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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
(Mark one)
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended September 30, 20222023
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: 000-55983
MeridianCorporation.jpg
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Pennsylvania83-1561918
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
9 Old Lincoln Highway, Malvern, Pennsylvania 19355
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(484) 568-5000
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Title of classTrading SymbolName of exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $1 par valueMRBKThe NASDAQ Stock Market
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes No
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). Yes No
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large Accelerated FilerAccelerated Filer
Non-accelerated FilerSmaller 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
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date. As of November 2, 20223, 2023 there were 5,800,52611,177,751 outstanding shares of the issuer’s common stock, par value $1.00 per share.


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Consolidated Balance Sheets – September 30, 20222023 and December 31, 20212022
Consolidated Statements of Income – Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 20222023 and 20212022
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows – Nine Months Ended September 30, 20222023 and 20212022



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Glossary of Acronyms, Abbreviations, and Terms
The acronyms, abbreviations, and terms listed below are used in various sections of this report. As used throughout this report, the terms "Meridian", “we”, “our”, or “us” refer to Meridian Corporation and its consolidated subsidiaries, unless the context otherwise requires.
AcronymDescription
ACHAutomated clearing house
ACLAllowance for credit losses
AFSAvailable-for-sale
ALCOAsset/Liability Committee
ALLLAllowance for loan and lease losses
ALMAsset / liability management
AOCIAccumulated other comprehensive (loss) income
ASCAccounting Standards Codification
ASUAccounting Standards Update
BHC ActBank Holding Company Act of 1956
BOLIBank owned life insurance
BSA-AMLBank Secrecy Act - Anti-Money Laundering
BTFPFederal Reserve Bank Term Funding Program
CBCAChange in Bank Control Act
CBLRCommunity Bank Leverage Ratio
CDARSCertificate of Deposit Account Registry Service
CECLCurrent expected credit losses
CET1Common equity tier 1
CFPBConsumer Financial Protection Bureau
CMOCollateralized mortgage obligation
COVID-19Coronavirus Disease 2019
CRECommercial real estate
DIFFDIC’s deposit insurance fund
ECOAEqual Credit Opportunity Act
ESOPEmployee Stock Ownership Plan
FASBFinancial Accounting Standards Board
FDICFederal Deposit Insurance Corporation
FFIECFederal Financial Institutions Examination Council
FHAFederal Housing Authority
FHFAFederal Housing Finance Agency
FHLBFederal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh
FHLMCFederal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation or Freddie Mac
FICOFinancing Corporation
FNMAFederal National Mortgage Association or Fannie Mae
FRBBoard of Governors of the Federal Reserve SystemBank of Philadelphia
FTEFully taxable equivalent
GAAPU.S. generally accepted accounting principles
GLB ActGramm-Leach-Bliley Act
GNMAGovernment National Mortgage Association or Ginnie Mae
GSEGovernment-sponsored entities
HTMHeld-to-maturity
ICBAIndependent Community Bankers of America
JOBS ActJumpstart Our Business Startups Act of 2012
LBPLook-back period
LEPLoss emergence period


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LGDLoss given default
LIBORLondon Inter-bank Offering Rate
LIHTCLow-income-housing tax credit
MBSMortgage-backed securities
MSLPMain Street Lending Programs
MSRMortgage servicing rights
OFACOffice of Foreign Assets Control
OREOOther real estate owned
PCAOBPublic Company Accounting Oversight Board
PDProbability of default
PDBSPennsylvania Department of Banking and Securities
PPPPaycheck Protection Program
ROURight-of-use
SBASmall Business Administration
SECSecurities and Exchange Commission
SERPSupplemental Executive Retirement Plan
SNCShared national credit
SOFRSecure Overnight Financing Rate
TILATruth in Lending Act
TDRTroubled debt restructuring
USDAU.S. Department of Agriculture
VAU.S. Department of Veteran’s Affairs


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MERIDIAN CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Unaudited)
(dollars in thousands, except per share data)September 30,
2022
December 31,
2021
(dollars in thousands, except share data)(dollars in thousands, except share data)September 30,
2023
December 31,
2022
Assets:Assets:Assets:
Cash and due from banksCash and due from banks$12,114 $3,966 Cash and due from banks$13,737 $11,299 
Interest-bearing deposits at other banksInterest-bearing deposits at other banks20,774 19,514 Interest-bearing deposits at other banks46,022 27,092 
Cash and cash equivalentsCash and cash equivalents32,888 23,480 Cash and cash equivalents59,759 38,391 
Securities available-for-sale, at fair value (amortized cost of $143,581 and $158,387, respectively)127,999 159,302 
Securities held-to-maturity, at amortized cost (fair value of $32,323 and $6,591, respectively)37,922 6,372 
Securities available-for-sale, at fair value (amortized cost of $138,014 and $148,976, respectively)Securities available-for-sale, at fair value (amortized cost of $138,014 and $148,976, respectively)122,218 135,346 
Securities held-to-maturity, at amortized cost (fair value of $30,665 and $33,085, respectively)Securities held-to-maturity, at amortized cost (fair value of $30,665 and $33,085, respectively)36,232 37,479 
Equity investmentsEquity investments2,092 2,354 Equity investments2,019 2,086 
Mortgage loans held for saleMortgage loans held for sale33,800 80,882 Mortgage loans held for sale23,144 22,243 
Loans, net of fees and costsLoans, net of fees and costs1,610,349 1,386,457 Loans, net of fees and costs1,885,629 1,743,682 
Allowance for loan and lease losses(18,974)(18,758)
Loans, net of the allowance for loan and lease losses1,591,375 1,367,699 
Allowance for credit lossesAllowance for credit losses(19,683)(18,828)
Loans and other finance receivables, net of the allowance for credit lossesLoans and other finance receivables, net of the allowance for credit losses1,865,946 1,724,854 
Restricted investment in bank stockRestricted investment in bank stock5,217 5,117 Restricted investment in bank stock8,309 6,931 
Bank premises and equipment, netBank premises and equipment, net12,835 11,806 Bank premises and equipment, net13,310 13,349 
Bank owned life insuranceBank owned life insurance22,916 22,503 Bank owned life insurance28,641 28,055 
Accrued interest receivableAccrued interest receivable6,008 5,009 Accrued interest receivable8,984 7,363 
Other real estate ownedOther real estate owned1,703 1,703 
Deferred income taxesDeferred income taxes5,722 1,413 Deferred income taxes4,993 3,936 
Servicing assetsServicing assets12,807 12,765 Servicing assets11,835 12,346 
GoodwillGoodwill899 899 Goodwill899 899 
Intangible assetsIntangible assets3,226 3,379 Intangible assets3,022 3,175 
Other assetsOther assets26,218 10,463 Other assets39,957 24,072 
Total assetsTotal assets$1,921,924 $1,713,443 Total assets$2,230,971 $2,062,228 
Liabilities:Liabilities:Liabilities:
Deposits:Deposits:Deposits:
Non-interest bearingNon-interest bearing$290,169 $274,528 Non-interest bearing$244,668 $301,727 
Interest bearingInterest bearing1,383,384 1,171,885 Interest bearing1,563,977 1,410,752 
Total depositsTotal deposits1,673,553 1,446,413 Total deposits1,808,645 1,712,479 
Short-term borrowings23,458 41,344 
BorrowingsBorrowings177,959 122,082 
Subordinated debenturesSubordinated debentures40,597 40,508 Subordinated debentures50,079 40,346 
Accrued interest payableAccrued interest payable1,154 31 Accrued interest payable7,814 2,389 
Other liabilitiesOther liabilities32,001 19,787 Other liabilities31,360 31,652 
Total liabilitiesTotal liabilities1,770,763 1,548,083 Total liabilities2,075,857 1,908,948 
Stockholders’ equity:Stockholders’ equity:Stockholders’ equity:
Common stock, $1 par value per share. 25,000,000 shares authorized; 6,566,356 and 6,534,587 shares issued and outstanding, respectively6,566 6,535 
Common stock, $1 par value per share. 25,000,000 shares authorized; 13,180,934 and 13,156,308 shares issued and 11,177,751 and 11,465,572 shares outstanding, respectivelyCommon stock, $1 par value per share. 25,000,000 shares authorized; 13,180,934 and 13,156,308 shares issued and 11,177,751 and 11,465,572 shares outstanding, respectively13,181 13,156 
SurplusSurplus84,848 83,663 Surplus79,731 79,072 
Treasury stock, 721,927 and 426,693 shares, respectively, at cost(18,033)(8,860)
Treasury stock, 2,003,183 and 1,690,736 shares, respectively, at costTreasury stock, 2,003,183 and 1,690,736 shares, respectively, at cost(26,079)(21,821)
Unearned common stock held by employee stock ownership planUnearned common stock held by employee stock ownership plan(1,602)(1,602)Unearned common stock held by employee stock ownership plan(1,403)(1,403)
Retained earningsRetained earnings92,405 84,916 Retained earnings102,043 95,815 
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income(13,023)708 
Accumulated other comprehensive lossAccumulated other comprehensive loss(12,359)(11,539)
Total stockholders’ equityTotal stockholders’ equity151,161 165,360 Total stockholders’ equity155,114 153,280 
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equityTotal liabilities and stockholders’ equity$1,921,924 $1,713,443 Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity$2,230,971 $2,062,228 
See accompanying notes to the unaudited consolidated financial statements.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(Unaudited)
Three months ended
September 30,
Nine months ended
September 30,
Three months ended
September 30,
Nine months ended
September 30,
(dollars in thousands, except per share data)(dollars in thousands, except per share data)2022202120222021(dollars in thousands, except per share data)2023202220232022
Interest income:Interest income:Interest income:
Loans, including fees$21,848 $17,626 $58,187 $51,287 
Loans and other finance receivables, including feesLoans and other finance receivables, including fees$33,980 $21,848 $95,612 $58,187 
Securities - taxableSecurities - taxable648 357 1,599 1,076 Securities - taxable901 648 2,853 1,599 
Securities - tax-exemptSecurities - tax-exempt369 306 1,015 886 Securities - tax-exempt333 369 1,038 1,015 
Cash and cash equivalentsCash and cash equivalents93 17 157 25 Cash and cash equivalents245 93 741 157 
Total interest incomeTotal interest income22,958 18,306 60,958 53,274 Total interest income35,459 22,958 100,244 60,958 
Interest expense:Interest expense:Interest expense:
DepositsDeposits4,075 1,327 7,182 4,261 Deposits15,543 4,075 41,013 7,182 
BorrowingsBorrowings857 722 2,166 2,224 Borrowings2,692 857 7,230 2,166 
Total interest expenseTotal interest expense4,932 2,049 9,348 6,485  Total interest expense18,235 4,932 48,243 9,348 
Net interest incomeNet interest income18,026 16,257 51,610 46,789 Net interest income17,224 18,026 52,001 51,610 
Provision for loan losses526 597 1,743 1,292 
Net interest income after provision for loan losses17,500 15,660 49,867 45,497 
Provision for credit lossesProvision for credit losses82 526 2,186 1,743 
Net interest income after provision for credit lossesNet interest income after provision for credit losses17,142 17,500 49,815 49,867 
Non-interest income:Non-interest income:Non-interest income:
Mortgage banking incomeMortgage banking income7,329 18,726 21,367 62,293 Mortgage banking income4,819 7,329 13,143 21,367 
Wealth management incomeWealth management income1,114 1,232 3,672 3,531 Wealth management income1,258 1,114 3,689 3,672 
SBA loan incomeSBA loan income989 2,688 3,946 5,423 SBA loan income982 989 3,463 3,946 
Earnings on investment in life insuranceEarnings on investment in life insurance138 93 413 224 Earnings on investment in life insurance201 138 585 413 
Net change in the fair value of derivative instrumentsNet change in the fair value of derivative instruments127 (339)(713)(3,431)Net change in the fair value of derivative instruments103 127 217 (713)
Net change in the fair value of loans held-for-saleNet change in the fair value of loans held-for-sale(237)(532)(1,094)(3,164)Net change in the fair value of loans held-for-sale111 (237)(88)(1,094)
Net change in the fair value of loans held-for-investmentNet change in the fair value of loans held-for-investment(886)37 (2,499)(24)Net change in the fair value of loans held-for-investment(570)(886)(673)(2,499)
Net gain (loss) on hedging activity399 (1,189)4,941 2,397 
Net gain on sale of investment securities available-for-sale— 314 — 362 
Service charges32 35 90 99 
Net gain on hedging activityNet gain on hedging activity82 399 81 4,941 
Net loss on sale of investment securities available-for-saleNet loss on sale of investment securities available-for-sale(3)— (58)— 
OtherOther1,219 1,057 3,605 3,192 Other1,103 1,251 3,489 3,695 
Total non-interest incomeTotal non-interest income10,224 22,122 33,728 70,902 Total non-interest income8,086 10,224 23,848 33,728 
Non-interest expense:Non-interest expense:Non-interest expense:
Salaries and employee benefitsSalaries and employee benefits13,360 19,472 41,585 61,824 Salaries and employee benefits12,420 13,360 35,633 41,585 
Occupancy and equipmentOccupancy and equipment1,191 1,133 3,619 3,460 Occupancy and equipment1,226 1,191 3,610 3,619 
Professional feesProfessional fees899 873 2,659 2,629 Professional fees1,104 899 2,930 2,659 
Advertising and promotionAdvertising and promotion1,165 1,089 3,340 2,795 Advertising and promotion848 1,165 2,799 3,340 
Data processing574 530 1,633 1,666 
Information technology868 476 2,306 1,365 
Pennsylvania bank shares tax202 152 612 478 
Data processing and softwareData processing and software1,652 1,442 4,764 3,939 
OtherOther2,002 1,756 5,646 5,773 Other2,768 2,204 7,686 — 6,258 
Total non-interest expenseTotal non-interest expense20,261 25,481 61,400 79,990 Total non-interest expense20,018 20,261 57,422 61,400 
Income before income taxesIncome before income taxes7,463 12,301 22,195 36,409  Income before income taxes5,210 7,463 16,241 22,195 
Income tax expenseIncome tax expense1,665 2,863 4,927 8,543 Income tax expense1,205 1,665 3,568 4,927 
Net incomeNet income$5,798 $9,438 $17,268 $27,866  Net income$4,005 $5,798 $12,673 $17,268 
Basic earnings per common shareBasic earnings per common share$0.99 $1.56 $2.90 $4.62 Basic earnings per common share$0.36 $0.49 $1.14 $1.45 
Diluted earnings per common shareDiluted earnings per common share$0.96 $1.52 $2.80 $4.49 Diluted earnings per common share$0.35 $0.48 $1.11 $1.40 
Basic weighted average shares outstandingBasic weighted average shares outstanding5,868 6,045 5,964 6,033 Basic weighted average shares outstanding11,058 11,736 11,129 11,928 
Diluted weighted average shares outstandingDiluted weighted average shares outstanding6,060 6,231 6,172 6,201 Diluted weighted average shares outstanding11,363 12,118 11,449 12,344 
See accompanying notes to the unaudited consolidated financial statements.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
(Unaudited)
Three months ended
September 30,
Nine months ended
September 30,
(dollars in thousands)2022202120222021
Net income:$5,798 $9,438 $17,268 $27,866 
Net change in unrealized gains on investment securities available for sale:
Change in fair value of investment securities available for sale, net of tax of $(1,129), $(312), $(3,694), and $(475), respectively(3,910)(1,021)(12,760)(1,490)
Reclassification adjustment for net gains (losses) realized in net income, net of tax effect of $0, $(71), $(1), and $(83), respectively— (243)(9)(279)
Reclassification adjustment for securities transferred from available-for-sale to held-to-maturity, net of tax effect of $8, $0, $(293), and $0, respectively37 — (962)— 
Unrealized investment losses, net of tax effect of $(1,121), $(383), $(3,989), and $(558), respectively(3,873)(1,264)(13,731)(1,769)
Other comprehensive loss(3,873)(1,264)(13,731)(1,769)
Comprehensive income$1,925 $8,174 $3,537 $26,097 
Three months ended
September 30,
Nine months ended
September 30,
(dollars in thousands)2023202220232022
Net income:$4,005 $5,798 $12,673 $17,268 
Net change in unrealized gains (losses) on investment securities available for sale:
Change in fair value of investment securities, net of tax of $(575), $(1,129), $(489), and $(3,694), respectively(2,059)(3,910)(1,757)(12,760)
Reclassification adjustment for net losses (gains) realized in net income, net of tax effect of $1, $0, $13, and $(1), respectively— 45 (9)
Reclassification adjustment for investment securities transferred to held-to-maturity, net of tax effect of $7, $8, $19, and $(293), respectively22 37 67 (962)
Unrealized investment losses, net of tax effect of $(566), $(1,121), $(457), and $(3,989), respectively$(2,035)$(3,873)$(1,645)$(13,731)
Net change in unrealized gains (losses) on interest rate swaps used in cash flow hedges, net of tax effect of $(140), $0, $(233), and $0, respectively497 — 825 — 
Total other comprehensive loss$(1,538)$(3,873)$(820)$(13,731)
Total comprehensive income$2,467 $1,925 $11,853 $3,537 
See accompanying notes to the unaudited consolidated financial statements.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
(Unaudited)
(dollars in thousands, except per share data)
Common
Stock
SurplusTreasury
Stock
Unearned
ESOP
Retained
Earnings
AOCITotal
Balance at June 30, 2022$6,561 $84,359 $(11,896)$(1,602)$87,815 $(9,150)$156,087 
Net income— — — — 5,798 — 5,798 
Other comprehensive loss— — — — — (3,873)(3,873)
Dividends paid or accrued, $0.20 per share— — — — (1,208)— (1,208)
Net purchase of treasury stock through publicly announced plans (197,849 shares)— — (6,137)— — — (6,137)
Common stock issued through share-based awards and exercises112 — — — — 117 
Stock based compensation expense— 377 — — — — 377 
Balance at September 30, 2022$6,566 $84,848 $(18,033)$(1,602)$92,405 $(13,023)$151,161 
(dollars in thousands, except per share data)
Common
Stock
SurplusTreasury
Stock
Unearned
ESOP
Retained
Earnings
AOCITotal
Three Months Ended September 30, 2023
Balance at July 1, 2023$13,181 $79,650 $(26,079)$(1,403)$99,434 $(10,821)$153,962 
Net income— — — — 4,005 — 4,005 
Other comprehensive loss— — — — — (1,538)(1,538)
Dividends declared ($0.125 per share)— — — — (1,396)— (1,396)
Stock based compensation expense— 81 — — — — 81 
Balance at September 30, 2023$13,181 $79,731 $(26,079)$(1,403)$102,043 $(12,359)$155,114 
(dollars in thousands, except per share data)(dollars in thousands, except per share data)
Common
Stock
SurplusTreasury
Stock
Unearned
ESOP
Retained
Earnings
AOCITotal(dollars in thousands, except per share data)
Common
Stock
SurplusTreasury
Stock
Unearned
ESOP
Retained
Earnings
AOCITotal
Balance at December 31, 2021$6,535 $83,663 $(8,860)$(1,602)$84,916 $708 $165,360 
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023
Balance at January 1, 2023Balance at January 1, 2023$13,156 $79,072 $(21,821)$(1,403)$95,815 $(11,539)$153,280 
Adjustment to initially apply ASU No. 2016-13 for CECL (1), net of tax
Adjustment to initially apply ASU No. 2016-13 for CECL (1), net of tax
(2,228)(2,228)
Net incomeNet income— — — — 17,268 — 17,268 Net income— — — — 12,673 — 12,673 
Other comprehensive lossOther comprehensive loss— — — — — (13,731)(13,731)Other comprehensive loss— — — — — (820)(820)
Dividends paid or accrued, $1.60 per share— — — — (9,779)— (9,779)
Net purchase of treasury stock through publicly announced plans (295,234 shares)— — (9,173)— — — (9,173)
Dividends declared ($0.375 per share)Dividends declared ($0.375 per share)— — — — (4,217)— (4,217)
Net purchase of treasury stock through publicly announced plans (127,849 shares)Net purchase of treasury stock through publicly announced plans (127,849 shares)— — (4,258)— — — (4,258)
Common stock issued through share-based awards and exercisesCommon stock issued through share-based awards and exercises31 454 — — — — 485 Common stock issued through share-based awards and exercises25 144 — — — — 169 
Stock based compensation expenseStock based compensation expense— 731 — — — — 731 Stock based compensation expense— 515 — — — — 515 
Balance at September 30, 2022$6,566 $84,848 $(18,033)$(1,602)$92,405 $(13,023)$151,161 
Balance at September 30, 2023Balance at September 30, 2023$13,181 $79,731 $(26,079)$(1,403)$102,043 $(12,359)$155,114 
(dollars in thousands, except per share data)(dollars in thousands, except per share data)
Common
Stock
SurplusTreasury
Stock
Unearned
ESOP
Retained
Earnings
AOCITotal(dollars in thousands, except per share data)
Common
Stock
SurplusTreasury
Stock
Unearned
ESOP
Retained
Earnings
AOCITotal
Balance at June 30, 2021$6,493 $82,198 $(5,828)$(1,768)$69,739 $2,051 $152,885 
Three Months Ended September 30, 2022Three Months Ended September 30, 2022
Balance at July 1, 2022Balance at July 1, 2022$13,096 $77,824 $(11,896)$(1,602)$87,815 $(9,150)$156,087 
Net incomeNet income— — — — 9,438 — 9,438 Net income— — — — 5,798 — 5,798 
Other comprehensive lossOther comprehensive loss— — — — — (1,264)(1,264)Other comprehensive loss— — — — — (3,873)(3,873)
Dividends paid or accrued, $0.125 per share— — — — (769)— (769)
Net purchase of treasury stock through publicly announced plans (78,491 shares)— — (2,197)— — — (2,197)
Dividends declared ($0.10 per share)Dividends declared ($0.10 per share)— — — — (1,208)— (1,208)
Net purchase of treasury stock through publicly announced plans (394,838 shares)Net purchase of treasury stock through publicly announced plans (394,838 shares)— — (6,137)— — — (6,137)
Common stock issued through share-based awards and exercisesCommon stock issued through share-based awards and exercises13 167 — — — — 180 Common stock issued through share-based awards and exercises112 — — — — 117 
Stock based compensation expenseStock based compensation expense— 143 — — — — 143 Stock based compensation expense— 377 — — — — 377 
Balance at September 30, 2021$6,506 $82,508 $(8,025)$(1,768)$78,408 $787 $158,416 
Balance at September 30, 2022Balance at September 30, 2022$13,101 $78,313 $(18,033)$(1,602)$92,405 $(13,023)$151,161 
(dollars in thousands, except per share data)(dollars in thousands, except per share data)
Common
Stock
SurplusTreasury
Stock
Unearned
ESOP
Retained
Earnings
AOCITotal(dollars in thousands, except per share data)
Common
Stock
SurplusTreasury
Stock
Unearned
ESOP
Retained
Earnings
AOCITotal
Balance at December 31, 2020$6,456 $81,196 $(5,828)$(1,768)$59,010 $2,556 $141,622 
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2022Nine Months Ended September 30, 2022
Balance at January 1, 2022Balance at January 1, 2022$13,070 $77,128 $(8,860)$(1,602)$84,916 $708 $165,360 
Net incomeNet income— — — — 27,866 — 27,866 Net income— — — — 17,268 — 17,268 
Other comprehensive lossOther comprehensive loss— — — — — (1,769)(1,769)Other comprehensive loss— — — — — (13,731)(13,731)
Dividends declared, $1.375 per share— — — — (8,468)— (8,468)
Net purchase of treasury stock through publicly announced plans (78,491 shares)— — (2,197)— — — (2,197)
Dividends declared ($0.80 per share)Dividends declared ($0.80 per share)— — — — (9,779)— (9,779)
Net purchase of treasury stock through publicly announced plans (589,608 shares)Net purchase of treasury stock through publicly announced plans (589,608 shares)— — (9,173)— — — (9,173)
Common stock issued through share-based awards and exercisesCommon stock issued through share-based awards and exercises50 521 — — — — 571 Common stock issued through share-based awards and exercises31 454 — — — — 485 
Stock based compensation expenseStock based compensation expense— 791 — — — — 791 Stock based compensation expense— 731 — — — — 731 
Balance at September 30, 2021$6,506 $82,508 $(8,025)$(1,768)$78,408 $787 $158,416 
Balance at September 30, 2022Balance at September 30, 2022$13,101 $78,313 $(18,033)$(1,602)$92,405 $(13,023)$151,161 
(1) See Note 1, "Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Pronouncements Adopted in 2023" for additional information.
See accompanying notes to the unaudited consolidated financial statements.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
Nine months ended
September 30,
Nine months ended
September 30,
(dollars in thousands)(dollars in thousands)20222021(dollars in thousands)20232022
Net incomeNet income$17,268 $27,866 Net income$12,673 $17,268 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Gain on sale of investment securities— (362)
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash (used in) provided by operating activities:Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash (used in) provided by operating activities:
Loss on sale of investment securitiesLoss on sale of investment securities58 — 
Net amortization of investment premiums and discounts and change in fair value of equity securitiesNet amortization of investment premiums and discounts and change in fair value of equity securities668 991 Net amortization of investment premiums and discounts and change in fair value of equity securities1,225 668 
Depreciation and amortization, net(1,343)(4,677)
Provision for loan losses1,743 1,292 
Depreciation and amortization (accretion), netDepreciation and amortization (accretion), net289 (1,343)
Provision for credit lossesProvision for credit losses2,186 1,743 
Amortization of issuance costs on subordinated debtAmortization of issuance costs on subordinated debt89 88 Amortization of issuance costs on subordinated debt56 89 
Stock based compensationStock based compensation731 791 Stock based compensation515 731 
Net change in fair value of derivative instrumentsNet change in fair value of derivative instruments713 3,431 Net change in fair value of derivative instruments(217)713 
Net change in fair value of loans held for saleNet change in fair value of loans held for sale1,094 3,164 Net change in fair value of loans held for sale88 1,094 
Net change in fair value of loans held for investmentNet change in fair value of loans held for investment2,499 24 Net change in fair value of loans held for investment673 2,499 
Amortization and net impairment of servicing rightsAmortization and net impairment of servicing rights1,753 707 Amortization and net impairment of servicing rights1,618 1,753 
SBA loan incomeSBA loan income(3,946)(5,423)SBA loan income(3,463)(3,946)
Proceeds from sale of loansProceeds from sale of loans863,056 2,027,443 Proceeds from sale of loans515,573 863,056 
Loans originated for saleLoans originated for sale(794,541)(1,864,132)Loans originated for sale(504,880)(794,541)
Mortgage banking incomeMortgage banking income(21,367)(62,293)Mortgage banking income(13,143)(21,367)
(Increase) decrease in accrued interest receivable(999)402 
Increase in accrued interest receivableIncrease in accrued interest receivable(1,621)(999)
Increase in other assetsIncrease in other assets(1,675)(2,648)Increase in other assets(4,874)(1,675)
Earnings from investment in life insurance(413)(224)
Decrease in deferred income tax(219)(817)
Increase (decrease) in accrued interest payable1,123 (490)
(Decrease) increase in other liabilities(2,579)1,299 
Earnings from investment in bank owned life insuranceEarnings from investment in bank owned life insurance(585)(413)
(Increase) decrease in deferred income tax(Increase) decrease in deferred income tax170 (219)
Increase in accrued interest payableIncrease in accrued interest payable5,425 1,123 
Decrease in other liabilitiesDecrease in other liabilities(778)(2,579)
Net cash provided by operating activitiesNet cash provided by operating activities63,655 126,432  Net cash provided by operating activities$10,988 $63,655 
Cash flows from investing activities:Cash flows from investing activities:Cash flows from investing activities:
Activity in available-for-sale securities:Activity in available-for-sale securities:Activity in available-for-sale securities:
Maturities, repayments and callsMaturities, repayments and calls8,662 6,173 Maturities, repayments and calls7,301 8,662 
SalesSales— 20,855 Sales13,514 — 
PurchasesPurchases(22,176)(52,468)Purchases(12,949)(22,176)
Activity in held-to-maturity securities:Activity in held-to-maturity securities:Activity in held-to-maturity securities:
Maturities, repayments and callsMaturities, repayments and calls540 — Maturities, repayments and calls1,020 540 
PurchasesPurchases(5,500)— Purchases— (5,500)
Increase (decrease) in restricted stock(100)3,699 
Increase in restricted stockIncrease in restricted stock(1,378)(100)
Net increase in loansNet increase in loans(225,967)(82,711)Net increase in loans(149,462)(225,967)
Purchases of premises and equipmentPurchases of premises and equipment(2,020)(1,496)Purchases of premises and equipment(1,080)(2,020)
Purchase of bank owned life insurance— (10,000)
Net cash used in investing activitiesNet cash used in investing activities(246,561)(115,948) Net cash used in investing activities$(143,034)$(246,561)
Cash flows from financing activities:Cash flows from financing activities:Cash flows from financing activities:
Net increase in depositsNet increase in deposits227,140 197,712 Net increase in deposits96,166 227,140 
Decrease in short-term borrowings— (3,187)
Decrease in short-term borrowings with original maturity > 90 days(17,886)(81,397)
Repayment of long-term debt, net— (87,141)
Increase (decrease) in short-term borrowingsIncrease (decrease) in short-term borrowings37,201 (17,886)
Increase in long-term debtIncrease in long-term debt18,676 — 
Repayment of subordinated debtRepayment of subordinated debt(54)— 
Proceeds from issuance of subordinated debtProceeds from issuance of subordinated debt9,740 — 
Issuance costs on subordinated debtIssuance costs on subordinated debt(9)— 
Net purchase of treasury stockNet purchase of treasury stock(9,173)(2,197)Net purchase of treasury stock(4,258)(9,173)
Dividends paidDividends paid(9,779)(8,468)Dividends paid(4,217)(9,779)
Share based awards and exercisesShare based awards and exercises485 571 Share based awards and exercises169 485 
Net cash provided by financing activitiesNet cash provided by financing activities190,787 15,893  Net cash provided by financing activities$153,414 $190,787 
Net change in cash and cash equivalentsNet change in cash and cash equivalents7,881 26,377 Net change in cash and cash equivalents21,368 7,881 
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of periodCash and cash equivalents at beginning of period23,480 36,744 Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period38,391 23,480 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of periodCash and cash equivalents at end of period$31,361 $63,121 Cash and cash equivalents at end of period$59,759 $31,361 
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Cash paid during the period for:Cash paid during the period for:Cash paid during the period for:
InterestInterest$8,225 $6,976 Interest$42,818 $8,225 
Income taxesIncome taxes5,365 11,354 Income taxes1,839 5,365 
Transfers from loans held for sale to loans held for investmentTransfers from loans held for sale to loans held for investment2,955 7,116 Transfers from loans held for sale to loans held for investment351 2,955 
Net loans sold, not settledNet loans sold, not settled12,820 — 
Transfer of securities from AFS to HTMTransfer of securities from AFS to HTM23,655 — Transfer of securities from AFS to HTM— 23,655 
Lease liabilities arising from obtaining right-of-use assets10,995 — 
See accompanying notes to the unaudited consolidated financial statements.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
(1)    Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Basis of Presentation
The Corporation’s unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP for interim financial information. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by GAAP for complete consolidated financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments necessary for a fair presentation of the consolidated financial position and the results of operations for the interim periods presented have been included.

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Amounts subject to significant estimates are items such as the allowance for loancredit losses, lending related commitments and the related unfunded commitment reserve, the fair value of financial instruments, other-than-temporary impairments of investment securities, and the valuations of goodwill, intangible assets, and servicing assets.
These unaudited consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Corporation’s filings with the Securities and Exchange CommissionSEC (including our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021)2022), subsequently filed quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and current reports on Form 8-K that update or provide information in addition to the information included in Form 10-K and Form 10-Q filings, if any.
Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform with current period presentation. Reclassifications had no effect on net income or stockholders’ equity. Operating results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 20222023 are not necessarily indicative of the results for the year ending December 31, 20222023 or for any other period.

Stock Split
On February 28, 2023, the Corporation approved and declared a two-for-one stock split in the form of a stock dividend, paid March 20, 2023, to shareholders of record as of March 14, 2023. Under the terms of the stock split, the Corporation’s shareholders received a dividend of one share for every share held on the record date. The dividend was paid in authorized but unissued shares of common stock of the Corporation. The par value of the Corporation's stock was not affected by the split and remained at $1.00 per share. All share and per share amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements have been adjusted to reflect the two-for-one stock split.

Loans
Loans held for investment are recorded at amortized cost, net of ACL. Amortized cost is the amount at which a financial asset is originated or acquired, adjusted for the amortization of premium and discount, net deferred fees or costs, collection of cash, and write-offs. Interest income on loans is recognized using the level yield method. Loan origination fees, commitment fees and direct loan origination costs are deferred and recognized over the life of the related loans using a level yield method over the period to maturity.

Allowance for Credit Losses - Loans and Leases
On January 1, 2023, the Corporation adopted ASU 2016-13, Financial Instruments-Credit Losses ("Topic 326"), which replaced the incurred loss impairment model with an expected loss methodology that is referred to as the CECL methodology. The Corporation now establishes an ACL in accordance with Topic 326. The ACL includes quantitative and qualitative factors that comprise management's current estimate of expected credit losses, including portfolio mix and segmentation, modeling methodology, historical loss experience, relevant available information from internal and external sources relating to reasonable and supportable forecasts about future economic conditions, prepayment speeds, and qualitative adjustment factors.

The Corporation's portfolio segments, established based on similar risk characteristics and loss behaviors, are:

• Commercial mortgage, commercial and industrial, construction, SBA loans, and commercial small business leases (commercial loans), and
• Residential, equity secured lines and loans, and installment loans (retail loans).

Expected credit losses are estimated over the contractual term, adjusted for expected prepayments and recoveries. The contractual term excludes any extensions, renewals and modifications unless the Corporation has reasonable expectations at the reporting date that it will result in a modification, or they are not unconditionally cancellable. Expected recoveries do not exceed the aggregate of amounts previously charged-off and expected to be charged-off.

The allowance includes two primary components: (i) an allowance established on loans which share similar risk characteristics collectively evaluated for credit losses (collective basis) and (ii) an allowance established on loans which do not share similar risk characteristics with any loan segment and are individually evaluated for credit losses (individual basis).

Loans that share similar risk characteristics are collectively reviewed for credit loss and are evaluated based on historical loss experience, adjusted for current economic conditions and future economic forecasts. Estimated losses are determined differently for commercial and consumer loans, and each portfolio segment is further segmented by internally assessed risk ratings.

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Management uses a third-party economic forecast to modify the calculated historical loss rates of the portfolio segments. The Corporation's economic forecast extends out 4 quarters (the forecast period) and reverts to the historical loss rates on a straight-line basis over 1 quarter (the reversion period) as we believe this to be reasonable and supportable in the current environment. The economic forecast and reversion periods will be evaluated periodically by management and updated as appropriate.

The historical loss rates for commercial loans are estimated by determining the PD and expected LGD. The PD is calculated based on the historical rate of migration to an event of credit loss during the look-back period. The historical loss rates for retail loans is calculated based solely on average net loss rates over the same look-back period. The Corporation's current look-back period is 32 quarters which helps to ensure that historical loss rates are adequately considering losses over a full economic cycle.

Loans that do not share similar risk characteristics with any loan segments are evaluated on an individual basis. These loans, which may include borrowers experiencing financial difficulties, are not included in the collective basis evaluation. When it is probable that collection of all principal and interest due according to their contractual terms is not likely, which is assessed based on the credit characteristics of the loan and/or payment status, these loans are individually reviewed and measured for potential credit loss.

The amount of the potential credit loss is measured using one of three methods: (i) the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the loan’s effective interest rate; (ii) the fair value of collateral, if the loan is collateral dependent; or (iii) the loan’s observable market price. If the measured fair value of the loan is less than the amortized cost basis of the loan, an allowance for credit loss is recorded.

For collateral dependent loans, the expected credit losses at the individual asset level is the difference between the collateral's fair value (less cost to sell) and the amortized cost.

Qualitative adjustment factors consider various internal and external conditions which are allocated among loan segments and take into consideration:

• Current underwriting policies, staff and portfolio concentrations,
• Risk rating accuracy, credit and administration,
• Internal risk emergence (including internal trends of delinquency, portfolio growth, and collateral value), and
• , Competitive environment, as it could impact loan structure and underwriting.

These factors are based on their relative standing compared to the period in which historical losses are used in quantitative reserve estimates and current directional trends, and reasonable and supportable forecasts. Qualitative factors in the model can add to or subtract from quantitative reserves.

Loan officers and risk managers meet at least quarterly to discuss and review the conditions and risks associated with individual problem loans. In addition, various regulatory agencies periodically review our loan ratings and allowance for credit losses and the Bank’s internal loan review department performs loan reviews.

Accrued interest receivable on loans is excluded from the estimate of credit losses and is included in Accrued interest receivable on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

For additional detail regarding the allowance for credit losses and the provision for credit losses, see Note 5.

Past Due and Nonaccrual Loans
Past due loans and leases are defined as loans contractually past due 30 - 89 days as to principal or interest payments but which remain in accrual status, or loans delinquent 90 days or more but are considered well secured and in the process of collection.

Nonaccruing loans and leases are those on which the accrual of interest has ceased. Loans are placed on nonaccrual status immediately if, in the opinion of management, collection is doubtful, or when principal or interest is past due 90 days or more and the loan is not well secured and in the process of collection. Interest accrued but not collected at the date a loan is placed on nonaccrual status is reversed and charged against interest income. In addition, the amortization of net deferred loan fees is suspended when a loan is placed on nonaccrual status. Subsequent cash receipts are applied either to the outstanding principal balance or recorded as interest income, depending on management’s assessment of the ultimate collectability of principal and interest. Loans are returned to accrual status when it is determined that the borrower has the ability to make all principal and interest payments in accordance with the terms of the loan (i.e. a consistent repayment record, generally six consecutive payments, has been demonstrated).

Unless loans are well-secured and collection is imminent, for loans greater than 90 days past due their respective reserves are generally charged off once the loss has been confirmed. Expected recoveries do not exceed the aggregate of amounts previously charged off and expected to be charged off.

Securities
Management determines the appropriate classification of debt securities at the time of purchase and re-evaluates such designation as of each balance sheet date.
Securities classified as available-for-sale are those securities that the Corporation intends to hold for an indefinite period of time but not necessarily to maturity. Securities available-for-sale are carried at fair value. Any decision to sell a security classified as available-for-sale would be based on various factors, including significant movement in interest rates, changes in maturity mix of the Corporation’s assets and liabilities, liquidity needs, regulatory capital considerations and other similar factors. Unrealized gains and losses are reported as increases or decreases in other comprehensive income. Gains or losses on disposition are based on the net proceeds and cost of the securities sold, adjusted for the amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts, using the specific identification method.
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Securities classified as held to maturity are those debt securities the Corporation has both the intent and ability to hold to maturity regardless of changes in market conditions, liquidity needs or changes in general economic conditions. These securities are carried at cost adjusted for the amortization of premium and accretion of discount, computed on a level yield basis.
Investments in equity securities are recorded in accordance with ASC 321-10, Investments - Equity Securities. Equity securities are carried at fair value, with changes in fair value reported in net income. At September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, investments in equity securities consisted of an investment in mutual funds with a fair value of $2.0 million, and $2.1 million, respectively.

The Corporation’s accounting policy specifies that (a) if the Corporation does not have the intent to sell a debt security prior to recovery and (b) it is more likely than not that it will not have to sell the debt security prior to recovery, the security would not be considered other-than-temporarily impaired, unless there is a credit loss. When the Corporation does not intend to sell the security, and it is more likely than not, the Corporation will not have to sell the security before recovery of its cost basis, it will recognize the credit component of an other-than-temporary impairment of a debt security in earnings and the remaining portion in other comprehensive income. The Corporation did not recognize any other-than-temporary impairment charges during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022.

Allowance for Credit Losses - Held-to-Maturity Debt Securities
We follow Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) 326-20, Financial Instruments - Credit Loss - Measured at Amortized Cost, to measure expected credit losses on held-to-maturity debt securities on a collective basis by security investment grade. The estimate of expected credit losses considers historical credit loss information that is adjusted for current conditions and reasonable and supportable forecasts.

The Corporation classifies the held-to-maturity debt securities into the following major security types: state and municipal securities. These securities are highly rated with a history of no credit losses, and are assigned ratings based on the most recent data from ratings agencies depending on the availability of data for the security. Credit ratings of held-to-maturity debt securities, which are a significant input in calculating the expected credit loss, are reviewed on a quarterly basis.

Accrued interest receivable on held-to-maturity debt securities is excluded from the estimate of credit losses and is included in Accrued interest receivable on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Allowance for Credit Losses - Available-for-Sale Debt Securities
We follow ASC 326-30, Financial Instruments - Credit Loss - Available-for-Sale Debt Securities, which provides guidance related to the recognition of and expanded disclosure requirements for expected credit losses on available-for-sale debt securities. For available-for-sale debt securities in an unrealized loss position, the Corporation first evaluates whether it intends to sell, or it is more likely than not that it will be required to sell the security before recovery of its amortized cost basis. If either criteria is met, the security's amortized cost basis is reduced to fair value and recognized as a reduction to Noninterest income in the Consolidated Statements of Income.

For debt securities available-for-sale which the Corporation does not intend to sell, or it is not likely the security would be required to be sold before recovery, we evaluate whether a decline in fair value has resulted from credit losses or other adverse factors, such as a change in the security's credit rating. In assessing whether a credit loss exists, the Corporation compares the present value of cash flows expected to be collected from the security with the amortized cost basis of the security. If the present value of cash flows expected to be collected is less than the amortized cost basis, a credit loss exists and an allowance is recorded, limited to the fair value of the security.

Management performs this analysis on a quarterly basis to review the conditions and risks associated with the individual securities. Credit losses on an impaired security shall continue to be measured using the present value of expected future cash flows. Any impairment not recorded through an allowance for credit loss is included in other comprehensive income (loss), net of the tax effect. We are required to use our judgment in determining impairment in certain circumstances. For additional detail regarding debt securities, see Note 3.

Unfunded Lending Commitments
For unfunded lending commitments, the Corporation estimates expected credit losses over the contractual period in which the Corporation is exposed to credit risk via a contractual obligation to extend credit, unless that obligation is unconditionally cancellable by the Corporation. The estimate includes consideration of the probability of default and utilization rate at default to calculate expected credit losses on commitments expected to be funded over its estimated life of one year, based on historical losses, and qualitative adjustment factors.

The allowance for credit losses for off-balance sheet exposures is included in Other liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets and the provision for credit losses for off-balance sheet exposure is included in the provision for credit losses on the Consolidated Statements of Income for the periods ended September 30, 2023, and in other non-interest expense for periods prior to the adoption of ASU-2016-13 on January 1, 2023. The allowance for credit losses for off-balance sheet exposures was $1.0 million and $173 thousand as of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively.


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Pronouncements Adopted in 2023
FASB ASU 2016-13 (Topic 326), “Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments”
The Corporation adopted ASU 2016-13, as amended, on January 1, 2023, which replaced the incurred loss methodology with an expected loss methodology that is referred to as the CECL methodology. The measurement of expected credit losses under the CECL methodology is applicable to financial assets measured at amortized cost, including loans, net of fees and costs, securities HTM, unfunded lending commitments (including loan commitments on loans held for investment, standby letters of credit, financial guarantees, and other similar instruments) and net investments in leases recognized by a lessor in accordance with Topic 842. In addition, ASC 326 made changes to the accounting for securities AFS which now requires credit losses to be presented as an allowance rather than as an other-than-temporary impairment on securities AFS management does not intend to sell or believes that it is more likely than not they will be required to sell.

We applied the modified retrospective method for all financial assets measured at amortized cost and securities AFS. Results for reporting periods beginning after January 1, 2023 are presented under ASC 326 while prior period amounts continue to be reported in accordance with previously applicable GAAP. The Corporation recorded a one-time decrease to retained earnings of $2.2 million on January 1, 2023 for the cumulative effect of adopting ASC 326, net of tax. The transition adjustment includes $1.2 million and $974 thousand post-tax impacts for loans, net of fees and costs and unfunded loan commitments, respectively, due to higher expected credit losses compared to the incurred loss methodology primarily driven by longer duration commercial and consumer real estate loans.
FASB ASU 2019-04, “Codification Improvements to Topic 326, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses, Topic 815, Derivatives and Hedging, and Topic 825, Financial Instruments”
Issued in April 2019, ASU 2019-04 clarifies certain aspects of accounting for credit losses, hedging activities, and financial instruments (addressed by ASUs 2016-13, 2017-12, and 2016-01, respectively). The amendments to estimating expected credit losses (ASU 2016-13), in particular, how a company considers recoveries and extension options when estimating expected credit losses, are the most relevant to the Corporation. The ASU clarifies that (1) the estimate of expected credit losses should include expected recoveries of financial assets, including recoveries of amounts expected to be written off and those previously written off, and (2) that contractual extension or renewal options that are not unconditionally cancellable by the lender are considered when determining the contractual term over which expected credit losses are measured. The Corporation adopted ASU 2019-04 at the same time ASU 2016-13 was adopted.

FASB ASU 2022-02, "Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326): Troubled Debt Restructurings and Vintage Disclosures."
In March 2022, the FASB issued ASU No. 2022-02, "Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326): Troubled Debt Restructurings and Vintage Disclosures." The amendments eliminate the accounting guidance for troubled debt restructurings by creditors that have adopted CECL and enhance the disclosure requirements for modifications of receivables made with borrowers experiencing financial difficulty. In addition, the amendments require disclosure of current period gross write-offs by year of origination for financing receivables and net investment in leases in the existing vintage disclosures. The Corporation adopted ASU 2022-02 at the same time ASU 2016-13 was adopted, as of January 1, 2023. The adoption of this ASU resulted in updated disclosures within our financial statements but otherwise did not have a material impact on the Corporation's financial statements. See Note 5.

Pronouncements Not Yet Effective as of September 30, 2023:
FASB ASU 2020-04 (Topic 848), “Reference Rate Reform (“ASC 848”): Facilitation of the Effects of Reference Rate Reform on Financial Reporting”
Issued in March 2020, ASU 2020-04 contains 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. The Corporation does not have a significant concentration of loans, derivative contracts, borrowings or other financial instruments with attributes that are either directly or indirectly dependent on LIBOR. The Corporation expects to adopt the LIBOR transition relief allowed under this standard.

FASB ASU 2020-06, “Debt With Conversion and Other Options (Subtopic 470-20) and Derivatives and Hedging – Contracts in Entity’s Own Equity (Subtopic 815-40): Accounting for Convertible Instruments and Contracts in an Entity’s Own Equity”
This ASU clarifies the accounting for certain financial instruments with characteristics of liabilities and equity. The amendments in this update reduce the number of accounting models for convertible debt instruments and convertible preferred stock by removing the cash conversion model and the beneficial conversion feature models.For public business entities that meet the definition of an SEC filer (excluding smaller reporting entities), the amendments are effective for fiscal years beginning after Dec. 15, 2021, and interim periods within. For all other entities, the amendments are effective for fiscal years beginning after Dec. 15, 2023, and interim periods within. Early adoption is permitted, but no earlier than for fiscal years beginning after Dec. 15, 2020. The Corporation does not expect this to have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

FASB ASU 2023-02, "Investments Equity Method and Joint Ventures (Topic 323) Accounting for Investments in Tax Credit Structures Using the Proportional Amortization Method"
In March 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-02, Investments Equity Method and Joint Ventures (Topic 323): Accounting for Investments in Tax Credit Structures Using the Proportional Amortization Method to allow reporting entities to consistently account for equity investments made primarily for the purpose of receiving income tax credits and other income tax benefits. If certain conditions are met,
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a reporting entity may elect to account for its tax equity investments by using the proportional amortization method regardless of the program from which it receives income tax credits, instead of only LIHTC structures. This amendment also eliminates certain LIHTC specific guidance aligning the accounting with other equity investments in tax credit structures. The amendments in this update are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023, and interim periods within those fiscal years. We are evaluating the accounting and disclosure requirements of ASU 2023-02 and do not expect them to have a material effect on our consolidated financial statements.

(2)    Earnings per Common Share
Basic earnings per common share excludes dilution and is computed by dividing income available to common shareholders by the weighted-average common shares outstanding during the period reduced by unearned ESOP Plan shares and treasury shares. Diluted earnings per common share takes into account the potential dilution computed pursuant to the treasury stock method that could occur if stock options were exercised and converted into common stock and if restricted stock awards were vested, and SERP plan liabilities were satisfied with common shares. The effects of stock options are excluded from the computation of diluted earnings per share in periods in which the effect would be anti-dilutive.
Three months ended
September 30,
Nine months ended
September 30,
Three months ended
September 30,
Nine months ended
September 30,
(dollars in thousands, except per share data)(dollars in thousands, except per share data)2022202120222021(dollars in thousands, except per share data)2023202220232022
Numerator for earnings per share:Numerator for earnings per share:Numerator for earnings per share:
Net income available to common stockholdersNet income available to common stockholders$5,798 $9,438 $17,268 $27,866 Net income available to common stockholders$4,005 $5,798 $12,673 $17,268 
Denominators for earnings per share:Denominators for earnings per share:Denominators for earnings per share:
Weighted average shares outstandingWeighted average shares outstanding5,968 6,157 6,038 6,148 Weighted average shares outstanding11,228 11,936 11,307 12,076 
Average unearned ESOP sharesAverage unearned ESOP shares(100)(112)(74)(115)Average unearned ESOP shares(170)(200)(178)(148)
Basic weighted averages shares outstandingBasic weighted averages shares outstanding5,868 6,045 5,964 6,033 Basic weighted averages shares outstanding11,058 11,736 11,129 11,928 
Dilutive effects of assumed exercises of stock optionsDilutive effects of assumed exercises of stock options116 125 137 113 Dilutive effects of assumed exercises of stock options119 232 149 274 
Dilutive effects of SERP sharesDilutive effects of SERP shares75 61 71 55 Dilutive effects of SERP shares186 150 171 142 
Diluted weighted averages shares outstandingDiluted weighted averages shares outstanding6,060 6,231 6,172 6,201 Diluted weighted averages shares outstanding11,363 12,118 11,449 12,344 
Basic earnings per shareBasic earnings per share$0.99 $1.56 $2.90 $4.62 Basic earnings per share$0.36 $0.49 $1.14 $1.45 
Diluted earnings per shareDiluted earnings per share$0.96 $1.52 $2.80 $4.49 Diluted earnings per share$0.35 $0.48 $1.11 $1.40 
Antidilutive shares excluded from computation of average dilutive earnings per shareAntidilutive shares excluded from computation of average dilutive earnings per share237 140 236 140 Antidilutive shares excluded from computation of average dilutive earnings per share490 474 490 472 

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(3)    Securities
The following tabletables presents the amortized cost, allowance for credit losses, and fair value of securities at the dates indicated:
September 30, 2022September 30, 2023
(dollars in thousands)(dollars in thousands)Amortized costGross unrealized gainsGross unrealized lossesFair value# of Securities in unrealized loss position(dollars in thousands)Amortized costGross unrealized gainsGross unrealized lossesAllowance for Credit LossesFair value# of Securities in unrealized loss position
Securities available-for-sale:Securities available-for-sale:Securities available-for-sale:
U.S. asset backed securitiesU.S. asset backed securities$15,763 $21 $(311)$15,473 14 U.S. asset backed securities$11,580 $98 $(202)$— $11,476 
U.S. government agency MBSU.S. government agency MBS12,079 — (735)11,344 13 U.S. government agency MBS11,744 — (610)— 11,134 13 
U.S. government agency CMOU.S. government agency CMO21,248 — (2,079)19,169 28 U.S. government agency CMO22,226 — (2,854)— 19,372 30 
State and municipal securitiesState and municipal securities44,885 — (7,646)37,239 34 State and municipal securities40,275 — (6,890)— 33,385 31 
U.S. TreasuriesU.S. Treasuries32,980 — (3,699)29,281 25 U.S. Treasuries32,982 — (3,453)— 29,529 25 
Non-U.S. government agency CMONon-U.S. government agency CMO9,426 — (599)8,827 11 Non-U.S. government agency CMO11,007 (788)— 10,220 13 
Corporate bondsCorporate bonds7,200 — (534)6,666 12 Corporate bonds8,200 — (1,098)— 7,102 13 
Total securities available-for-saleTotal securities available-for-sale$143,581 $21 $(15,603)$127,999 137 Total securities available-for-sale$138,014 $99 $(15,895)$— $122,218 134 
Securities held-to-maturity:
Securities held to maturity:Securities held to maturity:
State and municipal securitiesState and municipal securities$37,922 $— $(5,599)$32,323 27 State and municipal securities$36,232 $— $(5,567)$— $30,665 24 
Total securities held-to-maturityTotal securities held-to-maturity$37,922 $— $(5,599)$32,323 — Total securities held-to-maturity$36,232 $— $(5,567)$— $30,665 24 
December 31, 2021
(dollars in thousands)Amortized costGross unrealized gainsGross unrealized lossesFair value# of Securities in unrealized loss position
Securities available-for-sale:
U.S. asset backed securities$16,850 $55 $(68)$16,837 10 
U.S. government agency MBS9,749 124 (60)9,813 
U.S. government agency CMO22,276 358 (253)22,381 10 
State and municipal securities72,099 1,379 (496)72,982 12 
U.S. Treasuries29,973 (246)29,728 21 
Non-U.S. government agency CMO990 — (15)975 
Corporate bonds6,450 154 (18)6,586 
Total securities available-for-sale$158,387 $2,071 $(1,156)$159,302 62 
Securities held-to-maturity:
State and municipal securities$6,372 $219 $— $6,591 — 
Total securities held-to-maturity$6,372 $219 $— $6,591 — 
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December 31, 2022
(dollars in thousands)Amortized
cost
Gross
unrealized
gains
Gross
unrealized
losses
Fair
value
# of Securities
in unrealized
loss position
Securities available-for-sale:
U.S. asset backed securities$15,581 $14 $(314)$15,281 12 
U.S. government agency MBS12,272 (538)11,739 12 
U.S. government agency CMO25,520 40 (2,242)23,318 29 
State and municipal securities44,700 — (5,862)38,838 34 
U.S. Treasuries32,980 — (3,457)29,523 25 
Non-U.S. government agency CMO9,722 — (633)9,089 11 
Corporate bonds8,201 — (643)7,558 12 
Total securities available-for-sale$148,976 $59 $(13,689)$135,346 135 
Securities held-to-maturity:
State and municipal securities$37,479 $— $(4,394)$33,085 25 
Although the Corporation’s investment portfolio overall is in a net unrealized loss position at September 30, 2022,2023, the temporary impairment in the above noted securities is primarily the result of changes in market interest rates subsequent to purchase and it is more likely than not that the Corporation will not be required to sell these securities prior to recovery to satisfy liquidity needs, and therefore, no securities are deemed to be other-than-temporarily impaired.
DuringACL on Securities AFS and HTM
We use credit ratings quarterly and the quarter-ended March 31, 2022, $27.7 millionmost recent financial information of securities' issuers annually to help evaluate the credit quality of our securities AFS and HTM portfolios on a quarterly basis. The securities portfolio consists primarily of U.S. government treasuries and U.S. government agency asset backed securities which have no probability of default. The remaining portfolio consists of highly rated municipal securities, previously classified as available-for-sale onbonds, non-agency CMO, and corporate bonds that have a low probability of default.
For the balance sheet, were transferred to the held-to-maturity portfolio at fair value. After transfer, $1.3 million of unrealized losses remain in accumulated other comprehensive income. No gain or loss was recognized as a result of the transfer.
As ofthree and nine months ended September 30, 20222023, we had no significant ACL or provision expense and December 31, 2021, securities having a fair value of $76.5 million and $92.2 million, respectively, were specifically pledged as collateral for public funds, the FRB discount window program, FHLB borrowings and other purposes. The FHLB has a blanket lienno charge-offs or recoveries on non-pledged, mortgage-related loans and securities as part of the Corporation’s borrowing agreement with the FHLB.
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AFS or HTM securities.
The following table shows the Corporation’s investment gross unrealized losses and fair value aggregated by investment category and length of time that individual securities have been in continuous unrealized loss position at the dates indicated:
September 30, 2022September 30, 2023
Less than 12 Months12 Months or moreTotalLess than 12 Months12 Months or moreTotal
(dollars in thousands)(dollars in thousands)Fair
value
Unrealized
losses
Fair
value
Unrealized
losses
Fair
value
Unrealized
losses
(dollars in thousands)Fair valueUnrealized lossesFair valueUnrealized lossesFair valueUnrealized losses
Securities available-for-sale:Securities available-for-sale:Securities available-for-sale:
U.S. asset backed securitiesU.S. asset backed securities$10,122 $(129)$3,254 $(182)$13,376 $(311)U.S. asset backed securities$1,345 $— $6,489 $(202)$7,834 $(202)
U.S. government agency MBS9,795 (638)1,549 (97)11,344 (735)
U.S. government agency CMO10,526 (850)8,617 (1,229)19,143 (2,079)
U.S. government agency mortgage-backed securitiesU.S. government agency mortgage-backed securities3,092 (32)8,042 (578)11,134 (610)
U.S. government agency collateralized mortgage obligationsU.S. government agency collateralized mortgage obligations2,728 (76)16,644 (2,778)19,372 (2,854)
State and municipal securitiesState and municipal securities34,801 (7,077)2,438 (569)37,239 (7,646)State and municipal securities— — 33,385 (6,890)33,385 (6,890)
U.S. TreasuriesU.S. Treasuries15,468 (1,443)13,813 (2,256)29,281 (3,699)U.S. Treasuries— — 29,529 (3,453)29,529 (3,453)
Non-U.S. government agency CMO8,112 (470)715 (129)8,827 (599)
Non-U.S. government agency collateralized mortgage obligationsNon-U.S. government agency collateralized mortgage obligations3,229 (22)6,400 (766)9,629 (788)
Corporate bondsCorporate bonds5,565 (384)1,101 (150)6,666 (534)Corporate bonds907 (93)6,195 (1,005)7,102 (1,098)
Total securities available-for-saleTotal securities available-for-sale$94,389 $(10,991)$31,487 $(4,612)$125,876 $(15,603)Total securities available-for-sale$11,301 $(223)$106,684 $(15,672)$117,985 $(15,895)
Securities held-to-maturity:Securities held-to-maturity:Securities held-to-maturity:
State and municipal securitiesState and municipal securities$— $— $24,955 $(5,599)$24,955 $(5,599)State and municipal securities$2,966 $(155)$27,245 $(5,412)$30,211 $(5,567)
Total securities held-to-maturityTotal securities held-to-maturity$— $— $24,955 $(5,599)$24,955 $(5,599)Total securities held-to-maturity$2,966 $(155)$27,245 $(5,412)$30,211 $(5,567)
December 31, 2021
Less than 12 Months12 Months or moreTotal
(dollars in thousands)Fair
value
Unrealized
losses
Fair
value
Unrealized
losses
Fair
value
Unrealized
losses
Securities available-for-sale:
U.S. asset backed securities$12,330 $(68)$— $— $12,330 $(68)
U.S. government agency MBS3,852 (60)— — 3,852 (60)
U.S. government agency CMO8,836 (187)1,657 (66)10,493 (253)
State and municipal securities14,994 (427)2,019 (69)17,013 (496)
U.S. Treasuries28,750 (246)— — 28,750 (246)
Non-U.S. government agency CMO975 (15)— — 975 (15)
Corporate bonds2,232 (18)— — 2,232 (18)
Total securities available-for-sale$71,969 $(1,021)$3,676 $(135)$75,645 $(1,156)
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December 31, 2022
Less than 12 Months12 Months or moreTotal
(dollars in thousands)Fair
value
Unrealized
losses
Fair
value
Unrealized
losses
Fair
value
Unrealized
losses
Securities available-for-sale:
U.S. asset backed securities$6,531 $(80)$4,863 $(234)$11,394 $(314)
U.S. government agency MBS6,022 (230)4,637 (308)10,659 (538)
U.S. government agency CMO9,859 (821)9,549 (1,421)19,408 (2,242)
State and municipal securities7,487 (726)31,351 (5,136)38,838 (5,862)
U.S. Treasuries1,902 (97)27,622 (3,360)29,524 (3,457)
Non-U.S. government agency CMO8,423 (464)666 (169)9,089 (633)
Corporate bonds5,019 (431)1,538 (212)6,557 (643)
Total securities available-for-sale$45,243 $(2,849)$80,226 $(10,840)$125,469 $(13,689)
Securities held-to-maturity:
State and municipal securities$10,130 $(364)$22,543 $(4,030)$32,673 $(4,394)
Total securities held-to-maturity$10,130 $(364)$22,543 $(4,030)$32,673 $(4,394)
The amortized cost and carrying value of securities are shown below by contractual maturities at the dates indicated. Actual maturities may differ from contractual maturities as issuers may have the right to call or repay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties.
September 30, 2022December 31, 2021
Available-for-saleHeld-to-maturityAvailable-for-saleHeld-to-maturity
(dollars in thousands)Amortized
cost
Fair
value
Amortized
cost
Fair
value
Amortized
cost
Fair
value
Amortized
cost
Fair
value
Due in one year or less$— $— $— $— $— $— $763 $769 
Due after one year through five years17,892 16,326 4,665 4,588 12,934 12,885 2,354 2,397 
Due after five years through ten years27,386 24,111 3,003 2,643 30,890 30,798 3,255 3,425 
Due after ten years55,550 48,222 30,254 25,092 81,548 82,450 — — 
Subtotal100,828 88,659 37,922 32,323 125,372 126,133 6,372 6,591 
Mortgage-related securities42,753 39,340 — — 33,015 33,169 — — 
Total$143,581 $127,999 $37,922 $32,323 $158,387 $159,302 $6,372 $6,591 
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September 30, 2023December 31, 2022
Available-for-saleHeld-to-maturityAvailable-for-saleHeld-to-maturity
(dollars in thousands)Amortized costFair valueAmortized costFair valueAmortized costFair valueAmortized costFair value
Due in one year or less$— $— $— $— $— $— $— $— 
Due after one year through five years30,793 27,666 4,226 4,147 18,865 17,289 4,275 4,238 
Due after five years through ten years19,161 17,047 2,901 2,326 28,647 25,459 2,998 2,683 
Due after ten years43,083 36,780 29,105 24,192 53,950 48,453 30,206 26,164 
Subtotal93,037 81,493 36,232 30,665 101,462 91,201 37,479 33,085 
Mortgage-related securities44,977 40,725 — — 47,514 44,145 — — 
Total$138,014 $122,218 $36,232 $30,665 $148,976 $135,346 $37,479 $33,085 
The following table presents the gross gain and (loss)loss on sale of investment securities available for sale on the dates indicated:
Three months ended
September 30,
Nine months ended
September 30,
Three months ended
September 30,
Nine months ended
September 30,
(dollars in thousands)(dollars in thousands)2022202120222021(dollars in thousands)2023202220232022
Proceeds from sale of investment securitiesProceeds from sale of investment securities$155 $— $13,514 $— 
Gross gain on sale of available for sale investmentsGross gain on sale of available for sale investments$— $314 $— $562 Gross gain on sale of available for sale investments— — — — 
Gross loss on sale of available for sale investmentsGross loss on sale of available for sale investments— — — 200 Gross loss on sale of available for sale investments— 58 — 

Pledged Securities
As of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, securities having a fair value of $51.8 million and $78.4 million, respectively, were specifically pledged as collateral for public funds, the FRB discount window program, FHLB borrowings and other purposes. The FHLB has a blanket lien on non-pledged, mortgage-related loans and securities as part of the Corporation’s borrowing agreement with the FHLB.


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(4)    Loans and Other Finance Receivables
The following table presents loans and other finance receivables detailed by category at the dates indicated:
(dollars in thousands)(dollars in thousands)September 30,
2022
December 31,
2021
(dollars in thousands)September 30,
2023
December 31,
2022
Real estate loans:Real estate loans:Real estate loans:
Commercial mortgageCommercial mortgage$545,736 $516,928 Commercial mortgage$696,124 $565,400 
Home equity lines and loansHome equity lines and loans57,648 52,299 Home equity lines and loans73,844 59,399 
Residential mortgageResidential mortgage153,513 68,175 Residential mortgage256,343 221,837 
ConstructionConstruction244,435 160,905 Construction276,590 271,955 
Total real estate loansTotal real estate loans1,001,332 798,307 Total real estate loans1,302,901 1,118,591 
Commercial and industrialCommercial and industrial329,451 293,771 Commercial and industrial299,861 341,378 
Small business loansSmall business loans133,904 114,158 Small business loans141,265 136,155 
PPP loans8,837 90,194 
MSLP loans597 597 
ConsumerConsumer497 419 Consumer434 488 
Leases, netLeases, net129,574 88,242 Leases, net138,963 138,986 
Total loansTotal loans$1,604,192 $1,385,688 Total loans$1,883,424 $1,735,598 
Balances included in loans, net of fees and costs:Balances included in loans, net of fees and costs:Balances included in loans, net of fees and costs:
Residential mortgage real estate loans accounted under fair value option, at fair valueResidential mortgage real estate loans accounted under fair value option, at fair value$14,702 $17,558 Residential mortgage real estate loans accounted under fair value option, at fair value$13,231 $14,502 
Residential mortgage real estate loans accounted under fair value option, at amortized costResidential mortgage real estate loans accounted under fair value option, at amortized cost17,217 17,106 Residential mortgage real estate loans accounted under fair value option, at amortized cost16,508 16,930 
Unearned lease income included in leases, netUnearned lease income included in leases, net(23,940)(17,366)Unearned lease income included in leases, net(22,385)(25,715)
Unamortized net deferred loan origination costsUnamortized net deferred loan origination costs6,157 769 Unamortized net deferred loan origination costs$2,205 $8,084 
Fair Value Option for Residential Mortgage Real Estate Loans
Residential mortgage real estate loans that were originated by the Corporation and intended for sale in the secondary market to permanent investors, but were either repurchased or unsalable due to defect, and that the Corporation has the ability and intent to hold for the foreseeable future or until maturity or payoff are carried at fair value pursuant to the Corporation's election of the fair value option for these loans. The remaining loans, net of fees and costs are stated at their outstanding unpaid principal balances, net of deferred fees or costs, since the original intent for these loans was to hold them until payoff or maturity.
Nonaccrual and Past Due Loans Net of Fees and Costs
The following tables present an aging of the Corporation’s loans at the dates indicated:
September 30, 2022
(dollars in thousands)30-89 days past due90+ days past due and still accruingTotal past dueCurrentTotal Accruing Loans and leasesNonaccrual loans and leasesTotal loans% Delinquent
Commercial mortgage$684 $— $684 $543,208 $543,892 $1,844 $545,736 0.46 %
Home equity lines and loans189 — 189 56,581 56,770 878 57,648 1.85 
Residential mortgage (1)819 — 819 150,679 151,498 2,015 153,513 1.85 
Construction— — — 244,435 244,435 — 244,435 — 
Commercial and industrial887 — 887 312,220 313,107 16,344 329,451 5.23 
Small business loans1,803 — 1,803 130,700 132,503 1,401 133,904 2.39 
PPP— — — 8,837 8,837 — 8,837 — 
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September 30, 2022September 30, 2023
(dollars in thousands)(dollars in thousands)30-89 days past due90+ days past due and still accruingTotal past dueCurrentTotal Accruing Loans and leasesNonaccrual loans and leasesTotal loans% Delinquent(dollars in thousands)30-89 days past due90+ days past due and still accruingTotal past dueCurrentTotal Accruing Loans and leasesNonaccrual loans and leasesTotal loans portfolio and leases% Delinquent
MSLP— — — 597 597 — 597 — 
Commercial mortgageCommercial mortgage$574 $— $574 $695,550 $696,124 $— $696,124 0.08 %
Home equity lines and loansHome equity lines and loans216 — 216 72,699 72,915 929 73,844 1.55 
Residential mortgage (1)Residential mortgage (1)5,525 — 5,525 247,721 253,246 3,097 256,343 3.36 
ConstructionConstruction— — — 275,384 275,384 1,206 276,590 0.44 
Commercial and industrialCommercial and industrial— — — 284,286 284,286 15,575 299,861 5.19 
Small business loansSmall business loans1,842 — 1,842 132,186 134,028 7,237 141,265 6.43 
ConsumerConsumer— — — 497 497 — 497 — Consumer— — — 434 434 — 434 — 
Leases, netLeases, net1,378 — 1,378 127,690 129,068 506 129,574 1.45 %Leases, net2,346 — 2,346 135,550 137,896 1,067 138,963 2.46 %
TotalTotal$5,760 $— $5,760 $1,575,444 $1,581,204 $22,988 $1,604,192 1.79 %Total$10,503 $— $10,503 $1,843,810 $1,854,313 $29,111 $1,883,424 2.10 %
(1) Includes $14,702$13,231 of loans at fair value of which $14,151$12,108 are current, $376 are 30-89 days past due and $551$747 are nonaccrual.
December 31, 2021
(dollars in thousands)30-89 days past due90+ days past due and still accruingTotal past dueCurrentTotal Accruing Loans and leasesNonaccrual loans and leasesTotal loans% Delinquent
Commercial mortgage$— $— $— $516,928 $516,928 $— $516,928 — %
Home equity lines and loans103 — 103 51,285 51,388 911 52,299 1.94 
Residential mortgage (1)600 — 600 65,177 65,777 2,398 68,175 4.40 
Construction— — — 160,905 160,905 — 160,905 — 
Commercial and industrial— — — 274,970 274,970 18,801 293,771 6.40 
Small business loans— — — 113,492 113,492 666 114,158 0.58 
PPP— — — 90,194 90,194 — 90,194 — 
MSLP— — — 597 597 — 597 — 
Consumer— — — 419 419 — 419 — 
Leases, net390 — 390 87,640 88,030 212 88,242 0.68 %
Total$1,093 $— $1,093 $1,361,607 $1,362,700 $22,988 $1,385,688 1.74 %





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December 31, 2022
(dollars in thousands)30-89 days past due90+ days past due and still accruingTotal past dueCurrentTotal Accruing Loans and leasesNonaccrual loans and leasesTotal loans portfolio and leases% Delinquent
Commercial mortgage$— $— $— $565,260 $565,260 $140 $565,400 0.02 %
Home equity lines and loans146 — 146 58,156 58,302 1,097 59,399 2.09 
Residential mortgage (1)4,262 — 4,262 215,490 219,752 2,085 221,837 2.86 
Construction1,206 — 1,206 270,749 271,955 — 271,955 0.44 
Commercial and industrial101 — 101 328,730 328,831 12,547 341,378 3.70 
Small business loans939 — 939 130,751 131,690 4,465 136,155 3.97 
Consumer— — — 488 488 — 488 — 
Leases, net1,173 — 1,173 136,911 138,084 902 138,986 1.49 %
Total$7,827 $— $7,827 $1,706,535 $1,714,362 $21,236 $1,735,598 1.67 %
(1) Includes $17,558$14,502 of loans at fair value of which $16,768$13,760 are current, $189$184 are 30-89 days past due and $601$558 are nonaccrual.
Foreclosed and Repossessed Assets
At September 30, 2022,2023, there were no4 consumer mortgage loans secured by residential real estate properties (included in loans, net of fees and costs on the Consolidated Balance Sheets) totaling $937 thousand for which formal foreclosure proceedings were in process.
Risks and Uncertainties
We have no particular credit concentration. Our commercial loans have been proactively managed in an effort to achieve a balanced portfolio with no unusual exposure to one industry. Additionally, most of our lending activity occurs within our primary market areas which are concentrated in southeastern Pennsylvania, Delaware, and Maryland as well as other contiguous markets and represents a geographic concentration. Additionally, our loan portfolio is concentrated in commercial loans. Commercial loans are generally viewed as having more inherent risk of default than residential real estate loans or other consumer loans. Also, the commercial loan balance per borrower is typically larger than that for residential real estate loans and consumer loans, implying higher potential losses on an individual loan basis.

Past Due and Nonaccrual Status
The following table presents the amortized costs basis of loans and leases on nonaccrual status and loans 90 days or more past due and still accruing, net of fees and costs as of September 30, 2023. As of this date here were no loans 90 days or more past due and still accruing.
September 30, 2023
(dollars in thousands)Nonaccrual Without ACLNonaccrual With ACLTotal Nonaccrual
Home equity lines and loans$929 $— $929 
Residential mortgage3,097 — 3,097 
Construction1,206 — 1,206 
Commercial and industrial3,346 12,229 15,575 
Small business loans3,457 3,780 7,237 
Leases, net1,067 — 1,067 
Total$13,102 $16,009 $29,111 
Collateral-dependent Loans
The following table presents the amortized cost basis of non-accruing collateral-dependent loans by class or loans as of September 30, 2023 under the current expected credit loss model:
September 30, 2023
(dollars in thousands)Real EstateEquipment and OtherTotal
Home equity lines and loans$929 $— $929 
Residential mortgage3,097 — 3,097 
Construction1,206 — 1,206 
Commercial and industrial1,893 13,682 15,575 
Small business loans5,347 1,890 7,237 
Leases, net— 1,067 1,067 
Total$12,472 $16,639 $29,111 
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(5)    Allowance for Loan and LeaseCredit Losses (the “Allowance”)
The Allowance is evaluated on at least a quarterly basis, as losses are estimated to be probable and incurred. The provision for loan and lease losses increase or decrease the ALLL, if deemed necessary. Loans deemed to be uncollectible are charged against the Allowance, and subsequent recoveries, if any, are credited to the Allowance.
The AllowanceACL is maintained at a level considered adequate to provide for estimated expected credit losses within the loan portfolio over the
contractual life of an instrument that are probableconsiders our historical loss experience, current conditions and estimable.forecasts of future economic conditions as of the balance sheet date. Management’s periodic evaluation of the adequacy of the AllowanceACL is based on known and inherent risks in the portfolio, adverse situations that may affect the borrower’s ability to repay, the estimated value of any underlying collateral, composition of the loan portfolio, current economic conditions and other relevant factors. This evaluation is subjective as it requires material estimates that may be susceptible to significant revisions as more information becomes available.

Roll-Forward of ACL by Portfolio Segment
The following tables provide the activity of our allowance for credit losses for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 under the CECL model in accordance with ASC 326 (as adopted on January 1, 2023):
Three Months Ended September 30, 2023
(dollars in thousands)Beginning BalanceCharge-offsRecoveriesProvision (recovery of provision) for credit lossesEnding balance
Commercial mortgage$3,249 $— $— $916 $4,165 
Home equity lines and loans790 153 945 
Residential mortgage1,047 — — 157 1,204 
Construction1,294 — — (453)841 
Commercial and industrial2,241 (130)267 2,379 
Small business loans6,868 (272)(511)6,086 
Consumer— (1)— — 
Leases4,753 (606)90 (174)4,063 
Total$20,242 $(1,009)$95 $355 $19,683 

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023
(dollars in thousands)Beginning Balance, prior to adoption of ASU No. 2016-13 for CECLAdjustment to initially apply ASU No. 2016-13 for CECLCharge-offsRecoveriesProvision (recovery of provision) for credit lossesEnding balance
Commercial mortgage$4,095 $(526)$— $— $596 $4,165 
Home equity lines and loans188 439 (87)400 945 
Residential mortgage948 17 — — 239 1,204 
Construction3,075 (1,763)— — (471)841 
Commercial and industrial4,012 (1,023)(130)57 (537)2,379 
Small business loans4,909 1,110 (598)664 6,086 
Consumer(3)(1)(2)— 
Leases1,598 3,345 (2,845)242 1,723 4,063 
Total$18,828 $1,596 $(3,661)$308 $2,612 $19,683 


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Roll-Forward of Allowance by Portfolio Segment
The following tables detailprovide the roll-forwardactivity of the Corporation’s Allowance, by portfolio segment,allowance for loan and lease losses for the periodsthree and nine months ended September 30, 2022 under the incurred loss model:
Three Months Ended September 30, 2022
(dollars in thousands)Beginning BalanceCharge-offsRecoveriesProvision (Reversal)Ending balance
Commercial mortgage$4,327 $— $— $(238)$4,089 
Home equity lines and loans240 (12)34 (25)237 
Residential mortgage489 — — 217 706 
Construction2,481 — — 378 2,859 
Commercial and industrial6,287 — 39 (657)5,669 
Small business loans3,681 — — 319 4,000 
Consumer— (1)
Leases1,297 (419)— 533 1,411 
Total$18,805 $(431)$74 $526 $18,974 

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2022
(dollars in thousands)Beginning BalanceCharge-offsRecoveriesProvision (Reversal)Ending balance
Commercial mortgage$4,950 $— $— $(861)$4,089 
Home equity lines and loans224 (12)42 (17)237 
Residential mortgage283 — 421 706 
Construction2,042 — — 817 2,859 
Commercial and industrial6,533 — 58 (922)5,669 
Small business loans3,737 — — 263 4,000 
Consumer— (3)
Leases986 (1,682)62 2,045 1,411 
Total$18,758 $(1,694)$167 $1,743 $18,974 

Reconciliation of Provision for Credit Losses
The following table provides a reconciliation of the provision for credit losses on the consolidated statements of income between the funded and unfunded components at the dates indicated:
Three Months Ended September 30, 2022
(dollars in thousands)Beginning BalanceCharge-offsRecoveriesProvision (Credit)Ending Balance
Commercial mortgage$4,327 $— $— $(238)$4,089 
Home equity lines and loans240 (12)34 (25)237 
Residential mortgage489 — — 217 706 
Construction2,481 — — 378 2,859 
Commercial and industrial6,287 — 39 (657)5,669 
Small business loans3,681 — — 319 4,000 
Consumer— (1)
Leases1,297 (419)— 533 1,411 
Total$18,805 $(431)$74 $526 $18,974 
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2022
(dollars in thousands)Beginning BalanceCharge-offsRecoveriesProvision (Credit)Ending Balance
Commercial mortgage$4,950 $— $— $(861)$4,089 
Home equity lines and loans224 (12)42 (17)237 
Residential mortgage283 — 421 706 
Construction2,042 — — 817 2,859 
Commercial and industrial6,533 — 58 (922)5,669 
Small business loans3,737 — — 263 4,000 
Consumer— (3)
Leases986 (1,682)62 2,045 1,411 
Total$18,758 $(1,694)$167 $1,743 $18,974 
Three Months Ended
September 30,
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
(dollars in thousands)2023202220232022
Provision for credit losses - funded$355 $526 $2,612 $1,743 
Recovery of provision for credit losses - unfunded(273)— (426)— 
Total provision for credit losses$82 $526 $2,186 $1,743 
Three Months Ended September 30, 2021
(dollars in thousands)Beginning BalanceCharge-offsRecoveriesProvision (Credit)Ending Balance
Commercial mortgage$7,146 $— $— $(604)$6,542 
Home equity lines and loans281 — (9)273 
Residential mortgage324 — (49)276 
Construction2,241 — — 44 2,285 
Commercial and industrial5,360 — 15 239 5,614 
Small business loans2,235 — — 864 3,099 
Consumer— (2)
Leases770 — — 114 884 
Total$18,361 $— $18 $597 $18,976 
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2021
(dollars in thousands)Beginning BalanceCharge-offsRecoveriesProvision (Credit)Ending Balance
Commercial mortgage$7,451 $— $— $(909)$6,542 
Home equity lines and loans434 — (166)273 
Residential mortgage385 — (114)276 
Construction2,421 — — (136)2,285 
Commercial and industrial5,431 — 33 150 5,614 
Small business loans1,259 — — 1,840 3,099 
Consumer— (4)
Leases382 (129)— 631 884 
Total$17,767 $(129)$46 $1,292 $18,976 


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Allowance Allocated by Portfolio Segment
The following tables detail the allocation of the ACL and the carrying value for loans and leases by portfolio segment based on the methodology used to evaluate the loans and leases at the dates indicated:
September 30, 2023
Allowance for credit lossesCarrying value of loans and leases
(dollars in thousands)Individually evaluatedCollectively evaluatedTotalIndividually evaluatedCollectively evaluatedTotal
Commercial mortgage$— $4,165 $4,165 $— $696,124 $696,124 
Home equity lines and loans— 945 945 929 72,915 73,844 
Residential mortgage— 1,204 1,204 2,164 240,948 243,112 
Construction— 841 841 1,206 275,384 276,590 
Commercial and industrial1,145 1,234 2,379 15,575 284,286 299,861 
Small business loans1,393 4,693 6,086 7,237 134,028 141,265 
Consumer— — — — 434 434 
Leases, net— 4,063 4,063 1,067 137,896 138,963 
Total (1)$2,538 $17,145 $19,683 $28,178 $1,842,015 $1,870,193 
(1) Excludes deferred fees and loans carried at fair value.

The following table details the pre-CECL allocation of the allowance for loan and lease losses and the carrying value for loans and leases by portfolio segment based on the methodology used to evaluate the loans and leases for impairment at the dates indicated:
September 30, 2022
Allowance on loans and leasesCarrying value of loans and leases
(dollars in thousands)Individually
evaluated
for impairment
Collectively
evaluated
for impairment
TotalIndividually
evaluated
for impairment
Collectively
evaluated
for impairment
Total
Commercial mortgage$— $4,089 $4,089 $4,196 $541,540 $545,736 
Home equity lines and loans— 237 237 878 56,770 57,648 
Residential mortgage— 706 706 1,464 137,347 138,811 
Construction— 2,859 2,859 1,206 243,229 244,435 
Commercial and industrial2,193 3,476 5,669 16,358 313,093 329,451 
Small business loans376 3,624 4,000 1,479 132,425 133,904 
PPP (2)— — — — 8,837 8,837 
MSLP (2)— — — — 597 597 
Consumer— — 497 497 
Leases, net— 1,411 1,411 506 129,068 129,574 
Total (1)$2,569 $16,405 $18,974 $26,087 $1,563,403 $1,589,490 
December 31, 2021December 31, 2022
Allowance on loans and leasesCarrying value of loans and leasesAllowance on loans and leasesCarrying value of loans and leases
(dollars in thousands)(dollars in thousands)Individually
evaluated
for impairment
Collectively
evaluated
for impairment
TotalIndividually
evaluated
for impairment
Collectively
evaluated
for impairment
Total(dollars in thousands)Individually evaluatedCollectively evaluatedTotalIndividually evaluatedCollectively evaluatedTotal
Commercial mortgageCommercial mortgage$— $4,950 $4,950 $3,556 $513,372 $516,928 Commercial mortgage$— $4,095 $4,095 $2,445 $562,955 $565,400 
Home equity lines and loansHome equity lines and loans— 224 224 905 51,394 52,299 Home equity lines and loans— 188 188 1,097 58,302 59,399 
Residential mortgageResidential mortgage— 283 283 1,797 48,820 50,617 Residential mortgage— 948 948 1,454 205,881 207,335 
ConstructionConstruction— 2,042 2,042 1,206 159,699 160,905 Construction— 3,075 3,075 1,206 270,749 271,955 
Commercial and industrialCommercial and industrial2,900 3,633 6,533 17,361 276,410 293,771 Commercial and industrial776 3,236 4,012 12,547 328,831 341,378 
Small business loansSmall business loans376 3,361 3,737 792 113,366 114,158 Small business loans1,449 3,460 4,909 4,527 131,628 136,155 
PPP (2)— — — — 90,194 90,194 
MSLP (2)— — — — 597 597 
ConsumerConsumer— — 419 419 Consumer— — 488 488 
Leases, netLeases, net— 986 986 212 88,030 88,242 Leases, net— 1,598 1,598 902 138,084 138,986 
Total (1)Total (1)$3,276 $15,482 $18,758 $25,829 $1,342,301 $1,368,130 Total (1)$2,225 $16,603 $18,828 $24,178 $1,696,918 $1,721,096 
(1)(1) Excludes deferred fees and loans carried at fair value.
(2) PPP and MSLP loans are not reserved against as they are 100% guaranteed.
Loans and Leases by Credit RatingsQuality Indicators
As part of the process of determining the AllowanceACL to the different segments of the loan and lease portfolio, Management considers certain credit quality indicators. For the commercial mortgage, construction and commercial and industrial loan segments, periodic reviews of the individual loans are performed by Management. The results of these reviews are reflected in the risk grade assigned to each loan. These internally assigned grades are as follows:
Pass – Loans considered to be satisfactory with no indications of deterioration.
Special mention – Loans classified as special mention have a potential weakness that deserves Management’s close attention. If left uncorrected, these potential weaknesses may result in deterioration of the repayment prospects for the loan or of the institution’s credit position at some future date.
Substandard – Loans classified as substandard are inadequately protected by the current net worth and payment capacity of the obligor or of the collateral pledged, if any. Substandard loans have a well-defined weakness or weaknesses that jeopardize
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the liquidation of the debt. They are characterized by the distinct possibility that the institution will sustain some loss if the deficiencies are not corrected.
Doubtful – Loans classified as doubtful have all the weaknesses inherent in those classified as substandard, with the added characteristic that the weaknesses make collection or liquidation in full, on the basis of currently existing facts, conditions, and values, highly questionable and improbable. Loan balances classified as doubtful have been reduced by partial charge-offs and are carried at their net realizable values.
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The following tables detail the carrying value of loans and leases by portfolio segment based on the credit quality indicators used to
determine the allowance for loan and leasecredit losses at the dates indicated:
September 30, 2022
(dollars in thousands)PassSpecial
Mention
SubstandardDoubtfulTotal
Commercial mortgage$511,993 $28,382 $5,361 $— $545,736 
Home equity lines and loans56,290 — 1,358 — 57,648 
Construction235,464 8,971 — — 244,435 
Commercial and industrial280,929 5,414 43,108 — 329,451 
Small business loans132,503 — 1,401 — 133,904 
PPP8,837 — — — 8,837 
MSLP597 — — — 597 
Total$1,226,613 $42,767 $51,228 $— $1,320,608 

Commercial
September 30, 2023Revolving Loans Converted to Term LoansRevolving LoansTotal
Term Loans
20232022202120202019Prior
Commercial mortgage
Pass/Watch$82,314 $137,909 $161,963 $96,103 $51,149 $136,069 $511 $426 $666,444 
Special Mention— 4,625 — — 9,291 10,060 667 — 24,643 
Substandard200 — 574 — 1,648 2,287 — 328 5,037 
Total$82,514 $142,534 $162,537 $96,103 $62,088 $148,416 $1,178 $754 $696,124 
Current period gross charge-offs$— $— $— $— $— $— $— $— $— 
Construction
Pass/Watch$53,495 $101,776 $29,115 $47,458 $4,548 $2,120 $123 $24,083 $262,718 
Special Mention— — 1,084 — 511 8,934 — 2,137 12,666 
Substandard— — — — — 1,206 — — 1,206 
Total$53,495 $101,776 $30,199 $47,458 $5,059 $12,260 $123 $26,220 $276,590 
Current period gross charge-offs$— $— $— $— $— $— $— $— $— 
Commercial and industrial
Pass/Watch$18,566 $35,631 $26,734 $8,891 $4,579 $37,658 $— $126,466 $258,525 
Special Mention1,000 4,766 — — — 1,665 — 2,816 10,247 
Substandard— — 2,906 — 300 9,730 — 18,153 31,089 
Total$19,566 $40,397 $29,640 $8,891 $4,879 $49,053 $— $147,435 $299,861 
Current period gross charge-offs$(73)$(55)$— $(2)$— $— $— $— $(130)
Small business loans
Pass/Watch$39,356 $19,977 $39,053 $13,148 $6,996 $1,018 $— $13,102 $132,650 
Special Mention— — — — — — — 100 100 
Substandard— 673 5,038 1,914 890 — — — 8,515 
Total$39,356 $20,650 $44,091 $15,062 $7,886 $1,018 $— $13,202 $141,265 
Current period gross charge-offs$— $— $— $(411)$(187)$— $— $— $(598)
Total by risk rating
Pass/Watch$193,731 $295,293 $256,865 $165,600 $67,272 $176,865 $634 $164,077 $1,320,337 
Special Mention1,000 9,391 1,084 — 9,802 20,659 667 5,053 47,656 
Substandard200 673 8,518 1,914 2,838 13,223 — 18,481 45,847 
Total$194,931 $305,357 $266,467 $167,514 $79,912 $210,747 $1,301 $187,611 $1,413,840 
Total current period gross charge-offs$(73)$(55)$— $(413)$(187)$— $— $— $(728)

The Corporation had no loans with a risk rating of Doubtful included within recorded investment in loans and industrial loans classified as substandard totaled $43.1 million as ofleases held for investment at September 30, 2022, an increase2023.


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December 31, 2021
(dollars in thousands)PassSpecial
mention
SubstandardDoubtfulTotal
Commercial mortgage$481,551 $29,452 $5,925 $— $516,928 
Home equity lines and loans50,908 — 1,391 — 52,299 
Construction151,608 9,297 — — 160,905 
Commercial and industrial236,298 14,603 42,870 — 293,771 
Small business loans112,096 — 2,062 — 114,158 
PPP90,194 — — — 90,194 
MSLP597 — — — 597 
Total$1,123,252 $53,352 $52,248 $— $1,228,852 


In addition to credit quality indicators as shown in the above tables, allowance allocations for residential mortgages, consumer loans and leases are also applied based on their performance status at the dates indicated:
September 30, 2022December 31, 2021
(dollars in thousands)PerformingNon-
performing
TotalPerformingNon-
performing
Total
Residential mortgage (1)
$151,498 $2,015 $153,513 $48,820 $1,797 $50,617 
Consumer497 — 497 419 — 419 
Leases, net129,068 506 129,574 88,030 212 88,242 
Total$281,063 $2,521 $283,584 $137,269 $2,009 $139,278 

September 30, 2023Revolving LoansTotal
Term Loans
20232022202120202019Prior
Home equity lines and loans
Performing$52 $801 $318 $359 $2,289 $2,375 $66,721 $72,915 
Nonperforming— — — — — — 929 929 
Total$52 $801 $318 $359 $2,289 $2,375 $67,650 $73,844 
Current period gross charge-offs$— $— $— $(54)$— $(33)$— $(87)
Residential mortgage (1)
Performing$42,601 $157,600 $21,967 $7,353 $461 $11,408 $— $241,390 
Nonperforming— — — — 1,722 — 1,722 
Total$42,601 $157,600 $21,967 $7,353 $461 $13,130 $— $243,112 
Current period gross charge-offs$— $— $— $— $— $— $— $— 
Consumer
Performing$41 $35 $— $— $34 $248 $76 $434 
Nonperforming— — — — — — — — 
Total$41 $35 $— $— $34 $248 $76 $434 
Current period gross charge-offs$— $(1)$— $— $— $— $— $(1)
Leases, net
Performing$25,583 $64,581 $35,930 $11,802 $— $— $— $137,896 
Nonperforming— 499 385 183 — — — 1,067 
Total$25,583 $65,080 $36,315 $11,985 $— $— $— $138,963 
Current period gross charge-offs$(3)$(1,438)$(1,268)$(136)$— $— $— $(2,845)
Total by Payment Performance
Performing$68,277 $223,017 $58,215 $19,514 $2,784 $14,031 $66,797 $452,635 
Nonperforming— 499 385 183 — 1,722 929 3,718 
Total$68,277 $223,516 $58,600 $19,697 $2,784 $15,753 $67,726 $456,353 
Total current period gross charge-offs$(3)$(1,439)$(1,268)$(190)$— $(33)$— $(2,933)
(1) Excludes $14,403 of loans at fair value.

Commercial and industrial loans classified as substandard totaled $31.1 million as of September 30, 2023, a decrease of $8.2 million, from $39.3 million as of December 31, 2022. This decrease was the result of the payoff of one credit in the amount of $3 million, combined with the upgrade of several loan relationships that make up the remainder of the decrease. The majority of commercial and industrial substandard loans is comprised of 15 different loan relationships with no specific industry concentration and an $11.0 million commercial loan relationship in the advertising industry that became a non-performing loan relationship late in 2021.

December 31, 2022
(dollars in thousands)PassSpecial
mention
SubstandardDoubtfulTotal
Commercial mortgage$536,705 $25,309 $3,386 $— $565,400 
Home equity lines and loans57,822 — 1,577 — 59,399 
Construction260,085 11,870 — — 271,955 
Commercial and industrial295,502 6,587 39,289 — 341,378 
Small business loans131,690 — 4,465 — 136,155 
Total$1,281,804 $43,766 $48,717 $— $1,374,287 
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In addition to credit quality indicators as shown in the above tables, allowance allocations for residential mortgages, consumer loans and leases are also applied based on their performance status at the dates indicated:
December 31, 2022
(dollars in thousands)PerformingNon-
performing
Total
Residential mortgage (1)
$205,881 $1,454 $207,335 
Consumer488 — 488 
Leases, net138,084 902 138,986 
Total$344,453 $2,356 $346,809 
(1) There were four nonperforming residential mortgage loans at September 30, 20222023 and four nonperforming residential mortgage loans at December 31, 20212022 with a combined outstanding principal balance of $551$550 thousand and $601$558 thousand, respectively, which were carried at fair value and not included in the table above. This decrease was largely due to a residential mortgage loan that was nonperforming at December 31, 2021, which subsequently paid off before September 30, 2022.
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Impaired Loans
The following tables detailtable details the recorded investment and principal balance of impaired loans by portfolio segment, their related Allowance and interest income recognized at the dates indicated.
September 30, 2022December 31, 2021December 31, 2022
(dollars in thousands)(dollars in thousands)Recorded
investment
Principal
balance
Related
allowance
Recorded
investment
Principal
balance
Related
allowance
(dollars in thousands)Recorded investmentPrincipal balanceRelated allowance
Impaired loans with related allowance:Impaired loans with related allowance:Impaired loans with related allowance:
Commercial and industrialCommercial and industrial$16,095 $16,552 $2,193 $17,147 $17,310 $2,900 Commercial and industrial$11,099 $12,095 $776 
Small business loansSmall business loans666 666 376 666 666 376 Small business loans3,730 3,730 1,449 
TotalTotal$16,761 $17,218 $2,569 $17,813 $17,976 $3,276 Total$14,829 $15,825 $2,225 
Impaired loans without related allowance:Impaired loans without related allowance:Impaired loans without related allowance:
Commercial mortgageCommercial mortgage$4,196 $4,206 $— $3,556 $3,559 $— Commercial mortgage$2,445 $2,456 $— 
Commercial and industrialCommercial and industrial263 329 — 214 269 — Commercial and industrial1,448 1,494 — 
Small business loansSmall business loans813 813 — 126 126 — Small business loans797 797 — 
Home equity lines and loansHome equity lines and loans878 878 — 905 935 — Home equity lines and loans1,097 1,097 — 
Residential mortgageResidential mortgage1,464 1,464 — 1,797 1,797 — Residential mortgage1,454 1,454 — 
ConstructionConstruction1,206 1,206 — 1,206 1,206 — Construction1,206 1,206 — 
LeasesLeases506 506 — 212 212 — Leases902 902 — 
TotalTotal$9,326 $9,402 $— $8,016 $8,104 $— Total9,349 9,406 — 
Grand TotalGrand Total$26,087 $26,620 $2,569 $25,829 $26,080 $3,276 Grand Total$24,178 $25,231 $2,225 
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The following table details the average recorded investment and interest income recognized on impairedindividually evaluated loans by portfolio segment.
Three Months Ended
September 30, 2022
Three Months Ended
September 30, 2021
Three Months Ended
September 30, 2022
Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2022
(dollars in thousands)(dollars in thousands)Average
Recorded
Investment
Interest
Income
Recognized
Average
recorded
investment
Interest
income
recognized
(dollars in thousands)Average recorded investmentInterest income recognizedAverage recorded investmentInterest income recognized
Impaired loans with related allowance:
Individually evaluated loans with related allowance:Individually evaluated loans with related allowance:
Commercial and industrialCommercial and industrial$16,195 $— $3,242 $Commercial and industrial$16,195 $— $16,363 $— 
Small business loansSmall business loans666 — 916 — Small business loans666 — 666 — 
Home equity lines and loans— — 89 — 
Residential mortgage— — 169 — 
TotalTotal$16,861 $— $4,416 $Total$16,861 $— $17,029 $— 
Impaired loans without related allowance:
Individually evaluated loans without related allowance:Individually evaluated loans without related allowance:
Commercial mortgageCommercial mortgage$4,212 $29 $2,573 $Commercial mortgage4,212 29 4,257 77 
Commercial and industrialCommercial and industrial286 — 473 19 Commercial and industrial286 — 293 — 
Small business loansSmall business loans819 147 Small business loans819 835 
Home equity lines and loansHome equity lines and loans878 15 823 — Home equity lines and loans878 15 878 39 
Residential mortgageResidential mortgage1,468 22 1,636 Residential mortgage1,468 22 1,478 190 
ConstructionConstruction1,206 20 1,206 17 Construction1,206 20 1,206 51 
LeasesLeases500 — — — Leases500 — 510 — 
TotalTotal$9,369 $88 $6,858 $53 Total$9,369 $88 $9,457 $364 
Grand TotalGrand Total$26,230 $88 $11,274 $58 Grand Total$26,230 $88 $26,486 $364 
Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2022
Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2021
(dollars in thousands)Average
recorded
investment
Interest
income
recognized
Average
recorded
investment
Interest
income
recognized
Impaired loans with related allowance:
Commercial and industrial$16,363 $— $3,306 $15 
Small business loans666 — 917 — 


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Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2022
Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2021
(dollars in thousands)Average
recorded
investment
Interest
income
recognized
Average
recorded
investment
Interest
income
recognized
Impaired loans with related allowance:
Home equity lines and loans— — 92 — 
Residential mortgage— — 170 — 
Total$17,029 $— $4,485 $15 
Impaired loans without related allowance:
Commercial mortgage4,257 77 2,584 24 
Commercial and industrial293 — 485 19 
Small business loans835 161 11 
Home equity lines and loans878 39 824 — 
Residential mortgage1,478 190 1,640 
Construction1,206 51 1,206 47 
Leases510 — 53 — 
Total$9,457 $364 $6,953 $110 
Grand Total$26,486 $364 $11,438 $125 
Troubled Debt Restructuring
The restructuring of a loan is considered a TDR if bothAs result of the following conditions are met: (i)adoption of guidance related to CECL effective as of January 1, 2023, the borrower is experiencing financial difficulties,Corporation had no reportable balances related to TDRs as of and (ii) the creditor has granted a concession. The most common concessions granted include one or more modifications to the terms of the debt, such as (a) a reduction in the interest rate for the remaining lifethree and nine months ended September 30, 2023. See Note 1 “Summary of the debt, (b) an extension of the maturity date at an interest rate lower than the current market rateSignificant Accounting Policies” for new debt with similar risk, (c) a temporary period of interest-only payments, (d) a reduction in the contractual payment amount for either a short period or remaining term of the loan, and (e) for leases, a reduced lease payment. A less common concession granted is the forgiveness of a portion of the principal.
The determination of whether a borrower is experiencing financial difficulties takes into account not only the current financial condition of the borrower, but also the potential financial condition of the borrower, were a concession not granted. The determination of whether a concession has been granted is very subjective in nature. For example, simply extending the term of a loan at its original interest rate or even at a higher interest rate could be interpreted as a concession unless the borrower could readily obtain similar credit terms from a different lender.additional information.
The following table presents information about TDRs at the dates indicated:
(dollars in thousands)September 30,
2022
December 31,
2021
TDRs included in nonperforming loans and leases$193 $361 
TDRs in compliance with modified terms3,637 3,446 
Total TDRs$3,830 $3,807 
(dollars in thousands)December 31,
2022
TDRs included in nonperforming loans and leases$207 
TDRs in compliance with modified terms3,573 
Total TDRs$3,780 
There were no new loan modifications granted during the three months ended September 30, 2022 andwas 1 new loan modification on a commercial mortgage for $684 thousand for the nineyear ended December 31, 2022. Total TDRs declined year-over-year, despite the new modification in 2022, as two TDRs from prior to 2021 totaling $563 thousand paid off in 2022. No modifications granted during the twelve months ended September 30,December 31, 2022 while there were nosubsequently defaulted during the same time period.
Modifications to Borrowers Experiencing Financial Difficulty
An assessment of whether a borrower is experiencing financial difficulty is made on the date of a modification. Because the effect of most modifications made to borrowers experiencing financial difficulty is already included in the ACL on loans and leases, a change to the allowance for credit losses is generally not recorded upon modification. However, when principal forgiveness is provided, the amortized cost basis of the asset is written off against the ACL on loans and leases. The amount of the principal forgiveness is deemed to be uncollectible; therefore, that portion of the loan or lease modifications grantedis written off, resulting in a reduction of the amortized cost basis and a corresponding adjustment to the allowance for credit losses.





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The following presents, by class of loans, information regarding accruing and nonaccrual modified loans to borrowers experiencing financial difficulty during the three and nine months ended September 30, 20212023.
Three Months Ended September 30, 2023
Number of LoansAmortized Cost Basis% of Total Class of Financing ReceivableRelated Reserve
(dollars in thousands)
Accruing Modified Loans to Borrowers Experiencing Financial Difficulty:
Small business loans3$1,517 1.1%$— 
    Total3$1,517 $— 
Nonaccrual Modified Loans to Borrowers Experiencing Financial Difficulty:
Small business loans2$306 0.2%$77 
    Total2$306 $77 

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023
Number of LoansAmortized Cost Basis% of Total Class of Financing ReceivableRelated Reserve
(dollars in thousands)
Accruing Modified Loans to Borrowers Experiencing Financial Difficulty:
Small business loans3$1,517 1.1%$— 
Commercial & industrial12,407 0.8%— 
    Total4$3,924 $— 
Nonaccrual Modified Loans to Borrowers Experiencing Financial Difficulty:
Small business loans2$306 0.2%$77 
Commercial & industrial11,406 0.5%422 
    Total3$1,712 $499 

The following presents, by class of loans, information regarding accruing and nonaccrual modified loans to borrowers experiencing financial difficulty during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023.
Number of Loans
Financial Effect
Accruing Modified Loans to Borrowers Experiencing Financial Difficulty:
Small business loans3Extend maturity date
Commercial & industrial1Extend maturity date
    Total4
Nonaccrual Modified Loans to Borrowers Experiencing Financial Difficulty:
Small business loans2Extend term and allow additional lender funding
Commercial & industrial1Extend term and allow additional lender funding
    Total3
There were 5 modifications granted to borrowers experiencing financial difficulty for the three months ended September 30, 2023. There were no loans that had a payment default during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 that were classified as a TDR, and theremodified in the 12 months before default to borrowers experiencing financial difficulty. There were no subsequent defaultscommitments to lend additional funds to the borrowers experiencing financial difficulty that had modifications during the same time periods.three and nine months ended September 30, 2023.



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(6)    Short-Term Borrowings and Long-Term Debt
The Corporation’s short-term borrowings generally consist of federal funds purchased and short-term borrowings extended under agreements with the FHLB or other correspondent banks. The Corporation has twoone unsecured Federal funds borrowing facilitiesfacility with a correspondent banks: one of $24 million and one ofbank for up to $15 million. Federal funds purchased generally represent one-day borrowings. The Corporation had $0 in Federal funds purchased at September 30, 20222023 and December 31, 2021.2022. The Corporation also has a facility with the Federal Reserve Bank discount window of $9.2$7.7 million. This facility is fully secured by investment securities. There were no borrowings under this at September 30, 20222023 and December 31, 2021.2022. Additionally, the Corporation has a facility with the Federal Reserve’s BTFP of $33 million. This facility was created by the Federal Reserve in March 2023 and is fully secured by United States Treasury Bonds. There were $33 million in borrowings under this facility at September 30, 2023.
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The following table presents short-term borrowings at the dates indicated:
(dollars in thousands)Maturity
date
Interest
rate
September 30,
2022
December 31,
2021
Open Repo Plus Weekly6/5/20233.11 %$23,458 $36,458 
Mid-term Repo-fixed9/12/20220.23 — 4,886 
Total$23,458 $41,344 
(dollars in thousands)Maturity
date
Interest
rate
September 30,
2023
December 31,
2022
FHLB Open Repo Plus Weekly06/10/20245.68%$117,348 $113,147 
FRB BTFP Advances03/29/20244.76%33,000 — 
Total Short-Term Borrowings$150,348 $113,147 

The Corporation had nofollowing table presents long-term debt as of September 30, 2022 or December 31, 2021.borrowings at the dates indicated:
(dollars in thousands)Maturity
date
Interest
rate
September 30,
2023
December 31,
2022
FHLB Mid-term Repo Fixed12/22/20254.23%$8,935 $8,935 
FHLB Mid-term Repo Fixed9/30/20244.60%3,432 — 
FHLB Mid-term Repo Fixed7/14/20264.57%15,244 — 
Total Long-Term Borrowings$27,611 $8,935 

The FHLB has also issued $74.8$112.7 million of letters of credit to the Corporation for the benefit of the Corporation’s public deposit funds and loan customers. These letters of credit expire throughout the remainder of 2022.2023 and through 2024.
The Corporation has a maximum borrowing capacity with the FHLB of $529.0$637.6 million as of September 30, 20222023 and $505.4 million as of December 31, 2021.2022. All advances and letters of credit from the FHLB are secured by a blanket lien on non-pledged, mortgage-related loans and securities as part of the Corporation’s borrowing agreement with the FHLB.

(7)    Servicing Assets
The Corporation sells certain residential mortgage loans and the guaranteed portion of certain SBA loans to third parties and retains servicing rights and receives servicing fees. All such transfers are accounted for as sales. When the Corporation sells a residential mortgage loan, it does not retain any portion of that loan and its continuing involvement in such transfers is limited to certain servicing responsibilities. While the Corporation may retain a portion of certain sold SBA loans, its continuing involvement in the portion of the loan that was sold is limited to certain servicing responsibilities. When the contractual servicing fees on loans sold with servicing retained are expected to be more than adequate compensation to a servicer for performing the servicing, a capitalized servicing asset is recognized.
Residential Mortgage Loans
The related MSR asset is amortized over the period of the estimated future net servicing life of the underlying assets. MSRs are evaluated quarterly for impairment based upon the fair value of the rights as compared to their amortized cost. Impairment is recognized on the income statement to the extent the fair value is less than the capitalized amount of the MSR. The Corporation serviced $1.0 billion of residential mortgage loans as of September 30, 20222023 and December 31, 2021.2022. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022,2023, the Corporation recognized servicing fee income of $643$612 thousand and $1.9 million, respectively, compared to $562$643 thousand and $1.4$1.9 million, during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021,2022, respectively.
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Changes in the MSR balance are summarized as follows:
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Nine months ended
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Three months ended
September 30,
Nine months ended
September 30,
(dollars in thousands)(dollars in thousands)2022202120222021(dollars in thousands)2023202220232022
Balance at beginning of the periodBalance at beginning of the period$10,610 $8,942 $10,756 $4,647 Balance at beginning of the period$9,238 $10,610 $9,942 $10,756 
Servicing rights capitalizedServicing rights capitalized65 1,360 648 5,856 Servicing rights capitalized65 648 
Amortization of servicing rightsAmortization of servicing rights(356)(316)(1,092)(786)Amortization of servicing rights(319)(356)(1,025)(1,092)
Change in valuation allowanceChange in valuation allowance(4)111 380 Change in valuation allowance— (4)
Balance at end of the periodBalance at end of the period$10,315 $10,097 $10,315 $10,097 Balance at end of the period$8,928 $10,315 $8,928 $10,315 
Activity in the valuation allowance for MSRs was as follows:
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Nine months ended
September 30,
Three months ended
September 30,
Nine months ended
September 30,
(dollars in thousands)(dollars in thousands)2022202120222021(dollars in thousands)2023202220232022
Valuation allowance, beginning of periodValuation allowance, beginning of period$(1)$(166)$(8)$(435)Valuation allowance, beginning of period$— $(1)$(2)$(8)
ImpairmentImpairment(4)— (4)— Impairment— (4)— (4)
RecoveryRecovery— 111 380 Recovery— — 
Valuation allowance, end of periodValuation allowance, end of period$(5)$(55)$(5)$(55)Valuation allowance, end of period$— $(5)$— $(5)
The Corporation uses assumptions and estimates in determining the fair value of MSRs. These assumptions include prepayment speeds and discount rates. The assumptions used in the valuation were based on input from buyers, brokers and other qualified personnel, as well as market knowledge. At September 30, 2023, the key assumptions used to determine the fair value of the Corporation’s MSRs included a lifetime constant prepayment rate equal to 8.73% and a discount rate equal to 9.50%. At December 31, 2022, the key assumptions used to determine the fair value of the Corporation’s MSRs included a lifetime constant prepayment rate equal to 7.11%8.05% and a discount rate equal to 9.50%. At December 31, 2021, the key assumptions used to determine the fair value of the Corporation’s MSRs included a lifetime constant prepayment rate equal to 7.23% and a discount rate equal to 9.00%. Due in part to market volatility as interest rates increased, the prepayment speed assumption has decreased from December 31, 20212022 to September 30, 2022.2023. As interest rates have started to increase and the number of mortgage refinancings have started to decline, model inputs have been adjusted to align the MSRs fair value with market conditions.
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The sensitivity of the current fair value of the residential mortgage servicing rights to immediate 10% and 20% favorable and unfavorable changes in key economic assumptions are included in the following table.
(dollars in thousands)(dollars in thousands)September 30,
2022
December 31,
2021
(dollars in thousands)September 30,
2023
December 31,
2022
Fair value of residential mortgage servicing rightsFair value of residential mortgage servicing rights$12,132 $11,241 Fair value of residential mortgage servicing rights$11,977 $11,567 
Weighted average life (months)Weighted average life (months)1911Weighted average life (months)2822
Prepayment speedPrepayment speed7.11 %7.23 %Prepayment speed8.73 %8.05 %
Impact on fair value:Impact on fair value:Impact on fair value:
10% adverse change10% adverse change$(524)$(376)10% adverse change$(512)$(268)
20% adverse change20% adverse change(1,010)(731)20% adverse change(986)(525)
Discount rateDiscount rate9.50 %9.00 %Discount rate9.50 %9.50 %
Impact on fair value:Impact on fair value:Impact on fair value:
10% adverse change10% adverse change$(426)$(436)10% adverse change$(460)$(404)
20% adverse change20% adverse change(824)(840)20% adverse change(889)(777)
The sensitivity calculations above are hypothetical and should not be considered to be predictive of future performance. As indicated, changes in fair value based on adverse changes in assumptions generally cannot be extrapolated because the relationship of the change in assumption to the change in fair value may not be linear. Also, in this table, the effect of an adverse variation in a articular assumption on the fair value of the MSRs is calculated without changing any other assumption; while in reality, changes in one factor may result in changes in another (for example, increases in market interest rates may result in lower prepayments), which may magnify or counteract the effect of the change.
SBA Loans
SBA loan servicing assets are amortized over the period of the estimated future net servicing life of the underlying assets. SBA loan servicing assets are evaluated quarterly for impairment based upon the fair value of the rights as compared to their amortized cost. Impairment is recognized on the income statement to the extent the fair value is less than the capitalized amount of the SBA loan
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servicing asset. The Corporation serviced $156.3$211.1 million and $115.1$166.1 million of SBA loans, as of September 30, 20222023 and December 31, 2021,2022, respectively.
Changes in the SBA loan servicing asset balance are summarized as follows:
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Nine months ended
September 30,
Three months ended
September 30,
Nine months ended
September 30,
(dollars in thousands)(dollars in thousands)2022202120222021(dollars in thousands)2023202220232022
Balance at beginning of the periodBalance at beginning of the period$2,250 $1,385 $2,009 $970 Balance at beginning of the period$2,955 $2,250 $2,404 $2,009 
Servicing rights capitalizedServicing rights capitalized306 588 1,146 1,166 Servicing rights capitalized373 306 1,099 1,146 
Amortization of servicing rightsAmortization of servicing rights(173)(112)(523)(266)Amortization of servicing rights(243)(173)(690)(523)
Change in valuation allowanceChange in valuation allowance109 (26)(140)(35)Change in valuation allowance(178)109 94 (140)
Balance at end of the periodBalance at end of the period$2,492 $1,835 $2,492 $1,835 Balance at end of the period$2,907 $2,492 $2,907 $2,492 
Activity in the valuation allowance for SBA loan servicing assets was as follows:
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September 30,
Nine months ended
September 30,
Three months ended
September 30,
Nine months ended
September 30,
(dollars in thousands)(dollars in thousands)2022202120222021(dollars in thousands)2023202220232022
Valuation allowance, beginning of periodValuation allowance, beginning of period$(345)$(48)$(96)$(39)Valuation allowance, beginning of period$(92)$(345)$(364)$(96)
ImpairmentImpairment— (26)(280)(35)Impairment(178)— (178)(280)
RecoveryRecovery109 — 140 — Recovery— 109 272 140 
Valuation allowance, end of periodValuation allowance, end of period$(236)$(74)$(236)$(74)Valuation allowance, end of period$(270)$(236)$(270)$(236)
The Corporation uses assumptions and estimates in determining the fair value of SBA loan servicing rights. These assumptions include prepayment speeds, discount rates, and other assumptions. The assumptions used in the valuation were based on input from buyers, brokers and other qualified personnel, as well as market knowledge. At September 30, 2023, the key assumptions used to determine the fair value of the Corporation’s SBA loan servicing rights included a lifetime constant prepayment rate equal to 13.79% and a discount rate equal to 17.06%. At December 31, 2022, the key assumptions used to determine the fair value of the Corporation’s SBA loan servicing rights included a lifetime constant prepayment rate equal to 12.88%12.73% and a discount rate equal to 12.24%18.96%. At December 31, 2021, the key assumptions used to determine the fair value of the Corporation’s SBA
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loan servicing rights included a lifetime constant prepayment rate equal to 12.38% and a discount rate equal to 9.01%. The change in valuation allowance due to impairment, noted in the tables above, was largely due to the increased prepayment speed experienced in the current year periods and the rising interest rate environment.
The sensitivity of the current fair value of the SBA loan servicing rights to immediate 10% and 20% favorable and unfavorable changes in key economic assumptions are included in the following table.
(dollars in thousands)(dollars in thousands)September 30,
2022
December 31,
2021
(dollars in thousands)September 30,
2023
December 31,
2022
Fair value of SBA loan servicing rightsFair value of SBA loan servicing rights$2,578 $2,107 Fair value of SBA loan servicing rights$3,009 $2,422 
Weighted average life (years)Weighted average life (years)3.83.8Weighted average life (years)3.53.8
Prepayment speedPrepayment speed12.88 %12.38 %Prepayment speed13.79 %12.73 %
Impact on fair value:Impact on fair value:Impact on fair value:
10% adverse change10% adverse change$(83)$(69)10% adverse change$(102)$(73)
20% adverse change20% adverse change(160)(132)20% adverse change(196)(141)
Discount rateDiscount rate12.24 %9.01 %Discount rate17.06 %18.96 %
Impact on fair value:Impact on fair value:Impact on fair value:
10% adverse change10% adverse change$(61)$(54)10% adverse change$(64)$(53)
20% adverse change20% adverse change(120)(106)20% adverse change(125)(104)
The sensitivity calculations above are hypothetical and should not be considered to be predictive of future performance. As indicated, changes in fair value based on adverse changes in assumptions generally cannot be extrapolated because the relationship of the change in assumption to the change in fair value may not be linear. Also, in this table, the effect of an adverse variation in a particular assumption on the fair value of the SBA servicing rights is calculated without changing any other assumption; while in reality, changes in one factor may result in changes in another (for example, increases in market interest rates may result in lower prepayments), which may magnify or counteract the effect of the change.



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(8)    Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures
The Corporation uses fair value measurements to record fair value adjustments to certain assets and liabilities. The fair value of a financial instrument is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Fair value is best determined based upon quoted market prices. However, in many instances, there are no quoted market prices for the Corporation’s various financial instruments. In cases where quoted market prices are not available, fair values are based on estimates using present value or other valuation techniques. Those techniques are significantly affected by the assumptions used, including the discount rate and estimates of future cash flows. Accordingly, the fair value estimates may not be realized in an immediate settlement of the instrument.
The fair value guidance provides a consistent definition of fair value, which focuses on exit price in an orderly transaction (that is, not a forced liquidation or distressed sale) between market participants at the measurement date under current market conditions. If there has been a significant decrease in the volume and level of activity for the asset or liability, a change in valuation techniques or the use of multiple valuation techniques may be appropriate. In such instances, determining the price at which willing market participants would transact at the measurement date under current market conditions depends on the facts and circumstances and requires the use of significant judgment. The fair value is a reasonable point within the range that is most representative of fair value under current market conditions.
In accordance with this guidance, the Corporation groups its financial assets and financial liabilities measured at fair value in three levels, based on the markets in which the assets and liabilities are traded and the reliability of the assumptions used to determine fair value.
Level 1 – Valuation is based on quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the reporting entity has the ability to access at the measurement date.
Level 2 – Valuation is based on inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly. The valuation may be based on 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 for substantially the full term of the asset or liability.
Level 3 – Valuation is based on unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities. Level 3 assets and liabilities include financial instruments whose value is determined using pricing models, discounted cash flow methodologies, or similar techniques, as well as instruments for which determination of fair value requires significant management judgment or estimation.
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Following is a description of the valuation methodologies used for instruments measured at fair value on a recurring basis.
Securities
The fair value of securities available-for-sale (carried at fair value) and held to maturity (carried at amortized cost) are determined by matrix pricing (Level 2), which is a mathematical technique used widely in the industry to value debt securities without relying exclusively on quoted market prices for the specific securities but rather by relying on the securities’ relationship to other benchmark quoted prices.
Mortgage Loans Held for Sale
The fair value of loans held for sale is based on secondary market prices.
Mortgage Loans Held for Investment
The fair value of mortgage loans held for investment is based on the price secondary markets are currently offering for similar loans using observable market data.
Derivative Financial Instruments
The fair values of forward commitments and interest rate swaps are based on market pricing and therefore are considered Level 2. Derivatives classified as Level 3 consist of interest rate lock commitments related to mortgage loan commitments. The determination of fair value includes assumptions related to the likelihood that a commitment will ultimately result in a closed loan, which is a significant unobservable assumption. A significant increase or decrease in the external market price would result in a significantly higher or lower fair value measurement.
The following table presents the fair value of financial assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis by level within the fair value hierarchy at the dates indicated:
September 30, 2022
(dollars in thousands)TotalLevel 1Level 2Level 3
Assets
Securities available for sale:
U.S. asset backed securities$15,473 $— $15,473 $— 
U.S. government agency MBS11,344 — 11,344 — 
U.S. government agency CMO19,169 — 19,169 — 
State and municipal securities37,239 — 37,239 — 
U.S. Treasuries29,281 29,281 — — 
Non-U.S. government agency CMO8,827 — 8,827 
Corporate bonds6,666 — 6,666 — 
Equity investments2,092 — 2,092 — 
Mortgage loans held for sale33,800 — 33,800 — 
Mortgage loans held for investment14,702 — 14,702 — 
Interest rate lock commitments137 — — 137 
Forward commitments475 — 475 — 
Customer derivatives - interest rate swaps4,572 — 4,572 — 
Total$183,777 $29,281 $154,359 $137 
Liabilities
Interest rate lock commitments$598 $— $— $598 
Forward commitments— — — — 
Customer derivatives - interest rate swaps4,479 — 4,479 — 
Total$5,077 $— $4,479 $598 






September 30, 2023
(dollars in thousands)TotalLevel 1Level 2Level 3
Assets
Securities available for sale:
U.S. asset backed securities$11,476 $— $11,476 $— 
U.S. government agency MBS11,134 — 11,134 — 
U.S. government agency CMO19,372 — 19,372 — 
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December 31, 2021September 30, 2023
(dollars in thousands)(dollars in thousands)TotalLevel 1Level 2Level 3(dollars in thousands)TotalLevel 1Level 2Level 3
Assets
Securities available for sale:
U.S. asset backed securities$16,837 $— $16,837 $— 
U.S. government agency MBS9,813 — 9,813 — 
U.S. government agency CMO22,381 — 22,381 — 
State and municipal securitiesState and municipal securities72,982 — 72,982 — State and municipal securities33,385 — 33,385 — 
U.S. TreasuriesU.S. Treasuries29,728 29,728 — — U.S. Treasuries29,529 29,529 — — 
Non-U.S. government agency CMONon-U.S. government agency CMO975 — 975 — Non-U.S. government agency CMO10,220 — 10,220 
Corporate bondsCorporate bonds6,586 — 6,586 — Corporate bonds7,102 — 7,102 — 
Equity investmentsEquity investments2,354 — 2,354 — Equity investments2,019 — 2,019 — 
Mortgage loans held for saleMortgage loans held for sale80,882 — 80,882 — Mortgage loans held for sale23,144 — 23,144 — 
Mortgage loans held for investmentMortgage loans held for investment17,558 — 17,558 — Mortgage loans held for investment13,231 — 13,231 — 
Interest rate lock commitmentsInterest rate lock commitments1,122 — — 1,122 Interest rate lock commitments229 — — 229 
Forward commitmentsForward commitments65 — 65 — Forward commitments50 — 50 — 
Customer derivatives - interest rate swapsCustomer derivatives - interest rate swaps961 — 961 — Customer derivatives - interest rate swaps4,387 — 4,387 — 
Interest rate swapsInterest rate swaps1,023 — 1,023 — 
TotalTotal$262,244 $29,728 $231,394 $1,122 Total$166,303 $29,529 $136,545 $229 
LiabilitiesLiabilitiesLiabilities
Interest rate lock commitmentsInterest rate lock commitments$203 $— $— $203 Interest rate lock commitments$83 $— $— $83 
Forward commitmentsForward commitments106 — 106 — Forward commitments— — — — 
Customer derivatives - interest rate swapsCustomer derivatives - interest rate swaps1,018 — 1,018 — Customer derivatives - interest rate swaps4,321 — 4,321 — 
Risk Participation AgreementsRisk Participation Agreements— — 
TotalTotal$1,327 $— $1,124 $203 Total$4,410 $— $4,327 $83 



December 31, 2022
(dollars in thousands)TotalLevel 1Level 2Level 3
Assets
Securities available for sale:
U.S. asset backed securities$15,281 $— $15,281 $— 
U.S. government agency MBS11,739 — 11,739 — 
U.S. government agency CMO23,318 — 23,318 — 
State and municipal securities38,838 — 38,838 — 
U.S. Treasuries29,523 29,523 — — 
Non-U.S. government agency CMO9,089 — 9,089 — 
Corporate bonds7,558 — 7,558 — 
Equity investments2,086 — 2,086 — 
Mortgage loans held for sale22,243 — 22,243 — 
Mortgage loans held for investment14,502 — 14,502 — 
Interest rate lock commitments87 — — 87 
Customer derivatives - interest rate swaps3,846 — 3,846 — 
Total$178,110 $29,523 $148,500 $87 
Liabilities
Interest rate lock commitments$79 $— $— $79 
Customer derivatives - interest rate swaps3,799 — 3,799 — 
Risk Participation Agreements17 — 17 — 
Total$3,895 $— $3,816 $79 
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The following table presents assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis at the dates indicated:
(dollars in thousands)(dollars in thousands)September 30,
2022
December 31,
2021
(dollars in thousands)September 30,
2023
December 31,
2022
Mortgage servicing rightsMortgage servicing rights$10,315 $10,756 Mortgage servicing rights$8,928 $9,942 
SBA loan servicing rightsSBA loan servicing rights2,492 2,009 SBA loan servicing rights2,907 2,404 
Impaired loans (1)
Individually evaluated loans (1)
Individually evaluated loans (1)
Commercial and industrialCommercial and industrial8201,837Commercial and industrial12,371
Small business loansSmall business loans290Small business loans2,4562,281
TotalTotal$13,627 $14,892 Total$26,662 $14,627 
(1) ImpairedIndividually evaluated loans are those in which the Corporation has measured impairment generally based on the fair value of the loan’s collateral. ReferThe increase in individually evaluated commercial and industrial loans noted above was due to reassessing how we evaluate the following page for further qualitative discussion around impaired loans.impairment on a loan relationship to now be based on the fair value of collateral.
The following table details the valuation techniques for Level 3 impairedindividually evaluated loans.
(dollars in thousands)Fair ValueValuation TechniqueSignificant Unobservable InputRange of Inputs
September 30, 20222023$82014,827 Appraisal of collateralManagement adjustments on appraisals for property type and recent activity2%-33% discount
December 31, 20222,281 Appraisal of collateralManagement adjustments on appraisals for property type and recent activity2%-15% discount
December 31, 2021

$2,127 Appraisal of collateralManagement adjustments on appraisals for property type and recent activity2%-15% discount
Below is management’s estimate of the fair value of all financial instruments, whether carried at cost or fair value on the Corporation’s balance sheet. The following information should not be interpreted as an estimate of the fair value of the entire Corporation since a fair value calculation is only provided for a limited portion of the Corporation’s assets and liabilities. Due to a wide range of valuation techniques and the degree of subjectivity used in making the estimates, comparisons between the Corporation’s disclosures and those of other companies may not be meaningful. The following methods and assumptions were used to estimate the fair value of the Corporation’s financial instruments:
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Cash and Cash Equivalents
The carrying amounts reported in the balance sheet for cash and short-term instruments approximate those assets’ fair values.
Loans Receivable
The fair value of loans receivable is estimated using discounted cash flow analyses, using market rates at the balance sheet date that reflect the credit and interest rate-risk inherent in the loans. Projected future cash flows are calculated based upon contractual maturity or call dates, projected repayments and prepayments of principal. Generally, for variable rate loans that reprice frequently and with no significant change in credit risk, fair values are based on carrying values. The fair value below is reflective of an exit price.
Servicing Assets
The Corporation estimates the fair value of mortgage servicing rights and SBA loan servicing rights using discounted cash flow models that calculate the present value of estimated future net servicing income. The model uses readily available prepayment speed assumptions for the interest rates of the portfolios serviced. These servicing rights are classified within Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy based upon management’s assessment of the inputs. The Corporation reviews the servicing rights portfolios on a quarterly basis for impairment.
ImpairedIndividually Evaluated Loans
ImpairedIndividually evaluated loans are those in which the Corporation has measured impairment generally based on the fair value of the loan’s collateral. Fair value is generally determined based upon independent third‑party appraisals of the properties, or discounted cash flows based upon the expected proceeds. Non-real estate collateral may be valued using an appraisal, net book value per the borrower’s financial statements, or aging reports, adjusted or discounted based on management’s historical knowledge, changes in market conditions from the time of the valuation, and management’s expertise and knowledge of the client and client’s business. These assets are included as Level 3 fair values, based upon the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurements. ImpairedIndividually evaluated loans are evaluated on a quarterly basis for additional impairment and adjusted in accordance with the Allowance policy.
Accrued Interest Receivable and Payable
The carrying amount of accrued interest receivable and accrued interest payable approximates its fair value.
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Deposit Liabilities
The fair values disclosed for demand deposits (e.g., interest and noninterest checking, passbook savings and money market accounts) are, by definition, equal to the amount payable on demand at the reporting date (i.e., their carrying amounts). Fair values for fixed-rate certificates of deposit are estimated using a discounted cash flow calculation that applies interest rates currently being offered in the market on certificates to a schedule of aggregated expected monthly maturities on time deposits.
Short-Term Borrowings
The carrying amounts of short-term borrowings approximate their fair values.
Long-Term Debt
Fair values of FHLB advances and the acquisition purchase note payable are estimated using discounted cash flow analysis, based on quoted prices for new FHLB advances with similar credit risk characteristics, terms and remaining maturity. These prices obtained from this active market represent a market value that is deemed to represent the transfer price if the liability were assumed by a third party.

Subordinated Debt
Fair values of junior subordinated debt are estimated using discounted cash flow analysis, based on market rates currently offered on such debt with similar credit risk characteristics, terms and remaining maturity.
Off-Balance Sheet Financial Instruments
Off-balance sheet instruments are primarily comprised of loan commitments, which are generally priced at market at the time of funding. Fees on commitments to extend credit and stand-by letters of credit are deemed to be immaterial and these instruments are expected to be settled at face value or expire unused. It is impractical to assign any fair value to these instruments and as a result they are not included in the table below. Fair values assigned to the notional value of interest rate lock commitments and forward sale contracts are based on market quotes.
Derivative Financial Instruments
The fair value of forward commitments and interest rate swaps is based on market pricing and therefore are considered Level 2. Derivatives classified as Level 3 consist of interest rate lock commitments related to mortgage loan commitments. The determination of fair value includes assumptions related to the likelihood that a commitment will ultimately result in a closed loan, which is a significant unobservable assumption. A significant increase or decrease in the external market price would result in a significantly higher or lower fair value measurement.


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The following table presents the estimated fair values of the Corporation’s financial instruments at the dates indicated:
September 30, 2022December 31, 2021
(dollars in thousands)Fair Value
Hierarchy Level
Carrying
amount
Fair valueCarrying
amount
Fair value
Financial assets:
Cash and cash equivalentsLevel 1$32,888 $32,888 $23,480 $23,480 
Securities available-for-saleLevel 1 / 2127,999 127,999 159,302 159,302 
Securities held-to-maturityLevel 237,922 32,323 6,372 6,591 
Equity investmentsLevel 22,092 2,092 2,354 2,354 
Mortgage loans held for saleLevel 233,800 33,800 80,882 80,882 
Loans receivable, net of the allowance for loan and lease lossesLevel 31,595,647 1,535,398 1,368,899 1,370,885 
Mortgage loans held for investmentLevel 214,702 14,702 17,558 17,558 
Interest rate lock commitmentsLevel 3137 137 1,122 1,122 
Forward commitmentsLevel 2475 475 65 65 
Restricted investment in bank stockNA5,217 NA5,117 NA
Accrued interest receivableLevel 36,008 6,008 5,009 5,009 
Customer derivatives - interest rate swapsLevel 24,572 4,572 961 961 
Financial liabilities:
DepositsLevel 21,673,553 1,526,400 1,446,413 1,549,100 
Short-term borrowingsLevel 223,458 23,458 41,344 41,344 
Subordinated debenturesLevel 240,597 40,285 40,508 40,803 
Accrued interest payableLevel 21,154 1,154 31 31 
Interest rate lock commitmentsLevel 3598 598 203 203 
Forward commitmentsLevel 2— — 106 106 
Customer derivatives - interest rate swapsLevel 24,479 4,479 1,018 1,018 
NotionalNotional
Off-balance sheet financial instruments:amountFair valueamountFair value
Commitments to extend creditLevel 2$505,860 $— $486,632 $— 
Letters of creditLevel 221,462 — 25,986 — 
September 30, 2023December 31, 2022
(dollars in thousands)Fair Value
Hierarchy Level
Carrying
amount
Fair valueCarrying
amount
Fair value
Financial assets:
Cash and cash equivalentsLevel 1$59,759 $59,759 $38,391 $38,391 
Mortgage loans held for saleLevel 223,144 23,144 22,243 22,243 
Loans receivable, net of the allowance for credit lossesLevel 31,872,398 1,827,125 1,729,180 1,679,955 
Mortgage loans held for investmentLevel 213,231 13,231 14,502 14,502 
Financial liabilities:
DepositsLevel 21,808,645 1,780,200 1,712,479 1,575,600 
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BorrowingsLevel 2177,959 179,000 122,082 122,082 
Subordinated debenturesLevel 250,079 50,218 40,346 40,020 
The following table includes a rollforward of interest rate lock commitments for which the Corporation utilized Level 3 inputs to determine fair value on a recurring basis for the periods indicated.
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September 30,
Nine months ended
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(dollars in thousands)(dollars in thousands)2022202120222021(dollars in thousands)2023202220232022
Balance at beginning of the periodBalance at beginning of the period$374 $2,667 $1,122 $6,932 Balance at beginning of the period$261 $374 $87 $1,122 
Decrease in value(237)(955)(985)(5,220)
(Decrease) increase in value(Decrease) increase in value(32)(237)142 (985)
Balance at end of the periodBalance at end of the period$137 $1,712 $137 $1,712 Balance at end of the period$229 $137 $229 $137 
The following table details the valuation techniques for Level 3 interest rate lock commitments.
(dollars in thousands)Fair ValueValuation TechniqueSignificant Unobservable InputRange of InputsWeighted Average
September 30, 2022$137 Market comparable pricingPull through1 - 99%96.93%
December 31, 20211,122 Market comparable pricingPull through1 - 9987.66
(dollars in thousands)Fair ValueValuation TechniqueSignificant Unobservable InputRange of InputsWeighted Average
September 30, 2023$229 Market comparable pricingPull through1 - 99%84.12%
December 31, 202287 Market comparable pricingPull through1 - 99%84.05

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(9)    Derivative Financial Instruments
Risk Management Objective of Using Derivatives
The Corporation is exposed to certain risk arising from both its business operations and economic conditions. The Corporation principally manages its exposures to a wide variety of business and operational risks through management of its core business activities. The Corporation manages economic risks, including interest rate, liquidity, and credit risk primarily by managing the amount, sources, and duration of its assets and liabilities and the use of derivative financial instruments. Specifically, the Corporation enters into derivative financial instruments to manage exposures that arise from business activities that result in the receipt or payment of future known and uncertain cash amounts, the value of which are determined by interest rates. The Corporation’s derivative financial instruments are used to manage differences in the amount, timing, and duration of the Corporation’s known or expected cash receipts and its known or expected cash payments principally related to the Corporation’s loan portfolio.
Interest Rate Swaps
The Corporation uses interest rate swap agreements to modify interest rate characteristics from variable to fixed or fixed to variable in order to reduce the impact of interest rate changes on future net interest income. The Corporation’s credit exposure on interest rate swaps includes changes in fair value and any collateral that is held by a third party.
In June 2023, the Corporation entered into three interest rate swaps classified as cash flow hedges with notional amounts of $25 million each, to hedge the interest payments received on short term borrowings. Under the terms of the three swap agreements, the Corporation pays average fixed rates of 4.070%, 4.027% and 4.117%, and receives variable rates in return indexed to SOFR. The swaps mature between May, June, and December 2026. The Corporation performed an assessment of the hedge for effectiveness at the inception of the hedge and performs an assessment on a recurring basis and determined that the derivative currently is and is expected to be highly effective in offsetting changes in cash flows of the hedged item. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, approximately $497 thousand and $825 thousand respectively, net of tax, is recorded in total comprehensive income as unrealized gains. This amount could differ from amounts actually recognized due to changes in interest rates, hedge de-designations and the addition of other hedges subsequent to September 30, 2023. At September 30, 2023, the combined notional amount of the interest rate swaps was $75 million and the fair value was an asset of $1.0 million.
Mortgage Banking Derivatives
In connection with its mortgage banking activities, the Corporation enters into commitments to originate certain fixed rate residential mortgage loans for customers, also referred to as interest rate locks. In addition, the Corporation entersmay enter into forward commitments for the future sales or purchases of mortgage-backed securities to or from third-party counterparties to hedge the effect of changes in interest rates on the values of both the interest rate locks and mortgage loans held for sale. Forward sales commitments may also be in the form of commitments to sell individual mortgage loans or interest rate locks at a fixed price at a future date. The amount necessary to settle each interest rate lock is based on the price that secondary market investors would pay for loans with similar characteristics, including interest rate and term, as of the date fair value is measured. Interest rate lock commitments and forward commitments are recorded within other assets/liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets, with changes in fair values during the period recorded within net change in the fair value of derivative instruments on the consolidated statements of income.
Customer Derivatives – Interest Rate Swaps
Derivatives not designated as hedges are not speculative and result from a service the Corporation provides to certain customers to swap a fixed rate product for a variable rate product, or vice versa. The Corporation executes interest rate derivatives with commercial banking customers to facilitate their respective risk management strategies. Those interest rate derivatives are simultaneously hedged
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by offsetting derivatives that the Corporation executes with a third party, such that the Corporation minimizes its net interest rate risk exposure resulting from such transactions. As the interest rate derivatives associated with this program do not meet the strict hedge accounting requirements, changes in the fair value of both the customer derivatives and the offsetting derivatives are recognized directly in earnings.
The following table presents a summary of notional amounts and fair values of derivative financial instruments at the dates indicated:
September 30, 2022December 31, 2021September 30, 2023December 31, 2022
(dollars in thousands)(dollars in thousands)Balance Sheet Line ItemNotional
Amount
Asset
(Liability)
Fair Value
Notional
Amount
Asset
(Liability)
Fair Value
(dollars in thousands)Balance Sheet Line ItemNotional AmountAsset (Liability) Fair ValueNotional AmountAsset (Liability) Fair Value
Interest Rate Lock CommitmentsInterest Rate Lock CommitmentsInterest Rate Lock Commitments
Positive fair valuesPositive fair valuesOther assets$23,037 $137 $108,653 $1,122 Positive fair valuesOther assets$40,015 $229 $16,590 $87 
Negative fair valuesNegative fair valuesOther liabilities45,063 (598)35,264 (203)Negative fair valuesOther liabilities21,260 (83)16,108 (79)
TotalTotal68,100 (461)143,917 919 Total$61,275 $146 $32,698 $
Forward CommitmentsForward CommitmentsForward Commitments
Positive fair valuesPositive fair valuesOther assets12,000 475 30,500 65 Positive fair valuesOther assets$6,750 $50 $— $— 
Negative fair valuesNegative fair valuesOther liabilities— — 45,500 (106)Negative fair valuesOther liabilities— — — — 
TotalTotal12,000 475 76,000 (41)Total$6,750 $50 $— $— 
Customer Derivatives - Interest Rate SwapsCustomer Derivatives - Interest Rate SwapsCustomer Derivatives - Interest Rate Swaps
Positive fair valuesPositive fair valuesOther assets41,352 4,572 35,447 961 Positive fair valuesOther assets$46,337 $4,387 $43,779 $3,846 
Negative fair valuesNegative fair valuesOther liabilities41,352 (4,479)35,447 (1,018)Negative fair valuesOther liabilities46,337 (4,321)43,779 (3,799)
TotalTotal82,704 93 70,894 (57)Total$92,674 $66 $87,558 $47 
Risk Participation AgreementsRisk Participation Agreements
Positive fair valuesPositive fair valuesOther assets$— $— $— $— 
Negative fair valuesNegative fair valuesOther liabilities7,111 (6)7,200 (17)
TotalTotal$7,111 $(6)$7,200 $(17)
Interest Rate SwapsInterest Rate Swaps
Positive fair valuesPositive fair valuesOther assets$75,000 $1,023 $— $— 
Negative fair valuesNegative fair valuesOther liabilities— — — — 
TotalTotal$75,000 $1,023 $— $— 
Total derivative financial instrumentsTotal derivative financial instruments$162,804 $107 $290,811 $821 Total derivative financial instruments$242,810 $1,279 $127,456 $38 
Interest rate lock commitments are considered Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy, while the forward commitments and interest rate swaps are considered Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy.
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The following table presents a summary of the fair value gains and (losses) on derivative financial instruments:
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September 30,
(dollars in thousands)(dollars in thousands)2022202120222021(dollars in thousands)2023202220232022
Interest Rate Lock CommitmentsInterest Rate Lock Commitments$(405)$(1,056)$(1,380)$(5,480)Interest Rate Lock Commitments$29 $(405)$138 $(1,380)
Forward CommitmentsForward Commitments485 703 516 1,997 Forward Commitments37 485 50 516 
Customer Derivatives - Interest Rate SwapsCustomer Derivatives - Interest Rate Swaps47 14 151 52 Customer Derivatives - Interest Rate Swaps33 47 19 151 
Net fair value (losses) gains on derivative financial instruments$127 $(339)$(713)$(3,431)
Risk Participation AgreementsRisk Participation Agreements— 11 — 
Interest Rate SwapsInterest Rate Swaps588 — 1,023 — 
Net fair value gains (losses) on derivative financial instrumentsNet fair value gains (losses) on derivative financial instruments$693 $127 $1,241 $(713)

Net realized gains on derivative hedging activities were $82 thousand and $81 thousand for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, respectively, and net realized gains on derivative hedging activities were $399 thousand and $4.9 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022, respectively, and are included in non-interest income in the consolidated statements of income.
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(10)    Segments
ASC Topic 280 – Segment Reporting identifies operating segments as components of an enterprise which are evaluated regularly by the Corporation’s Chief Operating Decision Maker, our Chief Executive Officer, in deciding how to allocate resources and assess performance. The Corporation has applied the aggregation criterion set forth in this codification to the results of its operations.
Our Banking segment (“Bank”) consists of commercial and retail banking. The Banking segment generates interest income from its lending (including leasing) and investing activities and is dependent on the gathering of lower cost deposits from its branch network or borrowed funds from other sources for funding its loans, resulting in the generation of net interest income. The Banking segment also derives revenues from other sources including gains on the sale of available for sale investment securities, service charges on deposit accounts, cash sweep fees, overdraft fees, BOLI income, title insurance fees, and other less significant non-interest income.
Meridian Wealth (“Wealth”), a registered investment advisor and wholly-owned subsidiary of the Bank, provides a comprehensive array of wealth management services and products and the trusted guidance to help its clients and our banking customers prepare for the future. The unit generates non-interest income through advisory fees.
Meridian’s mortgage banking segment (“Mortgage”) consists of 1312 loan production offices throughout suburban Philadelphia and Maryland. The Mortgage segment originates 1 – 4 family residential mortgages and sells nearly all of its production to third party investors. The unit generates net interest income on the loans it originates and holds temporarily, then earns fee income (primarily gain on sales) at the time of the sale. The unit also recognizes income from document preparation fees, changes in portfolio pipeline fair values and related net hedging gains (losses)., if any.
The table below summarizes income and expenses, directly attributable to each business line, which have been included in the statement of operations. Total assets for each segment is also provided.
Segment InformationSegment Information
Three Months Ended September 30, 2022Three Months Ended September 30, 2021Three Months Ended September 30, 2023Three Months Ended September 30, 2022
(Dollars in thousands)(Dollars in thousands)BankWealthMortgageTotalBankWealthMortgageTotal(Dollars in thousands)BankWealthMortgageTotalBankWealthMortgageTotal
Net interest incomeNet interest income$17,664 $218 $144 $18,026 $15,777 $$478 $16,257 Net interest income$17,205 $(15)$34 $17,224 $17,664 $218 $144 $18,026 
Provision for loan losses526 — — 526 597 — — 597 
Provision for credit lossesProvision for credit losses82 — — 82 526 — — 526 
Net interest income after provisionNet interest income after provision17,138 218 144 17,500 15,180 478 15,660 Net interest income after provision17,123 (15)34 17,142 17,138 218 144 17,500 
Non-interest IncomeNon-interest IncomeNon-interest Income
Mortgage banking incomeMortgage banking income72 — 7,257 7,329 215 — 18,511 18,726 Mortgage banking income80 — 4,739 4,819 72 — 7,257 7,329 
Wealth management incomeWealth management income— 1,114 — 1,114 — 1,232 — 1,232 Wealth management income— 1,258 — 1,258 — 1,114 — 1,114 
SBA loan incomeSBA loan income989 — — 989 2,688 — — 2,688 SBA loan income982 — — 982 989 — — 989 
Net change in fair valuesNet change in fair values47 — (1,043)(996)13 — (847)(834)Net change in fair values38 — (394)(356)47 — (1,043)(996)
Net gain on hedging activityNet gain on hedging activity— — 399 399 — — (1,189)(1,189)Net gain on hedging activity— — 82 82 — — 399 399 
OtherOther622 — 767 1,389 836 — 663 1,499 Other658 — 643 1,301 622 — 767 1,389 
Non-interest incomeNon-interest income1,730 1,114 7,380 10,224 3,752 1,232 17,138 22,122 Non-interest income1,758 1,258 5,070 8,086 1,730 1,114 7,380 10,224 
Non-interest expenseNon-interest expense11,354 780 8,127 20,261 10,633 802 14,046 25,481 Non-interest expense12,564 826 6,628 20,018 11,354 780 8,127 20,261 
Income (loss) before income taxesIncome (loss) before income taxes$7,514 $552 $(603)$7,463 $8,299 $432 $3,570 $12,301 Income (loss) before income taxes$6,317 $417 $(1,524)$5,210 $7,514 $552 $(603)$7,463 
Total AssetsTotal Assets$1,858,770 $7,927 $55,227 $1,921,924 $1,625,468 $6,396 $130,581 $1,762,445 Total Assets$2,177,145 $8,833 $44,993 $2,230,971 $1,858,770 $7,927 $55,227 $1,921,924 

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Segment Information
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2022Nine Months Ended September 30, 2021
(Dollars in thousands)BankWealthMortgageTotalBankWealthMortgageTotal
Net interest income$50,197 $628 $785 $51,610 $45,340 $(249)$1,698 $46,789 
Provision for loan losses1,743 — — 1,743 1,292 — — 1,292 
Net interest income after provision48,454 628 785 49,867 44,048 (249)1,698 45,497 
Non-interest Income
Mortgage banking income394 — 20,973 21,367 892 — 61,401 62,293 
Wealth management income— 3,672 — 3,672 — 3,531 — 3,531 
SBA loan income3,946 — — 3,946 5,423 — — 5,423 
Net change in fair values151 — (4,457)(4,306)52 — (6,671)(6,619)
Net gain on hedging activity— — 4,941 4,941 — — 2,397 2,397 
Other1,776 (1)2,333 4,108 2,110 — 1,767 3,877 
Non-interest income6,267 3,671 23,790 33,728 8,477 3,531 58,894 70,902 
Non-interest expense32,186 2,480 26,734 61,400 28,981 2,486 48,523 79,990 
Income (loss) before income taxes$22,535 $1,819 $(2,159)$22,195 $23,544 $796 $12,069 $36,409 
Total Assets$1,858,770 $7,927 $55,227 $1,921,924 $1,625,468 $6,396 $130,581 $1,762,445 

(11)    Leases
On January 1, 2022, the Corporation adopted ASU 2016-02 (Topic 842), “Leases”, as further explained in Note 12, Recent Accounting Pronouncements. The Corporation’s operating leases consist of various retail branch locations and loan production offices. As of September 30, 2022, the Corporation’s leases have remaining lease terms ranging from 8 months to 13 years, including extension options that the Corporation is reasonably certain will be exercised.
The Corporation’s leases include fixed rental payments, and certain of our leases also include variable rental payments where lease payments may increase at pre-determined dates based on the change in the consumer price index. The Corporation’s lease agreements include gross leases as well as leases in which we make separate payments to the lessor for items such as the property taxes assessed on the property or a portion of the common area maintenance associated with the property. We have elected the practical expedient not to separate lease and non-lease components for all of our building leases. The Corporation also elected to not recognize ROU assets and lease liabilities for short-term leases.
As of September 30, 2022 the Corporation’s ROU assets and related lease liabilities were $9.5 million and $9.4 million, respectively. These amounts are included within other assets and other liabilities, respectively.
The components of lease expense were as follows:
(dollars in thousands)
Three Months Ended
September 30, 2022
Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2022
Operating lease expense$585 $1,742 
Short term lease expense
Variable lease expense— — 
Total lease expense$586 $1,745 
Supplemental cash flow information related to leases was as follows:
(dollars in thousands)Nine Months Ended September 30, 2022
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities
Operating cash flows from operating leases$563 
ROU asset obtained in exchange for lease liabilities$10,995 
Segment Information
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023Nine Months Ended September 30, 2022
(Dollars in thousands)BankWealthMortgageTotalBankWealthMortgageTotal
Net interest income$51,928 $(12)$85 $52,001 $50,197 $628 $785 $51,610 
Provision for credit losses2,186 — — 2,186 1,743 — — 1,743 
Net interest income after provision49,742 (12)85 49,815 48,454 628 785 49,867 
Non-interest Income
Mortgage banking income221 — 12,922 13,143 394 — 20,973 21,367 
Wealth management income— 3,689 — 3,689 — 3,672 — 3,672 
SBA loan income3,463 — — 3,463 3,946 — — 3,946 
Net change in fair values30 — (574)(544)151 — (4,457)(4,306)
Net gain on hedging activity— — 81 81 — — 4,941 4,941 
Other1,982 — 2,034 4,016 1,776 (1)2,333 4,108 
Non-interest income5,696 3,689 14,463 23,848 6,267 3,671 23,790 33,728 
Non-interest expense35,608 2,704 19,110 57,422 32,186 2,480 26,734 61,400 
Income (loss) before income taxes$19,830 $973 $(4,562)$16,241 $22,535 $1,819 $(2,159)$22,195 
Total Assets$2,177,145 $8,833 $44,993 $2,230,971 $1,858,770 $7,927 $55,227 $1,921,924 
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Maturities of operating lease liabilities were as follows for the period indicated:
(dollars in thousands)September 30, 2022
2022$559 
20231,919 
20241,746 
20251,456 
20261,436 
Thereafter3,134 
Total$10,250 
Less: Present value discount(887)
Total operating lease liabilities$9,363 
As of September 30, 2022, the weighted-average remaining lease term, including extension options that the Corporation is reasonably certain will be exercised for all operating leases is 6.33 years.
Because we generally do not have access to the rate implicit in the lease, we utilize our incremental borrowing rate as the discount rate. The weighted average discount rate associated with operating leases as of September 30, 2022 is 2.61%.
As of September 30, 2022, the Corporation had not entered into any material leases that have not yet commenced.

(12)    Recent Accounting Pronouncements(11)    Subordinated Debentures
As an “emerging growth company” underIn September, Meridian Corporation raised $9.7 million in subordinated debt at 8.00% with a term of 10 years, the JOBS Act, the Corporation is permitted an extended transition period for complying with new or revised accounting standards affecting public companies. We have elected to take advantage2023 Debentures. The issuance of this extended transition period, which means that the financial statements included herein,subordinated debt improved tier 2 capital, as well as financial statements that we file uptangible book value of the Corporation. The funds will be used for general corporate purposes, including providing capital to the date we lose this designation (December 31, 2022) will not be subjectCorporation's bank subsidiary, Meridian Bank, and supporting organic growth. The subordinated debt also helped to all new or revised accounting standards generally applicable to public companies forimprove Meridian Bank's tier 1 capital.
The following table presents subordinated debentures at the transition period. As a filer underdates indicated:
(dollars in thousands)Maturity
date
Interest
rate
September 30,
2023
December 31,
2022
2023 Debentures8/31/20338.00%$9,740 $— 
2019 Debentures12/30/20295.38%40,000 40,000 
2013 Debentures12/31/20286.50%596 653 
2011 Debentures12/31/20266.00%463 463 
2008 Debentures12/18/20236.00%56 56 
Debt Origination Costs(776)(826)
Total Subordinated Debentures$50,079 $40,346 
The Corporation issued the JOBS Act, we will implement new accounting standards subject to2023 and 2019 Debentures, while the effective dates required for non-public entities
Pronouncements Adopted in 2022:
FASB ASU 2016-02 (Topic 842), “Leases”
Issued in February 2016, ASU 2016-02 revisesBank issued the accounting related to lessee accounting. Under the new guidance, lessees are required to recognize a lease ROU liability2013, 2011 and a ROU asset for all leases. The new lease guidance also simplifies the accounting for sale and leaseback transactions primarily because lessees must recognize lease assets and lease liabilities. In June 2020, the FASB approved a delay for the implementation2008 Debentures. Upon formation of the ASU. Accordingly,bank holding company, the amendments in this updateCorporation assumed the 2013, 2011 and 2008 Debentures.
Interest is paid semi-annually on the 2023 and 2019 Debentures, and paid quarterly on the 2013, 2011 and 2008 debentures. The 2013, 2011 and 2008 Debentures are effectiveincludable as Tier 2 capital for determining the Bank’s compliance with regulatory capital requirements. The 2019 and 2023 Debentures are included as Tier 2 capital for the Corporation and as Tier 1 capital for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2021, and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2022. On January 1, 2022 the Corporation recognized a right-of-use asset and a lease obligation liability on the consolidated statement of financial condition. The adoption of the ASU was on a prospective basis and therefore comparative prior periods are still presented under ASC 840. Refer to footnote 11 - leases, for further details.Bank.

Pronouncements Not Yet Effective as of September 30, 2022:
FASB ASU 2016-13 (Topic 326), “Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments”
Issued in June 2016, ASU 2016-13 significantly changes how companies measure and recognize credit impairment for many financial assets. This ASU requires businesses and other organizations to measure the current expected credit losses on financial assets, such as loans, net investments in leases, certain debt securities, bond insurance and other receivables. The amendments affect entities holding financial assets and net investments in leases that are not accounted for at fair value through net income. Current GAAP requires an incurred loss methodology for recognizing credit losses that delays recognition until it is probable a loss has been incurred. The amendments in this ASU replace the incurred loss impairment methodology with a methodology that reflects expected credit losses and requires consideration of a broader range of reasonableness and supportable information to inform credit loss estimates. An entity should apply the amendments through a cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings as of the beginning of the first reporting period in which the guidance is effective (modified retrospective approach). Acquired credit impaired loans for which the guidance in ASC Topic 310-30 has been previously applied should prospectively apply the guidance in this ASU. A prospective transition approach is required for debt securities for which an other-than-temporary impairment has been recognized before the effective date. In October 2019, the FASB approved a delay for the implementation of the ASU. Accordingly, as an emerging growth company, the Corporation’s effective date for the implementation of the ASU will be January 1, 2023. The Corporation expects to recognize a one-time cumulative-effect adjustment to the allowance for credit losses as of the date of adoption. While the Corporation anticipates the allowance for credit losses will increase under current model assumptions, it expects the impact of adopting ASU 2016-13 will be influenced by the composition, characteristics and quality of its loan and investment securities portfolios, as well as general economic conditions and
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forecasts at the date of adoption. Management is currently running parallel tests under different methods and using various assumptions to determine the best approach for when we adopt this ASU, and has engaged a third party vendor to perform a model validation prior to adoption.
FASB ASU 2019-04, “Codification Improvements to Topic 326, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses, Topic 815, Derivatives and Hedging, and Topic 825, Financial Instruments”
Issued in April 2019, ASU 2019-04 clarifies certain aspects of accounting for credit losses, hedging activities, and financial instruments (addressed by ASUs 2016-13, 2017-12, and 2016-01, respectively). The amendments to estimating expected credit losses (ASU 2016-13), in particular, how a company considers recoveries and extension options when estimating expected credit losses, are the most relevant to the Corporation. The ASU clarifies that (1) the estimate of expected credit losses should include expected recoveries of financial assets, including recoveries of amounts expected to be written off and those previously written off, and (2) that contractual extension or renewal options that are not unconditionally cancellable by the lender are considered when determining the contractual term over which expected credit losses are measured. Management is considering the impact of ASU 2019-04 while considering the impact of ASU 2016-13 as discussed above.
FASB ASU 2020-04 (Topic 848), “Reference Rate Reform (“ASC 848”): Facilitation of the Effects of Reference Rate Reform on Financial Reporting”
Issued in March 2020, ASU 2020-04 contains 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. The Corporation does not have a significant concentration of loans, derivative contracts, borrowings or other financial instruments with attributes that are either directly or indirectly dependent on LIBOR. The guidance under ASC-848 will be available for a limited time, generally through December 31, 2022. The Corporation expects to adopt the LIBOR transition relief allowed under this standard.
FASB ASU 2020-06, “Debt With Conversion and Other Options (Subtopic 470-20) and Derivatives and Hedging – Contracts in Entity’s Own Equity (Subtopic 815-40): Accounting for Convertible Instruments and Contracts in an Entity’s Own Equity”
This ASU clarifies the accounting for certain financial instruments with characteristics of liabilities and equity. The amendments in this update reduce the number of accounting models for convertible debt instruments and convertible preferred stock by removing the cash conversion model and the beneficial conversion feature models.For public business entities that meet the definition of an SEC filer (excluding smaller reporting entities), the amendments are effective for fiscal years beginning after Dec. 15, 2021, and interim periods within. For all other entities, the amendments are effective for fiscal years beginning after Dec. 15, 2023, and interim periods within. Early adoption is permitted, but no earlier than for fiscal years beginning after Dec. 15, 2020. The Company does not expect this to have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.
FASB ASU 2022-02, "Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326): Troubled Debt Restructurings and Vintage Disclosures."
In March 2022, the FASB issued ASU No. 2022-02, "Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326): Troubled Debt Restructurings and Vintage Disclosures." The amendments eliminate the accounting guidance for troubled debt restructurings by creditors that have adopted CECL and enhance the disclosure requirements for modifications of receivables made with borrowers experiencing financial difficulty. In addition, the amendments require disclosure of current period gross write-offs by year of origination for financing receivables and net investment in leases in the existing vintage disclosures. This ASU is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2022 or January 1, 2023 for the Corporation, including interim periods within those fiscal years for entities that have adopted CECL. Early adoption is permitted if an entity has adopted CECL. The Corporation is in the process of evaluating the amendments but does not expect the adoption of this ASU will have a material impact on the Corporation's financial statements.

Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
You should read the following discussion and analysis in conjunction with the unaudited consolidated interim financial statements contained in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and the audited consolidated financial statements and the related notes and the discussion under the heading “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” for the year ended December 31, 20212022 included in Meridian Corporation’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”).SEC.
Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
Meridian Corporation may from time to time make written or oral “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements include statements with respect to Meridian Corporation’s strategies, goals, beliefs, expectations, estimates, intentions, capital raising efforts, financial condition and results of operations, future performance and business. Statements preceded by, followed by, or that include the words “may,” “could,” “should,” “pro forma,” “looking���looking forward,” “would,” “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “intend,” “plan,” or similar expressions generally indicate a forward-looking statement. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that are subject to change based on various important factors (some of which, in whole or in part, are beyond Meridian Corporation’s control). Numerous competitive, economic, regulatory, legal and technological factors, risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially include, without limitation: credit losses and the impactcredit risk of our commercial and consumer loan products; changes in the level of charge-offs and changes in estimates of the COVID-19 pandemicadequacy of the allowance for credit losses, or ACL; cyber-security concerns; rapid technological developments and government responses thereto; on the U.S. economy, including the markets in which we operate; actions that we and our customers take in response to these factors and the effects such actions have on our operations, products, services and customer relationships; and the risk that the Small Business Administration may not fund some or all PPP loan guaranties;changes; increased competitive pressures; changes in the interest rate environment;spreads on interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities; changes in
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general economic conditions and conditions within the securities markets; legislativeunanticipated changes in our liquidity position; unanticipated changes in regulatory and regulatory changes; geopolitical tensions;governmental policies impacting interest rates and financial markets; legislation affecting the financial services industry as a whole, and Meridian Corporation, in particular; changes in accounting policies, practices or guidance; developments affecting the industry and the effectssoundness of inflation, a potential recession,financial institutions and further disruption to the economy and U.S. banking system; among others, could cause Meridian Corporation’s financial performance to differ materially from the goals, plans, objectives, intentions and expectations expressed in such forward-looking statements.
Meridian Corporation cautions that the foregoing factors are not exclusive, and neither such factors nor any such forward-looking statement takes into account the impact of any future events. All forward-looking statements and information set forth herein are based on management’s current beliefs and assumptions as of the date hereof and speak only as of the date they are made. For a more complete discussion of the assumptions, risks and uncertainties related to our business, you are encouraged to review Meridian Corporation’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission,SEC, including our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 20212022 and subsequently filed quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and current reports on Form 8-K that update or provide information in addition to the information included in the Form 10-K and Form 10-Q filings, if any. Meridian Corporation does not undertake to update any forward-looking statement whether written or oral, that may be made from time to time by Meridian Corporation or by or on behalf of Meridian Bank.
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Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
Our critical accounting policies are described in detail in the "Critical Accounting Policies" section within Item 7 of our 20212022 Annual Form Form 10-K. The SEC defines "critical accounting policies" as those that require application of management's most difficult, subjective or complex judgments, often as a result of the need to make estimates about the effect of matters that are inherently uncertain and may change in future periods. There have been no materialSee Note 1, "Summary of Significant Accounting Policies" for additional information on the adoption of ASC 326, which changes in these policies during the nine months ended September 30, 2022.methodology under which management calculates its reserve for loans and leases, now referred to as the allowance for credit losses. Management considers the measurement of the allowance for credit losses to be a critical accounting policy.

Executive Overview
The following items highlight the Corporation’s changes in its financial condition as of September 30, 20222023 compared to December 31, 20212022 and the results of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 20222023 compared to the same periods in 2021.2022. More detailed information related to these highlights can be found in the sections that follow.

Bank Sector Considerations
Meridian is a regional community bank with loans and deposits that are well diversified in size, type, location and industry. We manage this diversification carefully, while avoiding concentrations in business lines. Meridian’s model continues to build on our strong and stable financial position, which serves our regional customers and communities with the banking products and services needed to help build their prosperity.
As a commercial bank, the majority of Meridian's deposit base is comprised of business deposits (58%), with consumer deposits amounting to 12% at September 30, 2023. Municipal deposits (8%) and brokered deposits (22%) provide growth funding. Historically, business deposits lag loan fundings. A typical business relationship maintains operating accounts, investment accounts or sweep accounts and business owners may also have personal savings or wealth accounts. Deposit balances in business accounts have a tendency to be higher on average than consumer accounts. At September 30, 2023, 63% of business accounts and 88% of consumer accounts were fully insured by the FDIC. The municipal deposits are 100% collateralized and brokered deposits are 100% FDIC insured. The level of uninsured deposits for the entire deposit base was 23% at September 30, 2023.
Meridian also maintains borrowing arrangements with various correspondent banks to meet short-term liquidity needs and has access to approximately $1.0 billion in liquidity from numerous sources including its borrowing capacity with the FHLB and other financial institutions, as well as funding through the CDARS program or through brokered CD arrangements. In addition, the Bank is eligible to receive funds under the new BTFP announced by the Federal Reserve. Meridian elected to secure borrowings from the Federal Reserve under the BTFP due to the favorable rate and as of September 30, 2023 had a balance of $33 million. Management believes that the above sources of liquidity provide Meridian with the necessary resources to meet its short-term and long-term funding requirements.
Changes in Financial Condition - September 30, 20222023 Compared to December 31, 20212022
Total assets increased $208.5$168.7 million, or 12.2%8.2%, to $1.92$2.2 billion as of September 30, 2022.2023.
Portfolio loans excluding PPP loans, increased $299.9$147.8 million, or 23.1%8.5%, to $1.60$1.9 billion as of September 30, 2022, which is 30.9% on an annualized basis.2023.
Mortgage loans held for sale decreased $47.1 million,increased $901 thousand, or 58.2%4.1%, to $33.8$23.1 million at September 30, 2022.2023.
PPP loans decreasedUpon adoption ASU No. 2016-13, “Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326) (“CECL”) effective January 1, 2023, we recorded an increase to $8.8our allowance for credit losses of $1.6 million as of September 30, 2022 which is a decrease of $81.4 million, or 90.2%, since December 31, 2021.
During the quarter-ended March 31, 2022, $27.7 million of municipal securities previously classified as available-for-sale on the balance sheet, were transferredand an adjustment to the held-to-maturity portfolio.reserve for unfunded commitments of $1.3 million. The after-tax retained earnings impact of this adoption was $2.2 million.
Total deposits increased $227.1$96.2 million or 15.7%5.6% to $1.67$1.8 billion at September 30, 2022.2023.
Non-interest bearing deposits decreased $57.1 million, or 18.9%, to $244.7 million as of September 30, 2023.
The Corporation returned $19.0$4.2 million of capital to Meridian shareholders during the nine months ended September 30, 20222023 through dividends, including a $1.00 special$0.125 quarterly dividend $0.20 quarterly dividends,in each of the first three quarters of 2023, and also purchased $9.2$4.3 million or 295 thousand312,447 shares of treasury stock.

Three Month Results of Operations - September 30, 20222023 Compared to the Same Period in 20212022
Consolidated netNet income was $5.8$4.0 million, or $0.96$0.35 per diluted share, down $3.6$1.8 million, or 38.6%30.9%, driven by a decline in non-interest income, and to a lesser degree a decline in net interest income, partially offset by lower operating expenses.
The return on average assets and return on average equity were 0.73% and 10.17%, respectively, for the third quarter 2023, compared to 1.23% and 14.59%, respectively, for the third quarter 2022.
Net interest margin decreased to 3.29% from 4.01% due to the impact of deposit and borrowing repricing outpacing the repricing of interest earnings assets, mainly loans.
On January 1, 2023, the Corporation adopted the new accounting standard, referred to as CECL, which transitioned from the incurred loss model based on historical loss experience and economic and market conditions to the expected loss model. Expected credit losses are estimated over the contractual term, adjusted for expected prepayments and recoveries, and take into account macroeconomic forecasts. The provision for credit losses decreased $444 thousand when comparing the third quarter 2023 to the third quarter 2022. The reduction was due in part to a decline in the overall exposure to unfunded loan
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balances at the end of the third quarter, causing a reduction in the unfunded reserve of $273 thousand. The decrease in provision was also due to favorable changes in some baseline loss rates and certain macroeconomic factors underlying the funded loss model. In addition, the provision for credit losses is impacted by the change in expected loss rates under CECL.
Non-interest income decreased $2.1 million, or 20.9%, to $8.1 million driven by a $2.5 million decrease in mortgage banking income and a $317 thousand decrease in net gains on hedging activities.
Non-interest expense decreased $243 thousand, or 1.2%, to $20.0 million due to a $940 thousand decrease in salaries and employee benefits, largely offset by increases in professional fees ($205 thousand), data processing ($210 thousand), and other expenses ($564 thousand).

Nine Month Results of Operations - September 30, 2023 Compared to the Same Period in 2022
Net income was $12.7 million, or $1.11 per diluted share, down $4.6 million, or 26.6%, driven by a decline in non-interest income, partially offset by continued strong marginan increase in net interest income and lower operating expenses.
The return on average assets and return on average equity was 1.23%0.79% and 14.59%10.96%, respectively, for the third quarter 2022,nine months ended September 30, 2023, compared to 2.15% and 24.07%, respectively, for the third quarter 2021.
Net interest margin increased to 4.01% from 3.83% due to higher yield on earning assets in this rising rate environment.
Provision for loan losses decreased $71 thousand as a result of lower levels of specific reserves and improvements in certain qualitative factors, largely offset by increased provisioning for loan growth.
Non-interest income decreased $11.9 million, or 53.8%, to $10.2 million driven by a $11.4 million decrease in mortgage banking income and a $1.7 million decrease in SBA loan income.
Non-interest expense decreased $5.2 million, or 20.5%, to $20.3 million due to a $6.1 million decrease in salaries and employee benefits.
On October 27, 2022, the Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.20 per common share payable November 21, 2022 to shareholders of record as of November 14, 2022.

Nine Month Results of Operations - September 30, 2022 Compared to the Same Period in 2021
Consolidated net income was $17.3 million, or $2.80 per diluted share, down $10.6 million, or 38.0%, driven by a lower level of non-interest income from mortgage banking activity, partially offset by continued strong margin and lower operating expenses.
The return on average assets and return on average equity were 1.28% and 14.49%, respectively, for the nine months ended September 30, 2022, compared to 2.17% and 25.43%, respectively, for the nine months ended September 30, 2021.2022.
Net interest margin increaseddecreased to 3.99%3.40% from 3.75%3.99% due to higher yield on earningthe impact of deposit and borrowing repricing outpacing the repricing of interest earnings assets, in this rising rate environment along with $286 thousand in one-time loan fees.mainly loans.
Provision for loancredit losses increased $451$443 thousand or 34.9%, due to cover for increased loan growth partially offsetperiod over period, combined with providing for the $1.8 million increase in net charge-offs period over period. As noted above, the provision for credit losses is impacted by decreasesthe change in specific reserves.expected loss rates under CECL.
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Non-interest income decreased $37.2$9.9 million, or 52.4%29.3%, to $33.7$23.8 million driven by a $40.9$8.2 million decrease in mortgage banking income, and a $2.5 million decline in the fair value on loans held-for-investment, partially offset by an increase of $4.8 million in the fair value of derivatives and loans held-for-sale and a $2.5 million increase incombined with decreased net gains on hedging activity related to mortgage banking activity.of $4.9 million.
Non-interest expense decreased $18.6$4.0 million, or 23.2%6.5%, to $61.4$57.4 million as the result of a $20.2 million decrease in salaries and employee benefits tied to a decrease in variable compensation in our mortgage segment.decreased $6.0 million.


Key Performance Ratios
The following table presents key financial performance ratios for the periods indicated:
Three months ended
September 30,
Nine months ended
September 30,
Three months ended
September 30,
Nine months ended
September 30,
20222021202220212023202220232022
Return on average assets, annualizedReturn on average assets, annualized1.23 %2.15 %1.28 %2.17 %Return on average assets, annualized0.73 %1.23 %0.79 %1.28 %
Return on average equity, annualizedReturn on average equity, annualized14.59 %24.07 %14.49 %25.43 %Return on average equity, annualized10.17 %14.59 %10.96 %14.49 %
Net interest margin (tax effected yield), annualized4.01 %3.83 %3.99 %3.75 %
Net interest margin (tax effected yield)Net interest margin (tax effected yield)3.29 %4.01 %3.40 %3.99 %
Basic earnings per shareBasic earnings per share$0.99 $1.56 $2.90 $4.62 Basic earnings per share$0.36 $0.49 $1.14 $1.45 
Diluted earnings per shareDiluted earnings per share$0.96 $1.52 $2.80 $4.49 Diluted earnings per share$0.35 $0.48 $1.11 $1.40 
The following table presents certain key period-end balances and ratios at the dates indicated:
(dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)(dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)September 30,
2022
December 31,
2021
(dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)September 30,
2023
December 31,
2022
Book value per common shareBook value per common share$25.86 $27.07 Book value per common share$13.88 $13.37 
Tangible book value per common share (1)Tangible book value per common share (1)$25.16 $26.37 Tangible book value per common share (1)$13.53 $13.01 
Allowance as a percentage of loans and leases held for investmentAllowance as a percentage of loans and leases held for investment1.18 %1.35 %Allowance as a percentage of loans and leases held for investment1.04 %1.08 %
Allowance as a percentage of loans and leases held for investment (excl. loans at fair value and PPP loans) (1)Allowance as a percentage of loans and leases held for investment (excl. loans at fair value and PPP loans) (1)1.20 %1.46 %Allowance as a percentage of loans and leases held for investment (excl. loans at fair value and PPP loans) (1)1.05 %1.09 %
Tier I capital to risk weighted assetsTier I capital to risk weighted assets9.28 %10.83 %Tier I capital to risk weighted assets8.43 %8.77 %
Tangible common equity to tangible assets ratio (1)Tangible common equity to tangible assets ratio (1)7.67 %9.42 %Tangible common equity to tangible assets ratio (1)6.79 %7.25 %
Loans, net of fees and costs$1,610,349 $1,386,457 
Loans and other finance receivables, net of fees and costsLoans and other finance receivables, net of fees and costs$1,885,629 $1,743,682 
Total assetsTotal assets$1,921,924 $1,713,443 Total assets$2,230,971 $2,062,228 
Total stockholders’ equityTotal stockholders’ equity$151,161 $165,360 Total stockholders’ equity$155,114 $153,280 
(1) Non-GAAP financial measure. See “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” below for Non-GAAP to GAAP reconciliation.

Components of Net Income
Net income is comprised of five major elements:
Net Interest Income, or the difference between the interest income earned on loans, leases and investments and the interest expense paid on deposits and borrowed funds;
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Provision For Loan and LeaseCredit Losses, or the amount added to the Allowance to provide for estimated inherentcurrent expected credit losses on portfolio loans and leases;
Non-interest Income, which is made up primarily of mortgage banking income, wealth management income, SBA loan sale income, fair value adjustments, gains and losses from the sale of loans, gains and losses from the sale of investment securities available for sale and other fees from loan and deposit services;
Non-interest Expense, which consists primarily of salaries and employee benefits, occupancy, professional fees, advertising & promotion, data processing, information technology, loan expenses, and other operating expenses; and
Income Taxes, which include state and federal jurisdictions.

NET INTEREST INCOME
Net interest income is an integral source of the Corporation’s revenue. The tables below present a summary for the three and nine months ended September 30, 20222023 and 2021,2022, of the Corporation’s average balances and yields earned on its interest-earning assets and the rates paid on its interest-bearing liabilities. The net interest margin is the net interest income as a percentage of average interest-earning assets. The net interest spread is the difference between the weighted average yield on interest-earning assets and the weighted average cost of interest-bearing liabilities. The difference between the net interest margin and the net interest spread is the result of net free funding sources such as non-interest bearing deposits and stockholders’ equity.
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Analyses of Interest Rates and Interest Differential
The tables below present the major asset and liability categories on an average daily balance basis for the periods presented, along with interest income, interest expense and key rates and yields on a tax equivalent basis.
For the Three Months Ended September 30,
(dollars in thousands)20222021Change
Average BalanceInterest Income/ ExpenseYields/ RatesAverage BalanceInterest Income/ ExpenseYields/ RatesAverage BalanceInterest Income/ ExpenseYields/ Rates
Assets:
Due from banks$15,678 $92 2.33 %$40,249 $16 0.16 %$(24,571)$76 2.17 %
Federal funds sold219 1.81 23,013 0.02 (22,794)— 1.79 
Investment securities - taxable (1)107,929 648 2.38 79,785 357 1.78 28,144 291 0.60 
Investment securities - tax exempt (1)63,711 451 2.81 67,250 377 2.22 (3,539)74 0.59 
Loans held for sale37,857 479 5.02 110,905 824 2.97 (73,048)(345)2.05 
Loans held for investment (1)1,565,861 21,371 5.41 1,370,439 16,804 4.84 195,422 4,567 0.57 
Total loans1,603,718 21,850 5.41 1,481,344 17,628 4.72 122,374 4,222 0.69 
Total interest-earning assets1,791,255 23,042 5.10 %1,691,641 18,379 4.31 %99,614 4,663 0.79 %
Noninterest earning assets76,939 48,207 28,732 
Total assets$1,868,194 $1,739,848 $128,346 
Liabilities and stockholders' equity:
Interest-bearing demand deposits$221,402 $798 1.43 %$270,518 $201 0.29 %$(49,116)$597 1.14 %
Money market and savings deposits718,744 2,075 1.15 647,093 853 0.52 71,651 1,222 0.63 
Time deposits361,527 1,202 1.32 237,080 273 0.46 124,447 929 0.86 
Total deposits1,301,673 4,075 1.24 1,154,691 1,327 0.46 146,982 2,748 0.78 
Borrowings41,313 266 2.55 111,075 126 0.45 (69,762)140 2.10 
Subordinated debentures40,578 591 5.78 40,740 596 5.85 (162)(5)(0.07)
Total interest-bearing liabilities1,383,564 4,932 1.41 1,306,506 2,049 0.62 77,058 2,883 0.79 
Noninterest-bearing deposits295,975 254,843 41,132 
Other noninterest-bearing liabilities31,041 22,919 8,122 
Total liabilities1,710,580 1,584,268 126,312 
Total stockholders' equity157,614 155,580 2,034 
Total stockholders' equity and liabilities$1,868,194 $1,739,848 $128,346 
Net interest income and spread (1)$18,110 3.69 $16,330 3.69 $1,780 — 
Net interest margin (1)4.01 %3.83 %0.18 %
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For the Nine Months Ended September 30,For the Three Months Ended September 30,
(dollars in thousands)(dollars in thousands)20222021Change(dollars in thousands)20232022
Average BalanceInterest Income/ ExpenseYields/ RatesAverage BalanceInterest Income/ ExpenseYields/ RatesAverage BalanceInterest Income/ ExpenseYields/ RatesAverage BalanceInterest Income/ ExpenseYields/ RatesAverage BalanceInterest Income/ ExpenseYields/ Rates
Assets:Assets:Assets:
Due from banksDue from banks$23,612 $153 0.87 %$24,340 $22 0.12 %$(728)$131 0.75 %Due from banks$17,356 $244 5.58 %$15,678 $92 2.33 %
Federal funds soldFederal funds sold1,440 0.37 18,991 0.02 (17,551)0.35 Federal funds sold44 9.02 219 1.81 
Investment securities - taxable (1)Investment securities - taxable (1)105,624 1,599 2.02 78,951 1,076 1.82 26,673 523 0.20 Investment securities - taxable (1)106,369 901 3.36 107,929 648 2.38 
Investment securities - tax exempt (1)Investment securities - tax exempt (1)63,848 1,240 2.60 64,023 1,094 2.28 (175)146 0.32 Investment securities - tax exempt (1)58,196 410 2.80 63,711 450 2.80 
Loans held for saleLoans held for sale52,495 1,580 4.02 139,101 2,922 2.80 (86,606)(1,342)1.22 Loans held for sale27,718 456 6.53 37,857 479 5.02 
Loans held for investment (1)Loans held for investment (1)1,489,345 56,614 5.08 1,349,780 48,375 4.79 139,565 8,239 0.29 Loans held for investment (1)1,876,648 33,526 7.09 1,565,861 21,371 5.41 
Total loansTotal loans1,541,840 58,194 5.05 1,488,881 51,297 4.61 52,959 6,897 0.44 Total loans1,904,366 33,982 7.08 1,603,718 21,850 5.41 
Total interest-earning assetsTotal interest-earning assets1,736,364 61,190 4.71 %1,675,186 53,492 4.27 %61,178 7,698 0.44 %Total interest-earning assets2,086,331 35,538 6.76 %1,791,255 23,041 5.10 %
Noninterest earning assetsNoninterest earning assets74,313 44,388 29,925 Noninterest earning assets98,054 76,939 
Total assetsTotal assets$1,810,677 $1,719,574 $91,103 Total assets$2,184,385 $1,868,194 
Liabilities and stockholders' equity:Liabilities and stockholders' equity:Liabilities and stockholders' equity:
Interest-bearing demand depositsInterest-bearing demand deposits$242,863 $1,183 0.65 %$252,074 $739 0.39 %$(9,211)$444 0.26 %Interest-bearing demand deposits$160,886 $1,488 3.67 %$221,402 $798 1.43 %
Money market and savings depositsMoney market and savings deposits702,696 4,003 0.76 609,201 2,505 0.55 93,495 1,498 0.21 Money market and savings deposits719,123 6,755 3.73 718,744 2,075 1.15 
Time depositsTime deposits319,927 1,996 0.83 258,099 1,017 0.53 61,828 979 0.30 Time deposits648,646 7,300 4.46 361,527 1,202 1.32 
Total depositsTotal deposits1,265,486 7,182 0.76 1,119,374 4,261 0.51 146,112 2,921 0.25 Total deposits1,528,655 15,543 4.03 1,301,673 4,075 1.24 
BorrowingsBorrowings24,621 391 2.12 139,716 437 0.42 (115,095)(46)1.70 Borrowings167,889 2,086 4.93 41,313 266 2.55 
Subordinated debenturesSubordinated debentures40,548 1,775 5.85 40,711 1,787 5.87 (163)(12)(0.02)Subordinated debentures41,311 606 5.82 40,578 591 5.78 
Total interest-bearing liabilitiesTotal interest-bearing liabilities1,330,655 9,348 0.94 1,299,801 6,485 0.67 30,854 2,863 0.27 Total interest-bearing liabilities1,737,855 18,235 4.16 1,383,564 4,932 1.41 
Noninterest-bearing depositsNoninterest-bearing deposits291,261 248,355 42,906 Noninterest-bearing deposits253,485 295,975 
Other noninterest-bearing liabilitiesOther noninterest-bearing liabilities29,452 24,928 4,524 Other noninterest-bearing liabilities36,774 31,041 
Total liabilitiesTotal liabilities1,651,368 1,573,084 78,284 Total liabilities2,028,114 1,710,580 
Total stockholders' equityTotal stockholders' equity159,309 146,490 12,819 Total stockholders' equity156,271 157,614 
Total stockholders' equity and liabilitiesTotal stockholders' equity and liabilities$1,810,677 $1,719,574 $91,103 Total stockholders' equity and liabilities$2,184,385 $1,868,194 
Net interest income and spread (1)Net interest income and spread (1)$51,842 3.77 $47,007 3.60 $4,835 0.17 
Net interest income and spread (1)
$17,303 2.60 $18,109 3.69 
Net interest margin (1)Net interest margin (1)3.99 %3.75 %0.24 %Net interest margin (1)3.29 %4.01 %
(1)Yields and net interest income are reflected on a tax-equivalent basis.


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For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
(dollars in thousands)20232022
Average BalanceInterest Income/ ExpenseYields/ RatesAverage BalanceInterest Income/ ExpenseYields/ Rates
Assets:
Due from banks$19,358 $735 5.08 %$23,612 $153 0.87 %
Federal funds sold156 5.14 1,440 0.37 
Investment securities - taxable111,884 2,853 3.41 105,624 1,599 2.02 
Investment securities - tax exempt (1)60,042 1,266 2.82 63,848 1,240 2.60 
Loans held for sale23,459 1,080 6.16 52,495 1,580 4.02 %
Loans held for investment (1)1,836,244 94,538 6.88 1,489,345 56,614 5.08 
Total loans1,859,703 95,618 6.87 1,541,840 58,194 5.05 
Total interest-earning assets2,051,143 100,478 6.55 %1,736,364 61,190 4.71 %
Noninterest earning assets95,740 74,313 
Total assets$2,146,883 $1,810,677 
Liabilities and stockholders' equity:
Interest-bearing demand deposits$198,599 $5,184 3.49 %$242,863 $1,183 0.65 %
Money market and savings deposits673,540 16,603 3.30 702,696 4,003 0.76 
Time deposits628,419 19,226 4.09 319,927 1,996 0.83 
Total deposits1,500,558 41,013 3.65 1,265,486 7,182 0.76 
Borrowings143,955 5,450 5.06 24,621 391 2.12 
Subordinated debentures40,662 1,779 5.85 40,548 1,775 5.85 
Total interest-bearing liabilities1,685,175 48,242 3.83 1,330,655 9,348 0.94 
Noninterest-bearing deposits271,909 291,261 
Other noninterest-bearing liabilities35,234 29,452 
Total liabilities1,992,318 1,651,368 
Total stockholders' equity154,565 159,309 
Total stockholders' equity and liabilities$2,146,883 $1,810,677 
Net interest income and spread (1)$52,236 2.72 $51,842 3.77 
Net interest margin (1)3.40 %3.99 %
(1)Yieldsand net interest income are reflected on a tax-equivalent basis.
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Rate / Volume Analysis
The rate/volume analysis table below analyzes dollar changes in the components of interest income and interest expense as they relate to the change in balances (volume) and the change in interest rates (rate) of tax-equivalent net interest income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 20222023 as compared to the same periods in 2021,2022, allocated by rate and volume. Changes in interest income and/or expense attributable to both rate and volume have been allocated proportionately based on the relationship of the absolute dollar amount of the change in each category.
2022 Compared to 20212023 Compared to 2022
Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
(dollars in thousands)(dollars in thousands)RateVolumeTotalRateVolumeTotal(dollars in thousands)RateVolumeTotalRateVolumeTotal
Interest income:Interest income:Interest income:
Due from banksDue from banks$91 $(15)$76 $132 $(1)$131 Due from banks$141 $11 $152 $617 $(35)$582 
Federal funds soldFederal funds sold(2)— (5)Federal funds sold(1)— 10 (8)
Investment securities - taxable (1)Investment securities - taxable (1)143 148 291 129 394 523 Investment securities - taxable (1)262 (9)253 1,154 100 1,254 
Investment securities - tax exempt (1)Investment securities - tax exempt (1)95 (21)74 149 (3)146 
Investment securities - tax exempt (1)
(1)(39)(40)103 (77)26 
Loans held for saleLoans held for sale382 (727)(345)942 (2,284)(1,342)Loans held for sale123 (146)(23)610 (1,110)(500)
Loans held for investment (1)Loans held for investment (1)2,020 2,547 4,567 3,046 5,193 8,239 
Loans held for investment (1)
7,401 4,754 12,155 22,884 15,040 37,924 
Total loansTotal loans2,402 1,820 4,222 3,988 2,909 6,897 Total loans7,524 4,608 12,132 23,494 13,930 37,424 
Total interest incomeTotal interest income$2,733 $1,930 $4,663 $4,404 $3,294 $7,698 Total interest income$7,927 $4,570 $12,497 $25,378 $13,910 $39,288 
Interest expense:Interest expense:Interest expense:
Interest-bearing demand depositsInterest-bearing demand deposits$640 $(43)$597 $472 $(28)$444 Interest-bearing demand deposits$959 $(269)$690 $4,254 $(253)$4,001 
Money market and savings depositsMoney market and savings deposits1,118 104 1,222 1,071 427 1,498 Money market and savings deposits4,679 4,680 12,773 (173)12,600 
Time depositsTime deposits727 202 929 694 285 979 Time deposits4,575 1,523 6,098 13,817 3,413 17,230 
Total depositsTotal deposits2,485 263 2,748 2,237 684 2,921 Total deposits10,213 1,255 11,468 30,844 2,987 33,831 
BorrowingsBorrowings263 (123)140 561 (607)(46)Borrowings424 1,396 1,820 1,124 3,935 5,059 
Subordinated debenturesSubordinated debentures(3)(2)(5)(5)(7)(12)Subordinated debentures11 15 (1)
Total interest expenseTotal interest expense$2,745 $138 $2,883 $2,793 $70 $2,863 Total interest expense$10,641 $2,662 $13,303 $31,967 $6,927 $38,894 
Interest differentialInterest differential$(12)$1,792 $1,780 $1,611 $3,224 $4,835 Interest differential$(2,714)$1,908 $(806)$(6,589)$6,983 $394 
(1)Yields and net interest income are reflected on a tax-equivalent basis.

Three Months Ended September 30, 20222023 Compared to the Same Period in 20212022
For the three months ended September 30, 20222023 as compared to the same period in 2021,2022, tax-equivalent interest income increased $4.7$12.5 million as favorable rate and volume changes contributed $2.7$7.9 million, and $1.9$4.6 million, respectively. The favorable change in rates was driven byled to increased yieldyields on loans held for sale (up 205151 basis points) and loans held for investment (up 57168 basis points) that favorably impact interest income by $2.4$7.5 million, combined.overall. The loans held for investment average balances increased $195.4$310.8 million, leading to a favorable volume impact on interest income of $2.5$4.8 million, while the decline in loans held for sale average balances of $73.0$10.1 million had an unfavorable impact to interest income of $727 thousand as shown$146 thousand. Growth in the table above. Within the loans held for investment portfolio was led by average balances onbalance increases in commercial loans and leases increased $33.6 million, and $54.0 million, respectively, construction loans were up $65.3 million, andreal estate ($125.2 million), residential real estate ($121.9 million), construction ($59.2 million), and SBA loans average balances increased $78.2 million, while the average balance of PPP loans decreased $132.4 million as such loans continue to be forgiven by the SBA.($17.6 million).

On the funding side, overall interest expense increased $2.9$13.3 million, due tolargely driven by the impact from rate hikes issued by the Fed, which were partially offset by volume declines on borrowings.Fed. The cost of deposits were up across the board, causingleading to a $2.5$11.5 million increase to interest expense. The cost of interest-bearing demand deposits, money market and savings accounts and time deposits increased 114224 basis points, 63258 basis points and 86314 basis points, respectively, while the cost of borrowings increased 210238 basis points. MoneyTime deposits were the largest drivers of the interest expense increase due to volume as average balances on such accounts increased $287.1 million, while money market/savings accounts and time deposit average balances increased $71.7 million,only $379 thousand, and $124.4 million, respectively, whilethe average balances on interest-bearing demand deposits decreased $49.1$60.5 million, on average, andwhile borrowings decreased $69.8increased $126.6 million on average.

Overall, the $1.8 million increase$806 thousand decrease in net interest income over this period was deriveddriven by volumerate changes as the impact from increased average earning assets and the $41.1 million in free fundingcost of interest bearing liabilities outpaced the increase in averagethe yield on interest bearing liabilities.earning assets.

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2022 Compared to the Same Period in 2021
For the nine months ended September 30, 2022 as compared to the same period in 2021, tax-equivalent interest income increased $7.7 million as positive rate changes on average earning assets contributed $4.4 million and favorable volume changes helped to increase interest income by $3.3 million. The favorable change in interest income due to rate changes was driven by growth in the loans held for sale (increase of 122 basis points) and the overall loans held for investment portfolio (increase of 29 basis points). This large
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increaseNine Months Ended September 30, 2023 Compared to the Same Period in 2022
For the yieldnine months ended September 30, 2023 as compared to the same period in 2022, tax-equivalent interest income increased $39.3 million as favorable rate and volume changes contributed $25.4 million, and $13.9 million, respectively. The favorable change in rates led to increased yields on loans held for investment (up 180 basis points) and loans held for sale was the result of interest rates hovering at historical lows throughout much of 2021, but then as the Fed raised interest rates in 2022, the yield benefited from this action. The $3.3 million positive(up 214 basis points), that favorably impact that volume changes had to interest income was largely the result of loan average balance increases, which contributed $5.2by $23.5 million, to interest income, offset by a decline in the volume of loans held or sale which had an unfavorable impact of $2.3 million on interest income.overall. The increase in loans held for investment average balances were led byincreased $346.9 million, leading to a favorable volume impact on interest income of $15.0 million, while the decline in loans held for sale average balances of $29.0 million had an increases inunfavorable impact to interest income of $1.1 million. Within the loans held for investment portfolio, average balances on commercial loans, small businessSBA loans, and leases of $30increased $1.3 million, $58.1$24.4 million, and $56.5$34.2 million, respectively, construction loans of $50.8were up $71.9 million, and residential real estate loans held for investmentaverage balances increased $145.8 million, while the average balance of $47.3PPP loans decreased $38.9 million offset somewhat by a $152.3 million decline in PPP loan balances as they continue to besuch loans are nearly fully forgiven now by the SBA.

On the funding side, overall interest expense increased $2.9 million.$38.9 million, largely driven by the impact from rate hikes issued by the Fed. The cost of deposits waswere up havingacross the board, leading to a $2.9$33.8 million negative effect onincrease to interest expense. The cost of interest-bearing demand deposits, money market and savings deposits,accounts and time deposits increased 26284 basis points, 21254 basis points and 30326 basis points, respectively, while the cost of borrowings increased 170294 basis points. Money market and Time deposit average balances increased $308.5 million, while money market/savings accounts average balances and timeinterest-bearing demand deposits increased $93.5decreased $29.2 million, and $61.8$44.3 million, respectively, and borrowings increased $119.3 million on average respectively, while interest bearing demand deposits and borrowings were down $9.2 million and $115.1 million on average, respectively, leading to a $70 thousand increase in interest expense.average.

Overall, the $4.8$0.4 million increase in net interest income was derived by the volume changes as the impact from increased average earning assets, andparticularly loans held for investment, overcame the $42.9 million in freeunfavorable impact from the funding outpaced the increase in average interest bearing liabilities.

costs.

PROVISION FOR LOAN AND LEASECREDIT LOSSES
Three Months Ended September 30, 2022 Compared to the Same Period in 2021
The provision for loan losses decreased $71 thousand due to decreases in specific reserves on non-performing loans as the underlying credit quality improved and certain qualitative factors improved as well, partially offset by providing for continued loan growth and charge-offs on small ticket equipment leases.
Nine Months Ended September 30, 20222023 Compared to the Same PeriodPeriods in 20212022
The provision for credit losses decreased $444 thousand for the three months ended September 30, 2023, and increased $443 thousand for the nine months ended September 30, 2023. The provision decrease over the three month comparable period was due in part to a decline in the overall exposure to unfunded loan losses increased $451 thousandbalances at the end of the third quarter, causing a reduction in the unfunded reserve. The remaining decrease in provisioning was due largely to favorable changes in the some baseline loss rates and certain economic factors. The provision increase over the nine month comparable periods was to help provide for loan growth over the significantperiod, in addition to helping to cover for the increased level of loan growth yearcharge-offs, largely over year, partially offset by the impact of decreases to specific reserves and qualitative factors noted above.small equipment leases.

Asset Quality Summary
Meridian's credit culture is strong and asset quality remains a primary focus of management. The ratio of non-performing assets to total assets declined to 1.20%was 1.38% as of September 30, 2022,2023, up from 1.34%1.11% reported as of December 31, 2021.2022. There was no$1.7 million in other real estate propertyowned included in non-performing assets, for either period.the result of taking possession of a well collateralized residential real estate property in the quarter end December 31, 2022. Total non-performing loans were $23.1 million and $23.0of $29.1 million as of September 30, 2022 and2023, increased $7.9 million from $21.2 million as December 31, 2021, respectively, however subsequent2022 due to September 30, 2022, principal paymentsdowngrades of $3.2 million6 SBA loans, 1 shared national credit loan, 3 commercial loan relationships, and $307 thousand on a non-performing loan relationship were received.several small balance equipment leases during this period.
Meridian realized net charge-offs of 0.10%0.18% of total average loans for the yearnine months ending September 30, 20222023, which is higher than the 0.01% overwas up from 0.10% reported for the same period in 2021. Charge-offs amounted to $431 thousand for the quarter ending September 30, 2022, while recoveries were $74 thousand during this quarter. Nearly all of the2022. Net charge-offs for the quarter endingended September 30, 20222023 were $914 thousand, comprised of $1.0 million in charge-offs, with $95 thousand in recoveries for the quarter. While a large percentage of charge-offs for the quarter ended September 30, 2023 continue to be from small ticket equipment leases, the level of charge-offs in this portfolio declined by $169 thousand, while we also realized $90 thousand of recoveries related to the small ticket equipment lease portfolio. There were split between commercialalso charge-offs of $272 thousand on SBA loans and home equity loans. that had previously been classified as non-performing loans in a prior period.
The ratio of allowance for loancredit losses to total loans held for investment, excluding loans at fair value and PPP loans (a non-GAAP measure, see reconciliation in the Appendix), was 1.20%1.05% as of September 30, 20222023 and 1.46%1.09% as of December 31, 2021.2022. As of September 30, 20222023 there were specific reserves of $2.8$2.5 million against a non-performing loans, downan increase from $3.2$2.2 million as of December 31, 20212022 due to improvementthe establishment of a specific reserve on a commercial loan that was classified as a non-performing loan, partially offset by a decline in the underlying credit quality for certain loans, as discussed in the above paragraph.specific reserve on another commercial loan relationship.
The Corporation continues to be diligent in its credit underwriting process and proactive with its loan review process, including the engagement of the services of an independent outside loan review firm, which helps identify developing credit issues. Proactive steps that are taken include the procurement of additional collateral (preferably outside the current loan structure) whenever possible and frequent contact with the borrower. The Corporation believes that timely identification of credit issues and appropriate actions early in the process serve to mitigate overall risk of loss.

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Nonperforming Assets and Related Ratios
The following table presents nonperforming assets and related ratios for the periods indicated:
(dollars in thousands)(dollars in thousands)September 30,
2022
December 31,
2021
(dollars in thousands)September 30,
2023
December 31,
2022
Non-performing assets:Non-performing assets:Non-performing assets:
Nonaccrual loans:Nonaccrual loans:Nonaccrual loans:
Real estate loans:Real estate loans:Real estate loans:
Commercial mortgageCommercial mortgage$— $140 
Home equity lines and loansHome equity lines and loans$878 $911 Home equity lines and loans929 1,097 
Residential mortgageResidential mortgage2,097 2,398 Residential mortgage3,097 2,085 
ConstructionConstruction1,206 — 
Total real estate loansTotal real estate loans2,975 3,309 Total real estate loans5,232 3,322 
Commercial and industrialCommercial and industrial18,202 18,801 Commercial and industrial15,575 12,547 
Small business loansSmall business loans1,401 666 Small business loans7,237 4,465 
LeasesLeases506 212 Leases1,067 902 
Total nonaccrual loansTotal nonaccrual loans23,084 22,988 Total nonaccrual loans29,111 21,236 
Other real estate ownedOther real estate owned1,703 1,703 
Total non-performing assetsTotal non-performing assets$23,084 $22,988 Total non-performing assets$30,814 $22,939 
Troubled debt restructurings:
TDRs included in non-performing loans and leases$193 $361 
TDRs in compliance with modified terms3,637 3,446 
Total TDRs$3,830 $3,807 
Asset quality ratios:Asset quality ratios:Asset quality ratios:
Non-performing assets to total assetsNon-performing assets to total assets1.20 %1.34 %Non-performing assets to total assets1.38 %1.11 %
Non-performing loans to:Non-performing loans to:Non-performing loans to:
Total loans and leasesTotal loans and leases1.40 %1.57 %Total loans and leases1.53 %1.20 %
Total loans held-for-investmentTotal loans held-for-investment1.43 %1.66 %Total loans held-for-investment1.54 %1.22 %
Total loans held-for-investment (excluding loans at fair value and PPP loans) (1)1.45 %1.80 %
Allowance for loan losses to:
Total loans held-for-investment (excluding loans at fair value) (1)
Total loans held-for-investment (excluding loans at fair value) (1)
1.55 %1.23 %
Allowance for credit losses to (2):
Allowance for credit losses to (2):
Total loans and leasesTotal loans and leases1.15 %1.28 %Total loans and leases1.03 %1.07 %
Total loans held-for-investmentTotal loans held-for-investment1.18 %1.35 %Total loans held-for-investment1.04 %1.08 %
Total loans held-for-investment (excluding loans at fair value and PPP loans) (1)1.20 %1.46 %
Total loans held-for-investment (excluding loans at fair value) (1)
Total loans held-for-investment (excluding loans at fair value) (1)
1.05 %1.09 %
Non-performing loansNon-performing loans82.20 %81.60 %Non-performing loans67.61 %88.66 %
Total loans and leasesTotal loans and leases$1,644,149 $1,467,339 Total loans and leases$1,908,773 $1,765,925 
Total loans and leases held-for-investmentTotal loans and leases held-for-investment$1,610,349 $1,386,457 Total loans and leases held-for-investment$1,885,629 $1,743,682 
Total loans and leases held-for-investment (excluding loans at fair value and PPP loans)$1,587,037 $1,280,654 
Allowance for loan and lease losses$18,974 $18,758 
Total loans and leases held-for-investment (excluding loans at fair value)Total loans and leases held-for-investment (excluding loans at fair value)$1,872,109 $1,724,601 
Allowance for credit losses (2)
Allowance for credit losses (2)
$19,683 $18,828 
(1) The allowance for loancredit losses to total loans held-for-investment (excluding loans at fair value and PPP loans)value) ratio is a non-GAAP financial measure. See “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” for a reconciliation of this measure to its most comparable GAAP measure.
(2) See Note 1, "Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Pronouncements Adopted in 2023.



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NON-INTEREST INCOME
Three Months Ended September 30, 20222023 Compared to the Same Period in 20212022
The following table presents the components of non-interest income for the periods indicated:
Quarter EndedQuarter Ended
(Dollars in thousands)(Dollars in thousands)September 30,
2022
September 30, 2021$ Change% Change(Dollars in thousands)September 30,
2023
September 30,
2022
$ Change% Change
Mortgage banking incomeMortgage banking income$7,329 $18,726 $(11,397)(60.9)%Mortgage banking income$4,819 $7,329 $(2,510)(34.2)%
Wealth management incomeWealth management income1,114 1,232 (118)(9.6)%Wealth management income1,258 1,114 144 12.9 %
SBA loan incomeSBA loan income989 2,688 (1,699)(63.2)%SBA loan income982 989 (7)(0.7)%
Earnings on investment in life insuranceEarnings on investment in life insurance138 93 45 48.4 %Earnings on investment in life insurance201 138 63 45.7 %
Net change in the fair value of derivative instrumentsNet change in the fair value of derivative instruments127 (339)466 (137.5)%Net change in the fair value of derivative instruments103 127 (24)(18.9)%
Net change in the fair value of loans held-for-saleNet change in the fair value of loans held-for-sale(237)(532)295 (55.5)%Net change in the fair value of loans held-for-sale111 (237)348 (146.8)%
Net change in the fair value of loans held-for-investmentNet change in the fair value of loans held-for-investment(886)37 (923)(2494.6)%Net change in the fair value of loans held-for-investment(570)(886)316 (35.7)%
Net gain on hedging activityNet gain on hedging activity399 (1,189)1,588 (133.6)%Net gain on hedging activity82 399 (317)(79.4)%
Net gain on sale of investment securities available-for-sale— 314 (314)(100.0)%
Service charges32 35 (3)(8.6)%
Net loss on sale of investment securities available-for-saleNet loss on sale of investment securities available-for-sale(3)— (3)(100.0)%
OtherOther1,219 1,057 162 15.3 %Other1,103 1,251 (148)(11.8)%
Total non-interest incomeTotal non-interest income$10,224 $22,122 $(11,898)(53.8)%Total non-interest income$8,086 $10,224 $(2,138)(20.9)%
Total non-interest income decreased $11.9$2.1 million due primarily to lower income from our mortgage segment, which wascontinues to be impacted by lower levels of mortgage loan originations in a rising rate environment and a lack of housing inventory. Partially offsettingMortgage loan originations decreased $104.0 million to $187.1 million when comparing the impact of the decline in mortgage banking income were net changes in the fair value of derivative instruments and loans held-for-sale, along with an improvement in net gains on hedging activity which increased $2.3 million, combined.
SBA loan income decreased $1.7 million as a higher volume of SBA loans were sold into the secondary market in the prior year comparable quarter: $20.8 million of loans were sold in the quarter-endingquarter ended September 30, 2022 compared2023 to $25.0 million in loans sold in the quarter-endingquarter ended September 30, 2021. Contributing to lower SBA loan income, margins on the SBA loan sales decreased from the prior year due to the upward movement in interest rates, which drove SBA loan prices down.2022.
The net change in the fair value of loans held-for-investment decreasedimproved to a loss of $886$570 thousand for the quarter ended September 30, 2022,2023, compared to a gainloss of $37$886 thousand for the comparable prior year quarter, due to the negative impact the rising interest rate environment had on the fair value of the loans in portfolio that are held at fair value. Other non-interest income was up $162 thousand due to increases in title fee income, FHLB stock dividend income and broker fee income.
Nine Months Ended September 30, 20222023 Compared to the Same Period in 20212022
The following table presents the components of non-interest income for the periods indicated:
Year EndedNine Months Ended
(Dollars in thousands)(Dollars in thousands)September 30,
2022
September 30, 2021$ Change% Change(Dollars in thousands)September 30,
2023
September 30,
2022
$ Change% Change
Mortgage banking incomeMortgage banking income$21,367 $62,293 $(40,926)(65.7)%Mortgage banking income$13,143 $21,367 $(8,224)(38.5)%
Wealth management incomeWealth management income3,672 3,531 141 4.0 %Wealth management income3,689 3,672 17 0.5 %
SBA loan incomeSBA loan income3,946 5,423 (1,477)(27.2)%SBA loan income3,463 3,946 (483)(12.2)%
Earnings on investment in life insuranceEarnings on investment in life insurance413 224 189 84.4 %Earnings on investment in life insurance585 413 172 41.6 %
Net change in the fair value of derivative instrumentsNet change in the fair value of derivative instruments(713)(3,431)2,718 (79.2)%Net change in the fair value of derivative instruments217 (713)930 (130.4)%
Net change in the fair value of loans held-for-saleNet change in the fair value of loans held-for-sale(1,094)(3,164)2,070 (65.4)%Net change in the fair value of loans held-for-sale(88)(1,094)1,006 (92.0)%
Net change in the fair value of loans held-for-investmentNet change in the fair value of loans held-for-investment(2,499)(24)(2,475)10312.5 %Net change in the fair value of loans held-for-investment(673)(2,499)1,826 (73.1)%
Net gain on hedging activity4,941 2,397 2,544 106.1 %
Net gain on sale of investment securities available-for-sale— 362 (362)(100.0)%
Service charges90 99 (9)(9.1)%
Net (loss) gain on hedging activityNet (loss) gain on hedging activity81 4,941 (4,860)(98.4)%
Net loss on sale of investment securities available-for-saleNet loss on sale of investment securities available-for-sale(58)— (58)(100.0)%
OtherOther3,605 3,192 413 12.9 %Other3,489 3,695 (206)(5.6)%
Total non-interest incomeTotal non-interest income$33,728 $70,902 $(37,174)(52.4)%Total non-interest income$23,848 $33,728 $(9,880)(29.3)%
Total non-interest income decreased $9.9 million due primarily to lower income from our mortgage segment, which was impacted by lower levels of mortgage loan originations in a rising rate environment and a lack of housing inventory. Mortgage loan originations decreased $392.0 million to $531.4 million when comparing the nine months ended September 30, 2023 to the nine months ended September 30, 2022. Driven by the decline in mortgage banking income over the nine month comparable periods, the net changes in the fair value of derivative instruments and loans held-for-sale, along with changes in net gains on hedging activity decreased $2.9 million, combined.
SBA loan income decreased $483 thousand as a lower volume of SBA loans were sold into the secondary market for the nine months ending September 30, 2023 ($64.9 million of loans sold at an average gross margin of 6.8%), compared to the nine months ending September 30, 2022 ($75.9 million in loans sold at an average gross margin of 7.4%).

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NON-INTEREST EXPENSE
Three Months Ended September 30, 20222023 Compared to the Same Period in 20212022
The following table presents the components of non-interest incomeexpense for the periods indicated:
Quarter EndedQuarter Ended
(Dollars in thousands)(Dollars in thousands)September 30,
2022
September 30, 2021$ Change% Change(Dollars in thousands)September 30,
2023
September 30,
2022
$ Change% Change
Salaries and employee benefitsSalaries and employee benefits$13,360 $19,472 $(6,112)(31.4)%Salaries and employee benefits$12,420 $13,360 $(940)(7.0)%
Occupancy and equipmentOccupancy and equipment1,191 1,133 58 5.1 %Occupancy and equipment1,226 1,191 35 2.9 %
Professional feesProfessional fees899 873 26 3.0 %Professional fees1,104 899 205 22.8 %
Advertising and promotionAdvertising and promotion1,165 1,089 76 7.0 %Advertising and promotion848 1,165 (317)(27.2)%
Data processing574 530 44 8.3 %
Information technology868 476 392 82.4 %
Pennsylvania bank shares tax202 152 50 32.9 %
Data processing and softwareData processing and software1,652 1,442 210 14.6 %
OtherOther2,002 1,756 246 14.0 %Other2,768 2,204 564 25.6 %
Total non-interest expenseTotal non-interest expense$20,261 $25,481 $(5,220)(20.5)%Total non-interest expense$20,018 $20,261 $(243)(1.2)%
Total non-interest expense decreased $243 thousand, or 1.2%, largely attributable to a decrease in salaries and employee benefits expense in the mortgage segment, which had reduced fixed and variable based compensation.compensation due to the overall decline in mortgage banking income.
Information technologyProfessional fees increased $205 thousand over this period largely due to an increase in loan and lease workout expenses which has helped lead to an increase in recoveries when compared to recoveries in the prior year. Professional fees were also impacted by system conversion fees for a new loan servicing platform for our mortgage segment. Advertising and promotion expense decreased $317 thousand over this period as a result of a decrease in business development expense and certain advertising expenses' seasonality.
Data processing and software expense increased $392$210 thousand due to cybersecurity improvements, cloud-based costs, and other software upgrades, and an increase in customer account volume, all as a result of growth. Other non-interest expense increased $246$564 thousand due largely to an increase in FDIC insurance expense, which reflected the increased level of client engagementnew 2 basis point increase in assessment, and business development our employees were able to doan increase in the current period versus the prior yearcertain commercial and consumer related loan expenses due to COVID-19 pandemic restrictions.portfolio growth.

Nine Months Ended September 30, 20222023 Compared to the Same Period in 20212022
The following table presents the components of non-interest incomeexpense for the periods indicated:
Year EndedNine Months Ended
(Dollars in thousands)(Dollars in thousands)September 30,
2022
September 30, 2021$ Change% Change(Dollars in thousands)September 30,
2023
September 30,
2022
$ Change% Change
Salaries and employee benefitsSalaries and employee benefits$41,585 $61,824 $(20,239)(32.7)%Salaries and employee benefits$35,633 $41,585 $(5,952)(14.3)%
Occupancy and equipmentOccupancy and equipment3,619 3,460 159 4.6 %Occupancy and equipment3,610 3,619 (9)(0.2)%
Professional feesProfessional fees2,659 2,629 30 1.1 %Professional fees2,930 2,659 271 10.2 %
Advertising and promotionAdvertising and promotion3,340 2,795 545 19.5 %Advertising and promotion2,799 3,340 (541)(16.2)%
Data processing1,633 1,666 (33)(2.0)%
Information technology2,306 1,365 941 68.9 %
Pennsylvania bank shares tax612 478 134 28.0 %
Data processing and softwareData processing and software4,764 3,939 825 20.9 %
OtherOther5,646 5,773 (127)(2.2)%Other7,686 6,258 1,428 22.8 %
Total non-interest expenseTotal non-interest expense$61,400 $79,990 $(18,590)(23.2)%Total non-interest expense$57,422 $61,400 $(3,978)(6.5)%
Total non-interest expense decreased $4.0 million largely attributable to a decrease in salaries and employee benefits expense at the mortgage segment, which recognized decreased fixed and variable compensation. Partially offsetting this decrease was an increase in salaries & benefits expense for the bank and wealth segments due to an increase in FTEs and a higher level of stock-based compensation expense year-over-year.
Advertising and promotion expense increased $545decreased $541 thousand as the result of a renewedreduction in mortgage segment advertising and focused priority placed on business developmentleads expense as mortgage origination volume was down significantly from the prior year. Data processing and community outreach efforts. Information technologysoftware expense increased $941$825 thousand due to cybersecurity improvements, cloud-based costs and other software upgrades, all as a result of growth. Other non-interest expense increased $1.4 million over the period due largely to an increase in FDIC insurance expense, which reflected the new 2 basis point increase in assessment, and the adjustment of the unfunded allowance for credit losses which increased nearly $1 million due to the adoption of ASC 326 as of January 1, 2023.

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INCOME TAX EXPENSE
Income tax expense for the three months ended September 30, 20222023 was $1.7$1.2 million, as compared to $2.9$1.7 million for the same period in 2021.2022. The decrease in income tax expense was attributable to the decrease in earnings, period over period. Our effective tax rate was 23.1% for the three months ended September 30, 2023 and 22.3% for the three months ended September 30, 2022 and 23.3% for the three months ended September 30, 2021.2022.

Income tax expense for the nine months ended September 30, 20222023 was $4.9$3.6 million, as compared to $8.5$4.9 million for the same period in 2021.2022. The decrease in income tax expense was attributable to the decrease in earnings, period over period. Our effective tax rate was 22.0% for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 22.2% for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 23.5% for the nine months ended June 30, 2021.2022.

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BALANCE SHEET ANALYSIS
As of September 30, 2022,2023, total assets were $1.92$2.2 billion which increased $208.5$168.7 million, or 12.2%8.2%, from December 31, 2021.2022. This growth in assets over the prior period was due primarily to loan portfolio growth, as detailed in the following table:
(Dollars in thousands)(Dollars in thousands)September 30,
2022
December 31,
2021
$ Change% Change(Dollars in thousands)September 30,
2023
December 31,
2022
$ Change% Change
Mortgage loans held for saleMortgage loans held for sale$33,800 $80,882 $(47,082)(58.2)%Mortgage loans held for sale$23,144 $22,243 $901 4.1 %
Real estate loans:Real estate loans:Real estate loans:
Commercial mortgageCommercial mortgage545,736 516,928 28,808 5.6 % Commercial mortgage696,124 565,400 130,724 23.1 
Home equity lines and loansHome equity lines and loans57,648 52,299 5,349 10.2 % Home equity lines and loans73,844 59,399 14,445 24.3 
Residential mortgage (1)Residential mortgage (1)153,513 68,175 85,338 125.2 %Residential mortgage (1)256,343 221,837 34,506 15.6 
ConstructionConstruction244,435 160,905 83,530 51.9 %Construction276,590 271,955 4,635 1.7 
Total real estate loansTotal real estate loans1,001,332 798,307 203,025 25.4 %Total real estate loans1,302,901 1,118,591 184,310 16.5 
Commercial and industrialCommercial and industrial329,451 293,771 35,680 12.1 %Commercial and industrial299,861 341,378 (41,517)(12.2)
Small business loansSmall business loans133,904 114,158 19,746 17.3 %Small business loans141,265 136,155 5,110 3.8 
Paycheck Protection Program loans8,837 90,194 (81,357)(90.2)%
Main Street Lending Program Loans597 597 — — %
ConsumerConsumer497 419 78 18.6 %Consumer434 488 (54)(11.1)
Leases, netLeases, net129,574 88,242 41,332 46.8 %Leases, net138,963 138,986 (23)— 
Total portfolio loans and leasesTotal portfolio loans and leases$1,604,192 $1,385,688 $218,504 15.8 %Total portfolio loans and leases$1,883,424 $1,735,598 $147,826 8.5 
Total loans and leasesTotal loans and leases$1,637,992 $1,466,570 $171,422 11.7 %Total loans and leases$1,906,568 $1,757,841 $148,727 8.5 %
Portfolio loans increased grew $218.5$147.8 million, or 15.8%, to $1.6$1.9 billion as of September 30, 2022,2023, from $1.4$1.8 billion as of December 31, 2021.2022. Overall portfolio loan growth excluding PPP loans, was 23.1%8.5% since December 31, 2021,2022, or 30.9%11.4% on an annualized basis for 2022.2023. Commercial loans increased $35.7 million, or 12.1%, commercial real estate loans increased $28.8$130.7 million, or 5.6%, construction loans increased $83.5 million, or 51.9%23.1%, residential real estate loans held in portfolio increased $85.3$34.5 million, or 125.2%15.6%, construction loans increased $4.6 million, or 1.7%, and lease financingssmall business loans increased $41.3$5.1 million, or 46.8% from December 31, 2021. Partially offsetting the growth in portfolio loans was a decrease of $81.4 million, or 90.2%, in PPP loan balances as such loans continue to be paid off by the SBA.3.8%.

The following table presents the major categories of deposits at the dates indicated:
(Dollars in thousands)(Dollars in thousands)September 30,
2022
December 31,
2021
$ Change% Change(Dollars in thousands)September 30,
2023
December 31,
2022
$ Change% Change
Noninterest-bearing depositsNoninterest-bearing deposits$290,169 $274,528 $15,641 5.7 %Noninterest-bearing deposits$244,668 $301,727 $(57,059)(18.9)%
Interest-bearing deposits:Interest-bearing deposits:Interest-bearing deposits:
Interest-bearing demand depositsInterest-bearing demand deposits236,562 268,248 (31,686)(11.8)%Interest-bearing demand deposits156,537 219,838 (63,301)(28.8)%
Money market and savings depositsMoney market and savings deposits709,127 697,628 11,499 1.6 %Money market and savings deposits746,599 697,564 49,035 7.0 %
Time depositsTime deposits437,695 206,009 231,686 112.5 %Time deposits660,841 493,350 167,491 33.9 %
Total interest-bearing depositsTotal interest-bearing deposits1,383,384 1,171,885 211,499 18.0 %Total interest-bearing deposits$1,563,977 $1,410,752 $153,225 10.9 %
Total depositsTotal deposits$1,673,553 $1,446,413 $227,140 15.7 %Total deposits$1,808,645 $1,712,479 $96,166 5.6 %
Total deposits increased $227.1$96.2 million, or 15.7%5.6%, since December 31, 2021. While noninterest-bearing2022. Noninterest-bearing deposits increased $15.6and interest-bearing accounts decreased $57.1 million, over this period,and $63.3 million, respectively, during the largest increaseperiod. This decline was in timelargely due to customer preference for money market deposits $211.5which carry higher interest rates than interest-bearing demand deposits. Time deposits grew $167.5 million, or 18.0%33.9%, largely from retail and wholesale efforts as customers prefer the higher term interest rates. Included in time deposits due to more favorable interest rates.as of September 30, 2023, and December 31, 2022, are $401.3 million and $409.3 million of brokered deposits, respectively, which comprise 22.2% and 21.9% of total deposits as of these dates.

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Capital
Consolidated stockholders’ equity of the Corporation was $151.2$155.1 million, or 7.9%7.0% of total assets as of September 30, 2022,2023, as compared to $165.4$153.3 million, or 9.7%7.4% of total assets as of December 31, 2021.2022. On October 26, 2023, the Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.125 per common share payable November 20, 2023 to shareholders of record as of November 13, 2023.
Period end numbers showIn September, Meridian Corporation raised $9.7 million in subordinated debt at 8.00% with a term of 10 years. The issuance of this subordinated debt improved tier 2 capital, as well as tangible book value of the Corporation. The funds will be used for general corporate purposes, including providing capital to the Corporation's bank subsidiary, Meridian Bank, and supporting organic growth. The subordinated debt also helped to improve Meridian Bank's tier 1 capital.
The September 30, 2023 tangible common equity to tangible assets ratio (a non-GAAP measure) of 7.7%was 6.8% for the Corporation and 9.6%8.9% for the Bank.Bank, compared to 7.2% for the Corporation and 8.8% for the Bank at December 31, 2022. Tangible book value per share (a non-GAAP measure) was $25.16$13.53 as of September 30, 2022,2023, compared with 26.37$13.01 as of December 31, 2021.2022. A reconciliation of these non-GAAP measures is below.
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The following table presents the Corporation’s capital ratios and the minimum capital requirements to be considered “well capitalized” by regulators at the periods indicated:
CorporationBankWell-capitalized minimumCorporationBankWell-capitalized minimum
September 30,
2022
December 31,
2021
September 30,
2022
December 31,
2021
September 30,
2023
December 31,
2022
September 30,
2023
December 31,
2022
Tier 1 leverage ratioTier 1 leverage ratio8.54 %9.39 %10.52 %11.51 %5.00 %Tier 1 leverage ratio7.52 %8.13 %9.65 %9.95 %5.00 %
Common tier 1 risk-based capital ratioCommon tier 1 risk-based capital ratio9.28 %10.83 %11.44 %13.27 %6.50 %Common tier 1 risk-based capital ratio8.43 %8.77 %10.82 %10.73 %6.50 %
Tier 1 risk-based capital ratioTier 1 risk-based capital ratio9.28 %10.83 %11.44 %13.27 %8.00 %Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio8.43 %8.77 %10.82 %10.73 %8.00 %
Total risk-based capital ratioTotal risk-based capital ratio12.80 %14.81 %12.70 %14.63 %10.00 %Total risk-based capital ratio11.96 %12.05 %11.85 %11.87 %10.00 %
Under the Community Bank Leverage Ratio framework, a community banking organization that is less than $10 billion in total consolidated assets, and has limited amounts of certain assets and off-balance sheet exposures, and a CBLR greater than 9% can elect to report a single regulatory capital ratio. The Corporation has elected to be measured under this framework for Bank capital adequacy and had ratios of 10.52%9.65% and 11.51%9.95% at September 30, 20222023 and December 31, 2021,2022, respectively. The Corporation is exempt from CBLR. The bank regulatory agencies temporarily lowered
In December 2018, the CBLRFederal Reserve announced that a banking organization that experiences a reduction in retained earnings due to 8%the CECL adoption as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.beginning of the fiscal year in which CECL is adopted may elect to phase in the regulatory capital impact of adopting CECL. Transitional amounts are calculated for the following items: retained earnings, temporary difference deferred tax assets and credit loss allowances eligible for inclusion in regulatory capital. When calculating regulatory capital ratios, 25% of the transitional amounts are phased in during the first year. An additional 25% of the transitional amounts are phased in over each of the next two years and at the beginning of the fourth year, the day-one effects of CECL are completely reflected in regulatory capital.

Liquidity
Management maintains liquidity to meet depositors’ needs for funds, to satisfy or fund loan commitments, and for other operating purposes. Meridian’s foundation for liquidity is a stable and loyal customer deposit base, cash and cash equivalents, and a marketable investment portfolio that provides periodic cash flow through regular maturities and amortization or that can be used as collateral to secure funding. In addition, as part of its liquidity management, Meridian maintains a segment of commercial loan assets that are comprised of shared national credits (“SNCs”), which have a national market and can be sold in a timely manner. Meridian’s available liquidity, which totaled $264.7 million at September 30, 2022, compared to $263.6 million at December 31, 2021, includes investments, SNCs, Federal funds sold, mortgages held-for-sale and cash and cash equivalents, less the amount of securities required to be pledged for certain liabilities. Meridian also anticipates scheduled payments and prepayments on its loan and mortgage-backed securities portfolios.

In addition, Meridian maintains borrowing arrangements with various correspondent banks, the FHLB and the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia to meet short-term liquidity needs.needs and has access to approximately $1.0 billion in liquidity from these sources. Through its relationship at the Federal Reserve, Meridian had available credit of approximately $9.2$7.7 million at September 30, 2022.2023. At September 30, 2022,2023, Meridian had no$33 million in borrowings from the Federal Reserve.Reserve under the BTFP. As a member of the FHLB, we are eligible to borrow up to a specific credit limit, which is determined by the amount of our residential mortgages, commercial mortgages and other loans that have been pledged as collateral. As of September 30, 2022,2023, Meridian’s maximum borrowing capacity with the FHLB was $529.2$637.6 million. At September 30, 2022,2023, Meridian had borrowed $23.4$145.0 million and the FHLB had issued letters of credit, on Meridian’s behalf, totaling $74.8$112.7 million against its available credit lines. At September 30, 2022,2023, Meridian also had available $39$15.0 million of unsecured federal funds lines of credit with other financial institutions as well as $214.7$137.5 million of available short or long term funding through the Certificate of Deposit Account Registry Service (“CDARS”)CDARS program and $333.1$379.4 million of available short or long term funding through brokered CD arrangements. Management believes that Meridian has adequate resources to meet its short-term and long-term funding requirements.

Discussion of Segments
As of September 30, 2022,2023, the Corporation has three principal segments as defined by FASB ASC 280, “Segment Reporting.” The segments are Banking, Mortgage Banking and Wealth Management (see Note 10 in the accompanying Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements).
The Banking Segment recorded income before tax of $7.5$6.3 million and $22.5$19.8 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 20222023 as compared to income before tax of $8.3$7.5 million and $23.5$22.5 million for the same periods in 2021.2022. The Banking Segment provided 100.6%
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121.2% and 101.4%122.1% of the Corporation’s pre-tax profit for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2022,2023, as compared to 69.0%100.7% and 65.9%101.5% for the same periodperiods in 2021.2022.
The Wealth Management Segment recorded income before tax of $417 thousand and $973 thousand for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 as compared to income before tax of $552 thousand and $1.8 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022 as compared to income before tax of $432 thousand and $796 thousand for the same periods in 2021.2022. The increasedecrease in income in this segment came from an increasewas the result of declines in customer based asmarket conditions over the number of accounts grew 2.5% and 4.5%, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022, respectively.period.
The Mortgage Banking Segment recorded a loss before tax of $603 thousand$1.5 million and a loss before tax of $2.2$4.6 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 20222023 as compared to incomea loss before tax of $3.6 million$603 thousand and $12.1$2.2 million for the same periods in 2021.2022. Mortgage Banking income and expenses related to loan originations and sales decreased due to lower origination volume.volume in the higher rate environment. Originations have been significantly impacted by a lack of homes for sale.


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Off Balance Sheet Risk
The Corporation is a party to financial instruments with off-balance sheet risk in the normal course of business to meet the financing needs of its customers. These financial instruments include commitments to extend credit, standby letters of credit, and loan repurchase commitments.
Commitments to extend credit are agreements to lend to a customer as long as there is no violation of any condition established in the loan agreement. Total commitments to extend credit at September 30, 20222023 were $505.9$517.7 million as compared to $486.6$506.2 million at December 31, 2021.2022.
Standby letters of credit are conditional commitments issued by the Corporation to a customer for a third party. Such standby letters of credit are issued to support private borrowing arrangements. The credit risk involved in issuing standby letters of credit is similar to that involved in granting loan facilities to customers. The Corporation’s obligation under standby letters of credit at September 30, 20222023 amounted to $21.5$10.7 million as compared to $26.0$19.0 million at December 31, 2021.2022.
Estimated fair values of the Corporation’s off-balance sheet instruments are based on fees and rates currently charged to enter into similar loan agreements, taking into account the remaining terms of the agreements and the counterparties’ credit standing. Since fees and rates charged for off-balance sheet items are at market levels when set, there is no material difference between the stated amount and the estimated fair value of off-balance sheet instruments.
In certain circumstances the Corporation may be required to repurchase residential mortgage loans from investors under the terms of loan sale agreements. Generally, these circumstances include the breach of representations and warranties made to investors regarding borrower default or early payment, as well as a violation of the applicable federal, state, or local lending laws. The Corporation agrees to repurchase loans if the representations and warranties made with respect to such loans are breached. Based on the obligations described above, the Corporation repurchased two loans totaling $730 thousand for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, while we repurchased one loan totaling $126 thousand for the three months ended September 30, 2022, and seven loans totaling $1.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2022, and repurchased one loan in the amount of $115 thousand for the three months ended September 30, 2021 and four loans totaling $561 thousand for the nine months ended September 30, 2021.2022.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures
Meridian believes that non-GAAP measures are meaningful because they reflect adjustments commonly made by management, investors, regulators and analysts to evaluate performance trends and the adequacy of common equity. This non-GAAP disclosure has limitations as an analytical tool, should not be viewed as a substitute for performance and financial condition measures determined in accordance with GAAP, and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for analysis of Meridian’s results as reported under GAAP, nor is it necessarily comparable to non-GAAP performance measures that may be presented by other companies.
Our management used the measure of the tangible common equity ratio to assess our capital strength. We believe that this non-GAAP financial measure is useful to investors because, by removing the impact of our goodwill and other intangible assets, it allows investors to more easily assess our capital adequacy. This non-GAAP financial measure should not be considered a substitute for any regulatory capital ratios and may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures used by other companies.
The table below provides the non-GAAP reconciliation for our tangible common equity ratio and tangible book value per common share:
(dollars in thousands)September 30,
2022
December 31,
2021
(dollars in thousands, except share data)(dollars in thousands, except share data)September 30,
2023
December 31,
2022
Total stockholders' equity (GAAP)Total stockholders' equity (GAAP)$151,161 $165,360 Total stockholders' equity (GAAP)$155,114 $153,280 
Less: Goodwill and intangible assetsLess: Goodwill and intangible assets4,125 4,278 Less: Goodwill and intangible assets3,921 4,074 
Tangible common equity (non-GAAP)Tangible common equity (non-GAAP)147,036 161,082 Tangible common equity (non-GAAP)151,193 149,206 
Total assets (GAAP)Total assets (GAAP)1,921,924 1,713,443 Total assets (GAAP)2,230,971 2,062,228 
Less: Goodwill and intangible assetsLess: Goodwill and intangible assets4,125 4,278 Less: Goodwill and intangible assets3,921 4,074 
Tangible assets (non-GAAP)Tangible assets (non-GAAP)$1,917,799 $1,709,165 Tangible assets (non-GAAP)$2,227,050 $2,058,154 
Stockholders' equity to total assets (GAAP)7.87 %9.65 %
Tangible common equity to tangible assets (non-GAAP)7.67 %9.42 %
Shares outstanding5,844 6,108 
Book value per share (GAAP)$25.86 $27.07 
Tangible book value per share (non-GAAP)$25.16 $26.37 
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(dollars in thousands, except share data)September 30,
2023
December 31,
2022
Stockholders' equity to total assets (GAAP)6.95 %7.43 %
Tangible common equity to tangible assets (non-GAAP)6.79 %7.25 %
Shares outstanding11,178 11,466 
Book value per share (GAAP)$13.88 $13.37 
Tangible book value per share (non-GAAP)$13.53 $13.01 
The following is a reconciliation of the allowance for loancredit losses to total loans held for investment ratio at September 30, 2022.2023. This is considered a non-GAAP measure as the calculation excludes the impact of loans held for investment that are fair valued and the impact of PPP loans as these loan types are not included in the allowance for loancredit losses calculation.
September 30,
2022
December 31,
2021
Allowance for loan and lease losses$18,974 $18,758 
(dollars in thousands)(dollars in thousands)September 30,
2023
December 31,
2022
Allowance for credit lossesAllowance for credit losses$19,683 $18,828 
Loans, net of fees and costs (GAAP)Loans, net of fees and costs (GAAP)1,610,349 1,386,457 Loans, net of fees and costs (GAAP)1,885,629 1,743,682 
Less: PPP loansLess: PPP loans(8,610)(88,245)Less: PPP loans(289)(4,579)
Less: Loans fair valuedLess: Loans fair valued(14,702)(17,558)Less: Loans fair valued(13,231)(14,502)
Loans, net of fees and costs, excluding PPP and fair valued loans (non-GAAP)Loans, net of fees and costs, excluding PPP and fair valued loans (non-GAAP)$1,587,037 $1,280,654 Loans, net of fees and costs, excluding PPP and fair valued loans (non-GAAP)$1,872,109 $1,724,601 
Allowance for loan and leases losses to loans, net of fees and costs (GAAP)1.18 %1.35 %
Allowance for loan and leases losses to loans, net of fees and costs, excluding PPP and fair valued loans (non-GAAP)1.20 %1.46 %
Allowance for credit losses, net of fees and costs (GAAP)Allowance for credit losses, net of fees and costs (GAAP)1.04 %1.08 %
Allowance for credit losses, net of fees and costs, excluding PPP and fair valued loans (non-GAAP)Allowance for credit losses, net of fees and costs, excluding PPP and fair valued loans (non-GAAP)1.05 %1.09 %



Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.
Simulations of Net Interest Income
We use a simulation model on a quarterly basis to measure and evaluate potential changes in our net interest income resulting from various hypothetical interest rate scenarios. Our model incorporates various assumptions that management believes to be reasonable, but which may have a significant impact on results such as:
The timing of changes in interest rates;
Shifts or rotations in the yield curve;
Repricing characteristics for market rate sensitive instruments on the balance sheet;
Differing sensitivities of financial instruments due to differing underlying rate indices;
Varying timing of loan prepayments for different interest rate scenarios;
The effect of interest rate floors, periodic loan caps and lifetime loan caps;
Overall growth rates and product mix of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities.
Because of the limitations inherent in any approach used to measure interest rate risk, simulated results are not intended to be used as a forecast of the actual effect of a change in market interest rates on our results, but rather as a means to better plan and execute appropriate Asset / Liability Management (“ALM”)ALM strategies.
Potential increase (decrease) to our net interest income between a flat interest rate scenario and hypothetical rising and declining interest rate scenarios, measured over a one-year period as of the dates indicated, are presented in the following table which assuming rate shifts occur upward and downward on the yield curve in even increments over the first twelve months (ramp) followed by rates held constant thereafter.
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
Changes in Market Interest Rates20222021
+300 basis points over next 12 months0.13 %1.75 %
+200 basis points over next 12 months0.29 %1.01 %
+100 basis points over next 12 months0.15 %0.43 %
No Change
-100 basis points over next 12 months(1.40)%(0.68)%
-200 basis points over next 12 months(3.19)%(3.03)%
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September 30,
Changes in Market Interest Rates20232022
+300 basis points over next 12 months(1.25)%0.13 %
+200 basis points over next 12 months(0.74)%0.29 %
+100 basis points over next 12 months(0.29)%0.15 %
No Change
-100 basis points over next 12 months(1.33)%(1.40)%
-200 basis points over next 12 months(2.63)%(3.19)%
The above interest rate simulation suggests that the Corporation’s balance sheet is asset sensitive as of September 30, 2022.2023. In its current position, the table indicates that anet interest income will fluctuate between (1.33%) and (0.29%) in an up or down 100 basis point increase in interest rates would have a positive impact from rising rates on net interest incomeenvironment over the next 12 months as well as in a 200 and 300 basis point increase.months. The simulated exposure to a change in interest rates is contained, manageable and well within policy guidelines. The results continue to drive our funding strategy of increasing relationship-based accounts (core deposits) and utilizing term deposits to fund short to medium duration assets.
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Simulation of economic value of equity
To quantify the amount of capital required to absorb potential losses in value of our interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities resulting from adverse market movements, we calculate economic value of equity on a quarterly basis. We define economic value of equity as the net present value of our balance sheet’s cash flow, and we calculate economic value of equity by discounting anticipated principal and interest cash flows under the prevailing and hypothetical interest rate environments. Potential changes to our economic value of equity between a flat rate scenario and hypothetical rising and declining rate scenarios are presented in the following table. The projections assume shifts upward and downward in the yield curve of 100, 200 and 300 basis points occurring immediately.
September 30,
Changes in Market Interest RatesChanges in Market Interest RatesSeptember 30,
2022
September 30,
2021
Changes in Market Interest Rates20232022
+300 basis points+300 basis points%62 %+300 basis points(10)%%
+200 basis points+200 basis points%47 %+200 basis points(6)%%
+100 basis points+100 basis points%28 %+100 basis points(2)%%
No ChangeNo ChangeNo Change
-100 basis points-100 basis points(9)%(41)%-100 basis points— %(9)%
-200 basis points-200 basis points(25)%(103)%-200 basis points(5)%(25)%
This economic value of equity profile at September 30, 20222023 suggests that we would experience a positive effect from an increase in rates, and that the impact would remain stable as rates continue to rise. Conversely, we would experience a negative effect from aan increase or decrease in rates.rates, and the impact would worsen as rates continued to move in either direction. While an instantaneous shift in interest rates is used in this analysis to provide an estimate of exposure, we believe that a gradual shift in interest rates would have a much more modest impact. Since economic value of equity measures the discounted present value of cash flows over the estimated lives of instruments, the change in economic value of equity does not directly correlate to the degree that earnings would be impacted over a shorter time horizon.
The results of our net interest income and economic value of equity simulation analysis are purely hypothetical, and a variety of factors might cause actual results to differ substantially from what is depicted. For example, if the timing and magnitude of interest rate changes differ from that projected, our net interest income might vary significantly. Non-parallel yield curve shifts or changes in interest rate spreads would also cause our net interest income to be different from that projected. An increasing interest rate environment could reduce projected net interest income if deposits and other short-term interest-bearing liabilities reprice faster than expected or faster than our interest-earning assets. Actual results could differ from those projected if we grow interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities grow faster or slower than estimated, or otherwise change its mix of products. Actual results could also differ from those projected if we experience substantially differentactual repayment speeds in ourthe loan portfolio are substantially different than those assumed in the simulation model. Furthermore, the results do not take into account the impact of changes in loan prepayment rates on loan discount accretion. If loan prepayment rates were to increase, on our loans, we would recognize any remaining loan discounts would be recognized into interest income. This would result in a current period offset to declining net interest income caused by higher rate loans prepaying. Finally, these simulation results do not contemplate all the actions that wemanagement may undertake in response to changes in interest rates, such as changes to our loan, investment, deposit, funding or other strategies.
Finally, these simulation results do not contemplate all the actions that we may undertake in response to changes in interest rates, such as changes to our loan, investment, deposit, funding or other strategies.
Management has and continues to employ strategies to mitigate risk in the Net Interest Income and Economic Value simulations. Strategies include actively lowering deposit and funding rates, adding and maintaining interest rate floors on assets and lengthening liabilities in the low rate environment.

Item 4. Controls and Procedures
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
Our management, with the participation of our CEO and CFO, has evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures as defined in Rules 13a- 15(e) and 15d- 15(e) under the Exchange Act, as of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. Based on this evaluation, the Corporation’s CEO and CFO have concluded that the Corporation’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of September 30, 20222023 to ensure that the information required to be disclosed by the
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Corporation in the reports that the Corporation files or submits under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported completely and accurately within the time periods specified in SEC rules and forms.
Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
Effective January 1, 2023, the Corporation adopted CECL. The Corporation designed new controls and modified existing controls as part of this adoption. These additional controls over financial reporting included controls over model creation and design, model governance, assumptions, and expanded controls over loan level data. There waswere no changeother changes in the Corporation’sCorporation's internal control over financial reporting identified(as defined in Rule 13a-15(f)) during the quarter ended September 30, 20222023 that has materially affected, or isare reasonably likely to materially affect, the Corporation’s internal control over financial reporting.




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PART II–OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings.
None
Item 1A. Risk Factors.
There have been no
In addition to the other information contained in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, the following risk factors represent material changes inupdates and additions to the risk factors faced by the Corporation from thosepreviously disclosed in the Corporation’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021.2022 as filed with the SEC. Additional risks not presently known to the Corporation, or that are currently deemed immaterial, may also adversely affect business, financial condition or results of operations of the Corporation. Further, to the extent that any of the information contained in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q constitutes forward-looking statements, the risk factor set forth below also is a cautionary statement identifying important factors that could cause the Corporation’s actual results to differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statements made by or on behalf of it.

Adverse developments affecting the financial services industry, such as recent bank failures or concerns involving liquidity, may have a material effect on our operations.

The rapid rise in interest rates starting in 2022; the resulting industry-wide reduction in the fair value of securities portfolios and capital; and several bank runs resulting in high profile bank failures, have caused a current state of volatility in the financial services industry with respect to liquidity and the health of the U.S. banking system. A financial institution's liquidity reflects its ability to meet customer demand for loans, accommodating possible outflows in deposits and accessing alternative sources of funds when needed, while at the same time taking advantage of interest rate market opportunities. The ability to manage liquidity is fundamental to a financial institution's business and success. These recent events have, and could continue to adversely impact earnings as well as the market price and volatility of the Corporation's common stock. Additionally, the cost of resolving recent bank failures prompted the FDIC to announce plans to collect additional special assessments. These recent events may also result in potentially adverse changes to laws or regulations applicable to the Corporation, which could have a material impact on the Corporation's business and result in increased costs necessary to comply with any such changes.


Weakness in the secondary residential mortgage loan markets or demand for mortgage loans may adversely affect income.

Our mortgage banking segment can provide a significant portion of our non-interest income. Mortgage activity throughout the industry decreased significantly in 2022 and our mortgage activity decreased as well. Residential mortgage lending is subject to substantial volatility due to changes in interest rates, the continued lack of housing inventory, housing demand, inflation, cash buyers, new mortgage lending regulations and other market conditions, such as the number of third-party investors and their demand to purchase mortgage loans. These factors have a direct effect on loan originations across the industry. In particular, in the current higher interest rate environment compounded by a sustained lack of housing inventory, our originations of mortgage loans decreased resulting in fewer loans available to be sold to investors, which has resulted in a decrease in non-interest income that may continue into future periods, and which may occur during other periods of rising interest rates.

Based on the above factors we may not be able to return our mortgage business to the rates of growth achieved in recent years or even grow our mortgage business from current levels. The success of our mortgage segment is dependent upon our ability to originate a high volume of loans and sell them in the secondary market to investors at a gain. In addition, our results of operations are affected by the amount of non-interest expenses (including for personnel and systems infrastructure) associated with mortgage banking activities. During periods of reduced loan demand, our results of operations are adversely affected if we are unable to reduce expenses commensurate with the decline in mortgage loan origination activity.


Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.
The following table presents the shares repurchased by the Corporation during the quarter ended September 30, 2022:
Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
PeriodTotal Number of Shares PurchasedAverage Price Paid per ShareTotal Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or ProgramsApproximate Dollar Value that May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plan or Programs (1)($000's)
(Dollars in thousands, except shares and per share amounts)
July 1 to July 31, 202216,370$28.74 16,370
August 1 to August 31, 2022159,010$30.53 159,010
September 1 to September 30, 202222,469$29.90 22,469
Total197,849$29.76 $5,610
(1) On August 30, 2021, the Corporation announced a stock repurchase plan pursuant to which the Corporation may repurchase up to $20 million of the company’s outstanding common stock, par value $1.00 per share. Stock is purchased under the plan from time to time in the open market or through privately negotiated transactions, or otherwise, at the discretion of management of the company in accordance with legal requirements.None.
Item 3. Defaults upon Senior Securities.
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None.
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures.
Not applicable.
Item 5. Other Information.
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Item 6. Exhibits.
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit
Number
Description
2.1
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4.2


4.3


31.1
31.2
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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.
Date:November 9, 20222023Meridian Corporation
By:/s/ Christopher J. Annas
Christopher J. Annas
President and Chief Executive Officer
(Principal Executive Officer)
By:/s/ Denise Lindsay
Denise Lindsay
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)
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