mention

  

Substandard

  

Total

 

Residential real estate

 $227,505  $34,285  $3,282  $3,726  $268,798  $435,814  $2,308  $6,631  $444,753 

Home equity

 33,844  728  616  464  35,652  33,234  415  635  34,284 

Commercial real estate

 230,839  57,388  13,615  8,063  309,905  390,533  11,391  6,451  408,375 

Construction and land development

 88,574  18,072  3,643  0  110,289  146,407  4,403  0  150,810 

Multifamily

 50,652  5,570  253  394  56,869  229,705  1,532  3,030  234,267 

Farmland

 0  205  0  0  205 

Commercial business

 103,791  20,013  1,407  711  125,922  108,605  3,395  396  112,396 

Consumer

 650  0  0  0  650  924  0  0  924 

Manufactured homes

 32,063  734  60  0  32,857  38,577  59  0  38,636 

Government

  9,841   0   0   0   9,841   8,176   0   0   8,176 

Total

 $777,759  $136,995  $22,876  $13,358  $950,988  $1,391,975  $23,503  $17,143  $1,432,621 

 

  

December 31, 2020

 

(Dollars in thousands)

  1-5   6   7   8     
                     

Loan Segment

 

Pass

  

Pass/monitor

  

Special mention

  

Substandard

  

Total

 

Residential real estate

 $234,317  $41,805  $3,539  $6,387  $286,048 

Home equity

  37,044   933   761   495   39,233 

Commercial real estate

  222,892   55,202   11,983   8,180   298,257 

Construction and land development

  77,855   12,055   3,652   0   93,562 

Multifamily

  43,594   5,065   1,408   504   50,571 

Farmland

  0   215   0   0   215 

Commercial business

  135,671   20,067   1,341   1,061   158,140 

Consumer

  1,025   0   0   0   1,025 

Manufactured homes

  23,501   731   0   0   24,232 

Government

  10,142   0   0   0   10,142 

Total

 $786,041  $136,073  $22,684  $16,627  $961,425 

  

December 31, 2021

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 1-6  7  8     
                 

Loan Segment

 

Pass

  

Special mention

  

Substandard

  

Total

 

Residential real estate

 $253,472  $2,940  $3,722  $260,134 

Home equity

  33,565   415   632   34,612 

Commercial real estate

  301,572   12,011   3,562   317,145 

Construction and land development

  120,192   3,630   0   123,822 

Multifamily

  60,657   153   384   61,194 

Commercial business

  113,470  ��1,915   387   115,772 

Consumer

  582   0   0   582 

Manufactured homes

  37,828   59   0   37,887 

Government

  8,991   0   0   8,991 

Total

 $930,329  $21,123  $8,687  $960,139 

 

The Bancorp has established a standard loan grading system to assist management, lenders and review personnel in their analysis and supervision of the loan portfolio. The use and application of these grades by the Bancorp is uniform and conforms to regulatory definitions. The loan grading system is as follows:

 

1 Superior Quality

Loans in this category are substantially risk free. Loans fully collateralized by a Bank certificate of deposit or Bank deposits with a hold are substantially risk free.

 

2 Excellent Quality

The borrower generates excellent and consistent cash flow for debt coverage, excellent average credit scores, excellent liquidity and net worth and are reputable operators with over 15 years experience. Current and debt to tangible net worth ratios are excellent. Loan to value is substantially below policy and collateral condition is excellent.

 

3 Great Quality

The borrower generates more than sufficient cash flow to fund debt service and cash flow is improving. Average credit scores are very strong. Operators are reputable with significant years of experience. Liquidity, net worth, current and debt to tangible net worth ratios are very strong. Loan to value is significantly below policy and collateral condition is significantly above average.

 

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4 Above Average Quality

The borrower generates more than sufficient cash flow to fund debt service but cash flow trends may be stable or slightly declining. Average credit scores are strong. The borrower is a reputable operator with many years of experience. Liquidity, net worth, current and debt to tangible net worth ratios are strong. Loan to value is below policy and collateral condition is above average.

 

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5 Average Quality

Borrowers are considered creditworthy and can repay the debt in the normal course of business, however, cash flow trends may be inconsistent or fluctuating. Average credit scores are satisfactory and years of experience is acceptable. Liquidity and net worth are satisfactory. Current and debt to tangible net worth ratios are average. Loan to value is slightly below policy and the collateral condition is slightly above average.

 

6 Pass

Borrowers are considered credit worthy but financial condition may show signs of weakness due to internal or external factors. Cash flow trends may be declining annually. Average credit scores may be low but remain acceptable. Borrower has limited years of experience. Liquidity, net worth, current and debt to tangible net worth ratios are below average. Loan to value is nearing policy limits and collateral condition is average.

 

7 Special Mention

A special mention asset has identified weaknesses that deserve Management’s close attention. If left uncorrected, these weaknesses may result in deterioration of the repayment prospects for the asset or in the institution’s credit position at some future date. Special mention assets are not adversely classified and do not expose an institution to sufficient risk to warrant adverse classification. There is still adequate protection by the current sound worth and paying capacity of the obligor or of the collateral pledged. The Special Mention rating is viewed as transitional and will be monitored closely.

 

Loans in this category may exhibit some of the following risk factors. Cash flow trends may be consistently declining or may be questionable. Debt coverage ratios may be at or near 1:1. Average credit scores may be very weak or the borrower may have minimal years of experience. Liquidity, net worth, current and debt to tangible net worth ratios may be very weak. Loan to value may be at policy limits or may exceed policy limits. Collateral condition may be below average.

 

8 Substandard

This classification consists of loans which are inadequately protected by the current sound worth and paying capacity of the obligor or of the collateral pledged. Financial statements normally reveal some or all of the following: poor trends, lack of earnings and cash flow, excessive debt, lack of liquidity, and the absence of creditor protection. Loans are still considered collectible, but due to increased risks and defined weaknesses of the credit, some loss could be incurred in collection if the deficiencies are not corrected.

 

9 Doubtful

Such loans have been placed on nonaccrual status and may be heavily dependent upon collateral possessing a value that is difficult to determine or based upon some near-term event which lacks clear certainty. These loans have all of the weaknesses of those classified as Substandard; however, based on existing conditions, these weaknesses make full collection of the principal balance highly improbable.

10 Loss

Loans that are considered uncollectible and of such little value that continuing to carry them as assets is not warranted.

Performing loans are loans that are paying as agreed and are approximately less than ninety days past due on payments of interest and principal.

 

During the ninethree months ending September 30,March 31, 2022, 4 residential real estate loans totaling $194 thousand and 1 home equity loan totaling $7 thousand, were modified to include deferral of principal resulting troubled debt restructuring classification. During the three months ending March 31, 2021, 2 residential real estate loans to one1 customer totaling $148$150 thousand were modified to includeincluded deferral of principal and interest resulting in troubled debt restructuring classification. One commercial real estate loan totaling $835 thousand was restructured with a reduced interest rate and extended amortization resulting in troubled debt restructuring classification. One commercial business loan totaling $601 thousand was provided a short-term renewal and a pending long term restructure resulting in troubled debt restructuring classification. One residential real estate trouble debt restructuring loan totaling $37$39 thousand had subsequently defaulted during the ninethree months ending September 30,March 31, 2021. During the nine months ending September 30, 2020, 1 commercial real estate loan totaling $145 thousand, one residential loan totaling $51 thousand and one home equity loan totaling $23 thousand were renewed as a troubled debt restructuring. One commercial business trouble debt restructuring loan totaling $287 thousand has subsequently defaulted during the periods presented. All of the loans classified as troubled debt restructurings are also considered impaired. The valuation basis for the Bancorp’s troubled debt restructurings is based on the present value of cash flows, unless consistent cash flows are not present, then the fair value of the collateral securing the loan is the basis for valuation.

 

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The Bancorp's individually evaluated impaired loans are summarized below:

 

(Dollars in thousands)

       

For the three months ended

 

(unaudited)

 

As of March 31, 2022

  

March 31, 2022

 
       

For the nine months ended

 

For the three months ended

  

Recorded Investment

  

Unpaid Principal Balance

  

Related Allowance

  

Average Recorded Investment

  

Interest Income Recognized

 
 

As of September 30, 2021

  

September 30, 2021

  

September 30, 2021

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

Recorded Investment

  

Unpaid Principal Balance

  

Related Allowance

  

Average Recorded Investment

  

Interest Income Recognized

  

Average Recorded Investment

  

Interest Income Recognized

 

With no related allowance recorded:

  

Residential real estate

 $1,558  $2,917  $-  $1,691  $83  $1,565  $41  $3,575  $5,070  $-  $2,629  $30 

Home equity

 275  288  -  307  7  273  2  248  263  -  255  7 

Commercial real estate

 1,185  1,185  -  1,268  39  1,362  13  3,610  3,722  -  2,188  10 

Construction and land development

 0  0  -  0  0  0  0  804  920  -  460  0 

Multifamily

 577  665  -  647  20  587  9  3,302  4,241  -  2,036  0 

Farmland

 0  0  -  0  0  0  0 

Commercial business

 1,299  1,435  -  1,410  33  1,354  (3) 1,247  1,363  -  1,226  15 

Consumer

 0  0  -  0  0  0  0  21  21  -  11  0 

Manufactured homes

 0  0  -  0  0  0  0  0  0  -  0  0 

Government

 0  0  -  0  0  0  0  0  0  -  0  0 
  

With an allowance recorded:

  

Residential real estate

 $43  $43  $12  $159  $1  $102  $(4) $86  $86  $17  $87  $3 

Home equity

 22  22  4  17  1  22  1  21  21  4  22  1 

Commercial real estate

 5,836  5,836  1,579  5,700  145  5,852  32  851  852  440  843  0 

Construction and land development

 0  0  0  0  0  0  0  0  -  -  0  0 

Multifamily

 0  0  0  0  0  0  0  0  -  -  0  0 

Farmland

 0  0  0  0  0  0  0 

Commercial business

 634  634  309  698  15  659  (7) 315  377  259  354  16 

Consumer

 0  0  0  0  0  0  0  0  -  -  0  0 

Manufactured homes

 0  0  0  0  0  0  0  0  -  -  0  0 

Government

 0  0  0  0  0  0  0  0  -  -  0  0 
  

Total:

  

Residential real estate

 $1,601  $2,960  $12  $1,850  $84  $1,667  $37  $3,661  $5,156  $17  $2,716  $33 

Home equity

 $297  $310  $4  $324  $8  $295  $3  $269  $284  $4  $277  $8 

Commercial real estate

 $7,021  $7,021  $1,579  $6,968  $184  $7,214  $45  $4,461  $4,574  $440  $3,031  $10 

Construction & land development

 $0  $0  $0  $0  $0  $0  $0  $804  $920  $-  $460  $0 

Multifamily

 $577  $665  $0  $647  $20  $587  $9  $3,302  $4,241  $-  $2,036  $0 

Farmland

 $0  $0  $0  $0  $0  $0  $0 

Commercial business

 $1,933  $2,069  $309  $2,108  $48  $2,012  $(10) $1,562  $1,740  $259  $1,580  $31 

Consumer

 $0  $0  $0  $0  $0  $0  $0  $21  $21  $-  $11  $0 

Manufactured homes

 $0  $0  $0  $0  $0  $0  $0  $-  $-  $-  $0  $0 

Government

 $0  $0  $0  $0  $0  $0  $0  $-  $-  $-  $0  $0 

 

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For the nine months ended

 

For the three months ended

        

For the three months ended

 
 

As of December 31, 2020

  

September 30, 2020

  

September 30, 2020

  

As of December 31, 2021

  

March 31, 2021

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

Recorded Investment

  

Unpaid Principal Balance

  

Related Allowance

  

Average Recorded Investment

  

Interest Income Recognized

  

Average Recorded Investment

  

Interest Income Recognized

  

Recorded Investment

  

Unpaid Principal Balance

  

Related Allowance

  

Average Recorded Investment

  

Interest Income Recognized

 

With no related allowance recorded:

  

Residential real estate

 $1,895  $3,228  $-  $2,061  $81  $2,000  $32  $1,683  $3,017  $-  $1,817  $22 

Home equity

 352  363  -  378  13  366  4  262  275  -  341  4 

Commercial real estate

 1,177  1,761  -  1,338  65  1,155  18  765  765  -  1,174  12 

Construction & land development

 0  0  -  0  0  0  0  -  -  -  -  - 

Multifamily

 716  798  -  775  23  758  9  556  647  -  708  5 

Farmland

 0  0  -  0  0  0  0 

Commercial business

 1,497  1,514  -  1,614  61  1,578  21  1,205  1,324  -  1,467  18 

Consumer

 0  0  -  0  0  0  0  -  -  -  -  - 

Manufactured homes

 0  0  -  0  0  0  0  -  -  -  -  - 

Government

 0  0  -  0  0  0  0  -  -  -  -  - 
  

With an allowance recorded:

  

Residential real estate

 $270  $314  $173  $151  $4  $234  $3  $88  $88  $17  $217  $5 

Home equity

 1  9  1  4  0  1  0  22  22  4  12  - 

Commercial real estate

 5,164  5,164  1,089  1,346  1  2,673  0  835  835  386  5,549  50 

Construction & land development

 0  0  0  0  0  0  0  -  -  -  -  - 

Multifamily

 0  0  0  0  0  0  0  -  -  -  -  - 

Farmland

 0  0  0  0  0  0  0 

Commercial business

 749  749  512  736  19  855  0  392  392  277  737  11 

Consumer

 0  0  0  0  0  0  0  -  -  -  -  - 

Manufactured homes

 0  0  0  0  0  0  0  -  -  -  -  - 

Government

 0  0  0  0  0  0  0  -  -  -  -  - 
  

Total:

  

Residential real estate

 $2,165  $3,542  $173  $2,212  $85  $2,234  $35  $1,771  $3,105  $17  $2,034  $27 

Home equity

 $353  $372  $1  $382  $13  $367  $4  $284  $297  $4  $353  $4 

Commercial real estate

 $6,341  $6,925  $1,089  $2,684  $66  $3,828  $18  $1,600  $1,600  $386  $6,723  $62 

Construction & land development

 $0  $0  $0  $0  $0  $0  $0  $-  $-  $-  $-  $- 

Multifamily

 $716  $798  $0  $775  $23  $758  $9  $556  $647  $0  $708  $5 

Farmland

 $0  $0  $0  $0  $0  $0  $0 

Commercial business

 $2,246  $2,263  $512  $2,350  $80  $2,433  $21  $1,597  $1,716  $277  $2,204  $29 

Consumer

 $0  $0  $0  $0  $0  $0  $0  $-  $-  $-  $-  $- 

Manufactured homes

 $0  $0  $0  $0  $0  $0  $0  $-  $-  $-  $-  $- 

Government

 $0  $0  $0  $0  $0  $0  $0  $-  $-  $-  $-  $- 

The Bancorp's age analysis of past due loans is summarized below:

(Dollars in thousands)

 

30-59 Days Past Due

  

60-89 Days Past Due

  

Greater Than 90 Days Past Due

  

Total Past Due

  

Current

  

Total Loans

  

Recorded Investments Greater than 90 Days Past Due and Accruing

 

March 31, 2022

                            

Residential real estate

 $3,056  $1,388  $3,528  $7,972  $436,781  $444,753  $117 

Home equity

  37   18   534   589   33,695   34,284   0 

Commercial real estate

  1,665   805   1,015   3,485   404,890   408,375   163 

Construction and land development

  2,513   0   0   2,513   148,297   150,810   0 

Multifamily

  55   18   111   184   234,083   234,267   0 

Commercial business

  970   0   583   1,553   110,843   112,396   214 

Consumer

  0   0   0   0   924   924   0 

Manufactured homes

  316   204   0   520   38,116   38,636   0 

Government

  0   0   0   0   8,176   8,176   0 

Total

 $8,612  $2,433  $5,771  $16,816  $1,415,805  $1,432,621  $494 
                             

December 31, 2021

                            

Residential real estate

 $2,507  $824  $2,142  $5,473  $254,661  $260,134  $31 

Home equity

  169   67   565   801   33,811   34,612   34 

Commercial real estate

  231   1,960   944   3,135   314,010   317,145   91 

Construction and land development

  5,148   283   0   5,431   118,391   123,822   0 

Multifamily

  0   0   109   109   61,085   61,194   0 

Commercial business

  573   1,594   242   2,409   113,363   115,772   49 

Consumer

  0   3   0   3   579   582   0 

Manufactured homes

  633   171   0   804   37,083   37,887   0 

Government

  0   0   0   0   8,991   8,991   0 

Total

 $9,261  $4,902  $4,002  $18,165  $941,974  $960,139  $205 

 

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The Bancorp's age analysis of past due loans is

The Bancorp's loans on nonaccrual status are summarized below:

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

30-59 Days Past Due

  

60-89 Days Past Due

  

Greater Than 90 Days Past Due

  

Total Past Due

  

Current

  

Total Loans

  

Recorded Investments Greater than 90 Days Past Due and Accruing

 

September 30, 2021

                            

Residential real estate

 $2,057  $242  $2,422  $4,721  $264,077  $268,798  $186 

Home equity

  332   203   448   983   34,669   35,652   30 

Commercial real estate

  1,712   931   1,159   3,802   306,103   309,905   55 

Construction and land development

  0   0   0   0   110,289   110,289   0 

Multifamily

  77   273   115   465   56,404   56,869   0 

Farmland

  0   0   0   0   205   205   0 

Commercial business

  285   250   2,350   2,885   123,037   125,922   2,245 

Consumer

  4   0   0   4   646   650   0 

Manufactured homes

  347   241   0   588   32,269   32,857   0 

Government

  0   0   0   0   9,841   9,841   0 

Total

 $4,814  $2,140  $6,494  $13,448  $937,540  $950,988  $2,516 
                             

December 31, 2020

                            

Residential real estate

 $2,797  $1,119  $4,875  $8,791  $277,257  $286,048  $80 

Home equity

  616   323   416   1,355   37,878   39,233   29 

Commercial real estate

  1,172   237   680   2,089   296,168   298,257   437 

Construction and land development

  471   0   20   491   93,071   93,562   20 

Multifamily

  94   266   150   510   50,061   50,571   0 

Farmland

  0   0   0   0   215   215   0 

Commercial business

  845   96   269   1,210   156,930   158,140   0 

Consumer

  2   0   0   2   1,023   1,025   0 

Manufactured homes

  303   173   0   476   23,756   24,232   0 

Government

  380   0   0   380   9,762   10,142   0 

Total

 $6,680  $2,214  $6,410  $15,304  $946,121  $961,425  $566 

The Bancorp's loans on nonaccrual status are summarized below:

(Dollars in thousands)

        
 

September 30,

2021

  

December 31,

2020

  

March 31, 2022

  

December 31, 2021

 

Residential real estate

 $3,575  $6,390  $5,710  $4,651 

Home equity

 448  476  620  623 

Commercial real estate

 6,263  5,390  1,263  940 

Construction and land development

 0  0  0  0 

Multifamily

 394  504  447  455 

Farmland

 0  0 

Commercial business

 347  1,039  374  387 

Consumer

 0  0  0  0 

Manufactured homes

 0  0  0  0 

Government

  0   0   0   0 

Total

 $11,027  $13,799  $8,414  $7,056 

 

As a result of acquisition activity, the Bancorp acquired loans for which there was evidence of credit quality deterioration since origination and it was determined that it was probable that the Bancorp would be unable to collect all contractually required principal and interest payments. At September 30,March 31, 2022, total purchased credit impaired loans with unpaid principal balances totaled $13.2 million with a recorded investment of $11.2 million. At December 31, 2021, total purchased credit impaired loans with unpaid principal balances totaled $4.2 million with a recorded investment of $2.9 million. At December 31, 2020, purchased credit impaired loans with unpaid principal balances totaled $5.4$2.8 million with a recorded investment of $3.4 million.

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Accretable interest taken from the purchase credit impaired portfolio, or income recorded for the nine months ended September 30, is as follows:

(dollars in thousands)

 

Total

 

2020

 $78 

2021

  21 

Accretable interest taken from the purchase credit impaired portfolio, or income recorded for the three months ended September 30, is as follows:

(dollars in thousands)

 

Total

 

2020

 $21 

2021

  0 

The accretable interest portion of the purchase credit impaired portfolio has fully amortized at September 30, 2021.

 

As part of the fair value of loans receivable, there was a net fair value discount for loans acquired of $1.2$6.4 million at September 30, 2021,March 31, 2022, compared to $2.0$1.1 million at December 31, 2020. 2021.Total unpaid principal balances of acquired non-impaired loans with remaining fair value discount totaled $78.3 million and $106.6 million as of September 30, 2021, and December 31, 2020, respectively.

 

Accretable yield, or income recorded for the nine months ended September 30,

Accretable yield, or income recorded for the three months ended March 31, is as follows:

(dollars in thousands)

 

Total

 

2020

 $1,352 

2021

  793 

Accretable yield, or income recorded for the three months ended September 30, is as follows:

(dollars in thousands)

 

Total

 

2020

 $377 

2021

  188 

Accretable yield, or income expected to be recorded in the future is as follows:

(dollars in thousands)

 

Total

 

2021

 $196 

2022

  758 

2023

  271 
     

Total

 $1,225 

Note 5 - Foreclosed Real Estate

Foreclosed real estate at period-end is summarized below:

 

  

(Dollars in thousands)

 
  

September 30, 2021

  

December 31, 2020

 

Residential real estate

 $81  $328 

Commercial business

  0   210 

Total

 $81  $538 

(dollars in thousands)

 

Total

 

2021

 $305 

2022

  107 

 

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Accretable yield, or income expected to be recorded in the future is as follows:

(dollars in thousands)

 

Total

 

Remainder 2022

 $719 
2023  804 
2024  623 
2025  605 

2026 and thereafter

  3,671 

Total

 $6,422 

 

 

Note 6 Intangibles and Acquisition Related Accounting

The Bancorp established a goodwill balance totaling $11.7 million with the acquisition of Royal, and also maintains goodwill balances totaling $11.1 million from pastprior acquisitions. Goodwill is tested annually for impairment. Goodwill arising from business combinations represents the value attributable to unidentifiable intangible assets in the business acquired. The Bancorp’s goodwill relates to the value inherent in the banking industry and that value is dependent upon the ability of the Bancorp to provide quality, cost effective banking services in a competitive marketplace. If the implied fair value of goodwill is lower than its carrying amount, goodwill impairment is indicated and goodwill is written down to its implied fair value. Additionally, as part of the Bancorp’s annual impairment test of goodwill as of December 31, 2020, the Bancorp enlisted a third party expert to assist with the evaluation of goodwill for impairment. The evaluation involved the comparison of the fair value of the Bancorp to its carrying value. The Bancorp determined its fair value using a blend of the income approach (discounted cash flow model) and market approach (guideline public company method and guideline transaction method). The determination of the fair value using the discounted cash flow model required the Bancorp to make significant estimates and assumptions related to forecasts of future income, provision for credit losses, and discount rates. The determination of the fair value using the guideline public company method required management to make significant assumptions related to price to tangible book value multiples and price to earnings multiples, as well as significant assumptions related to control premiums. The determination of the fair value using the guideline transaction method required management to review the value of the business based on pricing multiples derived from the sale of companies that are similar to the Bancorp. The Bancorp’s estimation of fair value for the quantitative goodwill impairment testing exceeded its carrying value as of December 31, 2020 and therefore, 0 impairment was recognized. There has not been any impairment of goodwill identified or recorded. Goodwill totaled $11.1$22.8 million and $11.1 million as of September 30, 2021March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2020.2021, respectively.

 

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In addition to goodwill, a core deposit intangibles wereintangible was established with the acquisition of Royal and from past acquisitions and are subject to amortization. As of September 30, 2021, theprevious acquisitons. The Bancorp had core deposit intangible balances of $3.6 million.$6.0 million and $3.1 million as of March 31, 2022, and December 31, 2021, respectively. The table below summarizes the annual amortization:

 

Amortization recorded for the nine months ended September 30, 2021

The amortization recorded for the three months ended March 31, is as follows:

 

(dollars in thousands)

 

Total

  

Total

 

Current period

 $745 
2021 $248 
2022 $347 

 

Amortization recorded for the three months ended September 30, 2021

Amortization to be recorded in future periods, is as follows:

 

 

(dollars in thousands)

 

Total

  

Total

 

Current period

 $248 

Current year

 1,205 
2023 1,522 
2024 1,411 
2025 688 

5 years and thereafter

  1,172 

Total

 $5,998 

 

Amortization to be recorded in future periods, is as follows:

     

(dollars in thousands)

 

Total

 

Remainder 2021

  249 

2022

  983 

2023

  962 

2024

  919 

2025

  261 

Total

 $3,374 

For the Royal acquisition, as part of the fair value of certificates of deposit, a fair value premium was established of $1.0 million. Approximately $129 thousand of amortization was taken as income during the three months ended March 31, 2022. It is estimated amortization to be recorded in future periods is as follows, an additional $412 thousand in 2022, $217 thousand in 2023, $124 thousand in 2024, $72 thousand in 2025, and $55 thousand thereafter.

 

 

Note 7 - Concentrations of Credit Risk

The primary lending area of the Bancorp encompasses Lake County in northwest Indiana and Cook County in northeast Illinois, where collectively a majority of loan activity is concentrated. The Bancorp is also an active lender in Porter County, and to a lesser extent, LaPorte, Newton and Jasper counties in Indiana; and DuPage, Lake, and Will counties in Illinois. Substantially all loans are secured by specific items of collateral including residences, commercial real estate, land development, business assets and consumer assets.

 

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Note 8 - Earnings per Share

Earnings per common share is computed by dividing net income by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding. A reconciliation of the numerators and denominators of the basic and diluted earnings per common share computations for the three and ninemonths ended September 30, 2021,March 31, 2022, and 2020,2021 are as follows:

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

Nine Months Ended

 

(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

 

September 30,

 

September 30,

 

(dollars in thousands except per share data)

 

Period ended March 31,

 
 

2021

  

2020

  

2021

  

2020

  

2022

  

2021

 

Basic earnings per common share:

  

Net income as reported

 $3,538  $4,687  $11,652  $12,651  $2,135  $4,543 

Weighted average common shares outstanding

  3,479,139   3,463,136   3,476,406   3,461,598   4,020,815   3,471,604 

Basic earnings per common share

 $1.02  $1.35  $3.35  $3.65  $0.53  $1.31 
 

Diluted earnings per common share:

      -     

Net income as reported

 $3,538  $4,687  $11,652  $12,651  $2,135  $4,543 

Weighted average common shares outstanding

 3,479,139  3,463,136  3,476,406  3,461,598  4,020,815  3,471,604 

Weighted average common and dilutive potential common shares outstanding

  3,479,139   3,463,136   3,476,406   3,461,598   4,020,815   3,471,604 

Diluted earnings per common share

 $1.02  $1.35  $3.35  $3.65  $0.53  $1.31 

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Note 9 - Stock Based Compensation

The Bancorp’s 2015 Stock Option and Incentive Plan (the “Plan”), which was adopted by the Bancorp’s Board of Directors on February 27, 2015, and approved by the Bancorp’s shareholders on April 24, 2015, permits the grant of equity awards for up to 250,000 shares of common stock. Awards granted under the Plan may be in the form of incentive stock options, non-qualified stock options, restricted stock, unrestricted stock, performance shares, or performance units.

 

As required by the Stock Compensation Topic, companies are required to record compensation cost for stock options and awards provided to employees in return for employment service. For the ninethree months ended September 30, 2021,March 31, 2022, stock based compensation expense of $428$169 thousand was recorded, compared to $309$146 thousand for the ninethree months ended September 30, 2020.March 31, 2021. It is anticipated that current outstanding unvested awards will result in additional compensation expense of approximately $950 thousand$1.6 million through 20242025 with an additional $142 thousand in 2021, $464 thousand in 2022, $291 thousand in 2023, and $53 thousand in 2024.weighted average life of 1.9 years.

 

There were 19,69318,891 shares of restricted stock granted during the first ninethree months of 20212022 compared to 13,24317,716 shares granted during the first ninethree months of 2020.2021. Restricted stock awards are issued with an award price equal to the market price of the Bancorp’s common stock on the award date and vest between three and five years after the grant date. Forfeiture provisions exist for personnel that separate employment before the vesting period expires. A summary of restricted stock activity under the Bancorp’s Plan described above for the year ended December 31, 2020, and ninethree months ended September 30, 2021,March 31, 2022, follows:

 

Non-vested Shares

 

Shares

  

Weighted
Average
Grant

Date
Fair Value

  

Shares

  

Weighted
Average
Grant Date
Fair Value

 

Non-vested at January 1, 2020

 30,205  $35.63 

Non-vested at January 1, 2022

 44,235  $42.33 

Granted

 13,243  44.30  18,891  47.96 

Vested

 (6,400) 27.50  (10,863) 41.56 

Forfeited

  (220)  43.65   (513)  44.17 

Non-vested at December 31, 2020

  36,828  $40.11 
 

Non-vested at January 1, 2021

 36,828  $40.11 

Granted

 19,693  40.96 

Vested

 (13,493) 34.84 

Forfeited

  (355)  41.50 

Non-vested at September 30, 2021

  42,673  $42.16 

Non-vested at March 31, 2022

  51,750  $44.53 

 

 

Note 10 Change in Accounting Principles

In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-04, Intangibles – Goodwill and Other (Topic 350): Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment. This Standard simplifies the manner in which an entity is required to test goodwill for impairment by eliminating Step 2 from the goodwill impairment test. Step 2 measures a goodwill impairment loss by comparing the implied fair value of a reporting unit’s goodwill with the carrying amount of that goodwill. In computing the implied fair value of goodwill under Step 2, an entity, prior to the amendments in ASU No.2017-04, had to perform procedures to determine the fair value at the impairment testing date of its assets and liabilities, including unrecognized assets and liabilities, in accordance with the procedure that would be required in determining the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed in a business combination. However, under the amendments in this ASU, an entity should (1) perform its annual or interim goodwill impairment test by comparing the fair value of a reporting unit with its carrying amount, and (2) recognize an impairment charge for the amount by which the carrying amount exceeds the reporting unit’s fair value, with the understanding that the loss recognized should not exceed the total amount of goodwill allocated to that reporting unit. Additionally, ASU No.2017-04 removes the requirements for any reporting unit with a zero or negative carrying amount to perform a qualitative assessment and, if it fails such qualitative test, to perform Step 2 of the goodwill impairment test. Finally, this ASU amends the Overview and Background sections of the Accounting Standards Codification as part of the FASB’s initiative to unify and improve such sections across Topics and Subtopics. The new guidance was effective for the Bancorp’s year ending December 31, 2020, and was adopted on January 1, 2020. The adoption of this ASU has not had a material impact on the consolidated financial statements, and the Bancorp has not recorded goodwill impairment to date as part of their acquisition activity.

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On January 1, 2020, the Bancorp adopted the provision of ASU 2018–13, which modifies the disclosure requirements on fair value measurements. The amendment removes certain disclosures required by Topic 820 related to transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy; the policy for timing of transfers between levels; and the valuation processes for Level 3 fair value measurements. The update also adds certain disclosure requirements related to changes in unrealized gains and losses for the period included in other comprehensive income for recurring Level 3 fair value measurements held at the end of the reporting period and the range and weighted average of significant unobservable inputs used to develop Level 3 fair value measurements. For certain unobservable inputs, the Bancorp may disclose other quantitative information in lieu of the weighted average if we determine that other quantitative information would be a more reasonable and rational method to reflect the distribution of unobservable inputs used to develop Level 3 fair value measurements. The adoption of this new guidance did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements

In December 2019, the FASB issued ASU 2019-12 which remove specific exceptions to the general principles in Topic 740 in GAAP. It eliminates the need for an organization to analyze whether the following apply in a given period: exception to the incremental approach for intraperiod tax allocation; exceptions to accounting for basis differences where there are ownership changes in foreign investments; and exception in interim period income tax accounting for year-to-date losses that exceed anticipated losses. It also improves financial statement preparers’ application of income tax-related guidance and simplifies GAAP for: franchise taxes that are partially based on income; transactions with a government that result in a step up in the tax basis of goodwill; separate financial statements of legal entities that are not subject to tax; and enacts changes in tax laws in interim periods. The guidance is effective for public business entities for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2020. Early adoption is permitted. The Bancorp adopted ASU 2019-12 on January 1, 2021 and it did not have a material impact on its accounting and disclosures.

 

 

Note 11 - Upcoming Accounting Standards

In June 2016, FASB issued ASU No. 2016-13, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses: Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments. The ASU includes increased disclosures and various changes to the accounting and measurement of financial assets including the Bancorp’s loans and available-for-sale debt securities. Each financial asset presented on the balance sheet would have a unique allowance for credit losses valuation account that is deducted from the amortized cost basis to present the net carrying value at the amount expected to be collected on the financial asset. The amendments in this ASU also eliminate the probable initial recognition threshold in current GAAP and instead, reflect an entity’s current estimate of all expected credit losses using reasonable and supportable forecasts. In October 2019, the FASB voted and approved proposed changes to the effective date of this ASU for smaller reporting companies, such as the Bancorp, and other non-SEC reporting entities. The approval changed the effective date of the ASU to fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2022, including interim periods within those fiscal periods. The new credit loss guidance will be effective for the Bancorp's year endingas of December 31,January 1, 2023. Upon adoption, the ASU will be applied using a modified retrospective transition method to the beginning of the first reporting period in which the guidance is effective. A prospective transition approach is required for debt securities for which an other-than-temporary impairment had been recognized before the effective date. Early adoption for all institutions is permitted for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within those fiscal years. Management is in the process of evaluating the impact adoption of this update will have on the Bancorp’s consolidated financial statements. This process of evaluation has engaged multiple areas of the Bancorp’s management in discussing loss estimation methods and the application of these methods to specific segments of the loans receivable portfolio. Management has been actively monitoring developments and evaluating the use of different methods allowed. Due to continuing development of understanding of application, additional time is required to understand how this ASU will affect the Bancorp’s financial statements. Management plans on running parallel calculations and finalizing a method or methods of adoption in time for the effective date.

 

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In March 2020, the FASB issued ASU No. 2020-04 “Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848): Facilitation of the Effects of Reference Rate Reform on Financial Reporting.” These amendments provide temporary optional guidance to ease the potential burden in accounting for reference rate reform. The ASU provides optional expedients and exceptions for applying generally accepted accounting principles to contract modifications and hedging relationships, subject to meeting certain criteria, that reference LIBOR or another reference rate expected to be discontinued. It is intended to help stakeholders during the global market-wide reference rate transition period. In January 2021, the FASB issued ASU 2021-01 which clarifies that certain optional expedients and exceptions in Topic 848 for contract modifications and hedge accounting apply to derivatives that are affected by the discounting transition. The guidance is effective for all entities as of March 12, 2020, through December 31, 2022. The Bancorp is implementing a transition plan to identify and modify its loans and other financial instruments with attributes that are either directly or indirectly influenced by LIBOR. The Bancorp believes the adoption of this guidance on activities after December 31, 2020, through December 31, 2022, will not have a material impact on the consolidated financial statements.

 

In October 2021, the FASB issued ASU 2021-08 related to accounting for acquired revenue contracts with customers in a business combination. The amendments in this update address diversity in practice and inconsistency related to recognition of an acquired contract liability and the effect of payment terms on subsequent revenue recognition for the acquirer. This update is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2022, including interim periods within those fiscal years. We plan to adopt this pronouncement for our fiscal year beginning January 1, 2023, and we do not expect it to have a material effect on our consolidated financial statements.

In March 2022, the FASB issued ASU 2022-01 related to the portfolio layer method of hedge accounting. The amendments in this update clarify the accounting and promote consistency in reporting for hedges where the portfolio layer method is applied. This update is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2022, and interim periods within those fiscal years. As we currently do not have items accounted for under the portfolio layer method of hedge accounting, we do not expect the update to have an effect on our consolidated financial statements.

In March 2022, the FASB issued ASU 2022-02, Financial Instruments—Credit Losses (Topic 326): Troubled Debt Restructurings and Vintage Disclosures, which addresses and amends areas identified by the FASB as part of its post-implementation review of the accounting standard that introduced the CECL model. The amendments eliminate the accounting guidance for troubled debt restructurings by companies that have adopted the CECL model and enhance the disclosure requirements for loan refinancings and restructurings made with borrowers experiencing financial difficulty. In addition, the amendments require disclosure of current-period gross writeoffs for financing receivables and net investment in leases by year of origination in the vintage disclosures. ASU 2022-02 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2022, including interim periods within those fiscal years for entities that have adopted the CECL accounting standard. Early adoption, however, is permitted if an entity has adopted the CECL accounting standard. The Bancorp is assessing ASU 2022-02 and its impact on its accounting and disclosures.

 

Note 12 Derivative Financial Instruments

The Bancorp uses derivative financial instruments to help manage exposure to interest rate risk and the effects that changes in interest rates may have on net income and the fair value of assets and liabilities. The Bancorp has certain interest rate derivative positions that are not designated as hedging instruments. Derivative assets and liabilities are recorded at fair value on the Consolidated Balance Sheet and do not take into account the effects of master netting agreements. Master netting agreements allow the Bancorp to settle all derivative contracts held with a single counterparty on a net basis, and to offset net derivative positions with related collateral, where applicable. These derivative positions relate to transactions in which the Bancorp enters into an interest rate swap with a client while at the same time entering into an offsetting interest rate swap with another financial institution. In connection with each transaction, the Bancorp agrees to pay interest to the client on a notional amount at a variable interest rate and receive interest from the client on the same notional amount at a fixed interest rate. At the same time, the Bancorp agrees to pay another financial institution the same fixed interest rate on the same notional amount and receive the same variable interest rate on the same notional amount. The transaction allows the client to effectively convert a variable rate loan to a fixed rate. Because the terms of the swaps with the customers and the other financial institutions offset each other, with the only difference being counterparty credit risk, changes in the fair value of the underlying derivative contracts are not materially different and do not significantly impact the Bancorp’s results of operations.

 

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The Bancorp enters into commitments to originate loans whereby the interest rate on the loan is determined prior to funding (i.e., interest rate lock commitment). The interest rate lock commitments are considered derivatives and are recorded on the accompanying consolidated balance sheets at fair value in accordance with FASB ASC 815, Derivatives and Hedging.

 

The following table shows the amounts of non-hedging derivative financial instruments:

 

September 30, 2021

(Unaudited)

 

Notational or

 

Asset derivatives

 

Liability derivatives

 

March 31, 2022

March 31, 2022

 
 contractual Statement of Financial Condition   Statement of Financial Condition      

Asset derivatives

 

Liability derivatives

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

amount

 

classification

 

Fair value

 

classification

 

Fair value

  

Notational or contractual amount

 

Statement of Financial Condition classification

 

Fair value

 

Statement of Financial Condition classification

 

Fair value

 

Interest rate swap contracts

 $98,855 

Other assets

 $2,945  

Other liabilties

  $2,945  $93,890 

Other assets

 $4,990  

Other liabilties

  $4,990 

Interest rate lock commitments

 12,342 

Other assets

 222  N/A  0  8,738 

Other assets

 166  N/A  0 

Total

 $111,197   $3,167     $2,945  $102,628   $5,156     $4,990 

 

December 31, 2020

 

Notational or

 

Asset derivatives

 

Liability derivatives

 

December 31, 2021

December 31, 2021

 
 contractual Statement of Financial Condition Statement of Financial Condition    

Asset derivatives

 

Liability derivatives

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

amount

 

classification

 

Fair value

 

classification

 

Fair value

  

Notational or contractual amount

 

Statement of Financial Condition classification

 

Fair value

 

Statement of Financial Condition classification

 

Fair value

 

Interest rate swap contracts

 $72,707 

Other assets

 $3,638  

Other liabilties

  $3,638  $94,154 

Other assets

 $2,686  

Other liabilties

  $2,686 

Interest rate lock commitments

 26,443 

Other assets

 374  N/A  0  7,837 

Other assets

 141  N/A  - 

Total

 $99,150   $4,012     $3,638  $101,991   $2,827     $2,686 

 

The following table shows the amounts included in the Statements of Income for non-hedging derivative financial instruments:

 

  

Nine Months Ended

 

Three Months Ended

   

Three Months Ended

 

(Unaudited)

  

September 30,

 

September 30,

 
  

March 31,

 

(Dollars in thousands)

Statement of Income Classification

 

2021

 

2020

 

2021

 

2020

 

Statement of Income Classification

 

2022

 

2021

 

Interest rate swap contracts

Fees and service charges

 $379  $512  $161  $281 

Fees and service charges

 $-  $(13)

Interest rate lock commitments

Gain on sale of loans held-for-sale, net

 (152) 309  (24) 11 

Gain on sale of loans held-for-sale, net

 25  23 

Total

  $227  $821  $137  $292 

Total

 $25  $10 

 

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The following table shows the offsetting of financial assets and derivative assets:

 

       

Gross Amounts not Offset in the Statement of Financial Condition

    Gross Amounts of   Gross Amounts Offset in the Statement of 

Net Amounts of Assets Presented in the Statement

 

Gross Amounts not Offset in the Statement of Financial Condition

   

(Unaudited)

(Dollars in thousands)

 

Gross Amounts of Recognized Assets

 

Gross Amounts Offset in the Statement of Financial Condition

 

Net Amounts of Assets Presented in the Statement of Financial Condition

 

Financial Instruments

 

Cash Collateral Received

 

Net Amount

 

September 30, 2021

             

(Dollars in thousands)

 

Recognized

Assets

 

 Financial

Condition

 

of Financial Condition

 

Financial Instruments

 

Cash Collateral

Received

 

Net Amount

 

March 31, 2022

 

Interest rate swap contracts

 $2,945  $0  $2,945  $0  $0  $2,945  $4,990  $0  $4,990  $0  $0  $4,990 

Interest rate lock commitments

 222  0  222  0  0  222  166  0  166  0  0  166 

Total

 $3,167  $0  $3,167  $0  $0  $3,167  $5,156  $0  $5,156  $0  $0  $5,156 

 

       

Gross Amounts not Offset in the Statement of Financial Condition

    

Gross Amounts of

 

Gross Amounts Offset in the Statement of

 

Net Amounts of Liabilities Presented in the Statement

 

 

Gross Amounts not Offset in the Statement of Financial Condition
   

(Dollars in thousands)

 

Gross Amounts of Recognized Assets

 

Gross Amounts Offset in the Statement of Financial Condition

 

Net Amounts of Liabilities Presented in the Statement of Financial Condition

 

Financial Instruments

 

Cash Collateral Received

 

Net Amount

  

Recognized

Liabilities

 

Financial

Condition

 

of Financial Condition

 

Financial

Instruments

 

Cash Collateral Received

 

Net Amount

 

December 31, 2020

             

December 31, 2021

 

Interest rate swap contracts

 $3,638  $0  $3,638  $0  $0  $3,638  $2,686  $-  $2,686  $-  $-  $2,686 

Interest rate lock commitments

 374  0  374  0  0  374  141  -  141  -  -  141 

Total

 $4,012  $0  $4,012  $0  $0  $4,012  $2,827  $-  $2,827  $-  $-  $2,827 

 

The following table shows the offsetting of financial liabilities and derivative liabilities:

 

       

Gross Amounts not Offset in the Statement of Financial Condition

    Gross Amounts of 

Gross Amounts Offset in the

Statement of

 

Net Amounts of Liabilities Presented

in the Statement of

 

Gross Amounts not Offset in the Statement of Financial Condition

   

(Unaudited)

(Dollars in thousands)

 

Gross Amounts of Recognized Liabilities

 

Gross Amounts Offset in the Statement of Financial Condition

 

Net Amounts of Liabilities Presented in the Statement of Financial Condition

 

Financial Instruments

 

Cash Collateral Pledged

 

Net Amount

 

September 30, 2021

             

(Dollars in thousands)

 

Recognized Liabilities

 

Financial

Condition

 

Financial

Condition

 

Financial Instruments

 

Cash Collateral

Pledged

 

Net Amount

 

March 31, 2022

 

Interest rate swap contracts

 $2,945  $0  $2,945  $0  $3,930  $(985) $4,990  $0  $4,990  $0  $3,930  $1,060 

Total

 $2,945  $0  $2,945  $0  $3,930  $(985) $4,990  $0  $4,990  $0  $3,930  $1,060 

 

       

Gross Amounts not Offset in the Statement of Financial Condition

    Gross Amounts of 

Gross Amounts Offset in the

Statement of

 

Net Amounts of Liabilities Presented

in the Statement of

 

Gross Amounts not Offset in the Statement of Financial Condition

   

(Dollars in thousands)

 

Gross Amounts of Recognized Liabilities

 

Gross Amounts Offset in the Statement of Financial Condition

 

Net Amounts of Liabilities Presented in the Statement of Financial Condition

 

Financial Instruments

 

Cash Collateral Pledged

 

Net Amount

  

Recognized Liabilities

 

Financial

Condition

 

Financial

Condition

 

Financial Instruments

 

Cash Collateral

Pledged

 

Net Amount

 

December 31, 2020

             

December 31, 2021

 

Interest rate swap contracts

 $3,638  $0  $3,638  $0  $3,930  $(292) $2,686  $-  $2,686  $-  $3,930  $(1,244)

Total

 $3,638  $0  $3,638  $0  $3,930  $(292) $2,686  $-  $2,686  $-  $3,930  $(1,244)

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Note 13 - Fair Value

The Fair Value Measurements Topic establishes a hierarchy that requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. The Topic describes three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value:

 

Level 1: Quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in active markets that the entity has the ability to access as of the measurement date.

 

Level 2: Significant other observable inputs other than Level 1 prices such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities; quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data.

 

Level 3: Significant unobservable inputs that reflect a reporting entity’s own assumptions about the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability.

 

The fair values of securities available-for-sale are determined on a recurring basis by obtaining quoted prices on nationally recognized securities exchanges or pricing models utilizing significant observable inputs such as matrix pricing, which is a mathematical technique widely used in the industry to value debt securities without relying exclusively on quoted prices for the specific securities but rather by relying on the securities’ relationship to other benchmark quoted securities. Different judgments and assumptions used in pricing could result in different estimates of value. In certain cases where market data is not readily available because of a lack of market activity or little public disclosure, values may be based on unobservable inputs and classified in Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.

 

At the end of each reporting period, securities held in the investment portfolio are evaluated on an individual security level for other-than-temporary impairment in accordance with GAAP. Impairment is other-than-temporary if the decline in the fair value is below its amortized cost and it is probable that all amounts due according to the contractual terms of a debt security will not be received. Significant judgments are required in determining impairment, which include making assumptions regarding the estimated prepayments, loss assumptions and the change in interest rates. The Bancorp considers the following factors when determining an other-than-temporary impairment for a security: the length of time and the extent to which the market value has been less than amortized cost; the financial condition and near-term prospects of the issuer; the underlying fundamentals of the relevant market and the outlook for such market for the near future; an assessment of whether the Bancorp (1) has the intent to sell the debt securities or (2) more likely than not will be required to sell the debt securities before their anticipated market recovery. If either of these conditions is met, management will recognize other-than-temporary impairment. If, in management’s judgment, an other-than-temporary impairment exists, the cost basis of the security will be written down for the credit loss, and the unrealized loss will be transferred from accumulated other comprehensive loss as an immediate reduction of current earnings.

 

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The Bancorp’s management utilizes a specialist to perform an other-than-temporary impairment analysis for each of its pooled trust preferred securities. The analysis is performed annually during December and utilizes analytical models used to project future cash flows for the pooled trust preferred securities based on current assumptions for prepayments, default and deferral rates, and recoveries. The projected cash flows are then tested for impairment consistent with GAAP. The other-than-temporary impairment testing compares the present value of the cash flows from quarter to quarter to determine if there is a “favorable” or “adverse” change. Other-than-temporary impairment is recorded if the projected present value of cash flows is lower than the book value of the security. To perform the annual other-than-temporary impairment analysis, management utilizes current reports issued by the trustee, which contain principal and interest tests, waterfall distributions, note valuations, collection detail and credit ratings for each pooled trust preferred security. In addition, a detailed review of the performing collateral was performed. Based on current market conditions and a review of the trustee reports, management performed an analysis of the pooled trust preferred securities and 0 additional impairment was taken at December 31, 2020.2021. A specialist will be used to review all pooled trust preferred securities again at December 31, 2021.2022.

 

The table below shows the credit loss roll forward on a year-to-date basis for the Bancorp’s pooled trust preferred securities that have been classified with other-than-temporary impairment:

 

  

(Dollars in Thousands)

 
  

Collateralized

 
  

debt obligations

 
  

other-than-temporary

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

impairment

 

Ending balance, December 31, 2020

 $173 

Additions not previously recognized

  0 

Ending balance, September 30, 2021

 $173 
  

(Dollars in thousands)

 
  

Collateralized debt obligations

 
  

other-than-temporary impairment

 

Ending balance, December 31, 2021

 $173 

Additions not previously recognized

  0 

Ending balance,March 31, 2022

 $173 

 

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At September 30, 2021,March 31, 2022, trust preferred securities with a cost basis of $2.2 million continue to be in “payment in kind” status. These trust preferred securities classified as “payment in kind” are a result of not receiving the scheduled quarterly interest payments. For these trust preferred securities in “payment in kind” status, management anticipates to receive the unpaid contractual interest payments from the issuer, because of the self-correcting cash flow waterfall provisions within the structure of the securities. When a tranche senior to the Bancorp’s position fails the coverage test, the Bancorp’s interest cash flows are paid to the senior tranche and recorded as a reduction of principal. The coverage test represents an over collateralization target by stating the balance of the performing collateral as a percentage of the balance of the Bancorp’s tranche, plus the balance of all senior tranches. The principal reduction in the senior tranche continues until the appropriate coverage test is passed. As a result of the principal reduction in the senior tranche, more cash is available for future payments to the Bancorp’s tranche. Consistent with GAAP, management considered the failure of the issuer of the security to make scheduled interest payments in determining whether a credit loss existed. Management will not capitalize the “payment in kind” interest payments to the book value of the securities and will keep these securities in non-accrual status until the quarterly interest payments resume on a consistent basis.

 

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Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis

There were no transfers to or from Levels 1 and 2 during the ninethree months ended September 30, 2021.March 31, 2022. Assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis are summarized below:

 

   

(Dollars in thousands)

 
   

Fair Value Measurements at September 30, 2021 Using

     

Fair Value Measurements at March 31, 2022 Using

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

Estimated
Fair
Value

 

Quoted Prices in

Active Markets

for Identical

Assets
(Level 1)

 

Significant Other

Observable

Inputs
(Level 2)

 

Significant

Unobservable

Inputs
(Level 3)

  

Estimated
Fair
Value

 

Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets
(Level 1)

 

Significant Other Observable Inputs
(Level 2)

 

Significant Unobservable Inputs
(Level 3)

 

Assets:

 

Interest rate swap contracts

 $4,990  $0  $4,990  $0 

Interest rate lock commitments

 166  0  166  0 

Available-for-sale debt securities:

  

U.S. government sponsored entities

 10,761  0  10,761  0  8,202  0  8,202  0 

U.S. treasury securities

 401  0  401  0  199  0  199  0 

Collateralized mortgage obligations and residential mortgage-backed securities

 198,485  0  198,485  0  164,123  0  164,123  0 

Municipal securities

 320,352  0  320,352  0  290,824  0  290,824  0 

Collateralized debt obligations

  1,011   0   0   1,011   972   0   0   972 

Total securities available-for-sale

 $531,010  $0  $529,999  $1,011  $464,320  $0  $463,348  $972 
 

Liabilities:

 

Interest rate swap contracts

 $4,990  $0  $4,990  $0 

 

   

(Dollars in thousands)

 
   

Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2020 Using

    

Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2021 Using

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

Estimated
Fair
Value

 

Quoted Prices in

Active Markets

for Identical

Assets
(Level 1)

 

Significant Other

Observable

Inputs
(Level 2)

 

Significant

Unobservable

Inputs
(Level 3)

  

Estimated
Fair
Value

  

Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets
(Level 1)

  

Significant Other Observable Inputs
(Level 2)

  

Significant Unobservable Inputs
(Level 3)

 

Assets:

 

Interest rate swap contracts

 $2,686  $0  $2,686  $0 

Interest rate lock commitments

 141  0  141  0 

Available-for-sale debt securities:

  

Money market fund

 $52,941  $52,941  $0  $0 

U.S. government sponsored entities

 7,860  0  7,860  0  8,669  0  8,669  0 

Collateralized mortgage obligations and residential mortgage-backed securities....

 154,736  0  154,736  0 

U.S. treasury securities

 400  0  400  0 

Collateralized mortgage obligations and residential mortgage-backed securities

 184,701  0  184,701  0 

Municipal securities

 194,203  0  194,203  0  332,127  0  332,127  0 

Collateralized debt obligations

  929   0   0   929   992   0   0   992 

Total securities available-for-sale

 $410,669  $52,941  $356,799  $929  $526,889  $0  $525,897  $992 
 

Liabilities:

 

Interest rate swap contracts

 $2,686  $0  $2,686  $0 

 

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A roll forward of available-for-sale securities, which require significant adjustment based on unobservable data, are presented in the following table:

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

Estimated Fair Value
Measurements Using
Significant Unobservable
Inputs (Level 3)

 
  

Available-for-
sale securities

 

Beginning balance, January 1, 2020

 $1,076 

Principal payments

  (20)

Total unrealized losses, included in other comprehensive income..

  (127)

Ending balance, December 31, 2020

 $929 
     

Beginning balance, January 1, 2021

 $929 

Principal payments

  (9)

Total unrealized gains, included in other comprehensive income....

  91 

Ending balance, September 30, 2021

 $1,011 
  

(Dollars in thousands)

 
  

Estimated Fair Value
Measurements Using
Significant Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)

 
  

Available-for-
sale securities

 

Beginning balance, January 1, 2021

 $929 

Principal payments

  (5)

Total unrealized losses, included in other comprehensive income

  20 

Ending balance, March 31, 2021

 $944 
     

Beginning balance, January 1, 2022

 $992 

Principal payments

  0 

Total unrealized gains, included in other comprehensive income

  (20)

Ending balance, March 31, 2022

 $972 

 

Assets measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis are summarized below:

 

   

(Dollars in thousands)

    

(Dollars in thousands)

 
   

Fair Value Measurements at September 30, 2021 Using

     

Fair Value Measurements at March 31, 2022 Using

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

Estimated
Fair
Value

 

Quoted Prices in

Active Markets

for Identical

Assets
(Level 1)

 

Significant Other

Observable

Inputs
(Level 2)

 

Significant

Unobservable

Inputs
(Level 3)

  

Estimated
Fair
Value

 

Quoted Prices in

Active Markets for

Identical Assets
(Level 1)

 

Significant Other

Observable Inputs
(Level 2)

 

Significant

Unobservable

Inputs
(Level 3)

 

Impaired loans

 $9,525  $0  $0  $9,525  $151  $0  $0  $151 

Foreclosed real estate

 81  0  0  81 

 

   

(Dollars in thousands)

    

(Dollars in thousands)

 
   

Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2020 Using

     

Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2021 Using

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

Estimated
Fair
Value

 

Quoted Prices in

Active Markets

for Identical

Assets
(Level 1)

 

Significant Other

Observable

Inputs
(Level 2)

 

Significant

Unobservable

Inputs
(Level 3)

  

Estimated
Fair
Value

 

Quoted Prices in

Active Markets for

Identical Assets
(Level 1)

 

Significant Other

Observable Inputs
(Level 2)

 

Significant

Unobservable

Inputs
(Level 3)

 

Impaired loans

 $10,046  $0  $0  $10,046  $896  $0  $0  $896 

Foreclosed real estate

 538  0  0  538 

 

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The fair value of impaired loans with specific allocations of the allowance for loan losses or loans for which charge-offs have been taken is generally based on a present value of cash flows or, for collateral dependent loans, based on recent real estate appraisals. Appraisals may utilize a single valuation approach or a combination of approaches including comparable sales and the income approach. The recorded investment in impaired loans was approximately $11.4 million and the related specific reserves totaled approximately $1.9 million, resulting in a fair value of impaired loans totaling approximately $9.5 million, at September 30, 2021. The recorded investment of impaired loans was approximately $11.8 million and the related specific reserves totaled approximately $1.8 million, resulting in a fair value of impaired loans totaling approximately $10.0 million, at December 31, 2020. Fair value is determined, where possible, using market prices derived from an appraisal or evaluation, which are considered to be Level 2 inputs. However, certain assumptions and unobservable inputs are often used by the appraiser, therefore, qualifying the assets as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy. The fair value of foreclosed real estate is similarly determined by using the results of recent real estate appraisals. The numerical range of unobservable inputs for these valuation assumptions is not meaningful to this presentation.

 

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The following table shows carrying values and related estimated fair values of financial instruments as of the dates indicated. Estimated fair values are further categorized by the inputs used to measure fair value. Items that are not financial instruments are not included.

 

 

September 30, 2021

  

Estimated Fair Value Measurements at September 31, 2021 Using

  

March 31, 2022

  

Estimated Fair Value Measurements at March 31, 2022 Using

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

Carrying
Value

  

Estimated
Fair Value

  

Quoted Prices in
Active Markets for

Identical Assets
(Level 1)

  

Significant
Other Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)

  

Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)

  

Carrying
Value

  

Estimated
Fair Value

  

Quoted Prices in
Active Markets for

Identical Assets
(Level 1)

  

Significant
Other Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)

  

Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)

 

Financial assets:

                      

Cash and cash equivalents

 $31,765  $31,765  $31,765  $0  $0  $54,501  $54,501  $54,501  $0  $0 

Certificates of deposit in other financial institutions

 977  962  0  962  0  1,731  1,650  0  1,650  0 

Securities available-for-sale

 531,010  531,010  0  529,999  1,011 

Loans held-for-sale

 3,868  3,968  3,968  0  0  1,420  1,445  0  1,445  0 

Loans receivable, net

 942,578  943,571  0  0  943,571  1,426,341  1,382,030  0  0  1,382,030 

Federal Home Loan Bank stock

 3,247  3,247  0  3,247  0  3,038  3,038  0  3,038  0 

Interest rate swap agreements

 2,945  2,945  0  2,945  0 

Accrued interest receivable

 5,259  5,259  0  5,259  0  7,427  7,427  0  7,427  0 
                      

Financial liabilities:

                      

Non-interest bearing deposits

 287,376  287,376  287,376  0  0  380,515  380,515  380,515  0  0 

Interest bearing deposits

 1,118,824  1,119,137  854,927  264,210  0  1,514,696  1,513,699  1,084,309  429,390  0 

Repurchase agreements

 23,844  23,853  22,106  1,747  0  23,239  23,150  12,939  10,211  0 

Interest rate swap agreements

 2,945  2,945  0  2,945  0 

Borrowed funds

 5  5  5  0  0 

Accrued interest payable

 36  36  0  36  0  42  42  0  42  0 

 

 

December 31, 2020

  

Estimated Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2020 Using

  

December 31, 2021

  

Estimated Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2021 Using

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

Carrying
Value

  

Estimated
Fair Value

  

Quoted Prices in
Active Markets for

Identical Assets
(Level 1)

  

Significant
Other Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)

  

Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)

  

Carrying
Value

  

Estimated
Fair Value

  

Quoted Prices in
Active Markets for

Identical Assets
(Level 1)

  

Significant
Other Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)

  

Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)

 

Financial assets:

                      

Cash and cash equivalents

 $19,922  $19,922  $19,922  $0  $0  $33,176  $33,176  $33,176  $0  $0 

Certificates of deposit in other financial institutions

 1,897  1,868  0  1,868  0  1,709  1,737  0  1,737  0 

Securities available-for-sale

 410,669  410,669  52,941  356,799  929 

Loans held-for-sale

 11,329  11,660  11,660  0  0  4,987  5,065  0  5,065  0 

Loans receivable, net

 952,688  982,793  0  0  982,793  953,377  951,744  0  0  951,744 

Federal Home Loan Bank stock

 3,918  3,918  0  3,918  0  3,247  3,247  0  3,247  0 

Interest rate swap agreements

 3,638  3,638  0  3,638  0 

Accrued interest receivable

 4,713  4,713  0  4,713  0  5,444  5,444  0  5,444  0 
                      

Financial liabilities:

                      

Non-interest bearing deposits

 241,620  241,620  241,620  0  0  295,294  295,294  295,294  0  0 

Interest bearing deposits

 1,060,719  1,061,294  775,891  285,403  0  1,138,907  1,139,126  899,690  239,436  0 

Repurchase agreements

 13,711  13,713  11,976  1,737  0  14,581  14,579  12,842  1,737  0 

Borrowed funds

 6,149  6,018  0  6,018  0  0  0  0  0  0 

Interest rate swap agreements

 3,638  3,638  0  3,638  0 

Accrued interest payable

 54  54  0  54  0  22  22  0  22  0 

 

The following methods were used to estimate the fair value of financial instruments presented in the preceding table for the periods ended September 30, 2021March 31, 2022, and December 31, 2020:2021:

 

Cash and cash equivalent carrying amounts approximate fair value. Certificates of deposits in other financial institutions carrying amounts approximate fair value (Level 2). The fair values of securities available-for-sale are obtained from broker pricing (Level 2), with the exception of collateralized debt obligations, which are valued by a third-party specialist (Level 3). Loans held-for-sale comprise residential mortgages and are priced based on values established by the secondary mortgage markets (Level 1). The estimated fair value for net loans receivable is based on the exit price notion which is the exchange price that would be received to transfer the loans at the most advantageous market price in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date (Level 3). Federal Home Loan Bank stock is estimated at book value due to restrictions that limit the sale or transfer of the security. Interest rate swap agreements, both assets and liabilities, are valued by a third-party pricing agent using an income approach (Level 2). Fair values of accrued interest receivable and payable approximate book value, as the carrying values are determined using the observable interest rate, balance, and last payment date.

 

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Non-interest and interest bearing deposits, which include checking, savings, and money market deposits, are estimated to have fair values based on the amount payable as of the reporting date (Level 1). The fair value of fixed-maturity certificates of deposit (included in interest bearing deposits) are based on estimates of the rate the Bancorp would pay on similar deposits, applied for the time period until maturity (Level 2). Estimated fair values for short-term repurchase agreements, which represent sweeps from demand deposits to accounts secured by pledged securities, are estimated based on the amount payable as of the reporting date (Level 1). Longer-term repurchase agreements, with contractual maturity dates of three months or more, are based on estimates of the rate the Bancorp would pay on similar deposits, applied for the time period until maturity (Level 2). Short-term borrowings are generally only held overnight, therefore, their carrying amount is a reasonable estimate of fair value (Level 1). The fair value of FHLB Advances are estimated by discounting the future cash flows using quoted rates from the FHLB for similar advances with similar maturities (Level 2). The estimated fair value of other financial instruments, and off-balance sheet loan commitments, approximate cost and are not considered significant to this presentation.

 

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Note 14 - Acquisition Activity

On July 28, 2021, Finward entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger (the “Merger Agreement”) with Royal Financial, Inc., a Delaware corporation (“RYFL”). Pursuant to the Merger Agreement, RYFL will merge with and into Finward, with Finward as the surviving corporation (the “Merger”). At a time to be determined at or following the Merger, Royal Savings Bank, an Illinois state chartered savings bank and wholly-owned subsidiary of RYFL (“Royal Bank”), will merge with and into Peoples Bank, the wholly-owned Indiana state chartered commercial bank subsidiary of Finward (“Peoples Bank”), with Peoples Bank as the surviving bank.

Subject to the approval of the Merger by Finward’s and RYFL’s respective stockholders, regulatory approvals, and other customary closing conditions, the parties anticipate completing the Merger during the first quarter of 2022.

Upon completion of the Merger, each RYFL stockholder will have the right to receive, at the stockholder’s election, 0.4609 shares of Finward common stock or $20.14 in cash, or a combination of both, for each share of RYFL’s common stock, subject to allocation provisions and adjustment. Stockholders holding less than 101 shares of RYFL common stock will only have the right to receive fixed consideration of $20.14 in cash and will not be entitled to make an election with respect to the merger consideration.

Robert W. Youman, a current director of RYFL, will be appointed to the boards of directors of Finward and Peoples Bank effective as of the closing of the Merger.

RYFL has a home office and eight branch offices in Cook County, Illinois. As of June 30, 2021, RYFL reported total assets of $533.7 million, total loans of $464.2 million, and total deposits of $466.3 million. The combined bank is expected to have approximately $2.1 billion in total assets, $1.4 billion in total loans, and $1.9 billion in deposits. The acquisition will further expand the Bank’s banking center network in Cook County, Illinois.


 

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

 

Summary

Finward Bancorp (the “Bancorp” or “Finward”) is a financial holding company registered with the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. Peoples Bank (“the Bank”(the “Bank”), an Indiana commercial bank, and NWIN Risk Management, Inc., a captive insurance company, are wholly-owned subsidiaries of the Bancorp. The Bancorp has no other business activity other than being a holding company for the Bank and NWIN Risk Management, Inc. The following management’s discussion and analysis presents information concerning our financial condition as of September 30, 2021,March 31, 2022, as compared to December 31, 2020,2021, and the results of operations for the quarter and ninethree months ending September 30, 2021,March 31, 2022, and September 30, 2020.March 31, 2021. This discussion should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and other financial data presented elsewhere herein and with the financial statements and other financial data, as well as the Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020.2021.

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At September 30, 2021,March 31, 2022, the Bancorp had total assets of $1.6$2.1 billion, total loans receivable, net of $956.4 milliondeferred fees and costs of $1.4 billion and total deposits of $1.4$1.9 billion. Stockholders' equity totaled $152.6$157.6 million or 9.5%7.51% of total assets, with a book value per share of $43.85.$36.71. Net income for the quarterthree months ended September 30, 2021,March 31, 2022, was $3.5$2.1 million, or $1.02$0.53 earnings per common share for both basic and diluted calculations. For the quarterthree months ended September 30, 2021,March 31, 2022, the return on average assets (ROA) was 0.87%0.44%, while the return on average stockholders’ equity (ROE) was 8.90%. Net income for the nine months ended September 30, 2021, was $11.7 million, or $3.35 earnings per common share for both basic and diluted calculations. For the nine months ended September 30, 2021, the ROA was 0.89%, while the ROE was 9.96%5.01%.

 

Revision of Previously Issued Financial StatementsRecent Developments

 

This information should be read in conjunction with the condensed consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto included in “Part I, Item 1”Acquisition of this Quarterly Report. We have revised our prior period financial statements to reflect the correction of immaterial errors as described in this Quarterly Report in Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, Note 1 – Basis of Presentation, “Revision of Previously Issued Financial Statements”.

Recent Developments

Merger Agreement with Royal Financial, Inc.On July 28, 2021, Finward entered intoJanuary 31, 2022, the Bancorp completed its acquisition of Royal Financial, Inc. (“RYFL”) pursuant to an Agreement and Plan of Merger dated July 28, 2021 (the “Merger Agreement”) with Royal Financial, Inc., a Delaware corporation (“RYFL”).between the Bancorp and RYFL. Pursuant to the terms of the Merger Agreement, RYFL will mergemerged with and into Finward,the Bancorp, with Finwardthe Bancorp as the surviving corporation (the “Merger”“RYFL Merger”). At a time to be determined at or followingSimultaneous with the RYFL Merger, Royal Savings Bank, an Illinois state charteredstate-chartered savings bank and wholly-owned subsidiary of RYFL, (“Royal Bank”), will mergemerged with and into Peoplesthe Bank, the wholly-owned Indiana state chartered commercial bank subsidiary of Finward, with Peoplesthe Bank as the surviving bank.institution.

 

Subject toUnder the approvalterms of the Merger by Finward’s and RYFL’s respectiveAgreement, RYFL stockholders regulatory approvals, and other customary closing conditions, the parties anticipate completing the Merger during the first quarterwho owned 101 or more shares of 2022.

Upon completion of the Merger, each RYFL stockholder will have the rightcommon stock were permitted to elect to receive at the stockholder’s election,either 0.4609 shares of Finward common stock or $20.14 in cash, or a combination of both, for each share of RYFL’sRYFL common stock owned, subject to proration and allocation provisions and adjustment, as described below. Stockholders holding less than 101such that 65% of the shares of RYFL common stock will only have the right to receive fixed consideration of $20.14 in cash and will not be entitled to make an election with respectoutstanding immediately prior to the merger consideration. The Merger Agreement provides that, in the aggregate, 65%closing of the outstanding shares of RYFL common stock will bemerger were converted into the right to receive shares of Finward common stock and the remaining 35% of the outstanding RYFL shares of RYFL common stock will bewere converted into the right to receive cash. All outstanding options to purchaseStockholders holding less than 101 shares of RYFL common stock whether or not vested, will be converted into the right to receive at the effective timereceived fixed consideration of the Merger, an amount of$20.14 in cash equal to $20.14 minus the per share exercise priceand no stock consideration for each share of RYFL common stock.

As a result of RYFL stockholder stock subject to an option, less applicable tax withholdings. In addition, atand cash elections and the effective timerelated allocation and proration provisions of the Merger each awardAgreement, Finward issued 795,423 shares of its common stock and paid cash consideration of approximately $18.7 million in the RYFL restricted stock, whether or not vested, that is outstanding immediately prior toMerger. Based on the effective time will fully vest and be cancelled and converted into the right to receive the merger consideration, less applicable tax withholdings.

Robert W. Youman, a current directorJanuary 28, 2022 closing price of RYFL, will be appointed to the boards of directors$47.75 per share of Finward common stock, the transaction had an implied valuation of approximately $56.7 million. The acquisition further expanded the Bank’s banking center network in Cook County and Peoples Bank effective as ofDuPage County, Illinois, expanding the closing of the Merger.

COVID-19

We continue to monitor the impact COVID-19 is having on the markets in which we operate in and the uncertainty of the long-term ramifications to our customers and operations. Within our markets, vaccinations have become readily available, infection positivity rates are at moderate levels, and the restrictions on businesses have generally been fully lifted. However, the lasting effects of government aid programs are uncertain as stimulus packages taper, and the ultimate long-term impact of the business shutdowns that occurred as a result of COVID-19 remains uncertain in many sectors of the economy. In the third quarter of 2021, COVID-19 positivity rates and hospitalizations in our markets rose due to the impact of the Delta variant, but have now been falling for the last several weeks.

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The Federal Reserve, in response to the economic risks resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, returned to a zero-interest rate policy in March 2020. This was after most broader market rates decreased significantly in response to evolving news about the COVID-19 pandemic. Many areas of consumer and business spending have rebounded in recent months, but there remains uncertainty about the longer lasting impact on local businesses as well as the travel, hospitality and entertainment industries resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. This could cause a longer recovery time for all sectors of the economy and could make it challenging for sectors that have had better recoveries to maintain those recoveries in the long run. Inflation and supply shortages also pose risks to the economic recovery.

While positive economic indicators exist, we recognize that some of our commercial and individual customers are continuing to experience varying degrees of financial distress, which we expect to continue, though to a lesser degree, through the end of 2021 and into early 2022. Commercial activity has improved, but has not returned to the levels existing prior to the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, which may result in some customers’ inability to meet their loan obligations to us or seek deferrals on their obligations. In addition, the economic pressures and uncertainties related to the COVID-19 pandemic have seemingly resulted in changes in consumer spending behaviors, which may negatively impact the demand for loans and other services we offer. Our borrowing base includes customers in industries such as hotel/lodging, restaurants,Bank’s full-service retail and commercial real estate, which have been significantly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. We recognize that these industries may take longer to recover as consumers may be hesitant to return to full social interaction or may change their spending habits on a more permanent basis as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. We continue to monitor these customers closely.

Impacts of COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic began to impact the Bancorp’s operations during March 2020, and as of the date of this report, continues to influence operating decisions. In response to the pandemic, the Bancorp’s management implemented the following policy actions:

Participating in the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”), a program initiated to help small businesses maintain their workforces during the pandemic. As of September 30, 2021, the Bancorp approved 782 applications totaling $91.5 million for the first round, with an average loan size of approximately $117 thousand. These loans helped local business owners retain 10,758 employees based on the borrowers’ applications. The Bancorp’s SBA lender fee is averaging approximately 3.80% for the first round of the program, and fees will be earned over the life of the associated loans. The first round of PPP closed in August of 2020. On December 21, 2020, Congress passed the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, which included provisions for a second round of PPP funding in 2021. As of September 30, 2021, the Bancorp approved 420 applications totaling $37.5 million for the second round, with an average loan size of approximately $89 thousand. These loans will help local business owners retain 4,410 employees based on the borrowers’ applications. The Bancorp’s SBA lender fee is averaging approximately 5.32% for this program, and fees will be earned over the life of the associated loans. As of September 30, 2021, the Bancorp had remaining loan balances under the Paycheck Protection Program totaling $32.9 million.

Prudently helping borrowers who are or may be unable to meet their contractual payment obligations because of the effects of COVID-19. Consistent with regulatory guidance, the Bancorp will consider deferring or modifying a loan customer’s repayment obligation if the customer’s cash flow has been negatively impacted by the pandemic. Outstanding borrower deferrals and modifications continue to decline. Loans modified to interest only payment or full payment deferral as part of the effects of COVID-19 as of September 30, 2021 and June 30, 2021, are as follows:

(Dollars in thousands)

 

(Unaudited)

 

As of September 30, 2021

 

Mortgage loans

  

Commercial Loans

 
  

Number of Loans

  

Recorded Investment

  

Number of Loans

  

Recorded Investment

 

Interest only

  11  $1,485   -  $- 

Total $

  11  $1,485   -  $- 

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(Dollars in thousands)

 

(Unaudited)

 

As of June 30, 2021

 

Mortgage loans

  

Commercial Loans

 
  

Number of Loans

  

Recorded Investment

  

Number of Loans

  

Recorded Investment

 

Interest only

  15  $1,656   1  $2,973 

Full interest, partial principal

  -   -   2   1,021 

Full payment deferral

  1   98   -   - 

Total $

  16  $1,754   3  $3,994 

As the Bancorp continues to monitor the borrowers that are in and outside of deferral status, some loan relationships may be deemed non-performing. As of September 30, 2021, a single large commercial real estate loan relationship, which operates a hotel, with a carrying balance of $5.0 million, continued to be deemed non-performing after COVID-19 pandemic stresses negatively impacted weak operating performance which occurred prior to the pandemic. Through management’s review of the loan relationship, a specific reserve within the allowance for loan losses was allocated as of September 30, 2021. As of September 30, 2021, the customer is currently in compliance with all modified loan terms. No other material COVID-19 impacted loans that are in deferral status have been deemed non-performing at this time. As of September 30, 2021, a total of 236 loans have come out of COVID-19 related deferral status with carrying balances of $85.9 million. All of these loans continue to be performing, except one commercial real estate loan with a carrying balance of $835 thousand and several residential real estate loans with total carrying balances of $964 thousand.

SBA Loan Subsidy Program

Pursuant to the CARES Act, Section 1112, Congress has determined that all existing borrowers under the SBA Section 7(a) program are adversely affected by COVID-19, and are therefore entitled to a subsidy in the form of relief payments. Specifically, the CARES Act provides that the SBA will pay the principal and interest on any existing and current SBA 7(a) loan for a period of nine months. These principal and interest payments will be made by the SBA directly to the SBA 7(a) lender and will begin with the next payment due. The Bancorp is a qualified SBA Section 7(a) lender, and is participating in the Section 1112 program. As of September 30, 2021, the Bancorp had 2 loans eligible for the program, with an aggregate principal amount of $106 thousand. Payments under the program will not constitute new loans for the Bancorp, but simply payments of principal and interest on loans that already exist in the Bancorp’s SBA 7(a) loan portfolio and are current on borrower payments.banking network.

 

Financial Condition

During the ninethree months ended September 30, 2021,March 31, 2022, total assets increased by $113.6$477.1 million (7.6%(29.4%), with interest-earning assets increasing by $110.6$419.5 million (7.9%(27.5%). At September 30, 2021, interest-earningInterest-earning assets totaled $1.5$1.9 billion compared to $1.4at March 31, 2022, and $1.5 billion at December 31, 2020.2021. Earning assets represented 93.7%92.6% of total assets at September 30, 2021March 31, 2022, and 93.5%94.0% of total assets at December 31, 2020.2021. The increase in total assets and interest earning assets for the ninethree months was primarily the result of increased cash balances related to strong core deposit growth.the acquisition of Royal.

 

LoansNet loans receivable totaled $956.4 million$1.4 billion at September 30, 2021,March 31, 2022, compared to $965.1$966.7 million at December 31, 2020.2021. The loan portfolio, which is the Bancorp’s largest asset, is the primary source of both interest and fee income. The Bancorp’s lending strategy emphasizes quality loan growth, product diversification, and competitive and profitable pricing. The Bancorp continues to review its loan pipelines and credit product specifications in connection with the effects on economic activity and employment stemming from the COVID-19 global pandemic. As a result of this review, management believes the Bancorp’s loan portfolio and current pipelines are well-positioned to withstand the current effects of the pandemic and address the needs of the Bancorp’s customers.

 

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The Bancorp’s end-of-period loan balances were as follows:

 

 

September 30,

      

(unaudited)

     
 

2021

 

December 31,

  

March 31,

 

December 31,

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

(unaudited)

 

2020

  

2022

 

2021

 
 

Balance

  

% Loans

  

Balance

  

% Loans

  

Balance

  

% Loans

  

Balance

  

% Loans

 
  

Residential real estate

 $268,798  28.3% $286,048  29.8% $444,753  31.0% 260,134  33.0%

Home equity

 35,652  3.7% 39,233  4.1% 34,284  2.4% 34,612  5.4%

Commercial real estate

 309,905  32.6% 298,257  31.0% 408,375  28.5% 317,145  31.2%

Construction and land development

 110,289  11.6% 93,562  9.7% 150,810  10.5% 123,822  9.7%

Multifamily

 56,869  6.0% 50,571  5.3% 234,267  16.4% 61,194  5.7%

Farmland

 205  0.0% 215  0.0%

Consumer

 924  0.1% 582  0.1%

Manufactured Homes

 38,636  2.7% 37,887  1.8%

Commercial business

 125,922  13.2% 158,140  16.4% 112,396  7.8% 115,772  11.4%

Consumer

 650  0.1% 1,025  0.1%

Manufactured homes

 32,857  3.5% 24,232  2.5%

Government

  9,841   1.0%  10,142   1.1%  8,176   0.6%  8,991   1.7%

Loans receivable

 $950,988   100.0% $961,425   100.0% 1,432,621  100.0% 960,139  100.0%

Plus

 

Net deferred loans origination costs

 6,700     6,810    
Undisbursed loan funds  407      (229)   

Loans receivable, net of deferred fees and costs

 $1,439,728     $966,720    
  

Adjustable rate loans / loans receivable

 $534,482  56.2% $491,860  51.2% $654,902  45.7% $542,975  56.6%

 

 

September 30,

    

(unaudited)

   
 

2021

 

December 31,

  

March 31,

 

December 31,

 
 

(unaudited)

  

2020

  

2022

  

2021

 
  

Loans receivable to total assets

 59.4% 64.5% 68.6% 59.6%

Loans receivable to earning assets

 63.4% 69.0% 74.1% 63.4%

Loans receivable to total deposits

 67.6% 73.8% 76.0% 67.4%

The following table sets forth certain information at March 31, 2022, regarding the dollar amount of loans in the Bancorp’s portfolio based on their contractual terms to maturity. Demand loans, loans having no schedule of repayment and no stated maturity, and overdrafts are reported as due in one year or less. Contractual principal repayments of loans do not necessarily reflect the actual term of the loan portfolio. The average life of mortgage loans is substantially less than their contractual terms because of loan prepayments and because of enforcement of due-on-sale clauses, which give the Bancorp the right to declare a loan immediately due and payable in the event, among other things, that the borrower sells the property subject to the mortgage. The amounts are stated in thousands (000’s).

  

Maturing

  

After one

  

After five

         
  

within

  

but within

  

but within

  

After

     
  

one year

  

five years

  

fifteen years

  

fifteen years

  

Total

 

Residential real estate

 $9,363  $34,561  $107,164  $293,665   444,753 

Home equity

  3,767   21,328   8,826   363   34,284 

Commercial real estate

  22,631   111,991   270,678   3,075   408,375 

Construction and land development

  29,207   41,187   63,310   17,106   150,810 

Multifamily

  16,915   104,713   110,556   2,083   234,267 

Farmland

  -   -   -   -   - 

Consumer

  35   861   28   -   924 

Manufactured Homes

  -   59   10,760   27,817   38,636 

Commercial business

  44,914   51,377   15,585   520   112,396 

Government

  195   3,211   4,770   -   8,176 

Total loans receivable

 $127,027  $369,288  $591,677  $344,629  $1,432,621 

 

The Bancorp is primarily a portfolio lender. Mortgage banking activities historically have been limited to the sale of fixed rate mortgage loans with contractual maturities greater than 15 years. These loans are identified as held for sale when originated and sold, on a loan-by-loan basis, in the secondary market. The Bancorp will also retain fixed rate mortgage loans with a contractual maturity greater than 15 years on a limited basis. During the ninethree months ended September 30, 2021,March 31, 2022, the Bancorp originated $120.1$15.7 million in new fixed rate mortgage loans for sale, compared to $171.2$49.1 million during the ninethree months ended September 30, 2020. The decrease in originations of these fixed rate mortgage loans is due to significant refinance activity in the prior year due to the low interest rate environment.March 31, 2021. Net gains realized from the mortgage loan sales totaled $4.4$607 thousand for the three months ended March 31, 2022, compared to $2.0 million for the ninethree months ended September 30, 2021, compared to $6.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2020.March 31, 2021. At September 30, 2021,March 31, 2022, the Bancorp had $3.9$1.4 million in loans that were classified as held for sale, compared to $11.3$5.0 million at December 31, 2020.2021.

 

Non-performing loans include those loans that are 90 days or more past due and those loans that have been placed on non-accrual status. At September 30, 2021,March 31, 2022, all non-performing loans are also accounted for on a non-accrual basis, except for two commercial business loans totaling $213 thousand, two commercial real estate loans totaling $163 thousand, and two residential real estate loans totaling $117 thousand that remained accruing and more than 90 days past due include six commercial business loans totaling $2.2 million, two residential real estate loans totaling $186 thousand, one commercial real estate loan totaling $55 thousand, and one home equity loan totaling $30 thousand.due. The Bancorp will at times leave noteswill continue to classify loans as accruing, despite being over 90 days past due, for short periods of time when management has reason to believe payments are in process of being received.collected.

The Bancorp's nonperforming loans are summarized below:

(Dollars in thousands)

        

Loan Segment

 

September 30,

2021

  

December 31,

2020

 

Residential real estate

 $3,761  $6,470 

Home equity

  478   505 

Commercial real estate

  6,318   5,827 

Construction and land development

  -   20 

Multifamily

  394   504 

Farmland

  -   - 

Commercial business

  2,592   1,039 

Consumer

  -   - 

Manufactured homes

  -   - 

Government

  -   - 

Total

 $13,543  $14,365 

Nonperforming loans to total loans

  1.42%  1.49%

Nonperforming loans to total assets

  0.84%  0.96%

 

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The Bancorp's nonperforming loans are summarized below:

(Dollars in thousands)

 

(unaudited)

     

Loan Segment

 

March 31, 2022

  

December 31, 2021

 

Residential real estate

 $5,827  $4,682 

Home equity

  620   657 

Commercial real estate

  1,426   1,031 

Construction and land development

  -   - 

Multifamily

  447   455 

Commercial business

  588   436 

Consumer

  -   - 

Manufactured homes

  -   - 

Government

  -   - 

Total

 $8,908  $7,261 

Nonperforming loans to total loans

  0.62%  0.75%

Nonperforming loans to total assets

  0.42%  0.45%

Substandard loans include non-performing loans and potential problem loans, where information about possible credit issues or other conditions causes management to question the ability of such borrowers to comply with loan covenants or repayment terms. No loans were internally classified as doubtful or loss at September 30, 2021March 31, 2022 or December 31, 2020.2021.

 

The Bancorp's substandard loans are summarized below:

The Bancorp's substandard loans are summarized below:

(Dollars in thousands)

 

(unaudited)

     

Loan Segment

 

March 31, 2022

  

December 31, 2021

 

Residential real estate

 $6,631  $3,722 

Home equity

  635   632 

Commercial real estate

  6,451   3,562 

Construction and land development

  -   - 

Multifamily

  3,030   384 

Commercial business

  396   387 

Consumer

  -   - 

Manufactured homes

  -   - 

Government

  -   - 

Total.

 $17,143  $8,687 

 

(Dollars in thousands)

        

Loan Segment

 

September 30,

2021

  

December 31,

2020

 

Residential real estate

 $3,726  $6,387 

Home equity

  464   495 

Commercial real estate

  8,063   8,180 

Construction and land development

  -   - 

Multifamily

  394   504 

Farmland

  -   - 

Commercial business

  711   1,061 

Consumer

  -   - 

Manufactured homes

  -   - 

Government

  -   - 

Total

 $13,358  $16,627 

The increase in substandard loans is the result of loans acquired pursuant to the RYFL acquisition.

 

In addition to identifying and monitoring non-performing and other classified loans, management maintains a list of special mention loans. Special mention loans represent loans management is closely monitoring due to one or more factors that may cause the loan to become classified as substandard.

 

The Bancorp's special mention loans are summarized below:

The Bancorp's special mention loans are summarized below:

(Dollars in thousands)

 

(unaudited)

     

Loan Segment

 

March 31, 2022

  

December 31, 2021

 

Residential real estate

 $2,308  $2,940 

Home equity

  415   415 

Commercial real estate

  11,391   12,011 

Construction and land development

  4,403   3,630 

Multifamily

  1,532   153 

Commercial business

  3,395   1,915 

Consumer

  -   - 

Manufactured homes

  59   59 

Government

  -   - 

Total

 $23,503  $21,123 

 

(Dollars in thousands)

        

Loan Segment

 

September 30,

2021

  

December 31,

2020

 

Residential real estate

 $3,282  $3,539 

Home equity

  616   761 

Commercial real estate

  13,615   11,983 

Construction and land development

  3,643   3,652 

Multifamily

  253   1,408 

Farmland

  -   - 

Commercial business

  1,407   1,341 

Consumer

  -   - 

Manufactured homes

  60   - 

Government

  -   - 

Total

 $22,876  $22,684 
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A loan is considered impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable that a borrower will be unable to pay all amounts due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement. Typically, management does not individually classify smaller-balance homogeneous loans, such as residential mortgages or consumer loans, as impaired, unless they are troubled debt restructurings.

 

Purchased loans acquired in a business combination are recorded at estimated fair value on their purchase date. Purchased loans with evidence of credit quality deterioration since origination are considered purchased credit impaired loans. Expected future cash flows at the purchase date in excess of the fair value of loans are recorded as interest income over the life of the loans if the timing and amount of the future cash flows is reasonably estimable (“accretable yield”). The difference between contractually required payments and the cash flows expected to be collected at acquisition is referred to as the non-accretable difference and represents probable losses in the portfolio. In determining the acquisition date fair value of purchased credit impaired loans, and in subsequent accounting, the Bancorp aggregates these purchased loans into pools of loans by common risk characteristics, such as credit risk rating and loan type. Subsequent to the purchase date, increases in cash flows over those expected at the purchase date are recognized as interest income prospectively. Subsequent decreases to the expected cash flows will generally result in a provision for loan losses.

 

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The Bancorp's impaired loans, including purchased credit impaired loans, are summarized below:

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

(unaudited)

     

Loan Segment

 

March 31, 2022

  

December 31, 2021

 

Residential real estate

 $3,661  $1,771 

Home equity

  269   284 

Commercial real estate

  4,461   1,600 

Construction and land development

  804   - 

Multifamily

  3,302   556 

Commercial business

  1,562   1,597 

Consumer

  21   - 

Manufactured homes

  -   - 

Government

  -   - 

Total

 $14,080  $5,808 

 

The Bancorp's impaired loans, including purchased credit impaired loans, are summarized below:

The increase in impaired loans is the result of purchase credit impaired loans acquired pursuant to the RYFL acquisition.

(Dollars in thousands)

        

Loan Segment

 

September 30,

2021

  

December 31,

2020

 

Residential real estate

 $1,601  $2,165 

Home equity

  297   353 

Commercial real estate

  7,021   6,341 

Construction and land development

  -   - 

Multifamily

  577   716 

Farmland

  -   - 

Commercial business

  1,933   2,246 

Consumer

  -   - 

Manufactured homes

  -   - 

Government

  -   - 

Total

 $11,429  $11,821 

 

At times, the Bancorp will modify the terms of a loan to forego a portion of interest or principal or reduce the interest rate on the loan to a rate materially less than market rates, or materially extend the maturity date of a loan as part of a troubled debt restructuring. The valuation basis for the Bancorp’s troubled debt restructurings is based on the present value of expected future cash flows; unless consistent cash flows are not present, then the fair value of the collateral securing the loan is the basis for valuation.

 

The Bancorp's troubled debt restructured loans are summarized below:

(Dollars in thousands)

        

Loan Segment

 

September 30,

2021

  

December 31,

2020

 

Residential real estate

 $276  $614 

Home equity

  99   187 

Commercial real estate

  1,592   872 

Construction and land development

  -   - 

Multifamily

  -   - 

Farmland

  -   - 

Commercial business

  688   448 

Consumer

  -   - 

Manufactured homes

  -   - 

Government

  -   - 

Total

 $2,655  $2,121 

The decrease in nonperforming loans as of September 30, 2021, is the due to the removal from nonaccrual status for various residential real estate loans totaling $2,816 thousand which was offset by the addition of six commercial business customers with loans totaling $2,244 thousand to the 90 days or more past due loans. The decrease in substandard loans as of September 30, 2021, is the result of the removal of various residential real estate loans totaling $2,579 thousand. The increase in special mention loans as of September 30, 2021, is due to the addition of four commercial real estate customers with loans totaling $3,048 thousand, which was offset by the movement of one multifamily customer with loans totaling $1,072 thousand to a pass rating. one commercial real estate customer with loans totaling $835 thousand to substandard, and one commercial real estate customer with loans totaling $189 thousand to a pass rating. The decrease in impaired loans as of September 30, 2021, is the due primarily to the removal of six commercial business customers with loans totaling $445 thousand due to pay off or liquidation of collateral.

The Bancorp's troubled debt restructured loans are summarized below:

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

(unaudited)

     

Loan Segment

 

March 31, 2022

  

December 31, 2021

 

Residential real estate

 $532  $342 

Home equity

  88   83 

Commercial real estate

  645   747 

Construction and land development

  -   - 

Multifamily

  -   - 

Commercial business

  681   694 

Consumer

  -   - 

Manufactured homes

  -   - 

Government

  -   - 

Total

 $1,946  $1,866 

 

At September 30, 2021,March 31, 2022, management is of the opinion that there are no loans, except certain of those discussed above or as part of credit risk impacts of COVID-19, where known information about possible credit problems of borrowers causes management to have serious doubts as to the ability of such borrowers to comply with the present loan repayment terms and which will imminently result in such loans being classified as past due, non-accrual or a troubled debt restructure. Management does not presently anticipate that any of the non-performing loans or classified loans would materially affect future operations, liquidity or capital resources.

 

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The allowance for loan losses (ALL) is a valuation allowance for probable incurred credit losses, increased by the provision for loan losses, and decreased by charge-offs net of recoveries. A loan is charged‑off against the allowance by management as a loss when deemed uncollectible, although collection efforts continue and future recoveries may occur. The determination of the amounts of the ALL and provisions for loan losses is based on management’s current judgments about the credit quality of the loan portfolio with consideration given to all known relevant internal and external factors that affect loan collectability as of the reporting date. The appropriateness of the current period provision and the overall adequacy of the ALL are determined through a disciplined and consistently applied quarterly process that reviews the Bancorp’s current credit risk within the loan portfolio and identifies the required allowance for loan losses given the current risk estimates.

 

The Bancorp's provision for loan losses for the nine months ended are summarized below:

(Dollars in thousands)

The Bancorp's provision for loan losses for the three months ended are

 

summarized below:

        

(Dollars in thousands)

        
  

(unaudited)

     

Loan Segment

 

March 31, 2022

  

March 31, 2021

 

Residential real estate

 $(8) $(41)

Home equity

  (3)  34 

Commercial real estate

  15   320 

Construction and land development

  16   182 

Multifamily

  41   54 

Commercial business

  (99)  36 

Consumer

  38   (7)

Manufactured homes

  -   - 

Government

  -   - 

Total

 $-  $578 

 

The Bancorp's charge-off and recovery information is summarized below:

The Bancorp's charge-off and recovery information is summarized below:

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

(unaudited)

 
 

As of March 31, 2022

 

Loan Segment

 

September 30,

2021

  

September 30,

2020

  

Charge-off

  

Recoveries

  

Net Charge-offs

 

Residential real estate

 $250  $58  $-  $21  $21 

Home equity

 99  (11) -  -  - 

Commercial real estate

 946  694  -  -  - 

Construction and land development

 483  91  -  -  - 

Multifamily

 161  21  -  -  - 

Farmland

 -  - 

Commercial business

 (647) 1,045  -  31  31 

Consumer

 1  (10) (10) 2  (8)

Manufactured homes

 -  -  -  -    

Government

  -   (17)  -   -   - 

Total

 $1,293  $1,871  $(10) $54  $44 

 

The Bancorp's charge-off and recovery information is summarized below:

The Bancorp's charge-off and recovery information is summarized below:

 

The Bancorp's charge-off and recovery information is summarized below:

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

(unaudited)

  

(unaudited)

 
 

For nine months ending September 30, 2021

  

As of March 31, 2021

 

Loan Segment

 

Charge-off

  

Recoveries

  

Net Charge-offs

  

Charge-off

  

Recoveries

  

Net Charge-offs

 

Residential real estate

 $(32) $46  $14  $(4) $10  $6 

Home equity

 (1) -  (1) (1) -  (1)

Commercial real estate

 -  -  -  -  -  - 

Construction and land development

 -  -  -  -  -  - 

Multifamily

 -  -  -  -  -  - 

Farmland

 -  -  -  -  -  - 

Commercial business

 -  25  25  -  8  8 

Consumer

 (21) 6  (15) (6) 4  (2)

Manufactured homes

 -  -  -  -  -    

Government

  -   -   -   -   -   - 

Total

 $(54) $77  $23  $(11) $22  $11 

 

The Bancorp's charge-off and recovery information is summarized below:

     

(Dollars in thousands)

 

(unaudited)

 
  

For nine months ending September 30, 2020

 

Loan Segment

 

Charge-off

  

Recoveries

  

Net Charge-offs

 

Residential real estate

 $(2) $15  $13 

Home equity

  -   -   - 

Commercial real estate

  (80)  -   (80)

Construction and land development

  (17)  -   (17)

Multifamily

  -   -   - 

Farmland

  -   -   - 

Commercial business

  (78)  17   (61)

Consumer

  (22)  11   (11)

Manufactured homes

  -   -     

Government

  -   -   - 

Total

 $(199) $43  $(156)
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The Bancorp's allowance to total loans and non-performing loans are

 

summarized below:

        

(Dollars in thousands)

 

(unaudited)

     
  

March 31, 2022

  

December 31, 2021

 
         

Allowance for loan losses

 $13,387  $13,343 

Total loans

 $1,439,728  $966,720 

Non-performing loans

 $8,908  $7,261 

ALL-to-total loans

  0.93%  1.38%

ALL-to-non-performing loans (coverage ratio)

  150.3%  183.8%

 

The ALL provisions take into consideration management’s current judgments about the credit quality of the loan portfolio, loan portfolio balances, changes in the portfolio mix and local economic conditions. In determining the provision for loan losses for the current period, management has considered risks associated with the local economy, changes in loan balances and mix, and asset quality.

 

In addition, management considers additional reserves that are not part of the ALL that have been established from acquisition activity. The Bancorp acquired loans for which there was evidence of credit quality deterioration since origination and it was determined that it was probable that the Bancorp would be unable to collect all contractually required principal and interest payments. At September 30, 2021,March 31, 2022, total purchased credit impaired loansloan reserves totaled $1.3$2.0 million compared to $2.1$1.4 million at December 31, 2020.2021. Additionally, the Bancorp has acquired loans where there was notno evidence of credit quality deterioration since origination and has marked these loans to their fair values. As part of the fair value of loans receivable, a net fair value discount was established for loans acquired of $1.2and totaled $6.4 million at September 30, 2021,March 31, 2022, compared to $2.0$1.1 million at December 31, 2020.2021. Details on these fair value marks and the additional reserves created can be found in Note 5, Loans Receivable.

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The Bancorp's allowance to total loans and non-performing loans are summarized below:

(Dollars in thousands)

        
  

September 30,

2021

  

December 31,

2020

 
         

Allowance for loan losses

 $13,774  $12,458 

Total loans

 $956,352  $961,425 

Non-performing loans

 $13,543  $14,365 

ALL-to-total loans

  1.44%  1.30%

ALL-to-non-performing loans (coverage ratio)

  101.7%  86.7%

The September 30, 2021, balance in the ALL account is considered adequate by management after evaluation of the loan portfolio, past experience, current economic and market conditions, and additional reserves from acquisition accounting as described in the immediately preceding paragraph. While management may periodically allocate portions of the allowance for specific problem loans, the whole allowance is available for any loan charge offs that occur. The allocation of the ALL reflects performance and growth trends within the various loan categories, as well as consideration of the facts and circumstances that affect the repayment of individual loans, and loans which have been pooled as of the evaluation date, with particular attention given to non-performing loans and loans which have been classified as substandard, doubtful or loss. Management has allocated reserves to both performing and non-performing loans based on current information available.

At September 30, 2021, foreclosed real estate totaled $81 thousand, which was comprised of two properties, compared to $538 thousand and ten properties at December 31, 2020. Net gains from the sale of foreclosed real estate totaled $27 thousand for the nine months ended September 30, 2021. At the end of September 2021, all of the Bancorp’s foreclosed real estate is located within its primary market area.

 

The primary objective of the Bancorp’s investment portfolio is to provide for the liquidity needs of the Bancorp and to contribute to profitability by providing a stable flow of dependable earnings. Funds are generally invested in federal funds, interest bearing balances in other financial institutions, U.S. government securities, federal agency obligations, obligations of state and local municipalities and corporate securities. The securities portfolio, all of which is designated as available-for-sale, totaled $531.0$464.3 million at September 30, 2021,March 31, 2022, compared to $410.7$526.9 million at December 31, 2020,2021, an increase of $120.3$62.6 million (29.3%(11.9%). The increase indecrease is attributable to increased unrealized losses within the portfolio and a return of liquidity from the securities portfolio during the year is a result of investment in the security portfolio. At September 30, 2021,March 31, 2022, the securities portfolio represented 35.2%23.9% of interest-earning assets and 33.0%22.1% of total assets compared to 29.4%34.6% of interest-earning assets and 27.4%32.5% of total assets at December 31, 2020.2021.

 

The Bancorp’s end-of-period investment portfolio and other short-term investments and stock balances were as follows:

 

 

September 30,

      

(unaudited)

       
 

2021

 

December 31,

  

March 31,

   

December 31,

   

(Dollars in thousands)

 

(unaudited)

 

2020

  

2022

   

2021

   
 

Balance

  

% Securities

  

Balance

  

% Securities

  

Balance

  

% Securities

  

Balance

  

% Securities

 
  

Money market fund

 $-  0.0% $52,941  12.9%

U.S. government sponsored entities

 10,761  2.0% 7,860  1.9% $8,202  1.8% $8,669  1.6%

U.S. treasury securities

 401  0.1% -  0.0% 199  0.1% 400  0.1%

Collateralized mortgage obligations and residential mortgage-backed securities

 198,485  37.4% 154,736  37.7% 164,123  35.3% 184,701  35.1%

Municipal securities

 320,352  60.3% 194,203  47.3% 290,824  62.6% 332,127  63.0%

Collateralized debt obligations

  1,011   0.2%  929   0.2%  972   0.2%  992   0.2%

Total securities available-for-sale

 $531,010   100.0% $410,669   100.0% $464,320   100.0% $526,889   100.0%

 

 

September 30,

        

(unaudited)

       
 

2021

 

December 31,

 

YTD

  

March 31,

 

December 31,

 

YTD

   

(Dollars in thousands)

 

(unaudited)

 

2020

 

Change

  

2022

 

2021

 

Change

   
 

Balance

  

Balance

  $  

%

  

Balance

  

Balance

  $  

%

 
  

Interest bearing deposits in other financial institutions

 $12,132  $5,908  $6,224  105.3% $31,420  $19,987  $11,433  57.2%

Fed funds sold

 1,918  -  1,918  100.0% 1,819  464  1,355  292.0%

Certificates of deposit in other financial institutions

 977  1,897  (920) -48.5% 1,731  1,709  22  1.3%

Federal Home Loan Bank stock

 3,247  3,918  (671) -17.1% 3,038  3,247  (209) -6.4%

 

The net increase in interest bearing deposits in other financial institutions and fed funds sold is primarily the result of deposit growth.the RYFL acquisition.

 

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Deposits are a fundamental and cost-effective source of funds for lending and other investment purposes. The Bancorp offers a variety of products designed to attract and retain customers, with the primary focus on building and expanding relationships.

 

The Bancorp’s end-of-period deposit portfolio balances were as follows:

 

 

September 30,

        

(unaudited)

       
 

2021

 

December 31,

 

YTD

  

March 31,

 

December 31,

 

YTD

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

(unaudited)

 

2020

 

Change

  

2022

 

2021

 

Change

 
 

Balance

  

Balance

  $  

%

  

Balance

  

Balance

  $  

%

 
          

Checking

 $602,951  $516,487  $86,464  16.7% $731,340  $629,038  $102,302  16.3%

Savings

 284,681  254,108  30,573  12.0% 425,634  293,976  131,658  44.8%

Money market

 254,671  246,916  7,755  3.1% 307,850  271,970  35,880  13.2%

Certificates of deposit

  263,897   284,828   (20,931)  -7.3%  430,387   239,217   191,170   79.9%

Total deposits

 $1,406,200  $1,302,339  $103,861   8.0% $1,895,211  $1,434,201  $461,010   32.1%

The following table presents the average daily amount of deposits and average rates paid on such deposits for the periods indicated. The amounts are stated inthousands (000’s).

  

March 31, 2022

         
  

(unaudited)

  

December 31, 2021

 
  

Amount

  

Rate %

  

Amount

  

Rate %

 

Noninterest bearing demand deposits

 $343,176   -  $280,900   - 

Interest bearing demand deposits

  336,441   0.06   297,012   0.08 

MMDA accounts

  308,377   0.11   253,468   0.13 

Savings accounts

  388,087   0.05   277,839   0.06 

Certificates of deposit

  361,539   0.16   271,882   0.46 

Total deposits

 $1,737,620   0.08  $1,381,101   0.18 

As of March 31, 2022, and December 31, 2021, approximately $549.7 million and $452.0 million, respectively, of our deposit portfolio was uninsured. The uninsured amounts are estimates based on the methodologies and assumptions used for the Bank's regulatory reporting requirements.

 

The overall increase in total deposits is primarily a result of the RYFL acquisition, as well as management’s sales efforts along with customer preferences for competitively priced short-term liquid investments.

 

The Bancorp’s borrowed funds are primarily used to fund asset growth not supported by deposit generation. The Bancorp’s end-of-period borrowing balances were as follows:

 

 

September 30,

        

(unaudited)

       
 

2021

 

December 31,

 

YTD

  

March 31,

 

December 31,

 

YTD

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

(unaudited)

 

2020

 

Change

  

2022

 

2021

 

Change

 
 

Balance

  

Balance

  $  

%

  

Balance

  

Balance

  $  

%

 
  

Repurchase agreements

 $23,844  $13,711  $10,133  73.9% $23,239  $14,581  $8,658  59.4%

Borrowed funds

  -   6,149   (6,149)  -100.0%  5   -   5   100.0%

Total borrowed funds

 $23,844  $19,860  $3,984   20.1% $23,244  $14,581  $8,663   59.4%

 

Repurchase agreements increased as part of normal account fluctuations within that product line. The decrease in borrowings was the result of paydowns on the Bancorp’s outstanding borrowed funds.

 

Liquidity and Capital Resources

For the Bancorp, liquidity management refers to the ability to generate sufficient cash to fund current loan demand, meet deposit withdrawals, and pay dividends and operating expenses. Because profit and liquidity are often conflicting objectives, management attempts to maximize the Bank’s net interest margin by making adequate, but not excessive, liquidity provisions. Furthermore, funds are managed so that future profits will not be significantly impacted as funding costs increase.

 

Changes in the liquidity position result from operating, investing and financing activities. Cash flows from operating activities are generally the cash effects of transactions and other events that enter into the determination of net income. The primary investing activities include loan originations, loan repayments, investments in interest bearing balances in other financial institutions, and the purchase, sale, and maturity of investment securities. Financing activities focus almost entirely on the generation of customer deposits. In addition, the Bancorp utilizes borrowings (i.e., repurchase agreements, FHLB advances and federal funds purchased) as a source of funds.

 

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During the ninethree months ended September 30, 2021,March 31, 2022, cash and cash equivalents increased by $11.8$21.3 million compared to a $37.2$48.1 million increase for the ninethree months ended September 30, 2020.March 31, 2021. The primary sources of cash and cash equivalents were cash and cash equivalents from acquisition activity, the sale of loans originated for sale, proceeds from the maturity and paydown of securities, proceeds from the sale of securities, growth of deposits, and proceeds from the maturity and paydown of loans receivable.securities. The primary uses of cash and cash equivalents were origination of loans for sale andthe purchase of securities.securities, loan originations, and change in deposits. Cash provided by operating activities totaled $16.6 million$722 thousand for the ninethree months ended September 30, 2021,March 31, 2022, compared to cash provided of $19.3$16.4 million for the nine month periodthree months ended September 30, 2020.March 31, 2021. Cash provided from operating activities was primarily a result of net income and sale of loans originated for sale, offset by loans originated for sale.sale and net change in accrued expenses and other liabilites. Cash outflowsinflows from investing activities totaled $109.2$27.2 million for the current period, compared to cash outflows of $110.7$27.6 million for the ninethree months ended September 30, 2020.March 31, 2021. Cash outflowsinflows from investing activities for the current ninethree months were primarily related to the purchasecash and cash equivalents from acquisition activity, net, and proceeds from the sales and maturities of securities, offset against proceeds from salesthe net change in loans receivable and purchase of securities, and proceeds from maturities and paydowns of securities and loans. Cash providedsecuriites. Net cash outflows from financing activities totaled $104.5$6.6 million during the current period compared to net cash provided of $128.6$59.3 million for the ninethree months ended September 30, 2020.March 31, 2021. The net cash inflowsoutflows from financing activities were primarily a result of net change in deposits, andoffset against the change in other borrowed funds, offset against repayment of FHLB advances and payment of quarterly dividends.funds. On a cash basis, the Bancorp paid dividends on common stock of $3.2$1.1 million for the ninethree months ended September 30, 2021,March 31, 2022 and $3.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2020.March 31, 2021.

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At September 30, 2021,March 31, 2022, outstanding commitments to fund loans totaled $219.9$241.7 million. Approximately 52.1%53.0% of the commitments were at variable rates. Standby letters of credit, which are conditional commitments issued by the Bancorp to guarantee the performance of a customer to a third party, totaled $11.2$11.5 million at September 30, 2021.March 31, 2022. Management believes that the Bancorp has sufficient cash flow and borrowing capacity to fund all outstanding commitments and letters of credit, while maintaining proper levels of liquidity.

 

Management strongly believes that maintaining a high level of capital enhances safety and soundness. During the ninethree months ended September 30, 2021,March 31, 2022, stockholders' equity increased by $880 thousand (0.6%$1.0 million (0.7%). During the ninethree months ended September 30, 2021,March 31, 2022, stockholders’ equity was primarily increased by additional paid in capital related to the RYFL acquisition, offset against increased unrealized losses on available for sale securities. Increasing stockholders’ equity was net income of $11.7$2.1 million. Decreasing stockholders’ equity was decreased unrealized gains on available securities of $7.8 million and the declaration of $3.2 million in cash dividends. On April 24, 2014 the Bancorp’s Board of Directors authorized a stock repurchase program to repurchase up to 50,000 shares of the Bancorp’s outstanding common stock, from time to time and subject to market conditions, on the open market or in privately negotiated transactions. The stock repurchase program does not expire and is only limited by the number of shares that can be purchased. The stock repurchase program will be reviewed annually by the Board of Directors. No shares were repurchased under the program during the first ninethree months of 20212022 or 2020.2021. During 2021, 13,4932022, 10,863 restricted stock shares vested under the Bancorp’s 2015 Stock Option and Incentive Plan outlined in Note 9 of the financial statements, of which 3,1152,336 of these shares were withheld in the form of a net surrender to cover the withholding tax obligations of the vesting employees. The repurchase of these surrendered shares is considered outside of the scope of the formal stock repurchase program.

 

The Bancorp is subject to risk-based capital guidelines adopted by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (the “FRB”), and the Bank is subject to risk-based capital guidelines adopted by the FDIC. As applied to the Bancorp and the Bank, the FRB and FDIC capital requirements are substantially the same. TheseThe regulations divide capital into multiple tiers. The first tier (Common Equity Tier 1 Capital) includes common shareholders’ equity, after deductions for various items including goodwill and certain other intangible assets, and after certain other adjustments. Common Equity Tier 1 Capital also includes accumulated other comprehensive income (for organizations that do not make opt-out elections). The next tier (Tier 1 Capital) is comprised of Common Equity Tier 1 Capital plus other qualifying capital instruments such as perpetual noncumulative preferred stock and junior subordinated debt issued to trusts, and other adjustments. The third tier (Tier 2 Capital) includes instruments such as subordinated debt that have a minimum original maturity of at least five years and are subordinated to the claims of depositors and general creditors, total capital minority interest not included in Tier 1 Capital, and limited amounts of the allowance for loan losses, less applicable regulatory adjustments and deductions. The Bancorp and the Bank are required to maintain a Common Equity Tier 1 Capital ratio of 4.5%, a Tier 1 Capital ratio of 6%, and a Total Capital ratio (comprised of Tier 1 Capital plus Tier 2 Capital) of 8%. In addition, the capital regulations provide for a minimum leverage ratio (Tier 1 capital to adjusted average assets) of 4%.

 

In addition to establishing the minimum regulatory capital requirements, the regulations limit capital distributions by the institution and certain discretionary bonus payments to management if an institution does not hold a “capital conservation buffer” consisting of 2.5% of common equity Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets above the amount necessary to meet its minimum risk-based capital requirements. The capital conservation buffer requirement was phased in beginning January 1, 2016 at 0.625% of risk-weighted assets and increased each year until the buffer requirement became fully effective on January 1, 2019.

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The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010 required the FRB to set minimum capital levels for bank holding companies that are as stringent as those required for insured depository subsidiaries. However, under the FRB’s “Small Bank Holding Company” exemption from consolidated bank holding company capital requirements, bank holding companies and savings and loan holding companies with less than $3 billion in consolidated assets, such as the Bancorp, are exempt from consolidated regulatory capital requirements, unless the FRB determines otherwise in particular cases.

 

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During the ninethree months ended September 30, 2021,March 31, 2022, the Bancorp’s and Bank’s regulatory capital ratios continued to be negatively impacted by regulatory requirements regarding collateralized debt obligations. The regulatory requirements state that for collateralized debt obligations that have been downgraded below investment grade by the rating agencies, increased risk based asset weightings are required. The Bancorp currently holds pooled trust preferred securities with a cost basis of $2.2 million. These investments currently have ratings that are below investment grade. As a result, approximately $9.2$8.6 million of risk-based assets are generated by the trust preferred securities in the Bancorp’s and Bank’s total risk based capital calculation.

 

The following table shows that, at September 30, 2021, and December 31, 2020, the Bancorp’s capital exceeded all applicable regulatory capital requirements. The dollar amounts are in millions.

(Dollars in millions)         
  

Actual

  

Capital Adequacy Purposes

  

Corrective Action Regulations

 

At June 30, 2021

 

Amount

  

Ratio

  

Amount

  

Ratio

  

Amount

  

Ratio

 

Common equity tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets

 $133.8   13.1% $45.9   4.5%  N/A   N/A 

Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets

 $133.8   13.1% $61.3   6.0%  N/A   N/A 

Total capital to risk-weighted assets

 $146.6   14.4% $81.7   8.0%  N/A   N/A 

Tier 1 capital to adjusted average assets

 $133.8   8.4% $64.6   4.0%  N/A   N/A 

(Dollars in millions)

                 

Minimum Required To Be

 
          

Minimum Required For

  

Well Capitalized Under Prompt

 
  

Actual

  

Capital Adequacy Purposes

  

Corrective Action Regulations

 

At December 31, 2020

 

Amount

  

Ratio

  

Amount

  

Ratio

  

Amount

  

Ratio

 

Common equity tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets

 $124.0   12.7% $43.9   4.5%  N/A   N/A 

Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets

 $124.0   12.7% $58.6   6.0%  N/A   N/A 

Total capital to risk-weighted assets

 $136.2   14.0% $78.1   8.0%  N/A   N/A 

Tier 1 capital to adjusted average assets

 $125.3   8.4% $59.2   4.0%  N/A   N/A 

In addition, the following table shows that, at September 30, 2021,March 31, 2022, and December 31, 2020,2021, the Bank’s capital exceeded all applicable regulatory capital requirements. The dollar amounts are in millions.

 

(Dollars in millions)

         

Minimum Required To Be

          

Minimum Required To Be

 
     

Minimum Required For

 

Well Capitalized Under Prompt

      

Minimum Required For

 

Well Capitalized Under Prompt

 
 

Actual

 

Capital Adequacy Purposes

 

Corrective Action Regulations

  

Actual

 

Capital Adequacy Purposes

 

Corrective Action Regulations

 

At June 30, 2021

 

Amount

  

Ratio

  

Amount

  

Ratio

  

Amount

  

Ratio

 

At March 31, 2022

 

Amount

  

Ratio

  

Amount

  

Ratio

  

Amount

  

Ratio

 

Common equity tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets

 $130.5  12.8% $45.7  4.5% $66.1  6.5% $156.8  10.9% $65.0  4.5% $93.9  6.5%

Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets

 $130.5  12.8% $61.0  6.0% $81.3  8.0% $156.8  10.9% $86.7  6.0% $115.6  8.0%

Total capital to risk-weighted assets

 $143.2  14.1% $81.3  8.0% $101.6  10.0% $170.2  11.8% $115.6  8.0% $144.5  10.0%

Tier 1 capital to adjusted average assets

 $130.5  8.2% $64.4  4.0% $80.5  5.0% $156.8  8.2% $77.7  4.0% $97.2  5.0%

 

(Dollars in millions)

                 

Minimum Required To Be

 
          

Minimum Required For

  

Well Capitalized Under Prompt

 
  

Actual

  

Capital Adequacy Purposes

  

Corrective Action Regulations

 

At December 31, 2020

 

Amount

  

Ratio

  

Amount

  

Ratio

  

Amount

  

Ratio

 

Common equity tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets

 $122.0   12.6% $43.8   4.5% $63.2   6.5%

Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets

 $122.0   12.6% $58.4   6.0% $77.8   8.0%

Total capital to risk-weighted assets

 $134.2   13.8% $77.8   8.0% $97.3   10.0%

Tier 1 capital to adjusted average assets

 $122.0   8.3% $59.1   4.0% $73.9   5.0%

(Dollars in millions)

                 

Minimum Required To Be

 
          

Minimum Required For

  

Well Capitalized Under Prompt

 
  

Actual

  

Capital Adequacy Purposes

  

Corrective Action Regulations

 

At December 31, 2021

 

Amount

  

Ratio

  

Amount

  

Ratio

  

Amount

  

Ratio

 

Common equity tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets

 $136.6   13.0% $47.4   4.5%  N/A   N/A 

Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets

 $136.6   13.0% $63.3   6.0%  N/A   N/A 

Total capital to risk-weighted assets

 $149.8   14.2% $84.3   8.0%  N/A   N/A 

Tier 1 capital to adjusted average assets

 $136.6   8.6% $64.2   4.0%  N/A   N/A 

 

The Bancorp’s ability to pay dividends to its shareholders is entirely dependent upon the Bank’s ability to pay dividends to the Bancorp. Under Indiana law, the Bank may pay dividends from its undivided profits (generally, earnings less losses, bad debts, taxes and other operating expenses) as is considered expedient by the Bank’s Board of Directors. However, the Bank must obtain the approval of the Indiana Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) if the total of all dividends declared by the Bank during the current year, including the proposed dividend, would exceed the sum of retained net income for the year to date plus its retained net income for the previous two years. For this purpose, “retained net income,” means net income as calculated for call report purposes, less all dividends declared for the applicable period. An exemption from DFI approval would require that the Bank have been assigned a composite uniform financial institutions rating of 1 or 2 as a result of the most recent federal or state examination; the proposed dividend would not result in a Tier 1 leverage ratio below 7.5%; and that the Bank not be subject to any corrective action, supervisory order, supervisory agreement, or board approved operating agreement. The aggregate amount of dividends that may be declared by the Bank in 2021,2022, without the need for qualifying for an exemption or prior DFI approval, is its 20212022 net profits plus $4.7$21.4 million. Moreover, the FDIC and the FRBFederal Reserve Board may prohibit the payment of dividends if it determines that the payment of dividends would constitute an unsafe or unsound practice in light of the financial condition of the Bank. On August 27, 2021,February 25, 2022, the Board of Directors of the Bancorp declared a thirdfirst quarter dividend of $0.31 per share. The Bancorp’s thirdfirst quarter dividend was paid to shareholders on OctoberApril 4, 2021.2022.

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Results of Operations - Comparison of the QuarterThree Months Ended September 30, 2021March 31, 2022, to the QuarterThree Months Ended September 30, 2020March 31, 2021

For the quarterthree months ended September 30, 2021,March 31, 2022, the Bancorp reported net income of $3.5$2.1 million, compared to net income of $4.7$4.5 million for the quarterthree months ended September 30, 2020,March 31, 2021, a decrease of $1.1$2.4 million (24.5%(53.0%). For the quarter,three months ended March 31, 2022, the ROA was 0.87%0.44%, compared to 1.27%1.18% for the quarterthree months ended September 30, 2020.March 31, 2021. The ROE was 8.90%5.01% for the quarterthree months ended September 30, 2021,March 31, 2022, compared to 12.83%11.94% for the quarterthree months ended September 30, 2020.March 31, 2021.

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Net interest income for the quarterthree months ended September 30, 2021March 31, 2022, was $12.2$15.5 million, an increase of $512 thousand (4.4%$3.5 million (29.0%), compared to $11.7$12.0 million for the quarterthree months ended September 30, 2020.March 31, 2021. The weighted-average yield on interest-earning assets was 3.36%3.49% for the quarterthree months ended September 30, 2021,March 31, 2022, compared to 3.75%3.59% for the quarterthree months ended September 30, 2020.March 31, 2021. The weighted-average cost of funds for the quarterthree months ended September 30, 2021March 31, 2022 was 0.13%0.08% compared to 0.35%0.20% for the quarterthree months ended September 30, 2020.March 31, 2021. The impact of the 3.36%3.49% return on interest earning assets and the 0.13%0.08% cost of funds resulted in an interest rate spread of 3.23%3.41% for the current quarter, a decreasethree months, an increase from the 3.40%3.39% spread for the quarterthree months ended September 30, 2020.March 31, 2021. The net interest margin on earning assets was 3.24% for the quarter ended September 30, 2021 and 3.41% for the quarterthree months ended September 30, 2020.March 31, 2022, and 3.40% for the three months ended March 31, 2021. On a tax equivalent basis, the Bancorp’s net interest margin was 3.46%3.63% for the quarterthree months ended September 30, 2021,March 31, 2022, compared to 3.58%3.59% for the quarterthree months ended September 30, 2020. ComparingMarch 31, 2021. The Bancorp believes that it is a standard practice in the banking industry to present net interest margin and net interest income on a taxfully-taxable equivalent basis, more accurately comparesas these measures provide useful information to make peer comparisons. Tax adjusted net interest margin represents a non-GAAP financial measure. See the returns on tax-exempt loansnon-GAAP reconciliation table immediately below and securities to those on taxable interest-earning assets.the section captioned “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” for further disclosure regarding non-GAAP financial measures.

(Dollars in thousands)

 

Three Months Ended

 

(unaudited)

 

March 31, 2022

  

March 31, 2021

 
         

Calculation of tax adjusted net interest margin

        

Net interest income

 $15,535  $12,046 

Tax adjusted interest on securities and loans

  966   677 

Adjusted net interest income

  16,501   12,723 

Total average earning assets

  1,820,588   1,417,462 

Tax adjusted net interest margin

  3.63%  3.59%

 

Information relating to the average consolidated balance sheet and the yield on average earning assets and cost of average liabilities for the periods indicated are in the following table. Dividing the related interest, on an annualized basis, by the average balance of assets or liabilities drives the disclosed rates. Average balances are derived from daily balances.

 

Quarter-to-Date

  

(Dollars in thousands)

 

Average Balances, Interest, and Rates

  

Average Balances, Interest, and Rates

 

(unaudited)

 

September 30, 2021

  

September 30, 2020

  

March 31, 2022

  

March 31, 2021

 
 

Average
Balance

  

Interest

  

Rate (%)

  

Average
Balance

  

Interest

  

Rate (%)

  

Average
Balance

  

Interest

  

Rate (%)

  

Average
Balance

  

Interest

  

Rate (%)

 

ASSETS

             

`

 

Interest bearing deposits in other financial institutions

 $53,786  $12  0.09  $72,920  $22  0.12  $22,295  $8  0.14  $51,688  $12  0.09 

Federal funds sold

 1,112  -  -  719  7  3.89  8,015  -  -  788  -  - 

Certificates of deposit in other financial institutions

 1,262  6  1.90  1,877  10  2.13  1,725  3  0.70  1,598  8  2.00 

Securities available-for-sale

 486,993  2,363  1.94  315,090  1,506  1.91  510,119  2,575  2.02  383,877  1,941  2.02 

Loans receivable

 960,274  10,270  4.28  975,794  11,263  4.62 

Loans receivable*

 1,274,407  13,286  4.17  975,593  10,746  4.41 

Federal Home Loan Bank stock

  3,247   15   1.85   3,918   28   2.86   4,027   22   2.19   3,918   20   2.04 

Total interest earning assets

 1,506,674  $12,666  3.36  1,370,318  $12,836  3.75  1,820,588  $15,894  3.49  1,417,462  $12,727  3.59 

Cash and non-interest bearing deposits in other financial institutions

 41,378       15,814       20,183   33,719  

Allowance for loan losses

 (13,688)      (9,917)      (13,367)  (12,662) 

Other noninterest bearing assets

  97,290        98,879        127,943       98,316     

Total assets

 $1,631,654       $1,475,094       $1,955,347      $1,536,835     
  

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

                        

Total deposits

 $1,436,125  $452  0.13  $1,282,698  $1,050  0.33  $1,737,620  $337  0.08  $1,348,160  $651  0.19 

Repurchase agreements

 20,970  13  0.25  16,246  15  0.37  19,390  16  0.33  14,479  10  0.28 

Borrowed funds

  41   1   9.76   12,000   83   2.77   6,091   6   0.39   2,967   20   2.70 

Total interest bearing liabilities

 1,457,136  $466  0.13  1,310,944  $1,148  0.35  1,763,101  $359  0.08  1,365,606  $681  0.20 

Other noninterest bearing liabilities

  15,508        18,034        21,872         19,049       

Total liabilities

 1,472,644       1,328,978       1,784,973       1,384,655      

Total stockholders' equity

  159,010        146,116        170,374         152,180       

Total liabilities and stockholders' equity

 $1,631,654       $1,475,094       $1,955,347      $1,536,835     
 

Net intrest spread

 3.41%     3.39%    

Net interest margin**

 3.41%      3.40%     

Ratio of interest-earning assets to interest-bearing liabilities

 

1.03

x     

1.04

x     

* Non-accruing loans have been included in the average balances. ** Net interest income divided by average interest-earning assets.

 

The decreaseincrease in interest earning asset income for the three months ended September 30, 2021,March 31, 2022, compared to the three months ended September 30, 2020,March 31, 2021, is primarily related to continued decreased reinvestment rates in 2021 for loans, securities, and excess cash balances, as a result of the Federal Reserve cuts occurring in March 2020.RYFL acquisition. The decrease in interest bearing liability expense is primarily the result of the Bancorp adjusting deposit and repurchase agreement pricing to align with the current interest rate cycle.

 

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The following table shows the change in noninterest income for the quarterthree months ending September 30, 2021,March 31, 2022, and September 30, 2020.March 31, 2021.

 

 

Three Months Ended

     

(Dollars in thousands)

 

September 30,

  

Three Months Ended

  

Quarter Ended March 31,

  

3/31/2022 vs. 3/31/2021

 
 

2021

  

2020

  

$ Change

  

% Change

  

2022

  

2021

  

$ Change

  

% Change

 

Noninterest income:

  

Fees and service charges

 1,304  1,066  238  22.3%

Gain on sale of loans held-for-sale, net

 $1,229  $2,420  $(1,191) -49.2% 607  2,049  (1,442) -70.4%

Fees and service charges

 1,473  1,473  0  0.0%

Wealth management operations

 604  537  67  12.5% 595  607  (12) -2.0%

Gain on sale of securities, net

 590  197  393  199.5% 381  417  (36) -8.6%

Increase in cash value of bank owned life insurance

 180  177  3  1.7% 252  169  83  49.1%

Gain on sale of foreclosed real estate, net

 0  24  (24) -100.0%

Gain (loss) on sale of foreclosed real estate

 -  (9) 9  -100.0%

Other

  70   27   43   159.3%  5   14   (9)  -64.3%
 

Total noninterest income

 $4,146  $4,855  $(709)  -14.6% 3,144  4,313  (1,169) -27.1%

 

The decrease in gain on sale of loans is the result of significant refinance activity which started in 2020 and continued into the priorfollowing year due to the economic and low rate environment, which resulted in more loans originated and sold. We anticipate the demand for mortgage loans will continue to revert to normal levels as borrowing rates on loans increase. The increase in fees and service charges for the three-month period ended March 31, 2022 compared to the three-month period ended March 31, 2021 is primarily the result of changes in customer usage of bank services as our customer base continues to recover from the pandemic.services.

 

The following table shows the change in noninterest expense for the quarterthree months ending September 30, 2021,March 31, 2022, and September 30, 2020.March 31, 2021.

 

 

Three Months Ended

     

(Dollars in thousands)

 

September 30,

  

Three Months Ended

  

Quarter Ended March 31,

  

3/31/2022 vs. 3/31/2021

 
 

2021

  

2020

  

$ Change

  

% Change

  

2022

  

2021

  

$ Change

  

% Change

 

Noninterest expense:

  

Compensation and benefits

 $6,042  $5,517  $525  9.5% 7,367  5,685  1,682  29.6%

Data processing

 3,054  674  2,380  353.1%

Occupancy and equipment

 1,380  1,150  230  20.0% 1,500  1,372  128  9.3%

Data processing

 872  583  289  49.6%

Marketing

 334  183  151  82.5% 651  199  452  227.1%

Federal deposit insurance premiums

 236  209  27  12.9% 219  180  39  21.7%

Other

  3,537   2,393   1,144   47.8%  3,478   2,383   1,095   46.0%
 

Total noninterest expense

 $12,401  $10,035  $2,366   23.6%  16,269   10,493   5,776   55.0%

 

TheFor the three months ended March 31, 2022, the increase in compensation and benefits is primarily the result of the RYFL acquisition and management’s continued focus on talent management and retention. The increase in data processing expense in primarily the result of data conversion expenses related to the acquisition of RYFL, increased system utilization due to growth of the Bank, and continued investment in technological advancements such as Salesforce and nCino. The increase in occupancy and equipment expense is primarily related to facilities improvement efforts aimed at enhancing technologythe RYFL acquisition and efficiency.related assets acquired in the transaction. The increase in data processingmarketing expense is primarily the result of increased system utilization. The increase in marketing expense is the result of increased marketing and rebranding initiatives.RYFL acquisition. The increase in other operating expenses is primarily the result of one-time expenses related to the acquisition of RYFL and continued investments in strategic initiatives focusing on technological improvements and growth of the organization. The Bancorp’s efficiency ratio was 75.87% for the quarter ended September 30, 2021, compared to 60.66% for the quarter ended September 30, 2020. The increase in the efficiency ratio is the result of lower noninterest income and higher noninterest expense. The efficiency ratio is determined by dividing total noninterest expense by the sum of net interest income and total noninterest income for the period.

 

Income tax expenses for the quarterthree months ended September 30, 2021,March 31, 2022, totaled $268$275 thousand, compared to income tax expense of $972$745 thousand for the quarterthree months ended September 30, 2020, anMarch 31, 2021, a decrease of $704$470 thousand (72.4%(63.1%). The combined effective federal and state tax rates for the Bancorp was 7.0%11.4% for the quarterthree months ended September 30, 2021,March 31, 2022, compared to 17.2%14.1% for the quarter ended September 30, 2020. The decrease in the effective tax rate for the quarter ended September 30, 2021, is the result of higher tax preferred income relative to earnings.

Results of Operations - Comparison of the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2021 to the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020

For the ninethree months ended September 30, 2021, the Bancorp reported net income of $11.7 million, compared to net income of $12.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2020, a decrease of $999 thousand (7.9%). For the nine months ended, the ROA was 0.98%, compared to 1.20% for the nine months ended September 30, 2020. The ROE was 9.96% for the nine months ended September 30, 2021, compared to 11.96% for the nine months ended September 30, 2020.

Net interest income for the nine months ended September 30, 2021, was $36.1 million, an increase of $2.3 million (6.9%), compared to $33.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2020. The weighted-average yield on interest-earning assets was 3.44% for the nine months ended September 30, 2021, compared to 3.96% for the nine months ended September 30, 2020. The weighted-average cost of funds for the nine months ended September 30, 2021, was 0.16% compared to 0.52% for the nine months ended September 30, 2020. The impact of the 3.44% return on interest earning assets and the 0.16% cost of funds resulted in an interest rate spread of 3.28% for the current nine months, which is a decrease from the spread of 3.44% as of September 30, 2020. The net interest margin on earning assets was 3.29% for the nine months ended September 30, 2021, and 3.46% for the nine months ended September 30, 2020. On a tax equivalent basis, the Bancorp’s net interest margin was 3.49% for the nine months ended September 30, 2021, compared to 3.62% for the nine months ended September 30, 2020. Comparing the net interest margin on a tax equivalent basis more accurately compares the returns on tax-exempt loans and securities to those on taxable interest-earning assets.

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Information relating to the average consolidated balance sheet and the yield on average earning assets and cost of average liabilities for the periods indicated are in the following table. Dividing the related interest, on an annualized basis, by the average balance of assets or liabilities drives the disclosed rates. Average balances are derived from daily balances.

Year-to-Date

                        

(Dollars in thousands)

 

Average Balances, Interest, and Rates

 
  

September 30, 2021

  

September 30, 2020

 
  

Average
Balance

  

Interest

  

Rate (%)

  

Average
Balance

  

Interest

  

Rate (%)

 

ASSETS

                        

Interest bearing deposits in other financial institutions

 $53,774  $33   0.08  $42,025  $91   0.29 

Federal funds sold

  1,064   -   -   2,716   92   4.52 

Certificates of deposit in other financial institutions

  1,443   21   1.94   1,859   35   2.51 

Securities available-for-sale

  435,119   6,428   1.97   295,073   4,708   2.13 

Loans receivable

  970,740   31,291   4.30   954,985   33,589   4.69 

Federal Home Loan Bank stock

  3,535   55   2.07   3,916   95   3.23 

Total interest earning assets

  1,465,675  $37,828   3.44   1,300,574  $38,610   3.96 

Cash and non-interest bearing deposits in other financial institutions

  37,186           17,530         

Allowance for loan losses

  (13,205)          (9,508)        

Other noninterest bearing assets

  97,674           98,611         

Total assets

 $1,587,330          $1,407,207         
                         

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

                        

Total deposits

 $1,395,883  $1,652   0.16  $1,222,497  $4,494   0.49 

Repurchase agreements

  17,458   35   0.27   13,959   72   0.69 

Borrowed funds

  992   23   3.09   13,386   270   2.69 

Total interest bearing liabilities

  1,414,333  $1,710   0.16   1,249,842  $4,836   0.52 

Other noninterest bearing liabilities

  17,052           16,270         

Total liabilities

  1,431,385           1,266,112         

Total stockholders' equity

  155,945           141,095         

Total liabilities and stockholders' equity

 $1,587,330          $1,407,207         

The decrease in interest earning asset income for the nine months ended September 30, 2021, compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2020, is primarily related to continued decreased reinvestment rates in 2021 for loans, securities, and excess cash balances, as a result of the Federal Reserve cuts occurring in March 2020. The decrease in interest bearing liability expense is primarily the result of the Bancorp adjusting deposit and repurchase agreement pricing to align with the current interest rate cycle.

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The following table shows the change in noninterest income for the nine months ending September 30, 2021, and September 30, 2020.

  

Nine Months Ended

         

(Dollars in thousands)

 

September 30,

  

Nine Months Ended

 
  

2021

  

2020

  

$ Change

  

% Change

 

Noninterest income:

                

Gain on sale of loans held-for-sale, net

 $4,394  $6,037  $(1,643)  -27.2%

Fees and service charges

  4,010   3,673   337   9.2%

Wealth management operations

  1,787   1,605   182   11.3%

Gain on sale of securities, net

  1,276   1,374   (98)  -7.1%

Increase in cash value of bank owned life insurance

  537   534   3   0.6%

Gain on sale of foreclosed real estate, net

  27   127   (100)  -78.7%

Other

  108   97   11   11.3%

Total noninterest income

 $12,139  $13,447  $(1,308)  -9.7%

The decrease in gain on sale of loans is the result of significant refinance activity in the prior year due to the economic and rate environment, which resulted in more loans originated and sold. The increase in fees and service charges is primarily the result of changes in customer usage of bank services as our community recovers from the pandemic. The increase in wealth management income is the result of the Bancorp’s continued focus on expanding its wealth management line of business.

The following table shows the change in noninterest expense for the nine months ending September 30, 2021, and September 30, 2020.

  

Nine Months Ended

         

(Dollars in thousands)

 

September 30,

  

Nine Months Ended

 
(unaudited) 

2021

  

2020

  

$ Change

  

% Change

 

Noninterest expense:

                

Compensation and benefits

  17,624   16,447  $1,177   7.2%

Occupancy and equipment

  4,076   3,854   222   5.8%

Data processing

  1,997   1,671   326   19.5%

Marketing

  728   571   157   27.5%

Federal deposit insurance premiums

  620   564   56   9.9%

Other

  8,859   7,033   1,826   26.0%

Total noninterest expense

 $33,904  $30,140  $3,764   12.5%

The increase in compensation and benefits is primarily the result of management’s continued focus on talent management and retention. The increase in occupancy and equipment is primarily related to facilities improvement efforts aimed at enhancing technology and efficiency. The increase in data processing expense is primarily the result of increased system utilization. The increase in marketing expense is the result of increased marketing and rebranding initiatives. The increase in other operating expenses is primarily the result of investments in strategic initiatives focusing on technological improvements and the growth of the organization. The Bancorp’s efficiency ratio was 70.26% for the nine months ended September 30, 2021, compared to 63.83% for the nine months ended September 30, 2020. The increase in the efficiency ratio is the result of lower noninterest income and higher noninterest expense. The efficiency ratio is determined by dividing total noninterest expense by the sum of net interest income and total noninterest income for the period.

Income tax expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2021, totaled $1.4 million, compared to income tax expense of $2.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2020, a decrease of $1.2 million (45.0%). The combined effective federal and state tax rates for the Bancorp was 10.8% for the nine months ended September 30, 2021, compared to 16.8% for the nine months ended September 30, 2020.31, 2021. The Bancorp’s lower current period effective tax rate is a result of ana greater increase into tax preferred income in relationrelative to income.earnings.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

This filing includes certain financial measures that are identified as non-GAAP. However, certain non-GAAP performance measures are used by management to evaluate and measure the Bancorp’s performance. Although these non-GAAP financial measures are frequently used by investors to evaluate a financial institution, 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. This supplemental information should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the related GAAP measures.

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Critical Accounting Policies

Critical accounting policies are those accounting policies that management believes are most important to the portrayal of the Bancorp’s financial condition and that require management’s most difficult, subjective or complex judgments. The Bancorp’s critical accounting policies from December 31, 2020,2021 remain unchanged.

 

Forward-Looking Statements

Statements contained in this report that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The words or phrases “would be,” “will allow,” “intends to,” “will likely result,” “are expected to,” “will continue,” “is anticipated,” “estimate,” “project,” or similar expressions are also intended to identify “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act. The Bancorp cautions readers that forward-looking statements, including without limitation those relating to the Bancorp’s future business prospects, merger and acquisition activities, interest income and expense, net income, liquidity, and capital needs are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements, due to, among other things, factors identified in this report, including those identified in the Bancorp’s 20202021 Form 10-K.

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Non-GAAP Financial Measures

This filing includes certain financial measures that are identified as non-GAAP, including adjusted net interest income and tax adjusted net interest margin. The Bancorp provides these non-GAAP performance measures because they are used by management to evaluate and measure the Bancorp’s performance, which the Bancorp believes also is useful to assist investors in assessing the Bancorp’s operating performance. Where non-GAAP financial measures are used in this report, the most comparable GAAP measure, as well as the reconciliation to the most comparable GAAP measure, can be found in the tables referenced herein.

The adjusted net interest income and tax-adjusted net interest margin measures recognize the income tax savings when comparing taxable and tax-exempt assets. Interest income and yields on tax-exempt securities and loans are presented using the current federal income tax rate of 21%. Management believes that it is standard practice in the banking industry to present net interest income and net interest margin on a fully tax-equivalent basis and that it may enhance comparability for peer comparison purposes.

Although these non-GAAP financial measures are frequently used by investors to evaluate a financial institution’s business and performance, 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. In addition, these non-GAAP financial measures may differ from those used by other financial institutions to assess their business operations and performance.

 

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

Not applicable.

 

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

(a)

(a)  Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures.

The Bancorp maintains disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Sections 13a – 15(e) and 15d – 15(e)) of regulations promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”) that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Bancorp in the reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act"Exchange Act" is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms. These disclosure controls and procedures include controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Bancorp in the reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to the Bancorp's management, including its principal executive officer and principal financial officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. The Bancorp's Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer evaluate the effectiveness of the Bancorp's disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of each quarter. Based on that evaluation as of September 30, 2021,March 31, 2022, the Bancorp’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that such disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of that date in ensuring that information required to be disclosed by the Bancorp under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms.

 

(b)   Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting.

There was no change in the Bancorp's internal control over financial reporting identified in connection with the Bancorp’s evaluation of controls that occurred during the ninethree months ended September 30, 2021,March 31, 2022, that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Bancorp's internal control over financial reporting.

 


 

PART II Other Information

Item 1.

Legal Proceedings

The Bancorp and its subsidiaries, from time to time, are involved in legal proceedings in the ordinary course of business against its debtors and are defendants in legal actions arising from normal business activities. Management, after consultation with legal counsel believes that the ultimate liabilities, if any, resulting from these actions will not have a material adverse effect on the financial position of the Bank or on the consolidated financial position of the Bancorp.

 

Item 1A.

Risk Factors

Not Applicable.

 

Item 2.

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

On April 24, 2014, the Bancorp’s Board of Directors authorized a stock repurchase program to repurchase up to 50,000 shares of the Bancorp’s outstanding common stock, from time to time and subject to market conditions, on the open market or in privately negotiated transactions. The stock repurchase program does not expire and is only limited by the number of shares that can be purchased. The stock repurchase program will be reviewed annually by the Board of Directors. No shares were repurchased during the ninethree months ended September 30, 2021March 31, 2022, under the stock repurchase program.

 

Period

 

Total Number
of Shares Purchased

  

Average Price
Paid per Share

  

Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of

Publicly Announced

Plans or Programs

  

Maximum Number of

Shares That May Yet

Be Purchased Under

the Program(1)

 

January 1, 20212022 – January 31, 20212022

  -   N/A   -   48,828 

February 1, 20212022 – February 28, 20212022

  -   N/A   -   48,828 

March 1, 20212022 – March 31, 20212022

-N/A-48,828

April 1, 2021 – April 30, 2021

-N/A-48,828

May 1, 2021 – May 31, 2021

-N/A-48,828

June 1, 2021 – June 30, 2021

-N/A-48,828

July 1, 2021 – July 31, 2021

-N/A-48,828

August 1, 2021 – August 31, 2021

-N/A-48,828

September 1, 2021 – September 30, 2021

-N/A-48,828
  -   N/A   -   48,828 

 

 

(1)

The stock repurchase program was announced on April 24, 2014, whereby the Bancorp is authorized to repurchase up to 50,000 shares of the Bancorp’s common stock outstanding. There is no express expiration date for this program.

 

Item 3.

Defaults Upon Senior Securities

There are no matters reportable under this item.

 

Item 4.

Mine Safety Disclosures

Not Applicable

 

Item 5.

Other Information

None

 

Item 6.

Exhibits

Exhibit

Number

Description

3.1

 

2.1

Agreement and PlanRestated Articles of Merger by and amongIncorporation of Finward Bancorp and Royal Financial, Inc. dated July 28, 2021 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 2.13.1 of the Bancorp’sregistrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated July 29, 2021)filed with the SEC on March 2, 2022).

10.1

Voting Agreement dated July 28, 2021Amended and Restated Finward Bancorp 2015 Stock Option and Equity Incentive Plan (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 toof the Bancorp’sregistrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated July 29, 2021)filed with the SEC on March 2, 2022).

31.1

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

31.2

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

32.1

Section 1350 Certifications.

101

The following materials from the Bancorp’s Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended September 30, 2021,March 31, 2022, formatted in an Inline XBRL Interactive Data File: (i) Consolidated Balance Sheets; (ii) Consolidated Statements of Income; (iii) Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity; (iv) Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income; (v) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows; and (vi) Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, with detailed tagging of notes and financial statement schedules.

104

104

Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101)

 

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SIGNATURES

 

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

 

 

FINWARD BANCORP

Date: November 9, 2021May 16, 2022

/s/ Benjamin J. Bochnowski

Benjamin J. Bochnowski

President and Chief Executive Officer

Date: November 9, 2021

May 16, 2022

/s/ Peymon S. Torabi

Peymon S. Torabi

Executive Vice President, Chief Financial

 Officer and Treasurer 

 

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