FVCBankcorp, Inc. (FVCB)
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SEC company page: https://www.sec.gov/edgar/browse/?CIK=1675644. Latest filing source: 0001675644-26-000017.
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Business
Read FVCB's verbatim Item 1 Business section from its latest 10-K: Business.
Risk Factors
Read FVCB's verbatim Item 1A Risk Factors from its latest 10-K: Risk Factors.
Selected Fundamentals
| Metric | Value | Unit | FY | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 118,397,000 | USD | 2025 | 2026-03-25 |
| Net income | 22,057,000 | USD | 2025 | 2026-03-25 |
| Assets | 2,292,256,000 | USD | 2025 | 2026-03-25 |
Financials
Annual standardized facts from SEC companyfacts as of latest extracted filing date 2026-03-25. Source: https://data.sec.gov/api/xbrl/companyfacts/CIK0001675644.json. Derived margins, ratios, and free cash flow are computed from the extracted annual SEC facts.
| Metric | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 40,302,000 | 51,924,000 | 66,734,000 | 67,103,000 | 68,428,000 | 80,682,000 | 106,615,000 | 113,312,000 | 118,397,000 | |
| Net income | 7,690,000 | 10,869,000 | 15,828,000 | 15,501,000 | 21,933,000 | 24,984,000 | 3,822,000 | 15,064,000 | 22,057,000 | |
| Diluted EPS | 0.67 | 0.85 | 1.07 | 1.10 | 1.20 | 1.35 | 0.21 | 0.82 | 1.21 | |
| Operating cash flow | 10,494,000 | 13,341,000 | 19,427,000 | 14,865,000 | 19,445,000 | 22,392,000 | 16,269,000 | 18,232,000 | 23,859,000 | |
| Capital expenditures | 500,000 | 743,000 | 311,000 | 353,000 | 485,000 | 166,000 | 212,000 | 141,000 | 47,000 | |
| Dividends paid | 0.00 | 2,167,000 | ||||||||
| Share buybacks | 7,280,000 | 0.00 | 730,000 | 1,460,000 | 0.00 | 6,677,000 | ||||
| Assets | 1,053,224,000 | 1,351,576,000 | 1,537,295,000 | 1,821,481,000 | 2,202,924,000 | 2,344,322,000 | 2,190,558,000 | 2,198,950,000 | 2,292,256,000 | |
| Liabilities | 954,941,000 | 1,193,240,000 | 1,358,217,000 | 1,631,981,000 | 1,993,128,000 | 2,141,940,000 | 1,973,441,000 | 1,963,596,000 | 2,038,656,000 | |
| Stockholders' equity | 79,812,000 | 98,283,000 | 158,336,000 | 179,078,000 | 189,500,000 | 209,796,000 | 202,382,000 | 217,117,000 | 235,354,000 | 253,600,000 |
| Free cash flow | 9,994,000 | 12,598,000 | 19,116,000 | 14,512,000 | 18,960,000 | 22,226,000 | 16,057,000 | 18,091,000 | 23,812,000 |
Ratios
| Metric | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net margin | 19.08% | 20.93% | 23.72% | 23.10% | 32.05% | 30.97% | 3.58% | 13.29% | 18.63% | |
| Return on equity | 7.82% | 6.86% | 8.84% | 8.18% | 10.45% | 12.34% | 1.76% | 6.40% | 8.70% | |
| Return on assets | 0.73% | 0.80% | 1.03% | 0.85% | 1.00% | 1.07% | 0.17% | 0.69% | 0.96% | |
| Liabilities / equity | 9.72 | 7.54 | 7.58 | 8.61 | 9.50 | 10.58 | 9.09 | 8.34 | 8.04 |
Industry Peer Context
Net margin peer context
ROE peer context
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Financial Bridges
Free cash flow = operating cash flow - capital expenditures
Figure provenance: SEC companyfacts FY 2025. Operating cash flow: accession 0001675644-26-000023; concept NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities; source concepts us-gaap:NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities | Capital expenditures: accession 0001675644-26-000023; concept PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment; source concepts us-gaap:PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment | Free cash flow: accession 0001675644-26-000023; concept NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities - PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment; source concepts us-gaap:NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities; us-gaap:PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment
Financial Charts
Figure provenance: SEC companyfacts. Latest point: FY 2025 ended 2025-12-31; accession 0001675644-26-000023; filed 2026-03-25. Concept: InterestAndDividendIncomeOperating. Source concepts: us-gaap:InterestAndDividendIncomeOperating.
Figure provenance: SEC companyfacts. Latest point: FY 2025 ended 2025-12-31; accession 0001675644-26-000023; filed 2026-03-25. Concept: NetIncomeLoss. Source concepts: us-gaap:NetIncomeLoss.
Figure provenance: SEC companyfacts. Latest point: FY 2025 ended 2025-12-31; accession 0001675644-26-000023; filed 2026-03-25. Concept: EarningsPerShareDiluted. Source concepts: us-gaap:EarningsPerShareDiluted.
Figure provenance: SEC companyfacts. Latest point: FY 2025 ended 2025-12-31; accession 0001675644-26-000023; filed 2026-03-25. Concept: NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities. Source concepts: us-gaap:NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities.
Figure provenance: SEC companyfacts. Latest point: FY 2025 ended 2025-12-31; accession 0001675644-26-000023; filed 2026-03-25. Concept: PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment. Source concepts: us-gaap:PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment.
Figure provenance: SEC companyfacts. Latest point: FY 2025 ended 2025-12-31; accession 0001675644-26-000023; filed 2026-03-25. Concept: PaymentsOfDividendsCommonStock. Source concepts: us-gaap:PaymentsOfDividendsCommonStock.
Figure provenance: SEC companyfacts. Latest point: FY 2025 ended 2025-12-31; accession 0001675644-26-000023; filed 2026-03-25. Concept: PaymentsForRepurchaseOfCommonStock. Source concepts: us-gaap:PaymentsForRepurchaseOfCommonStock.
Figure provenance: SEC companyfacts. Latest point: FY 2025 ended 2025-12-31; accession 0001675644-26-000023; filed 2026-03-25. Concept: Assets. Source concepts: us-gaap:Assets.
Figure provenance: SEC companyfacts. Latest point: FY 2025 ended 2025-12-31; accession 0001675644-26-000023; filed 2026-03-25. Concept: Liabilities. Source concepts: us-gaap:Liabilities.
Figure provenance: SEC companyfacts. Latest point: FY 2025 ended 2025-12-31; accession 0001675644-26-000023; filed 2026-03-25. Concept: StockholdersEquity. Source concepts: us-gaap:StockholdersEquity.
Figure provenance: SEC companyfacts. Latest point: FY 2025 ended 2025-12-31; accession 0001675644-26-000023; filed 2026-03-25. Concept: NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities - PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment. Source concepts: us-gaap:NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities; us-gaap:PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment.
Quarterly
Quarterly standardized facts from SEC companyfacts as of latest extracted filing date 2026-05-07. Source: https://data.sec.gov/api/xbrl/companyfacts/CIK0001675644.json.
| Quarter | End Date | Revenue | Net Income | Diluted EPS | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-Q2 | 2022-06-30 | 0.43 | reported discrete quarter | ||
| 2022-Q3 | 2022-09-30 | 0.48 | reported discrete quarter | ||
| 2023-Q1 | 2023-03-31 | 0.03 | reported discrete quarter | ||
| 2023-Q2 | 2023-06-30 | 27,203,000 | 4,233,000 | 0.23 | reported discrete quarter |
| 2023-Q3 | 2023-09-30 | 27,427,000 | 4,039,000 | 0.22 | reported discrete quarter |
| 2023-Q4 | 2023-12-31 | 26,651,000 | -5,070,000 | derived Q4 = FY annual - nine-month YTD | |
| 2024-Q1 | 2024-03-31 | 26,827,000 | 1,340,000 | 0.07 | reported discrete quarter |
| 2024-Q2 | 2024-06-30 | 27,972,000 | 4,155,000 | 0.23 | reported discrete quarter |
| 2024-Q3 | 2024-09-30 | 29,233,000 | 4,669,000 | 0.25 | reported discrete quarter |
| 2024-Q4 | 2024-12-31 | 29,281,000 | 4,900,000 | derived Q4 = FY annual - nine-month YTD | |
| 2025-Q1 | 2025-03-31 | 28,557,000 | 5,165,000 | 0.28 | reported discrete quarter |
| 2025-Q2 | 2025-06-30 | 29,430,000 | 5,667,000 | 0.31 | reported discrete quarter |
| 2025-Q3 | 2025-09-30 | 29,827,000 | 5,579,000 | 0.31 | reported discrete quarter |
| 2025-Q4 | 2025-12-31 | 30,584,000 | 5,646,000 | derived Q4 = FY annual - nine-month YTD | |
| 2026-Q1 | 2026-03-31 | 29,821,000 | 6,386,000 | 0.35 | reported discrete quarter |
Quarterly Charts
Figure provenance: SEC companyfacts. Latest point: FY 2026 ended 2026-03-31; accession 0001675644-26-000059; filed 2026-05-07. Concept: InterestAndDividendIncomeOperating. Source concepts: us-gaap:InterestAndDividendIncomeOperating.
Figure provenance: SEC companyfacts. Latest point: FY 2026 ended 2026-03-31; accession 0001675644-26-000059; filed 2026-05-07. Concept: NetIncomeLoss. Source concepts: us-gaap:NetIncomeLoss.
Figure provenance: SEC companyfacts. Latest point: FY 2026 ended 2026-03-31; accession 0001675644-26-000059; filed 2026-05-07. Concept: EarningsPerShareDiluted. Source concepts: us-gaap:EarningsPerShareDiluted.
Macro Cross-References
- CPIAUCSL - Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers: All Items in U.S. City Average
- UNRATE - Unemployment Rate
- FEDFUNDS - Federal Funds Effective Rate
- CES0500000003 - Average Hourly Earnings of All Employees, Total Private
- DFEDTARU - Federal Funds Target Range - Upper Limit
- DFEDTARL - Federal Funds Target Range - Lower Limit
- DGS3MO - Market Yield on U.S. Treasury Securities at 3-Month Constant Maturity
- DGS2 - Market Yield on U.S. Treasury Securities at 2-Year Constant Maturity
- DGS10 - Market Yield on U.S. Treasury Securities at 10-Year Constant Maturity
- DGS30 - Market Yield on U.S. Treasury Securities at 30-Year Constant Maturity
- T10Y2Y - 10-Year Treasury Constant Maturity Minus 2-Year Treasury Constant Maturity
- CPILFESL - Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers: All Items Less Food and Energy
- CPIUFDSL - Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers: Food
- CPIENGSL - Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers: Energy
- CUSR0000SAH1 - Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers: Shelter
- PCEPI - Personal Consumption Expenditures: Chain-type Price Index
- PCEPILFE - Personal Consumption Expenditures Excluding Food and Energy: Chain-type Price Index
- PPIACO - Producer Price Index by Commodity: All Commodities
- T10YIE - 10-Year Breakeven Inflation Rate
- U6RATE - Total Unemployed, Plus All Marginally Attached Workers Plus Total Employed Part Time for Economic Reasons
- PAYEMS - All Employees, Total Nonfarm
- CIVPART - Labor Force Participation Rate
- EMRATIO - Employment-Population Ratio
- UNEMPLOY - Unemployed
- CE16OV - Employment Level
- ICSA - Initial Claims
- JTSJOL - Job Openings: Total Nonfarm
- JTSQUR - Quits: Total Nonfarm
- GDPC1 - Real Gross Domestic Product
- A191RL1Q225SBEA - Real Gross Domestic Product: Percent Change from Preceding Period
- INDPRO - Industrial Production: Total Index
- TCU - Capacity Utilization: Total Index
- HOUST - New Privately-Owned Housing Units Started: Total Units
- PERMIT - New Privately-Owned Housing Units Authorized in Permit-Issuing Places: Total Units
- RSAFS - Advance Retail Sales: Retail Trade
- PCE - Personal Consumption Expenditures
- DSPIC96 - Real Disposable Personal Income
- PSAVERT - Personal Saving Rate
- M2SL - M2
- BOPGSTB - U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services: Balance
- MSPUS - Median Sales Price of Houses Sold for the United States
- HSN1F - New One Family Houses Sold: United States
- RHORUSQ156N - Homeownership Rate in the United States
- TTLCONS - Total Construction Spending: Total Construction in the United States
- RRVRUSQ156N - Rental Vacancy Rate in the United States
- TOTALSL - Total Consumer Credit Owned and Securitized
- REVOLSL - Revolving Consumer Credit Owned and Securitized
- DRCCLACBS - Delinquency Rate on Credit Card Loans, All Commercial Banks
- GDP - Gross Domestic Product
- GPDI - Gross Private Domestic Investment
- GCE - Government Consumption Expenditures and Gross Investment
- PCEC - Personal Consumption Expenditures
- NETEXP - Net Exports of Goods and Services
- GFDEBTN - Federal Debt: Total Public Debt
- GFDEGDQ188S - Federal Debt: Total Public Debt as Percent of Gross Domestic Product
- FYFSD - Federal Surplus or Deficit
- FGRECPT - Federal Government Current Receipts
- FGEXPND - Federal Government: Current Expenditures
- MANEMP - All Employees, Manufacturing
- USCONS - All Employees, Construction
- USTRADE - All Employees, Retail Trade
- USFIRE - All Employees, Financial Activities
- USGOVT - All Employees, Government
- AWHAETP - Average Weekly Hours of All Employees, Total Private
- DGORDER - Manufacturers' New Orders: Durable Goods
- NEWORDER - Manufacturers' New Orders: Nondefense Capital Goods Excluding Aircraft
- BUSINV - Total Business Inventories
- EXPGS - Exports of Goods and Services
- IMPGS - Imports of Goods and Services
- IR - Import Price Index (End Use): All Commodities
- PPIFIS - Producer Price Index by Commodity: Final Demand
Latest quarter (10-Q)
Latest 10-Q source: 0001675644-26-000059.
Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
The following presents management’s discussion and analysis of our consolidated financial condition at March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025 and the results of our operations for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025. This discussion should be read in conjunction with our unaudited consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto appearing elsewhere in this report and the audited consolidated financial statements and the notes to consolidated financial statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025. Results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2026 are not necessarily indicative of the results of operations for the balance of 2026, or for any other period. In addition to historical information, this discussion contains forward-looking statements that involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions that could cause results to differ materially from management’s expectations.
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CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This Form 10-Q, as well as other periodic reports filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"), and written or oral communications made from time to time by or on behalf of FVCBankcorp, Inc. and our subsidiary (the “Company”), may contain statements relating to future events or our future results that are considered “forward-looking statements” under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements represent plans, estimates, objectives, goals, guidelines, expectations, intentions, projections and statements of our beliefs concerning future events, business plans, objectives, expected operating results and the assumptions upon which those statements are based. Forward-looking statements include without limitation, any statement that may predict, forecast, indicate or imply future results, performance or achievements, and are typically identified with words such as “may,” “could,” “should,” “will,” “would,” “believe,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “expect,” “aim,” “intend,” “plan,” or words or phases of similar meaning. We caution that the forward-looking statements are based largely on our expectations and are subject to a number of known and unknown risks and uncertainties that are subject to change based on factors which are, in many instances, beyond our control. Actual results, performance or achievements could differ materially from those contemplated, expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements.
The following factors, among others, could cause the financial performance of the Company to differ materially from that expressed in such forward-looking statements:
•general business and economic conditions, including higher inflation and its impacts, nationally or in the markets that the Company serves could adversely affect, among other things, real estate valuations, unemployment levels, the ability of businesses to remain viable, consumer and business confidence, and consumer or business spending, which could lead to decreases in demand for loans, deposits, and other financial services that the Company provides and increases in loan delinquencies and defaults;
•the concentration of the Company's business in and around the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area and the effects of changes in the economic, political, and environmental conditions on this market, including shutdowns of the U.S. government and potential reductions in spending by the U.S. government and related reductions in the federal workforce;
•the impact of the interest rate environment on the Company's business, financial condition and results of operation, and its impact on the composition and costs of deposits, loan demand, and the values and liquidity of loan collateral, securities, and interest sensitive assets and liabilities;
•changes in the Company's liquidity requirements could be adversely affected by changes in its assets and liabilities;
•changes in the assumptions underlying the establishment of reserves for possible credit losses and the possibility that future credit losses may be higher than currently expected;
•the management of risks inherent in the Company's real estate loan portfolio, and the risk of a prolonged downturn in the real estate market, which could impair the value of loan collateral and the ability to sell collateral upon any foreclosure;
•changes in market conditions, specifically declines in the commercial and residential real estate market, volatility and disruption of the capital and credit markets, and soundness of other financial institutions that the Company does business with;
•the effects of, and changes in, trade, monetary and fiscal policies and laws, including interest rate policies of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (the "Federal Reserve"), inflation, interest rate, market and monetary fluctuations;
•the Company's investment securities portfolio is subject to credit risk, market risk, and liquidity risk as well as changes in the estimates used to value the securities in the portfolio;
•declines in the Company's common stock price or the occurrence of what management would deem to be a triggering event that could, under certain circumstances, cause us to record a noncash impairment charge to earnings in future periods;
•the effect of any change in federal government enforcement of federal laws affecting the cannabis industry;
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•potential exposure to fraud, negligence, computer theft and cyber-crime, and the Company's ability to maintain the security of its data processing and information technology systems;
•the impact of changes in bank regulatory conditions, including laws, regulations and policies concerning capital requirements, deposit insurance premiums, taxes, securities, and the application thereof by regulatory bodies;
•the effect of changes in accounting policies and practices, as may be adopted from time to time by bank regulatory agencies, the SEC, the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") or other accounting standards setting bodies;
•competitive pressures among financial services companies, including the timely development of competitive new products and services and the acceptance of these products and services by new and existing customers;
•the effect of acquisitions and partnerships the Company may make, including, without limitation, the failure to achieve the expected revenue growth and/or expense savings from such acquisitions;
•the Company's involvement, from time to time, in legal proceedings and examination and remedial actions by regulators;
•geopolitical conditions, including trade restrictions and tariffs, and acts or threats of terrorism and/or military conflicts, or actions taken by the United States or other governments in response to trade restrictions and tariffs, and acts or threats of terrorism and/or military conflicts, which could impact business and economic conditions in the United States and abroad; and
•the occurrence of significant natural disasters, including severe weather conditions, floods, health related issues or emergencies, and other catastrophic events.
The foregoing factors should not be considered exhaustive and should be read together with other cautionary statements that are included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, including those discussed in the section entitled “Risk Factors”. If one or more of the factors affecting our forward-looking information and statements proves incorrect, then our actual results, performance or achievements could differ materially from those expressed in, or implied by, forward-looking information and statements contained in this Form 10-Q. Therefore, we caution you not to place undue reliance on our forward-looking information and statements. We will not update the forward-looking statements to reflect actual results or changes in the factors affecting the forward-looking statements. New risks and uncertainties may emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for us to predict their occurrence or how they will affect our operations, financial condition, or results of operations.
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Overview
We are a bank holding company headquartered in Fairfax County, Virginia. Our sole subsidiary, FVCbank (the "Bank"), was formed in November 2007 as a community-oriented, locally-owned and managed commercial bank under the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia. The Bank offers a wide range of traditional bank loan and deposit products and services to both our commercial and retail customers. Our commercial relationship officers focus on attracting small and medium sized businesses, commercial real estate developers and builders, including government contractors, non-profit organizations, and professionals. Our approach to our market features competitive customized financial services offered to customers and prospects in a personal relationship context by seasoned professionals.
Net interest income is our primary source of revenue. We define revenue as net interest income plus noninterest income. We manage our balance sheet and interest rate risk exposure to maximize, and concurrently stabilize, net interest income. We do this by monitoring our liquidity position and the spread between the interest rates earned on interest-earning assets and the interest rates paid on interest-bearing liabilities. We attempt to minimize our exposure to interest rate risk, but are unable to eliminate it entirely. In addition to managing interest rate risk, we also analyze our loan portfolio for exposure to credit risk. Loan defaults and foreclosures are inherent risks in the banking industry, and we attempt to limit our exposure to these risks by carefully underwriting and then monitoring our extensions of credit. In addition to net interest income, noninterest income is a complementary source of revenue for us and includes, among other things, service charges on deposits and loans, income from our minority membership interest in Atlantic Coast Mortgage ("ACM"), merchant services fee income, insurance commission income, income from bank-owned life insurance ("BOLI"), and gains and losses on sales of investment securities available-for-sale.
Critical Accounting Estimates
General
The accounting principles we apply under the accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP") are complex and require management to apply significant judgment to various accounting, reporting, and disclosure matters. Management must use assumptions, judgments, and estimates when applying these principles where precise measurements are not possible or practical. These policies are critical because they are highly dependent upon subjective or complex judgments, assumptions, and estimates. Changes in such judgments, assumptions, and estimates may have a significant impact on the consolidated financial statements. Actual results, in fact, could differ from initial estimates.
The accounting policies we view as critical are those relating to judgments, assumptions, and estimates regarding the determination of the allowance for credit losses on our loan portfolio.
Allowance for Credit Losses - Loans
We maintain the allowance for credit losses ("ACL") at a level that represents management’s best estimate of expected losses in our loan portfolio.
Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") 326 requires that an estimate of expected credit losses be immediately recognized and reevaluated over the contractual life of the financial asset. The ACL is a valuation account that is deducted from the amortized cost basis of loans to present the net amount expected to be collected on the loan portfolio. Loans, or portions thereof, are charged off against the ACL when th
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Latest 10-K MD&A
Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
The following presents management's discussion and analysis of our consolidated financial condition at December 31, 2025 and 2024 and the results of our operations for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024. This discussion should be read in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto appearing elsewhere in this report. In addition to historical information, this discussion contains forward-looking statements that involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions that could cause results to differ materially from management's expectations.
Overview
We are a bank holding company headquartered in Fairfax County, Virginia. Our sole subsidiary, FVCbank, was formed in November 2007 as a community-oriented, locally-owned and managed commercial bank under the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia. The Bank offers a wide range of traditional bank loan and deposit products and services to both our commercial and retail customers. Our commercial relationship officers focus on attracting small and medium sized businesses, commercial real estate developers and builders, including government contractors, non-profit organizations, and professionals. Our approach to our market features competitive customized financial services offered to customers and prospects in a personal relationship context by seasoned professionals.
Net interest income is our primary source of revenue. We define revenue as net interest income plus noninterest income. We manage our balance sheet and interest rate risk exposure to maximize, and concurrently stabilize, net interest income. We do this by monitoring our liquidity position and the spread between the interest rates earned on interest-earning assets and the interest rates paid on interest-bearing liabilities. We attempt to minimize our exposure to interest rate risk, but are unable to eliminate it entirely. In addition to managing interest rate risk, we also analyze our loan portfolio for exposure to credit risk. Loan defaults and foreclosures are inherent risks in the banking industry, and we attempt to limit our exposure to these risks by carefully underwriting and then monitoring our extensions of credit. In addition to net interest income, noninterest income is a complementary source of revenue for us and includes, among other things, service charges on deposits and loans, income from our minority membership interest in ACM, merchant services fee income, insurance commission income, income from bank owned life insurance ("BOLI"), and gains and losses on sales of investment securities available-for-sale.
Critical Accounting Estimates
General
The accounting principles we apply under GAAP are complex and require management to apply significant judgment to various accounting, reporting, and disclosure matters. Management must use assumptions, judgments, and estimates when applying these principles where precise measurements are not possible or practical. These policies are critical because they are highly dependent upon subjective or complex judgments, assumptions, and estimates. Changes in such judgments, assumptions, and estimates may have a significant impact on the consolidated financial statements. Actual results, in fact, could differ from initial estimates.
The accounting policies we view as critical are those relating to judgments, assumptions, and estimates regarding the determination of the allowance for credit losses on our loan portfolio.
Allowance for Credit Losses - Loans
We maintain the allowance for credit losses ("ACL") at a level that represents management’s best estimate of expected losses in our loan portfolio.
Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") 326 requires that an estimate of expected credit losses be immediately recognized and reevaluated over the contractual life of the financial asset. The ACL is a valuation account that is deducted from the amortized cost basis of loans to present the net amount expected to be collected on the loan portfolio.
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Loans, or portions thereof, are charged off against the ACL when they are deemed uncollectible. Recoveries are recorded to the extent they do not exceed the aggregate of amounts previously charged-off.
Reserves on loans that do not share risk characteristics are evaluated on an individual basis. Nonaccrual loans are specifically reviewed for loss potential and when deemed appropriate are assigned a reserve based on an individual evaluation. The remainder of the portfolio, representing all loans not evaluated individually, is segmented based on call report code and processed through a non-discounted cash flow valuation model. In particular, loan-level probability of default ("PD") and severity (also referred to as loss given default ("LGD")) is applied to derive a baseline expected loss as of the valuation date. These expected default and severity rates, which are regression-derived and based on peer historical loan-level performance data, are calibrated to incorporate our reasonable and supportable forecast of future losses as well as any necessary qualitative adjustments.
Typically, financial institutions use their historical loss experience and trends in losses for each loan segment which are then adjusted for portfolio trends and economic and environmental factors in determining the ACL. Since the Bank’s inception in 2007, we have experienced minimal loss history within our loan portfolio. Due to the fact that limited internal loss history exists to generate statistical significance, we determined it was most prudent to rely on peer data when deriving our best estimate of PD and LGD. As part of our estimation process, we will continue to assess the reasonableness of the data, assumptions, and model methodology utilized to derive our allowance for credit losses.
For each of the modeled loan segments, we generate cash flow projections at the instrument level wherein payment expectations are adjusted for estimated prepayment speeds, PD rates, and LGD rates. The modeling of expected prepayment speeds is based on internal loan-level historical data. For our cash flow model, we utilize national unemployment for reasonable and supportable forecasting of expected default. To further adjust the ACL for expected losses not already within the quantitative component of the calculation, we may consider qualitative factors as prescribed in ASC 326.
While our methodology in establishing the ACL attributes portions of a combined reserve to multiple elements, we believe that the combined allowance for credit losses (which is inclusive of the reserve for unfunded commitments) represents the most appropriate coverage metric for loss absorption purposes.
The determination of the appropriate level of the ACL on loans inherently involves a high degree of subjectivity and requires us to make significant judgments concerning credit risks and trends using quantitative and qualitative information, as well as reasonable and supportable forecasts of future economic conditions, all of which may undergo frequent and significant changes. Changes in conditions, including unforeseen events, changes in asset-specific risk characteristics, and other economic factors, both within and outside our control, may indicate the need for an increase or decrease in the ACL on loans. While we make every effort to utilize the best information available in making our assessment of the ACL estimate, the estimation process is inherently challenging as potential changes in any one factor or input may occur at different rates and/or impact pools of loans in different ways. Further, changes in factors and inputs may also be directionally inconsistent, such that improvement in one factor may offset deterioration in others. Our methodology utilized in the estimation of the ACL, which is performed at least quarterly, is designed to be dynamic and responsive to changes in our loan portfolio credit quality, composition, and forecasted economic conditions. The review of the reasonableness and appropriateness of the ACL is reviewed by the ACL Committee for approval as of the valuation date. Additionally, information is provided to the Board of Directors on a quarterly basis along with our consolidated financial statements.
Credit losses are an inherent part of our business and, although we believe the methodologies for determining the ACL and the current level of the allowance are appropriate, it is possible that there may be unidentified losses in the portfolio at any particular time that may become evident at a future date pursuant to additional internal analysis or regulatory comment. Additional provisions for such losses, if necessary, would be recorded, and would negatively impact earnings.
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Financial Overview
For the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, we continued our focus on organic growth, capitalizing on new customer relationships we obtained through centers of influence and portfolio cultivation.
•Total assets increased to $2.29 billion at December 31, 2025 compared to $2.20 billion at December 31, 2024, an increase of $93.3 million.
•Total loans, net of deferred fees, increased $71.0 million, or 4%, from December 31, 2024 to December 31, 2025. Asset quality remains sound with nonperforming loans and loans past due 90 days or more as a percentage of total assets of 0.47% at December 31, 2025, compared to 0.58% at December 31, 2024.
•Total deposits increased $126.7 million or 7%, from December 31, 2024 to December 31, 2025. Noninterest-bearing deposits were $363.2 million at December 31, 2025, or 18% of total deposits. At December 31, 2025, core deposits, which exclude wholesale deposits, increased $91.6 million from December 31, 2024, or 6%.
•Net income was $22.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2025 compared to $15.1 million for 2024, an increase of $7.0 million, or 46%. During 2025, we unwound $80 million of our pay-fixed/receive floating interest rate swaps, resulting in a pre-tax gain of $91 thousand. During 2024, we surrendered $48.0 million in BOLI policies, which resulted in a nonrecurring increase of $2.4 million to our tax provisioning related to the loss of the tax favored status of prior appreciation. Commercial bank operating earnings (non-GAAP), which excludes these nonrecurring items, for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 was $22.0 million and $17.4 million, respectively. For a reconciliation of this non-GAAP information which excludes the effect of these non-recurring items, please refer to the table below.
•Net interest income increased $8.2 million, or 15%, to $63.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2025 compared to $55.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2024. Interest income on loans increased $2.2 million and interest expense on deposits decreased $1.2 million for 2025 compared to 2024. Net interest margin for 2025 was 2.92% compared to 2.62% for 2024, an increase of 30 basis points, or 11%.
•The provision for credit losses totaled $1.6 million in 2025, compared to a provision for credit losses totaling $6 thousand in 2024. The increase in the provision for credit losses for 2025 was primarily a result of the increase in total loans as well as changes in the distribution of loans within the segments of our portfolio.
•Noninterest income for 2025 increased $1.1 million, or 44%, to $3.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2025, compared to $2.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2024. This increase was primarily driven by an increase in our minority investments of $871 thousand to $1.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2025.
•Noninterest expense was $37.6 million and $35.8 million for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively, an increase of $1.8 million, or 5%. This increase was primarily a result of an increase in salaries and benefits expense, which increased due to the filling of open positions and market adjustments to existing positions along with an increase in the incentive compensation expense for 2025.
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Reconciliation of Net Income (GAAP) to Commercial Bank Operating Earnings (Non-GAAP)
Years Ended December 31, 2025 and 2024
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
| 2025 | 2024 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net income (as reported) | $ | 22,057 | $ | 15,064 | ||
| (Gain) on redemption of subordinated debt | — | (9) | ||||
| (Gain) on the termination of derivative instruments | (91) | — | ||||
| Non-recurring tax and 10% modified endowment contract penalty on early surrender of BOLI policies | — | 2,386 | ||||
| Provision for income taxes associated with non-GAAP adjustments | 21 | — | ||||
| Non-GAAP commercial bank operating earnings, excluding above items | $ | 21,987 | $ | 17,441 | ||
| Earnings per share - basic (GAAP net income) | $ | 1.22 | $ | 0.83 | ||
| Adjusted Earnings per share - Non-GAAP expenses including provision for income taxes | — | 0.14 | ||||
| Earnings per share - basic (non-GAAP commercial bank operating earnings) | $ | 1.22 | $ | 0.97 | ||
| Earnings per share - diluted (GAAP net income) | $ | 1.21 | $ | 0.82 | ||
| Adjusted earnings per share - Non-GAAP expenses including provision for income taxes | — | 0.13 | ||||
| Adjusted earnings per share - diluted (non-GAAP commercial bank operating earnings) | $ | 1.21 | $ | 0.95 | ||
| Return on average assets (GAAP net income) | 0.99 | % | 0.69 | % | ||
| Adjusted Non-GAAP expenses including provision for income taxes | — | % | 0.11 | % | ||
| Adjusted return on average assets (non‑GAAP commercial bank operating earnings) | 0.99 | % | 0.80 | % | ||
| Return on average equity (GAAP net income) | 8.96 | % | 6.64 | % | ||
| Adjusted Non-GAAP expenses including provision for income taxes | — | % | 1.05 | % | ||
| Adjusted return on average equity (non‑GAAP commercial bank operating earnings) | 8.96 | % | 7.69 | % |
Below shows selected financial data for the periods ended December 31, 2025 and 2024.
Selected Financial Data
(Dollars and shares in thousands, except per share data)
| Years Ended December 31, | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2024 | |||||
| Income Statement Data: | ||||||
| Interest income | $ | 118,397 | $ | 113,312 | ||
| Interest expense | 54,628 | 57,723 | ||||
| Net interest income | 63,769 | 55,589 | ||||
| Provision for credit losses | 1,589 | 6 | ||||
| Net interest income after provision for credit losses | 62,180 | 55,583 | ||||
| Non‑interest income | 3,637 | 2,534 | ||||
| Non‑interest expense | 37,570 | 35,820 | ||||
| Net income before income taxes | 28,247 | 22,297 | ||||
| Provision for income taxes | 6,190 | 7,233 | ||||
| Net income | $ | 22,057 | $ | 15,064 |
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| Years Ended December 31, | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2024 | |||||
| Balance Sheet Data: | ||||||
| Total assets | $ | 2,292,256 | $ | 2,198,950 | ||
| Loans receivable, net of fees | 1,941,283 | 1,870,235 | ||||
| Allowance for credit losses | (18,886) | (18,129) | ||||
| Total investment securities | 153,424 | 156,740 | ||||
| Total deposits | 1,997,277 | 1,870,605 | ||||
| Other borrowed funds | — | 68,695 | ||||
| Total shareholders' equity | 253,600 | 235,354 | ||||
| Common shares outstanding | 17,918 | 18,204 | ||||
| Per Common Share Data: | ||||||
| Basic net income | $ | 1.22 | $ | 0.83 | ||
| Fully diluted net income | 1.21 | 0.82 | ||||
| Book value | 14.15 | 12.93 | ||||
| Tangible book value(1) | 13.74 | 12.52 | ||||
| Performance Ratios: | ||||||
| Return on average assets | 0.99 | % | 0.69 | % | ||
| Return on average equity | 8.99 | 6.64 | ||||
| Net interest margin(2) | 2.92 | 2.62 | ||||
| Efficiency ratio(3) | 55.74 | 61.63 | ||||
| Non‑interest income to average assets | 0.16 | 0.12 | ||||
| Non‑interest expense to average assets | 1.68 | 1.65 | ||||
| Loans receivable, net of fees to total deposits | 97.20 | 99.98 | ||||
| Asset Quality Ratios: | ||||||
| Net charge‑offs to average loans receivable, net of fees | 0.05 | % | 0.04 | % | ||
| Nonperforming loans to loans receivable, net of fees | 0.55 | 0.69 | ||||
| Nonperforming assets to total assets | 0.48 | 0.58 | ||||
| Allowance for credit losses to nonperforming loans | 172.86 | 141.38 | ||||
| Allowance for credit losses on loans to loans receivable, net of fees | 0.97 | 0.97 | ||||
| Capital Ratios (Bank Only): | ||||||
| Tangible common equity | 11.38 | % | 10.87 | % | ||
| Total risk‑based capital | 15.38 | 14.73 | ||||
| Common Equity Tier 1 capital | 14.37 | 13.74 | ||||
| Leverage capital ratio | 12.23 | 11.74 | ||||
| Other: | ||||||
| Average shareholders' equity to average total assets | 11.00 | % | 10.42 | % | ||
| Average loans receivable, net of fees to average total deposits | 97.76 | 102.54 | ||||
| Average common shares outstanding: | ||||||
| Basic | 18,121 | 18,057 | ||||
| Diluted | 18,260 | 18,397 |
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(1)Non-GAAP: Tangible book value is calculated as total stockholders' equity, less goodwill and other intangible assets, divided by common shares outstanding.
(2)Net interest margin is calculated as net interest income divided by total average earning assets.
(3)Efficiency ratio is calculated as total noninterest expense divided by the total of net interest income and noninterest income.
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| Non‑GAAP Reconciliation | December 31, | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (Dollars in thousands, except per share data) | 2025 | 2024 | |||||
| Total stockholders' equity | $ | 253,600 | $ | 235,354 | |||
| Less: goodwill and intangibles, net | (7,295) | (7,420) | |||||
| Tangible Common Equity | $ | 246,305 | $ | 227,934 | |||
| Book value per common share | $ | 14.15 | $ | 12.93 | |||
| Less: intangible book value per common share | (0.41) | (0.41) | |||||
| Tangible book value per common share | $ | 13.74 | $ | 12.52 |
Results of Operations— Years Ended December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024
Overview
We recorded net income of $22.1 million, or $1.21 per diluted common share, for the year ended December 31, 2025, compared to net income of $15.1 million, or $0.82 per diluted common share for the year ended December 31, 2024. Included in net income for the year ended December 31, 2025 is a pre-tax gain of $91 thousand resulting from the unwind of $80 million of our pay-fixed/receive floating interest rate swaps. Net income for 2024 includes the surrender of certain BOLI policies with an aggregate cash surrender value of $48.0 million. Upon the surrender, we received a cash payout and were required to accrue additional income tax on the appreciation of those policies which had previously been treated as tax-exempt income. This resulted in additional statutory income tax expense of $1.6 million and tax penalties of $722 thousand. The tax penalties related to the surrender of the BOLI were recorded in income tax expense. The net proceeds of the BOLI surrender were reinvested in our loan portoflio. Commercial bank operating earnings (non-GAAP), which exclude gains and the taxes associated with the BOLI surrender, were $22.0 million and $17.4 million, for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively. Diluted commercial bank operating earnings per share (non-GAAP) for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 were $1.21 and $0.95, respectively.
Net interest income increased $8.2 million, or 15%, to $63.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2025, compared to $55.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2024. For the year ended December 31, 2025, we recorded a provision for credit losses of $1.6 million compared to $6 thousand for the year ended December 31, 2024, primarily due to the increase in total loans receivable for the year ended December 31, 2025. Noninterest income totaled $3.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2025, an increase of $1.1 million, or 44%, compared to $2.5 million for 2024, which was primarily driven by income received from our minority investment in ACM totaling $1.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2025.
Noninterest expense was $37.6 million and $35.8 million for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively, an increase of $1.8 million, or 5%. The increase in noninterest expense was primarily a result of an increase in salaries and benefits expense, which increased $1.4 million due to the filling of open positions and market adjustments to existing positions along with an increase in the incentive compensation expense for 2025.
The return on average assets for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 was 0.99% and 0.69%, respectively. The return on average equity for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 was 8.99% and 6.64%, respectively.
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Net Interest Income/Margin
The following table presents average balance information, interest income, interest expense and the corresponding average yields earned and rates paid for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024.
Average Balances and Interest Rates on Interest-Earning Assets and Interest-Bearing Liabilities
Years Ended December 31, 2025 and 2024
(Dollars in thousands)
| 2025 | 2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average Balance | Interest Income/ Expense | Average Yield/ Rate | Average Balance | Interest Income/ Expense | Average Yield/ Rate | ||||||||||||||||
| Assets | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest‑earning assets: | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Loans receivable, net of fees | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Commercial real estate | $ | 1,000,330 | $ | 51,836 | 5.18 | % | $ | 1,076,027 | $ | 55,116 | 5.12 | % | |||||||||
| Commercial and industrial | 347,464 | 27,796 | 8.00 | % | 262,844 | 21,099 | 8.03 | % | |||||||||||||
| Commercial construction | 168,747 | 12,112 | 7.18 | % | 165,134 | 12,044 | 7.29 | % | |||||||||||||
| Consumer real estate | 307,653 | 14,644 | 4.76 | % | 341,843 | 16,616 | 4.86 | % | |||||||||||||
| Warehouse facilities | 31,638 | 1,987 | 6.28 | % | 17,408 | 1,284 | 7.38 | % | |||||||||||||
| Consumer nonresidential | 6,545 | 537 | 8.20 | % | 6,214 | 509 | 8.19 | % | |||||||||||||
| Total loans(1) | 1,862,377 | 108,912 | 5.85 | % | 1,869,470 | 106,668 | 5.71 | % | |||||||||||||
| Investment securities(2) | 194,232 | 4,104 | 2.11 | % | 208,406 | 4,351 | 2.09 | % | |||||||||||||
| Interest-bearing deposits at other financial institutions | 124,682 | 5,381 | 4.32 | % | 44,360 | 2,293 | 5.17 | % | |||||||||||||
| Total interest‑earning assets and interest income | $ | 2,181,291 | $ | 118,397 | 5.43 | % | $ | 2,122,236 | $ | 113,312 | 5.34 | % | |||||||||
| Noninterest‑earning assets: | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Cash and due from banks | 12,167 | 7,474 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Premises and equipment, net | 778 | 930 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Accrued interest and other assets | 55,241 | 64,310 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Allowance for credit losses | (18,180) | (18,963) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total assets | $ | 2,231,297 | $ | 2,175,987 | |||||||||||||||||
| Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest ‑ bearing liabilities: | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest ‑ bearing deposits: | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest checking | $ | 683,069 | $ | 21,329 | 3.12 | % | $ | 571,432 | $ | 19,526 | 3.42 | % | |||||||||
| Savings and money markets | 347,461 | 11,357 | 3.27 | % | 344,272 | 12,384 | 3.60 | % | |||||||||||||
| Time deposits | 268,621 | 10,884 | 4.05 | % | 275,288 | 11,979 | 4.35 | % | |||||||||||||
| Wholesale deposits | 242,109 | 8,456 | 3.49 | % | 263,664 | 9,317 | 3.53 | % | |||||||||||||
| Total interest ‑ bearing deposits | 1,541,260 | 52,026 | 3.38 | % | 1,454,656 | 53,206 | 3.66 | % | |||||||||||||
| Other borrowed funds | 39,193 | 1,468 | 3.75 | % | 79,874 | 3,490 | 4.37 | % | |||||||||||||
| Subordinated notes, net of issuance costs | 18,721 | 1,134 | 6.06 | % | 19,613 | 1,027 | 5.23 | % | |||||||||||||
| Total interest‑bearing liabilities and interest expense | $ | 1,599,174 | $ | 54,628 | 3.42 | % | $ | 1,554,143 | $ | 57,723 | 3.71 | % | |||||||||
| Noninterest‑bearing liabilities: | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Demand deposits | 363,764 | 368,591 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Other liabilities | 23,021 | 26,408 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Common stockholders' equity | 245,338 | 226,845 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total liabilities and stockholders' equity | $ | 2,231,297 | $ | 2,175,987 | |||||||||||||||||
| Net interest income and net interest margin | $ | 63,769 | 2.92 | % | $ | 55,589 | 2.62 | % |
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(1)Nonaccrual loans are included in average balances and do not have a material effect on the average yield. Interest income on non-accruing loans was not material for the periods presented. Net loan fees and late charges included in interest income on loans totaled $2.3 million and $1.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively.
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(2)The average balances for investment securities includes restricted stock.
The following table shows the effect of variations in the volume and mix of our assets and liabilities, as well as the changes in interest rates had on the interest earned from our interest-earning assets and interest incurred on our interest-bearing liabilities for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024.
Rate and Volume Analysis
Years Ended December 31, 2025 and 2024
(Dollars in thousands)
| 2025 Compared to 2024 | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AverageVolume | Average Rate | Increase (Decrease) | ||||||||
| Interest income: | ||||||||||
| Loans(1): | ||||||||||
| Commercial real estate | $ | (3,877) | $ | 597 | $ | (3,280) | ||||
| Commercial and industrial | 6,792 | (95) | 6,697 | |||||||
| Commercial construction | 264 | (196) | 68 | |||||||
| Consumer residential | (1,662) | (310) | (1,972) | |||||||
| Warehouse facilities | 1,049 | (346) | 703 | |||||||
| Consumer nonresidential | 27 | 1 | 28 | |||||||
| Total loans(1) | $ | 2,593 | $ | (349) | $ | 2,244 | ||||
| Investment securities | $ | (296) | $ | 49 | $ | (247) | ||||
| Deposits at other financial institutions and federal funds sold | 4,152 | (1,064) | 3,088 | |||||||
| Total interest income | $ | 6,449 | $ | (1,364) | $ | 5,085 | ||||
| Interest expense: | ||||||||||
| Interest - bearing deposits: | ||||||||||
| Interest checking | $ | 3,816 | $ | (2,012) | $ | 1,804 | ||||
| Savings and money markets | 115 | (1,142) | (1,027) | |||||||
| Time deposits | (290) | (805) | (1,095) | |||||||
| Wholesale deposits | (762) | (99) | (861) | |||||||
| Total interest - bearing deposits | $ | 2,879 | $ | (4,058) | $ | (1,179) | ||||
| Other borrowed funds | (1,778) | (245) | (2,023) | |||||||
| Subordinated notes, net of issuance costs | (47) | 154 | 107 | |||||||
| Total interest expense | $ | 1,054 | $ | (4,149) | $ | (3,095) | ||||
| Net interest income | $ | 5,395 | $ | 2,785 | $ | 8,180 |
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(1)Nonaccrual loans are included in average balances and do not have a material effect on the average yield. Interest income on non-accruing loans was not material for the years presented.
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Net interest income for the year ended December 31, 2025 was $63.8 million compared to $55.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, an increase of $8.2 million, or 15%. The increase in net interest income was primarily due to an increase in interest income, which increased $5.1 million, or 4%, to $118.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2025 as compared to $113.3 million for the same period of 2024. Additionally, a decrease in interest expense of $3.1 million, or 5%, for the year ended December 31, 2025 as compared to 2024, also contributed to the growth in net interest income.
Our net interest margin for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 was 2.92% and 2.62%, respectively, an increase of 30 basis points, or 11%. The increase in our net interest margin was primarily a result of a decrease in the cost of our interest-bearing liabilities, which decreased 29 basis points for the year ended December 31, 2025 when compared to the same period of 2024, as we reduced the cost of our deposits simultaneously with federal funds rate decisions. In addition, the yield on our interest-earning assets increased 9 basis points to 5.43% for the year ended December 31, 2025, compared to 5.34% for the same period of 2024. Our cost of funds decreased 22 basis points to 2.78% for the year ended December 31, 2025, from 3.00% for the year ended December 31, 2024, which was primarily attributable to the repricing of our interest-bearing deposits to lower interest rates during 2025. Cost of deposits (which includes noninterest-bearing deposits) decreased 19 basis points to 2.73% for the year ended December 31, 2025, compared to 2.92% for the same period of 2024.
Average interest-earning assets increased $59.1 million, or 3%, to $2.18 billion at December 31, 2025 compared to $2.12 billion at December 31, 2024. This increase was primarily related to an increase in interest-bearing deposits held at other financial institutions, which consisted primarily of excess cash reserves maintained at the Federal Reserve. This increase in our average volume was the main driver to the increase in interest income, as average interest-bearing deposits held at other financial institutions increased $80.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2025 when compared to the same period of 2024. Interest income from deposits held at other financial institutions increased $3.1 million to $5.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2025 compared to $2.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2024. Average volume contributed $4.2 million in interest income, while the decrease in the average rate decreased interest income by $1.1 million. The yield on average interest-earning deposits decreased 85 basis points to 4.32% for the year ended December 31, 2025, primarily as a result of the Federal Reserve's Federal Open Market Committee ("FOMC") decision to decrease its targeted federal funds rate beginning September 2024.
Average loans receivable slightly decreased $7.1 million to $1.86 billion for the year ended December 31, 2025, compared to $1.87 billion for the year ended December 31, 2024. The yield on average loans increased 14 basis points to 5.85% for the year ended December 31, 2025. The increase in our average loan yields was primarily a result of originating new loans at higher interest rates and the increase in the volume of commercial and industrial loans. The average volume of loan originations contributed $2.6 million in interest income, while the decrease in the average rate reduced interest income by only $349 thousand. The average balances of nonperforming loans, which consist of nonaccrual loans, are included in the net interest margin calculation and did not have a material impact on our net interest margin for 2025 and 2024.
Average investment securities decreased $14.2 million to $194.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2025, compared to $208.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2024. The decrease in average investment securities was primarily a result of principal repayments that occurred during 2025. The yield on average investment securities increased 2 basis points to 2.11% for the year ended December 31, 2025.
Total average interest-bearing liabilities increased $45.0 million to $1.60 billion at December 31, 2025 compared to $1.55 billion at December 31, 2024. Conversely, interest expense decreased $3.1 million to $54.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2025 compared to $57.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2024. The average rate on interest-bearing liabilities decreased 29 basis points to 3.42% for the year ended December 31, 2025 compared to 3.71% for the year ended December 31, 2024. The decrease in the average rate significantly reduced interest expense by $4.1 million during 2025, as average volume increased interest expense by $1.1 million.
Total average interest-bearing deposits increased $86.6 million to $1.54 billion at December 31, 2025 compared to $1.45 billion at December 31, 2024. Interest expense on deposits decreased $1.2 million to $52.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2025 compared to $53.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, primarily as a result of the decrease in interest rates in 2025, which decreased the cost of interest-bearing deposits 28 basis points to 3.38% for the year ended December 31, 2025, compared to 3.66% for the year ended December 31, 2024. Average noninterest-bearing deposits decreased $4.8 million, or 1%, to $363.8 million at December 31, 2025, compared to $368.6 million at
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December 31, 2024. Competition for deposits along with high interest rates resulted in customers' movement of excess funds from noninterest-bearing into interest-bearing deposit products. Average interest checking deposits increased $111.6 million to $683.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2025 compared to $571.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2024. Average savings and money market deposits increased $3.2 million to $347.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2025 compared to $344.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2024. Average time deposits decreased $6.7 million to $268.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2025 compared to $275.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2024. Average wholesale deposits decreased $21.6 million to $242.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2025 compared to $263.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2024.
Average other borrowed funds decreased $40.7 million to $39.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2025, compared to $79.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2024. Interest expense on other borrowed funds decreased $2.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2025 to $1.5 million compared to $3.5 million for the same period of 2024. The cost of other borrowed funds decreased 62 basis points to 3.75% for the year ended December 31, 2025 compared to 4.37% for the year ended December 31, 2024.
Provision Expense and Allowance for Credit Losses
Our policy is to maintain the ACL at a level that represents our best estimate of expected losses in the loan portfolio as of the valuation date. Both the amount of the provision and the level of the allowance for credit losses are impacted by many factors, including general and industry-specific economic conditions, actual and expected credit losses, historical trends and specific conditions of individual borrowers.
We recorded a provision for credit losses totaling $1.6 million and $6 thousand for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively. The allowance for credit losses was $18.9 million and $18.1 million at December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively. Our allowance for credit losses on loans as a percent of total loans, net of deferred fees and costs, was 0.97% at each of December 31, 2025 and 2024.
We lend to well-established and relationship-driven borrowers which has contributed to our track record of low historical credit losses. We continue to maintain our disciplined credit guidelines during the current rate environment. We proactively monitor the impact of interest rates on our adjustable loans as the industry navigates through this economic cycle of increased inflation and higher interest rates. Nonperforming loans at December 31, 2025 totaled $10.9 million, or 0.48% of total assets, compared to $12.9 million, or 0.58%, of total assets at December 31, 2024. We had no other real estate owned at December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively. We recorded net charge-offs of $871 thousand and $840 thousand for the years ended December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively.
See “Asset Quality” below for additional information on the credit quality of the loan portfolio.
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Noninterest Income
The following table provides detail for noninterest income for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024.
Noninterest Income
Years Ended December 31, 2025 and 2024
(Dollars in thousands)
| Year Ended December 31, | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 2025 | 2024 | Change from Prior Year | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Amount | Percent | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Service charges on deposit accounts | $ | 1,248 | $ | 1,126 | $ | 122 | 10.8 | % | ||||||||||||||
| Fees on loans | 220 | 185 | 35 | 18.9 | % | |||||||||||||||||
| BOLI income | 289 | 397 | (108) | (27.2) | % | |||||||||||||||||
| Income from minority membership interest | 1,247 | 376 | 871 | 231.6 | % | |||||||||||||||||
| Gain on termination of derivative instruments | 91 | — | 91 | 100.0 | % | |||||||||||||||||
| Other fee income | 542 | 450 | 92 | 20.4 | % | |||||||||||||||||
| Total noninterest income | $ | 3,637 | $ | 2,534 | $ | 1,103 | 43.5 | % |
Noninterest income includes service charges on deposits and loans, loan swap fee income, income from our membership interest in ACM and other investments, income from our BOLI policies, and other fee income, and continues to supplement our operating results. For the year ended December 31, 2025, we recorded noninterest income of $3.6 million compared to a income of $2.5 million for same period of 2024.
We recorded income from our minority membership interests totaling $1.2 million and $376 thousand for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively. This income is primarily attributable to our membership interest in ACM. The increase in earnings at ACM is a direct result of continued success in executing their strategic growth and geographic diversification initiatives, resulting in a 19% increase in loan originations for the year ended December 31, 2025 compared to the year ended December 31, 2024.
Fee income from loans was $220 thousand for the year ended December 31, 2025, compared to $185 thousand for the same period of 2024. Service charges on deposits were $1.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2025, compared to $1.1 million for the same period of 2024, an increase of $122 thousand, or 11%. Income from BOLI decreased to $289 thousand for the year ended December 31, 2025 compared to $397 thousand for same period of 2024, a direct result of the BOLI policies we surrendered during the first quarter of 2024.
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Noninterest Expense
The following table reflects the components of noninterest expense for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024.
Noninterest Expense
Years Ended December 31, 2025 and 2024
(Dollars in thousands)
| 2025 | 2024 | Change from Prior Year | ||||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amount | Percent | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Salaries and employee benefits | $ | 20,125 | $ | 18,752 | $ | 1,373 | 7.3 | % | ||||||||||||||
| Occupancy expense | 2,108 | 2,027 | 81 | 4.0 | % | |||||||||||||||||
| Internet banking and software expense | 3,451 | 2,990 | 461 | 15.4 | % | |||||||||||||||||
| Data processing and network administration | 2,236 | 2,719 | (483) | (17.8) | % | |||||||||||||||||
| State franchise taxes | 2,344 | 2,358 | (14) | (0.6) | % | |||||||||||||||||
| Audit, legal and consulting fees | 1,147 | 927 | 220 | 23.7 | % | |||||||||||||||||
| Loan related expenses | 1,084 | 899 | 185 | 20.6 | % | |||||||||||||||||
| FDIC insurance | 1,098 | 1,321 | (223) | (16.9) | % | |||||||||||||||||
| Marketing, business development and advertising | 796 | 969 | (173) | (17.9) | % | |||||||||||||||||
| Director fees | 630 | 637 | (7) | (1.1) | % | |||||||||||||||||
| Postage, courier and telephone | 194 | 190 | 4 | 2.1 | % | |||||||||||||||||
| Dues, memberships & publications | 528 | 215 | 313 | 145.6 | % | |||||||||||||||||
| Bank insurance | 312 | 384 | (72) | (18.8) | % | |||||||||||||||||
| Printing and supplies | 132 | 111 | 21 | 18.9 | % | |||||||||||||||||
| Bank charges | 205 | 166 | 39 | 23.5 | % | |||||||||||||||||
| State assessments | 228 | 226 | 2 | 0.9 | % | |||||||||||||||||
| Core deposit intangible amortization | 125 | 165 | (40) | (24.2) | % | |||||||||||||||||
| Other operating expenses | 827 | 764 | 63 | 8.2 | % | |||||||||||||||||
| Total noninterest expense | $ | 37,570 | $ | 35,820 | $ | 1,750 | 4.9 | % |
Noninterest expense includes, among other things, salaries and benefits, occupancy and equipment costs, professional fees, data processing, insurance and miscellaneous expenses. Noninterest expense was $37.6 million and $35.8 million for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively, an increase of $1.8 million, or less than 5%.
Salaries and benefits expense increased $1.4 million to $20.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2025 compared to $18.8 million for the same period in 2024, which increase was due to the filling of open positions and market adjustments to existing positions along with an increase in the incentive compensation expense for 2025. Internet banking and software expense increased $461 thousand to $3.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2025, compared to $3.0 million for the same period of 2024, a result of the implementation of enhanced customer software solutions during 2025, which was offset by a decrease in data processing expenses totaling $483 thousand through negotiated contract renewals with certain service providers for the Bank completed in early 2025.
For the year ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, the provision for income taxes was $6.2 million and $7.2 million, respectively. The provision for income taxes for the year ended December 31, 2024 includes additional statutory income tax expense of $1.6 million and tax penalties of $722 thousand related to the above mentioned surrender of our BOLI policies. Our effective tax rate for December 31, 2025 was 21.9%. For the year ended December 31, 2024, excluding the additional income taxes and penalties associated with our BOLI surrender, our effective tax rate was 22.0%.
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Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition
Overview
At December 31, 2025, total assets were $2.29 billion, an increase of $93.3 million, from $2.20 billion at December 31, 2024. Total loans, net of fees, increased $71.0 million, or 4%, to $1.94 billion at December 31, 2025 from $1.87 billion at December 31, 2024. Investment securities were $153.4 million at December 31, 2025, a decrease of $3.3 million, from $156.7 million at December 31, 2024. Total deposits increased $126.7 million, or 7%, to $2.00 billion at December 31, 2025, from $1.87 billion at December 31, 2024. From time to time, we may utilize funding sources such as federal funds purchased and FHLB advances as an additional funding source for the Bank. We had no federal funds purchased at December 31, 2025 and 2024. The Bank had no FHLB advances outstanding at December 31, 2025 compared to $50.0 million at December 31, 2024. Subordinated debt, net of unamortized issuance costs, totaled $18.8 million and $18.7 million at December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively.
Loans Receivable, Net
Loans receivable, net of deferred fees, were $1.94 billion at December 31, 2025 and $1.87 billion at December 31, 2024, an increase of $71.0 million, or 4%.
Commercial real estate loans totaled $1.03 billion and $1.04 billion at December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively, and were approximately 53% and 56% of the total loans receivable at such dates, respectively. Owner-occupied commercial real estate loans were $266.3 million at December 31, 2025 compared to $188.2 million at December 31, 2024. Nonowner-occupied commercial real estate loans were $766.3 million at December 31, 2025 compared to $850.1 million at December 31, 2024. Commercial construction loans totaled $153.0 million at December 31, 2025, compared to $162.4 million at December 31, 2024 and comprised of 8% and 9% of total loans receivable at such dates, respectively. Our regulatory commercial real estate concentration (which includes nonowner-occupied real estate and construction loans) was 313% of our total risk-based capital at December 31, 2025. Our commercial real estate portfolio, including construction loans, is diversified by asset type and geographic concentration. We manage this portion of our portfolio in a disciplined manner. We have comprehensive policies to monitor, measure, and mitigate our loan concentrations within this portfolio segment, including rigorous credit approval, monitoring and administrative practices. Additional information on the stratification of these portfolio segments can be found below under "Asset Quality".
Commercial and industrial loans increased $116.7 million to $453.4 million at December 31, 2025, an increase of 35%, from $336.7 million at December 31, 2024. The increase in commercial and industrial loans was a result of an
increase in loan originations during 2025 in addition to an increase in the our warehouse lending facility which totaled
$30.0 million at December 31, 2025 compared to $22.4 million at December 31, 2024. Consumer residential loans decreased $28.3 million to $297.0 million at December 31, 2025, from $325.3 million at December 31, 2024. The decrease in residential loans was primarily a result of principal repayments during 2025.
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The following table sets forth the repricing characteristics and sensitivity to interest rate changes to the outstanding principal balance of our loan portfolio at December 31, 2025.
Loan Maturities and Interest Rate Sensitivity
At December 31, 2025
(Dollars in thousands)
| One Year or Less | Between One and Five Years | Between Five and Fifteen Years | After Fifteen Years | Total | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial real estate | $ | 174,578 | $ | 677,472 | $ | 180,028 | $ | 571 | $ | 1,032,649 | ||||
| Commercial and industrial | 300,984 | 108,268 | 43,941 | 200 | 453,393 | |||||||||
| Commercial construction | 114,430 | 34,502 | 3,956 | 118 | 153,006 | |||||||||
| Consumer residential | 52,664 | 86,427 | 19,365 | 138,562 | 297,018 | |||||||||
| Consumer nonresidential | 4,589 | 419 | 192 | 17 | 5,217 | |||||||||
| Total loans receivable | $ | 647,245 | $ | 907,088 | $ | 247,482 | $ | 139,468 | $ | 1,941,283 | ||||
| Fixed—rate loans | $ | 122,809 | $ | 614,878 | $ | 242,647 | $ | 139,468 | $ | 1,119,802 | ||||
| Floating—rate loans | 524,436 | 292,210 | 4,835 | — | 821,481 | |||||||||
| Total loans receivable | $ | 647,245 | $ | 907,088 | $ | 247,482 | $ | 139,468 | $ | 1,941,283 |
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*Payments due by period are based on the repricing characteristics and not contractual maturities.
Asset Quality
Nonperforming loans, defined as nonaccrual loans and loans contractually past due 90 days or more as to principal or interest and still accruing, were $10.7 million and $12.9 million at December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively, a decrease of $2.2 million. The decrease in nonperforming loans at December 31, 2025 is primarily a result of the payoff of three loans totaling $520 thousand, one loan upgraded to pass totaling $382 thousand, and a decrease in loans past due 90 days or more and still accruing totaling $861 thousand. Loans that we have classified as nonperforming are a result of customer specific deterioration, mostly financial in nature, that are not a result of economic, industry, or environmental causes that we might see as a pattern for possible future losses within our loan portfolio. For each of our criticized assets, we individually evaluate each loan, generally through the performance of a collateral analysis to determine the amount of allowance required. As a result of the analysis completed, we had a reserve for individually assessed loans totaling $1.1 million and $468 thousand at December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively. Our ratio of nonperforming loans to total assets was 0.47% and 0.58% at December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively. We had no other real estate owned and there were no loan modifications for borrowers who were experiencing financial difficulty during the year ended December 31, 2025.
We categorize loans into risk categories based on relevant information about the ability of borrowers to service their debt such as current financial information, historical payment experience, collateral adequacy, credit documentation, and current economic trends, among other factors. We analyze loans individually by classifying the loans as to credit risk. This analysis includes larger, non-homogeneous loans such as commercial real estate and commercial and industrial loans, and is performed on an ongoing basis as new information is obtained. At December 31, 2025, we had $47.7 million in loans identified as special mention, an increase of $44.4 million from December 31, 2024. Special mention rated loans have a potential weakness that deserves our close attention; however, the borrower continues to pay in accordance with their contractual terms, unless modified and disclosed. Loans rated as special mention are generally considered to be well-secured, and are not individually evaluated. The increase from December 31, 2024 was a result of five loans downgraded to special mention during 2025. Four of these loans are commercial real estate loans, with collateral in retail, mixed-use and multifamily, each located in Washington, D.C. Three of the four loans have executed listing agreements are currently either listed for sale or are in the process thereof. The Company expects that some of these properties will close prior to the end of the second quarter of 2026. These loans are well-secured with updated valuations as of December 31, 2025, and are not individually impaired. We believe there will be satisfactory resolution to each of these loans.
At December 31, 2025, we had $10.2 million in loans identified as substandard, a decrease of $1.0 million from December 31, 2024. Substandard rated loans are inadequately protected by the current net worth and paying capacity of the obligor or of the collateral pledged, if any. For each of these substandard loans, an individual analysis is completed. At
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December 31, 2025, reserves for individually assessed loans totaled $1.1 million and were allocated within the allowance for credit losses to supplement any shortfall of collateral.
At December 31, 2024, we downgraded a non-owner occupied commercial real estate loan to substandard and placed it on nonaccrual as a result of its past due status and recent poor payment history. During the assessment of our ACL for December 31, 2025, we received an updated valuation of the collateral associated with this loan, which caused its specific reserve to increase $646 thousand to $1.1 million from the prior year end.
We recorded net charge-offs of $871 thousand and $840 thousand for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively. Net charge-offs to average loans were 0.05% and 0.04% for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively. Net charge-offs for the year ended December 31, 2025 were primarily comprised of two unsecured small business loans. Each loan relationship had specific circumstances that are not indicative of any systemic issues within the Company’s loan portfolio.
The following tables provide additional information on our asset quality at the dates presented.
Nonperforming Loans and Assets
At December 31, 2025 and 2024
(Dollars in thousands)
| December 31, 2025 | December 31, 2024 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonperforming assets: | ||||||
| Nonaccrual loans, gross | $ | 10,168 | $ | 11,241 | ||
| Loans contractually past‑due 90 days or more and still accruing | 545 | 1,619 | ||||
| Total nonperforming loans (NPLs) | $ | 10,713 | $ | 12,860 | ||
| Total nonperforming assets (NPAs) | $ | 10,713 | $ | 12,860 | ||
| NPLs/Total Assets | 0.47 | % | 0.58 | % | ||
| NPAs/Total Assets | 0.47 | % | 0.58 | % | ||
| Allowance for credit losses on loans/NPLs | 172.86 | % | 140.97 | % |
We closely and proactively monitor the effects of recent market activity. As mentioned above, our commercial real estate loan portfolio totaled $1.03 billion, or 53% of total loans, at December 31, 2025 and $1.04 billion, or 56% of total loans, at December 31, 2024. The commercial real estate portfolio, including construction loans, is diversified by asset type and geographic concentration. We manage this portion of the portfolio in a disciplined manner, and have comprehensive policies to monitor, measure, and mitigate our loan concentrations within this portfolio segment, including rigorous credit approval, monitoring, and administrative practices. Included in commercial real estate are loans secured by office properties totaling $149.2 million, or 8% of total loans, which are primarily located in the Virginia and Maryland suburbs of our market area, with only $1.0 million, or 0.05% of total loans, located in Washington, D.C. Loans secured by retail properties totaled $215.5 million, or 11% of total loans, at December 31, 2025, with $8.9 million, or less than 0.46% of total loans, located in Washington, D.C. Loans secured by multi-family commercial properties totaled $179.5 million, or 9% of total loans, at December 31, 2025, with $98.7 million, or 5% of total loans, located in Washington, D.C.
The following table provides further stratification of these and additional classes of commercial real estate and construction loans at December 31, 2025 (dollars in thousands).
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| Owner Occupied Commercial Real Estate | Non-Owner Occupied Commercial Real Estate | Construction | Total CRE | ||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asset Class | Average Loan-to-Value (1) | Number of Total Loans | Bank Owned Principal (2) | Average Loan-to-Value (1) | Number of Total Loans | Bank Owned Principal (2) | Top 3 Geographic Concentration | Number of Total Loans | Bank Owned Principal (2) | Total Bank Owned Principal (2) | % of Total Loans | ||||||||
| Office, Class A | 67% | 7 | $40,532 | 17% | 1 | $2,894 | Counties of Fairfax and Loudoun, VA and Montgomery County, MD | — | $— | $43,426 | |||||||||
| Office, Class B | 49% | 23 | 8,232 | 44% | 22 | 44,776 | — | — | 53,008 | ||||||||||
| Office, Class C | 46% | 9 | 5,081 | 30% | 7 | 7,568 | 2 | 942 | 13,591 | ||||||||||
| Office, Medical | 33% | 7 | 971 | 43% | 5 | 24,616 | 1 | 13,583 | 39,170 | ||||||||||
| Subtotal | 46 | $54,816 | 35 | $79,854 | 3 | $14,525 | $149,195 | 8% | |||||||||||
| Retail- Neighborhood/Community Shop | — | $— | 43% | 32 | $91,965 | Counties of Prince George's and Baltimore, MD and Fairfax County, VA | — | $— | $91,965 | ||||||||||
| Retail- Restaurant | 53% | 4 | 4,331 | 40% | 11 | 20,446 | — | — | 24,777 | ||||||||||
| Retail- Single Tenant | 54% | 5 | 1,823 | 42% | 14 | 27,143 | — | — | 28,966 | ||||||||||
| Retail- Anchored,Other | 0 | — | 51% | 12 | 33,359 | — | — | 33,359 | |||||||||||
| Retail- Grocery-anchored | — | — | 40% | 6 | 36,446 | — | — | 36,446 | |||||||||||
| Subtotal | 9 | $6,154 | 75 | $209,359 | — | $— | $215,513 | 11% | |||||||||||
| Multi-family, Class A | — | $— | 30% | 2 | $1,425 | Washington, D.C., Baltimore City, MD and Richmond City, VA | 2 | $33,087 | $34,512 | ||||||||||
| Multi-family, Class B | — | — | 61% | 18 | 63,092 | — | — | 63,092 | |||||||||||
| Multi-family, Class C | — | — | 53% | 58 | 71,598 | 1 | 982 | 72,580 | |||||||||||
| Multi-Family-Affordable Housing | — | — | 36% | 3 | 9,321 | — | — | 9,321 | |||||||||||
| Subtotal | — | $— | 81 | $145,436 | 3 | $34,069 | $179,505 | 9% | |||||||||||
| Industrial | 47% | 38 | $124,217 | 53% | 29 | $114,780 | Counties of Prince William and Fairfax, VA and Howard County, MD | — | $— | $238,997 | |||||||||
| Warehouse | 50% | 8 | 6,951 | 27% | 7 | 8,907 | — | — | 15,858 | ||||||||||
| Flex | 49% | 12 | 10,350 | 52% | 13 | 54,939 | 2 | — | 65,289 | ||||||||||
| Subtotal | 58 | $141,518 | 49 | $178,626 | 2 | $— | $320,144 | 16% | |||||||||||
| Hotels | $— | 40% | 7 | $35,383 | 1 | $7,635 | $43,018 | 2% | |||||||||||
| Mixed Use | 44% | 8 | 6,719 | 59% | 27 | 44,965 | — | — | 51,684 | 3% | |||||||||
| Land | 66% | 1,680 | 1% | 2 | 605 | 19 | 33,572 | 35,857 | 2% | ||||||||||
| 1- 4 family construction | — | — | 14 | 48,406 | 48,406 | 2% | |||||||||||||
| Other (including net deferred fees) | 55,430 | 72,104 | 14,799 | 142,333 | 7% | ||||||||||||||
| Total commercial real estate and construction loans, net of fees, at December 31, 2025 | $ | 266,317 | $ | 766,332 | $ | 153,006 | $ | 1,185,655 | 61% | ||||||||||
| Total commercial real estate and construction loans, net of fees, at December 31, 2024 | $ | 188,182 | $ | 850,125 | $ | 162,367 | $ | 1,200,674 | 64% |
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(1).Loan-to-value is based on collateral valuation at origination date against current bank owned principal.
(2).Minimum debt service coverage policy is 1.30x for owner occupied and 1.25x for non-owner occupied at origination.
The loans shown in the above table exhibit strong credit quality, with one classified delinquency at December 31, 2025 totaling $10.2 million. During our assessment of the allowance for credit losses on loans, we addressed the credit risks associated with these portfolio segments and believe that as a result of our conservative underwriting discipline at loan origination and our ongoing loan monitoring procedures, we have appropriately reserved for possible credit concerns in the event of a downturn in economic activity.
Unexpected changes in economic growth could adversely affect our loan portfolio, including causing increases in delinquencies and default rates, which would adversely impact our charge-offs, allowance for credit losses, and provision for credit losses. Deterioration in real estate values, employment data and household incomes may also result in higher credit losses for us. Also, in the ordinary course of business, we may be subject to a concentration of credit risk to a particular industry, counterparty, borrower or issuer. A deterioration in the financial condition or prospects of a particular industry or a failure or downgrade of, or default by, any particular entity or group of entities could negatively impact our business, perhaps materially, and the systems by which we set limits and monitor the level of our credit exposure to individual entities and industries, may not function as we have anticipated.
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See “Critical Accounting Policies” above for more information on our allowance for credit losses methodology.
The following tables present additional information pertaining to the activity in and allocation of the allowance for credit losses on loans by loan type and the percentage of the loan type to the total loan portfolio for the periods and at the dates presented. The allocation of the allowance for credit losses on loans to a category of loans is not necessarily indicative of future losses or charge-offs, and does not restrict the use of the allowance to any specific category of loans.
Allowance for Credit Losses on Loans
Years Ended December 31, 2025 and 2024
(Dollars in thousands)
| 2025 | 2024 | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net (charge-offs) recoveries | Percentage of net charge-offs to average loans outstanding during the year | Net (charge-offs) recoveries | Percentage of net charge-offs to average loans outstanding during the year | ||||||||||
| Commercial real estate | $ | — | — | % | $ | — | — | % | |||||
| Commercial and industrial | (873) | (0.05) | % | (747) | (0.04) | % | |||||||
| Consumer residential | — | — | % | (121) | (0.01) | % | |||||||
| Consumer nonresidential | 2 | — | % | 28 | — | % | |||||||
| Total | $ | (871) | (0.05) | % | $ | (840) | (0.04) | % | |||||
| Average loans outstanding during the period | $ | 1,862,377 | $ | 1,869,470 | |||||||||
| December 31, | |||||||||||||
| 2025 | 2024 | ||||||||||||
| Allowance for credit losses on loans receivable, net of fees | 0.97 | % | 0.97 | % |
Allocation of the Allowance for Credit Losses on Loans
At December 31, 2025 and 2024
(Dollars in thousands)
| 2025 | 2024 | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allocation | % of Total* | Allocation | % of Total* | ||||||||||
| Commercial real estate | $ | 9,236 | 48.90 | % | $ | 9,434 | 52.04 | % | |||||
| Commercial and industrial | 4,523 | 23.95 | % | 3,139 | 17.31 | % | |||||||
| Commercial construction | 1,940 | 10.27 | % | 1,713 | 9.45 | % | |||||||
| Consumer residential | 3,054 | 16.17 | % | 3,775 | 20.82 | % | |||||||
| Consumer nonresidential | 133 | 0.70 | % | 68 | 0.38 | % | |||||||
| Total allowance for credit losses | $ | 18,886 | 100.00 | % | $ | 18,129 | 100.00 | % |
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*Percentage of loan type to the total loan portfolio.
Investment Securities
Our investment securities portfolio is used as a source of income and liquidity. The investment portfolio consists of investment securities available-for-sale and investment securities held-to-maturity. Investment securities available-for-sale are those securities that we intend to hold for an indefinite period of time, but not necessarily until maturity. These securities are carried at fair value and may be sold as part of an asset/liability strategy, liquidity management, or regulatory capital management. Investment securities held-to-maturity at each of December 31, 2025 and 2024 totaled $265 thousand,
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and are those securities that we have the intent and ability to hold to maturity and are carried at amortized cost. The fair value of our investment securities available-for-sale was $153.2 million at December 31, 2025, a decrease of $3.3 million, or 2%, from $156.5 million at December 31, 2024, primarily due to principal repayments, calls and maturities of $16.3 million, offset by new purchases of $2.9 million, and an increase in the market value of the investment securities portfolio totaling $10.2 million at December 31, 2025.
At December 31, 2025 and 2024, the majority of the investment securities portfolio consisted of securities rated AAA by a leading rating agency. Investment securities which carry a AAA rating are judged to be of the best quality and carry the smallest degree of investment risk. All of our mortgage-backed securities are guaranteed by either the Federal National Mortgage Association, the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, or the Government National Mortgage Association. The effective duration of the investment securities portfolio is 5.25 years, which is within the industry average. Investment securities that were pledged to secure public deposits totaled $19.4 million and $55.1 million at December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively. There were no investment securities that were pledged to secure FRB borrowings at December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively.
In accordance with ASC 326, we complete periodic assessments on at least a quarterly basis to determine if credit deterioration exists within our investment securities portfolio and if an allowance for credit losses would be required as of a valuation date. As a result of the assessment performed as of December 31, 2025, the investment securities with unrealized losses are a result of pricing changes due to recent rising interest rate conditions in the current market environment and not as a result of credit deterioration. Contractual cash flows for agency-backed portfolios are guaranteed and funded by the U.S. government. Municipal securities have third party protective elements and there are no negative indications that the contractual cash flows will not be received when due. We do not intend to sell nor do we believe we will be required to sell any of our investment securities portfolio prior to the recovery of the amortized cost as of the valuation date. As such, no allowance for credit losses was recognized for our investment securities portfolio as of December 31, 2025.
We hold restricted investments in equities of the FRB and FHLB. At December 31, 2025, we owned $3.6 million in FRB stock and $1.7 million in FHLB stock. At December 31, 2024, we owned $4.1 million in FRB stock and $4.0 million in FHLB stock.
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The following table presents the weighted average yields of our investment portfolio for each of the maturity ranges at December 31, 2025 and 2024.
Investment Securities by Stated Yields
At December 31, 2025 and 2024
| At December 31, 2025 | |||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Within One Year | One to Five Years | Five to Ten Years | Over Ten Years | Total | |||||||||||
| Weighted Average Yield | Weighted Average Yield | Weighted Average Yield | Weighted Average Yield | Weighted Average Yield | |||||||||||
| Held‑to‑maturity | |||||||||||||||
| Securities of state and local municipalities tax exempt | — | % | 2.32 | % | — | % | — | % | 2.32 | % | |||||
| Total held‑to‑maturity securities | — | % | 2.32 | % | — | % | — | % | 2.32 | % | |||||
| Available‑for‑sale | |||||||||||||||
| Securities of U.S. government and federal agencies | — | 1.59 | — | — | 1.59 | ||||||||||
| Securities of state and local municipalities | — | — | — | 2.92 | 2.92 | ||||||||||
| Corporate bonds | — | 9.12 | 3.60 | — | 4.55 | ||||||||||
| Mortgaged‑backed securities | — | 4.41 | 4.52 | 1.61 | 1.70 | ||||||||||
| Total available‑for‑sale securities | — | % | 3.30 | % | 3.79 | % | 1.62 | % | 1.95 | % | |||||
| Total investment securities | — | % | 3.29 | % | 3.79 | % | 1.62 | % | 1.95 | % |
| At December 31, 2024 | |||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Within One Year | One to Five Years | Five to Ten Years | Over Ten Years | Total | |||||||||||
| Weighted Average Yield | Weighted Average Yield | Weighted Average Yield | Weighted Average Yield | Weighted Average Yield | |||||||||||
| Held‑to‑maturity | |||||||||||||||
| Securities of state and local municipalities tax exempt | — | % | 2.32 | % | — | % | — | % | 2.32 | % | |||||
| Total held‑to‑maturity securities | — | % | 2.32 | % | — | % | — | % | 2.32 | % | |||||
| Available‑for‑sale | |||||||||||||||
| Securities of U.S. government and federal agencies | — | 1.75 | 1.55 | — | 1.59 | ||||||||||
| Securities of state and local municipalities | — | — | — | 2.92 | 2.92 | ||||||||||
| Corporate bonds | — | 9.26 | 4.01 | — | 4.50 | ||||||||||
| Mortgaged‑backed securities | — | 2.09 | 4.31 | 1.59 | 1.63 | ||||||||||
| Total available‑for‑sale securities | — | % | 5.19 | % | 3.34 | % | 1.59 | % | 1.92 | % | |||||
| Total investment securities | — | % | 5.01 | % | 3.34 | % | 1.59 | % | 1.92 | % |
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Deposits and Other Borrowed Funds
The following table sets forth the average balances of deposits and the percentage of each category to total average deposits for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024.
Average Deposit Balances
Years Ended December 31, 2025 and 2024
| (Dollars in thousands) | December 31, 2025 | December 31, 2024 | |||||||||||
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| Noninterest-bearing demand | $ | 363,764 | 19.09 | % | $ | 368,591 | 20.22 | % | |||||
| Interest-bearing deposits | |||||||||||||
| Interest checking | 683,069 | 35.86 | % | 571,432 | 31.34 | % | |||||||
| Savings and money markets | 347,461 | 18.24 | % | 344,272 | 18.88 | % | |||||||
| Certificate of deposits, $100,000 to $249,999 | 108,172 | 5.68 | % | 70,024 | 3.84 | % | |||||||
| Certificate of deposits, $250,000 or more | 160,449 | 8.42 | % | 205,264 | 11.26 | % | |||||||
| Wholesale deposits | 242,109 | 12.71 | % | 263,664 | 14.46 | % | |||||||
| Total | $ | 1,905,024 | 100.00 | % | $ | 1,823,247 | 100.00 | % |
Total deposits increased $126.7 million, or 7%, to $2.00 billion at December 31, 2025 from $1.87 billion at December 31, 2024. Noninterest-bearing deposits were $363.2 million at December 31, 2025, or 18.2% of total deposits. Core deposits, which exclude wholesale deposits, increased $91.6 million, or 6%, to $1.71 billion at December 31, 2025, compared to $1.62 billion at December 31, 2024. Interest checking increased $117.2 million, or 19%, to $741.0 million at December 31, 2025 compared to $623.8 million at December 31, 2024. Savings and money market deposits decreased $52.0 million, or 14%, to $331.0 million at December 31, 2025 compared to $383.1 million at December 31, 2024. Time deposits increased $28.9 million, or 12%, to $277.0 million at December 31, 2025 from $248.2 million at December 31, 2024.
Wholesale deposits were $285.0 million at December 31, 2025 compared to $249.9 million at December 31, 2024, an increase of $35.1 million, or 14%. Wholesale deposits increased during 2025 as we paid off an FHLB advance totaling $50 million using excess liquidity and issued $35 million in wholesale deposits. Wholesale deposits are partially fixed with a weighted average rate of 3.58%, as we have previously executed $170 million in pay-fixed/receive-floating interest rate swaps to reduce funding costs. In addition, we are a member of the IntraFi Network (“IntraFi”), which gives us the ability to offer Certificates of Deposit Account Registry Service (“CDARS”) and Insured Cash Sweep (“ICS”) products to our customers who seek to maximize FDIC insurance protection. When a customer places a large deposit with us for IntraFi, funds are placed into certificates of deposit or other deposit products with other banks in the CDARS and ICS networks in increments of less than $250 thousand so that principal and interest are eligible for FDIC insurance protection. These deposits are part of our core deposit base. At December 31, 2025 and 2024, we had $291.9 million and $269.6 million, respectively, in CDARS reciprocal and ICS reciprocal products.
As of December 31, 2025, the estimated amount of total uninsured deposits (excluding collateralized deposits) was $896.3 million, or 44.9%, of total deposits. The estimate of uninsured deposits generally represents the portion of deposit accounts that exceed the FDIC insurance limit of $250,000 and is calculated based on the same methodologies and assumptions used for purposes of the Bank's regulatory reporting requirements. When excluding collateralized deposits, our estimate of uninsured deposits decreases to $697.0 million, or 34.9% of total deposits at December 31, 2025.
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The following table reports maturities of the estimated amount of uninsured certificates of deposit at December 31, 2025.
Certificates of Deposit Greater than $250,000
At December 31, 2025
(Dollars in thousands)
| December 31, 2025 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Three months or less | $ | 71,628 |
| Over three months through six months | 33,302 | |
| Over six months through twelve months | 21,384 | |
| Over twelve months | 31,200 | |
| $ | 157,514 |
We had no other borrowed funds at December 31, 2025. At December 31, 2024, we had other borrowed funds totaling $50.0 million, which were comprised only of FHLB advances. Subordinated debt, net of unamortized issuance costs, totaled $18.8 million and $18.7 million at December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively. At December 31, 2025 and 2024, we did not have any federal funds purchased. Our FHLB advances at December 31, 2024 had pay-fixed/receive-floating interest rate swaps to reduce our funding costs, and as such, the weighted average rate of these FHLB advances are 3.60% at December 31, 2024.
Total wholesale funding (which includes wholesale deposits and FHLB advances) decreased $15.0 million, or 5%, to $285.0 million at December 31, 2025 from $300.0 million at December 31, 2024. A portion of these funds have pay-fixed/receive-floating interest rate swaps to reduce funding costs. We terminated cash flow hedges with notional amounts of $80 million and recorded a net gain of $91 thousand (which was recorded in noninterest-income) for the year ended December 31, 2025, reducing the notional amount of our interest rate swaps to $170 million at December 31, 2025.
Capital Resources
Capital adequacy is an important measure of financial stability and performance. Our objectives are to maintain a level of capitalization that is sufficient to sustain asset growth and promote depositor and investor confidence.
Regulatory agencies measure capital adequacy utilizing a formula that takes into account the individual risk profile of the financial institution. The minimum capital requirements for the Bank are: (i) CET1 capital ratio of 4.5%; (ii) a Tier 1 to risk-based assets capital ratio of 6%; (iii) a total risk-based capital ratio of 8%; and (iv) a Tier 1 leverage ratio of 4%. Additionally, a capital conservation buffer requirement of 2.5% of risk-weighted assets is designed to absorb losses during periods of economic stress and is applicable to the Bank’s CET1 capital, Tier 1 capital and total capital ratios. Including the conservation buffer, we currently consider the Bank’s minimum capital ratios to be as follows: 7.00% for CET1; 8.50% for Tier 1 capital; and 10.50% for total capital. Banking institutions with a ratio of common equity Tier 1 to risk-weighted assets above the minimum but below the minimum plus the conservation buffer will face constraints on dividends, equity repurchases, and compensation.
We believe that the Bank met all capital adequacy requirements to which it was subject at December 31, 2025 and 2024.
Shareholders' equity at December 31, 2025 was $253.6 million, an increase of $18.2 million, compared to $235.4 million at December 31, 2024. Net income recorded for the year ended December 31, 2025 contributed $22.1 million to the increase in shareholders' equity. Accumulated other comprehensive loss decreased $3.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2025, primarily as a result of the increase in the market value of our investment securities portfolio. During 2025, we repurchased 572,310 shares of our common stock at a total cost of $6.7 million. All of these shares have been canceled and returned to the status of authorized but unissued.
Total shareholders' equity to total assets at December 31, 2025 and 2024 was 11.1% and 10.7%, respectively. Tangible book value per share (a non-GAAP financial measure which is defined in the table below) at December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024 was $13.74 and $12.52, respectively.
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As noted above, regulatory capital levels for the Bank meets those established for "well capitalized" institutions. While we are currently considered "well capitalized," we may from time to time find it necessary to access the capital markets to meet our growth objectives or capitalize on specific business opportunities.
As the Company is a bank holding company with less than $3 billion in assets, and which does not (i) conduct significant off-balance sheet activities, (ii) engage in significant non-banking activities, or (iii) have a material amount of securities registered under the Exchange Act, it is not currently subject to risk-based capital requirements adopted by the Federal Reserve, pursuant to the small bank holding company policy statement. The Federal Reserve has not historically deemed a bank holding company ineligible for application of the small bank holding company policy statement solely because its common stock is registered under the Exchange Act. There can be no assurance that the Federal Reserve will continue this practice.
The following tables shows the minimum capital requirements and the Bank's capital position at December 31, 2025 and 2024.
Bank Capital Components
At December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024
(Dollars in thousands)
| Actual | Minimum Capital Requirement (1) | Minimum to be Well Capitalized Under Prompt Corrective Action | ||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amount | Ratio | Amount | Ratio | Amount | Ratio | |||||||||||||||
| At December 31, 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Total risk-based capital | $ | 296,612 | 15.38 | % | $ | 202,553 | 10.50 | % | $ | 192,908 | 10.00 | % | ||||||||
| Tier 1 risk-based capital | 277,254 | 14.37 | % | 163,972 | 8.50 | % | 154,326 | 8.00 | % | |||||||||||
| Common equity tier 1 capital | 277,254 | 14.37 | % | 135,036 | 7.00 | % | 125,390 | 6.50 | % | |||||||||||
| Leverage capital ratio | 277,254 | 12.23 | % | 90,659 | 4.00 | % | 113,324 | 5.00 | % | |||||||||||
| At December 31, 2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Total risk-based capital | $ | 277,248 | 14.73 | % | $ | 197,582 | 10.50 | % | $ | 188,174 | 10.00 | % | ||||||||
| Tier 1 risk-based capital | 258,608 | 13.74 | % | 159,948 | 8.50 | % | 150,539 | 8.00 | % | |||||||||||
| Common equity tier 1 capital | 258,608 | 13.74 | % | 131,722 | 7.00 | % | 122,313 | 6.50 | % | |||||||||||
| Leverage capital ratio | 258,608 | 11.74 | % | 88,115 | 4.00 | % | 110,144 | 5.00 | % |
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(1).Includes capital conservation buffer.
Reconciliation of Book Value (GAAP) to Tangible Book Value (non-GAAP)
At December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
| 2025 | 2024 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total stockholders' equity (GAAP) | $ | 253,600 | $ | 235,354 | |
| Less: goodwill and intangibles, net | (7,295) | (7,420) | |||
| Tangible Common Equity (non-GAAP) | $ | 246,305 | $ | 227,934 | |
| Book value per common share (GAAP) | $ | 14.15 | $ | 12.93 | |
| Less: intangible book value per common share | (0.41) | (0.41) | |||
| Tangible book value per common share (non-GAAP) | $ | 13.74 | $ | 12.52 |
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Liquidity
Liquidity in the banking industry is defined as the ability to meet the demand for funds of both depositors and borrowers. We must be able to meet these needs by obtaining funding from depositors or other lenders or by converting non-cash items into cash. The objective of our liquidity management program is to ensure that we always have sufficient resources to meet the demands of our depositors and borrowers. Stable core deposits and a strong capital position provide the base for our liquidity position. We believe we have demonstrated our ability to attract deposits because of our convenient branch locations, personal service, technology and pricing. As of December 31, 2025 and 2024, estimated uninsured deposits (excluding collateralized deposits) for the Bank were 45% and 31% of total deposits, respectively.
In addition to deposits, we have access to the various wholesale funding markets. These markets include the brokered certificate of deposit market and the federal funds market. We are a member of the IntraFi Network, which allows banking customers to access FDIC insurance protection on deposits through the Bank which exceed FDIC insurance limits. As part of our membership with the IntraFi Network, we have one-way authority for both their CDARs and ICS products which provides the Bank the ability to access additional wholesale funding as needed. We also maintain secured lines of credit with the FRB and the FHLB for which we can borrow up to the allowable amount for the collateral pledged. Having diverse funding alternatives reduces our reliance on any one source for funding.
Liquid assets, which include cash and due from banks, federal funds sold and investment securities available for sale, totaled $280.8 million at December 31, 2025, or 12% of total assets, an increase from $247.4 million, or 11% of total assets, at December 31, 2024. At December 31, 2025 and 2024, investment securities available-for-sale that were pledged as collateral for municipal deposits totaled $19.4 million and $55.1 million, respectively.
Cash flow from amortizing assets or maturing assets also provides funding to meet the needs of depositors and borrowers.
Secondary Liquidity Available and In Use
At December 31, 2025
(Dollars in thousands)
| Liquidity in Use | Liquidity Available | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FHLB secured borrowings (1) | $ | 130,000 | $ | 464,373 | |
| FRB discount window secured borrowings (2) | — | 256,688 | |||
| Unsecured federal fund purchase lines | — | 209,196 | |||
| Total | $ | 130,000 | $ | 930,257 |
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(1) The Bank has pledged a portion of the commercial real estate and residential loan portfolio to the FHLB to obtain a letter of credit to secure public funds in addition to the collateral in use for FHLB advances.
(2) The Bank has pledged a portion of the commercial and industrial loan portfolio to the FRB to secure the line of the credit.
We have established a formal liquidity contingency plan which establishes a liquidity management team and provides guidelines for liquidity management. For our liquidity management program, we first determine our current liquidity position and then forecast liquidity based on anticipated changes in the balance sheet. In this forecast, we expect to maintain a liquidity cushion. We also stress test our liquidity position under several different stress scenarios, from moderate to severe. Guidelines for the forecasted liquidity cushion and for liquidity cushions for each stress scenario have been established. We believe that we have sufficient resources to meet our liquidity needs.
Liquidity is essential to our business. Our liquidity could be impaired by an inability to access the capital markets or by unforeseen outflows of cash, including deposits. This situation may arise due to circumstances that we may be unable to control, such as general market disruption, negative views about the financial services industry generally, or an operational problem that affects a third party or us. Our ability to borrow from other financial institutions on favorable terms or at all could be adversely affected by disruptions in the capital markets or other events. While we believe we have a healthy liquidity position and do not anticipate the loss of deposits of any of the significant deposit customers, any of the factors discussed above could materially impact our liquidity position in the future.
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Financial Instruments with Off-Balance-Sheet Risk and Other Contingencies
We are a party to financial instruments with off-balance-sheet risk in the normal course of business to meet the financing needs of our customers. These financial instruments include commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit. Those instruments involve, to varying degrees, elements of credit risk in excess of the amount recognized in the balance sheet.
The Bank’s maximum exposure to credit loss in the event of nonperformance by the other party to the financial instrument for commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit is represented by the contractual amount of those instruments. The Bank uses the same credit policies in making commitments and conditional obligations as it does for on-balance-sheet instruments. We evaluate each customer’s credit worthiness on a case-by-case basis and require collateral to support financial instruments when deemed necessary. The amount of collateral obtained upon extension of credit is based on our evaluation of the counterparty. Collateral held varies but may include deposits held by us, marketable securities, accounts receivable, inventory, property, plant and equipment, and income-producing commercial properties.
Commitments to extend credit are agreements to lend to a customer as long as there is no violation of any condition established in the contract. Commitments generally have fixed expiration dates of up to one year or other termination clauses and may require payment of a fee. Since many of the commitments are expected to expire without being drawn upon, the total commitment amounts do not necessarily represent future cash requirements. These instruments represent obligations to extend credit or guarantee borrowings and are not recorded on the consolidated statements of financial condition. The rates and terms of these instruments are competitive with others in the market in which we do business.
Unfunded commitments under lines of credit are commitments for possible future extensions of credit to existing customers. Those lines of credit may not be drawn upon to the total extent to which we have committed.
Standby letters of credit are conditional commitments we issued to guarantee the performance of a customer to a third party. Those guarantees are primarily issued to support public and private borrowing arrangements, including commercial paper, bond financing, and similar transactions. The credit risk involved in issuing letters of credit is essentially the same as that involved in extending loan facilities to customers. We hold certificates of deposit, deposit accounts, and real estate as collateral supporting those commitments for which collateral is deemed necessary.
With the exception of these off-balance sheet arrangements, we do not have any off-balance sheet arrangements that have or are reasonably likely to have a current or future effect on our financial condition, results of operations, changes in financial condition, revenue, expenses, capital expenditures, or capital resources, that is material to our business.
At December 31, 2025 and 2024, unused commitments to fund loans and lines of credit totaled $225.1 million and $196.7 million, respectively. Commercial and standby letters of credit totaled $9.4 million at December 31, 2025 and $25.2 million at December 31, 2024. We record a reserve for unfunded commitments based on an estimate of future draws and applying our expected loss rates on those draws. At December 31, 2025 and 2024, our reserve for unfunded commitments totaled $471 thousand and $510 thousand, respectively.
We provide banking services to customers that are licensed to do business in the cannabis industry, primarily in Virginia, Maryland and the District of Columbia. These customers include multi-state operators, fully integrated state-wide operators, independent dispensary/cultivation licensees, as well as provisional cannabis licensees. We maintain stringent written policies and procedures related to the on-boarding of such businesses and to the monitoring and maintenance of such business accounts.
In accordance with federal regulatory guidance and industry best practices, our cannabis banking business is conducted through a comprehensive, defined, and multi-department process, which includes extensive compliance and onboarding due diligence with subsequent involvement by bank experts in cannabis in our operations, branch, treasury management, lending, and credit departments. We perform a multilayered due diligence review of a cannabis business before the business is on-boarded, including site visits and confirmation that the business is properly licensed by the state in which it is conducting business. Throughout the relationship, we continue to monitor the business, including additional site visits, to ensure that the cannabis business continues to meet strict requirements, including maintenance of required licenses. We perform periodic financial reviews of the business and monitor the business in accordance with the Bank Secrecy Act of 1970 and other state requirements.
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While we are providing banking services to customers that are engaged in growing, processing, and sales of both medical and adult use cannabis in a manner that complies with applicable state law, such customers engaged in those activities currently violate federal law. While we are not aware of any instance of a federally-insured financial institution being subject to such liability, the strict enforcement of federal laws regarding cannabis could result in our inability to continue to provide banking services to these customers and we could have legal action taken against us by the federal government. There is an uncertainty of the potential impact to our consolidated financial statements if the federal government should take action against us. As of December 31, 2025, we have not accrued an amount for the potential impact of any such actions.
The following is a summary of the level of business activities with our cannabis customers: Deposit and loan balances at December 31, 2025 were approximately $129.5 million, or 6% of total deposits, and $193.6 million, or 10% of total loans, respectively. Deposit and loan balances at December 31, 2024 were approximately $100.0 million, or 5% of total deposits, and $108.3 million, or 6% of total loans, respectively.
MD&A history
Prior-year 10-K MD&A spans are extracted from SEC filings with the same bounded parser used for the latest filing. The latest 10-K appears above; prior years are below.
FY 2024 10-K MD&A
SEC filing source: 0001675644-25-000035.
Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
The following presents management's discussion and analysis of our consolidated financial condition at December 31, 2024 and 2023 and the results of our operations for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023. This discussion should be read in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto appearing elsewhere in this report. In addition to historical information, this discussion contains forward-looking statements that involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions that could cause results to differ materially from management's expectations.
Overview
We are a bank holding company headquartered in Fairfax County, Virginia. Our sole subsidiary, FVCbank, was formed in November 2007 as a community-oriented, locally-owned and managed commercial bank under the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia. The Bank offers a wide range of traditional bank loan and deposit products and services to both our commercial and retail customers. Our commercial relationship officers focus on attracting small and medium sized businesses, commercial real estate developers and builders, including government contractors, non-profit organizations, and professionals. Our approach to our market features competitive customized financial services offered to customers and prospects in a personal relationship context by seasoned professionals.
On August 31, 2021, we announced that the Bank made an investment in ACM for $20.4 million to obtain a 28% ownership interest in ACM. The Bank provides a warehouse lending facility to ACM, which includes a construction-to-permanent financing line, and has developed portfolio mortgage products to diversify our held for investment loan portfolio.
Net interest income is our primary source of revenue. We define revenue as net interest income plus noninterest income. We manage our balance sheet and interest rate risk exposure to maximize, and concurrently stabilize, net interest income. We do this by monitoring our liquidity position and the spread between the interest rates earned on interest-earning assets and the interest rates paid on interest-bearing liabilities. We attempt to minimize our exposure to interest rate risk, but are unable to eliminate it entirely. In addition to managing interest rate risk, we also analyze our loan portfolio for exposure to credit risk. Loan defaults and foreclosures are inherent risks in the banking industry, and we attempt to limit our exposure to these risks by carefully underwriting and then monitoring our extensions of credit. In addition to net interest income, noninterest income is a complementary source of revenue for us and includes, among other things, service charges on deposits and loans, income from minority membership interest in ACM, merchant services fee income, insurance commission income, income from bank owned life insurance ("BOLI"), and gains and losses on sales of investment securities available-for-sale.
Critical Accounting Policies
General
The accounting principles we apply under GAAP are complex and require management to apply significant judgment to various accounting, reporting, and disclosure matters. Management must use assumptions, judgments, and estimates when applying these principles where precise measurements are not possible or practical. These policies are critical because they are highly dependent upon subjective or complex judgments, assumptions, and estimates. Changes in such judgments, assumptions, and estimates may have a significant impact on the consolidated financial statements. Actual results, in fact, could differ from initial estimates.
The accounting policies we view as critical are those relating to judgments, assumptions, and estimates regarding the determination of the allowance for credit losses on our loan portfolio.
Allowance for Credit Losses - Loans
We maintain the allowance for credit losses ("ACL") at a level that represents management’s best estimate of expected losses in our loan portfolio.
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Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") 326 requires that an estimate of expected credit losses be immediately recognized and reevaluated over the contractual life of the financial asset. The ACL is a valuation account that is deducted from the amortized cost basis of loans to present the net amount expected to be collected on the loan portfolio. Loans, or portions thereof, are charged off against the ACL when they are deemed uncollectible. Recoveries are recorded to the extent they do not exceed the aggregate of amounts previously charged-off.
Reserves on loans that do not share risk characteristics are evaluated on an individual basis. Nonaccrual loans are specifically reviewed for loss potential and when deemed appropriate are assigned a reserve based on an individual evaluation. The remainder of the portfolio, representing all loans not evaluated individually, is segmented based on call report code and processed through a non-discounted cash flow valuation model. In particular, loan-level probability of default ("PD") and severity (also referred to as loss given default ("LGD")) is applied to derive a baseline expected loss as of the valuation date. These expected default and severity rates, which are regression-derived and based on peer historical loan-level performance data, are calibrated to incorporate our reasonable and supportable forecast of future losses as well as any necessary qualitative adjustments.
Typically, financial institutions use their historical loss experience and trends in losses for each loan segment which are then adjusted for portfolio trends and economic and environmental factors in determining the ACL. Since the Bank’s inception in 2007, we have experienced minimal loss history within our loan portfolio. Due to the fact that limited internal loss history exists to generate statistical significance, we determined it was most prudent to rely on peer data when deriving our best estimate of PD and LGD. As part of our estimation process, we will continue to assess the reasonableness of the data, assumptions, and model methodology utilized to derive our allowance for credit losses.
For each of the modeled loan segments, we generate cash flow projections at the instrument level wherein payment expectations are adjusted for estimated prepayment speeds, PD rates, and LGD rates. The modeling of expected prepayment speeds is based on internal loan-level historical data. For our cash flow model, we utilize national unemployment for reasonable and supportable forecasting of expected default. To further adjust the ACL for expected losses not already within the quantitative component of the calculation, we may consider qualitative factors as prescribed in ASC 326.
While our methodology in establishing the ACL attributes portions of a combined reserve to multiple elements, we believe that the combined allowance for credit losses (which is inclusive of the reserve for unfunded commitments) represents the most appropriate coverage metric for loss absorption purposes.
The determination of the appropriate level of the ACL on loans inherently involves a high degree of subjectivity and requires us to make significant judgments concerning credit risks and trends using quantitative and qualitative information, as well as reasonable and supportable forecasts of future economic conditions, all of which may undergo frequent and significant changes. Changes in conditions, including unforeseen events, changes in asset-specific risk characteristics, and other economic factors, both within and outside our control, may indicate the need for an increase or decrease in the ACL on loans. While we make every effort to utilize the best information available in making our assessment of the ACL estimate, the estimation process is inherently challenging as potential changes in any one factor or input may occur at different rates and/or impact pools of loans in different ways. Further, changes in factors and inputs may also be directionally inconsistent, such that improvement in one factor may offset deterioration in others. Our methodology utilized in the estimation of the ACL, which is performed at least quarterly, is designed to be dynamic and responsive to changes in our loan portfolio credit quality, composition, and forecasted economic conditions. The review of the reasonableness and appropriateness of the ACL is reviewed by the ACL Committee for approval as of the valuation date. Additionally, information is provided to the Board of Directors on a quarterly basis along with our consolidated financial statements.
Credit losses are an inherent part of our business and, although we believe the methodologies for determining the ACL and the current level of the allowance are appropriate, it is possible that there may be unidentified losses in the portfolio at any particular time that may become evident at a future date pursuant to additional internal analysis or regulatory comment. Additional provisions for such losses, if necessary, would be recorded, and would negatively impact earnings.
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Financial Overview
For the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, we continued our focus on organic growth, capitalizing on new customer relationships we obtained through centers of influence and portfolio cultivation.
•Total assets increased to $2.20 billion compared to $2.19 billion at December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively, an increase of $8.4 million.
•Total loans, net of deferred fees, increased $41.7 million, or 2%, from December 31, 2023 to December 31, 2024. Asset quality remains sound with nonperforming loans and loans past due 90 days or more as a percentage of total assets of 0.58% at December 31, 2024, compared to 0.08% at December 31, 2023.
•Total deposits increased $25.3 million or 1%, from December 31, 2023 to December 31, 2024. Noninterest-bearing deposits were $365.7 million at December 31, 2024, or 19.5% of total deposits. At December 31, 2024, core deposits, which exclude wholesale deposits, increased $20.7 million from December 31, 2023, or 1%.
•Net income was $15.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to $3.8 million for 2023. During 2024, we surrendered $48.0 million in BOLI policies, which resulted in a nonrecurring increase of $2.4 million to our tax provisioning related to the loss of the tax favored status of prior appreciation. For the year ended December 31, 2023, net income included after-tax losses totaling $12.2 million related to the sale of $101.7 million in book value available-for-sale investment securities and nonrecurring noninterest expense totaling $457 thousand related to office space reductions and severance costs. Commercial bank operating earnings (non-GAAP), which excludes the securities sales and other nonrecurring items discussed more fully below under "Results of Operations", for the year ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 was $17.4 million and $16.3 million, respectively. For a reconciliation of this non-GAAP information which excludes the effect of these non-recurring items, please refer to the table below.
•Net interest income increased $1.2 million, or 2%, to $55.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to the year ended December 31, 2023. Interest income on loans increased $8.3 million and interest expense on deposits increased $5.9 million for 2024 compared to 2023. Net interest margin for 2024 was 2.62% compared to 2.49% for 2023, an increase of 13 basis points, or 5%.
•The provision for credit losses totaled $6 thousand in 2024, compared to a provision for credit losses totaling $132 thousand in 2023. The decrease in the provision for credit losses in 2024 was the result of the decline in our real estate concentration qualitative factor, which reduced the qualitative portion of the ACL during 2024.
•Noninterest income for 2024 increased to $2.5 million compared to loss of $13.4 million for 2023. This increase was primarily driven by the loss related to the sales of available-for-sale securities during 2023.
•Noninterest expense was $35.8 million and $36.7 million for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively, a decrease of $842 thousand, or 2%. This decrease was primarily a result of a decrease in salaries and benefits expense through reduced staffing associated with process improvements through our investment in technology.
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Reconciliation of Net Income (GAAP) to Commercial Bank Operating Earnings (Non-GAAP)
Years Ended December 31, 2024 and 2023
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
| 2024 | 2023 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net income (as reported) | $ | 15,064 | $ | 3,822 | ||
| (Gain) loss on sale of available-for-sale investment securities | (9) | 15,577 | ||||
| Non-recurring tax and 10% modified endowment contract penalty on early surrender of BOLI policies | 2,386 | — | ||||
| Office space reduction and severance costs | — | 457 | ||||
| Provision (benefit) for income taxes associated with non-GAAP adjustments | — | (3,527) | ||||
| Non-GAAP commercial bank operating earnings, excluding above items | $ | 17,441 | $ | 16,329 | ||
| Earnings per share - basic (GAAP net income) | $ | 0.83 | $ | 0.22 | ||
| Adjusted Earnings per share - Non-GAAP expenses including provision for income taxes | $ | 0.14 | $ | 0.70 | ||
| Earnings per share - basic (non-GAAP commercial bank operating earnings) | $ | 0.97 | $ | 0.92 | ||
| Earnings per share - diluted (GAAP net income) | $ | 0.82 | $ | 0.21 | ||
| Adjusted earnings per share - Non-GAAP expenses including provision for income taxes | $ | 0.13 | $ | 0.69 | ||
| Adjusted earnings per share - diluted (non-GAAP commercial bank operating earnings) | $ | 0.95 | $ | 0.90 | ||
| Return on average assets (GAAP net income) | 0.69 | % | 0.17 | % | ||
| Adjusted Non-GAAP expenses including provision for income taxes | 0.11 | % | 0.55 | % | ||
| Adjusted return on average assets (non‑GAAP commercial bank operating earnings) | 0.80 | % | 0.72 | % | ||
| Return on average equity (GAAP net income) | 6.64 | % | 1.82 | % | ||
| Adjusted Non-GAAP expenses including provision for income taxes | 1.05 | % | 5.96 | % | ||
| Adjusted return on average equity (non‑GAAP commercial bank operating earnings) | 7.69 | % | 7.78 | % |
Below shows selected financial data for the periods ended December 31, 2024 and 2023.
Selected Financial Data
(Dollars and shares in thousands, except per share data)
| Years Ended December 31, | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2023 | |||||
| Income Statement Data: | ||||||
| Interest income | $ | 113,312 | $ | 106,615 | ||
| Interest expense | 57,723 | 52,219 | ||||
| Net interest income | 55,589 | 54,396 | ||||
| Provision for credit losses | 6 | 132 | ||||
| Net interest income after provision for credit losses | 55,583 | 54,264 | ||||
| Non‑interest income (loss) | 2,534 | (13,370) | ||||
| Non‑interest expense | 35,820 | 36,662 | ||||
| Net income before income taxes | 22,297 | 4,232 | ||||
| Provision for income taxes | 7,233 | 410 | ||||
| Net income | $ | 15,064 | $ | 3,822 |
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| Years Ended December 31, | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2023 | |||||
| Balance Sheet Data: | ||||||
| Total assets | $ | 2,198,950 | $ | 2,190,558 | ||
| Loans receivable, net of fees | 1,870,235 | 1,828,564 | ||||
| Allowance for credit losses | (18,129) | (18,871) | ||||
| Total investment securities | 156,740 | 171,859 | ||||
| Total deposits | 1,870,605 | 1,845,292 | ||||
| Other borrowed funds | 68,695 | 104,620 | ||||
| Total shareholders' equity | 235,354 | 217,117 | ||||
| Common shares outstanding | 18,204 | 17,807 | ||||
| Per Common Share Data: | ||||||
| Basic net income | $ | 0.83 | $ | 0.22 | ||
| Fully diluted net income | 0.82 | 0.21 | ||||
| Book value | 12.93 | 12.19 | ||||
| Tangible book value(1) | 12.52 | 11.77 | ||||
| Performance Ratios: | ||||||
| Return on average assets | 0.69 | % | 0.17 | % | ||
| Return on average equity | 6.64 | 1.82 | ||||
| Net interest margin(2) | 2.62 | 2.49 | ||||
| Efficiency ratio(3) | 61.63 | 89.36 | ||||
| Non‑interest income to average assets | 0.12 | (0.59) | ||||
| Non‑interest expense to average assets | 1.65 | 1.61 | ||||
| Loans receivable, net of fees to total deposits | 99.98 | 99.09 | ||||
| Asset Quality Ratios: | ||||||
| Net charge‑offs (recoveries) to average loans receivable, net of fees | 0.04 | % | 0.02 | % | ||
| Nonperforming loans to loans receivable, net of fees | 0.69 | 0.10 | ||||
| Nonperforming assets to total assets | 0.58 | 0.08 | ||||
| Allowance for credit losses to nonperforming loans | 141.38 | 1,031.77 | ||||
| Allowance for credit losses on loans to loans receivable, net of fees | 0.97 | 1.03 | ||||
| Capital Ratios (Bank Only): | ||||||
| Tangible common equity | 10.87 | % | 10.12 | % | ||
| Total risk‑based capital | 14.73 | 13.83 | ||||
| Common Equity Tier 1 capital | 13.74 | 12.80 | ||||
| Leverage capital ratio | 11.74 | 10.77 | ||||
| Other: | ||||||
| Average shareholders' equity to average total assets | 10.42 | % | 9.24 | % | ||
| Average loans receivable, net of fees to average total deposits | 102.54 | 96.52 | ||||
| Average common shares outstanding: | ||||||
| Basic | 18,057 | 17,723 | ||||
| Diluted | 18,397 | 18,231 |
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(1)Non-GAAP: Tangible book value is calculated as total stockholders' equity, less goodwill and other intangible assets, divided by common shares outstanding.
(2)Net interest margin is calculated as net interest income divided by total average earning assets.
(3)Efficiency ratio is calculated as total noninterest expense divided by the total of net interest income and noninterest income.
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| Non‑GAAP Reconciliation | Years Ended December 31, | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (Dollars in thousands, except per share data) | 2024 | 2023 | |||||
| Total stockholders' equity | $ | 235,354 | $ | 217,117 | |||
| Less: goodwill and intangibles, net | (7,420) | (7,585) | |||||
| Tangible Common Equity | $ | 227,934 | $ | 209,532 | |||
| Book value per common share | $ | 12.93 | $ | 12.19 | |||
| Less: intangible book value per common share | (0.41) | (0.42) | |||||
| Tangible book value per common share | $ | 12.52 | $ | 11.77 |
Results of Operations— Years Ended December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023
Overview
We recorded net income of $15.1 million, or $0.82 per diluted common share, for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to net income of $3.8 million, or $0.21 per diluted common share for the year ended December 31, 2023. Net income for 2024 includes the surrender of certain BOLI policies with an aggregate cash surrender value of $48.0 million. Upon the surrender, we received a cash payout and were required to accrue additional income tax on the appreciation of those policies which had previously been treated as tax-exempt income. This resulted in additional statutory income tax expense of $1.6 million and tax penalties of $722 thousand. The tax penalties related to the surrender of the BOLI were recorded in income tax expense. The net proceeds of the BOLI surrender were reinvested in our loan portoflio. For the year ended December 31, 2023, net income included after-tax losses totaling $12.2 million related to the sale of $102.5 million in book value available-for-sale investment securities. Commercial bank operating earnings (non-GAAP), which exclude the taxes associated with the BOLI surrender, securities losses, and other nonrecurring expense items that were recorded during 2024 and 2023, were $17.4 million and $16.3 million, respectively. Diluted commercial bank operating earnings per share (non-GAAP) for the year ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 were $0.95 and $0.90, respectively.
Net interest income increased $1.2 million to $55.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to $54.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2023. For the year ended December 31, 2024, we recorded a provision for credit losses of $6 thousand compared to $132 thousand for the year ended December 31, 2023. We reported noninterest income of $2.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to a loss of $13.4 million for 2023, which was primarily driven by the losses recorded on the sale of available-for-sale securities totaling $15.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2023.
Noninterest expense was $35.8 million and $36.7 million for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively, a decrease of $842 thousand, or 2%. The decrease in noninterest expense was primarily a result of a decrease in salaries and benefits expense, which decreased $1.9 million, a result of reduced staffing and process improvements through technology investments. Included in noninterest expense for the year ended December 31, 2023 was $457 thousand related to office space reductions and severance costs.
The return on average assets for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 was 0.69% and 0.17%, respectively. The return on average equity for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 was 6.64% and 1.82%, respectively. The return on average assets for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 based on commercial bank operating earnings (non-GAAP) was 0.80% and 0.72%, respectively. The return on average equity for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 based on commercial bank operating earnings (non-GAAP) was 7.69% and 7.78%, respectively. See the above table for a reconciliation of GAAP net income to commercial bank operating earnings (non-GAAP).
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Net Interest Income/Margin
The following table presents average balance information, interest income, interest expense and the corresponding average yields earned and rates paid for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023.
Average Balances and Interest Rates on Interest-Earning Assets and Interest-Bearing Liabilities
Years Ended December 31, 2024 and 2023
(Dollars in thousands)
| 2024 | 2023 | ||||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average Balance | Interest Income/ Expense | Average Yield/ Rate | Average Balance | Interest Income/ Expense | Average Yield/ Rate | ||||||||||||||||
| Assets | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest‑earning assets: | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Loans receivable, net of fees | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Commercial real estate | $ | 1,076,027 | $ | 55,116 | 5.12 | % | $ | 1,103,325 | $ | 53,356 | 4.84 | % | |||||||||
| Commercial and industrial | 262,844 | 21,099 | 8.03 | % | 206,432 | 15,170 | 7.35 | % | |||||||||||||
| Commercial construction | 165,134 | 12,044 | 7.29 | % | 154,658 | 10,917 | 7.06 | % | |||||||||||||
| Consumer real estate | 341,843 | 16,616 | 4.86 | % | 358,740 | 17,039 | 4.75 | % | |||||||||||||
| Warehouse facilities | 17,408 | 1,284 | 7.38 | % | 19,097 | 1,343 | 7.03 | % | |||||||||||||
| Consumer nonresidential | 6,214 | 509 | 8.19 | % | 6,056 | 548 | 9.05 | % | |||||||||||||
| Total loans(1) | 1,869,470 | 106,668 | 5.71 | % | 1,848,308 | 98,373 | 5.32 | % | |||||||||||||
| Investment securities(2) | 208,406 | 4,351 | 2.09 | % | 287,454 | 5,606 | 1.95 | % | |||||||||||||
| Interest-bearing deposits at other financial institutions | 44,360 | 2,293 | 5.17 | % | 50,705 | 2,641 | 5.21 | % | |||||||||||||
| Total interest‑earning assets and interest income | $ | 2,122,236 | $ | 113,312 | 5.34 | % | $ | 2,186,467 | $ | 106,620 | 4.88 | % | |||||||||
| Noninterest‑earning assets: | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Cash and due from banks | 7,474 | 6,168 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Premises and equipment, net | 930 | 1,121 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Accrued interest and other assets | 64,310 | 97,440 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Allowance for credit losses | (18,963) | (18,602) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total assets | $ | 2,175,987 | $ | 2,272,594 | |||||||||||||||||
| Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest ‑ bearing liabilities: | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest ‑ bearing deposits: | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest checking | $ | 571,432 | $ | 19,526 | 3.42 | % | $ | 581,655 | $ | 16,903 | 2.91 | % | |||||||||
| Savings and money markets | 344,272 | 12,384 | 3.60 | % | 254,721 | 6,102 | 2.40 | % | |||||||||||||
| Time deposits | 275,288 | 11,979 | 4.35 | % | 349,270 | 12,791 | 3.66 | % | |||||||||||||
| Wholesale deposits | 263,664 | 9,317 | 3.53 | % | 303,472 | 11,549 | 3.81 | % | |||||||||||||
| Total interest ‑ bearing deposits | 1,454,656 | 53,206 | 3.66 | % | 1,489,118 | 47,345 | 3.18 | % | |||||||||||||
| Other borrowed funds | 79,874 | 3,490 | 4.37 | % | 102,050 | 3,844 | 3.77 | % | |||||||||||||
| Subordinated notes, net of issuance costs | 19,613 | 1,027 | 5.23 | % | 19,590 | 1,030 | 5.26 | % | |||||||||||||
| Total interest‑bearing liabilities and interest expense | $ | 1,554,143 | $ | 57,723 | 3.71 | % | $ | 1,610,758 | $ | 52,219 | 3.24 | % | |||||||||
| Noninterest‑bearing liabilities: | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Demand deposits | 368,591 | 425,914 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Other liabilities | 26,408 | 26,013 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Common stockholders' equity | 226,845 | 209,909 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total liabilities and stockholders' equity | $ | 2,175,987 | $ | 2,272,594 | |||||||||||||||||
| Net interest income and net interest margin | $ | 55,589 | 2.62 | % | $ | 54,401 | 2.49 | % |
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(1)Nonaccrual loans are included in average balances and do not have a material effect on the average yield. Interest income on non-accruing loans was not material for the periods presented. Net loan fees and late charges included in interest income on loans totaled $1.9 million and $2.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
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(2)The average balances for investment securities includes restricted stock.
The following table shows the effect of variations in the volume and mix of our assets and liabilities, as well as the changes in interest rates had on the interest earned from our interest-earning assets and interest incurred on our interest-bearing liabilities for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023.
Rate and Volume Analysis
Years Ended December 31, 2024 and 2023
(Dollars in thousands)
| 2024 Compared to 2023 | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AverageVolume | Average Rate | Increase (Decrease) | ||||||||
| Interest income: | ||||||||||
| Loans(1): | ||||||||||
| Commercial real estate | $ | (1,320) | $ | 3,080 | $ | 1,760 | ||||
| Commercial and industrial | 4,146 | 1,783 | 5,929 | |||||||
| Commercial construction | 739 | 388 | 1,127 | |||||||
| Consumer residential | (803) | 380 | (423) | |||||||
| Warehouse facilities | (119) | 60 | (59) | |||||||
| Consumer nonresidential | 14 | (53) | (39) | |||||||
| Total loans(1) | $ | 2,657 | $ | 5,638 | $ | 8,295 | ||||
| Investment securities | $ | (1,547) | $ | 292 | $ | (1,255) | ||||
| Deposits at other financial institutions and federal funds sold | (330) | (18) | (348) | |||||||
| Total interest income | $ | 780 | $ | 5,912 | $ | 6,692 | ||||
| Interest expense: | ||||||||||
| Interest - bearing deposits: | ||||||||||
| Interest checking | $ | (297) | $ | 2,920 | $ | 2,623 | ||||
| Savings and money markets | 2,149 | 4,133 | 6,282 | |||||||
| Time deposits | (2,707) | 1,895 | (812) | |||||||
| Wholesale deposits | (1,517) | (715) | (2,232) | |||||||
| Total interest - bearing deposits | $ | (2,372) | $ | 8,233 | $ | 5,861 | ||||
| Other borrowed funds | (833) | 479 | (354) | |||||||
| Subordinated notes, net of issuance costs | 2 | (5) | (3) | |||||||
| Total interest expense | $ | (3,203) | $ | 8,707 | $ | 5,504 | ||||
| Net interest income | $ | 3,983 | $ | (2,795) | $ | 1,188 |
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(1)Nonaccrual loans are included in average balances and do not have a material effect on the average yield. Interest income on non-accruing loans was not material for the years presented.
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Net interest income for the year ended December 31, 2024 was $55.6 million compared to $54.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, an increase of $1.2 million, or 2%. The increase in net interest income is primarily due to an increase in loan interest income, as we have actively managed our maturing commercial real estate loan portfolio and further diversified our loan mix toward commercial & industrial loans, which generally earn higher yields, along with the repricing of our variable rate loan portfolio and new loan originations. Additionally, our yield on earning assets increased partially as a result of the balance sheet repositionings we completed during 2023.
Our net interest margin for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 was 2.62% and 2.49%, respectively. The increase in our net interest margin was primarily a result of the increased rate environment, which improved our yields on earning assets during 2024. The yield on interest-earning assets increased 46 basis points to 5.34% for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to 4.88% for the same period of 2023, a result of the increased rate environment during 2024 and our balance sheet repositionings from 2023. Our cost of funds increased 44 basis points to 3.00% for the year ended December 31, 2024, from 2.56% for the year ended December 31, 2023, which was primarily attributable to the repricing of our interest-bearing deposits to higher interest rates during 2024. Cost of deposits (which includes noninterest-bearing deposits) was 2.92% for the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to 2.47% for the same period of 2023. Cost of other borrowed funds increased 60 basis points to 4.37% for the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to 3.77% for the year ended December 31, 2023.
Average interest-earning assets decreased $64.2 million, or 3%, to $2.12 billion at December 31, 2024 compared to $2.19 billion at December 31, 2023. This decrease was primarily related to the sales of investment securities available-for-sale that were completed during 2023, decreasing the average balances of our investment securities by $79.0 million. Total interest income increased $6.7 million, or 6%, to $113.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to $106.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2023. Average rate significantly improved interest income during 2024, as rate contributed $5.9 million in interest income.
Average loans receivable increased $21.2 million to $1.87 billion for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to $1.85 billion for the year ended December 31, 2023. The yield on average loans increased 39 basis points to 5.71% for the year ended December 31, 2024. The increase in the average rate of loans receivable contributed $5.6 million to interest income while the increase in average loan volume contributed $2.7 million to interest income. Average balances of nonperforming loans, which consist of nonaccrual loans, are included in the net interest margin calculation and did not have a material impact on our net interest margin in 2024 and 2023.
Average investment securities decreased $79.0 million to $208.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to $287.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2023. The decrease in average investment securities was primarily a result of repositioning the investment portfolio with the sale of $102.5 million in book value available-for-sale investment securities during 2023. The yield on average investment securities increased 14 basis points to 2.09% for the year ended December 31, 2024, primarily as a result of the sale of lower yielding securities in 2023 relative to the average yield of the securities portfolio.
Average interest-earning deposits at other financial institutions, consisting primarily of excess cash reserves maintained at the Federal Reserve, decreased $6.3 million to $44.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to $50.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2023. The yield on average interest-earning deposits decreased 4 basis points to 5.17% for the year ended December 31, 2024, primarily as a result of the Federal Reserve's Federal Open Market Committee ("FOMC") decision to begin decreasing its targeted federal funds rate in September 2024.
Total average interest-bearing liabilities decreased $56.6 million to $1.55 billion at December 31, 2024 compared to $1.61 billion at December 31, 2023. Conversely, interest expense increased $5.5 million to $57.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to $52.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2023. The increase in the average rate significantly impacted interest expense during 2024, as average volume decreased interest expense $3.2 million while average rate increases contributed $8.7 million in interest expense.
Total average interest-bearing deposits decreased $34.5 million to $1.45 billion at December 31, 2024 compared to $1.49 billion at December 31, 2023. Interest expense on deposits increased $5.9 million to $53.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to $47.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, primarily a result of the increase in the cost of interest-bearing deposits, which increased 48 basis points to 3.66% for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to 3.18% for the year ended December 31, 2023. Average noninterest-bearing deposits decreased $57.3
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million, or 13%, to $368.6 million at December 31, 2024, compared to $425.9 million at December 31, 2023. Competition for deposits along with higher interest rates resulted in customers' movement of excess funds from noninterest-bearing into interest-bearing deposit products. Average interest checking deposits decreased $10.2 million to $571.4 million as of December 31, 2024 compared to $581.7 million as of December 31, 2023. Average savings and money market deposits increased $89.6 million to $344.3 million as of December 31, 2024 compared to $254.7 million as of December 31, 2023. Average time deposits decreased $74.0 million to $275.3 million as of December 31, 2024 compared to $349.3 million at December 31, 2023, as time deposits that were originated during 2023 with a weighted average rate of 4.81% matured during 2024. Average wholesale deposits decreased $39.8 million to $263.7 million as of December 31, 2024 compared to $303.5 million as of December 31, 2023.
Average other borrowed funds decreased $22.2 million to $79.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to $102.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2023. Interest expense on other borrowed funds decreased $352 thousand for the year ended December 31, 2024 to $3.5 million compared to $3.8 million for the same period of 2023.
Provision Expense and Allowance for Credit Losses
Our policy is to maintain the ACL at a level that represents our best estimate of expected losses in the loan portfolio as of the valuation date. Both the amount of the provision and the level of the allowance for credit losses are impacted by many factors, including general and industry-specific economic conditions, actual and expected credit losses, historical trends and specific conditions of individual borrowers.
We recorded provision for credit losses totaling $6 thousand and $132 thousand for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. The allowance for credit losses was $18.1 million and $18.9 million at December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. Our allowance for credit losses on loans as a percent of total loans, net of deferred fees and costs, was 0.97% and 1.03% at December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
We lend to well-established and relationship-driven borrowers which has contributed to our track record of low historical credit losses. We continue to maintain our disciplined credit guidelines during the current rate environment. We proactively monitor the impact of interest rates on our adjustable loans as the industry navigates through this economic cycle of increased inflation and higher interest rates. Nonperforming loans at December 31, 2024 totaled $12.9 million, or 0.58% of total assets, compared to $1.8 million, or 0.08%, of total assets at December 31, 2023. We had no other real estate owned at December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. We recorded net charge-offs of $839 thousand and $375 thousand for the years ended December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively.
See “Asset Quality” below for additional information on the credit quality of the loan portfolio.
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Noninterest Income
The following table provides detail for noninterest income for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023.
Noninterest Income
Years Ended December 31,2024 and 2023
(Dollars in thousands)
| Year Ended December 31, | ||||||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2023 | Change from Prior Year | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Amount | Percent | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Service charges on deposit accounts | $ | 1,126 | $ | 1,028 | $ | 98 | 9.5 | % | ||||||||||||||
| Fees on loans | 185 | 388 | (203) | (52.3) | % | |||||||||||||||||
| BOLI income | 397 | 1,452 | (1,055) | (72.7) | % | |||||||||||||||||
| Income (loss) from minority membership interest | 376 | (1,110) | 1,486 | (133.9) | % | |||||||||||||||||
| Loss on sale of available-for-sale securities | — | (15,577) | 15,577 | (100.0) | % | |||||||||||||||||
| Other fee income | 450 | 449 | 1 | 0.2 | % | |||||||||||||||||
| Total noninterest income (loss) | $ | 2,534 | $ | (13,370) | $ | 15,904 | (119.0) | % |
Noninterest income includes service charges on deposits and loans, loan swap fee income, income from our membership interest in ACM and other investments, income from our BOLI policies, and other fee income, and continues to supplement our operating results. For the year ended December 31, 2024, we recorded noninterest income of $2.5 million compared to a loss of $13.4 million for same period of 2023.
We recorded income from our minority membership interest in ACM totaling $376 thousand for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to a loss of $1.1 million for same period of 2023.
Fee income from loans was $185 thousand for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to $388 thousand for the same period of 2023, a result of decreased loan swap fee income. Service charges on deposits were $1.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to $1.0 million for the same period of 2023, an increase of $98 thousand, or 10%. Income from BOLI decreased to $397 thousand for the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to $1.5 million for same period of 2023, the decrease being a result of surrendering our BOLI policies during the first quarter of 2024.
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Noninterest Expense
The following table reflects the components of noninterest expense for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023.
Noninterest Expense
Years Ended December 31, 2024 and 2023
(Dollars in thousands)
| 2024 | 2023 | Change from Prior Year | ||||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amount | Percent | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Salaries and employee benefits | $ | 18,752 | $ | 20,643 | $ | (1,891) | (9.2) | % | ||||||||||||||
| Occupancy expense | 2,027 | 2,357 | (330) | (14.0) | % | |||||||||||||||||
| Internet banking and software expense | 2,990 | 2,505 | 485 | 19.4 | % | |||||||||||||||||
| Data processing and network administration | 2,719 | 2,468 | 251 | 10.2 | % | |||||||||||||||||
| State franchise taxes | 2,358 | 2,338 | 20 | 0.9 | % | |||||||||||||||||
| Audit, legal and consulting fees | 927 | 858 | 69 | 8.0 | % | |||||||||||||||||
| Loan related expenses | 899 | (10) | 909 | (9090.0) | % | |||||||||||||||||
| FDIC insurance | 1,321 | 1,433 | (112) | (7.8) | % | |||||||||||||||||
| Marketing, business development and advertising | 969 | 724 | 245 | 33.8 | % | |||||||||||||||||
| Director fees | 637 | 660 | (23) | (3.5) | % | |||||||||||||||||
| Postage, courier and telephone | 190 | 185 | 5 | 2.7 | % | |||||||||||||||||
| Core deposit intangible amortization | 165 | 205 | (40) | (19.5) | % | |||||||||||||||||
| Tax credit amortization | — | 126 | (126) | (100.0) | % | |||||||||||||||||
| Other operating expenses | 2,031 | 2,170 | (139) | (6.4) | % | |||||||||||||||||
| Total noninterest expense | $ | 35,820 | $ | 36,662 | $ | (1,006) | (2.7) | % |
Noninterest expense includes, among other things, salaries and benefits, occupancy and equipment costs, professional fees, data processing, insurance and miscellaneous expenses. Noninterest expense was $35.8 million and $36.7 million for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
Salaries and benefits expense decreased $1.9 million to $18.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to $20.6 million for the same period in 2023, which was primarily related to reduced staffing as a result of process improvements from technology investments. Occupancy expense decreased $330 thousand for the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to the same period of 2023, which was primarily related to the office space reduction initiatives that were completed during the fourth quarter of 2023. These decreases were partially offset by an increase in internet banking and software expense of $485 thousand to $3.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to $2.5 million for the same period of 2023, a result of the implementation of enhanced customer software solutions during 2023. Lastly, loan related expenses increased $909 thousand during 2024 compared to the prior year, as we received a recovery of legal expenses in 2023 associated with a previous watchlist credit.
Income Taxes
For the year ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, the provision for income taxes was $7.2 million and $410 thousand, respectively. The provision for income taxes for the year ended December 31, 2024 includes additional statutory income tax expense of $1.6 million and tax penalties of $722 thousand related to the above mentioned surrender of our BOLI policies. Our effective tax rate, excluding the additional income taxes and penalties associated with our BOLI surrender, for December 31, 2024 was 22.0%. For the year ended December 31, 2023, our effective tax rate was 9.7%, which was reduced as a result of the losses recorded on the sale of investment securities available-for-sale during 2023.
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Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition
Overview
At December 31, 2024, total assets were $2.20 billion, an increase of $8.4 million, from $2.19 billion at December 31, 2023. Investment securities were $156.7 million at December 31, 2024, a decrease of $15.1 million, from $171.9 million at December 31, 2023. Total deposits increased $25.3 million, or 1%, to $1.87 billion at December 31, 2024, from $1.85 billion at December 31, 2023. From time to time, we may utilize funding sources such as federal funds purchased and FHLB advances as an additional funding source for the Bank. We had no federal funds purchased at December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023. The Bank had FHLB advances outstanding of $50.0 million and $85.0 million at December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively. Subordinated debt, net of unamortized issuance costs, totaled $18.7 million and $19.6 million at December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively.
We review our balance sheet and interest rate sensitivity on an ongoing basis as part of our asset/liability risk management process. During 2024, with the expectation that short-term interest rates would continue to remain elevated, we modeled various scenarios to improve balance sheet efficiency, reduce our cost of funds, improve margin and our capital ratios. As a result, we surrendered $48.0 million of our BOLI. These policies yielded a 2.74% return (3.34% on a tax-equivalent basis). This transaction resulted in a nonrecurring increase of $2.4 million to our tax provisioning related to the loss of the tax favored status of prior appreciation. The projected earn-back period was approximately one year. We used these proceeds to pay down our high cost funding and fund new loan growth.
Loans Receivable, Net
Loans receivable, net of deferred fees, were $1.87 billion at December 31, 2024 and $1.83 billion at December 31, 2023, an increase of $41.7 million, or 2%.
Commercial real estate loans totaled $1.04 billion and $1.09 billion at December 31, 2024 and 2023, and were approximately 56% and 60% of the total loans receivable at such dates, respectively. Owner-occupied commercial real estate loans were $187.8 million at December 31, 2024 compared to $212.9 million at December 31, 2023. Nonowner-occupied commercial real estate loans were $850.1 million at December 31, 2024 compared to $878.7 million at December 31, 2023. Commercial construction loans totaled $162.4 million at December 31, 2024, compared to $148.0 million at December 31, 2023 and comprised of 9% and 8% of total loans receivable at such dates, respectively. Our regulatory commercial real estate concentration (which includes nonowner-occupied real estate and construction loans) was 371% of our total risk-based capital at December 31, 2024. Our commercial real estate portfolio, including construction loans, is diversified by asset type and geographic concentration. We manage this portion of our portfolio in a disciplined manner. We have comprehensive policies to monitor, measure, and mitigate our loan concentrations within this portfolio segment, including rigorous credit approval, monitoring and administrative practices. Additional information on the stratification of these portfolio segments can be found below under "Asset Quality".
Commercial and industrial loans increased $116.8 million to $336.7 million at December 31, 2024, an increase of 53%, from $219.9 million at December 31, 2023. Consumer residential loans decreased $38.0 million to $325.3 million at December 31, 2024, from $363.3 million at December 31, 2023. The decrease in residential loans was primarily a result of principal repayments during 2024.
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The following table sets forth the repricing characteristics and sensitivity to interest rate changes to the outstanding principal balance of our loan portfolio at December 31, 2024.
Loan Maturities and Interest Rate Sensitivity
At December 31, 2024
(Dollars in thousands)
| One Year or Less | Between One and Five Years | Between Five and Fifteen Years | After Fifteen Years | Total | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial real estate | $ | 143,124 | $ | 674,797 | $ | 219,482 | $ | 904 | $ | 1,038,307 | ||||
| Commercial and industrial | 217,808 | 59,373 | 59,481 | — | 336,662 | |||||||||
| Commercial construction | 118,135 | 15,031 | 29,201 | — | 162,367 | |||||||||
| Consumer residential | 49,746 | 106,810 | 22,243 | 146,514 | 325,313 | |||||||||
| Consumer nonresidential | 6,890 | 335 | 361 | — | 7,586 | |||||||||
| Total loans receivable | $ | 535,703 | $ | 856,346 | $ | 330,768 | $ | 147,418 | $ | 1,870,235 | ||||
| Fixed—rate loans | $ | 119,831 | $ | 555,682 | $ | 325,777 | $ | 147,418 | $ | 1,148,708 | ||||
| Floating—rate loans | 415,872 | 300,664 | 4,991 | — | 721,527 | |||||||||
| Total loans receivable | $ | 535,703 | $ | 856,346 | $ | 330,768 | $ | 147,418 | $ | 1,870,235 |
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*Payments due by period are based on the repricing characteristics and not contractual maturities.
Asset Quality
Nonperforming loans, defined as nonaccrual loans and loans contractually past due 90 days or more as to principal or interest and still accruing, were $12.9 million and $1.8 million at December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively, an increase of $11.0 million. The increase in nonperforming loans at December 31, 2024 is primarily a result of one commercial real estate loan placed on nonaccrual during the fourth quarter of 2024, totaling $10.3 million. Loans that we have classified as nonperforming are a result of customer specific deterioration, mostly financial in nature, that are not a result of economic, industry, or environmental causes that we might see as a pattern for possible future losses within our loan portfolio. For each of our criticized assets, we individually evaluate each loan, generally through the performance of a collateral analysis to determine the amount of allowance required. As a result of the analysis completed, we had a reserve for individually assessed loans totaling $468 thousand and $676 thousand at December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. Our ratio of nonperforming loans to total assets was 0.58% and 0.08% at December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. We had no other real estate owned and there were no loan modifications for borrowers who were experiencing financial difficulty during the quarter ended December 31, 2024.
We categorize loans into risk categories based on relevant information about the ability of borrowers to service their debt such as current financial information, historical payment experience, collateral adequacy, credit documentation, and current economic trends, among other factors. We analyze loans individually by classifying the loans as to credit risk. This analysis includes larger, non-homogeneous loans such as commercial real estate and commercial and industrial loans. This analysis is performed on an ongoing basis as new information is obtained. At December 31, 2024, we had $3.3 million in loans identified as special mention, a decrease of $3.0 million from December 31, 2023. Special mention rated loans have a potential weakness that deserves our close attention; however, the borrower continues to pay in accordance with their contractual terms, unless modified and disclosed. The decrease from December 31, 2023 was driven by several loans that were upgraded from special mention or paid off during 2024. Loans rated as special mention are generally considered to be well-secured, and are not individually evaluated.
At December 31, 2024, we had $11.2 million in loans identified as substandard, a decrease of $11.2 million from December 31, 2023. Substandard rated loans are inadequately protected by the current net worth and paying capacity of the obligor or of the collateral pledged, if any. For each of these substandard loans, a liquidation analysis is completed. At December 31, 2024, reserves for individually assessed loans totaling $468 thousand were allocated within the allowance for credit losses to supplement any shortfall of collateral. At December 31, 2024, we downgraded a non-owner occupied commercial real estate loan to substandard and placed it on nonaccrual as a result of its past due status and recent poor payment history.
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At December 31, 2023, we downgraded an owner-occupied commercial real estate loan totaling $19.9 million to substandard due to concerns regarding the financial condition of this borrower’s parent company. During the third quarter ended September 30, 2024, the parent company closed on long term financing, strengthening its overall financial condition. As a result, we upgraded this loan to a pass rating.
We recorded net charge-offs of $840 thousand and $375 thousand for the years ended December 31, 2024, and 2023, respectively. Net charge-offs to average loans were 0.04% and 0.02% for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. The increase in net charge-offs for the year ended December 31, 2024 is a result of two loan relationships that were individually evaluated and for which reserves had been established for the shortfall of the related collateral. Each loan relationship had specific circumstances that are not indicative of any systemic issues within the Company’s loan portfolio.
The following tables provide additional information on our asset quality at the dates presented.
Nonperforming Loans and Assets
At December 31, 2024 and 2023
(Dollars in thousands)
| December 31, 2024 | December 31, 2023 | |||||
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| Nonperforming assets: | ||||||
| Nonaccrual loans, gross | $ | 11,241 | $ | 1,689 | ||
| Loans contractually past‑due 90 days or more and still accruing | 1,619 | 140 | ||||
| Total nonperforming loans (NPLs) | $ | 12,860 | $ | 1,829 | ||
| Total nonperforming assets (NPAs) | $ | 12,860 | $ | 1,829 | ||
| NPLs/Total Assets | 0.58 | % | 0.08 | % | ||
| NPAs/Total Assets | 0.58 | % | 0.08 | % | ||
| Allowance for credit losses on loans/NPLs | 140.97 | % | 1,031.77 | % |
We closely and proactively monitor the effects of recent market activity. As mentioned above, our commercial real estate loan portfolio totaled $1.04 billion, or 56% of total loans, at December 31, 2024 and $1.09 billion, or 60% of total loans, at December 31, 2023. The commercial real estate portfolio, including construction loans, is diversified by asset type and geographic concentration. We manage this portion of the portfolio in a disciplined manner, and have comprehensive policies to monitor, measure, and mitigate our loan concentrations within this portfolio segment, including rigorous credit approval, monitoring, and administrative practices. Included in commercial real estate are loans secured by office properties totaling $123.8 million, or 7% of total loans, which are primarily located in the Virginia and Maryland suburbs of our market area, with only $2.3 million, or 0.12% of total loans, located in Washington, D.C. Loans secured by retail properties total $251.0 million, or 13% of total loans, at December 31, 2024. Loans secured by multi-family commercial properties totaled $162.8 million, or 9% of total loans, at December 31, 2024.
The following table provides further stratification of these and additional classes of commercial real estate and construction loans at December 31, 2024 (dollars in thousands).
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| Owner Occupied Commercial Real Estate | Non-Owner Occupied Commercial Real Estate | Construction | Total CRE | ||||||||||||||||
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| Asset Class | Average Loan-to-Value (1) | Number of Total Loans | Bank Owned Principal (2) | Average Loan-to-Value (1) | Number of Total Loans | Bank Owned Principal (2) | Top 3 Geographic Concentration | Number of Total Loans | Bank Owned Principal (2) | Total Bank Owned Principal (2) | % of Total Loans | ||||||||
| Office, Class A | 69% | 6 | $7,374 | 46% | 1 | $2,982 | Counties of Fairfax and Loudoun, Virginia and Montgomery County, Maryland | — | $— | $10,356 | |||||||||
| Office, Class B | 45% | 27 | 10,173 | 45% | 29 | 56,502 | — | — | 66,675 | ||||||||||
| Office, Class C | 53% | 9 | 5,326 | 39% | 8 | 1,842 | 1 | 857 | 8,025 | ||||||||||
| Office, Medical | 39% | 7 | 1,093 | 47% | 6 | 28,060 | 1 | 9,633 | 38,786 | ||||||||||
| Subtotal | 49 | $23,966 | 44 | $89,386 | 2 | $10,490 | $123,842 | 7% | |||||||||||
| Retail- Neighborhood/Community Shop | — | $— | 44% | 31 | $86,706 | Prince George's County, Maryland, Baltimore County, MD, Fairfax County, VA | 1 | $5,538 | 92,244 | ||||||||||
| Retail- Restaurant | 57% | 7 | 6,152 | 44% | 16 | 25,832 | — | — | 31,984 | ||||||||||
| Retail- Single Tenant | 58% | 5 | 1,919 | 41% | 20 | 35,856 | — | — | 37,775 | ||||||||||
| Retail- Anchored,Other | 0 | — | 52% | 12 | 35,266 | — | — | 35,266 | |||||||||||
| Retail- Grocery-anchored | — | — | 46% | 9 | 53,753 | 0 | — | 53,753 | |||||||||||
| Subtotal | 12 | $8,071 | 88 | $237,413 | 1 | $5,538 | $251,022 | 13% | |||||||||||
| Multi-family, Class A (Market) | — | $— | 2 | $1,438 | Washington, D.C., Baltimore City, Maryland and Richmond City, Virginia | 1 | $1,276 | $2,714 | |||||||||||
| Multi-family, Class B (Market) | — | — | 62% | 21 | 69,752 | 1 | 3,991 | 73,743 | |||||||||||
| Multi-family, Class C (Market) | — | — | 55% | 58 | 73,141 | 1 | 997 | 74,138 | |||||||||||
| Multi-Family-Affordable Housing | — | — | 52% | 5 | 12,157 | 0 | — | 12,157 | |||||||||||
| Subtotal | — | $— | 86 | $156,488 | 3 | $6,264 | $162,752 | 9% | |||||||||||
| Industrial | 51% | 40 | $65,926 | 47% | 39 | $124,079 | Prince William County, Virginia, Fairfax County, Virginia and Howard County, Maryland | 1 | $1,781 | $191,786 | |||||||||
| Warehouse | 51% | 14 | 18,745 | 27% | 7 | 9,188 | — | — | 27,933 | ||||||||||
| Flex | 50% | 12 | 10,212 | 54% | 14 | 56,393 | 3 | 132 | 66,737 | ||||||||||
| Subtotal | 66 | $94,883 | 60 | $189,660 | 4 | $1,913 | $286,456 | 15% | |||||||||||
| Hotels | $— | 43% | 9 | $54,752 | 1 | $7,791 | $62,543 | 3% | |||||||||||
| Mixed Use | 45% | 10 | 5,745 | 60% | 33 | 60,898 | — | — | 66,643 | 4% | |||||||||
| Land | $ | — | $ | — | 11 | $ | 57,213 | $57,213 | 3% | ||||||||||
| 1- 4 family construction | $ | — | $ | — | 3 | 48,504 | 48,504 | 2% | |||||||||||
| Other (including net deferred fees) | $55,517 | $61,528 | $24,654 | 141,699 | 8% | ||||||||||||||
| Total commercial real estate and construction loans, net of fees, at December 31, 2024 | $ | 188,182 | $ | 850,125 | $ | 162,367 | $ | 1,200,674 | 64% | ||||||||||
| Total commercial real estate and construction loans, net of fees, at December 31, 2023 | $ | 212,889 | $ | 878,744 | $ | 147,998 | $ | 1,239,631 | 68% |
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(1).Loan-to-value is based on collateral valuation at origination date against current bank owned principal.
(2).Minimum debt service coverage policy is 1.30x for owner occupied and 1.25x for non-owner occupied at origination.
The loans shown in the above table exhibit strong credit quality, with one classified delinqency at December 31, 2024 totaling $10.2 million, which has a specific reserve of $468 thousand. During our assessment of the allowance for credit losses on loans, we addressed the credit risks associated with these portfolio segments and believe that as a result of our conservative underwriting discipline at loan origination and our ongoing loan monitoring procedures, we have appropriately reserved for possible credit concerns in the event of a downturn in economic activity.
At December 31, 2024 and 2023, there were no performing loans considered potential problem loans. Potential problem loans are defined as loans that are not included in the 90 days or more past due, nonaccrual, or restructured categories, but for which known information about possible credit problems causes us to be uncertain as to the ability of the borrowers to comply with the present loan repayment terms which may in the future result in disclosure in the past due, nonaccrual or restructured loan categories. We take a conservative approach with respect to risk rating loans in our portfolio. Based upon the status as a potential problem loan, these loans receive heightened scrutiny and ongoing intensive
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risk management. Additionally, our allowance for credit losses on loans estimation methodology adjusts expected losses to calibrate the likelihood of a default event to occur through the use of risk ratings.
Unexpected changes in economic growth could adversely affect our loan portfolio, including causing increases in delinquencies and default rates, which would adversely impact our charge-offs, allowance for credit losses, and provision for credit losses. Deterioration in real estate values, employment data and household incomes may also result in higher credit losses for us. Also, in the ordinary course of business, we may be subject to a concentration of credit risk to a particular industry, counterparty, borrower or issuer. A deterioration in the financial condition or prospects of a particular industry or a failure or downgrade of, or default by, any particular entity or group of entities could negatively impact our business, perhaps materially, and the systems by which we set limits and monitor the level of our credit exposure to individual entities and industries, may not function as we have anticipated.
See “Critical Accounting Policies” above for more information on our allowance for credit losses methodology.
The following tables present additional information pertaining to the activity in and allocation of the allowance for credit losses on loans by loan type and the percentage of the loan type to the total loan portfolio for the periods and at the dates presented. The allocation of the allowance for credit losses on loans to a category of loans is not necessarily indicative of future losses or charge-offs, and does not restrict the use of the allowance to any specific category of loans.
Allowance for Credit Losses on Loans
Years Ended December 31, 2024 and 2023
(Dollars in thousands)
| 2024 | 2023 | ||||||||||||
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| Net (charge-offs) recoveries | Percentage of net charge-offs to average loans outstanding during the year | Net (charge-offs) recoveries | Percentage of net charge-offs to average loans outstanding during the year | ||||||||||
| Commercial real estate | $ | — | — | % | $ | (53) | — | % | |||||
| Commercial and industrial | $ | (747) | (0.04) | % | $ | (347) | (0.02) | % | |||||
| Consumer residential | (121) | (0.01) | % | 1 | — | % | |||||||
| Consumer nonresidential | 28 | — | % | 24 | — | % | |||||||
| Total | $ | (840) | (0.04) | % | $ | (375) | (0.02) | % | |||||
| Average loans outstanding during the period | $ | 1,869,470 | $ | 1,848,308 | |||||||||
| December 31, | |||||||||||||
| 2024 | 2023 | ||||||||||||
| Allowance for credit losses on loans receivable, net of fees | 0.97 | % | 1.03 | % |
Allocation of the Allowance for Credit Losses on Loans
At December 31, 2024 and 2023
(Dollars in thousands)
| 2024 | 2023 | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allocation | % of Total* | Allocation | % of Total* | ||||||||||
| Commercial real estate | $ | 9,434 | 52.04 | % | $ | 10,174 | 59.88 | % | |||||
| Commercial and industrial | 3,139 | 17.31 | % | 3,385 | 12.07 | % | |||||||
| Commercial construction | 1,713 | 9.45 | % | 1,425 | 8.13 | % | |||||||
| Consumer residential | 3,775 | 20.82 | % | 3,822 | 19.61 | % | |||||||
| Consumer nonresidential | 68 | 0.38 | % | 65 | 0.31 | % | |||||||
| Total allowance for credit losses | $ | 18,129 | 100.00 | % | $ | 18,871 | 100.00 | % |
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*Percentage of loan type to the total loan portfolio.
Investment Securities
Our investment securities portfolio is used as a source of income and liquidity. The investment portfolio consists of investment securities available-for-sale and investment securities held-to-maturity. Investment securities available-for-sale are those securities that we intend to hold for an indefinite period of time, but not necessarily until maturity. These securities are carried at fair value and may be sold as part of an asset/liability strategy, liquidity management, or regulatory capital management. Investment securities held-to-maturity at December 31, 2024 and 2023 totaled $265 thousand and $264 thousand, respectively, and are those securities that we have the intent and ability to hold to maturity and are carried at amortized cost. The fair value of our investment securities available-for-sale was $156.5 million at December 31, 2024, a decrease of $15.1 million, or 9%, from $170.6 million at December 31, 2023, primarily due to principal repayments and maturities of $15.6 million offset by new purchases for $1.8 million, and a decrease in the market value of the investment securities portfolio totaling $1.3 million at December 31, 2024.
As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, the majority of the investment securities portfolio consisted of securities rated AAA by a leading rating agency. Investment securities which carry a AAA rating are judged to be of the best quality and carry the smallest degree of investment risk. All of our mortgage-backed securities are guaranteed by either the Federal National Mortgage Association, the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, or the Government National Mortgage Association. The effective duration of the investment securities portfolio continues to be slightly over five years, which is within the industry average. Investment securities that were pledged to secure public deposits totaled $55.3 million and $7.2 million at December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. There were no investment securities that were pledged to secure FRB borrowings at December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively.
In accordance with ASC 326, we complete periodic assessments on at least a quarterly basis to determine if credit deterioration exists within our investment securities portfolio and if an allowance for credit losses would be required as of a valuation date. As a result of the assessment performed as of December 31, 2024, the investment securities with unrealized losses are a result of pricing changes due to recent rising interest rate conditions in the current market environment and not as a result of credit deterioration. Contractual cash flows for agency-backed portfolios are guaranteed and funded by the U.S. government. Municipal securities have third party protective elements and there are no negative indications that the contractual cash flows will not be received when due. We do not intend to sell nor do we believe we will be required to sell any of our investment securities portfolio prior to the recovery of the amortized cost as of the valuation date. As such, no impairment was recognized for our investment securities portfolio as of December 31, 2024.
We hold restricted investments in equities of the FRB and FHLB. At December 31, 2024, we owned $4.1 million in FRB stock and $4.0 million in FHLB stock. At December 31, 2023, we owned $3.6 million in FRB stock and $5.8 million in FHLB stock.
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The following table presents the weighted average yields of our investment portfolio for each of the maturity ranges at December 31, 2024 and 2023.
Investment Securities by Stated Yields
At December 31, 2024 and 2023
| At December 31, 2024 | |||||||||||||||
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| Within One Year | One to Five Years | Five to Ten Years | Over Ten Years | Total | |||||||||||
| Weighted Average Yield | Weighted Average Yield | Weighted Average Yield | Weighted Average Yield | Weighted Average Yield | |||||||||||
| Held‑to‑maturity | |||||||||||||||
| Securities of state and local municipalities tax exempt | — | % | 2.32 | % | — | % | — | % | 2.32 | % | |||||
| Total held‑to‑maturity securities | — | % | 2.32 | % | — | % | — | % | 2.32 | % | |||||
| Available‑for‑sale | |||||||||||||||
| Securities of U.S. government and federal agencies | — | 1.75 | 1.55 | — | 1.59 | ||||||||||
| Securities of state and local municipalities | — | — | — | 2.92 | 2.92 | ||||||||||
| Corporate bonds | — | 9.26 | 4.01 | — | 4.50 | ||||||||||
| Mortgaged‑backed securities | — | 2.09 | 4.31 | 1.59 | 1.63 | ||||||||||
| Total available‑for‑sale securities | — | % | 5.19 | % | 3.34 | % | 1.59 | % | 1.92 | % | |||||
| Total investment securities | — | % | 5.01 | % | 3.34 | % | 1.59 | % | 1.92 | % |
| At December 31, 2023 | |||||||||||||||
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| Within One Year | One to Five Years | Five to Ten Years | Over Ten Years | Total | |||||||||||
| Weighted Average Yield | Weighted Average Yield | Weighted Average Yield | Weighted Average Yield | Weighted Average Yield | |||||||||||
| Held‑to‑maturity | |||||||||||||||
| Securities of state and local municipalities tax exempt | — | % | 2.32 | % | — | % | — | % | 2.32 | % | |||||
| Total held‑to‑maturity securities | — | % | 2.32 | % | — | % | — | % | 2.32 | % | |||||
| Available‑for‑sale | |||||||||||||||
| Securities of U.S. government and federal agencies | — | — | 1.59 | — | 1.59 | ||||||||||
| Securities of state and local municipalities | 3.00 | — | — | 2.92 | 2.98 | ||||||||||
| Corporate bonds | — | 10.35 | 4.09 | — | 4.40 | ||||||||||
| Mortgaged‑backed securities | — | 2.11 | 3.22 | 1.60 | 1.61 | ||||||||||
| Total available‑for‑sale securities | 3.00 | % | 9.52 | % | 3.23 | % | 1.60 | % | 1.89 | % | |||||
| Total investment securities | 3.00 | % | 8.13 | % | 3.23 | % | 1.60 | % | 1.89 | % |
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Deposits and Other Borrowed Funds
The following table sets forth the average balances of deposits and the percentage of each category to total average deposits for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023.
Average Deposit Balances
Years Ended December 31, 2024 and 2023
| (Dollars in thousands) | December 31, 2024 | December 31, 2023 | |||||||||||
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| Noninterest-bearing demand | $ | 368,591 | 20.22 | % | $ | 425,914 | 22.24 | % | |||||
| Interest-bearing deposits | |||||||||||||
| Interest checking | 571,432 | 31.34 | % | 581,655 | 30.37 | % | |||||||
| Savings and money markets | 344,272 | 18.88 | % | 254,721 | 13.30 | % | |||||||
| Certificate of deposits, $100,000 to $249,999 | 70,024 | 3.84 | % | 106,865 | 5.58 | % | |||||||
| Certificate of deposits, $250,000 or more | 205,264 | 11.26 | % | 242,405 | 12.66 | % | |||||||
| Wholesale deposits | 263,664 | 14.46 | % | 303,472 | 15.85 | % | |||||||
| Total | $ | 1,823,247 | 100.00 | % | $ | 1,915,032 | 100.00 | % |
Total deposits increased $25.3 million, or 1%, to $1.87 billion at December 31, 2024 from $1.85 billion at December 31, 2023. Noninterest-bearing deposits were $365.7 million at December 31, 2024, or 19.5% of total deposits. At December 31, 2024, core deposits, which exclude wholesale deposits, increased $20.7 million from December 31, 2023. Interest checking increased $47.3 million, or 8%, to $623.8 million at December 31, 2024 compared to $576.5 million at December 31, 2023. Savings and money market deposits increased $62.6 million, or 20%, to $383.1 million at December 31, 2024 compared to $320.5 million at December 31, 2023. Time deposits decreased $58.2 million, or 19%, to $248.2 million at December 31, 2024 from $306.3 million at December 31, 2023, as time deposits that were originated during 2023 with a weighted average rate of 4.81% matured during 2024.
Wholesale deposits were $249.9 million at December 31, 2024 compared to $245.3 million at December 31, 2023, an increase of $4.6 million, or 2%. Wholesale deposits are partially fixed at a weighted average rate of 3.40% as we have executed $200.0 million in pay-fixed/receive-floating interest rate swaps to reduce funding costs. In addition, we are a member of the IntraFi Network (“IntraFi”), which gives us the ability to offer Certificates of Deposit Account Registry Service (“CDARS”) and Insured Cash Sweep (“ICS”) products to our customers who seek to maximize FDIC insurance protection. When a customer places a large deposit with us for IntraFi, funds are placed into certificates of deposit or other deposit products with other banks in the CDARS and ICS networks in increments of less than $250 thousand so that principal and interest are eligible for FDIC insurance protection. These deposits are part of our core deposit base. At December 31, 2024 and 2023, we had $269.7 million and $254.1 million, respectively, in CDARS reciprocal and ICS reciprocal products.
As of December 31, 2024, the estimated amount of total uninsured deposits (excluding collateralized deposits) was $763.1 million, or 40.8%, of total deposits. The estimate of uninsured deposits generally represents the portion of deposit accounts that exceed the FDIC insurance limit of $250,000 and is calculated based on the same methodologies and assumptions used for purposes of the Bank's regulatory reporting requirements. When excluding collateralized deposits, our estimate of uninsured deposits decreases to $584.0 million, or 31.2% of total deposits at December 31, 2024.
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The following table reports maturities of the estimated amount of uninsured certificates of deposit at December 31, 2024.
Certificates of Deposit Greater than $250,000
At December 31, 2024
(Dollars in thousands)
| December 31, 2024 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Three months or less | $ | 65,658 |
| Over three months through six months | 58,555 | |
| Over six months through twelve months | 20,656 | |
| Over twelve months | 20,477 | |
| $ | 165,346 |
Other borrowed funds, which are comprised only of FHLB advances, were $50.0 million at December 31, 2024 compared to $85.0 million at December 31, 2023, a decrease of $35.0 million, or 41%. Subordinated debt, net of unamortized issuance costs, totaled $18.7 million and $19.6 million at December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. At December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, we did not have any federal funds purchased. Our FHLB advances have pay-fixed/receive-floating interest rate swaps to reduce our funding costs, and as such, the weighted average rate of these FHLB advances are 3.60% and 3.21% at December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
Total wholesale funding (which includes wholesale deposits and FHLB advances) decreased $30.4 million, or 9%, during 2024 to $299.9 million from $330.3 million at December 31, 2023.
Capital Resources
Capital adequacy is an important measure of financial stability and performance. Our objectives are to maintain a level of capitalization that is sufficient to sustain asset growth and promote depositor and investor confidence.
Regulatory agencies measure capital adequacy utilizing a formula that takes into account the individual risk profile of the financial institution. The minimum capital requirements for the Bank are: (i) a CET1 capital ratio of 4.5%; (ii) a Tier 1 to risk-based assets capital ratio of 6%; (iii) a total risk-based capital ratio of 8%; and (iv) a Tier 1 leverage ratio of 4%. Additionally, a capital conservation buffer requirement of 2.5% of risk-weighted assets is designed to absorb losses during periods of economic stress and is applicable to the Bank’s CET1 capital, Tier 1 capital and total capital ratios. Including the conservation buffer, we currently consider the Bank’s minimum capital ratios to be as follows: 7.00% for CET1; 8.50% for Tier 1 capital; and 10.50% for total capital. Banking institutions with a ratio of common equity Tier 1 to risk-weighted assets above the minimum but below the minimum plus the conservation buffer will face constraints on dividends, equity repurchases, and compensation.
We believe that the Bank met all capital adequacy requirements to which it was subject as of December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023.
Shareholders' equity at December 31, 2024 was $235.4 million, an increase of $18.2 million, compared to $217.1 million at December 31, 2023. Net income recorded for the year ended December 31, 2024 contributed $15.1 million to the increase in shareholders' equity. Accumulated other comprehensive loss decreased $894 thousand for the year ended December 31, 2024, primarily due to gains recognized from other comprehensive income related to our cash flow hedges.
Total shareholders' equity to total assets for December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023 was 10.7% and 9.9%, respectively. Tangible book value per share (a non-GAAP financial measure which is defined in the table below) at December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023 was $12.52 and $11.77, respectively.
As noted above, regulatory capital levels for the Bank meets those established for "well capitalized" institutions. While we are currently considered "well capitalized," we may from time to time find it necessary to access the capital markets to meet our growth objectives or capitalize on specific business opportunities.
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As the Company is a bank holding company with less than $3.00 billion in assets, and which does not (i) conduct significant off-balance sheet activities, (ii) engage in significant non-banking activities, or (iii) have a material amount of securities registered under the Exchange Act, it is not currently subject to risk-based capital requirements adopted by the Federal Reserve, pursuant to the small bank holding company policy statement. The Federal Reserve has not historically deemed a bank holding company ineligible for application of the small bank holding company policy statement solely because its common stock is registered under the Exchange Act. There can be no assurance that the Federal Reserve will continue this practice.
The following tables shows the minimum capital requirements and the Bank's capital position at December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023.
Bank Capital Components
At December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023
(Dollars in thousands)
| Actual | Minimum Capital Requirement (1) | Minimum to be Well Capitalized Under Prompt Corrective Action | ||||||||||||||||||
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| Amount | Ratio | Amount | Ratio | Amount | Ratio | |||||||||||||||
| At December 31, 2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Total risk-based capital | $ | 277,248 | 14.73 | % | $ | 197,582 | 10.50 | % | $ | 188,174 | 10.00 | % | ||||||||
| Tier 1 risk-based capital | 258,608 | 13.74 | % | 159,948 | 8.50 | % | 150,539 | 8.00 | % | |||||||||||
| Common equity tier 1 capital | 258,608 | 13.74 | % | 131,722 | 7.00 | % | 122,313 | 6.50 | % | |||||||||||
| Leverage capital ratio | 258,608 | 11.74 | % | 88,115 | 4.00 | % | 110,144 | 5.00 | % | |||||||||||
| At December 31, 2023 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Total risk-based capital | $ | 261,403 | 13.83 | % | $ | 198,413 | 10.50 | % | $ | 188,965 | 10.00 | % | ||||||||
| Tier 1 risk-based capital | 241,930 | 12.80 | % | 160,620 | 8.50 | % | 151,172 | 8.00 | % | |||||||||||
| Common equity tier 1 capital | 241,930 | 12.80 | % | 132,275 | 7.00 | % | 122,827 | 6.50 | % | |||||||||||
| Leverage capital ratio | 241,930 | 10.77 | % | 89,842 | 4.00 | % | 112,302 | 5.00 | % |
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(1).Includes capital conservation buffer.
Reconciliation of Book Value (GAAP) to Tangible Book Value (non-GAAP)
At December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
| 2024 | 2023 | ||||
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| Total stockholders' equity (GAAP) | $ | 235,354 | $ | 217,117 | |
| Less: goodwill and intangibles, net | (7,420) | (7,585) | |||
| Tangible Common Equity (non-GAAP) | $ | 227,934 | $ | 209,532 | |
| Book value per common share (GAAP) | $ | 12.93 | $ | 12.19 | |
| Less: intangible book value per common share | (0.41) | (0.42) | |||
| Tangible book value per common share (non-GAAP) | $ | 12.52 | $ | 11.77 |
Liquidity
Liquidity in the banking industry is defined as the ability to meet the demand for funds of both depositors and borrowers. We must be able to meet these needs by obtaining funding from depositors or other lenders or by converting non-cash items into cash. The objective of our liquidity management program is to ensure that we always have sufficient resources to meet the demands of our depositors and borrowers. Stable core deposits and a strong capital position provide
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the base for our liquidity position. We believe we have demonstrated our ability to attract deposits because of our convenient branch locations, personal service, technology and pricing. As of December 31, 2024, estimated uninsured deposits (excluding collateralized deposits) for the Bank were 31.2% of total deposits and were 31.1% at December 31, 2023.
In addition to deposits, we have access to the various wholesale funding markets. These markets include the brokered certificate of deposit market and the federal funds market. We are a member of the IntraFi Network, which allows banking customers to access FDIC insurance protection on deposits through the Bank which exceed FDIC insurance limits. As part of our membership with the IntraFi Network, we have one-way authority for both their CDARs and ICS products which provides the Bank the ability to access additional wholesale funding as needed. We also maintain secured lines of credit with the FRB and the FHLB for which we can borrow up to the allowable amount for the collateral pledged. Having diverse funding alternatives reduces our reliance on any one source for funding.
Liquid assets, which include cash and due from banks, federal funds sold and investment securities available for sale, totaled $247.4 million at December 31, 2024, or 11% of total assets, an increase from $232.1 million, or 11% of total assets, at December 31, 2023. At December 31, 2024 and 2023, investment securities available-for-sale that were pledged as collateral for municipal deposits totaled $55.1 million and $7.2 million, respectively.
Cash flow from amortizing assets or maturing assets also provides funding to meet the needs of depositors and borrowers.
Secondary Liquidity Available and In Use
At December 31, 2024
(Dollars in thousands)
| Liquidity in Use | Liquidity Available | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FHLB secured borrowings (1) | $ | 130,000 | $ | 473,307 | |
| FRB discount window secured borrowings (2) | — | 146,106 | |||
| Unsecured federal fund purchase lines | — | 185,000 | |||
| Total | $ | 130,000 | $ | 804,413 |
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(1) The Bank has pledged a portion of the commercial real estate and residential loan portfolio to the FHLB to secure the line of credit. The Bank has obtained a letter of credit of $80 million to secure public funds.
(2) The Bank has pledged a portion of the commercial and industrial loan portfolio to the FRB to secure the line of the credit.
We have established a formal liquidity contingency plan which establishes a liquidity management team and provides guidelines for liquidity management. For our liquidity management program, we first determine our current liquidity position and then forecast liquidity based on anticipated changes in the balance sheet. In this forecast, we expect to maintain a liquidity cushion. We also stress test our liquidity position under several different stress scenarios, from moderate to severe. Guidelines for the forecasted liquidity cushion and for liquidity cushions for each stress scenario have been established. We believe that we have sufficient resources to meet our liquidity needs.
Liquidity is essential to our business. Our liquidity could be impaired by an inability to access the capital markets or by unforeseen outflows of cash, including deposits. This situation may arise due to circumstances that we may be unable to control, such as general market disruption, negative views about the financial services industry generally, or an operational problem that affects a third party or us. Our ability to borrow from other financial institutions on favorable terms or at all could be adversely affected by disruptions in the capital markets or other events. While we believe we have a healthy liquidity position and do not anticipate the loss of deposits of any of the significant deposit customers, any of the factors discussed above could materially impact our liquidity position in the future.
Financial Instruments with Off-Balance-Sheet Risk and Credit Risk
We are a party to financial instruments with off-balance-sheet risk in the normal course of business to meet the financing needs of our customers. These financial instruments include commitments to extend credit and standby letters of
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credit. Those instruments involve, to varying degrees, elements of credit risk in excess of the amount recognized in the balance sheet.
The Bank’s maximum exposure to credit loss in the event of nonperformance by the other party to the financial instrument for commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit is represented by the contractual amount of those instruments. The Bank uses the same credit policies in making commitments and conditional obligations as it does for on-balance-sheet instruments. We evaluate each customer’s credit worthiness on a case-by-case basis and require collateral to support financial instruments when deemed necessary. The amount of collateral obtained upon extension of credit is based on our evaluation of the counterparty. Collateral held varies but may include deposits held by us, marketable securities, accounts receivable, inventory, property, plant and equipment, and income-producing commercial properties.
Commitments to extend credit are agreements to lend to a customer as long as there is no violation of any condition established in the contract. Commitments generally have fixed expiration dates up to one year or other termination clauses and may require payment of a fee. Since many of the commitments are expected to expire without being drawn upon, the total commitment amounts do not necessarily represent future cash requirements. These instruments represent obligations to extend credit or guarantee borrowings and are not recorded on the consolidated statements of financial condition. The rates and terms of these instruments are competitive with others in the market in which we do business.
Unfunded commitments under lines of credit are commitments for possible future extensions of credit to existing customers. Those lines of credit may not be drawn upon to the total extent to which we have committed.
Standby letters of credit are conditional commitments we issued to guarantee the performance of a customer to a third party. Those guarantees are primarily issued to support public and private borrowing arrangements, including commercial paper, bond financing, and similar transactions. The credit risk involved in issuing letters of credit is essentially the same as that involved in extending loan facilities to customers. We hold certificates of deposit, deposit accounts, and real estate as collateral supporting those commitments for which collateral is deemed necessary.
With the exception of these off-balance sheet arrangements, we do not have any off-balance sheet arrangements that have or are reasonably likely to have a current or future effect on our financial condition, results of operations, changes in financial condition, revenue, expenses, capital expenditures, or capital resources, that is material to our business.
At December 31, 2024 and 2023, unused commitments to fund loans and lines of credit totaled $196.7 million and $252.5 million, respectively. Commercial and standby letters of credit totaled $25.2 million at December 31, 2024 and $26.0 million at December 31, 2023.
FY 2023 10-K MD&A
SEC filing source: 0001675644-24-000036.
Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
The following presents management's discussion and analysis of our consolidated financial condition at December 31, 2023 and 2022 and the results of our operations for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022. This discussion should be read in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto appearing elsewhere in this report. In addition to historical information, this discussion contains forward-looking statements that involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions that could cause results to differ materially from management's expectations.
Overview
We are a bank holding company headquartered in Fairfax County, Virginia. Our sole subsidiary, FVCbank, was formed in November 2007 as a community-oriented, locally-owned and managed commercial bank under the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia. The Bank offers a wide range of traditional bank loan and deposit products and services to both our commercial and retail customers. Our commercial relationship officers focus on attracting small and medium sized businesses, commercial real estate developers and builders, including government contractors, non-profit organizations, and professionals. Our approach to our market features competitive customized financial services offered to customers and prospects in a personal relationship context by seasoned professionals.
On August 31, 2021, we announced that the Bank made an investment in ACM for $20.4 million to obtain a 28.7% ownership interest in ACM. The Bank provides a warehouse lending facility to ACM, which includes a construction-to-permanent financing line, and has developed portfolio mortgage products to diversify our held to investment loan portfolio.
On December 15, 2022, the Company announced that the Board of Directors approved a five-for-four split of the Company's common stock in the form of a 25% stock dividend for shareholders of record on January 9, 2023, payable on January 31, 2023. Earnings per share and all other per share information reflected herein have been adjusted for the five-for-four split of the Company's common stock for comparative purposes.
Net interest income is our primary source of revenue. We define revenue as net interest income plus non-interest income. We manage our balance sheet and interest rate risk exposure to maximize, and concurrently stabilize, net interest income. We do this by monitoring our liquidity position and the spread between the interest rates earned on interest-earning assets and the interest rates paid on interest-bearing liabilities. We attempt to minimize our exposure to interest rate risk, but are unable to eliminate it entirely. In addition to managing interest rate risk, we also analyze our loan portfolio for exposure to credit risk. Loan defaults and foreclosures are inherent risks in the banking industry, and we attempt to limit our exposure to these risks by carefully underwriting and then monitoring our extensions of credit. In addition to net interest income, non-interest income is a complementary source of revenue for us and includes, among other things, service charges on deposits and loans, income from minority membership interest in ACM, merchant services fee income, insurance commission income, income from bank owned life insurance ("BOLI"), and gains and losses on sales of investment securities available-for-sale.
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Critical Accounting Policies
General
The accounting principles we apply under GAAP are complex and require management to apply significant judgment to various accounting, reporting and disclosure matters. Management must use assumptions, judgments and estimates when applying these principles where precise measurements are not possible or practical. These policies are critical because they are highly dependent upon subjective or complex judgments, assumptions and estimates. Changes in such judgments, assumptions and estimates may have a significant impact on the consolidated financial statements. Actual results, in fact, could differ from initial estimates.
The accounting policies we view as critical are those relating to judgments, assumptions and estimates regarding the determination of the allowance for credit losses - loans & reserve for unfunded commitments, allowance for credit losses - securities, and fair value measurements.
Allowance for Credit Losses - Loans & Unfunded Commitments
We maintain the allowance for credit losses ("ACL") at a level that represents management’s best estimate of expected losses in our loan portfolio. We adopted the provisions of the CECL accounting standard as of January 1, 2023 in accordance with the required implementation date and recorded the impact of the adoption to retained earnings, net of deferred income taxes, as required by the standard. Prior to the adoption of CECL, we utilized an incurred loss model to derive our best estimate of the ACL.
Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") 326 requires that an estimate of CECL be immediately recognized and reevaluated over the contractual life of the financial asset. The ACL is a valuation account that is deducted from the amortized cost basis of loans to present the net amount expected to be collected on the loan portfolio. Loans, or portions thereof, are charged off against the ACL when they are deemed uncollectible. Expected recoveries are recorded to the extent they do not exceed the aggregate of amounts previously and expected to be charged-off.
Reserves on loans that do not share risk characteristics are evaluated on an individual basis. Nonaccrual loans are specifically reviewed for loss potential and when deemed appropriate are assigned a reserve based on an individual evaluation. The remainder of the portfolio, representing all loans not evaluated individually for impairment, is segmented based on call report code and processed through a cash flow valuation model. In particular, loan-level probability of default ("PD") and severity (also referred to as loss given default ("LGD")) is applied to derive a baseline expected loss as of the valuation date. These expected default and severity rates, which are regression-derived and based on peer historical loan-level performance data, are calibrated to incorporate our reasonable and supportable forecast of future losses as well as any necessary qualitative adjustments.
Typically, financial institutions use their historical loss experience and trends in losses for each loan segment which are then adjusted for portfolio trends and economic and environmental factors in determining the ACL. Since the Bank’s inception in 2007, we have experienced minimal loss history within our loan portfolio. Due to the fact that limited internal loss history exists to generate statistical significance, we determined it was most prudent to rely on peer data when deriving our best estimate of PD and LGD. As part of our estimation process, we will continue to assess the reasonableness of the data, assumptions, and model methodology utilized to derive our allowance for credit losses.
For each of the modeled loan segments, we generate cash flow projections at the instrument level wherein payment expectations are adjusted for estimated prepayment speeds, PD rates, and LGD rates. The modeling of expected prepayment speeds is based on internal loan-level historical data. For our cash flow model, we utilize national unemployment for reasonable and supportable forecasting of expected default. To further adjust the ACL for expected losses not already within the quantitative component of the calculation, we may consider qualitative factors as prescribed in ASC 326.
Financial instruments include off-balance sheet credit instruments such as commitments to make loans and commercial letters of credit issued to meet customer financing needs. Our exposure to credit loss in the event of nonperformance by the other party to the financial instrument for off-balance sheet loan commitments is represented by the contractual amount of those instruments. Such financial instruments are recorded when they are funded. We record a reserve for unfunded commitments on off-balance sheet credit exposures through a charge to provision for credit loss expense in our Consolidated Statement of Income. The reserve for unfunded commitments is estimated by call report code segmentation as of the valuation date under the CECL model using the same methodologies as portfolio loans taking utilization rates into consideration. The reserve for unfunded commitments is reflected as a liability on our Consolidated Statement of Condition.
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While our methodology in establishing the ACL attributes portions of a combined reserve to multiple elements, we believe that the combined allowance of credit losses (which is inclusive of the reserve for unfunded commitments) represents the most appropriate coverage metric for loss absorption purposes.
Our methodology utilized in the estimation of the ACL, which is performed at least quarterly, is designed to be dynamic and responsive to changes in our loan portfolio credit quality, composition, and forecasted economic conditions. The review of the reasonableness and appropriateness of the ACL is reviewed by the ACL Committee for approval as of the valuation date. Additionally, information is provided to the Board of Directors on a quarterly basis along with our consolidated financial statements.
Credit losses are an inherent part of our business and, although we believe the methodologies for determining the ACL and the current level of the allowance and reserve on unfunded commitments are appropriate, it is possible that there may be unidentified losses in the portfolio at any particular time that may become evident at a future date pursuant to additional internal analysis or regulatory comment. Additional provisions for such losses, if necessary, would be recorded, and would negatively impact earnings.
Collateral Dependent Financial Assets
Loans that do not share risk characteristics are evaluated on an individual basis. For collateral dependent financial assets where we have determined that foreclosure of the collateral is probable, or where the borrower is experiencing financial difficulty and we expect repayment of the financial asset to be provided substantially through the sale of the collateral, the ACL is measured based on the difference between the fair value of the collateral and the amortized cost basis of the asset as of the measurement date. When repayment is expected to be from the operation of the collateral, expected credit losses are calculated as the amount by which the amortized cost basis of the financial asset exceeds the net present value from the operation of the collateral. When repayment is expected to be from the sale of the collateral, expected credit losses are calculated as the amount by which the amortized cost basis of the financial asset exceeds the fair value of the underlying collateral less estimated cost to sell. The ACL may be zero if the fair value of the collateral at the measurement date exceeds the amortized cost basis of the financial asset.
Allowance for Credit Losses - Securities
We evaluate our available-for-sale and held-to-maturity debt securities portfolios for expected credit losses as of the valuation date under ASC 326. For available-for-sale debt securities in an unrealized loss position, we first assess whether we intend to sell, or if it is more likely than not that we will be required to sell, the security before recovery of our amortized cost basis. If either criterion is met, the security’s amortized cost basis is written down to fair value through income during the current period. For available-for-sale debt securities that do not meet the aforementioned criteria, we evaluate whether the decline in fair value has resulted from credit losses or other driving factors. If our assessment indicates that a credit loss exists, the present value of cash flows expected to be collected from the security is compared to the amortized cost basis of the security. If the present value of cash flows expected to be collected is less than the amortized cost basis, an ACL is recorded for the credit loss (which represents the difference between the expected cash flows and amortized cost basis), limited by the amount that the fair value is less than the amortized cost basis. Any impairment that has not been recorded through an ACL is recognized in other comprehensive income.
The entire amount of an impairment loss is recognized in earnings only when: (1) we intend to sell the security; or (2) it is more likely than not that we will have to sell the security before recovery of our amortized cost basis; or (3) we do not expect to recover the entire amortized cost basis of the security. In all other situations, only the portion of the impairment loss representing the credit loss must be recognized in earnings, with the remaining portion being recognized in shareholders' equity as comprehensive income, net of deferred taxes.
Changes in the ACL are recorded as a provision for (or reversal of) credit losses. Losses are charged against the ACL when we believe the uncollectibility of an available-for-sale security is confirmed or when either of the criteria regarding intent or requirement to sell is met. Any impairment not recorded through an ACL is recognized in other comprehensive income as a noncredit-related impairment.
As part of our estimation process, we have made a policy election to exclude accrued interest from the amortized cost basis of available-for-sale debt securities and report accrued interest separately in other assets in the Consolidated Statement of Condition. Available-for-sale debt securities are placed on nonaccrual status when we no longer expect to receive all contractual amounts due, which is generally at 90 days past due. Accrued interest receivable is reversed against interest income when a security is placed on nonaccrual status. Accordingly, we do not recognize an ACL against accrued interest receivable. This approach is consistent with our nonaccrual policy implemented for our loan portfolio.
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We separately evaluate our held-to-maturity investment securities for any credit losses. If we determine that a security indicates evidence of deteriorated credit quality, the security is individually-evaluated and a discounted cash flow analysis is performed and compared to the amortized cost basis. As of December 31, 2023, we had one security classified as held-to-maturity with an amortized cost basis of $264 thousand with the remainder of the securities portfolio held as available-for-sale.
Fair Value Measurements
We determine the fair values of financial instruments based on the fair value hierarchy, which requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. The standard describes three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value. Our investment securities available-for-sale are recorded at fair value using reliable and unbiased evaluations by an industry-wide valuation service. This service uses evaluated pricing models that vary based on asset class and include available trade, bid, and other market information. Generally, the methodology includes broker quotes, proprietary models, vast descriptive terms and conditions databases, as well as extensive quality control programs. Depending on the availability of observable inputs and prices, different valuation models could produce materially different fair value estimates. The values presented may not represent future fair values and may not be realizable.
Financial Overview
For the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, we focused on organic growth, capitalizing on new customer relationships we obtained through centers of influence and portfolio cultivation.
•Total assets decreased to $2.19 billion compared to $2.34 billion at December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively, a decrease of $153.8 million, or 7%. The decrease in total assets is primarily attributable to our strategic balance sheet management which focused on repositioning the balance sheet through two investment securities restructurings and reducing our reliance on wholesale funding to limit funding costs.
•Total loans, net of deferred fees, decreased $11.9 million, or 1%, from December 31, 2022 to December 31, 2023. Asset quality remains sound with nonperforming loans and loans past due 90 days or more as a percentage of total assets of 0.08% at December 31, 2023, compared to 0.19% at December 31, 2022.
•Total deposits increased $15.1 million or 1%, from December 31, 2022 to December 31, 2023. Noninterest-bearing deposits were $396.7 million at December 31, 2023, or 21.5% of total deposits. At December 31, 2023, core deposits, which exclude wholesale deposits, increased $17.9 million from December 31, 2022, or 1%.
•Net income totaling $3.8 million was recorded for the year ended December 31, 2023 compared to $25.0 million for 2022. The year ended December 31, 2023 results include after-tax losses of $12.2 million for the first quarter 2023 and fourth quarter 2023 securities repositionings. Core bank operating earnings, which excludes the securities sales and other nonrecurring items discussed more fully below under "Results of Operations", for the year ended December 31, 2023 was $16.3 million. For a reconciliation of this non-GAAP information which excludes the effect of these non-recurring items, please refer to the table below.
•Net interest income decreased $10.8 million, or 17%, to $54.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2023 compared to the year ended December 31, 2022. Interest income on loans increased $24.7 million and interest expense on deposits increased $34.9 million for 2023, compared to 2022. Net interest margin for 2023 was 2.49% compared to 3.19% for 2022.
•The provision for credit losses for 2023 totaled $0.1 million compared to a provision for credit losses totaling $2.6 million in 2022. The provision for credit losses for 2023 was a reflection of the credit quality of the loan portfolio and the decrease in total loans for the 2023 period.
•Noninterest income for 2023 decreased to a loss of $13.4 million compared to income of $2.8 million for 2022. This decrease was primarily driven by the loss related to the sales of available-for-sale securities during 2023.
•Noninterest expense was $36.7 million and $34.5 million for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively. The increase of $2.2 million, or 6%, was primarily a result of increases in internet banking, software expense and state franchise taxes, which are more fully discussed below under "Results of Operations".
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Reconciliation of Net Income (GAAP) to Commercial Bank Operating Earnings (Non-GAAP)
Years Ended December 31, 2023 and 2022
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
| 2023 | 2022 | |||||
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| Net income (as reported) | $ | 3,822 | $ | 24,984 | ||
| Add: Merger and acquisition expense | — | 125 | ||||
| Add: Loss on sale of available-for-sale investment securities | 15,577 | — | ||||
| Add: Office space reduction and severance costs | 457 | — | ||||
| (Subtract) Add: (Provision) Benefit for income taxes associated with non-GAAP adjustments | (3,527) | (28) | ||||
| Non-GAAP Commercial Bank Operating Earnings, excluding above items | $ | 16,329 | $ | 25,081 | ||
| Earnings per share - basic (GAAP net income) | $ | 0.22 | $ | 1.43 | ||
| Earnings per share - Non-GAAP expenses including provision for income taxes | $ | 0.70 | $ | 0.01 | ||
| Earnings per share - basic (non-GAAP core bank operating earnings) | $ | 0.92 | $ | 1.44 | ||
| Earnings per share - diluted (GAAP net income) | $ | 0.21 | $ | 1.35 | ||
| Earnings per share - Non-GAAP expenses including provision for income taxes | $ | 0.69 | $ | 0.01 | ||
| Earnings per share - diluted (non-GAAP core bank operating earnings) | $ | 0.90 | $ | 1.36 | ||
| Return on average assets (GAAP net income) | 0.17 | % | 1.18 | % | ||
| Non-GAAP expenses including provision for income taxes | 0.55 | % | — | % | ||
| Return on average assets (non‑GAAP core bank operating earnings) | 0.72 | % | 1.18 | % | ||
| Return on average equity (GAAP net income) | 1.82 | % | 12.34 | % | ||
| Non-GAAP expenses including provision for income taxes | 5.96 | % | 0.05 | % | ||
| Return on average equity (non‑GAAP core bank operating earnings) | 7.78 | % | 12.39 | % |
Below shows selected financial data for the periods ended December 31, 2023 and 2022.
Selected Financial Data
(Dollars and shares in thousands, except per share data)
| Years Ended December 31, | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2022 | |||||
| Income Statement Data: | ||||||
| Interest income | $ | 106,615 | $ | 80,682 | ||
| Interest expense | 52,219 | 15,438 | ||||
| Net interest income | 54,396 | 65,244 | ||||
| Provision for credit losses | 132 | 2,629 | ||||
| Net interest income after provision for credit losses | 54,264 | 62,615 | ||||
| Non‑interest income (loss) | (13,370) | 2,834 | ||||
| Non‑interest expense | 36,662 | 34,460 | ||||
| Net income before income taxes | 4,232 | 30,989 | ||||
| Provision for income taxes | 410 | 6,005 | ||||
| Net income | $ | 3,822 | $ | 24,984 | ||
| Balance Sheet Data: | ||||||
| Total assets | $ | 2,190,558 | $ | 2,344,322 | ||
| Loans receivable, net of fees | 1,828,564 | 1,840,434 | ||||
| Allowance for credit losses | (18,871) | (16,040) | ||||
| Total investment securities | 171,859 | 278,333 | ||||
| Total deposits | 1,845,292 | 1,830,162 | ||||
| Other borrowed funds | 104,620 | 284,565 | ||||
| Total shareholders' equity | 217,117 | 202,382 | ||||
| Common shares outstanding | 17,807 | 17,476 |
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| Years Ended December 31, | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2022 | |||||
| Per Common Share Data(1): | ||||||
| Basic net income | $ | 0.22 | $ | 1.43 | ||
| Fully diluted net income | 0.21 | 1.35 | ||||
| Book value | 12.19 | 11.58 | ||||
| Tangible book value(2) | 11.77 | 11.14 | ||||
| Performance Ratios: | ||||||
| Return on average assets | 0.17 | % | 1.18 | % | ||
| Return on average equity | 1.82 | 12.34 | ||||
| Net interest margin(3) | 2.49 | 3.19 | ||||
| Efficiency ratio(4) | 89.36 | 50.62 | ||||
| Non‑interest income to average assets | (0.59) | 0.13 | ||||
| Non‑interest expense to average assets | 1.61 | 1.62 | ||||
| Loans receivable, net of fees to total deposits | 99.09 | 100.56 | ||||
| Asset Quality Ratios: | ||||||
| Net charge‑offs (recoveries) to average loans receivable, net of fees | 0.02 | % | 0.03 | % | ||
| Nonperforming loans to loans receivable, net of fees | 0.10 | 0.24 | ||||
| Nonperforming assets to total assets | 0.08 | 0.19 | ||||
| Allowance for credit losses to nonperforming loans | 1,031.77 | 357.00 | ||||
| Allowance for credit losses on loans to loans receivable, net of fees | 1.03 | 0.87 | ||||
| Capital Ratios (Bank Only): | ||||||
| Tangible common equity | 10.12 | % | 8.86 | % | ||
| Total risk‑based capital | 13.83 | 13.28 | ||||
| Common Equity Tier 1 capital | 12.80 | 12.45 | ||||
| Leverage capital ratio | 10.77 | 10.75 | ||||
| Other: | ||||||
| Average shareholders' equity to average total assets | 9.24 | % | 9.53 | % | ||
| Average loans receivable, net of fees to average total deposits | 96.52 | 86.77 | ||||
| Average common shares outstanding (1): | ||||||
| Basic | 17,723 | 17,431 | ||||
| Diluted | 18,231 | 18,484 |
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(1)Amounts for all periods include the effect of a 5-for-4 stock split declared on December 15, 2022.
(2)Non-GAAP: Tangible book value is calculated as total stockholders' equity, less goodwill and other intangible assets, divided by common shares outstanding.
(3)Net interest margin is calculated as net interest income divided by total average earning assets.
(4)Efficiency ratio is calculated as total non-interest expense divided by the total of net interest income and non-interest income.
| Years Ended December 31, | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non‑GAAP Reconciliation | |||||||
| (Dollars in thousands, except per share data) | 2023 | 2022 | |||||
| Total stockholders' equity | $ | 217,117 | $ | 202,382 | |||
| Less: goodwill and intangibles, net | (7,585) | (7,790) | |||||
| Tangible Common Equity | $ | 209,532 | $ | 194,592 | |||
| Book value per common share | $ | 12.19 | $ | 11.58 | |||
| Less: intangible book value per common share | (0.42) | (0.44) | |||||
| Tangible book value per common share | $ | 11.77 | $ | 11.14 |
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Results of Operations—Years Ended December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022
Overview
We recorded net income of $3.8 million, or $0.21 per diluted common share, for the year ended December 31, 2023, compared to net income of $25.0 million, or $1.35 per diluted common share for the year ended December 31, 2022. Our 2023 results were impacted by a decrease in net interest income, primarily due to the increase in our funding costs during 2023. In addition, we completed two balance sheet repositionings where we sold $102.5 million in book value available-for-sale investment securities, which resulted in after-tax losses of $12.2 million. Commercial bank operating earnings (non-GAAP), which exclude these securities losses and other nonrecurring expense items that were recorded during 2023 and 2022, were $16.3 million and $25.1 million, respectively. Diluted commercial bank operating earnings per share (non-GAAP) for the year ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 were $0.90 and $1.36, respectively.
Net interest income decreased $10.8 million to $54.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, compared to $65.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2022. For the year ended December 31, 2023, we recorded a provision for credit losses of $132 thousand compared to $2.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2022. The provision for credit losses was primarily impacted by net loan growth for both 2023 and 2022. We reported noninterest income as a loss of $13.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, compared to noninterest income of $2.8 million for 2022, a decrease of $16.2 million, which was primarily driven by the losses recorded on the sale of available-for-sale securities totaling $15.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2023.
Noninterest expense was $36.7 million and $34.5 million for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively, an increase of $2.2 million, or 6%. The increase in noninterest expense was primarily a result of an increases in internet banking and software expense and FDIC insurance fees. Included in noninterest expense for the year ended December 31, 2023 was $457 thousand related to office space reductions and severance costs. Excluding these nonrecurring expenses, noninterest expense for the year ended December 31, 2023 increased $1.7 million, or 5%, year-over year.
The return on average assets for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 was 0.17% and 1.18%, respectively. The return on average equity for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 was 1.82% and 12.34%, respectively. The return on average assets for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 based on operating earnings (a non-GAAP metric) was 0.72% and 1.18%, respectively. The return on average equity for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 based on core bank operating earnings (non-GAAP) was 7.78% and 12.39%, respectively. See the above table for a reconciliation of GAAP net income to core bank operating earnings (non-GAAP).
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Net Interest Income/Margin
The following table presents average balance sheet information, interest income, interest expense and the corresponding average yields earned and rates paid for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022.
Average Balance Sheets and Interest Rates on Interest-Earning Assets and Interest-Bearing Liabilities
Years Ended December 31, 2023 and 2022
(Dollars in thousands)
| 2023 | 2022 | ||||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average Balance | Interest Income/ Expense | Average Yield/ Rate | Average Balance | Interest Income/ Expense | Average Yield/ Rate | ||||||||||||||||
| Assets | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest‑earning assets: | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Loans receivable, net of fees | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Commercial real estate | $ | 1,103,325 | $ | 53,356 | 4.84 | % | $ | 978,983 | $ | 42,646 | 4.36 | % | |||||||||
| Commercial and industrial | 206,432 | 15,170 | 7.35 | % | 181,540 | 9,820 | 5.41 | % | |||||||||||||
| Commercial construction | 154,658 | 10,917 | 7.06 | % | 165,088 | 8,762 | 5.31 | % | |||||||||||||
| Consumer real estate | 358,740 | 17,039 | 4.75 | % | 240,055 | 10,079 | 4.20 | % | |||||||||||||
| Warehouse facilities | 19,097 | 1,343 | 7.03 | % | 43,268 | 1,612 | 3.73 | % | |||||||||||||
| Consumer nonresidential | 6,056 | 548 | 9.05 | % | 9,143 | 705 | 7.71 | % | |||||||||||||
| Total loans(1) | 1,848,308 | 98,373 | 5.32 | % | 1,618,077 | 73,624 | 4.55 | % | |||||||||||||
| Investment securities(2)(3) | 287,454 | 5,606 | 1.95 | % | 352,064 | 6,382 | 1.81 | % | |||||||||||||
| Interest-bearing deposits at other financial institutions | 50,705 | 2,641 | 5.21 | % | 74,477 | 685 | 0.92 | % | |||||||||||||
| Total interest‑earning assets and interest income | 2,186,467 | 106,620 | 4.88 | % | 2,044,618 | 80,691 | 3.95 | % | |||||||||||||
| Noninterest‑earning assets: | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Cash and due from banks | 6,168 | 873 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Premises and equipment, net | 1,121 | 1,410 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Accrued interest and other assets | 97,440 | 92,761 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Allowance for credit losses | (18,602) | (14,596) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total assets | $ | 2,272,594 | $ | 2,125,066 | |||||||||||||||||
| Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest ‑ bearing liabilities: | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest ‑ bearing deposits: | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest checking | $ | 581,655 | $ | 16,903 | 2.91 | % | $ | 724,881 | $ | 5,966 | 0.82 | % | |||||||||
| Savings and money markets | 254,721 | 6,102 | 2.40 | % | 315,653 | 2,662 | 0.84 | % | |||||||||||||
| Time deposits | 349,270 | 12,791 | 3.66 | % | 203,719 | 2,908 | 1.43 | % | |||||||||||||
| Wholesale deposits | 303,472 | 11,549 | 3.81 | % | 61,478 | 932 | 1.52 | % | |||||||||||||
| Total interest ‑ bearing deposits | 1,489,118 | 47,345 | 3.18 | % | 1,305,731 | 12,468 | 0.95 | % | |||||||||||||
| Other borrowed funds | 102,050 | 3,844 | 3.77 | % | 70,299 | 1,939 | 2.76 | % | |||||||||||||
| Subordinated notes, net of issuance costs | 19,590 | 1,030 | 5.26 | % | 19,535 | 1,031 | 5.28 | % | |||||||||||||
| Total interest‑bearing liabilities and interest expense | 1,610,758 | 52,219 | 3.24 | % | 1,395,565 | 15,438 | 1.11 | % | |||||||||||||
| Noninterest‑bearing liabilities: | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Demand deposits | 425,914 | 501,962 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Other liabilities | 26,013 | 25,059 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Common stockholders' equity | 209,909 | 202,480 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total liabilities and stockholders' equity | $ | 2,272,594 | $ | 2,125,066 | |||||||||||||||||
| Net interest income and net interest margin | $ | 54,401 | 2.49 | % | $ | 65,253 | 3.19 | % |
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(1)Non-accrual loans are included in average balances and do not have a material effect on the average yield. Interest income on non-accruing loans was not material for the years presented. Net loan fees and late charges included in interest income on loans totaled $2.1 million and $3.0 million for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively.
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(2)The average yields for investment securities are reported on a fully taxable-equivalent basis at a rate of 22% for 2023 and 21% for 2022.
(3)The average balances for investment securities includes restricted stock.
The level of net interest income is affected primarily by variations in the volume and mix of these assets and liabilities, as well as changes in interest rates. The following table shows the effect that these factors had on the interest earned from our interest-earning assets and interest incurred on our interest-bearing liabilities for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022.
Rate and Volume Analysis
Years Ended December 31, 2023 and 2022
(Dollars in thousands)
| 2023 Compared to 2022 | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AverageVolume | Average Rate | Increase (Decrease) | ||||||||
| Interest income: | ||||||||||
| Loans(1): | ||||||||||
| Commercial real estate | $ | 5,417 | $ | 5,293 | $ | 10,710 | ||||
| Commercial and industrial | 1,346 | 4,004 | 5,350 | |||||||
| Commercial construction | (554) | 2,709 | 2,155 | |||||||
| Consumer residential | 4,983 | 1,977 | 6,960 | |||||||
| Warehouse facilities | (901) | 632 | (269) | |||||||
| Consumer nonresidential | (238) | 81 | (157) | |||||||
| Total loans(1) | 10,053 | 14,696 | 24,749 | |||||||
| Investment securities(2) | (1,171) | 395 | (776) | |||||||
| Deposits at other financial institutions and federal funds sold | (219) | 2,175 | 1,956 | |||||||
| Total interest income | 8,663 | 17,266 | 25,929 | |||||||
| Interest expense: | ||||||||||
| Interest - bearing deposits: | ||||||||||
| Interest checking | (1,179) | 12,116 | 10,937 | |||||||
| Savings and money markets | (514) | 3,954 | 3,440 | |||||||
| Time deposits | 2,078 | 7,805 | 9,883 | |||||||
| Wholesale deposits | 3,669 | 6,948 | 10,617 | |||||||
| Total interest - bearing deposits | 4,054 | 30,823 | 34,877 | |||||||
| Other borrowed funds | 876 | 1,029 | 1,905 | |||||||
| Subordinated notes, net of issuance costs | 3 | (4) | (1) | |||||||
| Total interest expense | 4,933 | 31,848 | 36,781 | |||||||
| Net interest income | $ | 3,730 | $ | (14,582) | $ | (10,852) |
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(1)Non-accrual loans are included in average balances and do not have a material effect on the average yield. Interest income on non-accruing loans was not material for the years presented.
(2)The average yields for investment securities are reported on a fully taxable-equivalent basis at a rate of 22% for 2023 and 21% for 2022.
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Net interest income, on a tax equivalent basis, is a financial measure that we believe provides a more accurate picture of the interest margin for comparative purposes. To derive our net interest margin on a tax equivalent basis, net interest income is adjusted to reflect tax-exempt income on an equivalent before tax basis with a corresponding increase in income tax expense. For purposes of this calculation, we use our federal and state statutory tax rates for the periods presented. This measure ensures comparability of net interest income arising from taxable and tax-exempt sources.
The following table provides a reconciliation of our GAAP net interest income to our tax equivalent net interest income.
Supplemental Financial Data and Reconciliations to GAAP Financial Measures
Years Ended December 31, 2023 and 2022
(Dollars in thousands)
| 2023 | 2022 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GAAP Financial Measurements: | ||||||
| Interest income: | ||||||
| Loans | $ | 98,373 | $ | 73,624 | ||
| Deposits at other financial institutions and federal funds sold | 2,641 | 685 | ||||
| Investment securities available‑for‑sale | 4,949 | 5,959 | ||||
| Investment securities held‑to‑maturity | 6 | 6 | ||||
| Dividend on Restricted stock | 646 | 408 | ||||
| Total interest income | 106,615 | 80,682 | ||||
| Interest expense: | ||||||
| Interest‑bearing deposits | 47,345 | 12,468 | ||||
| Other borrowed funds | 4,874 | 2,970 | ||||
| Total interest expense | 52,219 | 15,438 | ||||
| Net interest income | $ | 54,396 | $ | 65,244 | ||
| Non‑GAAP Financial Measurements: | ||||||
| Add: Tax benefit on tax‑exempt interest income - securities | 5 | 9 | ||||
| Total tax benefit on interest income | $ | 5 | $ | 9 | ||
| Tax equivalent net interest income | $ | 54,401 | $ | 65,253 | ||
| Net interest margin on a tax-equivalent basis | 2.49 | % | 3.19 | % |
Net interest income for the year ended December 31, 2023 was $54.4 million on a fully taxable-equivalent basis, compared to $65.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2022, a decrease of $10.9 million, or 17%. The decrease in net interest income is primarily due to an increase in funding costs, which have increased precipitously as a result of Federal Reserve monetary policy, coupled with the need to meet intense competition from market area banks, brokerages, other financial institutions and the U.S. Treasury. We have been disciplined in our approach to rising interest rates, which has resulted in a cycle-to-date beta (calculated comparing the change in deposit interest rates from March 31, 2022 to December 31, 2023, including non-interest bearing deposits and excluding wholesale deposits) of approximately 42% since the Federal Reserve enacted its contractionary monetary policy through the increase of short-term interest rates to combat inflation.
Our net interest margin, on a tax equivalent basis, for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 was 2.49% and 3.19%, respectively. The decrease in our net interest margin was primarily a result of the previously mentioned increased rate environment during 2023, as our cost of funds increased more than our yield on earning assets during the year. The yield on interest-earning assets increased 93 basis points to 4.88% for the year ended December 31, 2023, compared to 3.95% for the same period of 2022, a result of the increased rate environment during 2023. Offsetting the increase in yields on earning assets was a 213 basis point increase in the cost of interest-bearing liabilities, which was primarily attributable to the repricing of our interest-bearing deposits to higher interest rates during 2023. Cost of deposits (which includes noninterest-bearing deposits) was 2.47% for the year ended December 31, 2023 compared to 0.69% for the same period of 2022. Cost of other borrowed funds increased 101 basis points to 3.77% for the year ended December 31, 2023 compared to 2.76% for the year ended December 31, 2022.
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Average interest-earning assets increased by 7% to $2.19 billion at December 31, 2023 compared to $2.04 billion at December 31, 2022, which resulted in an increase in total interest income on a tax equivalent basis of $25.9 million, to $106.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2023 compared to $80.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2022. Both average volume and rate significantly impacted interest income during 2023, with volume contributing an additional $8.7 million in interest income and rate contributing an additional $17.3 million in interest income when compared to the prior year.
Average loans receivable increased $230.2 million to $1.85 billion for the year ended December 31, 2023, compared to $1.62 billion for the year ended December 31, 2022. The yield on average loans increased 77 basis points to 5.32% for the year ended December 31, 2023. The increase in average rate of loans receivable contributed $14.7 million to interest income while the increase in average loan volume contributed $10.1 million to interest income. Average balances of nonperforming loans, which consist of nonaccrual loans, are included in the net interest margin calculation and did not have a material impact on our net interest margin in 2023 and 2022.
Average investment securities decreased $64.6 million to $287.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, compared to $352.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2022. The decrease in average investment securities was primarily a result of repositioning the investment portfolio with the sale of $102.5 million in book value available-for-sale investment securities during 2023. The yield on average investment securities increased 14 basis points to 1.95% for the year ended December 31, 2023, primarily as a result of the sale of lower yielding securities relative to the average yield of the securities portfolio.
Average interest-earning deposits at other financial institutions, consisting primarily of excess cash reserves maintained at the Federal Reserve, decreased $23.8 million to $50.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, compared to $74.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2022. The decrease in average interest-earning deposits at other financial institutions was primarily a result of our deployment of excess liquidity during 2023 to reduce the Bank's reliance on wholesale funding. The yield on average interest-earning deposits increased 429 basis points to 5.21% for the year ended December 31, 2023.
Total average interest-bearing liabilities increased $215.2 million to $1.61 billion at December 31, 2023 compared to $1.40 billion at December 31, 2022, which resulted in an increase in interest expense of $36.8 million to $52.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2023 compared to $15.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2022. Average rate significantly impacted interest expense during 2023, as average volume only contributed an additional $4.9 million in interest expense while average rate increases contributed an additional $31.9 million in interest expense compared to the prior year.
Total average interest-bearing deposits increased $183.4 million to $1.49 billion at December 31, 2023 compared to $1.31 billion at December 31, 2022, which resulted in an increase in interest expense on deposits of $34.9 million to $47.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2023 compared to $12.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2022. Average noninterest-bearing deposits decreased $76.0 million, or 15%, to $425.9 million at December 31, 2023, compared to $502.0 million at December 31, 2022. During 2023, competition for deposits along with higher interest rates resulted in customers' movement of excess funds from noninterest-bearing into interest-bearing deposit products. Average interest checking deposits decreased $143.2 million to $581.7 million as of December 31, 2023 compared to $724.9 million as of December 31, 2022. Average time deposits increased $145.6 million to $349.3 million as of December 31, 2023 compared to $203.7 million at December 31, 2022, as customers preferred to fix a portion of their funds at higher interest rates. Average wholesale deposits increased $242.0 million to $303.5 million as of December 31, 2023 compared to $61.5 million as of December 31, 2022.
Average other borrowed funds increased $31.8 million to $102.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, compared to $70.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2022. Interest expense on other borrowed funds increased $1.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2023 to $3.8 million compared to $1.9 million for the same period of 2022.
Provision Expense and Allowance for Credit Losses
Our policy is to maintain the ACL at a level that represents our best estimate of expected losses in the loan portfolio as of the valuation date. Both the amount of the provision and the level of the allowance for credit losses are impacted by many factors, including general and industry-specific economic conditions, actual and expected credit losses, historical trends and specific conditions of individual borrowers. We adopted CECL as of January 1, 2023 in accordance with the required implementation date and recorded the impact of the adoption to retained earnings, net of deferred income
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taxes, as required by the standard. Note that prior to the adoption of CECL, we utilized an incurred loss model to derive our best estimate of the ACL.
As a result of the adoption of CECL, reserves for credit losses increased $3.7 million and consisted of increases to the allowance for credit losses on loans as well as an increase in reserves for unfunded commitments (referred to as combined ACL herein). For the year ended December 31, 2023, subsequent to the aforementioned adoption, we recorded a provision for credit losses of $132 thousand for the year ended December 31, 2023 compared to $2.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2022. The allowance for credit losses at December 31, 2023 was $18.9 million compared to $16.0 million at December 31, 2022. Our allowance for credit loss ratio as a percent of total loans, net of deferred fees and costs, for December 31, 2023 and 2022 was 1.03% and 1.02%, respectively.
We lend to well-established and relationship-driven borrowers which has contributed to our track record of low historical credit losses. We continue to maintain our disciplined credit guidelines during the current rate environment. We proactively monitor the impact of interest rates on our adjustable loans as the industry navigates through this economic cycle of increased inflation and higher interest rates. Credit quality metrics improved for the year ended December 31, 2023 as nonperforming loans and loans 90 days or more past due totaled $1.8 million, or 0.08% of total assets, compared to $4.5 million, or 0.19%, of total assets at December 31, 2022. Watchlist credits increased to $28.8 million at December 31, 2023, an increase of $14.3 million from December 31, 2022, as we proactively manage the credit quality of our loan portfolio, including reducing our commercial real estate concentrations, which has resulted in limited credit losses over our history. We had no other real estate owned at December 31, 2023. We recorded net charge-offs of $375 thousand during the year ended December 31, 2023 and net charge-offs of $418 thousand for same period of 2022.
See “Asset Quality” below for additional information on the credit quality of the loan portfolio.
Noninterest Income
The following table provides detail for non-interest income for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022.
Noninterest Income
Years Ended December 31, 2023 and 2022
(Dollars in thousands)
| Years Ended December 31, | Change from Prior Year | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2022 | Amount | Percent | |||||||||||
| Service charges on deposit accounts | $ | 1,028 | $ | 954 | $ | 74 | 7.8 | % | ||||||
| Fees on loans | 388 | 232 | 156 | 67.2 | % | |||||||||
| BOLI income | 1,452 | 1,200 | 252 | 21.0 | % | |||||||||
| (Loss) income from minority membership interest | (1,110) | (33) | (1,077) | 3263.6 | % | |||||||||
| Loss on sale of available-for-sale securities | (15,577) | — | (15,577) | — | % | |||||||||
| Other fee income | 449 | 481 | (32) | (6.7) | % | |||||||||
| Total non‑interest income (loss) | $ | (13,370) | $ | 2,834 | $ | (16,204) | (571.8) | % |
Noninterest income includes service charges on deposits and loans, loan swap fee income, income from our membership interest in ACM and other investments, income from our BOLI policies, and other fee income, and continues to supplement our operating results. Noninterest income was recorded as a loss for the year ended December 31, 2023 totaling $13.4 million compared to income of $2.8 million for same period in 2022. During 2023, we recorded $15.6 million in losses for the sale of $102.5 million in book value available-for-sale investment securities. We also recorded a loss from minority membership interest, primarily from our investment in ACM, totaling $1.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, compared a loss of $33 thousand for the year ended December 31, 2022.
Fee income from loans was $388 thousand for the year ended December 31, 2023, compared to $232 thousand for the same period of 2022. Service charges on deposits and other fee income was $1.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, compared to $1.4 million for the same period of 2022. Loan swap fees for the year ended December 31, 2023 totaled $187 thousand compared to none for the same period of December 31, 2022. Income from BOLI increased 21% to $1.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2023 as compared to $1.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2022, primarily due to the purchase of $15 million in additional BOLI during the second quarter of 2022.
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Noninterest Expense
The following table reflects the components of noninterest expense for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022.
Noninterest Expense
Years Ended December 31, 2023 and 2022
(Dollars in thousands)
| Change from Prior Year | ||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2022 | Amount | Percent | |||||||||||
| Salaries and employee benefits | $ | 20,643 | $ | 20,316 | $ | 327 | 1.6 | % | ||||||
| Occupancy expense | 2,357 | 2,190 | 167 | 7.6 | % | |||||||||
| Internet banking and software expense | 2,505 | 1,707 | 798 | 46.8 | % | |||||||||
| Data processing and network administration | 2,468 | 2,303 | 165 | 7.2 | % | |||||||||
| State franchise taxes | 2,338 | 2,036 | 302 | 14.8 | % | |||||||||
| Audit, legal and consulting fees | 858 | 1,210 | (352) | (29.1) | % | |||||||||
| Merger and acquisition expense | — | 125 | (125) | (100.0) | % | |||||||||
| Loan related expenses | (10) | 555 | (565) | (101.8) | % | |||||||||
| FDIC insurance | 1,433 | 620 | 813 | 131.1 | % | |||||||||
| Marketing, business development and advertising | 724 | 483 | 241 | 49.9 | % | |||||||||
| Director fees | 660 | 668 | (8) | (1.2) | % | |||||||||
| Postage, courier and telephone | 185 | 181 | 4 | 2.2 | % | |||||||||
| Dues, memberships & publications | 253 | 194 | 59 | 30.4 | % | |||||||||
| Bank insurance | 449 | 453 | (4) | (0.9) | % | |||||||||
| Printing and supplies | 148 | 147 | 1 | 0.7 | % | |||||||||
| Bank charges | 98 | 90 | 8 | 8.9 | % | |||||||||
| State assessments | 210 | 161 | 49 | 30.4 | % | |||||||||
| Office space reduction costs | 273 | — | 273 | 100.0 | % | |||||||||
| Core deposit intangible amortization | 205 | 262 | (57) | (21.8) | % | |||||||||
| Tax credit amortization | 126 | 126 | — | — | % | |||||||||
| Other operating expenses | 739 | 633 | 106 | 16.7 | % | |||||||||
| Total non‑interest expense | $ | 36,662 | $ | 34,460 | $ | 2,202 | 6.4 | % |
Noninterest expense includes, among other things, salaries and benefits, occupancy and equipment costs, professional fees, data processing, insurance and miscellaneous expenses. Noninterest expense was $36.7 million and $34.5 million for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022.
Salaries and benefits expense increased $327 thousand to $20.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2023 compared to $20.3 million for the same period in 2022, which was primarily related to a decrease in salaries deferred associated with loan origination activity. Internet banking and software expense increased $798 thousand for the year ended December 31, 2023 to $2.5 million, compared to $1.7 million for the same period in 2022, primarily as a result of the implementation of enhanced customer software solutions. FDIC insurance premium expense increased $813 thousand for the year ended December 31, 2023 compared to the same period in 2022, a result of the FDIC increasing the assessment rate to replenish its deposit insurance fund. Marketing expenses increased $241 thousand to $724 thousand for the year ended December 31, 2023 compared to the same period in 2022, which was primarily related to expenses associated with low cost deposit gathering and branding efforts. Audit, legal and consulting fees decreased $352 thousand to $858 thousand for the year ended December 31, 2023 as compared to the same period of 2022, primarily as a result of expense management. Lastly, loan related expenses decreased $565 thousand during 2023 compared to the prior year, as we received a recovery of legal expenses in 2023 associated with a previous watchlist credit.
During the fourth quarter of 2023, we reduced our future occupancy expense through a reduction in office space. We wrote-off two leases totaling $273 thousand to reduce excess office space and to consolidate two branch locations in
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Montgomery County, Maryland. We also reduced staffing which resulted in severance costs of $184 thousand for the year ended December 31, 2023. These initiatives reduce operating expenses in 2024 by over $1.0 million.
Income Taxes
We recorded a provision for income tax expense of $410 thousand for the year ended December 31, 2023, compared to $6.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2022. Our effective tax rate for December 31, 2023 was 9.7%, compared to 19.4% for 2022. Our effective tax rates for 2023 and 2022 are less than our combined federal and state statutory rate of 22.5% because of discrete tax benefits recorded as a result of nonqualified option exercises during the aforementioned periods.
Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition
Overview
At December 31, 2023, total assets were $2.2 billion, a decrease of 7%, or $153.8 million, from $2.34 billion at December 31, 2022. Total loans receivable, net of deferred fees and costs, decreased 1%, or $11.9 million, to $1.83 billion at December 31, 2023, from $1.84 billion at December 31, 2022. Total investment securities decreased by $106.5 million, or 38%, to $171.9 million at December 31, 2023, from $278.3 million at December 31, 2022. Total deposits increased 1%, or $15.1 million, to $1.85 billion at December 31, 2023, from $1.83 billion at December 31, 2022. From time to time, we may utilize other borrowed funds such as federal funds purchased and FHLB advances as an additional funding source for the Bank. For December 31, 2023, we had no federal funds purchased compared to $30 million at December 31, 2022. The Bank had FHLB advances outstanding of $85.0 million and $235.0 million for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively. Subordinated debt, net of unamortized issuance costs, totaled $19.6 million at each of December 31, 2023 and 2022.
We review our balance sheet and interest rate sensitivity on an ongoing basis as part of our asset/liability risk management process. During 2023, with the expectation that short-term interest rates would continue to increase during year, we modeled various scenarios to improve balance sheet efficiency, reduce our cost of funds, improve margin and our capital ratios. As a result, we sold $102.5 million in book value available-for-sale investment securities. The proceeds were utilized to paydown high cost short-term FHLB advances and assist in the funding of higher yielding newly originated commercial loans through out 2023. The sale of these investment securities generated an after-tax loss of $12.2 million. These transactions were neutral to shareholders’ equity and tangible book value, as the loss recorded was already reflected in our accumulated other comprehensive loss.
Additionally, during the first quarter of 2023, we fixed $150 million of our wholesale funding through the execution of pay-fixed/receive-floating interest rate swaps. The interest rate swaps have a weighted average rate of 3.50%, have a maturity of five years, and are designated against a mix of FHLB advances and brokered certificates of deposits. Classified as cash flow hedges, the market value fluctuations will not impact future earnings, but will impact accumulated other comprehensive income.
Loans Receivable, Net
Total loans receivable, net of deferred fees, were $1.83 billion at December 31, 2023, a decrease of $11.9 million, or 1%, compared to $1.84 billion at December 31, 2022.
Commercial real estate loans totaled $1.10 billion at each of December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, comprising 60% of total loans for each period. Owner-occupied commercial real estate loans were $212.4 million at December 31, 2023 compared to $206.8 million at December 31, 2022. Nonowner-occupied commercial real estate loans were $879.3 million at December 31, 2023 compared to $893.2 million at December 31, 2022. Commercial construction loans totaled $148.0 million at December 31, 2023, compared to $147.3 million at December 31, 2022 and comprised 8% of total loans receivable. Of the $148.0 million in construction loans at December 31, 2023, $26.3 million are collateralized by land and only $1.4 million are lot acquisition and development loans (which have a higher degree of credit risk than the remaining portion of the construction portfolio). Our regulatory commercial real estate concentration (which includes nonowner-occupied real estate and construction loans) was 399% of our total risk based capital at December 31, 2023. Our commercial real estate portfolio, including construction loans, is diversified by asset type and geographic concentration. We plan to manage this portion of our portfolio in a disciplined manner. We have comprehensive policies to monitor,
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measure, and mitigate our loan concentrations within this portfolio segment, including rigorous credit approval, monitoring and administrative practices.
Commercial and industrial loans increased $1.5 million to $216.4 million at December 31, 2023, from $214.9 million at December 31, 2022. Consumer residential loans increased $32.7 million to $363.3 million at December 31, 2023, from $330.6 million at December 31, 2022. The increase in residential loans was primarily a result of purchasing ACM construction-to-permanent mortgages originated during 2022, a portfolio product offered by the Bank which met our underwriting criteria.
The following table sets forth the repricing characteristics and sensitivity to interest rate changes to the outstanding principal balance of our loan portfolio at December 31, 2023.
Loan Maturities and Interest Rate Sensitivity
At December 31, 2023
(Dollars in thousands)
| One Year or Less | Between One and Five Years | Between Five and Fifteen Years | After Fifteen Years | Total | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial real estate | $ | 109,088 | $ | 623,050 | $ | 344,231 | $ | 17,844 | $ | 1,094,213 | ||||
| Commercial and industrial | 118,625 | 48,399 | 53,443 | — | 220,467 | |||||||||
| Commercial construction | 84,174 | 35,332 | 28,943 | — | 148,449 | |||||||||
| Consumer residential | 44,294 | 48,968 | 33,764 | 231,319 | 358,345 | |||||||||
| Consumer nonresidential | 4,814 | 348 | 552 | 28 | 5,742 | |||||||||
| Total loans receivable | $ | 360,995 | $ | 756,097 | $ | 460,933 | $ | 249,191 | $ | 1,827,216 | ||||
| Fixed—rate loans | $ | 69,951 | $ | 510,025 | $ | 455,766 | $ | 159,268 | $ | 1,195,010 | ||||
| Floating—rate loans | 291,044 | 246,072 | 5,167 | 89,923 | 632,206 | |||||||||
| Total loans receivable | $ | 360,995 | $ | 756,097 | $ | 460,933 | $ | 249,191 | $ | 1,827,216 |
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*Payments due by period are based on the repricing characteristics and not contractual maturities.
Asset Quality
Nonperforming loans, defined as nonaccrual loans and loans contractually past due 90 days or more as to principal or interest and still accruing, were $1.8 million and $4.5 million at December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively, a decrease of $2.7 million, or 60%. Loans that we have classified as nonperforming are a result of customer specific deterioration, mostly financial in nature, that are not a result of economic, industry, or environmental causes that we might see as a pattern for possible future losses within our loan portfolio. For each of our criticized assets, we conduct an impairment analysis to determine the level of additional or specific reserves required for any portion of the loan that may result in a loss. As a result of the analysis completed, we had specific reserves totaling $676 thousand and $86 thousand at December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively. Our ratio of nonperforming loans to total assets was 0.08% and 0.19% at December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively. We had no other real estate owned and there were $3.5 million in loan modifications for borrowers who were experiencing financial difficulty during the year ended December 31, 2023.
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We categorize loans into risk categories based on relevant information about the ability of borrowers to service their debt such as current financial information, historical payment experience, collateral adequacy, credit documentation, and current economic trends, among other factors. We analyze loans individually by classifying the loans as to credit risk. This analysis includes larger, non-homogeneous loans such as commercial real estate and commercial and industrial loans. This analysis is performed on an ongoing basis as new information is obtained. At December 31, 2023, we had $6.2 million in loans identified as special mention, a decrease of $4.2 million from December 31, 2022. Special mention rated loans have a potential weakness that deserves our close attention; however, the borrower continues to pay in accordance with their contractual terms, unless modified and disclosed. The decrease from December 31, 2022 was driven by $9.3 million of loans being upgraded or paid off, offset by three additional loans identified as special mention. Loans rated as special mention do not have a specific reserve and are considered well-secured.
At December 31, 2023, we had $22.5 million in loans identified as substandard, an increase of $18.4 million from December 31, 2022. Substandard rated loans are inadequately protected by the current net worth and paying capacity of the obligor or of the collateral pledged, if any. For each of these substandard loans, a liquidation analysis is completed. The increase from December 31, 2022 was primarily related to one owner-occupied commercial loan totaling $20.0 million, which was downgraded due to concerns regarding the financial condition of this borrower's parent company. This loan is current and paying as agreed to with no modifications in terms since its origination. No impairment was indicated as a result of the liquidation analysis completed as the loan was and continues to be well-collateralized. At December 31, 2023, specific reserves totaling $676 thousand were allocated within the allowance for credit losses to supplement any shortfall of collateral for the additional $2.5 million in substandard loans.
We recorded annualized net charge-offs (recoveries) of 0.02% and 0.03% for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively. The following tables provide additional information on our asset quality for the periods presented.
Nonperforming Assets
At December 31, 2023 and 2022
(Dollars in thousands)
| 2023 | 2022 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonperforming assets: | ||||||
| Nonaccrual loans, gross | $ | 1,689 | $ | 3,150 | ||
| Loans contractually past‑due 90 days or more and still accruing | 140 | 1,343 | ||||
| Total nonperforming loans (NPLs) | $ | 1,829 | $ | 4,493 | ||
| Total nonperforming assets (NPAs) | $ | 1,829 | $ | 4,493 | ||
| NPLs/Total Assets | 0.08 | % | 0.19 | % | ||
| NPAs/Total Assets | 0.08 | % | 0.19 | % | ||
| Allowance for credit losses on loans/NPLs | 1,031.77 | % | 357.00 | % | ||
| Combined allowance for credit losses/NPLs | 1,064.70 | % | 357.00 | % |
We are closely and proactively monitoring the effects of recent market activity. As mentioned above, our commercial real estate loan portfolio totaled $1.10 billion, or 60% of total, at both December 31, 2023 and at December 31, 2022. The commercial real estate portfolio, including construction loans, is diversified by asset type and geographic concentration. We manage this portion of the portfolio in a disciplined manner, and have comprehensive policies to monitor, measure and mitigate our loan concentrations within this portfolio segment, including rigorous credit approval, monitoring and administrative practices. Included in commercial real estate are loans secured by office buildings totaling $92.9 million, or 5% of total loans, and retail shopping centers totaling $264.0 million, or 14% of total loans, at December 31, 2023. Multi-family commercial properties totaled $178.6 million, or 10% of total loans, at December 31, 2023. The following table provides further stratification of these asset classes as of December 31, 2023 (dollars in thousands).
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| Owner Occupied Commercial Real Estate | Non-Owner Occupied Commercial Real Estate | Construction | Total CRE | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asset Class | Average Loan-to-Value (1) | Number of Total Loans | Bank Owned Principal (2) | Average Loan-to-Value (1) | Number of Total Loans | Bank Owned Principal (2) | Top 3 Geographic Concentration | Number of Total Loans | Bank Owned Principal (2) | Total Bank Owned Principal (2) | % of Total Loans |
| Office, Class A | 70% | 6 | $7,558 | 47% | 4 | $3,776 | Counties of Fairfax and Loudoun, Virginia and Montgomery County, Maryland | — | $— | $11,334 | |
| Office, Class B | 46% | 35 | 13,751 | 47% | 31 | 61,323 | — | — | 75,074 | ||
| Office, Class C | 52% | 7 | 3,793 | 41% | 8 | 1,953 | 1 | 780 | 6,526 | ||
| Subtotal | 48 | $25,102 | 43 | $67,052 | 1 | $780 | $92,934 | 5% | |||
| Retail- Neighborhood/Community Shop | — | $— | 44% | 31 | $84,627 | Prince George's County, Maryland, Fairfax County, Virginia and Washington, D.C. | 2 | $10,944 | 95,571 | ||
| Retail- Restaurant | 57% | 9 | 8,183 | 45% | 16 | 26,931 | — | — | 35,114 | ||
| Retail- Single Tenant | 59% | 5 | 2,001 | 42% | 20 | 36,255 | — | — | 38,256 | ||
| Retail- Anchored,Other | 71% | 1 | 2,046 | 53% | 12 | 41,572 | — | — | 43,618 | ||
| Retail- Grocery-anchored | — | — | 46% | 8 | 50,154 | 1 | 1,264 | 51,418 | |||
| Subtotal | 15 | $12,230 | 87 | $239,539 | 4 | $12,208 | $263,977 | 14% | |||
| Multi-family, Class A (Market) | — | $— | 27% | 1 | $— | Washington, D.C., Baltimore City, Maryland and Arlington County, Virginia | 1 | $729 | 729 | ||
| Multi-family, Class B (Market) | — | — | 63% | 21 | 78,559 | — | — | 78,559 | |||
| Multi-family, Class C (Market) | — | — | 57% | 57 | 71,902 | 2 | 6,816 | 78,718 | |||
| Multi-Family-Affordable Housing | — | — | 53% | 10 | 16,524 | 1 | 4,075 | 20,599 | |||
| Subtotal | 0 | $— | 89 | $166,985 | 4 | $11,620 | $178,605 | 10% | |||
| Industrial | 52% | 43 | $70,267 | 50% | 38 | $128,238 | Prince William County, Virginia, Fairfax County, Virginia and Howard County, Maryland | 1 | $269 | 198,774 | |
| Warehouse | 52% | 14 | 18,761 | 33% | 10 | 11,557 | — | — | 30,318 | ||
| Flex | 51% | 15 | 18,727 | 54% | 14 | 56,531 | 2 | — | 75,258 | ||
| Subtotal | 72 | $107,755 | 62 | $196,326 | 3 | $269 | $304,350 | 17% | |||
| Hotels | — | $— | 43% | 9 | $52,588 | 1 | $6,410 | $58,998 | 3% | ||
| Mixed Use | 47% | 10 | 6,174 | 61% | 37 | 68,489 | — | $— | $74,663 | 4% | |
| Other (including net deferred costs) | $61,628 | $87,765 | $116,711 | $266,104 | 14% | ||||||
| Total commercial real estate and construction loans, net of fees, at December 31, 2023 | $212,889 | $878,744 | $147,998 | $1,239,631 | 68% |
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(1).Loan-to-value is determined at origination date against current bank owned principal.
(2).Minimum debt service coverage policy is 1.30x for owner occupied and 1.25x for non-owner occupied at origination.
The loans shown in the above table exhibit strong credit quality, reflecting only one classified delinquency at December 31, 2023. During our assessment of the allowance for credit losses on loans, we addressed the credit risks associated with these portfolio segments and believe that as a result of our conservative underwriting discipline at loan origination and our ongoing loan monitoring procedures, we have appropriately reserved for possible credit concerns in the event of a downturn in economic activity.
At December 31, 2023 and 2022, there were no performing loans considered potential problem loans. Potential problem loans are defined as loans that are not included in the 90 days or more past due, nonaccrual or restructured categories, but for which known information about possible credit problems causes us to be uncertain as to the ability of the borrowers to comply with the present loan repayment terms which may in the future result in disclosure in the past due, nonaccrual or restructured loan categories. We take a conservative approach with respect to risk rating loans in our portfolio. Based upon the status as a potential problem loan, these loans receive heightened scrutiny and ongoing intensive risk management. Additionally, our allowance for credit losses on loans estimation methodology adjusts expected losses to calibrate the likelihood of a default event to occur through the use of risk ratings.
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Unexpected changes in economic growth could adversely affect our loan portfolio, including causing increases in delinquencies and default rates, which would adversely impact our charge-offs, allowance for credit losses, and provision for credit losses. Deterioration in real estate values, employment data and household incomes may also result in higher credit losses for us. Also, in the ordinary course of business, we may be subject to a concentration of credit risk to a particular industry, counterparty, borrower or issuer. A deterioration in the financial condition or prospects of a particular industry or a failure or downgrade of, or default by, any particular entity or group of entities could negatively impact our business, perhaps materially, and the systems by which we set limits and monitor the level of our credit exposure to individual entities and industries, may not function as we have anticipated.
See “Critical Accounting Policies” above for more information on our allowance for credit losses methodology.
The following tables present additional information pertaining to the activity in and allocation of the allowance for credit losses on loans by loan type and the percentage of the loan type to the total loan portfolio. The allocation of the allowance for credit losses on loans to a category of loans is not necessarily indicative of future losses or charge-offs, and does not restrict the use of the allowance to any specific category of loans.
Allowance for Credit Losses on Loans
Years Ended December 31, 2023 and 2022
(Dollars in thousands)
| 2023 | 2022 | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net (charge-offs) recoveries | Percentage of net charge-offs to average loans outstanding during the year | Net (charge-offs) recoveries | Percentage of net charge-offs to average loans outstanding during the year | ||||||||||
| Commercial real estate | $ | (53) | — | % | $ | — | — | % | |||||
| Commercial and industrial | (347) | (0.02) | % | (396) | (0.02) | % | |||||||
| Consumer residential | 1 | — | % | 1 | — | % | |||||||
| Consumer nonresidential | 24 | — | % | (23) | — | % | |||||||
| Total | $ | (375) | (0.02) | % | $ | (418) | (0.03) | % | |||||
| Average loans outstanding during the period | $ | 1,848,308 | $ | 1,618,077 | |||||||||
| December 31, | |||||||||||||
| 2023 | 2022 | ||||||||||||
| Allowance for credit losses to loans receivable, net of fees | 1.03 | % | 0.87 | % | |||||||||
| Combined allowance for credit losses to loans receivable, net of fees | 1.06 | % | 0.87 | % |
Allocation of the Allowance for Credit Losses on Loans
At December 31, 2023 and 2022
(Dollars in thousands)
| 2023 | 2022 | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allocation | % of Total* | Allocation | % of Total* | ||||||||||
| Commercial real estate | $ | 10,174 | 59.88 | % | $ | 10,777 | 59.77 | % | |||||
| Commercial and industrial | 3,385 | 12.07 | % | 2,623 | 13.32 | % | |||||||
| Commercial construction | 1,425 | 8.13 | % | 1,499 | 8.04 | % | |||||||
| Consumer residential | 3,822 | 19.61 | % | 1,044 | 18.45 | % | |||||||
| Consumer nonresidential | 65 | 0.31 | % | 97 | 0.42 | % | |||||||
| Total allowance for credit losses | $ | 18,871 | 100.00 | % | $ | 16,040 | 100.00 | % |
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*Percentage of loan type to the total loan portfolio.
Investment Securities
Our investment securities portfolio is used as a source of income and liquidity. The investment portfolio consists of investment securities available-for-sale and investment securities held-to-maturity. Investment securities available-for-sale are those securities that we intend to hold for an indefinite period of time, but not necessarily until maturity. These securities are carried at fair value and may be sold as part of an asset/liability strategy, liquidity management or regulatory capital management. Investment securities held-to-maturity at each of December 31, 2023 and 2022 totaled $264 thousand, and are those securities that we have the intent and ability to hold to maturity and are carried at amortized cost. The fair value of our investment securities available-for-sale was $171.6 million at December 31, 2023, a decrease of $106.5 million, or 38%, from $278.1 million at December 31, 2022, primarily as a result of the $102.5 million of book value available-for-sale investment securities sold during the year.
As of December 31, 2023 and 2022, the majority of the investment securities portfolio consisted of securities rated AAA by a leading rating agency. Investment securities which carry a AAA rating are judged to be of the best quality and carry the smallest degree of investment risk. All of our mortgage-backed securities are guaranteed by either the Federal National Mortgage Association, the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, or the Government National Mortgage Association. The effective duration of the investment securities portfolio continues to be slightly over five years, which is within the industry average. Investment securities that were pledged to secure public deposits totaled $7.2 million and $104.6 million at December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively.
In accordance with ASC 326, we complete periodic assessments on at least a quarterly basis to determine if credit deterioration exists within our investment securities portfolio and if an allowance for credit losses would be required as of a valuation date. For additional details related to management's assessment process, see the “Critical Accounting Policies” section above. As a result of the assessment performed as of December 31, 2023, the investment securities with unrealized losses are a result of pricing changes due to recent rising interest rate conditions in the current market environment and not as a result of credit deterioration. Contractual cash flows for agency-backed portfolios are guaranteed and funded by the U.S. government. Municipal securities have third party protective elements and there are no negative indications that the contractual cash flows will not be received when due. We do not intend to sell nor do we believe we will be required to sell any of our investment securities portfolio prior to the recovery of the amortized cost as of the valuation date. As such, no impairment was recognized in our investment securities portfolio as of December 31, 2023.
We hold restricted investments in equities of the FRB and FHLB. At December 31, 2023, we owned $3.6 million in FRB stock and $5.8 million in FHLB stock. At December 31, 2022, we owned $4.4 million in FRB stock and $11.1 million in FHLB stock.
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The following table presents the weighted average yields of our investment portfolio for each of the maturity ranges at December 31, 2023 and 2022.
Investment Securities by Stated Yields
At December 31, 2023 and 2022
(Dollars in thousands)
| 2023 | |||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Within One Year | One to Five Years | Five to Ten Years | Over Ten Years | Total | |||||||||||
| Weighted Average Yield | Weighted Average Yield | Weighted Average Yield | Weighted Average Yield | Weighted Average Yield | |||||||||||
| Held‑to‑maturity | |||||||||||||||
| Securities of state and local municipalities tax exempt | — | % | 2.32 | % | — | % | — | % | 2.32 | % | |||||
| Total held‑to‑maturity securities | — | % | 2.32 | % | — | % | — | % | 2.32 | % | |||||
| Available‑for‑sale | |||||||||||||||
| Securities of U.S. government and federal agencies | — | % | — | % | 1.59 | % | — | % | 1.59 | % | |||||
| Securities of state and local municipalities | 3.00 | % | — | % | — | % | 2.92 | % | 2.98 | % | |||||
| Corporate bonds | — | % | 10.35 | % | 4.09 | % | — | % | 4.40 | % | |||||
| Mortgaged‑backed securities | — | % | 2.11 | % | 3.22 | % | 1.60 | % | 1.61 | % | |||||
| Total available‑for‑sale securities | 3.00 | % | 9.52 | % | 3.23 | % | 1.60 | % | 1.89 | % | |||||
| Total investment securities | 3.00 | % | 8.13 | % | 3.23 | % | 1.60 | % | 1.89 | % |
| 2022 | |||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Within One Year | One to Five Years | Five to Ten Years | Over Ten Years | Total | |||||||||||
| Weighted Average Yield | Weighted Average Yield | Weighted Average Yield | Weighted Average Yield | Weighted Average Yield | |||||||||||
| Held‑to‑maturity | |||||||||||||||
| Securities of state and local municipalities tax exempt | — | 2.32 | — | % | — | 2.32 | % | ||||||||
| Total held‑to‑maturity securities | — | 2.32 | — | % | — | 2.32 | % | ||||||||
| Available‑for‑sale | |||||||||||||||
| Securities of U.S. government and federal agencies | — | — | 1.49 | % | — | 1.49 | % | ||||||||
| Securities of state and local municipalities | — | 2.25 | % | — | 2.92 | % | 2.43 | % | |||||||
| Corporate bonds | — | 6.02 | % | 4.09 | % | — | 4.27 | % | |||||||
| Mortgaged‑backed securities | — | 2.09 | 2.48 | % | 1.57 | % | 1.62 | % | |||||||
| Total available‑for‑sale securities | — | 3.73 | % | 2.84 | % | 1.57 | % | 1.79 | % | ||||||
| Total investment securities | — | 3.65 | % | 2.51 | % | 1.57 | % | 1.79 | % |
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Deposits and Other Borrowed Funds
The following table sets forth the average balances of deposits and the percentage of each category to total average deposits for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022:
Average Deposit Balance
Years Ended December 31, 2023 and 2022
| (Dollars in thousands) | 2023 | 2022 | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noninterest-bearing demand | $ | 425,914 | 22.24 | % | $ | 501,962 | 27.77 | % | |||||
| Interest-bearing deposits | |||||||||||||
| Interest checking | 581,655 | 30.37 | % | 724,881 | 40.10 | % | |||||||
| Savings and money markets | 254,721 | 13.30 | % | 315,653 | 17.46 | % | |||||||
| Certificate of deposits, $100,000 to $249,999 | 106,865 | 5.58 | % | 51,490 | 2.85 | % | |||||||
| Certificate of deposits, $250,000 or more | 242,405 | 12.66 | % | 152,229 | 8.42 | % | |||||||
| Other time deposits | 303,472 | 15.85 | % | 61,478 | 3.39 | % | |||||||
| Total | $ | 1,915,032 | 100.00 | % | $ | 1,807,693 | 100.00 | % |
Total deposits increased $15.1 million, or 1%, to $1.85 billion at December 31, 2023 from $1.83 billion at December 31, 2022. Noninterest-bearing deposits were $396.7 million at December 31, 2023, or 21% of total deposits. At December 31, 2023, core deposits, which exclude wholesale deposits, increased $17.9 million from December 31, 2022, or 1%. Time deposits (which exclude wholesale deposits) increased $45.9 million, or 18%, to $306.3 million at December 31, 2023 from December 31, 2022, and were 19% of core deposits, representing new and existing customer deposits as customers were looking to fix interest rates on their deposit balances.
Wholesale deposits were $245.3 million at December 31, 2023 compared to $248.0 million at December 31, 2022, a decrease of $2.7 million, or 1%. Wholesale deposits are partially fixed at a weighted average rate of 3.77% as we have executed $165.0 million in pay-fixed/receive-floating interest rate swaps to reduce funding costs. In addition, we are a member of the IntraFi Network (“IntraFi”), which gives us the ability to offer Certificates of Deposit Account Registry Service (“CDARS”) and Insured Cash Sweep (“ICS”) products to our customers who seek to maximize FDIC insurance protection. When a customer places a large deposit with us for IntraFi, funds are placed into certificates of deposit or other deposit products with other banks in the CDARS and ICS networks in increments of less than $250 thousand so that principal and interest are eligible for FDIC insurance protection. These deposits are part of our core deposit base. At December 31, 2023 and 2022, we had $254.1 million and $117.6 million, respectively, in either CDARS reciprocal or ICS reciprocal products.
As of December 31, 2023 and 2022, the estimated amount of total uninsured deposits (excluding collateralized deposits) was $574.6 million, or 31.1%, and $727.3 million, or 39.7%, of total deposits, respectively. The estimate of uninsured deposits generally represents the portion of deposit accounts that exceed the FDIC insurance limit of $250,000 and is calculated based on the same methodologies and assumptions used for purposes of the Bank's regulatory reporting requirements.
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The following table reports maturities of the estimated amount of uninsured certificates of deposit at December 31, 2023.
Certificates of Deposit Greater than $250,000
At December 31, 2023
(Dollars in thousands)
| 2023 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Three months or less | $ | 46,571 |
| Over three months through six months | 35,475 | |
| Over six months through twelve months | 30,984 | |
| Over twelve months | 51,681 | |
| $ | 164,711 |
Other borrowed funds, which include federal funds purchased, FHLB advances, and our subordinated notes, were $104.6 million at December 31, 2023, and $284.6 million at December 31, 2022. For December 31, 2023 and 2022, we had $85.0 million and $235.0 million, respectively, in FHLB advances. The decrease in FHLB advances was primarily a result of the aforementioned paydown from the proceeds of the sale of available-for-sale investment securities during 2023. These FHLB advances are fixed at a weighted average rate of 3.21% as we have executed $85.0 million in pay-fixed/receive-floating interest rate swaps to reduce funding costs. Subordinated debt, net of unamortized issuance costs, totaled $19.6 million at each of December 31, 2023 and 2022. For December 31, 2023 and 2022, we had $0 and $30.0 million federal funds purchased, respectively.
Capital Resources
Capital adequacy is an important measure of financial stability and performance. Our objectives are to maintain a level of capitalization that is sufficient to sustain asset growth and promote depositor and investor confidence.
Regulatory agencies measure capital adequacy utilizing a formula that takes into account the individual risk profile of the financial institution. The minimum capital requirements for the Bank are: (i) a CET1, capital ratio of 4.5%; (ii) a Tier 1 to risk-based assets capital ratio of 6%; (iii) a total risk based capital ratio of 8%; and (iv) a Tier 1 leverage ratio of 4%. Additionally, a capital conservation buffer requirement of 2.5% of risk-weighted assets is designed to absorb losses during periods of economic stress and is applicable to the Bank’s CET1 capital, Tier 1 capital and total capital ratios. Including the conservation buffer, we currently consider the Bank’s minimum capital ratios to be as follows: 7.00% for CET1; 8.50% for Tier 1 capital; and 10.50% for Total capital. Banking institutions with a ratio of common equity Tier 1 to risk-weighted assets above the minimum but below the minimum plus the conservation buffer will face constraints on dividends, equity repurchases, and compensation.
On January 1, 2020, the federal banking agencies adopted a “Community Bank Leverage Ratio", which is calculated by dividing tangible equity capital by average consolidated total assets. If a “qualified community bank,” generally a depository institution or depository institution holding company with consolidated assets of less than $10.00 billion, opts into the CBLR framework and has a leverage ratio that exceeds the CBLR threshold, which was initially set at 9%, then such bank will be considered to have met all generally applicable leverage and risk based capital requirements under Basel III, the capital ratio requirements for “well capitalized” status under Section 38 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act, and any other leverage or capital requirements to which it is subject. A bank or holding company may be excluded from qualifying community bank status based on its risk profile, including consideration of its off-balance sheet exposures; trading assets and liabilities; total notional derivatives exposures; and such other facts as the appropriate federal banking agencies determine to be appropriate. At January 1, 2020, we qualified and adopted this simplified capital structure. Effective September 30, 2022, we opted out of the CBLR framework. A banking organization that opts out of the CBLR framework can subsequently opt back into the CBLR framework if it meets the criteria listed above. We believe that the Bank met all capital adequacy requirements to which it was subject as of December 31, 2023 and 2022.
Stockholders' equity at December 31, 2023 was $217.1 million, an increase of $14.7 million, compared to $202.4 million at December 31, 2022. The increase in stockholders' equity was attributable to a decrease in accumulated other comprehensive loss of $12.4 million, which was primarily related to the sale of available-for-sale investment securities and an improvement in the market value of the investment securities portfolio, and net income recorded for the year ended
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December 31, 2023 totaling $3.8 million. Retained earnings decreased $2.8 million primarily as a result of the adoption of CECL on January 1, 2023.
Total stockholders' equity to total assets for December 31, 2023 and 2022 was 9.9% and 8.6%, respectively. Tangible book value per share (a non-GAAP financial measure which is defined in the table below) at December 31, 2023 and 2022 was $11.77 and $11.14, respectively.
As noted above, regulatory capital levels for the bank meets those established for "well capitalized" institutions. While we are currently considered "well capitalized," we may from time to time find it necessary to access the capital markets to meet our growth objectives or capitalize on specific business opportunities.
As the Company is a bank holding company with less than $3.00 billion in assets, and which does not (i) conduct significant off balance sheet activities, (ii) engage in significant non-banking activities, or (iii) have a material amount of securities registered under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”), it is not currently subject to risk-based capital requirements adopted by the Federal Reserve, pursuant to the small bank holding company policy statement. The Federal Reserve has not historically deemed a bank holding company ineligible for application of the small bank holding company policy statement solely because its common stock is registered under the Exchange Act. There can be no assurance that the Federal Reserve will continue this practice.
The following tables shows the minimum capital requirement and our capital position at December 31, 2023 and 2022 for the Bank.
Bank Capital Components
At December 31, 2023 and 2022
(Dollars in thousands)
| Actual | Minimum Capital Requirement (1) | Minimum to be Well Capitalized Under Prompt Corrective Action | ||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amount | Ratio | Amount | Ratio | Amount | Ratio | |||||||||||||||
| At December 31, 2023 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Total risk-based capital | $ | 261,403 | 13.83 | % | $ | 198,413 | 10.50 | % | $ | 188,965 | 10.00 | % | ||||||||
| Tier 1 risk-based capital | 241,930 | 12.80 | % | 160,620 | 8.50 | % | 151,172 | 8.00 | % | |||||||||||
| Common equity tier 1 capital | 241,930 | 12.80 | % | 132,275 | 7.00 | % | 122,827 | 6.50 | % | |||||||||||
| Leverage capital ratio | 241,930 | 10.77 | % | 89,842 | 4.00 | % | 112,302 | 5.00 | % | |||||||||||
| At December 31, 2022 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Total risk-based capital | $ | 256,898 | 13.28 | % | $ | 203,113 | 10.50 | % | $ | 193,441 | 10.00 | % | ||||||||
| Tier 1 risk-based capital | 240,858 | 12.45 | % | 164,425 | 8.50 | % | 154,753 | 8.00 | % | |||||||||||
| Common equity tier 1 capital | 240,858 | 12.45 | % | 135,409 | 7.00 | % | 125,737 | 6.50 | % | |||||||||||
| Leverage capital ratio | 240,858 | 10.75 | % | 87,894 | 4.00 | % | 109,867 | 5.00 | % |
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Reconciliation of Book Value (GAAP) to Tangible Book Value (non-GAAP)
At December 31, 2023 and 2022
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
| 2023 | 2022 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total stockholders' equity (GAAP) | $ | 217,117 | $ | 202,382 | |
| Less: goodwill and intangibles, net | (7,585) | (7,790) | |||
| Tangible Common Equity (non-GAAP) | $ | 209,532 | $ | 194,592 | |
| Book value per common share (GAAP) | $ | 12.19 | $ | 11.58 | |
| Less: intangible book value per common share | (0.42) | (0.44) | |||
| Tangible book value per common share (non-GAAP) | $ | 11.77 | $ | 11.14 |
Liquidity
Liquidity in the banking industry is defined as the ability to meet the demand for funds of both depositors and borrowers. We must be able to meet these needs by obtaining funding from depositors or other lenders or by converting non-cash items into cash. The objective of our liquidity management program is to ensure that we always have sufficient resources to meet the demands of our depositors and borrowers. Stable core deposits and a strong capital position provide the base for our liquidity position. We believe we have demonstrated our ability to attract deposits because of our convenient branch locations, personal service, technology and pricing. As of December 31, 2023, estimated uninsured deposits (excluding collateralized deposits) for the Bank improved to 31.1% of total deposits from 39.7% at December 31, 2022.
In addition to deposits, we have access to the various wholesale funding markets. These markets include the brokered certificate of deposit market and the federal funds market. We are a member of the IntraFi Network, which allows banking customers to access FDIC insurance protection on deposits through our Bank which exceed FDIC insurance limits. As part of our membership with the IntraFi Network, we have one-way authority for both their CDARs and ICS products which provides the Bank the ability to access additional wholesale funding as needed. We also maintain secured lines of credit with the FRB and the FHLB for which we can borrow up to the allowable amount for the collateral pledged. Having diverse funding alternatives reduces our reliance on any one source for funding.
Cash flow from amortizing assets or maturing assets also provides funding to meet the needs of depositors and borrowers.
We have established a formal liquidity contingency plan which establishes a liquidity management team and provides guidelines for liquidity management. For our liquidity management program, we first determine our current liquidity position and then forecast liquidity based on anticipated changes in the balance sheet. In this forecast, we expect to maintain a liquidity cushion. We also stress test our liquidity position under several different stress scenarios, from moderate to severe. Guidelines for the forecasted liquidity cushion and for liquidity cushions for each stress scenario have been established. We believe that we have sufficient resources to meet our liquidity needs.
Our primary and secondary sources of liquidity remain strong. Liquid assets, which include cash and due from banks, federal funds sold and investment securities available for sale, totaled $232.1 million at December 31, 2023, or 11% of total assets, a decrease from $359.6 million, or 15%, at December 31, 2022. As of December 31, 2023 and 2022, $9.4 million and $104.6 million, respectively, in investment securities available for sale were pledged as collateral for municipal deposits. To maintain ready access to the Bank’s secured lines of credit, the Bank has pledged a portion of its commercial real estate and residential real estate loan portfolios to the FHLB and FRB. Additional borrowing capacity at the FHLB at December 31, 2023 was approximately $401.6 million. Borrowing capacity with the FRB was approximately $118.5 million at December 31, 2023. We also have unsecured federal funds purchased lines of $185.0 million available to us, of which none were used at December 31, 2023. We anticipate maintaining liquidity at a level sufficient to protect depositors, provide for reasonable growth and fully comply with all regulatory requirements. As of December 31, 2023, our liquidity position was significantly in excess of our estimated uninsured deposits of 31.1% of total deposits.
Liquidity is essential to our business. Our liquidity could be impaired by an inability to access the capital markets or by unforeseen outflows of cash, including deposits. This situation may arise due to circumstances that we may be unable
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to control, such as general market disruption, negative views about the financial services industry generally, or an operational problem that affects a third party or us. Our ability to borrow from other financial institutions on favorable terms or at all could be adversely affected by disruptions in the capital markets or other events. While we believe we have a healthy liquidity position and do not anticipate the loss of deposits of any of the significant deposit customers, any of the factors discussed above could materially impact our liquidity position in the future.
Financial Instruments with Off-Balance-Sheet Risk and Credit Risk
We are a party to financial instruments with off-balance-sheet risk in the normal course of business to meet the financing needs of our customers. These financial instruments include commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit. Those instruments involve, to varying degrees, elements of credit risk in excess of the amount recognized in the balance sheet.
The Bank’s maximum exposure to credit loss in the event of nonperformance by the other party to the financial instrument for commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit is represented by the contractual amount of those instruments. The Bank uses the same credit policies in making commitments and conditional obligations as it does for on-balance-sheet instruments. We evaluate each customer’s credit worthiness on a case-by-case basis and require collateral to support financial instruments when deemed necessary. The amount of collateral obtained upon extension of credit is based on our evaluation of the counterparty. Collateral held varies but may include deposits held by us, marketable securities, accounts receivable, inventory, property, plant and equipment, and income-producing commercial properties.
Commitments to extend credit are agreements to lend to a customer as long as there is no violation of any condition established in the contract. Commitments generally have fixed expiration dates up to one year or other termination clauses and may require payment of a fee. Since many of the commitments are expected to expire without being drawn upon, the total commitment amounts do not necessarily represent future cash requirements. These instruments represent obligations to extend credit or guarantee borrowings and are not recorded on the consolidated statements of financial condition. The rates and terms of these instruments are competitive with others in the market in which we do business.
Unfunded commitments under lines of credit are commitments for possible future extensions of credit to existing customers. Those lines of credit may not be drawn upon to the total extent to which we have committed.
Standby letters of credit are conditional commitments we issued to guarantee the performance of a customer to a third party. Those guarantees are primarily issued to support public and private borrowing arrangements, including commercial paper, bond financing, and similar transactions. The credit risk involved in issuing letters of credit is essentially the same as that involved in extending loan facilities to customers. We hold certificates of deposit, deposit accounts, and real estate as collateral supporting those commitments for which collateral is deemed necessary.
With the exception of these off-balance sheet arrangements, we do not have any off-balance sheet arrangements that have or are reasonably likely to have a current or future effect on our financial condition, results of operations, changes in financial condition, revenue, expenses, capital expenditures, or capital resources, that is material to our business.
At December 31, 2023 and 2022, unused commitments to fund loans and lines of credit totaled $215.9 million and $235.6 million, respectively. Commercial and standby letters of credit totaled $26.0 million and $6.5 million at December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively.
FY 2022 10-K MD&A
SEC filing source: 0001675644-23-000038.
Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
The following presents management's discussion and analysis of our consolidated financial condition at December 31, 2022 and 2021 and the results of our operations for the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021. This discussion should be read in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto appearing elsewhere in this report.
In addition to historical information, this discussion contains forward-looking statements that involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions that could cause results to differ materially from management's expectations.
Overview
We are a bank holding company headquartered in Fairfax County, Virginia. Our sole subsidiary, FVCbank, was formed in November 2007 as a community-oriented, locally-owned and managed commercial bank under the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia. The Bank offers a wide range of traditional bank loan and deposit products and services to both our commercial and retail customers. Our commercial relationship officers focus on attracting small and medium sized businesses, commercial real estate developers and builders, including government contractors, non-profit organizations, and professionals. Our approach to our market features competitive customized financial services offered to customers and prospects in a personal relationship context by seasoned professionals.
On October 12, 2018, we completed our acquisition of Colombo. Colombo, which was headquartered in Rockville, Maryland, merged into FVCbank effective October 12, 2018, adding five banking locations in Washington, D.C., and Montgomery County and the City of Baltimore in Maryland.
On August 31, 2021, we announced that the Bank made an investment in ACM for $20.4 million to obtain a 28.7% ownership interest in ACM. This ownership interest is subject to an earnback option of up to 3.7% over the next three years, and our investment had decreased to 27.7% as of December 31, 2022. In addition, the Bank provides a warehouse lending facility to ACM, which includes a construction-to-permanent financing line, and has developed portfolio mortgage products to diversify our held to investment loan portfolio.
On December 15, 2022, the Company announced that the Board of Directors approved a five-for-four split of the Company's common stock in the form of a 25% stock dividend for shareholders of record on January 9, 2023, payable on January 31, 2023. Earnings per share and all other per share information reflected herein have been adjusted for the five-for-four split of the Company's common stock for comparative purposes.
Net interest income is our primary source of revenue. We define revenue as net interest income plus non-interest income. We manage our balance sheet and interest rate risk exposure to maximize, and concurrently stabilize, net interest income. We do this by monitoring our liquidity position and the spread between the interest rates earned on interest-earning assets and the interest rates paid on interest-bearing liabilities. We attempt to minimize our exposure to interest rate risk, but are unable to eliminate it entirely. In addition to managing interest rate risk, we also analyze our loan portfolio for exposure to credit risk. Loan defaults and foreclosures are inherent risks in the banking industry, and we attempt to limit
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our exposure to these risks by carefully underwriting and then monitoring our extensions of credit. In addition to net interest income, non-interest income is a complementary source of revenue for us and includes, among other things, service charges on deposits and loans, income from minority membership interest in ACM, merchant services fee income, insurance commission income, income from bank owned life insurance ("BOLI"), and gains and losses on sales of investment securities available-for-sale.
Critical Accounting Policies
General
The accounting principles we apply under GAAP are complex and require management to apply significant judgment to various accounting, reporting and disclosure matters. Management must use assumptions, judgments and estimates when applying these principles where precise measurements are not possible or practical. These policies are critical because they are highly dependent upon subjective or complex judgments, assumptions and estimates. Changes in such judgments, assumptions and estimates may have a significant impact on the consolidated financial statements. Actual results, in fact, could differ from initial estimates.
The accounting policies we view as critical are those relating to judgments, assumptions and estimates regarding the determination of the allowance for loan losses, accounting for purchase credit-impaired loans, and fair value measurements.
Allowance for Loan Losses
We maintain the allowance for loan losses at a level that represents management's best estimate of known and inherent losses in our loan portfolio. We were not required to implement the provisions of the CECL until January 1, 2023, and are were accounting for the allowance for loan losses under an incurred loss model as of December 31, 2022. Both the amount of the provision expense and the level of the allowance for loan losses are impacted by many factors, including general and industry-specific economic conditions, actual and expected credit losses, historical trends and specific conditions of individual borrowers. Unusual and infrequently occurring events, such as weather-related disasters and health related events, such as the COVID-19 pandemic and associated efforts to restrict the spread of the disease, may impact our assessment of possible credit losses. As a part of our analysis, we use comparative peer group data and qualitative factors such as levels of and trends in delinquencies, nonaccrual loans, charged-off loans, changes in volume and terms of loans, effects of changes in lending policy, experience and ability and depth of management, national and local economic trends and conditions and concentrations of credit, competition, and loan review results to support estimates.
The allowance for loan losses is based first on a segmentation of the loan portfolio by general loan type, or portfolio segments. For originated loans, certain portfolio segments are further disaggregated and evaluated collectively for impairment based on loan segments, which are largely based on the type of collateral underlying each loan. For purposes of this analysis, we categorize loans into one of five categories: commercial and industrial, commercial real estate, commercial construction, consumer residential, and consumer nonresidential loans. Typically, financial institutions use their historical loss experience and trends in losses for each loan category which are then adjusted for portfolio trends and economic and environmental factors in determining their allowance for loan losses. Since the Bank's inception in 2007, we have experienced minimal loss history within our loan portfolio. Because of this, our allowance model uses the average loss rates of similar institutions (our custom peer group) as a baseline which is then adjusted based on our particular qualitative loan portfolio characteristics and environmental factors. The indicated loss factors resulting from this analysis are applied for each of the five categories of loans.
Our peer group is defined by selecting commercial banking institutions of similar size within Virginia, Maryland and the District of Columbia. This is known as our custom peer group. The commercial banking institutions comprising the custom peer group can change based on certain factors including but not limited to the characteristics, size, and geographic footprint of the institution. We have identified 16 banks for our custom peer group which are within $1 billion to $3 billion in total assets, the majority of whom are geographically concentrated in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area in which we operate, as this area has experienced more stable economic conditions than many other areas of the country. These baseline peer group loss rates are then adjusted based on an analysis of our loan portfolio characteristics, trends, economic considerations and other conditions that should be considered in assessing our credit risk. Our peer loss rates are updated on a quarterly basis.
The allowance for loan losses consists of specific and general components. The specific component relates to loans that are determined to be impaired and, therefore, individually evaluated for impairment. We individually assign loss
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factors to all loans that have been identified as having loss attributes, as indicated by deterioration in the financial condition of the borrower or a decline in underlying collateral value if the loan is collateral dependent. We evaluate the impairment of certain loans on a loan by loan basis for those loans that are adversely risk rated. Measurement of impairment is based on the expected future cash flows of an impaired loan, which are discounted at the loan's effective interest rate, or measured on an observable market value, if one exists, or the fair value of the collateral underlying the loan, discounted to consider estimated costs to sell the collateral for collateral-dependent loans. If the net collateral value is less than the loan balance (including accrued interest and any unamortized premium or discount associated with the loan) we recognize an impairment and establish a specific reserve for the impaired loan.
Credit losses are an inherent part of our business and, although we believe the methodologies for determining the allowance for loan losses and the current level of the allowance are appropriate, it is possible that there may be unidentified losses in the portfolio at any particular time that may become evident at a future date pursuant to additional internal analysis or regulatory comment. Additional provisions for such losses, if necessary, would be recorded, and would negatively impact earnings.
Fair Value Measurements
We determine the fair values of financial instruments based on the fair value hierarchy, which requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. The standard describes three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value. Our investment securities available-for-sale are recorded at fair value using reliable and unbiased evaluations by an industry-wide valuation service. This service uses evaluated pricing models that vary based on asset class and include available trade, bid, and other market information. Generally, the methodology includes broker quotes, proprietary models, vast descriptive terms and conditions databases, as well as extensive quality control programs. Depending on the availability of observable inputs and prices, different valuation models could produce materially different fair value estimates. The values presented may not represent future fair values and may not be realizable.
LIBOR and Other Benchmark Rates
We have certain loans, interest rate swap agreements, investment securities, and debt obligations with interest rates indexed to LIBOR. The administrator of LIBOR announced that the most commonly used U.S. dollar LIBOR settings would cease to be published or cease to be representative after June 30, 2023. Central banks and regulators around the world have commissioned working groups to find suitable replacements for Interbank Offered Rates ("IBOR") and other benchmark rates and to implement financial benchmark reforms more generally. There continues to be uncertainty regarding the use of alternative reference rates ("ARRs"), which may cause disruptions in a variety of markets, as well as adversely impact our business, operations and financial results.
The Adjustable Interest Rate (LIBOR) Act, enacted in March 2022, provides a statutory framework to replace LIBOR with a benchmark rate based on SOFR for contracts governed by U.S. law that have no or ineffective fallbacks. Although governmental authorities have endeavored to facilitate an orderly discontinuation of LIBOR, no assurance can be provided that this aim will be achieved or that the use, level, and volatility of LIBOR or other interest rates, or the value of LIBOR-based securities will not be adversely affected.
To facilitate an orderly transition from IBORs and other benchmark rates to ARRs, we have established an enterprise-wide initiative led by senior management. The objective of this initiative is to identify, assess and monitor risks associated with the expected discontinuation or unavailability of benchmarks, including LIBOR, achieve operational readiness and engage impacted clients in connection with the transition to ARRs. To mitigate the risks associated with the expected discontinuation of LIBOR, we have ceased originating LIBOR-linked loans, implemented fallback language for LIBOR-linked commercial loans, adhered to the International Swaps and Derivatives Association 2020 Fallbacks Protocol for interest rate swap agreements, and have updated our systems to accommodate loans linked to SOFR. In accordance with regulatory guidance, we ceased entering into new LIBOR transactions at the end of 2021 and have selected SOFR, as the rate that best represents an alternative to LIBOR. Uncertainty as to the adoption, market acceptance or availability of SOFR or other alternative reference rates may adversely affect the value of LIBOR-based loans and securities in our portfolio and may impact the availability and cost of hedging instruments and borrowings.
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Financial Overview
For the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, we expanded our market area through continued organic growth, capitalizing on new customer relationships we obtained through centers of influence and portfolio cultivation.
•Total assets increased to $2.34 billion compared to $2.20 billion at December 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively, an increase of $141.4 million, or 6%. The increase in total assets is primarily attributable to our record loan growth during 2022.
•Total loans, net of deferred fees, increased $336.6 million, or 22%, from December 31, 2021 to December 31, 2022. Excluding PPP loans, which decreased $26.2 million as a result of loan forgiveness, net loan growth was $362.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2022. Asset quality remains sound with nonperforming loans and loans past due 90 days or more as a percentage of total assets being 0.19% at December 31, 2022, compared to 0.16% at December 31, 2021.
•Total deposits decreased $53.6 million, or 3%, from December 31, 2021 to December 31, 2022. Brokered time deposits increased $213.0 million, which offset the year-over-year declines in all other categories of deposits.
•Net income was $25.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2022 compared to $21.9 million for 2021. Our 2022 and 2021 results were impacted by merger-related expenses totaling $125 thousand and $1.4 million, respectively, which were associated with our previously announced proposed merger with Blue Ridge Bankshares, Inc. ("Blue Ridge"), which was mutually terminated by us and Blue Ridge on January 20, 2022. Our 2021 results were also impacted by one-time accelerated debt issuance costs of $380 thousand associated with the redemption of our 2016 subordinated debt issuance during the third quarter of 2021 and a gain on the sale of OREO of $236 thousand during the fourth quarter of 2021. Excluding the merger-related expenses, accelerated debt issuance costs and gain on OREO, we would have recorded net income of $25.1 million and $23.2 million for the years ended December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively. For a reconciliation of this non-GAAP information which excludes the effect of merger-related expenses, accelerated debt issuance costs, and the gain on sale of OREO, please refer to the table below.
•Net interest income increased $7.3 million, or 13%, to $65.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2022 compared to the year ended December 31, 2021. While loan growth resulted in interest income increasing $12.3 million, despite the $4.8 million reduction in PPP interest and fees, it was partially offset by the $5.0 million increase in interest expense. Excluding PPP interest and fees, net interest income increased $17.1 million or 27% for the current year compared to the prior year. The net interest margin for 2022 was 3.19% compared to 3.09% for 2021.
•The provision for loan losses for 2022 totaled $2.6 million compared to a reversal of provision totaling $500 thousand in 2021. The provision for loan losses for 2022 was a reflection of the growth in the loan portfolio. The credit to the provision for loan losses for the prior year was a reflection of improved credit quality in the loan portfolio during 2021 as economic activity improved due to the resumption of business activity previously stalled by the COVID-19 pandemic.
•Noninterest income for 2022 decreased to $2.8 million compared to $4.3 million for 2021. This decrease was primarily driven by the loss recorded for our portion of membership interest in ACM of $659 thousand compared to income of $1.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2021.
•Noninterest expense was $34.5 million for each of the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021. When excluding the aforementioned merger-related expenses, noninterest expense for the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021 was $34.3 million and $33.1 million, respectively, an increase of $1.2 million, or 4%.
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Reconciliation of Net Income (GAAP) to Operating Earnings (Non-GAAP)
Years Ended December 31, 2022 and 2021
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
| 2022 | 2021 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net income (as reported) | $ | 24,984 | $ | 21,933 | ||
| Add: merger and acquisition expense | 125 | 1,445 | ||||
| Add: Accelerated debt issuance costs | — | 380 | ||||
| Subtract: Gains on sales of other real estate owned | — | (236) | ||||
| Subtract: provision for income taxes associated with impairment and merger and acquisition expense | (28) | (358) | ||||
| Non-GAAP Operating Earnings, excluding above items | $ | 25,081 | $ | 23,164 | ||
| Earnings per share - basic (GAAP net income) | $ | 1.43 | $ | 1.29 | ||
| Earnings per share - Non-GAAP expenses including provision for income taxes | $ | 0.01 | $ | 0.07 | ||
| Earnings per share - basic (non-GAAP operating earnings) | $ | 1.44 | $ | 1.36 | ||
| Earnings per share - diluted (GAAP net income) | $ | 1.35 | $ | 1.20 | ||
| Earnings per share - Non-GAAP expenses including provision for income taxes | $ | 0.01 | $ | 0.07 | ||
| Earnings per share - diluted (non-GAAP operating earnings) | $ | 1.36 | $ | 1.27 | ||
| Return on average assets (GAAP net income) | 1.18 | % | 1.11 | % | ||
| Non-GAAP expenses including provision for income taxes | — | % | 0.06 | % | ||
| Return on average assets (non‑GAAP operating earnings) | 1.18 | % | 1.17 | % | ||
| Return on average equity (GAAP net income) | 12.34 | % | 10.92 | % | ||
| Non-GAAP expenses including provision for income taxes | 0.05 | % | 0.61 | % | ||
| Return on average equity (non‑GAAP operating earnings) | 12.39 | % | 11.53 | % |
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Below shows selected financial data for the periods ended December 31, 2022 and 2021.
Selected Financial Data
(Dollars and shares in thousands, except per share data)
| Years Ended December 31, | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Income Statement Data: | 2022 | 2021 | ||||
| Interest income | $ | 80,682 | $ | 68,428 | ||
| Interest expense | 15,438 | 10,481 | ||||
| Net interest income | 65,244 | 57,947 | ||||
| Provision for (reversal of) loan losses | 2,629 | (500) | ||||
| Net interest income after provision for (reversal of) loan losses | 62,615 | 58,447 | ||||
| Non‑interest income | 2,834 | 4,302 | ||||
| Non‑interest expense | 34,460 | 34,540 | ||||
| Net income before income taxes | 30,989 | 28,209 | ||||
| Provision for income taxes | 6,005 | 6,276 | ||||
| Net income | $ | 24,984 | $ | 21,933 | ||
| Balance Sheet Data: | ||||||
| Total assets | $ | 2,344,322 | $ | 2,202,924 | ||
| Loans receivable, net of fees | 1,840,434 | 1,503,849 | ||||
| Allowance for loan losses | (16,040) | (13,829) | ||||
| Total investment securities | 278,333 | 358,038 | ||||
| Total deposits | 1,830,162 | 1,883,769 | ||||
| Other borrowed funds | 284,565 | 44,510 | ||||
| Total shareholders' equity | 202,382 | 209,796 | ||||
| Common shares outstanding | 17,476 | 13,727 | ||||
| Per Common Share Data(1): | ||||||
| Basic net income | $ | 1.43 | $ | 1.29 | ||
| Fully diluted net income | 1.35 | 1.20 | ||||
| Book value | 11.58 | 12.23 | ||||
| Tangible book value(2) | 11.14 | 11.76 | ||||
| Performance Ratios: | ||||||
| Return on average assets | 1.18 | % | 1.11 | % | ||
| Return on average equity | 12.34 | 10.92 | ||||
| Net interest margin(3) | 3.19 | 3.09 | ||||
| Efficiency ratio(4) | 50.62 | 55.49 | ||||
| Non‑interest income to average assets | 0.13 | 0.22 | ||||
| Non‑interest expense to average assets | 1.62 | 1.75 | ||||
| Loans receivable, net of fees to total deposits | 100.56 | 79.83 | ||||
| Asset Quality Ratios: | ||||||
| Net charge‑offs (recoveries) to average loans receivable, net of fees | 0.03 | % | 0.04 | % | ||
| Nonperforming loans to loans receivable, net of fees | 0.24 | 0.23 | ||||
| Nonperforming assets to total assets | 0.19 | 0.16 | ||||
| Allowance for loan losses to nonperforming loans | 357.00 | 394.21 | ||||
| Allowance for loan losses to loans receivable, net of fees | 0.87 | 0.92 | ||||
| Capital Ratios (Bank Only): | ||||||
| Tier 1 risk‑based capital | 13.28 | % | 13.54 | % | ||
| Total risk‑based capital | 12.45 | 12.72 | ||||
| Common Equity Tier 1 capital | 12.45 | 12.72 | ||||
| Leverage capital ratio | 10.75 | 10.55 | ||||
| Other: | ||||||
| Average shareholders' equity to average total assets | 9.53 | % | 10.15 | % | ||
| Average loans receivable, net of fees to average total deposits | 86.77 | 86.80 | ||||
| Average common shares outstanding (1): | ||||||
| Basic | 17,431 | 17,062 | ||||
| Diluted | 18,484 | 18,227 |
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(1)Amounts for all periods reflect the effect of a 5-for-4 stock split declared on December 15, 2022.
(2)Tangible book value is calculated as total stockholders' equity, less goodwill and other intangible assets, divided by common shares outstanding.
(3)Net interest margin is calculated as net interest income divided by total average earning assets.
(4)Efficiency ratio is calculated as total non-interest expense divided by the total of net interest income and non-interest income.
| Years Ended December 31, | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non‑GAAP Reconciliation | |||||||
| (Dollars in thousands, except per share data) | 2022 | 2021 | |||||
| Total stockholders' equity | $ | 202,382 | $ | 209,796 | |||
| Less: goodwill and intangibles, net | (7,790) | (8,052) | |||||
| Tangible Common Equity | $ | 194,592 | $ | 201,744 | |||
| Book value per common share | $ | 11.58 | $ | 12.23 | |||
| Less: intangible book value per common share | (0.44) | (0.47) | |||||
| Tangible book value per common share | $ | 11.14 | $ | 11.76 |
Results of Operations—Years Ended December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021
Overview
We recorded record net income of $25.0 million, or $1.35 per diluted common share, for the year ended December 31, 2022, compared to net income of $21.9 million, or $1.20 per diluted common share for the year ended December 31, 2021. Our 2022 results were impacted by merger-related expenses totaling $125 thousand. Our 2021 results were impacted by merger-related expenses totaling $1.4 million. We also recorded one-time accelerated debt issuance costs of $380 thousand associated with our redemption of our 2016 subordinated debt issuance during the third quarter of 2021 and a gain on the sale of OREO of $236 thousand. Excluding the merger-related expenses, accelerated debt issuance costs and gain on OREO and their related tax effects, we would have recorded net income of $25.1 million, or $1.36 per diluted common share, for the year ended December 31, 2022, and $23.2 million, or $1.27 per diluted common share, for the year ended December 31, 2021. See above table for a reconciliation of GAAP net income to operating earnings (non-GAAP).
Net interest income increased $7.3 million to $65.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2022, compared to $57.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2021. For the year ended December 31, 2022, we recorded a provision for loan losses of $2.6 million due to continued loan growth compared to a reversal of $500 thousand during 2021 which was primarily driven by the improvement of economic conditions subsequent to the COVID-19 pandemic. Noninterest income for the year ended December 31, 2022 was $2.8 million, compared to $4.3 million for 2021, a decrease of $1.5 million, which was primarily driven by the loss recorded from our membership interest in ACM of $659 thousand for the year ended December 31, 2022, compared to income from our membership interest in ACM of $1.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2021.
Noninterest expense was $34.5 million for each of the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021. For the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, noninterest expense included merger-related expenses totaling $125 thousand and $1.4 million, respectively, associated with the Company's proposed merger with Blue Ridge. When excluding merger-related expenses, noninterest expense for the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021 was $34.3 million and $33.1 million, respectively, an increase of $1.2 million, or 4%, which was primarily a result of increases in salaries and benefits expenses, offset by a year-over-year decrease in professional fees of $279 thousand, which were attributable to the Company's membership interest purchase in ACM during 2021.
The return on average assets for the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021 was 1.18% and 1.11%, respectively. The return on average equity for the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021 was 12.34% and 10.92%, respectively. The return on average assets for the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021 based on operating earnings (a non-GAAP metric) was 1.18% and 1.17%, respectively. The return on average equity for the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021
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based on operating earnings (a non-GAAP metric) was 12.39% and 11.53%, respectively. See the above table for a reconciliation of GAAP net income to operating earnings (non-GAAP).
Net Interest Income/Margin
The following table presents average balance sheet information, interest income, interest expense and the corresponding average yields earned and rates paid for the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021.
Average Balance Sheets and Interest Rates on Interest-Earning Assets and Interest-Bearing Liabilities
Years Ended December 31, 2022 and 2021
(Dollars in thousands)
| 2022 | 2021 | ||||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average Balance | Interest Income/ Expense | Average Yield/ Rate | Average Balance | Interest Income/ Expense | Average Yield/ Rate | ||||||||||||||||
| Assets | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest‑earning assets: | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Loans(1): | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Commercial real estate | $ | 978,983 | $ | 42,646 | 4.36 | % | $ | 832,138 | $ | 35,104 | 4.22 | % | |||||||||
| Commercial and industrial | 199,957 | 10,317 | 5.16 | % | 135,017 | 6,127 | 4.54 | % | |||||||||||||
| Paycheck protection program | 9,112 | 592 | 6.50 | % | 105,980 | 5,410 | 5.11 | % | |||||||||||||
| Commercial construction | 165,088 | 8,762 | 5.31 | % | 209,957 | 9,790 | 4.66 | % | |||||||||||||
| Consumer residential | 255,794 | 10,602 | 4.14 | % | 169,168 | 6,685 | 3.95 | % | |||||||||||||
| Consumer nonresidential | 9,143 | 705 | 7.71 | % | 11,569 | 858 | 7.41 | % | |||||||||||||
| Total loans(1) | 1,618,077 | 73,624 | 4.55 | % | 1,463,829 | 63,974 | 4.37 | % | |||||||||||||
| Investment securities(2) | 344,725 | 5,974 | 1.73 | % | 204,952 | 3,878 | 1.89 | % | |||||||||||||
| Restricted stock | 7,339 | 408 | 5.56 | % | 6,269 | 328 | 5.24 | % | |||||||||||||
| Deposits at other financial institutions | 74,477 | 685 | 0.92 | % | 197,987 | 260 | 0.13 | % | |||||||||||||
| Total interest‑earning assets and interest income | 2,044,618 | 80,691 | 3.95 | % | 1,873,037 | 68,440 | 3.65 | % | |||||||||||||
| Noninterest‑earning assets: | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Cash and due from banks | 873 | 18,556 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Premises and equipment, net | 1,410 | 1,578 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Accrued interest and other assets | 92,761 | 99,562 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Allowance for loan losses | (14,596) | (14,513) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total assets | $ | 2,125,066 | $ | 1,978,220 | |||||||||||||||||
| Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest ‑ bearing liabilities: | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest ‑ bearing deposits: | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest checking | $ | 724,881 | $ | 5,966 | 0.82 | % | $ | 587,151 | $ | 3,224 | 0.55 | % | |||||||||
| Savings and money markets | 315,653 | 2,662 | 0.84 | % | 303,317 | 1,421 | 0.47 | % | |||||||||||||
| Time deposits | 203,719 | 2,908 | 1.43 | % | 230,668 | 2,783 | 1.21 | % | |||||||||||||
| Wholesale deposits | 61,478 | 932 | 1.52 | % | 37,657 | 173 | 0.46 | % | |||||||||||||
| Total interest ‑ bearing deposits | 1,305,731 | 12,468 | 0.95 | % | 1,158,793 | 7,601 | 0.66 | % | |||||||||||||
| Other borrowed funds | 89,834 | 2,970 | 3.31 | % | 62,878 | 2,880 | 4.58 | % | |||||||||||||
| Total interest‑bearing liabilities and interest expense | 1,395,565 | 15,438 | 1.11 | % | 1,221,671 | 10,481 | 0.86 | % | |||||||||||||
| Noninterest‑bearing liabilities: | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Demand deposits | 501,962 | 527,675 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Other liabilities | 25,059 | 27,988 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Common stockholders' equity | 202,480 | 200,886 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total liabilities and stockholders' equity | $ | 2,125,066 | $ | 1,978,220 | |||||||||||||||||
| Net interest income and net interest margin | $ | 65,253 | 3.19 | % | $ | 57,959 | 3.09 | % |
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(1)Non-accrual loans are included in average balances and do not have a material effect on the average yield. Interest income on non-accruing loans was not material for the years presented.
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(2)The average yields for investment securities are reported on a fully taxable-equivalent basis at a rate of 21% for 2022 and 2021.
The level of net interest income is affected primarily by variations in the volume and mix of these assets and liabilities, as well as changes in interest rates. The following table shows the effect that these factors had on the interest earned from our interest-earning assets and interest incurred on our interest-bearing liabilities.
Rate and Volume Analysis
Years Ended December 31, 2022 and 2021
(Dollars in thousands)
| 2022 Compared to 2021 | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AverageVolume(3) | Average Rate | Increase (Decrease) | ||||||||
| Interest income: | ||||||||||
| Loans(1): | ||||||||||
| Commercial real estate | $ | 6,195 | $ | 1,347 | $ | 7,542 | ||||
| Commercial and industrial | 2,947 | 1,243 | 4,190 | |||||||
| Paycheck protection program | (4,944) | 126 | (4,818) | |||||||
| Commercial construction | (2,092) | 1,064 | (1,028) | |||||||
| Consumer residential | 3,423 | 494 | 3,917 | |||||||
| Consumer nonresidential | (180) | 27 | (153) | |||||||
| Total loans(1) | 5,349 | 4,301 | 9,650 | |||||||
| Investment securities(2) | 2,645 | (549) | 2,096 | |||||||
| Restricted stock | 56 | 24 | 80 | |||||||
| Deposits at other financial institutions | (162) | 587 | 425 | |||||||
| Total interest income | 7,888 | 4,363 | 12,251 | |||||||
| Interest expense: | ||||||||||
| Interest - bearing deposits: | ||||||||||
| Interest checking | 756 | 1,986 | 2,742 | |||||||
| Savings and money markets | 58 | 1,183 | 1,241 | |||||||
| Time deposits | (325) | 450 | 125 | |||||||
| Wholesale deposits | 109 | 650 | 759 | |||||||
| Total interest - bearing deposits | 598 | 4,269 | 4,867 | |||||||
| Other borrowed funds | 1,235 | (1,145) | 90 | |||||||
| Total interest expense | 1,833 | 3,124 | 4,957 | |||||||
| Net interest income | $ | 6,055 | $ | 1,239 | $ | 7,294 |
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(1)Non-accrual loans are included in average balances and do not have a material effect on the average yield. Interest income on non-accruing loans was not material for the years presented.
(2)The average yields for investment securities are reported on a fully taxable-equivalent basis at a rate of 21% for 2022 and 2021.
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Net interest income, on a tax equivalent basis, is a financial measure that we believe provides a more accurate picture of the interest margin for comparative purposes. To derive our net interest margin on a tax equivalent basis, net interest income is adjusted to reflect tax-exempt income on an equivalent before tax basis with a corresponding increase in income tax expense. For purposes of this calculation, we use our federal and state statutory tax rates for the periods presented. This measure ensures comparability of net interest income arising from taxable and tax-exempt sources.
The following table provides a reconciliation of our GAAP net interest income to our tax equivalent net interest income.
Supplemental Financial Data and Reconciliations to GAAP Financial Measures
Years Ended December 31, 2022 and 2021
(Dollars in thousands)
| 2022 | 2021 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GAAP Financial Measurements: | ||||||
| Interest income: | ||||||
| Loans | $ | 73,624 | $ | 63,974 | ||
| Deposits at other financial institutions | 685 | 260 | ||||
| Investment securities available‑for‑sale | 5,959 | 3,860 | ||||
| Investment securities held‑to‑maturity | 6 | 6 | ||||
| Restricted stock | 408 | 328 | ||||
| Total interest income | 80,682 | 68,428 | ||||
| Interest expense: | ||||||
| Interest‑bearing deposits | 12,468 | 7,601 | ||||
| Other borrowed funds | 2,970 | 2,880 | ||||
| Total interest expense | 15,438 | 10,481 | ||||
| Net interest income | $ | 65,244 | $ | 57,947 | ||
| Non‑GAAP Financial Measurements: | ||||||
| Add: Tax benefit on tax‑exempt interest income - securities | 9 | 12 | ||||
| Total tax benefit on interest income | $ | 9 | $ | 12 | ||
| Tax equivalent net interest income | $ | 65,253 | $ | 57,959 | ||
| Net interest margin on a tax-equivalent basis | 3.19 | % | 3.09 | % |
Net interest income for the year ended December 31, 2022 was $65.3 million on a fully taxable-equivalent basis, compared to $58.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2021, an increase of $7.3 million, or 13%. The increase in net interest income was primarily a result of an increase in interest earned on earning assets that exceeded the increase in costs of interest-bearing liabilities. We have been disciplined in our approach to rising interest rates as the Federal Open Market Committee of the Federal Reserve has enacted a contractionary monetary policy, increasing its targeted fed funds rate 425 basis points during 2022 to combat inflation.
Our net interest margin, on a tax equivalent basis, for the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021 was 3.19% and 3.09%, respectively. The increase in our net interest margin was primarily a result of the increased rate environment during 2022, as our variable rate loan portfolio repriced and we funded loans at higher interest rates, which increased yields on interest-earning assets. The yield on interest-earning assets increased 30 basis points to 3.95% for the year ended December 31, 2022, compared to 3.65% for the same period of 2021, a result of the increased rate environment during 2022. Offsetting the increase in yields on earning assets was a 25 basis point increase in the cost of interest-bearing liabilities, which reflects the increases in funding costs during 2022.
Average interest-earning assets increased by 9% to $2.04 billion at December 31, 2022 compared to $1.87 billion at December 31, 2021, which resulted in an increase in total interest income on a tax equivalent basis of $12.3 million, to $80.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2022 compared to $68.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2021. Both average volume and rate significantly impacted interest income during 2022, with volume contributing an additional
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$7.9 million in interest income and rate contributing an additional $4.4 million in interest income when compared to the prior year.
Average loans receivable increased $154.2 million to $1.62 billion for the year ended December 31, 2022, compared to $1.46 billion for the year ended December 31, 2021. The yield on average loans increased 18 basis points to 4.55% for the year ended December 31, 2022. The increase in average volume of loans receivable contributed $5.3 million to interest income while the increase in average rate of loans receivable contributed $4.3 million to interest income. Average balances of nonperforming loans, which consist of nonaccrual loans, are included in the net interest margin calculation and did not have a material impact on our net interest margin in 2022 and 2021.
Average investment securities increased $139.8 million to $344.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2022, compared to $205.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2021. The significant increase in average investment securities was primarily a result of the increase in liquidity at the Bank as a result of PPP loan forgiveness and payoffs, along with increases in deposit activity that was in excess of loan originations during 2021. This liquidity was invested in fixed income securities which increased interest income by $2.1 million on a tax equivalent basis for the year ended December 31, 2022. The yield on average investment securities decreased 16 basis points to 1.73% for the year ended December 31, 2022, primarily as a result of purchasing securities at lower interest rates relative to the average yield of the securities portfolio.
Average interest-earning deposits at other financial institutions, consisting primarily of excess cash reserves maintained at the Federal Reserve, decreased $123.5 million to $74.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2022, compared to $198.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2021. The significant decrease in average interest-earning deposits at other financial institutions was primarily a result of our deployment of excess liquidity during 2022 to fund loan growth. The yield on average interest-earning deposits increased 79 basis points to 0.92% for the year ended December 31, 2022.
Total average interest-bearing deposits increased $146.9 million to $1.31 billion at December 31, 2022 compared to $1.16 billion at December 31, 2021. Average noninterest-bearing deposits decreased $25.7 million, or 5%, to $502.0 million at December 31, 2022, compared to $527.7 million at December 31, 2021. The largest increase in average interest-bearing deposit balances was in our interest checking accounts, which increased $137.7 million compared to 2021. Average time deposits decreased $26.9 million to $203.7 million as of December 31, 2022 compared to $230.7 million at December 31, 2021, as customers continue to prefer short-term deposit options for liquidity purposes. Average wholesale deposits increased $23.8 million to $61.5 million as of December 31, 2022 compared to $37.7 million as of December 31, 2021, to assist in funding our record loan growth during 2022.
The cost of other borrowed funds, which include federal funds purchased, FHLB advances, and our subordinated notes, decreased 127 basis points to 3.31% for the year ended December 31, 2022, from 4.58% for the same period in 2021, a result of a reduction in subordinated debt outstanding during 2022 and the recognition of accelerated debt issuance costs of $380 thousand recorded during 2021.
Provision Expense and Allowance for Loan Losses
Our policy is to maintain the allowance for loan losses at a level that represents our best estimate of inherent losses in the loan portfolio. Both the amount of the provision and the level of the allowance for loan losses are impacted by many factors, including general and industry-specific economic conditions, actual credit losses, historical trends and specific conditions of individual borrowers. We were not required to implement the provisions of CECL until January 1, 2023, and were accounting for the allowance for losses under the incurred loss model.
The Company adopted ASU 2016-13 as of January 1, 2023 in accordance with the required implementation date and recorded the impact of adoption to retained earnings, net of deferred income taxes, as required by the standard. The adjustment recorded at adoption was not significant to the overall allowance for credit losses or shareholders' equity as compared to December 31, 2022 and consisted of adjustments to the allowance for credit losses on loans as well as an adjustment to the Company's reserve for unfunded commitments.
We recorded a provision for loan losses of $2.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2022 compared to a release of provision of $500 thousand for the year ended December 31, 2021. The allowance for loan losses at December 31, 2022 was $16.0 million compared to $13.8 million at December 31, 2021. Our allowance for loan loss ratio as a percent of total loans, net of deferred fees and costs, for December 31, 2022 and 2021 was 0.87% and 0.92%, respectively. The increase in
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the allowance for loan losses for the year ended December 31, 2022 was primarily related to supporting the growth recorded in the our loan portfolio during the year.
The Company continues to maintain its disciplined credit guidelines adding support during the current rising rate environment. The Company proactively monitors the impact of rising interest rates on its adjustable loans as the industry navigates through this economic cycle of increased inflation and higher interest rates. Credit quality metrics remained strong for 2022 with specific reserves on the loan portfolio totaling $86 thousand. Net charge-offs for the year ended December 31, 2022 were $418 thousand compared to $629 thousand for the year ended December 31, 2021, consistent with our track record of low historical charge-offs. The allowance coverage to nonperforming loans decreased to 357% at December 31, 2022, compared to 394% for the year ended December 31, 2021. See "Asset Quality" section below for additional information on the credit quality of the loan portfolio.
Noninterest Income
The following table provides detail for non-interest income for the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021.
Non-Interest Income
Years Ended December 31, 2022 and 2021
(Dollars in thousands)
| Change from Prior Year | ||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2021 | Amount | Percent | |||||||||||
| Service charges on deposit accounts | $ | 954 | $ | 1,028 | $ | (74) | (7.2) | % | ||||||
| Fees on loans | 232 | 110 | 122 | 110.9 | % | |||||||||
| BOLI income | 1,200 | 994 | 206 | 20.7 | % | |||||||||
| (Loss) income from minority membership interest | (33) | 1,464 | (1,497) | (102.3) | % | |||||||||
| Other fee income | 481 | 706 | (225) | (31.9) | % | |||||||||
| Total non‑interest income | $ | 2,834 | $ | 4,302 | $ | (1,468) | (34.1) | % |
Noninterest income includes service charges on deposits and loans, loan swap fee income, income from our membership interest in ACM and other investments, income from our BOLI policies, and other fee income, and continues to supplement our operating results.
Noninterest income for the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021 was $2.8 million and $4.3 million, respectively, a decrease of $1.5 million, which was primarily driven by the loss recorded from our membership interest in ACM of $659 thousand for the year ended December 31, 2022, compared to income from ACM of $1.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2021.
During the last several months of 2022, ACM made strategic investments through hiring top tier mortgage originators and additional support infrastructure, including new branches, to position itself for the current and future mortgage environment. This investment, which has significantly increased ACM's overhead expenses ahead of future earnings, coupled with historically low origination volumes and tighter margins, have caused short-term losses that were not previously forecasted or budgeted. However, ACM has significant cash reserves to draw from and it is expected that these strategic investments will buoy ACM as a top mortgage originator in our region within the next several years. We continue to benefit from synergies created by our ACM investment, including warehouse line activity, loan purchases and customer referrals.
Fee income from service charges on deposits and other fee income was $1.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2022 as compared $1.7 million for the same period of 2021. The decrease in other fee income is a result of decreases in both insurance commission income of $88 thousand and rental income on OREO of $120 thousand, during 2022 when compared to 2021. There were no loan swap fees for the years ended December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021. Income from BOLI increased 21% to $1.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2022 as compared to $994 thousand for the year ended December 31, 2021 as we purchased $15 million in BOLI during the second quarter of 2022.
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Noninterest Expense
The following table reflects the components of non-interest expense for the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021.
Non-Interest Expense
Years Ended December 31, 2022 and 2021
(Dollars in thousands)
| Change from Prior Year | ||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2021 | Amount | Percent | |||||||||||
| Salaries and employee benefits | $ | 20,316 | $ | 18,980 | $ | 1,336 | 7.0 | % | ||||||
| Occupancy and equipment expense | 3,252 | 3,290 | (38) | (1.2) | % | |||||||||
| Data processing and network administration | 2,303 | 2,203 | 100 | 4.5 | % | |||||||||
| State franchise taxes | 2,036 | 1,983 | 53 | 2.7 | % | |||||||||
| Audit, legal and consulting fees | 1,210 | 1,489 | (279) | (18.7) | % | |||||||||
| Merger and acquisition expense | 125 | 1,445 | (1,320) | (91.3) | % | |||||||||
| Loan related expenses | 555 | 1,247 | (692) | (55.5) | % | |||||||||
| FDIC insurance | 620 | 770 | (150) | (19.5) | % | |||||||||
| Marketing, business development and advertising | 483 | 220 | 263 | 119.5 | % | |||||||||
| Director fees | 668 | 651 | 17 | 2.6 | % | |||||||||
| Postage, courier and telephone | 181 | 190 | (9) | (4.7) | % | |||||||||
| Internet banking | 645 | 542 | 103 | 19.0 | % | |||||||||
| Dues, memberships & publications | 194 | 174 | 20 | 11.5 | % | |||||||||
| Bank insurance | 453 | 411 | 42 | 10.2 | % | |||||||||
| Printing and supplies | 147 | 104 | 43 | 41.3 | % | |||||||||
| Bank charges | 90 | 118 | (28) | (23.7) | % | |||||||||
| State assessments | 161 | 167 | (6) | (3.6) | % | |||||||||
| Core deposit intangible amortization | 262 | 305 | (43) | (14.1) | % | |||||||||
| Gain on sale of other real estate owned | — | (236) | 236 | (100.0) | % | |||||||||
| Tax credit amortization | 126 | — | 126 | 100.0 | % | |||||||||
| Other operating expenses | 633 | 487 | 146 | 30.0 | % | |||||||||
| Total non‑interest expense | $ | 34,460 | $ | 34,540 | $ | (80) | (0.2) | % |
Noninterest expense includes, among other things, salaries and benefits, occupancy and equipment costs, professional fees, data processing, insurance and miscellaneous expenses. Noninterest expense was $34.5 million for each of the years ended December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021.
Salaries and benefits expense increased $1.3 million to $20.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2022 compared to $19.0 million for the same period in 2021, which was primarily related to business development staff expansion in addition to market rate adjustments to employee compensation during 2022. Merger-related expenses associated with our proposed merger with Blue Ridge totaled $125 thousand and $1.4 million for the years ended December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively. Audit, legal and consulting fees decreased $279 thousand to $1.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2022 as compared to the same period of 2021, primarily as a result of expenses incurred in 2021 for our membership interest purchase of ACM in 2021. Loan related expenses decreased $692 thousand to $555 thousand for the year ended December 31, 2022 compared to the prior year, as loan workout expense decreased during 2022.
During 2021, we sold our OREO property which resulted in a gain of $236 thousand. No such gain or loss was recorded during 2022.
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Income Taxes
We recorded a provision for income tax expense of $6.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2022, a decrease of $276 thousand compared to $6.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2021. Our effective tax rate for December 31, 2022 was 19.4%, compared to 22.2% for 2021. Our effective tax rates for 2022 and 2021 are less than our combined federal and state statutory rate of 22.5% because of discrete tax benefits recorded as a result of nonqualified option exercises during the aforementioned periods.
Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition
Overview
At December 31, 2022, total assets were $2.34 billion, an increase of 6%, or $141.4 million, from $2.20 billion at December 31, 2021. Total loans receivable, net of deferred fees and costs, increased 22%, or $336.6 million, to $1.84 billion at December 31, 2022, from $1.50 billion at December 31, 2021. Total investment securities decreased by $79.7 million, or 22%, to $278.3 million at December 31, 2022, from $358.0 million at December 31, 2021. Total deposits decreased 3%, or $53.6 million, to $1.83 billion at December 31, 2022, from $1.88 billion at December 31, 2021. From time to time, we may utilize other borrowed funds such as federal funds purchased and FHLB advances as an additional funding source for the Bank. For December 31, 2022 and 2021, we had $30.0 million and $0 federal funds purchased, respectively. The Bank had FHLB advances outstanding of $235.0 million and $25.0 million for the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021. Subordinated debt, net of unamortized issuance costs, totaled $19.6 million and $19.5 million at December 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively.
We review our balance sheet and interest rate sensitivity on an ongoing basis as part of our asset/liability risk management process. During February 2023, with the expectation that short-term interest rates would continue to increase during 2023, we modeled various scenarios to improve balance sheet efficiency, reduce our cost of funds, improve margin and our capital ratios. As a result, we executed a de-lever strategy through the sale of a portion of U.S. government agency low-yielding mortgage-backed investment securities available-for-sale at a one-time loss. The proceeds of this strategy were used to paydown high cost short-term FHLB advances and assist in the funding of higher yielding newly originated commercial loans. During late February, we sold $40.3 million in investment securities available-for-sale, or 12% of the portfolio, for an after-tax loss of $3.6 million, which will be recorded in our March 31, 2023 quarterly results. This transaction was neutral to shareholders’ equity and tangible book value, as the loss recorded was already reflected in our accumulated other comprehensive loss. Tangible common equity to total assets is expected to improve approximately 7 basis points as a result of the reduction in total assets. From an earnings perspective, the balance sheet re-positioning is expected to be accretive to net interest income, net interest margin and return on average assets in future periods. Our model results indicate that net interest margin is expected to improve 9 basis points as a result of this de-leverage strategy.
Additionally, during the first quarter, we fixed $150 million of our wholesale funding through the execution of pay-fixed/receive-floating interest rate swaps. The interest rate swaps have a weighted average rate of 3.50%, have a maturity of five years, and are designated against a mix of FHLB advances and brokered certificates of deposits. Classified as cash flow hedges, the market value fluctuations will not impact future earnings, but will impact accumulated other comprehensive income.
Loans Receivable, Net
Total loans receivable, net of deferred fees and costs, were $1.84 billion at December 31, 2022, an increase of $336.6 million, or 22%, compared to $1.50 billion at December 31, 2021. Excluding PPP loans, which decreased $26.2 million as a result of loan forgiveness, net loan growth was $362.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2022. Loans outstanding under our warehouse facility with ACM totaled $42.7 million at December 31, 2022, a decrease of $29.3 million, or 41%, from $72 million at December 31, 2021, which is consistent with the slowdown of residential mortgage loan demand in our market.
PPP loans, net of deferred fees and costs, totaled $2.0 million at December 31, 2022, a decrease from $28.1 million at December 31, 2021. Net deferred fees associated with PPP loans totaled $37 thousand at December 31, 2022.
Commercial real estate loans totaled $1.10 billion at December 31, 2021, or 60% of total loan receivable, compared to $906.1 million at December 31, 2021, an increase of $194.1 million, or 21%. Owner-occupied commercial real estate loans were $206.8 million at December 31, 2022 compared to $191.8 million at December 31, 2021. Nonowner-occupied
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commercial real estate loans were $893.2 million at December 31, 2022 compared to $714.3 million at December 31, 2021. Commercial construction loans totaled $147.9 million at December 31, 2022, or 8% of total loans receivable. Of the $147.9 million in construction loans, $43.8 million are collateralized by land, and lot acquisition and development loans (which have a higher degree of credit risk than the remaining portion of the construction portfolio) totaled $6.4 million at December 31, 2022. Our commercial real estate portfolio, including construction loans, is diversified by asset type and geographic concentration. We plan to manage this portion of our portfolio in a disciplined manner. We have comprehensive policies to monitor, measure, and mitigate our loan concentrations within this portfolio segment, including rigorous credit approval, monitoring and administrative practices.
Commercial and industrial loans, excluding PPP loans, increased $69.2 million to $243.2 million at December 31, 2022, from $174.1 million at December 31, 2021. Consumer residential loans increased $139.0 million to $339.6 million at December 31, 2022, from $200.6 million at December 31, 2021. The increase in residential loans was primarily a result of purchasing ACM originated mortgages, which were portfolio product offered by the Bank and which met our underwriting criteria.
The following table sets forth the repricing characteristics and sensitivity to interest rate changes of our loan portfolio at December 31, 2022.
Loan Maturities and Interest Rate Sensitivity
At December 31, 2022
(Dollars in thousands)
| One Year or Less | Between One and Five Years | Between Five and Fifteen Years | After Fifteen Years | Total | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial real estate | $ | 55,428 | $ | 522,217 | $ | 519,116 | $ | 3,500 | $ | 1,100,261 | ||||
| Commercial and industrial | 41,670 | 120,783 | 26,815 | 53,964 | 243,232 | |||||||||
| Paycheck protection program | — | 1,988 | — | — | 1,988 | |||||||||
| Commercial construction | 68,003 | 64,615 | 15,321 | — | 147,939 | |||||||||
| Consumer residential | 25,920 | 56,536 | 71,659 | 185,476 | 339,591 | |||||||||
| Consumer nonresidential | 3,581 | 2,162 | 858 | 1,084 | 7,685 | |||||||||
| Total loans receivable | $ | 194,602 | $ | 768,301 | $ | 633,769 | $ | 244,024 | $ | 1,840,696 | ||||
| Fixed—rate loans | $ | 99,530 | $ | 517,069 | $ | 379,594 | $ | 150,321 | $ | 1,146,514 | ||||
| Floating—rate loans | 95,072 | 251,232 | 254,175 | 93,703 | 694,182 | |||||||||
| Total loans receivable | $ | 194,602 | $ | 768,301 | $ | 633,769 | $ | 244,024 | $ | 1,840,696 |
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*Payments due by period are based on the repricing characteristics and not contractual maturities.
Asset Quality
Nonperforming assets, defined as nonaccrual loans, loans contractually past due 90 days or more as to principal or interest and still accruing, and OREO at December 31, 2022 were $4.5 million compared to $3.5 million at December 31, 2021. Our ratio of nonperforming assets to total assets was 0.19% at December 31, 2022 compared to 0.16% at December 31, 2021. TDRs, as of December 31, 2022 and 2021, totaled $830 thousand and $92 thousand, respectively.
Nonperforming loans, which are primarily commercial real estate and commercial and industrial loans, increased $1.0 million during 2022 as compared to 2021. Loans that we have classified as nonperforming are a result of customer specific deterioration, mostly financial in nature, and not a result of economic, industry, or environmental causes that we might see as a pattern for possible future losses within our loan portfolio. For each of our criticized assets, we conduct an impairment analysis to determine the level of additional or specific reserves required for any portion of the loan that may result in a loss. As a result of the analysis completed, we had specific reserves totaling $86 thousand and $186 thousand at December 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively. Because these loans are individually evaluated for impairment, no general reserve was assessed for valuation purposes.
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We categorize loans into risk categories based on relevant information about the ability of borrowers to service their debt such as current financial information, historical payment experience, collateral adequacy, credit documentation, and current economic trends, among other factors. We analyze loans individually by classifying the loans as to credit risk. This analysis includes, larger non-homogeneous loans such as commercial real estate and commercial and industrial loans. This analysis is performed on an ongoing basis as new information is obtained. At December 31, 2022, we had $10.4 million in loans identified as special mention within the originated loan portfolio, an increase from $3.0 million as of December 31, 2021. Special mention rated loans are loans that have a potential weakness that deserves management's close attention; however, the borrower continues to pay in accordance with their contract. These loans do not have a specific reserve and are considered well-secured.
At December 31, 2022, we had $4.1 million in loans identified as substandard within the originated loan portfolio, a decrease from $19.0 million as of December 31, 2021 due to a combination of loan payoffs and risk rating improvements during the current year. Substandard rated loans are loans that are inadequately protected by the current net worth and paying capacity of the obligor or of the collateral pledged, if any. For each of these substandard loans, a liquidation analysis is completed. At December 31, 2022, specific reserves on originated and acquired loans totaling $86 thousand, have been allocated within the allowance for loan losses to supplement any shortfall of collateral.
We recorded annualized net charge-offs of 0.03% and 0.04% for the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively. The following tables provide additional information on our asset quality for the periods presented.
Nonperforming Assets
At December 31, 2022 and 2021
(Dollars in thousands)
| 2022 | 2021 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonperforming assets: | ||||||
| Nonaccrual loans | $ | 3,150 | $ | 3,485 | ||
| Loans contractually past‑due 90 days or more | 1,343 | 23 | ||||
| Total nonperforming loans (NPLs) | $ | 4,493 | $ | 3,508 | ||
| Other real estate owned (OREO) | — | — | ||||
| Total nonperforming assets (NPAs) | $ | 4,493 | $ | 3,508 | ||
| Performing troubled debt restructurings (TDRs) | $ | 830 | $ | 92 | ||
| NPLs/Total Assets | 0.19 | % | 0.16 | % | ||
| NPAs/Total Assets | 0.19 | % | 0.16 | % | ||
| NPAs and TDRs/Total Assets | 0.23 | % | 0.16 | % | ||
| Allowance for loan losses/NPLs | 357.00 | % | 394.21 | % |
At December 31, 2022 and 2021, there were no performing loans considered a potential problem loan. Potential problem loans are defined as loans that are not included in the 90 day past due, nonaccrual or adversely classified or restructured categories, but for which known information about possible credit problems causes management to be uncertain as to the ability of the borrowers to comply with the present loan repayment terms which may in the future result in disclosure in the past due, nonaccrual or restructured loan categories. We take a conservative approach with respect to risk rating loans in our portfolio. Based upon the status as a potential problem loan, these loans receive heightened scrutiny and ongoing intensive risk management. Additionally, our loan loss allowance methodology incorporates increased reserve factors for certain loans that are adversely rated but not impaired as compared to the general portfolio.
We have evaluated our exposure to credit risks directly related to the COVID-19 pandemic. During 2020, as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, we implemented loan payment deferral programs to allow customers who were required to close or reduce business operations to defer loan principal and interest payments primarily for 90 days. During the first and second quarters of 2020, we modified 277 loans for a total outstanding principal balance of $360.2 million, or 24% of the total loan portfolio. As of December 31, 2022, there were no remaining loans on payment deferral related to the pandemic.
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At December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, we had no OREO.
While our loan growth has continued to be strong, unexpected changes in economic growth could adversely affect our loan portfolio, including causing increases in delinquencies and default rates, which would adversely impact our charge-offs and provision for loan losses. Deterioration in real estate values, employment data and household incomes may also result in higher loan losses for us. Also, in the ordinary course of business, we may also be subject to a concentration of credit risk to a particular industry, counterparty, borrower or issuer. At December 31, 2022, our commercial real estate portfolio, net of fees (including construction lending) was 68% of our total loan portfolio. A deterioration in the financial condition or prospects of a particular industry or a failure or downgrade of, or default by, any particular entity or group of entities could negatively impact our business, perhaps materially, and the systems by which we set limits and monitor the level of our credit exposure to individual entities and industries, may not function as we have anticipated.
See "Critical Accounting Policies" above for more information on our allowance for loan losses methodology.
The following tables present additional information pertaining to the activity in and allocation of the allowance for loan losses by loan type and the percentage of the loan type to the total loan portfolio. The allocation of the allowance for loan losses to a category of loans is not necessarily indicative of future losses or charge-offs, and does not restrict the use of the allowance to any specific category of loans.
Allowance for Loan Losses
Years Ended December 31, 2022 and 2021
(Dollars in thousands)
| 2022 | 2021 | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net (charge-offs) recoveries | Percentage of net charge-offs (annualized) to average loans outstanding during the year | Net (charge-offs) recoveries | Percentage of net charge-offs (annualized) to average loans outstanding during the year | ||||||||||
| Commercial real estate | $ | — | — | % | $ | (453) | (0.03) | % | |||||
| Commercial and industrial | (396) | (0.02) | % | (117) | (0.01) | % | |||||||
| Consumer residential | 1 | — | % | 35 | — | % | |||||||
| Consumer nonresidential | (23) | — | % | (94) | (0.01) | % | |||||||
| Total | $ | (418) | (0.03) | % | $ | (629) | (0.04) | % | |||||
| Average loans outstanding during the period | $ | 1,618,077 | $ | 1,463,829 | |||||||||
| Allowance for loan losses to loans receivable, net of fees | 0.87 | % | 0.92 | % | |||||||||
| Allowance for loan losses to loans receivable, net of fees, excluding PPP | 0.87 | % | 0.94 | % |
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Allocation of the Allowance for Loan Losses
At December 31, 2022 and 2021
(Dollars in thousands)
| 2022 | 2021 | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allocation | % of Total* | Allocation | % of Total* | ||||||||||
| Commercial real estate | $ | 10,777 | 59.77 | % | $ | 8,995 | 60.11 | % | |||||
| Commercial and industrial | 2,623 | 13.21 | % | 1,827 | 11.55 | % | |||||||
| Paycheck protection program | — | 0.11 | % | — | 1.90 | % | |||||||
| Commercial construction | 1,499 | 8.04 | % | 2,009 | 12.45 | % | |||||||
| Consumer residential | 1,044 | 18.45 | % | 781 | 13.31 | % | |||||||
| Consumer nonresidential | 97 | 0.42 | % | 217 | 0.68 | % | |||||||
| Total allowance for loan losses | $ | 16,040 | 100.00 | % | $ | 13,829 | 100.00 | % |
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*Percentage of loan type to the total loan portfolio.
Investment Securities
Our investment securities portfolio is used as a source of income and liquidity. The investment portfolio consists of investment securities available-for-sale and investment securities held-to-maturity. Investment securities available-for-sale are those securities that we intend to hold for an indefinite period of time, but not necessarily until maturity. These securities are carried at fair value and may be sold as part of an asset/liability strategy, liquidity management or regulatory capital management. Investment securities held-to-maturity were $264 thousand at each of December 31, 2022 and 2021, and are those securities that we have the intent and ability to hold to maturity and are carried at amortized cost. Our investment securities portfolio was $278.3 million at December 31, 2022 compared to $358.0 million at December 31, 2021. Investment securities decreased $79.7 million during the year ended December 31, 2022, primarily as a result of principal paydowns of $37.1 million and a $49.0 million decrease in the market value of the available-for-sale portfolio during 2022. The decrease in market value is due to the current increasing rate environment and not a result of any credit deterioration of the portfolio. These purchases were primarily funded through our increase in deposits and PPP loan forgiveness to deploy excess liquidity and optimize net interest margin.
As of December 31, 2022 and 2021, the majority of the investment securities portfolio consisted of securities rated AAA by a leading rating agency. Investment securities that carry a AAA rating are judged to be of the best quality and carry the smallest degree of investment risk. All of our mortgage-backed securities are guaranteed by either the Federal National Mortgage Association, the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, or the Government National Mortgage Association. Investment securities that were pledged to secure public deposits totaled $108.7 million and $85.6 million at December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively.
We complete reviews for other-than-temporary impairment at least quarterly. Investment securities with unrealized losses are a result of pricing changes due to recent rising rate conditions in the current market environment and not as a result of permanent credit impairment. Contractual cash flows for the agency mortgage-backed securities are guaranteed and/or funded by the U.S. government. Municipal securities have third party protective elements and there are no negative indications that the contractual cash flows will not be received when due. We do not intend to sell nor do we believe we will be required to sell any of our temporarily impaired securities prior to the recovery of the amortized cost.
No other-than-temporary impairment has been recognized for the securities in our investment portfolio as of December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021.
We hold restricted investments in equities of the FRB and FHLB. At December 31, 2022, we owned $11.1 million in FHLB stock and $4.4 million in FRB stock. At December 31, 2021, we owned $1.8 million in FHLB stock and $4.4 million in FRB stock.
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The following table presents the weighted average yields of our investment portfolio for each of the maturity ranges at December 31, 2022 and 2021.
Investment Securities by Stated Maturity
At December 31, 2022 and 2021
(Dollars in thousands)
| 2022 | |||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Within One Year | One to Five Years | Five to Ten Years | Over Ten Years | Total | |||||||||||
| Weighted Average Yield | Weighted Average Yield | Weighted Average Yield | Weighted Average Yield | Weighted Average Yield | |||||||||||
| Held‑to‑maturity | |||||||||||||||
| Securities of state and local municipalities tax exempt | — | 2.32 | % | — | — | 2.32 | % | ||||||||
| Total held‑to‑maturity securities | — | 2.32 | % | — | — | 2.32 | % | ||||||||
| Available‑for‑sale | |||||||||||||||
| Securities of U.S. government and federal agencies | — | — | 1.49 | % | — | 1.49 | % | ||||||||
| Securities of state and local municipalities | — | 2.25 | % | — | 2.92 | % | 2.43 | % | |||||||
| Corporate bonds | — | 6.02 | % | 4.09 | % | — | 4.27 | % | |||||||
| Mortgaged‑backed securities | — | 2.09 | % | 2.48 | % | 1.57 | % | 1.62 | % | ||||||
| Total available‑for‑sale securities | — | 3.73 | % | 2.84 | % | 1.57 | % | 1.79 | % | ||||||
| Total investment securities | — | 3.65 | % | 2.51 | % | 1.57 | % | 1.79 | % |
| 2021 | |||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Within One Year | One to Five Years | Five to Ten Years | Over Ten Years | Total | |||||||||||
| Weighted Average Yield | Weighted Average Yield | Weighted Average Yield | Weighted Average Yield | Weighted Average Yield | |||||||||||
| Held‑to‑maturity | |||||||||||||||
| Securities of state and local municipalities tax exempt | — | — | 2.32 | % | — | 2.32 | % | ||||||||
| Total held‑to‑maturity securities | — | — | 2.32 | % | — | 2.32 | % | ||||||||
| Available‑for‑sale | |||||||||||||||
| Securities of U.S. government and federal agencies | — | — | 1.49 | % | — | 1.49 | % | ||||||||
| Securities of state and local municipalities | — | 2.25 | % | — | 2.92 | % | 2.45 | % | |||||||
| Corporate bonds | — | 3.98 | % | 4.15 | % | — | 4.12 | % | |||||||
| Mortgaged‑backed securities | — | — | 2.21 | % | 1.53 | % | 1.57 | % | |||||||
| Total available‑for‑sale securities | — | 3.27 | % | 2.51 | % | 1.53 | % | 1.68 | % | ||||||
| Total investment securities | — | 3.27 | % | 2.51 | % | 1.53 | % | 1.68 | % |
Deposits and Other Borrowed Funds
The following table sets forth the average balances of deposits and the percentage of each category to total average deposits for the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021:
| Average Balance | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (Dollars in thousands) | 2022 | 2021 | |||||||||||
| Noninterest-bearing demand | $ | 501,962 | 27.77 | % | $ | 527,675 | 31.29 | % | |||||
| Interest-bearing deposits | |||||||||||||
| Interest checking | 724,881 | 40.10 | % | 587,151 | 34.82 | % | |||||||
| Savings and money markets | 315,653 | 17.46 | % | 303,317 | 17.99 | % | |||||||
| Certificate of deposits, $100,000 to $249,999 | 51,490 | 2.85 | % | 58,453 | 3.47 | % | |||||||
| Certificate of deposits, $250,000 or more | 152,229 | 8.42 | % | 172,215 | 10.21 | % | |||||||
| Other time deposits | 61,478 | 3.39 | % | 37,657 | 2.22 | % | |||||||
| Total | $ | 1,807,693 | 100.00 | % | $ | 1,686,468 | 100.00 | % |
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Total deposits were $1.83 billion at December 31, 2022, a decrease of $53.6 million, or 3%, from $1.88 billion at December 31, 2021. Noninterest-bearing deposits totaled $438.3 million at December 31, 2022, comprising 24% of total deposits. Wholesale deposits increased to $248.0 million at December 31, 2022 from $35.0 million at December 31, 2021, which offset the year-over-year declines in all other deposit categories, which was a result of customers using their excess liquidity to fund their business activity, and decreases in escrow funds from title and real estate companies due to the slowdown in real estate activity in the market.
We are a member of the IntraFi Network ("IntraFi"), which gives us the ability to offer Certificates of Deposit Account Registry Service ("CDARS"), and Insured Cash Sweep ("ICS"), products to our customers who seek to maximize FDIC insurance protection. When a customer places a large deposit with us for IntraFi, funds are placed into certificates of deposit or other deposit products with other banks in the CDARS and ICS networks in increments of less than $250 thousand so that principal and interest are eligible for FDIC insurance protection. These deposits are part of our core deposit base. At December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, we had $117.6 million and $186.0 million, respectively, in either CDARS reciprocal or ICS reciprocal products. The decrease from December 31, 2021 is a result of certain customers utilizing excess liquidity for their day-to-day operations.
As of December 31, 2022 and 2021, the estimated amount of total uninsured deposits were $727.3 million and $901.1 million, respectively. The estimate of uninsured deposits generally represents the portion of deposit accounts that exceed the FDIC insurance limit of $250 thousand and is calculated based on the same methodologies and assumptions used for purposes of the Bank's regulatory reporting requirements. The following table reports maturities of the estimated amount of uninsured certificates of deposit at December 31, 2022.
Certificates of Deposit Greater than $250,000
At December 31, 2022
(Dollars in thousands)
| 2022 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Three months or less | $ | 38,589 |
| Over three months through six months | 45,366 | |
| Over six months through twelve months | 51,820 | |
| Over twelve months | 23,747 | |
| $ | 159,522 |
Other borrowed funds, which include federal funds purchased, FHLB advances, and our subordinated notes, were $284.6 million at December 31, 2022, and $44.5 million at December 31, 2021. For December 31, 2022 and 2021, we had $235.0 million and $25.0 million, respectively, in FHLB advances. The increase in FHLB advances was a result of the aforementioned decrease in customer deposits and to assist in funding loan origination activity. Subordinated debt, net of unamortized issuance costs, totaled $19.6 million and $19.5 million at December 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively. For December 31, 2022 and 2021, we had $30.0 million and $0 federal funds purchased, respectively.
Capital Resources
Capital adequacy is an important measure of financial stability and performance. Our objectives are to maintain a level of capitalization that is sufficient to sustain asset growth and promote depositor and investor confidence.
Regulatory agencies measure capital adequacy utilizing a formula that takes into account the individual risk profile of the financial institution. The minimum capital requirements are: (i) CET1 capital ratio of 4.5%; (ii) a Tier 1 to risk-based assets capital ratio of 6%; (iii) a total risk based capital ratio of 8%; and (iv) a Tier 1 leverage ratio of 4%. Additionally, a capital conservation buffer requirement of 2.5% of risk-weighted assets is designed to absorb losses during periods of economic stress and is applicable to our CET1 capital, Tier 1 capital and total capital ratios. Including the conservation buffer, we currently consider our minimum capital ratios to be as follows: 7.00% for CET1; 8.50% for Tier 1 capital; and 10.50% for Total capital. Banking institutions with a ratio of common equity Tier 1 to risk-weighted assets above the minimum but below the minimum plus the conservation buffer will face constraints on dividends, equity repurchases, and compensation.
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On January 1, 2020, the federal banking agencies adopted a CBLR, which is calculated by dividing tangible equity capital by average consolidated total assets. If a "qualified community bank," generally a depository institution or depository institution holding company with consolidated assets of less than $10 billion, opts into the CBLR framework and has a leverage ratio that exceeds the CBLR threshold, which was initially set at 9%, then such bank will be considered to have met all generally applicable leverage and risk based capital requirements under Basel III, the capital ratio requirements for "well capitalized" status under Section 38 of the FDIA, and any other leverage or capital requirements to which it is subject. A bank or holding company may be excluded from qualifying community bank status base on its risk profile, including consideration of its off-balance sheet exposures; trading assets and liabilities; total notional derivatives exposures and such other facts as the appropriate federal banking agencies determine to be appropriate. At January 1, 2020, we qualified for and adopted this simplified capital structure. Effective September 30, 2022, we opted out of the CBLR framework. A banking organization that opts out of the CBLR framework can subsequently opt back into the CBLR framework if it meets the criteria listed above. We believe that the Bank met all capital adequacy requirements to which it was subject as of December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021.
Stockholders' equity at December 31, 2022 was $202.4 million, a decrease of $7.4 million, compared to $209.8 million at December 31, 2021. The decrease in shareholders' equity was attributable to a decrease in accumulated other comprehensive income of $34.5 million, which was primarily related to the decrease in the market value of the Company's available-for-sale investment securities portfolio, offset by net income recorded for the year ended December 31, 2022 totaling $25.0 million.
Total stockholders' equity to total assets for December 31, 2022 was 8.6% and for December 31, 2021 was 9.5%. Tangible book value per share (a non-GAAP financial measure which is defined in the table below) at December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021 was $11.14 and $11.76, respectively.
As noted below, regulatory capital levels for the bank meets those established for "well capitalized" institutions. While we are currently considered "well capitalized," we may from time to time find it necessary to access the capital markets to meet our growth objectives or capitalize on specific business opportunities.
As the Company is a bank holding company with less than $3 billion in assets, and which does not (i) conduct significant off balance sheet activities, (ii) engage in significant non-banking activities, and (iii) have a material amount of securities registered under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange Act"), it is not currently subject to risk-based capital requirements adopted by the Federal Reserve, pursuant to the small bank holding company policy statement. The Federal Reserve has not historically deemed a bank holding company ineligible for application of the small bank holding company policy statement solely because its common stock is registered under the Exchange Act. There can be no assurance that the Federal Reserve will continue this practice.
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The following tables shows the minimum capital requirement and our capital position at December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021 for the Bank.
Capital Components
At December 31, 2022 and 2021
(Dollars in thousands)
| Actual | Minimum Capital Requirement | Minimum to be Well Capitalized Under Prompt Corrective Action | ||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amount | Ratio | Amount | Ratio (1) | Amount | Ratio | |||||||||||||||
| At December 31, 2022 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Total risk-based capital | $ | 256,898 | 13.28 | % | $ | 203,113 | 10.50 | % | $ | 193,441 | 10.00 | % | ||||||||
| Tier 1 risk-based capital | 240,858 | 12.45 | % | 164,425 | 8.50 | % | 154,753 | 8.00 | % | |||||||||||
| Common equity tier 1 capital | 240,858 | 12.45 | % | 135,409 | 7.00 | % | 125,737 | 6.50 | % | |||||||||||
| Leverage capital ratio | 240,858 | 10.75 | % | 87,894 | 4.00 | % | 109,867 | 5.00 | % | |||||||||||
| At December 31, 2021 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Total risk-based capital | $ | 222,871 | 13.54 | % | $ | 177,069 | 10.50 | % | $ | 168,638 | 10.00 | % | ||||||||
| Tier 1 risk-based capital | 214,442 | 12.72 | % | 143,342 | 8.50 | % | 134,910 | 8.00 | % | |||||||||||
| Common equity tier 1 capital | 214,442 | 12.72 | % | 118,046 | 7.00 | % | 109,614 | 6.50 | % | |||||||||||
| Leverage capital ratio | 214,442 | 10.55 | % | 81,712 | 4.00 | % | 102,140 | 5.00 | % |
(1) Ratios include capital conservation buffer.
Reconciliation of Book Value (GAAP) to Tangible Book Value (non-GAAP)
At December 31, 2022 and 2021
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
| 2022 | 2021 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total stockholders' equity (GAAP) | $ | 202,382 | $ | 209,796 | |
| Less: goodwill and intangibles, net | (7,790) | (8,052) | |||
| Tangible Common Equity (non-GAAP) | $ | 194,592 | $ | 201,744 | |
| Book value per common share (GAAP) | $ | 11.58 | $ | 12.23 | |
| Less: intangible book value per common share | (0.44) | (0.47) | |||
| Tangible book value per common share (non-GAAP) | $ | 11.14 | $ | 11.76 |
Liquidity
Liquidity in the banking industry is defined as the ability to meet the demand for funds of both depositors and borrowers. We must be able to meet these needs by obtaining funding from depositors or other lenders or by converting non-cash items into cash. The objective of our liquidity management program is to ensure that we always have sufficient resources to meet the demands of our depositors and borrowers. Stable core deposits and a strong capital position provide the base for our liquidity position. We believe we have demonstrated our ability to attract deposits because of our convenient branch locations, personal service, technology and pricing.
In addition to deposits, we have access to the different wholesale funding markets. These markets include the brokered certificate of deposit market and the federal funds market. We are a member of the IntraFi Network, which allows banking customers to access FDIC insurance protection on deposits through our Bank which exceed FDIC insurance limits. We also have one-way authority with IntraFi for both their CDARs and ICS products which provides the Bank the ability to access additional wholesale funding as needed. We also maintain secured lines of credit with the FRB and the FHLB for which we can borrow up to the allowable amount for the collateral pledged. Having diverse funding alternatives reduces our reliance on any one source for funding.
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Cash flow from amortizing assets or maturing assets also provides funding to meet the needs of depositors and borrowers.
We have established a formal liquidity contingency plan which establishes a liquidity management team and provides guidelines for liquidity management. For our liquidity management program, we first determine our current liquidity position and then forecast liquidity based on anticipated changes in the balance sheet. In this forecast, we expect to maintain a liquidity cushion. We also stress test our liquidity position under several different stress scenarios, from moderate to severe. Guidelines for the forecasted liquidity cushion and for liquidity cushions for each stress scenario have been established. We believe that we have sufficient resources to meet our liquidity needs.
Our primary and secondary sources of liquidity remain strong. Liquid assets, which include cash and due from banks, federal funds sold and investment securities available for sale, totaled $359.6 million at December 31, 2022, or 15% of total assets, a decrease from $598.7 million, or 27%, at December 31, 2021. To maintain ready access to the Bank's secured lines of credit, the Bank has pledged a portion of its commercial real estate and residential real estate loan portfolios to the FHLB and FRB. Additional borrowing capacity at the FHLB at December 31, 2022 was approximately $138.5 million. Borrowing capacity with the FRB was approximately $94.2 million at December 31, 2022. These facilities are subject to the FHLB and the FRB approving disbursement to us. We also have unsecured federal funds purchased lines of approximately $265.0 million available to us of which $30.0 million was advanced as of December 31, 2022. We anticipate maintaining liquidity at a level sufficient to protect depositors as we endure through this pandemic, provide for reasonable growth, and fully comply with all regulatory requirements.
Liquidity is essential to our business. Our liquidity could be impaired by an inability to access the capital markets or by unforeseen outflows of cash, including deposits. This situation may arise due to circumstances that we may be unable to control, such as general market disruption, negative views about the financial services industry generally, or an operational problem that affects a third party or us. Our ability to borrow from other financial institutions on favorable terms or at all could be adversely affected by disruptions in the capital markets or other events. While we believe we have a healthy liquidity position and do not anticipate the loss of deposits of any of the significant deposit customers, any of the factors discussed above could materially impact our liquidity position in the future.
Financial Instruments with Off-Balance-Sheet Risk and Credit Risk
We are a party to financial instruments with off-balance-sheet risk in the normal course of business to meet the financing needs of our customers. These financial instruments include commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit. Those instruments involve, to varying degrees, elements of credit risk in excess of the amount recognized in the balance sheet.
The Bank's maximum exposure to credit loss in the event of nonperformance by the other party to the financial instrument for commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit is represented by the contractual amount of those instruments. The Bank uses the same credit policies in making commitments and conditional obligations as it does for on-balance-sheet instruments. We evaluate each customer's credit worthiness on a case-by-case basis and require collateral to support financial instruments when deemed necessary. The amount of collateral obtained upon extension of credit is based on management's evaluation of the counterparty. Collateral held varies but may include deposits held by us, marketable securities, accounts receivable, inventory, property, plant and equipment, and income-producing commercial properties.
Commitments to extend credit are agreements to lend to a customer as long as there is no violation of any condition established in the contract. Commitments generally have fixed expiration dates up to one year or other termination clauses and may require payment of a fee. Since many of the commitments are expected to expire without being drawn upon, the total commitment amounts do not necessarily represent future cash requirements. These instruments represent obligations to extend credit or guarantee borrowings and are not recorded on the consolidated statements of financial condition. The rates and terms of these instruments are competitive with others in the market in which we do business.
Unfunded commitments under lines of credit are commitments for possible future extensions of credit to existing customers. Those lines of credit may not be drawn upon to the total extent to which we have committed.
Standby letters of credit are conditional commitments we issued to guarantee the performance of a customer to a third party. Those guarantees are primarily issued to support public and private borrowing arrangements, including commercial paper, bond financing, and similar transactions. The credit risk involved in issuing letters of credit is essentially the same as
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that involved in extending loan facilities to customers. We hold certificates of deposit, deposit accounts, and real estate as collateral supporting those commitments for which collateral is deemed necessary.
With the exception of these off-balance sheet arrangements, we do not have any off-balance sheet arrangements that have or are reasonably likely to have a current or future effect on our financial condition, results of operations, changes in financial condition, revenue, expenses, capital expenditures, or capital resources, that is material to the business of the Company.
At December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, unused commitments to fund loans and lines of credit totaled $235.6 million and $183.1 million, respectively. Commercial and standby letters of credit totaled $6.5 million and $8.9 million at December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively.
FY 2021 10-K MD&A
SEC filing source: 0001675644-22-000019.
Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
The following presents management's discussion and analysis of our consolidated financial condition at December 31, 2021 and 2020 and the results of our operations for the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020. This discussion should be read in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto appearing elsewhere in this report.
In addition to historical information, this discussion contains forward-looking statements that involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions that could cause results to differ materially from management's expectations.
Overview
We are a bank holding company headquartered in Fairfax County, Virginia. Our sole subsidiary, FVCbank, was formed in November 2007 as a community-oriented, locally-owned and managed commercial bank under the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia. The Bank offers a wide range of traditional bank loan and deposit products and services to both our commercial and retail customers. Our commercial relationship officers focus on attracting small and medium sized businesses, commercial real estate developers and builders, including government contractors, non-profit organizations, and professionals. Our approach to our market features competitive customized financial services offered to customers and prospects in a personal relationship context by seasoned professionals.
On August 31, 2021, we announced that the Bank made an investment in ACM for $20.4 million to obtain a 28.7% ownership interest in ACM. This ownership interest is subject to an earnback option of up to 3.7% over the next three years. In addition, the Bank provides a warehouse lending facility to ACM, which includes a construction-to-permanent financing line, and has developed portfolio mortgage products to diversify our held to investment loan portfolio.
On October 12, 2018, we completed our acquisition of Colombo Bank ("Colombo"). Colombo, which was headquartered in Rockville, Maryland, merged into FVCbank effective October 12, 2018, adding five banking locations in Washington, D.C., and Montgomery County and the City of Baltimore in Maryland.
Net interest income is our primary source of revenue. We define revenue as net interest income plus noninterest income. As discussed further in "Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk" below, we manage our balance sheet and interest rate risk exposure to maximize, and concurrently stabilize, net interest income. We do this by monitoring our liquidity position and the spread between the interest rates earned on interest-earning assets and the interest rates paid on interest-bearing liabilities. We attempt to minimize our exposure to interest rate risk, but are unable to eliminate it entirely. In addition to managing interest rate risk, we also analyze our loan portfolio for exposure to credit risk. Loan defaults and foreclosures are inherent risks in the banking industry, and we attempt to limit our exposure to these risks by carefully underwriting and then monitoring our extensions of credit. In addition to net interest income, noninterest income is a complementary source of revenue for us and includes, among other things, service charges on deposits and loans, income from minority membership interest in ACM, merchant services fee income, insurance commission income, income from bank owned life insurance ("BOLI"), and gains and losses on sales of investment securities available-for-sale.
On October 13, 2020, we completed our private placement of $20.0 million of our 4.875% fixed-to-floating subordinated notes due 2030 (the "Notes") to certain qualified institutional buyers and accredited investors. The Notes have a maturity date of October 15, 2030 and carry a fixed rate of interest of 4.875% for the first five years. Thereafter, the Notes will pay interest at 3-month SOFR plus 471 basis points, resetting quarterly. The Notes include a right of prepayment without penalty on or after October 15, 2025. The Notes have been structured to qualify as Tier 2 capital for regulatory purposes. The proceeds from the placement of the Notes have been used for general corporate purposes, including to support the capital ratios at the Bank, and the repayment of the $25.0 million outstanding subordinated debt which was called in full on September 30, 2021.
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Critical Accounting Policies
General
The accounting principles we apply under GAAP are complex and require management to apply significant judgment to various accounting, reporting and disclosure matters. Management must use assumptions, judgments and estimates when applying these principles where precise measurements are not possible or practical. These policies are critical because they are highly dependent upon subjective or complex judgments, assumptions and estimates. Changes in such judgments, assumptions and estimates may have a significant impact on the consolidated financial statements. Actual results, in fact, could differ from initial estimates.
The accounting policies we view as critical are those relating to judgments, assumptions and estimates regarding the determination of the allowance for loan losses, accounting for purchase credit-impaired loans, and fair value measurements.
Allowance for Loan Losses
We maintain the allowance for loan losses at a level that represents management's best estimate of known and inherent losses in our loan portfolio. We are not required to implement the provisions of the CECL until January 1, 2023, and are continuing to account for the allowance for loan losses under the incurred loss model. Both the amount of the provision expense and the level of the allowance for loan losses are impacted by many factors, including general and industry-specific economic conditions, actual and expected credit losses, historical trends and specific conditions of individual borrowers. Unusual and infrequently occurring events, such as weather-related disasters and health related events, such as COVID-19 pandemic and associated efforts to restrict the spread of the disease, may impact our assessment of possible credit losses. As a part of our analysis, we use comparative peer group data and qualitative factors such as levels of and trends in delinquencies, nonaccrual loans, charged-off loans, changes in volume and terms of loans, effects of changes in lending policy, experience and ability and depth of management, national and local economic trends and conditions and concentrations of credit, competition, and loan review results to support estimates.
The allowance for loan losses is based first on a segmentation of the loan portfolio by general loan type, or portfolio segments. For originated loans, certain portfolio segments are further disaggregated and evaluated collectively for impairment based on loan segments, which are largely based on the type of collateral underlying each loan. For purposes of this analysis, we categorize loans into one of five categories: commercial and industrial, commercial real estate, commercial construction, consumer residential, and consumer nonresidential loans. Typically, financial institutions use their historical loss experience and trends in losses for each loan category which are then adjusted for portfolio trends and economic and environmental factors in determining their allowance for loan losses. Since the Bank's inception in 2007, we have experienced minimal loss history within our loan portfolio. Because of this, our allowance model uses the average loss rates of similar institutions (our custom peer group) as a baseline which is then adjusted based on our particular qualitative loan portfolio characteristics and environmental factors. The indicated loss factors resulting from this analysis are applied for each of the five categories of loans.
Our peer group is defined by selecting commercial banking institutions of similar size within Virginia, Maryland and the District of Columbia. This is known as our custom peer group. The commercial banking institutions comprising the custom peer group can change based on certain factors including but not limited to the characteristics, size, and geographic footprint of the institution. We have identified 22 banks for our custom peer group which are within $1 billion to $3 billion in total assets, the majority of whom are geographically concentrated in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area in which we operate, as this area has experienced more stable economic conditions than many other areas of the country. These baseline peer group loss rates are then adjusted based on an analysis of our loan portfolio characteristics, trends, economic considerations and other conditions that should be considered in assessing our credit risk. Our peer loss rates are updated on a quarterly basis.
The allowance for loan losses consists of specific and general components. The specific component relates to loans that are determined to be impaired and, therefore, individually evaluated for impairment. We individually assign loss factors to all loans that have been identified as having loss attributes, as indicated by deterioration in the financial condition of the borrower or a decline in underlying collateral value if the loan is collateral dependent. We evaluate the impairment of certain loans on a loan by loan basis for those loans that are adversely risk rated. Measurement of impairment is based on the expected future cash flows of an impaired loan, which are discounted at the loan's effective interest rate, or measured on an observable market value, if one exists, or the fair value of the collateral underlying the loan, discounted to consider estimated costs to sell the collateral for collateral-dependent loans. If the net collateral value is less than the loan
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balance (including accrued interest and any unamortized premium or discount associated with the loan) we recognize an impairment and establish a specific reserve for the impaired loan.
Credit losses are an inherent part of our business and, although we believe the methodologies for determining the allowance for loan losses and the current level of the allowance are appropriate, it is possible that there may be unidentified losses in the portfolio at any particular time that may become evident at a future date pursuant to additional internal analysis or regulatory comment. Additional provisions for such losses, if necessary, would be recorded, and would negatively impact earnings.
Allowance for Loan Losses — Acquired Loans
Acquired loans accounted for under Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") 310-30
For our acquired loans, to the extent that we experience a deterioration in borrower credit quality resulting in a decrease in our expected cash flows subsequent to the acquisition of the loans, an allowance for loan losses would be established based on our estimate of future credit losses over the remaining life of the loans through provision for loan loss expense.
Acquired loans accounted for under ASC 310-20
Subsequent to the acquisition date, we establish our allowance for loan losses through a provision for loan losses based upon an evaluation process that is similar to our evaluation process used for originated loans. This evaluation, which includes a review of loans on which full collectability may not be reasonably assured, considers, among other factors, the estimated fair value of the underlying collateral, economic conditions, historical net loan loss experience, carrying value of the loans, which includes the remaining net purchase discount or premium, and other factors that warrant recognition in determining our allowance for loan losses.
Purchased Credit-Impaired Loans
Purchased credit-impaired ("PCI") loans, which are the loans acquired in our acquisition of Colombo, are loans acquired at a discount (that is due, in part, to credit quality). These loans are initially recorded at fair value (as determined by the present value of expected future cash flows) with no allowance for loan losses. We account for interest income on all loans acquired at a discount (that is due, in part, to credit quality) based on the acquired loans' expected cash flows. The acquired loans may be aggregated and accounted for as a pool of loans if the loans being aggregated have common risk characteristics. A pool is accounted for as a single asset with a single composite interest rate and an aggregate expectation of cash flow. The difference between the cash flows expected at acquisition and the investment in the loans, or the "accretable yield," is recognized as interest income utilizing the level-yield method over the life of each pool. Increases in expected cash flows subsequent to the acquisition are recognized prospectively through adjustment of the yield on the pool over its remaining life, while decreases in expected cash flows are recognized as impairment through a loss provision and an increase in the allowance for loan losses. Therefore, the allowance for loan losses on these impaired pools reflect only losses incurred after the acquisition (representing the present value of all cash flows that were expected at acquisition but currently are not expected to be received). At December 31, 2021, we had no specific reserves for any acquired loan within our allowance for loan losses that had further deteriorated post acquisition.
We periodically evaluate the remaining contractual required payments due and estimates of cash flows expected to be collected. These evaluations, performed quarterly, require the continued use of key assumptions and estimates, similar to the initial estimate of fair value. Changes in the contractual required payments due and estimated cash flows expected to be collected may result in changes in the accretable yield and non-accretable difference or reclassifications between accretable yield and the non-accretable difference. On an aggregate basis, if the acquired pools of PCI loans perform better than originally expected, we would expect to receive more future cash flows than originally modeled at the acquisition date. For the pools with better than expected cash flows, the forecasted increase would be recorded as an additional accretable yield that is recognized as a prospective increase to our interest income on loans.
Fair Value Measurements
We determine the fair values of financial instruments based on the fair value hierarchy, which requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. The standard describes three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value. Our investment securities available-for-
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sale are recorded at fair value using reliable and unbiased evaluations by an industry-wide valuation service. This service uses evaluated pricing models that vary based on asset class and include available trade, bid, and other market information. Generally, the methodology includes broker quotes, proprietary models, vast descriptive terms and conditions databases, as well as extensive quality control programs. Depending on the availability of observable inputs and prices, different valuation models could produce materially different fair value estimates. The values presented may not represent future fair values and may not be realizable.
LIBOR and Other Benchmark Rates
We have certain loans, interest rate swap agreements, investment securities, and debt obligations whose interest rate is indexed to LIBOR. In 2017, the Financial Conduct Authority (the authority that regulates LIBOR) announced its intention to stop compelling banks to submit rates for the calculation of LIBOR after 2021. In December 2020, the administrator of LIBOR announced its intention to (i) cease the publication of the one-week and two-month U.S. dollar LIBOR after December 31, 2021, and (ii) cease the publication of all other tenors of U.S. dollar LIBOR (one, three, six and 12 month LIBOR) after June 30, 2023. In October 2021, the federal bank regulatory agencies issued a Joint Statement on Managing the LIBOR Transition. In that guidance, the agencies offered their regulatory expectations and outlined potential supervisory and enforcement consequences for banks that fail to adequately plan for and implement the transition away from LIBOR. The failure to properly transition away from LIBOR may result in increased supervisory scrutiny.
Central banks and regulators around the world have commissioned working groups to find suitable replacements for Interbank Offered Rates ("IBOR") and other benchmark rates and to implement financial benchmark reforms more generally. These actions have resulted in uncertainty regarding the use of alternative reference rates ("ARRs") and could cause disruptions in a variety of markets, as well as adversely impact our business, operations and financial results.
To facilitate an orderly transition from IBORs and other benchmark rates to ARRs, we have established an enterprise-wide initiative led by senior management. The objective of this initiative is to identify, assess and monitor risks associated with the expected discontinuation or unavailability of benchmarks, including LIBOR, achieve operational readiness and engage impacted clients in connection with the transition to ARRs.To mitigate the risks associated with the expected discontinuation of LIBOR, we have ceased originating LIBOR-linked loans, implemented fallback language for LIBOR-linked commercial loans, adhered to the International Swaps and Derivatives Association 2020 Fallbacks Protocol for interest rate swap agreements, and have updated our systems to accommodate loans linked to the Secured Overnight Financing Rate ("SOFR"). In accordance with regulatory guidance, we ceased entering into new LIBOR transactions at the end of 2021 and have selected SOFR, as the rate that best represents an alternative to LIBOR. Uncertainty as to the adoption, market acceptance or availability of SOFR or other alternative reference rates may adversely affect the value of LIBOR-based loans and securities in our portfolio and may impact the availability and cost of hedging instruments and borrowings.
Financial Overview
For the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020, we expanded our market area through continued organic growth, capitalizing on new customer relationships we obtained through our participation in the 2020 and 2021 PPP assistance.
•Total assets increased to $2.20 billion compared to $1.82 billion at December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively, an increase of $381.4 million, or 20.9%. The increase in total assets is primarily attributable to our increase in deposits, which increased $351.3 million during 2021.
•Total loans, net of deferred fees, increased $37.8 million, or 2.6%, from December 31, 2020 to December 31, 2021. Excluding PPP loans, which decreased $124.8 million as a result of loan forgiveness, net loan growth was $162.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2021. Asset quality remains sound with nonperforming loans and loans past due 90 days or more as a percentage of total assets being 0.16% at December 31, 2021, compared to 0.31% at December 31, 2020.
•Total deposits increased $351.3 million, or 22.9%, from December 31, 2020 to December 31, 2021, the increase attributable to a combination of deposits from new customer relationships (many acquired through PPP originations) as well as growth in existing customer deposits.
•Tangible book value per share at December 31, 2021 was $14.70, an increase from $13.41 at December 31, 2020.
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•Net income was $21.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2021 compared to $15.5 million for the same period of 2020. Our 2021 results were impacted by merger-related expenses totaling $1.4 million, which were associated with our previously announced proposed merger with Blue Ridge Bankshares, Inc. ("Blue Ridge"), which was mutually terminated by us and Blue Ridge on January 20, 2022. We also recorded one-time accelerated debt issuance costs of $380 thousand associated with the redemption of our 2016 subordinated debt issuance during the third quarter of 2021 and a gain on the sale of other real estate owned ("OREO") of $236 thousand during the fourth quarter of 2021. Excluding the merger-related expenses, accelerated debt issuance costs and gain on OREO, we would have recorded net income of $23.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2021. Our 2020 results were impacted by branch closure charges totaling $676 thousand, and excluding these charges, we would have recorded $16.0 million in net income for the year ended December 31, 2020. For a reconciliation of this non-GAAP information which excludes the effect of merger-related expenses, accelerated debt issuance costs, gain on sale of OREO and the impairment from branch closures, please refer to the table below.
Reconciliation of Net Income (GAAP) to Operating Earnings (Non-GAAP)
Years Ended December 31, 2021 and 2020
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
| 2021 | 2020 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net income (as reported) | $ | 21,933 | $ | 15,501 | ||
| Add: impairment on branch closures | — | 676 | ||||
| Add: merger and acquisition expense | 1,445 | — | ||||
| Add: Accelerated debt issuance costs | 380 | — | ||||
| Subtract: Gains on sales of other real estate owned | (236) | — | ||||
| Less: provision for income taxes associated with impairment and merger and acquisition expense | (358) | (142) | ||||
| Non-GAAP Operating Earnings, excluding above items | $ | 23,164 | $ | 16,035 | ||
| Earnings per share - basic (GAAP net income) | $ | 1.61 | $ | 1.14 | ||
| Earnings per share - Non-GAAP expenses including provision for income taxes | $ | 0.09 | $ | 0.04 | ||
| Earnings per share - basic (non-GAAP net income) | $ | 1.70 | $ | 1.18 | ||
| Earnings per share - diluted (GAAP net income) | $ | 1.50 | $ | 1.10 | ||
| Earnings per share - Non-GAAP expenses including provision for income taxes | $ | 0.09 | $ | 0.03 | ||
| Earnings per share - diluted (non-GAAP net income) | $ | 1.59 | $ | 1.13 | ||
| Return on average assets (GAAP net income) | 1.11 | % | 0.91 | % | ||
| Non-GAAP expenses including provision for income taxes | 0.06 | % | 0.03 | % | ||
| Return on average assets (non‑GAAP net income) | 1.17 | % | 0.94 | % | ||
| Return on average equity (GAAP net income) | 10.92 | % | 8.48 | % | ||
| Non-GAAP expenses including provision for income taxes | 0.61 | % | 0.29 | % | ||
| Return on average equity (non‑GAAP net income) | 11.53 | % | 8.77 | % |
Below shows selected financial data for the periods ended December 31, 2021 and 2020.
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Selected Financial Data
(Dollars and shares in thousands, except per share data)
| Years Ended December 31, | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Income Statement Data: | 2021 | 2020 | ||||
| Interest income | $ | 68,428 | $ | 67,103 | ||
| Interest expense | 10,481 | 14,483 | ||||
| Net interest income | 57,947 | 52,620 | ||||
| Provision for (reversal of) loan losses | (500) | 5,016 | ||||
| Net interest income after provision for (reversal of) loan losses | 58,447 | 47,604 | ||||
| Non‑interest income | 4,302 | 2,891 | ||||
| Non‑interest expense | 34,540 | 30,838 | ||||
| Net income before income taxes | 28,209 | 19,657 | ||||
| Provision for income taxes | 6,276 | 4,156 | ||||
| Net income | $ | 21,933 | $ | 15,501 | ||
| Balance Sheet Data: | ||||||
| Total assets | $ | 2,202,924 | $ | 1,821,481 | ||
| Loans receivable, net of fees | 1,503,849 | 1,466,083 | ||||
| Allowance for loan losses | (13,829) | (14,958) | ||||
| Total investment securities | 358,038 | 126,415 | ||||
| Total deposits | 1,883,769 | 1,532,493 | ||||
| Other borrowed funds | 44,510 | 69,085 | ||||
| Total shareholders' equity | 209,796 | 189,500 | ||||
| Common shares outstanding | 13,727 | 13,511 | ||||
| Per Common Share Data: | ||||||
| Basic net income | $ | 1.61 | $ | 1.14 | ||
| Fully diluted net income | 1.50 | 1.10 | ||||
| Book value | 15.28 | 14.03 | ||||
| Tangible book value(1) | 14.70 | 13.41 | ||||
| Performance Ratios: | ||||||
| Return on average assets | 1.11 | % | 0.91 | % | ||
| Return on average equity | 10.92 | 8.48 | ||||
| Net interest margin(2) | 3.09 | 3.28 | ||||
| Efficiency ratio(3) | 55.49 | 55.55 | ||||
| Non‑interest income to average assets | 0.22 | 0.17 | ||||
| Non‑interest expense to average assets | 1.75 | 1.80 | ||||
| Loans receivable, net of fees to total deposits | 79.83 | 95.67 | ||||
| Asset Quality Ratios: | ||||||
| Net charge‑offs (recoveries) to average loans receivable, net of fees | 0.04 | % | 0.02 | % | ||
| Nonperforming loans to loans receivable, net of fees | 0.23 | 0.38 | ||||
| Nonperforming assets to total assets | 0.16 | 0.52 | ||||
| Allowance for loan losses to nonperforming loans | 394.21 | 266.11 | ||||
| Allowance for loan losses to loans receivable, net of fees | 0.92 | 1.02 | ||||
| Capital Ratios (Bank Only): | ||||||
| Tier 1 risk‑based capital | NA% | NA% | ||||
| Total risk‑based capital | NA | NA | ||||
| Common Equity Tier 1 capital | NA | NA | ||||
| Leverage capital ratio | 10.55 | 11.65 | ||||
| Other: | ||||||
| Average shareholders' equity to average total assets | 10.15 | % | 10.70 | % | ||
| Average loans receivable, net of fees to average total deposits | 86.80 | % | 98.51 | % | ||
| Average common shares outstanding: | ||||||
| Basic | 13,650 | 13,542 | ||||
| Diluted | 14,581 | 14,134 |
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(1)Tangible book value is calculated as total stockholders' equity, less goodwill and other intangible assets, divided by common shares outstanding.
(2)Net interest margin is calculated as net interest income divided by total average earning assets.
(3)Efficiency ratio is calculated as total non-interest expense divided by the total of net interest income and non-interest income.
| Years Ended December 31, | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non‑GAAP Reconciliation | |||||||
| (Dollars in thousands, except per share data) | 2021 | 2020 | |||||
| Total stockholders' equity | $ | 209,796 | $ | 189,500 | |||
| Less: goodwill and intangibles, net | (8,052) | (8,357) | |||||
| Tangible Common Equity | $ | 201,744 | $ | 181,143 | |||
| Book value per common share | $ | 15.28 | $ | 14.03 | |||
| Less: intangible book value per common share | (0.58) | (0.62) | |||||
| Tangible book value per common share | $ | 14.70 | $ | 13.41 |
Results of Operations—Years Ended December 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020
Overview
We recorded net income of $21.9 million, or $1.50 per diluted common share, for the year ended December 31, 2021, compared to net income of $15.5 million, or $1.10 per diluted common share for the year ended December 31, 2020. Our 2021 results were impacted by merger-related expenses totaling $1.4 million. We also recorded one-time accelerated debt issuance costs of $380 thousand associated with our redemption of our 2016 subordinated debt issuance during the third quarter of 2021 and a gain on the sale of OREO of $236 thousand. Excluding the merger-related expenses, accelerated debt issuance costs and gain on OREO and their related tax effects, we would have recorded net income of $23.2 million, or $1.59 per diluted common share, for the year ended December 31, 2021. Our 2020 results were impacted by one-time branch closure costs of $676 thousand and increased provision for loan losses. Excluding the branch closure costs, we would have recorded income of $16.0 million, or $1.13 per diluted common share, for the year ended December 31, 2020. See above table for a reconciliation of GAAP net income to operating earnings (non-GAAP).
Net interest income increased $5.3 million to $57.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2021, compared to $52.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2020, primarily as a result of decreases in the costs of interest-bearing deposits. For the year ended December 31, 2021, we released provision for loan losses totaling $500 thousand, compared to recording provision expense of $5.0 million for the same period of 2020 which was elevated primarily as a result of qualitative factors related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Noninterest income increased $1.4 million to $4.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2021 as compared to $2.9 million for 2020, primarily attributable to the Bank's income associated with its investment in ACM, recording $1.5 million during the year ended December 31, 2021. Noninterest expense was $34.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2021 compared to $30.8 million for the same period of 2020. Noninterest expense increased during 2021 primarily as a result of merger-related expenses totaling $1.4 million and additions to business development staffing and associated increases in incentive accruals.
The return on average assets for the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020 was 1.11% and 0.91%, respectively. The return on average equity for the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020 was 10.92% and 8.48%, respectively. Excluding merger-related expenses, accelerated debt issuance costs, and gain on sale of OREO recorded during 2021, return on average assets and return on average equity would have been 1.17% and 11.53%, respectively. Excluding branch closure costs and the associated taxes recorded during 2020, return on average assets and return on average equity for the year ended December 31, 2020 would have been 0.94% and 8.77%, respectively. See above table for a reconciliation of GAAP net income to operating earnings (non-GAAP).
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Net Interest Income/Margin
The following table presents average balance sheet information, interest income, interest expense and the corresponding average yields earned and rates paid for the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020.
Average Balance Sheets and Interest Rates on Interest-Earning Assets and Interest-Bearing Liabilities
Years Ended December 31, 2021 and 2020
(Dollars in thousands)
| 2021 | 2020 | ||||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average Balance | Interest Income/ Expense | Average Yield/ Rate | Average Balance | Interest Income/ Expense | Average Yield/ Rate | ||||||||||||||||
| Assets | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest‑earning assets: | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Loans(1): | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Commercial real estate | $ | 832,138 | $ | 35,104 | 4.22 | % | $ | 777,545 | $ | 35,064 | 4.51 | % | |||||||||
| Commercial and industrial | 135,017 | 6,127 | 4.54 | % | 107,980 | 5,891 | 5.46 | % | |||||||||||||
| Paycheck protection program | 105,980 | 5,410 | 5.11 | % | 114,344 | 2,993 | 2.62 | % | |||||||||||||
| Commercial construction | 209,957 | 9,790 | 4.66 | % | 222,708 | 10,343 | 4.64 | % | |||||||||||||
| Consumer residential | 169,168 | 6,685 | 3.95 | % | 178,479 | 7,760 | 4.35 | % | |||||||||||||
| Consumer nonresidential | 11,569 | 858 | 7.41 | % | 15,325 | 1,159 | 7.56 | % | |||||||||||||
| Total loans(1) | 1,463,829 | 63,974 | 4.37 | % | 1,416,381 | 63,210 | 4.46 | % | |||||||||||||
| Investment securities(2) | 204,952 | 3,878 | 1.89 | % | 120,074 | 3,185 | 2.65 | % | |||||||||||||
| Loans held for sale, at fair value | — | — | — | % | 3,431 | 236 | 6.87 | % | |||||||||||||
| Restricted stock | 6,269 | 328 | 5.24 | % | 6,331 | 342 | 5.41 | % | |||||||||||||
| Deposits at other financial institutions | 197,987 | 260 | 0.13 | % | 60,587 | 153 | 0.25 | % | |||||||||||||
| Total interest‑earning assets and interest income | 1,873,037 | 68,440 | 3.65 | % | 1,606,804 | 67,126 | 4.18 | % | |||||||||||||
| Noninterest‑earning assets: | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Cash and due from banks | 18,556 | 17,252 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Premises and equipment, net | 1,578 | 1,880 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Accrued interest and other assets | 99,562 | 95,346 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Allowance for loan losses | (14,513) | (12,420) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total assets | $ | 1,978,220 | $ | 1,708,862 | |||||||||||||||||
| Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest ‑ bearing liabilities: | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest ‑ bearing deposits: | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest checking | $ | 587,151 | $ | 3,224 | 0.55 | % | $ | 363,408 | $ | 2,839 | 0.78 | % | |||||||||
| Savings and money markets | 303,317 | 1,421 | 0.47 | % | 264,987 | 1,819 | 0.69 | % | |||||||||||||
| Time deposits | 230,668 | 2,783 | 1.21 | % | 317,850 | 6,447 | 2.03 | % | |||||||||||||
| Wholesale deposits | 37,657 | 173 | 0.46 | % | 100,885 | 1,228 | 1.22 | % | |||||||||||||
| Total interest ‑ bearing deposits | 1,158,793 | 7,601 | 0.66 | % | 1,047,130 | 12,333 | 1.18 | % | |||||||||||||
| Other borrowed funds | 62,878 | 2,880 | 4.58 | % | 57,915 | 2,150 | 3.71 | % | |||||||||||||
| Total interest‑bearing liabilities and interest expense | 1,221,671 | 10,481 | 0.86 | % | 1,105,045 | 14,483 | 1.31 | % | |||||||||||||
| Noninterest‑bearing liabilities: | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Demand deposits | 527,675 | 390,672 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Other liabilities | 27,988 | 30,327 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Common stockholders' equity | 200,886 | 182,818 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total liabilities and stockholders' equity | $ | 1,978,220 | $ | 1,708,862 | |||||||||||||||||
| Net interest income and net interest margin | $ | 57,959 | 3.09 | % | $ | 52,643 | 3.28 | % |
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(1)Non-accrual loans are included in average balances and do not have a material effect on the average yield. Interest income on non-accruing loans was not material for the years presented.
(2)The average yields for investment securities are reported on a fully taxable-equivalent basis at a rate of 21% for 2021 and 2020.
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The level of net interest income is affected primarily by variations in the volume and mix of these assets and liabilities, as well as changes in interest rates. See "Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk" below for further information. The following table shows the effect that these factors had on the interest earned from our interest-earning assets and interest incurred on our interest-bearing liabilities.
Rate and Volume Analysis
Years Ended December 31, 2021 and 2020
(Dollars in thousands)
| 2021 Compared to 2020 | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AverageVolume(3) | Average Rate | Increase (Decrease) | ||||||||
| Interest income: | ||||||||||
| Loans(1): | ||||||||||
| Commercial real estate | $ | 2,462 | $ | (2,422) | $ | 40 | ||||
| Commercial and industrial | 1,475 | (1,239) | 236 | |||||||
| Paycheck protection program | (219) | 2,636 | 2,417 | |||||||
| Commercial construction | (592) | 39 | (553) | |||||||
| Consumer residential | (405) | (670) | (1,075) | |||||||
| Consumer nonresidential | (284) | (17) | (301) | |||||||
| Total loans(1) | 2,437 | (1,673) | 764 | |||||||
| Investment securities(2) | 2,251 | (1,558) | 693 | |||||||
| Loans held for sale, at fair value | (236) | — | (236) | |||||||
| Restricted stock | (3) | (11) | (14) | |||||||
| Deposits at other financial institutions | 347 | (240) | 107 | |||||||
| Total interest income | 4,796 | (3,482) | 1,314 | |||||||
| Interest expense: | ||||||||||
| Interest - bearing deposits: | ||||||||||
| Interest checking | 1,748 | (1,363) | 385 | |||||||
| Savings and money markets | 263 | (661) | (398) | |||||||
| Time deposits | (1,768) | (1,896) | (3,664) | |||||||
| Wholesale deposits | (770) | (285) | (1,055) | |||||||
| Total interest - bearing deposits | (527) | (4,205) | (4,732) | |||||||
| Other borrowed funds | 184 | 546 | 730 | |||||||
| Total interest expense | (343) | (3,659) | (4,002) | |||||||
| Net interest income | $ | 5,139 | $ | 177 | $ | 5,316 |
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(1)Non-accrual loans are included in average balances and do not have a material effect on the average yield. Interest income on non-accruing loans was not material for the years presented.
(2)The average yields for investment securities are reported on a fully taxable-equivalent basis at a rate of 21% for 2021 and 2020.
(3)Changes attributable to rate/volume have been allocated to volume.
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Net interest income, on a tax equivalent basis, is a financial measure that we believe provides a more accurate picture of the interest margin for comparative purposes. To derive our net interest margin on a tax equivalent basis, net interest income is adjusted to reflect tax-exempt income on an equivalent before tax basis with a corresponding increase in income tax expense. For purposes of this calculation, we use our federal and state statutory tax rates for the periods presented. This measure ensures comparability of net interest income arising from taxable and tax-exempt sources.
The following table provides a reconciliation of our GAAP net interest income to our tax equivalent net interest income.
Supplemental Financial Data and Reconciliations to GAAP Financial Measures
Years Ended December 31, 2021 and 2020
(Dollars in thousands)
| 2021 | 2020 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GAAP Financial Measurements: | ||||||
| Interest income: | ||||||
| Loans | $ | 63,974 | $ | 63,446 | ||
| Deposits at other financial institutions | 260 | 153 | ||||
| Investment securities available‑for‑sale | 3,860 | 3,156 | ||||
| Investment securities held‑to‑maturity | 6 | 6 | ||||
| Restricted stock | 328 | 342 | ||||
| Total interest income | 68,428 | 67,103 | ||||
| Interest expense: | ||||||
| Interest‑bearing deposits | 7,601 | 12,333 | ||||
| Other borrowed funds | 2,880 | 2,150 | ||||
| Total interest expense | 10,481 | 14,483 | ||||
| Net interest income | $ | 57,947 | $ | 52,620 | ||
| Non‑GAAP Financial Measurements: | ||||||
| Add: Tax benefit on tax‑exempt interest income - securities | 12 | 23 | ||||
| Total tax benefit on interest income | $ | 12 | $ | 23 | ||
| Tax equivalent net interest income | $ | 57,959 | $ | 52,643 | ||
| Net interest margin on a tax-equivalent basis | 3.09 | % | 3.28 | % |
Net interest income for the year ended December 31, 2021 was $58.0 million on a fully taxable-equivalent basis, compared to $52.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2020, an increase of $5.3 million, or 10.1%. The increase in net interest income was primarily a result of a decrease in the cost of interest-bearing deposits, reflecting our efforts to decrease deposit rates in light of the current rate environment. During March 2020, in response to market conditions as the economy was impacted by COVID-19, the Federal Open Market Committee of the Federal Reserve reduced its targeted fed funds rate an unprecedented 150 basis points. We responded quickly by reducing deposit rates substantially to offset the repricing of the variable rate portion of our loan portfolio. During 2021, we continued to review interest rates on deposits and other borrowed funds and reduced rates where possible.
Our net interest margin, on a tax equivalent basis, for the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020 was 3.09% and 3.28%, respectively. The decrease in our net interest margin was primarily a result of the decreased rate environment during 2021, which decreased the yields on interest-earning assets, partially offset by our decrease in the cost of our interest-bearing liabilities.
The yield on interest-earning assets decreased 53 basis points to 3.65% for the year ended December 31, 2021, compared to 4.18% for the same period of 2020, a result of the decreased rate environment during 2021. In addition, our excess liquidity, which was caused by the increase in our deposits and PPP forgiveness, contributed to the reduction of our net interest margin an additional 12 basis points for 2021. Offsetting this decrease in yields on earning assets was a 45 basis point decrease in the cost of interest-bearing liabilities, reflecting the decreases in rates we made to help offset the decreased yields on our earning assets during 2021.
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Average interest-earning assets increased by 16.6% to $1.87 billion at December 31, 2021 compared to $1.61 billion at December 31, 2020, which resulted in an increase in total interest income on a tax equivalent basis of $1.3 million, to $68.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2021 compared to $67.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2020. While volume increased during 2021, contributing $4.8 million in additional interest income, the decreases in average rate significantly impacted interest income earned, decreasing interest income by $3.5 million.
Average loans receivable increased $47.4 million to $1.46 billion for the year ended December 31, 2021, compared to $1.42 billion for the year ended December 31, 2020. The yield on average loans decreased 9 basis points to 4.37% for the year ended December 31, 2021. The increase in average volume of loans receivable contributed $2.4 million to interest income. However, the increase in interest income on loans was impacted by a decrease in yields earned on the loan portfolio, which decreased interest income $1.7 million. Average balances of nonperforming loans, which consist of nonaccrual loans, are included in the net interest margin calculation and did not have a material impact on our net interest margin in 2021 and 2020.
Average investment securities increased $84.9 million to $205.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2021, compared to $120.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2020. The significant increase in average investment securities was primarily a result of the increase in liquidity at the Bank as a result of PPP loan forgiveness and an increase in deposits during 2021. This excess liquidity was invested in fixed income securities which increased interest income $693 thousand on a tax equivalent basis for the year ended December 31, 2021. The yield on average investment securities decreased 76 basis points to 1.89% for the year ended December 31, 2021, primarily as a result of purchasing securities at lower average yields relative to the average yield of the portfolio.
Average interest-earning deposits at other financial institutions, consisting primarily of excess cash reserves maintained at the FRB, increased $137.4 million to $198.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2021, compared to $60.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2020. The significant increase in average was primarily a result of our deposit growth during 2021. The yield on average interest-earning deposits decreased 12 basis points to 0.13% for the year ended December 31, 2021.
Total average interest-bearing deposits increased $111.7 million to $1.16 billion at December 31, 2021 compared to $1.05 billion at December 31, 2020. Average noninterest-bearing deposits increased $137.0 million, or 35.1%, to $527.7 million at December 31, 2021, compared to $390.7 million at December 31, 2020. The increase in total deposits, and specifically noninterest-bearing deposits, reflects a combination of new customer relationships (primarily from PPP originations) as well as growth in average deposit balances from existing customers. The largest increase in average interest-bearing deposit balances was in our interest checking accounts, which increased $223.7 million compared to 2020. Average time deposits decreased $87.2 million to $230.7 million as of December 31, 2021 compared to $317.9 million at December 31, 2020, as customers now prefer short-term deposit options such as interest checking accounts as a result of the low interest rate environment. Average wholesale deposits decreased $63.2 million to $37.7 million as of December 31, 2021 compared to $100.9 million as of December 31, 2020, as we have been able to reduce our reliance on wholesale funding due to other core sources of liquidity. This change in the mix of our interest-bearing liabilities, in addition to the action taken by the Bank to reduce deposit rates during 2020 and 2021, have contributed to the decrease in our cost of interest-bearing deposits to 0.66% in 2021 from 1.18% in 2020.
The cost of other borrowed funds, which include federal funds purchased, FHLB advances, and our subordinated notes, increased 87 basis points to 4.58% for the year ended December 31, 2021, from 3.71% for the same period in 2020, a result of the subordinated debt we issued during the fourth quarter of 2020 at 4.88% and the recognition of accelerated debt issuance costs of $380 thousand recorded during 2021.
Provision Expense and Allowance for Loan Losses
Our policy is to maintain the allowance for loan losses at a level that represents our best estimate of inherent losses in the loan portfolio. Both the amount of the provision and the level of the allowance for loan losses are impacted by many factors, including general and industry-specific economic conditions, actual credit losses, historical trends and specific conditions of individual borrowers. We are not required to implement the provisions of CECL until January 1, 2023, and we are continuing to account for the allowance for losses under the incurred loss model.
We recorded a release of provision for loan losses of $500 thousand for the year ended December 31, 2021 compared to a provision for loan losses of $5.0 million for the same period of 2020. The allowance for loan losses at December 31, 2021 was $13.8 million compared to $15.0 million at December 31, 2020. Our allowance for loan loss ratio as a percent of
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total loans, net of deferred fees and costs, for December 31, 2021 and 2020 was 0.92% and 1.02%, respectively. The decrease in provision for loan losses during 2021 as compared to 2020 primarily reflects changes in certain qualitative factors as a result of the improvement in local economic conditions and the credit quality metrics of our loan portfolio during 2021 as well as a reduction in specific reserves on impaired loans. During 2021, we continued to evaluate our exposure to certain credit risks within industry segments in our loan portfolio that are most impacted by the pandemic and for those loans that have deferred payments. Industry subgroups such as retail, hotels, churches, and other commercial real estate loans were isolated within our allowance model, in addition to those loans deferring payments, and qualitative factors were adjusted to increase reserves for these loans as a result of their risk profiles during 2020. As a result of the improvement in the performance of these pandemic impacted loans, we eliminated the additional reserves recorded for these loans during 2021. Specific reserves decreased $1.9 million to $186 thousand for the year ended December 31, 2021, compared to $2.1 million at December 31, 2020, as a result of the impairment analysis completed for impaired loans during 2021.
See "Asset Quality" section below for additional information on the credit quality of the loan portfolio.
Noninterest Income
The following table provides detail for non-interest income for the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020.
Non-Interest Income
Years Ended December 31, 2021 and 2020
(Dollars in thousands)
| Change from Prior Year | ||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2020 | Amount | Percent | |||||||||||
| Service charges on deposit accounts | $ | 1,028 | $ | 1,008 | $ | 20 | 2.0 | % | ||||||
| Fees on loans | 110 | 511 | (401) | (78.5) | % | |||||||||
| Gain on sale of securities available‑for‑sale | — | 141 | (141) | (100.0) | % | |||||||||
| Loss on loans held for sale | — | (451) | 451 | 100.0 | % | |||||||||
| BOLI income | 994 | 1,109 | (115) | (10.4) | % | |||||||||
| Income from minority membership interest | 1,464 | — | 1,464 | 100.0 | % | |||||||||
| Other fee income | 706 | 573 | 133 | 23.2 | % | |||||||||
| Total non‑interest income | $ | 4,302 | $ | 2,891 | $ | 1,411 | 48.8 | % |
Noninterest income includes service charges on deposits and loans, loan swap fee income, income from our membership interest in ACM, income from our BOLI policies, and other fee income, and continues to supplement our operating results. Noninterest income for the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020 was $4.3 million and $2.9 million, respectively, an increase of $1.4 million, or 48.8%. The increase in noninterest income for the year ended December 31, 2021 was primarily attributable to the Bank's income associated with its investment in ACM, recording $1.5 million during 2021. Fee income from service charges on deposits and other fee income was $1.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2021, an increase of 9.7%, as compared $1.6 million for the same period of 2020, primarily a result of an increase in customer deposit relationships over the past year. There were no loan swap fees for the year ended December 31, 2021 compared to $378 thousand for the year ended December 31, 2020. Income from BOLI decreased 10.4% to $994 thousand for the year ended December 31, 2021 as compared to $1.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2020. Noninterest income for the year ended December 31, 2020 included gains on the sale of securities available-for-sale totaling $141 thousand. These securities were sold as they had larger premiums susceptible to prepayment risk, decreasing future interest income. There were no gains on security sales during 2021. Noninterest income for 2020 were impacted by losses on loans held for sale totaling $451 thousand. Loans held for sale were comprised of consumer unsecured loans which were transferred to held for sale at the end of 2019. On April 1, 2020, we transferred these loans back to held for investment at the lower of cost or market as the market for these types of loans receded due to market volatility as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Noninterest Expense
The following table reflects the components of non-interest expense for the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020.
Non-Interest Expense
Years Ended December 31, 2021 and 2020
(Dollars in thousands)
| Change from Prior Year | ||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2020 | Amount | Percent | |||||||||||
| Salaries and employee benefits | $ | 18,980 | $ | 16,815 | $ | 2,165 | 12.9 | % | ||||||
| Occupancy and equipment expense | 3,290 | 3,329 | (39) | (1.2) | % | |||||||||
| Data processing and network administration | 2,203 | 2,028 | 175 | 8.6 | % | |||||||||
| State franchise taxes | 1,983 | 1,864 | 119 | 6.4 | % | |||||||||
| Audit, legal and consulting fees | 1,489 | 986 | 503 | 51.0 | % | |||||||||
| Merger and acquisition expense | 1,445 | — | 1,445 | 100.0 | % | |||||||||
| Loan related expenses | 1,247 | 1,087 | 160 | 14.7 | % | |||||||||
| FDIC insurance | 770 | 748 | 22 | 2.9 | % | |||||||||
| Marketing, business development and advertising | 220 | 222 | (2) | (0.9) | % | |||||||||
| Director fees | 651 | 554 | 97 | 17.5 | % | |||||||||
| Postage, courier and telephone | 190 | 178 | 12 | 6.7 | % | |||||||||
| Internet banking | 542 | 517 | 25 | 4.8 | % | |||||||||
| Dues, memberships & publications | 174 | 131 | 43 | 32.8 | % | |||||||||
| Bank insurance | 411 | 373 | 38 | 10.2 | % | |||||||||
| Printing and supplies | 104 | 149 | (45) | (30.2) | % | |||||||||
| Bank charges | 118 | 72 | 46 | 63.9 | % | |||||||||
| State assessments | 167 | 209 | (42) | (20.1) | % | |||||||||
| Core deposit intangible amortization | 305 | 345 | (40) | (11.6) | % | |||||||||
| Gain on sale of other real estate owned | (236) | — | (236) | (100.0) | % | |||||||||
| Impairment on branch closures | — | 676 | (676) | (100.0) | % | |||||||||
| Other operating expenses | 487 | 555 | (68) | (12.3) | % | |||||||||
| Total non‑interest expense | $ | 34,540 | $ | 30,838 | $ | 3,702 | 12.0 | % |
Noninterest expense includes, among other things, salaries and benefits, occupancy and equipment costs, professional fees, data processing, insurance and miscellaneous expenses. Noninterest expense was $34.5 million and $30.8 million for the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively, an increase of $3.7 million, or 12.0%.
Salaries and benefits expense increased $2.2 million to $19.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2021 compared to $16.8 million for the same period in 2020, which was primarily related to additions to business development staff and associated accruals for incentive compensation during 2021. Merger-related expenses associated with our proposed merger totaled $1.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2021. Audit, legal and consulting fees increased $503 thousand to $1.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2021 as compared to the same period of 2020, primarily as a result of expenses incurred as a result of our membership interest purchase of ACM. Offsetting a portion of these increases is recorded gains of $236 thousand related to our sale of our OREO property during the fourth quarter of 2021.
During the third quarter of 2020, we closed two branch office locations. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, more clients have transitioned to our electronic banking products, reducing the need to have physical branch locations to serve our customers. The right-of-use assets and leasehold improvements written off as a result of closing these locations totaled $676 thousand. Annual costs savings for the closure of these locations related to occupancy expense is expected to be approximately $350 thousand, of which, we began to see a portion of those cost savings during the fourth quarter of 2020, which contributed to the decrease in occupancy expense year-over-year. Other savings of approximately $250 thousand
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include salaries and benefits expense as the employees for each of these locations filled other vacant positions with the Bank, reducing the need to hire additional personnel.
Income Taxes
We recorded a provision for income tax expense of $6.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2021, an increase of $2.1 million, or 51.0%, compared to $4.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2020. Our effective tax rate for December 31, 2021 was 22.2%, compared to 21.1% for 2020. Our effective tax rate for 2021 is more than the statutory rate of 21% as a result of nondeductible merger expenses recorded during 2021.
Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition
Overview
At December 31, 2021, total assets were $2.20 billion, an increase of 20.9%, or $381.4 million, from $1.82 billion at December 31, 2020. Total loans receivable, net of deferred fees and costs, increased 2.6%, or $37.8 million, to $1.50 billion at December 31, 2021, from $1.47 billion at December 31, 2020. Total investment securities increased by $231.6 million, or 183.2%, to $358.0 million at December 31, 2021, from $126.4 million at December 31, 2020. Total deposits increased 22.9%, or $351.3 million, to $1.88 billion at December 31, 2021, from $1.53 billion at December 31, 2020. From time to time, we may utilize other borrowed funds such as federal funds purchased and FHLB advances as an additional funding source for the Bank. The Bank had FHLB advances outstanding of $25.0 million at each of December 31, 2021 and 2020. At December 31, 2021, we had $19.5 million in subordinated notes, a decrease of $24.6 million, as we redeemed in full our 2016 issuance of subordinated debt totaling $25.0 million on September 30, 2021.
Loans Receivable, Net
Total loans receivable, net of deferred fees and costs, were $1.50 billion at December 31, 2021, an increase of $37.8 million, or 2.6%, compared to $1.47 billion at December 31, 2020. Excluding PPP loans, which decreased $124.8 million as a result of loan forgiveness, net loan growth was $162.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2021. During the second quarter of 2021, we began originating loans under a warehouse lending facility to ACM, which contributed $72.0 million to our loan growth during 2021.
PPP loans, net of deferred fees and costs, totaled $28.1 million at December 31, 2021, a decrease from $153.0 million at December 31, 2020. Loans forgiven during 2021 totaled $193.3 million. Net deferred fees associated with PPP loans totaled $568 thousand at December 31, 2021.
Commercial real estate loans totaled $906.1 million at December 31, 2021, or 60.1% of total loan receivable, compared to $790.0 million at December 31, 2020, an increase of $116.1 million, or 14.7%. Owner-occupied commercial real estate loans were $191.8 million at December 31, 2021 compared to $182.9 million at December 31, 2020. Nonowner-occupied commercial real estate loans were $714.3 million at December 31, 2021 compared to $607.5 million at December 31, 2020. Construction loans totaled $187.6 million at December 31, 2021, or 12.5% of total loans receivable. Of the $187.6 million in construction loans, $47.6 million are collateralized by land, and lot acquisition and development loans (which have a higher degree of credit risk than the remaining portion of the construction portfolio) totaled $5.0 million at December 31, 2021. Our commercial real estate portfolio, including construction loans, is diversified by asset type and geographic concentration. We plan to manage this portion of our portfolio in a disciplined manner. We have comprehensive policies to monitor, measure, and mitigate our loan concentrations within this portfolio segment, including rigorous credit approval, monitoring and administrative practices.
Commercial and industrial loans, excluding PPP loans, increased $54.5 million to $174.1 million at December 31, 2021, from $119.5 million at December 31, 2020. Consumer residential loans increased $32.7 million to $200.6 million at December 31, 2021, from $167.9 million at December 31, 2020, the increase primarily a result of ACM warehouse lending facility activity, which is secured by individual real estate loans. These loans are repurchased by ACM if not sold to ultimate investor within 60 days of settlement.
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The following table sets forth the repricing characteristics and sensitivity to interest rate changes of our loan portfolio at December 31, 2021.
Loan Maturities and Interest Rate Sensitivity
At December 31, 2021
(Dollars in thousands)
| One Year or Less | Between One and Five Years | Between Five and Fifteen Years | After Fifteen Years | Total | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial real estate | $ | 48,594 | $ | 403,051 | $ | 454,127 | $ | 340 | $ | 906,112 | ||||
| Commercial and industrial | 37,444 | 87,404 | 6,165 | 43,038 | 174,051 | |||||||||
| Paycheck protection program | 6,338 | 22,361 | — | — | 28,699 | |||||||||
| Commercial construction | 53,735 | 100,205 | 33,675 | — | 187,615 | |||||||||
| Consumer residential | 50,356 | 66,719 | 60,031 | 23,498 | 200,604 | |||||||||
| Consumer nonresidential | 5,307 | 902 | 1,175 | 2,920 | 10,304 | |||||||||
| Total loans receivable | $ | 201,774 | $ | 680,642 | $ | 555,173 | $ | 69,796 | $ | 1,507,385 | ||||
| Fixed—rate loans | $ | 105,679 | $ | 439,438 | $ | 364,406 | $ | 9,977 | $ | 919,500 | ||||
| Floating—rate loans | 96,095 | 241,204 | 190,767 | 59,819 | 587,885 | |||||||||
| $ | 201,774 | $ | 680,642 | $ | 555,173 | $ | 69,796 | $ | 1,507,385 |
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*Payments due by period are based on the repricing characteristics and not contractual maturities.
Asset Quality
Nonperforming assets, defined as nonaccrual loans, loans contractually past due 90 days or more as to principal or interest and still accruing, and OREO at December 31, 2021 were $3.5 million compared to $9.5 million at December 31, 2020. Our ratio of nonperforming assets to total assets was 0.16% at December 31, 2021 compared to 0.52% at December 31, 2020. TDRs, as of December 31, 2021 and 2020 totaled $92 thousand and $97 thousand, respectively.
Nonperforming loans, which are primarily commercial real estate and commercial and industrial loans, decreased $2.1 million during 2021 as compared to 2020. Loans that we have classified as nonperforming are a result of customer specific deterioration, mostly financial in nature, and not a result of economic, industry, or environmental causes that we might see as a pattern for possible future losses within our loan portfolio. For each of our criticized assets, we conduct an impairment analysis to determine the level of additional or specific reserves required for any portion of the loan that may result in a loss. As a result of the analysis completed, we have specific reserves totaling $186 thousand and $2.1 million at December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively. Because these loans are individually evaluated for impairment, nonperforming loans are excluded from the general reserve allocation.
We categorize loans into risk categories based on relevant information about the ability of borrowers to service their debt such as current financial information, historical payment experience, collateral adequacy, credit documentation, and current economic trends, among other factors. We analyze loans individually by classifying the loans as to credit risk. This analysis includes, larger non-homogeneous loans such as commercial real estate and commercial and industrial loans. This analysis is performed on an ongoing basis as new information is obtained. At December 31, 2021, we had $3.0 million in loans identified as special mention within the originated loan portfolio, a decrease of $9.1 million from December 31, 2020. Special mention rated loans are loans that have a potential weakness that deserves management's close attention; however, the borrower continues to pay in accordance with their contract. The decrease from December 31, 2020 is a result of a significant number of loans being either upgraded or having been paid off during 2021. These loans do not have a specific reserve and are considered well-secured.
At December 31, 2021, we had $19.0 million in loans identified as substandard within the originated loan portfolio, an increase of $1.9 million from December 31, 2020. Substandard rated loans are loans that are inadequately protected by the current net worth and paying capacity of the obligor or of the collateral pledged, if any. For each of these substandard loans, a liquidation analysis is completed. At December 31, 2021, specific reserves on originated and acquired loans totaling $186 thousand, have been allocated within the allowance for loan losses to supplement any shortfall of collateral.
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We recorded annualized net charge-offs of 0.04% and 0.02% for the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively. The following tables provide additional information on our asset quality for the periods presented.
Nonperforming Assets
At December 31, 2021 and 2020
(Dollars in thousands)
| 2021 | 2020 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonperforming assets: | ||||||
| Nonaccrual loans | $ | 3,485 | $ | 5,349 | ||
| Loans contractually past‑due 90 days or more | 23 | 272 | ||||
| Total nonperforming loans (NPLs) | $ | 3,508 | $ | 5,621 | ||
| Other real estate owned (OREO) | — | 3,866 | ||||
| Total nonperforming assets (NPAs) | $ | 3,508 | $ | 9,487 | ||
| Performing troubled debt restructurings (TDRs) | $ | 92 | $ | 97 | ||
| NPLs/Total Assets | 0.16 | % | 0.31 | % | ||
| NPAs/Total Assets | 0.16 | % | 0.52 | % | ||
| NPAs and TDRs/Total Assets | 0.16 | % | 0.53 | % | ||
| Allowance for loan losses/NPLs | 394.21 | % | 266.11 | % |
At December 31, 2021 and 2020, there were no performing loans considered a potential problem loan. Potential problem loans are defined as loans that are not included in the 90 day past due, nonaccrual or adversely classified or restructured categories, but for which known information about possible credit problems causes management to be uncertain as to the ability of the borrowers to comply with the present loan repayment terms which may in the future result in disclosure in the past due, nonaccrual or restructured loan categories. We take a conservative approach with respect to risk rating loans in our portfolio. Based upon the status as a potential problem loan, these loans receive heightened scrutiny and ongoing intensive risk management. Additionally, our loan loss allowance methodology incorporates increased reserve factors for certain loans that are adversely rated but not impaired as compared to the general portfolio.
We have evaluated our exposure to credit risks directly related to the COVID-19 pandemic. During 2020, as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, we implemented loan payment deferral programs to allow customers who were required to close or reduce business operations to defer loan principal and interest payments primarily for 90 days. During the first and second quarters of 2020, we modified 277 loans for a total outstanding principal balance of $360.2 million, or 24.4% of the total loan portfolio. At December 31, 2021, remaining payment deferred loans totaled $10.6 million, or 0.71% of the total loan portfolio, comprising two loans. One loan is a hotel participation loan totaling $9.7 million and the second is a commercial real estate mixed use loan totaling $955 thousand.
We believe that as a result of our conservative underwriting discipline at loan origination coupled with the active dialogue we have had with our borrowers, we have the ability and necessary flexibility to assist our customers through this pandemic.
At December 31, 2020, we had one OREO property with a fair value of $3.9 million. In 2021, we sold this property and recognized a gain of approximately $236,000.
While our loan growth has continued to be strong, unexpected changes in economic growth could adversely affect our loan portfolio, including causing increases in delinquencies and default rates, which would adversely impact our charge-offs and provision for loan losses. Deterioration in real estate values, employment data and household incomes may also result in higher credit losses for us. Also, in the ordinary course of business, we may also be subject to a concentration of credit risk to a particular industry, counterparty, borrower or issuer. At December 31, 2021, our commercial real estate portfolio (including construction lending) was 72.6% of our total loan portfolio. A deterioration in the financial condition or prospects of a particular industry or a failure or downgrade of, or default by, any particular entity or group of entities could negatively impact our business, perhaps materially, and the systems by which we set limits and monitor the level of our credit exposure to individual entities and industries, may not function as we have anticipated.
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See "Critical Accounting Policies" above for more information on our allowance for loan losses methodology.
The following tables present additional information pertaining to the activity in and allocation of the allowance for loan losses by loan type and the percentage of the loan type to the total loan portfolio. The allocation of the allowance for loan losses to a category of loans is not necessarily indicative of future losses or charge-offs, and does not restrict the use of the allowance to any specific category of loans.
Allowance for Loan Losses
Years Ended December 31, 2021 and 2020
(Dollars in thousands)
| 2021 | 2020 | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net (charge-offs) recoveries | Percentage of net charge-offs (annualized) to average loans outstanding during the year | Net (charge-offs) recoveries | Percentage of net charge-offs (annualized) to average loans outstanding during the year | ||||||||||
| Commercial real estate | $ | (453) | (0.03) | % | $ | (106) | (0.01) | % | |||||
| Commercial and industrial | (117) | (0.01) | % | 62 | — | % | |||||||
| Consumer residential | 35 | — | % | (39) | — | % | |||||||
| Consumer nonresidential | (94) | (0.01) | % | (206) | (0.01) | % | |||||||
| Total | $ | (629) | (0.04) | % | $ | (289) | (0.02) | % | |||||
| Average loans outstanding during the period | $ | 1,463,829 | $ | 1,416,381 | |||||||||
| Allowance for loan losses to loans receivable, net of fees | 0.92 | % | 1.02 | % | |||||||||
| Allowance for loan losses to loans receivable, net of fees, excluding PPP | 0.94 | % | 1.14 | % |
Allocation of the Allowance for Loan Losses
At December 31, 2021 and 2020
(Dollars in thousands)
| 2021 | 2020 | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allocation | % of Total* | Allocation | % of Total* | ||||||||||
| Commercial real estate | $ | 8,995 | 60.11 | % | $ | 9,291 | 53.69 | % | |||||
| Commercial and industrial | 1,827 | 11.55 | % | 2,546 | 8.12 | % | |||||||
| Paycheck protection program | — | 1.90 | % | — | 10.59 | % | |||||||
| Commercial construction | 2,009 | 12.45 | % | 1,960 | 15.11 | % | |||||||
| Consumer residential | 781 | 13.31 | % | 690 | 11.41 | % | |||||||
| Consumer nonresidential | 217 | 0.68 | % | 471 | 1.08 | % | |||||||
| Unallocated | — | 0.00 | % | — | 0.00 | % | |||||||
| Total allowance for loan losses | $ | 13,829 | 100.00 | % | $ | 14,958 | 100.00 | % |
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*Percentage of loan type to the total loan portfolio.
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Investment Securities
Our investment securities portfolio is used as a source of income and liquidity. The investment portfolio consists of investment securities available-for-sale and investment securities held-to-maturity. Investment securities available-for-sale are those securities that we intend to hold for an indefinite period of time, but not necessarily until maturity. These securities are carried at fair value and may be sold as part of an asset/liability strategy, liquidity management or regulatory capital management. Investment securities held-to-maturity were $264 thousand at each of December 31, 2021 and 2020, and are those securities that we have the intent and ability to hold to maturity and are carried at amortized cost. The fair value of our investment securities available-for-sale was $357.8 million at December 31, 2021, an increase of $231.6 million, or 183.6%, from $126.2 million at December 31, 2020. During 2021, we purchased $245.7 million in available-for-sale investment securities to invest excess liquidity and reinvest cashflows received from the investment portfolio and PPP forgiveness.
As of December 31, 2021 and 2020, the majority of the investment securities portfolio consisted of securities rated AAA by a leading rating agency. Investment securities that carry a AAA rating are judged to be of the best quality and carry the smallest degree of investment risk. All of our mortgage-backed securities are guaranteed by either the Federal National Mortgage Association, the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, or the Government National Mortgage Association. Investment securities that were pledged to secure public deposits totaled $85.6 million and $9.2 million at December 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively.
We complete reviews for other-than-temporary impairment at least quarterly. At December 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, only investment grade securities were in an unrealized loss position. Investment securities with unrealized losses are a result of pricing changes due to recent and negative conditions in the current market environment and not as a result of permanent credit impairment. Contractual cash flows for the agency mortgage-backed securities are guaranteed and/or funded by the U.S. government. Municipal securities have third party protective elements and there are no negative indications that the contractual cash flows will not be received when due. We do not intend to sell nor do we believe we will be required to sell any of our temporarily impaired securities prior to the recovery of the amortized cost.
No other-than-temporary impairment has been recognized for the securities in our investment portfolio as of December 31, 2021, and December 31, 2020.
We hold restricted investments in equities of the FRB and FHLB. At December 31, 2021, we owned $1.8 million in FHLB stock and $4.4 million in FRB stock. At December 31, 2020, we owned $2.4 million in FHLB stock and $4.0 million in FRB stock.
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The following table presents the weighted average yields of our investment portfolio for each of the maturity ranges at December 31, 2021 and 2020.
Investment Securities by Stated Maturity
At December 31, 2021 and 2020
(Dollars in thousands)
| 2021 | |||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Within One Year | One to Five Years | Five to Ten Years | Over Ten Years | Total | |||||||||||
| Weighted Average Yield | Weighted Average Yield | Weighted Average Yield | Weighted Average Yield | Weighted Average Yield | |||||||||||
| Held‑to‑maturity | |||||||||||||||
| Securities of state and local municipalities tax exempt | — | — | 2.32 | % | — | 2.32 | % | ||||||||
| Total held‑to‑maturity securities | — | — | 2.32 | % | — | 2.32 | % | ||||||||
| Available‑for‑sale | |||||||||||||||
| Securities of U.S. government and federal agencies | — | — | 1.49 | % | — | 1.49 | % | ||||||||
| Securities of state and local municipalities | — | 2.25 | % | — | % | 2.92 | % | 2.45 | % | ||||||
| Corporate bonds | — | 3.98 | % | 4.15 | % | — | 4.12 | % | |||||||
| Mortgaged‑backed securities | — | — | 2.21 | % | 1.53 | % | 1.57 | % | |||||||
| Total available‑for‑sale securities | — | 3.27 | % | 2.51 | % | 1.53 | % | 1.68 | % | ||||||
| Total investment securities | — | 3.27 | % | 2.51 | % | 1.53 | % | 1.68 | % |
| 2020 | |||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Within One Year | One to Five Years | Five to Ten Years | Over Ten Years | Total | |||||||||||
| Weighted Average Yield | Weighted Average Yield | Weighted Average Yield | Weighted Average Yield | Weighted Average Yield | |||||||||||
| Held‑to‑maturity | |||||||||||||||
| Securities of state and local municipalities tax exempt | — | — | 2.32 | % | — | 2.32 | % | ||||||||
| Total held‑to‑maturity securities | — | — | 2.32 | % | — | 2.32 | % | ||||||||
| Available‑for‑sale | |||||||||||||||
| Securities of state and local municipalities | — | 2.29 | % | 2.25 | % | 2.98 | % | 2.58 | % | ||||||
| Corporate bonds | — | 2.77 | % | 5.26 | % | — | 4.88 | % | |||||||
| Mortgaged‑backed securities | — | — | 2.19 | % | 2.08 | % | 2.09 | % | |||||||
| Total available‑for‑sale securities | — | 2.53 | % | 3.37 | % | 2.09 | % | 2.40 | % | ||||||
| Total investment securities | — | 2.53 | % | 3.36 | % | 2.09 | % | 2.40 | % |
Deposits and Other Borrowed Funds
The following table sets forth the average balances of deposits and the percentage of each category to total average deposits for the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020:
| Average Balance | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (Dollars in thousands) | 2021 | 2020 | |||||||||||
| Noninterest-bearing demand | $ | 527,675 | 31.29 | % | $ | 390,672 | 27.17 | % | |||||
| Interest-bearing deposits | |||||||||||||
| Interest checking | 587,151 | 34.82 | % | 363,408 | 25.28 | % | |||||||
| Savings and money markets | 303,317 | 17.99 | % | 264,987 | 18.43 | % | |||||||
| Certificate of deposits, $100,000 to $249,999 | 58,453 | 3.47 | % | 82,626 | 5.75 | % | |||||||
| Certificate of deposits, $250,000 or more | 172,215 | 10.21 | % | 235,224 | 16.36 | % | |||||||
| Other time deposits | 37,657 | 2.22 | % | 100,885 | 7.01 | % | |||||||
| Total | $ | 1,686,468 | 100.00 | % | $ | 1,437,802 | 100.00 | % |
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Total deposits were $1.88 billion at December 31, 2021, an increase of $351.3 million, or 22.9%, from $1.53 billion at December 31, 2020. Noninterest-bearing deposits totaled $581.3 million at December 31, 2021, comprising 30.9% of total deposits and increased $182.2 million, or 45.7%, compared to December 31, 2020. The increase in total deposits during 2021 reflects a combination of new customer relationships (including those new customers we assisted in their PPP loan originations) as well as growth in deposit balances from existing customers.
Wholesale deposits decreased to $35.0 million at December 31, 2021, from $50.0 million at December 31, 2020. In addition, we are a member of the IntraFi Network ("IntraFi"), which gives us the ability to offer Certificates of Deposit Account Registry Service ("CDARS"), and Insured Cash Sweep ("ICS"), products to our customers who seek to maximize FDIC insurance protection. When a customer places a large deposit with us for IntraFi, funds are placed into certificates of deposit or other deposit products with other banks in the CDARS and ICS networks in increments of less than $250 thousand so that principal and interest are eligible for FDIC insurance protection. These deposits are part of our core deposit base. At December 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, we had $186.0 million and $138.9 million, respectively, in either CDARS reciprocal or ICS reciprocal products. The increase from December 31, 2020 is a result of certain customers wanting additional FDIC insurance protection as a result of the pandemic in addition to increases in customer deposit activity in these products.
As of December 31, 2021 and 2020, the estimated amount of total uninsured deposits were $901.1 million and $653.2 million, respectively. The estimate of uninsured deposits generally represents the portion of deposit accounts that exceed the FDIC insurance limit of $250,000 and is calculated based on the same methodologies and assumptions used for purposes of the Bank's regulatory reporting requirements. The following table reports maturities of the estimated amount of uninsured certificates of deposit at December 31, 2021.
Certificates of Deposit Greater than $250,000
At December 31, 2021
(Dollars in thousands)
| 2021 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Three months or less | $ | 18,554 |
| Over three months through six months | 18,856 | |
| Over six months through twelve months | 37,867 | |
| Over twelve months | 14,418 | |
| $ | 89,695 |
Other borrowed funds, which include federal funds purchased, FHLB advances, and our subordinated notes, were $44.5 million at December 31, 2021, and $69.1 million at December 31, 2020. For each of December 31, 2021 and 2020, we had $25.0 million in FHLB advances. Subordinated debt, net of unamortized issuance costs, totaled $19.5 million and $44.1 million at December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively. For each of December 31, 2021 and 2020, we had no federal funds purchased.
At September 30, 2021, we redeemed our 2016 subordinated debt which totaled $25.0 million. As such, our subordinated debt at December 31, 2021 decreased to $19.5 million from $44.1 million at December 31, 2020.
On October 13, 2020, we completed our private placement of $20 million of our 4.875% fixed-to-floating rate subordinated notes due 2030 to certain qualified institutional buyers and accredited investors. The Notes have a maturity date of October 15, 2030 and carry a fixed rate of interest of 4.875% for the first five years. Thereafter, the Notes will pay interest at 3-month SOFR plus 471 basis points, resetting quarterly. The Notes include a right of prepayment without penalty on or after October 15, 2025. The Notes have been structured to qualify as Tier 2 capital for regulatory purposes. We have used the proceeds from the placement of the Notes for general corporate purposes, including to support our capital ratios at the Bank, and the repayment of our $25.0 million outstanding subordinated debt which was called on September 30, 2021.
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Capital Resources
Capital adequacy is an important measure of financial stability and performance. Our objectives are to maintain a level of capitalization that is sufficient to sustain asset growth and promote depositor and investor confidence.
Regulatory agencies measure capital adequacy utilizing a formula that takes into account the individual risk profile of the financial institution. The minimum capital requirements are: (i) CET1 capital ratio of 4.5%; (ii) a Tier 1 to risk-based assets capital ratio of 6%; (iii) a total risk based capital ratio of 8%; and (iv) a Tier 1 leverage ratio of 4%. Additionally, a capital conservation buffer requirement of 2.5% of risk-weighted assets is designed to absorb losses during periods of economic stress and is applicable to our CET1 capital, Tier 1 capital and total capital ratios. Including the conservation buffer, we currently consider our minimum capital ratios to be as follows: 7.00% for CET1; 8.50% for Tier 1 capital; and 10.50% for Total capital. Banking institutions with a ratio of common equity Tier 1 to risk-weighted assets above the minimum but below the minimum plus the conservation buffer will face constraints on dividends, equity repurchases, and compensation.
On January 1, 2020, the federal banking agencies adopted a CBLR, which is calculated by dividing tangible equity capital by average consolidated total assets. If a "qualified community bank," generally a depository institution or depository institution holding company with consolidated assets of less than $10 billion, opts into the CBLR framework and has a leverage ratio that exceeds the CBLR threshold, which was initially set at 9%, then such bank will be considered to have met all generally applicable leverage and risk based capital requirements under Basel III, the capital ratio requirements for "well capitalized" status under Section 38 of the FDIA, and any other leverage or capital requirements to which it is subject. A bank or holding company may be excluded from qualifying community bank status base on its risk profile, including consideration of its off-balance sheet exposures; trading assets and liabilities; total notional derivatives exposures and such other facts as the appropriate federal banking agencies determine to be appropriate.
At January 1, 2020, we qualified for and adopted this simplified capital structure, however, there can be no assurance that satisfaction of the CBLR will provide adequate capital for our operations and growth, or an adequate cushion against increased levels of nonperforming assets or weakened economic conditions.
Stockholders' equity at December 31, 2021 was $209.8 million, an increase of $20.3 million, compared to $189.5 million at December 31, 2020. The increase in stockholders' equity was primarily attributable to the recognition of net income of $21.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2021. Common stock issued as a result of option exercises increased stockholders' equity by $1.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2021. Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) decreased $3.9 million during 2021, primarily as a result of a decrease in the market value of our available-for-sale investment securities portfolio.
Total stockholders' equity to total assets for December 31, 2021 was 9.52% and for December 31, 2020 was 10.4%. Tangible book value per shares (a non-GAAP financial measure which is defined in the table below) at December 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020 was $14.70 and $13.41, respectively. The Bank's CBLR at December 31, 2021 and 2020 was 10.53% and 11.65%, respectively. Accordingly, we were considered "well capitalized" for regulatory purposes at December 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020.
As noted above, regulatory capital levels for the bank meets those established for "well capitalized" institutions. While we are currently considered "well capitalized," we may from time to time find it necessary to access the capital markets to meet our growth objectives or capitalize on specific business opportunities.
As the Company is a bank holding company with less than $3 billion in assets, and which does not (i) conduct significant off balance sheet activities, (ii) engage in significant non-banking activities, and (iii) have a material amount of securities registered under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange Act"), it is not currently subject to risk-based capital requirements adopted by the Federal Reserve, pursuant to the small bank holding company policy statement. The Federal Reserve has not historically deemed a bank holding company ineligible for application of the small bank holding company policy statement solely because its common stock is registered under the Exchange Act. There can be no assurance that the Federal Reserve will continue this practice.
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The following tables shows the minimum capital requirement and our capital position at December 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020 for the Bank.
Capital Components
At December 31, 2021 and 2020
(Dollars in thousands)
| Actual | For Capital Adequacy Purposes | ||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amount | Ratio | Amount | Ratio | ||||||||||||
| At December 31, 2021 | |||||||||||||||
| Leverage capital ratio | $ | 214,442 | 10.55 | % | $ | 172,732 | ≥ | 8.50 | % | ||||||
| At December 31, 2020 | |||||||||||||||
| Leverage capital ratio | $ | 209,359 | 11.65 | % | $ | 143,823 | ≥ | 8.00 | % |
Reconciliation of Book Value (GAAP) to Tangible Book Value (non-GAAP)
At December 31, 2021 and 2020
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
| 2021 | 2020 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total stockholders' equity (GAAP) | $ | 209,796 | $ | 189,500 | |
| Less: goodwill and intangibles, net | (8,052) | (8,357) | |||
| Tangible Common Equity (non-GAAP) | $ | 201,744 | $ | 181,143 | |
| Book value per common share (GAAP) | $ | 15.28 | $ | 14.03 | |
| Less: intangible book value per common share | (0.58) | (0.62) | |||
| Tangible book value per common share (non-GAAP) | $ | 14.70 | $ | 13.41 |
Liquidity
Liquidity in the banking industry is defined as the ability to meet the demand for funds of both depositors and borrowers. We must be able to meet these needs by obtaining funding from depositors or other lenders or by converting non-cash items into cash. The objective of our liquidity management program is to ensure that we always have sufficient resources to meet the demands of our depositors and borrowers. Stable core deposits and a strong capital position provide the base for our liquidity position. We believe we have demonstrated our ability to attract deposits because of our convenient branch locations, personal service, technology and pricing.
In addition to deposits, we have access to the different wholesale funding markets. These markets include the brokered certificate of deposit market and the federal funds market. We are a member of the IntraFi Network, which allows banking customers to access FDIC insurance protection on deposits through our Bank which exceed FDIC insurance limits. We also have one-way authority with IntraFi for both their CDARs and ICS products which provides the Bank the ability to access additional wholesale funding as needed. We also maintain secured lines of credit with the FRB and the FHLB for which we can borrow up to the allowable amount for the collateral pledged. Having diverse funding alternatives reduces our reliance on any one source for funding.
Cash flow from amortizing assets or maturing assets also provides funding to meet the needs of depositors and borrowers.
We have established a formal liquidity contingency plan which establishes a liquidity management team and provides guidelines for liquidity management. For our liquidity management program, we first determine our current liquidity position and then forecast liquidity based on anticipated changes in the balance sheet. In this forecast, we expect to maintain a liquidity cushion. We also stress test our liquidity position under several different stress scenarios, from moderate to severe. Guidelines for the forecasted liquidity cushion and for liquidity cushions for each stress scenario have been established. We believe that we have sufficient resources to meet our liquidity needs.
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Our primary and secondary sources of liquidity remain strong. Liquid assets, which include cash and due from banks, federal funds sold and investment securities available for sale, totaled $598.7 million at December 31, 2021, or 27.2% of total assets, an increase from $267.2 million, or 14.7%, at December 31, 2020. To maintain ready access to the Bank's secured lines of credit, the Bank has pledged a portion of its commercial real estate and residential real estate loan portfolios to the FHLB and FRB. Additional borrowing capacity at the FHLB at December 31, 2021 was approximately $127.6 million. Borrowing capacity with the FRB was approximately $77.4 million at December 31, 2021. These facilities are subject to the FHLB and the FRB approving disbursement to us. We also have unsecured federal funds purchased lines of $265.0 million available to us. We anticipate maintaining liquidity at a level sufficient to protect depositors as we endure through this pandemic, provide for reasonable growth, and fully comply with all regulatory requirements.
Liquidity is essential to our business. Our liquidity could be impaired by an inability to access the capital markets or by unforeseen outflows of cash, including deposits. This situation may arise due to circumstances that we may be unable to control, such as general market disruption, negative views about the financial services industry generally, or an operational problem that affects a third party or us. Our ability to borrow from other financial institutions on favorable terms or at all could be adversely affected by disruptions in the capital markets or other events. While we believe we have a healthy liquidity position and do not anticipate the loss of deposits of any of the significant deposit customers, any of the factors discussed above could materially impact our liquidity position in the future.
Financial Instruments with Off-Balance-Sheet Risk and Credit Risk
We are a party to financial instruments with off-balance-sheet risk in the normal course of business to meet the financing needs of our customers. These financial instruments include commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit. Those instruments involve, to varying degrees, elements of credit risk in excess of the amount recognized in the balance sheet.
The Bank's maximum exposure to credit loss in the event of nonperformance by the other party to the financial instrument for commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit is represented by the contractual amount of those instruments. The Bank uses the same credit policies in making commitments and conditional obligations as it does for on-balance-sheet instruments. We evaluate each customer's credit worthiness on a case-by-case basis and require collateral to support financial instruments when deemed necessary. The amount of collateral obtained upon extension of credit is based on management's evaluation of the counterparty. Collateral held varies but may include deposits held by us, marketable securities, accounts receivable, inventory, property, plant and equipment, and income-producing commercial properties.
Commitments to extend credit are agreements to lend to a customer as long as there is no violation of any condition established in the contract. Commitments generally have fixed expiration dates up to one year or other termination clauses and may require payment of a fee. Since many of the commitments are expected to expire without being drawn upon, the total commitment amounts do not necessarily represent future cash requirements. These instruments represent obligations to extend credit or guarantee borrowings and are not recorded on the consolidated statements of financial condition. The rates and terms of these instruments are competitive with others in the market in which we do business.
Unfunded commitments under lines of credit are commitments for possible future extensions of credit to existing customers. Those lines of credit may not be drawn upon to the total extent to which we have committed.
Standby letters of credit are conditional commitments we issued to guarantee the performance of a customer to a third party. Those guarantees are primarily issued to support public and private borrowing arrangements, including commercial paper, bond financing, and similar transactions. The credit risk involved in issuing letters of credit is essentially the same as that involved in extending loan facilities to customers. We hold certificates of deposit, deposit accounts, and real estate as collateral supporting those commitments for which collateral is deemed necessary.
With the exception of these off-balance sheet arrangements, we do not have any off-balance sheet arrangements that have or are reasonably likely to have a current or future effect on our financial condition, results of operations, changes in financial condition, revenue, expenses, capital expenditures, or capital resources, that is material to the business of the Company.
At December 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, unused commitments to fund loans and lines of credit totaled $183.1 million and $166.3 million, respectively. Commercial and standby letters of credit totaled $8.9 million and $5.5 million at December 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively.
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